Area-level socioeconomic inequalities in hypertension care cascade in China: a nationwide population-based study based on the ChinaHEART projectResearch in context by Wenyao Peng, Siqi Lin, Xuan Liu, Bowang Chen, Xueke Bai, Chaoqun Wu, Xiaoyan Zhang, Yang Yang, Jianlan Cui, Wei Xu, Lijuan Song, Hao Yang, Wenyan He, Yan Zhang, Xi Li, Jiapeng Lu

“…In this study, we aimed to assess the association between area-level SES and hypertension awareness, treatment, combination therapy and control, and the modification effect of individual characteristics on the associations. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of sodium zirconium cyclosilicate for the treatment of hyperkalemia in patients with chronic kidney disease or heart failure in Spain by Roberto Alcázar-Arroyo, María G Crespo-Leiro, Jordi Bover, Juan Oliva, Miren Sequera-Mutiozabal, Simona Gradari, Anisia Martínez-López, Blanca López-Chicheri, Neus Vidal-Vilar, Susana Aceituno, Marta Cobo

“…Background and objective: Hyperkalemia (HK) is an electrolyte disturbance in the concentration of potassium ions (K+), whose risk increases in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or heart failure (HF) and/or in patients being treated with renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system inhibitors (RAASi). …”
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The Female Athlete Triad: A Metabolic Phenomenon by Anne B. Loucks

“…It is necessary to know the origin of low energy availability in a particular athlete in order to intervene effectively with her.  The key behavior modification for preventing and treating the Triad is to increase energy availability, either by increasing dietary energy intake, reducing exercise energy expenditure, or both.  …”
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Vibrational and acoustic characterization of unidirectional Helicteres isora fiber-reinforced polylactic acid bio-composites by Prashantha Acharya, Pai Dayananda, Sriharsha Hegde, Mahesha G T

“…In contrast, untreated fibers provided the lowest TL, affirming the impact of fiber modifications on acoustic performance. This study demonstrates that fiber modifications play a significant role in optimizing the vibrational and acoustic behaviour of natural fiber-reinforced bio-composites, making them a viable alternative for lightweight structural and noise-reducing applications.…”
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THE RISK OF THERAPY-RELATED MYELODYSPLASIA/ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA IN HODGKIN LYMPHOMA HAS SUBSTANTIALLY DECREASED IN THE ABVD ERA ABOLISHING MECHLORETAMINE AND PROCARBAZINE AND LIM... by Ercole Brusamolino, Manuel Gotti, Valeria Fiaccadori

“…These data are drawn from large cohorts of patients treated over time with different therapies with an adequate follow-up.…”
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THE RISK OF THERAPY-RELATED MYELODYSPLASIA/ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA IN HODGKIN LYMPHOMA HAS SUBSTANTIALLY DECREASED IN THE ABVD ERA ABOLISHING MECHLORETHAMINE AND PROCARBAZINE AND LI... by Ercole Brusamolino, Manuel Gotti, Valeria Fiaccadori

“…These data are drawn from large cohorts of patients treated over time with different therapies with an adequate follow-up.…”
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Enhanced performance and reprocessability in polypropylene-lignin blends through plasma treatment by Emanuela Bellinetto, Sofia Regoli, Ruggero Barni, Carmen Canevali, Oussama Boumezgane, Luca Zoia, Claudia Riccardi, Stefano Turri, Gianmarco Griffini

“…As a result of the plasma-induced modifications occurred in lignin, blends incorporating the plasma-treated material exhibited greater thermo-oxidative stability, more favorable viscoelastic response, significantly improved mechanical performance (137% and 294% strain at break for polypropylene (PP) containing 5% (w/w) and 10% (w/w) of treated lignin, respectively), and enhanced thermo-mechanical reprocessability (> 95% retention of yield strength and strain at break after re-extrusion). …”
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Inclusive rare Λb decays to photon by Loparco Francesco

“…A systematic method to treat the singular terms in the photon energy spectrum obtained by the OPE is proposed.…”
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Oral Probiotic VSL#3 Prevents Autoimmune Diabetes by Modulating Microbiota and Promoting Indoleamine 2,3-Dioxygenase-Enriched Tolerogenic Intestinal Environment by Jayashree Dolpady, Chiara Sorini, Caterina Di Pietro, Ilaria Cosorich, Roberto Ferrarese, Diego Saita, Massimo Clementi, Filippo Canducci, Marika Falcone

“…In particular, we show that VSL#3 treatment inhibits IL-1β expression while enhancing release of protolerogenic components of the inflammasome, such as indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) and IL-33. Those modifications of the intestinal microenvironment in VSL#3-treated NOD mice modulate gut immunity by promoting differentiation of tolerogenic CD103+ DCs and reducing differentiation/expansion of Th1 and Th17 cells in the intestinal mucosa and at the sites of autoimmunity, that is, within the pancreatic lymph nodes (PLN) of VSL#3-treated NOD mice. …”
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Effects of surface treatments on the adhesion strengths between polyether ether ketone and both composite resins and poly(methyl methacrylate) by Yongcheng Ge, Ting Zhao, Sizheng Fan, Pengyuan Liu, Xiaoqiu Liu

“…The shear bond strength (SBS) of the normal and aged specimens were measured. For the normal and treated specimens, the surface and cross-sectional morphologies were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), the chemical bond modifications were investigated using X-ray photoelectron and attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopies (XPS and ATR-FTIR, respectively), the mechanical strengths were measured using three-point bending tests, and the cytotoxicities were evaluated using cell-counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assays and 4′,6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) staining. …”
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Inducing memristive behavior to MoSe2/graphene bilayer using plasma treatment by Mohammad Salehi, Seyed Majid Mohseni, Parnia Bastani, Loghman Jamilpanah, Babak Shokri

“…Here, we present plasma treatments as a versatile method for inducing memory effects in 2D materials via structural modifications. We use oxygen plasma treatment on MoSe2 layers where modifications induce memristive properties in the material. …”
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Predicting gene expression changes upon epigenomic drug treatment [version 3; peer review: 4 approved, 2 not approved] by Monjura Afrin Rumi, Vishaka Gopalan, Sridhar Hannenhalli, Piyush Agrawal

“…Background Tumors are characterized by global changes in epigenetic modifications such as DNA methylation and histone modifications that are functionally linked to tumor progression. …”
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Immediate and late effects of supraphysiological doses of nandrolone decanoate on the testis of rats by Bruno Felix-Patricio, Roger Gaspar Marchon, Bianca Martins Gregório, Diogo Benchimol De Souza

“…Conclusion: The use of nandrolone decanoate promotes major structural modifications on the testes of rats. These modifications are even worse 12 weeks after ending the use of the anabolic androgenic steroid.…”
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The acetylation GLI1 affects arsenical-induced renal fibrosis by mediating the Hedgehog signalling pathway by Pinya Liu, Yating Wang, Peiyu Jin, Qing Zhou, Liang Pei, Shuhua Xi

“…The activity of GLI1, an important factor in the Hedgehog signaling pathway, is regulated by acetylation modifications. Levels of GLI1 acetylation were reduced in arsenic treated HK-2 cells11 Inhibition of deacetylation reduces fibrosis in arsenic-treated HK-2 cells.. …”
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Laterally Positioned Flap with Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft Modified One-Stage Procedure for the Treatment of Deep Isolated Gingival Recessions in Mandibular Incisors by Alvaro Francisco Bosco, Juliano Milanezi de Almeida, Belén Retamal-Valdes, Renata Tavares, Jessica M. Latimer, Diego Messina, Matheus Henke, Laura Gantes Rodrigues Dias, Thiago Marchi Martins

“…The laterally positioned flap (LPF) has been proposed as a promising treatment for isolated gingival recessions (GRs) in mandibular incisors. Several modifications have been proposed to reduce the risk of gingival recession (GR) at the donor tooth site. …”
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Determination of Biodegradation Potential of Aspergillus niger, Candida albicans, and Acremonium sclerotigenum on Polyethylene, Polyethylene Terephthalate, and Polystyrene Micropla... by Ayesha Safdar, Fatima Ismail, Hafsa Iftikhar, Abdul Majid Khokhar, Atika Javed, Muhammad Imran, Bushra Safdar

“…SEM observation revealed the surface modifications as holes, pits, cracks, and increased roughness in treated MPs. …”
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Severe filarial chyluria Managed successfully with sclerotherapy: A case report from Sudan by Eltahir Ahmed Eltahir, Ghassan Mahmoud Mohammed Yousuf, Walyeldin Elnour Mohamed Elfakey, Moneer Ali Abdallah, Muna Mohammed Ahmed Hamid Ahmed

“…Conclusion: Severe cases of chyluria can be treated successfully with povidone Iodine 5 %.…”
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Effect of oxidation reduction potential on methane emission from anaerobic septic systems by Areke Alexander Tiareti, Megumi Matsumura, Taira Hidaka, Fumitake Nishimura, Youhei Nomura, Taku Fujiwara

“…Septic systems are major on-site sanitation facilities used in many developing countries to treat domestic wastewater. Climate change concerns have prompted efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; nonetheless, septic systems contribute to emissions of GHGs, such as methane. …”
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Management of radioiodine ablation therapy in haemodialysis patients with thyroid cancer: a case series of two patients by Raymond Lin, Alessandra L. Malaroda, William J. Ryder, Veronica C. K. Wong, Nikki L. Wong

“…Case presentation Two patients with ESKD on HD were treated with 131I therapy for thyroid cancer. Rationale for treatment and local 131I treatment protocol modifications are discussed. …”
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Blindfolded Balance Training in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Sensory-Motor Strategy to Improve the Gait by M. Tramontano, S. Bonnì, A. Martino Cinnera, F. Marchetti, C. Caltagirone, G. Koch, A. Peppe

“…Thirty PD patients were randomized in two groups of 15 patients, one group treated with BBT during two weeks and another group treated with standard PT during eight weeks. …”
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