Investigation of corrosion void formation in a Ni-based alloy under simulated MSW incineration condition by Xinxin Wu, Terrence Wenga, Wenchao Ma

“…The conditions consisted of 500 ppm HCl, 50 mg/cm2 NaCl, and 100 ppm SO2, 8 vol% O2, and 20 vol% H2O. The pre-and post-exposure sample characterization for the void formation was conducted using XRD, XPS, SEM, EDX, and FIB-TEM. …”
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The role of big data analysis for resources optimization of immunization programmes in Pakistan by Abdul Raheem Rizvie, Muhammed Ifham Imtiyas, Abdul Thawwab Ishaque

“… Madam, The significance of Big Data Analysis (BDA) in optimizing immunization programmes in Pakistan emerges within the context of global and regional immunization challenges post the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite recovery efforts, a substantial number of children globally remain under-vaccinated, with 14.3 million zero-dose children in 2022.[1] South Asia, primarily India, has shown notable progress, exceeding pre-pandemic coverage levels.[2] In Pakistan, the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) launched in 1978 aims to combat high under-five mortality rates due to vaccine-preventable diseases.[3] However, vaccine coverage remains suboptimal, with only 66% of children aged 12-23 months receiving basic EPI vaccines.[3] This is compounded by reduced doses administered later in schedules, influenced by limited access, awareness gaps, and insufficient vaccinators, especially in rural areas. [3] Big data analytics can help tackle challenges, improve resource allocation, and optimize immunization in Pakistan. …”
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Ginger-derived vesicle-like nanoparticles loaded with curcumin to alleviate ionizing radiation-induced intestinal damage via gut microbiota regulation by Xinrui Zhang, Qian Cui, Li Yin, Jin Zhu, Yinghua Mao, Rong Yin, Hao Shao, Wenjing Wang, Xuewei Sun, Zhuohan Zhang, Chunyan Gu, Mingyan Zhang, Ruonan Zhang, Han Lu, Zhipeng Cai, Hong Li, Zhan Yang

“…Furthermore, elevated abundances of Akkermansia muciniphila (A. muciniphila), a bacterial strain of Akkermansia taxa responsive to GDN-Cur, especially their supernatants, were associated with post-radiation protection of intestinal function. …”
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The effectiveness of Valsalva Maneuver-Assisted percutaneous vertebroplasty in reducing cement leakage in osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures by Yongjie Wang, Xueming Chen, Qian Lu, Libin Cui, Xiangyu Li, Chao Kong, Shibao Lu

“…Pain relief was significantly better in the V-PVP group at 1 day and 6 months post-surgery (P < 0.01). Logistic regression analysis identified male gender and absence of cortical disruption as protective factors against cortical leakage, while Genant grade 2 was a risk factor. …”
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Predictors for quantitative flow ratio loss in patients with de novo coronary artery disease treated with drug-coated balloons by Yunhui Zhu, Tianli Hu, Qianqian Bian, Yufei Chen, Tianping Zhou, Jing Li, Guosheng Fu, Wenbin Zhang, Xulin Hong

“…The QFR loss was defined as difference between the immediate post-procedure QFR and follow-up QFR. The subjects were divided into high QFR loss and low QFR loss groups according to the binary method. …”
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BIOLOGICAL AND SYNTHETIC MESH USE IN RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY IN PATIENTS WITH BREAST CANCER by M. V. Ermoshchenkova, V. I. Chissov, A. V. Usov, A. S. Sukhotko, A. Yu. Tukmakov, E. A. Baichorov, A. D. Zikiryahodjaev

“…The technique of operations and the results of studies have been described in detail.Results. In the late post-operational period, the implants were removed in 5 cases: in 2 patients due to the development of inflammation of ADM, 3 — in connection with the development of bedsores and diastasis of the skin in the wound area when synthetic implants were used. …”
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The role of intestinal microbiota in the humoral response to SARS-CoV-2 after mRNA-1273 vaccination by María Tarriño, Juan Francisco Gutiérrez-Bautista, María José Olivares Durán, Abel Garcia-Diaz, Antonio José Cabrera-Serrano, Juan Sainz, Fernando Cobo, Teresa Rodriguez, Juan Antonio Reguera, Mónica Bernal, Miguel Ángel López-Nevot, Antonio Sampedro

“…Participants were stratified into low, medium, and high responders based on IgG titers 30 days post-vaccination. Stool samples were collected at baseline, and 16 S rRNA sequencing was used to assess microbiota diversity and taxonomic profiles. …”
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The moderating and mediating role of resilience in the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and depression, PTSD, and suicidality in Kenyan youth by Victoria Mutiso, David Ndetei, Eric Jeremiah, Pascalyne Nyamai, Samuel Walusaka, Veronica Onyango, Christine Musyimi, Kamaldeep Bhui, Daniel Mamah

“…Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are widely associated with mental health disorders, such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and suicidality. …”
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COST-EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS OF BRENTUXIMAB VEDOTIN IN ADULTS WITH RELAPSED OR REFRACTORY HODGKIN’S LYMPHOMA by G. R. Khachatryan, D. V. Fedyaev, M. V. Avxentyeva, V. S. Dombrovskiy

“…The model simulated transition between three health states: progression-free, post-progression and death for patients with relapsed or refractory CD30-positive HL after autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT). …”
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Developing a contextually and culturally relevant benefit-sharing framework for pathogen genomic research and biobanking in africa: a deliberative expert approach by Pamela Emefa Selormey, Irene H. Tsey, John Ganle, Patricia Akweongo, Paulina Tindana

“…The first phase presents the contextual benefit-sharing process, which includes the benefit-sharing process, iterative benefit-sharing cycles and post-benefit-sharing responsibilities. The second phase comprises the implementation phase with templates on a step-by-step approach to achieving the three areas in phase 1 and the third concentrates on workplans to accommodate future emerging issues such as designing strategies to map out best practices on benefit-sharing, making efforts to publish the selected strategy and implementing the selected benefit-sharing. …”
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Saline nasal irrigation and gargling in COVID-19: Part II. Outcomes in Omicron and risk–benefit for self-care by S. Huijghebaert, C. Fabbris, C. Fabbris, A. L. Baxter, S. Parviz, U. S. Chatterjee, D. Rabago

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Decoding Proteus mirabilis biofilms: expression of selected virulence genes and association with antibiotic resistance by Malshani Chathuranika Nissanka, Ayomi Dilhari, Jagath Anuradha Munasinghe, Gayan Priyadarshana, Kumudu Bandara, Imalka Munaweera, Manjula Manoji Weerasekera

“…Gene combinations are strongly linked to higher resistance rates. mrpA exhibited the highest expression in urine-derived strains, followed by rsbA, and ureC, with speA having the lowest. Post-hoc analysis revealed a significant variation in the rsbA expression compared to speA (p = 0.029) and ureC (p = 0.007). speA showed the highest expression in non-urine isolates, followed by rsbA, ureC, and mrpA, with significant differences among all gene pairs (Conover’s all-pairs test; p > 0.05) except rsbA vs. speA. …”
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Treatment of Denervated Muscle Atrophy by Injectable Dual‐Responsive Hydrogels Loaded with Extracellular Vesicles by Ziheng Bu, Jianxing Jing, Wei Liu, Zhen Fan, Junchao Huang, Zheng Zhou, Jianhai Hu, Jinxi An, Jiachang Hong, Jianing Yu, Daolin Tang, Min Sun, Jianzhong Du, Peng Wu

“…In vivo studies using a rat model of nerve injury demonstrated that the EV‐loaded hydrogel (EVs@UR‐gel) significantly preserved muscle function. Six weeks post‐nerve reconstruction, treated rats exhibited muscle strength, circumference, and wet weight reaching 89.53 ± 0.96%, 76.02 ± 7.49%, and 88.0 ± 2.65% of healthy controls, respectively, alongside an improvement in the sciatic nerve index (−0.11 ± 0.09). …”
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Acute Immunological Biomarkers for Predicting Chronic Rheumatologic Disease After Chikungunya Virus Infection by Anyela Lozano-Parra, Víctor Herrera, Luis Ángel Villar, Silvio Urcuqui-Inchima, Juan Felipe Valdés-López, Elsa Marina Rojas Garrido

“…This nested case-control study aimed to assess immunological factors during the early phases of CHIKV infection to predict the risk of post-CHIK chronic rheumatism (pCHIK-CR) in adult patients of two prospective cohorts. …”
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General practitioners’ scanning competence following tailored ultrasound training: a hybrid effectiveness-implementation study by Camilla Aakjær Andersen, Søren Lundbye-Christensen, Allan Riis, Ulrike Mehnert, Thomas Løkkegaard, Troels Mengel-Jørgensen, Liv Dyre Rasmussen, Nicolai Soll, Bo Stork, Søren Kæseler Andersen, Louise Pil, Christian Stjernebjerg, Ole Graumann, Martin Bach Jensen

“…This hybrid effectiveness-implementation study aimed to explore whether a novel educational program, specifically tailored to meet the learning needs of office-based GPs, could lead to scanning competence by the program's conclusion and if this competence can be sustained post-course. Methods GPs working in office-based general practice in Denmark were invited to participate in a three-months ultrasound educational program. …”
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A Shelf-Life Assessment of Sterilized Surgical Instruments Stored Under Controlled Conditions: A Comparative Study of a Single vs. Double Self-Sealing Pouch by Stefano Cavalli, Chiara Caterino, Francesca Paola Nocera, Francesca Pizzano, Rossana Schena, Federica Aragosa, Sinem Arslan, Giovanni Della Valle, Luisa De Martino, Gerardo Fatone

“…Microbiological tests were conducted at 1, 7, 15, 30, 60, 182, and 390 days post-sterilization. (3) Results: no bacterial growth was detected on screws packaged in single and double pouches up to 182 days. …”
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Evaluation of Chatbot Responses to Text-Based Multiple-Choice Questions in Prosthodontic and Restorative Dentistry by Reinhard Chun Wang Chau, Khaing Myat Thu, Ollie Yiru Yu, Richard Tai-Chiu Hsung, Denny Chon Pei Wang, Manuel Wing Ho Man, John Junwen Wang, Walter Yu Hang Lam

“…Additionally, two dental specialists independently evaluated the rationales accompanying each chatbot response for accuracy, relevance, and comprehensiveness, categorizing them into four distinct ratings. Chi-square and post hoc Z-tests with Bonferroni adjustment were used to analyze the responses. …”
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Transcatheter patent ductus arteriosus closure in very low birth weight preterm infants: early results and midterm follow-up by Junhui Liu, Wei Gao, Zigang Liu, Kun Zhao, Gang Luo, Shuai Gao, Yi Sun, Silin Pan

“…Outcomes were assessed immediately after the procedure, at discharge, and 6 months post-discharge.ResultsProcedures were performed in 8 VLBW preterm infants [median procedural age 23 days (range: 13–36 days), median procedural weight 1,350 g (range: 810–1,480 g), median PDA diameter 3.75 mm (range: 2.3–4.1 mm)]. …”
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First whole genome report of Mangrovibacter phragmitis PSU-3885–11 isolated from a patient in Thailand by Nattarika Chaichana, Thunchanok Yaikhan, Mingkwan Yingkajorn, Nonthawat Thepsimanon, Sirikan Suwannasin, Kamonnut Singkhamanan, Sarunyou Chusri, Rattanaruji Pomwised, Monwadee Wonglapsuwan, Komwit Surachat

“…The presence of ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs) and bacteriocins indicates the antimicrobial properties that may provide a competitive advantage in both environmental and clinical settings of this strain. …”
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Testosterone Deficiency and Lipid Dysregulation in Individuals with Coexisting Hypothyroidism and Type 2 Diabetes: Clinical and Metabolic Implications by Mandayal Jamatia, Mohammad N Khan, Ashok Kumar

“…Statistical analysis was performed using analysis of variance and Tukey's <i>post-hoc</i> test to compare group differences, while Pearson's correlation analysis assessed associations between biochemical markers. …”
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