Polymorphic variant of <i>NQO1</i> rs1800566 and antipsychotic-induced metabolic disorders in patients with schizophrenia by V. V. Tiguntsev, I. A. Mednova, I. V. Pozhidaev, E. V. Mikhalitskaya, D. A. Petkun, N. M. Vyalova, D. Z. Paderina, E. G. Kornetova, S. A. Ivanova

“…To conduct an associative analysis between antipsychotic-induced metabolic disorders and the polymorphic variant NQO1 rs1800566.Materials and methods. The study included 603 patients with schizophrenia, who underwent a comprehensive clinical, anthropometric and laboratory examination. …”
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Interactive dental health education on the knowledge level of little doctors students of Muhammadiyah 4 Elementary School by Ratri Maya Sitalaksmi, Nadia Kartikasari, Karina Mundiratri, Kurnia Ayu Lestari, Nurani Atikasari, Hendri Budi Gunawan, Panji Adhytama Pragana Setiawan, Arlita Gladys Tricia Charyadie, Firdha Putri Utami, David Aldrian, Fatimah Batul

“…Conclusion: The interactive education method in elementary school was found to be efficacious and more preferable as it matches the level of growth and development in school-age children.…”
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DNA Barcoding and Phylogenetic Analysis of Commercially Important Groupers (Serranidae) in Raja Ampat using gene marker Cytochrome c Oxidase I (COI) by Inna Puspa Ayu, Ali Mashar, Yusli Wardiatno, Nurlisa A. Butet, L. Mukhsin Iqbal Sani, Nadya Jeny Irianda, Hawis Madduppa, Ester R. E. Gelis, Christopher Lane, Erin Borbee, Beginer Subhan

“…The number of grouper species in these locations may be more diverse than at other sites. Identifying the species number of a grouper is essential for mapping reef fitness. …”
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Alignment between self- and perceived peer support for specific firearm policies: Results from a representative survey of adults in nine U.S. states by Michael D. Anestis, Jennifer Paruk, Jayna Moceri-Brooks, Shelby L. Bandel, Allison E. Bond, Daniel C. Semenza

“…One potential explanation is the misperception of peer support for firearm policies among individuals with differing political beliefs. Methods: A representative sample (n = 7529) of adults from nine states was recruited via KnowledgePanel and completed a self-report survey between June 13 and July 10, 2023. …”
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The concentration of matrix metalloproteinase 9 in the tumor and peritumoral tissue as prognostic marker in breast cancer patients by Cvetković Danijela M., Milošević Bojan Z., Cvetković Aleksandar M., Ninković Srđan M., Jovankić Jovana V., Jovanović Dalibor V., Marković Snežana D.

“…We investigated the role of matrix metalloproteinases 9 (MMP-9) concentration in peritumoral tissue as a prognostic marker in the breast cancer patients. Methods. The ELISA test was used to determine a total MMP-9 concentration in carcinoma and peritumoral tissue sample in the patients with breast cancer. …”
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The Relationship between Temperament and Character with Wisdom Through Cognitive Regulation Strategies of Emotion by Fahime Naseri, Yasser Azizisaeid

“…This study aimed to investigate the relationship between temperament and character and wisdom through the mediation of cognitive-emotion regulation strategies. The research method was descriptive and correlational. Using the formula for determining the sample size in regression analysis, 400 students of Islamic Azad University of Hamedan Branch, Hamedan, Iran were selected as the sample of this study. …”
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Ultrasonographic determination of bifurcation site of the tibial nerve at the tarsal tunnel by Donald Spears Wilcox, Antonio Tom Howard, Mark S. Mennemeier, Jacqueline Rainey, Charlotte Yates, Melissa Allen, Kevin D. Phelan

“…Finally, a decided advantage of using ultrasound to map nerve branching, when possible, is that it is easier to obtain a larger sample than in typical cadaveric studies. The current study more than doubled the number of specimens collected in previous cadaveric studies which greatly improves the external validity of our findings.…”
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Drying: A Practical Technology for Blueberries (<i>Vaccinium corymbosum</i> L.)—Processes and their Effects on Selected Health-Promoting Properties by Elsa Uribe, Antonio Vega-Galvez, Alexis Pasten, Kong Shun Ah-Hen, Nicol Mejias, Lorena Sepúlveda, Jacqueline Poblete, Luis S. Gomez-Perez

“…Chlorogenic acid and rutin predominated in HAD, IRD, and FD samples. The antioxidant potential in ORAC assays increased for all drying methods but decreased in DPPH assays. …”
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Cognitive inflexibility moderates the relationship between relief-driven drinking motives and alcohol use by Lara R. Piccoli, Lucy Albertella, Erynn Christensen, Leonardo F. Fontenelle, Chao Suo, Karyn Richardson, Murat Yücel, Rico S.C. Lee

“…Greater understanding of these neurocognitive-motivational mechanisms may help to develop more targeted and effective interventions for reducing harmful drinking.…”
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Combined endodontic treatment: microbiological aspects by using scanning electronical microscopy by V. N. Tsarev, A. V. Mitronin, M. S. Podporin, D. A. Ostanina, E. V. Ippolitov, V. A. Mitronin

“…The results of scanning electron microscopy revealed differences between the samples of the control group and the comparison group. …”
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Decreased Expression of Aquaporins as a Feature of Tubular Damage in Lupus Nephritis by Maxime Melchior, Marie Van Eycken, Charles Nicaise, Thomas Duquesne, Léa Longueville, Amandine Collin, Christine Decaestecker, Isabelle Salmon, Christine Delporte, Muhammad Soyfoo

“…We included 37 lupus nephritis samples and 9 healthy samples collected between 2000 and 2020, obtained from the pathology department. …”
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The influence of population on the economic efficiency of the metropolitan governance by Yuriy V. Pavlov

“…The rest of the metropolitan areas of the sample do not need reforms.…”
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Easing the burden: a pilot study on the impact of mindfulness on the mental health of Brazilian medical students by Vinicius Vieira Neves, Daniel Teixeira dos Santos, Marcelo Demarzo, Lia Antico, Cynthia de Almeida Brandão Meirelles, Ana Rosa Airão Barboza

“…Abstract Background Mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression, are more prevalent in medical students than in the general population. …”
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Whole genome comparisons reveal gut-to-lung translocation of Escherichia coli and Burkholderia cenocepacia in two cases of ventilator-associated pneumonia in ICU patients by Huihui Gao, Lei Xu, Yixin Liu, Xiaolong Wang, Siyuan Zhu, Huai Lin, Yuting Gao, Daqing Mao, Xing Lu, Yi Luo

“…However, the scarcity of reported cases with confirmed sources limits the ability to evaluate and manage VAP, which remains a major challenge for healthcare systems globally. Methods Pathogens were isolated from endotracheal aspirate (ETA) samples of VAP patients using conventional culture techniques. …”
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Profile of Dermatophytes and Antifungal Susceptibility Pattern: A Cross-sectional Descriptive Study in a Government Setup in Urban South Kerala, India Nation by Lakshmi Nandakumar, Manjusree Suresh, Sabeena Jayapalan, O Sasikumari

“…Introduction: Recently, there has been a change in the spectrum of dermatophytosis, shifting from Trichophyton rubrum, which was previously the most common species, to the more drug-resistant and chronic Trichophyton mentagrophytes. …”
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Vitamin D Serum Levels and the Development of Intensive Care Unit-Acquired Weakness: Insights from a COVID-19 Intensive Care Cohort by Jelena Gulišija, Vesna Čapkun, Stefan Golic, Sanda Stojanović Stipić

“…The inclusion criteria were as follows: patients over 18 years old who had a confirmed severe acute respiratory coronavirus disease 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, patients who were mechanically ventilated for more than 48 h, and patients who were weaned from a ventilator over at least 24 h. …”
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Skin melanoma cells produce diverse gelsolin (GSN) isoforms, which play non-redundant roles in cells’ proliferation and motility by Ewa Mazurkiewicz-Stanek, Aleksandra Makowiecka, Iryna Kopernyk, Michał Majkowski, Anna Boguszewska-Czubara, Tomasz Trombik, Paweł Karpiński, Piotr Donizy, Antonina J. Mazur

“…Therefore, nothing is known about the role of specific GSN isoforms in skin melanoma biology. Methods We applied immunocytochemical staining to melanoma tissue samples to analyze the localization of GSN production within tumor samples. …”
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Analysis of Mannose‐Binding Lectin Protein and mRNA Levels on Selected Chicken Breeds in South Africa by Peter Ayodeji Idowu, Takalani J. Mpofu, Oliver T. Zishiri, Khathutshelo A. Nephawe, Bohani Mtileni

“…Objective To detect and quantify the MBL protein concentration and chicken MBL expression in selected chicken breeds in South Africa. Methods Forty‐five blood samples from three indigenous chicken breeds, Ovambo (OV = 9), Venda (VD = 9) and Potchefstroom Koekoek (PK = 9), and two exotic chicken breeds, Rhode Island Red (RIR = 9) and Lohmann Brown (LB = 9), were used for MBL protein concentration using enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) techniques. …”
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Normative values for the hypoparathyroidism patient questionnaire (HPQ28) in the German general population by Christian Trummer, Martina Blaschke, Deborah Quint, Maxi Schulz, Christoph Herrmann-Lingen, Matthias Büttner, Heide Siggelkow

“…The aim of this study was to find normative values for the HPQ28 in the German general population. Methods We tasked an independent market and social research institute to obtain sociodemographic data and HPQ28 results from a representative sample of the German general population. …”
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Levels of biogenic amines in lung tissues of patients with non-small cell lung cancer after COVID-19 of various severity by O. I. Kit, E. M. Frantsiyants, D. A. Kharagezov, V. A. Bandovkina, Yu. A. Pogorelova, N. D.  Cheryarina, Yu. N. Lazutin, A. G. Milakin, I. A. Leyman, O. N. Stateshny, N. D. Ushakova

“…Was to analyze levels of biogenic amines (serotonin and its metabolite 5-HIAA, dopamine, norepinephrine and histamine) in lung tissues of patients with lung cancer with previous COVID-19 infection.Patients and methods. The study was carried out on samples of intact lung tissues, tumor tissues and peritumoral lung tissues obtained during open biopsy while performing radical surgery from patients with morphologically verified non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), stage I–IIIA (cT1–3NХM0). …”
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