Treatment Methods Dry Form of Age Macular Degeneration — History and Prospects. Review by A. N. Kulikov, M. V. Zakharov, A. A. Volozhev

“…The main treatment for wet AMD is the injection of medications called anti-VEGF agents. Currently, treatment of dry age-related macular degeneration includes modification of risk factors (stop smoking, healthy life style and etc) and dietary supplements containing a combination of certain ingredients (vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, copper, and lutein with zeaxanthin or beta-carotene) may be able to slow the progression of the disease. …”
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Cryo-EM and cryo-ET reveal the molecular architecture and host interactions of mycobacteriophage Douge by Jitendra Maharana, Chun-Hsiung Wang, Li-An Tsai, Yi-Ting Liao, Cheng-Han Yang, Melvin C. Shen, Lourriel S. Macale, Thang Ngoc Tran, Joemark Narsico, Ronelito J. Perez, Sunil Kumar Tewary, Jian-Li Wu, Hong-You Lin, Shu-Wei Chang, Aaron Franklin, Patrick J. Moynihan, Deborah Jacobs-Sera, Krista G. Freeman, Graham F. Hatfull, Todd L. Lowary, Meng-Chiao Ho

“…Molecular insights into mycobacteriophage architecture and host interactions could allow structure-guided phage engineering to increase efficacy and broaden host range, but such information is currently unavailable. …”
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Promising opportunities to improve polio vaccines by E. E. Evreinova, L. M. Khantimirova, V. A. Shevtsov, V. A. Merkulov, V. P. Bondarev

“…In order to meet the needs of global health, it is planned to increase the use of traditional and optimised inactivated polio vaccines and introduce new types of vaccines that are being developed based on the current understanding of RNA-containing viruses. …”
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Sustainable Design of a Tiny House: Using a Life Cycle Assessment Approach to Compare the Environmental Performance of Industrial and Earth-Based Building Systems by Letizia Dipasquale, Giada Giuffrida, Natalia Jorquera Silva, Riccardo Maria Pulselli, Rosa Caponetto

“…The increased concerns about climate change, diminishing natural resources, and environmental degradation call for deep research into new environmentally friendly building systems that use natural or recycled materials. …”
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Registry-based surveillance of paediatric home respiratory support in Switzerland: methodology and initial findings by Sophie Guerin, Christian Bieli, Regula Corbelli, Thomas Ferry, Miriam Giaranna, Matthias Horn, Silvia Miano, Nicolas Regamey, Daniel Trachsel, Sylvain Blanchon

“…This first publication aims to present the SwissPedHRS methodology and describe the current paediatric population with home respiratory support in Switzerland and its evolution from 2001 to 2023. …”
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The long-term suitability of agrivoltaics as a climate adaptation strategy in the southwestern United States by Talitha H. Neesham-McTiernan, Greg A. Barron-Gafford

“…We evaluate land suitability for agrivoltaics across the southwest using spatially explicit multi-criteria decision analysis, which incorporates biophysical variables that relate to the potential microclimate benefits provided by agrivoltaics under current and future climate conditions. Results show 310,393 km2 of the region is suitable for agrivoltaics, with 20,576 km2 classified as most suitable under current conditions, increasing to 31,712 km2 under 2080 conditions. …”
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Use of nicotine products — a cross-sectional survey of adolescents in Poland by Piotr Korczyński, Stanisław Surma, Agnieszka Jankowska-Zduńczyk, Sebastian Szmit, Piotr Wierzbiński, Janusz Sytnik-Czetwertyński, Krzysztof J. Filipiak

“…INTRODUCTION: Cigarette smoking has been a significant health problem in the world for decades. Currently, new forms of smoking are becoming increasingly popular — e-cigarettes and tobacco heating systems (HnB, heat-not-burn), whose impact on the human body is not indifferent. …”
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Hygienic requirements to the design of the positron-emission tomography centers and departments by O. V. Minonenko, T. B. Baltrukova, N. S. Bashketova, G. A. Gorskiy, T. V. Kryukova, E. A. Fedorova

“…The aim of the current study is to provide a critical analysis of the current hygienic requirements to the design of the PET, PET/CT and PET/MRI centers and departments. …”
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Evaluation of the applicability of the X-ray room technical passports in the medical facilities and approval of the X-ray department technical plans by the local radiological autho... by I. I. Berezin, S. S. Somov, К. V. Yakusheva

“…The purpose of this work was to assess the relevance and necessity of issuing a technical passport for the X-ray room and to coordinate the project of the X-ray room with the X-ray department in the light of the current sanitary legislation. Registration of a technical passport by organizations that have special permits for these types of work, and not only by the X-ray and radiological department, would increase the legal value of the technical passport. …”
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Optimizing Antibiotic Use: Addressing Resistance Through Effective Strategies and Health Policies by Maurizio Capuozzo, Andrea Zovi, Roberto Langella, Alessandro Ottaiano, Marco Cascella, Manlio Scognamiglio, Francesco Ferrara

“…<b>Main text:</b> This review analyzes current strategies and health policies adopted in the European Union (EU) and Italy to manage AMR, presenting an in-depth examination of approaches for containment and mitigation. …”
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Research progress on nanotoxicity and detoxification of cobalt in metal-based implants by Wentao Fan, Mingxin Guo

“…While mechanisms are increasingly understood, further research is crucial to fully elucidate the long-term systemic consequences and to develop effective clinical detoxification and preventative strategies for patients with cobalt-containing implants.…”
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Gut opportunistic pathogens contribute to high-altitude pulmonary edema by elevating lysophosphatidylcholines and inducing inflammation by Xianduo Sun, Gaosheng Hu, Yuting Li, Wenjing Li, Yong Wang, Hui Yan, Guoqing Long, Long Zhao, Anhua Wang, Jingming Jia

“…In conclusion, this study describes a gut microbiota-LPCs/inflammation-HAPE axis, an important new insight into HAPE that will help open avenues for prevention and treatment approaches.IMPORTANCEThe role of the gut microbiota in high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is currently unknown. This study found that intestinal Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli contribute to HAPE by inducing inflammation and increasing lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) levels under hypoxic conditions. …”
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A Sociological study of the Relationship between Smartphone Addiction and Phubbing Case Study18-29 Year Old Females of Ramhormoz City by Ali Boudaghi, Ali Hossein Hosseinzadeh, Sayedeh Sara Mousavi Moghadam

“…The statistical population of the current research includes all women aged 18 to 29 in Ramhormoz city. …”
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An analysis of McMurdo Dry Valleys’ lotic habitats within Antarctica’s protected area network and addressing gaps in biodiversity protection by Anna Wright, Cassandra Brooks, Michael Gooseff, Adrian Howkins, Stephen Chignell

“…However, with sustained human presence within the MDV, increasing human activity across Antarctica, and aquatic ecosystems subject to environmental change, the effectiveness of current protections for biodiversity conservation requires evaluation. …”
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Reassessing immediate coal phase-out: Dual imperatives of capacity control and renewables expansion in China’s net-zero strategy by Jiaxing Wang, Xi Lu, Hao Wang, Yang Ou, Jianxiao Wang, Dan Tong, Yan Li, Ziwen Ruan, Zihua Yin, Wenlong Zhou, Benjamin McLellan, Emily Xing, Anna M. MacLennan, Jingli Fan, Xian Zhang, Michael B. McElroy, Kebin He

“…Broader context: Reducing CO2 emissions in power systems is crucial for China in achieving its net-zero emission target. …”
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SolarSegNet: A multimodal frequency-aware network for photovoltaic power stations extraction using Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 images in coastal China by Fangxiong Wang, Zhiying Liao, Yingzi Hou, Zhenqi Cui, Yiqi Wang, Jiachen Gong, Haomiao Yu, Junfu Wang, Yuanyi Zhu, Qiao Yu, Jianfeng Zhu

“…Current deep learning-based remote sensing methods for photovoltaic (PV) power stations identification primarily focus on inland high-irradiance areas, but exhibit significant limitations in accurately delineating boundary of multi-scale PV power stations in coastal regions. …”
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Winter wheat yield responses to growing degree days: Long-term trends and adaptability in major producing areas of China by Ziyang Liu, Davide Cammarano, Xiaojun Liu, Yongchao Tian, Yan Zhu, Weixing Cao, Qiang Cao

“…This study provides crucial insights into current challenges and offers a foundation for future research on yield forecasting under varying climate scenarios.…”
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Surveillance of Unregulated Caffeine Health Claims on Coffee and Other Foods—A Market Analysis by Katharina Höfflin, Veronika Kurz, Yvonne Köder, Kristina Schmied, Verena Bock, Ann-Kathrin Kull, Dirk W. Lachenmeier

“…To investigate how these are currently used on the market, internet research (n = 188) was carried out. …”
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Helminth Coinfections Modulate Disease Dynamics and Vaccination Success in the Era of Emerging Infectious Diseases by Brice Armel Nembot Fogang, Linda Batsa Debrah, Michael Owusu, George Agyei, Julia Meyer, Jonathan Mawutor Gmanyami, Manuel Ritter, Kathrin Arndts, Derrick Adu Mensah, Tomabu Adjobimey, Achim Hörauf, Alexander Yaw Debrah

“…Helminth infection can also negatively impact vaccine efficacy by suppressing B cell activity, reducing antibody levels, and decreasing vaccine effectiveness against infectious diseases. …”
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The association between dietary fat quality and quantity and hospitalization duration in COVID-19 in Iranian patients: a cross-sectional study by Farideh Shiraseb, Atieh Mirzababaei, Atieh Mirzababaei, Mahya Mehri Hajmir, Sara Ebrahimi, Shabnam Hosseini, Zeinab Zarrinvafa, Mahnaz Sadid, Yasaman Aali, Azam Mohamadi, Azam Mohamadi, Khadijeh Mirzaei

“…Additionally, there was a positive association between CSI levels and DH. Current findings indicate that the quality and balance of dietary fats may play a crucial role in modulating inflammatory responses and clinical outcomes.…”
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