Exploring the potential of ultrasound: Novel approaches to collagen extraction, modifications, and polypeptide preparation by Yongjun Zhao, Mingming Zhong, Shuixiu Pang, Ping Liu, Yufan Sun, Qiufang Liang, Kai Yu, Junxia Wang, Abdur Rehman, Arif Rashid, Haile Ma, Xiaofeng Ren

“…Nevertheless, the suboptimal extraction rate and inefficiencies associated with conventional collagen processing posed significant barriers to its widespread application. …”
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Successful treatment of generalized pustular psoriasis during pregnancy with secukinumab in a patient hypersensitive to spesolimab: a case report by Shuang Zhang, Guoyao Peng, Yun Zhang, Liping Luo, You Li, Jiaxin Luo, Tao Yu, Hongwei Zhang, Xinyi Nie, Xia Li, Jie Xiang, Chengcheng Liao

“…In addition to skin manifestations, this condition may be accompanied by fever, muscle pain, joint pain, systemic inflammation, or organ failure. GPP during pregnancy poses a serious threat to both mother and fetus, with limited options for medication. …”
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Tuberculosis and COVID-19 interaction: A review of biological, clinical and public health effects by D. Visca, C.W.M. Ong, S. Tiberi, R. Centis, L. D’Ambrosio, B. Chen, J. Mueller, P. Mueller, R. Duarte, M. Dalcolmo, G. Sotgiu, G.B. Migliori, D. Goletti

“…Evidence is accumulating on the interaction between tuberculosis (TB) and COVID-19.The aim of the present review is to report the available evidence on the interaction between these two infections. …”
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UV-Vis spectroscopy coupled with firefly algorithm-enhanced artificial neural networks for the determination of propranolol, rosuvastatin, and valsartan in ternary mixtures by Ahmed Serag, Maram H. Abduljabbar, Yusuf S. Althobaiti, Farooq M. Almutairi, Shaker T. Alsharif, Rami M. Alzhrani, Marwa F. Ahmed, Atiah H. Almalki

“…Abstract In the present study, a simple, rapid and cost-effective analytical method was developed for the simultaneous determination of three commonly prescribed cardiovascular drugs: propranolol, rosuvastatin and valsartan. …”
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Molecular Epidemiology of Beak and Feather Disease Virus (BFDV), Avian Polyomavirus (APV-1), Psittacid Herpesvirus 1 (PsHV-1), and Avian Metapneumovirus (aMPV) in Birds Kept as Non... by Riccardo Baston, Claudia Maria Tucciarone, Alberto Caudullo, Francesca Poletto, Matteo Legnardi, Mattia Cecchinato, Michele Drigo, Giovanni Franzo, Diego Cattarossi

“…These animals can harbor various pathogens and act as reservoirs, posing risks to native wildlife through legal or illegal trade, escapes, or intentional releases. …”
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Dynamic Cap‐Mediated Substrate Access and Potent Inhibitor Design of Monkeypox Virus I7L Protease by Haixia Su, Guoqing Wu, Muya Xiong, Yuhang Wang, Junyuan Cao, Mengyuan You, Yingchun Xiang, Tianqing Nie, Minjun Li, Gengfu Xiao, Leike Zhang, Qiang Shao, Yechun Xu

“…Abstract Monkeypox virus (MPXV), an orthopoxvirus that has long been endemic in Africa, has posed a significant global health threat since 2022. …”
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Solar-driven defluorination via hydroxyl radical spillover for complete mineralization of organofluorine pollutants without fluoride byproducts by Lei Zheng, Jing-Lan Zhang, Zhixin Zheng, Chujie Huang, Yi-Lin Xie, Xu-Bing Li, Wondu Dagnaw Fentahun, Tieyu Wang, Qing-Xiao Tong, Jing-Xin Jian

“…Abstract The recalcitrance of fluorinated organic pollutants—featuring robust Csp²-F and Csp³-F bonds—poses critical challenges to aquatic ecosystems due to their extreme persistence and bioaccumulation. …”
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Transcription regulation of African swine fever virus: dual role of M1249L by Dongming Zhao, Nan Wang, Xiaoying Feng, Zhenjiang Zhang, Kongen Xu, Tao Zheng, Yunge Yang, Xuemei Li, Xianjin Ou, Rui Zhao, Zihe Rao, Zhigao Bu, Yutao Chen, Xiangxi Wang

“…Abstract African swine fever virus (ASFV), which poses significant risks to the global economy, encodes a unique host-independent transcription system. …”
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Towards Thin Calcium Metal Anodes—An Essential Component for High-Energy-Density Calcium Batteries by Christoph Kiesl, Reinhard Böck, Holger Kaßner, Joachim Häcker, Marco Kögel, Timo Sörgel, Şeniz Sörgel

“…However, the fabrication of thin anodes poses technical challenges which often result in using excessively thick metal anodes in batteries. …”
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Broad-spectrum coronavirus vaccines: integrated strategies to combat viral diversity by Qian He, Yi Zhang, Zhihao Fu, Xiao Ma, Zhenglun Liang

“…Introduction The early 21st century witnessed three consecutive public health emergencies caused by Betacoronavirus infections, drawing considerable global attention to the hazards posed by Betacoronaviruses. Vaccines have proved instrumental in mitigating the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, yet the persistent emergence of novel variants underscores the necessity for continuous development of updated vaccines tailored to circulating strains. …”
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Nanoparticles in sustainable agriculture: enhancing nutrient use efficiency and abiotic stress resilience under climate change by Yingfen Yang, Chenghu Ye, Meiwei Zhao, Juan Li, Xiaoxia Zhang, Zihui Yang, Zhibo Yang, Uthman Balgith Algopishi, Waqar Ahmed

“…Climate change poses significant challenges to global agriculture, particularly by reducing nutrient availability and crop yields. …”
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Contamination, Ecotoxicological Risks, and Sources of Potentially Toxic Elements in Roadside Dust Along Lahore–Islamabad Motorway (M-2), Pakistan by Ibrar Hayat, Wajid Ali, Said Muhammad, Muhammad Nafees, Abdur Raziq, Imran Ud Din, Jehanzeb Khan, Shahid Iqbal

“…The Lahore–Islamabad Motorway (M-2) is a critical transportation corridor in Pakistan, where contamination in roadside dust by potentially toxic elements (PTEs) presents potential environmental and health concerns. …”
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Emergence, Spread of Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria and Phylogenetic Relationships in Coastal Ecosystems—Gastropod <i>Phorcus lineatus</i> as a Bioindicator by Dércia Santos, Ana Rita Pinto, Rita Barata, Conceição Fernandes, Hugo Guedes, Gonçalo Almeida, Edna Cabecinha, Sandra M. Monteiro, Simone Varandas, Maria José Saavedra

“…Coastal environments have been recognized as key reservoirs for antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The present study evaluated marine gastropods, <i>Phorcus lineatus</i>, as potential bioindicators to assess the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. …”
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MACHINE LEARNING TECHNIQUES FOR RETINOPATHY DETECTION IN DIABETIC PATIENTS by Ajay Kushwaha, Ahankari Sachin Suresh, Chennoju Phanindra, Anil Kumar Sahu, Devanand Bhonsle, Yamini Chouhan

“… If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy—a common consequence of diabetes—poses a serious danger of blindness. Conventional techniques for identifying retinopathies depend on ophthalmologists manually examining retinal pictures, a laborious process prone to human error. …”
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Modeling of Battery Storage of Photovoltaic Power Plants Using Machine Learning Methods by Rad Stanev, Tanyo Tanev, Venizelos Efthymiou, Chrysanthos Charalambous

“…This research presents a methodology and realization of a set of 11 BESS models based on different machine learning methods. …”
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Factors Associated with Tuberculosis and Rifampicin-Resistant Tuberculosis amongst Symptomatic Patients in India: A Retrospective Analysis. by Sreenivas Achuthan Nair, Neeraj Raizada, Kuldeep Singh Sachdeva, Claudia Denkinger, Samuel Schumacher, Puneet Dewan, Shubhangi Kulsange, Catharina Boehme, Chinnambedu Nainarappan Paramsivan, Nimalan Arinaminpathy

“…Drawing on data from a recent, multisite study, we address key questions for TB diagnosis amongst symptomatics presenting for care: are there subgroups of patients that are more likely than others, to be positive for TB? …”
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Romanian Dentists’ Perceptions on Molar Incisor Hypomineralization—A Questionnaire-Based Study by Beatrice Ciocan, Lucian Cristian Petcu, Rodica Luca

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: The prevalence and complex management of MIH have posed a significant challenge for dental practitioners. …”
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Transformation of the capabilities of higher school teachers in conditions of uncertainty: Problem statement by E. F. Zeer, T. M. Rezer, N. V. Symaniuk

“…The problem is posed in the field of transformation of the capabilities and functions of higher school teachers in conditions of uncertainty from the perspective of different sciences. …”
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Antimicrobials as cornerstones and quick fixes Zimbabwean in healthcare and society: Health practitioners´ critical reflections on two stories of antimicrobial use as part of antim... by Martin Mickelsson, Tungamirirai Simbini

“…Antimicrobials are often presented as key for the sustainability of healthcare as these pharmaceuticals are viewed as critical resources for much of modern medicine. …”
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A compilation of 13 patients with metastatic colorectal cancer and concomitant BRAF and RAS family mutations by Jigisha Srivastav, Morgan E. Lehman, Joni K. Evans, Ravi Paluri, Caio Max Sao Pedro Rocha Lima

“…Though originally thought to be mutually exclusive, recent data have shown that patients may present with concomitant RAS and BRAF mutations, posing unique challenges and implications for clinical management.MethodsBelow we present a retrospective study on 13 patients with concomitant BRAF and RAS (KRAS, NRAS) mutations in mCRC and describe their clinical features and treatment outcomes. …”
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