Prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy through a Knowledge of Its Pathogenesis and Risk Factors by Michele Andreucci, Teresa Faga, Antonio Pisani, Massimo Sabbatini, Domenico Russo, Ashour Michael

“…A long list of references is provided that will enable readers a deep evaluation of the topic.…”
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Genomic Analysis of miR-21-3p and Expression Pattern with Target Gene in Olive Flounder by Ara Jo, Hee-Eun Lee, Heui-Soo Kim

“…Using genomic and bioinformatic tools, evolutionary conservation of miR-21-3p was examined in various species, and expression pattern was analyzed in olive flounder. …”
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Lomé, ville post-frontière. by Amandine Spire

“…Because of its location on the border of Ghana, the capital of Togo leads us to question the articulation between the notions of identity, “territory” and border. …”
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Claves eco-feministas y comunitarias frente al cierre escolar por COVID-19 en México, 2020-2021: una experiencia encarnada by Alejandra Araiza Díaz

“…La pandemia del COVID-19 y, en particular, las medidas de mitigación tomadas por las instituciones gubernamentales en México, tales como el cierre de todas las escuelas de todos los niveles educativos, han traído fuertes consecuencias regresivas tanto en términos educativos como de igualdad de género. …”
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Black Soldier Fly (<i>Hermetia illucens</i>) Larvae as a Protein Substitute in Adverse Food Reactions for Canine Dermatitis: Preliminary Results Among Patients by Nuttawan Srifawattana, Yuthana Phimolsiripol, Pinpanit Boonchuay, Kannika Na-Lampang, Promporn Piboon, Sonthaya Umsumarng, Korakot Nganvongpanit

“…We evaluated BSF larvae’s safety, tolerance, and effectiveness as a novel protein source in dogs with AFRs. …”
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Reconciling the IPC and Two-Hit Models: Dissecting the Underlying Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Two Seemingly Opposing Frameworks by Carlos F. M. Morris, Muhammad Tahir, Samina Arshid, Mariana S. Castro, Wagner Fontes

“…On a different front, ischemic preconditioning (IPC) has risen to light as a readily applicable tool for modulating the inflammatory response to ischemia and reperfusion. …”
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Cancer-related health behaviors during the COVID 19 pandemic in geographically diverse samples across the US by Breanna B. Greteman, Allison Cole, Mary E. Charlton, Jackilen Shannon, Deanna Kepka, Electra D. Paskett, Evelinn A. Borrayo, Jamie L. Studts, Hayley S. Thompson, Isabel Scarinci, Lynn Chollet Hinton, Elizabeth A. Chrischilles, Crystal J. Garcia-Auguste, Kaila Christini, Heather Aker, Jesse J. Plascak, Felicity W. K. Harper, Monica L. Baskin, Sejong Bae, Vishruti Pandya, Young-il Kim, Babalola Faseru, Christie Befort, Hanluen Kuo, Mark Dignan, Juan Canedo, Victoria Champion, Bettina F. Drake, Kia L. Davis, Debra L. Friedman, Mohamed I. Elsaid, Scherezade K. Mama, Wendy F. Cohn

“…Results Most of the 21,911 respondents reported adhering to at least 4(of 5) social distancing measures (72%) and indicated social distancing was very/somewhat important to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (91%). 35% of respondents reported less physical activity, 11% reported less fruit/vegetable intake, 27% reported more smoking/tobacco use (among those who used tobacco/smoking products in past 30 days), and 23% reported more alcohol consumption (among those who reported at least 1 drink in past 30 days) than before the pandemic. …”
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Increased Circulating Chemerin in Relation to Chronic Microvascular Complications in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by Ping Gu, Wei Wang, Yue Yao, Yixin Xu, Liping Wang, Pu Zang, Jian Ma, Cuihua Yang, Junya Liang, Bin Lu, Jiaqing Shao

“…The aim of this study was to explore the correlation between plasma chemerin levels and microangiopathy in patients with T2DM. Methods. A total of 598 T2DM patients were classified into two groups: with and without microvascular complications. …”
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The effect of oil refinery by-products on reproductive and rearing performance in japanese quail by Süleyman Dere, Tahir Balevi, Şeref İnal, Varol Kurtoğlu, Alper Yılmaz

“…SS group with respect to eventual female quail live weight was significantly lower than other groups (P<0.05) As a result, it was concluded thai supplementation of diets with tow cost AY and UM instead of crude oil has no negative effects on performance and reproduction.…”
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Predictions of Muscle Forces During the Cross-Body Adduction and Hand-Behind-the-Back Tests to Assess Osteoarthritis of the Acromioclavicular Joint by Kamal Gautam, Mohamed Samir Hefzy, Kyle Behrens, Abdul A. Mustapha

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Application of acupuncture therapy combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine nursing for patients with postherpetic neuralgia (针灸治疗联合中医护理在带状疱疹后神经疼痛患者中的应用)... by ZHOU Xu (周旭), LIU Xuan (刘璇)

“…Objective To explore the application effect of acupuncture combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) nursing for patients with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). Methods A total of 124 PHN patients were randomly divided into two groups, with 62 cases in each group. …”
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International prevalence of consultation with a naturopathic practitioner: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Amie Steel, Jon Adams, Brenda Leung, Holger Cramer, Matthew J Leach, Jon Wardle, Joshua Goldenberg, Janet Schloss, Rebecca Redmond, Joanna Elizabeth Harnett, Claudine Van de Venter, Andy McLintock, Ryan Bradley, Jason Hawrelak, Kieran Cooley

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Evaluation of Bone Healing on Sandblasted and Acid Etched Implants Coated with Nanocrystalline Hydroxyapatite: An In Vivo Study in Rabbit Femur by Lory Melin Svanborg, Luiz Meirelles, Victoria Franke Stenport, Per Kjellin, Fredrik Currie, Martin Andersson, Ann Wennerberg

“…The torque analysis did not show any significant differences between the implants at any healing time. …”
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Dopamine Suppresses Osteogenic Differentiation of Rat Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells via AKT/GSK-3β/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway by Zhili Kuang, Zheng Chen, Shaoqin Tu, Zhihui Mai, Lin Chen, Xiaoning Kang, Xiaochuan Chen, Jiaming Wei, Yuxuan Wang, Yun Peng, Hong Ai

“…LY294002 (AKT inhibitor) administration exacerbated the inhibitory effects of dopamine on osteogenic differentiation of rBMSCs. Taken together, these findings indicate that dopamine suppresses osteogenic differentiation of rBMSCs via AKT/GSK-3β/β-catenin signaling pathway. …”
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Comportamiento sexual de estudiantes de primer año de medicina de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos. Influencia del rol de género en las conductas de riesgo by Ana Teresa Fernández Vidal, Anabel Geroy Fernández, Galia Ibis Pérez Rumbaut, Laura Naranjo Hernández, Yanet Villafuerte Reinante

“…Se aplicó una encuesta para recoger las variables: edad, sexo, edad de inicio de las relaciones sexuales, tiempo transcurrido desde la primera relación sexual hasta la actualidad, número de parejas sexuales, hábitos tóxicos, uso de condón, motivaciones para iniciar la vida sexualmente activa y persona seleccionada para su iniciación, número de compañeros o compañeras en un mismo periodo de tiempo. …”
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COVID-19 – if the cure is worse than the disease. The Italian chaos by Giuseppe FERRARI

“…Some psychological principles driving individuals are primary needs and on top of these needs are the physiological ones like drink and eat. …”

Effects of Lipoic Acid Supplementation on Activities of Cyclooxygenases and Levels of Prostaglandins E2 and F2α Metabolites, in the Offspring of Rats with Streptozotocin-Induced Di... by Hisham Y. Al-Matubsi, Ghaleb A. Oriquat, Mahmoud Abu-Samak, Othman A. Al Hanbali, Maher D. Salim

“…Supplementation of diabetic rats with LA was found to significantly (p<0.05) reduce resorption rates in diabetic rats and led to a significant (p<0.05) increase in liver, plasma, and fetuses total glutathione from LA-TD rats as compared to those from V-TD. …”
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A prediction model for sleep disorders in shift workers of a chemical fiber enterprise by SHEN Lili, PAN Yahui, FENG Jiafeng

“…Methods: Shift workers were sampled from a chemical fiber enterprise in Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province using a cluster sampling method from August 2022 to July 2024. …”
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Innovative Hydrogel Design: Tailoring Immunomodulation for Optimal Chronic Wound Recovery by Chun‐Mei Lai, Wei‐Ji Chen, Yuan Qin, Di Xu, Yue‐Kun Lai, Shao‐Hua He

“…Conclusively, the accent is on forthcoming pathways directed toward modulating immune responses in the milieu of chronic healing.…”
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Elecciones presidenciales 2006: una aproximación a los actores del proceso by Paulina Recalde

“…A más de los dos candidatos finalistas, Rafael Correa y Álvaro Noboa (con propuestas y concepciones del país totalmente antagónicas), las elecciones tuvieron como protagonistas a un Tribunal Supremo Electoral, organismo rector del proceso bajo sospecha, a encuestas de intención de voto, como idealizados referentes, y a medios de comunicación figurando en actividades proselitistas. …”
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