Association of resistin, visfatin, and carotid intima-media thickness with articular and extra-articular complications in rheumatoid arthritis
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Pierre Samir Mosaad Raoof, Mohamed A. Hussein, Hanaa Eldegwy
Background. Adipocytokines are hormones secreted by adipose tissue that play a significant role in the immunopathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods. We evaluated serum resistin, …
Methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase genotype and homocysteine levels: association with rheumatoid arthritis
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Noran Talaat Aboelkhair, Seham Ahmed Khodeer, Ansam S. Sherif
Background. Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) is necessary for maintaining folate homeostasis. When MTHFR function is impaired, homocysteine levels increase, augmenting the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines that …
Exploratory study of neutrophil extra cellular traps (NETs) as diagnostic biomarkers in psoriatic arthritis patients
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Alaa Mostafa Eltohamy, Nagat Mohamed El-Gazzar, Mohammed Fouda
Objectives. Neutrophils are implicated in the development of numerous autoimmune diseases, exhibiting an increased ability to generate neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), which are considered potential …
Musculoskeletal ultrasound as a tool for detecting rheumatologic manifestations in chronic hypothyroidism
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Shaimaa Abdelmonem Abdelwahab, Hanaa Samy El-Banna, Radwa Mostafa El Khouly
Background. Thyroid hormone regulates energy metabolism in the musculoskeletal system. Patients with hypothyroidism (HT) commonly complain of muscle and joint pain. The interaction between thyroid …
Vector Competence for Dengue-2 Virus and Genetic Diversity of Permethrin Resistant/ Susceptible Aedes Aegypti Sub-populations From Lamu County, Kenya
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Kulthoom Suhailah Qureish, Francis Mulwa, Richard Odinga
Correction: Multivariate statistical detection of interactions between the use of ecosystem services and willingness to protect the Kaya Kambe (Kenya) based on survey data
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Marlon Wichmann, Winfried Schröder, Alexandra Reith
Incidence, Risk Factors, and Mortality of Necrotizing Enterocolitis Among Neonates Admitted to Mubende and Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospitals, Uganda
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Maryan Ahmed Moalim, Munanura Turyasiima, Dorayis Castillo Lopez
WITHDRAWN: Urbanization, population dynamics and Water Scarcity in post war Tigray: Challenges and Implications
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Municipal employee perceptions on the use of artificial intelligence to perform their work
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Libokazi Bunyula, Sithenkosi Lungisa, Qaqambile Mathentamo
Background: Over the past 30 years of democracy, South Africa has undergone a significant technological transformation, with an increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in …
Geochemical dynamics and origin of natural radionuclides and heavy metals in current coastal sedimentary systems in the Republic of Congo
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Freddy Cacharel Kaya, H. Ait Bouh, Jémina Consolé BOUNKOUTA
Assessment of School-Based Healthcare Service Practices in Secondary Schools within a University Environment
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Esther Opeyemi Shonubi, Yetunde O. John-Akinola
Geospatial mapping of groundwater potential for irrigated agriculture in semi-arid Kongwa District, Central Tanzania
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Faida Zacharia, Joel Nobert, Emma T. Liwenga
Groundwater is vital for agriculture in semi-arid regions like Kongwa District, where surface water is scarce and rainfall unstable. Despite its significance, detailed knowledge on …
Central auditory processing is altered after traumatic brain injury in Tanzanian adults
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Jonathan D. Lichtenstein, Christopher E. Niemczak, Abigail M. Fellows
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) damages pathways throughout the brain and is a significant global health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where the incidence …
Biocontrol potential of Fusarium equiseti and Cladosporium cladosporoides against Aphis fabae under controlled conditions
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Jesús Damián, Martin John Martin, Dunstan Gabriel Msuya
Bean aphid is a significant insect pest that limits achievement of maximum yields and quality of beans. Overreliance on synthetic insecticides has led to the …
Evaluation of Soil Fertility Status and Soil Carbon Stock Under Acacia Abyssinica -Based Parkland Agroforestry Practice in Borena District, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia
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Dagmiyalem Abye Amare, Tessema Toru, Bobe Bedadi
A Vector Database Approach for Enhancing Data Warehouse Development Practices
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Sherif Ragab Eldemerdash, O. E. Emam, Manal A. Abdel-Fattah
Molecular Characterization of Hepatitis B Virus Isolate from a Vaccinated Child in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Busayo Kayode Akomolafe, Etuvie Favour Akomolafe, Olawale Sunday Animasaun
Contact in context: Animal profiles, human activities, and land use histories shape human-animal contacts with implications for zoonotic spillover in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Romain Duda, Victor Narat, Thibaut Langlois
Abstract Pathogenic spillovers from animals into humans have catalyzed epidemics throughout history. They result from multiple factors. One such factor, human-animal contact, remains poorly understood. …
A Quasi-Experimental Trial on the Effectiveness of Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy in Adults with Major Depressive Disorder at a Tertiary Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
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Saida Asmal, Liyali Libonda
The importance, pathogen identification and chemical control of brown leaf spot disease of rice caused by Bipolaris oryzae
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Isaac Bedu, Seloame T. Nyaku, Christiana Amoatey