Testing and Treating Women after Unsuccessful Conservative Treatments for Overactive Bladder or Mixed Urinary Incontinence: A Model-Based Economic Evaluation Based on the BUS Study... by Ilias Goranitis, Pelham Barton, Lee J Middleton, Jonathan J Deeks, Jane P Daniels, Pallavi Latthe, Arri Coomarasamy, Suneetha Rachaneni, Shanteela McCooty, Tina S Verghese, Tracy E Roberts

“…<h4>Design</h4>Model-based economic evaluation from a UK National Health Service (NHS) perspective using data from the Bladder Ultrasound Study (BUS) and secondary sources.<h4>Methods</h4>Cost-effectiveness analysis using a decision tree and a 5-year time horizon based on the outcomes of cost per woman successfully treated and cost per Quality-Adjusted Life-Year (QALY). …”
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Integrating 3D survey and open datasets for creating low-cost urban digital twins in VR by Y. Lei, N. Bruno, R. Roncella

“…The increasing demand for urban digital twins necessitates an integration of diverse data sources to enhance urban management, particularly in historical contexts where traditional methods may lack necessary specificity. …”
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IoT-based green-smart photovoltaic system under extreme climatic conditions for sustainable energy development by Yufei Wang, Jia-Wei Zhang, Kaiji Qiang, Runze Han, Xing Zhou, Chen Song, Bin Zhang, Chatchai Putson, Fouad Belhora, Hajjaji Abdelowahed

“…First, the climatic parameters and sensing technologies for IoT-based PV systems under extreme weather conditions are presented. Second, the methods for processing data from smart sensors are discussed, in order to realize health monitoring of PV systems under extreme environmental conditions. …”
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Therapeutic potential of plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles for CNS diseases: advancements in preparation and characterization by Mengmeng Liu, Hongli Wang, Yizhuang Yang, Jianhua Wang, Zhen Sun, Shiyuan Zhao, Weihua Kong, Wenxue Sun, Cuiyun Wang, Lei Feng

“…Future research should focus on clarifying their mechanisms of action, optimizing preparation methods, and validating their long-term safety to facilitate the clinical translation of PDELNs.KEY MESSAGESPDELNs are derived from abundant plant sources, exhibit favorable physicochemical properties.PDELNs offer new possibilities for CNS therapies owing to their low immunogenicity, high biocompatibility, and ability to cross the BBB.…”
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Functional Dehydrated Foods for Health Preservation by R. M. S. C. Morais, A. M. M. B. Morais, I. Dammak, J. Bonilla, P. J. A. Sobral, J.-C. Laguerre, M. J. Afonso, E. C. D. Ramalhosa

“…The microorganisms used, impregnation procedures, drying methods, and evaluated parameters are presented and discussed. …”
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The Impact of Physical Activity on Clinical Outcomes in Children with Cystic Fibrosis: A Narrative Review by Chiara Rosolia Capasso, Antonio Luca Miniato, Paola Di Filippo, Armando Di Ludovico, Sabrina Di Pillo, Francesco Chiarelli, Giuseppe Francesco Sferrazza Papa, Marina Attanasi

“…Emerging evidence supports the role of physical exercise in improving lung function, aerobic capacity, and quality of life in pediatric CF patients. Methods: We reviewed randomized clinical trials and observational studies from the last ten years, sourced from PubMed and Google Scholar. …”
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La biodiversidad y los servicios ecosistémicos en sistemas agroecológicos. Una revisión by Wendy Mercedes Ramírez-Suárez, Jorge Carlos López-Chouza, María de los Ángeles Flores-Acosta, Saray Sánchez-Cárdenas, Pedro Lázaro Rodríguez-Morejón

“…Objective: To analyze the relationships between biodiversity and ecosystem services in an agroecological context. Materials and Methods: Different sources of information (114) were consulted and analyzed, referring to the available literature in the fields of biology, agricultural sciences and agroecology, with the purpose of deepening the state of knowledge related to biodiversity and ecosystem services provided by agroecological systems. …”
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A novel data-driven NLMPC strategy for techno-economic microgrid management with battery energy storage under uncertainty by Elnaz Yaghoubi, Elaheh Yaghoubi, Mehdi Zareian Jahromi, Mohammad Reza Maghami, Ali Paşaoğlu, Harold R. Chamorro

“…Abstract As renewable energy sources become more widespread and energy consumption continues to grow, there is an urgent requirement for smarter, more flexible control methods to manage microgrids (MGs) effectively. …”
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Detection and quantification of methane plumes with the MethaneAIR airborne spectrometer by L. Guanter, L. Guanter, J. Warren, M. Omara, A. Chulakadabba, A. Chulakadabba, J. Roger, M. Sargent, J. E. Franklin, S. C. Wofsy, R. Gautam

“…We evaluated the performance of this processing scheme with simulated plumes, intercomparison with other methods, and controlled methane releases. We applied this processing chain to MethaneAIR data mosaics acquired over the Permian Basin during flights in 2021 and 2023, which resulted in the detection of hundreds of point sources above 100–200 kg h<span class="inline-formula">⁻¹</span>, with a conservative detection limit of around 120 kg h<span class="inline-formula">⁻¹</span>. …”
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Commitment, partnerships and operational research: three priorities for 11 EMR countries to achieve TB elimination by M. van den Boom, K. Bennani, G. B. Migliori, L. D’Ambrosio, R. Centis, A. Parvez Sayed, H. Y. Atta, Y. Hutin

“…We assessed preparedness for elimination and provided recommendations to pursue the process. METHODS: We surveyed 11 EMR national TB programme managers and collected information on eight TB elimination framework domains using a close-ended data collection tool. …”
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Hydroxyapatite from Mollusk Shells: Characteristics, Production, and Potential Applications in Dentistry by Florin Lucian Muntean, Iustin Olariu, Diana Marian, Teodora Olariu, Emanuela Lidia Petrescu, Tudor Olariu, George Andrei Drăghici

“…Modern dentistry is turning towards natural sources to overcome the immunological, toxicological, aesthetic, and durability drawbacks of synthetic materials. …”
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Characterization and Gelling Potential of Macroalgae Extracts Obtained Through Eco-Friendly Technologies for Food-Grade Gelled Matrices by Filipe Vinagre, Maria João Alegria, Andreia Sousa Ferreira, Cláudia Nunes, Maria Cristiana Nunes, Anabela Raymundo

“…This study provides a comparative evaluation of WB, US, and USWB extraction methods, offering insights into optimizing hydrocolloid extraction for enhanced functionality and sustainability.…”
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The homodimerization domain of the Stl repressor is crucial for efficient inhibition of mycobacterial dUTPase by Zoé S. Tóth, Ibolya Leveles, Kinga Nyíri, Gergely N. Nagy, Veronika Harmat, Thapakorn Jaroentomeechai, Oliver Ozohanics, Rebecca L. Miller, Marina Ballesteros Álvarez, Beáta G. Vértessy, András Benedek

“…Using several independent biophysical, structural and enzyme kinetic methods, here we show that lack of the repressor homodimerization domain strongly perturbs both enzyme binding and inhibition. …”
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Effect of Omega-3 in Patients Undergoing Bone Marrow Transplantation: A Narrative Review by Stefano Mancin, Marco Sguanci, Gaetano Ferrara, Riccardo Caccialanza, Emanuele Cereda, Alessio Lo Cascio, Mauro Parozzi, Fabio Petrelli, Giovanni Cangelosi, Sara Morales Palomares

“…Additionally, its impact on nutritional status and immune function was considered. Methods: A narrative review was conducted. The PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL databases were searched, along with sources of gray literature. …”
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Targeting signaling pathways in neurodegenerative diseases: Quercetin's cellular and molecular mechanisms for neuroprotection by Md. Rezaul Islam, Md. Ibrahim Khalil Al‐Imran, Mehrukh Zehravi, Sherouk Hussein Sweilam, Mohammad Rakib Mortuza, Jeetendra Kumar Gupta, Thukani Sathanantham Shanmugarajan, Kadirvel Devi, Tanuja Tummala, Mohammed Ali Alshehri, Kalirajan Rajagopal, Mohammed Asiri, Irfan Ahmad, Talha Bin Emran

“…Abstract Background Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), including Alzheimer‘s disease, Parkinson‘s disease, and Huntington‘s disease, are complex and challenging due to their intricate pathophysiology and limited treatment options. Methods This review systematically sourced articles related to neurodegenerative diseases, neurodegeneration, quercetin, and clinical studies from primary medical databases, including Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science. …”
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Consumer-oriented review of digital diabetes prevention programs: insights from the CDC’s diabetes prevention recognition program by Benjamin Lalani, Jalene Shim, Vidhu Vadini, Yllka Valdez, Daniel Zade, Nestoras Mathioudakis

“…This review provides an overview of the dDPP landscape and characterizes the “direct-to-consumer” information available–or lacking–for patients choosing a dDPP.MethodsWe identified dDPPs through the CDC Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program (DPRP) Registry. …”
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Grain Seed Treatment by a Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Field by A. S. Dorokhov, M. E. Chaplygin, A. G. Aksenov, L. S. Shibryaeva, N. D. Blinov, A. S. Chulkov, A. V. Podzorov

“…(Research purpose) The study aims to investigate the influence of low-frequency electromagnetic field on the composition and properties of grain seeds. (Materials and methods) Standard emitters, characterized by a magnetic induction variability of 3-75 millitesla and a radiation frequency of 1-100 Hertz, were employed to ensure the necessary treatment parameters for a batch of seeds. …”
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Expert-Analytical Platform as the Development of a Modern Standard of Work in Science and Business by M. Yu. Karpushin, A. A. Suslova, A. V. Stoupakova, A. A. Korshunov, A. Yu. Bezzubov, N. V. Beletskaya, R. S. Sautkin, A. P. Antonov, V. V. Chernyavsky, N. R. Galin, E. V. Svirilina, A. P. Zavyalova, R. M. Gilaev

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The therapeutic effect of antioxidant postbiotic cocktail in colitis mice: A promising approach to alleviate oxidative stress in two high-fat and normal-diet feeding mice by Niloofar Rezaie, Fahimeh Bagheri-Amiri, Shadi Aghamohammad, Shohreh Khatami, Malihe Talebi, Aria Sohrabi, Mohammad Reza Pourshafie, Mahdi Rohani

“…Therefore, in this study we aimed to assess the effectiveness of a novel postbiotic resulted from native probiotic Lactobacillus strains with robust antioxidant properties in ameliorating colitis in murine models fed with Normal-Diet or High Fat-Diet. Material and methods: Eighty-eight strains of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium sourced from human feces and milk were screened for antioxidant activity. …”
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Unlocking the Potentials of Exosomes in Achilles Tendinitis by Naveen Jeyaraman, Madhan Jeyaraman, Swaminathan Ramasubramanian, Sangeetha Balaji, Sathish Muthu

“…Future research should focus on optimizing exosome sources, dosages, delivery methods, and exploring combination therapies to enhance therapeutic outcomes. …”
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