The paediatric liver transplant experience in Johannesburg, South Africa: A broad overview and update by K Kinandu, A Beeton, M Beretta, S Berkenfeld, L Brannigan, R Britz, D Demopoulos, L Doedens, M Duncan, P Gaylard, C Hajinicolaou, W Lowman, H Maher, T De Maayer, V Mudau, S Rambarran, M Reynders, F van der Schyff, B Ströbele, S Tager, E Wessels, J Fabian, J Loveland

“…One hundred and fifty-four (57.0%) recipients experienced at least one type of intervention requiring surgical complication - the most common being biliary in nature (n = 91; 33.7%).   Conclusion: Over last seventeen years, a sustainable paediatric liver transplantation service has been established in Johannesburg. …”
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Compressibility characteristics and modification effect of coal reservoirs in Longtan Formation, Nanchuan area, southeast Chongqing by Jinxian LIU, Tao GUO, Yatong ZHOU, Dongyang LI, Xiaobo JIN

“…Mudstone roof plates with high clay mineral content are brittle, prone to fracturing, and susceptible to swelling upon water contact, which are the major causes for spalling risks and impact horizontal well drilling rate. (4) Irregular natural fractures can lead to fracture propagation and fracture height control failure, while regular fractures that align with the direction of maximum principal stress facilitate artificial fracture propagation and contribute to effective reservoir modification.…”
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Scopoletin as a cardioprotective agent against cisplatin-induced oxidative stress and inflammation by Esam Qnais, Omar Gammoh, Yousra Bsieso, Mohammad Alqudah, Mohammad Wedyan, Sara Altaber, Alaa A.A. Aljabali, Abdelrahim Alqudah, Taher Hatahet

“…Background: Cisplatin (CP) is a chemotherapeutic agent notorious for its cardiotoxic effects. Scopoletin, a natural coumarin, has shown potential due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic properties, which may counteract CP-induced cardiotoxicity. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Utility and Efficacy of Ozone Therapy versus Laser Therapy in Periarthritis Shoulder by Sunil Kumar, Harish Kumar, Prashant Pratap Singh, Dinesh Kumar, Vyutpanna Mishra, Ishan Ahmad

“…It is considered a self-limiting condition with a natural history of 1–3 years while some have refractory course. …”
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Efektivitas Fortifikasi Pangan terhadap Kadar Hemoglobin pada Remaja: Tinjauan Sistematis dan Meta-Analisis by Ulfatul Karomah, Ni Made Putri Kusuma Dewi, Likke Prawidya Putri

“…Hasil meta-analisis menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata perubahan Hb lebih tinggi pada kelompok intervensi dibandingkan kontrol. Namun variasi antar studi heterogen (I2=97%, p-value<0,01). Nilai beda rerata tertinggi adalah fortifikasi pada kecap kedelai dengan fortifikan 40 mg NaFeEDTA, nilai Standardized Mean Difference (SMD)=2,88 mg/dL, sedangkan yang terendah adalah fortifikasi pada beras dengan nilai SMD=0,01 mg/dL. …”
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Research progress on the structure of hydration films at solid–liquid interfaces by Na ZHANG, Jue KOU, Chunbao SUN

“…However, the boundary between the mineral surface’s hydration film and bulk water is not defined owing to the dynamic nature of hydration films, leading to variations in measured thickness across different instruments, generally in the range of several nanometers. …”
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Association between glyphosate exposure and cardiovascular health using “Life’s Essential 8” metrics in US adults by Yuankang Zhu, Zhenlin Yang, Yuhao Chen, Lingzi Qian, Changning Hao, Liangshi Hao, Boshen Yang, Junli Duan

“…The association between natural logarithm (ln)-transformed glyphosate exposure in urine and CVH was examined using weighted linear regression and restricted cubic spline (RCS) models. …”
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GDF15 induces immunosuppression via CD48 on regulatory T cells in hepatocellular carcinoma by Meng Li, Yuan Gao, Wei Zhang, Zhijun Tan, Kuo Zhang, Zhaowei Wang, Lei He, Weina Li, Chuanyang Xu, Jieyu Zhang, Desheng Wang, Kefeng Dou, Ran Zhuang, Boquan Jin, Qiang Hao, Wangqian Zhang, Shuning Wang, Jintao Gu, Lei Shang, Haichuan Su, Yingqi Zhang, Cun Zhang

“…GDF15 promotes the generation of peripherally derived inducible Treg (iTreg) cells and enhances the suppressive function of natural Treg (nTreg) cells by interacting with a previously unrecognized receptor CD48 on T cells and thus downregulates STUB1, an E3 ligase that mediates forkhead box P3 (FOXP3) protein degradation. …”
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Most oncological pancreas resections must consider the mesopancreas by S. A. Safi, S. David, L. Haeberle, S. Vaghiri, T. Luedde, C. Roderburg, I. Esposito, G. Fluegen, W. T. Knoefel

“…The existence of the mesopancreas (MP) is inevitable, since the pancreas is of a secondary retroperitoneal nature and the dorsal as well as ventral fascial coverings define the peripancreatic compartment anatomy. …”
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Medicinal plants used to treat human ailments in Wadla District, Northern Ethiopia: An ethnobotanical approach by Sara Yosef, Ermias Lulekal, Asfaw Debela, Muhidin Tahir

“…Although community members rely on medicinal plant species to manage various health problems, they threaten medicinal plants in the country, and indigenous knowledge is rapidly vanishing from communities; thus, conservation measures should be taken to protect these plants in their natural sites, agricultural areas and villages.…”
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Evaluating a novel team learning approach for integrating drugs in sports education in preclinical medical training by Samuel Pelobello, Grayson Potter, Daniel K. Rogstad, Andrew J. Mock, Sean M. Wilson

“…Both cohorts appreciated the interactive nature of the session and real-life applications but identified areas for improvement, including better alignment with curriculum objectives and exam preparation. …”
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Actividad electromiográfica, dolor, discapacidad y percepción de mejoría en dolor cervical crónico en fisioterapia multimodal by Marco Jardim, Diogo Moço, João Sabido, Mariana Correia, Lúcia Domingues

“…Conclusiones: Los resultados del presente estudio pueden ser útiles para diseñar ensayos clínicos que determinen si las mejoras se deben al tratamiento o a la recuperación natural del estado. …”
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Comparing Assisted Reproductive Outcomes in Women with Different Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotypes Undergoing Frozen Embryo Transfer by Anubhuti Patel, Anviti Saraf, Vyshnavi A. Rao, Kamini A. Rao

“…All patients underwent COS using antagonist protocol with recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone, and an agonist trigger was given for follicular maturation. One or two blastocysts were transferred in a frozen–thawed embryo transfer cycle. …”
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Interventions that prevent or reduce perinatal loneliness and its proximal determinants: a restricted scoping review by Ruth Naughton-Doe, Rebecca Nowland, Stephanie Tierney, Martin Webber, Anja Wittkowski

“…Results Fifty papers were included in the review, from which the following categorisation of interventions was developed: 1) synthetic social support, 2) shared-identity social support groups, 3) parent and baby groups, 4) creative health approaches (arts, nature or exercise based), 5) holistic, place-based and multidisciplinary support that worked with parents to overcome a range of barriers to connection, and 6) awareness campaigns. …”
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Climate-smart livestock nutrition in semi-arid Southern African agricultural systems by Felix Fushai, Teedzai Chitura, Oyegunle Emmanuel Oke

“…Additives for thermo-functionally enhanced diets include synthetic and natural anti-oxidants, phytogenics, biotic agents (prebiotics, probiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics), and electrolytes. …”
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Assessment of the Social-Economic Contributions of Mgahinga National Park to Local Communities in Muramba Sub-County, Kisoro District, South-Western Uganda. by Mahoro, Shallon

“…The challenges faced by people living near the National Parks were limited livelihood alternatives, increased competition on other development initiatives, inadequate innovation and human capital, crop animal raiding, prostitution and lack of mass education on conservation.The possible solutions to the challenges faced by communities near Mgahinga National park were community`s involvement in conservation activities, community-based natural resource management, ensuring environmental sustainability, practical field-based monitoring of illegal activities, use of wildlife friendly products and implementation of policies. …”
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Comparative Study of Vitamin C Concentration in Boiled and Roasted Gonja. by Birungi, Alido

“…Samples of the plantain (Musa paradisiaca and Musa acuminata) were obtained from the local farms located in the Rukiga district. A bunch of mature unripe Gonja was obtained from the farm for the two species (Musa paradisiaca and Musa acuminata) and transported in a cool dry bag and stored in a warm dry store for about a week to allow ripening. …”
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Investigating the Factors Affecting the Growth of Tourism in Kabale Municipality. by Amiidu, Muriisa

“…Based on results from the study, 100% of the respondents agreed that potential factors that have led to the growth in the Kabale district include; environment and events, community perception, accessibility of infrastructure, good reception, lodge owners and managers, natural attraction, perceived safety and security and Perceived safety and security. …”
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Land Use and its Impact on Agricultural Productivity in Mutara Sub-County Mitooma District. by Tusingwire, Pamellah

“…The study suggested that farmers should be encouraged to use organic fertilizers, such as compost or manure, and recommended establishing community composting programs to recycle organic waste into valuable fertilizers. …”
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Effect of Sand Mining on River System: A Case Study of River Rwabakazi Kabale Municipality.. by Kamagara, Denis

“…The results from the study showed the different species that have been affected by the mining activities in the river, invertebrates, such as insects, worms, etc, many species of birds, mammals such as otters, beavers and amphibians, such as frogs and toads. the study findings showed the relationship between the affected parts and intact part of River Rwabakazi in Kabale Municipality intact areas of the river can act as natural filters, the intact areas can provide a valuable baseline reference for restoration efforts, healthy river areas serve as a source of recolonization for the affected areas, intact areas can provide crucial habitat corridors for species that may be displaced from the affected areas. …”
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