The Impact of a Vitamin C + D Cream Combination on Striae Distensae in Primipara: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Investigation by Hadis Taheri, Masoomeh Kheirkhah, Ali Ghobadi, Nooshin Eshraghi, Shima Haghani

“…Background: Pregnancy striae, a common problem in pregnant women, create significant concerns about beauty in most women and there are challenges in preventing and treating them. …”
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Culture Positivity and Antibiotic Resistance in Respiratory Intensive Care Patients: Evaluation of Readmission and Clinical Outcomes by Oral Menteş, Deniz Çelik, Murat Yildiz, Kerem Ensarioğlu, Maşide Ari, Mustafa Özgür Cırık, Abdullah Kahraman, Zehra Nur Şeşen, Savaş Gegin, Yusuf Taha Güllü

“…Culture positivity was predominantly observed in respiratory samples, with <i>Klebsiella</i> spp. identified as the most common pathogen. MDRB prevalence exceeded 60% in both groups, significantly prolonging ICU stays (<i>p</i> = 0.013). …”
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Soil microbes in the Tibetan Plateau degrade polyvinyl chloride and harbor novel dehalogenase SerB by Yuchao Jiang, Baotong Fu, Wei-Min Wu, Chunxiu Zhou, Aman Khan, Guorui Zhang, El-Sayed Salama, Byong-Hun Jeon, Maha Awjan Alreshidi, Chunjie Li, Huawen Han, Xiangkai Li

“…Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) stands as the third most widely produced synthetic polymer plastic. However, investigations into its microbial degradation significantly trail those of polyethylene (PE) and polystyrene (PS). …”
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The antibacterial activity and therapeutic potential of the amphibian-derived peptide TB_KKG6K by Cristina Schöpf, Magdalena Knapp, Jakob Scheler, Débora C. Coraça-Huber, Alessandra Romanelli, Peter Ladurner, Anna C. Seybold, Ulrike Binder, Reinhard Würzner, Florentine Marx

“…These findings reinforce the antibacterial potential and therapeutic efficacy of TB_KKG6K against S. aureus infection, particularly in the context of a cutaneous infection.IMPORTANCEThe emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria has rendered the exploration of novel therapeutic treatment strategies a pivotal area of research. Among the most promising candidates are amphibian-derived antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), which are ideal for the development of novel drugs due to their multifaceted mode of action. …”
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Visual screening in orthogeriatric rehabilitation setting: a single centre pilot study by Chi Kit Yan, Siraj Farid, Jay Chillala, Robert Harper

“…Introduction: Visual impairment is a prevalent issue among the older population, with studies suggesting approximately one in five individuals over the age of 75 experience some form of visual loss in the UK.1 As the population ages, this figure is expected to rise, with significant implications for health, independence and quality of life. One of the most critical consequences of visual impairment in older adults is its association with an increased risk of falls. …”
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Dementia Moves: protocol for a feasibility study testing a physical rehabilitation program for long-term care residents with moderate to severe dementia by Caitlin McArthur, Niousha Alizadehsaravi, Rebecca Affoo, Karen Cooke, Natalie F. Douglas, Marie Earl, Melanie K. Farlie, Trudy Flynn, Parisa Ghanouni, Susan W. Hunter, Shannan M. Grant, Laura E. Middleton, Elaine Moody, Cheryl Smith, Linda Verlinden, Lori E. Weeks

“…Abstract Background Most long-term care (LTC) residents live with dementia and the proportion with more advanced cognitive impairment is increasing. …”
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Writing the Antithesis of María of Aragón: Alvaro de Luna’s Rendering of Giovanni Boccaccio’s De mulieribus claris by Abby McGovern

“…This work was composed by perhaps the most notorious figure in Spanish history: Alvaro de Luna. …”
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An episode-based cost analysis of virtual-first versus in-person-first care to treat common acute conditions among members of a large national payor by Amanda L. Zaleski, Xinbei Guan, Kelly J. Thomas Craig, Christopher Junk, Arthur T. McGill, Henry Gordon, Dorothea J. Verbrugge, Kristofer Caya

“…This evaluation represents an episode-based, cost impact analysis of virtual-first (versus in-person first) care to treat the most prevalent primary care acute conditions among Medicare Advantage (MA) and commercial fully-insured (C-FI) members of a large national health plan in the United States. …”
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Case Report: Observation of early-onset high myopia with fundus tessellation changes in Coffin–Siris syndrome 9 (CSS9) and literature review by Ruohao Wu, Ruohao Wu, Yu Li, Yu Li, Zhanwen He, Zhanwen He, Zhe Meng, Zhe Meng, Wenting Tang, Liyang Liang, Liyang Liang

“…Quantitative analysis of the ophthalmological phenotypic spectrum of the 58 cases (including our proband) revealed that almost half (26/58, 44.83%) presented ophthalmological malformations; the most prevalent phenotype was ocular motor disorder (15/58, 29.31%); however, pathologic fundus change was only reported in our proband (1/58, 1.72%), suggesting that fundus examination may have been lacking in previous investigations of CSS9 cases. …”
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Landslide Disaster Risk for Small and Medium Agricultural Enterprises (SMAEs) by Ngadisih, Bambang Purwantana, Devi Yuni Susanti, Ismi N. Puspitaningrum, Guruh Samodra, Peter Strauss, Sigit Supadmo Arif, Murtiningrum, Sri Rahayoe, Joko Nugroho W.K., Lilik Sutiarso, Nursigit Bintoro, Radi, Andri Prima Nugroho, Rizki Maftukhah, Rudiati Evi M., Chandra Setyawan, Bayu D.A. Nugroho, Prieskarinda Lestari

“…Following a disaster, SMAEs experience the most profound impacts on their capital, logistics, workforce, and marketing operations. …”
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Comparative performance and age dependence of tuberculin and defined antigen bovine tuberculosis skin tests assessed with Bayesian latent class analysis by Matios Lakew, Andrew J. K. Conlan, Biniam Tadesse, Sreenidhi Srinivasan, Bekele Yalew, Teferi Benti, Abebe Olani, Getachew Kinfe, Tigist Ashagrie, Ashebir Abebe, Abebe Fromsa, Musse Girma Abdela, Berecha Bayissa, Solomon Gebre, Adane Mihret, Getnet Abie Mekonnen, Gobena Ameni, Hagos Ashenafi, James L. N. Wood, Balako Gumi, Vivek Kapur

“…We observed significant age-related declines in test sensitivity, most notably for CIT (declining from 75 to 52% over 9 years) and DST10 (83% to 68%), while other tests showed more stable sensitivity across age groups. …”
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF EARTH QUAKE TEACHING MATERIAL FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BY FOUR STEP TEACHING MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT METHOD by S. Hendri, W. Setiawan

“…This study showed that most of the concepts on this teaching material are quite easy with the correct written main ideas above 75</span>% and <span lang="IN">the students understanding toward this hand out are falls on good category</span>.  …”
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The Application of S-Substituted Pteridine for CCl₄-Induced Acute Hepatitis Treatment in Rats by Natalia Lohvinenko, Volodymyr Shvets, Oleksii Antypenko, Oleksii Voskoboinik, Andrii Bozhkov, Hanna Maslak, Valentyn Oksenych, Oleksandr Kamyshnyi, Sergiy Okovytyy, Serhii Kovalenko

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Liver disease is one of the most common medical problems in the world. The pharmacological correction of these pathologies includes the use of drugs with antioxidant and hepatoprotective action, among which there are natural and synthetic sulfur-containing compounds. …”
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Recent advances of epilepsy associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 by Ying Ren, Ying Ren, Wandong Hu, Wandong Hu, Song Su, Song Su, Qi Zhang, Qi Zhang, Wenchao Zhang, Wenchao Zhang, Hongwei Zhang, Hongwei Zhang, Guangyu Wang, Guangyu Wang

“…NF1-associated epilepsy demonstrates diverse seizure semiologies, with focal seizures being the most prevalent phenotype. Although the majority of patients demonstrate favorable responses to oral anti-seizure medications, those with structural brain abnormalities frequently develop drug-resistant epilepsy. …”
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Association of TERT, OGG1, and CHRNA5 Polymorphisms and the Predisposition to Lung Cancer in Eastern Algeria by Asma Mimouni, Etienne Rouleau, Patrick Saulnier, Amina Marouani, Med Lamine Abdelali, Taha Filali, Leila Beddar, Abdelhak Lakehal, Ahmed Hireche, Asma Boudersa, Mahmoud Aissaoui, Hacene Ramtani, Khalid Bouhedjar, Djamel Abdellouche, Messaouda Oudjehih, Ibtissem Boudokhane, Noureddine Abadi, Dalila Satta

“…Lung cancer remains the most common cancer in the world. The genetic polymorphisms (rs2853669 in TERT, rs1052133 in OGG1, and rs16969968 in CHRNA5 genes) were shown to be strongly associated with the risk of lung cancer. …”
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The Detection of Candida Species in Patients with Halitosis by Chihiro Koga, Masahiro Yoneda, Keisuke Nakayama, Satoru Yokoue, Mariko Haraga, Tomoko Oie, Arisa Suga, Fumiko Okada, Hiroshi Matsuura, Fumitake Tsue, Nao Suzuki, Takao Hirofuji

“…In the Candida culture test, the positive rate was about 25.2%, and C. albicans was the most frequently detected. Two kinds of Candida species were detected in 75% (6/8) of the strongly Candida-positive group. …”
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Plant-derived extracellular vesicles as a natural drug delivery platform for glioblastoma therapy: A dual role in preserving endothelial integrity while modulating the tumor microe... by Lishan Cui, Giordano Perini, Antonio Minopoli, Valentina Palmieri, Marco De Spirito, Massimiliano Papi

“…Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive primary brain tumor, with limited treatment options due to the restrictive blood-brain barrier (BBB) and the heterogeneity of the blood-tumor barrier (BTB). …”
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Development and Characterization of Pyrolyzed Sodium Alginate–Montmorillonite Composite for Efficient Adsorption of Emerging Pharmaceuticals: Experimental and Theoretical Insights... by Ibrahim Allaoui, Rachid Et-Tanteny, Imane Barhdadi, Mohammad Elmourabit, Brahim Arfoy, Youssef Draoui, Mohamed Hadri, Khalid Draoui

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Prediction of soil chemical properties using multispectral satellite images and wavelet transforms methods by Chaitanya B. Pande, Sunil A. Kadam, Rajesh Jayaraman, Sunil Gorantiwar, Mukund Shinde

“…At the study area sites, satellite images and soil samples were collected during a similar time. Three most important soil chemical properties such as organic carbon, pH and EC were chosen to development of predication modeling based on the soil chemical information. …”
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The Significance of OCTA in Studying Vessel Density and Retinal Thickness in Individuals with Myopia by Marija Veselinović, Marija Trenkić, Vladimir Čanadanović, Predrag Jovanović, Aleksandar Veselinović, Maja Petrović, Aida Kasumović Bećirović

“…Retinal thickness was significantly reduced in HM eyes, with the most pronounced reduction in the peritemporal quadrant (mean difference: 16.7 ± 3.2 µm; <i>p</i> < 0.001). …”
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