The significance of the expression of cell proliferation and inflammation markers in the development of acquired middle ear cholesteatoma by Erdoglija Milan, Grgurević Uglješa, Cerović Snežana, Jović Milena, Baletić Nenad, Sotirović Jelena

“…This research should influence further studying of etiology and development of acquired middle ear cholesteatoma. Methods. We investigated clinical, histological and immunohistochemical characteristics of cholesteatoma in 50 samples from operated patients with acquired middle ear cholesteatomas. …”
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Quality of Life for Patients with Epilepsy in Baghdad City. by Wadad Kamel Mohammed, Sabah Abdullah Jafaar

“…The majority of patients with epilepsy was young with low educational level and had moderate socio-economic status. More than half of the study sample is single and housewives. …”
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The Genoa Vascular Biobank: A Today Resource for Future Perspectives in Vascular Research by Chiara Barisione, Jorge Miguel Mena Vera, Caterina Ivaldo, Silvia Ortona, Pier Francesco Ferrari, Paola Visconti, Michele Paudice, Martina Bastianon, Caterina Melani, Gaddiel Mozzetta, Valerio Vellone, Giovanni Pratesi, Domenico Palombo

“…Collaborative studies and sample sharing are welcome.…”
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Beyond Bleeding: An Analysis of Presenting Symptoms Among Black Patients with Endometrial Cancer by Maya E. Gross, Mindy Pike, Julianna Alson, Patrice Williams, Mollie E. Wood, Erica Marsh, Erin Carey, Til Stürmer, Ronit Katz, Whitney R. Robinson, Kemi M. Doll

“…The purpose of this study is to analyze symptomatology among Black patients with EC in the Guidelines for Ultrasound in the Detection of Early Endometrial Cancer study and to compare with those undergoing benign hysterectomy. Methods: This is a retrospective consecutive patient sample of Black individuals undergoing hysterectomy in an academic-affiliated 10-hospital health care system from 2014 to 2020. …”
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Whole genome sequencing of hepatitis B virus using tiled amplicon (HEPTILE) and probe based enrichment on Illumina and Nanopore platforms by Sheila F. Lumley, Chris Kent, Daisy Jennings, Haiting Chai, George Airey, Elizabeth Waddilove, Marion Delphin, Amy Trebes, Anna L. McNaughton, Khadija Said Mohammed, Sam A. J. Wilkinson, Yanxia Wu, George MacIntyre-Cockett, Beatrice Kimono, Kwizera Moses Mbonye, Kevin Ojambo, Tongai G. Maponga, Cedric C. S. Tan, Catherine de Lara, Jacqueline Martin, James Campbell, Marije Van Schalkwyk, Dominique Goedhals, Robert Newton, Eleanor Barnes, Nicholas J. Loman, Paolo Piazza, Joshua Quick, M. Azim Ansari, Philippa C. Matthews

“…We demonstrate using mock samples that both enrichment methods are pan-genotypic (genotypes A-J). …”
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Gait parameters and daily physical activity for distinguishing pre-frail, frail, and non-frail older adults: A scoping review by Xin Zhang, Feng Li, Hans SM Hobbelen, Barbara C van Munster, Claudine JC Lamoth

“…Significant variability in gait measurement methods and protocols complicates direct comparisons between studies. …”
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Mineralogical Characteristics of Carbonate Rocks of the Upper Triassic Bolila Formation in the Eastern Part of the North Qiangtang Basin by Xiao LIU, Qiyan ZHANG, Weixin SHI, Tianzhu GE, Liqiang SONG

“…Due to the influence of sedimentation and diagenesis, the mineral particles are mostly less than 1mm. Analytical methods such as modular automated processing system (MAPS) based on the backscattered electron and automatic mineral identification system (QEMSCAN) were used to analyze the minerals and to research their composition, morphology and structure on a microscopic scale for four samples. …”
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The “Psychology” of organ donation: two exploratory studies considering Italian “Health professionals” and “Citizens” by Franca Paola Severino, Andrea Guazzini, Laura Rasero, Stefano Bambi, Guya Piemonte, Samuele Baldassini Rodriguez

“…Specifically, with reference to the sample of citizens, (a) women are more likely to express a willingness to donate than men; furthermore, (b) having a realistic knowledge of the topic has a relationship with this manifestation. …”
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Identification of positive childhood experiences with the potential to mitigate childhood unhealthy weight status in children within the context of adverse childhood experiences: a... by Brooklyn M. Mellar, Maryam Ghasemi, Pauline Gulliver, Barry Milne, Fiona Langridge, Tracey McIntosh, Christa Fouche, Boyd Swinburn, Ladan Hashemi

“…The analytic sample was restricted to those who provided obesity data at age 8 and one child per mother, resulting in a sample of 4,895 children. …”
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Outcome Monitoring After Cardiac Surgery (OMACS): a single-centre prospective cohort study of cardiac surgery patients by Chris A Rogers, Gianni D Angelini, Lucy Culliford, Barnaby C Reeves, Rachel Brierley, Katherine Joyce, Terrie Walker-Smith, Rachel Maishman, Emma Hopkins, Helena Smartt

“…Further, traditional research methods have yet to advance understanding of what causes early complications and why surgical interventions fail.Methods and analysis This prospective cohort study will characterise participants undergoing cardiac surgery at baseline, describe short-term, medium-term and long-term health outcomes postoperatively and collect tissue samples.All eligible adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery at the Bristol Heart Institute, UK will be approached for consent. …”
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Assessment of Trans-Environmental Transitions of Heavy Metals and Arsenic in Herbal Drugs and Herbal Medicinal Products of Valerian Rhizomes with Roots and Motherwort Herb by M. S. Galenko, I. V. Gravel

“…The concentrations of elements were 0.002–109.884 mg/kg in motherwort herb samples and 0.017–866.618 mg/kg in the samples of valerian rhizomes with roots. …”
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Potential auxiliary diagnostic role of pentraxin 3 in plasma and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid for pulmonary tuberculosis by Xiufeng Huang, Hongxing Li, Lu Liu, Yu Zhang

“…Methods The bioinformatic analysis utilized the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) dataset (GSE34608), including peripheral blood samples from individuals with TB, sarcoidosis, and healthy controls. …”
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Structural and Functional Differences in the Bacterial Community of Chernozem Soil Under Conventional and Organic Farming Conditions by Darya V. Poshvina, Alexander S. Balkin, Anastasia V. Teslya, Diana S. Dilbaryan, Artyom A. Stepanov, Sergey V. Kravchenko, Alexey S. Vasilchenko

“…The subjects of the study were soil samples from Chernozem, which had been cultivated using the organic method for 11 years and the conventional method for 20 years. …”
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Hard tissue formation after direct pulp capping with osteostatin and MTA in vivo by Ji-Hye Yoon, Sung-Hyeon Choi, Jeong-Tae Koh, Bin-Na Lee, Hoon-Sang Chang, In-Nam Hwang, Won-Mann Oh, Yun-Chan Hwang

“…In the H&E staining, it is showed that more quantity of the mineralized dentin bridge was formed in the OST with ProRoot MTA group compared to the control (p < 0.05). …”
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Behavioral and emotional profiles of school-age children with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability in Iran: a cross-sectional study by Khashayar Danandeh, Maryam Masoudi, Negar Sadat Ahmadi, Tanin Adl Parvar, Ali Heidarzadeh, Monir Shayestehfar, Mohammadreza Khomeijani-Farahani, Amin Nakhostin-Ansari, Amirhossein Memari

“…Yet, our findings call for more accurate assessment and intervention strategies for each condition.…”
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The spatial and temporal effect of electrochromic windows on indoor and human microbiome in an inpatient hospital by Man In Lam, Kelsey Gleason, Allen B. Repp, Sam Yeo, Kinga Vojnits, Piers MacNaughton, Sepideh Pakpour

“…In contrast, the air microbiome was more diverse in rooms with EC windows. Conclusion: Active electrochromic (EC) windows in patient rooms result in lower light intensity and temperature, reduced bacterial abundance and diversities on window surfaces, and a more diverse air microbiome, informing future healthcare design. …”
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Facteurs associés à l’hésitation vaccinale dans la Région Maritime au Togo en 2023: étude transversale by Kokou Ayamekpe, Mandjaréou Assih, Takpaya Gnaro, Yao Kata, Yamdi Kanou, Ali Napo, Titaféi Pouwe Tare, Assiongbonvi Kangny-Zovoin, Atèhèzi Adom, Koffi Akolly, Rébecca Méyè Kinde, Didier Koumavi Ekouevi

“…Notre objectif était d’étudier les facteurs associés à l’hésitation vaccinale dans la Région Maritime au Togo en 2023. Méthodes: Nous avons mené une étude transversale analytique du 13 février au 19 Mai 2023. …”
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Petrogenesis of Intrusive body in Northeast of Joveinan, North of Isfahan, Urumieh- Dokhtar magmatic zone by Shahzad Sherafat, Majid Zeidi, Mahnaz Khodami

“…This study aims to understand the nature, tectonic setting, origin, and various processes involved in the magmatic evolution of the Northeast Joveinan intrusive rocks. Material and Methods After field studies and the sampling of outcrops, 52 microscopic thin sections were prepared and studied using an Olympus polarizing microscope model BX-2. …”
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Developing a Model for Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Change the Organization’s Public Relations Unit’s Processes, With an Emphasis on Organizational Knowledge Managem... by Seyed Vahab Omat Mohammadi, Ladan Hajianvari, Kimiya Mohaqeq

“…A purposive snowball sampling method was employed to select the research sample, continuing until theoretical data saturation was achieved. …”
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Developing of the Pattern of Revising the Elementary School math Curriculum based on Fullan's Approach by Reza Jafariharandi

“…For this purpose, a sample of articles and specialized books were used. …”
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