Hepcidin as a Therapeutic Target in Liver Cirrhosis: A Cohort Study on Iron Dysregulation by Arsalan Ahmed Uqaili, Adil Hassan Chang, Muhammad Amjad Kalhoro, Osama Ahmed, Mashooque Ali Samejo, Muhammad Sadik Memon, Ejaz Ahmed

“…The intervention group achieved notable liver function improvement through their Child-Pugh score drop from 8.2 to 6.5 (p=0.003) and their MELD score reduction from 18.2 to 14.9 (p=0.002). Conclusion: The modulation of Hepcidin treatment leads to major reductions in iron burden while also supporting improved liver function and lowering cirrhosis-related complications among liver cirrhosis patients. …”
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Changes in Preterm and Low Birthweight Birth Rate During the COVID-19 Lockdown at Two San Francisco Hospitals by Anoushka Kathiravan, Zoe R. Schauer, Janet M. Wojcicki

“…Abstract Objective The COVID-19 lockdown impacted interactions with the health care system and societal stress levels. Previous US-based studies suggest that pandemic lockdowns may have lowered preterm birth rates although there are mixed findings from different settings. …”
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A novel β-TrCP1/NRF2 interaction inhibitor for effective anti-inflammatory therapy by Ángel J. García-Yagüe, Lucía Cañizares-Moscato, José Antonio Encinar, Eduardo Cazalla, Raquel Fernández-Ginés, Maribel Escoll, Ana I. Rojo, Antonio Cuadrado

“…Abstract Background Non-communicable chronic diseases are characterized by low-grade inflammation and oxidative stress. Extensive research has identified the transcription factor NRF2 as a potential therapeutic target. …”
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospital admissions for psychiatric disorders: results from the multicentre study on the Italian population “COVID-19 and Mental Health” (CoM... by Massimiliano Aragona, Martina Ventura, Roberta Ciampichini, Anteo Di Napoli, Valeria Fano, Sara Leone, Martina Pacifici, Claudio Rosini, Caterina Silvestri, Fabio Voller, Alberto Zucchi, Christian Napoli, Alessio Petrelli

“…Immigrants from high migration pressure countries (HMPCs) had a greater reduction in FMHAs during COVID-19 (IRR: 0.91, p < 0.01). …”
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Nanopriming with zinc oxide: a novel approach to enhance germination and antioxidant systems in amaranth by Addisie Geremew, Leandrea Stovall, Selamawit Woldesenbet, Xingmao Ma, Laura Carson

“…Antioxidant enzyme activities, including superoxide dismutase, catalase, peroxidase, ascorbate peroxidase, and glutathione peroxidase, were significantly enhanced in ZnO NP-primed seedlings, indicating improved oxidative stress management. Furthermore, lipid peroxidation, measured as malondialdehyde content, was significantly reduced, with ZnO10 NPs demonstrating an 89.3% reduction at 400 mg/L. …”
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Hyperspectral imaging to characterize the vegetative tissue biochemical changes in response to water deficit conditions in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) by Yuvraj Chopra, Xinyan Xie, James Clothier, Souparno Ghosh, Hongfeng Yu, Harkamal Walia, Scott E. Sattler, Scott E. Sattler

“…Hyperspectral imaging has been used to determine plant stress status. However, the biological interpretation of the spectral changes remain less explored. …”
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The potential of exogenous specialized pro-resolving mediators in protecting against sepsis-associated lung injury: a review by Jiwei Shen, Jiwei Shen, Jiwei Shen, Huiqin Shen, Huiqin Shen, Huiqin Shen, Shujun Sun, Shujun Sun, Shujun Sun, Shiwen Fan, Shiwen Fan, Shiwen Fan, Tianhao Zhang, Tianhao Zhang, Tianhao Zhang, Guobin Song, Guobin Song, Guobin Song, Ning An, Ning An, Ning An, Xiangdong Chen, Xiangdong Chen, Xiangdong Chen, Yafen Gao, Yafen Gao, Yafen Gao

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The regulatory variant rs1950834 confers the risk of depressive disorder by reducing LRFN5 expression by Di Luan, Yifan Li, Aini Zhang, Qingqing Bai, Te Zhao, Xi Chen, Xinglun Dang, Junyang Wang, Shaolei Jiang, Yun Sun, Yingjie Zhu, Yan Kong, Xiong-Jian Luo, Zhijun Zhang

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Refeeding syndrome in critically ill children by Inas R. El-Alameey

“…Nutrition teams can offer guidance and education on preventing, recognizing, and treating RFS. …”
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The prevalence of nomophobia in Cyprus and its relationship with coping styles by Marilena Mousoulidou, Erietta Constantinidou, Andri Christodoulou, Michailina Siakalli

“…The study utilized a Personal Information Form, the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q), and the Brief Coping to Problems Experienced Inventory (Brief COPE) to gather data.ResultsThe results suggest that (a) nearly all participants (99.3%) exhibited some level of nomophobia, with more than half of our sample (51.3%) experiencing moderate levels, (b) younger adults, women, and individuals with lower education levels were more prone to nomophobia, (c) communication and social media were positively related to nomophobia, and (d) maladaptive and avoidant coping strategies exacerbated the severity of nomophobia.DiscussionThe findings highlight the growing concern of nomophobia and stress the need for educational programs promoting healthier smartphone habits.…”
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Occupational risk factors impact on the reproductive system of female flight attendants in civil aviation (literature review) by A. R. Dmitrenko, Yu. L. Timoshkova, T. E. Kurmanbaev

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Empathy as a Significant Part of Future Teachers’ Creative Thinking Abilities: The Case of a University in Kazakhstan by Raikhan Amanbaikyzy, Daiva Jakavonytė-Staškuvienė

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Unveiling the nexus: Understanding socio-ecological determinants of children’s sensitivity and vulnerability to climate change by Laurent Joseph

“…The study's findings indicate that several social and ecological factors shape the impact of climate change on children, such as water stress, inundation, disease and pest outbreaks, food insufficiency, whirling of air, threats to livelihoods, drought, extreme heat, and many more. …”
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Comparison of Bending Fatigue of NiTi and CuAlMn Shape Memory Alloy Bars by Haoyu Huang, Yuan-Zhi Zhu, Wen-Shao Chang

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CALCULATION, PREPARATION AND SAFETY IN DRUG APPLICATION by Tina Sabadin, Maja Čamernik, Erika Šmid, Janja Skubic

“…We must also be aware of how disruptive factors, such as fatigue, stress, or task interruptions, affect the accuracy of medication preparation. …”
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Breathing practices in sports: Potential for performance improvement, recovery, and psycho-emotional well-being of students by Melnikova, Yulia V., Korkina , Margarita Alekseevna, Platova, Veronika Yu.

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Qualitative Study of the Causes and Backgrounds of High School Violence among Adolescents by Mehran Sohrabzadeh, Mohamad Solimannjad

“…The findings consist of 37 conceptual codes and 8 main categories including social bullying, resistance and disobedience, physical self-harm, decreased level of social resilience, conflicting speech, sexual desire and alteration, stress and the possibility of family breakdown and inflammatory outbursts of anger. …”
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A Comparative study between basic and substitute players in physical – technical and functional performance of south oil club basketball players by أ.م.د عادل ناجي حسن أ.م.د شكري شاكر فالح

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Algorithm of echocardiography in pregnant women by S. G. Gorokhova, T. E. Morozova, A. A. Arakelyants, E. A. Barabanova, E. G. Dyakonova

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Experimental analysis of hydraulic fracturing for fracture network formation in coal beds by Jiwei Yan, Xiaoxia Song

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