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A sequence-only model for predicting antimicrobial peptide activity achieved an mAP-5 of 77.8%, outperforming previous methods without complex training.

mAP-5=77.8% on ESCAPE benchmark, n=82,359 peptides.

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B

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LL-37 is expressed in ocular surface epithelia and shows significant antibacterial and antiviral activity in vitro, but further research is needed to confirm its clinical relevance.

EC50 values for three strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa were 2.8 +/- 1.3, 1.9 +/- 0.3, and 3.6 +/- 2.1 microg/ml.

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C

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This study highlights that 40.1% of bacterial isolates from wild birds are Gram-positive, with 17% showing multidrug-resistance, underscoring the importance of wildlife in monitoring antimicrobial resistance.

40.1% of isolates were Gram-positive, n=469.

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A

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Azithromycin did not show a significant benefit over placebo in reducing wheezing symptoms in preschoolers with moderate-to-severe wheezing.

ADYC scores did not differ significantly between the azithromycin and placebo groups in the positive cohort (P = 0.70).

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Neither carbocisteine nor hypertonic saline significantly reduced the duration of mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients and both treatments were associated with adverse effects.

Median duration of mechanical ventilation was 186.1 hours with carbocisteine and 172.7 hours with no carbocisteine, adjusted hazard ratio 0.96, P=0.34.

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C

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RAD51 is important for stabilizing neutrophil extracellular traps, which may help manage inflammation, but the implications for human health need further investigation.

Not reported in abstract.

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D

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LL-37 and its derivatives show significant antibacterial activity and improved wound healing in MRSA-infected animal models, but caution is warranted in translating these findings to human applications.

-7.86 standardized mean difference in bacterial eradication vs controls, 95% CI: -9.40 to -6.33, P < 0.001, n=44.

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A

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This study protocol aims to evaluate the effects of high-dose inhaled nitric oxide in patients with severe pneumonia from multidrug-resistant bacteria, focusing on changes in Clinical Pulmonary Infection Score.

Not reported in abstract.

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B

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Documented symptom status did not consistently match test results for vaginitis in this clinic population, indicating potential issues with symptom-based diagnosis.

Not reported in abstract.

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D

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The pooled prevalence of azithromycin resistance in Salmonella is 9.12%, with significant proportions being multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant.

Pooled prevalence of azithromycin resistance among Salmonella isolates was 9.12% (95% CI: 6.53-12.07).

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D

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This study highlights the interconnectedness of S. Dublin infections in humans and animals, emphasizing the need for responsible antimicrobial use and genomic surveillance.

Not reported in abstract.

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B

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This study highlights a significant interaction between B-lineage cells and antimicrobial peptides in stage 4 periodontitis, but the clinical implications remain uncertain.

Not reported in abstract.

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B

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Many primary care pediatricians in Switzerland lack access to essential asthma diagnostic tests, which may hinder effective diagnosis and management.

50% of PCPs reported no access to spirometry, 95% reported no access to FeNO.

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B

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This study highlights the diverse profiles of eating disorder symptoms in transgender and gender diverse individuals, emphasizing the importance of considering neurodivergent traits in understanding these conditions.

Binge eating with ED cognitions at 29.4% of the sample.

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A

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Adonertinib may improve progression-free survival compared to afatinib in advanced NSCLC with EGFR sensitive mutations, but further studies are needed to confirm these findings.

Median PFS was 16.7 months in the adonertinib group and 14.5 months in the afatinib group (HR 0.70, p=0.0087).

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D

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Not reported in abstract.

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C

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The prevalence of ESBL-producing E. coli in captive giant pandas has risen sharply to 29.0%, with all strains showing high resistance to key antibiotics.

29.0% prevalence of ESBL-producing E. coli strains, n=100.

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C

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Octiset® showed superior activity against bacterial vaginosis biofilms compared to octenidine in laboratory models, but clinical relevance remains uncertain.

Not reported in abstract.

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D

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The mean consumable cost per hospital admission for bacteriology testing in resource-limited settings is estimated at $6·23 in the strict minimum scenario.

$6·23 mean consumable cost per hospital admission in the strict minimum scenario, 95% uncertainty range 5·42-7·54.

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D

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Vitamin D may influence exercise-responsive signaling in athletes, but current evidence is not strong enough to establish definitive causal relationships.

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B

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Patients with colorectal cancer can be classified into distinct health-promoting lifestyle profiles, which may help healthcare providers tailor interventions to improve their lifestyle.

Profile 2 associated with psychological frailty (OR = 1.799, P = 0.001)

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A

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The AS03-adjuvanted H5N8 influenza vaccine demonstrated acceptable safety and immunogenicity in healthy adults, with better responses observed in younger individuals.

Not reported in abstract.

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B

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Childhood maltreatment may significantly contribute to childbirth-related posttraumatic stress symptoms, particularly in relation to intrusive thoughts, highlighting the need for trauma-informed care in peripartum settings.

CM significantly predicted higher levels of childbirth-related intrusion symptoms, p<0.01.

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D

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Endometriosis is associated with a statistically significant increased risk of cardiovascular disease, especially coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction, but the clinical implications of these findings require careful consideration.

HR = 1.22; 95% CI: 1.08-1.38; I2 = 94.6% for all-cause CVD.

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B

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Genetically predicted frailty is significantly associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes with renal complications, suggesting it may be a marker of systemic vulnerability.

Genetically predicted frailty associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes with renal complications (odds ratio = 5.30, 95% CI: 1.89-14.91, p = 0.002).

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