The Symbiotic Bacterial Profile of Laboratory-Reared and Field-Caught <i>Aedes albopictus</i> Mosquitoes from Greece by Elias Asimakis, Ioannis Galiatsatos, Georgia Apostolopoulou, Eleni C. Savvidou, Georgios Balatsos, Vasileios Karras, Vasiliki Evangelou, Eva Dionyssopoulou, Antonios Augustinos, Nikos T. Papadopoulos, Antonios Michaelakis, Panagiota Stathopoulou, George Tsiamis

“…The use of symbiotic bacteria to improve the application of SIT or design combined SIT/incompatible insect technique (IIT) approaches is currently considered. In this context, exploring the microbiota of local mosquito populations is crucial for identifying interesting components. …”
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Interference in melanoma CD248 function reduces vascular mimicry and metastasis by Cheng-Hsiang Kuo, Ya-Fang Wu, Bi-Ing Chang, Chao-Kai Hsu, Chao-Han Lai, Hua-Lin Wu

“…Abstract Background Tumor vascular mimicry is an emerging issue that affects patient survival while having no treatment at the current moment. Despite several factors implicated in vascular mimicry, little is known about stromal factors that modulate tumor microenvironment and shape malignant transformation. …”
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3D-printed resin for permanent/definitive restorations: meta-analysis for bond strength by Minjoo Ki, Marc Hayashi, Mijoo Kim

“…This meta-analysis aimed to synthesize the current knowledge on the adhesion of 3D-printed restorations to resin cements and identify areas for future research. …”
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Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte ratio as surrogate for JAK2V617F suppression and event-free survival in polycythemia vera by Tiziano Barbui, Arianna Ghirardi, Victoria Empson, Francesca Fenili, Giuseppe Gaetano Loscocco, Annalisa Condorelli, Alessandra Iurlo, Daniele Cattaneo, Elena Rossi, Valerio De Stefano, Paola Guglielmelli, Christoph Klade, Heinz Gisslinger, Alessandro Rambaldi, Joseph M. Scandura, Alessandro Maria Vannucchi

“…Abstract Chronic systemic inflammation is a key driver of polycythemia vera (PV) progression, but the immunomodulatory effects of current treatments remain poorly defined. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is an accessible biomarker of systemic inflammation proven in other contexts, but its role in monitoring PV disease activity has not been established. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of tuberculosis among diabetic patients attending public health facilities in Ethiopia: a multicenter study by Ayinalem Alemu, Getachew Seid, Getu Diriba, Michael Hailu, Biniyam Dange, Shewki Moga, Daniel Melese, Gemechu Tadesse, Solomon H Mariam, Nega Berhe, Balako Gumi

“…Abstract Background Individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) have high tuberculosis (TB) prevalence. Currently, the incidence of DM is increasing in low and middle-income countries including Ethiopia where TB is also endemic, which may complicate TB prevention and control efforts. …”
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Are they looking for support? Mental health and trauma awareness as predictors of mental health help-seeking behaviour among young adults and adolescents in Bangladesh, Egypt, Ghan... by Maxwell Peprah Opoku, Rahemeen Yusuf, Shakila Nur, Ebenezer Mensah Gyimah, Lilian Frimpomaa, Eleana Charalambous, Yasmin A. Salem, Mokhtar A. Elkayal, Aisha A. Abosrea, Tawasol Babiker, Mahra Murad Alblooshi, Erin September, Nada Obaid, Daniel Miezah, Ashraf Moustafa

“…This stagnation may be attributed to limited research on the underlying causes of mental health issues, such as trauma, as well as a lack of awareness regarding mental health disorders and help-seeking behaviours. The current study seeks to mainstream the understanding of mental health disorders by investigating the impact of trauma awareness and mental health disorders on the variance in help-seeking behaviours for mental health in non-Western contexts. …”
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Burnout in medical education: interventions from a co-creation process by Anke Boone, Lutgart Braeckman, Nele Michels, Kris Van den Broeck, Hanne Kindermans, Ann Roex, Marie-Claire Lambrechts, Sofie Vandenbroeck, Annabel Bijnens, Sofie Van den Acker, Sofie Boghe, Charlotte Vanneck, Dirk Devroey, Lode Godderis

“…While organisational interventions are increasingly recognized as crucial to address burnout, individual-focused interventions remain predominant in current research. …”
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Frequency of weight and body composition increases in advanced non‐small cell lung cancer patients during first line therapy by Philip Bonomi, Hita Moudgalya, Sandra L. Gomez, Palmi Shah, Sanjib Basu, Marta Batus, Levi B. Martinka, Ahmed Abdelkader, Iphigenia Tzameli, Sonia Cobain, Susie Collins, Edmund J. Keliher, Danna M. Breen, Roberto A. Calle, Mary Jo Fidler, Jeffrey A. Borgia

“…One cohort received the current standard of care (CSOC), which consisted of immunotherapy and newer chemotherapy regimens, and the other cohort was treated with the former standard of care (FSOC), consisting only of older platinum‐containing regimens. …”
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Research Status and Direction of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Complicated with Coronary Heart Disease: A Bibliometric Analysis from 2005 to 2024 by Bian H, Zhu S, Xing W, Qi L, Xue J, Peng X, Jin Z, Zhao H

“…Through keyword clustering analysis, we categorized all keywords into three distinct groups: management strategies for COPD and CHD; diseases associated with both conditions; and epidemiological characteristics concerning their burden—current hotspots include multimorbidity factors such as hypertension and obesity alongside outcomes like diagnosis during COVID-19 pandemic implications within societal contexts are highlighted here too.Conclusion: Presently focused research on COPD coupled with CHD primarily revolves around five key areas: pathogenesis exploration, early diagnostic techniques, COVID-19 infection, dynamics intervention, methodologies, and treatment protocol development efforts. …”
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Blood transfusion training for prehospital providers: a scoping review by Pierre-Marc Dion, Kanwal Singh, Jillian Coleby, Andrew Beckett, Jacinthe Lampron, Melissa McGowan, Risa Shorr, Brodie Nolan

“…Abstract Background Blood transfusion is increasingly utilised to manage haemorrhagic shock in prehospital environments. …”
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A phenomenological study of knowledge concealment in country water and sewage engineering company by Gholamreza Moghadasi, Hamidreza Rezaei Kelidbari, Mohammad Doostar

“…Abstract The purpose of the current research is to investigate the effective factors in hiding knowledge in the country's water and sewage engineering company. …”
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Reduction of Ascites Susceptibility in Broiler Chickens under Cold Stress by Guanidinoacetic Acid Supplementation by Mousa Ezatikia, parviz Farhoomand, Sina Payvastegan, Bahram Pirooz, Negin Delfani

“…Additionally, increasing the level of guanidinoacetic acid supplementation linearly increased breast muscle yield and decreased relative weights of the small intestine, duodenum, and ileum. …”
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Joint response of coal permeability and wettability to changes in organic matter induced by oxidation treatment by Baoxin ZHANG, Xuehai FU, Fanhua Bill ZENG, Ze DENG, Zhaobiao YANG, Junqiang KANG, Chaochao DUAN

“…The “high-quality” coal with significantly high permeability enhancement and decreased/smaller increased hydrophilicity after oxidation apparently obtains higher benefits under similar conditions. …”
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Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes alleviate DSS-induced inflammatory bowel disease in mice through inhibiting intestinal epithelial cell pyroptosis via delivery of... by Bihua Wu, Shuangyan Su, Xianyu Wang, Yuwei Li, Zhenghao Mei, Fenglin Lou, Le Guo

“…BackgroundInflammatory bowel disease (IBD), characterized by chronic intestinal inflammation and epithelial barrier dysfunction, remains a therapeutic challenge due to the limitations of current treatments, including drug resistance and invasive surgical risks. …”
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Quantitative characterization of adsorbed and free shale oil microscopic distribution based on nuclear magnetic resonance: a case study of Chang 7 member of Triassic Yanchang Forma... by Fei LIU, Jinliang DU, Lin SUN, Ruiliang GUO, Bofei HAO, Peng LIU

“…Adsorbed oil mainly exist in micropores (< 100 nm), and the amount of free oil in micropores, mesopores, and macropores sequentially decreases. Organic-matter-rich shale generally contain higher amount of free oil and lower amount of adsorbed oil due to the existence of hydrocarbon generation-induced microfractures and less developed organic pores. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Various Intravenous Thrombolytics for Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) at Various Dosages: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis by Yibin Hu, Shengxian Wu, Haixuan Zhang, Kangfeng Wang, Lijuan Zhang, Yizheng Ma, He Li

“…Abstract Background Currently, there is limited evidence on the efficacy and safety of various thrombolytic drugs at different dosages for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS). …”
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Optimizing in vitro slow-growth conservation media for garlic under ambient conditions: further implications for core set accessions by Ashwini Prashant Benke, DalasanuruChandregowda ManjunathaGowda, Vijay Mahajan, Digambar N. Mokat

“…Therefore, maintaining the crop’s genetic diversity in a suitable alternative form is crucial. The current study standardized the protocol for slow-growth conservation of garlic (in vitro) at an ambient temperature. …”
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Sustainable agriculture through nano-priming: Evaluating the role of biogenic manganese oxide nanoparticles in mitigating wastewater-induced stress in wheat (Triticum aestivum) by Aneeza ISHFAQ, Sabir HUSSAIN, Tanvir SHAHZAD, Muhammed SHAHID, Faisal MAHMOOD, Syed Raza HUSSAIN, Irfan HAIDRI, Imran KHAN, Mahmoud F. SELEIMAN, Muhammad Ahsan ASGHAR, Muhammad Fuad ANSHORI

“…Control included seeds without MnO-NP priming. The wastewater contained contaminants such as heavy metals and organic pollutants. …”
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Finerenone attenuates downregulation of the kidney GLP-1 receptor and glucagon receptor and cardiac GIP receptor in mice with comorbid diabetes by Duc Tin Tran, Emily S. H. Yeung, Lisa Y. Q. Hong, Harmandeep Kaur, Suzanne L. Advani, Youan Liu, Madiha Zahra Syeda, Sri Nagarjun Batchu, Andrew Advani

“…After 26 weeks, mice were fed a high fat diet containing finerenone (100 mg/kg diet) or high fat diet alone for a further 2 weeks. …”
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Effects of dietary myo-inositol on growth performance, hematological parameters, antioxidant capacity, immunity and resistance against Aeromonas hydrophila in red swamp crayfish (P... by Guoliang Ruan, Heng Zhang, Wei Chen, Liu Fang, Jiu Shu, Qian Wang

“…Myo-inositol (MI) as a vitamin-like nutrient has not been investigated in P. clarkii yet, current study was made to investigate the effect of dietary MI on the growth and health of the crayfish, P. clarkii (8.05 ± 0.71 g) fed with diets containing 0 (M0), 800 (M1), 1600 (M2), 2400 (M3), and 3200 (M4) mg/kg of MI for eight weeks. …”
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