The Prevalence of Dyslipidemia and Hyperglycemia among Stroke Patients: Preliminary Findings by Iyad Ali, Mahmoud Abuissa, Anan Alawneh, Omar Subeh, Ahmad Abu Sneineh, Sabreen Mousa, Israa' Deeb, Hiba Rayyan

“…Male gender and smoking were most likely to increase the risk of stroke. Risk factors like low HDL, high LDL, high FBG, high HbA1c, and hypertension contribute substantially to the incidence of stroke. …”
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Sex differences in disease burden, utilization, and expenditure on primary health care services in Kerala, India by Jaison Joseph, Hari Sankar, Santosh Kumar Sharma, Devaki Nambiar

“…Allopathic (modern medicine) care was the most sought-after system of medicine across the sample. …”
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The frequency and acceptance of educational technology as a learning tool among faculty members by Farnaz Shavandi, Hossein Emad Momtaz, Nastaran Moradi, Zahra Cheraghi, Masoumeh Seidi

“…Wearable technology was used the least for instruction (1.44%), while mobile apps were the most common (53.96%). The majority of new educational technologies (47.48%) were used for theoretical instruction. …”
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Aptamer-functionalized graphene quantum dots combined with artificial intelligence detect bacteria for urinary tract infections by Kun Li, Shiqiang Fang, Tangwei Wu, Chao Zheng, Yi Zeng, Jinrong He, Yingmiao Zhang, Yingmiao Zhang, Zhongxin Lu, Zhongxin Lu

“…ObjectivesUrinary tract infection is one of the most prevalent forms of bacterial infection, and prompt and efficient identification of pathogenic bacteria plays a pivotal role in the management of urinary tract infections. …”
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Paternal Lead Exposure and Pregnancy Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Kenechi A. Aliche, Francis U. Umeoguaju, Catherine Ikewuchi, Faith C. Diorgu, Opeyemi Ajao, Chiara Frazzoli, Orish E. Orisakwe

“…Heterogeneity was low for most outcomes, except for spontaneous abortion ( I 2  = 39%) and preterm birth ( I 2  = 52%). …”
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A chromosome-level genome assembly of Electrophorus voltai, a species of electric eel by Yuanyuan Wang, Yi Liu, Yexin Yang, Chao Bian, Chao Liu, Yang Zhang, Xidong Mu

“…Abstract Electrophorus voltai, a South American electric eel, is renowned as the most powerful bioelectricity generator, capable of producing electric discharges reaching 860 volts. …”
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Follow-up care after metabolic surgery – a prospective study in the North-Eastern region of Romania by Sorina Boariu, Ana Maria Scutariu, Adrian Cureniuc, Anamaria Meaucă, Roxana Adriana Stoica, Anca Pantea Stoian, Delia Reurean Pintilei

“…Bariatric procedures or metabolic surgery are among the most effective and longlasting therapies for obesity and its complications. …”
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Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria Halomonas alkaliantarcticae M23 promotes the salt tolerance of maize by increasing the K+/Na+ ratio, antioxidant levels, and ABA levels and cha... by Jiang Liu, Xinghua Zhao, Yuqi Niu, Yongkang Ren, Ming Wang, Bin Han, Changbiao Wang, Haizhen Ma

“…Additionally, inoculating with strain M23 not only increases soil diversity but also alters the composition of bacterial communities in the maize rhizosphere soil. Most species were significantly enriched in saline soil treated with M23 at the phylum level. …”
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OT Bridge prosthetic system with different number of screws in all on six maxillary prosthesis: finite element analysis by Sara Ibrahim Soliman Mohamed, Shymaa Ibrahim Alattar, Abdulrhman Atef Bakry, Shaimaa Lofty Mohamed Ouda

“…The vMS in screws, implants, and two bony segments exhibited the most significant increase in group V. The bilateral anterior screw elimination (group IV) compared to the unilateral elimination (group III) increased the vMS on the bridge, screws, and implants. …”
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Features of Paradigm for forming anti-cataclysmic instruments for preventing aggressive interstate conflicts – artificial intelligence (AI) in terms of ensuring objective personnel... by B. M. Andrushkiv, L. S. Golovkova, N. B. Kyrych, O. B. Pohajdak, K. Hannouf

“…Meanwhile, addressing this issue is an urgent need of Ukrainian society and the most important prerequisite for strengthening the state, enhancing its defense positions in the context of preparation for membership in EU and NATO. …”
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Progressive Shrinkage of the Alpine Periglacial Weathering Zone and Its Escalating Disaster Risks in the Gongga Mountains over the Past Four Decades by Qiuyang Zhang, Qiang Zhou, Fenggui Liu, Weidong Ma, Qiong Chen, Bo Wei, Long Li, Zemin Zhi

“…The APWZ also experienced substantial areal shrinkage, with an average annual reduction of approximately 13.84 km², highlighting the differential responses of various surface cover types to warming. Spatially, the most pronounced changes occurred in high-elevation zones (4200–4700 m), moderate slopes (25–33°), and sun-facing aspects (east, southeast, and south slopes), reflecting a typical climate–topography coupled driving mechanism. …”
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Global, regional, and national burden of knee osteoarthritis: findings from the Global Burden of Disease study 2021 and projections to 2045 by Yi Ouyang, Miaomiao Dai

“…Abstract Background Osteoarthritis is a major contributor to the global disease burden, with the knee being the most commonly affected site. Comprehensive research on knee osteoarthritis (KOA) at a global scale carries significant implications for public health. …”
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The Condition of Siberian Stone Pine Forests on the Southern Border of Western Siberia Range by Nikita M. Debkov

“…In Siberia, this pattern is most pronounced in Siberian stone pine forests on the southern border of the taiga zone. …”
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Advancements in the Treatment of Mucopolysaccharidoses: From Established Therapies to Gene Therapy by Joanna Wanat, Wojciech Homa, Aleksandra Warunek, Gabriela Gronowicz, Izabela Dzikowska, Agata Siejka, Daria Stefaniak, Weronika Zielińska, Michał Chról

“…Among the promising new treatments are: blood-brain barrier (BBB)-penetrable enzyme replacement therapy (ERT), substrate reduction therapy, nonsense suppression therapy, and mRNA engineering. However, the most advanced treatments, that are currently under investigation are in-vivo and ex-vivo gene therapy. …”
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Remote monitoring of adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus using a mobile application by D. N. Laptev, I. A. Eremina, A. V. Karpushkina, E. E. Petryaykina, O. B. Bezlepkina, V. A. Peterkova

“…Background: The prevalence of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) in childhood is increasing every year. Adolescence is the most challenging age for achieving optimal metabolic control of T1DM. …”
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Aberrant expression of MRAS and HEG1 as the biomarkers for osimertinib resistance in LUAD by Mingxin Liu, Bo Tang, Run Xiang, Peihong Hu, Chuan Xu, Lanlin Hu, Qiang Li

“…Abstract Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are the most applied targeted therapy for EGFR-mutant lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). …”
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Environmental sustainability of cotton: a systematic literature review of life cycle assessments by Giuseppe Salvatore Vitale, Nicolò Iacuzzi, Silvia Zingale, Sara Lombardo, Teresa Tuttolomondo, Paolo Guarnaccia

“…Cotton is the world's most used natural fiber, representing over 80% of global natural fiber use. …”
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Influence of Foliar Application of Boron on the Growth, Yield and Quality of Sesame (cv. BARI Til-4) by Apu Dey, Mahfuza Begum, Md. Sojib Kabiraj, Md. Harun Rashid, Swapan Kumar Paul

“…Therefore, it can be inferred that the most efficient method for increasing the sesame seed yield and oil content is thrice (30, 50, and 70 DAS) foliar spraying of 75 ppm boron.…”
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CBCT based investigation of furcation groove’s prevalence, depth, length and associated dentin thickness in Maxillary First Permanent Premolars in Saudi Sub-population by Safia S. Shaikh, Muhammad Qasim Javed, Ahmed Ali, Zaina Ahmad, Khawlah Almohimeed, Ayman M. Abulhamael, Ra’fat I. Farah

“…No significant differences were found in FG prevalence based on gender or quadrant. Most grooves were located at the furcation level (75.8%), while the remaining were found below (16.7%) or before (7.5%) the furcation. …”
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Rabies outbreak in Lefeisa town, Somali region, Ethiopia: A report on epidemiological trends and one health implications by Hassan Abdi Hussein, Abdilahi Adan Ahad, Mohamed Hassen Abdilahi

“…Among the suspected human cases, 57.1 % occurred in individuals aged <15 years, and 71.4 % were male. Most bite exposures were classified as Category-3 (82.1 %). …”
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