Uptake of the hepatitis B vaccine among brothel-based female sex workers in Kampala, Uganda by Joana Nakiggala, Mathias Lwenge, Doreen Nakalembe, Bridget Nagawa Tamale, Aisha Nalugya, Jovan Galiwango, Junior Mike Wejuli, Kenneth Tebandeke, John Bosco Isunju, Richard K. Mugambe, Tonny Ssekamatte

“…We utilized a researcher-developed digitized semi-structured questionnaire and employed multistage sampling to enroll participants. …”
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IMMUNOTHERAPY IN ALL: MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AND BEYOND by Fatma Arıkan

“…While challenges persist in treating T-ALL and Ph-like ALL, immunotherapy and cellular therapies continue to be significant for B-ALL treatment, with ongoing research into the optimal combinations and integration stages into therapy.…”
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Optimal control for high-precision repeat ground-track orbits via convex optimization by Yanchao HE, Lei ZHANG, Yijun YANG, Qian CHEN

“…Subsequently, based on second-order cone programming (SOCP), a multi-impulsive control strategy is developed to target the initial conditions at the beginning of each repeat cycle. …”
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Comparison of remotely sensing and meteorological data-derived drought indices in mid-western Iran by Hamid Nazaripour, Hossein Jahantigh, Mokhtar Jafari

“…Several indices have been developed for drought quantification based on ground data and remote sensing. …”
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Combined sequential hypothermic oxygenated and normothermic machine perfusion for liver transplant from an expanded criteria donor: first clinical application in Russia by S. V. Gautier, N. V. Grudinin, A. R. Monakhov, M. A. Boldyrev, V. K. Bogdanov, D. M. Bondarenko, S. I. Zubenko, N. P. Mozheiko, M. G. Minina, O. M. Tsirulnikova

“…Throughout perfusion, temperature and hemodynamic parameters were continuously monitored and maintained. Laboratory parameters were assessed at designated intervals, in accordance with the institutional protocol developed at Shumakov Research Center.Results. …”
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From medical school to global health leadership: 35-year career outcomes and gender disparities from the Aga Khan University Medical College by Adil H. Haider, Maham Vaqar, Asma Altaf Hussain Merchant, Sharjeel Ahmad, Komal Abdul Rahim, Namra Qadeer Shaikh, Noreen Afzal, Shayan Shah, Anum Rahim, Saad Bin Zafar Mahmood, Saqib Kamran Bakhshi, Sadaf Khan, Muhammad Tariq

“…A proportion (57.7%) of alumni had received awards, and nearly one-third of the respondents (31.6%) were involved in developing healthcare or educational innovations. Over half of the respondents (53.7%) had served in leadership roles, and a number had been involved in research (68.9%), with 18.6% receiving grant funding. …”
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Priority-Setting for Novel Drug Regimens to Treat Tuberculosis: An Epidemiologic Model. by Emily A Kendall, Sourya Shrestha, Ted Cohen, Eric Nuermberger, Kelly E Dooley, Lice Gonzalez-Angulo, Gavin J Churchyard, Payam Nahid, Michael L Rich, Cathy Bansbach, Thomas Forissier, Christian Lienhardt, David W Dowdy

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We developed a dynamic transmission model of multi-strain TB epidemics in hypothetical populations reflective of the epidemiological situations in India (primary analysis), South Africa, the Philippines, and Brazil. …”
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Layer-by-Layer Engineering of Black Seed Oil Based SNEDDSs (BSO-SNEDDSs): Optimizing Chemical Stability and Bioavailability in Ramipril Formulations by Shahba AAW, Sherif AY, Elzayat EM, Ali S, Kazi M

“…Nonetheless, this comprehensive investigation establishes a robust foundation for continued research on multifunctional bioactive oil-based SNEDDSs to enhance the bioavailability of drugs with limited water solubility. …”
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The impact of intermittent fasting on body composition and cardiometabolic outcomes in overweight and obese adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled t... by Bingjie Wang, Chen Wang, Haixia Li

“…Intermittent fasting (IF) has emerged as a potential alternative to continuous energy restriction (CER) for weight management and metabolic improvement. …”
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“There’s a lot of unknowns”: a thematic analysis of the experiences of young adults with cancer who died during a psychosocial intervention trial by Madeline H. Bono, Samantha Reese, Kristine Levonyan-Radloff, Kristine A. Donovan, Olle Jane Z. Sahler, Marie E. Barnett, Meredith Collins, Katie A. Devine

“…From December 2022 to March 2023, 10 researchers reviewed all available Bright IDEAS-YA transcripts and inductively co-developed a codebook on emergent transcript themes. …”
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DYNAMICS OF DATA OF DIFFERENTIAL WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNT IN PATIENTS WITH GENERALIZED PERIODONTITIS WITH DIFFERENT BLOOD GROUPS by Y.L. Bandrivsky

“…Prospects for further research. It is planned to continue the study of the course of generalized periodontitis in people with different blood groups, taking into account the correction of its polypeptide drugs. …”
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Biocompatibility and Effectiveness of Amphotericin B-Loaded Metal-Organic Structures (AmB-ZIF-8) as Dermal Drug Transporters in Experimental Cutaneous Leishmaniasis by Carreño H, Osorio J, Mejía-Ospino E, Escobar P

“…This study outlines our strategies for developing MOF-drug conjugate as a topical treatment for cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) in mice infected with Leishmania (L). amazonensis.Methods: We selected conjugates from two commercial MOFs (ZIF-8 and Fe-BTC) and seven antileishmanial compounds. …”
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Service Innovation in Customer Value Co-Creation: The Mediating Role of Customer Engagement in the Hospitality Industry – A Case Study by Meysam Fakharyan, Ali Hosseinzadeh, Hadi Bastam

“…Hence, hotel managers should continue developing innovative strategies to attract customers and drive customer engagement. …”
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Recurrent hyponatremia due to syndrome of inappropriate antidiuresis after traumatic brain injury: two case reports by Iulia Petria, Iulia Petria, Rita Indirli, Rita Indirli, Beatrice Mantovani, Valeria Lanzi, Valeria Lanzi, Giovanna Mantovani, Giovanna Mantovani, Emanuele Ferrante

“…Following head injury, she developed severe hyponatremia, which was managed with fluid restriction and salt supplementation. …”
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Group antenatal care positively transforms the care experience: Results of an effectiveness trial in Malawi. by Crystal L Patil, Kathleen F Norr, Esnath Kapito, Li C Liu, Xiaohan Mei, Elizabeth Chodzaza, Genesis Chorwe-Sungani, Ursula Kafulafula, Elizabeth T Abrams, Allissa Desloge, Ashley Gresh, Rohan D Jeremiah, Dhruvi R Patel, Anne Batchelder, Heidy Wang, Jocelyn Faydenko, Sharon S Rising, Ellen Chirwa

“…<h4>Background</h4>We developed and tested a Centering-based group antenatal (ANC) model in Malawi, integrating health promotion for HIV prevention and mental health. …”
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Molecular and Genetic Pathogenesis of Oral Cancer: A Basis for Customized Diagnosis and Treatment by Leonor Barroso, Pedro Veiga, Joana Barbosa Melo, Isabel Marques Carreira, Ilda Patrícia Ribeiro

“…Most patients present a locally advanced disease, and face poor prognosis, even with multimodality treatment. They may also develop second primary tumors in the entirety of their upper aerodigestive tract. …”
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Piloting Virtual Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) on Undergraduate Medical Students: A Multisource Feedback Analysis by Sa B, Sahu PK, Bodkyn C, Youssef F, Bethelmy A, Maharaj R, Majumder MAA

“…With the COVID-19 pandemic, MMIs transitioned to an online format to ensure continuity. However, the effectiveness and reception of online MMIs remain unexplored. …”
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Association of clinical biomarker-based biological age and aging trajectory with cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality in Chinese adults: a population-based cohort study by Qiaoyun Dai, Huayu Sun, Xueying Yang, Shuohua Chen, Xinyuan Zhang, Zhe Yin, Xiujuan Zhao, Shouling Wu, Zongfu Cao, Yuntao Wu, Xu Ma

“…Six aging trajectories were developed in the initial three checkups. CVD and mortality were followed up till December 31, 2021. …”
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Complete degradation of polycyclic antibiotic methacycline by a micro/nanostructured biogenic Mn oxide composite from engineered Mn(II)-oxidizing Pseudomonas sp. MB04B by Jie Zeng, Zhenghu Tong, Zhi Li, Yongxuan Liu, Li Xie, Tan Wang, Shiwei Li, Lin Li

“…By engineering a Pseudomonas strain, we developed a dynamic oxidative composite comprising engineered Pseudomonas cells and biogenic Mn oxides. …”
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Construction and validation of a risk prediction model for extensive abdominal aortic calcification in hypertensive patients aged 40 and above: a cross-sectional study based on the... by Shanbing Hou, Ying Jiang, Fangfang Zhao, Zixuan Wei, Tingting Wang, Jing Chen, Min Dou, Lixiang Zhang

“…Conclusion This study developed a risk prediction model for the occurrence of extensive abdominal aortic calcification in middle-aged and elderly hypertensive patients, confirming the model’s high clinical applicability and stability. …”
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