Dendriform pulmonary ossification in military combat veterans: A case series by Jeremy T. Hua, Carlyne D. Cool, Tami J. Bang, Silpa D. Krefft, Richard C. Kraus, Cecile S. Rose

“…We queried research databases of military personnel evaluated for deployment-related respiratory diseases at two occupational pulmonary medicine clinics (Colorado, USA) for diagnoses of DPO, and summarized demographics, Gulf War military deployment history, medical history, and pulmonary function testing. Chest imaging was independently reviewed and scored by a thoracic radiologist, and all cases had undergone lung tissue biopsy. …”
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Analysis of reservoir rock permeability changes due to solid precipitation during waterflooding using artificial neural network by Azizollah Khormali, Soroush Ahmadi, Aleksandr Nikolaevich Aleksandrov

“…The ANN model using the Levenberg-Marquardt (LM) algorithm showed superior performance with the lowest mean squared error (MSE) for training, testing, and all data sets. Through the implementation of this algorithm in the network, it was determined that the optimal configuration consisted of three layers - comprising of two hidden layers with eight and four neurons in the first and second layer, respectively, along with one output layer. …”
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Longitudinal maternal glycemia during pregnancy and placental epigenetic age acceleration by Tesfa Dejenie Habtewold, Prabhavi Wijesiriwardhana, Richard J. Biedrzycki, Cuilin Zhang, Katherine L. Grantz, Jagteshwar Grewal, Fasil Tekola-Ayele

“…Methods In a sample of 301 pregnant women (102 Hispanic, 77 White, 72 Black, and 50 Asian/Pacific Islander), the association of glycemic markers cumulative exposure with PAA was tested using linear regression adjusting for fetal sex, maternal age, educational status, and health insurance status. …”
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Hymecromone Efficacy in the Treatment of Biliary Pancreatitis by A. V. Okhlobystin, M. A. Tatarkina, O. Z. Okhlobystina, S. A. Budzinskiy, P. V. Pavlov, L. A. Labut

“…An analysis of the efficacy and safety of the studied drug was performed on the 21st day of treatment based on the results of laboratory tests, abdominal ultrasound, cholecystography and endosonography of the pancreatobiliary zone, quality-of-life assessment according to the SF-36 questionnaire, the frequency and severity of adverse effects (AE).Results. …”
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Possible Threats of IgA Vasculitis in Children: One Center Experience by Eglė Lanzbergaitė-Manuilova, Skirmantė Rusonienė, Augustina Jankauskienė

“…None of the laboratory predictors or other tested variables was associated with kidney involvement in univariable logistic regression. …”
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Study on seismic performance of high-strength steel earthquake-resilient beam-column joint with double damage elements by Hongchao Guo, Dongdong Zheng, Jing Lu, Xudong Zhou, Wenqi Wang, Yunhe Liu

“…Low cycle reciprocating loading tests were conducted, and a refined finite element model was established for parameter expansion analysis. …”

Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial activity of Benzimidazole Derivatives and their Cu (ii),Ni (ii) and Co (ii) complexes by Haftom Welderufael, Dagne Addisu Kure, Endalkachew Asefa Moges, Lelisa File, Salah Hamza Sherif

“…In-vitro antibacterial activity of all the synthesized ligands and their metal complexes were evaluated by using disc diffusion method against K. pneumoniae, E. coli, and S. aureus bacterial species .The tested compounds and metal complexes exhibited from good to excellent activity (zone of inhibition (ZI) ranged 10 mm to 23 mm). …”
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Acute Toxicity of Xylene on the African Catfish <i>Clarias gariepinus</i> by I.C. Davies, E.S. Erondu, A.I. Hart, L.C. Osuji

“…A total of 210 catfish C. gariepinus juveniles with mean length 15.20±2.3cm, and mean weight of 10.23±2.6g were obtained from the University of Port Harcourt Demonstration Farm. The test was determined for 96hour median lethal concentration using concentrations of 250ml/l, 200ml/l, 150ml/l, 100ml/l, 50ml/l, 25ml/l and 0.0ml/l (control) which gave a LC50 value of 63.965ml/l with upper and lower confidence limits at 106.53 ml/l and 37.82ml/l respectively. …”
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Synthesis and in vitro evaluation of spirobenzovesamicols as potential 11C-PET tracer alternatives to [18F]FEOBV for vesicular acetylcholine transporter (VAChT) imaging by Hugo Helbert, Winnie Deuther-Conrad, Michel de Haan, Barbara Wenzel, Gert Luurtsema, Wiktor Szymanski, Peter Brust, Rudi A. J. O. Dierckx, Ben L. Feringa, Philip H. Elsinga

“…Results A series of vesamicol derivatives was synthesized and their binding towards VAChT, σ1 and σ2 receptors assessed. Of all compound tested, (-)-2-methylspirobenzovesamicol ((-)-4) was the most promising with a 16 ± 4 nM affinity towards VAChT, a 29-fold weaker affinity for σ1 receptors and negligible binding (> 1 μM) towards σ2 receptors. …”
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SYSTEMATIC RISK ASSESMENT USING OLS METHOD - THE CASE OF THE CAPITAL MARKET OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Azra Zaimović

“…A special aim of the paper is to explore whether estimated models satisfy the presumptions of the linear regression model, which is being examined using a series of diagnostic tests. The results of this paper can be widely used and have significant implications for business purposes. …”
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Exploring DNA methylation, telomere length, mitochondrial DNA, and immune function in patients with Long-COVID by Andrea Polli, Lode Godderis, Dries S. Martens, Madhura Shekhar Patil, Jolien Hendrix, Arne Wyns, Jente Van Campenhout, Emma Richter, Lara Fanning, Olivia Vandekerckhove, Eveline Claeys, Wim Janssens, Natalie Lorent

“…We performed a comprehensive clinical assessment (including questionnaires and the 6-min walking test) and biological measures (global DNA methylation, telomere length, mitochondrial DNA copy number, inflammatory cytokines, and serological markers such as C-reactive protein, D-dimer, troponin T). …”
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Assessment of Interleukin-1β in Saliva of Smoker and Non-smoker Patients with Chronic Periodontitis. by Solav Abdul-Qadir Mustafa, Haween T. Nanakaly, Hozan Wrya Azeez

“…Materials and methods: Gingival index, Plaque index, probing pocket depth, clinical attachment level, bleeding on probing were assessed in 84 subjects who were equally divided in to three groups. group I periodontally healthy non-smoking subjects ; group II non-smokers with chronic periodontitis; group III smokers with chronic periodontitis; Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) test was used for quantification of Interleukin (IL)- 1β in the saliva samples. …”
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Duodenal Organoids From Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis Patients Exhibit Absorptive and Barrier Alterations by Alia Hadefi, Morgane Leprovots, Gilles Dinsart, Maryam Marefati, Marjorie Vermeersch, Daniel Monteyne, David Pérez-Morga, Anne Lefort, Frédérick Libert, Laurine Verset, Claire Liefferinckx, Christophe Moreno, Jacques Devière, Eric Trépo, Marie-Isabelle Garcia

“…However, MDEOs maintained pore and leak pathway integrity, indicating that the duodenal epithelial barrier remained functionally preserved under tested conditions. Conclusion: This study provides evidence that the duodenal epithelium of MASH patients exhibits significant alterations in its nutrition-related and barrier functions. …”
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Three-dimensional analysis using a dental model scanner: Morphological changes of occlusal appliances used for sleep bruxism under dry and wet conditions. by Aya Ozawa, Yoshitaka Suzuki, Kazuo Okura, Toshinori Okawa, Susumu Abe, Kohei Kamoi, Emi Uyama, Kenichi Hamada, Yoshizo Matuka

“…The maximum deviation and deformed area in the ± direction, and the volume of the wet (W) and the dry (D) condition groups were compared using Wilcoxon's signed rank test.<h4>Results</h4>OcA showed no obvious deformities in the W group at 4 weeks. …”
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Designing multi-function rapid right angle set slurry compositions for a high pressure-high temperature well by Pooria Kianoush, Mostafa Gomar, Nasser Keshavarz Faraj Khah, Seyednooroldin Hosseini, Ali Kadkhodaie, Shahaab Varkouhi

“…Gas migration resistance was analyzed through fluid migration tests, showing a 50 % reduction in permeability with silica nanoparticles. …”
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Differences in fatty infiltration in thigh muscles and physical function between people with and without knee osteoarthritis and similar body mass index: a cross-sectional study by Jessica B. Aily, Marcos de Noronha, Ricardo J. Ferrari, Stela M. Mattiello

“…We used independent t-test and mean difference (95% CI) to compare thigh intraMAT and interMAT volume, self-reported measures (WOMAC questionnaire), physical function measures, and knee extension strength between groups. …”
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The Relationship between the Depression and Anxiety Stress Survey Questionnaire, Salivary Cortisol and Heart Rate Variability by Fateme Sangtarash, Haniyeh Choobsaz, Milad Zarrin, Sousan Salari, Ehsan Mokari Manshadi, Ali Akbar Esmaeili, Sayyed Hossein Mozaffari, Boshra Hatef

“…Differences in cortisol levels between baseline and post-trier social stress tests were recorded as changes in cortisol after stress (CCAS). …”
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Novel risk loci encompassing genes influencing STAT3, GPCR, and oxidative stress signaling are associated with co-morbid GERD and COPD. by Ava C Wilson, Alison Rocco, Joe Chiles, Vinodh Srinivasasainagendra, Wassim Labaki, Deborah Meyers, Bertha Hidalgo, Marguerite R Irvin, Surya P Bhatt, Hemant Tiwari, Merry-Lynn McDonald

“…GERD treatment in COPD is associated with a lower risk of exacerbations and mortality; however, it is not clear whether these findings can be attributed to aging populations where both diseases are likely to co-occur or reflect shared etiology. To test for the influence of common etiology in both diseases, we aimed to identify shared genetic etiology between GERD and COPD. …”
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Multidrug Resistance Tuberculosis in the Context of Co-Infection in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Bezawit Kassaw Hailu, Yitayew Demessie, Abebe Tesfaye Gessese, Gashaw Getaneh Dagnaw, Haileyesus Dejene

“…To check for publication bias and small study effects, a funnel plot and Egger’s test were employed. The statistical analysis was performed with R software version 4.4.1. …”
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Very first real-world data on zongertinib use in non-small cell lung cancer patients with HER2 mutations: A brief report by Oliver Illini, Anna Sophie Lang-Stöberl, Hannah Fabikan, Christoph Weinlinger, Arschang Valipour, Maximilian J. Hochmair

“…Radiological response evaluation and blood testing were routinely performed every two to three months, and adverse events were graded according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5. …”
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