Association of mutations and polymorphic variants of the VHL gene with the clinical characteristics of retinal capillary hemangioma by V. V. Neroev, S. V. Saakyan, A. Yu. Novikova, M. V. Ryabina, P. A. Ilyukhin, A. Yu. Tsygankov, V. I. Loginov, A. M. Burdenny

“…To study the association of mutations and polymorphic variants of the VHL gene with the clinical characteristics of retinal capillary hemangioma.Material and methods. 29 DNA samples isolated from peripheral blood leukocytes of patients with retinal capillary hemangiomas were tested. …”
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Reliability and validity of the six-minute step test in assessing the functional capacity of hemodialysis patients by Carla Cristina Lima, Maria Eduarda Godoy, Débora Kellen Ferreira Fratoni, Elaine Paulin

“…The 6-min step test (6MST) requires little space and a small standardized ergometer, making it more accessible and feasible in various healthcare settings, when compared to the cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) and the 6-min walk test (6MWT). …”
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Multivariate predictive modeling of compressive strength in ground granulated blast furnace slag/fly ash-based alkali-activated concrete by Dina A. Emarah

“…Using a comprehensive dataset of 1590 samples with 14 input variables, it captures the complex, multi-variable dependencies affecting AAC's mechanical behavior. …”
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Promoting Health Practices of Teenage Mothers Regarding Health Care of Their Infants by Faten K. Elgendy, Hemat M. Abd ElMoneem, Amal K. A. Emam

“…The study conducted in MCH centers (El Azab Health Center) located in Cairo governorate. A convenience sample of 124 teenage mothers recruited in this study. …”
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Effects of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Secretome on Pyroptosis of Laparoscopic Hepatic Ischemia Reperfusion Injury in a Porcine Model by Yajun Ma, Lei Cao, Pujun Li, Zhihui Jiao, Xiaoning Liu, Xiangyu Lu, Tao Liu, Hongbin Wang

“…In the future, “cell-free” therapy is expected to replace cell-based methods.…”
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A survey of educator perspectives toward teaching harm reduction cannabis education. by Molly K Downey, Lisa D Bishop, Jennifer R Donnan, Emily C Rowe, Nick Harris

“…In addition, educators may not feel prepared to teach students about cannabis.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional survey explored educator perceptions toward teaching harm reduction substance use education to students in grades 4-12. …”
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Children and young people's beliefs about mental health and illness in Indonesia: A qualitative study informed by the Common Sense Model of Self-Regulation. by Helen Brooks, Kirsten Windfuhr, Irmansyah, Benny Prawira, Dyah Afina Desyadi Putriningtyas, Karina Lovell, Susi Rutmalem Bangun, Armaji Kamaludi Syarif, Christa Gumanti Manik, Ira Savitri Tanjun, Soraya Salim, Laoise Renwick, Rebecca Pedley, Penny Bee

“…Our sample comprised those living with (n = 19) and without (n = 24) high prevalence mental health conditions, specifically anxiety or depression. …”
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Quality of life of elderly people living in a retirement home by Čanković Sonja, Nikolić-Ač Eržebet, Jovanović Mijatović Vesna, Kvrgić Svetlana, Harhaji Sanja, Radić Ivana

“…The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and quality of life of old people. Methods. The World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) was used to assess quality of life on a random sample of 200 people aged 60 years and over who lived in the Retirement Home in Novi Sad. …”
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Prevalence and possible predictors of the occurence of denture stomatitis in patients older than 60 years by Čanković Miloš, Bokor-Bratić Marija, Marinoski Jovan, Stojanović Dunja

“…Swab samples were taken from the tongue and palatal mucosa for microbiological examination. …”
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The Influence of Thermocycling and Ultraviolet Aging on Surface Characteristics and the Repair Bond Strength of CAD/CAM Resin Nanoceramics by Beyza Unalan Degirmenci, Alperen Degirmenci, Zelal Seyfioglu Polat

“…This study investigates the impact of these aging processes on surface characteristics and repair bond strength. Methods: CAD/CAM resin nanoceramic samples were divided into the following five groups: control (non-aged), 1-year and 5-year thermocycling, and 1-year and 5-year UV aging (<i>n</i> = 12). …”
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Enhancing pipa tuning stability with piezoelectric materials: An adaptive system for real-time performance adjustment. by Kou Yawen

“…The primary objective is to maintain tuning accuracy within ±0.1 Hz, even with environmental fluctuations, thus improving the stability and consistency of musical performance.<h4>Methods</h4>A dataset of 2,000 samples was collected, including voltage (0.1-5 V), temperature (10-40°C), and humidity (20-90% RH) values, along with corresponding output adjustments. …”
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Gut microbiota markers in early childhood are linked to farm living, pets in household and allergy. by Annika Ljung, Monica Gio-Batta, Bill Hesselmar, Henrik Imberg, Hardis Rabe, Forough L Nowrouzian, Susanne Johansen, Carl-Johan Törnhage, Gunhild Lindhagen, Margareta Ceder, Anna-Carin Lundell, Anna Rudin, Agnes E Wold, Ingegerd Adlerberth

“…<h4>Background</h4>Children growing up on farms or with pets have a lower risk of developing allergy, which may be linked to their gut microbiota development during infancy.<h4>Methods</h4>Children from the FARMFLORA birth cohort (N = 65), of whom 28 (43%) lived on a dairy farm and 40 (62%) had pets, provided fecal samples at intervals from 3 days to 18 months of age. …”
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Effect of improving lumbar mobility, spinal stability ; with core stability training to achieve personal best runner by Zulhasniati Zulhasniati, Yudik Prasetyo, Nugroho Susanto, Andre Igoresky, Yogi Arnaldo Yogi Arnaldo, Gema Fitriady, Khoiril Anam, Zhanneta Kozina, Ratko Pavlovic, Ozgur Eken, Francesca Latino, Francesco Tafuri, Pradicta Nurhuda

“…The study used an experimental method with a research pattern using a group pretest-posttest design. 10 running athletes were sampled according to the criteria to be treated in the form of core stability training for 6 weeks. …”
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Prognostic role of systemic inflammation response index (SIRI) in patients with pancreatic cancer: a meta-analysis by Huifen Shen, Fei Zuo

“…As such, this meta-analysis was performed to more precisely determine the utility of the SIRI in predicting PC prognosis.MethodsA comprehensive literature search of the PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases for relevant studies, published up to June 25, 2024, was performed. …”
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Interventions for Type 2 Diabetes reduction among older people living with HIV in Harare by Nongiwe L. Mhlanga, Thinavhuyo R. Netangaheni

“…Background: Interventions for Type 2 Diabetes reduction among older people aged more than 50 years living with HIV (PLWH) are pertinent as they face excess risks amid a growing population of ageing PLWH. …”
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Evaluating the Impact of Visual Arts Teachers’ Assessment Strategies on Lifelong Learning in Practical Artworks in Senior High Schools in the Ashanti Region, Ghana by Atta Kusi Ankrah, Victor Boateng Nimoh, Kenneth Osei Yeboah, Mohammed Ibrahim

“…The findings revealed that a combination of assessment strategies—including portfolio assessment, observation of works in progress, finished product evaluation, and exhibition assessment—is more effective in evaluating student learning than relying on a single method. …”
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Variations in Oppel–Kundt Illusion Strength Among Depressive and Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder Groups: Impact of Benzodiazepine Use by Edgaras Diržius, Rasa Pakanavičiūtė, Deimantė Andriuškevičiūtė, Darius Leskauskas, Aleksandr Bulatov

“…<i>Conclusions</i>: The OK illusion was more prominent in the patients with depression and in those who were taking benzodiazepines.…”
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Bacterial microbiome in the nose of healthy cats and in cats with nasal disease. by Elisabeth S Dorn, Barbara Tress, Jan S Suchodolski, Tariq Nisar, Prajesh Ravindran, Karin Weber, Katrin Hartmann, Bianka S Schulz

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>This study demonstrates that the nose of cats is inhabited by much more variable and diverse microbial communities than previously shown. …”
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Metabolic Niches and Plasticity of Sand-Dune Plant Communities Along a Trans-European Gradient by Matthew P. Davey, Rachel M. George, Mark K. J. Ooi, Mike M. Burrell, Robert P. Freckleton

“…Metabolic phenotypes obtained from all samples were similar across all sites regardless of where the plants originated from. …”
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Seroprevalence of Anti- N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antibodies in children with seizures of unknown cause by Mohammed Abdulrasol Abdulamer, Nebal Waill Saadi, Batool Ali Ghalib-Yassin, Imad Al-Jumaili

“…In contrast to male patients, female patients manifested more focal seizures. Only 5 patients (12.5%) were positive for Anti- NMDAR antibodies, in contrast to no one in the control group. …”
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