Longitudinal field evaluation of outdoor Anopheles and non-Anopheles host-seeking in response to a volatile pyrethroid spatial emanator (SE) product among forest-dwelling indigenou... by Timothy A. Burton, Lepa Syahrani, Dendi Hadi Permana, Ismail Ekoprayitno Rozi, Rifqi Risandi, Siti Zubaidah, Syarifah Zulfah, Ma’as M. Maloha, Rusli Efendi, Maria Kristiana, Puji B. S. Asih, Din Syafruddin, Neil F. Lobo

“…Groups were assigned the SE or a control device after a seven-week baseline trapping period. …”
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The use of adaptation training in the immediate postoperative period in patients with acquired defects of the maxillofacial region by E. V. Kochurova, E. O. Kudasova, V. N. Nikolenko, D. V. Uklonskaya, O. I. Panferova

“…Stimulation of the muscles of the cheeks and lips with the tongue contributes not only to normal pronunciation / improvement of the intelligibility of the speech stream, but also adapts the tongue to the changed conditions after the imposition of removable prostheses.In connection with the above data, the study objective is to analyze the effectiveness of adaptive training to improve adaptability to removable dentures in patients with acquired defects of the maxillofacial region.Materials and methods. Dental orthopedic treatment of 39 patients was carried out after surgical treatment, including resection of the upper jaw and simultaneous replacement with a removable dental resection shaping prosthesis of the upper jaw directly on the operating table.A clinical control group (n = 40) was introduced to identify parameters in determining the synthetic activity of the cerebral cortex. …”
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Copper-enriched hydroxyapatite coatings obtained by high-velocity suspension flame spraying. Effect of various gas parameters on biocompatibility by Long-Quan R. V. Le, M. Carolina Lanzino, Matthias Blum, Anika Höppel, Ali Al-Ahmad, Andreas Killinger, Rainer Gadow, Wolfgang Rheinheimer, Michael Seidenstuecker

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Rotten strawberry classification based on EfficientNet V2 algorithm fused with GCN and CA-Transformer by WANG Wei, YANG Shizhong, GONG Yucheng, GAO Sheng, DENG Zhaopeng

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Effect of pregnancy on bioprosthetic structural valve degeneration by Joshua J. Price, Kalani Ruiz, Jaewon Lim, Yuli Kim, Jonathan Buber

“…All pregnant patients with bioprosthetic valves were matched to non-pregnant controls with prior valve replacement based on bioprosthetic valve location, time since valve implantation, age of the patient at valve implantation and time between baseline and follow up echocardiograms. …”
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Physiological and Antagonistic Properties of Pichia kluyveri for Curative and Preventive Treatments Against Post-Harvest Fruit Fungi by Maxwell Mewa Ngongang, Heinrich Wilbur Du Plessis, Chidi Silas Boredi, Ucrecia Faith Hutchinson, Karabo Seteno Obed Ntwampe, Vincent Ifeanyi Okudoh, Neil Paul Jolly

“…Therefore, the preventive use of P. kluyveri against post-harvest fruit-fungal infections proved to be an effective method for biological control of grapes, apples, and pears against fungal spoilage organisms Botrytis cinerea and Monilinia laxa .…”
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The Role of Cellulose Binding Heptapeptide in Immobilizing Glucose Oxidase to Cellulosic Surfaces by Nastaran Rezaeepour, Sayyed Shahryar Rahpeyma, Mohammad Javad Mehdipour Moghaddam, Ali Asghar Karkhane, Bijan Bambai, Jamshid Raheb

“…This study aimed to produce a recombinant version of glucose oxidase enzyme and introduce an economical method for enzyme immobilization. The pGAPZαA expression vector was utilized, which has a continuous expression and does not need an inducer and medium replacement. …”
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The influence of volcanic ash (VA) on the mechanical properties and freeze-thaw durability of lime kiln dust (LKD)-stabilized kaolin clayey soil by Mohammad Hadi Hatefi, Mahyar Arabani, Meghdad Payan, Payam Zanganeh Ranjbar

“…Also, the combination of LKD and VA in kaolin soil enhanced F-T durability, resulting in less strength deterioration even after 10 cycles, when compared to the untreated control sample. In particular, the optimal mixture containing 5% LKD and 25% VA replacement improved 11 times in UCS compared to untreated kaolin clay and showed a slight reduction of only 7% after 10 F-T cycles. …”
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Effects of intrauterine autologous platelet-rich plasma infusions on outcomes in women with repetitive in vitro fertilization failures: a prospective randomized study by Mahvash Zargar, Razieh Pazhouhanfar, Mahin Najafian, ParastooMoradi Choghakabodi

“…Purpose: Evaluation of the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) containing platelet-derived growth factor on in vitro fertilization (IVF) failure patients. Methods: In this clinical trial, 80 eligible patients (infertile women with at least two IVF failures) were randomly assigned into two groups, including patients who received an intrauterine infusion of PRP (n: 40) and controls (n: 40). …”
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Comparative Assessments of PET and ASL MR Perfusion in the Evaluation of Early Dementia by Savyasachi Jain, Shailesh B Gaikwad, Bheru Dan Charan, Anu Gupta, Madhvi Tripathy

“…Results: We included 33 patients and 15 healthy controls in the study. We compared ASL and PET for all selected individuals. …”
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Lipoprotein(a) in patients with aortic stenosis: Insights from cardiovascular magnetic resonance. by Vassilios S Vassiliou, Paul D Flynn, Claire E Raphael, Simon Newsome, Tina Khan, Aamir Ali, Brian Halliday, Annina Studer Bruengger, Tamir Malley, Pranev Sharma, Subothini Selvendran, Nikhil Aggarwal, Anita Sri, Helen Berry, Jackie Donovan, Willis Lam, Dominique Auger, Stuart A Cook, Dudley J Pennell, Sanjay K Prasad

“…In this study, we investigated whether elevated Lipoprotein(a) was associated with the presence of myocardial replacement fibrosis.<h4>Methods</h4>A total of 110 patients with mild, moderate and severe aortic stenosis were assessed by late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) cardiovascular magnetic resonance to identify fibrosis. …”
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422 Preclinical drug screen leads to clinical trial for treatment of hypoglycemia unawareness in type 1 diabetes mellitus by Micah Devore, Ashley N. Iles, Lily A. Schoeder, Megan B. Music, Bansi V. Patel, Ashlee R. Marksbury, Mason M. Wooten, Andrea M. Woodcox, Zachary Beckner, Erica L. Macon, Simon J. Fisher

“…Objectives/Goals: People with insulin-treated diabetes face hypoglycemia risk due to imperfect insulin replacement and impaired counterregulation. We identified the dopamine antagonist, metoclopramide, as a potential treatment. …”
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Reliable genetic diagnosis of NCF1 (p47phox)-deficient chronic granulomatous disease using high-throughput sequencing by Amy P. Hsu, Eric Karlins, Justin Lack, Justin Lack, T. Joseph Pepper, Karen Lau, Kimberly R. Marshall-Batty, Debra Long Priel, Joie Davis, Danielle L. Fink, Christa S. Zerbe, John I. Gallin, Harry L. Malech, Steven M. Holland, Douglas B. Kuhns

“…We compare NCF1 sequence from NCF1-CGD patients to cohorts of non-NCF1-CGD and healthy controls (1000Genomes), demonstrating pseudogene replacement of NCF1 in NCF1-CGD as well as the reciprocal replacement of NCF1B or NCF1C by NCF1 in some healthy controls.DiscussionWith this method, reanalysis of existing sequence data may provide genetic diagnosis to NCF1-CGD patients. …”
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The effect of active learning on academic performance in a Norwegian primary school setting–the Health Oriented Pedagogical Project (HOPP) by Per Morten Fredriksen, Per Morten Fredriksen, Trine Bjerva, Asgeir Mamen

“…Active learning, partially replacing traditional classroom methods with physical tasks, yielded significant academic benefits. …”
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Health-Related Quality-of-Life Utility Values in Adults With Late-Onset Pompe Disease: Analyses of EQ-5D Data From the PROPEL Clinical Trial by Alison Griffiths, Simon Shohet, Neil Johnson, Alasdair MacCulloch

“…Clinical evidence suggests that enzyme replacement therapy improves health outcomes for adults with late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD). …”
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Synergetically integrated vertical farms by Tess Blom

“…Vertical farms achieve this by cultivating crops in vertically stacked hydroponic systems within an uniformly controlled indoor environment using active climate control systems and artificial light. …”
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Introduction of a Semi-Quantitative Image-Based Analysis Tool for CBCT-Based Evaluation of Bone Regeneration in Tooth Extraction Sockets by Anja Heselich, Pauline Neff, Joanna Śmieszek-Wilczewska, Robert Sader, Shahram Ghanaati

“…The application of the novel method to measure mineralized socket volume and radiological bone density of newly formed bone in a randomized, controlled clinical trial assessing solid PRF for socket preservation in premolar and molar sockets showed only slight, statistically non-significant trends toward better regeneration in the PRF group compared to natural healing.…”
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Development and Validation of a Rodent Model of Amniotic Fluid Exchange: A Prospective Laboratory-Based Study by Braxton Forde, Samuel Martin, Jose L. Peiro

“…Conclusions: This novel model paves the way for more controlled examination of the intrauterine environment. …”
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Abductor muscle strength deficit in patients after total hip arthroplasty for hip osteoarthritis: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Werner Vach, Petros Ismailidis, Peter Kvarda, Christian Appenzeller-Herzog, Annegret Mündermann

“…Introduction Conservation of abductor muscle strength is directly associated with physical function after total hip replacement (THA). Although many studies have tried to explore and quantify a potential abductor muscle strength deficit after THA as well as identify possible causes and treatment options, this topic has not been addressed systematically.Methods and analysis Human-based studies reporting measurements of hip abductor strength will be included in this review. …”
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Effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine as an adjunct therapy for Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Guoxin Zhang, Nian Xiong, Zhentao Zhang, Ling Liu, Jinsha Huang, Jiaolong Yang, Jing Wu, Zhicheng Lin, Tao Wang

“…We performed a meta-analysis aiming to systematically review and quantitatively synthesize the efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as an adjunct therapy for clinical PD patients.<h4>Methods</h4>An electronic search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane Controlled Trials Register, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chinese Scientific Journals Database and Wanfang data to identify randomized trials evaluating TCM adjuvant therapy versus conventional treatment. …”
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