Effect of Lactic Acid Bacteria Fermentation on Quality, Flavour and Antioxidant Activity of Rice Milk by Xiaomei GAO, Yong SUI, Zhenzhou ZHU, Shuyi LI, Lei ZHOU, Jianbin SHI, Tian XIONG, Fang CAI, Xin MEI

“…The contents of n-hexanol and benzaldehyde, which were the main aroma components of rice milk increased by 0.23%~2.42% and 0.11%~0.72%, respectively. And the rice milk fermented by lactic acid bacteria had a unique fermented flavour. …”
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Mettl3-m6A-NPY axis governing neuron–microglia interaction regulates sleep amount of mice by Qihang Sun, Jinpiao Zhu, Xingsen Zhao, Xiaoli Huang, Wenzheng Qu, Xia Tang, Daqing Ma, Qiang Shu, Xuekun Li

“…We also showed that Mettl3 regulates neuropeptide Y (NPY) via m6A modification and Mettl3 conditional knockout (cKO) mice displayed significantly decreased expression of NPY in thalamus. …”
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A case report of confirmed difficult pulmonary tuberculosis based on the hybrid capture-based tNGS method by Weiqian Chen, Huimin Chen, Ze Liu, Xinle Chi, Yaomeng Chen, Huan Ye, Wenjie Huang, Chenlei Cao, Wei Weng

“…Conclusion The hc-tNGS has significant value in diagnosing pulmonary tuberculosis, especially in cases that are difficult to detect with other methods. …”
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Symptomatic tensor fasciae suralis muscle as accessory muscle at popliteal fossa in young soldier: a case report by Yong Sik Lee, Yeong Hyeon Lee, Jee Soo Park, Gil Yeong Ahn, Sung Hyun Hwang, Chae Kyung Lee

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Optimal Bone Preparation for Triple-Tapered Stems: Does the Sagittal Taper Affect Optimal Femoral Sizing? by Jeff Shi, MD, Kevin Salomon, MD, Victor Shen, BS, Andrew Moore, MD, John T. Wilson, MD, Brian Palumbo, MD

“…Results: Median single-tapered preparation broach size was 8 (range, 5-12) and final stem size after TTP was 11 (range, 6-13). The TTP overall mean percent metaphyseal fill was 74 ± 6% in the AP view and 71 ± 5% in the lateral view, both significantly higher than single-tapered preparation which was 67 ± 7% and 65 ± 7%, respectively (P < .001). …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of gestational diabetes mellitus among pregnant women in northern Vietnam: a cross-sectional study by Hieu Minh Le, Thi Ai Nguyen, Dang Kien Nguyen, Ditte Søndergaard Linde, Ib Christian Bygbjerg, Jens Søndergaard, Thanh Duc Nguyen, Bay Quang Nguyen, Ngoc-Anh Thi Dang, Xuan Bai Nguyen, Dan W. Meyrowitsch, Christina A. Vinter, Tine M. Gammeltoft, Vibeke Rasch

“…Results The prevalence rate of GDM was 27.1%. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed maternal age from 25 to 34 (adjusted OR 2.0; 95%CI 1.3–2.9), maternal age ≥ 35 (adjusted OR 3.0; 95%CI 1.7–5.4), pregestational body mass index ≥ 23 (adjusted OR 1.6; 95%CI 1.1–2.3), family history of diabetes (adjusted OR 1.9; 95%CI 1.3–2.9), fertility treatment (adjusted OR 2.3; 95%CI 1.3–3.8), and previous GDM (adjusted OR 3.1; 95%CI 1.4–6.9) were associated with increased odds of GDM. …”
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Analytical Accuracy of a Continuous Glucose Monitor in Adult Diabetic KetoacidosisTake-Home Points by Nathan L. Haas, MD, Lynn Ang, MD, Nazanene H. Esfandiari, MD, Ahsan M. Khan, MBBS, James A. Cranford, PhD, Ashley Cohen, MD, Jordan Sell, MD, Mostafa Abdel-Hamid, MD, Kevin E. Romanchik, BSN, RN, Frederick K. Korley, MD, PhD

“…Mean age was 42 years, 60% were female, 70% had type I diabetes, and mean presenting pH was 7.17. Three hundred thirty-four paired measurements from CGM and POCBG measurements were analyzed. …”
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Treatment and outcomes of high-risk neuroblastoma in Southeast Asia: a single-institution experience and review of the literature by Anselm Chi-Wai Lee, Chan Hon Chui, Robert Kwok, Kim Shang Lee, Chee Meng Fong, Wilfred Hing-Sang Wong

“…Their five-year overall survival rate compared to patients whose initial chemotherapy was done elsewhere was 81.6% versus 41.1% (P = 0.011), and that of event-free survival was 69.7% versus 36.1% (P = 0.032). …”
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Comparative impact of synthetic and natural animal-derived carotenoids on growth, feed utilization, and pigment enhancement in Amphiprion ocellaris by Dung Van Tran, Trang Le Thi Tran, Nam Xuan Doan, Thanh Trung Dang, Nhan Thai Hua, Hung Quoc Pham

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SARS-CoV-2 infection rates and associated risk factors in healthcare workers: systematic review and meta-analysis by Amit Bansal, Mai-Chi Trieu, Emily M. Eriksson, Fan Zhou, Jodie McVernon, Karl Albert Brokstad, Rebecca Jane Cox

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Spatiotemporal Variations of PM2.5 and O3 Relationship during 2014–2021 in Eastern China by Yasong Li, Tijian Wang, Qin’geng Wang, Yawei Qu, Hao Wu, Min Xie, Mengmeng Li, Shu Li, Bingliang Zhuang

“…Based on our investigations, it was found that the yearly average level of PM2.5 presented a consistent diminish, falling from 55.8 µg m−3 (2014) to 31.9 µg m−3 (2021), while O3 increased by 7.2% during 2014–2017 but decreased by 1.9% in 2018–2021. …”
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Correction: Integrating E-cadherin expression levels with TNM staging for enhanced prognostic prediction in colorectal cancer patients by Jae-Ghi Lee, Ilkyu Park, Hannah Lee, Seungyoon Nam, Jisup Kim, Won-Suk Lee, Myunghee Kang, Jung Ho Kim

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Inhibition of GSK3β is synthetic lethal with FHIT loss in lung cancer by blocking homologous recombination repair by Shishi Tao, Yue Pu, Eun Ju Yang, Guowen Ren, Changxiang Shi, Li-Jie Chen, Liang Chen, Joong Sup Shim

“…The inhibition of GSK3β in FHIT-deficient cells suppressed the ATR/BRCA1/RAD51 axis in HRR signaling via two distinct pathways and suppressed DNA double-strand break repair, leading to the accumulation of DNA damage and apoptosis. …”
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Impact of elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor in lung transplantation for cystic fibrosis in the United States by Tahuanty A. Pena, MD, MS, Brittany Wright, PharmD, Kalpaj R. Parekh, MBBS, Julia Kleney-Tait, MD, PhD

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Integrating E-cadherin expression levels with TNM staging for enhanced prognostic prediction in colorectal cancer patients by Jae-Ghi Lee, Ilkyu Park, Hannah Lee, Seungyoon Nam, Jisup Kim, Won-Suk Lee, Myunghee Kang, Jung Ho Kim

“…When combined with TNM stage III/IV, patients with E-cadherinLow expression showed a poor prognosis, with HRs of 1.93 for EFS and 2.35 for DSS compared to those with E-cadherinHigh expression at the same TNM stage. …”
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Incremental Lifetime Cancer Risk of PAHs in PM2.5 via Local Emissions and Long-Range Transport during Winter by Shahzada Amani Room, Chia En Lin, Shih Yu Pan, Ta Chih Hsiao, Charles C.-K. Chou, Kai Hsien Chi

“…Similar phenomenon was observed for PAHs in the daytime of 3.26 ± 2.36 ng m−3 and 1.91 ± 1.14 ng m−3 at nighttime. Also, due to higher NO3− and K levels, the ions and metals had higher values in the daytime and weekdays than at nighttime and weekends. …”
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Parental Experiences of Administering Pediatric <i>Tuina</i> for Sleep and Appetite in Early School-Aged Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Qualitative Study i... by Shu-Cheng Chen, Kwai-Ching Lo, Han Li, Pong-Ming Wong, Lok-Yi Pang, Jing Qin, Wing-Fai Yeung

“… Abstract BackgroundPrevious research suggested that parent-administered pediatric tuina ObjectiveThis study aimed to explore the experiences and perceptions of parents administering pediatric tuina MethodsThis qualitative study was embedded in a pilot randomized controlled trial on parent-administered pediatric tuinatuina ResultsTwo main themes emerged: (1) effects of parent-administered pediatric tuinatuina ConclusionsParent-administered pediatric tuina…”
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Chemical Fingerprints for PM2.5 in the Ambient Air near a Raw Material Storage Site for Iron Ore, Coal, Limestone, and Sinter by Kavita Justus Mutuku, Yen-Yi Lee, Guo-Ping Chang-Chien, Sheng-Lun Lin, Wei-Hsin Chen, Wen-Che Hou

“…During winter, the concentrations ranged from 44.7–48.0 µg m–3, where the water-soluble ions, metals, carbon components accounted for 49.2%, 8.1%, and 17.4% respectively. From the chemical mass balance, the main sources of PM2.5 in sites B, C, and D were stationary sources, mobile sources, and secondary organic aerosols. …”
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Improving Fugitive Dust Emission Inventory from Construction Sector Using UAV Images Recognition by Yuyao He, Jicheng Jang, Yun Zhu, Pen-Chi Chiang, Jia Xing, Shuxiao Wang, Bin Zhao, Shicheng Long, Yingzhi Yuan

“…Post integration of monitoring data through the Software for the Modeled Attainment Test - Community Edition (SMAT-CE), the contributions of construction dust to local PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations were estimated at 3.27 ± 0.8 µg m–3 and 1.11 ± 0.27 µg m–3, respectively, with more pronounced impacts observed in the central, northwestern, and south-central zones of the study region. …”
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Assessing learning, behaviour, and stress level in goats while testing a virtual fencing training protocol by L. Wilms, D. Hamidi, C.H.U. Lüntzel, M. Hamidi, M. Komainda, R. Palme, J. Isselstein, S. Waiblinger, M. Egerbacher

“…The experiment lasted 4 h per day. During this time, the following behaviours were recorded via instantaneous scan sampling of all goats every 2 min: grazing, lying, standing, standing vigilant, walking, and running. …”
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