H‐Shaped Anatomical Titanium Plate: Biomechanical Validation and Clinical Application in the Treatment of Complex Posterior Wall/Column Acetabular Fractures by Qiaoli Zhang, Liang Jin, Xiaorui Hao, Weijie Zheng, Fei Zhou, Shuxin Zhang, Tianfeng Li, Xiaohui Xiong, Yihan He, Xiaojie Chen, Jiexin Huang

“…Following anatomic reduction, cyclic loading and destructive experiments were conducted to assess the efficacy of different fixation devices under various loads for the posterior wall and column, as well as their peak load and structural stiffness. Additionally, we retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 53 patients (46 males, 7 females; mean follow‐up 24.6 ± 3.2 months) with the HTP at our hospital from April 2017 to January 2023. …”
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Bicontinuous Nanophasic Conetworks of Polystyrene with Poly(dimethylsiloxane) and Divinylbenzene: From Macrocrosslinked to Hypercrosslinked Double-Hydrophobic Conetworks and Their... by Anna Petróczy, István Szanka, András Wacha, Zoltán Varga, Yi Thomann, Ralf Thomann, Rolf Mülhaupt, Laura Bereczki, Nóra Hegyesi, Béla Iván

“…The Korsmeyer–Peppas type evaluation of the swelling data indicates hindered Fickian diffusion of both solvents in the conetwork organogels. …”
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Morphological analysis and functional connectivity of the insular in patients with dysphagia after cerebral infarction based on resting-state fMRI by Ming Guo, Bingjie Li, Jun Zhao, Chen Bai, Weiyong Yu, Hongxia Zhang, Haoyuan Li, Yongxue Yuan, Qingsu Zhang, Tong Zhang

“…Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) and high-resolution T1-weighted structural imaging data were acquired. Seed-based analysis (using the CONN FC toolbox) was employed to quantify the whole-brain functional connectivity (FC) of the insula, and voxel-based morphometry (VBM) was used to assess gray matter volume changes. …”
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Association between post-PCI vessel fractional flow reserve (vFFR) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings: Results from the FAST OCT study by Annemieke C. Ziedses des Plantes, Alessandra Scoccia, Frederik T.W. Groenland, Maria N. Tovar Forero, Mariusz Tomaniak, Janusz Kochman, Wojciech Wojakowski, Pawel Gąsior, Koen Ameloot, Tom Adriaenssens, Wijnand K. den Dekker, Rutger-Jan Nuis, Isabella Kardys, Nicolas M. Van Mieghem, Ernest Spitzer, Joost Daemen

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Curve Behavior of Distal Segments After Posterior‐Only Hemivertebra Resection for Congenital Cervicothoracic Scoliosis by Yang Li, Zezhang Zhu, Wanyou Liu, Saihu Mao, Zhen Liu, Xu Sun, Yong Qiu, Benlong Shi

“…However, the curve behavior of distal non‐structural compensatory curves and its possible mechanisms were unclear. …”
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Mechanism and quantitative traceability of anomalous outflow of unloaded gas from protective layer mining under complex tectonics by Xuexi CHEN, Xingyu CHEN, Jiaying HU, Aitao ZHOU, Jian XIAO, Jihong SUN, Zhilong YAN

“…By coupling simulation analysis of FLAC3D-COMSOL under complex structural stress, the mechanical evolution law and stress relief and permeability enhancement mechanism of protective layer mining are studied. …”
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Diagnostic yield of 1000 trio analyses with exome and genome sequencing in a clinical setting by Helena Malmgren, Helena Malmgren, Malin Kvarnung, Malin Kvarnung, Peter Gustafsson, Peter Gustafsson, Britt-Marie Anderlid, Britt-Marie Anderlid, Cecilia Arthur, Cecilia Arthur, Jonas Carlsten, Jonas Carlsten, Karl De Geer, Karl De Geer, Emma Ehn, Emma Ehn, Giedre Grigelioniené, Giedre Grigelioniené, Anna Hammarsjö, Anna Hammarsjö, Hafdis T. Helgadottir, Hafdis T. Helgadottir, Maritta Hellström-Pigg, Maritta Hellström-Pigg, Erik Iwarsson, Erik Iwarsson, Ekaterina Kuchinskaya, Ekaterina Kuchinskaya, Hillevi Lindelöf, Hillevi Lindelöf, Maria Mannila, Maria Mannila, Daniel Nilsson, Daniel Nilsson, Maria Pettersson, Maria Pettersson, Eva Rudd, Eva Rudd, Ellika Sahlin, Ellika Sahlin, Bianca Tesi, Bianca Tesi, Emma Tham, Emma Tham, Håkan Thonberg, Håkan Thonberg, Eini Westenius, Eini Westenius, Johanna Winberg, Johanna Winberg, Max Winerdal, Max Winerdal, Magnus Nordenskjöld, Magnus Nordenskjöld, Maria Johansson-Soller, Maria Johansson-Soller, Valtteri Wirta, Valtteri Wirta, Ann Nordgren, Ann Nordgren, Anna Lindstrand, Anna Lindstrand, Kristina Lagerstedt-Robinson, Kristina Lagerstedt-Robinson

“…Our current protocol for trio analysis is based on genome sequencing data, which allows for simultaneous detection of single nucleotide variants, insertion/deletions, structural variants, expanded short tandem repeats, as well as a copy number analysis corresponding to an array-CGH, and analysis regarding SMN1 gene copies.…”
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Enhancing regeneration and functionality of excitable tissues via integrating bioelectronics and bioengineered constructs by Zijie Meng, Bingsong Gu, Cong Yao, Jiaxin Li, Kun Yu, Yi Ding, Pei He, Nan Jiang, Dichen Li, Jiankang He

“…We explore the synergistic effects of these electrical microenvironments, combined with structural and mechanical guidance, on the regeneration of excitable tissues using tissue engineering scaffolds. …”
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The Effect of Tangible and Intangible Hotel Caracteristics on Brand Loyalty with the Mediating Role of Perceived Well-Being and Brand Attitude (Case study: 4 And 5 Star Hotels In M... by Zahra Mohamadzadeh, Zahra Mohamoudi

“…The sample members were selected by conducting the convenience sampling sample. The collected data were analyzed using structural equation modeling technique in Amos software. …”
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Disease modeling of a mutation in α‐actinin 2 guides clinical therapy in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by Maksymilian Prondzynski, Marc D Lemoine, Antonia TL Zech, András Horváth, Vittoria Di Mauro, Jussi T Koivumäki, Nico Kresin, Josefine Busch, Tobias Krause, Elisabeth Krämer, Saskia Schlossarek, Michael Spohn, Felix W Friedrich, Julia Münch, Sandra D Laufer, Charles Redwood, Alexander E Volk, Arne Hansen, Giulia Mearini, Daniele Catalucci, Christian Meyer, Torsten Christ, Monica Patten, Thomas Eschenhagen, Lucie Carrier

“…Abstract Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a cardiac genetic disease accompanied by structural and contractile alterations. We identified a rare c.740C>T (p.T247M) mutation in ACTN2, encoding α‐actinin 2 in a HCM patient, who presented with left ventricular hypertrophy, outflow tract obstruction, and atrial fibrillation. …”
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Role of glucocorticoid receptor expression in Chronic Chagas Cardiomyopathy: implications for inflammation and cardiac hypertrophy by Florencia B. González, Florencia B. González, Antonella Pacini, Araceli Castro, Susana Lioi, Silvina R. Villar, Silvina R. Villar, Luciano D’Attilio, Luciano D’Attilio, Rodolfo D. Leiva, Rodolfo D. Leiva, Liliana Favaloro, Oscar A. Bottasso, Oscar A. Bottasso, Carlos A. Vigliano, Carlos A. Vigliano, Ana Rosa Pérez, Ana Rosa Pérez

“…Heart control samples with no evidence of structural heart disease and from ischemic cardiomyopathy patients were included. …”
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Study on the Impact of Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer on the Quality of Life and the Psycho-Relational Sphere of Patients: ProQoL by Francesca Cappuccio, Carlo Buonerba, Luca Scafuri, Rossella Di Trolio, Pasquale Dolce, Serena Orsola Trabucco, Filomena Erbetta, Elvira Tulimieri, Antonella Sciscio, Concetta Ingenito, Antonio Verde, Giuseppe Di Lorenzo

“…Methods Eligible men initiating hormonal therapy were recruited between December 2021 and December 2023. Data were collected at baseline (T 0) and after 3 months (T 1) and 6 months (T 2) of ADT using standardized questionnaires (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer [EORTC] QLQ-C30, EORTC QLQ-PR25) and semi-structured interviews. …”
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Impact of coronavirus disease 2019 on psoriatic arthritis: A multiregional observational study by Ranran Yao, Renge Liang, Jing Lu, Hongxia Li, Qiao Zhou, Yuhui Li, Liling Xu, Gong Cheng, Yuan Jia, Yin Su

“…Methods A total of 163 adult patients with PsA from 15 province‐level regions in China were enrolled in this multiregional observational study from January 14, 2023, to March 22, 2023. Data on patient demographics, COVID‐19 status, and disease characteristics were collected through a structured questionnaire survey. …”
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Type 2 gene expression signature in severe asthma associates with more advanced airway remodeling by Bogdan Jakiela, Karolina Górka, Iwona Gross‐Sondej, Sławomir Mikrut, Krzysztof Okoń, Piotr Sadowski, Anna Andrychiewicz, Hanna Plutecka, Tomasz Stachura, Grażyna Bochenek, Stanisława Bazan‐Socha, Krzysztof Sładek, Jerzy Soja

“…Severe asthma is linked to reduced ventilatory function due to airway structural changes. This study compared the extent of airway remodeling in different immunological endotypes of asthma. …”
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Exploring the relationship between intrinsic capacity and social participation in healthy ageing: Evidence from Singapore by Grace Cheong, William Tov, Robin Wai Munn Choo, Micah Tan, Lay Khoon Lau, Wee Shiong Lim, Yew Yoong Ding, Paulin Tay Straughan

“…We performed structural equation modelling to compare the direct and indirect effects (mediated by IADLs) of intrinsic capacity on social participation. …”
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Excessive body weight and its contributing factors in visually impaired patients in northwest Ethiopia, 2024 by Baye Ashenef, Bayu Wondimneh Yimenu, Enatnesh Essa Osman, Derese Sinamaw, Gelagey Baye, Zigale Hibstu Teffera, Mamaru Getinet Engida, Adane Adugna, Enyew Fenta Mengistu, Temesgen Baylie, Mohammed Jemal

“…An interviewer-administered structured questionnaire and physical assessments were used to gather data. …”
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Endothelial Damage in Sepsis: The Interplay of Coagulopathy, Capillary Leak, and Vasoplegia—A Physiopathological Study by Gianni Turcato, Arian Zaboli, Lucia Filippi, Alessandro Cipriano, Paolo Ferretto, Michael Maggi, Fabrizio Lucente, Massimo Marchetti, Lorenzo Ghiadoni, Christian J. Wiedermann

“…The Sepsis-Induced Coagulopathy (SIC) score, serum albumin (as a surrogate for capillary leak), and Total Peripheral Resistance Index (TPRI) (as a surrogate for vasoplegia) were assessed. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) explored the relationship between variables, hypothesizing a common latent factor (endothelial damage). …”
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A cross-sectional study on depression and its associated factors among rural elderly in Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu by Ramesh Anshul, Ashokkumar Vikram, Sankar Karthik, Deepak Avinash KR, Mani Ezhilvanan, Chinnaian Sivagurunathan

“…A pre-tested, semi-structured interview schedule was used, including sociodemographic questions and the 30-item geriatric depression scale. …”
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THE ARTISTIC POTENTIAL OF CHORAL CONDUCTING IN CONTEMPORARY UKRAINE by Lyudmyla SHUMSKA, Yuliia PUCHKO-KOLESNYK, Lyudmyla KOSTENKO, Oleksandr VILA-BOTSMAN, Olha MARTYNOVSKA

“…As part of the methodological approach to the study, a comparative and structural analysis was applied, including the processing of statistical data on choral performances on the YouTube platform, as well as an analysis of the use of modern technologies in Ukrainian music institutions based on open sources. …”
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Acceptability of the Moyo device for intrapartum fetal heart rate monitoring at a referral hospital in Uganda: a qualitative study by Milton W. Musaba, Ritah Nantale, Julius N. Wandabwa, Agnes Napyo, Albert Ssesanga, Usaama Ssewankambo, Akello Eunice, Kenneth Mugabe, Brendah Nambozo, Faith Oguttu, John Stephen Obbo, Andrew D. Weeks, David Mukunya

“…Participants were purposively selected and interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide. The interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. …”
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