Enhancing the efficacy of low doses of N-acetyl-L-cysteine in mitigating CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity in animal model using physical cold plasma by Masume Farhadi, Farshad Sohbatzadeh, Akbar Hajizadeh Moghaddam, Yasaman Firouzjaei, Cheng Cheng

“…PTN could protect against liver damage even at a very low dose of NAC, acting as a prophylactic drug with a high margin of safety for hepatotoxicity.…”
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Low-dose computed tomography image denoising using pixel level non-local self-similarity prior with non-local means for healthcare informatics by Dawa Chyophel Lepcha, Bhawna Goyal, Ayush Dogra, Krunal Vaghela, Ashish Singh, K. S. Ravi Kumar, Durga Prasad Bavirisetti

“…Abstract Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) has gained considerable attention for its ability to minimize patients’ exposure to radiation thereby reducing the associated cancer risks. …”
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Effects of Traditional Chinese Exercise Yijinjing on Disability and Muscle Strength Among Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Lei Guo, Cheng Wang, Xue Bai, Yukui Tian, Mengni Shi, Min Fang, Jing Xian Li, Qingguang Zhu, Junchang Liu

“… BackgroundChronic low back pain (CLBP) is a common public health problem. …”
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Randomised controlled trial in an experimental online supermarket testing the effects of front-of-pack nutrition labelling on food purchasing intentions in a low-income population by Pilar Galan, Camille Buscail, Sandrine Péneau, Serge Hercberg, Chantal Julia, Raphaël Porcher, Philippe Ravaud, Isabelle Boutron, Emmanuelle Kesse-Guyot, Mathilde Touvier, Manon Egnell, Pauline Ducrot

“…The present study assessed the effects of the Nutri-Score on the nutritional quality of purchasing intentions among low-income individuals, compared with the current French labelling situation: references intakes (RIs) and no label, using a three-arm parallel-group randomised controlled trial.Methods Low-income active adults from the NutriNet-Santé cohort (household income below €1200/month) were asked to perform a shopping task in an experimental online supermarket after being randomised in one of the three conditions (Nutri-Score, RIs or no labelling). …”
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Comparisons of liver transplant from DCD outcomes in high-utilization centers versus low-utilization centers in the US: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Joao Lucas Lima Manzi, Eduarda Saba Oliveira, Sarah Rombach, Vitor Turra, Simone Zaragoza, Yanik Bababekov, Trevor Nydam, Alfred Joseph Tector, Rodrigo Vianna, Phillipe Abreu

“…The total rate of primary nonfunction was 1.5% (95% CI: 0.7-3.1%; I2 = 46%).ConclusionOur findings indicate no statistical difference in outcomes between high and low-utilization centers for DCD liver transplants, possibly suggesting that the higher selection in low-utilization centers is compensated by a greater experience in high-utilization centers.…”
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Investigation of the effects of combined exercises and self-management education, with and without functional exercises, on pain and functional outcomes in patients with avascular... by Zohreh Gholami, Seyedeh Tahereh Faezi, Elham Madreseh, Raghad Mimar

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DU Is Induced by Low Levels of Urinary ATP in a Rat Model of Partial Bladder Outlet Obstruction: The Incidence of Both Events Decreases after Deobstruction by Luís Vale, Ana Charrua, Helena Cavaleiro, Rita Ribeiro-Oliveira, António Avelino, Tiago Antunes-Lopes, António Albino-Teixeira, Francisco Cruz

“…DU bladders had extensive areas in which umbrella cells appeared stretched, the width exceeding that presented by sham animals. Conclusions. Low urothelial ATP parallels with a high incidence of DU early after pBOO.…”
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Study on Calibration Method of Micromechanical Parameters for Discrete Element Model of Moderately Consolidated Sandstones by Wenhong Zhang, Zhengchao Ma, Hantao Zhao, Tianyu Wang, Panpan Zhang, Jiacheng Dai, Shouceng Tian

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Effects of poly-bioactive compounds on lipid profile and body weight in a moderately hypercholesterolemic population with low cardiovascular disease risk: a multicenter randomized... by Rosa Solà, Rosa-M Valls, José Puzo, José-Ramón Calabuig, Angel Brea, Anna Pedret, David Moriña, José Villar, Jesús Millán, Anna Anguera

“…Eligible patients were recruited from the outpatient clinics of six Spanish hospitals Hospital Virgen del Rocío (Sevilla); Hospital San Jorge (Huesca); Hospital San Pedro (Logroño); Hospital Gregorio Marañón (Madrid), Hospital la Fe (Valencia) and Hospital Universitari Sant Joan (Reus) as recruiting and coordinating center. 102 participants (mean age ± SD; 50.91 ± 11.61; 32 men) with low CVD, with mild-to-moderately elevated LDL-c (between 3.35 mmol/L and 4.88 mmol/L) without hypolipemic therapy were randomized in a double-blind, parallel, controlled, multicenter trial commencing January 2012 and ending December 2012. …”
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Life Cycle Assessment and Activity-Based Costing for Low-Cost Aluminum die manufacturing: A comparative study of machining process, conventional and rapid investment casting by Samina Bibi, Muhammad Sajid, Wasim Ahmad, Muhammad Asad Ali, Mirza Jahanzaib, Salman Hussain

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Realizing impressive superplasticity in a low-alloyed Mg-Zn-Ca-Al-Mn alloy: The roles of grain boundary segregation and dense β-Mn particles by Tian-Shuai Wang, Zhen-Ming Hua, Cheng Wang, Min Zha, Yipeng Gao, Hui-Yuan Wang

“…The present work could provide insight into developing low-alloyed Mg alloys with high microstructure thermal stability to achieve superplasticity.…”
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Children’s Health in London and Luton (CHILL) cohort: a 12-month natural experimental study of the effects of the Ultra Low Emission Zone on children’s travel to school by Christina Xiao, James Scales, Jasmine Chavda, Rosamund E. Dove, Ivelina Tsocheva, Helen E. Wood, Harpal Kalsi, Luke Sartori, Grainne Colligan, Jessica Moon, Esther Lie, Kristian Petrovic, Bill Day, Cheryll Howett, Amanda Keighley, Borislava Mihaylova, Veronica Toffolutti, Jonathan Grigg, Gurch Randhawa, Aziz Sheikh, Monica Fletcher, Ian Mudway, Sean Beevers, W. James Gauderman, Christopher J. Griffiths, Esther van Sluijs, Jenna Panter

“…Abstract Background The Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), introduced in Central London in April 2019, aims to enhance air quality and improve public health. …”
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Assessment of Bowel Preparation Using Low-Volume Sulphate-Based Preparations in Comparison with Macrogols: A Multicenter, Randomized, Comparative Clinical Study of the 3rd Phase by E. D. Fedorov, V. V. Veselov, S. V. Kashin, E. V. Tikhomirova, A. V. Veselov, D. V. Zavyalov, A. Kornowski, T. E. Gorskaya, M. Volteau, T. Ponchon

“…Oral sulphate solution(OSS: sodium sulphate, potassium sulphate and magnesium sulphate) is a low-volume osmotic agent for cleansing the intestines.Aim: in a multicentre, prospective, randomized, 3rd phase study with two parallel groups, the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of OSS was evaluated in comparison with Macrogol 4000 with electrolytes (a reference preparation for bowel cleansing in Russia) in adult patients who were scheduled for routine diagnostic colonoscopy.Methods. …”
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Reducing intraoperative hemorrhage in type II caesarean scar pregnancy: a study protocol comparing high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) pretreatment vs. hysteroscopy-guided suc... by Changmei Sang, Qiuling Shi, Lei Zhao, Yanjun Kang, Shuping Zhao, Zhibiao Wang

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RELAX (REducing Levels of AnXiety): a study protocol for a parallel two-arm randomised controlled trial evaluating a web-based early intervention for pregnant women with high level... by Brittannia Volkmer, Yogini Sawjani, Mary Newburn, Jo Bennett, Megan McGovern, Laura Bridle, Nathalie Towner, Laura McCabe, Katherine Clark, Sophie Webster, Alison Hylton-Potts, Lucy Mayer, Gertrude Senevirante, Debra Bick, Jill Newby, Kimberley Goldsmith, Michelle L. Moulds, Colette Hirsch

“…Given its prevalence, interventions that are low-intensity, highly accessible and cost-efficient, and target modifiable risk factors for anxiety are needed. …”
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Mixed-methods, descriptive and observational cohort study examining feeding and growth patterns among low birthweight infants in India, Malawi and Tanzania: the LIFE study protocol by Christopher R Sudfeld, Karim Manji, Rodrick Kisenge, Tisungane Mvalo, Melda Phiri, Christopher Duggan, Lauren Spigel, Anne CC Lee, Bethany A Caruso, Laura Subramanian, Megan Marx Delaney, Shivaprasad S Goudar, Linda Vesel, Katherine EA Semrau, Irving F Hoffman, Melissa Young, Friday Saidi, Jnanindra Nath Behera, Roopa M Bellad, Leena Das, Sangappa Dhaded, Gowdar Guruprasad, Sujata Misra, Sanghamitra Panda, Latha G Shamanur, Sunil S Vernekar, Sarah Somji, Linda Adair, Kiersten Israel-Ballard, Stephanie L Martin, Kimberly L Mansen, Krysten North, Emily Benotti, Eliza Fishman, Katelyn Fleming, Natalie Henrich, Kate Miller, Danielle E Tuller

“…Feeding promotion tailored to meet the nutritional needs of LBW infants in LMICs may serve a crucial role in curbing newborn mortality rates and promoting growth. The Low Birthweight Infant Feeding Exploration (LIFE) study aims to establish foundational knowledge regarding optimal feeding options for LBW infants in low-resource settings throughout infancy.Methods and analysis LIFE is a formative, multisite, observational cohort study involving 12 study facilities in India, Malawi and Tanzania, and using a convergent parallel, mixed-methods design. …”
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Error Correction Codes for Double Burst Errors Correction in Memories by He Liu, Liyi Xiao, Tianqi Wang, Jiaqiang Li, Jie Li

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Implementing a nurse-enabled, integrated, shared-care model involving specialists and general practitioners in early breast cancer post-treatment follow-up (EMINENT): a single-cent... by Raymond J. Chan, Fiona Crawford-Williams, Chad Yixian Han, Lee Jones, Alexandre Chan, Daniel McKavanagh, Marissa Ryan, Christine Carrington, Rebecca L. Packer, Megan Crichton, Nicolas H. Hart, Emma McKinnell, Melissa Gosper, Juanita Ryan, Bethany Crowe, Ria Joseph, Carolyn Ee, Jane Lee, Steven M. McPhail, Katharine Cuff, Laisa Teleni, Jon Emery

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Beyond survey design: Lessons from conducting the National Adolescent Mental Health Surveys by Holly E. Erskine, Yohannes Dibaba Wado, Vu Manh Loi, Dao Thi Khanh Hoa, Amirah Ellyza Wahdi, Mengmeng Li, James G. Scott

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Implementation and evaluation of a weight-reduction programme for diabetic patients at a primary health care facility in the Western Cape: a pilot study by Adil Razak, Abdul Aziez Isaacs

“…Methods: The study design was that of a two-group parallel design, with one group following a low-fat diet and the other a low-carbohydrate diet. …”
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