Effect of different types of exercise on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Li Xiaoya, Zhu Junpeng, Xu Li, Zhang Haoyang, Fu Xueying, Wang Yu

“…Abstract Postmenopausal women (PMW) experience the decline of ovarian function; estrogen reduction will accelerate bone mass loss. …”
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Hepatic stellate cell-specific miR-214 expression alleviates liver fibrosis without boosting steatosis and inflammation by Fangqing Zhao, Xuan Niu, Ge Song, Lijie Wang, Yisheng Fu, Shuwen Li, Xinxin Gu, Qingkun Wang, Jiao Luo

“…Abstract Background Liver fibrosis is a progressive pathological process primarily driven by the transdifferentiation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) into myofibroblast-like cells which secrete excessive extracellular matrix (ECM). …”
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Predictors of pain reduction following manual therapy in patients with temporomandibular disorders: a protocol for a prospective observational study by Alison B Rushton, Nicola R Heneghan, Deborah Falla, Giacomo Asquini, Andrea Edoardo Bianchi, Giulia Borromeo, Matteo Locatelli

“…Introduction Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are principally characterised by pain in the craniomandibular area and probable limitations of jaw opening. Manual therapy, like other recommended conservative treatments included in clinical guidelines, is commonly used to treat patients with TMD to reduce pain and improve function. …”
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Efficacy of decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) for articular cartilage repair in osteoarthritis (OA): a systematic review and meta-analysis by Tao Wang, Mingyang Jiang, Sichang Wu, Ke Zhang, Raul Romero Del Rey, Ruqiong Wei, Raquel Alarcón Rodríguez

“…Traditional treatments like physical therapy and surgery often have limited efficacy due to side effects, incomplete recovery, and disease progression, highlighting the need for innovative therapies. …”
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Investigation of biomarkers and associated molecular mechanism shared between colorectal cancer and lung adenocarcinoma by Kun Gao, Lianyang Yu, Lei Wang, Linlu Gao, Tingting Li, Jing Sun

“…Based on the identified biomarkers, the functional similarity, immune cell infiltration, and Gene Set Enrichment Analyses (GSEA) were performed. …”
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Morphological Alterations in the Kidney Following Different Durations of Warm Ischemia: An Experimental Study by Ulugbek Abduganiev, Muhammadaziz Aliev, Pulat Sultanov

“…Clamping of the arteries was carried out by temporarily ligating with a special loop (like an end-loop) of the renal hilum. Surgical procedures were performed on a heated pad to avoid cold-induced hemodynamic alterations. …”
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Hepatoprotective effect of Nobiletin against 5-fluorouracil induce hepatotoxicity by Safa A. Yahya, Nada N. Al-Shawi

“…5-florouracil is a widely used anticancer/anti-metabolite drug used to treat solid tumor like colon cancer, head and neck, rectum, stomach, pancreas and breast cancer; but, it can cause hepatotoxicity by induction of apoptosis through activation of caspases enzymes and oxidative stress. …”
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Different Measurement Methods of Heel Pad Thickness and their Clinical Implications: A Narrative Review by Abhijit Bandyopadhyay, Sanjay Kumar

“…Introduction: The heel pad has an important role in pain-free locomotion due to its shock-attenuation function. Various diagnostic techniques are available to measure heel pad thickness. …”
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Genome wide identification and expression profiling of Bcl2 associated anthanogene family cochaperones reveals abiotic stress response in Ricinus communis L. by Muhammad Arif, Shuzhen Men, Ayesha Fazal Nawaz, Hina Abbas, Wenqi Shi, Mohamed A. El-Sheikh, Parvaiz Ahmad, Ruhong Xu, Luhua Li

“…However, the function of BAGs in oilseed crops like castor remains largely unknown. …”
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Architected Design and Fabrication of Soft Mechanical Metamaterials by Thileepan Stalin, Aby Raj Plamootil Mathai, Naresh Kumar Thanigaivel, Elgar Kanhere, Saikrishna Dontu, Gumawang Hiramandala, Aaron Chooi, Arturo Castillo Ugalde, Pablo Valdivia Y Alvarado

“…Additionally, 3D‐printed elastomeric lattice slabs used as energy‐absorbing structures reduced the maximum impact peak forces by 85%. Further functionalities, including magnetic, thermochromic, and signal transmission properties, are also showcased using functional soft mechanical metamaterials.…”
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Evaluating the use of eggshell powder and sawdust ash as cement replacements in sustainable concrete development by Ajoy Kumer, Md. Arif Arman Akash, Pritom Dey, Faysal Montasir, Kaysarul Islam Bhuiyan, Farhan Fahad

“…This aligns with global sustainability goals and can beused in projects aiming for green certifications like LEED (Leadership in Energy and EnvironmentalDesign). …”
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Organic-inorganic nanocomposite organogel with double-network topology for enhanced mechanical and dielectric properties by Dongdong Yan, Shilei Zhu, Hongyao Zhao, Shanhao Feng, Beibei Kang, Xin Yang, Yanjing Zhang, Zhuangzhuang Li, Wenwen Yu, Ya Nan Ye

“…In contrast, natural mineralized tissues like bone and teeth exhibit outstanding mechanical performance through nanoscale, interpenetrating organic-inorganic networks. …”
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Demethylase FTO mediates m6A modification of ENST00000619282 to promote apoptosis escape in rheumatoid arthritis and the intervention effect of Xinfeng Capsule by Fanfan Wang, Fanfan Wang, Jianting Wen, Jianting Wen, Jian Liu, Jian Liu, Ling Xin, Yanyan Fang, Yanyan Fang, Yue Sun, Mingyu He, Mingyu He

“…Additionally, FISH, luciferase reporter assays, and rescue experiments were performed to validate the regulatory role of ENST00000619282 and its sponge-like function in RA-FLS. …”
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Krill supplement does not reduce virus load or heart pathology during PRV-3 infection in rainbow trout under experimental conditions by Juliane Sørensen, Tine Moesgaard Iburg, Giulia Zarantonello, Torunn Forberg, Argelia Cuenca, Niccoló Vendramin

“…This study aims to determine whether functional feeds have a similar effect on rainbow trout infected with PRV-3. …”
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Exploring optimal protocols for generating and preserving glucose-responsive insulin-secreting progenitor cells derived from human pluripotent stem cells by Patrizia Tornabene, James M. Wells

“…Moreover, the technical challenges in culturing and differentiating hPSCs is a barrier for many researchers. In this study, we performed a side-by-side functional comparison based on three widely used methods to generate insulin expressing cells and identified optimal stages and conditions for cryopreserving and reconstituting stem cell (SC)-derived islets with a robust GSIS. …”
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A Review of Biomass-Based Natural Coagulants for Water Pollution Remediation: Impact of Properties and Coagulation Operational Parameters by Nur Faizzah Husna Mohammad Ali, Megat Ahmad Kamal Megat Hanafiah, Sabiha Hanim Saleh, Mohd Tajudin Mohd Ali, Shariff Ibrahim

“…Factors such as surface morphology, surface charge, molecular weight, and functional groups of the coagulant, as well as coagulation parameters like pH and dosage, significantly influence the removal of turbidity, color, and organic matter from water. …”
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Classification patterns identification of immunogenic cell death-related genes in heart failure based on deep learning by Zhihui Ma, Shixin Ma, Bin Chen, Yongjun Zhang, Jinmei Zeng, Jianping Tao, Yu Hu

“…Differentially expressed genes revealed significant variations in immune infiltration and functional enrichment across these subtypes. The diagnostic model showed excellent performance, with an AUC exceeding 0.99 in both internal and external test sets. …”
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Modeling and optimization of renewable hydrogen systems: A systematic methodological review and machine learning integration by M.D. Mukelabai, E.R. Barbour, R.E. Blanchard

“…Previous studies have included many aspects into their optimizations, including technical parameters and different costs/socio-economic objective functions, however there is no clear best-practice framework for model development. …”
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Protective Effects of Fish Oil Against Brain Impairment in Rats with Chronic Ethanol-Induced Liver Damage Involving the NRF2 Pathway and Oxidative Stress by Qian Xiao, Yi-Hsiu Chen, Lu-Chi Fu, Herlin Ajeng Nurrahma, Jing-Huei Lai, Hitoshi Shirakawa, Suh-Ching Yang

“…Fish oil’s neuroprotective effects in ethanol-induced liver injury was investigated through the factor 2 (NRF2)/Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (KEAP1) pathway. Male Wistar rats received a control liquid diet (C) or an ethanol diet (E), with 25% or 57% of fat replaced by fish oil (CF25, CF57, EF25, EF57) for 8 weeks. …”
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Simultaneous Pancreas-Kidney Transplant Complicated by Kidney Allograft Torsion and Pseudoaneurysms of the Y-Allograft: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Sarah L. Tan, Rachel Y. P. Tan, Gabrielle Cehic, Michael Wu, John Kanellis, Jeffrey Barbara

“…He underwent surgical exploration, during which torsion of the kidney allograft was confirmed and a nephropexy was performed. The kidney allograft was originally implanted in the left retroperitoneum via a midline transperitoneal approach, which likely predisposed it to torsion. …”
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