Mechanical signaling regulates vascular smooth muscle cell adaptation in aging by Amin Mohajeri, Song Yi Shin, Samuel Padgham, Devon J. Boland, Dana Pittman Ratterree, Jacob Blizman, Gang Han, Christopher R. Woodman, Andreea Trache, Andreea Trache

“…To dissect the mechanisms involved, the structural and functional properties of VSM cells were assessed by using mechanical stimulation combined with fluorescence confocal microscopy. …”
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Chronic unilateral vestibular hypofunction: a qualitative study exploring the full spectrum of symptoms and impacts through the ICF framework by Mustafa Karabulut, Hamide Avci, Eda Yalçınkaya, Merel Kimman, Wolfgang Viechtbauer, Alfarghal Mohamad, Vincent Van Rompaey, Nils Guinand, Angélica Perez Fornos, Levent Özlüoğlu, Osman Nuri Özgirgin, Raymond van de Berg

“…Data collection continued until thematic saturation was reached. …”
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Targeting macrophages and ion homeostasis in T2D: new genes and therapeutic pathways identified by Lisha Mou, Lisha Mou, Tony Bowei Wang, Ying Lu, Ying Lu, Zijing Wu, Zijing Wu, Yuxian Chen, Ziqi Luo, Xinyu Wang, Zuhui Pu, Zuhui Pu

“…Machine learning models were developed to predict T2D, and structural predictions of the hub proteins were performed. …”
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STREAM: a system for tracing radiative transfer and energy balance in heterogeneous surfaces by Tengyuan Fan, Zunjian Bian, Jean-Louis Roujean, Huaguo Huang, Hua Li, Junhua Bai, Biao Cao, Yongming Du, Qing Xiao, Qinhuo Liu

“…To address this problem, this study introduces a system for tracing radiative transfer and energy balance in heterogeneous surfaces, hereafter called STREAM, in which the three-dimensional structural heterogeneity is obtained through LiDAR data and a voxel-based radiosity method is proposed for radiative transfer process. …”
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Why do patients with isolated PCL rupture experience no subjective knee joint instability during walking? An in vivo biomechanical study by Mingfeng Lu, Mingfeng Lu, Wei Chen, Jinpeng Lin, Jinpeng Lin, Wenhan Huang, Junqing Gao, Junqing Gao, Lilian Zhao, Shilin Li, Lilei He, Yu Zhang

“…ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to assess the kinematic changes in the knee joint during walking in patients with isolated PCL-deficiency (PCLD) to determine the presence of walking-related joint instability (mechanical instability—abnormal displacement form structural damage). Additionally, the study seeks to provide biomechanical insights into the observed differences between subjective and objective assessments.Methods35 healthy volunteers and 27 patients with isolated PCLD (both involved and uninvolved sides) were included in the study. …”
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Enhancing nurses’ communication about psychosocial needs and changes in intimacy and sexuality in patients with advanced cancer: a mixed-method study by Susanne A.M. Arends, Corien M. Eeltink, Floortje K. Ploos van Amstel, Astrid W. Oosten, Donna C. Ruijter, Nelleke van der Loo, Barbara Harterink-Poker, Anneke L. Francke, Irene P. Jongerden

“…Perceived competences and documentation regarding communication about psychosocial needs were determined using a survey questionnaire, patient record screening, and semi-structured interviews with nurses. Results: In total 53 hospital nurses participated in the training. …”
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Seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and risk of viral exposure among healthcare workers in the South Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: a cross-secti... by Denis Mukwege, Andreas Kalk, Tim Eckmanns, Andreas Nitsche, Fabian H Leendertz, Tshass B Chasinga, Jean-Paul Buhendwa Cikwanine, Sarah Kribi, Jonathan Tunangoya Yoyu, Natalie Hofmann, Marica Grossegesse, Sara Tomczyk, Ann C Vietor, Aline B Kusinza, Eric Munguakonkwa, Maroyi Raha, Nelson S Kambale, Rodrigue B Ayagirwe, Grit Schubert

“…The present study aims to measure the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on HCWs in central sub-Saharan Africa.Setting A cross-sectional serological study was conducted at six urban and five rural hospitals during the first pandemic wave in the South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).Participants Serum specimens from 1029 HCWs employed during the first pandemic wave were collected between August and October 2020, and data on demographics and work-related factors were recorded during structured interviews.Primary and secondary outcome measures The presence of IgG antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 was examined by ELISA. …”
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Complementary medicine among individuals experiencing homelessness in Switzerland: a quantitative and qualitative descriptive study by Véronique S. Grazioli, Evelyne Hangartner, Patrick Bodenmann, Luana Schaad, Léa Grosjean, Justin Nikles, David J. T. Campbell, Laurent Hyvert, Tshahé Anongba Varela, Susan E. Collins, Caroline Leblanc, Christine Loignon, Chantal Berna

“…A subsample of the survey participants (n = 18) and 14 professionals working in the homeless-serving sector participated in semi-structured interviews exploring perceived utility of CM for PEH. …”
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Risk Factors, Clinical Characteristics, and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of <i>Streptococcal</i> Keratitis: An 18-Year Retrospective Study from a Tertiary Hospital in China by Zhen Cheng, Qingquan Shi, Bo Peng, Zijun Zhang, Zhenyu Wei, Zhiqun Wang, Yang Zhang, Kexin Chen, Xizhan Xu, Xinxin Lu, Qingfeng Liang

“…IVCM revealed deeper inflammatory cell distribution and structural disruption as the disease progressed. Resistance rates of aminoglycosides, β-lactams, and fluoroquinolones have increased, with significant differences among species for amikacin (<i>p</i> = 0.010), gentamicin (<i>p</i> = 0.007), and others. …”
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The meaning of ‘quality’ of homecare for older people: a scoping review by Alex Hall, Vanessa Davey, Lisa McGarrigle, Jayne Astbury, Kimberly Lazo Green, Nisar Ahmed, Oleta Williams, Fiona Beyer, Barbara Hanratty, Debora Price

“…We identified four dimensions: (1) relationships and continuity of care; (2) bespoke care; (3) organisational and structural aspects of care; and (4) understanding of quality as a measurable construct. …”
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Assessing antibiotic use practices on central Burkina Faso cattle farms and the associated risks to environmental and human health contamination: A pilot study by Djifahamaï Soma, Fatimata Bintou J. Diarra, Isidore Juste O. Bonkoungou, Namwin Siourimè Somda, Evariste Bako, Marguerite Edith M. Nikiema, Souleymane Sore, Natéwindé Sawadogo, Nicolas Barro, Daouda Kassié

“…Materials and Methods: In April 2023, a survey was conducted among 50 cattle farm owners and managers across four peri-urban area of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Data were collected using structured questionnaires through Kobo Toolbox. …”
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NDVI Estimation Throughout the Whole Growth Period of Multi-Crops Using RGB Images and Deep Learning by Jianliang Wang, Chen Chen, Jiacheng Wang, Zhaosheng Yao, Ying Wang, Yuanyuan Zhao, Yi Sun, Fei Wu, Dongwei Han, Guanshuo Yang, Xinyu Liu, Chengming Sun, Tao Liu

“…This study utilizes field data from five major crops (cotton, rice, maize, rape, and wheat) throughout their whole growth periods. …”
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Machine learning enhanced metal 3D printing: high throughput optimization and material transfer extensibility by Yuanjie Zhang, Cheng Lin, Yuan Tian, Jianbao Gao, Bo Song, Hao Zhang, Min Wang, Kechen Song, Binghui Deng, Dezhen Xue, Yonggang Yao, Yusheng Shi, Kun Kelvin Fu

“…The high throughput methodologies are mostly on obtaining the printed samples and their structural and physical properties, while ML is used for data analysis by model building for prediction (optimization), and understanding. …”
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MAPT-A152T mutation drives neuronal hyperactivity through Fyn-NMDAR signaling in human iPSC-Derived neurons: Insights into Alzheimer's pathogenesis by Maika Itsuno, Hirokazu Tanabe, Etsuko Sano, Takashi Sasaki, Chisato Oyama, Hiroko Bannai, Koichi Saito, Kazuhiko Nakata, Setsu Endoh-Yamagami, Hideyuki Okano, Sumihiro Maeda

“…In addition, transcriptomic analysis revealed structural changes specific to excitatory neurons with the A152T mutation. …”
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OptiNeoCare: optimisation of routine care in the management of severe perinatal asphyxia in full-term or near-term newborns – study protocol for analysis of suboptimal care by conf... by Pierre-Yves Ancel, Thierry Debillon, Gilles Cambonie, Geraldine Favrais, Gilles Kayem, Hendy Abdoul, Ayoub Mitha, Isabelle Guellec, Gauthier Loron, Charles Garabedian, Thomas Desplanches, Pierre Delorme, Eric Verspyck, Cyril Huissoud, Marie Delnaud, Blanche Graesslin, Pierre Tourneux, Maliha Badr, Sophie Chapeliere, Marie Brasseur-Daudruy, Max Gonzalez Estevez, Agnes Rigouzzo

“…The quality of care will be assessed based on a structured classification of medical errors (diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and systemic) by a panel of experts including an obstetrician or midwife and a paediatrician. …”
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Genetically predicted white matter microstructure mediates the relationship between risk factors and lacunar stroke by Qing Ye, Jie Zhang, Li Zhang, Benyan Luo, Xiangming Ye, Min Wu, Wenshi Wang, Yue Zou, Douglas Neville, Kaisi Ren, Shuchang Zhong, Haiying Xiang

“…MD and ISOVF in the ALIC may serve as structural brain reserves and early biomarkers of hypertension-induced pathophysiology associated with lacunar stroke.…”
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Comparative Analysis of Plasma Protein Dynamics in Women with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Takotsubo Syndrome by Shafaat Hussain, Sandeep Jha, Evelin Berger, Linnea Molander, Valentyna Sevastianova, Zahra Sheybani, Aaron Shekka Espinosa, Ahmed Elmahdy, Amin Al-Awar, Yalda Kakaei, Mana Kalani, Ermir Zulfaj, Amirali Nejat, Abhishek Jha, Tetiana Pylova, Maryna Krasnikova, Erik Axel Andersson, Elmir Omerovic, Björn Redfors

“…Differential expression and functional significance were assessed. Data are accessible on ProteomeXchange, ID PXD051367. …”
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Coronary inflammation and atherosclerosis by CCTA in young adults (aged 18-45) by Annalisa Filtz, Daniel Lorenzatti, Henry A Dwaah, Carlos Espiche, Santiago F Galgani, Jake T Gilman, Alexandrina Danilov, Andrea Scotti, Piotr J Slomka, Daniel S Berman, Salim S Virani, Mario J Garcia, Khurram Nasir, Leslee J. Shaw, Ron Blankstein, Michael D Shapiro, Damini Dey, Leandro Slipczuk

“…Structured abstract: Background: Peri-coronary adipose tissue attenuation (PCAT), a marker of coronary inflammation, is linked to coronary artery disease (CAD), but data on the role of PCAT in young individuals are limited. …”
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Cognitive gains and cortical thickness changes after 12 weeks of resistance training in older adults with low and high risk of mild cognitive impairment: Findings from a randomized... by Simona Kušleikienė, Gal Ziv, Wouter A.J. Vints, Erika Krasinskė, Milda Šarkinaite, Orgesa Qipo, Ivan Bautmans, Uwe Himmelreich, Nerijus Masiulis, Vida J. Česnaitienė, Oron Levin

“…Background: In this randomized controlled trial, we assessed the neuroprotective effect of a 12-week resistance training (RT) program on executive control and cortical thickness of the prefrontal, temporal, parietal, and central cortex, regions prone to structural decline in individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). …”
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Impact of shared decision-making in Taiwanese patients with atrial fibrillation eligible for novel oral anticoagulant therapy by Yen-Wen Wu, Tsung-Hsien Lin, Yuan-Po Yang, Wei-Tsung Wu, Chung-Ming Tu, Hung-Kain Huang, Chun-Yuan Chu, Chi-Cheng Huang, Szu-Chi Chien, Shih-Jie Jhuo, Ching-Pei Chen

“…During Stage I, part I participants (n = 124) completed a semi-structured survey (understanding evaluation sections only) before and after viewing SDM materials on stroke prevention for AF. …”
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