Bacillary layer detachment in acute Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease: an early predictor of long-term complications in a Brazilian cohort by Ruy Felippe Brito Gonçalves Missaka, Mauro Goldbaum, Cleide Guimarães Machado, Emmett T. Cunningham, Fernanda Maria Silveira Souto, Marcelo Mendes Lavezzo, Priscilla Figueiredo Campos da Nóbrega, Camillo Carneiro Gusmão, Viviane Mayumi Sakata, Maria Kiyoko Oyamada, Carlos Eduardo Hirata, Joyce Hisae Yamamoto

“…Abstract Background Long-term complications occur in some patients with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease (VKHD).This study aimed to evaluate the presence of bacillary layer detachment (BALAD) at presentation as an early predictor of long-term structural and functional outcomes in a Brazilian cohort of patients with VKHD. …”
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A novel mechanism of sperm midpiece epididymal maturation and the role of CCDC112 in sperm midpiece formation and establishing an optimal flagella waveform by Maddison L. Graffeo, Joseph Nguyen, Farin Yazdan Parast, Jessica E. M. Dunleavy, Denis Korneev, Hongyi Yang, Hidenobu Okuda, Anne E. O’Connor, Donald F. Conrad, Reza Nosrati, Brendan J. Houston, Moira K. O’Bryan

“…Abstract Background The mitochondrial sheath is a defining feature of mammalian sperm with proposed functions in structural support and energy production for flagella movement. …”
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Perceived barriers to implementation of biosecurity best management practices for control of Salmonella Dublin on dairy farms: A focus group study by M.W. Brunt, C. Ritter, D.L. Renaud, S.J. LeBlanc, D.F. Kelton

“…Four themes were developed from the data: (1) informational preparedness, (2) structural factors that influence disease mitigation, (3) motivational drivers of disease mitigation, and (4) shifts in biosecurity engagement. …”
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Organic bistable memory devices utilizing PMMA polymer matrix-based ZnOC60 core-shell QDs nanocomposites by Jaeho Shim, Jinseo Park, Seok-Ho Seo, Ju Hee You, Dong Ick Son

“…This design significantly enhanced quantum confinement and provided efficient charge trapping capabilities. Structural analyses using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) confirmed the uniform dispersion and precise formation of ZnOC60 QDs, exhibiting an average particle size of approximately 10 nm within the polymer matrix. …”
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Electromagnetic Analysis of Radio Propagation in Fresh Water and Measurement by Axial Mode Helical Antenna at 433 MHz by Afiza Nur Binti Jaafar, Hajar Ja'Afar, Yoshihide Yamada, Nurul Huda Abd Rahman, Naobumi Michishita, Norsiha Zainudin, Fatemeh Sadeghikia, Rina Abdullah

“…For a high gain antenna, an axial mode helical antenna is selected because of structural simplicity and adaptability of gain change by changing number of turns. …”
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Transcriptome and weighted gene co-expression network analysis of jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) fruit reveal putative genes involved in proanthocyanin biosynthesis and regulation by Wenqiang Wang, Yunfeng Pu, Hao Wen, Dengyang Lu, Min Yan, Minzhe Liu, Minyu Wu, Hongjin Bai, Lirong Shen, Cuiyun Wu

“…We identified 58 genes including 9 structural genes and 49 regulatory genes related to PA biosynthesis and regulation in the WGCNA module. …”
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Altered Morphological Characteristics Associated With Spatial Working Memory Performance in Children With ADHD by Lanfang Chen, Yishan Lin, Qianhui Wang, Chao Zhang, Shuqin Zhang, Rui Li, Lili Lin, Qianqian Sun, Yi Zeng

“…Although previous studies have broadly described abnormal brain structural changes in ADHD, the potential changes in brain morphology in children with ADHD with SWM dysfunction are still uncharacterized. …”
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MRI Study on the Effects of Platinum-based Chemotherapy on Brain Lateralization in Patients with Lung Cancer by Ping RONG, Ming LI, Shangwen YANG, Xiaoyan XIN, Wen YANG, Qianqian FENG, Wenqian CHEN, Renyuan LIU, Mei YAO

“…This study suggests that lung cancer may lead to cortical atrophy, particularly in patients who have not received platinum-based anticancer drugs. Furthermore, structural changes in the brain induced by disease exhibited a certain degree of lateralization.…”
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Self-Efficacy and Psychological Well-Being in Adolescents: Evaluating the Moderating Role of Socioeconomic Status and Cultural Factors by Giulia Raimondi, James Dawe, Fabio Alivernini, Sara Manganelli, Pierluigi Diotaiuti, Laura Mandolesi, Michele Zacchilli, Fabio Lucidi, Elisa Cavicchiolo

“…ASE, positive and negative affect, SES, and immigrant background were assessed through validated measures. Multigroup structural equation modeling (multigroup SEM) was conducted to test the moderating roles of SES (low, middle, high) and immigrant background (native, first-generation immigrant, second-generation immigrant) on the relationship between ASE and affective states. …”
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Rotation at the Fully Convective Boundary: Insights from Wide WD + MS Binary Systems by Federica Chiti, Jennifer L. van Saders, Tyler M. Heintz, J. J. Hermes, J. M. Joel Ong, Daniel R. Hey, Michele M. Ramirez-Weinhouse, Alison Dugas

“…We suggest that rapid braking at this boundary is driven by a sharp rise in the convective overturn timescale ( τ _cz ) caused by structural changes between partially and fully convective stars and the ^3 He instability occurring at this boundary. …”
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Brown alga Sargassum wightii derived bioactive compound as potential anti-cancerous agent and molecular docking insights on Hep-2, THP-1 and Cervical cancer cell lines by Sundaramoorthy Dhanasundaram, Pachiappan Perumal, Perumal Santhanam, Annamalai Aravinth, Chinnaperumal Kamaraj, Chinnasamy Ragavendran, Gholamreza Abdi

“…In this study, Naringenin, a flavonoid compound, was isolated and purified from the brown alga Sargassum wightii. Structural characterization was performed using FT-IR, 13C and 1H NMR, HPLC, and ESI-MS, confirming a molecular weight of 273.5 m/z. …”
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The 4th and 5th Seasons of the Nubian Expedition of the Anuchin Research Institute and Museum of Anthropology, Lomonosov Moscow State University at the Sites of Deraheib and Onib... by Krol Alexei A., Zaitsev Yurii P., Tolmacheva Elena G., Savinetski Arkadii B., Bashilov Anton A., Malishev Nikita V., Dmitrieva Yulia V., Kalinina Olga S., Fedorova Daria N.

“…A 2×2 m test trench with a depth of 2.2 m was opened during the season underneath the opening in the wall in order to clarify the structural features of the northwestern wall and determine the construction phases of the Fortress. …”
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Does home-based screening improve hypertension diagnosis, treatment and control? A regression discontinuity analysis in urban India by Viswanathan Mohan, Dorairaj Prabhakaran, Nikhil Tandon, K M Venkat Narayan, Pascal Geldsetzer, Nikkil Sudharsanan, Mohammed K Ali, Harsha Thirumurthy, Shivani A Patel, Michaela Theilmann, Sneha Sarah Mani

“…Our findings suggest that a lack of knowledge of one’s hypertension status might not be the primary reason for low diagnosis and treatment rates in India, where other structural and behavioural barriers may be more relevant. …”
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Plateau Environment, Gut Microbiota, and Depression: A Possible Concealed Connection? by Yajun Qiao, Ruiying Cheng, Xiaohui Li, Huimin Zheng, Juan Guo, Lixin Wei, Tingting Gao, Hongtao Bi

“…These factors induce structural and functional alterations in the gut microbiota, disrupting gut-brain axis homeostasis and contributing to the higher prevalence of depression in plateau regions relative to flatland areas. …”
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The impact of methylphenidate on choice impulsivity is inversely associated with corpus callosum fiber integrity across sexes by Maryana Daood, Leehe Peled-Avron, Rachel Ben-Hayun, Michael Nevat, Judith Aharon-Peretz, Rachel Tomer, Roee Admon

“…Conclusions: Taken together, results uncover sex-specific effects of MPH on choice impulsivity, accounted for by inverse associations between choice impulsivity under MPH and the structural integrity of distinct segments of the corpus callosum. …”
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Amebicidal Activity of <i>Escherichia coli</i> Nissle 1917 Against <i>Entamoeba histolytica</i> by Vivian Moura-Oliveira, Fabrício M. S. Oliveira, Olga L. M. Moreno, Julia R. Ferreira, Raphael E. Szawka, Ana C. Campideli-Santana, Jullia Teles, Luciano S. A. Capettini, Flaviano S. Martins, Maria A. Gomes

“…These findings suggest EcN induces structural and morphological changes in <i>E. histolytica</i>, inhibiting its growth in vitro. …”
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Measuring the quality of self-care of elderly patients with dementia in a developing country by Dennis Rogers Buwembo, Joy Louise Gumikiriza-Onoria, Lwere Kamada, Mark Kaddu-Mukasa, Joseph Kagaayi, Juliet Kiguli, Martha Sajatovic, Noeline Nakasujja, Fredrick Makumbi

“…We used confirmatory factor analysis to assess for structural validity and computed correlation coefficients and Cronbach’s alpha to assess for discriminant validity and internal reliability, respectively. …”
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Unusual Presentations of Thyrotoxic Tricuspid and Mitral Regurgitations in 62 Adults: A Systematic Review of Case Reports with In-depth Pathophysiological Review by Andro Pramana Witarto, Bendix Samarta Witarto, Shidi Laras Pramudito, Lintang Cahyaning Ratri, Della Anastasia Candra, Stephanie Wirakasa, Hermina Novida, Hendri Susilo, Citrawati Dyah Kencono Wungu, Maya Kusumawati

“…Patients with thyrotoxic TR and/or MR, including those with HF and PH, can experience clinical and structural improvements following hyperthyroidism treatment in the first 6 months.…”
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Reference ranges of CT quantitative indexes based on paired inspiratory and expiratory chest CT in healthy Chinese adults: A community-based cohort study by Ziwei Zhang, Xiuxiu Zhou, Yi Xia, Qianxi Jin, Yu Guan, Taohu Zhou, Yueze Li, Shiyuan Liu, Li Fan

“…Purpose: Computed tomography (CT) screening has established itself as the routine method to monitor lung conditions by providing pulmonary structural and functional information. However, the reference ranges of CT indices are still lacking. …”
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Enhanced Synergistic Photothermal–Chemotherapy in Bacterial Keratitis Treatment Using Halogen‐Bonded Organic Frameworks (XOFs) Based on N⋯Br+⋯N Bonds by Zhennan Tian, Shirui Zhou, Yao Qu, Qian Yang, Xuguan Bai, Jiahao Zhao, Hongqiang Dong, Ya Lu, Nan Deng, Lu Wang, Limin Pi, Yang Cheng, Shigui Chen, Wei Liu

“…Two‐dimensional (2D) structural models were established based on PXRD data and theoretical simulations. …”
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