FTO effects the proliferation, invasion, and glycolytic metabolism of colon cancer by regulating PKM2 by Kongyan Zhang, Fei Zhang, Jiahe Wang

“…The protein expression of PKM2 and the intensity of fluorescence staining in the nucleus of PKM2 were detected to be increased in colon carcinoma cells with over-expression of FTO. …”
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Acetic Acid Chromoendoscopy in the Preliminary Diagnosis of Histological Type of Colon Polyp during Colonoscopy by N. V. Ageykina, E. D. Fedorov, P. G. Malkov, T. V. Nikolaychuk, N. A. Oleynikova

“…From September 2017 to February 2018, 63 polyps were detected among 51 patients (male 11, women 40, aged between 30–78 years, average age 52.2 ± 12.5 years) in all parts of the colon.Polyps were found in all parts of colon, sizes varied: 24 (38.1 %) ≤5 mm, 31 (49.2 %) 6–10 mm, 8 (12.7 %) ≥10 mm. …”
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Exploring cognitive and neuroimaging profiles of dementia subtypes of individuals with dementia in the Democratic Republic of Congo by Jean Ikanga, Jean Ikanga, Saranya Sundaram Patel, Saranya Sundaram Patel, Megan Schwinne, Caterina Obenauf, Caterina Obenauf, Emmanuel Epenge, Guy Gikelekele, Nathan Tshengele, Immaculee Kavugho, Samuel Mampunza, Lelo Mananga, Charlotte E. Teunissen, Julio C. Rojas, Brandon Chan, Argentina Lario Lago, Joel H. Kramer, Adam L. Boxer, Andreas Jeromin, Emile Omba, Alvaro Alonso, Alden L. Gross

“…ObjectiveThe 2024 Alzheimer’s Association (AA) research diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) considers fluid biomarkers, including promising blood-based biomarkers for detecting AD. This study aims to identify dementia subtypes and their cognitive and neuroimaging profiles in older adults with dementia in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) using biomarkers and clinical data.MethodsForty-five individuals with dementia over 65 years old were evaluated using the Community Screening Instrument for Dementia and the informant-based Alzheimer’s Questionnaire. …”
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Endoscopic Biopsy in Differential Diagnosis of Colorectal Serrated Lesions by K. D. Khalin, M. Yu. Agapov, L. V. Zvereva, K. V. Stegniy

“…In 9 cases (16%), dysplasia was established as mild-graded with biopsy, whilst the eradicated tumours contained severe dysplastic foci. Foci of adenocarcinoma were detected in 10 tumours (including 2 with submucosal invasion), but only 2 cases were correctly diagnosed for malignant adenoma with biopsy. …”
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Ingestion of melamine cleaning sponges-derived microplastic fibers affects the survival and reproduction of Daphnia magna by Huimin Li, Wenwen Song, Songfeng Wang, Yanhua Wang, Yunfeng Ma, Yu Su, Rong Ji

“…The abrasion of melamine cleaning sponges release microplastic fibers (MPFs) into the environment, yet the potential risks remain unknown. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 Remained Airborne for a Prolonged Time in a Lockdown Confined Space by Xinyue Li, Xiao Qi, Jianxin Ma, Yang Pan, Tian Tian, Yue Zhang, Zhen Li, Wenjing Li, Lingli Sun, Lu Zhang, Zheng Zhang, Quanyi Wang, Maosheng Yao

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Iron deficiency and symptoms in women aged 20–49 years and relation to upper gastrointestinal and colon cancers by Jean-Luc Szpakowski, Lue-Yen Tucker

“…Colonoscopies for LGI or rectal bleed instead of for ID would detect more colon cancers (n=19 and n=18) with about 40% of the procedures (=2793/6627).Conclusions UGI and colon cancers were rare in women of menstruating age and when controlled for anaemia were as common without as with ID. …”
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Eastern Bloodsucking Conenose, Triatoma sanguisuga (LeConte) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Triatominae) by John L. Capinera

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Eastern Bloodsucking Conenose, Triatoma sanguisuga (LeConte) (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Triatominae) by John L. Capinera

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Endoscopic Analysis of Microstructures of the Colon Mucosa on the Edge of the Post-Resection Defect as a Measure of Preventing Recurrence of Polyps after a Cold Polypectomy by N. V. Ageykina, N. A. Oleynikova, P. G. Malkov, N. V. Danilova, O. A. Kharlova, Yu. M. Korolev, E. D. Fedorov

“…The aim of this study was to assess the usefulness of endoscopic removal of small (less than 10 mm) colon polyps with a cold snare on the basis of endoscopic microstructural analysis of the edges of the post-resection defect using high-resolution video endoscopic equipment.Methods. …”
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Comparison of Dentinal Defects Induced by Rotary, Reciprocating, and Hand Files in Oval Shaped Root Canal - An In-Vitro Study by Harakh Chand Branawal, Neelam Mittal, Prachi Rani, Aiyman Ayubi, Silviya Samad

“…All selected teeth were de-coronated perpendicular to the long axis of the tooth by using a diamond-coated disk with water cooling, leaving root segments approximately 16 mm in length. …”
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Investigating Confined Space Asphyxias: Plastic Bag Involvement and Gas Inhalation – A Case Series and Literature Review by Sofija Saulė Kaubrytė, Sigitas Chmieliauskas, Giedrė Kažukauskė, Sigitas Laima, Diana Vasiljevaitė, Jurgita Stasiūnienė

“… Background: Asphyxia within confined spaces, particularly involving plastic bag suffocation and gas inhalation, presents complex forensic challenges. …”
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Pollen contamination and mating structure in maritime pine (Pinus pinaster Ait.) clonal seed orchards revealed by SNP markers by Bouffier, Laurent, Debille, Sandrine, Alazard, Pierre, Raffin, Annie, Pastuszka, Patrick, Trontin, Jean-François

“…In France, an advanced breeding program for this conifer species has been underway since the early 1960s. …”
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A prospective study to evaluate the clinical specificity of the cobas® MPX test kit for screening for HIV RNA, HCV RNA, and HBV DNA in blood donation samples using the cobas® 6800... by Lei Zhou, Lin Wang, Xiaofang Gong, Xiaochun Liu, Yaxuan Zou, Yingying Wang, Jinfeng Zeng, Liang Zang

“…A total of 12 HBV NAT-yield cases were detected by cobas® MPX. Conclusion: Cobas® MPX demonstrated outstanding sensitivity and specificity in screening HIV, HCV, and HBV in routine blood donations, particularly enhancing occult HBV detection in endemic regions.…”
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Diverse fox circovirus (Circovirus canine) variants circulate at high prevalence in grey wolves (Canis lupus) from the Northwest Territories, Canada by Canuti, Marta, King, Abigail V.L., Franzo, Giovanni, Cluff, H. Dean, Larsen, Lars E., Fenton, Heather, Dufour, Suzanne C., Lang, Andrew S.

“…Canine circoviruses (CanineCV) have a worldwide distribution in dogs and are occasionally detected in wild carnivorans, indicating their ability for cross-species transmission. …”
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Prevalence and investigation of Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) in blood donors from the main blood establishment in Rio de Janeiro/Brazil by Agildo da Silva Oliveira, Jéssica Gonçalves Pereira, Gabrielle Tantos Nunes, Ivanildo Pedro de Sousa Junior, Dmitry José de Santana Sarmento, Josiane Iole França Lopes, Luiz Amorim Filho, Vanessa Salete de Paula

“…The prevalence of cytomegalovirus was 88.5 %, and HCMV DNA was detected in 1.2 % of the samples. Discussion: Given that there are approximately 100,000 blood donations per year, this prevalence rate is considerably high compared to that in developed countries. …”
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Laser Based ¹³C-urea Breath Test in Quantitative Assessment of Bacterial Colonization, Severity of Inflammation and Atrophy in Gastric Mucosa by E. V. Stepanov, V. T. Ivashkin

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Association between Loa loa microfilaremia and anatomical hyposplenia in a rural area of the Republic of Congo: a population-based cross-sectional study by Charlotte Boullé, Elodie Lebredonchel, Jérémy T. Campillo, Valentin Dupasquier, Marlhand C. Hemilembolo, Sébastien D. S. Pion, Jean Claude Djontu, Ludovic Rancé, Philippe Souteyrand, François Missamou, Michel Boussinesq, Francine Ntoumi, Cédric B. Chesnais

“…Methods We included 981 participants aged 18–88 years in a cross-sectional study conducted in May–June 2022 in the Republic of the Congo. Centralized ultrasonographic examination was performed. …”
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Assessment of Bowel Preparation Using Low-Volume Sulphate-Based Preparations in Comparison with Macrogols: A Multicenter, Randomized, Comparative Clinical Study of the 3rd Phase by Evgeny D. Fedorov, Viktor V. Veselov, Sergey V. Kashin, Ekaterina V. Tikhomirova, Alexey V. Veselov, Dmitry V. Zavyalov, Anne Kornowski, Tatyana Gorskaya, Magali Volteau, Thierry Ponchon

“…The safety profile of the investigated preparations in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in remission did not differ from that in the general patient population.The differences in terms of secondary endpoints were not identified, including BBPS assessment for different sections of the colon, the level of polyp detection, the duration and completeness of colonoscopy, and the investigator’s satisfaction with the procedure. …”
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Assessment of Bowel Preparation Using Low-Volume Sulphate-Based Preparations in Comparison with Macrogols: A Multicenter, Randomized, Comparative Clinical Study of the 3rd Phase by E. D. Fedorov, V. V. Veselov, S. V. Kashin, E. V. Tikhomirova, A. V. Veselov, D. V. Zavyalov, A. Kornowski, T. E. Gorskaya, M. Volteau, T. Ponchon

“…The differences in terms of secondary endpoints were not identified, including BBPS assessment for different sections of the colon, the level of polyp detection, the duration and completeness of colonoscopy, and the investigator’s satisfaction with the procedure. …”
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