Transcriptome and DNA methylation analyses provide insight into the heterosis of growth-related traits in hybrid yellow croaker by Dan-Dan Guo, Feng Liu, Qing-Ping Xie, Ting Ye, Fu-Liang Wei, Bao-Long Niu, Bao Lou

“…These findings have significant implications for breeding programs aimed at enhancing yellow croaker production.…”
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Targeted inhibition of the IL5 axis for immune checkpoint inhibitors eosinophilic-induced adverse events by Michal Lotem, Limor Rubin, Aviv Talmon, Yaarit Ribak, David Lavie, Hovav Nechushtan, Nadia Caplan, Oded Shamriz, Irit Adini, Yuval Tal

“…However, there are reports of eosinophil-induced adverse events (Eo-irAE) with organ dysfunction requiring initiation of oral glucocorticoid therapy and discontinuation of ICI.We aim to assess the efficacy and safety of interleukin (IL) 5-axis inhibition in Eo-irAE secondary to ICI therapy.We present three cases of Eo-irAE referred to our allergy and clinical immunology unit at Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center following therapy with pembrolizumab and nivolumab, monoclonal antibodies that target the programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) receptor, for two cases of melanoma and one metastatic non-small cell lung carcinoma. …”
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COVID-19 in Africa amidst an ongoing Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in DRC. How prepared is the continent? by Sheba Nakacubo Gitta, Rebecca Babirye, Herbert Kazoora, Simon Nyovuura Antara

“…During this period, over 3,000 frontline health workers have been trained through frontline field epidemiology training programs (FETP) and 140 health workers have completed the intermediate FETP. …”
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Study on the efficacy of IFN-γ- and sPD-1-overexpressing BMSCs in enhancing immune effects for the treatment of lung adenocarcinoma by Yahui Xie, Zhen Lv, Yubin Wang, Jin Ma, Xingmin Wei, Guisen Zheng, Jianjun Wu

“…BackgroundSoluble programmed cell death receptor-1 (sPD-1) blocks the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway, reverses tumor immune suppression, and inhibits tumor growth. …”
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Association of hyperuricemia with higher miscarriage rates and lower live birth rates in women undergoing IVF/ICSI by Ling Zhou, Jiahuan Luo, Shuhua Zhao, Longda Wang, Meng Rao, Huawei Wang, Li Tang

“…Routine assessment and tailored management—particularly greater attention to pregnancy loss and cautious use of programmed FET in poorly controlled cases—may help improve ART outcomes.…”
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Healthcare workers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices on catheter-associated UTI prevention: influencing factors in an OB/GYN hospital by Fei Qu, Yanyu Pang, Mei Wang, Xiaojie Liu, Jing Wang, Jing Wang, Li Li

“…The ultimate aim is to provide evidence for improving targeted training programs and infection control measures.Methods and participantsA cross-sectional study was conducted in an OB/GYN hospital in Shanghai, China. …”
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Unveiling the Diagnostic Landscape: Assessing the Rate of Positive Findings in Radiological Imaging by the Emergency Department - A Retrospective Study (December 2022 – February 20... by Fatema Ali Abdulaal, Amr Gebril, Alaa Saleh, Ali Nawaz, Ahmed Kaabneh, Arun Arya

“…Seeking senior consultations for challenging cases and implementing quality assurance programs are suggested to enhance the diagnostic process. …”
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Understanding the nature and dynamics of self-affirmation in non-depressed and subclinically depressed Indian adults: a thematic analysis by Gyanesh Kumar Tiwari, Priyanka Parihar, Ajit Kumar Singh, Amit Kumar Macorya, Anurag Shukla, Archana Singh, Archna Choudhary, Ashutosh Pandey

“…Additionally, preventative mental health programs could benefit from incorporating modules that strengthen self-affirmation and self-resource awareness of one’s resources to build resilience in the general population, particularly young adults.…”
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Assessing sustainable practices and managerial approaches in the hotel industry: A comparative case study by Jitka Vávrová, Lenka Červová, Blanka Brandová, Jorge Pacheco

“…A comprehensive criterion table methodically presents the research outcomes. FINDINGS: Besides the list of sustainability practices applied in the hotels under study, the authors described two distinct management approaches. …”
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Vehicle extrication in road traffic crashes: a descriptive analysis of an advanced medical rescue service in South Africa by Naseef Abdullah, Jaydon Rose, Egnall Brown, Heike Geduld

“…Our findings provide valuable extrication-related data to inform targeted training programs, standardised extrication protocols, and strategic resource allocation to enhance EMS capabilities in resource-limited settings. …”
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The effect of the social and interpersonal-based intervention on calcium consumption among pregnant women by Neda Heidari, Masoomeh Amiri, Fatemeh Rajati, Behzad Mahaki, Mojgan Rajati

“…The ANOVA demonstrated that the calcium consumption significantly increased in the intervention group (p < 0.001).DiscussionA theory-based educational intervention in the health care system can fill the gap in the successful implementation of nutrition education programs.…”
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Antimicrobial resistance in a protracted war setting: a review of the literature from Palestine by Ramya Kumar, Osama Tanous, David Mills, Bram Wispelwey, Yara Asi, Weeam Hammoudeh, Omar Dewachi

“…The insights can inform physicians and policymakers in designing and implementing effective AMR stewardship programs, not only in Palestine but also in other conflict-affected regions.…”
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Study protocol of a randomised controlled trial on SISU, a software agent providing a brief self-help intervention for adults with low psychological well-being by Harald Baumeister, Ann-Marie Küchler, David Ebert, Natalie Bauereiss, Eileen Bendig, Benjamin Erb, Lena Weger, Echo Meißner

“…Software agents are computer programs that can hold conversations with a human by mimicking a human conversational style. …”
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Gastrointestinal parasites in buffalo calves in a farming context in Colon county, Zulia state, Venezuela by María Rodríguez, David Uzcátegui, Andrea González, Steward Fernández, Alfredo Sánchez

“…It is also shown that the prevalence is associated with the age of the animals, which is of great importance for the design of control programs. …”
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Morbidity and health seeking behavior among children and adolescents (0–19 years): a household survey assessment in Northwestern Tanzania by Sophia Kagoye, Jim Todd, Milly Marston, Mark Urassa, Eveline T. Konje, Ties Boerma

“…The inequalities identified point to gaps in programming and health service delivery that require attention.…”
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Efficacy of the Molded Carbon Sorbent VNIITU-1 Used in Obstetric Practice by V. T. Dolgikh, L. G. Pyanova, S. V. Barinov, V. A. Likholobov, T. I. Dolgikh, E. I. Ryabchikova, D. V. Korneev

“…The data were processed using a package of applied STATISTICA6.1 programs and standard mathematical tables in Microsoft Excel. …”
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Physical activity levels in the university community: A pilot study for the EASIER Project by Guilherme Vilela, Isabel Machado, Alexandre Aleixo, Paulo João, Graça Pinto

“…Awareness and education about the benefits of physical activity, the availability of appropriate infrastructure, programs, and incentive projects for the integration of physical activity in academic routines are some of the advised strategies. …”
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Whole slide images as non-fungible tokens: A decentralized approach to secure, scalable data storage and access by Arlen Brickman, Yigit Baykara, Miguel Carabaño, Sean M. Hacking

“…Filebase storage application programing interface (API) were used to create dedicated gateways and content delivery networks (CDN). …”
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A toolbox for the identification of foot-floor contact sequences to analyze atypical gait cycles in a real-life scenario: application on patients after proximal femur fracture and... by Marco Ghislieri, Nicolas Leo, Marco Caruso, Clemens Becker, Andrea Cereatti, Valentina Agostini

“…Abstract Background The detection of gait subphases is pivotal for a comprehensive assessment of gait quality, playing a key role in different applications such as rehabilitation programs, movement disorder diagnostics, and fall prevention strategies. …”
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“I want to hear you talk with your heart”: perspectives on receiving and providing mental wellness supports during the COVID-19 pandemic within a First Nation community in Canada... by Laura Jane Brubacher, Bryan Tanner, Ningwakwe George, Sharon Bernards, Melody E. Morton Ninomiya, Ashley Cornect-Benoit, Renee Linklater, Samantha Wells

“…Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges to local health systems, widening gaps in support and disrupting available care. …”
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