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BackgroundCompared to single-shell diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), free water (FW) and neurite orientation dispersion and density imaging (NODDI) offer a more comprehensive evaluation of microstructural alterations in cerebral white matter (WM), particularly in detecting crossing fibers. However, re...

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BackgroundFeeding difficulties, such as limited appetite, selective eating, and food phobia, affect caregivers' ability to provide adequate nutrition to children. These issues impact 25%–40% of non-neurodivergent children and up 80% of neurodivergent children.AimThis review examines how family...

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Primary hepatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PHNENs) are a rare type of neuroendocrine tumors originating in the liver. These tumors are characterized by non-specific clinical symptoms and atypical imaging features, making differentiation from other primary hepatic masses, such as hepatocellular carcin...

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BackgroundDiabetic nephropathy (DN) represents one of the most prevalent microvascular complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The pathogenesis of DN is significantly influenced by the inflammatory response. Thus, the current meta-analysis aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy of neutrop...

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IntroductionSchool absenteeism represents a concern for students, educators, and parents alike. Teachers’ involvement is vital to students’ school life. Consequently, integrating schools and teachers effectively in absenteeism interventions is of great importance. However, few studies have investiga...

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BackgroundThe Leadership in Emergencies (LIE) training programme, developed by WHO's Health Emergencies (WHE) Learning and Capacity Development Unit (LCD) and Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) Health Emergencies Department, aims to enhance emergency management and responders' technical an...

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BackgroundAnatomic basal segmentectomy is often regarded as a complex procedure, particularly in the presence of complex anatomical variations.Case reportHerein, we present a case of a 55-year-old female patient diagnosed with invasive lung adenocarcinoma. Three-dimensional computed tomography bronc...

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Traditional cancer treatment methods often encounter limitations, such as poor targeting, low bioavailability, and high systemic toxicity. These challenges have led researchers to explore alternative therapeutic strategies. Nickel nanoparticles (NiNPs), owing to their distinctive physicochemical pro...

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Calcium oxide (CaO) was used to condition urban sludge, with a focus on the impact of conditioning time, and its potential application in sustainable urban development was explored. In this study, the volume reduction ratio (VRR) was employed as the primary evaluation metric, and response surface me...

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Anthropogenic climate change is primarily caused by CO2 and CH4 emissions, with a significant portion originating from agriculture and livestock. Reducing methane emissions in ruminant husbandry has been a longstanding goal. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to influence the fermentation processes...

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BackgroundChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is mainly caused by long-term exposure to cigarette smoke. Since systemic inflammation is an important component of COPD pathophysiology, its characterization is essential for developing new biomarkers and pharmacological approaches. We have pre...

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BackgroundPeanuts are a vital global crop and healthy food, valued for their nutritional and physiological benefits. Their sensory attributes and biochemical composition, which determine taste and nutritional quality, are influenced by multiple factors. Thirteen peanut genotypes were cultivated acro...

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ObjectivesThis study evaluates the effectiveness of a brief, culturally tailored educational video in improving stroke-related knowledge among residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).MethodsA pre-post intervention study was conducted with 407 UAE residents aged 25 years and older. Participants v...

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IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted civic life, particularly for older adults at increased risk for severe morbidity and mortality. Yet, little is known about the longer-term impacts on their daily routines and how this may affect health and wellbeing.MethodsThis qualitative st...

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BackgroundOperational tolerance, defined as stable liver graft function without immunosuppression, has been observed in select transplant recipients. While immune regulatory mechanisms have been implicated, the biological processes underlying tolerance remain incompletely understood. Notably, recipi...

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ObjectiveTo assess the therapeutic efficacy of artificial liver plasma adsorption (ALPA) in patients with severe pneumonia.MethodsThis retrospective study enrolled 151 patients meeting severe pneumonia diagnostic criteria who were admitted to the intensive care unit at Shulan Hospital, Hangzhou, Chi...

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ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the distribution of stereoacuity and its ocular-associated factors in children aged 3–7 years in Guangxi, Southwest China.MethodsThis cross-sectional study recruited 4,090 children aged 3–7 years (mean: 5.12 ± 0.95 years) from 12 randomly selected kindergarte...

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At the beginning of the 20th century, Knudsen illustrated that the mean observed salinity of the Baltic Sea could be realistically estimated, assuming an inflow of saline Kattegat water equals the net freshwater supply, also called the Knudsen theorem. As given in the historical review, several stud...

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