Patient-Oriented In Vitro Studies in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Validation of a 3D Skeletal Muscle Organoid Platform by Raffaella Quarta, Enrica Cristiano, Mitchell K. L. Han, Brigida Boccanegra, Manuel Marinelli, Nikolas Gaio, Jessica Ohana, Vincent Mouly, Ornella Cappellari, Annamaria De Luca

“…<b>Results</b>: We found patient-specific structural and functional differences in the early stages of 3D SkMO development. …”
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Association between anti-Müllerian hormone levels during pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes in infertile patients undergoing in vitro fertilisation/intracytoplasmic sperm injection:... by Jing Shi, Rong Li, Jie Zhao, Qiong Liu, Guimin Hao, Xueqing Wu, Honghong Wang, Kai-Lun Hu, Yiwen Zhang, Jing Yue, Shulin Yang, Yifan Chu

“…The majority of AMH measurements are conducted before pregnancy; however, AMH levels fluctuate dynamically during pregnancy. There is a pressing need for a well-structured prospective study to definitively establish whether high AMH levels during pregnancy are associated with IVF/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) pregnancy outcomes in PCOS patients.Methods and analysis This prospective cohort study will be conducted at four reproductive medicine centres. …”
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A missense variant in the SOX5 gene (c.221C > T) is associated with intellectual disability by Xiujuan Yang, Zhongzhi Gan, Xiaoling Guo, Xiang Huang, Juan Liu, Yingchun Zheng, Xiaoqiang Zhou, Jingli Lian, Yue Liu, Tingting Yang, Chao Li, Fenying Chen, Fei He, Xiangmin Xu, Yasi Zhou, Qian Liu, Xingkun Yang, Fu Xiong

“…Additionally, protein stability was evaluated using I-Mutant, and 3D protein structures were modeled with I-TASSER. Western blots and QPCR were employed to assess gene expression and protein stability. …”
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NEUROBLASTOMAS OF MAXILLOFACIAL LOCALIZATION OF A NEWBORN CHILD by P. I. Tkachenko, M. O. Cholovskyi, O. B. Dolenko, S. O. Belokon, Y. V. Popelo

“…Attention is drawn to the difficulties encountered in establishing a clinical diagnosis, to address questions about this, it is recommended that modern, highly informative methods of examination be more widely involved in examining such children, preferably in the early stages of the disease. …”
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Non-targeted metabolomics and network pharmacology of Taohong Siwu Decoction in hepatic fibrosis mouse model using high resolution mass spectrometry by Shengsheng Li, Shengsheng Li, Shenglan Qi, Rongsheng Li, Fangming Yang, Zhenyi Niu, Wei Liu, Suping Ma, Zhun Xiao

“…Furthermore, molecular dynamics simulations were conducted to evaluate the structural stability and binding interactions. …”
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Factors associated with Partners Elicitation during HIV Index client’s testing in Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania Catherine Gale Gitige, Gideon Paul Kwesigabo, Onna Duuma Panga, Flo... by Catherine Gale Gitige, Gideon Paul Kwesigabo, Onna Duuma Panga, Florence George Samizi, Ahmed Mohamed Abade, Peter Masunga Mbelele, Rogath Saika Kishimba

“…A structured questionnaire was used to collect the indexes' partner such as including name, type and status of relationship, and location. …”
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Leveraging cover crop functional traits and nitrogen synchronization for yield-optimized waxy corn production systems by Mengjing Sun, Mengjing Sun, Long Zhang, Long Zhang, Jiangkuo Zhou, Jiangkuo Zhou, Ziping Liu, Ziping Liu, Cong Peng, Cong Peng, Zechen Jia, Zechen Jia, Yanjie Lv, Yanjie Lv, Yongjun Wang, Yongjun Wang

“…Nevertheless, the agronomic consequences of this practice on canopy architecture optimization and resource allocation dynamics in subsequent growing seasons require systematic elucidation.MethodsThe regionally adapted cultivar Wannuo 2000 (W67×W68), predominantly cultivated in northeastern China, was employed for canopy characterization. …”
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The First Fifth-Generation District Heating and Cooling System in Kazakhstan: Planning and Design by Stanislav Chicherin, Yana Zhuikova, Tatyana Pyanykh, Andrey Zhuikov, Galym Baidyussenov, Saule Abildinova

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Unlocking the transformative potential of data science in improving maternal, newborn and child health in Africa: a scoping review protocol by Eric Ohuma, Agbessi Amouzou, Abiy Seifu Estifanos, Phillip Wanduru, Samson Yohannes Amare, Joseph Akuze, Bancy Ngatia, Grieven P Otieno, Rornald M Kananura, Kirakoya-Samadoulougou Fati

“…We aim to map and synthesise data science use cases in MNCH across Africa.Methods and analysis We will develop a conceptual framework encompassing seven domains: (1) infrastructure and systemic challenges, (2) data quality, (3) data governance, regulatory dynamics and policy, (4) technological innovations and digital health, (5) capacity development, human capital and opportunity, (6) collaborative and strategic frameworks and (7) recommendations for implementation and scaling.We will use a scoping review methodology involving literature searches in seven databases, grey literature sources and data extraction from the Digital Health Atlas. …”
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Outbreaks of COVID-19 in Medical organizations by Y. I. Sisin, A. A. Golubkova, I. I. Kozlova, N. A. Ostapenko

“…The work uses epidemiological and statistical methods of research.Results. When analyzing 57 COVID-19 outbreaks in 30 medical organizations, it was found that the outbreak incidence was more often registered in multidisciplinary hospitals – 70.2% compared to 12.3% in specialized organizations of noninfectious profile, 10.5% of outbreaks were in polyclinics, 1.8% at emergency medical stations. …”
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Stakeholder mapping for a complex and diverse population: methodology for identifying leaders across sub-Saharan Africa by Katherine Banchoff, Sualiha Abdulkader Muktar, Kelly E. Perry, Kendra N. Williams, Malanto Rabary, Choolwe Jacobs, Rosemary Morgan, Anna Kalbarczyk

“…The insights derived from the adaptation and application of this methodology highlight the value of a structured approach to capturing the complexities of stakeholder and leadership dynamics in global health, particularly when applied to systematically map health topics or disciplines that lack databases or public records.…”
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Myeloid dendritic cells and periodontal disease association: integrated study of single-cell sequencing and Mendelian randomization analysis by ChengJi Shi, XinYi Ou, XiaoXu Lei, LiJuan Huang, ShuHao Xu, Wei Li, Xi Zhao

“…BackgroundPeriodontal disease is a widespread inflammatory condition that compromises the supporting structures of the teeth, potentially resulting in tooth loss if left untreated. …”
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A qualitative study into the perceptions and needs of fathers with a migration background on parenting regarding energy balance-related behaviors by Meredith L. Overman, Roel C. J. Hermans, Ibrahim Loukili, Mai J. M. Chinapaw, Abdellah Mehraz, Lauren Ekkelboom, Stef P. J. Kremers, Carry Renders

“…Therefore, in this study, we contribute to the research by exploring the perceptions and needs of Dutch fathers with a migration background on parenting, specifically regarding promoting healthy energy balance-related behaviors among their children, and what motivates fathers to participate in parenting programs focused on these behaviors. Methods We used a qualitative research design. Informal conversations (n = 2), semi-structured interviews (n = 11) and one focus group (n = 13) were conducted with professionals specialized in intercultural pedagogy and fathers participating in a parenting program organized by these professionals. …”
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Assessing Children’s Access to Speech Therapy Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study by Marzieh Takaffoli, Meroe Vameghi, Hoda Mowzoon, Farin Soleimani, Maryam Ashour, Fatemeh Hassanati

“…This was achieved through comprehensive semi-structured interviews with speech therapists and primary caregivers of children, employing the conventional qualitative content analysis approach. …”
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Geospatial modeling of landslide susceptibility in Debek, South Wollo, Ethiopia: comparative analysis of frequency ratio and analytical hierarchy process models for geohazards mana... by Alemnew Ali, Degfie Teku, Tesfaldet Sisay, Bishaw Mihret

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Did we create brave spaces? A realist evaluation report on simulation-based faculty development workshop in equity, diversity, inclusivity, and Indigenous reconciliation by X. Catherine Tong, Sonaina Chopra, Hannah Jordan, Matthew Sibbald, Aaron Geekie-Sousa, Sandra Monteiro

“…The team recruited participants to conduct semi-structured interviews. Records from team meetings and facilitator focus groups were collected and reviewed. …”
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Job stress and patient safety culture: a qualitative study among hospital nurses in Palestine by Loai M. Zabin, Jamal Qaddumi, Sajed Faisal Ghawadra, Maher M. Battat

“…Methods This study employed a qualitative, interpretative phenomenological approach to explore the lived experiences of nurses. …”
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Type VII secretion system gene mutations driving global mycobacterium tuberculosis transmission revealed by whole genomic sequence by Jian-Jun Yang, Jian-Jun Yang, Yuan-long Hu, Ping-yi Sun, Ling Wang, Xian-Jin Xie, Ting-Ting Wang

“…The intersection of these two independent methods was recognized as the optimal set of risk mutations for TB transmission. …”
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Showiness or efficiency: what to choose? by D.G. Rekalov, B.B. Samura, R.L. Kulinich, M.P. Kras’ko, N.I. Kargals’ka, V.V. Brylyova

“…Pharmacological treatment’s aim is to correct symptomatic complaints as well as structural problems in osteoarthritis. Ibuprofen is a non-selective cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor approved for the relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis. …”
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The Relationship between Post-materialism, Public Interest Protection, Independence, and the Alignment of Auditor and Client Interests by Bahman Banimahd, Reza Bagherzadegan

“…Additionally, it examines how the absence of international auditing firms may heighten the alignment of interests between clients and auditors, focusing on the role of post-materialism in these dynamics. Methods This research employs a descriptive and correlational design to analyze the relationships between various variables. …”
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