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miR-449, identified through antiandrogen exposure, mitigates functional biomarkers associated with ovarian cancer risk

Scientific Reports
AbstractThe involvement of the androgen receptor (AR) pathway in developing epithelial ovarian cancer is increasingly acknowledged. However, the specific mechanisms by which anti-androgen agents, such as flutamide, may prevent ovarian cancer and their efficacy remain unknown.
Xia Wang, Ho-Hyung Woo, Michelle Wei, Steven Gibson, Mitzi Miranda, Demaretta Rush, Janiel Cragun, Wenxin Zheng, Guang Yao, Setsuko K. Chambers   +9 more
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Sex- and Gender-Specific Considerations in Mycotoxin Screening: Assessing Differential Exposure, Health Impacts, and Mitigation Strategies

Microbiology Research
Mycotoxins, toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungi, present significant health risks through contaminated food and feed. Despite broad documentation of their general impacts, emerging research highlights the requirement of addressing both sex- and
Gayathree Thenuwara, Bilal Javed, Baljit Singh, Hugh J. Byrne, Furong Tian   +4 more
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Aerosol‐scavenging isolation barrier mitigates exposure risk during endonasal procedures in coronavirus‐2019 [PDF]

International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, 2020
Workman, Alan D., Bleier, Benjamin S., Sayahi, Tofigh, Kelly, Kerry E., Song, Phillip C.   +4 more
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Occupational Exposure to Nanoparticles in Additive Manufacturing Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies

Asian Journal of Applied Science and Technology
The Implementation of nanotechnology in additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionised production productivity. Nevertheless, it has also created several occupational health issues, leading to the release of nanoparticles into the atmosphere. Though the exposure process is primarily used in industry, there is little quantitative understanding of ...
Ernest Nwanwunweneonye Orhuebor, John Aberebuofori, Chris Akpololohor, Gospel Effiong Isangadighi, Nkechi Blessing Chinedu   +4 more
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Will high heatwave risk be the new normal over high-elevation regions of northwestern High Mountain Asia in the future?

Environmental Research Communications
The rise in temperature as a consequence of climate change has significantly impacted the environmental, social, and economic systems worldwide, especially over complex terrains like High Mountain Asia (HMA). Assessment of the associated climate risks is
Anju Vijayan Nair, Diogo S A Araujo, Rahim Dobariya, Deo Raj Gurung, Efthymios I Nikolopoulos   +4 more
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Small and medium enterprises' risk exposures and mitigation approaches in Nigeria

, 2018
Risks militating against small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been on the increase due to how risks mitigations are conducted by the owners/operators. Although thorough understanding of businesses undertaken by the owners of SMEs enables them to have a clear picture of risks affecting their businesses so as to act in proactive manner in order to ...
Adeyele, Joshua Solomon, Osemene, Olubunmi Florence   +1 more
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A Systematic Review of Urban Heat Island (UHI) Impacts and Mitigation: Health, Equity, and Policy

Systems
Urban heat islands pose intensifying threats to public health, equity, and urban livability as climate change amplifies temperature extremes. This systematic review synthesizes evidence from 33 primary studies (2021–2025) examining health impacts ...
Zhenzhu Zheng, Chng Saun Fong, Nasrin Aghamohammadi, Yoo Kee Law   +3 more
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Planning for a Warmer Future: Heat Risk Assessment and Mitigation in Lahti, Finland

Atmosphere
With global climate change causing temperature increases, even cooler regions like Finland are facing increasing heat risks. The city of Lahti is expected to experience a higher-than-average temperature increase, making heat risk mitigation essential ...
Ankur Negi, Rohinton Emmanuel, Eeva Aarrevaara   +2 more
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Public health burden of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the East African environment: a systematic review

Environmental Sciences Europe
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are toxic substances formed during the incomplete burning of organic matter, and they pose major threats to human health and the environment. This systematic review assesses the public health burden of PAH exposure
Godswill J. Udom, Nicodemus Niwamanya, Omoirri M. Aziakpono, Nita-wills G. Udom, H. Malathi, Harshit Gupta, Shirin Shomurotova, Ilemobayo V. Fasogbon, Hope Onohuean, Patrick M. Aja, Orish E. Orisakwe, Fatima Razaki, Jerome Nriagu, Khursheed Muzammil   +13 more
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The time has come to mitigate the risk of lead exposure from blood transfusions [PDF]

Pediatric Research, 2018
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