Novel Pathogenicity of Secretory Proteins from Acinetobacter Radioresistens in Experimental Models by Yuki Suzuki, Toshifumi Osaka, Hidehiro Ueshiba, Naoko Yanagisawa, Satoru Nagata

“…This study investigated the pathogenicity of proteins released extracellularly by Acinetobacter radioresistens (A. radioresistens), isolated from the small intestine of two patients with severe Kawasaki disease, in a mouse model. Methods: The sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis analysis of culture supernatants derived from Acinetobacter species showed large variations in protein compositions among species and strains. …”
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Comparative effect of different types of artificial teeth and the effect of different surface treatments on the shear bond strength to CAD/CAM denture base by Hajar M. Saleh, Ammar Kh. Al-Noori

“…Methods: Milled CAD/CAM denture base resin was used to test three types of denture teeth: acrylic, composite, and milled CAD/CAM. …”
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Response surface optimization for lactose inducible expression of recombinant fructosyl peptide oxidase enzyme in Escherichia coli by Hamid Shahbazmohammadi

“…This research focuses on statistically optimizing lactose-induced expression to produce soluble recombinant FPOX. Methods: A Plackett–Burman design was used to identify key factors influencing enzyme expression, which were further optimized using a central composite design. …”
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Low-grade inflammation in prognosis in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting: The importance of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and growth differentiation factor 15 by Alla A. Garganeeva, Elena A. Kuzheleva, Olga V. Tukish, Alexey N. Repin

“…Background — Predicting major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) after coronary interventions is an urgent and important mission. …”
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The Efficacy of Drug-Coated Balloon for Acute Coronary Syndrome by Hirokazu Naganawa, Akira Ito, Shinrou Saiki, Daisuke Nishi, Shinichi Takamatsu, Yoshihisa Ito, Takeshi Suzuki

“…Background. Percutaneous coronary intervention using a drug-eluting stent (DES) is a common therapeutic option for acute coronary syndrome (ACS). …”
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Comparing weight loss rates between males and females: a preliminary analysis by Valentina Rodriguez Da Silva, Ryan Singh, Valeria V. Silva Ramirez, Daniel Arevalo, Eric T. Trexler, Landon Shannahan, John Solis, Samuel Blanke, Samuel Evers, Talon Westervelt, John Holtje, Bill I. Campbell

“…Background Biological differences between males and females include variations in fat-free mass, resting metabolic rate, and hormone profiles. …”
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Vision-related quality of life and access to eye care among recently resettled Syrian refugees in Philadelphia by Sila Bal

“…# Background Eye health is a major contributor to quality of life and remains a significant global health concern. …”
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Orthodontic Bonding: Review of the Literature by Ali H. Alzainal, Ahmed Shehab Majud, Abdulfatah M. Al-Ani, Adil O. Mageet

“…This study aims to serve as a clinical guideline for the safest and most effective approaches taken to condition various surfaces for bonding to orthodontic brackets and provide background knowledge on the subject. Materials and Methods. …”
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Relationship of Fingerprints with Blood Group and Sex—A Comparative Study by Anitta Joseph, Aparna Jayakala, Saritha D’Souza, Alana Chacko, Athul Vivek, Sruthi Saji

“…Background: Fingerprints are a unique pattern of friction ridges, which remain constant throughout one’s lifetime. …”
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In vitro evaluation of the effectiveness of pediatric drugs and tooth brushing on the surface roughness of different restorative dental materials used in pedodontics by Şemsettin Yildiz, Osman Ataş

“…Purpose: The aim is to assess the effects of various drugs and toothbrushes used in children on the SR of dental restorative materials. Methods: A total of 60 samples of different dental filling materials (polyacid-modified composite resin [compomer], glass ionomer cement [GIC], and composite resin) were prepared. …”
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Joint effects of sodium intake and circadian rhythm of urinary sodium excretion on prognosis of chronic kidney disease: a prospective study by Yu He, Jiawen Li, Jialing Rao, Weiyan Lai, Qin Wei, Haiteng Li, Yuxuan Li, Hui Peng, Jun Zhang

“…Background: Sodium harmony is closely correlated with the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). …”
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Medial open wedge osteotomy yields comparable stability to lateral open wedge procedure on the distal femur. by Roman Frederik Karkosch, Michael Schwarze, Tomas Smith, Maximilian Petri, Marc-Frederic Pastor, Hauke Horstmann

“…Our hypothesis was that there would be no difference regarding biomechanical outcome parameters between these two groups.<h4>Methods</h4>Medial and lateral open wedge osteotomies were performed in composite bone model as routine. …”
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Surface Analysis and Spectrophotometric Evaluation of Different Esthetic Restorative Materials Frequently Exposed to a Desensitizing Agent by Neven S. Aref, Reham M. Abdallah

“…Background. Patients with tooth sensitivity are frequently exposed to desensitizing agents on a regular basis. …”
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rhIL-7-hyFc and hIL-2/TCB2c combination promotes an immune-stimulatory tumor microenvironment that improves antitumor efficacy of checkpoint inhibitors by Miyoung Kim, Eun Ju Lee, Donghoon Choi, Sara Ferrando-Martinez, Minji Lee, Sun-Kyoung Im, Seungtae Baek, Mankyu Ji, Seung Taek Ji, Daeun Kim, Jun-Young Lee, Alexandra Wolfarth

“…Background Recombinant human interleukin (rhIL)-7-hyFc (efineptakin alfa; NT-I7) is a potent T-cell amplifier, with two IL-7 molecules fused to IgD/IgG4 elements. rhIL-7-hyFc promotes extensive infiltration of CD8+ T cells into the tumor, concurrently increasing the numbers of intratumoral PD-1+CD8+ T cells. …”
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Four-year follow-up of CHARM2, an effective family planning intervention, on number and sex of births: Findings from an RCT in rural India by Anita Raj, Nicole Johns, Florin Vaida, Mohan Ghule, Namratha Rao, Jay G. Silverman

“…Background: Effective family planning interventions may have inadvertent effects on births of girls given son preference in India. …”
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Altered Cerebellar White Matter Integrity in Patients with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in the Acute Stage. by Zhongqiu Wang, Wenzhong Wu, Yongkang Liu, Tianyao Wang, Xiao Chen, Jianhua Zhang, Guoxing Zhou, Rong Chen

“…<h4>Background and purpose</h4>Imaging studies of traumatic brain injury demonstrate that the cerebellum is often affected. …”
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Quality Improvement in Critical Care: Selection and Development of Quality Indicators by Carla A. Chrusch, Claudio M. Martin, The Quality Improvement in Critical Care Project

“…Background. Caring for critically ill patients is complex and resource intensive. …”
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The Use of Potato Aerial Parts in the Diet of Fattening Male lambs as a Complete Feed Block by Saleh Salehi, Hamid Reza Bahmani, Shiva Mafakheri, Hassan Fazaeli, Ataollah Rahimi

“…Extended abstract Background: Agricultural residues are used in large quantities to feed domestic animals. …”
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Passive dehydration alters raw bioimpedance parameters: generic vs. individualized phase angle and estimated characteristic frequency by David H. Fukuda, Modesto A. Lebron, Kworweinski Lafontant, Gavin N. Van Staden, Adam J. Wells, Jeffrey R. Stout

“…Background Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is commonly used to determine body composition, including estimates of total body water (TBW), intracellular water (ICW), and extracellular water (ECW). …”
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Turkish dentist practice and opinions on diagnosing and treating deep caries lesions: a web-based survey by Nilgün Akgül, Ebru Yilmaz, Onur Akkurt, Özge Gizem Yenidünya

“…Abstract Background This study investigated the practices and opinions of Turkish dentists regarding the management of deep caries lesions using an online questionnaire. …”
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