Impact of the Composite Allocation Score on Lung Transplant Waitlist and Posttransplant Outcomes by Ye In Christopher Kwon, BA, Holly Caboti-Jones, BS, Michael Keller, BS, Andrew Min-Gi Park, BA, Alan Lai, BS, Rachit D. Shah, MD, Zachary Fitch, MD, Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD, Vipul Patel, MD, Zubair A. Hashmi, MD

“…Background. On March 9, 2023, the Composite Allocation Score (CAS) was introduced for all lung transplantation (LT) candidates. …”
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Should the Faecal Microbiota Composition Be Determined to Certify a Faecal Donor? by Celia Morales, Luna Ballestero, Patricia del Río, Raquel Barbero-Herranz, Leticia Olavarrieta, Leticia Gómez-Artíguez, Javier Galeano, José Avendaño-Ortiz, Juan Basterra, Rosa del Campo

“…Background/Objectives: Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is considered a safe and effective therapy for recurrent <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> infection. …”
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Thrombus composition and distribution patterns by thrombus volume in acute ischemic stroke by Jaeseob Yun, Jae Wook Jung, Kwang Hyun Kim, Hyo Suk Nam, Hyo Suk Nam, JoonNyung Heo, Hyungwoo Lee, Byung Moon Kim, Dong Joon Kim, Minyoul Baik, Joonsang Yoo, Jinkwon Kim, Hyungjong Park, Sung-Il Sohn, Jeong-Ho Hong, Tae-Jin Song, Yoonkyung Chang, Jung Hwa Seo, Gyu Sik Kim, Kwon-Duk Seo, Seong Hwan Ahn, Jang-Hyun Baek, Han-Jin Cho, Jin Kyo Choi, Yo Han Jung, Bang-Hoon Cho, Il Kwon, Ji Hoe Heo, Young Dae Kim, Young Dae Kim

“…We investigated whether ischemic stroke thrombus composition and spatial distribution patterns differed with thrombus volume.MethodsWe enrolled patients with thrombi undergoing endovascular therapy (EVT) between July 2017 and July 2023. …”
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A new estimation equation to assess body composition in an athletic population by Meghan K. Magee, Jennifer B. Fields, Angela Miller, Andrew R. Jagim, Debra Stroiney, Brittanie Lockard, Margaret T. Jones

“…Background Research has shown air displacement plethysmography (ADP) to be a valid and reliable alternative to dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in the general population; however, its validity and reliability indicate conflicting evidence in an athletic population. …”
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Determination of the Polyphenol Composition of Raspberry Leaf Using LC-MS/MS by Hind Mesfer S. Alkhudaydi, Esther Njeri Muriuki, Jeremy P. E. Spencer

“…Background: Raspberry leaf (RL; <i>Rubus idaeus</i>) is a by-product of raspberry cultivation and has been proposed to be a rich source of micronutrients and potential bioactive components, including polyphenols. …”
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Evaluation of naked oat accessions from the VIR collection for their qualitative characteristics in Kazakhstan by A. I. Abugalieva, I. G. Loskutov, T. V. Savin, V. A. Chudinov

“…Background. The grain of naked oat varieties has a unique biochemical composition (increased content of protein, starch, fat, and β-glucans) for the production of high-quality dietary food and feed. …”
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Clinico-laboratory and immunological characteristics of patients with compensated cirrhosis of the liver in the outcome of chronic hepatitis C on the background of treatment with a... by L. L. Popova, D. Yu. Konstantinov, Ye. A. Strebkova, S. Yu. Vasiliev, Ye. A. Konstantinova, O. O. Golik, Ye. S. Kindalova, A. F. Novikova

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Developing Academic Writing Skills in EFL University Students Through Haiku Composition by Juan José Santillán-Iñiguez, Fabián Darío Rodas-Pacheco

“…Method. The study was part of a larger research project (originally presented as a Master’s degree dissertation), developed under a mixed-method approach. …”
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Trace element composition of snow cover components in the city of Chita and its environs by Evgeniy A. Bondarevich

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Indicators of cytological composition of the nasal mucus in children with acute respiratory viral infection by O. I. Smiyan, Ye. V. Dmitrova, V. A. Smiyanov, O. P. Moshchich, I. Yu. Vysotskyi

“…Evaluation of destructive changes in the cellular composition of nasal secretion in children with acute respiratory viral infections was studied by the Matveeva’s method. (1993). …”
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Composition and antimicrobial activity of essential oils of Salvia fruticosa and Salvia ringens (Lamiaceae) by Stojanović Danilo, Marčetić Mirjana, Ušjak Dušan, Milenković Marina

“…Background/Aim. Plant essential oils (EOs) can have a significant antibacterial effect especially through additive or synergistic action as antibiotic adjuvants. …”
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Distribution and composition of suspended solids in the snow cover of the western sector of the Russian Arctic by E. I. Kotova, D. P. Starodymova, A. S. Lokhov, O. P. Netsvetaeva

“…The concentrations of insoluble forms of 40 elements were determined by ICP-MS method in samples collected at the end of the 2022/23 winter season. …”
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Chemical composition of sediment and macrozoobenthos of small urban lakes, the Republic of Karelia, Russia by Evgeny Savosin, Zakhar Slukovskii

“…This study focuses on the chemical composition of modern sediment and the current state of macrozoobenthos of small lakes in the Republic of Karelia (Kitaiskoe and Plotichie) influenced by anthropogenic factors. …”
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Relationships between body composition and anaerobic performance parameters in female handball players by Mehmet Kale, Erkan Akdoğan

“…Background and Study Aim. The purpose of this study was to investigate of the relationships between total/segmental body composition and anaerobic performance parameters in female handball players. …”
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Sex-specific associations between body composition and depression among U.S. adults: a cross-sectional study by Yijing Li, Juan Li, Tianning Sun, Zhigang He, Cheng Liu, Zhixiao Li, Yanqiong Wu, Hongbing Xiang

“…Abstract Background Depression presents sexual dimorphism, and one important factor that increases the frequency of depression and contributes to sex-specific variations in its presentation is obesity. …”
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Endophytic fungal community composition and function response to strawberry genotype and disease resistance by Hongjun Yang, Xu Zhang, Rui Wang, Quanzhi Wang, Yuanhua Wang, Geng Zhang, Pengpeng Sun, Bei Lu, Meiling Wu, Zhiming Yan

“…Background Utilizating the plant endophytic microbiomes to enhance pathogen resistance in crop production is an emerging alternative method to chemical pesticides. …”
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Injectable Composite Hydrogel Stents for Bone Defect Management with Enhanced Osteogenesis and Angiogenesis by Chen Z, Jia M, Liu Y, Zhou H, Wang X, Wu M

“…Consequently, it is essential to create reliable alternatives to cancellous bone grafts to ensure effective management of bone defects.Methods: In this research, we created an injectable composite hydrogel stents using gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) hydrogel to mimic the collagen properties of cancellous bone, along with the inclusion of nanohydroxyapatite (nHA) to signify the inorganic element. …”
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Cultivation practices and phytochemical composition of A. betulina and A. crenulata: A review by Nompumelelo H. Mnisi, Rotondwa P. Gunununu, Callistus Bvenura, Reckson A. Mulidzi, Louisa Blomerus, Pippa A. Karsen, Motiki M. Mofokeng, Stephen Amoo, Daphney Marabe, Ngwatshipane M. Mashabela

“…Setting: This review provides an overview of cultivation practices and phytochemical composition of A. betulina and A. crenulata. Method: A comprehensive search was conducted on existing literature on the traditional uses, medicinal use, cultivation, and phytochemistry of A. betulina and A. crenulata in online databases. …”
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Statistics on Differences in the Institutional Composition of the National Economy and Issues Related to its Harmonization by O. V. Morozov, A. G. Biryukov, M. A. Vasiliev

“…The methodological basis of the research is formed by works on modular theory of society, public sector economy, and structural harmony of systems. Tabular methods of visualization of research results and statistical methods of source data processing were used. …”
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Influence of fungicide compositions on efficiency of Fusarium species control and winter wheat productivity by V. Schwartau, L. Mykhalska, O. Zozulya, O. Sanin

“…Methods. Field, against the background of artificial infection Fusarium spp. …”
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