Multi-element Accurate Analysis of Sulfide Minerals by Low-temperature Ablation LA-ICP-MS by Huilai LI, Fan LI, Dingwen ZHANG, Wei GUO, Lanlan JIN, Shenghong HU

“…The LA-ICP-MS low temperature ablation cell is an ablation system developed in recent years, whose main function is to provide a low temperature ablation environment to realize the effective analysis of cells, blood and other samples. …”
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Excess mortality and hospitalisations associated with respiratory syncytial virus, influenza, and COVID-19 among adults in Denmark (2015–2024): a modelling studyResearch in context... by Amanda Marie Egeskov-Cavling, Chelsea L. Hansen, Caroline Klint Johannesen, Birgitte Lindegaard, Samir Bhatt, Cecile Viboud, Thea K. Fischer

“…Interpretation: This modelling study reveals a substantial impact of RSV on individuals aged 65 and older, with a notable increase in RSV-attributed deaths and hospitalisations in recent years likely due to expanded respiratory testing after the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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A phase 1 clinical trial of the sigma‐2 receptor complex allosteric antagonist CT1812, a novel therapeutic candidate for Alzheimer's disease by Michael Grundman, Roger Morgan, Jason D. Lickliter, Lon S. Schneider, Steven DeKosky, Nicholas J. Izzo, Robert Guttendorf, Michelle Higgin, Julie Pribyl, Kelsie Mozzoni, Hank Safferstein, Susan M. Catalano

“…An elderly cohort, aged 65‐75 years, was dosed at 560 mg once daily for 14 days (7:2 A:P). …”
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The relationship between dose of methotrexate and incidence of liver fibrosis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by Mina AkbariRad, Zahra Rezaieyazdi, Ali Tajik, Banafshe Ataei, Mehrdad Sarabi, Hasan MehradMajd, Hasan Vossoughinia, Abdollah Firoozi

“…Material and methods This cohort study was conducted on RA patients with normal liver function who took MTX. Liver FibroScan and laboratory tests, including α 2 -macroglobulin, total bilirubin, g-glutamyltransferase, apolipoprotein A1, haptoglobin, and alanine transaminase was performed. …”
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Exploring Motor Recovery Differences in Paretic Upper and Lower Extremity after Stroke: A Cross-sectional Analytical Study by Rathinasabapathy Sampath Pulimoot, CKV Bhuvaneswari, Annadurai Kabilan

“…Introduction: Stroke globally cause permanent disability, often impairing upper and lower limb function. Poststroke rehabilitation focuses on enhancing functional outcomes, but limb recovery differs and has various contributing factors. …”
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Sleep reduces CSF concentrations of beta-amyloid and tau: a randomized crossover study in healthy adults by Tim Lyckenvik, Martin Olsson, My Forsberg, Pontus Wasling, Henrik Zetterberg, Jan Hedner, Eric Hanse

“…Orexin may primarily function to oppose sleep pressure rather than directly regulate proteostasis. …”
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Research on frost resistance and life prediction of fly ash manufactured sand concrete under negative temperature curing by Li Gong, Tao Ran, Yanzhong Bu, Tianle Xu, Xuehao Zhao

“…Finally, utilizing the Weibull distribution function, a durability deterioration damage model for manufactured sand concrete was established. …”
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Virtual Reality-Based Multisensory Exercise Enhances Balance Control in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trial by Seongryu Bae, Jaewon Choi, Jiwon Yang, Kai Wang, Eun-Seon Noh, Hyuntae Park

“…This study examined the effects of a virtual reality (VR)-based multisensory exercise intervention on functional balance and neurophysiological correlates of fall risk in community-dwelling older adults. …”
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Effects of Varicocelectomy Surgery on Sperm Morphology and Male Fertility by Mir Abid Jan, Shaukat Fiaz, Ismail Khan, Syed Zia Ur Rahman, Khalil Ur Rehman

“…Results: The mean age of participants was 31.8 ± 5.4 years, and the average duration of infertility was 3.3 ± 1.8 years. …”
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Quality of Life in Children with Wilson Disease: A Single Center Study by Walaa ElNaggar, Engy Adel Mogahed, Eman Taher Al Said, Afaf Enayet

“…At the study enrollment, liver function tests were within normal ranges in 15 patients (50%), while the other 15 (50%) patients had deranged liver functions. …”
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The prevalence and causes of visual impairment in special schools and blind schools in Shanxi Province, China: a cross-sectional study by Fengchao Zhou, Tianfeng Feng, Ge Bai, Congcong Linghu, Xiaowei Zhang, Hui Dong, Yan Zhou, Yuxia Zhao, Jianlin Zeng, Lihua Zhang

“…The study included 441 children from special schools (mean age: 12.3 ± 3.5 years) and 56 children from blind schools or blind classes within special schools (mean age: 13.0 ± 3.2 years). …”
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Severe clinical forms of Mediterranean spotted fever: A case series from an endemic area in Bulgaria by Baymakova Magdalena, Pekova Liliya, Parousheva Pavlina, Andonova Radina, Plochev Kamen

“…The median age of the analyzed group was 55 years (range: 14– 78 years). Ten patients developed hepatic disorder while 4 had neurological signs. …”
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Planning community-based intervention for speech for children with cleft lip and palate from rural South India: A needs assessment by Subramaniyan Balasubramaniyan, Vaidyanathan Raghunathan, B. Rajashekhar, B. W. C. Sathiyasekaran, Roopa Nagarajan

“…Velopharyngeal port functioning assessment was completed for 55/124 participants. …”
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Excess Weight in Patients with Heart Failure in Cali, Colombia by Jhonatan Betancourt-Peña, Julieth Paola Suárez-Hernández, Guillermo Perlaza-Peláez, William Eduardo Escobar-Rodríguez, Adriana Orejuela-Upegui, Mauricio Hernández-Carrillo

“…The study included sociodemographic and clinical variables, functional aerobic capacity measured by the 6-minute walk test, quality of life assessed using the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLFHQ), and depression evaluated by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). …”
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Efficiency of “Neo inulin” in the complex treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes by E. V. Katamanova, P. V. Kazakova, I. V. Kudaeva, A. N. Kuks, O. V. Ushakova

“…The average duration of type 2 diabetes was 11.0 (7.0–12.0) years. “Neo inulin” was prescribed as 2 capsules per day for 12 weeks in the complex of basic diabetes therapy To assess the effectiveness of therapy, a study of the quality of life related to health, a biochemical blood test (glycated hemoglobin), a clinical minimum (CBC, OAM, ECG, blood glucose) was carried out, the functional characteristics of tissue blood flow were investigated, and the ankle-brachial index (ABI) was determined. …”
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Age-related changes in the quadriceps tendon: Collagen fibril diameter decreases with aging by Yoshihiro Ishida, Yasushi Takata, Tatsuya Ishikawa, Mitsuhiro Kimura, Naoki Takemoto, Manase Nishimura, Noriyuki Ozaki, Satoru Demura, Junsuke Nakase

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Establishing the best step-up treatments for children with uncontrolled asthma despite inhaled corticosteroids: the EINSTEIN systematic review, network meta-analysis and cost-effec... by Sofia Cividini, Ian Sinha, Giovanna Culeddu, Sarah Donegan, Michelle Maden, Katie Rose, Olivia Fulton, Dyfrig Hughes, Stephen Turner, Catrin Tudur Smith

“…Primary outcomes of interest were exacerbation and asthma control measured by a validated test [asthma control test (ACT), asthma control questionnaire (ACQ)]. …”
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Wetland restoration, household income, and livelihood structure of farmers by Ji Feng, Yali Wen, Huiyuan Zhang, Wei Duan, Haiguang Hao

“…BackgroundWetland restoration is an important measure for restoring wetland ecosystems and their ecological benefits, with the goal of restoring their ecological functions and resources. However, wetland restoration affects farmers' incomes and livelihoods. …”
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Intensive and standard group-based treatment for persons with social communication difficulties after an acquired brain injury: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Jan Stubberud, Silje Merethe Hansen, Marianne Hjertstedt, Melanie Kirmess

“…Secondary outcome measures include the Profile of Pragmatic Impairment in Communication, a test of emotion recognition, the Goal Attainment Scale and questionnaires addressing social, emotional and cognitive functions, self-efficacy and quality of life.Ethics and dissemination Results will be communicated through international, peer-reviewed and popular science journals and presentations at scientific conferences. …”
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Determinants of virological failure among adults on first-line highly active antiretroviral therapy at public health facilities in Kombolcha town, Northeast, Ethiopia: a case–contr... by Habtamu Mengist Meshesha, Zelalem Mehari Nigussie, Anemaw Asrat, Kebadnew Mulatu

“…Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness of fit test was used to check the model. Finally, independent predictor variables of virological failure were identified based on adjusted OR (AOR) with 95% CI and a p value of 0.05.Results The odds of virological failure were 2.4-fold (AOR=2.44, 95% CI 1.353 to 4.411) higher in clients aged <35 years compared with older clients, fivefold (AOR=5.00, 95% CI 2.60 to 9.63) higher in clients who did not disclose their HIV status, threefold (AOR=2.99, 95% CI 1.33 to 6.73) higher in clients with poor adherence, and 7.5-fold (AOR=7.51, 95% CI 3.98 to 14.14) higher in clients who had recent CD4 count of ≤250 cells/mm3.Conclusion and recommendation This study revealed that age, marital status, occupation, disclosure status, baseline functional status, missed clinic visit, current antiretroviral therapy regimen, adherence to treatment and recent CD4 count were significantly associated with virological failure. …”
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