Nonthermal atmospheric pressure plasma (NTAPP) effectively eliminates skin tumors in a mouse model of UV-induced carcinogenesis with a short-term treatment regimen by Szabolcs Bozsányi, Ruby Acquah, Rhea Carmel Glen Rodrigues, Erin C. Tracy, Sean P. Murphy, Gregory Fridman, Wendy J. Huss, Peter C. Friedman, Gyorgy Paragh

“…This study evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of a simple, one-week NTAPP treatment protocol in the SKH1 hairless mouse model of chronic ultraviolet (UV) radiation-induced carcinogenesis. Materials and methods: SKH1 mice were exposed to solar-simulated UV light 5 times a week for 10 weeks, which produced multiple skin tumors on each mouse. …”
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Russian Non-Interventional Study of the Efficacy and Tolerability of Rifaximin-α Therapy in Patients with Uncomplicated Diverticular Disease under the Conditions of Outpatient Prac... by O. S. Shifrin, E. A. Poluektova, A. V. Korolev, T. I. Semenova, M. V. Shein, G. N. Leksikova, O. A. Tokareva, O. E. Davydova, P. S. Andreev, S. E. Katorkin, A. A. Chernov, A. V. Zhuravlev, O. S. Sek, A. A. Kopina, N. Yu. Samokhina, Yu. V. Gorozhankina, M. F. Samigullin, V. S. Groshilin, E. N. Borisova, T. A. Petrova, I. Yu. Pirogova, S. V. Mednikov, N. V. Smagin, A. S. Sarsenbaeva, N. V. Smirnova, L. G. Kirsanova, N. M. Malyutina, M. A. Smirnova, E. N. Shleikova, V. T. Ivashkin

“…This observational (non-interventional) study was aimed at obtaining data on practitioners’ commitment to prescribing rifaximin-α therapy to patients with uncomplicated diverticular disease (UDD), to assess patients’ adherence to such prescriptions, as well as to assess physicians’ and patients’ satisfaction with this drug under the conditions of outpatient practice.Materials and methods. 27 research physicians in 22 research centres located in 15 Russian cities and 250 patients participated in an open, prospective multicentre observational study. …”
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Free radical processes in rat liver in experimental diabetes, malignant growth and their combination by I. A. Goroshinskaya, E. M. Frantsiyants, I. V. Kaplieva, L. A. Nemashkalova, L. K. Trepitaki, P. S. Kachesova, E. I. Surikova, V. A. Bandovkina, M. I. Morozova, I. M. Kotieva

“…To study the intensity of lipid peroxidation (LPO) and indicators of antioxidant protection in the liver of rats of different sexes with combined pathology – the growth of Guerin's carcinoma in presence of experimental type 1 diabetes mellitus.Materials and methods. The levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and diene conjugates (DC), the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase, and the levels of vitamins A and D were studied by conventional spectrophotometric methods in liver tissue samples from males and females with alloxan‑induced diabetes mellitus (DM), transplanted Guerin’s carcinoma (GC) and in animals with combined pathologies (GC growth in presence of diabetes mellitus), as well as in intact rats.Results. …”
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The influence of legal compliance in farmer group on the growth and development of sustainable mangrove ecosystem by E.K. Purwendah, N.A. Sasongko, H. Susanto, R. Mawardi, T. Cahyono, H.L. Susilawati, T. Wahyuni, D. Juhandi, T. Rahman, A. Gustina, I.D.S. Triana, E. Pudyastiwi, O. Kusumaningsih, T. Martini

“…The analysis of sustainability value, which significantly impacts legal compliance in the future, was conducted using secondary data in the form of legal materials. This enabled the identification of priority areas for improvement.FINDINGS: Legal ambiguities in the protection and supervision of mangrove ecosystem require the participation of the Krida Wana Lestari Farmer Group community. …”
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Antibacterial Potential of Honeybee Venom and <i>Monascus purpureus</i> Extracellular Metabolites Against Multidrug-Resistant Pathogenic Bacteria by Islam I. Teiba, Yasser S. A. Mazrou, Abeer H. Makhlouf, Yasser Nehela, Abdallah E. Mohamed, Ahmed M. Abbas, Islam Mamdouh, Emad H. El-Bilawy

“…The diversity in the chemical compositions of both extracts highlights their potential applications in pharmaceuticals, materials, and biochemistry fields. Collectively, these findings indicate that honeybee venom and the red dye from <i>M. purpureus</i> have promising antibacterial properties and warrant further investigation as potential alternatives to conventional antibiotics. …”
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Ultrasound stimulated perfluorobutane microbubbles cavitation enhanced the therapeutic effect of colchicine in rats with acute gouty arthritis by Ji-cheng Zhang, Bo Gou, Tian-rui Wang, Wan-tai Dang, Yan-hui Li, Wen Wen, Jian Liu

“…Objective: This study aimed to explore whether cavitation generated by ultrasound-stimulated microbubbles (USMB) can enhance the therapeutic efficacy of colchicine and diminish its gastrointestinal side effects in rats with acute gouty arthritis (AGA). Materials and methods: The rat AGA model was established by injection of Monosodium urate (MSU) crystals. …”
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Determining the association of hyperoxia while on extracorporeal life support with mortality in neonates following Norwood operation by Beshish Asaad G., Aljiffry Alaa, Xiang Yijin, Evans Sean, Scheel Amy, Harriott Ashley, Patel Shayli, Amedi Alan, Harding Amanda, Davis Joel, Shashidharan Subhadra, Kwiatkowski David M.

“…Background: Patients requiring extracorporeal life support (ECLS) support post-Norwood operation constitute an extremely high-risk group. Materials and methods: We retrospectively aimed to evaluate the relationship of hyperoxia with mortality and other clinical outcomes in patients who required ECLS following Norwood operation between January/2010 and December/2020 in a large volume center. …”
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Low-cost male urogenital simulator for penile implant surgery training: a 3D printing approach by Zixi Wang, Carlo Saija, Nicholas Raison, Abdullatif Aydin, Zhouyang Xu, Katie Zuo, Kawal Rhode, Antonia Pontiki

“…The simulator was produced at a low material cost of £10, with an average production time of 3 h. …”
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Cyanoacrylate glue in breast surgery: the GLUBREAST Trial by Emanuela Esposito, Claudio Siani, Ivana Donzelli, Anna Crispo, Sergio Coluccia, Piergiacomo Di Gennaro, Assunta Luongo, Franca Avino, Alfredo Fucito, Ugo Marone, Maria Teresa Melucci, Ruggero Saponara, Raimondo di Giacomo

“…The assumed mechanism of action in breast surgery is that the glue would create a seal coating in the operative field to occlude lymphatic leaks and limit seroma formation.Materials and methodsThe trial included 180 patients scheduled for breast-conserving surgery or for radical modified mastectomy without reconstruction. …”
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<i>Piriformospora indica</i> Enhances Rice Blast Resistance and Plant Growth by Manegdebwaoga Arthur Fabrice Kabore, Guanpeng Huang, Changqing Feng, Shuhong Wu, Jiayi Guo, Guofeng Wu, Yiqiong Sun, Samuel Tareke Woldegiorgis, Yufang Ai, Lina Zhang, Wei Liu, Huaqin He

“…In this study, two rice cultivars with different blast resistant abilities, the susceptible variety CO39 and the resistant variety Pi4b, were used as materials to study the effects of <i>Piriformospora indica</i> (Pi) on the resistance to <i>M. oryzae</i> infection and rice growth. …”
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Genetic diversity and transmission pattern of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis based on whole-genome sequencing in Wuhan, China by Liqing Wei, Jun Chen, Zhen Deng, Zefang Zhang, Zhengbin Zhang, Qionghong Duan

“…BackgroundInvestigating the molecular epidemiological characteristics of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in China’s moderate-burden regions, such as Wuhan, is crucial for understanding and controlling disease transmission.Materials and methodsThis study analyzed MDR-TB isolates from pulmonary tuberculosis cases registered at Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital in 2017. …”
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A qualitative study of stigma in patients with low anterior resection syndrome of rectal cancer (直肠癌低位前切除综合征患者病耻感的质性研究) by WEN Ruizhen (温瑞珍), CHEN Piao (陈飘), LI Yalan (李亚兰), CAO Aifang (曹爱芳), WANG Miaolan (王淼兰), ZHENG XiaoXuan (郑筱暄), PENG Hui (彭慧)

“…The descriptive qualitative study was used to conduct face-to-face semi-constructive interviews with patients, and the recording materials were processed by Nvivo12. 0 software. Results The stigma of patients with LARS can be summarized into three themes. …”
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Brain iron deposition and cognitive decline in patients with cerebral small vessel disease : a quantitative susceptibility mapping study by Yian Gao, Changhu Liang, Qihao Zhang, Hangwei Zhuang, Chaofan Sui, Nan Zhang, Mengmeng Feng, Haotian Xin, Lingfei Guo, Yi Wang

“…Purpose Our study compares brain iron deposition in gray matter (GM) nuclei between cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) patients and healthy controls (HCs), exploring factors that affect iron deposition and cognitive function. Materials and methods A total of 321 subjects were enrolled in this study. …”
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Bio-reinforcement for improving shear strength in road embankments towards eco-friendly soil stabilization and sustainable infrastructure by S. Chezhiyan, K. Sudalaimuthu

“…Traditional soil stabilization methods frequently involve synthetic materials, which may have adverse environmental impacts. …”
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Genome polymorphism of the synthetic species xTrititrigia cziczinii Tsvel. inferred from AFLP analysis by A. A. Trifonova, K. V. Boris, L. V. Dedova, V. A. Melnik, L. P. Ivanova, N. P. Kuzmina, S. V. Zavgorodniy, V. P. Upelniek

“…The iden tified fragments of AFLP spectra, specific for the ×T. cziczinii representatives and the studied wheatgrass species, can be the basis for creating markers that will detect introgressions of genetic material of the genus Agropyron in the T. cziczinii ge nome. …”
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Enseñanza del parto instrumental con fórceps basado en simulación: una revisión sistemática exploratoria by Álvaro Herrera Alcaíno, Diego Berrezueta Ocaranza, Pablo Celis Rubio, Nicolás Cruz González, Rosario Acuña Quiñones, Catalina Larraín

“…Objetivo: Exponer los métodos de enseñanza reportados en la literatura para la atención de partos con fórceps y su contribución al aprendizaje y adquisición de habilidades en residentes. Material y métodos: Revisión sistemática de la literatura mediante el protocolo PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews en la base de datos de WOS y SCOPUS. …”
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Long-term effects of combining anaerobic digestate with other organic waste products on soil microbial communities by Daniela Mora-Salguero, Denis Montenach, Manon Gilles, Vincent Jean-Baptiste, Sophie Sadet-Bourgeteau, Sophie Sadet-Bourgeteau

“…However, large-scale application of digestates in agricultural fields requires rigorous studies to evaluate their long-term effects on soil microbial communities, which are crucial for ecosystem functioning and resilience.Material and methodsThis study presents provides a comparative analysis in long-term field conditions of fertilization strategies combining annual applications of raw digestate with biennial applications of different organic waste products (OWPs)—biowaste compost (BIO), farmyard manure (FYM), and urban sewage sludge (SLU)—and compares them to combinations of the same OWPs with mineral fertilizers. …”
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Investigation of Interaction Effects of Elbow and Wrist Angles in Sitting and Standing Postures on Grip Strength and Perceived Exertion by Davood Afshari, Niloofar Chinisaz, Maryam Seyedtabib, Iman Dianat, Maryam Nourollahi-Darabad

“…Therefore, the present study examines the interaction of varying wrist and elbow angles in sitting and standing postures on the variability of grip strength and perceived exertion. Material and Methods: In the present study, 30 students (15 females, 15 males) aged 19-30 participated. …”
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Catastrophizing as a Predictor for Pain Perception and Disability Among Patients Undergoing Spinal Cord Stimulation by Juan Vicente-Mampel, Felipe Hernández-Zaballos, Francisco Javier Falaguera-Vera, David Sánchez-Poveda, Eloy Jaenada-Carrilero, Borja Huertas-Ramírez, Francisco Jose Sánchez-Montero

“…This study seeks to examine the potential connection between psychosocial responses and both functionality and pain perception in patients with persistent spinal pain syndrome type 2 who have undergone spinal cord stimulation treatment. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: A single-site, cross-sectional study was conducted on individuals diagnosed with persistent spinal pain syndrome type 2 who were receiving spinal cord stimulation. …”
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DEVELOPING INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGICAL COMPETENCE OF PROSPECTIVE MILITARY SAILORS by Ruslan Shevchenko, Oleh Cherniavskyi, Vasyl Shemchuk, Olena Zlobina, Natalia Benkovska, Nataliia Terentieva, Андрій Гуралюк

“…Modern requirements, including the transition to material and technical standards aligned with NATO, necessitate an elevation in the level of information and technological competence among cadets. …”
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