Metformin reverts aortic calcifications and elastin loss induced by an experimental metabolic syndrome by Lucas Streckwall, Nancy Martini, Claudia Sedlinsky, León Schurman, María Virginia Gangoiti, Antonio Desmond McCarthy

“…Thus, experimental MetS induces RAGE upregulation and osteogenic transdifferentiation of aortic VSMCs curbed by oral treatment with MET.…”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Bone mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomal microRNA-7-5p inhibits progression of acute myeloid leukemia by targeting OSBPL11 by Duanfeng Jiang, Xin Wu, Xiaoying Sun, Wei Tan, Xin Dai, Youbang Xie, Ashuai Du, Qiangqiang Zhao

“…Overexpression of miR-7-5p curbed cellular proliferation and promoted apoptosis. …”
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Genome analysis of Bifidobacterium adolescentis and investigation of its effects on inflammation and intestinal barrier function by Bo Li, Bo Li, Haoyu Wang, Haoyu Wang, Haoyu Wang, Mengmeng Wang, Mengmeng Wang, Hewei Liang, Hewei Liang, Hewei Liang, Tongyuan Hu, Tongyuan Hu, Tongyuan Hu, Jinlong Yang, Jinlong Yang, Jinlong Yang, Shangyong Li, Xinbi You, Xinbi You, Xinbi You, Binbin Xia, Binbin Xia, Binbin Xia, Yue Yuan, Yue Yuan, Yuanqiang Zou, Yuanqiang Zou, Yinglei Miao, Yinglei Miao, Yang Sun, Yang Sun, Yang Sun

“…In DSS-induced mice colitis model, the strain significantly enhanced the disease activity index (DAI), curbed weight loss, and attenuated colonic damage. …”
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Macrophages facilitate tumor cell PD‐L1 expression via an IL‐1β‐centered loop to attenuate immune checkpoint blockade by Cheng Xu, Yu Xia, Bai‐Wei Zhang, Emmanuel Kwateng Drokow, Hua‐Yi Li, Sen Xu, Zhen Wang, Si‐Yuan Wang, Ping Jin, Tian Fang, Xiao‐Ming Xiong, Pu Huang, Ning Jin, Jia‐Hong Tan, Qing Zhong, Yu‐Xin Chen, Qi Zhang, Yong Fang, Fei Ye, Qing‐Lei Gao

“…Importantly, IL‐1β neutralizing antibody significantly curbed tumor growth and displayed synergistic antitumor efficacies with anti‐PD‐L1 antibody in tumor‐bearing mouse models. …”
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The Role of Red Blood Cell Distribution Width in the Severity and Prognosis of Community-Acquired Pneumonia by Qiang Ren, Hebing Liu, Ying Wang, Deyu Dai, Zhennan Tian, Guiwei Jiao, Xiaomin Liu

“…When RDW is combined with PSI or CURB-65 to predict the 90-day mortality of CAP patients, the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve increased prominently, and if RDW, PSI, and CURB-65 are combined, the area under the ROC curve is maximized. …”
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The role of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in predicting outcomes among patients with community-acquired pneumonia by Yogesh Sharma, Campbell Thompson, Angelo Zinellu, Rashmi Shahi, Chris Horwood, Arduino A. Mangoni

“…Incorporation of NLR to the CURB-65 score did not enhance its predictive ability (AUC 0.69, p>0.05). …”
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AN APPRAISAL OF NAIRA REDESIGN MONETARY POLICY: IMPLICATIONS ON THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTION IN NIGERIA by PROMISE JUDE EMORDI, MOHAMMED OSITARE SULE, EZEKA IFEANYICHUKWU, NELSON AKPEVWE OLOKPA, AGUSTINE IKECHUKWU UTULU

“…This suggests that more than the naira redesign policy is needed to curb vote buying in the country. The paper concludes that voter education is crucial to curbing the incessant buying and selling of votes that have characterized most general elections in Nigeria. …”
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De l’hyper-connexion à la déconnexion : quand les entreprises tentent de réguler l’usage professionnel des e-mails by Magali Prost, Moustafa Zouinar

“…Some companies are trying to implement « disconnection » measures to curb this permanent connection, especially to professional e-mail systems. …”
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Checks and Balances: The Concept and Its Implications for Corruption by Luciano Da Ros, Matthew M. Taylor

“…Abstract It is often assumed that checks and balances are effective in curbing corruption, in part because checks and balances are so often assumed to be synonymous with the separation of powers. …”
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Contradictions of economic policy in the context of new risks and challenges in the development of the world economy by E. N. Smirnov

“…One of the objectives of the study is to assess the approaches of individual countries in terms of their response to the crisis phenomena of recent years, to determine the main directions for counteracting the growth in the debt burden of countries, tools to curb inflation in the context of unprecedentedly tight financial conditions, as well as mechanisms for macroprudential regulation. …”
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The effect of immunosuppression on outcomes in elderly patients with community-acquired pneumonia by Lixue Huang, Bingxuan Weng, Yuanqi Wang, Mengyuan Wang, Yin Mei, Wei Chen, Meng Ma, Jingnan Li, Jianzhen Weng, Yang Ju, Xuefeng Zhong, Xunliang Tong, Yanming Li

“…Conclusions Immunosuppression was independently associated with an increased risk of 30-day mortality. CURB-65 may underestimate the mortality risk of ICHs.…”
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Sexual Harassment and Stigma Among the Youth in Kabale Municipality Kabale District. by Mugumya, Muhammadi

“…The objectives of the study were; to identify the causes of sexual harassment and stigma among the youth, to examine the effect of sexual harassment and stigma among the youth, and to suggest strategies to curb sexual harassment and stigma among the youth. …”
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Prognostic Prediction Value of qSOFA, SOFA, and Admission Lactate in Septic Patients with Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Emergency Department by Haijiang Zhou, Tianfei Lan, Shubin Guo

“…The aim of this research is to investigate the prognostic prediction value of SOFA, qSOFA, and admission lactate compared with that of other commonly used severity scores (CURB65, CRB65, and PSI) in septic patients with CAP in ED. …”
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The effect of nonreproductive groups on persistent sexually transmitted diseases by Daniel Maxin, Fabio Augusto Milner

“…We are interested in how the isolated class may curb the growth of the infected group while keeping the healthy population at acceptable levels.…”
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Réseaux de distribution de l’énergie et sobriété énergétique des territoires, les apports d’une approche thermodynamique et métabolique des systèmes territoriaux by Paul-Marie Guinchard, Marie-Hélène de Sède-Marceau, Massimiliano Capezzali

“…However, despite the many advances in all technology areas both in terms of planning and development or even in terms of psycho-social and behavioral approaches, the curves of energy consumption are struggling to curb. With this in mind, we hypothesize, based on theoretical elements from thermodynamics and biology, the potential role of energy distribution networks, their characteristics, their morphology and dynamics thus promoting increasingly efficient territorial organizations and operations.…”
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ITS-based wireless traffic monitoring solution by Natalja Osintsev, Victoria Nozick

“…The extensive use of personal vehicles contributes significantly to the escalation of transportation demands, resulting in pollution and a rapid surge in traffic congestion, especially in urban areas. To curb this issue, it is imperative to implement effective techniques. …”
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Mathematical Model for Transmission and Control of Tuberculosis in Humans. by Niringiyimana, Innocent

“…Despite all efforts to curb and exterminate the menace of Tuberculosis (TB) epidemics in the human population, the disease remains one of the major causes of death, with one–third of the world’s population infected. …”
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Inflammatory Markers and Severity in COVID-19 Patients with Clostridioides Difficile Co-Infection: A Retrospective Analysis Including Subgroups with Diabetes, Cancer, and Elderly by Teodor Cerbulescu, Flavia Ignuta, Uma Shailendri Rayudu, Maliha Afra, Ovidiu Rosca, Adrian Vlad, Stana Loredana

“…Patients were stratified by CDI status and analyzed for inflammatory marker distributions, severity scores (APACHE II, CURB-65, NEWS), and outcomes (Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission, mechanical ventilation, mortality). …”
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Examining the Application of Information and Communication Technology in Records Management at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital. by Kyoshabire, Fortunate

“…It was guided by specific objectives which were to find out the types of ICTs‟ used in records management, the challenges of using ICT in records management for enhanced service delivery, and the possible strategies that can curb the challenges of applying ICT in records management at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital. …”
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Affirmative Action on Women Education and Access of Employment Opportunities by Women in Northern Division Kabale Municipality. by Nasasira, Praise

“…The objectives of the study were; to identify the role of affirmative action on women's education and access to employment opportunities, to examine the causes of gender disparity in education and employment opportunities, and to establish the possible measures to curb the causes of gender disparity in education and employment opportunities. …”
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