Gut Microbiome Alteration in HIV/AIDS and the Role of Antiretroviral Therapy—A Scoping Review by Zsófia Gáspár, Blin Nagavci, Bálint Gergely Szabó, Botond Lakatos

“…(1) Background: The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in chronic immune activation associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) pathogenesis, non-AIDS-related comorbidities, and mortality among people living with HIV (PLWH). …”
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Exploring a role for Chemerin in the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits of intradialytic exercise in the hemodialysis population. by Mingyue Deng, Daniel S March, Darren R Churchwood, Hannah M L Young, Patrick J Highton, Matthew J Denniff, Matthew P M Graham-Brown, James O Burton, Luke A Baker

“…<h4>Background</h4>Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for people receiving hemodialysis. …”
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Assessment of Practices on Purchase of Packaged Foods and Utilization Patterns of Food Labels among Adults in Puducherry by Lalithambigai Chellamuthu, Premkumar Ramasubramani, Sadhvika Kanagat

“…Background: There is an increase in the manufacture and consumption of prepackaged foods as a result of widespread urbanization, long working time, and adaption to a sedentary lifestyle. …”
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Saliva-Based Biomarkers in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Using OMICS Technologies: A Systematic Review by Fariba Esperouz, Domenico Ciavarella, Andrea Santarelli, Mauro Lorusso, Lorenzo Lo Muzio, Luigi Laino, Lucio Lo Russo

“…This study reviews omics technologies to assess new salivary biomarkers for the early detection of OSCC. (2) Methods: A comprehensive literature search in the last 20 years identified four relevant studies focusing on salivary biomarkers in OSCC. (3) Results: Proteomic and genomic analyses revealed significant changes in salivary composition between OSCC patients and healthy controls, suggesting promising diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers. …”
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Preliminary investigation of gut microbiota and associated metabolic pathways in the pathogenesis of primary central nervous system lymphoma by Zhuang Kang, Rong Zhang, Shenglan Li, Jiachen Wang, Mengqian Huang, Wenbin Li

“…BackgroundPrimary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) is a rare and highly aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, primarily confined to the central nervous system. …”
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Tripartite interplay: immune reconstitution dynamics in AIDS, gut microbiota, and Helicobacter pylori infection: current advances and therapeutic prospects by Jingjing He, Shengkui Tan, Jiannan Lv

“…Abstract Background The immune recovery process in Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is complex and influenced by numerous factors. …”
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Assessment of Solid Waste Management Practices in Kabowohe Division, Sheema Muinicipal Council, Sheema District by Hilda, Karungi

“…Currently, this approach has proven to be inefficient due to the heavy financial requirements involved. Background: Kabwohe Division generates 20,580 metric tons of solid waste annually, of which only 17,215 metric tons (59.6%) are collected annually. …”
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Expert panel as reference standard procedure in diagnostic accuracy studies: a systematic scoping review and methodological guidance by Bas E. Kellerhuis, Kevin Jenniskens, Mike P. T. Kusters, Ewoud Schuit, Lotty Hooft, Karel G. M. Moons, Johannes B. Reitsma

“…Abstract Background In diagnostic accuracy studies, when no reference standard test is available, a group of experts, combined in an expert panel, is often used to assess the presence of the target condition using multiple relevant pieces of patient information. …”
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A Comprehensive Quality Evaluation System for Medicinal Leeches by Integrating Macromolecular Protein Analysis and Small-Molecule Marker Detection as Well as Quantitative Bioassays by Wenduan Wang, Yufei Liu, Wenjiao Lou, Liangmian Chen, Tianze Xie, Zhimin Wang, Yue Ma, Huimin Gao

“…<b>Methods:</b> In this study, an integrated quality evaluation strategy guided by “Totality of the Evidence” (TOE) method is proposed. …”
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Software-Based Transformation of White Light Endoscopy Images to Hyperspectral Images for Improved Gastrointestinal Disease Detection by Chien-Wei Huang, Chang-Chao Su, Chu-Kuang Chou, Arvind Mukundan, Riya Karmakar, Tsung-Hsien Chen, Pranav Shukla, Devansh Gupta, Hsiang-Chen Wang

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Gastrointestinal diseases (GID), such as oesophagitis, polyps, and ulcerative colitis, contribute significantly to global morbidity and mortality. …”
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C-Reactive Protein-to-Serum Chloride Ratio: A Novel Marker of All-Cause Mortality in Maintenance Haemodialysis Patients by Francisco Valga, Tania Monzón, José C. De la Flor, Angelo Santana-del-Pino, Nicanor Vega-Díaz, Ana Yurena Sanchez-Santana, Gloria Antón-Pérez, Sergio Ruiz-Santana, José C. Rodríguez-Pérez, Patricia Perez-Borges

“…Some studies suggest the influence of inflammation as a synergistic factor, so we set out to analyse the association of a novel C-reactive protein-to-serum chloride ratio (CRP/Cl⁻) with the prognosis of maintenance haemodialysis patients and to assess its relationship with fluid status and body composition measured by bioimpedance. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: the present work is a retrospective cohort study of maintenance haemodialysis patients from our chronic outpatient haemodialysis programme between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2022. …”
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Anti-Gastric Cancer Activity of Mixed-Region Iranian Propolis Nanoparticles: Potential Therapeutic Applications by Sara Aravand, MSc, Azam J. Esfahani, PhD, Nematollah Gheibi, PhD, Saeideh G. Khoei, PhD, Shaghayegh P. Dibazar, MSc, Leila Zolghadr, PhD, Hossein Ahmadpour_Yazdi, PhD

“…Background: Propolis holds great potential in therapeutic development due to the presence of flavonoids, phenolic acids, and esters. …”
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Anti-Infection Efficacy, Osteogenesis Potential, and Biocompatibility of 3D Printed PLGA/Nano-Hydroxyapatite Porous Scaffolds Grafted with Vancomycin/DOPA/rhBMP-2 in Infected Rabbi... by Ke re mu ALM, Abulikemu M, Liang Z, Abulikemu A, Tuxun A

“…Through the three-dimensional (3D) printing technology, we fabricated a poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)(PLGA)/nano-hydroxyapatite (n-HA) composite scaffold grafted with the antibiotic vancomycin and loaded with the osteoinductive agent recombinant human bone morphogenic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) via polydopamine (DOPA) chemistry, whose therapeutic effects on IBD were determined.Methods: After examining the hydrophilicity, surface chemical composition, mechanical properties, and drug release of the PLGA/n-HA, PLGA/n-HA/VAN, and PLGA/n-HA/VAN+DOPA/rhBMP-2 composite scaffolds, pre-osteoblast MC3T3-E1 cells were seeded onto the scaffold surface to assess the biocompatibility and osteoconductive properties of the scaffolds in vitro. …”
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Application of single venous approach under echocardiography without angiography in closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus by Pan Xiong, Quan Chen, Yiwei He

“…Abstract Background The conventional arteriovenous approach closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) may be associated with more complications, especially in young infants. …”
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Phytochemical profiling and in silico evaluation of Artemisia absinthium compounds targeting Leishmania N-myristoyltransferase: molecular docking, drug-likeness, and toxicity analy... by Farouk Boudou, Amal Belakredar, Alaeddine Berkane, Ahcen Keziz, Huda Alsaeedi, David Cornu, Mikhael Bechelany, Mikhael Bechelany, Ahmed Barhoum

“…The bioactive compounds in A. absinthium could potentially inhibit NMT and serve as new treatment options for leishmaniasis.AimThis study aims to investigate the phytochemical composition, drug-likeness, and molecular dynamics of A. absinthium bioactive compounds targeting Leishmania NMT, identifying potent inhibitors that could serve as new drug candidates.MethodThe extract of A. absinthium was analyzed using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), identifying nine phenolic compounds, with kaempferol (10.72%) and chlorogenic acid (4.43%) being the most abundant. …”
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The differences in microbial communities and Tick-Borne pathogens between Dermacentor marginatus and Hyalomma asiaticum collected from the Northwestern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Re... by Like Duan, Xiaona Yang, Lin Zhang, Xuexia Hou, Lijuan He, Jingwen Li, Qin Hao

“…Abstract Background Ticks are important vectors for the transmission of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and protozoa. …”
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Magnetic Nanoparticles with On-Site Azide and Alkyne Functionalized Polymer Coating in a Single Step through a Solvothermal Process by Romualdo Mora-Cabello, David Fuentes-Ríos, Lidia Gago, Laura Cabeza, Ana Moscoso, Consolación Melguizo, José Prados, Francisco Sarabia, Juan Manuel López-Romero

“…<b>Methods</b>: The composition, morphology, and magnetic properties of the nanospheres were analyzed using Transmission Electron and Atomic Force Microscopies (TEM, AFM), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), X-ray Diffraction Diffractometry (XRD), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization (MALDI) and Vibrating Sample Magnetometry (VSM). …”
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Causal association between gut microbiota and endometrial cancer in European and East Asian populations: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study by Jiaqi Chen, Haiqing Li, Xinrui Long, Hao Tong, Xin Xin, Han Zhang, Yeyao Li, Ping Liu, Xiaolin He, Zhuoyuan Chen

“…The inverse variance-weighted(IVW) method was applied to evaluate the association between gut microbiota composition and EC risk. …”
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Three-dimensional fracture migration evolution law of overburden rock in steeply dipping working face by Panshi XIE, Baofa HUANG, Yongping WU, Shenghu LUO, Mingjian ZHU, Leilei YI, Hui XU, Jianjie CHEN

“…Based on the engineering background of steeply dipping longwall and large mining height working face, the research methods of numerical calculation, field measurement and theoretical analysis are combined. …”
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Single-cell RNA sequencing uncovers abnormal Sertoli-cell elevation and testicular niche impairment in the transfemales’s testis by Jun Yu, Longfei Hu, Huixia Li, Xiaofeng Li, Chaoye Ma, Ting Jiang, Yongxin Liu, Xue Wang, Xia Li, Liandong Zuo, Haocheng Lin, Wenming Xu, Yiwen Zhou, Yang Liu, Hao Chen

“…However, the testicular impacts of feminising hormones present heterogeneity due to the complexity of testicular regulatory mechanisms. Method In this study, we analyzed approximately 49,385 single-cell transcriptomes from transfemale human testicular tissue, comparing cellular composition with that of cisgender male individuals across a range of ages. …”
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