The potential role of adherence factors in probiotic function in the gastrointestinal tract of adults and pediatrics: a narrative review of experimental and human studies by Frida Gorreja, W. Allan Walker

“…Probiotic adhesion, through structural adhesion factors, is a mechanism that facilitates persistence within the gastrointestinal tract and triggers the initial host responses. Thus, an understanding of specific probiotic adhesion mechanisms could predict how specific probiotic strains elicit benefits and the potential of adherence factors as a proxy to predict probiotic function. …”
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Comparison of the Surgical Approaches for Frontal Traumatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage by Eun Sung Park, Seong Keun Moon, Ki Seong Eom

“…Results The difference in the initial Glasgow coma scale score, operative time, and length of hospitalization between the CUFC and SOKA were statistically significant. …”
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The effects of cash transfers and vouchers on the use and quality of maternity care services: A systematic review. by Benjamin M Hunter, Sean Harrison, Anayda Portela, Debra Bick

“…Studies have typically focused on an initial programme period, usually two or three years after initiation, and many lack a counterfactual comparison with supply-side investment. …”
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The last decade epidemiologic concern of drinking water contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) in Asian Countries: A scoping review by Rinaldy Jose Nathanael, Latonia Nur Adyanis, Katharina Oginawati

“…Included were epidemiological studies from the past 10 years (since January 2014) in Asian countries that assessed emerging contaminants in drinking water through direct measurement or analysis as factors. From an initial pool of 3198 results, 15 relevant studies were selected. …”
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Kinematic Decoupling Analysis and Design of a Biomimetic Robotic Elbow Joint by Bingyan Cui, Liwen Chen, Yongtao Xie, Zhijun Wang

“…Thirdly, using the spatial model theory, the structural parameters of the elbow joint are optimized, the structural parameters are selected by the Monte Carlo method, and the novel biomimetic robotic elbow joint is designed. …”
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Successful minimally invasive management using transcatheter arterial embolization in a hemodynamically stable elderly patient with mesenteric vascular injury in a hybrid emergency... by So Ra Ahn, Joo Hyun Lee, Sang Hyun Seo, Chan Yong Park

“…We present a 75-year-old man with mesenteric injury due to blunt abdominal trauma. Initial abdominal computed tomography showed no hemoperitoneum, but a mesenteric contusion and pseudoaneurysm with a diameter of 17 mm were observed near the origin of the superior mesenteric artery. …”
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Corticolimbic circuitry as a druggable target in schizophrenia spectrum disorders: a narrative review by Abigail Gee, Paola Dazzan, Anthony A. Grace, Gemma Modinos

“…A range of pharmacological interventions have shown initial promise in correcting corticolimbic dysfunction and improving negative, cognitive and treatment-resistant symptoms. …”
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Experiences of internship nursing students in confronting ethical issues: a qualitative study by Tahereh Heidari, Leila Jouybari, Fariba Borhani, Zahra Sabzi

“…Results Qualitative data analysis led to 792 initial codes, which were reduced to 262 after removing duplicates. …”
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Dynamic planning approach of facility layout from industry perspectives: A systematic literature review by Isnaini Wildanul, Masruroh Nur Aini, Dharma IGB Budi

“…The results of this review present a classification of facility layout criteria based on layout type in industries complemented by the development of a checklist as an initial screening tool for the industry to optimize the layout. …”
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Diagnostic Accuracy and Safety of Endoscopic – Guided Office-Based Biopsies for Laryngeal and Pharyngeal Lesions at St. Luke’s Medical Center by Diana Fernandez, Ronaldo Soriano

“…Conclusion: Office-based biopsy is an accurate, reliable and safe modality for screening suspicious pharyngeal and laryngeal neoplasms, and may be part of routine screening during initial endoscopy among selected patients with suspicious pharyngeal and laryngeal neoplasms. …”
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Serum biomarkers and postherpetic neuralgia in herpes zoster patients with immunocompetent by Huili Liu, Yanrong Yuan, Jun Wang, Yan Zhang, Yongxing Yan

“…A prospective study was conducted to ascertain the association between serum levels of various markers and the occurrence of PHN in acute herpes zoster (HZ) patients with immunocompetent.MethodsA total of 887 acute HZ patients with immunocompetent who were admitted to Hangzhou Third People’s Hospital between April 2021 and December 2023 were selected. Peripheral venous blood at their initial visit was collected and the levels of various serum markers were detected. …”
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Exploring Internet of Things adoption challenges in manufacturing firms: A Delphi Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process approach. by Hasan Shahriar, Md Saiful Islam, Md Abrar Jahin, Istiyaque Ahmed Ridoy, Raihan Rafi Prottoy, Adiba Abid, M F Mridha

“…They reveal that among the myriad barriers, "Lack of top management commitment to implementing new technology" (B10), "High initial implementation investment costs" (B9), and "Risks associated with switching to a new business model" (B7) loom most extensive, demanding immediate attention. …”
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Adverse events of pexidartinib for the treatment of TGCT: a real-world disproportionality analysis using FDA Adverse Event Reporting System database by Yu Lin, Xinlei Zheng, Li Lin, Maohua Chen

“…IntroductionPexidartinib, an oral selective colony-stimulating factor 1 receptor (CSF1R) inhibitor, is the only systemic therapy approved by the U.S. …”
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Mathematical modeling of two-phase compressible fluid filtration based on modified adaptive method of minimum amendments by Alexander I. Sukhinov, Lusine A. Grigoryan, Andrey A. Sukhinov

“…An approximation method - an explicit one for defining the function of water saturation, and an implicit one for the pressure function computation - is selected as the research basis. When setting the initial boundary value problem and its sampling, the process of the two-phase compressible fluid filtration in the space-dimensional domain with the lateral area bounded below by the subface of stratum, and above - by the bed top, is considered. …”
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Essential Oils and Extracts from Epazote (<i>Dysphania ambrosioides</i>): A Phytochemical Treasure with Multiple Applications by Arsenio Heredia Severino, Juana Fernández-López, Fernando Borrás-Rocher, Manuel Viuda-Martos

“…To select the most relevant articles, this AI tool based on natural language processing (available online and free of charge) was applied, which analyzed the keywords that appeared in the titles and abstracts of the works and clustered them, leading to a reduction of 86.73% in the number of studies. …”
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Investigating the performance of ion-imprinted polymer adsorbent for removing heavy metal zinc from aqueous environment by Morteza Faghihi, Mohsen Esmaeilpour

“…Also, for the adsorption performance, the effects of pH, adsorbent dosage, initial concentration, kinetics, and isotherm were performed.…”
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Cost analysis of the use of botulinum toxin type A in Spain by F. de Andrés-Nogales, A. Morell, J. Aracil, C. Torres, I. Oyagüez, M. A. Casado

“…Results: Annual BoNT-A treatment costs per patient were estimated atbetween 265 and 2,120 with savings from 10% to 55% accordingto the selected BoNT-A. CD and ULS treatment provided the greatestcost per patient. …”
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Enhancing sustainability in mining by reducing hauling energy consumption through optimization of distance and slope with semi-mobile in-pit crushers and conveyors by Rouzbeh Nikbin, Raheb Bagherpour, Ehsan Purhamadani, Arash Taherinia

“…After this, the optimal location is selected based on minimizing slope and distance. The obtained slope and distance values for each crusher are then compared with the current values from the first scenario. …”
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Homeostaticity of the collection samples of soybeans according to the trait “seed weight per plant” by A. R. Ashiev, M. V. Skulova, A. V. Chegunova

“…They could be characterized as the samples responsive to the improvement of environmental conditions and could be recommended as an initial material when developing varieties of intensive type.…”
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Inclusion of Milk Thistle Seed and <i>Achyranthes japonica</i> Extract Alone or in Combination in Diet of Weaning Pigs Results in Similar Growth Outcomes by Shanmugam Suresh Kumar, Se Yeon Jang, In Ho Kim

“…The objective of this study was to assess the impacts of milk thistle seed (MTS) and Achyranthes japonica extract (AJE), both individually and in combination, on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, fecal score, fecal gas emissions, and cytokine responses in <i>n</i> = 120 crossbred [(Landrace Yorkshire) × Duroc] weaning piglets with an initial body weight of 6.53 ± 1.24 kg. Pigs were selected based on sex and randomly assigned to one of four dietary treatments for 6 weeks. …”
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