Influence of Rice–Crayfish Co-Culture Systems on Soil Properties and Microbial Communities in Paddy Fields by Dingyu Duan, Dingxuan He, Liangjie Zhao, Chenxi Tan, Donghui Yang, Wende Yan, Guangjun Wang, Xiaoyong Chen

“…Using a randomized complete design, rice monoculture (RM, as the control) and RC treatments were compared across replicated plots. Soil and water samples were collected post-harvest and pre-transplanting to assess soil properties, extracellular enzyme activity, and microbial community structure. …”
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A retrospective study on sex disparities and risk factors in acute ischemic stroke in the West bank of Palestine by Ahmed khraiwesh, Osama Ikhdour, Zainab Alalyat, Basma Damiri, Ahmad Abuhassan, Mohammad Abuawad

“…The Modified Rankin Scale (mRS) assessed post-stroke disability on presentation day and thirty days later based on patient history and physical examination findings. …”
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Dreaming of a good night's sleep: a quality improvement project on improving length and quality of sleep in hospitals by Arbi Hasanaj, Emma Turner, Matthew Wateridge, Jas Virdee

“…An additional finding was that patients fell asleep 33 min faster post intervention compared with pre-intervention. …”
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Characterization and optimization of mnn11Δ-mediated enhancement in heterologous protein production in Kluyveromyces marxianus by Shihao Zhou, Pingping Wu, Haiyan Ren, Jungang Zhou, Yao Yu, Hong Lu

“…Abstract Background N-glycosylation is a prevalent post-translational modification in eukaryotes, essential for regulating protein secretion. …”
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Persistent alterations in gray matter in COVID-19 patients experiencing sleep disturbances: a 3-month longitudinal study by Kaixuan Zhou, Gaoxiong Duan, Ying Liu, Bei Peng, Xiaoyan Zhou, Lixia Qin, Lingyan Liang, Yichen Wei, Qingping Zhang, Xiaocheng Li, Haixia Qin, Yinqi Lai, Yian Lu, Yan Zhang, Jiazhu Huang, Jinli Huang, Yinfei Ouyang, Bolin Bin, Mingming Zhao, Jun Liu, Jianrong Yang, Demao Deng

“…Additionally, we observed changes in the volume of the hippocampus and its subfield regions in COVID-19 patients compared with the healthy controls. The 3-month follow-up data revealed indices of altered cerebral structure (cortical thickness, cortical grey matter volume, and cortical surface area) in the frontal-parietal cortex compared with the baseline in COVID-19 patients with sleep disturbances. …”
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Comparison of passive and active motion: effect of myokine irisin on cartilage in knee osteoarthritis rats by Zhengjiao Duan, Hongpan Gao, Hongpan Gao, Xue Xiao, BenXiang He

“…Pearson correlation analysis was performed to assess the relationship between irisin and inflammatory factors.ResultsOne-week post-modeling, the OAG group showed the lowest hindlimb grip strength and quadriceps weight, chondrocyte number, collagen II expression and irisin levels, while displaying the highest levels of matrix-degrading enzymes (MMP-13, MMP-9, ADAMTS-5) and inflammatory factors (IL-6, TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-18). …”
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Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic assessment of oral nicotinamide in the NEAT clinical trial for early Alzheimer’s disease by Gabriel L Ketron, Felix Grun, Joshua D Grill, Howard H Feldman, Robert A Rissman, Gregory J Brewer

“…Results Pharmacokinetic analysis found mean 12 month plasma nicotinamide increased > 130-fold to 52 μM while mean methyl-nicotinamide increased > 600-fold to 91 μM in individuals receiving nicotinamide compared to those receiving placebo, whose levels were unchanged from baseline. …”
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The effect of early everolimus administration on the renal function while reducing the dosage of calcineurin inhibitors in liver transplant recipients in a long-term follow-up by V. E. Syutkin, A. A. Salienko, O. D. Olisov, S. V. Zhuravel, M. S. Novruzbekov

“…Long-term administration of everolimus with minimization of calcineurin inhibitors exposure with the early conversion to this immunosuppression regime provides a steady improvement in renal function in liver transplant recipients with a low glomerular filtration rate in the preoperative and early post-transplant period.…”
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The influence of salivary pH on the adhesion of Candida albicans to acrylic prosthetic materials obtained using conventional and digital techniques by Hanan Al-Otaibi, Aseel Alomair, Latifa AlSewailem, Rana AlFadhel, Sarah Bin Durayhim, Fatimah Al-Otibi, Raedah Alharbi, Afnan Alfouzan, Sara Al Taweel, Huda Alshehri, Nawaf Labban

“…The obtained data were subjected to statistical analysis using one-way ANOVA and the Tukey HSD post hoc test (α = 0.05). …”
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Study on the Changes in Sediment Transport Capacity and Response Relationships in Different Segments of the Jingjiang Reach after the Operation of the Three Gorges Reservoir by Shen Minghui, Hu Chunhong, Li Yuchen, Guo Shuai, Shi Hongling

“…The STR for different segments of the Jingjiang reach is calculated, with a focus on determining the degree of scouring post-reservoir operation. The analysis further explores correlations between STR and various influencing factors, such as the sediment supply coefficient, flow intensity, and the median grain size of bed sediments. …”
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High pathogenicity of emerging porcine G9P[23] and G11P[7] rotavirus for newborn piglets in China by Zhendong Zhang, Duo Li, Duo Li, Sun He, Jiubin Du, Yubo Li, Yubo Li, Qiangde Liu, Pengjiang Wang, Wenqiang Wang, Wei Wen, Zhenbang Zhu, Xudong Tang, Xiangdong Li

“…Additionally, both gross and microscopic lung lesions were identified at 72 h post infection (HPI) compared to control. Alterations in the microbiota and the overexpression of inflammatory cytokines may serve as critical mechanisms driving the bowel disease associated with PoRVA infection. …”
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Unveiling alternative splicing dynamics in activated T lymphocytes and their implications for immune checkpoint blockade efficacy by Elad Zisman, Ori Stern, Reyut Lewis, Shay Tzaban, Thomas Eisenhaure, Sarah E. Henrickson, Moshe Sade-Feldman, Shira Silberman-Klein, Galit Eisenberg, Nir Hacohen, Keren Yizhak, Michal Lotem

“…CD8 T cells showed comparable patterns to CD4 cells, primarily differing in immune-related genes. …”
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Mepitel® film versus standard care for the prevention of skin toxicity in breast cancer patients treated with adjuvant radiotherapy: A randomized controlled trial by Dario Valcarenghi, Angela Tolotti, Hansjoerg Vees, Valter Torri, Sarah Jayne Liptrott, Giovanni Presta, Andrea Puliatti, Laura Moser, Davide Sari, Mariacarla Valli

“…Methods: A multicentre randomised controlled phase III study compared standard treatment (aqueous-urea cream − Excipial U hydrolotion applied at the beginning of radiotherapy and antiseptic cream − Flammazine or Ialugen Plus applied at the onset of moist desquamation) versus Mepitel® Film in patients with breast cancer undergoing post-operative radiotherapy. …”
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Microphysiological gut-on-chip enables extended in vitro development of Cryptosporidium hominis by Samantha Gunasekera, Benjamin Thierry, Brendon King, Paul Monis, Jillian M. Carr, Abha Chopra, Mark Watson, Mark O’Dea, Edward Cheah, Ramesh Ram, Peta L. Clode, Nawal Hijjawi, Una Ryan

“…Differences in the HCT-8 transcriptome with and without fluid shear stress, and the host-parasite interaction, were both assessed using bulk transcriptomics.ResultsTranscriptomic analysis of the HCT-8 cell line cultured within the gut-on-chip demonstrated a metabolic shift towards oxidative phosphorylation when compared to the same cell line cultured under static conditions. …”
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The impact of continuous positive airway pressure therapy on the recurrence of atrial fibrillation in patients with obstructive sleep apnea after pulmonary vein isolation by Jun Fan, Cui-Jin Tan, Li-li Cao, Shao-ling Luo, Shao-Xi Sun, Shao-hua Wang, Wei-jie Li, Yi-chao Pan, Tian-yuan Wu, Qi-shan Dai, Zhen Liu, Jian Liu, Bing-Bo Yu

“…Methods We conducted a meta-analysis integrating data from Web of Science, PubMed, and OVID databases to evaluate the association between OSA and AF recurrence post-PVI, as well as the effect of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). …”
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The Effect of Three-Dimensional Stabilization Thread Design on Biomechanical Fixation and Osseointegration in Type IV Bone by Nicholas J. Iglesias, Vasudev Vivekanand Nayak, Arthur Castellano, Lukasz Witek, Bruno Martins de Souza, Edmara T. P. Bergamo, Ricky Almada, Blaire V. Slavin, Estevam A. Bonfante, Paulo G. Coelho

“…Qualitative histomorphological analysis revealed that the TP 3DS group exhibited a continuous bone–implant interface along the threaded region, in contrast to the TP group at the early, 3-week, healing time point. …”
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Efficacy of a Mobile Health–Based Behavioral Treatment for Lifestyle Modification in Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management: Greenhabit Randomized Controlled Trial by Ana Maria Ruiz-Leon, Rosa Casas, Sara Castro-Barquero, Sofia Alfaro-González, Petia Radeva, Emilio Sacanella, Francesc Casanovas-Garriga, Ainhoa Pérez-Gesalí, Ramon Estruch

“…The primary outcomes were HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose (FPG). Repeated-measures analysis of variance was used to compare changes over time (baseline to 6 weeks and baseline to 12 weeks) between the 2 intervention groups. …”
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Educing the toxicity of multimodal anesthesia components in cats with polytrauma by Zh. V. Rybachuk, A. S. Deynega

“…The impact of three-component multimodal anesthesia (Zoletil-Sevoflurane-Lidocaine – ZSL) on the body of cats with polytrauma was studied. An analysis was conducted on changes in heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR), body temperature, red and white blood cell count, hemoglobin content, and leukogram indices before and after ZS or ZSL anesthesia and 24 hours post-application in cats with multiple injuries. …”
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An overview of controlled sediment flushing operations: Perception, issues and management strategies across the European Alps by Silvia Quadroni, Giulia Stradiotti, Livia Servanzi, Giuseppe Crosa, Paolo Espa, Giuseppe Roberto Pisaturo, Giacomo Imbalzano, Maurizio Righetti, Niccolò Talluto, Alberto Doretto

“…To our knowledge, this is the first review offering a comprehensive analysis that integrates social, technical, and legislative dimensions, providing a foundation for improving reservoirs sediment management by flushing.…”
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Effects of fermented Arctium lappa L. root by Lactobacillus casei on hyperlipidemic mice by MingJu Chen, Yuxiao Wu, Hongxuan Yang, Tianfeng Liu, Tongkun Han, Wangqiang Dai, Junyue Cen, Fan Ouyang, Jingjing Chen, Jianxin Liu, Lin Zhou, Xuguang Hu

“…The objectives included comparing metabolite profiles pre- and post-fermentation using untargeted metabolomics and evaluating the impact of LC-AR in high-fat diet-induced hyperlipidemic mice.MethodsUntargeted metabolomics was used to analyze differences in metabolites before and after fermentation. …”
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