A standardized method for vertical sleeve gastrectomy bariatric surgery investigations in cancer by Arvind V. Ramesh, Sydney C. Joseph, Margaret S. Bohm, Emily W. Grey, Joel H. Elasy, Brianne M. Hibl, Oluwatosin T. Asunloye, Ki-Suk Kim, Teri D. Doss, Joseph F. Pierre, Katherine L. Cook, Liza Makowski, Liza Makowski, Liza Makowski, Laura M. Sipe

“…This VSG protocol includes stringent pre- and post-operational measures to reduce stress-associated weight loss in obese mice to achieve rigorous and reproducible bariatric surgery-associated weight loss. …”
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Chronic lung tissue deposition of inhaled polyethylene microplastics may lead to fibrotic lesions by Wonkyun Jung, Mi-Jin Yang, Min-Sung Kang, Jin-Bae Kim, Kyung-Sik Yoon, Taekyung Yu, Cheolho Yoon, Hae Won Yang, Seong-Jin Choi, Eun-Jung Park

“…Given the expected increase in exposure to airborne microplastics, we here aimed to assess the acute and subchronic toxicity of inhaled polyethylene microplastics (PE-MPs). At 24 h post-exposure (0, 125, 250, and 500 μg/lung), PE-MPs were found within alveolar macrophages in the lungs of PE-MP-treated mice, along with an increase in the total number of pulmonary cells and higher pulmonary levels of LDH, CXCL-1, and CCL-2. …”
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The Impact of Using Laser and Milling Techniques to Create Zirconia Patterns on <i>Streptococcus oralis</i> Biofilm Formation by Neusa Silva, Joana Marques, João Caramês, Filipe Silva, António Mata, Mariana Brito da Cruz

“…The statistical analysis of multigroup comparisons was performed using Kruskal–Wallis test with post hoc pairwise comparison, as well as Mann Whiney U test, with significance set at <i>p</i> < 0.05. …”
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The Efficacy of Fractional CO2 Laser in the Treatment of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: A Large Prospective Observational Study by Violante Di Donato, Ottavia D'Oria, Andrea Giannini, Maria Scudo, Carmel Sher, Margherita Fischetti, Giorgia Perniola, Innocenza Palaia, Marco Monti, Ludovico Muzii, Pierluigi Benedetti Panici

“…Results: Data indicated a significant improvement of MBS (vaginal itching (p < 0.0001), post-coital vaginal bleeding (p < 0.002), vaginal dryness (p < 0.0001), dyspareunia (p < 0.0001) and dysuria (p < 0.0001), higher Vaginal Health Index Score (VHIS) (4.1 ± 1.21; 95% CI = 3.84–4.35) and reduces pH (–0.53 ± 0.24; 95% CI = 0.48–0.58) after CO2 laser treatment. …”
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Exercise-induced irisin ameliorates cognitive impairment following chronic cerebral hypoperfusion by suppressing neuroinflammation and hippocampal neuronal apoptosis by Weiping Xiao, Yibing Yang, Lu Bai, Peixuan Yang, Runze Li, Daizhi Yang, Fanying Li, Lingzhi Quan, Qiupeng Liang, Yan Yan, Tiewei Qi, Feng Liang

“…Additionally, expression of integrins αV and β5 in hippocampal neurons, microglia, and astrocytes decreased post-CCH. FAE effectively enhanced both peripheral and central irisin expression. …”
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Prenatal carrier screening for spinal muscular atrophy among pregnant Thai women by Chayada Tangshewinsirikul, Panyu Panburana, Maneerat Prakobpanich, Takol Chareonsirisuthigul, Donniphat Dejsuphong, Thipwimol Tim-Aroon, Chaiyos Khongkhatithum, Thanyachai Sura, Atchara Tunteeratum, Duangrurdee Wattanasirichaigoon

“…Only those having the test done and undergoing post-test counseling were asked to complete the questionnaire: Section IV—attitudes toward the screening process.ResultsThe preexisting knowledge about SMA was low (30.8%). …”
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Investigation of SiC MOSFET Structures for Surge Robustness in the Third Quadrant Under Various <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$V_{\text{GS}}$</tex-math></inline-formul... by Xinbin Zhan, Yanjing He, Xi Jiang, Hao Yuan, Qingwen Song, Xiaoyan Tang, Xiaowu Gong, Yuming Zhang

“…SiC JBSFET operates in a unipolar conduction mode prior to the surge current density threshold of 998.3 <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\mathbf {A}/\mathbf {cm}^{\mathbf {2}}$</tex-math></inline-formula>, after which it transitions to a post-bipolar conduction mode, similar to SiC JBS diode. …”
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Knockout of thyroid hormone receptor alpha a (thraa) enhances cardiac regeneration in zebrafish through metabolic and hypoxic regulation by Man Yee Cheung, Chunmei Jiang, Imtiaz Ul Hassan, Hui Wang, Donghao Guo, Daniel Wuyang Dio, Huan Yan, Jianmin Sun, Xufeng Qi, Dongqing Cai, Wei Ge, Sheue-yann Cheng, Wai-Yee Chan, Hui Zhao

“…However, a comprehensive understanding of TH and its receptors, thyroid hormone receptors (TRs), orchestrating with other regulatory processes for heart regeneration, such as the hypoxia signaling pathway and post-injury metabolic switches, remains elusive. …”
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Effectiveness and Safety of DLBS3233 in Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A 12-week Clinical Trial by Heri Nugroho, Nurmilawati Nurmilawati, Diana Novitasari, Lidia Rombeallo, Rambu Farah Effendi, Reski Reski, Intan Surayya, Nugroho Agung Daryanto, Solomon Putera, Raymond Rubianto Tjandrawinata

“…Various metabolic parameters, including fasting and post-meal plasma glucose levels at two hours, fasting insulin level, HOMA-IR, adiponectin level, lipid profile, superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, GLUT-4 concentrations, and body weight measurements, were assessed at baseline, Week 6, and Week 12. …”
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Dose-sparing effect of two adjuvant formulations with a pandemic influenza A/H7N9 vaccine: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 1 clinical trial. by Tazio Vanni, Beatriz C Thomé, Erin Sparrow, Martin Friede, Christopher B Fox, Anna Marie Beckmann, Chuong Huynh, Gabriella Mondini, Daniela H Silveira, Juliana Y K Viscondi, Patrícia Emilia Braga, Anderson da Silva, Maria da Graça Salomão, Roberta O Piorelli, Joane P Santos, Vera Lúcia Gattás, Maria Beatriz B Lucchesi, Mayra M M de Oliveira, Marcelo E Koike, Esper G Kallas, Lucia M A Campos, Eduardo B Coelho, Marilda A M Siqueira, Cristiana C Garcia, Milene Dias Miranda, Terezinha M Paiva, Maria do Carmo S T Timenetsky, Eduardo A Adami, Milena A Akamatsu, Paulo Lee Ho, Alexander R Precioso

“…Safety was evaluated by monitoring local and systemic, solicited and unsolicited adverse events (AE) and reactions (AR) 7 and 28 days after each study injection, respectively, whereas serious adverse events (SAE) were monitored up to 194 days post-second dose. A greater increase in antibody geometric mean titers (GMT) was observed in groups receiving adjuvanted vaccines. …”
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A Pilot Study to Assess the Feasibility of the Spanish Diabetes Self-Management Program in the Basque Country by Estibaliz Gamboa Moreno, Lourdes Ochoa de Retana Garcia, Maria Emma del Campo Pena, Álvaro Sánchez Perez, Catalina Martinez Carazo, Juan Carlos Arbonies Ortiz, Maria Angeles Rua Portu, Koldo Piñera Elorriaga, Amaya Zenarutzabeitia Pikatza, Miren Nekane Urquiza Bengoa, Tomás Méndez Sanpedro, Ana Oses Portu, Lourdes Gorostidi Fano, Miren Bakarne Aguirre Sorondo, Kalliopi Vrotsou, Rafael Rotaeche Del Campo

“…A total of 173 patients initiated the program, 2 dropped out without baseline data, and 90% completed it. No pre-post HbA1c differences existed. Certain improvements were observed in blood pressure control, self-efficacy, physical activity, and some dietary habits. …”
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Acute suicidal ideation in context: highlighting sentiment-based markers through the diary entries of a clinically depressed sample by Damien Lekkas, Amanda C. Collins, Michael V. Heinz, Tess Z Griffin, Arvind Pillai, Subigya K. Nepal, Daniel M. Mackin, Andrew T. Campbell, Nicholas C. Jacobson

“…Entry results were grouped based on phase trajectory type, and the Kruskal-Wallis test was employed with post-hoc multiple hypothesis correction to statistically compare SEANCE features between all group pairs. …”
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Sentiment Dynamics Among Informal Caregivers in Web-Based Alzheimer Communities: Systematic Analysis of Emotional Support and Interaction Patterns by Congning Ni, Qingyuan Song, Qingxia Chen, Lijun Song, Patricia Commiskey, Lauren Stratton, Bradley Malin, Zhijun Yin

“…ResultsThe ALZConnected dataset comprised 532,992 posts, consisting of 57,641 topic threads and 475,351 comments. …”
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Dexmedetomidine protects against N-Nitrosodiethylamine induced acute hepatic damage by modulating autophagy and apoptosis through SIRT1 by Ruixin Wu, Sailan Tang, Aoxue Xu, Qi Xue, Shuwen He, Qizhi Liao, Chanjuan Chen, Dachen Zhou, Xianwen Hu, Nianliang Zhang, Gang Li, Ye Zhang, Chunxia Huang

“…Histopathological changes, inflammatory and oxidative responses were assessed 24 h post-DEN exposure. The roles of autophagy and SIRT1 were further examined using hepatocyte-specific SIRT1 knockout mice (SIRT1f/fALBcre+/−). …”
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Comparative effectiveness of physical activity interventions on cognitive functions in children and adolescents with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: a systematic review and network m... by Ruiyuan Tao, Yijian Yang, Mark Wilson, Jeremy R. Chang, Chang Liu, Cindy H. P. Sit

“…Frequentist network meta-analyses were performed based on standardized mean differences (SMD) using random effects models to examine post-intervention differences in cognitive functions, including attention, memory, and executive functions. …”
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Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus pneumoniae in Respiratory Tract Infections: A Retrospective Observational Real-world Database Stud... by V Balaji, Vishal Singh, Puja Nijhara, Krunal Dalal, Sanket Sawant, Sebin Thomas, Lindsey Teichman, Shilpa Patkar

“…The susceptibility patterns of both organisms remained consistent during the pre- and post Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic periods, except for H. influenzae to cefixime {94.0% (n=252) to 63.7% (n=137)}. …”
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Randomised trial of assessing diagnostic yield in transbronchial biopsy with a guide sheath by Hao-Chun Chang, Yao-Wen Kuo, Ching-Kai Lin, Lih-Chyun Chang, You-Yi Chen, Ching-Yao Yang, Jung-Yien Chien, Chia-Lin Hsu, Tzu-Hsiu Tsai, Chao-Chi Ho, Jin-Yuan Shih, Chong-Jen Yu

“…The histopathology, cytology and microbiology yield rates, as well as procedure time and post-procedure adverse events, of the two groups were compared. …”
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Retinal microvascular density and inner thickness in Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment by Yehia Ibrahim, Antonella Macerollo, Antonella Macerollo, Rodolfo Sardone, Rodolfo Sardone, Yaochun Shen, Vito Romano, Vito Romano, Yalin Zheng, Yalin Zheng

“…Statistical analysis included normality and homogeneity of variance (HOV) tests to select ANOVA methods. Post-hoc analyses utilized Mann–Whitney U, Dunnett, or Tukey-HSD tests based on parameters’ normality and HOV. …”
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A systematic review of histopathological assessments in Peste des petits ruminants by Saira Awaz, Iram Maqsood, Hanif Ur Rahman, Baitullah Khan, Gul Muhammad, Imtiaz Ali Shah, Asima Azam, Ayesha Hidayat, Almas Faryal Nizam

“…Information were the authors and publication year, research methodology and histopathological results linked to PPR, factors influencing these outcomes (including treatment type, immunisation technique, and time post-infection), and the authors' conclusions and recommendations. …”
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Effects of rapid maxillary expansion and functional orthodontic treatment in children with sleep disordered breathing: a systematic review by Magdalena Piełunowicz, Jacek Kotuła, Krzysztof Kotuła, Mieszko Więckiewicz, Joanna Lis, Beata Kawala, Anna Ewa Kuc, Michał Sarul

“…The study design was defined in the PICO format—Population (P): non-syndromic prepubertal and adolescent patients requiring orthodontic treatment, who additionally have coexisting sleep disorders; Intervention (I): Orthodontic treatment of malocclusion with differentiated appliances; Comparison (C): evaluation of Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI) and sleep questionnaires pre and post treatment; Outcome (O): effect of orthodontic treatment on sleep quality. …”
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