Phytochemical and morpho-physiological response of Melissa officinalis L. to different NH4 + to NO3̄ ratios under hydroponic cultivation by Farzad Safaei, Abolfazl Alirezalu, Parviz Noruzi, Kazem Alirezalu

“…The highest antioxidant activity by both DPPH (37.39 µg AAE/mL) and FRAP (69.55 mM Fe++/g DW) methods was obtained in 75:25 - NH4 +:NO3̄ treatment. …”
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Sustainable Innovation: Harnessing AI and Living Intelligence to Transform Higher Education by Hesham Mohamed Allam, Benjamin Gyamfi, Ban AlOmar

“…AI-driven tools are already enhancing the way students learn by personalizing content, streamlining processes, and introducing innovative teaching methods. Adaptive platforms adjust material based on individual progress, while emotionally intelligent AI systems help support students’ mental well-being by detecting and responding to emotional cues. …”
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The role of imaging in defining cardiovascular risk to help cancer patient management: a scoping review by Roberto Farì, Giulia Besutti, Pierpaolo Pattacini, Guido Ligabue, Francesco Piroli, Francesca Mantovani, Alessandro Navazio, Mario Larocca, Carmine Pinto, Paolo Giorgi Rossi, Luigi Tarantini

“…Various methodologies, including Agatston scoring, ordinal scoring, and the “extent” and “length” methods, have been successfully adapted for use with non-gated chest CTs. …”
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B cell-extrinsic and intrinsic factors linked to early immune repletion after anti-CD20 therapy in patients with multiple sclerosis of African ancestry by Gregg J. Silverman, Abhimanyu N. Amarnani, Arnaldo A. Arbini, Angie Kim, Hannah Kopinsky, David Fenyo, Ilya Kister

“…Larger studies are now needed to determine whether these factors may lead to impaired therapeutic benefits of B cell targeted therapy and clinical progression, and these findings may be useful to guide future optimized personalized therapeutic strategies.…”
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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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The Prevalence, Distribution, and Clinicopathological Features of Seven Lung Cancer Actionable Driver Mutations in Taiwan by Yu‐Ching Lin, Tsung‐Ming Yang, Ting‐Yao Wang, Yu‐Hung Fang, Ming‐Shian Lu, Chin‐Kuo Lin, Yuan‐Yuan Jiang, Chia‐Hung Han, Jrhau Lung, Ying‐Huang Tsai, Ming‐Szu Hung

“…Results Among the 223 patients, the mutation frequencies detected by the optimized targeted sequencing assay were: EGFR 48.88%, KRAS 6.28%, PIK3CA 5.83%, NRAS and BRAF both 1.79%, MET 0.90%, and HER2 0.45%. …”
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Immunological insights into the occurrence of Lawsonia intracellularis in horses from southern Brazil using flow cytometry by Yasmin Ampese Matté, Débora Zini Baldasso, Mariana Antunes Rezende, Jean Francisco Maldaner Lui, Ana Clara Seibel, João Antônio Guizzo, Rafael Frandoloso, Luiz Carlos Kreutz

“…FCAT was a sensitive and specific diagnostic tool for detecting anti-L. intracellularis antibodies in horses. …”
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Enhancing Cardiovascular Risk Prediction with a Simplified Carotid IMT Protocol: Evidence from the IMPROVE Study by Fabrizio Veglia, Anna Maria Malagoni, Mauro Amato, Rona J. Strawbridge, Kai Savonen, Philippe Giral, Antonio Gallo, Matteo Pirro, Bruna Gigante, Per Eriksson, Douwe J. Mulder, Beatrice Frigerio, Daniela Sansaro, Alessio Ravani, Daniela Coggi, Roberta Baetta, Nicolò Capra, Elena Tremoli, Damiano Baldassarre

“…<b>Methods</b>: CIMT was measured in 3165 subjects from six centers, in five European countries, belonging to the IMPROVE study. …”
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Regional patterns of genetic variants in expanded carrier screening: a next-generation sequencing pilot study in Fujian Province, China by Danhua Guo, Danhua Guo, Nani Zhou, Qianqian He, Qianqian He, Na Lin, Na Lin, Shuqiong He, Shuqiong He, Deqin He, Deqin He, Yifang Dai, Yifang Dai, Ying Li, Ying Li, Xuemei Chen, Xuemei Chen, Hailong Huang, Hailong Huang, Jia Jia, Hua Cao, Liangpu Xu, Liangpu Xu

“…BackgroundThis pilot study aimed to characterize the regional distribution of genetic variants associated with autosomal recessive and X-linked recessive (AR/XLR) conditions in Fujian Province, Southeast China, to inform the development of targeted carrier screening programs.MethodsAn expanded carrier screening (ECS) panel utilizing next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology was designed to analyze 332 genes associated with 343 AR/XLR conditions. …”
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Towards Dual-Tracer SPECT for Prostate Cancer Imaging Using [^99mTc]Tc-PSMA-I&S and [¹¹¹In]In-RM2 by Carolina Giammei, Theresa Balber, Veronika Felber, Thomas Dillinger, Jens Cardinale, Marie R. Brandt, Anna Stingeder, Markus Mitterhauser, Gerda Egger, Thomas L. Mindt

“…To assess the potential of this dual-tracer concept to improve PCa diagnosis, optimized <i>in vivo</i> models are needed. Nevertheless, our strategies address key challenges in dual-tracer applications, aiming to optimize future SPECT imaging approaches.…”
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Suture-Mediated Patent Fossa Ovalis Closure by Achille Gaspardone, MD, MPhil, Gregory A. Sgueglia, MD, PhD, Antonella De Santis, MD, Fabiana Piccioni, MD, Emanuela D’Ascoli, MD, Tommasa Siragusa, RCIS, Maria Iamele, MD, Maria Benedetta Giannico, MD, Fabrizio D’Errico, MD, Carlo Gaspardone, MD

“…The LASSO score is a valuable tool for optimizing patient selection for this procedure.…”
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Machine learning applications in the analysis of sedentary behavior and associated health risks by Ayat S Hammad, Ayat S Hammad, Ali Tajammul, Ismail Dergaa, Ismail Dergaa, Ismail Dergaa, Maha Al-Asmakh, Maha Al-Asmakh

“…ML offers powerful tools for analyzing large datasets and identifying trends in physical activity and inactivity, generating insights that can support effective interventions.ObjectivesThis review aims to: (i) examine the role of ML in analyzing sedentary patterns, (ii) explore how different ML techniques can be optimized to improve the accuracy of predicting sedentary behavior, and (iii) assess strategies to enhance the effectiveness of ML algorithms.MethodsA comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed and Scopus, targeting peer-reviewed articles published between 2004 and 2024. …”
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Juvenile dermatomyositis in Oman: clinical patterns and disease trajectory from a National cohort by Reem Abdwani, Mahadev J. Mal, Eman Al Masroori, Ruqaiya Al Jashmi, Safiya Al Abrawi, Ibrahim Al-Zakwani

“…Continued follow-up is essential to optimize long-term outcomes and improve survival rates in this patient population.…”
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FIVE-YEAR DYNAMICS OF SECONDARY PREVENTION IN PATIENTS WITH STABLE ANGINA AT SPECIALIZED OUT-PATIENT LEVEL IN MOSCOW (PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY STUDY) by S. В. Fitilev, I. I. Shkrebneva, A. V. Vozzhaev, K. O. Tsukanova

“…To assess five-year trend in terms of specialists’ adherence to guidelines on secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases in patients with stable angina on the level of out-patient specialized healthcare institution in Moscow.Material and methods. Two-stage retrospective pharmacoepidemiological study was conducted. …”
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Process standardization and characterization of Mies: Ethiopian honey wine by Weleba Muesho Gebremichael, Kiros Hagos Abay, Desta Berhe Sbhatu, Goitom Gebreyohannes Berhe, Gebreselema Gebreyohannes

“…The filtrate (Mies) was seasoned and fermented for an additional two days, after which its physicochemical, nutritional, sensory, and microbial properties were analyzed using standard methods. As fermentation time increased, the pH values of the three Mies formulations decreased from the first to the twenty-first day. …”
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Decoding chemical interactions among pomegranate, Aphis punicae, and associated insects in Taif fields through open-loop stripping by Nour Houda M’sakni, Taghreed Alsufyani, Noura J. Alotaibi

“…At 24h, under a tritrophic interaction, 4-heptanone, a key ant pheromone, was detected, suggesting a role in interspecies signaling or predator deterrence. …”
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The Effects of the Biceps Brachii and Brachioradialis on Elbow Flexor Muscle Strength and Spasticity in Stroke Patients by Binbin Yu, Xintong Zhang, Yihui Cheng, Lingling Liu, null YanJiang, Jiayue Wang, Xiao Lu

“…We aimed to analyze the surface electromyography (sEMG) signal features of elbow flexor muscle (biceps brachii and brachioradialis) spasticity in maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) and fast passive extension (FPE) in stroke patients and to explore the main muscle groups that affect the active movement and spasticity of the elbow flexor muscles to provide an objective reference for optimizing stroke rehabilitation. Methods. Fifteen patients with elbow flexor spasticity after stroke were enrolled in this study. sEMG signals of the paretic and nonparetic elbow flexor muscles (biceps and brachioradialis) were detected during MVIC and FPE, and root mean square (RMS) values were calculated. …”
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Potential and limitations of secondary prevention of noncommunicable diseases: data from a survey of Russian outpatient physicians by M. N. Mamedov, V. A. Kutsenko, О. M. Drapkina

“…To identify potential and limitations of secondary prevention of noncommunicable diseases in outpatient clinics of various Russian cities.Material and methods. Outpatient physicians from 16 Russian cities took part in the cross-sectional study. …”
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A novel dual embedding few-shot learning approach for classifying bone loss using orthopantomogram radiographic notes by Pradeep Kumar Yadalam, Amit Rajabhau Pawar, Prabhu Manickam Natarajan, Carlos M. Ardila

“…This study will classify bone loss severity (normal, mild, or severe) from OPG notes using a novel dual-embedding few-shot learning framework. Methods This study used a dataset of radiographic notes from OPGs gathered at Saveetha Dental College and Hospital in Chennai. …”
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Moss-derived human complement factor H modulates retinal immune response and attenuates retinal degeneration by Mandy Hector, Verena Behnke, Paulina Dabrowska-Schlepp, Andreas Busch, Andreas Schaaf, Thomas Langmann, Anne Wolf

“…In addition, glycans of the CPV-104 variant are sialylated, an optimization that makes CPV-104 an analog of human CFH. …”
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