GIS-based modeling and analytical approaches for groundwater quality suitability for different purposes in the Egyptian Nile Valley, a case study in Wadi Qena by Hanaa A. Megahed, Abd El-Hay A. Farrag, Amira A. Mohamed, Mahmoud H. Darwish, Mohamed A. E. AbdelRahman, Heba El-Bagoury, Paola D’Antonio, Antonio Scopa, Mansour A. A. Saad

“…At the same time, the need for water increases due to population growth, industrial development and the cultivation of desert land. …”
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Decreased risk of cardiovascular disease mortality associated with occasional positive screens following cancer screenings by Yuting Ji, Yu Zhang, Hongyuan Duan, Xiaomin Liu, Yunmeng Zhang, Zhuowei Feng, Jingjing Li, Zeyu Fan, Ya Liu, Yacong Zhang, Lei Yang, Zhangyan Lyu, Fangfang Song, Fengju Song, Hua Li, Yubei Huang

“…Sensitivity analyses excluding screening-detected cancers showed similar association in the overall population [0.933 (0.897–0.970)], as well as in both subgroups with [0.945 (0.898–0.995)] and without previous CVD [0.919 (0.865–0.976)]. …”
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Differentiating Latent Tuberculosis from Active Tuberculosis Through Activation Phenotypes and Chemokine Markers HLA-DR, CD38, MCP-1, and RANTES: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analy... by Chaimae Kadi, Narjisse Ahmadi, Anass Houdou, Imad El Badisy, Oumnia Bouaddi, Zakaria Mennane, Nouhaila Najimi, Maryam Benlamari, Saber Boutayeb, Mohamed Khalis, Noureddine EL Mtili, Fouad Seghrouchni

“…Background: Latent TB infection (LTBI) affects one fourth of the global population. Currently, there is an absence of an optimal strategy for distinguishing between active tuberculosis (aTB) and LTBI. …”
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Antioxidant, Physiochemical, and Sensory Properties of Functional Marshmallow Produced from Honey, Strawberry Concentrates, and Hibiscus Extract by Maher M. Al-Dabbas, Etaf G. Abu Samaan, Sehar Iqbal, Hani J. Hamad, Rawan Al-Jaloudi, Mohammad Shahein, Bha’a Aldin Al-Nawasrah, Abdalrahman Al-Zabt, Doa`a Al-Refaie, Nisreen Shehadeh, Mahmoud Abughoush

“…Marshmallow candy is a well-known sugar-based confection that is widely consumed among different population groups. However, its high sugar contents and low nutritive value might lead to adverse health outcomes. …”
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Effects of external ankle support on balance control outcomes following muscle fatigue in individuals with ankle instability: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Hanieh KHALILIYAN, Mahmood BAHRAMIZADEH, Amirhossein ZARE, Kavita BATRA, Gabriella NUCERA, Aldo SITIBONDO, Aanuoluwapo AFOLABI, Majid ANSARI, Olayinka ILESANMI, Lukasz SZARPAK, Alireza KHAGHANI, Shahla MOHAJERI, Farhad GHAFFARI, Arash SHARAFATVAZIRI

“…Methods: We conducted a systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science up to April 29, 2024, to find articles involving populations with ankle instability, interventions using external ankle support (taping or ankle orthoses), and outcomes related to balance assessed during muscle fatigue. …”
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Evaluation of Bone Mineral Metabolism in Pre-Dialysis Chronic Kidney Disease: Quantitative Computed Tomography vs. Dual-Energy Absorptiometry and Correlation with Bone Turnover Mar... by Aydan Mutis Alan, Zehra Sezer, Ahmet Oz, Cebrail Karaca, Mevlüt Tamer Dinçer, Ahmet Murt, Fatma Beyza Sag, Selma Alagoz, Serdar Sahin, Mustafa Sait Gonen, Elif Güzel, Sinan Trabulus, Nurhan Seyahi

“…Additionally, DXA may overestimate lumbar spine BMD in this population, and the strong negative correlation between TRACP5b levels and the DXA L1–L4 Z-score highlights the potential role of biochemical markers in assessing bone status in CKD…”
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Impact of donor CYP3A5 genotype on pharmacokinetics of tacrolimus in South African paediatric liver transplant patients by C Wheeler, C Masimirembwa, B Mthembu, J Botha, J Scholefield, J Fabian

“…Pharmacogenetic research, although not representative of SA population groups, suggests that single-nucleotide polymorphisms within the cytochrome P450 3A5 (CYP3A5) gene contribute to the variability in tacrolimus dosing requirements. …”
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The relationship between social support and depression among older adults with hypertension in urban communities: mediating effects of coping styles by Dan Li, Jin-Hua Jie, Hong Li, Xue-Mei Xia, Yilin Zhang, Yilin Zhang, Yan Yang, Yan Yang, Jianjun Xiang, Jianjun Xiang, Jianjun Xiang, Hai-Lin Zhuang

“…Interventions to reduce depression in this population should focus on enhancing social support (across objective, subjective, and utilization aspects) and promoting positive coping strategies, thus strengthening psychological resilience and improving overall health and quality of life for older adults with hypertension.…”
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Antiviral efficacy of fluoxetine in early symptomatic COVID-19: an open-label, randomised, controlled, adaptive platform trial (PLATCOV)Research in context by Podjanee Jittamala, Simon Boyd, William H.K. Schilling, James A. Watson, Thundon Ngamprasertchai, Tanaya Siripoon, Viravarn Luvira, Elizabeth M. Batty, Phrutsamon Wongnak, Lisia M. Esper, Pedro J. Almeida, Cintia Cruz, Fernando R. Ascencao, Renato S. Aguiar, Najia K. Ghanchi, James J. Callery, Shivani Singh, Varaporn Kruabkontho, Thatsanun Ngernseng, Jaruwan Tubprasert, Wanassanan Madmanee, Kanokon Suwannasin, Amornrat Promsongsil, Borimas Hanboonkunupakarn, Kittiyod Poovorawan, Manus Potaporn, Attasit Srisubat, Bootsakorn Loharjun, Walter R.J. Taylor, Farah Qamar, Abdul Momin Kazi, M. Asim Beg, Danoy Chommanam, Sisouphanh Vidhamaly, Kesinee Chotivanich, Mallika Imwong, Sasithon Pukrittayakamee, Arjen M. Dondorp, Nicholas P.J. Day, Mauro M. Teixeira, Watcharapong Piyaphanee, Weerapong Phumratanaprapin, Nicholas J. White

“…Measurements were taken daily between days 0 and 7 and analysed in a modified intention-to-treat population (>2 days follow-up).The viral clearance rate was estimated under a Bayesian hierarchical linear model fitted to the log10 viral densities measured in standardised duplicate oropharyngeal swab eluates taken daily over one week (18 measurements per patient). …”
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Effectiveness of a tailored forest package of interventions, including topical repellents, in reducing malaria incidence in Myanmar by Kyawt Mon Win, John E. Gimnig, Nay Yi Yi Linn, Feliciano Monti, Nu Nu Khin, William A. Hawley, Jimee Hwang, Ryan E. Wiegand, Ersin Topcuoglu, Alexander Moran, Khin Lin, Hsu Thadar, Aye Aye Myint, Kyaw Myint Tun

“…Topical repellents may help to further reduce malaria transmission in elimination settings where high-risk populations such as forest-goers do not have easy access to routine health services or are less likely to use ITNs for malaria prevention.…”
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Myocardial Infarction-Associated Shock: A Comprehensive Analysis of Phenotypes, SCAI Classification, and Outcome Assessment by Stanislav Dil, Maria Kercheva, Oleg Panteleev, Sergey Demianov, Aleksandr Kanev, Nina Belich, Boris Kornienko, Vyacheslav Ryabov

“…These findings highlight the need for further studies to refine treatment protocols and improve outcomes in this high-risk population.…”
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Protocol for a multisite randomised controlled trial assessing the effect of the Telehealth for Early Developmental Intervention in babies born very preterm (TEDI-Prem) programme o... by Alicia J Spittle, Peter J Anderson, Angela T Morgan, Rachel Schembri, Li Huang, Kim Dalziel, Rod W Hunt, Katherine Lee, Anne E Holland, Karli Treyvaud, Abbey L Eeles, Stacey Dusing, Shaaron Brown, Susan M Fehring, Gillian Henty, Elizabeth Kozaris

“…Secondary outcomes address other neurodevelopmental domains (Bayley-4 cognitive and language composite score; Infant Toddler Social Emotional Assessment), parental mental health (Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale 21), parent–child interaction (Emotional Availability Scale) and programme cost-effectiveness which encompasses parent quality of life (Short-Form Six-Dimension Quality of Life) and child quality of life (EuroQol Toddler and Infant Populations measure) at 12 and 24 months’ CA.Mean differences between groups will be examined using linear regression for continuous outcomes and logistic regression for binary outcomes. …”
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An integrated assessment of technological pathways and socioeconomic impacts for sustainable power system transition in Indonesia by Widodo Wahyu Purwanto, Djoni Hartono, Akhmad Herman Yunowo, Heri Hermansyah, Nadhilah Reyseliani, Ahmad Syauqi, Rosa Citra Aprilia

“…For the case of Indonesia, as one of the world's largest coal-producing, the archipelagic nature with various island topography, sociocultural diversity as well as very high population really needs a comprehensive energy transition research considering the above aspects, which is so far still lacking. …”
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Incident Heart Failure in Atherosclerotic Renal Artery Stenosis: A Post Hoc Analysis of the CORAL Trial by Rajesh Gupta, Michelle M. Estrella, Rebecca Scherzer, Pamela S. Brewster, Lance D. Dworkin, Hanh T. Nguyen, Yanmei Xie, Joachim H. Ix, Michael G. Shlipak, Timothy P. Murphy, Donald E. Cutlip, Eldrin F. Lewis, Christopher J. Cooper

“…The CORAL randomized controlled trial has the largest study population of participants with renal artery stenosis. …”
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Investigating root and canal morphology of anterior and premolar teeth using CBCT with a novel coding classification system in Saudi subpopulation by Mohammed Mustafa, Mohmed Isaqali Karobari, Ali Abdullah Alwan Al-Maqtari, Abdulaziz Abdulwahed, Ahmed A. Almokhatieb, Laila S. Almufleh, Qamar Hashem, Abdullah Alsakaker, Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Hany Mohamed Aly Ahmed

“…The Ahmed et al. classification system offered a detailed analysis of these complex variations, providing a clear understanding of the root canal morphology in this population.…”
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Experimental use of mycobacterial antigens in tuberculin skin test on water buffalo by Alessandra Martucciello, Federica Signorelli, Piera Mazzone, Francesco Grandoni, Giovanna Cappelli, Lucia Boccia, Giuseppe Parente, Monica Cagiola, Maria Beatrice Boniotti, Esterina De Carlo, Francesco Napolitano, Giorgio Galiero

“… In Italy, bovine tuberculosis (TB) control in the water buffalo population is mainly carried out using the tuberculin skin test (TST). …”
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4-1BB agonist targeted to fibroblast activation protein α synergizes with radiotherapy to treat murine breast tumor models by Ignacio Melero, Alvaro Teijeira, Christian Klein, Maria E Rodriguez-Ruiz, Christina Claus, Pablo Umana, Tamara Tanos, Carlos E De Andrea, Carlos Luri-Rey, Paloma Sanchez-Mateos, Leticia Fernández-Rubio, María Collantes, Irantzu Serrano-Mendioroz, Celia Barrio-Alonso, Antonio Rullan, Jon Ander Simon, Eneko Garate-Soraluze, Claudia del Pilar Herrero

“…Selective monoclonal antibody (mAb)-mediated depletions of immune cell populations, neutralizing interferon alpha/beta receptor 1 (IFNAR-I) IFNAR and interferon (IFN)-γ mAbs and gene-modified mice (4-1BB−/−) were used to delineate the immune cell subsets and mechanisms required for efficacy. 67Ga labeled muFAP-4-1BBL tracked by SPECT-CT was used to study biodistribution. …”
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Safety and efficacy of the therapeutic DNA-based vaccine VB10.16 in combination with atezolizumab in persistent, recurrent or metastatic HPV16-positive cervical cancer: a multicent... by Hannelore Denys, Frederik Marmé, Frederic Forget, Lukas Rob, Pawel Blecharz, Kristina Lindemann, Peter Hillemanns, Linn Wölber, Theresa Link, Jean-Francois Baurain, Mariusz Bidziński, Linn Woelber, Michal ZikÁN, Josef Chovanec, Christian Dannecker, Stéphanie Henry, Hannelore G Denys, Velko Minchev, Anders Rosholm, Kaja C G Berg, Roberto S Oliveri, Marchela Koleva, Bozhil Robev

“…ORR was assessed in the efficacy population, being all response-evaluable patients who received any administration of VB10.16 and atezolizumab and had at least one post-baseline imaging assessment.Results Between June 16, 2020, and January 25, 2022, 52 patients received at least one administration of study treatment. …”
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Application of Baduanjin qigong exercise for community-based group of elderly individuals with chronic nonspecific low back pain (中医气功八段锦干预社区老年慢性非特异性下腰痛患者的效果分析)... by LI Juan (栗娟), BAI Jianying (白建英), LI Jie (李洁), SHEN Yongqing (沈永青), QI Suwen (戚素文), FENG Huiling (冯会玲)

“…Objective The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the Baduanjin qigong exercise on chronic nonspecific low back pain in community-based group of elderly population. Methods Totally 76 patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain were randomly divided into the experimental group(n=37)and the control group(n=39). …”
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Increasing Planting Density with Reduced Topdressing Nitrogen Inputs Increased Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Improved Grain Quality While Maintaining Yields in Weak-Gluten Wheat by Wenyin Zhou, Suhui Yan, Abdul Rehman, Haojie Li, Shiya Zhang, Yudong Yong, Yang Liu, Longfei Xiao, Chengyan Zheng, Wenyang Li

“…Increasing density significantly improved dry matter accumulation in the population, partially compensating for the yield loss due to nitrogen reduction by increasing the effective number of spikes, thereby further improving grain quality and nitrogen use efficiency. …”
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