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The development and evaluation of a self-marking unit to estimate malaria vec...
Abstract Background A clear understanding of mosquito biology is fundamental to the control efforts of mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria. Mosquito mark-release-recapture... -
Distinct core promoter codes drive transcription initiation at key developmen...
Abstract Background Development is largely driven by transitions between transcriptional programs. The initiation of transcription at appropriate sites in the genome is a key... -
Exploring associations of maternal exposure to ambient temperature with durat...
Abstract Background Evidence suggests the possible impact of ambient high temperature on fetal growth and birth outcomes. However, little is known about the relative impact of... -
Risk factors associated with nasopharyngeal carriage and density of Streptoco...
Abstract Background Potentially pathogenic bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and Staphylococcus aureus are commonly carried in... -
A Field Study on Heavy Metals Phytoattenuation Potential of Monocropping and ...
The study focused on the phytoattenuation effects of monocropping and intercropping of maize (Zea mays) and/or legumes on Cu, Zn, Pb and Cd in weak alkaline soils. Nine growth... -
Magnitude of fetal macrosomia and its associated factors at public health ins...
Abstract Objectives This study aimed to determine the magnitude of fetal macrosomia and associated factors at public health institutions of Hawassa city, southern Ethiopia.... -
The impairment of small nerve fibers in severe sepsis and septic shock
Abstract Background A decrease of small nerve fibers in skin biopsies during the course of critical illness has been demonstrated recently. However, the diagnostic use of skin... -
Prognostic significance of supradiaphragmatic lymph node metastasis detected ...
Abstract Background Supradiaphragmatic lymph node metastases (SdLNM) are frequently identified using 18F-FDG positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) in... -
Fecal metatranscriptomics of macaques with idiopathic chronic diarrhea reveal...
Abstract Background Idiopathic chronic diarrhea (ICD) is a common cause of morbidity and mortality among juvenile rhesus macaques. Characterized by chronic inflammation of the... -
Neighbourhood walkability and home neighbourhood-based physical activity: an ...
Abstract Background Converging international evidence suggests that diabetes incidence is lower among adults living in more walkable neighbourhoods. The association between... -
Quality of websites about long-acting reversible contraception: a descriptive...
Abstract Background Today, there are various short- and long-acting contraceptive alternatives available for those who wish to prevent unintended pregnancy. Long-acting... -
Nuclear lncRNA HOXD-AS1 suppresses colorectal carcinoma growth and metastasis...
Abstract Background Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been indicated to play critical roles in cancer development and progression. LncRNA HOXD cluster antisense RNA1 (HOXD-AS1)... -
Pancreatic cancer-initiating cell exosome message transfer into noncancer-ini...
Abstract Background Cancer-initiating cell (CIC) exosomes (CIC-TEX) are suggested reprogramming Non-CIC. Mode of message transfer and engagement of CIC-markers being disputed,... -
Micronutrient-rich dietary intake is associated with a reduction in the effec...
Abstract Background Informal recycling of electronic waste (e-waste) releases particulate matter (PM) into the ambient air. Human exposure to PM has been reported to induce... -
Associations of perceived neighborhood environment and physical activity with...
Abstract Objective This secondary data analysis examined associations among perceived neighborhood environmental factors, physical activity (PA), and the presence of metabolic... -
Construction of a trifunctional cellulase and expression in Saccharomyces cer...
Abstract Background Cellulose is the most important component of lignocellulose, and its degradation requires three different types of enzymes to act synergistically. There have... -
A vascular endothelial growth factor receptor gene variant is associated with...
Abstract Background The acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is one of the main causes of mortality in adults admitted to intensive care units. Previous studies have... -
Cerebrospinal fluid pro-inflammatory cytokines differentiate parkinsonian syn...
Abstract Introduction Neuroinflammation has been established to be part of the neuropathological changes in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and atypical parkinsonism (APD). Activated... -
Single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography imaging of RAG...
Abstract Background Expression of the Receptor for Advanced Glycation Endproducts (RAGE) initiates pro-inflammatory pathways resulting in lung destruction. We hypothesized that... -
Concerns, attitudes, beliefs and information seeking practices with respect t...
Abstract Background From a life course perspective, pregnancy leads to a rise in nutrition awareness and an increase in information flow in favour of adopting healthier eating...
