Study on the Impact of Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer on the Quality of Life and the Psycho-Relational Sphere of Patients: ProQoL by Francesca Cappuccio, Carlo Buonerba, Luca Scafuri, Rossella Di Trolio, Pasquale Dolce, Serena Orsola Trabucco, Filomena Erbetta, Elvira Tulimieri, Antonella Sciscio, Concetta Ingenito, Antonio Verde, Giuseppe Di Lorenzo

“…Methods Eligible men initiating hormonal therapy were recruited between December 2021 and December 2023. Data were collected at baseline (T 0) and after 3 months (T 1) and 6 months (T 2) of ADT using standardized questionnaires (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer [EORTC] QLQ-C30, EORTC QLQ-PR25) and semi-structured interviews. …”
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Evidence of microbial reductive dehalogenation in deep-sea cold seeps and its implications for biogeochemical cycles by Yingchun Han, Zhaochao Deng, Yongyi Peng, Jiaxue Peng, Lei Cao, Yangru Xu, Yi Yang, Hao Zhou, Chen Zhang, Dongdong Zhang, Minxiao Wang, Chunfang Zhang, Chris Greening, Xiyang Dong

“…Halogen geochemistry, laboratory incubations, metatranscriptomic data, and metabolomic profiling confirmed the presence of organohalides at concentrations of up to 18 mg/g in these sediments and suggested the potential for microbial reductive dehalogenation. …”
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Symbiotic microalgae and microbes: a new frontier in saline agriculture by Cheng-Gang Ren, Cun-Cui Kong, Si-Ming Li, Xiao-Jing Wang, Xiao Yu, Yin-Chu Wang, Yin-Chu Wang, Song Qin, Song Qin, Hong-Li Cui

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Development and Evaluation of Hydrogel-Based Sulfasalazine-Loaded Nanosponges for Enhanced Topical Psoriasis Therapy by Sunil Kumar, Anroop B. Nair, Varsha Kadian, Pooja Dalal, Babu Lal Jangir, Bandar Aldhubiab, Rashed M. Almuqbil, Ahmed S. Alnaim, Nouf Alwadei, Rekha Rao

“…<b>Results:</b> Physiochemical data confirms nanoscale architecture, drug inclusion in nanosponges, crystalline structure, and formulation stability. …”
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Impact of coronavirus disease 2019 on psoriatic arthritis: A multiregional observational study by Ranran Yao, Renge Liang, Jing Lu, Hongxia Li, Qiao Zhou, Yuhui Li, Liling Xu, Gong Cheng, Yuan Jia, Yin Su

“…Methods A total of 163 adult patients with PsA from 15 province‐level regions in China were enrolled in this multiregional observational study from January 14, 2023, to March 22, 2023. Data on patient demographics, COVID‐19 status, and disease characteristics were collected through a structured questionnaire survey. …”
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AI-driven MRI analysis reveals brain atrophy patterns in benign relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis by M. Niiranen, M. Niiranen, P. Bendel, P. Bendel, J. Koikkalainen, J. Lötjönen, T. Selander, E. Solje, E. Solje, P. Hartikainen, S. Simula, R. Vanninen, R. Vanninen, A. M. Portaankorva

“…Based on this study, the corpus callosum is a crucial structure in monitoring disease progression in BRRMS.…”
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Cultivar-Dependent Variations in the Microbiome of Grapevine Leaves by Raúl Castanera, Víctor M. González-Miguel, Glòria Escolà, Marta Olivé, Neus Teixidó, Robert Savé, Josep María Casacuberta, Blanca San Segundo

“…Differences in the fungal and bacterial community structures were observed between varieties, although they were more important in fungi. …”
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Excessive body weight and its contributing factors in visually impaired patients in northwest Ethiopia, 2024 by Baye Ashenef, Bayu Wondimneh Yimenu, Enatnesh Essa Osman, Derese Sinamaw, Gelagey Baye, Zigale Hibstu Teffera, Mamaru Getinet Engida, Adane Adugna, Enyew Fenta Mengistu, Temesgen Baylie, Mohammed Jemal

“…An interviewer-administered structured questionnaire and physical assessments were used to gather data. …”
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A cross-sectional study on depression and its associated factors among rural elderly in Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu by Ramesh Anshul, Ashokkumar Vikram, Sankar Karthik, Deepak Avinash KR, Mani Ezhilvanan, Chinnaian Sivagurunathan

“…Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences v21.0, employing descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and binary logistic regression. …”
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Long term emission and simulation on air quality from residential coal burning in China by Qin Yan, Tingyu Xiao, Wenjie Zhang, Shaofei Kong, Yuzhe Zhang, Qingxian Gao, Yun Shu, Hui Li, Han Wang

“…To address this, a suite of control policies has been implemented, leading to a shift in the energy structure and a limitation in pollution emission within RCB sector. …”
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SIGnature Libraries: A roadmap for the formation of special interest group libraries by Young‐Min Kim, Eric M. Chin, Michael Fahey, Rose Gelineau‐Morel, Kate Himmelmann, Jennifer O'Malley, Maryam Oskoui, Bruce Shapiro, Michael Shevell, Jenny L. Wilson, Max Wiznitzer, the Child Neurology Society Cerebral Palsy Special Interest Group Consortium, Bhooma Aravamuthan

“…The libraries include literature beyond clinical trial data to encompass historical context, diagnostic conceptualization, and community organization materials to foster a holistic understanding of how neurologic conditions affect individuals, their community, and their lived experience. …”
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Acceptability of the Moyo device for intrapartum fetal heart rate monitoring at a referral hospital in Uganda: a qualitative study by Milton W. Musaba, Ritah Nantale, Julius N. Wandabwa, Agnes Napyo, Albert Ssesanga, Usaama Ssewankambo, Akello Eunice, Kenneth Mugabe, Brendah Nambozo, Faith Oguttu, John Stephen Obbo, Andrew D. Weeks, David Mukunya

“…We analyzed data using thematic content analysis in Atlas ti.9 software and presented our findings using Sekhon’s acceptability model. …”
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Investigation of 3D iris morphology early alteration after implantable collamer lens implantation by using SS-OCT by Zhengwei Zhang, Shuimiao Chang, Kaiwen Li, Jinhan Yao, Zhao Wang, Jiewei Liu, Lin Jiang, Feiyan Chai, Xiaogang Wang

“…Results: Forty-six eyes of 27 patients (average age, 26.0 ± 5.3 years) were included in the final data analysis. The spherical equivalent ranged from −15.75 to −4.00 diopters (D). …”
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Threshold of kurtosis on occupational hearing loss associated with non-steady noise by Yang LI, Haiying LIU, Linjie WU, Jinzhe LI, Jiarui XIN, Hua ZOU, Xin SUN, Wei QIU, Changyan YU, Meibian ZHANG

“…BackgroundKurtosis reflecting noise's temporal structure is an effective metric for evaluating noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), and its threshold is still unclear. …”
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Older people and stroke: a machine learning approach to personalize the rehabilitation of gait by Elvira Maranesi, Federico Barbarossa, Leonardo Biscetti, Marco Benadduci, Elisa Casoni, Ilaria Barboni, Fabrizia Lattanzio, Lorenzo Fantechi, Daniela Fornarelli, Enrico Paci, Sara Mecozzi, Manuela Sallei, Mirko Giannoni, Giuseppe Pelliccioni, Giovanni Renato Riccardi, Valentina Di Donna, Roberta Bevilacqua

“…Notably, RF outperformed others, suggesting its efficacy in handling complex and nonlinear data relationships.DiscussionThe clinical implication emphasized a connection between gait parameters and cerebral lesion location, notably linking basal ganglia lesions to prolonged double support time. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of HIV/AIDS transmission and prevention among barbing and beauty salon operators in Mogadishu, Somalia, 2024 by Saadaq Adan Hussein, Marian Muse Osman, Yahye Sheikh Abdulle, Abdirahman Aden Hussein, Abdullahi Ahmed Tahlil MD, Ahmed Mohamed Nur, Mohamed MAli Fuje, Mohamed Farah Yusuf, Rage Adem, Abdirahman Abdikadir Osman, Mohamed Abdurahman Hashi, Ayan Nor Ali, Abdullahi Ali Hayle, Mohamed Adan Mohamed, Omar Mohamed Mohamud, AbdulJalil Abdullahi Farah, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo

“…The factors associated with the knowledge, attitude and practice of the barbers and beauty salon operators about HIV/AIDs were explored using multiple logistic regression. Data was analyzed using Stata Version 15. Results The mean age of the participants was 27±6.6 years. …”
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Effect of pretreatment type on the physico-chemical properties of activated carbons derived from an invasive weed Prosopis juliflora: potential applications by Subramaniyasharma Sivaraman, Saravanan Ramiah Shanmugam, Ponnusami Venkatachalam, Ratheeshkumar Shanmugam, Arul Chan Basha, Noori M Cata Saady

“…KOH-AC exhibited bulk oxygen content (5.96%) with a high bulk carbon content (91.73%), while Air-AC has a comparatively high bulk oxygen content (40.71%). The XPS data shows variations in carbon content and oxygen functional groups, influenced by the activation agent and temperature used during the process. …”
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The heart & mind trial: intervention with cognitive–behavioural therapy in patients with cardiac disease and anxiety: randomised controlled trial protocol by Jesper Hastrup Svendsen, Selina Kikkenborg Berg, Charlotte Brun Thorup, Trine Bernholdt Rasmussen, Lau Thygesen, Margrethe Herning, Signe Stelling Risom, Inge Schjødt, Carsten Juul, Martin Balslev Jorgensen, Signe Westh Christensen

“…All patients must give informed consent prior to participation and the trial is initiated after approval by the Danish Data Protection Agency (P-2020-894) and the National Committee on Health Research Ethics (H-20066739). …”
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Comprehensive Genome-Wide Characterization of L-Type Lectin Receptor-like Kinase (L-LecRLK) Genes in Wheat (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> L.) and Their Response to Abiotic Stress by Wan Zhao, Fuyan Zhang, Jiahuan Wang, Shuai Fang, Zhongjie Cheng, Xuhui Ma, Jialin Fan, Zhaoshi Xu, Xiaojie Chen

“…The <i>TaL-LecRLK</i> genes displayed diverse exon-intron structures and conserved motif compositions. Promoter analysis revealed a <i>cis</i>-element associated with hormone signaling and abiotic stress responses. …”
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Antiplasmodial activity of pentyloxyamide-based histone deacetylase inhibitors against Plasmodium falciparum parasites by Wisam A. Dawood, Gillian M. Fisher, Josefa Kremeyer, Fabian Fischer, Jessica L. Home, Christopher D. Goodman, Kwong Sum Lam, Alexander G. Maier, Thomas Kurz, Katherine T. Andrews

“…Furthermore, 4o was found to stabilise PfHDAC1 in P. falciparum protein lysates using solvent-induced protein stability Western blot assays with anti-PfHDAC1 antibody. Together, these data provide new structure-activity relationship and mechanistic insights on pentyloxyamide-based HDAC inhibitors as potential therapeutic starting points for malaria.…”
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