The effect of water consumption on the aqueous layer of the tear film by Urvashni Nirghin, Sikelela E. Dlamini, Nontobeko Mkhize, Tabitha Munsami, Nosipho Nzama, Renaishia Pillay

“…Background: Tear deficient dry eye is a condition of insufficient tear production and may cause discomfort and visual disturbances, and if untreated, may cause ocular surface damage. …”
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Endometrial polyps with bizarre stromal cells: a Benign or a low-grade lesion? by Musen Wang, Fei Gao, Hongkai Zhang, Wenxin Zheng

“…Abstract Background Polyps containing bizarre stromal cells are occasionally observed in the lower gynecologic tract, including the vagina, cervix, and endometrium, predominantly in perimenopausal or postmenopausal patients. These cases have traditionally been considered benign without subsequent recurrence or malignancy. …”
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Can Abies alba Needles Be Used as Bio-passive Samplers to Assess Air Quality? by Agnieszka Stojanowska, Maciej Górka, Anita Urszula Lewandowska, Kinga Wiśniewska, Magdalena Modelska, David Widory

“…Abstract Bio-passive samplers have proved to be good alternate to assess air quality in regions where the use of active samplers is not technically feasible. …”
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LEVEL OF PROCALCITONIN PLASMA AS AN EARLY SEPSIS BIOMARKER IN POLYTRAUMA PATIENTS IN DR HASAN SADIKIN GENERAL HOSPITAL BANDUNG by Ricky Wibowo, Hermawan Nagar Rasyid, Darmadji Ismono

“…This study determined the cut of point, sensitivity, spesificity, Positive Predictive Value (PPV), Negative Predictive Value (NPV), and accuracy to diagnosis sepsis. Result: A total of 70 subjects were enrolled in this study, 92.9% were male gender with average age 33.21±13.395 years old. …”
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Persistent Chronic Periprosthetic Joint Infection Treated with Three-Stage Revision Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report by Nurul Ramadian, Jifaldi Afrian Maharaja Dinda Sedar

“…Case Report: A thirty-seven-year-old female patient came with a chief complaint of hip pain four months ago. …”
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IMPLICATION OF COMMUNALISM IN CHILD-TRAINING IN ANCIENT ISRAEL AND TRADITIONAL YORUBA SETTING FOR MORAL EDUCATION IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIA by FABAREBO SAMUEL IDOWU, IYANDA ABEL OLATOYE

“…They are now stimulated by the general alluring economic consideration without any reference to old age human values that separate man from animals. …”
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The ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme UBE2D maintains a youthful proteome and ensures protein quality control during aging by sustaining proteasome activity. by Liam C Hunt, Michelle Curley, Kudzai Nyamkondiwa, Anna Stephan, Jianqin Jiao, Kanisha Kavdia, Vishwajeeth R Pagala, Junmin Peng, Fabio Demontis

“…Here, we find that E2s have diverse roles in handling a model aggregation-prone protein (huntingtin-polyQ) in the Drosophila retina: while some E2s mediate aggregate assembly, UBE2D/effete (eff) and other E2s are required for huntingtin-polyQ degradation. …”
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Lessons from Deborah’ Inspiration and Implications on the Plight of Women Leadership in A Male Dominated Society: Significances for Today’s World by Rugyendo, Medard

“…Though this is a bible-centered article, it partly falls under the 5th of the 17 sustainable development goals namely to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. …”
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Feasibility and safety of zero-fluoro, “apron-less” approach to repeat pulmonary vein isolation procedures using radiofrequency energy after initial cryoballoon ablation by Vedran Velagic, Vedran Pasara, Ivan Prepolec, Andrija Nekic, Zvonimir Katic, Davor Milicic

“…Repeat procedures were performed under conscious sedation and with intracardiac echo (ICE) and 3D mapping system - without the use of fluoroscopy and lead aprons. We have analysed in total 50 patients (76% male, 57.9 ± 10.2 years old), 50% of which suffered from paroxysmal AF. …”
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Luvsandanzanzhaltsan (1639–1704) and his Role in the History of Buddhism in Mongolia by Tsymzhit P. Vanchikova

“…He was also a translator of many treatises from Tibetan into Mongolian and a prominent scholar, whose works have been published in 4 volumes. …”
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Self-reported illnesses in Thatta: Evidence from a rural and underdeveloped district in Sindh province, Pakistan. by Muhammad Ashar Malik, Rahat Batool, Muhammad Ahmed, Imran Naeem Abbasi, Zafar Ahmed Fatmi, Sarah Saleem, Sameen Siddiqui

“…Urban inhabitants were more likely to have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders (3.34%) and Diabetes (1.62%). …”
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Experiences of HIV Positive Serostatus Disclosure to Sexual Partner Among Individuals in Discordant Couples in Mbarara City, Southwestern Uganda. by Atwijukiire, Humphrey, Nakidd, Gladys, Tweheyo, Otwine Anne, Kabami, Jane

“…Conclusion: Socially, psychologically, and financially HIV positive individuals have benefited from their negative partners. Healthwise, they have been supported and cared for after disclosing their positive status, but some have faced challenges, such as family misunderstandings. …”
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Sensory Diet Program Through In-Person and Tele-Occupationa Therapy in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial by Simin Dehghani, Marzieh Pashmdarfard, Zahra Pashazadeh Azari, Alireza Akbarzadeh Baghban, Sima Dehghani, Navid Mirzakhani Araghi

“…Materials and Methods: The study sample comprised 32 children with ASD 4-10 years old. They were placed in the control and intervention groups. …”
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Comparative study for assessment of two different minimally invasive caries removal techniques by Ahmed M. Elmarakby, Shaimaa F K Habib, Ibrahim M. Alkhaldy, Rahaf M. AlJasser, Labib Mohamed Labib Elsebaey

“…Samples have been collected, cleaned and stored in distilled water until starting the experiment. …”
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Comparing the Scores of The Functional Movement Screen™ in Individuals with Low Back Pain versus Healthy Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Khalid M. Alkhathami, Bijad Alqahtani

“…# Background The Functional Movement Screen™ (FMS™) is widely used to assess functional movement patterns and illuminate movement dysfunctions that may have a role in injury risk. However, the association between FMS™ scores and LBP remains uncertain…”
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Osteoperiosteal versus osteochondral for autologous transplantation in the treatment of large cystic osteochondral lesions of the talus by Lequan Liu, Jiangtao Jin, Jinping Pan, Huikang Guo, Sen Li, Jisheng Li, Zheng Zhang

“…Abstract Background Osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) with a large subchondral cyst have been shown to have inferior clinical outcomes after reparative techniques. …”
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Menstrual disorders and associated factors among rural and tribal adolescent girls in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Rashni Chatterjee, Suman Chakrabarty

“…Lack of physical activities, dietary habits, BMI, socioeconomic factors, and socio-cultural taboos were found to have a strong association with menstrual irregularities. …”
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Access to Diagnostics and Treatment for People With Metastatic EGFR-Positive NSCLC: Lessons From Project PRIORITY by Jill Feldman, MA, Ivy Elkins, MBA, Zofia Piotrowska, MD, Bellinda L. King-Kallimanis, PhD, Tendai Chihuri, MD, Carly Johnson, BS, Alecia Clary, PhD, Teri Kennedy, MA, Upal Basu Roy, PhD, MPH

“…Results: Of the 425 participants, most were female (67%), under 60 years old (53%), and resided in the United States (74%). …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Relation to Reproductive Health Among Young Albanian Women by Alketa Zazo, Eliona Kulluri, Enxhi Vrapi

“…More than half of the women report having good knowledge about sexually transmitted diseases-information that was mainly acquired through television (73.4%) and the internet (50.7%). …”
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Prevalence of adherence and its impact on quality of life in oral anticoagulant users in Egypt: A cross-sectional study from two Egyptian university hospitals by Mohamed Terra, Amro Badr, Mohamed Baklola, Ibrahim Hegazy, Muhammed Elmanzlawey, Islam Elrakhawy, Ahmed Muhammed

“…Participants were adults over 18 years old, on OAT for at least one month, who provided informed consent. …”
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