Development of a nomogram for predicting pancreatic portal hypertension in patients with acute pancreatitis: a retrospective study by Yong Lv, Hui Luo, Yingjie Zhang, Xiangping Wang, Yanglin Pan, Yunling Li, Qiaoyu Su, Xianchen Zhan, Linhui Zhang, Xiaoyu Kang, Shuhui Liang, Gui Ren

“…Introduction Pancreatic portal hypertension (PPH) is a rare complication of acute pancreatitis (AP) that can lead to severe gastrointestinal bleeding. …”
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Axonal regeneration and innervation ratio following supercharged end-to-side nerve transfer by Leopold Harnoncourt, Martin Schmoll, Christopher Festin, Laurenz Pflaum, Markus Breuss, Johanna Klepetko, Dominik C. Dotzauer, Florian J. Jaklin, Udo Maierhofer, Philipp Tratnig-Frankl, Oskar C. Aszmann, Oskar C. Aszmann

“…In this study, a novel SETS nerve transfer model is presented for the upper extremity of the rat to assess the impacts on muscle function, innervation ratio, and motor neuron regeneration as well as investigate the potential to enhance motor function recovery.MethodsThe surgical interventions include transection and end-to-end repair of the musculocutaneous nerve (MCN) in Group A, transfer of the ulnar nerve (UN) to the side of the MCN in Group B, and a combination of both in Group C. …”
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An optimized approach for predicting water quality features and a performance evaluation for mapping surface water potential zones based on Discriminant Analysis (DA), Geographical Information System (GIS) and Machine Learning (ML) models in Baitarani River Basin, Odisha by Abhijeet Das

“…This study provides a comprehensive analysis that carefully combines scientific data with the opinions of the local people, using ArcGIS tools to map the water quality at every point along the river. …”
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Recent Advances in Fiber-Optic Sensors for the Detection of Inorganic Acidic Gases by Lingnan Kong, Yuanke Gong, Xiaoyu Zhong, Yang Liu, Bo Wan, Quanhua Xie, Yuanyuan He, Xiaoling Peng, Haixing Chang, Dengjie Zhong, Huiling Liu, Nianbing Zhong

“…Abstract An acidic gas is an important basic chemical raw material used for synthesizing fertilizers, insecticides, explosives, dyes, and salts. …”
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Presenting a Prediction Model for CEO Compensation Sensitivity using Meta-heuristic Algorithms (Genetics and Particle Swarm) by Saeed Khaljastani, Habib Piri, Reza Sotoudeh

“…Managerial remuneration is one way to address this conflict and serves as a tool to align managers' perspectives and performance with the goal of increasing shareholder wealth. …”
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The mcpC mutant of Salmonella enteritidis exhibits attenuation and confers both immunogenicity and protective efficacy in mice by Lu Zhang, Li Chen, Xuqiang Zhang, Yang Li, Qingfeng Zheng, Yun Li, Ning Li, Qiumei Shi, Yanying Zhang, Tonglei Wu

“…BackgroundSalmonella enteritidis (SE) is a Gram-negative, facultative anaerobic intracellular pathogen that not only causes disease and mortality in livestock and poultry but also contaminates animal-derived products, leading to foodborne illnesses in humans. …”
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Effects of aminooxyacetic acid on learning and memory function and neurochemical changes in chronic alcoholism by Hongbo Jiang, Xunling Wang, Yingwei Liang, Yinghan Hou, Xinping Yue, Zhiyi Zhang, Dan Chen, Xinyi Fan, Ailin Du

“…The Model group received a 6 % ethanol solution for 28 days. From day 14, the Model + AOAA group was treated with daily intraperitoneal injections of AOAA (5 mg/kg) for 14 consecutive days. …”
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Correlates of prior HIV testing and schistosomiasis treatment: Baseline survey findings from the "creating demand for fishermen's schistosomiasis HIV services" (FISH) cluster-rando... by Geoffrey Kangogo, Donaldson F Conserve, Sekeleghe Kayuni, Moses K Kumwenda, Kathryn L Dovel, James Chirombo, Peter MacPherson, Elizabeth L Corbett, Anthony Butterworth, Augustine Talumba Choko

“…In adjusted analyses, being able to read and write (adjusted risk ratio [aRR: 1.91, 95% CI: 1.59-2.29, p<0.001); previous use of praziquantel (aRR: 2.00,95% CI: 1.73-2.30, p<0.001); knowing a relative or friend who died of HIV (aRR: 1.54,95% CI: 1.33-1.79, p<0.001); and being on ART (aRR: 12.93, 95% CI: 6.25-32.93, p<0.001) were associated with increased likelihood of ever testing for HIV. …”
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ANALISIS ZONA RAWAN GEMPA BUMI DI KABUPATEN BENGKULU SELATAN BERDASARKAN PERCEPATAN TANAH PUNCAK MENGGUNAKAN FORMULA KANAI by Giltro Kencoro, M Farid, Arif Ismul Hadi, Darmawan Ikhlas Fadli, Agung Sedayu

“…Zona rawan gempa di Kabupaten Bengkulu Selatan terbagi menjadi tiga zona, yaitu zona klasifikasi rendah (Kota Manna, Pasar Manna, Bunga mas, dan Seginim) , sedang (Pino Raya, Air Nipis, dan Ulu Manna), dan tinggi (Manna, Kedurang, dan Kedurang Ilir). …”
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Genome-wide transcriptome analysis and drug target discovery reveal key genes and pathways in thyroid cancer metastasis by Minjing Zou, Amal Qattan, Monther Al-Alwan, Hazem Ghebeh, Naif Binjumah, Latifa Al-Haj, Khalid S. A. Khabar, Abdulmohsen Altaweel, Falah Almohanna, Abdullah M. Assiri, Abdelilah Aboussekhra, Ali S. Alzahrani, Ali S. Alzahrani, Yufei Shi

“…Braf-mutant Met cells developed resistance to BRAFV600E inhibitor PLX4720, but remained sensitive to β-catenin inhibitor PKF118-310.ConclusionWe have identified several overexpressed genes/pathways in thyroid cancer metastasis, making them attractive therapeutic targets. …”
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Imaging flow cytometry-based cellular screening elucidates pathophysiology in individuals with Variants of Uncertain Significance by Irena Josephina Johanna Muffels, Hans R. Waterham, Giuseppina D’Alessandro, Guido Zagnoli-Vieira, Michael Sacher, Dirk J. Lefeber, Celine Van der Vinne, Chaim M. Roifman, Koen L. I. Gassen, Holger Rehmann, Desiree Y. Van Haaften-Visser, Edward S. S. Nieuwenhuis, Stephen P. Jackson, Sabine A. Fuchs, Femke Wijk, Peter van Hasselt

“…Experimental follow-up of the ‘DNA damage repair defect cluster’ led to the discovery of highly specific defects in top2cc release from double-strand DNA breaks in one of these individuals, harboring a VUS in the RAD54L2 gene. Conclusions Our high-throughput IFC-based platform simplifies the process of identifying VUS pathogenicity through six assays and allows for the recognition of useful pathophysiological markers that structure follow-up experiments, thereby representing a novel valuable tool for precise functional diagnostics in genomics.…”
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Evolution of aroma compounds in round soy sauce aroma type baijiu during aging and the effect of aging markers on the lasting aroma in finished glass by Shi-Yi Wang, Chen Li, Yu-Jie Li, Guang-Qian Liu, Zhen-Ming Lu, Li-Juan Chai, Hong-Yu Xu, Jin-Song Shi, Song-Tao Wang, Cai-Hong Shen, Xiao-Juan Zhang, Zheng-Hong Xu

“…Soy sauce aroma type Baijiu (SSAB) is a complex blend of seven rounds of raw SSAB, each with distinct aroma profiles that evolve during maturation. …”
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The roles of cannabis potency and gender in cannabis dependence and anxiety in recent cannabis users with trauma exposure histories by T. Snooks, S.H. Stewart, P. Romero-Sanchiz, S. DeGrace, S.P. Barrett, H.C.R. Bernusky, P.G. Tibbo

“…Cannabis dependence and anxiety levels were self-reported on the Cannabis Use Disorder Identification Test-Revised (CUDIT-R) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), respectively. …”
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A stratified two-stage tumor molecular profiling algorithm to identify clinically actionable molecular alterations in pancreatic cancer☆ by S. Hussung, D. Akhoundova, C. Pistoni, D. Lenggenhager, A. Töpfer, C. Pauli, B. Pestalozzi, C. Britschgi, M. Zoche, M. Rechsteiner, H. Moch, A. Weber, R. Fritsch

“…Materials and methods: We implemented a stratified two-stage TMP algorithm for advanced PC. …”
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MyD88 inhibitor TJ-M2010-5 alleviates spleen impairment and inflammation by inhibiting the PI3K/miR-136-5p/AKT3 pathway in the early infection of Trichinella spiralis by Huifang Bai, Qianqian Dang, Guoliang Chen, Lingfeng Xie, Saining Wang, Ning Jiang, Xiaoxia Wu, Shuyan Zhang, Xuelin Wang

“…Sequencing analysis showed that TJ-M2010-5 significantly up-regulated 9 and down-regulated 10 miRNAs compared with the 5 d group. A dual-luciferase reporter assay further revealed that miR-136-5p is involved in the TJ-M2010-5 treatment by targeting AKT3. …”
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Estatus ecológico del bentos de la zona costera del Golfo de Arauco: patrones espacio-temporales de índices bióticos de la macrofauna by Patricio Torres-Ramírez, Rodrigo Veas, M. Cristina Krautz, Cristian Chandía, Marco Salamanca, Aldo Hernández, Sergio Contreras, Eduardo Hernández-Miranda

“…Se sugiere un uso integrado de estos como un aporte al desarrollo de un enfoque ecosistémico a la gestión de ambientes costeros altamente productivos y antropizados. …”
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Early Detection of Oncological Diseases of the Digestive System (Guidelines of the Russian Gastroenterological Association and the Russian Association of Oncologists for Primary Ca... by V. T. Ivashkin, I. V. Mayev, A. D. Kaprin, M. Yu. Agapov, D. N. Andreev, A. S. Vodoleev, M. Yu. Zharkova, M. P. Korolev, Yu. A. Kucheryavyi, T. L. Lapina, M. V. Mayevskaya, A. V. Okhlobystin, Ch. S. Pavlov, A. V. Paraskevova, S. S. Pirogov, E. A. Poluektova, D. E. Rumyantseva, A. S. Trukhmanov, P. V. Tsarkov, A. A. Sheptulin, O. S. Shifrin

“…It is shown how digestive system cancers can be suspected on the basis of patients’ complaints and past medical history, as well as data obtained both from a direct examination and laboratory instrumental studies. …”
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Placental malaria infection is associated with downregulation of STAT-6 and ANG-1 in decidual macrophages by Fred Owino, Fred Owino, Fred Owino, Caroline Kijogi, Caroline Kijogi, Caroline Kijogi, Omu Anzala, Omu Anzala, Edwin Walong, Obiero Jael, Steven G. Nyanjom, Agola Lelo Eric, Bernard N. Kanoi, Bernard N. Kanoi, Jesse Gitaka, Jesse Gitaka

“…For gene expression profiling, macrophages were isolated from the placental immune cells and the expression level of transcription factors STAT-1, IRF-5, STAT-6, c-Maf and angiogenic factors ANG-1, ANG-2 and VEGF determined by qPCR.Results and DiscussionWe found no difference in the total macrophage populations and M1 and M2 macrophage profiles between uninfected and infected placentas, however, M2 macrophages were significantly higher compared to their M1 counterparts regardless of infection status. …”
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Research on carbon emission accounting model for open-pit mines in alpine ecologically fragile areas by Guoqing LI, Bin BAI, Guiqi LI, Kai GUAN, Jie HOU, Chunping LIN

“…To accurately measure carbon emissions from open-pit mines in alpine ecologically fragile areas, a rigorous and comprehensive accounting method is essential. …”
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