Increased Levels of CD107a and Intracellular Cytokines in IL-2 Stimulated PBMCs from Endometriosis Patients by R. Muharam, Ririn Rahmala Febri, Kevin Ardito Prabowo, Arleni Bustami, Indra G. Mansur

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Safety and efficacy of sintilimab versus pembrolizumab in the treatment of advanced or recurrent pediatric malignancies: a real-world study in China by Lei Mao, Mengzhen Li, Linnan Wu, Juan Wang, Yi Que, Feifei Sun, Junting Huang, Suying Lu, Zijun Zhen, Jia Zhu, Mengjia Song, Yizhuo Zhang

“…BackgroundProgrammed death receptor 1 (PD-1) inhibitors have shown durable response and mild adverse events in adult malignancies. …”
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Integrating univariate and multivariate stability indices for breeding clime-resilient barley cultivars by Ammar Elakhdar, Ahmed A. El-Naggar, Sally El-Wakeell, Anas H. Ahmed

“…The environmental main effect explained 81.3% of the total variation, compared to 18.6% for genotypes and G × E interaction effects. …”
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Investigation of Physicochemical Properties, Antioxidant Activity and In vitro Bioaccessibility of Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas. L.) Nectar Enriched by Senanur Durgut, Ebru Yılmaz, Azime Özkan Karabacak, Gülşah Özcan Sinir

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Coloration enhancement in Procambarus clarkii crayfish through dietary supplementation of phycocyanin extracted from Arthrospira platensis BUUC1503 by Pisan Yodngam, Rachanimuk Hiransuchalert

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First Molecular Survey and Genetic Characterization of <i>Rickettsia</i> spp. in <i>Haemaphysalis hystricis</i> Ticks Infesting Dogs in Taiwan by Chien-Ming Shih, Xing-Ru Huang, Esmeralda Erazo, Li-Lian Chao

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Effectiveness of deliberate practices versus conventional lecture in trauma training for medical students by Suksan Kanoksin, Bhapapak Na Songkhla, Amarit Tansawet, Issaree Laopeamthong, Pakkapol Sukhvibul, Suphakarn Techapongsatorn

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Risk Factors of Monkeypox Outbreak in Indonesia: A Case-Control Study by Chandrayani Simanjorang, Ulya Qoulan Karima, Rana Zahra Raniyah Wangsawinangun, Anggrahita Dwi Ariantini, Asti Elysia Rahmatul Fitri

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Performance characteristics of the Cepheid Xpert MTB/RIF test in a tuberculosis prevalence survey. by Susan E Dorman, Violet N Chihota, James J Lewis, Maunank Shah, David Clark, Alison D Grant, Gavin J Churchyard, Katherine L Fielding

“…Sputa (one per participant) were tested using smear microscopy, liquid culture (reference comparator), and Xpert. Costs were collected using an ingredients approach and analyzed using a public health program perspective. 6893 participants provided a sputum specimen. 187/6893 (2.7%) were positive for MTB in culture, 144/6893 (2.1%) were positive for MTB by Xpert, and 91/6893 (1.3%) were positive for acid fast bacilli by microsocopy. …”
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Integrated management of atypical parkinsonism: a home-based patient-centered healthcare delivery based on telenursing—the IMPACT study protocol by Roberto Cilia, Fabiana Colucci, Antonio Suppa, Francesca Valentino, Carmen Terranova, Catia Leuzzi, Jessica Cordasco, Giulia Fusi, Simona Floridia, Francesca De Giorgi, Roberta Telese, Arianna Braccia, Alessandro Zampogna, Giulia Pinola, Martina Patera, Giorgio Belluscio, Sara Crivellari, Elisa Antoniazzi, Simona Cascino, Antonio Giaco, Alessio Masaracchio, Giacomina Clara Moreschi, Marisa Catotti, Roberto Eleopra

“…Objectives: To investigate the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of a 12-month remote home-based integrated program aiming to improve healthcare delivery coordinated by a nurse specialized in the management of individuals with atypical parkinsonism (parkinsonism nurse specialist, PKNS) compared to the standard-of-care model. …”
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Assessing oral surgery residents’ competencies and training needs in tomography interfaces through a usability framework by Yaren Dogan, Yigit Sirin

“…VIS interface required significantly more time (198.4 ± 70.44 s) and mouse clicks (69.82 ± 33.17, p < 0.05) compared to other interfaces, suggesting a need for additional practice with this interface. …”
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Intrinsic Muscle Stem Cell Dysfunction Contributes to Impaired Regeneration in the mdx Mouse by Marie E. Esper, Caroline E. Brun, Alexander Y. T. Lin, Peter Feige, Marie J. Catenacci, Marie‐Claude Sincennes, Morten Ritso, Michael A. Rudnicki

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The use of virtual reality-assisted interventions on psychological well-being and treatment adherence among kidney transplant recipients: A randomized controlled study by Chao Zhong, Lin Yao, Lanlan Chen, Xiaofen Wang, Xiaohui Zhu, Yihong Wen, Lei Deng, Jiafu Chen, Jialiang Hui, Lisha Shi, Lijuan You

“…Statistical analysis showed that compared to the control group, the intervention group demonstrated significant improvements (p < 0.05) in depression assessment scores, compliance scores, and Barthel functional scoring. …”
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Features of comorbid pathology spectrum and age structure of oxygen-dependent patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) depending on outcomes of the disease by O. V. Riabokon, V. V. Cherkaskyi, T. Ye. Onishchenkо, Yu. Yu. Riabokon

“…Among the patients with fatal outcomes of the disease, elderly and senile were dominated – 93.3 % (14 of 15) versus 67.1 % (47 of 70) among patients who recovered (P < 0.05). Analysis of comorbid pathology structure in oxygen-dependent patients with severe COVID-19 showed that patients who died more often had hypertension (93.3 % vs. 30.0 %, P < 0.001), postinfarction cardiosclerosis (26.7 % vs. 2.9 %, P < 0.001), rhythm disturbance as persistent atrial fibrillation (20.0 % vs. 1.4 %, P < 0.01) as compared to those who survived. …”
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Methodology for developing and evaluating food-based dietary guidelines and a Healthy Eating Index for Ethiopia: a study protocol by Tesfaye Hailu Bekele, Jeanne JHM de Vries, Laura Trijsburg, Edith Feskens, Namukolo Covic, Gina Kennedy, Inge D Brouwer

“…A dietary gap assessment will be conducted by comparing the national food supply with the country’s food demand. …”
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Assessing Quality of Life in Patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa in the Saudi Population: Validation of the QOLEB Questionnaire by Shehata N, Mahmoud SA, Abdulghani S, Alghamdi Y, Awan ZA, Alshahrani NZ, Algethami MR, Bamimore MA

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Association of salivary Interleukin-6 levels in smokers with periodontitis by Alhussein M Ali, Ayser N Mohammed, Haider A Al-Waeli, Hadeer A Al-Ani

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The Sensitivity, Specificity and Cutoff of Physical Activity and Psychological Stress on Chronic Kidney Disease by Tasnim Tasnim, Imran Imran, Sugireng Sugireng, Nur Illiyin Akib

“…Thus, for someone who experiences mild psychological stress or above, they are 71.4% more likely to experience kidney disease, compared to those who are not stressed. The results of this study can contribute to the literature to determine program standards in carrying out health promotion and prevention towards controlling chronic kidney disease.…”
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Formulation and Characterization of Sonchus arvensis L. Nanosuspension for Enhanced Antioxidant and Lipid-Lowering Activities by Aldeeb MME, Wilar G, Suhandi C, Mohammed AFA, El-Rayyes A, Elamin KM, Wathoni N

“…The formulations were characterized by particle size analysis, zeta potential, and polydispersity index (PDI) to evaluate their stability and uniformity. …”
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The effect of simulation-based breast health education on breast cancer awareness and breast self-examination skills of Afghan refugee women: a randomized controlled trial by Nilgün Kuru Alici, Ayşe Arikan Dönmez, Okşan Aktaş, Zeybek Zeytun

“…The Shapiro–Wilk normality test was applied for further analysis. The Chi-Square (X2) Test was used to compare outcomes between groups. …”
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