Model of the formation of streptozotocin-induced diabetes in Wiesenau pigs with assessment of its effectiveness and stability by P. S. Ermakova, L. A. Lugovaya, E. A. Vasilchikova, A. Y. Bogomolova, Y. M. Tselousova, N. U. Naraliev, D. M. Kuchin, E. V. Zagainova, V. E. Zagainov, A. V. Kashina

“…An optimal individual insulin therapy protocol was selected, which successfully reduces blood glucose levels to normal values. …”
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A framework for long‐term environmental monitoring using living plant collections in botanic gardens: A global review and case study from Trinity College Botanic Garden by Midori Yajima, Michelle Murray, Christos Chondrogiannis, Stephen Waldren, Jennifer McElwain

“…The WTP tracks the physiological performance of selected woody plants under climate change and the deposition of particulate pollution (PM 2.5 and PM10) on their leaves. …”
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Financial Management Practices and Financial Performance of Micro Finance Institutions. A Case Study of Lyamujungu SACCO Kabale District. by Komuhangi, Jacenta

“…A sample of 109 respondents was selected using simple random and purposive sampling. …”
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Ethnobotanical Survey and Conservation Strategies of Medicinal Plants Used in Masulita Sub-County in Wakiso District. by Musoke, Ronald

“…Methods: Sixty respondents were selected using a combination of snowball and purposive sampling methods to gather information on medicinal plant usage and community conservation practices in the Masulita sub-county. …”
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Awareness of Long-term Health Implications of E-Cigarette Use Among College Students by Czarina Julliane A. Mortejo, Alexxis S. Nacalaban, Nikkie Marie M. Parrel, Angel Krishna A. Ramos, Wendybelle M. Rubin, Celine Sophia B. Saavedra, Joshi Salve L. Salvani, Johanna Rose M. Sumalpong, Arfred Miguel M. Tugasan, Allyn Izabela D. Valdez, Paolo B. Araune, Roviech John M. Echeveria IV

“…The study underscores the importance of ongoing educational initiatives to sustain and further enhance awareness within this demographic.…”
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The effects of frailty, mental health, and cardiac function on quality of life in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement by Jinyao Wang, Jun Cui, Xuemei Yang, Shuangyan Tu, Ying Wang, Yan Jiang, Lihong Zhao, Mao Chen, Zhonglan Chen, Yun Bao

“…From February 2022 to November 2023, 396 patients who underwent TAVR were selected as a convenience sample. A structural equation model was used to validate the hypothesized model. …”
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Protocol for nationwide surveillance of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in a network of tertiary care hospitals in India by Anoop Velayudhan, Harmanmeet Kaur, Rahul Dhodapkar, Labanya Mukhopadhyay, Rizwan S. Abdulkader, Sabarinathan R, Valsan Philip Verghese, Lalit Dar, Rakesh Lodha, Ravi V, Sam Joy, Pragya Yadav, Amita Jain, Ajanta Sharma, Kaveri K, Sayantan Banerjee, Anitha PM, Manjusree S, Bharti Malhotra, Baijayantimala Mishra, Mala Chhabra, Asim Sarfraz, Bashir Fomda, Mahima Mittal, Manoj Murhekar, Nivedita Gupta

“…Additionally, this protocol serves as a model for a tiered laboratory algorithm for AES surveillance, providing a framework to guide similar initiatives in other regions.…”
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Survival rates in comprehensive conservative care compared to dialysis therapy in elderly end-stage kidney disease patients: a propensity score analysis by Kajohnsak Noppakun, Apichat Tantraworasin, Jiraporn Khorana, Surapon Nochaiwong, Surachet Vongsanim, Phoom Narongkiatikhun, Karn Pongsuwan, Prit Kusirisin, Chalongrat Manoree, Chidchanok Ruengorn

“…Initiating dialysis therapy in elderly patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is a challenging decision. …”
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Use of approved cefazolin based intramammary dry goat treatment and its effects on the milk microbiota by Delower Hossain, Filippo Biscarini, Valentina Monistero, Paola Cremonesi, Bianca Castiglioni, Anoar Jamai Masroure, Alessandro Marinoni, Sara Fusar Poli, Matteo Mezzetti, Maria Filippa Addis, Valerio Bronzo, Erminio Trevisi, Paolo Moroni

“…Sixty goats were randomly selected based on bacteriological results and randomly allocated into the control group (CG) or the treatment group (TG). …”
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Global therapeutic mobilities and cancer: a scoping review by Valéry Ridde, Fanny Chabrol, Emmanuel Bonnet, Joseph Larmarange, Anne Gosselin, Karna Coulibaly, Hamidou Niangaly, Clémence Schantz, Luis Teixeira, Moufalilou Aboubakar, Myriam Baron, Gaëtan Des Guetz, Pascale Hancart Petitet, Beauta Rath, Bakary Abou Traoré, Anthelme K Agbodande, Mena Agbodjavou, Audrey Bochaton, Sarah Boisson, Tararath Bun, Abdourahmane Coulibaly, Justin Lewis Denakpo, Kadiatou Faye, Freddy Gnangnon, Sineath Hong, Vannarith Kao, Léa Prost Lançon, Julie Robin, Hélène Sacca, Alassane Traoré, Léa Prost-Lançon, Aurélien Dancoisne, Annabel Desgrées duLoû, Kimsophanuth Muy, Laetitia Someil Angéline, Tonato Bagnan

“…We considered studies that employed quantitative or qualitative methods.Results Among the 1615 references initially selected, 767 duplicates were excluded. Then, 849 studies were screened on title and abstract and 800 were excluded as they did not meet inclusion criteria. 49 studies were fully screened and 21 were excluded as they did not meet inclusion criteria based on full-text assessment. …”
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus with chronic kidney disease benefits from long-term restriction of dietary protein intake: a 10-year retrospective cohort study by Danfeng Liu, Qiuling Li, Runli Jia, Weiting He, Xuan Zhao, Mengting Pan, Xiaojie Chen, Yanhui Wang, Yaxi Zhu, Hanchen Hou, Jianteng Xie, Wenjian Wang

“…The primary outcomes included initiation of dialysis, progression to end-stage renal disease, renal transplant, serum creatinine doubling, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. …”
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Exploring symptoms perception and barriers to medication adherence among Thai Muslim patients with non-communicable diseases in a rural community in southern Thailand: a mixed-meth... by Worawit Wanichanon, Napakkawat Buathong, Surawut Naruephai, Kananas Rodkitvitthaya, Peeraphol Thananinkul, Napat Jankaew, Phisit Wessamanon, Samatchaya Khaotrakul, Ratthakorn Boonmak, Nichamon Choo-eard, Thanakrit Nintap, Teera Sarakitphan, Paweeorn Kaewchuay, Kittiya Naruephai, Monchai Chaison

“…In the qualitative phase, 22 participants were selected for in-depth interviews, and their symptom perceptions and the obstacles they faced in adhering to medication were explored. …”
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Composition of peripheral blood immune cell compartment in stage 5 chronic kidney disease is affected by smoking and other risk factors associated with systemic inflammatory respon... by Ivan Zahradka, Filip Tichanek, Lucia Majercikova, Jana Duskova, Mathias Streitz, Stephan Schlickeiser, Stephan Schlickeiser, Klara Osickova, Vojtech Petr, Petra Hruba, Petra Reinke, Ondrej Viklicky, Ondrej Viklicky

“…Peripheral blood B cells, T cells, and dendritic cells were measured using a standardized and validated flow cytometry panel. The impact of selected clinical factors on immune cell composition was initially evaluated using a robust multivariate method (PERMANOVA). …”
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Spatial ratio of two fungal genotypes content of Naematelia aurantialba and Stereum hirsutum in nutritional growth substrate and fruiting bodies reveals their potential parasitic l... by Jianqiong Lan, Yongkang Zhang, Yingli Cai, Xiaofei Shi, Kaixuan Zhang, Jiacheng Huang, Chengmo Yang, Xinhua He, Fuqiang Yu, Wei Liu

“…Nine species-specific fragments were selected, with four primer pairs validated after evaluating amplification efficiency and melting curves. …”
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Agenda setting for health equity assessment through the lenses of social determinants of health using machine learning approach: a framework and preliminary pilot study by Maryam Ramezani, Mohammadreza Mobinizadeh, Ahad Bakhtiari, Hamid R. Rabiee, Maryam Ramezani, Hakimeh Mostafavi, Alireza Olyaeemanesh, Ali Akbar Fazaeli, Alireza Atashi, Saharnaz Sazgarnejad, Efat Mohamadi, Amirhossein Takian

“…Method This study utilized the CRISP-ML(Q) model to introduce a platform for health equity assessment, facilitating its design and implementation in health systems. Initially, a conceptual model was developed through a comprehensive literature review and document analysis. …”
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Excessive Supraventricular Ectopic Activity in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke Is Associated With Atrial Fibrillation Detection Within 24 Months After Stroke: A Predefined Anal... by Karl Georg Haeusler, Serdar Tütüncü, Cornelia Fiessler, Muhammad Jawad‐Ul‐Qamar, Claudia Kunze, Johannes Schurig, Joanna Dietzel, Michael Krämer, Gabor C. Petzold, Georg Royl, Torsten Helberg, Götz Thomalla, Darius G. Nabavi, Joachim Röther, Ulrich Laufs, Roland Veltkamp, Peter U. Heuschmann, Paulus Kirchhof, Manuel C. Olma, Matthias Endres

“…Conclusions ESVEA in the acute phase of ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack is associated with AF detection during follow‐up and therefore may be used to select patients for prolonged ECG monitoring. Registration URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique identifier: NCT02204267.…”
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In Vitro Study of Cyano-Phycocyanin Release from Hydrogels and Ex Vivo Study of Skin Penetration by Daiva Galinytė, Jurga Bernatoniene, Modestas Žilius, Kristina Rysevaitė-Kyguolienė, Arūnas Savickas, Jūratė Karosienė, Vitalis Briedis, Dainius Haroldas Pauža, Nijolė Savickienė

“…Spectrophotometric measurements compared the amount of C-PC in the hydrogels to the initially added amount. After selecting the most suitable gelling agent and preservative, two C-PC hydrogels, with and without propylene glycol (PG) (Sigma-Aldrich, St. …”
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PRECISION-TBI: a study protocol for a vanguard prospective cohort study to enhance understanding and management of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury in Australia by Belinda J Gabbe, Rinaldo Bellomo, Terence J O'Brien, Andrew Chow, Anthony Delaney, Michael Reade, Anthony Trapani, Andrew Udy, Melinda Fitzgerald, James Anstey, David Bowen, D James Cooper, Judith Bellapart, Toby Jeffcote, Camila R Battistuzzo, Mark P Plummer, Robert McNamara, Rebecca Roach, Torgeir Westerlund, Shailesh Bihari, Mark Weeden, Rosalind L Jeffree, Alistair D Nichol

“…Reports documenting performance on selected key quality indicators will be provided to participating sites.Ethics and dissemination Ethics approval has been obtained from The Alfred Human Research Ethics Committee (Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia). …”
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Exploring the ElectroRetinoGraphy as a biomarker for predicting and monitoring therapeutic response to antidepressants in major depressive disorder: study protocol for the MESANTID... by Marie de Deus, Charlotte Petit, Marie Moulard, Eve Cosker, Naoual Mellouki Bendimred, Éliane Albuisson, Julia Maruani, Julia Maruani, Julia Maruani, Pierre-Alexis Geoffroy, Pierre-Alexis Geoffroy, Pierre-Alexis Geoffroy, Thomas Schwitzer

“…At the inclusion visit, prior to starting their antidepressant treatment, patients will undergo various assessments, including clinical and sleep questionnaires, as well as ERG tests. Patients will initiate their antidepressant treatment the day after the inclusion visit. …”
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Application of multi-objective neural network algorithm in industrial polymerization reactors for reducing energy cost and maximising productivity by Fakhrony Sholahudin Rohman, Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi, Dinie Muhammad, Ashraf Azmi, Zainuddin Abd Manan, Jeng Shiun Lim, Hong An Er, Siti Nor Azreen Ahmad Termizi

“…The decision variable plots show that both initiators in the reacting zone highly affected the optimal solution with the opposite action.…”
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