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What threshold of urinary cadmium (Cd-U) is currently considered indicative of early renal tubular dysfunction in exposed adult populations?
I am conducting a study on chronic environmental cadmium exposure and its nephrotoxic effects, particularly focusing on early biomarkers of renal tubular damage. Several sources suggest 2 µg/g creatinine as a reference point, but variability exists depending on population, sex, and co-exposure. Could experts clarify which threshold (e.g. 1 µg/g, 2 µg/g, or 5 µg/g creatinine) is most reliable or currently used in risk assessments and clinical practice?
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Do you think general physicians or medical doctors might be redundant when AGI is fully developed?
This is a burning topic in medical or clinicians' circles globally as it might have the potential to shake up the medical profession due to the concerted efforts by AI enthusiasts by questioning the relevance of the doctors e.g. general physicians if not all (e.g. medial surgeons or specialists). This may be a challenge for the future healthcare planners and might need a thorough debate. The following reference might give a glimpse and assist while answering for my ping question. Kazzazi F....
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Rheumatoid Arthritis affects around 18 million people globally and has no known cure. DMARDs help control symptoms but don’t cure the disease. What traditional remedies are used for RA in your area?
Rheumatoid Arthritis is currently a globally prevalent condition, affecting around 18 million people, with no known curative treatment. Although Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) are widely used and often well-tolerated, they only control symptoms and progressions not cure the disease. In many communities, including mine, various traditional treatments such as herbal remedies with best outcome, have been tried. What traditional or community-based treatments have you seen or...
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Does Yoghurt, Cheese and Milk consumption reduce gut gram negative bacteria and toxic plasma bacterial lipopolysaccharides?
RELEVANT REFERENCES: 1. Sharma, A and IJ Martins. The role of Microbiota in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease. Acta Scientific Nutritional Health. 7.7 (2023): 108-118. 2. Bacterial Lipopolysaccharides and Neuron Toxicity in Neurodegenerative Diseases. Neurology Research and Surgery. 2018; 1(1): 1-3. 3. Overnutrition Determines LPS Regulation of Mycotoxin Induced Neurotoxicity in Neurodegenerative Diseases. Int J Mol Sci. 201516(12): 29554–29573.
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Does Yoghurt, Cheese and Milk consumption reduce gut gram negative bacteria and toxic plasma bacterial lipopolysaccharides?
RELEVANT REFERENCES: 1. Sharma, A and IJ Martins. The role of Microbiota in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease. Acta Scientific Nutritional Health. 7.7 (2023): 108-118. 2. Bacterial Lipopolysaccharides and Neuron Toxicity in Neurodegenerative Diseases. Neurology Research and Surgery. 2018; 1(1): 1-3. 3. Overnutrition Determines LPS Regulation of Mycotoxin Induced Neurotoxicity in Neurodegenerative Diseases. Int J Mol Sci. 201516(12): 29554–29573.
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During animal euthanization at the experiment's end. Did we use the anesthetic dose or an overdose?
They are confused about using anesthesia doses during euthanization. Many researchers use overdose without detecting the dose accurately.
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Should Impact Factor be the standard for judging how sound a journal is?
Impact Factor is about citations and not necessarily quality
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What is the most important part of a scientific article? Let's approach this seriously! Part 2
I have read all the responses to my question, and I find that, except for one, they are largely absurd. There is talk of methodology and results, but as the famous saying goes, “There are lies, big lies, and statistics.” Many articles submitted for publication manipulate data that is either highly misleading or not original at all. I’m unsure if this will be approved on Scipion. What is the most important part of a scientific article? Let’s approach this seriously! I am not at all surprised...
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Can phytoestrogens slow down aging in women?
Phytoestrogens are a variety of nonsteroidal compounds of plants which are similar to estradiol. They have both anti-estrogenic and estrogen-like effects. It is known that phytoestrogens normalize the condition of the body of women with menopausal syndrome. However, can they compensate for estrogen deficiency and reduce the rate of aging?
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How do you justify (or would you justify) a new research study to ensure it doesn’t unnecessarily duplicate previous work or repeat past methodological mistakes?
I’m currently working on a PhD thesis focused on Evidence-Based Research (EBR), particularly on how researchers use (or fail to use) prior evidence (similar studies), to justify and design new research. I’d love to hear real-world experiences, whether from preparing research proposals or evaluating them. Do you use any structured or unstructured method to be aware of all relevant prior research? How do you support your judgments (e.g., demonstrating that no prior studies exist, or that...
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