Comparative Study of Red and Grey Selenium Nanoparticles on Organ-Specific Selenium Deposition and Growth Performance in Japanese Quails by Aya Ferroudj, Arjun Muthu, Daniella Sári, Gréta Törős, Áron Beni, Levente Czeglédi, Renáta Knop, Hassan El-Ramady, József Prokisch

“…Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element required for various physiological functions in agriculture. Nanotechnology is applied to produce selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) that offer new advantages, enhancing their bioavailability and reducing toxicity. …”
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Use of Digital Health Technologies for Dementia Care: Bibliometric Analysis and Report by Hebatullah Abdulazeem, Israel Júnior Borges do Nascimento, Ishanka Weerasekara, Amin Sharifan, Victor Grandi Bianco, Ciara Cunningham, Indunil Kularathne, Genevieve Deeken, Jerome de Barros, Brijesh Sathian, Lasse Østengaard, Frederique Lamontagne-Godwin, Joost van Hoof, Ledia Lazeri, Cassie Redlich, Hannah R Marston, Ryan Alistair Dos Santos, Natasha Azzopardi-Muscat, Yongjie Yon, David Novillo-Ortiz

“… BackgroundDementia is a syndrome that compromises neurocognitive functions of the individual and that is affecting 55 million individuals globally, as well as global health care systems, national economic systems, and family members. …”
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Effect of Biochar-Based Organic Fertilizer on the Growth of Maize in Cadmium-Contaminated Soil by Liyuan Mu, Hongyin Zhou, Ke Yang, Junlei Wang, Sijing Sun, Zhengli Lu, Lijuan Wang, Naiming Zhang, Li Bao

“…The T8 treatment (biochar-based organic fertilizer II at 3000 kg/ha) showed the best effect in reducing soil-available cadmium and cadmium content in corn grains, with reductions of 32.84% and 26.28%, respectively, compared to CK. The T9 treatment also had the most significant effect on increasing corn yield, plant height, crown width, and leaf length, with improvements of 64.08%, 0.16 m, 21.05%, and 9.28%, respectively, compared to CK. …”
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Mesenchymal stem cell-secreted KGF ameliorates acute lung injury via the Gab1/ERK/NF-κB signaling axis by Shuning Xin, Yan Ding, Tong Yu, Yunmei Fu, Yong Cui, Hongguang Nie

“…Treatment with the ERK pathway inhibitor PD98059 reversed the LPS-induced reduction in ENaC protein levels but had no effect on Gab1 levels. In addition, PD98059 suppressed LPS-induced activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway. …”
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Clinical Features and Correlates of Poor Nighttime Sleepiness in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease by Xiaoling Qin, Xue Li, Gang Chen, Xu Chen, Mingyu Shi, Xue-kui Liu, Zai-li Li, Zai-e Xin, Dianshuai Gao

“…Analysis of the PSQI components and PSQI impact factors showed that the PD-PNS group had worse subjective sleep quality (χ2 = −2.267, P = 0.023), shorter sleep latency (χ2 = −2.262, P = 0.024), fewer sleep medications (χ2 = −4.170, P ≤ 0.001), worse daytime functioning (χ2 = −2.347, P = 0.019), and an even higher prevalence of increased nocturia (χ2 = 4.447, P = 0.035), nightmares (χ2 = 7.887, P = 0.005), and pain (χ2 = 9.604, P = 0.002) than those of the nPD-PNS group. …”
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Efektivitas Kombinasi Kitosan dan Ampas Teh Sebagai Adsorben Alami dalam Menurunkan Konsentrasi Timbal Pada Limbah Cair PT PXI by Dhonny Suwazan, Nisa Nurhidayanti

“…The results of characterization using FTIR obtained O-H functional groups that play a role in the adsorption process, the SEM-EDS results showed an increase in the quality of the pore structure and elemental composition of chitosan that had been synthesized with tea dregs. …”
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In Vitro Study of Antiviral Properties of Compounds Based on 1,4-Dioxane Derivative of Closo-Decaborate Anion with Amino Acid Ester Residues Against Influenza Virus A/IIV-Orenburg/... by Timur M. Garaev, Ilya I. Yudin, Natalya V. Breslav, Tatyana V. Grebennikova, Evgenii Y. Matveev, Elizaveta A. Eshtukova-Shcheglova, Varvara V. Avdeeva, Konstantin Y. Zhizhin, Nikolay T. Kuznetsov

“…Compounds Na₂<b>1</b> and Na₂<b>2</b> had IC₅₀ of 5.0 and 20.0 μg/mL, respectively, while for compounds Na₂<b>3</b> and Na₂<b>4</b>, IC₅₀ values could not be achieved at the concentrations studied. …”
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Transcatheter aortic valve implantation for aortic stenosis in high surgical risk patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Zulian Liu, Elaine Kidney, Danai Bem, George Bramley, Susan Bayliss, Mark A de Belder, Carole Cummins, Rui Duarte

“…Patients' mean age ranged from 83-85 years, around half were female and New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class III or IV ranged from 83.8% to 94.2% with frequent comorbidities. …”
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The light-harvesting chlorophyll a/b-binding proteins of photosystem II family members are responsible for temperature sensitivity and leaf color phenotype in albino tea plant by Jing-Jing Ye, Xin-Yi Lin, Zi-Xian Yang, Ying-Qi Wang, Yue-Rong Liang, Kai-Rong Wang, Jian-Liang Lu, Peng Lu, Xin-Qiang Zheng

“…This study could provide a reference for further studies of the functions of the CsLHCB family and contribute to research on the mechanism of the albino in tea plant.…”
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Features of Bone Mineral Density, Calcium-Phosphorus Metabolism and Bone Remodeling in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by L. Tsyhanyk, O. Khuchlina, V. Ivachevska, N. Grechkivska, M. Panasiuk, L. Kobak

“…According to the results of DXA of the lumbar spine, 88 (71.54 %) women of the SG and only 8 (32.00 %) women of the CG had a decrease in BMD (p < 0.001). According to the mean values, the studied CPM indices of the SG patients, CG and control group wemen exposed no significant differences. …”
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Bio-inhibitive corrosion effect of carica papaya leaf extract on cold-rolled mild steel in 0.1 M HCl solution by Nnamdi Chibuike Iheaturu, Stanley Udochukwu Ofoegbu, Bibiana Chimezie Aharanwa, Magdalene Nkeiru Akanbi, Daniel Iheanacho Udunwa, Kayode Olugbenga Ayo, Augusta Ndidi Eke, Blessing Opeoluwa Ogunsemore, Precious Oluebube Ndukwu, Chikaodinaka Ngozi Umeh

“…Those immersed in the solutions with varying concentrations of the extract had a passive layer of the CPLE adhering to the surfaces of the coupons thereby preventing the coupon’s direct contact with the acid solution and weight loss. …”
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A TWO-YEAR FOLLOW-UP OF A FEMALE PATIENT WITH RECURRENT PULMONARY THROMBOEMBOLISM AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMBINED TREATMENT by I. A. Baranova, M. V. Zaikina, L. Yu. Sokolova, L. G. Tokareva, G. O. Ivanova, S. A. Biryukov, E. V. Filippov

“…This clinical case is an example of the delayed diagnosis of recurrent PTE, which was a reason for ineffective thrombolytic therapy that had been performed 11 days after the onset of an episode. …”
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FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION SPECTRUM DISORDERS IN BEHCHET’S DISEASE by P. S. Ovcharov, T. A. Lisitsyna, D. Yu. Veltishchev, O. F. Seravina, O. B. Kovalevskaya, S. I. Glukhova, Z. S. Alekberova, E. L. Nasonov

“…Clinical and psychological techniques were applied to assess cognitive functions (memory, attention, and logical thinking); stress levels were estimated by the 10-Item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10).Results and discussion. …”
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Efficacy and safety of two “Carmolis” forms for combined local therapy of knee osteoarthritis: results of a multicenter clinical trial by L. N. Denisov, V. N. Sorotskaya, E. A. Leonova, L. V. Меn’shykova, M. L. Sukhareva, S. I. Glukhova, A. M. Lila

“…Both “Carmolis” forms had excellent and good tolerability.…”
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Predictive factors for spasticity among ischemic stroke patients Fatores preditivos para espasticidade após acidente vascular cerebral by Rita de Cássia dos Reis Moura, Márcia Maiumi Fukujima, Alexandre Santos Aguiar, Sissy Veloso Fontes, Rafi Felício Bauab Dauar, Gilmar Fernandes do Prado

“…Spasticity is a determining for functional loss following ischemic stroke. OBJECTIVE: To detect possible predictive factors for its occurrence. …”
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Balneotherapy for the treatment of post-COVID syndrome: a randomized controlled trial by Diana Ovejero, Anna Ribes, Judit Villar-García, Marta Trenchs-Rodriguez, Daniel Lopez, Xavier Nogués, Robert Güerri-Fernandez, Natalia Garcia-Giralt

“…The following scales/questionnaires were employed: Post-COVID-19 functional status scale, mMRC dyspnea Scale, SF-36, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Memory failures in everyday life following severe head injury, and Visual Analogic Scale (VAS). …”
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Synthesis of new Cu(II), Ni(II), and Cd(II)-(N-Glycyl-L-leucine) complexes as peptide metalloantibiotics for targeting pathogenic water with antioxidant effect investigation by Safaa S. Hassan, Eman F. Mohamed, Kirolos Maged, Salma Hassan, Alaa Omran Hamad, Shahinda Nasr, Salma Reda, Poula Nabil, Andrew George, Mohamed M. Shoukry, Samar A. Aly, Ahmed M. Mongy, Entsar E. Badr, Khaled A. Abou Elfetouh, Aml M. Saleh

“…These results underscore the potential of Cu(II)-chelate as a multi-functional compound with applications in water purification and therapeutic fields.…”
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The First 6 Years’ Experiences of a National Centralized Offspring Surveillance Setting for Dutch Children Prenatally Exposed to Maternal Cancer to Inform Future International Prac... by Evangeline A Huis in 't Veld, Anouk M Kruse, Emma J Verwaaijen, Sterre C Huizer, Elisabeth M van Dijk-Lokkart, Christianne Lok, Maaike Kuethe, Frederic Amant, Mathilde M A van Gerwen, Martine van Grotel, Marry M van den Heuvel-Eibrink

“…Most women (58%) received chemotherapy during pregnancy; 11% of them had surgery only, 3% underwent radiotherapy, 3% underwent immunotherapy, 16% received a combination of treatment modalities, and 8% did not undergo treatment during pregnancy. …”
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EEG microstate analysis in children with prolonged disorders of consciousness by Yi Zhang, Zhichong Hui, Yuwei Su, Weihang Qi, Guangyu Zhang, Liang Zhou, Jiamei Zhang, Kaili Shi, Yonghui Yang, Lei Yang, Gongxun Chen, Sansong Li, Mingmei Wang, Dengna Zhu

“…VS/UWS had longer MS B duration, shorter MS C duration, and lower MS C coverage than MCS and HC (p < 0.05). …”
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Quality of life and its determinants in women with delayed conception in low-mid socioeconomic neighbourhoods of Northern India: a cross-sectional study by James Kiarie, Sarmila Mazumder, Rita Kabra, Gitau Mburu, Ndema Habib, Ranadip Chowdhury, Neeta Dhabhai, Barsha Gadapani Pathak

“…Background The inability to conceive or delay in conception has negative and multidimensional effects on health and well-being, daily functioning and societal interactions. This study assesses the impact of delayed conception on quality of life (QoL) among Indian women with delayed conception and evaluates the Fertility Quality of Life (FertiQoL) questionnaire’s reliability and construct validity in this population.Methodology A cross-sectional study of 1530 women aged 18–30, who had not conceived over a period of 18 months, was conducted in low-to-mid-socioeconomic neighbourhoods in Delhi, India. …”
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