Mixed method study of feasibility and acceptability of electronic screening for measurement-based symptom monitoring of veterans accessing mental health treatment in VA community c... by Erin Almklov, Michael W. Lee, John D. Gault, Brian H. Blanco, Brian Huynh, Abigail Angkaw, Neal Doran, Niloofar Afari, James O. E. Pittman

“…Quantitative assessment data was largely characterized using descriptive statistics and included patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures (PTSD and depression), health-related quality of life/functioning, community care information (e.g., number of sessions attended), and satisfaction with the eScreening technology. …”
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Data-driven thrust prediction in applied-field magnetoplasmadynamic thrusters for space missions using artificial intelligence-based models by Tarik Pinaffo Almeida, Shahin Alipour Bonab, Mohammad Yazdani-Asrami

“…This can potentially become a fundamental component of AF-MPDT designing software, whereby it may be used to check a configuration’s functionality, applicability and feasibility all in a few milliseconds. …”
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Association between prostate cancer development and TARBP1 by Wei Lui, Bilegtsaikhan Tsolmon, Ganbayar Batmunkh, Lai Fu Han, Shiirevnyamba Avirmed

“…Transactivation response RNA-binding protein1 (TARBP1) encodes a protein with RNA-binding, tRNA methyltransferase activity, and RNA interference regulation functions, but its association with prostate cancer remains unclear. …”
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Joint Effects of Lifestyle Habits and Heavy Metals Exposure on Chronic Stress Among U.S. Adults: Insights from NHANES 2017–2018 by Esther Ogundipe, Emmanuel Obeng-Gyasi

“…Background: Chronic stress, characterized by sustained activation of physiological stress response systems, is a key risk factor for numerous health conditions. …”
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Catastrophizing as a Predictor for Pain Perception and Disability Among Patients Undergoing Spinal Cord Stimulation by Juan Vicente-Mampel, Felipe Hernández-Zaballos, Francisco Javier Falaguera-Vera, David Sánchez-Poveda, Eloy Jaenada-Carrilero, Borja Huertas-Ramírez, Francisco Jose Sánchez-Montero

“…This study seeks to examine the potential connection between psychosocial responses and both functionality and pain perception in patients with persistent spinal pain syndrome type 2 who have undergone spinal cord stimulation treatment. …”
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Postoperative acute multiple organ failure after hepatectomy in a Nigerian male with sickle cell trait: a case report by Toshimitsu Iwasaki, Satoshi Nara, Yuuki Nishimura, Hiroki Ueda, Yoji Kishi, Minoru Esaki, Kazuaki Shimada, Nobuyoshi Hiraoka

“…The patient’s renal and respiratory functions also deteriorated; therefore, continuous hemodiafiltration and plasma exchange were initiated under mechanical ventilation. …”
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Pharmacological mechanisms of probenecid for SARS-CoV-2 and RSV co-infection: findings of system pharmacology, molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulation, and structure–activ... by Junbin Hong, Zhendong Guo, XiaoMei Huang, Peng Wu, Xinying Chen, Xiaoyi Liu, Jinghua Yang, Yanni Lai

“…Therefore, as one probable molecular candidate for the co-infection with SARS-CoV-2 and RSV, probenecid was researched in this exploration.MethodsUsing systems pharmacology and bioinformatics, we characterized the targets associated with probenecid for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2/RSV co-infection, focusing on their biological functions, mechanisms and binding activities. …”
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Epidemiological Situation on Tularemia in the far Eastern Federal District (2000-2017) by T. N. Demidova, V. P Popov, T. V. Mikhailova, A. S. Cemichin, Y. S. Podobedova

“…The purpose of this work is to identify the main patterns of functioning and epidemic manifestations of natural foci of tularemia in the far Eastern Federal district (far Eastern Federal district) on the basis of long-term monitoring and using various research methods.Results, The analysis of the epizootic state and epidemic manifestation of natural foci of tularemia in the territory of the far Eastern Federal district for 2000-2017 shows that the main regularities of the epidemic process remain in the natural foci of this infection. …”
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Latent profile analysis and influencing factors of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in young and middle-aged spinal cord injury patients by Songbo Jia, Zhenzhen Wang, Qiaoju Yang, Jiayi Guan, Yange Yang, lijun Min

“…Abstract Background Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has a profound impact on the physiological, psychological, social functioning, and occupational development of young and middle-aged spinal cord injury (SCI) patients, with a multitude of factors influencing its manifestation. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of scales of knowledge, attitude, and practice of self-care for patients with arteriovenous fistula: a translation and verification s... by Chuang Li, Chuang Li, Youbei Lin, Jiaxin Cheng, Danfeng Xu, Danfeng Xu, Lan Zhang

“…Hemodialysis remains a critical life-sustaining treatment for CKD patients, with arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) being the most commonly used vascular access. The long-term functionality of AVFs relies heavily on patients’ self-care abilities, encompassing their knowledge of maintenance practices, appropriate attitudes toward care, and the implementation of effective self-care behaviors. …”
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Blue Light and Green Light Fundus Autofluorescence, Complementary to Optical Coherence Tomography, in Age-Related Macular Degeneration Evaluation by Antonia-Elena Ranetti, Horia Tudor Stanca, Mihnea Munteanu, Raluca Bievel Radulescu, Simona Stanca

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> While OCT remains the gold standard, FAF provides complementary information that can guide management strategy. Since G-FAF is functionally equivalent in acquisition, it offers slight advantages. …”
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Analysis of the Correlation of Microstructure, Instrumental Texture, and Consumer Acceptance of Shortbread Biscuits with Selected Sweeteners and Fibre by Agata Marzec, Alicja Stępień, Agnieszka Goclik, Hanna Kowalska, Jolanta Kowalska, Agnieszka Salamon

“…Their sweetness primarily comes from sucrose, which not only determines the flavour but also performs several technological functions, making it difficult to replace in pastry products. …”
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Fatigue impact of mixed reality in mass casualty incidents training by Ana María Cintora-Sanz, Raúl Muñoz-Romo, Alberto Blanco-Lara, Paula Sanchíz-Torres, Tatiana Vazquéz-Rodríguez, Helmut Schrom-Feiertag, Carmen Cardós-Alonso

“…Abstract Background Fatigue is a multifaceted state characterized by a significant lack of energy or motivation; which is perceived by the individual to interfere with usual and desired activities; it can hinder an individual’s functioning. …”
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Effect of bile acids on digestion by O. O. Stremoukhov

“…Studying the effects of different bile acids in the body in recent years significantly increased the understanding of their physiological functions. The role of bile acids is to transfer to Striated border of enterocytes lipids in high micellar concentration and subsequent return them to the water layer in the molecular form. …”
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FOLR1-Targeted Oxygen-Delivering Nanosomes Enhance Chemo-Induced Apoptosis in Hypoxic Cancer by Lee G, Kim J, Yang J, Jang Y, Jang J, Tanaka M, Niepa THR, Lee HY, Choi J

“…This hypoxic condition is a hallmark of solid tumors and contributes to tumor progression, immune suppression, metastasis, and resistance to therapy.Purpose: This study aimed to counteract tumor hypoxia and improve therapeutic outcomes by delivering both oxygen and the chemotherapeutic agent doxorubicin directly to tumors.Methods: HON_FA@DOX, a folate-functionalized and perfluorohexane-enhanced liposomal nanosome co-loaded with oxygen and doxorubicin, was developed and characterized based on its physical properties. …”
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Augmentation of PRDX1–DOK3 interaction alleviates rheumatoid arthritis progression by suppressing plasma cell differentiation by Wenzhen Dang, Xiaomin Wang, Huaying Li, Yixuan Xu, Xinyu Li, Siqi Huang, Hongru Tao, Xiao Li, Yulin Yang, Lijiang Xuan, Weilie Xiao, Dean Guo, Hao Zhang, Qiong Wu, Jie Zheng, Xiaoyan Shen, Kaixian Chen, Heng Xu, Yuanyuan Zhang, Cheng Luo

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Exploring sex differences in Alzheimer’s disease: a comprehensive analysis of a large patient cohort from a memory unit by Maitee Rosende-Roca, Fernando García-Gutiérrez, Yahveth Cantero-Fortiz, Montserrat Alegret, Vanesa Pytel, Pilar Cañabate, Antonio González-Pérez, Itziar de Rojas, Liliana Vargas, Juan Pablo Tartari, Ana Espinosa, Gemma Ortega, Alba Pérez-Cordón, Mariola Moreno, Sílvia Preckler, Susanna Seguer, Miren Jone Gurruchaga, Lluís Tárraga, Agustín Ruiz, Sergi Valero, Mercè Boada, Marta Marquié

“…Similarly, the decline in most neuropsychological functions assessed by NBACE did not exhibit significant differences between males and females. …”
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Association between crystalline lens thickness and intermittent exotropia in children: a cross-sectional observational clinical study by Jingxin Li, Xiangxiang Liu, Jie Hao, Fengchao Zhou, Huixin Li, Yiyang Zhao, Yumeng Wang, Lei Li, Jing Fu

“…Cycloplegic refraction and assessments of accommodation and convergence functions were performed. All children were examined with Lenstar LS-900 with fixation at non-accommodative target monocularly and ocular biometric parameters including axial length (AL), mean keratometry (Km), central corneal thickness (CCT), LT and aqueous depth (AD) were recorded. …”
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Polygoni Multiflori Radix Praeparata polysaccharides enhance gut health and mitigate ischemic stroke by regulating SCFA and amino acid metabolism in gut microbiota by Lingyu Ruan, Zhennan Wang, Mengyun Zheng, Qi Zheng, Qing Qing, Hongyan Lin, Yuheng Tao, Liqun Wang, Junsong Wang, Wenhao Ge, Wenhao Ge

“…Further, 1H NMR based metabolomics and 16S rRNA gene sequencing examined gut microbiota metabolites and profiles, respectively, in order to elucidate the underlying mechanisms from the perspective of the gut-brain axis.ResultsPMP significantly improved the neurologic functions and reduced the cerebral infarction volume in MCAO/R rats. …”
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Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals a possible mechanism of starvation stress-induced fruit abscission in macadamia by Yu-Chong Fei, Yi Mo, Kai Lin, Liang Tao, Xiyong He, Faquan Ye, Jiajing Xu, Meng Li, Zeng-Fu Xu

“…Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analyses revealed that the functions and pathways of these DEGs were related to hydrolases and transferases, carbohydrate metabolism, plant hormone synthesis, and signal transduction. …”
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