Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation to Maximize Hip Abductor Strength and Reduce Fall Risk in Older Veterans: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Ben Friedman, Brock A Beamer, Jeffrey Beans, Vicki Gray, Gad Alon, Alice Ryan, Leslie I Katzel, John D Sorkin, Odessa Addison

“… BackgroundNearly half of all veterans are 65 years and older, and they have a higher prevalence of functional disabilities compared to the nonveteran population. …”
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Prevalence of urinary tract infections and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of bacterial isolates in first-time ANC attendees at a secondary health facility in Ghana: a cross-sec... by Kwame Opare-Asamoah, Ezekiel Kofi Vicar, Jerry Xola Sosu, Eunice Nyarko, Sulemana Zakariah Mustapha, Kanyite Ayisha Mumuni, Nana Kofi Yeboah Aboagye, Saeed F. Majeed, Philomena Ajanaba Asakeboba, Vida Nyagre Yakong, Kwadwo Fosu Antwi, Julius T. Dongdem

“…Abstract Background Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in pregnant women are a common public health concern. …”
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Comprehensive quality profiling and multivariate analysis of rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivars: integrating physical, cooking, nutritional, and micronutrient characteristics for enh... by Khaled M. H. Abdelsalam, Ahmed M. Shaalan, Germine M. AbouEl-Soud, Medhat A. E. El-Dalil, Abdelsalam M. Marei, Diaa Abd El-Moneim, Aly A. A. El-Banna, Sobhi F. Lamlom, Ahmed M. Abdelghany

“…Abstract Background Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a staple food for nearly half the global population, with rice grain quality (RGQ) and yield being the most valuable attributes for consumers and food security. …”
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The differences in microbial communities and Tick-Borne pathogens between Dermacentor marginatus and Hyalomma asiaticum collected from the Northwestern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Re... by Like Duan, Xiaona Yang, Lin Zhang, Xuexia Hou, Lijuan He, Jingwen Li, Qin Hao

“…Abstract Background Ticks are important vectors for the transmission of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and protozoa. …”
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The Epidemic Process of Measles with Different Strategies of Vaccination in a Large Industrial Center of the Middle Urals by A. A. Golubkova, T. A. Platonova, S. S. Smirnova, S. A. Kovyazina

“…However, against this background, 2016 was registered a major outbreak of measles.Conclusion. …”
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Polymorphisms in the inflammatory pathway genes TLR2, TLR4, TLR9, LY96, NFKBIA, NFKB1, TNFA, TNFRSF1A, IL6R, IL10, IL23R, PTPN22, and PPARG are associated with susceptibility of in... by Steffen Bank, Paal Skytt Andersen, Johan Burisch, Natalia Pedersen, Stine Roug, Julie Galsgaard, Stine Ydegaard Turino, Jacob Broder Brodersen, Shaista Rashid, Britt Kaiser Rasmussen, Sara Avlund, Thomas Bastholm Olesen, Hans Jürgen Hoffmann, Marianne Kragh Thomsen, Vibeke Ostergaard Thomsen, Morten Frydenberg, Bjørn Andersen Nexø, Jacob Sode, Ulla Vogel, Vibeke Andersen, Vibeke Andersen

“…<h4>Background</h4>The inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), result from the combined effects of susceptibility genes and environmental factors. …”
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Stomatobaculum longum-Derived Extracellular Vesicles Enhance Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Malignancy Through BRCA1/EXO1/TP53BP1 Modulation by Yan L, Wu F, Jiao J, Maimaiti A, Li Y, Shao L, Liang Q, Xiong X, Qin Z

“…This study investigates the role of the oral microbiome, particularly Stomatobaculum longum (S. longum), in OSCC progression and explores the underlying molecular mechanisms involving bacterial extracellular vesicles (EVs).Methods: 16S rRNA sequencing was conducted on tumor and adjacent non-tumor tissues from OSCC patients to identify microbial composition. …”
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Protective Effects of Frankincense Oil on Wound Healing: Downregulating Caspase-3 Expression to Facilitate the Transition from the Inflammatory to Proliferative Phase by Krishnaraju Venkatesan, Durgaramani Sivadasan, Moufida Abderrahmen Al Weslati, Mohammed Gayasuddin Mouid, Manoj Goyal, Monika Bansal, Mohamed EL-Dosoky Mohamed Salama, Syed Azizullah Ghori, Fazil Ahmad

“…This study investigates the protective effects of FEO in an excision wound model in rats, focusing on oxidative stress reduction, inflammatory cytokine modulation, and caspase-3 regulation. <b>Methods:</b> The chemical composition of FEO was analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). …”
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Characteristics of the gut virome in patients with premalignant colorectal adenoma by Pan Zhang, Xiaofeng Tuo, Jiong Jiang, Yue Zhang, Juhui Zhao, Chengzhao Deng, Gang Zhao, Yan Cheng, Lingqin Song, Yan Yang, Ruochun Guo, Huan Zhang, Hongli Zhao, Shiyang Ma, Lu Li, Haitao Shi

“…Methods Based on the Metagenomic Gut Virus catalogue (MGV) containing 54,118 non-redundant gut viral genomes, this study characterized the virome composition and diversity using publicly available metagenomic sequencing data from 419 individuals with premalignant colorectal adenoma and 552 healthy controls. …”
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Monitoring the risks of infections associated with medical care in a hospital in Rostov-on-Don by Mrs Kristina Markova, Mrs Elena Goloshva, Mrs Anna Aleshukina, Mrs Inna Polishchuk, Mrs Iraida Berezinskaya, Mrs Larisa Ermakova, Ms Vadim Melnik

“…Isolates were identified by mass spectrometry using the MALDI-TOFF method (Byotyper Microflex, Bruker Germany). The main criterion for the risk of HAI was the determination of antibiotic resistance in isolated cultures, tested by the disk diffusion method. …”
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Sex-Dependent Effects of Body Fat on Cardiac Function and Outcomes in Community-Dwelling Older Adults by Haowen Jiang, MBBS, Jie Jun Wong, MBBS, Glades H.M. Tan, BEng, Louis L.Y. Teo, MBBS, See Hooi Ewe, MBBS, PhD, Ru-San Tan, MBBS, Fei Gao, PhD, Angela S. Koh, MBBS, MPH, PhD

“…Background: Among older adults, sex hormones may exert differential effects on body fat and cardiac health. …”
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Gut microbiota in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: an individual based analysis of publicly available dataResearch in context by Yanan Yang, Jiale Cheng, Chongyuan Liu, Xiaopo Zhang, Ning Ma, Zhi Zhou, Weiying Lu, Chongming Wu

“…Summary: Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) represents a prevalent endocrine disorder affecting numerous females worldwide. …”
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Circulating immune cells exhibit distinct traits linked to metastatic burden in breast cancer by S. Mangiola, R. Brown, C. Zhan, J. Berthelet, S. Guleria, C. Liyanage, S. Ostrouska, J. Wilcox, M. Merdas, P. Fuge-Larsen, C. Bell, J. Schröder, L. A. Mielke, J. M. Mariadason, S. Chang-Hao Tsao, Y. Chen, V. K. Yadav, S. Vodala, R. L. Anderson, D. Merino, A. Behren, B. Yeo, A. T. Papenfuss, B. Pal

“…Abstract Background Circulating immune cells play a crucial role in the anti-tumour immune response, yet the systemic immune system in metastatic breast cancers is not fully characterised. …”
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Fecal profiling reveals a common microbial signature for pancreatic cancer in Finnish and Iranian cohorts by Heidelinde Sammallahti, Sama Rezasoltani, Satu Pekkala, Arto Kokkola, Hamid Asadzadeh Agdaei, Mehdi Azizmohammad Looha, Reza Ghanbari, Farhad Zamani, Amir Sadeghi, Virinder Kaur Sarhadi, Marja Tiirola, Pauli Puolakkainen, Sakari Knuutila

“…Abstract Background Pancreatic cancer (PC) presents a significant challenge in oncology because of its late-stage diagnosis and limited treatment options. …”
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Skeletal Muscle‐Specific Deletion of E3 Ligase Asb2 Enhances Muscle Mass and Strength by Hye Rim Jang, Shi‐Young Park, Yeonmi Lee, Dongjin Lee, Jongjun Lee, Yoonil Cho, Cheol Soo Choi, Hui‐Young Lee

“…ABSTRACT Background Maintaining skeletal muscle mass and strength is crucial to prevent sarcopenia during healthy ageing. …”
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Sarcopenic Obesity Among Nursing Home Residents: A Cross‐Sectional Multi‐Centre Study by Doris Eglseer, Hristo Hristov, Sanja Krušič, Nadan Gregorič, Irena Hren, Igor Pravst, Živa Lavriša

“…ABSTRACT Background Obesity and sarcopenia are prevalent among older adults and associated with adverse health outcomes. …”
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Correction of regulatory molecules expression at the inflammation stage using photobiomodulation therapy in chronic wound modeling by М.V. Kumechko, N.М. Babenko, S.B. Pavlov, О.B. Litvinova, І.І. Torianyk, О.І. Babaieva

“…Background. The search for effective treatments for chronic wounds continues. …”
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Taurine alleviated paraquat-induced oxidative stress and gut-liver axis damage in weaned piglets by regulating the Nrf2/Keap1 and TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathways by Chen Chen, Min Qi, Weilong Zhang, Fanxing Chen, Zhihong Sun, Weizhong Sun, Wenjie Tang, Zhenguo Yang, Xuan Zhao, Zhiru Tang

“…Abstract Background Oxidative stress can impair intestinal barrier function and cause liver damage, resulting in reduced animal productivity. …”
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Magnetic Nanoparticles with On-Site Azide and Alkyne Functionalized Polymer Coating in a Single Step through a Solvothermal Process by Romualdo Mora-Cabello, David Fuentes-Ríos, Lidia Gago, Laura Cabeza, Ana Moscoso, Consolación Melguizo, José Prados, Francisco Sarabia, Juan Manuel López-Romero

“…<b>Methods</b>: The composition, morphology, and magnetic properties of the nanospheres were analyzed using Transmission Electron and Atomic Force Microscopies (TEM, AFM), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), X-ray Diffraction Diffractometry (XRD), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization (MALDI) and Vibrating Sample Magnetometry (VSM). …”
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Limosilactobacillus reuteri prevents progression of ankylosing spondylitis in mice by restoring gut microbiota-metabolism homeostasis by Lianjun Yang, Ke You, Kun Wang, Bin Liu, Tao Chen, Zhifei Cui, Dawei Zhang, Zhihai Su, Xiang Liu, Hai Lu

“…Abstract Background Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by progressive spinal fusion and systemic inflammation. …”
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