Accessibility and Quality of Palliative Care—Experience in Primary Health Care by Viljaras Reigas, Ingrida Šukienė

“…Patients and their families are not familiar with the concept of palliative care, often equating it with the provision of treatment and nursing services, and they see the support of clergy as unnecessary. …”
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Decoding oral cancer: insights from miRNA expression profiles and their regulatory targets by Xin Wang, Xin Wang, Shuang Zhang, Shuang Zhang, Shuyi Wang, Tao Cao, Tao Cao, Hong Fan, Hong Fan

“…Notably, most of these hub genes such as NEK2, NDC80, NUF2, PLK1, SMAD2, TP53, TPX2, TTK, UBE2C, WDHD1, WTAP, YWHAZ are directly or indirectly associated with cell cycle progression, underscoring the role of DEmiRs in driving tumor proliferation and survival in OC via dysregulating cell cycle. This study offers insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying OC and highlights miRNAs as potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets to disrupt the cancerous cell cycle and improve treatment outcomes.…”
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10-Year Results of Standard Cross-Linking in Patients with Progressive Keratoconus in Romania by Cristina Nicula, Radu Pop, Anca Rednik, Dorin Nicula

“…The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the long-term functional results based on keratometric measurements, spherical and cylinder equivalent in patients with progressive keratoconus treated with conventional “epi-off” corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL). Methods. …”
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Analyzing Adherence to Prenatal Supplement: Does Pill Count Measure Up? by Kristie E. Appelgren, Paul J. Nietert, Thomas C. Hulsey, Bruce W. Hollis, Carol L. Wagner

“…Our findings have implications regarding the determination of efficacy of medications under study and offer an alternative approach to measuring adherence of long half-life supplements/medications.…”
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Spatial Dynamics of Specialized and Sophisticated Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises on New High-Quality Productive Forces from an Evolutionary Economic Geography Perspective by Huibo Zhong, Mingwei Chu, Yuhang Xia, Keyu Zhai, Xing Gao

“…This study provides a theoretical framework for understanding regional disparities in NHPF development through SpecSof SMEs and offers empirical evidence to inform region-specific policies and spatial planning strategies.…”
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Shorter Digestion Times of Donor Islets Is Associated With Better Islet Graft Function After Islet Transplantation by Chia-Hao Wang, Christopher Orr, Jeannette Hacker-Stratton, Mohamed El-Shahawy, Keiko Omori, Meirigeng Qi, Fouad Kandeel

“…Islets from multiple donors are often needed to achieve insulin independence, and even then, islet function can decline over time when metabolic demand exceeds islet mass/insulin secretory capacity. …”
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Enhancement of anti‐sarcoma immunity by NK cells engineered with mRNA for expression of a EphA2‐targeted CAR by Pui Yeng Lam, Natacha Omer, Josh K. M. Wong, Cui Tu, Louisa Alim, Gustavo R. Rossi, Maria Victorova, Hannah Tompkins, Cheng‐Yu Lin, Ahmed M. Mehdi, Amos Choo, Melissa R. Elliott, Elaina Coleborn, Jane Sun, Timothy Mercer, Orazio Vittorio, Lachlan J. Dobson, Alexander D. McLellan, Andrew Brooks, Zewen Kelvin Tuong, Seth W. Cheetham, Wayne Nicholls, Fernando Souza‐Fonseca‐Guimaraes

“…CAR‐NK cells are associated with enhanced tumour targeting, reduced off‐target effects, and improved safety profiles. …”
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Refugee Protection and Food Security in Kampala, Uganda by Andrea Brown

“…Multiple levels of government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) offer overlapping formal and informal services and programs accessible to different populations living in settlements. …”
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A Multifunctional MIL-101-NH2(Fe) Nanoplatform for Synergistic Melanoma Therapy by Shang J, Chen Y, Wang F, Yang J, Li Y, Yang L, Liu X, Zhong Z, Yue C, Zhou M

“…In vivo studies confirmed the superior antitumor efficacy of MIL@DOX@ICG + NIR treatment, synergistically harnessing chemotherapy, photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, and chemodynamic therapy effects while maintaining excellent biocompatibility.Conclusion: Our findings underscore the potential of MIL-101-NH2(Fe) nanoparticles as a versatile and effective platform for synergistic melanoma therapy, offering a promising strategy for overcoming the limitations of conventional treatment modalities.Keywords: melanoma, MIL-101-NH2(Fe), chemotherapy, photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, chemodynamic therapy…”
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Morphological analysis of regenerated antennae in the isopod Porcellio scaber (Isopoda, Crustacea), with emphasis on the main sensory structures by Primož Zidar, Primož Mihelič

“…The second antennae, an important sensory organ of terrestrial isopods, are often attacked and amputated by predators or members of the same species. …”
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Production of High-Quality Seeds in <i>Eryngium foetidum</i>: Optimizing Post-Harvest Resting Conditions for Sustainable Unconventional Food Systems by Laura Monteiro Pedrosa, Isabelle Caroline Bailosa do Rosário, Giovanna de Castro, Cibele Chalita Martins

“…This research bridges a critical gap in post-harvest management knowledge for <i>E. foetidum</i>, offering practical insights to improve cultivation practices and promote its adoption as a strategic crop. …”
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DA SOCIEDADE DISCIPLINAR À SOCIEDADE DE CONTROLE: a questão da liberdade por uma alegoria de Franz Kafka, em O processo, e de Phillip Dick, em Minority Report by Leandro Chevitarese

“…Com o objetivo de reconstruir a questão da liberdade na sociedade tecnológica, propomos o recurso a uma alegoria, uma imagem do pensamento, afim de oferecer outros elementos para repensar o tema. A ‘pista’ deste caminho nos é dada por Gilles Deleuze, para quem Kafka – em sua obra O Processo – já teria antevisto aspectos da sociedade de controle no anúncio das ‘possibilidades de um acusado’. …”
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AI-based model for securing cognitive IoT devices in advance communication systems by Akshat Gaurav, Varsha Arya, Kwok Tai Chui, Brij B. Gupta

“…This study advances the security mechanisms for IoT devices and offers a scalable and efficient solution to safeguard user privacy and system integrity in sophisticated communication networks.…”
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Serum laminin γ2 monomer as a novel diagnostic and prognostic marker for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma by Takeshi Terashima, Kouki Nio, Naohiko Koshikawa, Makoto Ueno, Tadashi Toyama, Masaki Miyazawa, Tomoyuki Hayashi, Akihiro Seki, Hidetoshi Nakagawa, Noriho Iida, Shinya Yamada, Hajime Takatori, Tetsuro Shimakami, Toru Yoshimura, Eisaku Yoshida, Masatoshi Nakagawa, Motoharu Seiki, Taro Yamashita

“…The medical records of patients were reviewed. Cut-off levels for LG2m were determined by receiver operating characteristic analysis. …”
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Individualism: the end of social cohesion? The effects of inequality and group identity on cooperation by Sebastian Senn, Nico Mutzner, Vincent Oberhauser, Heiko Rauhut

“…IntroductionGlobal challenges like pandemics and climate change are fundamentally cooperation problems, where individual interests often conflict with the collective good. Rising economic inequality and individualism are believed to erode social cohesion and cooperation, exacerbating these tensions. …”
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Assessment of the sedimentation and trapping efficiency in dam reservoirs by applying the settling basin framework by Bérenger Koffi, Koffi Eugène Kouakou, Alexis Loukou Brou, Martin Sanchez, Ouédé Gla Blaise, Brice Wawogninlin Coulibaly, Franck Hervé Akaffou, Michal Habel, Amani Michel Kouassi, Dibi Brou, Kouakou Lazare Kouassi

“…However, for Pe > 4, the numerical values and curves fall outside the validity range of Teeter’s (1986) model, particularly during dry periods.The findings provide crucial insights into the hydrosedimentary dynamics of the Lobo River reservoir, emphasizing the need to account for seasonal variations and hydrological conditions. This research offers valuable guidance for sediment and water resource management, contributing to the sustainability of reservoirs in tropical regions facing similar environmental pressures.…”
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Latent Inflammation and Insulin Resistance in Adipose Tissue by I. S. Stafeev, A. V. Vorotnikov, E. I. Ratner, M. Y. Menshikov, Ye. V. Parfyonova

“…It closely associates with metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and hepatic and cardiovascular diseases such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, atherosclerosis, myocarditis, and hypertension. Obesity is often associated with latent inflammation; however, the link between inflammation, obesity, T2DM, and cardiovascular diseases is still poorly understood. …”
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Green Scale, Coccus viridis (Green) (Insecta: Homoptera: Coccidae) by Geo W. Dekle, Thomas R. Fasulo

“… The green scale, Coccus viridis (Green), an insect pest of citrus and other plants, is found out-ofdoors and in greenhouses in Florida. This pest was first found in Florida near Davie, Broward County in May 1942, by State Plant Board grove inspectors, and is now well established in south Florida. …”
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Spectrum of Cytopathological Causes of Cervical Lymphadenopathy- An Experience at Sahiwal Teaching Hospital by Raees Abbas Lail, Areeba Farooq, Qurrat-ul-Ain Tahir, Sadaf Shafique, Syeda Tooba Fatmi, Abdul Ghaffar

“… ABSTRACT: Objective Cervical lymph nodes are very often enlarged in many diseases. Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) is a simple, fast, and affordable procedure for diagnosing enlarged lymph nodes with a great degree of precision. …”
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Urinary Tract Infections in Spinal Cord Injury Patients Undergoing Intermittent Catheterization Procedures by Teresa Kirkland, Geoffrey D Taylor

“…Over a 12 month period, infection rates for such procedures were reported to unit staff: reporting was combined with educational programs emphasizing aseptic catheterization techniques and the importance ofhandwashing. Overall infection rates for the 12 month period were 13.3 per 1000 days of intermittent catheterization - unchanged from the preceding six months (15.1 per 1000 days) by retrospective chart review. …”
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