Isolation and identification of Klebsiella pneumoniae phage ΦK2046: optimizing its antibacterial potential in combination with chlorhexidine by Panjie Hu, Yao Sun, Zeyong Zhong, Sichen Liu, Deyi Zhao, Weijun Chen, Ying Zhang, Zhexiao Ma, Jianming Cao, Tieli Zhou

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Relationship between teachers’ cognitive activation practices, teacher characteristics and student achievement in science subdomains: a study of TIMSS 2019 in Sweden by Zahra Hasani Yourdshahi, Kajsa Yang Hansen, Linda Borger

“…Abstract Background Science skills play a crucial role in fostering economic development and technological innovation, making the enhancement of science education a global priority. …”
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Comparison of fracture resistance between immediate and delayed composite restorations with or without fiber after root canal treatment: a field-emission-gun scanning electron micr... by Zeynep Buket Kaynar, Gözde Akbal Dinçer, Nazmiye Donmez

“…Background This study aimed to evaluate the fracture resistance of immediate and delayed restorations after root canal treatment (RCT). …”
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Full-fat yogurt compared with non-fat yogurt reduces blood triacylglycerol concentrations and lowers the triacylglycerol content in specific lipoprotein subclasses in adults with p... by Victoria M. Taormina, Simonne Eisenhardt, Matthew P. Gilbert, Matthew E. Poynter, C. Lawrence Kien, Jana Kraft

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Machine learning-driven prognostic prediction model for composite small cell lung cancer: identifying risk factors with network tools and validation using SEER data and external co... by Fei Li, Mengfan Zhao, Linlin Cao, Shuai Qie

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Comparative Evaluation of Microhardness and Degree of Polymerization of Dual-cure Resin Cement on Luting Composite Resin Endocrowns of 5.5mm and 7.5mm Thicknesses: An in-vitro Stud... by Prakruthi Nallikatte, Shony Mohan, Harsha Karunakaran, Ravichandran Rajagopal, Vivek Nair, Amal Shajahan

“…Background and aim: The aim of this in vitro study was to assess and compare the microhardness and degree of polymerization of dual-cure resin cement used for luting composite resin Endocrowns using the Vickers microhardness test and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy.Material and methods: The study comprises two test groups and one control group. …”
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Associations of dietary inflammatory index and composite dietary antioxidant index with erectile dysfunction and the mediating role of metabolic dysregulation: a cross-sectional an... by Lang Wang, Lang Wang, Can Wei, Can Wei, Junfeng Jing, Dawei Ni, Mingmin Shao, Jingxiong Chen, Wei Wu, Yanbin Zhang, Yanbin Zhang

“…We aimed to reveal the relationship between the DII, composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI), and ED, as well as the mediating role of MS, TyG index, MAP, UA, and TC on this relationship.MethodsThis study included 1,488 participants from the NHANES surveys conducted between 2001 and 2004. …”
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Comparative effects of time-restricted feeding versus normal diet on physical performance and body composition in healthy adults with regular exercise habits: a systematic review a... by Ke-wen Wan, Zi-han Dai, Robin Sze-tak Ho, Huang Wendy Yajun, Stephen Heung-Sang Wong

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the effects of TRF versus normal diet (ND) on physical performance and body composition in healthy adults with regular exercise habits.Methods MEDLINE, PubMed, Embase, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, CINAHL and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) electronic databases were searched for relevant records. …”
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Harnessing unsupervised machine learning with [18F]FDG PET/CT to develop a composite model for predicting overall survival in cervical cancer patients undergoing concurrent chemora... by Jinyu Shi, Lian Wang, Min Zhou, Shushan Ge, Shushan Ge, Bin Zhang, Jiangqin Han, Jihui Li, Shengming Deng, Shengming Deng

“…Background and purpose:This study sought to develop an advanced composite model to enhance the prognostic accuracy for cervical cancer patients undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT). …”
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Quantitative analysis of targeted lipidomics in the hippocampus of APP/PS1 mice employing the UHPLC-MS/MS method by Shiyu Xiao, Xuemeng Wei, Bing Han, Xiaoqian Shi, Congzhen Wei, Rumeng Liang, Jingna Sun, Zheng Zhang, Zhengang Han, Li Shen

“…BackgroundAlzheimer’s disease (AD) is marked by the pathological features of amyloid-β plaque accumulation, as well as intracellular neurofibrillary tangles formation in the patients’ brain. …”
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Relaxation mechanisms in low-stress polymer networks with alternative chemistriesWhy Is This Important? by Steven H. Lewis, BS, MS, Ana Paula P. Fugolin, DDS, MS, PhD, Anissa Bartolome, BS, Carmem S. Pfeifer, DDS, PhD

“…Background: Low-stress resin-based composites (RBCs) are available to the clinician, some using stress relaxation mechanisms on the basis of network reconfiguration, modulated photopolymerization, or chain transfer reactions. …”
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Impact of concurrent aerobic and resistance training on body composition, lipid metabolism and physical function in patients with type 2 diabetes and overweight/obesity: a systemat... by Sameer Badri AL-Mhanna, Abdullah F. Alghannam, Nouf H. Alkhamees, Bodor Bin Sheeha, Norsuhana Omar, Hani Albalawi, Mehmet Gülü, Umut Canli, Hafeez Abiola Afolabi, Bishir Daku Abubakar, Georgian Badicu, Rozaziana Ahmad, Gerasimos V. Grivas, Alexios Batrakoulis

“…Background The potential advantages of concurrent aerobic and resistance training (CART) for enhancing cardiometabolic health-related outcomes appear to surpass the outcomes of engaging in aerobic or resistance training alone. …”
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Introducing the UK Crop Microbiome Cryobank data resource, AgMicrobiomeBase, with case studies and methods on metabarcoding analyses by Payton To Yau, Rodrigo G. Taketani, J. Miguel Bonnin, Helen Stewart, Catriona M.A. Thompson, Ian M. Clark, Tim H. Mauchline, Jacob G. Malone, Matthew J. Ryan, Susan Jones, Nicola Holden

“…Abstract Background Here, we describe AgMicrobiomeBase as an output of the UK Crop Microbiome Cryobank (UKCMCB) project, including details of the underlying meta-barcode sequence-based methods and three microbiome analysis case studies. …”
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Musculoskeletal and body composition response to high-dose testosterone with finasteride after chronic incomplete spinal cord injury—a randomized, double-blind, and placebo-control... by Dana M. Otzel, Dana M. Otzel, Larissa Nichols, Christine F. Conover, Stephen A. Marangi, Jayachandra R. Kura, Dominic K. Iannaccone, David J. Clark, David J. Clark, Chris M. Gregory, Christopher F. Sonntag, Anita Wokhlu, Anita Wokhlu, Hans K. Ghayee, Michael J. McPhaul, Charles E. Levy, Charles A. Plumlee, Charles A. Plumlee, Robert B. Sammel, Robert B. Sammel, Kevin T. White, Joshua F. Yarrow, Joshua F. Yarrow, Joshua F. Yarrow, Joshua F. Yarrow

“…BackgroundHigh-dose testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), paired with finasteride (type II 5α-reductase inhibitor), improves body composition, muscle strength, and bone mineral density (BMD) in older men, without inducing prostate enlargement—a side effect associated with TRT. …”
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Racial-ethnic composition of U.S. school districts, wildfire smoke PM2.5 levels, and reduced in-person learning among schoolchildren and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic by Daniel Kim

“…Background: In 2023, the U.S. Biden administration called for an “all-hands-on-deck” response to address chronic absenteeism and disrupted learning among primary and secondary school students due to school closures and remote learning during the pandemic. …”
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Statistical methods to adjust for the effects on intervention compliance in randomized clinical trials where precision treatment rules are being developed by Nur Hani Zainal, Corina Benjet, Yesica Albor, Mauricio Nuñez‐Delgado, Renato Zambrano‐Cruz, Carlos C. Contreras‐Ibáñez, Lorena Cudris‐Torres, Francisco R. dela Peña, Noé González, José Benjamín Guerrero‐López, Raúl A. Gutierrez‐Garcia, Ana Lucía Jiménez‐Peréz, Maria Elena Medina‐Mora, Pamela Patiño, Pim Cuijpers, Sarah M. Gildea, Alan E. Kazdin, Chris J. Kennedy, Alex Luedtke, Nancy A. Sampson, Maria V. Petukhova, Jose R. Zubizarreta, Ronald C. Kessler

“…Abstract Background Heterogeneity of treatment effects (HTEs) can occur because of either differential treatment compliance or differential treatment effectiveness. …”
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Optimization Method and Stability Test to Determinate Luteolin, Quercetin, Apigenin, and Sinensetin Levels in Herbal Medicines Using TLC-Densitometry by Muhammad Hidayatullah, Mochammad Yuwono, Riesta Primaharinastiti

“…Objective: The present work aimed to develop optimal conditions for analyzing luteolin, quercetin, apigenin, and sinensetin. Methods: Determination of optimal conditions for analysis is carried out by determining the composition of the mobile phase, chamber saturation time, and analysis wavelength. …”
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External validation of the relative fat mass (RFM) index in adults from north-west Mexico using different reference methods. by Alan E Guzmán-León, Ana G Velarde, Milca Vidal-Salas, Lucía G Urquijo-Ruiz, Luz A Caraveo-Gutiérrez, Mauro E Valencia

“…<h4>Background</h4>Analysis of body composition is becoming increasingly important for the assessment, understanding and monitoring of multiple health issues. …”
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Design and methods of an adaptive trial to test comparative effectiveness of readmission reduction approaches following infection and sepsis hospitalizations (ACCOMPLISH) by Kristin Mayes, Victor B. Talisa, Adelina Malito, Florian B. Mayr, Kelly Williams, Kalpana Char, Richard Wadas, Elizabeth Lorenzi, Kert Viele, Rana Awdish, Derek C. Angus, Chung-Chou Ho Chang, Sachin Yende

“…Background: The months following hospitalization for sepsis and lower respiratory tract infection can often be very difficult for patients. …”
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24-month randomized controlled clinical trial assessment of surface texture, color stability, and marginal discoloration of sonic activated bulk-fill resin composite according to U... by Ashraf Aref, Safaa Abd-Elhakim, Mona Riad

“…Abstract Background To assess the surface texture, color stability, and marginal discoloration of sonic-activated bulk-fill resin composite (BFRC) in comparison to non-sonic-activated BFRC, over 24 months, by two different evaluation criteria. …”
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