Synthesis of diethanolamine-based amino acid derivatives with symmetric and asymmetric radicals in their hydrophobic domain and potential antimicrobial activity by M. D. Korotkin, S. M. Filatova, Z. G. Denieva, U. A. Budanova, Y. L. Sebyakin

“…To date, it has been established that molecules with antimicrobial activity must have an amphiphilic nature, a small size, one or more positive charges, and the required degree of hydrophobicity, that is, a significant hydrophilic–lipophilic balance (HLB) value. …”
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Phenol compounds in the borehole 5G, Vostok station, after the unlocking of the subglacial lake by I. A. Alekhina, A. L. Moskvin, A. A. Ekaykin, V. Ya. Lipenkov

“…To analyze the composition of phenolic compounds in the extract of real filling liquid, located at the bottom of the borehole, the method of gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was used. …”
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Reducing surgical cancellations: a successful application of Lean Six Sigma in healthcare by Stijn Schretlen, Paulien Hoefsmit, Suzanne Kats, Jos Maessen, Reinier Zandbergen, Godefridus van Merode

“…Statistical process control charts visualised the change and impact over time. Students two-sample t-test was used to test statistical significance. …”
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Elucidating the causal relationship between gut microbiota, metabolites, and diabetic nephropathy in European patients: Revelations from genome-wide bidirectional mendelian randomi... by Siyuan Song, Li Ning, Jiangyi Yu

“…However, the exact causal relationship among these factors remains unclear.MethodWe conducted a two-sample bidirectional Mendelian randomization study using summary statistics from the IEU OpenGWAS Project database to investigate gut microbiota, metabolites, and diabetic nephropathy. …”
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Evaluation of the Clinical Nursing Effects of a Traditional Chinese Medicine Nursing Program Based on Care Pathways for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Protocol for a Randomized Con... by Yanchun Zhao, Ting Huang, Yanli Chen, Songmei Li, Juan Zhao, Xu Han, Qing Ni, Ning Su

“…ConclusionsThis study seeks to integrate existing national standardized nursing protocols with clinical pathways to implement more efficient and higher-quality nursing practices. …”
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Rating of perceived exertion as a tool for managing exercise intensity during pregnancy: a scoping review by Christina Gjestvang, Lene A H Haakstad, Malin Landro Olsen, Emilie Mass Dalhaug

“…Due to limited and inconsistent research, more extensive studies are needed.…”
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Comparison of SARS-CoV-2 molecular results from the first two COVID-19 waves in Gauteng by Kreshalen Govender, Rendani T. Mafuyeka, Azwidowi Lukhwareni, Pieter Meyer

“…Results: Overall, 2391 samples were analysed over two waves. In both waves, more women were tested than men; 68.4% versus 31.2% in the first wave and 59.8% versus 39.7% in the second wave. …”
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Experience in creating primary cultures of endometrial cancer and studying cells carrying phenotype of cancer stem cells by S. Yu. Filippova, I. V. Mezhevova, T. V. Chembarova, I. A. Novikova, E. V. Verenikina, O. E. Zhenilo, V. V. Polovodova, A. V. Shaposhnikov, E. V. Shalashnaya, A. A. Maslov, O. G. Ishonina

“…Was to investigate the possibility of applying the method of spheroid formation in culture for assessment of the endometrial cancer (EC) tumor stem cells (TSC) content in complex samples containing various tumor cells and microenvironment.Materials and methods. …”
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Comparison of a machine learning model with a conventional rule-based selective dry cow therapy algorithm for detection of intramammary infections by S.M. Rowe, E. Zhang, S.M. Godden, A.K. Vasquez, D.V. Nydam

“…We recommend that producers wanting to implement algorithm-guided selective dry cow therapy use a rule-based method.…”
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Association between chronic kidney disease and colorectal cancer: evidence from meta-analysis and Mendelian randomization by Shuyi Qian, Yuting Gong, Ying Chen

“…Methods A thorough search was performed across PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and the Cochrane Library, encompassing all relevant studies from their inception until December 20, 2024. …”
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The Influence of CYP2B6, GSTP1, and SLCO1B1 Star Allele‐Predicted Phenotypes and CBR1 Genetic Variants on Effectiveness Outcomes in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma Receiving... by Sireen Abdul Rahim Shilbayeh, Omnia A. Abd El‐Baset, Mohammad A. Alshabeeb, Abdalrhman Hamdan Alanizi, Naglaa F. Khedr, Rehab H. Werida

“…Exploratory PGx studies involving a wider HCC cohort and targeting more DOX‐related genes are needed to replicate our findings. …”
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Cryopreservation Protocols and the Associated Ultrastructural Changes in Dormant Buds of <i>Vitis amurensis</i> by Dan Sun, Peijin Ni, Jian Liu, Zhenxing Wang, Guangli Shi, Meng Li, Xuanhe Zhang, Jun Ai

“…Cryopreservation using the CP3 protocol (which involves decreasing the temperature at a rate of 0.1 °C/min to −30 °C and holding this temperature for 24 h, followed by a 0.5 °C/min decline to −80 °C, a 1 °C/min decline to −180 °C, and finally reaching −196 °C in a CryoMed controlled rate freezer) significantly enhanced the viability (66.67%) when the samples were packed in aluminum-foil bags. Additionally, immersing the twigs in ice-cold (4 °C) water for 24 h in a refrigerator during thawing proved to be more conducive to viability. …”
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Association of Genetic Polymorphism of ABCG2 Gene and the Occurrence of Oxaliplatin-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Patients with Colorectal Cancer by Inas M. M. Ahmed, Lamia M. El Wakeel, Amr S. Saad, Ahmed A. Emam, Raafat R. Abdel-Malek, Abdel Hady A. Abdel Wahab

“…Blood was utilized to extract genomic DNA in order to detect SNPs in the ABCG2 gene (at rs2231137and at rs3114018) using High Resolution Melting (HRM) technique followed by direct sequencing method for every melting cluster using 3500 genetic analyzers for the samples selected from each cluster. …”
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State-level immigrant policies and diabetes prevalence in Latino and Asian American groups: a weighted multilevel analysis by Elizabeth Vásquez, Jennifer Toller Erausquin, Sandra E Echeverria, Md Towfiqul Alam, Erica Payton

“…This cross-sectional study examined the association between state-level immigrant policies (both criminalising and inclusive) and prevalence of T2DM among individuals of Latin American and Asian American origin.Method We included adults aged 18+years sampled in the 2014–2018 behavioral risk factor surveillance system (BRFSS) (n=201 824), a survey design that allows the calculation of state-level estimates. …”
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Experiences of nurse educators regarding teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic by Kebuseditswe S. Gontse, Gaotswake P. Kovane, Isaac O. Mokgaola, Seepaneng S. Moloko-Phiri

“…As an enhancement of existing teaching practices, innovative approaches have proven to be effective and contribute to more inclusive education. By adopting these methods, HEIs can better support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4, which aims to ensure quality and equitable education for all.…”
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Conflict management training for future educators by N. A. Sokolova, N. V. Sivrikova, E. G. Chernikova, T. G. Ptashko, E. M. Harlanova, S. V. Roslyakova

“…The following methods were used to collect the empirical data: the Thomas test; an achievement test to assess conflict knowledge; practical tasks (cases); methodology “My Conflict Position” (by V. …”
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Comparison of farmacodynamic properties of three different aspirin formualtions in patients with stable coronary disease by Antić Ana, Stanojković Zoran, Vučić Miodrag, Lazarević Milan, Vacić Nebojša

“…There is reduced efficiency of all ASA preparations in smokers, while patients receiving Aspirin protect® were 10.5 times more likely to be responders. Conclusion. Different ASA preparations observed in this study showed different efficiency on the platelet function as measured by the method of impedance aggregometry.…”
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Exploring student perceptions of the Osmosis digital learning platform in undergraduate medical education and its influences on motivation and inclusivity by Sanat Kulkarni, Erin Lawson-Smith, Laura Mongan, Rachel Westacott, Dawn Jackson

“…Retaining medical students is vital to the future of patient care and it is ever more critical that higher education institutions prioritise student motivation, inclusion and wellbeing. …”
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Investigation of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 2 mRNA Binding Protein 2 Gene Polymorphisms in Type 2 Diabetes Patients by Duygu Yolal Ertural, Ümit Çınkır, Nurcan Aras

“…DNA isolation was performed on peripheral blood samples from patients and healthy groups. The molecular analysis of rs1470579 and rs4402960 polymorphisms of IGF2BP2 gene of each individual was performed by using Real-Time PCR (Applied Biosystems) method. …”
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Expert-augmented machine learning for predicting extubation readiness in the pediatric intensive care unit by Jean Digitale, Deborah Franzon, Jin Ge, Charles McCulloch, Mark J. Pletcher, Efstathios D. Gennatas

“…Methods We extracted electronic health record data from patients in two PICUs. …”
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