Engineering an Escherichia coli strain for enhanced production of flavonoids derived from pinocembrin by Erik K. R. Hanko, Christopher J. Robinson, Sahara Bhanot, Adrian J. Jervis, Nigel S. Scrutton

“…With the introduction of additional chassis modifications geared towards improving cofactor supply and regeneration, as well as alleviating potential toxic effects of intermediates and end products, we anticipate further enhancements in the yields of these pinocembrin derivatives, potentially enabling greater diversification in microbial hosts.…”
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Research Progress on Enhancing Acid Production from Anaerobic Fermentation of Waste Activated Sludge by Different Pretreatment Methods by Peng CUI, Shuzhen CHI, Da ZHANG, Boyi CHENG, Qingshan LIN, Zongping WANG, Gang GUO

“…Furthermore, the environmental and economic implications of implementing these pretreatment strategies in large-scale sludge management are analyzed. …”
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The Impact of Case Management on Elderly Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Li N, Wang W, Lv Y, Li C, Mu X

“…The CAT score decreased from 17.96± 6.57 (mean ± standard deviation) to 11.80± 6.50, and mMRC score decreased from 2.35± 0.66 to 1.14± 0.92 (p< 0.001). Additionally, 77.9% (155/199) of patients were able to maintain their use of the inhaler for 1 year.Conclusion: This study confirmed the significant role of case management in improving respiratory function, quality of life, and dyspnea in elderly patients with COPD. …”
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Association between lower extremity movement patterns and ACL loading in CAI patients across varied ankle sprain frequencies within a year by Zeyi Zhang, Shengmeng Wei, Hanlin Shi, Youping Sun

“…Subsequently, a one-year monitoring period was implemented to assess the incidence of ankle sprains among the participants. …”
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A comprehensive analysis of organochlorine pesticides in Egyptian waters: distribution, ecological impacts, and health risks by Samir Shamma, Mohamed Ali Hussein, Mahmoud Dawood, Eslam M. A. El-Nahrery, Ahmed Shahat, Mohamed N. Hegazy, Hani N. Sewilam, Tamer Shoeib, Anwar Abdelnaser

“…Several OCPs posed an ecological risk with an RQ > 1. In addition, our results emphasized that there is negligible non-carcinogenic risk associated with dermal water exposure or the consumption of Nile tilapia. …”
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Investigation of the Influence of Deletional and Non-Deletional Hemoglobin H Disease on Pregnancy Outcomes by Zhao KS, Pan QA, Yang HY, Su JY, Deng L

“…It is crucial to enhance perinatal monitoring and intervention for pregnant women with HbH disease, including regular assessment of hemoglobin (Hb) levels, MCV, and MCH, and implementing measures to manage anemia to mitigate adverse pregnancy outcomes effectively.Keywords: hemoglobin H disease, deletional HbH, non-deletional HbH, perinatal care, pregnancy outcomes…”
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Impact of Integration of Medical Education in the Health System of Islamic Republic of Iran by Fereidoon Azizi, Abbass Entezari, Nader Momtazmanesh, Masoud Pezeshkian, Narges Tabrizchi

“…Background: Following the Iranian Islamic revolution in 1979, two major reforms were implemented in the nationwide health system: Establishment of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education and the development of Primary Health Care Networks. …”
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Protocol for an observational study to assess the impact of pharmacogenetics on outcomes in vascular surgery (PROSPER) by John H McDermott, William G Newman, Stuart Wright, Kerry Anne Burke, Selman Mirza, Nicholas S Greaves

“…Patients given a non-clopidogrel-based medication will be compared as an additional analysis.Ethics and dissemination Manchester University Research Ethics Committee approval obtained as part of the Implementing Pharmacogenetics to Improve Prescribing (IPTIP) trial process (IRAS 305751). …”
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Food insecurity and its contributing determinants among rural households in the south-western region of Bangladesh, 2021: A cross-sectional study by Suvasish Das Shuvo, Md Mohtasim Hasan, Tapon Kumar Das, Md Emran Hossain, Tamanna Aktar, Md Riazuddin, Md Sakib Hasan

“…It suggests that efforts to raise awareness and implement support strategies for those at higher risk should not only focus on income but also consider additional factors such as family size, adults aged 30–40 years, and occupation.…”
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Determination of the optimal row distance for double row piles and the calculation method for earth pressure between piles by Ke TANG, Hua ZHAO, Xuefeng TANG, Rusong CHENG

“…The double-row pile system without a connecting beam is challenging to implement in practical engineering because of its complex load characteristics and the lack of a standardized model for soil pressure between piles. …”
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Well-being trajectories and dynamic resource shifts in the transitions of retirement: a longitudinal study of Taiwanese older adults by Wan-Chen Hsu, Nuan-Ching Huang, Nuan-Ching Huang, Susan C. Hu

“…Policymakers should recognize this heterogeneity rather than implementing one-size-fits-all solutions. Given the crucial role of family support in early retirement and the growing importance of volunteering later, policies should strengthen family systems while expanding social participation opportunities.…”
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Impact of Low-dose Imaging on PET Quantitative Accuracy and Image Quality by SU Xuesong, GENG Jianhua, ZHENG Rong, WANG Xuejuan

“…This method is relatively straightforward to implement and more closely resembles real clinical scenarios. …”

RETRACTED: MicroRNA‐425‐3p inhibits myocardial inflammation and cardiomyocyte apoptosis in mice with viral myocarditis through targeting TGF‐β1 by Junhua Li, Jiehong Tu, Hong Gao, Lu Tang

“…The luciferase activity assay was implemented to validate the relationship between miR‐425‐3p and TGF‐β1. miR‐425‐3p mimic was transfected into mouse cardiomyocytes HL‐1 and then infected with CVB3 to further verify the regulatory effect of miR‐425‐3p on the cardiomyocyte apoptosis in viral myocarditis. …”
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Teach‐Back Communication Versus Pictorial‐Based Learning on Self‐Care Knowledge and Adherence, Self‐Efficacy and Peristomal Skin Healing in Patients After Emergency Surgery Colosto... by Zoleykha Rajabi, Mahnaz Khatiban, Seyedeh Nayereh Falahan, Ali Reza Soltanian

“…Patient or Public Contribution Implementing either teach‐back or pictorial‐based resulted in improved knowledge of colostomy care and adherence as well as enhanced self‐efficacy. …”
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The Quality and Reliability of Online Videos as an Information Source of Public Health Education for Stroke Prevention in Mainland China: Electronic Media–Based Cross-Sectional Stu... by Rongguang Ge, Haoyi Dai, Chicheng Gong, Yuhong Xia, Rui Wang, Jiaping Xu, Shoujiang You, Yongjun Cao

“…Most videos focused on primary stroke prevention and commonly recommended adopting a healthy diet; engaging in physical activity; and managing blood pressure, glucose, and lipid levels. Additionally, videos with longer durations and more comments tended to be more reliable and of higher quality. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding preconception or early pregnancy single-gene genetic disease screening among reproductive-aged individuals by Yinghui Ren, Zhiling Wu, Xueyan Wang, Qun Sun

“…Targeted educational interventions should be implemented to enhance knowledge and improve screening practices, particularly focusing on groups with lower knowledge scores, such as those with less screening experience or specific demographic characteristics. …”
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Analyzing lipid profiles and dyslipidemia prevalence in hypertensive patients: a cross-sectional study from primary community health institutions by Wenxin Wang, Xinmin Li, Deliang Lv, Xiaobing Wu, Fengzhu Xie, Wei Xie, Jinxiao Wang, Zhiguang Zhao

“…There is a critical need to examine lipid profiles comprehensively and implement targeted therapeutic interventions aimed at managing hyperlipidemia, a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease.…”
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Enhancing image security via chaotic maps, Fibonacci, Tribonacci transformations, and DWT diffusion: a robust data encryption approach by Mohammad Mazyad Hazzazi, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Arslan Shafique, Amer Aljaedi, Zaid Bassfar, Aminu Bello Usman

“…Level-2 diffusion is introduced to further strengthen the diffusion within the plaintext image, which is achieved by decomposing the diffused image into eight-bit planes and implementing XOR operations with corresponding bit planes that are extracted from the key image. …”
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Utilization Patterns and Optimization Suggestions for Wildlife Passages in Xinjiang Nature Reserves by Mengdi Fu, Jun Wang, Shuang Li, Le Qin, Junsheng Li, Shichao Jin

“…Optimizing passage layout, implementing dynamic management in grassland fence areas, increasing passage density, and enhancing ecological functionality are recommended strategies to facilitate wildlife movement and support biodiversity conservation.…”
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Seasonal distribution characteristics and meteorological influencing factors of mosquito density in Songjiang District， Shanghai， 2020‒2023 by PANG Bowen, LIU Hongxia, LYU Xihong, ZHANG Chi, WU Jialing, FEI Shengjun

“…It is recommended to implement comprehensive prevention and control measures to reduce mosquito density and prevent mosquito-borne diseases before the peak period of mosquitoes.…”
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