A Characterisation and Profiling of District Health Indicators in Zimbabwe: An Application of Principal Component Analysis in a Data Limited Setting by Shepherd Shamu, Simbarashe Rusakaniko, Charles Hongoro

“…# Background The Ministry of Health and Child Care, Zimbabwe does not have a method for prioritization and equitable allocation of its share of the national health budget and other resources in the sector. …”
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Gut bacteria Prevotellaceae related lithocholic acid metabolism promotes colonic inflammation by Liping Chen, Zhenghao Ye, Junhua Li, Lijia Wang, Yu Chen, Meiping Yu, Jian Han, Jiangeng Huang, Dongyan Li, Yongling Lv, Kai Xiong, De’an Tian, Jiazhi Liao, Ursula Seidler, Fang Xiao

“…Abstract Background The conversion of primary bile acids to secondary bile acids by the gut microbiota has been implicated in colonic inflammation. …”
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Gut microbiome signature in response to neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in patients with rectal cancer by Tingmei Duan, Zhengting Ren, Haili Jiang, Yan Ding, Hongyan Wang, Fan Wang

“…Emerging evidence suggests that the gut microbiome may influence the therapeutic efficacy of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT).ObjectiveThis study aimed to explore the dynamic changes in gut microbiome composition and metabolic pathways in rectal cancer patients undergoing CRT.MethodsPaired fecal samples were collected from rectal cancer patients pre- and post-CRT. 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing and proteomics analysis were conducted to investigate microbial and metabolic alterations.ResultsSignificant shifts in the microbiome were observed, with Fusobacterium, Subdoligranulum, Prevotella, Alloprevotella, and Bacteroides being enriched pre-CRT, while Streptococcus, Megamonas, Megasphaera, Escherichia-Shigella, and Olsenella became dominant post-CRT. …”
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Exploring correlation between preoperative gut microbiota and PONV using 16S absolute quantitative sequencing: a prospective observational study by Yijie Tang, Xiyuan Xie, Yu Guo, Yu Chen, Xinlei Huang, Dongsheng Dai, Xiaodan Wu

“…BackgroundPostoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common complication following surgery. …”
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Influence of manufacturing procedure on stability of Unguentum contra perniones preparations by Bošković Mirjana, Toskić-Radojičić Marija

“…Background. Application of various technological procedures for the manufacture of officinal preparation ointment against chilblains (Unguentum contra perniones) produce essential variations in the quality and stability of the final product. …”
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Stool consistency is significantly associated with pain perception. by Yukiko Shiro, Young-Chang Arai, Tatsunori Ikemoto, Kazuhiro Hayashi

“…<h4>Background</h4>Commensal as well as pathogenic bacteria can influence a variety of gut functions, thereby leading to constipation and diarrhea in severe cases. …”
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UPLC-ESI-QTRAP-MS-Based Metabolomics Revealed Changes in Biostimulant-Related Metabolite Profiles in <i>Zingiber mioga</i> Flower Buds During Development by Jiao Xie, Yahan Zhou, Zhifei Cheng, Huijuan Liu

“…<b>Background:</b> The composition and abundance of biostimulants are important factors in the formation of the flavour and nutritional value of flower buds, as well as key factors influencing their growth and development. …”
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Ontogenetic features of <I>Saposhnikovia divaricate</I> (Turcz.) Schischk. introduced into the environments of the Cis-Baikal Region by E. G. Khudonogova, S. V. Polovinkina

“…Background. Saposhnikovia (Saposhnikovia Schischk.) is a monotypic genus occurring in the south of Eastern Siberia, the Far East, Mongolia, Manchuria, and Korea. …”
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Distinct microbial signatures and their predictive value in recurrent acute pancreatitis: insights from 5-region 16S rRNA gene sequencing by Qi-Wen Wang, Haorui Zheng, Yang Yang, Xinyao Chang, Zengkan Du, Zi-ning Hang, Zhao-Shen Li, Zhuan Liao

“…BackgroundRecurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) poses significant clinical challenges, with 32.3% developing to chronic pancreatitis within 5 years. …”
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The use of phosphorescence micromaterials for commercial textile products by Boris Mahltig, Clara, Sarah, Jaydip Nareshbhai

“…Phosphorescent textiles are less present as commercial products on the market. With this background the aim of the actual presentation is to investigate the properties of commercially available phosphorescent textile materials. …”
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The effect of 6 weeks interval training with 90% vVO2max on atherogenic index, insulin resistance and beta-cell function in overweight men by M Mohammadi, R Alizadeh, L Moradi

“…Background: High-intensity interval training (HIIT), compared with continuous training, can result in relatively more improvement in max exercise capacity, mitochondrial enzymes, and other cellular factors involved in energy metabolism. …”
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The influence of retrobulbar adipose tissue volume upon intraocular pressure in obesity by Stojanov Oliver, Stokić Edita, Šveljo Olivera, Naumović Nada

“…Background/Aim. It is known that glaucoma is associated with elevated intraocular pressure and obesity, yet the precise etiology remains unclear. …”
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Whole genome characterization of the mechanisms of daptomycin resistance in clinical and laboratory derived isolates of Staphylococcus aureus. by Anton Y Peleg, Spiros Miyakis, Doyle V Ward, Ashlee M Earl, Aileen Rubio, David R Cameron, Satish Pillai, Robert C Moellering, George M Eliopoulos

“…<h4>Background</h4>Daptomycin remains one of our last-line anti-staphylococcal agents. …”
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Engrafting gut bacteriophages have potential to modulate microbial metabolism in fecal microbiota transplantation by Shuai Ji, Freed Ahmad, Baizhao Peng, Ying Yang, Mengting Su, Xiaoshan Zhao, Tommi Vatanen

“…Abstract Background Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is widely used to treat severe infections and investigated for the treatment of complex diseases. …”
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Histopathological characterization of skin and muscle lesions induced by lionfish (Pterois volitans) venom in a murine experimental model by Cecilia Díaz, Arturo Chang-Castillo, Natalia Ortiz

“…Abstract Background: Fish venoms have been poorly characterized and the available information about their composition suggests they are uncomplicated secretions that, combined with epidermal mucus, could induce an inflammatory reaction, excruciating pain, and, in some cases, local tissue injuries. …”
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Spinach ameliorates dietary oxidized tallow-induced NAFLD by regulating inflammatory cytokines, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors, and antioxidant systems by Neelab, Alam Zeb, Muhammad Jamil

“…Background: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most prevalent chronic liver disorders globally and is a major clinical concern that is increasing in both industrialized and developing countries. …”
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Research on Part Tolerances for RV-40E Reducer Based on Virtual Prototype Technology by Shousong Jin, Jianwen Shen, Boyu Wang, Fengyi Yu, Yaliang Wang

“…This article first explains the research background and the necessity of tolerance value design for RV-40E components. …”
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Induced osteogenesis using biodegradable and titanium periosteal distractors by Marwa Madi

“…Background: New bone formation can result from periosteal distraction. …”
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Electromagnetic Fields, Electrical Stimulation, and Vacuum Simultaneously Applied for Major Burn Scars by Salvatore Marafioti, Sheila Veronese, Claudio Pecorella, Carlo Felice Tavernese, Sara Costantino, Maurizio Busoni, Andrea Sbarbati

“…Background: Regeneration in the case of major burn subjects must involve tissue and structural regeneration, but also functional regeneration, as scars derived from burns often compromise motility. …”
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ASSESSMENT OF THE NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF MARE’S MILK AND FERMENTED MARE’S MILK PRODUCTS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF THEIR USE IN BABY FOOD by Alexandr V. Yakunin, Yuriy A. Sinyavskiy, Ykylas S. Ibraimov

“…Background. Mare's milk is a promising source for making baby food products.Objective. …”
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