Bifidobacterium species associated with breastfeeding alleviate neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia via the gut microbiota-α-linolenic and linoleic acid metabolism-enterohepatic circulati... by Chunxiu Lin, Yugui Lin, Rui Xiao, Min Guo, Hao Zhang, Wei Chen, Gang Wang

“…Notably, both in vitro intestinal fermentation models and genomic analyses demonstrated that the three Bifidobacterium species cannot synthesize these unsaturated fatty acids due to the lack of related genes. However, data suggested that these species might promote the accumulation of arachidonic acid and docosahexaenoic acid by regulating the gut microbiota’s structure and function. …”
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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Intestinal Parasites among Schoolchildren from Two Primary Schools in Rama Town, Northern Ethiopia by Yordanos Gizachew Yeshitila, Hagos Zewde, Tesfahun Mekene, Aseer Manilal, Serawit Lakew, Abinet Teshome

“…Data analysis was completed using the Statistical Program for Social Sciences version 24 statistical software. …”
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The value of publishing case reports for the professional development of Chinese residents: a qualitative study by Zhihui Yang, Wen Chen, Ruoyu Li, Xiaowen Wang, Mi Yao

“…Purposive sampling was used to recruit 15 residents who were in the first or second stage of standardized residency training and had successful experience in publishing case reports. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted on a one-on-one basis to explore the role of case reports in the professional development of residents in LMICs. …”
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Heterogeneous Integrated III-V-on-SOI Photodetector Using Micro-transfer Printing Method by WANG Zhaocong, QUAN Zhiheng, ZHENG ShiGuanqing, ZHU Yan, YE Nan, LU Liangjun, ZHOU Linjie, SONG Yingxiong

“…【Results】The response bandwidth of the heterogeneous integrated photodetector obtained by micro-transfer integration is about 4 GHz, and the dark current is about 13 nA (@-13 V), which is basically consistent with the performance test data before the integration of the sample. Affected by the coupling loss, the responsivity of the integrated structure is 7.3×10^-3 A/W (@-25 V). …”
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Comparative evaluation of artificial intelligence models GPT-4 and GPT-3.5 in clinical decision-making in sports surgery and physiotherapy: a cross-sectional study by Sönmez Saglam, Veysel Uludag, Zekeriya Okan Karaduman, Mehmet Arıcan, Mücahid Osman Yücel, Raşit Emin Dalaslan

“…This study aims to compare the performance of GPT-4 and GPT-3.5 in clinical decision-making within these domains using a structured assessment approach. Methods This cross-sectional study included 56 professionals specializing in sports surgery and physiotherapy. …”
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Parents Knowledge, attitude and practice of antibiotic use for upper respiratory tract infections in children: a cross-sectional study in Ras Al khaimah, United Arab Emirates by Rasha Aziz Salama, Kussai Nidam Bader, Abeer Sharmen Rahmen, Fatima Hashmi

“…The study aimed at exploring parental knowledge, attitudes and practices towards antibiotic use in children with URTI along with identifying the reasons behind self-medication and abuse of antibiotics Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted at pediatric outpatient clinics of Saqr Hospital in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah,United Arab Emirates A structured interview questionnaire was used to collect data from 239 parents of children aged less than7 years, between February to March 2016 Results: More than half (54.4%) of the respondents had a poor level of knowledge. …”
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Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Initial Empirical Antibiotic Therapy for Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Middle-Aged People by T. V. Alexandrova, O. V. Muslimova, M. V. Zhuravleva, A. A. Alexandrov, G. I. Gorodetskaya, E. Yu. Demchenkova, O. A. Demidova, E. A. Sokova, I. A. Mazerkina, Yu. А. Smirnova

“…The study results indicate that the structure of comorbidity did not affect the effectiveness of initial empirical ABT. …”
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Whole genome resequencing reveals the evolutionary history and geographic isolation of the eastern Asian Hickory (Carya) by Da Zhang, Rui‐Feng Yang, Jia‐Hui Chen, Lang‐Bo Pan, Wei Duan, Guo‐Hua Xia, Qi‐Xiang Zhang, You‐Jun Huang

“…Based on the SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) data generated by the whole genome deep resequencing of five EA (Eastern Asian) Carya species, we constructed the phylogenetic tree, genetic structure, and species distribution modeling to clarify the phylogenetic relationships and to predict the potential distribution area of EA Carya. …”
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Targeted Inhibition of cGAS/STING signaling induced by aberrant R-Loops in the nucleus pulposus to alleviate cellular senescence and intervertebral disc degeneration by Dan Wu, Chen Yan, Linhui Han, Fudong Li, Ximing Xu, Jingchuan Sun, Yong Cao, Kaiqiang Sun, Jiangang Shi, Yuan Wang

“…Through integrative analysis of single-cell RNA-seq data from intervertebral discs (IVDs), we have firstly uncovered that the aberrant accumulation of R-Loops—a type of triple-stranded nucleic acid structure—can result in the cytoplasmic accumulation of double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) and activate cGAS/STING signaling and induce cellular senescence in nucleus pulposus cells (NPCs) during IVDD. …”
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Post-caesarean section infection burden, antimicrobial resistance pattern, and associated factors at all Africa Leprosy Rehabilitation and Training Center Comprehensive Specialized... by Namuna Ali, Sebsib Neway, Kassu Desta

“…Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS software version 20. …”
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A new index for detection of submerged aquatic plants under variable quality water: an extension of the soil-line concept by Shruti Khanna, Erin L. Hestir, Joaquim Bellvert, Jennifer D. Boyer, Kristen D. Shapiro, Susan L. Ustin

“…Submersed aquatic plant (SAP) communities are important determinants of estuarine and lacustrine food web structure, nutrient cycling, and water quality. Variation in water quality, SAP community composition and cover present challenges when mapping SAP robustly across estuarine ecosystems. …”
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Delays in initiating rabies post-exposure prophylaxis among dog bite victims in Wakiso and Kampala districts, Uganda [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Gloria Bahizi, Samuel Majalija, SM Thumbi, Fredrick Makumbi, Stevens Kisaka

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among dog-bite patients that presented to two selected rabies PEP centers. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Delay to receive PEP was defined as reporting for PEP beyond 24 hours after the bite event. …”
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Epigenetic modifications in the murine liver upon depletion of transcriptional coregulator host cell factor 1 by Shruti Kaushal, Debashruti Bhattacharya, Saran Kumar, Winship Herr, Jaspreet Kaur Dhanjal, Shilpi Minocha

“…ChIP-seq data showed altered H3K4me3 patterns at promoter and enhancer regions of key hepatic genes. …”
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography consultation after digestive tract reconstruction and risk factors for complications by Yan Cheng, Jiahui Feng, Xiaojia Chen, Jun Lin, Hongling Wang

“…Abstract Background Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has been widely used in the diagnosis and treatment of biliary and pancreatic diseases, and its success rate and therapeutic effect are considerable, and its use in patients with gastrointestinal tract reconstruction is also increasing. The anatomical structure of the digestive tract has been changed in these patients, which makes the use of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography technically more challenging. …”
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‘That’s why I wanted him to go on dialysis’ – a qualitative inductive thematic analysis of older patients’ and their family members’ perspectives on kidney failure treatment decisi... by Robert A. Kimmitt, Charlotte M. Snead, Leila Rooshenas, Fergus J. Caskey, Joanna Coast, Rachael L. Morton, Peter Quartermaine, Luisa Quartermaine, Lucy E. Selman, Barnaby Hole

“…Family members are known to be important in these decisions. Nonetheless, data exploring family member perspectives are limited. …”
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Spatio-temporal Evolution of Land Surface Temperature and Its Response to LULC in the Urban Agglomeration of Central Yunnan by LIN Zhiqiang, PENG Shuangyun, SHI Shuangfu, HUANG Bangmei, MA Dongling, ZHU Ziyi, MA Xiaoliang, GONG Luping

“…[Conclusion] LULC is an important factor affecting the LST, and reasonable configuration of LULC structure can improve the thermal environment of urban agglomeration. …”
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Disclosure of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis use for HIV prevention among women enrolled in a contraceptive study: qualitative findings from Durban, South Africa by Ivana Beesham, Mags Beksinska, Cecilia Milford, Cecilia Milford, Leila E. Mansoor

“…Here, we describe disclosure of PrEP use among young women enrolled in a contraceptive study.MethodsIn this qualitative study, we conducted semi-structured, in-depth, face-to-face interviews with 13 women aged 18–25 years who initiated oral PrEP for HIV prevention during the Evidence for Contraceptive Options and HIV Outcomes (ECHO) Trial. …”
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Prevalence and characteristics of tobacco use among adults in Kazakhstan: A cross-sectional National Survey by Anel Ibrayeva, Marat Shoranov, Rassulbek Aipov, Adil Katarbayev, Shynar Tanabayeva, Ildar Fakhradiyev

“…A total of 6720 adults aged 18–69 years participated, selected using a weighted multistage cluster sampling method. Data were collected through structured interviews based on the WHO STEPwise approach. …”
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Color matching and translucency of single-shade resin composites: effects of restoration thickness, background shade, and aging by Hamideh Sadat Mohammadipour, Soroush Sarafraz Yazdi, Mohammad Javad Moghaddas Mashhad, Saber Babazadeh, Arsalan Shahri

“…Abstract Background Achieving a seamless color match in resin composite restorations remains a significant clinical challenge due to variations in tooth structure and background shades. The aim of this in vitro study was to assess the effect of background shade, thermal aging, and composite thickness on color matching and translucency of three single-shade resin composites. …”
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Risky sexual behaviours: Predictors and perceived effect on the health of undergraduate students in a tertiary institution in Delta State, Nigeria by Browne Okonkwo, Richard Akinola Aduloju, Christabel Nneka Ogbolu, Justice Iyawa, Otovwe Agofure, Loveth Onuwa Okololise

“…Methods: 367 undergraduate students participated in a cross-sectional survey. A structured questionnaire was used to gather data on sociodemographic traits, hazardous sexual activity categories, perceived health risks, and contributing variables. …”
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