Psychosocial and Clinical Factors That Differentiate and Predict Patients’ Adaptation to Chronic Diseases by Laza R, Al Ghazi L, Lustrea A, Lazureanu VE, Oancea CI, Luput-Andrica IM, Poplicean EI, Ilina R, Cireap N, Bob F, Olariu N, Ionita I, Lazar S, Dehelean L, Romosan RS, Romosan AM

“…Understanding these factors enables the design of evidence-based preventive interventions that promote early adaptation.Patients and Methods: A quantitative, non-experimental comparative and predictive study design was conducted. …”
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Effects of exogenous sugars on root sugar metabolism and antioxidant system under sub-low root-zone temperature in Malus baccata Borkh. by LIU Hanyu, WANG Peng, ZHOU Wenjie, SU Hong, LÜ Deguo, LI Lijie

“…Currently, most of the researches on plant response to low temperature stress focus on the aboveground part of the plant, while the root is more sensitive to temperature changes. 1 ℃ change in root zone temperature can cause significant changes in plant growth compared to air temperature. …”
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微波预处理对油茶籽油综合品质的影响 Effect of microwave pretreatment on the comprehensive quality of oil-tea camellia seed oil by 蒋黎艳，刘智辉，邓志薇，董加宝，肖新生 JIANG Liyan,LIU Zhihui,DENG Zhiwei,DONG Jiabao,XIAO Xinsheng

“…To investigate the novel processing methods for improving the quality and flavor of oil-tea camellia seed oil, the oil-tea camellia seed was pretreated with microwave power (380, 540, 700 W) for 2- 10 min, then pressed to produce oil, and the effect of microwave pretreatment on the oil yield of oil-tea camellia seed and comprehensive quality of the oil were investigated. …”
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Secondary school randomized controlled interventions with a minimum dual approach to health and the links to BMI in pupils: A systematic review and meta-analysis within the project... by Derrick R. Tanous, Gerhard Ruedl, Mohamad Motevalli, Katharina C. Wirnitzer

“…The present study hypothesized that appropriately planned physical activity (PA) intervention for pupils and during compulsory secondary school time results in healthier body weight management. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, a published protocol (Tanous et al., 2022), and a trial registration was completed on the International Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPEO: CRD4202347770). …”
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Essential roles of B cell subsets in the progression of MASLD and HCC by Nataliia Petriv, Huizhen Suo, Inga Hochnadel, Kai Timrott, Nina Bondarenko, Lavinia Neubert, Elena Reinhard, Nils Jedicke, Patrick Kaufhold, Carlos Alberto Guzmán, Ralf Lichtinghagen, Michael P. Manns, Heike Bantel, Tetyana Yevsa

“…Targeting these B cells could lead to more effective treatments of HCC.…”
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Early postnatal care uptake and its associated factors following childbirth in East Africa—a Bayesian hierarchical modeling approach by Bewuketu Terefe, Dejen Kahsay Asgedom, Fetlework Gubena Arage, Setognal Birara Aychiluhm, Tadesse Awoke Ayele

“…However, no data have been examined for PNCs in East Africa. Hence, using the more flexible Bayesian multilevel modeling approach, this study aims to investigate the pooled prevalence and potential factors for PNC utilization among women after delivery in East African countries.MethodsWe retrieved secondary data from the Kids Record (KR) demographic and health surveys (DHS) data from 2015 to 2022 from 10 East African countries. …”
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AI-based pelvic floor surface electromyography reference ranges and high-precision pelvic floor dysfunction diagnosisResearch in context by Juan Chen, Jiahui Yao, Wei Chen, Feng Zhang, Heyuan Wang, Xiaoying Xu, Huan Ge, Hongmei Zhou, Jin Cen, Dan Li, Bengui Jiang, Li He, Tingting Fu, Zhengxian Xu, Lei Chu, Shuxia Zhang, Dongmei Yao, Linyi Wei, Liu Huang, Anjing Ge, Cuiping Jin, Zimu Fu, Qin Liu, Xuefeng Yu, Chengmao Zhao, Tengjiao Wang, Lan Zhu

“…Methods: In this population-based, multicenter, cross-sectional study, we recruited 1605 participants from 21 centres across China, collected pelvic floor sEMG data, and established a multidimensional sEMG database. …”
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Studying and Comparing the Soil Characteristics of Gullies (Case Study: Chabar and Sistan Region) by Mansour Jahantigh, Marzieh Tabe

“…The present research aims at studying and comparing soil characteristics of Gullies (Case study: chabar and Sistan region). 2- Materials and Methods The present study was carried out in Chabahar located in the south of Sistan and Baluchistan state, Iran. …”
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Waning immunity, prevailing non-vaccine type ptxP3 and macrolide-resistant strains in the 2024 pertussis outbreak in China: a multicentre cross-sectional descriptive studyResearch... by Jiehao Cai, Qiyi Liu, Biquan Chen, Yue Jiang, Xiaoyan Zeng, Jiebin Huang, Daojiong Lin, Huanyou Li, Jinqiang Zhang, Zhiqiang Zhuo, Yanping Zhang, Panpan Lv, Qiang Wang, Wenhong Zhang, Mingliang Chen, Mei Zeng

“…Summary: Background: In the spring and summer of 2024, an unexpected large outbreak of pertussis hit China, with the annual incidence of pertussis (34.03/100,000) more than 12-fold higher than that of 2023 (2.71/100,000). …”
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Functional fitness in older people: A population-based cross-sectional study in Borba, Amazonas, Brazil (Aptitud funcional en personas mayores: Un estudio transversal de base pobla... by Alex Barreto de Lima, Adilson Marques, Miguel Peralta, Duarte Henriques-Neto, Joana Bordado, Myrian Faber, Rafaela Silva, Élvio Rúbio

“…Objective: To analyze the differences in functional Fitness (FF) associated with gender, age and physical activity (PA), and to compare the FF scores of Borbenses with other populations. Method: A cross-sectional study was carried out, comprising 233 elderly (71,2±8,9 yrs old; range between 60,0 to 95,7 yrs old). …”
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Análise de lesões musculoesqueléticas em praticantes de musculação e corrida (Analisis de lesión musculoesquelética em practicantes de musculación y de las carreras) (Analysis of... by Flavio Boechat de Oliveira, Wallin do Couto Conceição, Rafael Barreto, Igor Carvalho, Giovanne Moraes de L. Ribeiro, Rodrigo Gomes de Souza Vale

“…Objective: To characterize and analyze the prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries in bodybuilders and runners. Methods: The sample consisted of 30 bodybuilders and runners with more than 12 months of practice. …”
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Study on dispersion of abrasive particles in electro Fenton CMP slurry and design of green polishing fluid in neutral environment by Feng CHENG, Zirui WANG, Rui ZHU, Yongguang WANG, Yang PENG, Tianyu ZHANG, Dong ZHAO, Cheng FAN

“…The effects on the anti-settling ability of diamond abrasive particles, the Zeta potential of polishing slurry, and the polishing solution abrasive particle size are studied, and the polishing effect on the GaN wafer is verified.MethodsNano-diamond abrasive particles with an average particle size of 180 nm were added to deionized water, and H2O2 with a mass fraction of 5% and FeSO4·7H2O with a mass of 0.2 g were added as the original reactants of the Fenton reaction. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 strains and clinical profiles of COVID-19 patients in a Southern Brazil hospital by Bibiana S. de Oliveira Fam, Bibiana S. de Oliveira Fam, Nathan Araujo Cadore, Nathan Araujo Cadore, Renan Sbruzzi, Renan Sbruzzi, Marilea Furtado Feira, Marilea Furtado Feira, Giovanna Câmara Giudicelli, Giovanna Câmara Giudicelli, Luiz G. P. de Almeida, Alexandra L. Gerber, Ana Paula de C. Guimarães, Ana Tereza Ribeiro Vasconcelos, Alexandre C. Pereira, Alexandre C. Pereira, Lygia V. Pereira, Lygia V. Pereira, Tábita Hünemeier, Tábita Hünemeier, Suzi Alves Camey, Suzi Alves Camey, Fernanda S. Luiz Vianna, Fernanda S. Luiz Vianna, Fernanda S. Luiz Vianna

“…This study aims to investigate the impact of variants on clinical outcomes in southern Brazil.MethodsIn total, samples from 277 patients, hospitalized and non-hospitalized, were collected between March 2020 and March 2021, before the vaccine was made widely available to the general population in Brazil. …”
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An influenza outbreak in a South African mine, following the relaxation of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, September – December 2021 by Fiona Els, Mariana Khoza, Inge Kleinhans, Hetani Mdose, Sibongile Walaza, Cheryl Cohen, Anne von Gottberg, Fahima Moosa, Mignon du Plessis, Nicole Wolter, Chijioke Nkemjika Umunnakwe, Zinhle Makatini, Genevie Ntshoe, Andronica Moipone Shonhiwa, Nevashan Govender, Hugo Tempelman, Lourens Duvenhage, Charles Mandivenyi, Marlence Freda Ngobeni, Jackie Kleynhans

“…We aimed to determine factors associated with influenza infection. Methods: A suspected influenza case was an employee presenting with acute onset of ≥1 symptom (fever, cough, rhinorrhoea, sore throat, shortness of breath, loss of smell or taste, myalgia, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting) or any employee returning from leave or newly recruited. …”
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Activating STAT3 mutations in CD8+ T-cells correlate to serological positivity in rheumatoid arthritis by Katharine B. Moosic, Katharine B. Moosic, Katharine B. Moosic, Thomas L. Olson, Thomas L. Olson, Mark Freijat, Samara Khalique, Cait E. Hamele, Cait E. Hamele, Bryna Shemo, Bryna Shemo, Jesse Boodoo, William Baker, Gitanjali Khurana, Matthew Schmachtenberg, Matthew Schmachtenberg, Tristin Duffy, Tristin Duffy, Aakrosh Ratan, Aakrosh Ratan, Aakrosh Ratan, Erika Darrah, Felipe Andrade, Marieke Jones, Kristine C. Olson, Kristine C. Olson, David J. Feith, David J. Feith, Donald L. Kimpel, Thomas P. Loughran, Thomas P. Loughran

“…Based on the disease overlap between LGL leukemia rheumatoid arthritis (RA)a putative role for CD8+ T-cells in RA we hypothesized that STAT3 mutations may be detected in RA patient CD8+ T-cells correlate with clinical characteristics.MethodsBlood samples, clinical parameters, and demographics were collected from 98 RA patients and 9 healthy controls (HCs). …”
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A practical distribution pattern of α-SMA-positive carcinoma associated fibroblasts indicates poor prognosis of patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma by Bo Li, Meilong Shi, Yang Wang, Penghao Li, Xiaoyi Yin, Guoxiao Zhang, Xiaochao Kang, Huan Wang, Suizhi Gao, Kailian Zheng, Xiaohan Shi, Xiongfei Xu, Yukun Zhou, Hui Jiang, Wei Jing, Shiwei Guo, Gang Jin

“…Purpose The present study aimed to clarify the distribution pattern of carcinoma associated fibroblasts (CAFs) across pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and its prognostic prediction value.Methods Data of two cohorts were retrospectively collected from consecutive patients who underwent primary pancreatic resection from January 2015 to December 2017. …”
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Deciphering human endogenous retrovirus expression in colorectal cancers: exploratory analysis regarding prognostic value in liver metastasesResearch in context by Julien Viot, Romain Loyon, Nawfel Adib, Pierre Laurent-Puig, Aurélien de Reyniès, Fabrice André, Franck Monnien, Thierry André, Magali Svrcek, Anthony Turpin, Zohair Selmani, Laurent Arnould, Laura Guyard, Nicolas Gilbert, Anthony Boureux, Olivier Adotevi, Angélique Vienot, Syrine Abdeljaoued, Dewi Vernerey, Christophe Borg, Daniel Gautheret

“…Methods: We collected 400 RNA-seq samples from over 200 patients with primary and liver metastases, including public data and a novel set of 200 samples. …”
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Reduction of Ascites Susceptibility in Broiler Chickens under Cold Stress by Guanidinoacetic Acid Supplementation by Mousa Ezatikia, parviz Farhoomand, Sina Payvastegan, Bahram Pirooz, Negin Delfani

“…The blood samples were placed in tubes containing the anticoagulant heparin. …”
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Circulating tumour cells & circulating tumour DNA in patients with resectable colorectal liver metastases (MIRACLE): a prospective, observational biomarker studyResearch in con... by Lissa Wullaert, Maurice P.H.M. Jansen, Jaco Kraan, Yannick M. Meyer, Kelly Voigt, Stavros Makrodimitris, Vanja de Weerd, Corine M. Beaufort, Mai Van, Maarten Vermaas, Eric J.T. Belt, Paul D. Gobardhan, Stefan Sleijfer, Henk M.W. Verheul, John W.M. Martens, Dirk J. Grünhagen, Saskia M. Wilting, Cornelis Verhoef, Ninos Ayez, Jan H. Wijsman, Arjen M. Rijken, Pascal Doornebosch, Joost van der Hoeven, Boris Galjart, Diederik J. Höppener, Peter M.H. Nierop, Eric P. van der Stok, Jean Helmijr, Lindsay Angus, Pauline A.J. Mendelaar, Manouk K. Bos, Elisabeth M. Jongbloed, Khrystany T. Isebia, Noortje Verschoor, Ronald van Marion, Peggy Atmodimedjo, Hendrikus J. Dubbink

“…Summary: Background: Recurrence risk after curative surgery for colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) remains high, underlining the need to identify prognostic markers enabling more individualised treatment approaches. Methods: In the MIRACLE, a prospective, observational biomarker study, a total of 188 patients with isolated, resectable CRLM without (neo)adjuvant chemotherapy were included between October 2015 and December 2021. …”
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Factors affecting viral suppression or rebound in people living with HIV and receiving antiretroviral therapy in Ghana by Anthony T. Boateng, Anthony T. Boateng, James O. Aboagye, James O. Aboagye, Helena Lamptey, Christopher Z.-Y. Abana, Christopher Z.-Y. Abana, Araba Abaidoo-Myles, Araba Abaidoo-Myles, Darius N. K. Quansah, Darius N. K. Quansah, Seth Agyemang, Seth Agyemang, Yaw Awuku-Larbi, Gloria Ansa, Joseph Oliver-Commey, Vincent Ganu, George B. Kyei, George B. Kyei, George B. Kyei, Peter Puplampu, Evelyn Y. Bonney

“…In this study, we measured VL among PLWH in Ghana at regular intervals and investigated factors affecting viral suppression (VS) and rebound.MethodsWe analyzed data from a hospital-based cohort enrolled in our HIV cure research. …”
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