J-shaped association between dietary thiamine intake and the risk of cognitive decline in cognitively healthy, older Chinese individuals by Yuanyuan Zhang, Xianhui Qin, Chengzhang Liu, Chun Zhou, Mengyi Liu, Panpan He, Ziliang Ye, Qiguo Meng, Yuanxiu Wei, Xinyue Su

“…Background The prospective association of dietary thiamine intake with the risk of cognitive decline among the general older adults remains uncertain.Aims To investigate the association between dietary thiamine intake and cognitive decline in cognitively healthy, older Chinese individuals.Methods The study included a total of 3106 participants capable of completing repeated cognitive function tests. …”
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The Prognostic Implication of Left Atrial Strain Parameters with Conventional Left Atrial Parameters for the Prediction of Adverse Outcomes in Asian Patients with Hypertrophic Card... by Andre Seah, Tony Y. W. Li, Novi Yanti Sari, Chi-Hang Lee, Tiong-Cheng Yeo, James W. L. Yip, Yoke Ching Lim, Kian-Keong Poh, William K. F. Kong, Weiqin Lin, Ching-Hui Sia, Raymond C. C. Wong

“…Background/Objectives: Left atrial function can be a tool for risk stratification for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). …”
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Biotechnological Utilization of Amazonian Fruit: Development of Active Nanocomposites from Bacterial Cellulose and Silver Nanoparticles Based on <i>Astrocaryum aculeatum</i> (Tucum... by Sidney S. dos Santos, Miguel Ângelo Cerqueira, Ana Gabriela Azevedo, Lorenzo M. Pastrana, Fauze Ahmad Aouada, Fabrício C. Tanaka, Gustavo Frigi Perotti, Marcia Regina de Moura

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Optimization of in vitro propagation and virus eradication using meristem culture and thermotherapy in two geranium species Pelargonium X hortorum (‘Zonal’) and Pelargonium × domes... by Maryam Karimi Alavijeh, Hossein Bayat, Dorsa Kianpour, Siamak Kalantari, Abolkarim zarei

“…Abstract Background Geraniums (Pelargonium) are among the most popular flowers worldwide. …”
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Correlation between LCX-QFR and clinical outcomes following a single-stent strategy for left main bifurcation lesions by Cheng-Duo Zhang, Ji-Sheng Zhou, Li-Yun He, Xin-Ye Xu, Yu-Peng Wang, Ming Cui

“…QFR, a fractional flow reserve calculation method derived from angiography that does not require pressure guide wires, could serve as an alternative functional assessment of the LCX. …”
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Nanotechnology-driven strategies for tilapia vaccines: Comparative evaluation of nanoemulsions and silica nanoparticles against Streptococcus agalactiae by Angela Mariana Lusiastuti, Siti Nurul Aisyiyah Jenie, Melati Septiyanti, Yulianti Sampora, Tanjung Penataseputro, Thavasimutu Citarasu, Desy Sugiani, Dewi Syahidah, Indah Dwiatmi Dewijanti, Hessy Novita, Tuti Sumiati, Uni Purwaningsih, Suryanto Suryanto, Brata Pantjara, Taufik Hadi Ramli, Pramuanggit Panggih Nugroho, Khairun Nisaa, Annisa Wening Maharani Putri

“…Background and Aim: Streptococcosis, caused by Streptococcus agalactiae, is a significant disease in tilapia farming that results in substantial economic losses. …”
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Content and Occurrence State of Niobium and Rare Earth Elements in Hornblendite of Dagele, East Kunlun by the Electron Probe Technique by Jiandong LIU, Bingzhang WANG, Wufu LI, Tingting JIN, Xinyuan ZHANG, Chuntao WANG, Jinshan CAO, Ying ZHENG, Zhongguo ZHAO

“…During the analysis, the elemental peak measurements were conducted for a duration of 10s, followed by 5s of pre-background measurement and 5s of post-background measurement time. …”
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Turkish dentist practice and opinions on diagnosing and treating deep caries lesions: a web-based survey by Nilgün Akgül, Ebru Yilmaz, Onur Akkurt, Özge Gizem Yenidünya

“…Methods The questionnaire had two sections: the first collected demographic data, while the second focused on clinical practices, including radiographic techniques, rubber dam usage, liner choices, pulp protection, and post-endodontic restoration methods. …”
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Capacitive deionisation for water desalination review: experimental and simulation by Rokhsareh Akbarzadeh, Mathias Ernst, Robert Meißner, Bodo Fiedler

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Sensitivity and specificity of a novel classifier for the early diagnosis of dengue. by Nguyen Minh Tuan, Ho Thi Nhan, Nguyen Van Vinh Chau, Nguyen Thanh Hung, Ha Manh Tuan, Ta Van Tram, Nguyen Le Da Ha, Phan Loi, Han Khoi Quang, Duong Thi Hue Kien, Sonya Hubbard, Tran Nguyen Bich Chau, Bridget Wills, Marcel Wolbers, Cameron P Simmons

“…<h4>Background</h4>Dengue is the commonest arboviral disease of humans. …”
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“Impact of regional data reporting and feedback on rectal cancer surgery quality metrics in the Surgical Care Outcomes Assessment Program (SCOAP)” by Alex J. Charboneau, MD, MS, Chad Cragle, MD, PhD, Joseph Frankhouse, MD, Shalini Kanneganti, MD, Jenny A. Kaplan, MD, Ravi Moonka, MD, Laila Rashidi, MD, Vlad V. Simianu, MD, MPH

“…Background: Management of rectal cancer is increasingly complex. …”
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Problematic Digital Technology Use Measures in Children Aged 0 to 6 Years: Scoping Review by Špela Selak, Janja Horvat, Mark Žmavc

“…Looking at their conceptual background and psychometric properties, existing composite measures fall short of reliably assessing all the crucial aspects of problematic digital technology use in early childhood. …”
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Ginseng and its functional components in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: therapeutic effects and multi-target pharmacological mechanisms by Ping Xiao, Zhaorui Ye, Xiuyan Li, Quansheng Feng, Yue Su

“…The traditional Chinese medicine ginseng (Panax ginseng) shows unique advantages in NAFLD intervention, but its complex compositional system and molecular mechanism network still need to be systematically analyzed.ObjectiveThis paper systematically integrates evidence from nearly 20 years of research to elucidate the multi-target pharmacological mechanism of ginseng for the treatment of NAFLD.MethodsRelevant information was sourced from Pubmed, Web of science, Embase and CNKI databases. …”
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Reasonable Outcome of Avulsed Permanent Upper Incisor after Seven Years Follow-Up Period: a Case Report by Egle Bendoraitiene, Sandra Zemgulyte, Marija Borisovaite

“…Background: Avulsion of the permanent teeth is one of the most serious oral health problems among active children and adolescents. …”
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Release of Zinc, Manganese and Magnesium from Mg-Zn-Mn-Al-LDH: Effect of Malic Acid and Divalent to Trivalent Cation Ratios in Mineral Structure by Z. Movahedi Rad, M. Hamidpour

“…The LDHs were synthesized by co-precipitation method at constant pH=9.2-9.6. Two types of LDHs were synthesized with varying the M+2(Zn+Mn+Mg)/M+3(Al) 3:1 and 4:1 in the precursor solution while being stirred vigorously in a nitrogen atmosphere. …”
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Diabetic distress, low-grade chronic inflammation, and cardiac autonomic neuropathy in internally displaced people (literature review and own observations) by V.A. Serhiyenkо

“…The purpose: using the Ukrainian version of the T2-DDAS validated by us to assess the level of DD among IDP. Materials and methods. Development and application of a validated Ukrainian-language version of the Composite Autonomic Symptom Score 31 demonstrated that this is an acceptable tool for identifying patients with subclinical CAN. …”
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Exploring the concurrent validity of a linguistically responsive pre-reading assessment in bilingual children: the Urdu Phonological Tele-Assessment (U-PASS) tool by Insiya Bhalloo, Insiya Bhalloo, Monika Molnar, Monika Molnar

“…The U-PASS consists of 10 phonological awareness, phonological memory, and rapid automatized naming subtests.MethodsWe tested 115 typically-developing Urdu-English simultaneous bilinguals in Grades 1–2 across Canada and Pakistan on the U-PASS, vocabulary and reading accuracy measures, and background questionnaires.ResultsItem-level analysis, involving point-biserial correlations, accuracy rates, and Cronbach’s alpha, and linear regression, involving subtest- and composite-level analysis, were used to collect evidence for U-PASS’s internal reliability and criterion-based concurrent validity.DiscussionOur linear regression analyses indicated significant phonological processing-reading associations after accounting for background variables, thereby demonstrating U-PASS’s concurrent validity for assessing Urdu word/non-word reading. …”
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A feasibility study on beef tallow conversion to some esters for biodiesel production by Mohamad Ali Ghazavi, Majid Fallahipanah, Hamed Shahmirzae Jeshvaghani

“…The quality of the produced biodiesel is evaluated using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) method. Results: FTIR analysis showed that the final product contains ester compositions which can be used as biodiesel fuel in diesel engines. …”
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Developing the IDCaRe team: an integrated and culturally-affirming approach to improving health engagement for HIV-positive veterans by James Michael Brennan, Madison B. Bailey, William Hua

“…Background Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has been at the forefront of offering integrated and patient-centered care to address the complex needs of more than 30,000 Veterans with HIV in the United States of America. …”
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Chimeric Free Fibula Osteocutaneus Flap and Massive Allograft for Refractory Post-traumatic Osteomyelitis Femur Defect: A Case Report by Lam HY, Halim AS, Wan-Sulaiman WA

“…To the best of our knowledge, we are the first to report the limb salvaging method and important planning considerations for a case of chronic refractory osteomyelitis. …”
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