Dipropyl phthalate induces craniofacial chondrogenic defects in zebrafish embryos by Qinyuan Shen, Weitao Hu, Fasheng Liu, Si Dong, Xinya Peng, Yihang Zhong, Chao Chen, Yuhua Zuo, Chenkai Ge, Weirong Li, Wenwen Zha, Zhijun Ye, Zigang Cao, Lan Liao

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Loan Management and Performance of Micro Finance Institutions: A Case Study of Kebisoni SACCO in Rukungiri District. by Tayebwa, Timothy

“…Its objectives were to establish and examine the relationship between Loan planning, Client screening, loan control, and the performance of MFIs. …”
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Postnatal cytomegalovirus infection and its effect on hearing and neurodevelopmental outcomes among infants aged 3-10 months: A cohort study in Eastern Uganda. by Noela Regina Akwi Okalany, David Mukunya, Peter Olupot-Olupot, Martin Chebet, Francis Okello, Andrew D Weeks, Fred Bisso, Thorkild Tylleskär, Kathy Burgoine, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv Engebretsen

“…From 1265 term infants screened for CMV, 219 were negative at birth but positive at 3 months, and were age-matched with 219 CMV-negative controls. …”
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A comprehensive review of Schisandrin B’s preclinical antitumor activity and mechanistic insights from network pharmacology by Yanhua Fang, Yanhua Fang, Juan Pan, Piao Wang, Piao Wang, Ruoyu Wang, Shanshan Liang

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Validation of MyDiagnostick tool to identify atrial fibrillation in a multi-ethnic Asian population by Colin Yeo, Aye Aye Mon, Vern Hsen Tan, Kelvin Wong

“…Introduction: MyDiagnostick is an atrial fibrillation (AF) screening tool that has been validated in the Caucasian population in the primary care setting. …”
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Differences in Metabolites of Different Varieties from Xinjiang Large-fruit Sea Buckthorn as Analyzed by Non-targeted Metabolomics by Rong HAN, Yan MA, Shengjie LI, Xintao MENG, Mingqiang XU, Ting ZHANG, Yan PAN

“…'Mixed Fruit' and 'Wucifeng' screened a total of 67 differential metabolites. A total of 160 differential metabolites were screened between 'Mixed Fruit' and 'Xiangyang' and a total of 126 differential metabolites were screened between 'Mixed Fruit' and 'Zhuangyuan Yellow'. …”
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Effects of pyrazosulfuron-ethyl on caudal fin regeneration in zebrafish larvae by Chenkai Ge, Zhijun Ye, Weitao Hu, Jingrong Tang, Huimin Li, Fasheng Liu, Xinjun Liao, Jianjun Chen, Shouhua Zhang, Zigang Cao

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Cost-Effectiveness of the Prenatal Detection of Congenital Heart Diseases: A Systematic Literature Review by Darío Londoño Trujillo, Paula A. Castro García, Kristian K. Rojas López, Karen J. Moreno-Medina, María T. Dominguez Torres, Rodolfo J. Dennis Verano, Nestor F. Sandoval Reyes

“…Most were cost-effectiveness analyses, with the most common outcome being number of cases detected. Screening with only 4-chamber views interpreted by general practitioners or cardiologists were dominant strategies compared with screening with 4-chamber plus outflow views interpreted by a general practitioner. …”
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Higher gut Bacteroidetes and Actinobacteria population in early pregnancy is associated with lower risk of gestational diabetes in the second trimester by Seyedeh Neda Mousavi, Navid Momeni, Hossein Chiti, Howra Mahmoodnasab, Mohammad Ahmadi, Siamak Heidarzadeh

“…Conclusions A higher Bacteroidetes and Actinobacteria population in the gut of mothers at the first trimester was associated with lower risk of GDM in the screening time. Higher Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes ratio in the gut of mothers was associated with fasting and 1-h glucose intolerance in the screening time.…”
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Transmitted blood infections and emerging vector-borne diseases in blood donors in northern Portugal by Ana Mota, Margarida Fonseca Cardoso

“…Background: Screening of transfusion-transmissible infectious agents of blood components is carried out in order to guarantee the safety of the transfusion process. …”
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Evolution of copro-tests in active detection of colorectal cancer by V. I. Chissov, N. S. Sergeyeva, Ye. V. Zenkina, N. V. Marshrutina

“…To present state-of-the-art in active detection of risk group for colorectal cancer (CRC) by screening laboratory methods – biochemical and immunoenzyme.Key points. …”
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Stomach cancer risk factors: the modern concept by V. M. Khomyakov, A. D. Yermoshina, S. S. Pirogov, A. B. Ryabov

“…Risk factor estimation provides effective prophylaxis of the disease, and also to reveal high risk groups for preventive and screening programs.…”
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South African Rheumatism and Arthritis Association 2024 guidelines for the management of axial spondyloarthritis by A B Maharaj, R Benitha, K Makan, R du Toit, D Haasbroek, C Balton, P Govender, M van Dam, F Paruk, B Hodkinson

“…These South African guidelines offer screening tools and details of useful investigations, including imaging. …”
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Is it safe to proceed with heart transplant in a patient with active tuberculosis? Strategies and challenges based on a case report by Laura Hastenteufel, Marcelo Basso Gazzana, Nadine Clausell, Lívia Adams Goldraich, MD

“…Transplant candidates are at increased risk of developing active tuberculosis (TB), and its diagnosis and treatment may be especially challenging. Although screening and treatment for TB are recommended in heart transplant candidates, there is lack of evidence on how to manage active TB infection in this scenario. …”
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Network pharmacology and molecular analysis of mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of Rhubarb in treating atherosclerosis and abdominal aortic aneurysm by Huilin Xu, Jun Huang, Youjie Zeng, Xia Wang, Huilin Lian, Siyi Zhang, Ren Guo

“…Results: In our study, 16 active compounds were screened from Rhubarb, along with 310 targets. Additionally, 110 AS/AAA target genes were screened out. …”
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Factor V H1299r (Hr2) Heterozygosity: A Risk Factor For Recurrent Implantation Failure Particularly In Non-Carriers For Factor V Leiden Mutation-A Case-Control Study by A. Seval Ozgu-Erdinc, Pınar Gulsen Coban, Nafiye Yilmaz, Zuhal Candemir, Saynur Yilmaz, Salim Erkaya

“…In this study, we aimed to assess the clinical relevance of screening women with recurrent implantation failure for some thrombophilic variants including factor V H1299R (FV HR2) haplotype. …”
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Psychosocial and mental health in cystic fibrosis in the modern era of care: time to evolve by Beth Smith, Tonia A Douglas, Alexandra L Quittner, Anna M Georgiopoulos, Maggie Harrigan

“…Anxiety and depression screening and management protocols are widely implemented within CF care; however, a much broader scope of psychosocial challenges exist which lack a standardised screening and management approach. …”
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Florida 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Training & Certification - Volunteer Leader Training Series by Julie Pigott Dillard, Heather C Kent, Julia S Kelly

“… A successful county Shooting Sports program is not possible without screened and trained volunteers to lead clubs. Before instructing youth in any Shooting Sports discipline and/or assisting on the range, a volunteer must meet the Florida 4-H youth protection screening requirements and complete the Florida 4-H Shooting Sports Level 1 Instructor Training. …”
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Second Trimester Genetic Amniocentesis: Five- Year Experience of a Maternal- Fetal Medicine Unit by Orkun Çetin, Fatma Ferda Verit Atmaca, Ali Galip Zebitay, Ayşegül Deregözü, Begüm Aydoğan, Seda Keskin, Oğuz Yücel

“…Distribution of the chromosomal abnormality detection rate with respect to the amniocentesis indication was 4.2%; in the abnormal first trimester screening tests group; 5.3% in the abnormal second trimester maternal serum screening group, 18.7% in the fetal malformations in previous pregnancy group, and 7.1%. in the abnormal ultrasound findings group. …”
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Integrated care teams in primary care improve clinical outcomes and care processes in patients with non-communicable diseases by Pei Lin Hu, Cynthia Yan-Ling Tan, Ngoc Hoang Long Nguyen, Rebekah Ryanne Wu, Juliana Bahadin, Nivedita Vikas Nadkarni, Ngiap Chuan Tan

“…The ICT group had higher uptake of diabetic retinal screening (89.1% vs. 83.0%, P < 0.001) and foot screening (85.2% vs. 77.9%, P < 0.001). …”
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