Antibiotics versus Non-Antibiotic in the treatment of Aspiration Pneumonia: analysis of the MIMIC-IV database by Di Zhang, Guan Yang, Xingang Hu, Xiaoming Liu, Jie Zhang, Dongqing Jia, Aojun Zhang

“…Abstract Background Aspiration pneumonia (AP) is a common complication in the intensive care unit (ICU), which is associated with significantly increased morbidity and mortality and has a significant impact on patient prognosis. …”
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Characterizing the gut microbiome of birds-of-paradise in the northwest lowland of Papua Island by Safika Safika, Agustin Indrawati, Rahmat Hidayat, Alif Rahman Rohim Puarada

“…Background: Birds-of-paradise, renowned for their stunning plumage and intricate mating rituals, have been extensively studied for their external characteristics. …”
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PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ASPECTS OF GROWTH AND MATURATION OF APRICOT (PRUNUS ARMENIACEAE) VARIETIES OF MOSCOW SELECTION IN CENTRAL RUSSIA by Vera V. Kondratieva, Maria V. Semenova, Alla G. Kuklina, Lydmila S. Olekhnovich, Tatiana V. Voronkova

“…Background.  Apricot is one of the most popular fruit crops in the world. …”
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A Weighted-Transfer Domain-Adaptation Network Applied to Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Fault Diagnosis by Jian Yang, Hairong Chu, Lihong Guo, Xinhong Ge

“…A promising approach is the use of deep learning methods, which can effectively extract useful diagnostic information from weak, coupled, nonlinear data from inputs with background noise. …”
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Use of Resting Metabolic Rate Ratio as a Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports Indicator in Female Athletes by Jessica L Garay, Julia Galindo Sebe, Jenna Strickland, Lindsey Graves, Margaret A Voss

“…Background: Female athletes are at risk of relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs) if energy intake is insufficient relative to demand. …”
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Analysis of spatial and temporal aggregation of influenza cases in Quzhou before and after COVID-19 pandemic by Qing Gao, Hui Yang, Zhao Yu, Qi Wang, Shuangqing Wang, Bingdong Zhan

“…Background The global seasonal influenza activity has decreased during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Bioactive Compounds and Flavor Characteristics in Red Fermentation of Waxy and Non-Waxy Millet Varieties by Zehui Yang, Jie Liu, Xiaopeng Li, Changyu Zhang, Pengliang Li, Yawei Zhu, Jingke Liu, Bin Liu

“…The samples were solid-state-fermented with “<i>Red Ferment</i>” and evaluated for bioactive components. (2) Methods: Multiple analytical methods—including principal component analysis (PCA), partial least squares-discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) and orthogonal PLS-DA (OPLS-DA), cluster analysis, and correlation analysis—were employed to systematically compare bioactive components and VCs. (3) Results: Significant varietal differences were observed: (1) Miao Xiang glutinous millet showed higher monacolin K (MK) and fatty acid contents; (2) Jigu-42 contained significantly more polyphenols; (3) linoleic acid dominated the fatty acid profiles of two varieties; and (4) a total of twenty-seven VCs were identified, including six alcohols, four aldehydes, seven ketones (corrected from duplicated count), two aromatic hydrocarbons, three heterocycles, one acid, three furans, and one ether. (4) Conclusions: The two varieties exhibited significant differences in MK, pigment profiles, fatty acid composition, polyphenol content, and volatile-compound profiles. …”
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The Potential of Silver Diamine Fluoride in Non-Operative Management of Dental Caries in Primary Teeth: A Systematic Review by Kornelija Rogalnikovaitė, Julija Narbutaitė, Vilija Andruškevičienė, Eglė Aida Bendoraitienė, Jaunė Razmienė

“…<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Dental caries has seen an increase in untreated cases, leading to significant health and quality-of-life impacts, necessitating innovative approaches like the promising non-operative management with silver diamine fluoride. …”
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Effect of physical activity on changes in weight and aerobic capacity during an 18-month behavioral weight loss intervention by Seth A. Creasy, Danielle M. Ostendorf, Laura Kaizer, Rebecca Rosenberg, Matthew J. Breit, Daniel H. Bessesen, Edward L. Melanson, Victoria A. Catenacci

“…Abstract Background The objective of this secondary analysis was to examine the effect of MVPA and the time of day that MVPA (i.e., morning vs. evening) is performed on long-term changes in body weight and aerobic capacity. …”
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A systematic review of the microbiome of Hyalomma Koch, 1844 ticks using next-generation sequencing of the 16S ribosomal RNA gene by Mohamad Taha Al Masri, Mohammad Ali Al-Deeb

“…Background and Aim: Ticks are critical vectors of pathogens affecting humans and livestock globally. …”
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Dietary and plasma atherogenic and thrombogenic indices and cardiometabolic risk factors among overweight and individuals with obesity by Reyhaneh Mokhtari, Mahdieh Abbasalizad Farhangi

“…Abstract Background Obesity and hyperlipidemia are the two central metabolic disorders linked to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). …”
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Comparison of unmanned aerial vehicle imaging to ground truth walkthroughs for identifying and classifying trash sites serving as potential Aedes aegypti breeding grounds by Morgan S. Tarpenning, Juliet T. Bramante, Kavita D. Coombe, Katherine E. Woo, Andrew J. Chamberlin, Paul S. Mutuku, Giulio A. De Leo, Angelle Desiree LaBeaud, Bryson A. Ndenga, Francis M. Mutuku, Joelle I. Rosser

“…While UAV imaging did miss trash underneath vegetation or buildings and did not show the exact composition of trash piles, this method was efficient, enabled detailed quantitative trash data, and granted access to areas that were not easily accessible by walking. …”
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Development and Evaluation of the Antibacterial Properties of an Experimental Herbal Gel Against Cariogenic Bacteria by Marco Sánchez‐Tito, Lidia Yileng Tay, Francisco Zea‐Gamboa, Raúl Cartagena‐Cutipa, Alysson Flores‐Gómez, Bruno Spigno‐Paco, Brando Raul Mendoza Salinas, Jose Elias Zuñiga Calcina, Ingrit Elida Collantes Díaz

“…Thus, this study aimed to formulate and evaluate the antibacterial activity of an experimental gel based on Grindelia tarapacana essential oil in a bacterial consortium. Material and Methods The composition of the essential oil (EO) was determined using gas chromatography‐mass spectrometry (GC‐MS). …”
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Quality by Design (QbD)-Driven Development and Optimization of Tacrolimus-Loaded Microemulsion for the Treatment of Skin Inflammation by Sanjida Ahmed Srishti, Paromita Paul Pinky, Ryan Taylor, Jacob Guess, Natasha Karlik, Jelena M. Janjic

“…<b>Background:</b> Skin inflammation represents a hallmark of many skin conditions, from psoriasis to eczema. …”
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The Association Between Myokines, Inflammation, and Nutritional Status in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis by Natalia Mogiłko, Sylwia Małgorzewicz

“…The risks of malnutrition or malnutrition were diagnosed based on ESPEN recommendations. Body composition analysis was performed using the BIA method with the InBody 120 analyzer. …”
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Changes in energy homeostasis, gut peptides, and gut microbiota in Emiratis with obesity after bariatric surgery. by Manal Ali Ahmad, Koen Venema, Carole Ayoub Moubareck, Gabi Wazz, Tarek Mahdy, Mirey Karavetian

“…<h4>Background</h4>Obesity is a growing health concern worldwide, including United Arab Emirates. …”
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Growth hormone treatment in Prader-Willi syndrome patients: systematic review and meta-analysis by Caroline de Gouveia Buff Passone, Ruth Rocha Franco, Simone Sakura Ito, Evelinda Trindade, Michel Polak, Durval Damiani, Wanderley Marques Bernardo

“…Background Growth hormone (GH) treatment is currently recommended in Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) patients.Objectives To evaluate the impact (efficacy and safety) of the use of recombinant human GH (rhGH) as a treatment for PWS.Method We performed a systematic review and, where possible, meta-analysis for the following outcomes: growth, body mass index, body composition, cognitive function, quality of life, head circumference, motor development/strength, behaviour and adverse effects. …”
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Randomised controlled feasibility trial of an evidence-informed behavioural intervention for obese adults with additional risk factors. by Falko F Sniehotta, Stephan U Dombrowski, Alison Avenell, Marie Johnston, Suzanne McDonald, Peter Murchie, Craig R Ramsay, Kim Robertson, Vera Araujo-Soares

“…<h4>Background</h4>Interventions for dietary and physical activity changes in obese adults may be less effective for participants with additional obesity-related risk factors and co-morbidities than for otherwise healthy individuals. …”
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An analysis of the vaginal microbiota in women positive for group B Streptococcus during the third trimester of pregnancy by Tong Zhang, Chenglong Tong, Jialin Wang, Shuang Gao, Kangyi Li, Xiaona Wang

“…Abstract Background Presently, 20–40% of pregnant women are colonized with Streptococcus agalactiae, which is commonly referred to as Group B Streptococcus (GBS). …”
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Olive (Olea europaea L.) leaf polyphenols improve insulin sensitivity in middle-aged overweight men: a randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover trial. by Martin de Bock, José G B Derraik, Christine M Brennan, Janene B Biggs, Philip E Morgan, Steven C Hodgkinson, Paul L Hofman, Wayne S Cutfield

“…Primary outcome was insulin sensitivity (Matsuda method). Secondary outcomes included glucose and insulin profiles, cytokines, lipid profile, body composition, 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure, and carotid intima-media thickness.…”
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