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

“…However, it is not always available at an economical price so in our country, wheat waste may be a more economical and easily available alternative. …”
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Development and Validation of Rapid Colorimetric Reverse Transcription Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification for Detection of Rift Valley Fever Virus by Francis Wekesa, Mark Wamalwa, Richard Oduor, Yatinder Binepal, Leonard Ateya, Noah Okumu, Angela M’kwenda, Christopher Masaba, Eugine Mukhaye

“…Lack of a highly sensitive, instant reading diagnostic method for RVFV, which is more suitable for on-site testing, is a big gap that needs to be addressed. …”
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Patient Reported Outcome Measures in cancer care: a hybrid effectiveness-Implementation trial to optimise Symptom control and health service Experience (PROMISE)–protocol for a ran... by David Wyld, Afaf Girgis, Elizabeth Miller, Penelope M Webb, Gunter Hartel, Karen Martin, Rahul Ladwa, Melissa Eastgate, Suzanne O’Brien, Sabe Sabesan, Raymond J Chan, Amy Brown, Robert Mason, Mark B Pinkham, Bena Brown, Louisa G Collins, Fiona Crawford Williams, Kerrie Doupain, Vicki Fennelly, Peter McGuire, Rebecca Packer, Jasotha Sanmugarajah, Georgia Slapp, Doreen Tapsall, Jeanie White, Laurelie R Wishart

“…PROM scores can be tracked over time allowing more timely identification of problems and more appropriate intervention. …”
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Study protocol for a randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial on ASA therapy for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, NSAID-exacerbated respiratory dis... by Sanna Toppila-Salmi, Sanna Toppila-Salmi, Sanna Toppila-Salmi, Annina Lyly, Annina Lyly, Viljami Salmi, Viljami Salmi, Mikko Nuutinen, Mikko Nuutinen, Michael Kilpiö, Michael Kilpiö, Tanzeela Hanif, Tanzeela Hanif, Tanzeela Hanif, Mikko Niemi, Mikko Niemi, Mikko Niemi, Anu Laulajainen-Hongisto, Lena Hafrén, Mika Mäkelä, Paula Kauppi, Paula Virkkula, Alma Helevä, Alma Helevä

“…The study explores various outcomes, including reduction in polyp burden, improvement in QoL, treatment-related side effects, and biomarker analyses derived from nasal swabs, blood, and urine samples.MethodsAirGOs Medical is an investigator-initiated RDBCT conducted at Helsinki University Hospital. …”
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Extrinsic and intrinsic drivers of prevalence and abundance of hard-bodied ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) in one-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius) by Rachid Chaibi, Nora Mimoune, Farouk Benaceur, Latifa Stambouli, Lamine Hamida, Rabah Khedim, Radhwane Saidi, Mohammed Hocine Benaissa, Hicham Gouzi, Souad Neffar, Haroun Chenchouni

“…The sampled camels, which ranged in age from 6 days to 21 years, were examined for tick infestations. …”
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Assessing the utilization of HIV genotype resistance testing: Insight from Italian Infectious Diseases Units by Andrea De Vito, Antonia Bezenchek, Rossana Scutari, Luna Colagrossi, Giacomo Valenti, Maria Concetta Bellocchi, Luca Pipitò, Sergio Ferrara, Sergio Malandrin, Monica Tallarita, Alessandro Cozzi-Lepri, Francesca Ceccherini-Silberstein, Sergio Lo Caputo, Stefano Rusconi

“…Purpose: We aimed to assess the utilization of genotype resistance testing (GRT) by Infectious Diseases Units across Italy. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving a questionnaire distributed to the Infectious Diseases Unit in Italy. …”
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Implementation of the American- College of Physicians Guideline for Low Back Pain (IMPACt-LBP): protocol for a healthcare systems embedded multisite pragmatic cluster-randomised tr... by Shelby D Reed, Adam P Goode, Rowena J Dolor, Barcey T Levy, Stacie A Salsbury, Christine Goertz, Hrishikesh Chakraborty, Samuel Broderick, Kelley Ryan, Sharon Settles, Shoshana Hort, Elizabeth A Chrischilles, Stacie Kasper, James E Stahl, Chandra Almond, Zacariah Shannon, Debra Harris, Jeanette Daly, Patricia Winokur, Jon D Lurie

“…LBP is one of the leading causes of ambulatory care visits to US physicians; problematically, these visits often result in treatments such as opioids, surgery or advanced imaging that can lead to more harm than benefit. The American College of Physicians (ACP) Guideline for Low Back Pain recommends patients receive non-pharmacological interventions as a first-line treatment. …”
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A Framework for Successful Crowdfunding Campaigns: Insights from Social Media (A Systematic Review) by Saeideh Sadat Alavi, Mohammad Ghadamyari, Tahmoores Sohrabi

“…By gaining a deeper understanding of these elements, a robust framework can be developed to design and implement more effective crowdfunding campaigns.…”
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DETECTION OF CALR MUTATIONS USING HIGH RESOLUTION MELTING CURVE ANALYSIS (HRM-A); APPLICATION ON A LARGE COHORT OF GREEK ET AND MF PATIENTS by Andreas Giannopoulos, Niki Rougkala, Theodoros Loupis, Marina Mantzourani, Nora-Athina Viniou, Eleni Variami, Theodoros Vassilakopoulos, George Dryllis, Ioannis Kotsianidis, Theodora Gougopoulou, Marianna Politou, Konstantinos Konstantopoulos, George Vassilopoulos

“…Methods MPN patient samples were collected from different clinical units and screened for JAK2and MPLmutations after informed consent was obtained. …”
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Analysis of Common Causes of Out-of-Specification Results in the Test for Depressor Substances by TONG Xiyang, QUE Changtian, ZHANG Feng, ZHAO Lu, WANG Hongping

“…According to General Chapter 1145 of Division IV in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2020 Edition), the test for depressor substances is a common method for drug testing. It determines whether the level of depressor substances in a test sample complies with the specified standards by comparing the extent of blood pressure reduction in anesthetized cats induced by the histamine reference substance and the test sample. …”
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Clinicopathological and genetic analysis of orbital solitary fibrous tumors by Qing Wang, Zonghan Nan, Xun Liu, Limin Zhu, Emmanuel Eric Pazo, Tianming Jian, Liang Zhao, Jinzhi Zhao, Tingting Lin

“…STAT6, CD99, GRIA2, ALDH1, CD34, and Bcl-2 are sensitive indications for orbital SFT, while CD99, ALDH1 and CD34 are more sensitive. High Bcl-2 expression is more common in primary and benign orbital SFT. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 and Streptococcus pneumoniae colonization and disease: an observational study in adults by Sara Calvo-Silveria, Sara Calvo-Silveria, Lucía Fernández-Delgado, Lucía Fernández-Delgado, Aida González-Díaz, Aida González-Díaz, Rocío España-Bonilla, Laura Calatayud, Laura Calatayud, Jordi Niubó, Sara Martí, Sara Martí, Sara Martí, Ma Ángeles Domínguez, Ma Ángeles Domínguez, Ma Ángeles Domínguez, Jordi Càmara, Jordi Càmara, Carmen Ardanuy, Carmen Ardanuy, Carmen Ardanuy

“…Compared to colonized patients, those with co-infection had more comorbidities, more severe clinical presentations, higher hospitalization rates and lower vaccination rates.DiscussionThis study highlights how non-pharmaceutical measures disrupt S. pneumoniae dynamics. …”
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Is there a difference in the phthalate exposure between adults with metabolic disorders and healthy ones? by Stepanović Kristina, Vuković Bojan, Milanović Maja, Milošević Nataša, Bosić-Živanović Dragana, Stojadinović Aleksandra, Tomić-Naglić Dragana, Lepić Sanja, Milić Nataša, Medić-Stojanoska Milica

“…Methods. For the study purpose, the first morning urine sample of 308 participants was screened for the presence of 10 phthalate metabolites: mono-ethyl phthalate (MEP), mono-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (MEHP), mono-n-butyl phthalate (MBP), mono-iso-allyl phthalate (MiAP), mono-n-allyl phthalate (MnAP), mono-cyclohexyl phthalate (MCHP), mono-benzyl phthalate (MBzP), mono-n-octyl phthalate (MOP), mono-n-propyl phthalate (MPP) and mono-methyl phthalate (MMP). …”
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Immigrants' and refugees' unmet reproductive health demands in Botswana: Perceptions of public healthcare providers by John O. Oucho, Njoku O. Ama

“…Using NCS Pearson statistical software, the sample size for the study was determined to be 851. …”
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Comprehensive genomic study of Plasmodium falciparum in Sierra leone: genetic variation and resistance patterns by Xin-jie Zhan, Shen-Bo Chen, Tian-yu Wang, Yi-wen Duan, Hai-Mo Shen, Jun-Hu Chen, Jing-jing Xie

“…Methods We collected P. falciparum samples from Freetown, Sierra Leone, between December 2022 and March 2023. …”
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Effect of human papillomavirus infection on semen quality and assisted reproductive technology outcomes: a prospective observational cohort study by Sara Stigliani, Erika Coppo, Maria Bonaffini, Elena Maccarini, Francesca Bovis, Ida Casciano, Claudia Massarotti, Fausta Sozzi, Anna Marchese, Paola Scaruffi, Paola Anserini

“…HPV-42 was the most prevalent low risk (LR)-HPV genotype (25%). More than one HPV type was detected in 41% of HPV + samples. …”
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Influence of storage conditions on the toxicity of whole-cell pertussis vaccine in outbred mice by I. A. Alekseeva, D. N. Lepikhova, O. Yu. Borisova, A. S. Pimenova, I. Yu. Andrievskaya, I. V. Ibragimkhalilova

“…The results suggest a more complete detoxification of pertussis toxin in the samples of WCPV kept with the inactivating agent under recommended storage conditions for at least 10–12 months compared with that after a shorter period. …”
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Stability of Glass-ceramic Solidified Body of High Level Chloride Salts from Pyro-reprocessing of Spent Nuclear Fuels by CHANG Jiong, WANG Jiateng, LIU Xiao, LI Longfei, BAO Liangjin, LONG Haoqi, TAN Shengheng

“…It is founded that 850 ℃/900 ℃ are more helpful to improve the homogeneity of samples and the even distribution of chlorosiderite and glass phases. …”
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Gamma-ray bursts and optical brightness: insights from Swift satellite by Istvan I. Racz, Yasmin Nehme, Lajos G. Balazs

“…However, after analysing more than 200 data points, we no longer see this association. …”
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Evaluating the relationship between alcohol consumption, tobacco use, and cardiovascular disease: A multivariable Mendelian randomization study. by Daniel B Rosoff, George Davey Smith, Nehal Mehta, Toni-Kim Clarke, Falk W Lohoff

“…The objective of this study is to use a wide range of CVD risk factors and outcomes to evaluate potential total and direct causal roles of alcohol and tobacco use on CVD risk factors and events.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>Using large publicly available genome-wide association studies (GWASs) (results from more than 1.2 million combined study participants) of predominantly European ancestry, we conducted 2-sample single-variable Mendelian randomization (SVMR) and multivariable Mendelian randomization (MVMR) to simultaneously assess the independent impact of alcohol consumption and smoking on a wide range of CVD risk factors and outcomes. …”
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