Serum C‐Terminal Agrin Fragment With Acute and Long‐Term Exercise and Angiotensin II Type I Receptor Blockade by Casper Soendenbroe, Mette F. Heisterberg, Jesper L. Andersen, Michael Kjaer, Abigail L. Mackey

“…These findings collectively identify novel stimuli of serum CAF turnover—drug interaction and time from last exercise bout to blood sampling. These findings add value to CAF as a neuromuscular biomarker and highlight important experimental design aspects for future clinical studies.…”
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Factors affecting urban households’ participation in home gardens: the case of Mekelle City, Tigray Region, Ethiopia by Aregawi Beyene, Azeb Gebreegziabher, Zenebe Abraha, Tsahaynesh Hagos, Yohansu Girmay

“…Hence, this study intended to examine the factors affecting the participation of urban households in home gardening practice in Mekelle city. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 264 households. …”
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The treatment of drug-induced rhinitis with an original intranasal combination: Efficacy and safety in experimental animals by E. A. Smolyarchuk, Xi Yang, V. M. Svistushkin, K. V. Eremeeva, Zh. M. Kozlova, D. A. Kudlay, A. S. Machikhin, A. V. Guryleva, D. A. Derevesnikova, A. A. Nedorubov

“…The model of induced RM was confirmed by histological examination of the nasal mucosa of 3 randomly selected out of 15 animals after necropsy. …”
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Cytokine Profiling and Puberty Enhancement Post Altrenogest Feeding in Prepubertal Murrah Buffalo (<i>Bubalus bubalis</i>) Heifers by Sneha Swapna Haridas, Prahlad Singh, Navdeep Singh Ratta, Chanchal Singh, Mrigank Honparkhe

“…Ultrasonography was performed to determine ovarian follicle status on respective days of sampling. Pregnancy diagnosis was performed around 45 and 60 days post artificial insemination (AI). …”
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Efectos del entrenamiento cardiovagal en la respuesta autonómica en personas con sobrepeso (Effects of cardiovagal training on autonomic response in overweight people) by Alexis Espinoza-Salinas, Jose González-Jurado, Arnaldo Burdiles-Alvarez, Giovanny Arenas-Sanchez, Marcelo Bobadilla

“…Their age was 24.6 ± 2.17 years old; body mass index (BMI) of 27.11 ± 1.38 kg • m-2; systolic and diastolic blood pressure of 126.4 ± 2.49 and 86.1 ± 1.85 mmHg, respectively. Sampling was done by convenience. They were randomly distributed in Intervention Group (GI, n = 10) and Control Group (GC, n = 10). …”
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Unfavorable variants of folate metabolism genes in patients with acute coronary syndrome in non-obstructive coronary atherosclerosis by V. V. Ryabov, S. B. Gomboeva, Yu. D. Lugacheva, I. B. Kulagina, R. P. Karpov

“…The sampling included patients older than 18 years with ACS and NOCA, confirmed by invasive coronary angiography (ICAG). …”
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Use of a portable field-adapted liquid chromatographic system (C-Vue machine) to estimate the quantity of deltamethrin on insecticide-treated nets paired with WHO cone bioassays to... by Moussa B. M. Cisse, Ibrahim Traore, Mamadou Sow, Yacouba Dansoko, Alice Dembele, Lazeni Konate, Jean-Marie Sanou, Youssouf Diarra, Samah Sissoko, Abdourhamane Dicko, Mahamadou Magassa, Lansana Sangare, Jules Mihigo, Celestin Kouambeng, Phillipe Rwatana Mutwa, Paula Marcet, Michael D. Green, Ousmane Koita

“…The residual insecticide content was measured by a nondestructive sampling technique with a portable field-adapted high-performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) system (C-Vue®) validated by running samples in parallel with standardized WHO HPLC methods. …”
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Effects of Computer-Assisted Working Memory Training Programme on Working Memory Ability and Mathematical Performance of Children at Risk of Mathematical Learning Difficulties by Kamyar Azimi, Manijeh Shehniyailagh, Alireza Hajiyakhchali, Maneli Shehni Karamzadeh

“…The limitations of this study include a relatively small sample size and the use of an inactive control group. …”
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Genome-wide profiling of circulating microRNAs in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and their relation to spinal deformity severity, and disease pathophysiology by Nasrin Khatami, Iurie Caraus, Mahamuda Rahaman, Evguenia Nepotchatykh, Mohamed Elbakry, Wesam Elremaly, Anita Franco, Marie Beauséjour, Anne-Marie Laberge, Stefan Parent, Hubert Labelle, Carl-Éric Aubin, Jean Lachaine, Alain Moreau

“…In this prospective cross-sectional study, we investigated the clinical utility of circulating microRNAs (miRNAs), an important class of small non-coding RNA, as biomarkers to predict the risk of developing severe scoliosis in AIS. Blood samples and clinical data were collected from 116 AIS patients who were followed until skeletal maturity and stratified according to their clinical outcome. …”
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Prevalence of trypanosomiasis in domesticated animals in Indonesia: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Lintang Winantya Firdausy, Faisal Fikri, Arya Pradana Wicaksono, Hakan Çalışkan, Muhammad Thohawi Elziyad Purnama

“…A total of 18 studies with 4,295 samples met the inclusion criteria. Random-effects meta-analysis was performed using R Studio 4.4.2. …”
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The effects of ultra-selective beta1-antagonism on the metabolic and cytokine profile in septic shock patients receiving noradrenaline: a sub-investigation from the STRESS-L Random... by Jarrod L. Thomas, Kirsty C. McGee, Anower Hossain, Gavin D. Perkins, Anthony C. Gordon, Duncan Young, Danny McAuley, Mervyn Singer, Ranjit Lall, Tina Kramaric, Janet M. Lord, Tony Whitehouse, Luis A. J. Mur, for the STRESS-L. collaborators

“…Abstract Purpose The landiolol and organ failure in patients with septic shock (STRESS-L study) included a pre-planned sub-study to assess the effect of landiolol treatment on inflammatory and metabolomic markers. Methods Samples collected from 91 patients randomised to STRESS-L were profiled for immune and metabolomic markers. …”
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Microbiome and fragmentation pattern of blood cell-free DNA and fecal metagenome enhance colorectal cancer micro-dysbiosis and diagnosis analysis: a proof-of-concept study by Zhongkun Zhou, Yunhao Ma, Dekui Zhang, Rui Ji, Yiqing Wang, Jianfang Zhao, Chi Ma, Hongmei Zhu, Haofei Shen, Xinrong Jiang, Yuqing Niu, Juan Lu, Baizhuo Zhang, Lixue Tu, Hua Zhang, Xin Ma, Peng Chen

“…In this study, 133 human feces and 120 blood samples are collected, including healthy individuals, adenoma patients, and CRC patients. …”
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Spatial transcriptomics reveals prognostically LYZ + fibroblasts and colocalization with FN1 + macrophages in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma by Liyuan Dai, Ning Lou, Liling Huang, Lin Li, Le Tang, Yuankai Shi, Xiaohong Han

“…Methods This study is a multi-omics approach, integrating spatial transcriptomics (n = 11), bulk transcriptomics (n = 2,499), immunohistochemistry (IHC, n = 37), multiplex immunofluorescence (mIF, n = 56), and plasma samples (n = 240) to identify and characterize fibroblast and tumor-associated macrophage subtypes in the TME. …”
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Digestibility and Nutritional Value of Microalga <i>Tetraselmis</i> sp. for Weaner Piglets by Andreia A. M. Chaves, Cátia F. Martins, David M. Ribeiro, Margarida R. G. Maia, António J. M. Fonseca, Ana R. J. Cabrita, Susana P. Alves, Miguel P. Mourato, Mário Pinho, Rui J. B. Bessa, André M. de Almeida, João P. B. Freire

“…Twenty-four male piglets were randomly assigned to four dietary treatments, with increasing <i>Tetraselmis</i> sp. incorporation levels (0%, 5%, 10%, and 15%). …”
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and white matter plasticity in individuals with subclinical depression and psychotic experiences: A Randomised Controlled Trial by Stijn Michielse, Jindra Bakker, Iris Lange, Tim Batink, Liesbet Goossens, Marieke Wichers, Ritsaert Lieverse, Inez Myin-Germeys, Koen Schruers, Therese van Amelsvoort, Wolfgang Viechtbauer, Jim van Os, Machteld Marcelis

“…Methods: Forty-five individuals with mild psychopathology were randomly allocated to ACT-DL (n=20) or topic discussion control (TD, n=25). …”
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Improving medication adherence among persons with cardiovascular disease through m-health and community health worker-led interventions in Kerala; protocol for a type II effectiven... by Jaideep C. Menon, Denny John, Aswathy Sreedevi, Chandrasekhar Janakiram, Akshaya R, Sumithra S, Aravind M S, Mathews Numpeli, Bipin Gopal, Renjini B A, Sajeev P K, Ravivarman Lakshmanasamy, Abhishek Kunwar

“…The sample size has been calculated to be 393 individuals per arm with 4–5 subcenters in each arm. …”
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Digital health intervention for children with ADHD to improve mental health intervention, patient experiences, and outcomes: a study protocol by Nancy Herrera, Franceli L. Cibrian, Lucas M. Silva, Jesus Armando Beltran, Sabrina E. B. Schuck, Gillian R. Hayes, Kimberley D. Lakes

“…The present paper will describe our planned protocol to evaluate the efficacy of CoolTaCo via randomized control trial (RCT). Methods/design We will recruit 60 children (ages 8–12) with ADHD who will be randomized to either immediate (n = 30) or delayed (n = 30) treatment (i.e., a waitlist control group). …”
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Characterization of tongue coating microbiome from patients with colorectal cancer by Qubo Chen, Xiaoting Huang, Haiyan Zhang, Xuanting Jiang, Xuan Zeng, Wanhua Li, Hairong Su, Ying Chen, Fengye Lin, Man Li, Xiangyu Gu, Huihui Jin, Ruohan Wang, Dechang Diao, Wei Wang, Jin Li, Sufen Wei, Weizheng Zhang, Wofeng Liu, Zhiping Huang, Yusheng Deng, Wen Luo, Zuofeng Liu, Beiping Zhang

“…We further validated the potential of the tongue coating microbiota to predict the CRC by a random forest model.Results We found a greater species diversity in CRC samples, and the nucleoside and nucleotide biosynthesis pathway was more apparent in the CRC group. …”
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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and the 2021 National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Guidelines on Public Perspectives Toward Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Sy... by Iliya Khakban, Shagun Jain, Joseph Gallab, Blossom Dharmaraj, Fangwen Zhou, Cynthia Lokker, Wael Abdelkader, Dena Zeraatkar, Jason W Busse

“…We identified tweets that mentioned COVID-19, the UK NICE guidelines, and key themes identified through latent Dirichlet allocation (ie, fibromyalgia, research, and treatment). We sampled 1000 random tweets from each theme to identify subthemes and representative quotes. …”
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Evaluating Leaf Water Potential of Maize Through Multi-Cultivar Dehydration Experiments and Segmentation Thresholding by Shuanghui Zhao, Yanqun Zhang, Pancen Feng, Xinlong Hu, Yan Mo, Hao Li, Jiusheng Li

“…Models were constructed using PLSR and MLR for each cultivar and PLSR, MLR, and RF for the samples from all three cultivars. The performance of the models developed for each cultivar was compared with the performance of the cross-cultivar model. …”
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