Infection of ixodes ticks and wild small mammals with pathogens of natural focal infections in the territory of the Kurortny district of St. Petersburg by D. I. Grechishkina, I. A. Karmokov, R. R. Baimova, E. G. Riabiko, E. S. Khalilov, I. S. Lyzenko, A. A. Sharova, G. A. Lunina, O. A. Freylikhman, N. K. Tokarevich

“…The total infection rate of ticks with two or more pathogens was 6.6%, the most common combinations of mixed infections were: B. burgdorferi s.l. + Rickettsia spp. …”
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Geomorphic index alterations and socioeconomic implications: A case study of a Coastal River system in Bangladesh by Sukhen Goswami, Md. Masum Billah, Md Sabbir Hossen, Mehedi Hasan Ovi, Shacin Chandra Saha, Mir Md. Tasnim Alam, Probir Kumar Bhowmik, Atikul Haque Farazi, Md. Ashraful Islam, Dhiman Kumer Roy

“…Socioeconomic surveys (n = 154) reveal severe livelihood disruption: 65 % of lost land was agricultural, 73 % of affected households migrated to urban centers, and 45 % fell into debt. The most affected areas were Dehergati, Rahamatpur, Rakudia, and Kedarpur, emphasizing the need for capacity building. …”
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Inspiratory muscle warm up improves 400 m performance in elite male runners by Yasemin Ari Yilmaz, Mehmet Ismail Tosun, Erkan Demirkan, Sema Can, Ali Özkan, Mustafa Arici, Mehmet Kutlu, Mert Ayranci, Milan Marković, İrem Eker Arici, Mustafa Onur Güneş, Tomasz Kowalski

“…Incorporating IWU into a standard running warm-up resulted in a ~ 0.38-second faster 400-meter time trial in elite male sprinters (p < 0.001). The most effective IWU protocols, associated with the fastest run splits, consist of two sets of 30 dynamic inspiratory maneuvers performed with pressure threshold loading at 40% or 60% of MIP resistance. …”
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Significance of bone marrow immunohistochemical analysis in patients with plasma cell neoplasms by Zh. M. Kozich, V. N. Martinkov, M. Yu. Zhandarov, Zh. N. Pugacheva, N. N. Klimkovich

“…&gt;50 %), in our study interstitial and diffuse type of lesion with large accumulations was more common compared to the nodular type (p = 0.001).The CD138+ expression (IHC) more than 10 % was associated with a decrease of progression-free survival in patients with MGUS.In MM patients with an interstitial type of bone marrow infiltration and CD138+ over 10 % osteodestructive syndrome was detected by X-ray methods in 82.9 % of cases.Determination of CD56+ and immunoglobulin light chains expression in patients with MM and MGUS indicated an unfavorable prognosis.Resistance to chemotherapy or disease progression in MM patients most often occurred with a combination of IgG and immunoglobulin light chains secretion, with CD138+ plasma cells more than 50 % according to IHC, with a diffuse type of bone marrow lesion with accumulations of plasma cells. …”
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Enrichment of Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp sprouts with iron and zinc: influence on antioxidant capacity and phytochemicals by Amelio E. MORALES-MORALES, Julia MEDRANO-MACÍAS, Efraín DE-LA-CRUZ-LÁZARO, Rodolfo OSORIO-OSORIO, José R. VELÁZQUEZ-MARTÍNEZ, César MÁRQUEZ-QUIROZ

“…The low Zn concentration (5 mM) in the absence of Fe proved most effective in increasing antioxidant capacity, reaching 196.18 µg mL⁻¹.  …”
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Iron regulatory pathways differentially expressed during Madurella mycetomatis grain development in Galleria mellonella by Imad Abugessaisa, Mickey Konings, Ri-Ichiroh Manabe, Cathal M. Murphy, Tsugumi Kawashima, Akira Hasegawa, Chitose Takahashi, Michihira Tagami, Yasushi Okazaki, Kimberly Eadie, Wilson Lim, Sean Doyle, Annelies Verbon, Ahmed H. Fahal, Takeya Kasukawa, Wendy W. J. van de Sande

“…Abstract Mycetoma is a chronic granulomatous infection of the subcutaneous tissue, most often caused by the fungal pathogen Madurella mycetomatis. …”
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Left Atrial Stiffness Is Increased in Pediatric Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Offers Incremental Value in Predicting Major Adverse Cardiac Events in This Group by Ryusuke Numata, Renzo Calderon‐Anyosa, Sarina Sun, Hunter L. Kauffman, Yan Wang, Tomoyuki Sato, Daisuke Matsubara, Anirban Banerjee

“…LA stiffness was the superior‐most index for predicting MACE (C‐index, 0.75; cutoff value, 0.31%−1), and even in cross‐validation, the C‐index consistently demonstrated the highest predictive ability (LA stiffness, 0.746 [95% CI, 0.737–0.753]). …”
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Surgical Management of Septic Arthritis of the Wrist: An Analysis of Short- and Long-Term Functional and Clinical Outcomes by Yonca Steubing, Felix Reinkemeier, Flemming Puscz, Sonja Verena Schmidt, Jannik Hinzmann, Marcus Lehnhardt, Mehran Dadras

“…<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> was identified in 61.4% of cases, thus being the most common pathogen. Type 2 diabetes mellitus was identified as a risk factor for requiring a higher number of surgeries to control the infection. …”
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The preventable burden of mortality from unsafe abortion among female sex workers: a Community Knowledge Approach survey among peer networks in eight countries by Brian Willis, Kathryn Church, Emily Perttu, Heather Thompson, Swarna Weerasinghe, Wendy Macias-Konstantopoulos

“…Unsafe abortion methods varied by country, but consumption of traditional or unknown medicines was most common (37.9% and 29.9%, respectively). The 750 abortion-related deaths led to 1207 children being left motherless. …”
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Analysis of Socioeconomic Status Among Risk Factors of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma: A Systematic Review by Calista Felice, Muhammad Arifin Parenrengi, Prastiya Indra Gunawan, Wihasto Suryaningtyas

“…Highlight: • Most studies agreed that socioeconomic status (SES) influences the prevalence of pediatric abusive head trauma…”
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Damage to white matter networks resulting from small vessel disease and the effects on cognitive function by Natalie Busby, Janina Wilmskoetter, Roger Newman-Norlund, Sarah Newman-Norlund, Sara Sayers, Sarah C. Wilson, Nicholas Riccardi, Alex Teghipco, Rebecca W. Roth, Lumi Bakos, Chris Rorden, Julius Fridriksson, Leonardo Bonilha

“…Therefore, this study aimed to i) identify which white matter tracts are most affected by WMHs, and ii) identify tracts where the presence of WMHs is associated with poorer cognitive scores. …”
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SABO-ELM model for remaining life prediction of lithium-ion batteries under multiple health factors by Jiabo LI, Zhonglin SUN, Di TIAN, Zhixuan WANG

“…This statistical analysis method identifies the most relevant and informative HFs, eliminating weakly correlated ones to reduce model complexity and improve performance. …”
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EVALUATION OF THE SHORT-TERM AND DELAYED RISKS OF THE ABNORMAL SUMMER 2010 HEAT IMPACT IN SEVERAL DISTRICTS OF NIZHNY NOVGOROD OBLAST, CLOSE TO WILDFIRES, ON THE MORBIDITY AND MORT... by M. D. Smirnova, Yu. V. Badin, O. Yu. Badina, A. R. Vaisberg, D. S. Polyakov, E. V. Shcherbinina, F. T. Ageev, F. T. Fomin

“…Nizhny Novgorod Oblast was one of the most involved and harmed.Aim. Retrospective assessment of short- and long-term influence of AH and fires of the summer 2010 on the course of cardiovascular diseases living in several districts of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast.Material and methods. …”
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The development and study of common wheat introgression lines derived from the synthetic form RS7 by R. O. Davoyan, I. V. Bebyakina, E. R. Davoyan, D. S. Mikov, Yu. S. Zubanova, D. M. Boldakov, E. D. Badaeva, I. G. Adonina, E. A. Salina, A. N. Zinchenko

“…The cytological study (С-banding and FISH) of 14 lines has revealed chromosomal modifications in 12 of them. In most cases, the lines carry translocations from Ae. speltoides, which were identified in chromosomes 1D, 2D, 3D, 2B, 4B, 5B and 7B. …”
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Thermophysiological Comfort Behaviour of Cut Protective Workwear Consisting of Filament Twisted Multicomponent Hybrid Yarn by Zayedul Hasan, Rochak Rathour, Apurba Das, Ramasamy Alagirusamy, Nandan Kumar

“… Current cut protective gear is subject to several difficulties, such as the use of heavy fabric, complicated donning processes, lack of comfort and limited movement. When selecting the most comfortable cut protective fabric, it is important to consider the end users' specific needs. …”
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Assessing the quality of antimalarial drugs in Equatorial Guinea: a follow-up study by Harparkash Kaur, Carlos A Guerra, Jeremías N Mba Eyono, Matilde Riloha Rivas, Wonder P Phiri, Guillermo A García, Laura Paris, Restituto Mba Nguema Avue, Jordan M Smith

“…All quinine syrups were falsified, and most quinine tablets (87.5%) and injections (75.0%) were substandard.Conclusion The prevalence of substandard and falsified antimalarials in EG has alarmingly increased from 9% in 2013 to 59.5% in 2018, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced regulatory measures. …”
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Involvement of Dendritic Cells and Th17 Cells in Induced Tertiary Lymphoid Structures in a Chronic Beryllium Disease Mouse Model by Alex KleinJan, Menno van Nimwegen, Karolina Leman, Ke-xin Wen, Louis Boon, Rudi W. Hendriks

“…Sarcoidosis is a systemic inflammatory disorder characterized by the presence of granulomas in various organs, most commonly in the lungs. Although the ethology is unknown, sarcoidosis is thought to be mediated by T helper (Th)1 and Th17 lymphocytes. …”
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Shared reading as an intervention to improve health and well-being in adults: a scoping review by Kajsa Järvholm, Anders Ohlsson, Katarina Bernhardsson, Katarina Bernhardsson, Anna W. Gustafsson, Per Johnsson, Martin Malmström, Jonatan Wistrand, Jonatan Wistrand, Torbjörn Forslid

“…The studies were conducted in UK (67%; n = 10) and in the Scandinavian countries (33%; n = 5). Participants were mostly vulnerable populations such as people with dementia, mental illness, or chronic pain. …”
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Re-annotation of SARS-CoV-2 proteins using an HHpred-based approach opens new opportunities for a better understanding of this virus by Brézellec, Pierre

“…Although effcient methods have been used, such as the identification of protein domains stored in Pfam, most of the proteins of this virus have no detectable homologous protein domains outside the viral taxa. …”
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Formation mechanism and hazard assessment of debris flow in Yizhong River, Deqin County, Yunnan Province by Yin SONG, Liang CHEN, Yan WANG, Qing HE, Lin YANG, Jinghui BA, Dian CHEN

“…Deqin County in Yunnan Province is among the most severely affected regions in China by debris flow disasters. …”
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