Head-to-head comparison of 68Ga-PSMA-11 and 18F-FDG in delayed PET/CT imaging in prostate cancer diagnosis by Biyao Hu, Haonan Yu, Meijie Pan, Meijie Pan, Hailei Yang, Xiling Xing, Dong Li, Shaobo Yao, Shaobo Yao, Qiusong Chen

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Proteomic analysis of outer membrane vesicles derived from the type A5 Strain of Mannheimia haemolytica by Ke Shang, Ke Shang, Ke Shang, Yuanji Gao, Yuanji Gao, Jiangbo Du, Chang Liu, Chang Liu, Jinglei Dai, Jinglei Dai, Junfeng Zhang, Junfeng Zhang, Yanyan Jia, Yanyan Jia, Zuhua Yu, Zuhua Yu, Songbiao Chen, Songbiao Chen, Zhongyu Liu

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Assessing vaccine hesitancy and health literacy using a new Italian vaccine confidence index and a modified Italian medical term recognition test: A cross-sectional survey on Itali... by Guglielmo Arzilli, Lorenzo Stacchini, Virginia Casigliani, Sara Mazzilli, Francesco Aquino, Aurea Oradini-Alacreu, Beatrice Bruni, Filippo Quattrone, Francesca Papini, Daniele Sironi, Andrea Davide Porretta, Gaetano Pierpaolo Privitera, Caterina Rizzo, Lara Tavoschi, Pier Luigi Lopalco

“…Health literacy was functional for 91.2% of participants, but knowledge about vaccine-preventable diseases was generally low. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of phosducin-like 3 as a diagnostic, prognostic and immunological marker in pan-cancer by Zihao Li, Jiayi Li, Jiayi Li, Fengchang Li, Honghua Liang, Zuotao Wu, Yongjie Zhu, Jusen Nong, Ting Zhuo, Peng Luo, Lingyun He, Weijia Huang, Jianbin Cao

“…In addition, PDCL3 expression exhibited a positive correlation with infiltration of T helper 2 (Th2) cells and a negative correlation with infiltration of plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) across a variety of tumors. …”
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In vitro fermentation of whole matrix, digested products and β-glucan enriched extract of Pleurotus eryngii mushrooms distinctively impact the fecal microbiota of healthy older adu... by Evangelia N. Kerezoudi, Marigoula Vlassopoulou, Evdokia K. Mitsou, Georgia Saxami, Georgios Koutrotsios, Ioanna Taflampa, Konstantinos C. Mountzouris, Ignacio Rangel, Robert J. Brummer, Georgios I. Zervakis, Vasiliki Pletsa, Panagiotis Georgiadis, Adamantini Kyriacou

“…DEseq2 analysis indicated that PEWS presence exhibited the largest impact on faecal microbial families' and genera's abundance compared to negative (non-carbon source) and positive (inulin) controls. …”
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Modulatory effect of various essential oils on different GABAA receptor subtypes present in the central nervous system by Christian Böhm, Anna-Lena Wiessler, Dieter Janzen, Julian Nausester, Benedikt Slavik, Helene M. Loos, Carmen Villmann, Andrea Buettner

“…All EOs investigated, displayed negative modulation of GABAARs lacking the γ2 subunit. …”
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Long-term patient-reported outcomes following congenital heart surgery in adults by Thibault Schaeffer, Thibault Schaeffer, Pauline Bossers, Doris Kienmoser, Doris Kienmoser, Oktay Tutarel, Paul Philipp Heinisch, Paul Philipp Heinisch, Masamichi Ono, Masamichi Ono, Julie Cleuziou, Julie Cleuziou, Jelena Pabst von Ohain, Jelena Pabst von Ohain, Jürgen Hörer, Jürgen Hörer

“…The majority of patients reported improved subjective wellbeing after cardiac operation and were in functional New York Heart Association class I or II. …”
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Silver nanoparticles as next-generation antimicrobial agents: mechanisms, challenges, and innovations against multidrug-resistant bacteria by Hazim O. Khalifa, Hazim O. Khalifa, Atef Oreiby, Atef Oreiby, Temesgen Mohammed, Mohamed A. A. Abdelhamid, Mohamed A. A. Abdelhamid, Essam Nageh Sholkamy, Hamada Hashem, Ragab M. Fereig, Ragab M. Fereig

“…Additionally, we discuss advanced targeted delivery approaches, including surface functionalization, biopolymer encapsulation, liposomal carriers, and stimuli-responsive nanoplatforms, which enhance the stability, selectivity, and controlled release of AgNPs. …”
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Menstrual blood and ritual beliefs: a qualitative study on menstrual health and hygiene practices among senior high school girls in Volta Region, Ghana by Sitsofe Gbogbo, Israel Wuresah, Wisdom Axame, Priscilla Klutse, Emmanuel Gbogbo, Robert Kokou Dowou, Sarah Odi Mantey, Sarah Abena Yeome Ayitey, Ishmael Boateng, Paramount Eli Nelson, Nuworza Kugbey, Victor Christian Korley Doku, Julie Hennegan, Frank E. Baiden, Fred N. Binka

“…Improper menstrual hygiene practices are linked to negative health outcomes. This study explored menstrual hygiene practices among adolescent girls in senior high schools in the Volta Region of Ghana, focusing on practices and beliefs surrounding menstrual blood disposal. …”
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Evaluating PFAS-Induced modulation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) immune response to SARS-CoV-2 spike in COVID-19 Vaccinees by Humblenoble Stembridge Ayuk, Arkadiusz Pierzchalski, Tamara Tal, Oddvar Myhre, Birgitte Lindeman, Nicola Margareta Smith, Violeta Stojanovska, Ana Claudia Zenclussen

“…The persistent nature of the environmental contaminants per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has recently received considerable attention, particularly because of their adverse effects on immune system functionality in the context of vaccine responses to infectious diseases. …”
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Synthesis, crystal structure, DFT calculations, in-vitro and in-silico studies of novel chromone-isoxazoline conjugates as antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agents by Rachid Bouzammit, Naoufal El Hachlafi, Mohamed El fadili, Mouna El Khabchi, Youssra Kanzouai, Rachid Salghi, Mohammed M. Alanazi, Mohammed Chalkha, Alexandra M. Pop, Emese Gal, Luiza Ioana Gaina, Ghali Al Houari

“…The antibacterial activity of the hybrid compounds was assessed in vitro against the Gram-positive bacterium Bacillus subtilis ATCC 6633 and three Gram-negative bacteria (Klebsiella aerogenes ATCC 13,048, Escherichia coli ATCC 27,853, and Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi) using the disk diffusion technique, MIC and MBC assays. …”
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Lymphocyte activation gene 3 served as a potential prognostic and immunological biomarker across various cancer types: a clinical and pan‐cancer analysis by Yifan Liu, Yuntao Yao, Xinyue Yang, Maodong Wei, Bingnan Lu, Keqing Dong, Donghao Lyu, Yuanan Li, Wenbin Guan, Runzhi Huang, Guofeng Xu, Xiuwu Pan

“…Abstract Objectives Lymphocyte activation gene 3 (LAG3), an inhibitory receptor in T‐cell activation, is a negative prognostic factor. However, its impact on tumours has yet to be comprehensively elucidated on a pan‐cancer scale. …”
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Regulation of receptor interacting protein kinase 1-mediated apoptosis by cordycepin attenuated hypoxia/reoxygenation-induced renal tubular epithelial cell injury by Xiu-tao Han, Xiu-zhao Fan, Zhi-bo Zhao, Jing-yu Zhao, Jun-hu Li, Fang Zhang, Gai-ying Jiang, Li-jun Zhang, Fa-hui Chen, Meng-qi Bai, Xiao-shuang Zhou

“…Results There were 12 common targets of AKI and cordycepin. GO functional annotation results indicated that these targets participated predominantly in negative regulation of apoptotic signaling pathway and necroptosis process. …”
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The Impact of Secondary Orthopedic Complications on the Quality of Life in Children with Cerebral Palsy by Vladimir А. Novikov, Valery V. Umnov, Dmitry S. Zharkov, Dmitry V. Umnov, Olga V. Barlova, Stanislav V. Ivanov, Alina R. Mustafaeva, Ulyana A. Svinina

“…The study included 62 patients with spastic ICP aged 6-13 years. The level of motor functions was assessed according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS). …”
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The Association of Vitamin A and Vitamin D with Hypertension in Children: A Case-Control Study by Xiaohua Liang, Min Chen, Ping Qu, Guang Hao, Yisong Huang, Jie Chen, Tingyu Li

“…Logistic regression model showed that LRAT, HDL, and breastfed duration were negatively associated with blood pressure, and waist circumference was positively associated with blood pressure. …”
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Association Between Serum Leptin Level and Calcific Aortic Valve Disease by Yehong Liu, Yuying Gu, Ying Shen, Bowen Lin, Ying Li, Xiaoyan He, Yibo Zhang, Lin Lu, Weifeng Shen, Qi Zhang, Ke Yang

“…Leptin correlated positively with age (r=0.37, P<0.01) and negatively with estimated glomerular filtration rate (r=−0.37, P<0.01). …”
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BMI Modulates the Effect of Thyroid Hormone on Lipid Profile in Euthyroid Adults by Yanqiu Wang, Qinglei Yin, Min Xu, Qicheng Ni, Weiqing Wang, Qidi Wang

“…BMI mediates the effect of thyroid function on lipid profile in euthyroid adults.…”
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Oxytocin ameliorates lipopolysaccharide-induced acute orchitis model: interplay of oxidative stress and inflammatory pathways by Mohamed El-Sherbiny, Hany A. Elkattawy, Shimaa Hadhoud, Ahmed N. Nasr, Ateya M. Ibrahim, Ateya M. Ibrahim, Omar Z. Ameer, Noorhan Alsaleebi, Joud Asfari, Madaniah O. Zakari, Moaz A. Mojaddidi, Ehab K. Ali, Hailah M. Almohaimeed, Ahmed Abdeen, Sahar K. Ali, Mamdouh Eldesoqui, Mamdouh Eldesoqui

“…IntroductionLipopolysaccharide (LPS), a constituent of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, is a powerful inducer of systemic inflammation and has been extensively utilized in experimental models to simulate inflammatory responses and septic disorders. …”
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Efficient enzyme‐free isolation of brain‐derived extracellular vesicles by Andreu Matamoros‐Angles, Emina Karadjuzovic, Behnam Mohammadi, Feizhi Song, Santra Brenna, Susanne Caroline Meister, Bente Siebels, Hannah Voß, Carolin Seuring, Isidre Ferrer, Hartmut Schlüter, Matthias Kneussel, Hermann Clemens Altmeppen, Michaela Schweizer, Berta Puig, Mohsin Shafiq, Markus Glatzel

“…This protocol will help to understand the functions of BDEV and their associated proteins in a near‐physiological setting, thus opening new research approaches.…”
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Measures of healthcare decision-making ability in cognitive aging: a scoping review from the Advancing Reliable Measurement in Cognitive Aging and Decision-Making Ability (ARMCADA)... by Molly A. Mather, Molly A. Mather, Berivan Ece, Tatiana Karpouzian-Rogers, Emily H. Ho, Patricia Bucko, Elizabeth M. Dworak, Miriam A. Novack, Sarah Pila, Zahra Hosseinian, Janel Hanmer, Richard C. Gershon, Sandra Weintraub, Sandra Weintraub

“…IntroductionDeclines in decision-making (DM) ability are often observed with increasing age and pose significant risk for negative health, financial, and functional outcomes. …”
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