Advancing molecular diagnostics of myotonic dystrophy type 1 using short-read whole genome sequencing by Ingrid Lojova, Marcel Kucharik, Zuzana Pös, Andrej Balaz, Andrea Zatkova, Eva Tothova Tarova, Jaroslav Budis, Ludevit Kadasi, Tomas Szemes, Jan Radvanszky

“…WGS was found to be superior in elucidating the sequence structure of the motifs, even if they fall outside the sizing limit (from partial reads). …”
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The burden of a new coronavirus infection in a Children’s multidisciplinary hospital in St. Petersburg 2020–2021 by E. A. Dondurei, V. А. Kondratev, L. N. Isankina, N. Yu. Kaika, Yu. A. Gaist, V. V. Yesikov, I. M. Kosenko, V. A. Kaziakhmedov, K. V. Pshenisnov, O. V. Zabirova, S. I. Dvorak, L. V. Ivanova, O. O. Osipova, O. I. Afanasyeva, D. A. Lioznov

“…The analysis of the underlying condition’s structure depending on the severity of the disease, as well as the need and volume of therapy in the intensive care unit. …”
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Results of modern radiation-hygienic surveys of settlements of Bryansk Oblast of the Russian Federation bordering the Republic of Belarus. Part 1: Characteristics of the settlement... by I. K. Romanovich, A. B. Bazyukin, A. N. Barkovsk, A. M. Biblin, A. A. Bratilova, G. Ya. Bruk, K. V. Varfolomeev, A. V. Gromov, E. A. Drozdova, T. V. Zhesko, S. A. Ivanov, M. V. Kaduka, T. A. Kormanovskaya, O. S. Kravtsova, V. A. Nekrasov, V. P. Ramzaev, K. A. Saprykin, N. V. Titov, O. A. Isakov, E. I. Zlotnikova, A. G. Sosnitskiy, V. I. Filin, A. V. Kudryashov, A. A. Ladik, V. A. Lalayan

“…The modern demographic composition of the population is considered; the structure of private subsidiary plots is investigated. …”
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Exploring the Challenges Faced by Small Insurance Brokers in Achieving Sustainable Growth: A Case Study in Botswana's Insurance Industry by Maalila Malambo

“…Design/methodology/approach: An online questionnaire was distributed to 50 small insurance brokers in Botswana, with a response rate of 70%. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 key stakeholders, including regulators and customers, to gain deeper insights. …”
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Livestock rearing as a key component of mitigation efforts for non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions in global crop-livestock system by Li Zheng, Qingwen Zhang, Ji Chen, Baojing Gu, Xiaoying Zhan, Bowei Yu, Yulong Shi, Hafiz Athar Hussain, Xuekai Jing

“…The Logarithmic Mean Divisia Index (LMDI) was used to decompose drivers and six scenarios (BAU (Baseline), RSA (Rearing Structure Adjustment), LMO (Livestock Management Optimization), BMPs-30% and BMPs-50% (best management practices with a manure substitution ratio of 30% or 50%), and NMA (No Manure Application)) were developed to assess mitigation potential. …”
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Predictors and health impacts of Ramadan intermittent fasting among patients with sickle cell disease by Mortadah Hadi Alsalman, Zaenb Alsalman, Maryam Mohammed Alshams, Jinan Mohammed Aljasem, Zahra Saleh Alsindi, Amani Abdullah Almutairi, Khadija Abdulrahman Alsunaikh, Hadeel Hesham Buali, Kefah Baqir Algadeeb, Nawal Eltayeb Omer Mohammed, Abdulaziz Abdullah Bushehab, Marwa Mahmoud Shafey

“…This study seeks to identify predictors of fasting capability and investigate the effects of fasting among this patient population.Participants and methodsThis cross-sectional study enrolled adult Muslim patients with SCD from Saudi Arabia. Data were collected through direct interviews using a structured questionnaire with four sections.ResultsA total of 320 patients with SCD were evaluated, with a mean age of 32.6 years (SD ± 11.01) and the majority were females (63.1%). …”
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Comparison of right ventricular function and clinical outcomes in type 2 diabetes patients with and without obstructive coronary artery disease: insights from a CMR study by Jin Wang, Wei-Feng Yan, Ke Shi, Hua-Yan Xu, Shi-Qin Yu, Ying-Kun Guo, Li Jiang, Yue Gao, Yu-Jiang, Xue-Ming Li, Yuan Li, Zhi-Gang Yang

“…Cardiovascular magnetic resonance were utilized to assess RV structure, function, and global myocardial strain [including peak strain (PS), peak systolic (PSSR) and diastolic strain rate (PDSR) in longitudinal, circumferential, and radial directions]. …”
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The potential spatiotemporal distribution patterns of Avena nuda and Avena sativa from global perspective provide new insights for the cultivation of commonly cultivated oats by Huanhuan Lu, Yuying Zheng, Ting Zhao, Liuban Tang, Fan Zhang, Wengang Xie

“…Abstract Background Commonly cultivated oats (Avena nuda and Avena sativa) play an important role in agricultural planting structure adjustment, ecological environment protection and grassland animal husbandry development, and their effective cultivation is conducive to food security and grassland degradation restoration. …”
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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

“…To achieve this, we conducted a structured search of the literature of peer-reviewed articles, preprints, and official surveillance data from 2023 to early 2025, prioritizing virological, clinical, and immunological reports related to XEC and its parent lineages. …”
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Patient and clinician experiences with the implementation of telemedicine and related adaptations in office-based buprenorphine treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitativ... by Melissa Davoust, Angela R. Bazzi, Samantha Blakemore, Juliana Blodgett, Anna Cheng, Sarah Fielman, Kara M. Magane, Jacqueline Theisen, Richard Saitz, Alicia S. Ventura, Zoe M. Weinstein

“…From this clinic, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 25 patients and 16 clinicians (including prescribers and non-prescribers). …”
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Extracellular Vesicles Present in Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stromal/Stem Cell Conditioned Media Restore Spermatogenesis in Azoospermic Mice by Rano Zhankina, Afshin Zare, Alireza Afshar, Arezoo Khoradmehr, Mohammad Reza Dorvash, Farhad Rahmanifar, Nader Tanideh, Omid Koohi Hosseinabadi, Ali Arabi Monfared, Shahrokh Zare, Nadiar Mussin, Asset Askerovich Kaliyev, Ulanbek Zhanbyrbekuly, Amin Tamadon

“…Additionally, protein structure extraction, protein-protein docking analysis, and data visualization were conducted.Results: Histomorphometry and flow cytometry showed that most seminiferous tubules in the therapy groups exhibit­ed normal morphology and restored spermatogenesis, unlike the azoospermia group. …”
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A qualitative exploration of active ingredients and mechanisms of action of an online singing programme with mothers experiencing postnatal depression during the COVID-19 pandemic:... by Alexandra Burton, Rebecca H. Bind, Rachel Davis, Lorna Greenwood, Ching Yin Lee, Carolina Estevao, Katie Hazelgrove, Celeste Miller, Kristi Priestley, Lavinia Rebecchini, Tim Osborn, Hannah Dye, Paola Dazzan, Anthony Woods, Nikki Crane, Carmine M. Pariante, Daisy Fancourt

“…Data were analysed inductively using reflexive thematic analysis. …”
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Analogs of Precambrian microbial communities formed de novo in Caucasian mineral water aquifers by Daria G. Zavarzina, Alexey A. Maslov, Alexander Y. Merkel, Nataliya A. Kharitonova, Alexandra A. Klyukina, Ekaterina I. Baranovskaya, Elena A. Baydariko, Evgeniy G. Potapov, Kseniya S. Zayulina, Andrey Y. Bychkov, Nikolay A. Chernyh, Elizaveta A. Bonch-Osmolovskaya, Sergey N. Gavrilov

“…Correlation analysis of the obtained data revealed stable and highly stratified microbial communities inhabiting four distinct ecosystems. …”
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Intra-host genomic variation of serologically nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae isolates from otitis media by Randall J. Olsen, S. Wesley Long, Yuvanesh Vedaraju, Sandra Tomasdottir, Helga Erlendsdottir, Karl G. Kristinsson, James M. Musser, Gunnsteinn Haraldsson

“…While research has begun advancing our understanding of the population genomic structure of H. influenza strains infecting humans, little is known about intra-host genomic variation. …”
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Environmental risk factors associated with community diarrheal disease in Ethiopia by Devin LaPolt, Sage Smith, Lina Gazu, Silvia Alonso, Amete Mihret Teshale, Binyam Moges Azmeraye, Galana Mamo Ayana, Dessie Abebaw Angaw, Desalegne Degefaw, Ariel V. Garsow, Aaron Beczkiewicz, Getnet Yimer, Michala J. Krakowski, Robert Scharff, Eyasu T. Seyoum, Barbara Kowalcyk

“…REDCAP mobile app was used to collect data during face-to-face interviews using a structured, pretested questionnaire. …”
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Prevalence of vaping, vaping-associated short-term symptoms of respiratory and cardiovascular morbidities, and factors associated with the initiation of vaping among young adults i... by Aisha Altanaib, Arwa Alkhannah, Dhuha Alfouderi, Mariam Almutairi, Rawan Abdullah, Maryam Almuhaileej, Fajer Alqadeeri, Reema Alajmi, Loulwah Alenizi, Ahmad Alsultan, Saeed Akhtar

“…Methods In October 2024, a cross-sectional study enrolled students, aged ≥18 years, from various colleges of Kuwait University. Data were collected using a structured e-questionnaire administered through in-person invitations and online platforms. …”
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Feasibility and preliminary findings of a bacterial diversity study in periodontitis: a pilot investigation from the Western Cape by Salma Kabbashi, Yvonne Prince, Ndonwi Elvis Ngwa, Haly Holmes, Glenda Mary Davison, Saarah F. G. Davids, Manogari Chetty

“…Several alpha and beta-diversity metrics assessed biodiversity within-sample and population structure between different microbiota datasets, respectively. …”
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The COMBAT Project: study protocol for the development of a core outcome set for morbidity following surgery in paediatric brain tumour patients by Sandhya Trichinopoly Krishna, Nicola Harman, Conor Mallucci, Barry Pizer, Michael D. Jenkinson, Kristian Aquilina, Kim Bull, Jon Foss-Skiftesvik, Helen Hartley, James Hayden, Colin Kennedy, Ulrich W. Thomale, Sophie Wilne, Jeffrey H. Wisoff, Faris Bouaouiche, Liz Hull, John Robinson, Hannah L. Vickers, Carrol Gamble

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Efficacy and safety of strontium ranelate in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: results of a double-blind, randomised placebo-controlled trial by Jean-Yves Reginster, J Badurski, N Bellamy, W Bensen, R Chapurlat, X Chevalier, C Christiansen, H Genant, F Navarro, E Nasonov, P N Sambrook, T D Spector, C Cooper

“…Treatment with strontium ranelate 1 and 2 g/day is associated with a significant effect on structure in patients with knee osteoarthritis, and a beneficial effect on symptoms for strontium ranelate 2 g/day.Additional supplementary data are published online only. …”
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Understanding the interests of academics from diverse disciplines to identify the prospective focus for a UK-based transdisciplinary network involving farm-to-fork stakeholders on... by K. Marie McIntyre, Maha Khan, Martha Betson, Lucy Brunton, Hernan Botero Degiovanni, Andrew P. Desbois, Mahmoud Eltholth, Paul Hurley, Lisa Morgans, John E. Pearl, Ruben Sakrabani, Orla Shortall, Katharina Watson, Jennifer Cole

“…An online survey determined prospective network focus, structure and priorities, with responses analysed using mixed methods.Survey results suggested respondents have interests in synthesising data using systems-approaches and using certain disciplines such as ‘social sciences’ within network activities. …”
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