Negative valuation of ambiguous feedback may predict near-term risk for suicide attempt in Veterans at high risk for suicide by Catherine E. Myers, Catherine E. Myers, Rokas Perskaudas, Rokas Perskaudas, Vibha Reddy, Chintan V. Dave, Chintan V. Dave, John G. Keilp, Arlene King, Kailyn Rodriguez, Kailyn Rodriguez, Lauren St. Hill, Rachael Miller, Alejandro Interian, Alejandro Interian

“…Computational modeling was used to estimate latent cognitive variables including learning rates from positive and negative outcomes, and the subjective value of ambiguous feedback.ResultsOptimal responding on the reward-based trials was positively associated with upcoming ASA, and remained predictive even after controlling for other standard clinical variables such as current suicidal ideation severity and prior suicide attempts. …”
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Functional near-infrared spectroscopy for the assessment and treatment of patients with disorders of consciousness by Nan Wang, Nan Wang, Nan Wang, Yifang He, Sipeng Zhu, Dongsheng Liu, Xiaoke Chai, Xiaoke Chai, Qiheng He, Tianqing Cao, Jianghong He, Jingqi Li, Juanning Si, Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Jizong Zhao, Jizong Zhao

“…Despite limitations such as low spatial resolution and the need for standardized protocols, fNIRS has demonstrated its utility in evaluating residual brain activity, detecting covert consciousness, and monitoring therapeutic interventions. …”
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Postoperative radiotherapy improves survival in completely resected non-small cell lung cancer with pathologic N2 stage IIIA and positive lymph node count greater than one: a SEER-... by Diyang Zhu, Yuanyuan Xiao, Yuanyuan Xiao, Shancheng He, Shancheng He, Baochang Xie, Baochang Xie, Wenqi Zhao, Wenqi Zhao, Yuhui Xu

“…While multimodal therapy is the standard for treating locally advanced NSCLC, the role of PORT remains controversial. …”
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Proteasome inhibition enhances oncolytic reovirus therapy in multiple myeloma independently of its direct cytotoxic effects by Ada Alice Dona, Theophilus Tandoh, Lokesh Nigam, Mahmoud Singer, Enrico Caserta, Mariam Murtadha, Yinghui Zhu, Milad Moloudizargari, Preeti Sharma, Ottavio Napolitano, Janet Winchester, Arnab Chowdhury, Alex Pozhitkov, James F. Sanchez, Hawa Vahed, Guido Marcucci, Matt Coffey, Gerard Nuovo, Douglas W. Sborov, Flavia Pichiorri, Craig C Hofmeister

“…T-cell receptor (TCR) sequencing was also conducted both in immune competent MM mice and in patients enrolled in a phase 1b trial per a standard 3 + 3 dose escalation schedule. Results Here we show ex vivo and in vivo that proteasome inhibitors (PIs) potentiate reovirus replication in circulating classical monocytes, increasing viral delivery to myeloma cells. …”
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Adenomas from individuals with pathogenic biallelic variants in the MUTYH and NTHL1 genes demonstrate base excision repair tumour mutational signature profiles similar to colorecta... by Romy Walker, Jihoon E. Joo, Khalid Mahmood, Mark Clendenning, Julia Como, Susan G. Preston, Sharelle Joseland, Bernard J. Pope, Ana B.D. Medeiros, Brenely V. Murillo, Nicholas Pachter, Kevin Sweet, Allan D. Spigelman, Alexandra Groves, Margaret Gleeson, Krzysztof Bernatowicz, Nicola Poplawski, Lesley Andrews, Emma Healey, Steven Gallinger, Robert C. Grant, Aung K. Win, John L. Hopper, Mark A. Jenkins, Giovana T. Torrezan, Christophe Rosty, Finlay A. Macrae, Ingrid M. Winship, Daniel D. Buchanan, Peter Georgeson

“…Results: In biallelic MUTYH cases, SBS18+SBS36 signature proportions in adenomas (mean±standard deviation, 65.6 %±29.6 %) were not significantly different to those observed in CRCs (76.2 % ± 20.5 %, p-value=0.37), but were significantly higher compared with non-hereditary adenomas (7.6 % ± 7.0 %, p-value=3.4 × 10–4). …”
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Surgical nonunion treatment of large-sized defects of femur and tibia based on the diamond concept by Sebastian Findeisen, Louis Mennerat, Thomas Ferbert, Lars Helbig, Tim N. Bewersdorf, Tobias Großner, Christian Schamberger, Gerhard Schmidmaier, Michael Tanner

“…Moreover, the proven “gold standard” of a two-step procedure, so called Masquelet technique, shows effectiveness. …”
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The Topographic Relationships and Geographic Distribution of Prevascular Vitreous Fissures and Cisterns Assessed by Ultrawidefield En Face Vitreous Images by Fei Deng, MD, Mengying Tao, MD, Yanjie Zhu, MD, Xiaoyu Xu, MD, Yue Wu, MD, Lisha Li, Ying Lin, MD, PhD, Yan Luo, MD, PhD

“…Methods: For each eye, a 29 × 24-mm SS-OCT volume scan was obtained, along with standardized horizontal and vertical scans through the fovea. …”
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Worldwide patterns and trends in ovarian cancer incidence by histological subtype: a population-based analysis from 1988 to 2017Research in context by Yi-Fan Wei, Li Ning, Yi-Lin Xu, Jing Ma, Dong-Run Li, Zan-Fei Feng, Fang-Hua Liu, Yi-Zi Li, He-Li Xu, Peng Li, Yong-Pei Yu, Dong-Hui Huang, Xiao-Ying Li, Song Gao, Chun-Qing Lin, Ting-Ting Gong, Qi-Jun Wu, Jing-He Lang

“…Annual percent changes were computed to describe trends in age-standardized rates (ASRs) of OC and its subtypes. Proportions of ASR for each subtype relative to the ASR of OC for individual countries were calculated. …”
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Short-Term Effect of Air Pollution on Daily Hospital Visits for Anxiety Disorders in Southern China with Low Pollution Concentrations by Xinyuan Zhong, Tingting Guo, Jianghui Zhang, Qiong Wang, Rong Yin, Kunpeng Wu, Qing Zou, Meng Zheng, Brian J. Hall, Andre M. N. Renzaho, Kangning Huang, Wen Chen

“…Although the daily levels of most pollutants (PM₁₀, SO₂, CO, NO₂ and O₃) were consistently below China and WHO’s Ambient Air-Quality Standards, significant associations were observed between daily hospital visits for ADs and all six air pollutants. …”
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Immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory potential of botanicals bioactive product (PHYTO AX'CELL™) for an improvement of the well-being of laying hens at the peak of production by Alessandro Guerrini, Roberta Salaroli, Augusta Zannoni, Giancarlo Avallone, Francesca Leone, Valentina Serra, Giulia Quaglia, Francesca del Zozzo, Thibaut Chabrillat, Claire Carlu, Caterina Lupini, Doriana Eurosia Angela Tedesco

“…This study was designed to assess the effectiveness of an authorized commercial standardized mixture of Artepillin-C, methyl-salicylates, flavonoids and curcuminoids (PHYTO AX'CELL™) provided intermittently during 8 weeks (wk) of trial to laying hens raised in enriched cages during the peak of the production, in the reduction of inflammation status, improving the immune response, and egg quality. …”
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In Vitro Cultivation of Limbal Epithelial Stem Cells on Surface-Modified Crosslinked Collagen Scaffolds by Michel Haagdorens, Vytautas Cėpla, Eline Melsbach, Laura Koivusalo, Heli Skottman, May Griffith, Ramūnas Valiokas, Nadia Zakaria, Isabel Pintelon, Marie-José Tassignon

“…Human LESC were successfully cultivated on six out of seven hydrogel formulations, with primary cell cultures on CLP-12 EDC being deemed unsuccessful since the area of outgrowth did not meet quality standards (i.e., inconsistence in outgrowth and confluence) after 14 days of culture. …”
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Establishing a baseline for surgical care in Mongolia: a situational analysis using the six indicators from the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery by Raymond R Price, Ali Jalali, Anudari Zorigtbaatar, Sarnai Erdene, Sergelen Orgoi, Andrea Davis, Jonathan Nellermoe, Jade M Nunez, Simon Ruhnke, Battsetseg Gonchigjav, Nomindari Bat-Erdene, Kevin Bagley, Micah Katz, Hannah Pioli, Batsaikhan Bat-Erdene, Ganbold Lundeg

“…Protection against impoverishing and catastrophic expenditures was assessed against standard out-of-pocket expenditure at government hospitals for individual operations.Setting Mongolia’s 81 public hospitals with surgical capability, including tertiary, secondary and primary/secondary facilities.Participants All operative patients in Mongolia’s public hospitals, 2006–2016.Primary and secondary outcome measures Primary outcomes were national-level results of the indicators. …”
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Identification of a novel heterozygous GPD1 missense variant in a Chinese adult patient with recurrent HTG-AP consuming a high-fat diet and heavy smoking by Xiao-Yao Li, Bei-Yuan Zhang, Xin-Ran Liang, Yan-Yu Han, Min-Hua Cheng, Mei Wei, Ke Cao, Xian-Cheng Chen, Ming Chen, Jian-Feng Duan, Wen-Kui Yu

“…It was found that there was a new variant of GPD1 gene-p.K327N, which was verified by gold standard-sanger sequencing method. In vitro, the corresponding plasmid was constructed and transfected into human renal HEK-293T cells, and GPD1 protein levels were detected. …”
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Clinicopathologic characteristics, therapeutic modalities and survival outcomes of plasmablastic lymphoma: A real-world study by Yan-Hua Zheng, Kun Xie, Hong-Yuan Shen, Zhuo Wan, Shan Gao, Wen-Rui Sun, Guang-Xun Gao, Li Liu, Juan Feng

“…Introduction Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL), an extremely rare subtype of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), is characterized by aggressiveness, rapid progression and a bleak prognosis. Neither a standardized regimen nor a consensus for PBL treatment has been established. …”
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Risks of parasitic helminth disease outbreaks and influence of physico-chemical factors in flood prone areas of Yaoundé, Cameroon by Noura Efietngab Atembeh, Jean Patrick Molu, Jeanne Valerie Emvoutou Maboulou, Boris Fominyam, Rodrigue Nanfack Dongmo, Gabriel Bertrand Zambo, Emilie Tchinda Tiecheu, Jeannette Tombi, Lucia Nkengazong, Serge Hubert Zebaze Togouet, Jean Louis Essame Oyono

“…Intestinal parasite resistant forms were identified using the basic sedimentation technique, while water parameters were assessed using standard procedures. Results: Results indicated that rivers in flood-prone areas are highly contaminated with a 75 % prevalence rate. …”
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Determinants of infants and young children feeding practices among mothers living in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study by Fatimah Alsada, Tunny Sebastian, Zainab Alzayer, Hawraa Alabbas, Narjis Alhaddad, Hawraa Abu Shahin, Atheer Alghamdi, Haya F. Alhmly, Malek J. Baassiri, Bedour Alkhalifa, Antonina N. Mutoro, Wesam A. Alyahya

“…Conclusion Partial compliance with WHO CFP standards need improvement. Interventions should raise awareness of factors leading to poor compliance and support early breastfeeding initiation and continuation. …”
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Optimization of the Antibacterial Activity of a Three-Component Essential Oil Mixture from Moroccan <i>Thymus satureioides</i>, <i>Lavandula angustifolia</i>, and <i>Origanum major... by Amine Elbouzidi, Mohamed Taibi, Naoufal El Hachlafi, Mounir Haddou, Mohamed Jeddi, Abdellah Baraich, Saad Bougrine, Ramzi A. Mothana, Mohammed F. Hawwal, Waleed A. Alobaid, Abdeslam Asehraou, Bouchra El Guerrouj, Hanae Naceiri Mrabti, Francois Mesnard, Mohamed Addi

“…Additionally, <i>L. angustifolia</i> essential oil exhibited the strongest antioxidant activity, with IC₅₀ values of 84.36 µg/mL (DPPH), and 139.61 µg/mL (ABTS), surpassing both the other EOs and standard antioxidants like BHT and ascorbic acid in the ABTS assay. …”
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Diagnostic accuracy of calculated serum osmolarity to predict dehydration in older people: adding value to pathology laboratory reports by Lee Shepstone, John F Potter, Lee Hooper, Asmaa Abdelhamid, Amy Jennings, Paul R Hunter, W Garry John, Neil P Walsh, Adam Ali, Diane K Bunn, Susan Kerry, Gregor Lindner, Carmen A Pfortmueller, Fredrik Sjöstrand, Susan J Fairweather-Tait

“…Objectives To assess which osmolarity equation best predicts directly measured serum/plasma osmolality and whether its use could add value to routine blood test results through screening for dehydration in older people.Design Diagnostic accuracy study.Participants Older people (≥65 years) in 5 cohorts: Dietary Strategies for Healthy Ageing in Europe (NU-AGE, living in the community), Dehydration Recognition In our Elders (DRIE, living in residential care), Fortes (admitted to acute medical care), Sjöstrand (emergency room) or Pfortmueller cohorts (hospitalised with liver cirrhosis).Reference standard for hydration status Directly measured serum/plasma osmolality: current dehydration (serum osmolality &gt;300 mOsm/kg), impending/current dehydration (≥295 mOsm/kg).Index tests 39 osmolarity equations calculated using serum indices from the same blood draw as directly measured osmolality.Results Across 5 cohorts 595 older people were included, of whom 19% were dehydrated (directly measured osmolality &gt;300 mOsm/kg). …”
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Multicentre adaptive randomised trial of GvHD prophylaxis following unrelated donor stem cell transplantation comparing Thymoglobulin versus calcineurin inhibitor-based or sirolimu... by Simon Gates, Matthew Collin, Victoria Potter, Rebecca Bishop, Ronjon Chakraverty, Kavita Raj, Adrian Bloor, Andrea Hodgkinson, Jeff Davies, Emma Kempshall, Fiona Dignan, Ram Malladi, Siobhan Smith, Charlotte Gaskell, Gabrielle Smith

“…The trial will compare the novel GvHD prophylaxis regimens post-transplant cyclophosphamide (PTCy) in combination with a CNI or sirolimus (PTCy-CNI or PTCy-sirolimus, respectively) to a current standard-of-care GvHD prophylaxis involving the use of Thymoglobulin (a specific brand of ATG containing rabbit polyclonal antibodies). …”
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Modeling the relationship between the moral charter derived from Islamic teachings and performance with the mediating variable of employees' perception by leila jahantigh, Abbas Babaeenezhad, Mohsen Zayandehroudi, saeed sayadi

“…Examining the effect of the code of ethics on the performance of employees based on Islamic teachings helps to gain a better understanding of the impact of religious values ​​on individual and organizational behavior and performance, and defines the performance of employees as a standard of progress, overtime, reward, punishment, revision and salary changes. …”
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