Is the hybrid tiger trout a suitable recipient for the transplantation of salmonid spermatogonia? by Zoran Marinović, Jelena Lujić, György Hoitsy, Boglárka Hoitsy, Márton Hoitsy, Ilija Šćekić, Réka Enikő Balogh, Seleman Samwel Shimo, Kinga Katalin Lefler, Balázs Kovács, Béla Urbányi, Ákos Horváth

“…Recipients were reared up to 3 years post-transplantation (ypt), and transplantation success was tested by (1) the production of functional gametes, (2) development of recipient gonads past the baseline development assessed through histological analyses and (3) detection of donor cells inside of recipient gonads through molecular analyses. …”
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Risk for ocular hypertension progression to early glaucoma: A predictive model and key predictors by Shaofen Huang, Man Luo, Guitong Ye, Zhenlan Yang, Lingling Liao, Nina Wu, Yingting Zhu, Xing Liu, Yehong Zhuo, Hui Xiao

“…Methods: Patients with OHT with at least two follow-up visits within 3 years were categorized into non-progressive and progressive groups based on optic nerve morphology and/or functional changes during follow-up. …”
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Observational longitudinal multicentre investigation of acute pancreatitis (GOULASH PLUS): follow-up of the GOULASH study, protocol by Péter Hegyi, Andrea Szentesi, Eszter Hegyi, Miklós Sahin-Tóth, Patrícia Sarlós, Bálint Erőss, Katalin Márta, Áron Vincze, László Czakó, Mária Papp, Ferenc Izbéki, Markus M Lerch, Ole H Petersen, Dezső Kelemen, Dániel Pécsi, László Gajdán, Alexandra Mikó, Péter Hegyi Jr, Beáta Bódis, Orsolya Nemes, Nándor Faluhelyi, Orsolya Farkas, Róbert Papp, János Novák

“…The exocrine and endocrine pancreatic, liver and kidney functions will be determined by laboratory tests, stool sample analyses and imaging. …”
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Human Blood Serum Banks in the System of Seroepidemiological Monitoring of Population Immunity by T. A. Semenenko, V. A. Gushchin, Ya. V. Simakova, A. E. Potapkina, T. I. Subbotina, D. A. Kleymenov, A. A. Pochtovy, A. L. Ginzburg

“…Despite the relative simplicity of serological testing, there are numerous issues related to the design of studies, systematic sampling biases, sensitivity and specificity of tests, and validation of results. …”
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CLINICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFICIENCY OF THE APPLICATION OF THE IMPROVED TECHNIQUE OF MANUFACTURING PLASTIC BASES OF REMOVABLE DENTURES by O. A. Kryvchuk

“…Materials and methods of the research. Clinical testing was carried out among 30 patients of middle and elderly age (60-82 years old), equal to men and women, with complete absence of teeth, who were made of two sets of removable dentures on both jaws (one by traditional method, another - by own one). …”
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Prevalence of Anxiety and Depressive Disorders in a Sample of Moscow Residents: Comparison of the GAD-7 and HADS Results with a Clinical Assessment by Valeriya I. Savenkova, Yana A. Zorkina, Alexandra G. Ochneva, Angelina I. Zeltzer, Darya A. Ryabinina, Anna M. Tsurina, Elizaveta A. Golubeva, Anna S. Goncharova, Irina V. Alekseenko, George P. Kostyuk, Anna Yu. Morozova

“…RESULTS: The study included 1,097 individuals (72% female), median age 29 (23; 37) years. As a result of testing, anxiety disorder was found in 168 (15%); depressive disorder — in 152 (14%) respondents. …”
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Human macrophages engineered to secrete a bispecific T cell engager support antigen-dependent T cell responses to glioblastoma by Shannon A Kreuser, Harrison Chinn, Kole R DeGolier, Lisa R Matsumoto, Richard G Ellenbogen, Courtney A Crane, Jennifer L Gardell, Brooke Prieskorn, Stephanie Balcaitis, Amira Davis

“…Finally, we tested genetically engineered macrophages (GEMs) secreting BiTE and the proinflammatory cytokine interleukin (IL)-12 to amplify T cell responses in vitro and in vivo.Results Transduced human macrophages secreted a lentivirally encoded functional EGFRvIII-targeted BiTE protein capable of inducing T cell activation, proliferation, degranulation, and killing of antigen-specific tumor cells. …”
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Cognition and behavior in adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 by Anja Bos-Roubos, Anja Bos-Roubos, Anja Bos-Roubos, Hanneke van Leeuwen, Hanneke van Leeuwen, Hanneke van Leeuwen, Ellen Wingbermühle, Ellen Wingbermühle, Ellen Wingbermühle, Ellen Wingbermühle, Louisa van den Bosch, Lindsey Ossewaarde, Walter Taal, Walter Taal, Laura de Graaff, Laura de Graaff, Laura de Graaff, Jos Egger, Jos Egger, Jos Egger, Jos Egger, Jos Egger

“…The present study describes the neuropsychological phenotype of adults with NF1 based on comprehensive clinical examination of cognition and behavior across multiple functions.MethodsParticipants were 62 adults with NF1 (mean age 38.2 years; SD 13.4). …”
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Health-Related Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients during Chemotherapy: A Cross-Sectional Study Using the EORTC QLQ-C30 and BR45 by Ali Haider Asad, Praschaya Kaushik, Jehath Syed, Janhavi P. Kherodkar, Sanskruti R. Katkar, Aman Chaudhary, Asavari Raut

“…Data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U and Friedman tests for significance (p<0.05). Results: The study showed improved global health status (C3:37.29%, C6:42.37%, C9:50%), high cognitive functioning (C3:89.83%, C6:91.53%, C9:96.55%), but decreasing emotional functioning (C3:66.10%, C6:49.15%, C9:36.21%). …”
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Characterization of sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) and taro (Colocasia esculenta) flours with potential application in the preparation of both gluten-free and high protein food... by Jesús Eduardo Bravo Gómez, Ruby Aracely Narváez Cadena, Angie Paola Salas Zambrano, Karen Sofia Muñoz Pabon, Diego Fernando Roa-Acosta

“…The functionality of new raw materials is sought through physical and/or chemical modifications to develop and innovate new foods. …”
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Cardiometabolic risk factors in predicting obstructive coronary artery disease in patients with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome by B. I. Geltser, M. M. Tsivanyuk, K. I. Shakhgeldyan, E. D. Emtseva, A. A. Vishnevskiy

“…For data processing and analysis, the Mann-Whitney, Fisher, chi-squared tests and univariate logistic regression (LR) were used. …”
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Satisfied with the worst health outcomes or unsatisfied with the best: explaining the divergence between good patient-reported outcomes and low satisfaction and vice versa among kn... by Lukas Schöner, Viktoria Steinbeck, Reinhard Busse, Carlos J. Marques

“…Exploratory analyses were performed to understand differences between the four groups using chi-squared tests and ANOVA. Multinomial logistic regression models were conducted to identify predictors for the allocation of patients in groups. …”
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IMPACT OF ENERGY PRICES ON PRICES OF BASIC TOURISM SERVICES IN THE EURO AREA by Lachezar Borisov

“…The tourism sector in the euro area has faced several challenges over the last five years. After a period of accelerated development, tourism is facing a serious challenge caused by the COVID-19 crisis and a decline in the number of tourists and in tourism services provided. …”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Roblox Video Game (Super U Story) in Improving Body Image Among Children and Adolescents in the United States: Randomized Controlled Trial by Nicole Paraskeva, Sharon Haywood, Jason Anquandah, Paul White, Mahira Budhraja, Phillippa C Diedrichs, Heidi Williamson

“…Participants completed self-report assessments at baseline (1 week before the intervention and before randomization), immediately before and after intervention testing, and 1 week after the intervention. Outcomes included state measures of body satisfaction (primary outcome), mood, and body functionality and trait measures of body esteem, body appreciation, internalization of appearance ideals, and social media literacy. …”
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Beyond the SAFE strategy: Systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and associated factors of active trachoma among children in Ethiopia. by Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Denekew Tenaw Anley, Melaku Ashagrie Belete, Anteneh Mengist Dessie, Melkamu Aderajew Zemene, Ermiyas Alemayehu, Natnael Moges, Natnael Kebede, Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Asaye Alamneh Gebeyehu, Rahel Mulatie Anteneh, Ermias Sisay Chanie

“…<h4>Background</h4>Although the Surgery, Antibiotic, facial cleanliness, and environmental improvement (SAFE) strategy was adopted in Ethiopia over the last five years, there is still a high incidence of trachoma in areas with poor hygiene. …”
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Drop Vertical Jump Landing Mechanics Are Similar Between Patients With Quadriceps Tendon and Patellar Tendon Autografts After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction by Jennifer Hunnicutt, Ph.D., A.T.C., Hannah Collins, B.S., Michelle McLeod, Ph.D., A.T.C., Chris Gregory, Ph.D., P.T., Harris Slone, M.D., Kate Pfile, Ph.D., A.T.C.

“…All were within 6 months to 2 years after surgery and cleared for return to physical activity. …”
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Performance optimizing of pneumatic soft robotic hands using wave-shaped contour actuator by Hui Chen, Mohammed A.H. Ali, Zhenya Wang, Junlong Chen, Montaser N.A. Ramadan, Mohammad Alkhedher

“…Soft robotic hands have gained significant attention in recent years due to their simplicity in control, ease of fabrication, and remarkable compliance. …”
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ScreenSafeFuture: A parent-empathetic and pragmatic mhealth application for toddlers' brain development addressing screen-addiction challenges by Nafisa Anjum, Md. Mehedi Hasan, Syeda Umme Salma, Liang Zhao, Maria Valero de Clemente, Nazmus Sakib

“…This paper presents a functional ScreenSafeFuture iOS prototype, that will undergo parent usability testing, followed by continuous advancements based on user feedback. …”
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Noncontact evaluation of autonomic nervous system activity during exercise by using video analysis by Kanaru Fumimoto, Shima Okada, Ryohei Tsuji, Yusuke Sakaue, Naruhiro Shiozawa, Hieyong Jeong, Masaaki Makikawa

“…In the future, this measurement system will be applied to functional tests for heat acclimation.…”
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Improving Early Detection of Bud Rot in Oil Palm Through Digital Field Monitoring by Juan Manuel López-Vásquez, Diego Alejandro García Cárdenas, Carlos Bojacá-Aldana, Greicy Andrea Sarria, Anuar Morales-Rodríguez

“…Future advancements in AI-based detection are expected to further improve the efficiency and functionality of this approach.…”
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