The association between the oral microbiome and hypertension: a systematic review by Sadeq Ali Al-Maweri, Abeer A. Al-Mashraqi, Gamilah Al-Qadhi, Nezar Al-Hebshi, Raidan Ba-Hattab

“…Quality appraisal was conducted using the NOS tool.Results A total of 17 studies comprising 6007 subjects were included. …”
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A Generalized Distributed Energy Dispatch and Congestion Management Approach Applied to German and Japanese Grid Systems by Maximilian Kilthau, Toko Mannari, Tomo Tadokoro, Hiroyuki Hatta, Alexander Fay, Felix Gehlhoff

“…The proposed method is validated using the Comprehensive Analysis Tool for Distribution System and Distributed Generation for power flow analysis, combined with a road traffic simulation to model Japanese charging behavior patterns. …”
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Prediction of post-insertion infections related to totally implantable subcutaneous venous access ports in tumor patients using a nomogram by Sen Wang, Heng Zong, Lei Tang, Yuandong Wei

“…The resulting interactive nomogram demonstrated strong accuracy and reliability, with C-indexes of 0.82 and 0.835 for the training and validation sets, respectively. This tool equips healthcare providers to proactively identify high-risk patients and tailor preventive strategies accordingly. …”
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Advancements in Frank’s sign Identification using deep learning on 3D brain MRI by Sungman Jo, Jun Sung Kim, Min Jeong Kwon, Jieun Park, Jeong Lan Kim, Jin Hyeong Jhoo, Eosu Kim, Leonard Sunwoo, Jae Hyoung Kim, Ji Won Han, Ki Woong Kim

“…This study successfully developed a deep learning model for automated FS segmentation in MRI scans. This tool has the potential to enhance FS identification in clinical practice and contribute to further research on FS and its associated health implications.…”
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Genome wide landscaping of copy number variations for horse inter-breed variability by Nitesh Kumar Sharma, Prashant Singh, Bibek Saha, Anuradha Bhardwaj, Mir Asif Iquebal, Yash Pal, Varij Nayan, Sarika Jaiswal, Shiv Kumar Giri, Ram Avatar Legha, T. K. Bhattacharya, Dinesh Kumar, Anil Rai

“…A total of 2668 autosomal CNVs and 381 CNV regions (CNVRs) were identified with PennCNV tool. DeepCNV was employed to re-validate to get 883 autosomal CNVs, of which 9.06% were singleton type. …”
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Antarctic ice-shelf meltwater outflows in satellite radar imagery: ground-truthing and basal channel observations by Jakob Stanley Hamann, Thomas Arney, James David Kirkham, Paul Wachter, Karsten Gohl

“…We present high-temporal resolution satellite radar as a tool for identifying meltwater release from beneath ice shelves, capable of all-weather, day-and-night imaging.…”
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Characterizing vegetation and return periods in avalanche paths using lidar and aerial imagery by Erich H. Peitzsch, Chelsea Martin-Mikle, Jordy Hendrikx, Karl Birkeland, Daniel Fagre

“…The ability to characterize vegetation within various avalanche return periods using remote sensing data provides land use planners and avalanche forecasters a tool for assessing the spatial extent of large-magnitude avalanches in individual avalanche paths.…”
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Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Mandarin version of the BDDQ-AS for rhinoplasty patients by Wilson A. Wijaya, Yu Liu, Min Zhou, Yong Qing, Zhengyong Li

“…It can be used as a screening tool for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in patients undergoing aesthetic rhinoplasty. …”
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Introducing youth to clinical research: Development and pilot implementation of a children’s activity book by Renee Cadzow, Andy Strohmeier, Erin Carnes, Teresa Quattrin

“…Conclusions: The book is an important advocacy tool with a long-term aim of increasing children’s knowledge and awareness about clinical research, ultimately leading to enhanced participation in clinical research and trials. …”
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Low Ethanol Concentrations Promote Endothelial Progenitor Cell Capacity and Reparative Function by Lars Brodowski, Bianca Schröder-Heurich, Berina Kipke, Cara Schmidt, Constantin S. von Kaisenberg, Frauke von Versen-Höynck

“…Furthermore, there are studies that identified ethanol at low concentration as a therapeutic tool to mobilize progenitor cells in peripheral blood. …”
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Health literacy in Iranian adults: A population-based survey in southeast Iran in 2022 by Mohammadreza Rajabalipour, Mohammad Ali Morowatisharifabad, Abedin Iranpour, Behzad Mohammadi

“…Also, developing an integrated tool for measuring HL status for all regions of Iran can merge data related to Iranians’ HL status.…”
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CRISPR/cas9 Allows for the Quick Improvement of Tomato Firmness Breeding by Qihong Yang, Liangyu Cai, Mila Wang, Guiyun Gan, Weiliu Li, Wenjia Li, Yaqin Jiang, Qi Yuan, Chunchun Qin, Chuying Yu, Yikui Wang

“…CRISPR/Cas9 has emerged as a crucial tool in accelerating plant breeding and improving specific target traits as technology iterates. …”
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A multi-criteria optimization for a radial heat sink with semicircular fins based on the design of experiments approach by Yousif Hashim Hussein, Tahseen Ahmad Tahseen, Abdulrazzak Akroot, M.A.H. Mithu, Ammar M. Abdulateef

“…Therefore, it is evident that the proposed model is highly accurate in predicting semicircular radial heat sink performance, offering a robust tool for future heat sink designs and sustainable thermal management systems.…”
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A Joint Technology Combining the Advantages of Capillary Microsampling with Mass Spectrometry Applied to the Trans-Resveratrol Pharmacokinetic Study in Mice by Ying Xu, Song-xia Zhang, Jing Guo, Li-jie Chen, Yu-ligh Liou, Tai Rao, Jing-bo Peng, Ying Guo, Wei-hua Huang, Zhi-rong Tan, Dong-sheng Ou-yang, Hong-hao Zhou, Wei Zhang, Yao Chen

“…Thus, present work aims to find an effective strategy for overcoming these challenges using trans-resveratrol as a tool drug. Based on the idea of a joint technology, the capillary microsampling (CMS) was chosen for blood sample collection from mice after delivery of trans-resveratrol (150 mg/kg) by gavage, and a high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) method was developed for the determination of trans-resveratrol and its main metabolites. …”
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Multiparametric Ultrasound (mpUS) of a Rare Testicular Capillary Hemangioma by Paul Spiesecke, Thomas Fischer, Carsten Stephan, Andreas Maxeiner, Bernd Hamm, Markus Lerchbaumer

“…While histology remains the gold standard to make a precise diagnosis of capillary hemangiomas due to small case numbers and variety of this benign tumor, the combination of multiparametric US and clinical information may be a promising future tool in preoperative assessment.…”
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Diabetes Risk Score in a Young Student Population in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study by Abdel-Ellah Al-Shudifat, Amjad Al-Shdaifat, Ahmad Ali Al-Abdouh, Mohammad Ibrahim Aburoman, Sara Mohammad Otoum, Amro Ghaleb Sweedan, Ibrahim Khrais, Ibrahim Hisham Abdel-Hafez, Asgeir Johannessen

“…The Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC) is a simple, validated tool to identify persons at risk of diabetes. We investigated students at Hashemite University in Jordan with FINDRISC and measured fasting plasma glucose in those who were categorized in the high-risk group. …”
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System Design for a Prototype Acoustic Network to Deter Avian Pests in Agriculture Fields by Destiny Kwabla Amenyedzi, Micheline Kazeneza, Ipyana Issah Mwaisekwa, Frederic Nzanywayingoma, Philibert Nsengiyumva, Peace Bamurigire, Emmanuel Ndashimye, Anthony Vodacek

“…Further development of this novel integrated and sustainable solution will add another tool for dealing with pest birds.…”
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Antibiogram for Haemodialysis Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections by Abdul Halim Abdul Gafor, Pau Cheong Ping, Anis Farahanum Zainal Abidin, Muhammad Zulhilmie Saruddin, Ng Kah Yan, Siti Qania’ah Adam, Ramliza Ramli, Anita Sulong, Petrick Periyasamy

“…Antibiogram is an important tool in deciding empirical antibiotics for HD CRBSIs. …”
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The road to a sustainable energy system in the Guadeloupe archipelago: Challenges and opportunities by Mostafa Barani, Konstantin Löffler, Luka Garibashvili, Pedro Crespo del Granado

“…Leveraging an advanced open-source investment and dispatch tool, the Global Energy System Model (GENeSYS-MOD), these storylines are implemented to ascertain the least-cost, sustainable, and resilient energy transition for the Guadeloupe archipelago. …”
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An Estimation Model on Electricity Consumption of New Metro Stations by Zhao Yu, Yun Bai, Qian Fu, Yao Chen, Baohua Mao

“…The method presented in this paper can be an adequate tool for estimating the ECMS and should further assist in the delivery of new, energy-efficient metro stations.…”
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