The prevalence of polycystic ovaries in infertility by laparoscopy ‎ by Tahereh Ziaie, Seyedeh Marzieh Rahebi, Fatemeh Rafat, Shahin Savadzadeh

“…Therefore prospective studies with ‎more samples are recommended which can be a big step toward diagnosis, early treatment and ‎decreased costs which will help economy.…”
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Mito-fission gene prognostic model for colorectal cancer by Chao Liu, Sheng Xu, Yuanyuan Liu, Zhixing Lu, Jianrong Yang

“…The memory CD4+ T cell and plasma cell were more significant differences in the low-risk group samples. …”
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Vaginal colonization, vertical transmission rate, antimicrobial susceptibility profile, and associated factors of potential neonatal pathogens among pregnant women at public health... by Getnet Shimeles, Getnet Shimeles, Alemu Gedefie, Hilina Motbainor, Chalachew Genet, Chalachew Genet

“…However, the problem is worsening in Ethiopia the evidence of vaginal colonization and vertical transmission is scarce.MethodsA healthcare facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Dessie town from April 1 to June 30, 2023, among 348 pregnant women and their newborns. …”
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Degradation mechanisms and lifespan prediction of desert sand dry-mixed mortar under sulfate salt wet-dry cycles by Wenxing Zhu, Luping Wang, Dongge Wu, Shan Wang, Yushan Wang, Haifeng Wang, Rui Wang

“…Using SEM, XRD, and NMR testing methods, the degradation mechanisms of the DSDM samples were analyzed. …”
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PO18 | Does muscle mass matter? Appendicular lean mass as a determinant of anti-XA activity in elderly patientes

“…Aims: This study investigates whether appendicular lean mass (ALM) influences anti-Xa activity in older patients on DOACs, independently of age, sex, weight, and GFR. Methods: We enrolled consecutive patients over 65 years on direct factor Xa inhibitors for atrial fibrillation at steady state (after at least 14 days from the initiation of anticoagulation). …”
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Bipolar disorders and creativity: the roles of ambition, effort-based decision-making, and exploration by Samson Tse, Sheri L. Johnson, Chong Ho Yu, Winnie Yuen, Iris Lo, Luke Clark, Luke Clark, Erin E. Michalak, Erin E. Michalak, Manon Ironside, Kiana Modavi

“…IntroductionEpidemiological research has shown those with bipolar disorders (BD) are more likely to work in creative professions. The current work is the first to examine ambition, exploration versus exploitation ratio, and insensitivity to effort/rewards among individuals with and without BD in an Asian cultural context.MethodsWriters and visual artists from Hong Kong who were diagnosed with BD completed a questionnaire to assess lifetime creative accomplishments, a self-rated measure of ambition, and two laboratory-based tasks: the observe-or-bet task to detect exploration versus exploitation tendencies, and an effort discounting task to measure sensitivity to effort required and reward level.ResultsThe sample included 44 participants diagnosed with BD and 69 control participants, with 87 (77%) being female and an average age of 35.1 years (range: 18 to 65). …”
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How aromatic dissolved organic matter differs in competitiveness against organic micropollutant adsorption by Qi Wang, Oliver J. Lechtenfeld, Luuk C. Rietveld, Jonas Schuster, Mathias Ernst, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Jan Kaesler, Chunmiao Wang, Min Yang, Jianwei Yu, Frederik Zietzschmann

“…Although the aromaticity-related metrics, such as UV254, of low MW DOM were proposed to correlate with DOM competitiveness, the method suffers from limitations in understanding the interplay of polarity and aromaticity in determining DOM competitiveness. …”
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Highly multiplexed molecular inversion probe panel in Plasmodium falciparum targeting common SNPs approximates whole-genome sequencing assessments for selection and relatedness by Karamoko Niaré, Karamoko Niaré, Rebecca Crudale, Abebe A. Fola, Abebe A. Fola, Neeva Wernsman Young, Victor Asua, Victor Asua, Melissa D. Conrad, Pierre Gashema, Anita Ghansah, Stan Hangi, Deus S. Ishengoma, Deus S. Ishengoma, Jean-Baptiste Mazarati, Ayalew Jejaw Zeleke, Philip J. Rosenthal, Abdoulaye A. Djimdé, Abdoulaye A. Djimdé, Jonathan J. Juliano, Jonathan J. Juliano, Jonathan J. Juliano, Jeffrey A. Bailey, Jeffrey A. Bailey

“…While whole-genome sequencing (WGS) is optimal in terms of assessing the entire genome, it is costly for numerous samples. Targeted approaches selectively enriching for the sequence of interest are more affordable and have higher throughput but sometimes lack adequate information content for key analyses.MethodsWe have developed a highly multiplexed molecular inversion probe (MIP) panel (IBC2FULL) targeting 4,264 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) with ≥5% minor allele frequency (MAF) in Sub-Saharan African regions from publicly available Plasmodium falciparum WGS (n = 3,693). …”
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Risk of Environmental Contamination by Gastrointestinal Parasites in Public Areas of the Central Plateau Microregion of Brazil: A Public Health Concern by Ana Julia de Almeida Martins, Alice Caroline da Silva Rocha, Zara Mariana de Assis-Silva, Guilherme Oliveira Maia, Bruna Samara Alves-Ribeiro, Raiany Borges Duarte, Iago de Sá Moraes, Nicoly Ferreira de Urzedo, Lizandra Fernandes-Silva, Ana Paula Carvalho Gomes, Samara Moreira Felizarda, Mayra Parreira Oliveira, Klaus Casaro Saturnino, Hanstter Hallison Alves Rezende, Rosângela Maria Rodrigues, Dirceu Guilherme de Souza Ramos, Ísis Assis Braga

“…Eggs, cysts, and oocysts were detected using the Willis flotation technique and the Hoffman’s spontaneous sedimentation method. The Hoffman’s analysis revealed that 70.3% of the fecal samples were infected across 91.5% of the sampled areas. …”
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Structure and properties of Li ferrite synthesized from Fe₂O₃–Li₂CO₃–Sm₂O₃ powders by E. N. Lysenko, V. A. Vlasov, Yu. S. Elkina, A. P. Surzhikov

“…To study the structure and properties of lithium ferrites obtained by preliminary solid-phase synthesis of samples based on Fe2O3-Li2CO3-Sm2O3 powder mixtures having various concentrations of samarium oxide (0, 4.7, and 14.7 wt %) at 900°C and their subsequent high-temperature sintering at 1150°C.Methods. …”
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The Clinical and Laboratory Landscape of COVID-19 During the Initial Period of the Pandemic and at the Beginning of the Omicron Era by Yulia A. Desheva, Tamara N. Shvedova, Olga S. Kopteva, Danila S. Guzenkov, Polina A. Kudar, Tatiana S. Kotomina, Daria S. Petrachkova, Elena P. Grigorieva, Anna A. Lerner, Stanislav V. Ponkratov

“…Introduction: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) underwent significant mutations, resulting in the Omicron variant. Methods: In this study, we analyzed blood samples from 98 patients with acute coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) hospitalized during the initial SARS-CoV-2 wave and the onset of Omicron in 2021. …”
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Immunohistochemical Expression of Haptoglobin in Skin Lesions of Hidradenitis Suppurativa by Nessr Abu Rached, Hanna Telkemeyer, Marina Skrygan, Martin Doerler, Yannik Haven, Lennart Ocker, Daniel Myszkowski, Thomas Meyer, Markus Stücker, Eggert Stockfleth, Falk G. Bechara

“…This study examines the relationship between haptoglobin expression in HS skin lesions and clinical parameters. Methods: An examination was performed on 44 skin samples from HS patients and 10 healthy skin samples. …”
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A dynamic molecular landscape in colorectal cancer progression at single-cell resolution by Jianwen Sheng, Nianshuang Li, Shuai Li, Yuman Ye, Yuanhang Liao, Yupeng Zhang, Huan Chen, Mengxian Tu, Guping Zhong, Chaoliang Xiong, Pan Zheng, Yuting Lei, Zekun He, Xingxing He, Yao Zhang, Lei Wang, Xiaolin Gao, Yin Zhu, Jianping Liu, Huizhen Fan

“…Yet, the cellular heterogeneity and molecular mechanisms involved in CRC development remain inadequately characterized. Methods To understand the molecular mechanisms driving the onset and progression of CRC, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of ten clinical colorectal samples representing sequential pathological stages using single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq). …”
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Evaluation of Feed Grade Wheat Levels on Performance, Some Blood Parameters, Carcass Traits and Intestine Morphology in Male and Female Growing Japanese Quail by Zahra Asgari, Iman Hajkhodadadi, Hosseinali Ghasemi, Mahdi Khodaei Motlagh

“…Methods: In order to conduct this experiment, 560 one-day-old quail chicks were used in a completely randomized design with 7 treatments and 4 replications and 20 chicks per replication. …”
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Infection of ixodes ticks and wild small mammals with pathogens of natural focal infections in the territory of the Kurortny district of St. Petersburg by D. I. Grechishkina, I. A. Karmokov, R. R. Baimova, E. G. Riabiko, E. S. Khalilov, I. S. Lyzenko, A. A. Sharova, G. A. Lunina, O. A. Freylikhman, N. K. Tokarevich

“…Petersburg.Materials and methods. Samples of ixodes ticks and organs of wild small mammals were examined by real-time PCR for the presence of genetic material of the causative agents of tick-borne infections. …”
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Teachers’ awareness and emotional response to cyberbullying: Exploring emotional regulation strategies in the classroom by Paula da Costa Ferreira, Nádia Pereira, Carlos Martinho, Hugo Marques, Hélio Martins, Alexandra Marques Pinto, Alexandra Barros, Aristides Ferreira, Mafalda Gomes, Ana Margarida Veiga Simão

“…Employing an integrated emotions and emotion regulation appraisal model, the mixed-methods study employed a sequential explanatory design. 543 teachers and 533 students were surveyed to examine a substantial difference between teachers' self-reports and students' self-reports of cyberbullying, with students reporting more instances. 63 teachers provided qualitative interviews with information on how they responded emotionally, which were predominantly negative in valence—concern, surprise, and frustration—and led to the prevalent use of response modulation strategies. …”
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Psychopathological symptoms, personality, and epistemic stances in individuals with myocardial infarction: an empirical investigation by Gianluca Cruciani, Marianna Liotti, Marianna Liotti, Annalisa Tanzilli, Gabriele Lo Buglio, Davide Guarino, Nicola Carone, Matteo Casali, Federica Galli, Vittorio Lingiardi

“…This is the first study examining the interplay between psychopathological symptoms, personality dysfunction, and epistemic dimensions in MI patients compared to healthy controls.MethodsA sample of 67 MI patients and 80 age- and gender-matched healthy controls completed self-report measures to assess levels of general psychopathology (DSM−5 self-rated Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure), personality functioning (Personality Inventory for DSM-5 Short Form), and epistemic stances (Epistemic Trust, Mistrust, and Credulity Questionnaire). …”
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The difference of free light chains as a predictor of kidney damage in patients with Multiple Myeloma by Salvatrice Mancuso, Melania Carlisi, Nicola Serra, Mariano Sardo, Giuseppe Bertuglia, Emanuela Pappalardo, Sergio Siragusa

“…Since 2001, the k and λ serum free light chains (sFLC) evaluation and their ratio (rFLC) have made up the laboratory analysis more sensitive and precise in MM patients. The role of rFLC has been widely studied and discussed and now it is validated in the literature. …”
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“It doesn’t make any sense to even try”: the disruptive impact of COVID-19’s first wave on people with chronic pain using medical cannabis in New York by Yuval Zolotov, Jacinta Lomba, Megan Ghiroli, Mariya Masyukova, Julia H. Arnsten, Joanna L. Starrels, Jonathan Ross, Chinazo O. Cunningham, Deepika E. Slawek

“…Objective To understand the experiences of individuals from the Bronx, NY, who had chronic pain and were certified to use medical cannabis during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods We conducted 1:1 semi-structured qualitative telephone interviews from March through May 2020 with a convenience sample of 14 individuals enrolled in a longitudinal cohort study. …”
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Vascular aging phenotypes in Russian population — biological, social, and behavioral determinants by O. P. Rotar, M. A. Boiarinova, K. M. Tolkunova, E. V. Moguchaia, A. S. Alievа, A. V. Orlov, E. P. Kolesova, A. M. Erina, D. A. Usoltsev, V. N. Solntsev, E. I. Baranova, A. O. Konradi, E. V. Shlyakhto

“…Petersburg population sample as part of the Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Diseases and their Risk Factors in Regions of Russian Federation (ESSE-RF) study.Material and methods. …”
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