Oral dydrogesterone versus oral micronized progesterone in threatened miscarriage: protocol paper for a randomized controlled trial by Alka Kriplani, Gouri Shankar Kamilya, T Ramani Devi, Ashima Taneja, Amol Pawar, Gayathri Karthik Nagesh, Tapan Pattanaik, Tanusree Gupta, Mahima Jain, Monjori Mitra

“…Scheduled visits after enrollment will be conducted during 6–13, 8–14, 18–20 and 24–26 weeks of gestation, in addition to a visit at the end of treatment at 14 weeks and another after parturition. …”
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FreshWater Watch: Investigating the Health of Freshwater Ecosystems, from the Bottom Up by Isabel Bishop, Amedeo Boldrini, Wim Clymans, Charlotte Hall, Heather Moorhouse, Stephen Parkinson, Kesella Scott-Somme, Ian Thornhill, Steven Loiselle

“…We present laboratory and field experiments conducted to validate chemical and optical methods. …”
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Effectiveness of purple leaves (Graptophyllum pictum L. Griff) and hydroxyapatite as socket preservation biomaterials by Ratri Maya Sitalaksmi, Rizkipriyanto Azharpratomo, Shafira Ninditya Irsan, Primanda Nur Rahmania, Sisca Meida Wati, Syafira Salsabila Adam, Kavanila Bilbalqish, Khairul Anuar bin Shariff, Harry Laksono, Agus Dahlan, Devi Rianti

“…The study groups were as follows: Group 1: Ad-MSCs; Group 2: Ad-MSCs + αmem; Group 3: Ad-MSCs + osteogenic medium + 1 % nano-extract of Purple leaves & Hydroxyapatite; Group 4: Ad-MSCs + osteogenic medium + 2 % nano-extract of Purple leaves & Hydroxyapatite. Observations were conducted on days 7, 14, and 21. Results: The combination of nanosuspension extract of Purple leaves and hydroxyapatite significantly increased the expression of RUNX2, OSX, OPN,ALP and calcium deposition compared to other groups. …”
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Incidence and pathological features of IgA nephropathy before and during the COVID-19 pandemic by Wen Liu, Ricong Xu, Di Wu, Zhihang Su, Yuan Cheng, Haofei Hu, Xinzhou Zhang, Qijun Wan

“…In this study, we analyzed kidney biopsy results from two medical institutions, covering the timeframe from January 2016 to May 2023. We conducted statistical analyses on various glomerular diseases according to their corresponding pathological diagnoses. …”
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The Dutch-translated cultural competence assessment scale for nurses: Cross-cultural adaptation and validation by P.B. Sutharson, J.M. Maaskant, A.M. Eskes

“…We used a cross-sectional design and conducted the study in two phases. Nurses from all over the Netherlands were recruited through the newsletter of the Dutch nurses association and internal distribution by healthcare organisations. …”
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Mid-Term to Long-Term Outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty Using a Cementless Trochanteric Sparing Short Stem Through Direct Anterior Approach: A Single-Center Study by Seyed Mohammad Javad Mortazavi, MD, Pouya Tabatabaei Irani, MD, Mohammad Poursalehian, MD, Mahsa Mahanrad, MD, Peyman Mirghaderi, MD, Mohammadreza Razzaghof, MD, Sadegh Saberi, MD

“…Clinical and radiographic assessments were conducted, and survival rates were determined using Kaplan-Meier analyses. …”
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Exploring menstrual hygiene management practices among displaced coastal women in Kerala, India by Jessy Prabhakar, Aswin MG, Asmi Fathima Nazar, Adarsh MS, Jibin Job PJ, Nisam AP, Krishna Priya MJ, Mini GK

“…Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among displaced costal women in Kerala. We collected data on their socio-demographic factors, WaSH facilities, and menstrual hygiene practices following displacement, using a pre-tested semi-structured interview questionnaire. …”
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A novel high-throughput screen identifies phenazine-1-carboxylic acid as an inhibitor of African swine fever virus replication in primary porcine alveolar macrophages by Jing Lan, Rui Luo, Di Liu, Changxing Qi, Xin Song, Zhanhao Lu, Ruojia Huang, Yuying Yang, Yuan Sun, Yonghui Zhang, Tao Wang, Hua-Ji Qiu

“…Thus, the development of effective and readily available therapeutics for ASF is urgently needed. To conduct high-throughput screening (HTS) for anti-ASFV drugs, we initially developed a recombinant dual-reporter virus (rASFV-Gluc/EGFP) using the virulent strain ASFV HLJ/18 (ASFV-WT). …”
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Association between sleep during pregnancy and birth outcomes: a prospective cohort study by Libing Huang, Huanjun Chen, Fuhui Yao, Zhonghan Sun, Shijiao Yan, Yuwei Lai, Chuanzhu Lv, Xiong-Fei Pan, Rixing Wang, Xingyue Song

“…Abstract Objective A prospective cohort study was conducted to investigate sleep status during the early and second trimester of pregnancy in pregnant women on adverse birth outcome, such as preterm birth, low birth weight and small for gestational age. …”
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Medicinal plants with neuroprotective potential in East African countries: A systematic review by Ibe Michael Usman, Ekom Monday Etukudo, Elna Owembabazi, Wusa Makena, Augustine Oviosun, Makeri Danladi, Vivian Ojiakor, Patrick Maduabuchi Aja, Emeka Anyanwu, Yanurkis Duranones Rosales, Mario Edgar Fernandez Diaz, Josiah Ifie, Ismahil Adekunle Adeniyi, Ilemobayo Victor Fasogbon, Victor Bassey Archibong

“…Result: Most of the included studies were conducted in Kenya 6/12 (50 %). Studies from Ethiopia and Uganda accounted for 2/12 (16.7%) and 4/12 (33.3 %) respectively. …”
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Impact of Mobile Phone Usage on Sleep Quality Among Medical Students Across Latin America: Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study by Juan S Izquierdo-Condoy, Clara Paz, H A Nati-Castillo, Ricardo Gollini-Mihalopoulos, Telmo Raul Aveiro-Róbalo, Jhino Renson Valeriano Paucar, Sandra Erika Laura Mamami, Juan Felipe Caicedo, Valentina Loaiza-Guevara, Diana Camila Mejía, Camila Salazar-Santoliva, Melissa Villavicencio-Gomezjurado, Cougar Hall, Esteban Ortiz-Prado

“…MethodsA descriptive, cross-sectional, multicenter study was conducted between December 2023 and March 2024 using a self-administered online survey. …”
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Clinicopathological relationship between PM2.5 exposure and acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Anfeng Cui, Yingying Shao, Yang Wang, Haodong Wang, Jiayi Song, Caiji Liu, Ningning Shen, Zhiqing Yang, Wangliang Zhang, Tiane Luo, Chen Wang

“…Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 1284 AECOPD hospitalizations at Shanxi Medical University's Second Hospital from 2018 to 2022. …”
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The microbiome of Total Suspended Particles and its influence on the respiratory microbiome of healthy office workers by Giulia Solazzo, Sabrina Rovelli, Simona Iodice, Matthew Chung, Michael Frimpong, Valentina Bollati, Luca Ferrari, Elodie Ghedin

“…Microbiome analysis of both human (N = 145) and TSP (N = 51) samples was conducted on metagenomic sequencing data. A comparison of indoor and outdoor TSP microbiomes revealed differences in microbial diversity and taxonomic composition. …”
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Immediate Respiratory Warm-Up Effect on Dynamic Inspiratory Muscle Strength in Cardiac Surgery Candidates by Bahareh Mehregan Far, Sedigheh Sadat Naimi, Mohsen Abedi, Seyed Ahmad Raeissadat, Mahmood Beheshti Monfared, Alireza Akbarzadeh Baghban

“…Materials and Methods: This study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial. Forty participants scheduled for heart surgeries were randomly assigned to either the study (RWU between two tests) or control (without RWU) groups. …”
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The third dimension of alpine plant leaf traits is related to cold-tolerance by Yuan Wang, Ji Suonan, Kun Liu, Yanni Gao, Sihao Zhu, Qian Liu, Ning Zhao

“…Furthermore, a cold resistance experiment was conducted at one of these sites to estimate the lethal temperature causing 50% frost damage (LT50) of 11 alpine species. …”
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Genomic analysis of Enterobacter cloacae complex from Southern Thailand reveals insights into multidrug resistance genotypes and genetic diversity by Thunchanok Yaikhan, Kamonnut Singkhamanan, Pawarisa Luenglusontigit, Arnon Chukamnerd, Natakorn Nokchan, Nutwadee Chintakovid, Sarunyou Chusri, Rattanaruji Pomwised, Monwadee Wonglapsuwan, Kittinun Leetanaporn, Surasak Sangkhathat, Komwit Surachat

“…Abstract In this study, we conducted a comprehensive investigation into the Enterobacter cloacae complex (ECC), a group of notorious pathogens responsible for various hospital-acquired infections. …”
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Energy and cost analysis of bottom waste cooking oil (B-WCO) based solid alcohol biofuel and supernatant waste cooking oil (S-WCO) based biodiesel by Ramin Nabizadeh, I.L. García, Zohreh Bahmani, Abbas Norouzian Baghani, Sodeh Sadjadi, Kamyar Yaghmaeian, Bahram Kamarehie, Amir Hossein Mahvi, Masud Yunesian

“…The objective of this work is to conduct energy and cost balances for biodiesel and SABF generation from supernatant waste cooking oil (S-WCO) and bottom waste cooking oil (B-WCO) derived from catering facilities in Iran, respectively. …”
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Optimization of bioactive compounds and sensory quality in thermosonicated black carrot juice: A study using response surface methodology, gradient boosting, and fuzzy logic by Seydi Yıkmış, Melikenur Türkol, Ishak Pacal, Aylin Duman Altan, Nazlı Tokatlı, Gholamreza Abdi, Nazan Tokatlı Demirok, Rana Muhammad Aadil

“…Thermosonication significantly increased total phenolic content to 414.28 mg GAE/L, surpassing traditional pasteurization. Sensory analysis, conducted via fuzzy logic, indicated improved sensory properties, including aroma, taste, and color, in thermosonicated samples. …”
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Advancing Alzheimer’s disease risk prediction: development and validation of a machine learning-based preclinical screening model in a cross-sectional study by Yanfei Chen, Bing Wang, Yankai Shi, Wenhao Qi, Shihua Cao, Bingsheng Wang, Ruihan Xie, Jiani Yao, Xiajing Lou, Chaoqun Dong, Xiaohong Zhu, Danni He

“…This study aimed to develop a convenience, efficient prediction model for AD risk using machine learning techniques.Design and setting We conducted a cross-sectional study with participants aged 60 and older from the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center. …”
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Development of High Dietary Fiber Cereal Bar as Emergency Food Product and The Chemical-Microbiological Properties and Nutritional Content by Ani Radiati, Sumarto Sumarto, Fahmi Hafid, Emma Kamelia, Lia Nurcahyani, Dini Mariani, Siti Badriah, Tjahja Muhandri

“…Chemical analysis included dietary fiber, carbohydrates, protein, fat, minerals, and vitamins while the microbiological analysis covered total plate count (TPC) and detection of pathogenic bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus aureus in accordance with food safety standards from the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM). The testing was conducted from November 3–15, 2023, at PT Saraswanti Indo Genetech laboratory, Indonesia. …”
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