Acoustically Enriched Environment during the Critical Period of Postnatal Development Positively Modulates Gap Detection and Frequency Discrimination Abilities in Adult Rats by Kateryna Pysanenko, Natalia Rybalko, Zbyněk Bureš, Daniel Šuta, Jiří Lindovský, Josef Syka

“…The enriched animals were generally not more sensitive to startling sounds, and also, their PPI of ASR, induced by noise or pure tone pulses, was comparable to the controls. …”
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[18F]PARPi Imaging Is Not Affected by HPV Status In Vitro by Navjot Guru, Paula Demétrio De Souza França, Giacomo Pirovano, Cien Huang, Snehal G. Patel, Thomas Reiner

“…This study confirms that the PET imaging agent [18F]PARPi could serve as a general clinical tool for oropharyngeal cancer patients.…”
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The Dynamics of Seizures After Microsurgical Treatment of Brain AVMs in Patients with Symptomatic Epilepsy: A Single-Center Experience over 10 Years by Yerbol Makhambetov, Aiman Maidan, Iroda Mammadinova, Karashash Menlibayeva, Baurzhan Kunakbayev, Serik Dyussembaev, Nurtay Nurakay, Nursultan Makhambetov, Aigul Almabayeva, Chingiz Nurimanov

“…More than half of the patients experienced generalized seizures. Microsurgical removal of the AVMs resulted in seizure remission for all patients. …”
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PENIAPHOBIA AS A COMPONENT OF THE DESTRUCTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA DISCOURSE IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION by Margarita D. Lagutkina, Zhang Yi, Chang Thi Thu Huong

“…Meanwhile, intense exploitation by the media of alleged financial insolvency, looming economic crises, food shortages and impending hunger, the adverse effects of international labor migration and the deplorable state of the labor markets rapidly generate protest moods in society, changing social perceptions of money, food and food consumption. …”
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Concomitant and sequential administration of nirmatrelvir‐ritonavir and azvudine in patients with COVID‐19 caused by the Omicron variant: Safety and efficacy by Guang‐Bin Chen, You‐Rou Zheng, Yun‐Ni Yu, Li‐Mian Liang, Chao Chen, Ying‐Xia Liu, Hong‐Zhou Lu

“…Conclusions Treatment with nirmatrelvir‐ritonavir and azvudine is safe and effective whether administered sequentially or concomitantly in patients with COVID‐19 caused by the Omicron variant.…”
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Urban-rural gradient in biodiversity intactness across global cities by Naiyi Liu, Zihan Liu, Felista Kasyoka Kilunda, Yanqi Liu, Chao Qin

“…The difference in BII between the urban center and the rural periphery can reach 0.20 and 0.21 in Africa and Asia, respectively, representing 50 % and 54 % of the total BII in the urban centers. In addition, generalized additive models (GAM) revealed non-linear relationships between biodiversity intactness and key drivers: urban green space (UGS) exhibited threshold effects, with BII increasing significantly when vegetation indices exceeded critical levels (NDVI >0.40, EVI >0.20, VCF >60 %; R2 = 0.58–0.72, p < 0.001). …”
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Urinary Glyphosate Concentrations and Serum Sex Hormones in a Nationally Representative U.S. Sample: NHANES 2017–2018 by Wen-Yang Wu, Du-Sheng Wang, Hsuan-Cheng Lin, Chikang Wang, Chien-Yu Lin

“…Glyphosate and glyphosate-based herbicides (GBHS) are the most widely used herbicides worldwide, yet their potential endocrine-disrupting effects in humans remain inadequately studied. We analyzed data from 1532 participants aged ≥6 years in the 2017–2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). …”
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Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer use efficiency improves alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) production and performance in alkaline desert soil by Yanliang Sun, Jing Sun, Xuzhe Wang, Andrew D. Cartmill, Ignacio F. López, Chunhui Ma, Qianbing Zhang

“…The WL366HQ variety of alfalfa was evaluated with four levels each of urea and monoammonium phosphate. The effects of fertilizer treatments were assessed on alfalfa yield, growth traits, nutritional quality, fertilizer use efficiency, and economic benefit. …”
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Identifying risk factors associated with the health-related quality of life for coronary heart diseases elderly using association rule mining by Chunzi Wang, Yunwei Zhang, Shuangcheng Wang, Yi Wang, Yifei Shen, Hansheng Ding

“…Data on demographics and general symptoms and signs of CHD among elderly patients were collected by a structured questionnaire. …”
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Contemporary spatial association of genetic diversity determinants in Asian Dipterocarps: a systematic review by Mishra Garima, S. Bhandari Maneesh, K. Meena Rajendra, Pandey Shailesh, Kant Rama

“… Considering the research gaps and areas to be prioritized specifically in the forestry research sector with stress given on conservation genetics and tree improvement, we make an effort to understand the spatial patterns and identify the key determinants, which produce major effects on genetic diversity of Asian Dipterocarps. …”
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Investigating the Sensitivity of Modelled Ozone Levels in the Mediterranean to Dry Deposition Parameters by André Barreirinha, Sabine Banzhaf, Markus Thürkow, Carla Gama, Michael Russo, Enrico Dammers, Martijn Schaap, Alexandra Monteiro

“…Mediterranean countries are among those most affected by high ozone concentrations, which are generally overestimated by chemistry transport models underscoring the importance of improving the accuracy of air quality modelling. …”
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A RARE CASE OF SPONTANEOUS PNEUMOCEPHALUS AS A COMPLICATION OF NONTRAUMATIC CEREBROSPINAL FLUID RHINORRHEA. AN EVIDENCEBASED REVIEW by E. V. Shelesko, O. S. Zaitsev, N. A. Chernikova

“…In this article we report an effective treatment of spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leak, complicated by pneumocephaly and meningitis. …”
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Caregiver-child discrepancy in healthcare transition readiness and its associations by Yunzhen Huang, Eugene Maung, Stephen R. Hooper, Chad Coltrane, Maria Díaz-González de Ferris

“…Additionally, this study showed that greater caregiver ratings were linked to younger age, younger age at diagnoses, and elevated child anxiety, calling for early, effective interventions for transition planning to mitigate differences in caregiver-child ratings and facilitate HCT.…”
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Pulse oximetry as a dental pulp test: A scoping review to identify barriers hindering the use of oximeters in clinical practice by Rafaela Hartmann Kasper, Mabiéli Rabelo Coelho, Sergio Augusto Quevedo Miguens-Jr, Renata Grazziotin-Soares, Fernando Branco Barletta

“…Background and Objective: Although medical pulse oximeters are considered effective for endodontic diagnoses, the method remains uncommon in current dental practice. …”
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Simultaneous laser obliteration of recurrent veins and Baker’s cyst: indications, technique, results of treatment by A. I. Chernookov, M. R. Kuznetsov, N. Yu. Korobova, S. I. Kandyba, A. A. Atayan, A. A. Ramazanov, E. N. Belykh, A. M. Nikolaev, A. Z. Pshmakhova

“…To substantiate the expediency and effectiveness of simultaneous laser thermal obliteration of recurrent veins of the lower extremities and Baker’s cyst.Materials and methods. 9 patients with recurrent varicose veins and Baker’s cyst were operated on. …”
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Experiences with healthy eating among individuals with opioid dependence: insights from a dietary assessment by Mohammed Khalid Al-Shibli, Lars Thore Fadnes, Hege Berg Henriksen, Elaheh Javadi Arjmand, Lise Margrete Thomassen, Torgeir Gilje Lid, Siv-Elin Leirvåg Carlsen

“…While receiving personalized feedback may be effective for some, it would likely need to be combined with other interventions to improve their overall health.…”
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Hand decontamination practices and the appropriate use of gloves in two adult intensive care units in Malaysia by Supaletchimi Gopal Katherason, Lin Naing, Kamarudin Jaalam, Nik Abdullah Nik Mohamad, Kavita Bhojwani, Najah Dato' Seri Hj Harussani, Asma Ismail

“…Improving adherence to correct hand hygiene techniques will require effective education programs and behavioral modification techniques. …”
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The relationship between value orientations and understanding of emotions in preschoolers by Olga V. Morozova, Ekaterina V. Kartashova, Ulyana D. Guseva, Daria A. Bukhalenkova

“…Understanding these connections is important for developing effective programs to support emotional development and create conditions for the harmonious formation of values in younger preschoolers. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Lactate dehydrogenase D serves as a novel biomarker for prognosis and immune infiltration in lung adenocarcinoma by Yu Zhang, Tianyi Zhang, Yingdong Zhao, Hongdi Wu, Qiang Zhen, Suwei Zhu, Shaoshuai Hou

“…Conclusion In conclusion, our study revealed that LDHD might be an effective predictor of prognosis and immune filtration, possibly leading to better choices for immunotherapy.…”
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Occurrence and exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in traditional dry-cured or smoked meat products from Brazil by Simone Alves da Silva, Gustavo Zanetti de Rossi, Adriana Palma de Almeida, Glória Maria Guizellini, Elizabeth Aparecida Ferraz da Silva Torres, Marcelo Macedo Rogero, Geni Rodrigues Sampaio

“…Abstract Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are classified as environmental and food contaminants, with several adverse health effects, especially genotoxic and carcinogenic actions. …”
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