Comparison of pathogen detection performance between metagenomic next-generation sequencing and conventional culture in organ preservation fluids and recipient wound drainage fluid... by Jiyuan Li, Wenjia Yuan, Chen Gao, Lei Liu, Lei Song, Wei Cao, Xuejing Zhu, Yachun Han, Ruobing Liang, Gongbin Lan, Shaojie Yu, Yu Wang, Liang Tan, Helong Dai, Xubiao Xie, Longkai Peng, Fenghua Peng

“…BackgroundPrompt identification and management of donor-derived infections post-kidney transplantation are critical. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) in detecting pathogens within donor organ preservation fluids and recipient wound drainage fluids, with a comparison made against conventional culture methods.MethodsThis study involved 141 kidney transplant patients (May 1st, 2020 to Jan 31st, 2024). …”
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Living On the Edge: Memory, Urban Transformation, And the Legacy of Berlin Wall العيش على الحافة: الذاكرة، التحول الحضري، وإرث جدار برلين... by Hebah Moanis Hatem

“…This research investigates how Berlin’s former border zones have evolved into vibrant urban spaces that preserve historical memory while addressing contemporary urban needs. …”
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The Supplementation of Cinnamaldehyde in Semen Extender to Improve the Post‐Thaw Sperm Quality of Kajli Ram Semen by Saima Qadeer, Asma Ashraf, Naila Perveen, Muhammad Asad, Asma Ul Husna, Asima Azam, Muhammad Umer Farooq, Abdullah S. Alhomida, Haseeb A. Khan

“…In conclusion, supplementing the extender with 0.5% cinnamaldehyde effectively preserved the quality of post‐thawed sperm from Kajli rams.…”
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The Cornerstones of the Post-World War II and the Contemporary International Law: the View from Moscow and Beijing by Mark L. Entin

“…Russia and China managed to preserve the core values of the post-World War II order. …”
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Clinical experience and outcomes of post chemotherapy midline extraperitoneal approach to retroperitoneal lymph node dissection by Basil Razi, James Kovacic, Ankur Dhar, Andrew Shepherd, Venu Chalasani, Matthew Winter

“…Abstract Background To detail the outcomes of an open midline extraperitoneal (midline EP) approach to post-chemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (PC-RPLND) for metastatic testicular cancer. …”
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Fluids, faulting and earthquakes in the brittle crust: recent advances and new challenges by Fabbri, Olivier, Raimbourg, Hugues, Leclère, Henri

“…In nature, the predominant reactivation of misoriented pre-existing faults rather than the formation of new faults with more favorable orientations suggests that pressurized fluids are present in the brittle crust. …”
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Pulmonary Tuberculosis Presenting as Bronchogenic Carcinoma in a Young Ghanaian Adult: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Walter Appati, Divine Aseye Yao Amenuke, Adelaide Appati, Queenster Oforiwaa Twumasi

“…ABSTRACT Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs and can pose diagnostic challenges to physicians. This case report discusses a 23‐year‐old male who initially presented with signs suggestive of lung carcinoma. …”
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Thinking about self-representation in the narrative-based Apartheid Archive Project by Gillian Eagle, Brett Bowman

“…The article explores the role that a number of self-presentation related issues might play in the construction of the Apartheid Archive Project (AAP). …”
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Is Latent Syphilis New Normal among Clinical Presentations of Syphilis? Study from a Tertiary Care Institute by Jignaben Krunal Padhiyar, Nayankumar Harshadkumar Patel, Jeta Buch, Bhagirath Patel, Aseem Chhibber

“… Introduction: Clinical presentation of syphilis varies widely according to stage of syphilis. …”
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Is Latent Syphilis New Normal among Clinical Presentations of Syphilis? Study from a Tertiary Care Institute by Jignaben Krunal Padhiyar, Nayankumar Harshadkumar Patel, Jeta Buch, Bhagirath Patel, Aseem Chhibber

“… Introduction: Clinical presentation of syphilis varies widely according to stage of syphilis. …”
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Survey on incentive-driven federated learning: privacy and security by CHI Huanhuan, XIONG Ping, LIU Hengzhu, MA Xiao, ZHU Tianqing

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Enhancing post-harvest sustainability in temperate crops through smart IoT-integrated indirect solar dryer by Brij Bhushan Sharma, Pankaj Vaidya, Nitin Kumar, Ankita Tiwari, Shonak Bansal, Mohammad Rashed Iqbal Faruque, K. S. Al-mugren

“…Abstract Post-harvest losses of fruits and vegetables, largely due to their high moisture content, pose a significant challenge in agriculture. …”
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A Hair Drawing Evaluation Algorithm for Exactness Assessment Method in Portrait Drawing Learning Assistant System by Yue Zhang, Nobuo Funabiki, Erita Cicilia Febrianti, Amang Sudarsono, Chenchien Hsu

“…To address this problem, we have studied <i>Portrait Drawing Learning Assistant System (PDLAS)</i> for guiding novices by providing <i>auxiliary lines</i> of facial features, generated by utilizing <i>OpenPose</i> and <i>OpenCV</i> libraries. For <i>PDLAS</i>, we have also presented the <i>exactness assessment method</i> to evaluate drawing accuracy using the <i>Normalized Cross-Correlation (NCC)</i> algorithm. …”
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Acute inferior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction as an initial presentation of acute pancreatitis leading to multiorgan dysfunction by A. Pakeerathan, M. Guruparan, P. Lakshman, S. Gobishangar, N. Rajendra

“…Though, the precise mechanism behind this association remains unclear, systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) may play a role. We present a case of acute inferior myocardial-infarction with complete heart block managed with thrombolysis, later diagnosed to have acute severe pancreatitis and multiorgan dysfunction which posed a major diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. …”
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Planteando problemas de gramática a los alumnos de Filología / Presenting grammar problems to students of Philology by Mª Amparo Martín Jiménez

“…Abstract: The article presents the results of a research that aims to examine the metalinguistic activity of students in the 2nd year of Philology, the notions of syntax that students possess after years of definitions, analysis and exercises and the difficulties that found to perform metalinguistic task posed. …”
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A clinical study on the preservation of pulp sensitivity in affected teeth with jaw cysts using concentrated growth factor: a retrospective Cross-sectional study by Wenjie Zhou, Chuanqing Mao, Ge Shi, Meng Lu, Yongzhen Lai, Chengyong Wang, Yilin Li, Weihui Chen

“…Results indicated that pulp sensitivity in affected teeth significantly improved at 6 months post-surgery in Group A and Group B compared to pre-surgery levels, with statistically significant differences (p = 0.04; p = 0.043). …”
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Correction of anemia using an iron supplement with a hepcidin-independent absorption mechanism in patients with chronic heart failure with preserved left ventricular ejection fract... by A. A. Gurkina, N. I. Stuklov, V. A. Kokorin, R. R. Gimadiev, N. V. Varekha

“…To characterize anaemia in chronic heart failure (CHF) with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (CHFpEF) and evaluate the effectiveness of an iron supplement with a hepcidin- independent absorption mechanism.   …”
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Impact of degradation and time of sampling on gut Microbiome composition in wild-caught marine fish by Yufei Zhou, Alejandro Trujillo-González, Simon Nicol, Marion Boutigny, Roger Huerlimann, Stephen D. Sarre, Dianne Gleeson

“…Our findings highlight the importance of timely preservation in gut microbiome studies of wild-caught fish. …”
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An Uncommon Presentation Severe Hypercalcemia Linked to Cystic Parathyroid Adenoma Despite Negative Sestamibi Scan: A Case Report by Smriti Acharya, Sharon Daniel, Suyash Acharya, Rajinder Gupta, Daniel Kannappan

“… Cystic parathyroid adenomas are uncommon occurrences, constituting approximately 1-2%, of primary hyperparathyroidism cases. They frequently pose diagnostic difficulties due to their limited detection in sestamibi scans. …”
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A case report of paratesticular rhabdomyosarcoma management: Orchiectomy, pre-radiation testicular transposition, and post-radiation orchiopexy by Morgan R. Sturgis, Jennifer Rosen, Edward M. Gong, Emilie K. Johnson

“…Here, we describe the clinical course of a young patient with paratesticular rhabdomyosarcoma and our unique operative approach using a Bianchi incision during thigh pouch creation to allow for groin preservation followed by a staged inguinal approach for post-radiation orchiopexy.…”
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