Nested case-control study investigating factors affecting initial adoption of HIV self-testing among men who have sex with men in Guangzhou, China: amidst comprehensive service cov... by Yuzhou Gu, JiaLi Yang, Yefei Luo, Lishan Zhan, Fanghua Liu, Wenting Zeng, Huifang Xu, Huifang Xu, Yongheng Lu, Yanshan Cai, Zhigang Han

“…Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that individuals who primarily sought sexual partners through offline venues in the past 6 months (aOR = 5.28, 95% CI: 1.01–27.79), had more than one sexual partner in the past 6 months (aOR = 2.76, 95% CI: 1.33–5.74), engaged with more than two casual partners in the past 6 months (aOR = 3.02, 95% CI: 1.35–6.78), or had more than one regular partner (aOR = 3.37, 95% CI: 1.51–7.51) exhibited an increased likelihood of initiating HIVST.ConclusionIn the context of comprehensive promotion and coverage of HIVST service, the development of personalized, adaptable, and innovative HIVST strategies for MSM with a higher number of sexual partners, particularly those in regular partnerships and those seeking partners offline, may further increase the adoption of HIVST among MSM.…”
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Development and characterization of amaranth protein-based edible films incorporating Satureja khuzestanica essential oil by Elahe Khalili, Gholamreza Jahed Khaniki, Saeedeh Shojaee-Aliabadi, Nabi Shariatifar, Ramin Aslani, Leila Mirmoghtadaie

“…The current research aimed to investigate the physicochemical and antimicrobial characteristics of the edible film based on amaranth protein containing Satureja khuzestanica essential oil. …”
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r1 and r2 Relaxivities of Dendrons Based on a OEG-DTPA Architecture: Effect of Gd3+ Placement and Dendron Functionalization by Peter Fransen, Daniel Pulido, Lorena Simón-Gracia, Ana Paula Candiota, Carles Arús, Fernando Albericio, Miriam Royo

“…In magnetic resonance imaging, contrast agents are employed to enhance the signal intensity. However, current commercial contrast agents are hindered by a low relaxivity constant. …”
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Effect of dietary Cucurbita pepo extract on performance, hemato-immunological parameters, immune-related gene expression and bacterial resistance in rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus myk... by Kaveh Vakili, Amir Eghbal Khajehrahimi, Behnam Salimi, Shapour Kakoolaki, Arman Ghorbanzadeh

“…The highest hematocrit and hemoglobin contents were associated with the diet containing 4 % CPE. Similarly, dietary 4 % of CPE effectively increased lysozyme activity, and immunoglobulin content compared to the control diet. …”
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Cosensitization Properties of Glutathione-Protected Au25 Cluster on Ruthenium Dye-Sensitized TiO2 Photoelectrode by Kazuya Nakata, Sho Sugawara, Wataru Kurashige, Yuichi Negishi, Morio Nagata, Satoshi Uchida, Chiaki Terashima, Takeshi Kondo, Makoto Yuasa, Akira Fujishima

“…When pH < 5, the IPCE increases with pH. Conversely, the IPCE decreases with pH when pH > 7. …”
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Immune regulation and the tumor microenvironment in anti-PD-1/PDL-1 and anti-CTLA-4 therapies for cancer immune evasion: A bibliometric analysis by Yi Huang, Zhijian Chen, Gang Shen, Shuogui Fang, Junjiong Zheng, Zepai Chi, Yuanfeng Zhang, Yitong Zou, Qinghua Gan, Chengxiao Liao, Yuhui Yao, Jianqiu Kong, Xinxiang Fan

“…This bibliometric study seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of past and current research trends, emphasizing the potential role of tumor microenvironment, signaling pathways and immune cells in the context of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and tumor immune evasion.…”
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MSC-derived extracellular vesicles: Precision miRNA delivery for overcoming cancer therapy resistance by Ahsas Goyal, Muhammad Afzal, Kavita Goyal, Subbulakshmi Ganesan, Mukesh Kumari, S. Sunitha, Aniruddh Dash, Suman Saini, Mohit Rana, Gaurav Gupta, Haider Ali, Ling Shing Wong, Vinoth Kumarasamy, Vetriselvan Subramaniyan

“…Carrying a variety of molecules, including microRNAs, small interfering RNAs, long non-coding RNAs, proteins, lipids, and DNA, these vesicles are positioned as promising cancer treatment options. Current studies have increasingly investigated the capacity of microRNAs as a strategic approach for combating malignancy. …”
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THE VALUE OF THE RUSSIAN NATIONAL REGISTRY OF PATIENTS WITH ANCA-ASSOCIATED SYSTEMIC VASCULITIS AS AN INNOVATIVE TOOL OF PERSONALIZED INDUCTION AND MAINTENANCE THERAPY by T. V. Beketova

“…Rational and personalized maintenance of a delicate balance between the use of an evidence-based  treatment protocol,  which is sufficient to secure sustainable suppression of the activity of ANCA-SV, and the simultaneous containment of the risk of treatment adverse events are the mainstay for successful therapy.In response to the increased need for improved approaches to managing patients with ANCA-SV, the V.A. …”
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Tomato seed extract promotes health of the gut microbiota and demonstrates a potential new way to valorize tomato waste. by Jenni Firrman, Adrienne Narrowe, LinShu Liu, Karley Mahalak, Johanna Lemons, Pieter Van den Abbeele, Aurélien Baudot, Stef Deyaert, Yanfang Li, Yuanhang Yao, Liangli Yu

“…The current effort to valorize waste byproducts to increase sustainability and reduce agricultural loss has stimulated interest in potential utilization of waste components as health-promoting supplements. …”
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Targeted disruption of LDLR causes hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis in Yucatan miniature pigs. by Bryan T Davis, Xiao-Jun Wang, Judy A Rohret, Jason T Struzynski, Elizabeth P Merricks, Dwight A Bellinger, Frank A Rohret, Timothy C Nichols, Christopher S Rogers

“…Recent progress in engineering the genomes of large animals has spurred increased interest in developing better animal models for diseases where current options are inadequate. …”
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Methylchloroisothiazolinone/Methylisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone Sensitivity in Hungary by Györgyi Pónyai, Ilona Németh, Erzsébet Temesvári

“…A further increase of MI hypersensitivity might be expected in the future as products containing MI are still widely available.…”
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Tim-3 is dispensable for allergic inflammation and respiratory tolerance in experimental asthma. by Carolin Boehne, Ann-Kathrin Behrendt, Almut Meyer-Bahlburg, Martin Boettcher, Sebastian Drube, Thomas Kamradt, Gesine Hansen

“…T cell immunoglobulin and mucin domain-containing molecule-3 (Tim-3) has been described as a transmembrane protein, expressed on the surface of various T cells as well as different cells of innate immunity. …”
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Investigation of the Impact of Chemical Modifications on the Photostability of Polymethyl Methacrylate by Hanan A. Ibraheem, Gamal A. El-Hiti, Emad Yousif, Dina S. Ahmed, Hassan Hashim, Benson M. Kariuki

“…Polymeric chain modifications have proved to be efficient in increasing the photostability of materials. The current work deals with the surface functionalization of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) by incorporating organotin moieties on the polymer backbone. …”
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Presentation of Financial Assets in Russian Macroeconomic Statistics by V. N. Salin, M. V. Vakhrameeva, O. Yu. Sitnikova

“…The purpose of the study. Currently, much attention is paid to the collection, presentation and analysis of data on the volume, structure and dynamics of economic assets. …”
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Amphicutis stygobita (Echinodermata, Ophiuroidea, Amphilepidida, Amphilepididae), a brooding brittle star from anchialine caves in The Bahamas: feeding, reproduction, morphology, p... by Jerry H. Carpenter

“…It has been found only in two anchialine caves: Bernier Cave (type locality and current study area) and Lighthouse Cave on San Salvador Island, The Bahamas. …”
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Evaluating inhaled corticosteroids' impact on osteoporosis and fracture risk in COPD patients: a real-world evidence-based systematic review and meta-analysis by Hsiao-Feng Huang, Chin-Wei Hsu, Chin-Wei Hsu, Chin-Wei Hsu, Fei-Ting Hsieh, Kuang-Ming Liao, Kuang-Ming Liao

“…Subgroup analyses indicated a potential increased risk in Asian and European populations but not in North America. …”
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The XEC Variant: Genomic Evolution, Immune Evasion, and Public Health Implications by Alaa A. A. Aljabali, Kenneth Lundstrom, Altijana Hromić-Jahjefendić, Nawal Abd El-Baky, Debaleena Nawn, Sk. Sarif Hassan, Alberto Rubio-Casillas, Elrashdy M. Redwan, Vladimir N. Uversky

“…The XEC strain of SARS-CoV-2 has drawn particular attention due to its increasing prevalence in multiple regions and its potential to displace other Omicron subvariants, although direct evidence of enhanced replicative fitness is currently lacking. …”
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The Effect of Gamified Physical Activities on the Quality of Students' Leisure Time (Case Study: Female Secondary School Students in Ardabil City) by aylar sefidgar, Hamed Kheirollahi Meidani, Mehrdad Moharramzadeh

“…Its reliability was also established, achieving a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.95, which demonstrates the high reliability of the questionnaire used in the current study. The questionnaire contains 64 items divided into four components: decision-making skills, leisure awareness skills, social relations skills, and self-awareness skills. …”
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Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy performed in a morbidly obese patient with gastrointestinal stromal tumor: a case report and literature review by Kenkichi Hashimoto, Yoshihisa Sakaguchi, Sho Nambara, Kensuke Kudou, Eiji Kusumoto, Keiji Yoshinaga, Tetsuya Kusumoto, Koji Ikejiri

“…Abstract Background Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is the most frequent submucosal tumor, and with advancements of diagnostic modalities, the incidence of GIST cases diagnosed have increased. Similarly, prevalence of morbid obesity has also rapidly increased over the past decade. …”
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Unraveling the dynamics of dengue in Metahara town, East Shewa, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2023. by Bikila Negesa Gobena, Teshome Kabeta Dadi, Gemechu Chemeda Feyisa, Birhanu Kenate, Gemechu Shumi, Fantahun Workie, Haimanot Workie, Ebise Djirata, Dabesa Gobena

“…<h4>Background</h4>Since 2013, dengue cases have shown a marked increase in Ethiopia. The current suspected outbreak occurring in Metahara town, Oromia Regional State, began in July 2023. …”
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