How far are we? Assessing progress in hepatitis C response towards the WHO 2030 elimination goals by the civil society monitoring in 25 European countries, period 2020 to 2023 by Mojca Maticic, J. Cernosa, C. Loboda, J. Tamse, R. Rigoni, E. Duffell, I. Indave, R. Zimmermann, L. Darragh, J. Moura, A. Leicht, T. Windelinckx, M. Jauffret-Roustide, K. Schiffer, T. Tammi

“…Methods In period 2020–2023, CSOs representing focal points of Correlation-European Harm Reduction Network were annually invited to complete online questionnaire on use/impact of HCV test-and-treat guidelines for PWID, availability/functioning of continuum-of-care, and role/limitations of harm reduction services for PWID. …”
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Feasibility, Added Value, and Radiation Dose of Combined Coronary CT Angiography and Stress Dynamic CT Myocardial Perfusion Imaging in Moderate Coronary Artery Disease: A Real-Worl... by Marco Fogante, Enrico Paolini, Fatjon Cela, Paolo Esposto Pirani, Liliana Balardi, Gian Piero Perna, Nicolò Schicchi

“…The mean effective dose of the protocol was 6.3 ± 1.4 mSv, corresponding to an estimated individual lifetime cancer risk of approximately 0.06% per test, based on BEIR VII Phase 2 modeling. This risk is cumulative, with repeat testing over a 10-year period potentially increasing lifetime cancer risk in proportion to total radiation exposure. …”
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Sericin-Assisted Green Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles as Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial and Biofilm-Disrupting Agents for Therapy of Bacterial Infection by Cai R, Cheng Q, Zhao J, Zhou P, Wu Z, Ma X, Hu Y, Wang H, Lan X, Zhou J, Tao G

“…Subsequently, functional gold nanocomposites (Ser-Au@MMI) were synthesized by combining Ser-Au NPs with 2-mercapto-1-methylimidazole (MMI). …”
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PENGEMBANGAN LKPD FUNGSI KUADRAT BERBASIS PEMBUKTIAN DENGAN MODEL ARGUMENTASI TOULMIN UNTUK MEMFASILITASI KEMAMPUAN ARGUMEN MATEMATIS by Debi Suci Putri, Cecil Hiltrimartin, Yusuf Hartono, Nyimas Aisyah

“…The subjects used in the following research are class X students of Muhammadiyah 1 Palembang Senior High School odd semester of the 2023/2024 academic year. The data collection techniques used in the following research are questionnaires, interviews and tests. …”
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Artificial intelligence and health empowerment in rural communities and landslide- or avalanche-isolated contexts: real case at a fictitious location by Rune Johan Krumsvik, Vegard Slettvoll

“…Based on this knowledge, we took a step further by testing these technologies in an authentic patient case set in a fictitious location. …”
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Long-term conservation tillage breaks the plough pan and promotes the development of preferential flow by Jinze Han, Jianye Li, Qiang Chen, Xingyi Zhang

“…Macropores and preferential flow critically regulate soil hydrological functions and ecosystem services in agricultural systems. …”
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Hydrogen inhalation in rehabilitation program of the medical staff recovered from COVID-19 by L. V. Shogenova, Thi Tuet Truong, N. O. Kryukova, K. A. Yusupkhodzhaeva, D. D. Pozdnyakova, T. G. Kim, A. V. Chernyak, Е. N. Kalmanova, O. S. Medvedev, T. A. Kuropatkina, S. D. Varfolomeev, A. M. Ryabokon, O. А. Svitich, M. P. Kostinov, Ibaraki Kunio, Maehara Hiroki, A. G. Chuchalin

“…Biological markers of systemic inflammation, oxygen transport, lactate metabolism, intrapulmonary shunting, 6-minute walk test, and vascular endothelial function were determined in all patients on the 1st and 10th days of follow-up.Results. …”
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Large surgically resected leiomyosarcoma of the liver: a case report by Takashi Maeda, Kyohei Yugawa, Nao Kinjo, Daisuke Imai, Kensaku Sanefuji, Koto Kawata, Shinichiro Ikeda, Keitaro Edahiro, Kazuki Takeishi, Tomohiro Iguchi, Noboru Harada, Mizuki Ninomiya, Shohei Yamaguchi, Kozo Konishi, Shinichi Tsutsui, Hiroyuki Matsuda

“…He had no history of liver disease or alcohol abuse. Liver function tests indicated Child-Pugh class A. Tumor markers were negative. …”
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JC Polyomavirus-Associated Nephropathy Case Report: Clinical and Laboratory Learning by Rachael M. Tomb, Siobhan K. McManus, David Kipgen, Sawsan Yaqub, Sally Taylor, Rory N. Gunson

“…Reductions in immunosuppression were implemented following the initial PVAN diagnosis, however, decline in renal function continued. The patient returned to haemodialysis 8 years post-transplant.DiscussionThis paper highlights the challenges faced achieving the diagnosis of JC virus and importance of collaboration between clinical and laboratory teams to ensure appropriate testing to aid diagnosis. …”
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Triiodothyronine Is Associated with Incidence/Resolution of Steatotic Liver Disease: Longitudinal Study in Euthyroid Korean by Hye In Kim, Jun Young Kim, Jung Hwan Cho, Ji Min Han, Sunghwan Suh, Ji Cheol Bae, Tae Hyuk Kim, Sun Wook Kim, Jong Ryeal Hahm, Jae Hoon Chung

“…Methods This retrospective, longitudinal, population-based cohort study included 1,665 South Korean euthyroid adults with ≥4 thyroid function test. We explored the impact of mean TT3 during follow-up on development/resolution of either SLD (diagnosed by ultrasound) or modified metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) using Cox proportional hazards regression models. …”
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Design of a monitoring program to advance nightjar conservation along the Atlantic Flyway by Marie I. Tosa, Anthony J. Roberts, Amy K. Tegeler, Patrick K. Devers, Logan A. M. Parker, Pamela D. Hunt, Bryan D. Watts, Min Huang, Andrew C. Vitz, Sara H. Schweitzer, Samantha Robinson, Matthew D. Palumbo, Ryan Rebozo

“…We found all tested sample sizes (i.e., number of routes) within the Atlantic Flyway were sufficient to correctly classify increasing and declining population trends, but none could detect a slight trend. …”
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Role of impulse oscillometry in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma‐chronic obstructive pulmonary disease overlap by Yuning Huang, Xue Zhang, Jinwen Wang, Wuping Bao, Chengjian Lv, Yingying Zhang, Xue Tian, Yan Zhou, Min Zhang

“…One‐year follow‐up of 140 patients assessed IOS's predictive capability for AE. …”
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Complete elbow ankylosis secondary to heterotopic ossification: operative management leads to fair to excellent long-term outcomes by Krishin Shivdasani, MD MPH, Michael Scheidt, MD, Stanley Liu, BS, Amir Boubekri, MD, Andrew Chen, MD, Nickolas Garbis, MD, Dane Salazar, MD MBA

“…This study retrospectively investigates cases of elbow ankylosis secondary to heterotopic ossification, assessing long-term functional outcomes following operative intervention and standardized rehabilitation. …”
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Association of Elevated Serum GM-CSF, IFN-γ, IL-4, and TNF-α Concentration with Tobacco Smoke Induced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in a South Indian Population by Ankita Mitra, Sangeetha Vishweswaraiah, Tania Ahalya Thimraj, Mahendra Maheswarappa, Chaya Sindaghatta Krishnarao, Komarla Sundararaja Lokesh, Jayaraj Biligere Siddaiah, Koustav Ganguly, Mahesh Padukudru Anand

“…A weak correlation between lung function parameters and cytokine concentrations was detected. …”
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Preliminary Feasibility of a Novel Mind-Body Program to Prevent Persistent Concussion Symptoms Among Young Adults With Anxiety: Nonrandomized Open Pilot Study by Molly Elizabeth Becker, Nadine Stratton Levey, Gloria Y Yeh, Joseph Giacino, Grant Iverson, Noah Silverberg, Robert A Parker, Ellen McKinnon, Caitlin Siravo, Priyanca Shah, Ana-Maria Vranceanu, Jonathan Greenberg

“…MethodsFive young adults (aged 18-24 years) attended 4 weekly one-on-one live video sessions with a clinician. …”
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The course of bronchial asthma associated with metabolic syndrome in children with different phenotypes depending on vitamin D3 level by T. L. Protsiuk, O. V. Herasymova, L. O. Protsiuk, N. M. Surkova

“…The control group consisted of 44 children (the patients with MS and those without MS and BA), average age 15.5 ± 1.3 years. All the patients underwent a unified complex of diagnostic investigations: general physical examination, measurement of waist circumference and body mass index (BMI), clinical blood test, spirometry, lipid profile. …”
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Lower dietary folate intake increases the risk of autoimmune thyroiditis by Lijun Chen, Changjian Yan, Yingxuan Lin, Liqun Huang, Chunling Huang, Zhida Wei, Hongli Lin, Xiaohong Wu, Ruhai Lin, Zhengrong Jiang, Huibin Huang

“…Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were employed to examine the relationship between AIT risk and various factors, including demographics, complete blood count, blood biochemistry parameters, thyroid function test, urinary iodine concentration, as well as intakes of vitamin B12 and folate. …”
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Study of otoacoustic emissions in workers of various professional groups of the coal industry by Shydlovska T.A., Basanets A.V., Gvozdetskiy V.A., Shevtsova T.V.

“…At the same time professional deafness steadily occupies the 5th place in the structure of occupational diseases in Ukraine over the past few years. Of special importance is the problem of pre-clinical and early diagnosis of occupational hearing deterioration, in sense of timely prophylactic and rehabilitation measures in “risk group” workers. …”
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Effect of adding fenofibrate versus curcumin to glimepiride in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial by Eman M. Nada, Nashwa M. El-Gharbawy, Haidy Abbas, Rehab H. Werida

“…Exclusion criteria were as follows: other types of diabetes, pregnancy, abnormal liver or kidney function tests, using other anti-diabetes medications, and non-adherence to medications. …”
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Relationship between uric acid to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and sarcopenia in NHANES: exploring the mediating role of bilirubin and association with all-cause mort... by Haiyan Mao, Xiaoying Zhang, Shanshan Huang, Tong Lin, Zhikui Chen

“…BackgroundSarcopenia is a systemic disease characterized by a decline in muscle mass and function. It is associated with adverse health outcomes, and younger patients are at higher risk. …”
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