UNFOLDING FACTORS INFLUENCING PINEAPPLE PRODUCTION: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM BAGAMOYO IN TANZANIA by Isaka Kasyupa, Bahati Ilembo

“…Encouraging exports through promotion to address the challenge of untapped potential for exports of the pineapple which in turn encourages production and lastly, investment in agricultural research would steer up the need for further research into pineapple seed breeding, pest control and post-harvest technology. Such initiatives would promote crop production and thereby improve the livelihood of the smallholder farmers. …”
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Modulator-refractory cystic fibrosis: Defining the scope and challenges of an emerging at-risk population by Lindsay Somerville, Larry Borish, Imre Noth, Dana Albon

“…Highly effective modulator therapies (HEMT) improve the lives of many people with cystic fibrosis (PwCF) by correcting the structure and function of the defective CFTR channel at the molecular level. …”
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Therapy potential for the correction of cardiovascular disturbances in diabetes mellitus by I. P. Tatarchenko, N. V. Pozdnyakova, A. G. Mordovina, O. I. Morozova, E. V. Rubleva

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Beneficial effect of artificial intelligence care call on memory and depression in community dwelling individuals with dementia by Sungwoo Kang, Yunjin Lee, Nayoung Kim, Sang-Houn Ok, Pilsu Kim, Ok-Hyun Park, Da-Mi Kim, Yongwoo Jang, Hee-Jin Kim

“…AI care calls may help reduce depression and improve memory function in community-dwelling individuals. …”
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Beyond salt tolerance: SOS1-13’s pivotal role in regulating the immune response to Fusarium oxysporum in Solanum phureja by Liqin Liang, Xiaona Liu, Liuyan Guo, Liyan Wang, Yuehua Zhao, Yue Wu, Yiqian Chen, Weizhong Liu, Gang Gao

“…As an Na+/H+ antiporter, SOS1, a member of the salt oversensitive (SOS) signaling pathway plays important role in salt tolerance, but its function in plant disease resistance has been less studied.MethodsThe function of the potato SOS1 gene (StSOS1-13) responding to the FOX infection was researched by gain- and loss-of-function assays.ResultsStSOS1-13-overexpressed Arabidopsis differed from WT plants in multiple aspects post-FOX infection. …”
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Proinflammatory Cytokines Trigger the Onset of Retinal Abnormalities and Metabolic Dysregulation in a Hyperglycemic Mouse Model by Gaganashree Shivashankar, Julie C. Lim, Monica L. Acosta

“…To further understand and validate the metabolic biomarkers of DR, we investigated the effect of intravitreal proinflammatory cytokines on the retinal structure, function, and metabolism in an in vivo hyperglycemic mouse model. …”
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Influence of combined vitamin D3 supplementation and resistance exercise training on musculoskeletal health in older men and women (EXVITD): protocol for a randomised controlled tr... by Carolyn A Greig, Neil Gittoes, Janet Lord, Susan Lanham-New, Alison Doyle, Anneka Elizabeth Welford, Julie Robinson

“…However, very little data exist on the influence of combining the two interventions of vitamin D supplementation and resistance exercise training, although a recent systematic review provides tentative support for the current study’s hypothesis that the combined intervention may further improve musculoskeletal function above exercise training alone. …”
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Cross-talk between cardiac lymphatics and immune cells regulates inflammatory response and cardiac recovery after myocardial infarction by Zhihua Yang, Zhihua Yang, Zeyu Zhang, Zeyu Zhang, Shaoling Feng, Shaoling Feng, Xujin Ning, Xujin Ning, Liuli Guo, Yijia Du, Yijia Du, Shuai Wang, Shuai Wang, Xianliang Wang, Xianliang Wang, Jingyuan Mao, Jingyuan Mao

“…Studies indicate that after MI, promoting cardiac lymphangiogenesis can accelerate the clearance of infiltrated immune cells, reduce the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, improve myocardial edema, mitigate inflammatory responses and fibrosis, and support recovery of cardiac function. …”
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The Effect of Different Bonding Agents on the Bond Strength of Denture Teeth to Acrylic Resin by Neha Verma, Dhanya P. Nampoothiri, Deepika R. Pai, Upasana Reddy, Deepthi Venugopalan, Justin Ninan

“…Failures in this bonding can compromise both function and aesthetics. Various bonding agents have been developed to improve adhesion, but their performance differs. …”
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Exploring the Impact of Stroke on Lower Limb Proprioception: Insights into Physiotherapy Interventions for Rehabilitation: Systematic Review by Trishna Saikia Baruah, Pratap Chandra Sarma

“…Methods: This systematic review explores the effects of stroke on proprioception and delves into the role of physical therapy interventions in enhancing proprioceptive function in the lower limbs post-stroke. It includes studies examining post-stroke proprioceptive impairments in lower limbs and physical therapy interventions, such as sensory re-education and balance training. …”
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Effect of nursing process-based nursing decision implementation on emergency patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction by Tiantian Wan, Caixia Wang, Jingli Shi, Shujian Wu

“…The main research question was whether nursing decision-making interventions can improve clinical outcomes in patients with acute STEMI (ASTEMI), including time management, cardiac function recovery, and QoL. …”
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Differences in efficacies of continuous renal replacement therapy and intermittent hemodialysis upon urinary levels of insulin-like growth factor binding protein 7，neutrophil gelat... by Wang Xiang, Zhang Zhi-min, Li Jian-guo, Song Ya-jun

“…The urinary levels of IGFBP-7，TIMP-2 and NGAL were significantly lower in observation group post-treatment than those pre-treatment. All were significantly lower than those in control group and the differences had statistical significance （<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05）.ConclusionsMore effective than IHD in the treatment of sepsis with AKI，CRRT can effectively shorten ICU stay and improve the urinary levels of IGFBP-7，TIMP-2 and NGAL. …”
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Predictors and lesion patterns of dysphagia and swallowing outcomes after acute intracerebral hemorrhage by Xiao Hu, Min Wang, Zijie Wang, Yanfang Xie, Mengqiu Zhang, Shanyu Zhang, Tiannan Yang, Chuanqin Fang, Libo Zhao, Yanghua Tian, Qi Li

“…Objectives: This study aimed to explore associated lesion patterns and contributing factors of post-ICH dysphagia, and predict dysphagia outcomes following ICH. …”
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Creatinine Change on Vasoconstrictors as Mortality Surrogate in Hepatorenal Syndrome: Systematic Review &amp; Meta-Analysis. by Justin M Belcher, Steven G Coca, Chirag R Parikh

“…Vasoconstrictor medications improve renal function in patients with hepatorenal syndrome. …”
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Measuring the Effectiveness of Interpersonal Psychotherapy Training for Kerman Prison Staff: With Emphasis on Prisoners' Rights by Ataallah Salehi, mohsen saeedi, Ayda Bana Hossein pour, NAIMA MOHAMMADI

“…The findings showed that the effectiveness of interpersonal psychotherapy training in the post-test phase is a function of participants' scores of depression, mood disorders and problems. …”
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Acute effect of lower‐limb peristaltic pulse external pneumatic compression on segmental arterial stiffness in healthy young adults by Daisuke Kume, Masato Nishiwaki, Tomomi Monri

“…Abstract Although an acute bout of peristaltic pulse external pneumatic compression (EPC) of the lower extremities can improve vascular function, its effect on arterial stiffness remains unclear. …”
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Reduction in Healthcare Resource Utilization Following Treatment With a Home-Based Footworn Device in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Retrospective Claims Analysis by Josh Mark, Shirley Shema-Shiratzky, Joel Sommer, Tim Nolan, Ganit Segal

“… # Methods This was a retrospective claims analysis of 585 patients treated with a personalized, noninvasive, home-based, biomechanical treatment that aims to alleviate knee pain and improve function (AposHealth®). The date of the first AposHealth claim was the index date. …”
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Effect of Yoga on Depression Levels in Older People Living in Nursing Home by Gabriella Astrid Ghitapenny, Lilis Lilis, Astri Parawita Ayu

“…Methods: This study applied a one-group pre-and post-test design. The Geriatric Depression Scale–15 (GDS-15) was used to measure depression levels. …”
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The effect of rTMS intervention with different targets on neural remodeling in stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial by Li Zhao, Li Chen, Qiu Wang, Xinyi Li, Sha Li, Chunxiao Wan

“…Structural MRI analysis indicated that while the M1 group exhibited a significant increase in gray matter volume (GMV) in the medial segment of the postcentral gyrus (p = 0.02), the SMA group showed significant GMV increases in the posterior cerebellum and chorionic lobule (p = 0.0428) that demonstrated a moderate positive correlation with improved balance function (r = 0.436, p = 0.038). Diffusion tensor imaging results showed significant differences in both fractional anisotropy (FA) and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values of the corticospinal tract between the M1 group and the other two groups, with both the M1 and SMA groups exhibiting significant changes in latency and amplitude measures compared to the sham group post-intervention.ConclusionHigh-frequency SMA-TMS intervention on the affected side has a better improvement than traditional M1 target in stroke with motor function. …”
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Pulmonary arterial hypertension: sex-specific differences and outcomes by Noura Alturaif, Umberto Attanasio, Valentina Mercurio

“…Women are often found to have better baseline right ventricular (RV) function and hemodynamics before treatment, as well as more favorable RV adaptation post-therapy. …”
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