The impact of continuous positive airway pressure therapy on the recurrence of atrial fibrillation in patients with obstructive sleep apnea after pulmonary vein isolation by Jun Fan, Cui-Jin Tan, Li-li Cao, Shao-ling Luo, Shao-Xi Sun, Shao-hua Wang, Wei-jie Li, Yi-chao Pan, Tian-yuan Wu, Qi-shan Dai, Zhen Liu, Jian Liu, Bing-Bo Yu

“…Methods We conducted a meta-analysis integrating data from Web of Science, PubMed, and OVID databases to evaluate the association between OSA and AF recurrence post-PVI, as well as the effect of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). …”
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Polymorphism of TNF gene in acute coronary syndrome patients: data from the registries ORACLE I and ORACLE II by V. A. Brazhnik, L. О. Minushkina, A. О. Averkova, Е. A. Zubova, A. A. Rogozhina, М. A. Evdokimova, A. S. Galyavich, S. N. Tereshchenko, N. A. Koziolova, М. G. Glezer, А. V. Jagoda, О. I. Boeva, Е. V. Khoroletz, Е. А. Karmanchikova, V. O. Konstantinov, G. I. Speshilov, Е. N. Dankovtseva, D. А. Zateishchikov

“…To analyze possible association of the risk of adverse outcomes development in patients post acute coronary episode (ACS), with the polymorphism of gene TNF. …”
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Impact assessment of differential chlormequat chloride exposure on soil fungal community dynamics by Qiujun Lin, Qiujun Lin, Xianxin Wu, Xianxin Wu, Lina Li, Lina Li, Tianshu Peng, Tianshu Peng, Xun Zou, Xun Zou, Guang Li, Guang Li, Jianzhong Wang, Jianzhong Wang, Chunjing Guo, Chunjing Guo

“…Rhizosphere soil samples were collected 30-days post-application for microbial analysis. Alpha diversity (e.g., Shannon index), beta diversity (community composition), and functional guild analysis of fungal communities were assessed.ResultsAlpha diversity assessments revealed significant concentration-dependent responses. …”
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Negotiating Authority and Knowledge: Religion, Science, and Politics in the Fatwa Transformations of the Indonesian Ulema Council by Mukhsin Aseri, Muhammad Rasyid, Ahmad Sharifuddin bin Mustapha, Akh. Fauzi Aseri, Fedorchenko Oleh

“…These shifts were driven by new scientific evidence (such as post-vasectomy recanalization, the development of halal vaccines, and modern astronomical methods), social pressures (public health imperatives and the need for religious unity), and political considerations (alignment with state policies). …”
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Chemogenetic stimulation of phrenic motor output and diaphragm activity by Ethan S Benevides, Prajwal P Thakre, Sabhya Rana, Michael D Sunshine, Victoria N Jensen, Karim Oweiss, David D Fuller

“…Diaphragm electromyograms (EMG) were recorded in isoflurane-anesthetized spontaneously breathing mice at 4–9 weeks post-AAV delivery. The DREADD ligand JHU37160 (J60) caused a bilateral, sustained (>1 hr) increase in inspiratory EMG bursting in both groups; the relative increase was greater in ChAT-Cre mice. …”
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Role of myostatin promoter mutations in growth and molting regulation of Macrobrachium rosenbergii by Qiyao Su, Qiyao Su, Jie Wei, Yakun Wang, Bai Liufu, Bai Liufu, Huarong Li, Huarong Li, Zhuang Mai, Zhuang Mai, Kunhao Hong, Kunhao Hong, Qiaoyan Zhou, Tianhui Jiao, Tianhui Jiao, Xidong Mu, Lingyun Yu

“…During the molting cycle, Mstn expression levels decreased in the order of post-molt (A phase), pre-molt (D3 phase), and molting (E phase). …”
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Effect of antagomir-22-3p treatment on skeletal muscle growth in intrauterine growth-restricted lambs by S. K. Duckett, M. A. Greene, A. N. S. Udoka, R. R. Powell, T. F. Bruce, T. F. Bruce, J. L. Klotz

“…Muscle samples were collected 24 days post-injection to assess miR-22-3p levels and mRNA expression of potential miRNA targets.Results and discussionCell-free circulating miR-22-3p expression was more downregulated (P < 0.05) in NR-ANT22 lambs compared to that in CON-SHAM on d 14 after injection. …”
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Water footprint management in textile industry through Acid Blue 113 remediation using halloysite nanoclay as a sustainable adsorbent by Mohammed A. H. Dhaif Allah, Syed Noeman Taqui, Usman Taqui Syed, Syida Aameera Yakuth, Razia Sulthana, Rayees Afzal Mir, Akheel Ahmed Syed, Shareefraza J. Ukkund, Majed Alsubih, Saiful Islam, Wahaj Ahmad Khan

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Clinical Characteristics and Mechanism Discussion of Peripheral Nerve Injury in 2 Cases of Severe Viral Meningoencephalitis by Guo X, Zheng M, Wei Z, Song J, Wang X, Shen Z, Guo X, Zhang N, Xing Y, Zhang Y, Zhang W, Du R, Qiu B, Tian S, Wang Z

“…After treatment, the nerve damage improved, and the patient had a good prognosis post-discharge. Upon admission, Patient 2 exhibited viral meningoencephalitis symptoms, with elevated serum IL-8 and normal IL-6 levels; limb muscle strength and tone were normal. …”
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La teoría queer/cuir y feminista interseccional en los procesos migratorios: Las identidades de género y sexualidades en la movilidad transnacional by Gloria Cuesta Noguerales

“…Manalansan va a hacer hincapié en cómo las migraciones están impulsadas por el deseo de explorar identidades sexuales disidentes, entre otras motivaciones. Las feministas post/decoloniales, interseccionales y postestructuralistas han desafiado las jerarquías basadas en sexo/género, raza y clase, y su enfoque crítico ha influido profundamente en el ámbito de los estudios migratorios. …”
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Impact of CYP3A4 and ABCB1 genetic variants on tacrolimus dosing in Greek kidney transplant recipients by Anna Tsironi, Konstantinos Lazaros, Effrosyni Mendrinou, Marios Papasotiriou, Stavroula Siamoglou, Kyriaki Kydonopoulou, Anne John, Alexandra Gerou, Spyridon Gerou, Bassam R. Ali, Bassam R. Ali, Aristidis G. Vrahatis, George P. Patrinos, George P. Patrinos, George P. Patrinos, George P. Patrinos, George P. Patrinos

“…As a result, investigating the role of genetic variation in Greek transplant recipients becomes crucial to optimizing therapeutic strategies and enhancing the efficacy of immunosuppressive treatment.HypothesisGenetic variants which are known to influence the activity of enzymes or drug-transporters critical to tacrolimus pharmacokinetics, may significantly affect the required kidney post-transplant tacrolimus daily dose.AimTo assess the correlation of ABCB1 genetic variants (rs1128503, rs2229109) and CYP3A4 (rs2242480, rs4986910) with tacrolimus dose-adjusted trough concentration (C0/D), in Greek kidney transplant recipients.MethodsNinety-four unrelated Greek kidney transplant recipients were included in this study from the Department of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation of the University General Hospital of Patras. …”
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Gut microbial dysbiosis exacerbates long-term cognitive impairments by promoting intestinal dysfunction and neuroinflammation following neonatal hypoxia-ischemia by Andi Chen, Chengqian Teng, Jianjie Wei, Xuyang Wu, Honghong Zhang, Pinzhong Chen, Dingliang Cai, Haitao Qian, Hui Zhu, Xiaochun Zheng, Xiaohui Chen

“…Collectively, these findings underscore the contribution of gut microbial dysbiosis post HI insult in activating the LPS/TLR4 signaling pathway, triggering intestinal inflammation and dysfunction, exacerbating systemic inflammation, and consequently worsening synaptic and cognitive impairments in neonatal HIBD rats. …”
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An Empirically Validated Framework for Automated and Personalized Residential Energy-Management Integrating Large Language Models and the Internet of Energy by Vinícius Pereira Gonçalves, Andre Luiz Marques Serrano, Gabriel Arquelau Pimenta Rodrigues, Matheus Noschang de Oliveira, Rodolfo Ipolito Meneguette, Guilherme Dantas Bispo, Maria Gabriela Mendonça Peixoto, Geraldo Pereira Rocha Filho

“…Baseline energy consumption was measured and compared with post-intervention usage to assess system impact. …”
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Investigating the adsorption of acid blue 90 onto porous MIL53(Fe) and Cu-BTC sorbents: An examination of process parameters, isotherm modelling, and kinetic studies by Georges Teikam Kenda, Donald Raoul Tchuifon Tchuifon, Aurelien Bopda, Merdouce Dongmo, Idris-Herman Kuete Tiotsop, Kora Lucresse Tiomo Nguena, Cyrille Ghislain Fotsop, Nche George Ndifor-Angwafor, S. Mathada Basavarajaiah, Ahmad Hosseini-Bandegharaei

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Leaf wound induced ultraweak photon emission is suppressed under anoxic stress: Observations of Spathiphyllum under aerobic and anaerobic conditions using novel in vivo methodology... by Carl L Oros, Fabio Alves

“…Further examination of leaf wounding profile photon counts revealed that the pre-wounding basal state (aerobic and anoxic), the anoxic wounding state, and the post-wounding aerobic state statistics all approximate a Poisson distribution. …”
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Impact of a multi-component implementation strategy to increase outdoor free play opportunities in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services: the get outside get active (G... by Sze Lin Yoong, Nicole Pearson, Luke Giles, Hannah Lamont, Luke Wolfenden, Jannah Jones, Christophe Lecathelinais, Patti-Jean Naylor, Anthony Okely, Nicole Nathan, Kathryn Reilly, Rebecca Lorch, John Wiggers, Jacklyn Jackson, Melanie Lum, Karen Gillham, Alice Grady

“…Conclusions The implementation strategy significantly increased outdoor free play opportunities in ECEC services post-intervention, though the between group effects were not sustained at 18 months. …”
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The salvage therapy utilizing human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of critically ill patients with COVID-19 by Weiqi Yao, Weiqi Yao, Weiqi Yao, Boran Li, Yingan Jiang, Qiaoyu Yuan, Qiaoyu Yuan, Wenjie Wu, Wenjie Wu, Ruizhen Hou, Ruizhen Hou, Qi Qi, Qi Qi, Haibo Dong, Haibo Dong, Yun Zhang, Yun Zhang, Yu Zhang, Yu Zhang, Yu Zhang, Yu Zhang, Yu Zhang

“…The efficacy was assessed by coagulation function (serum D dimer), inflammatory index (CRP and IL-6) and immune index (lymphocyte count, neutrophil count, CD4, CD19, and CD16 + 56), as well as chest computed tomography (CT) images. Post-infusion visits focused on oxygen saturation and progression of lung lesions.ResultsInfusions of hUC-MSCs were not associated with any serious adverse events. …”
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Persistence of Ebola virus in semen among Ebola virus disease survivors in Sierra Leone: A cohort study of frequency, duration, and risk factors. by A E Thorson, G F Deen, K T Bernstein, W J Liu, F Yamba, N Habib, F R Sesay, P Gaillard, T A Massaquoi, S L R McDonald, Y Zhang, K N Durski, S Singaravelu, E Ervin, H Liu, A Coursier, J E Marrinan, A Ariyarajah, M Carino, P Formenty, U Ströher, M Lamunu, G Wu, F Sahr, W Xu, B Knust, N Broutet, Sierra Leone Ebola Virus Persistence Study Group

“…<h4>Background</h4>Sexual transmission chains of Ebola virus (EBOV) have been verified and linked to EBOV RNA persistence in semen, post-recovery. The rate of semen persistence over time, including the average duration of persistence among Ebola virus disease (EVD) survivors, is not well known. …”
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Efficacy and safety of HSK21542 for pruritus management in hemodialysis patients: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial by Ming-Ming Pan, Min Gao, Li Zhou, Yan Xu, Li Yao, Chao-Qing Wu, Chang-Lin Mei, Chang-Lin Mei, Zhan-Zheng Zhao, Dong Sun, Tian-Jun Guan, Qin-Kai Chen, Ming Shi, Hui Xu, Ya-Ming Li, Wan-Yun Zhao, Rui Yan, Bi-Cheng Liu

“…This Phase II trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of HSK21542, a selective kappa-opioid receptor agonist, in managing CKD-aP.MethodsAdult patients on hemodialysis with moderate to severe pruritus, were randomized 1:1:1 to placebo, or HSK21542 (0.3 μg/kg or 0.6 μg/kg) administered thrice weekly post-dialysis for 12 weeks. The primary endpoint was the change from baseline in the weekly mean of the worst itching intensity Numerical Rating Scale (WI-NRS) score at week 12. …”
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GENDER-RELATED CHARACTERISTICS OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION by S. Yu. Mukhtarenko, T. M. Murataliev, Yu. N. Nekludova, Z. T. Radzhapova, V. K. Zventsova

“…Mortality was higher in the female group compared to the male group: overall (19.4 % vs. 5.7 %, р &lt;0.05), hospital (8.3 % vs. 1.1 %, р &lt;0.05), and post-hospital (11.1 % vs. 4.5 %,  р &gt;0.05) mortality, respectively. …”
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