The role of adipose-derived stem cells in knee osteoarthritis treatment: insights from a triple-blind clinical study by Simin Sajadi, Mohammad Amin Khadembashiri, Gholamreza Raissi, Mohamad Mehdi Khadembashiri, Korosh Mansouri, Homayoun Hadizadeh-Kharazi, Mohammad Taghi Joghataei, Seyed Pezhman Madani, Bijan Forogh, Sina Parsipour

“…Methods This triple-blind, interventional clinical trial included 20 patients with idiopathic knee OA, meeting the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria. …”
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New World Primates and Their Human Counterparts Share Diseases That Abound with CEACAM and Other Effector Molecules by Martin Tobi, Daniel Ezekwudo, Benita McVicker, Harvinder Talwar, Laura Kresty, Elizabeth Curran, Ronald Veazey, Peter J. Didier, James Hatfield, Mike Lawson, Sonia M. Najjar

“…It was suggested that the smaller CTT CEA moiety might lack components that facilitate the spread of liver metastasis. Later, using more specific CEA assays and increased numbers of specimens, we were able to show higher CEA serum expression in CTTs than in CMs (632.1 ± 306.1 vs. 81.6 ± 183.6, <i>p</i> < 0.005), with similar differences in the serum samples. …”
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Optimising insulin use in people living with type 2 diabetes at primary healthcare facilities: The Tshwane Insulin Project by P Rheeder, G Botha, G M Mohlala, O Eales, D van Zyl, P Ngassa Piotie

“…Glucose values decreased over 14 weeks, with approximately one-third of participants having no insulin adjustments, one-third having one adjustment, and one-third having more than one adjustment. The mean (SD) HbA1c level decreased from 12.1% (1.6%) to 8.8% (1.6%) over the 14 weeks in 240 paired samples (p<0.001). …”
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Characterization of the clinical relevance and hypoallergenic peptides of the newly evidenced major allergen Hum j 1 by Ya-Li Cheng, Qiong Li, Yong-Shi Yang, Yi-Bo Hou, Zhi-Qiang Xu, Zhi-Qiang Xu, Ji-Fu Wei, Ji-Fu Wei, Jin-Lyu Sun

“…This study aims to investigate the clinical relevance of Hum j 1 and screen hypoallergenic peptides for potential application in molecular diagnosis and immunotherapy.MethodsSerum samples from 93 HJ pollen-allergic patients were analyzed for IgE reactivity against recombinant Hum j 1 (rHum j 1). …”
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Electronic Pillbox-enabled Self-administered Therapy Versus Standard Directly Observed Therapy for Tuberculosis Medication Adherence and Treatment Outcomes in Ethiopia: a Multicent... by Dr Tsegahun Manyazewal, Dr. Yimtubezinash Woldeamanuel, Mr. Tewodros Getinet, Ms Alison Hoover, Dr Kidist Bobosha, Mr Oumer Fuad, Dr. Belete Getahun, Prof. Abebaw Fekadu, Dr. David Holland, Prof. Vincent Marconi

“…A negative test was more prevalent among the control group compared to the intervention group (p=0.008). …”
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ANGPTL3, ANGPTL4, APOA5, APOB, APOC2, APOC3, LDLR, PCSK9, LPL gene variants and coronary artery disease risk by A. N. Meshkov, A. V. Kiseleva, A. I. Ershova, E. A. Sotnikova, S. A. Smetnev, A. S. Limonova, A. A. Zharikova, M. Zaychenoka, V. E. Ramensky, O. M. Drapkina

“…To study the contribution of rare and low-frequency variants of ANGPTL3, ANGPTL4, APOA5, APOB, APOC2, APOC3, LDLR, PCSK9, LPL genes in assessing the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) in a cohort of Russian patients with various cardiovascular risks.Material and methods. The study was conducted on a sample of participants in cohort and epidemiological studies (n=2405). …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward ticks and tick-borne diseases: a cross-sectional study in Rwanda by Abakundana Nsenga Ariston Gabriel, Xiao-Yang Wang, Guo-Yao Zu, Laila Jamil, Blaise Iraguha, Methode Ngabo Gasana, Bing-Bing Gu, Ntakirutimana Theoneste, Lin Zhao, Wu-Chun Cao

“…This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward ticks and tick-borne diseases among adults in Rwanda. Methods The sample size was determined using a single-population proportion formula. …”
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Isolation and characterization of bacteriophages with lytic activity against multidrug-resistant non-typhoidal Salmonella from Nairobi City county, Kenya by Michael Mugo, Abednego Musyoki, Angela Makumi, Ivy Mutai, Kelvin Kering, Peter Muturi, Collins Kebenei, Kristin Weber, Michael Pietsch, Tanja Pilz, Oliver Drechsel, Tobias Hoffmann, Lothar Wieler, Cecilia Mbae, Antje Flieger, Samuel Kariuki

“…This study aimed to isolate and characterize bacteriophages targeting MDR and extended spectrum-β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS). Methods Environmental samples were collected from seven sites in Nairobi City County, Kenya. …”
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Dyslipidemia in the Russian Federation: population data, associations with risk factors by O. M. Drapkina, A. E. Imaeva, V. A. Kutsenko, A. V. Kapustina, Yu. A. Balanova, S. A. Maksimov, G. A. Muromtseva, M. B. Kotova, N. S. Karamnova, S. E. Evstifeeva, O. A. Litinskaya, M. S. Pokrovskaya, N. A. Imaeva, E. M. Filichkina, O. E. Ivlev, G. E. Svinin, L. I. Gomanova, Yu. V. Doludin, I. A. Efimova, A. L. Borisova, B. M. Nazarov, E. B. Yarovaya, T. V. Repkina, T. O. Gonoshilova, A. V. Kudryavtsev, N. I. Belova, L. L. Shagrov, M. A. Samotrueva, A. L. Yasenyavskaya, E. N. Chernysheva, S. V. Glukhovskaya, I. A. Levina, E. A. Shirshova, E. B. Dorzhieva, E. Z. Urbanova, N. Yu. Borovkova, V. K. Kurashin, A. S. Tokareva, Yu. I. Ragino, G. I. Simonova, V. S. Shramko, V. N. Nikulin, O. R. Aslyamov, G. V. Khokhlova, A. V. Solovyova, A. A. Rodionov, O. V. Kryachkova, Yu. Yu. Shamurova, I. V. Tantsyreva, I. N. Baryshnikova, M. G. Ataev, M. O. Radjabov, M. M. Isakhanova, M. A. Umetov, L. V. Elgarova, I. A. Khakuasheva, E. I. Yamashkina, M. V. Esina, T. A. Kunyaeva, A. M. Nikitina, N. V. Savvina, Yu. E. Spiridonova, E. A. Naumova, A. A. Keskinov, V. S. Yudin, S. M. Yudin, A. V. Kontsevaya, S. A. Shalnova

“…These disorders occurred more often in women, and they were better informed about their cholesterol levels and more often received lipid-lowering therapy. …”
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Leveraging K-Means Clustering and Z-Score for Anomaly Detection in Bitcoin Transactions by Jinish Patel, Joseph Reiner, Brenden Stilwell, Abdullah Wahbeh, Raed Seetan

“…In this study, we aim to detect anomalous Bitcoin transactions using an integrated approach by combining clustering techniques with statistical outlier detection. More specifically, anomalies were detected using three approaches: a distance-based method, flagging points with distances greater than the 95th percentile from their cluster centers; a statistical method, identifying transactions with any feature having an absolute Z-score greater than 3; and a hybrid approach, where transactions flagged by either method were considered anomalous. …”
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Crow Search Algorithm for MEMS Gyroscope Temperature Drift Signal and Processing for Denoising by Xichen Wang, Huiliang Cao, Xiaomin Duan

“…Through the results, it can be found that the optimized VMD and LSSVM using CSA algorithm can achieve more effective denoising. After using the method proposed in this paper, the angular random walk value is 1.1175  ∗ 10−4°/h/√Hz, and the bias stability is 0.0017°/h. …”
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State of Health Estimation of Li-ion Batteries Based on GWO-LSSVM by Ju-chen LI, Yu-li HU, Jian GAO, Li-teng ZENG, Yi ZHENG, Wen-shuai DAI

“…The experimental results showed that the LSSVM algorithm model based on the GWO algorithm is suitable for small-sample data and is characterized by small estimation errors; therefore, it is more effective for battery SOH.…”
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A New Approach of Dynamic Complexity Analysis for a Planar Manipulator With Clearance and Lubrication in Joint by Wenhua Ding, Mingjian Yang, Mian Jiang, Mu Chai, Guiming Liang

“…The results show that the dynamic complexity of the robotic system can be decreased significantly by using the small gap radius and high viscosity of the lubricant, which can help to realize the better control performance. Especially, this method is more sensitive to state changes such as the collision state of the joint relative to the sample entropy method.…”
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Optical and Transport Properties of ZnO Thin Films Prepared by Reactive Pulsed Mid-Frequency Sputtering Combined with RF ECWR Plasma by Zdeněk Remeš, Zdeněk Hubička, Pavel Hubík

“…Lattice disorder and deep defect concentration are more likely to occur in samples with higher roughness. …”
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Insight into the potential of algorithms using AI technology as in vitro diagnostics utilizing microbial extracellular vesicles by Jinho Yang

“…However, applying this tool in situ faces several limitations, including method standardization, sample size, and analysis techniques. …”
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Monitoring of Representational Difference Analysis Subtraction Procedures by Global Microarrays by T. Andersson, P. Unneberg, P. Nilsson, J. Odeberg, J. Quackenbush, J. Lundeberg

“…The subtraction of ubiquitous gene fragments from the two samples was demonstrated using cDNA microarrays including more than 32000 spotted, PCR-amplified human clones. …”
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Experimental Investigation of the Mechanical and Structural Properties of a Functionally Graded Material by Adding Alumina Nanoparticles Using A Centrifugal Technique by Adwaa Mohammed abdulmajeed, Ahmed Fadhil Hamzah

“…The mechanical tests showed that graded and non-graded added alumina (Al2O3) nanoparticles enhanced the effect more than pure epoxy. The maximum difference in impact strength occurred at (FGM), which was loaded from the rich side of the nano-alumina where the maximum value was at 1% Vf by 133.33% of the sample epoxy side. …”
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The Solid Phase Extraction of Some Metal Ions Using Palladium Nanoparticles Attached to Silica Gel Chemically Bonded by Silica-Bonded N-Propylmorpholine as New Sorbent prior to The... by M. Ghaedi, M. Rezakhani, S. Khodadoust, K. Niknam, M. Soylak

“…The present method is simple and rapidly applicable for the determination of the understudied metal ions (ng mL−1) in different natural food samples.…”
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GSB: GNGS and SAG-BiGRU network for malware dynamic detection. by Zhanhui Hu, Guangzhong Liu, Xinyu Xiang, Yanping Li, Siqing Zhuang

“…In the dataset sample, the normal data samples account for the majority, while the attacks' malware accounts for the minority. …”
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In situ high-resolution cryo-EM reconstructions from CEMOVIS by Johannes Elferich, Marek Kaminek, Lingli Kong, Adolfo Odriozola, Wanda Kukulski, Benoît Zuber, Nikolaus Grigorieff

“…To ensure electron transparency, the sample thickness must not exceed 500 nm. Focused-ion-beam (FIB) milling has become the standard method for preparing thin samples (lamellae); however, the material removed by the milling process is lost, the imageable area is usually limited to a few square micrometres and the surface layers sustain damage from the ion beam. …”
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