Effect of a High-Protein High-Fibre Nutritional Supplement on Lipid Profile in Overweight/Obese Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A 24-Week Randomized Controlled Trial by Rachana Bhoite, Anitha Chandrasekaran, Varalakshmi Lalithya Pratti, Vinita Satyavrat, Shivani Aacharya, Amey Mane, Suyog Mehta, Ravindra Machhindra Kale, Gayathri Nagamuthu, Sasikala Selvaraj, Gayathri Rajagopal, Sudha Vasudevan, Shobana Shanmugam, Anjana Ranjit Mohan, Ranjit Unnikrishnan, Kamala Krishnaswamy, Viswanathan Mohan

“…Change from baseline in lipid parameters such as total cholesterol (TChol), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and triglycerides (TG) was assessed between the intervention and control group at week 12 and week 24. …”
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REPAIR_GETUG P16 relapse in previously irradiated prostate bed: a phase I/II study of stereotactic ablative reirradiation potentiated by a metformine study protocol by Alexandre Joly, Audrey Blanc Lapierre, Emmanuel Rio, Loig Vaugier, Stéphane Supiot, Valentine Guimas

“…Reirradiation within stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) guided by metabolic imaging could be a relevant option in this case. In parallel, metformin, an economically viable and well-tolerated oral antidiabetic agent, has demonstrated its radiosensitising properties. …”
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The effect of estroprogestagen therapy on lipid status in menopause depending on the drug administration route by Čitlučanin Goran, Ivović Miomira, Tančić-Gajić Milina, Canović Fadil, Stojanović Miloš, Marina Ljiljana, Arizanović Zorana, Đogo Aleksandar, Gerginić Vladimir, Vujović Svetlana

“…The use of estrogens reduces levels of low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLC) and lipoprotein A [Lp(a)], and increases levels of triglycerides (TG) and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) depending on the dose and route of administration. …”
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Robust Symbol Detection in Large-Scale Overloaded NOMA Systems by Hiroki Iimori, Giuseppe Thadeu Freitas De Abreu, Takanori Hara, Koji Ishibashi, Razvan-Andrei Stoica, David Gonzalez G., Osvaldo Gonsa

“…We a framework for the design of low-complexity and high-performance receivers for multidimensional overloaded non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) systems. …”
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X-Ray Crystal and Cryo-Electron Microscopy Structure Analysis Unravels How the Unique Thylakoid Lipid Composition Is Utilized by Cytochrome <i>b</i>₆<i>f</i> for Driving... by Radka Vladkova

“…This interest stems from the unique ability of the thylakoid membrane protein cytochrome <i>b</i>₆<i>f</i> (cyt<i>b</i>₆<i>f</i>) to increase or decrease its hydrophobic thickness (d_P) in parallel with the reduction or oxidation of the PQ pool induced by changes in light quality. …”
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Effectiveness of a Family-Based Self-Management Intervention for Type 2 Diabetes Patients Receiving Family Doctor Contract Services: A Community-Based Randomized Controlled Trial by Lan Zhu, Jing Wang, Zhigang Pan, Wei Zhang, Jing Tang, Hua Yan, Fulai Shen, Yi Shen

“…Research Design and Methods: We conducted a community-based, single-center, parallel randomized controlled trial in the Xietu community of Xuhui District, Shanghai. …”
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Oral health awareness, self-care practices, and lived experiences among cancer patients in Ethiopia: a mixed-methods study by Tseganesh Asefa, Winta Tesfaye, Fethiya Seid Hasen, Habtu Kifle Negash, Mihret Getnet, Yihun Tefera Ayenew, Destaye Tirite Gelaw, Tirualem Zeleke Yehuala, Nebebe Demis Baykemagn, Hiwot Tezera Endale

“…Methods A convergent parallel mixed-method study was carried out from February 6 to March 31, 2023, at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia. …”
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Detection of enoxaparin and argatroban by use of the novel viscoelastic coagulometer ClotPro by Johannes Gratz, Stefan Ulbing, Fabian Schäfer, Stefan Koch, Christoph Dibiasi, Marion Wiegele, Peter Quehenberger, Eva Schaden

“…The ClotPro Russell’s viper venom (RVV)-test and the ClotPro ecarin (ECA)-test clotting time were performed in parallel with conventional coagulation tests (anti-Xa activity, activated partial thromboplastin time, and diluted thrombin time). …”
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Selection of favorable shale lithofacies based on an integrated geology and engineering approach: a case study of Lishu Fault Depression in Songliao Basin by Xuan LIN, Jianfeng ZHU, Haiming PANG, Zhongbo LI, Wei WANG, Shuo LIU, Haibin LI, Zhenxue JIANG, Zhuo LI, Chunyu QIN, Kangbo CHEN

“…Vertical and bedding-parallel lamellated fractures mostly developed, resulting in poor fracturing efficiency. …”
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A WeChat-Based Decision Aid Intervention to Promote Informed Decision-Making for Family Members Regarding the Genetic Testing of Patients With Colorectal Cancer: Randomized Control... by Huanhuan Li, Yanjie Zhao, Wei Li, Wenxia Wang, Shengze Zhi, Yifan Wu, Qiqing Zhong, Rui Wang, Jiao Sun

“…MethodsA single-center, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial was conducted. …”
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A character-strengths based coaching intervention to improve wellbeing of rural community health workers in Madhya Pradesh, India: Protocol for a single-blind randomized controlled... by Ameya P. Bondre, Azaz Khan, Abhishek Singh, Spriha Singh, Ritu Shrivastava, Narendra Verma, Aashish Ranjan, Jyotsna Agrawal, Seema Mehrotra, Rahul Shidhaye, Anant Bhan, John A. Naslund, Steve D. Hollon, Deepak Tugnawat

“…Discussion: This trial will determine whether a character-strengths based coaching intervention is an effective and scalable approach for reducing work-stress and improving wellbeing of rural ASHAs in low-resource settings.…”
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α‐ZnO Manipulated Growth of Ag Gird on AgNWs Enables High Conductive Flexible Electrode for Large‐Area Monolithic Organic Photovoltaics by Zhuo Chen, Tianyu Liu, Irfan Ismail, Fan Qian, Lianping Zhang, Shutao Yang, Xiaoke Zhang, Lingpeng Yan, Yunfei Han, Qun Luo, Yongzhen Yang, Chang‐Qi Ma

“…The 8 and 16 cm2 modules constructed by series and parallel connection of the monolithic devices yield PCEs of 14.47% and 12.92%, respectively. …”
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Establishing the best step-up treatments for children with uncontrolled asthma despite inhaled corticosteroids: the EINSTEIN systematic review, network meta-analysis and cost-effec... by Sofia Cividini, Ian Sinha, Giovanna Culeddu, Sarah Donegan, Michelle Maden, Katie Rose, Olivia Fulton, Dyfrig Hughes, Stephen Turner, Catrin Tudur Smith

“…The first choice of medicine is a low-dose steroid inhaler. If asthma symptoms continue, then other medicines can be given. …”
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Rapid Determination of Trace Impurity Elements in Pure Molybdenum by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry Based on the Online-Standard-Addition Method by Yichuan TANG, Yuanyuan FENG, Tao ZHOU, Yanjie CUI, Jianying ZHANG

“…The precision was evaluated by introducing the Mo digested solutions from A tube and 5ng/mL standard solution from B tube simultaneously, and the relative standard deviations (RSDs) of 6 repeated measurements were low, ranging from 0.8%-3.9% for 28 elements, in spite of the relative high RSD for Nb (6.1%). …”
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Consistent trends from different methods for monitoring SARS-CoV-2 in urban wastewater during a 29-month longitudinal study by Janine McCalder, Janine McCalder, Jangwoo Lee, Jangwoo Lee, Judy Qiu, Qiaozhi Li, Linnet Immaraj, Nicole Acosta, María A. Bautista, Melissa Wilson, Barbara Waddell, Kristine Du, Aito Ueno, Rhonda Clark, Rhonda Clark, Alexander Krusina, Danielle A. Southern, Tyler Williamson, Tyler Williamson, Chloe Papparis, Paul Montesclaros, Lance Non, September Stefani, Gail Visser, Puja Pradhan, Norma Ruecker, John Conly, John Conly, John Conly, John Conly, John Conly, John Conly, Steve Hrudey, Kevin Frankowski, Bonita Lee, Bonita Lee, Michael D. Parkins, Michael D. Parkins, Michael D. Parkins, Xiaoli Pang, Xiaoli Pang, Casey R. J. Hubert

“…Multiple studies have compared different protocols but have been limited by short periods of observation or low numbers of test sites. Here we compare results from two parallel workflows for wastewater processing and quantifying SARS-CoV-2 gene targets from five wastewater treatment plants in three large cities in Alberta, Canada for up to 29-months. …”
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Mineralogy, alteration, fluid inclusions microthermometry and genesis of the Cu-Au Kalateh Dasht deposit, south of Shahrood, NE Iran by Mohadeseh Eskandari, Fardin Mousivand, Maryam Sheibi, Bernd Lehmann

“…The presence of light-colored sphalerite, which indicates a low iron content, serves as an additional indicator of epithermal systems with moderate sulfidation. …”
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Introduction by Xin Li

“…Such extensive residential redevelopment projects have resulted in tremendous social, economic and physical changes in urban areas, parallel to the emergence of massive numbers of relocatees. …”
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Flow acceleration statistics: a new paradigm for wind-driven loads, towards probabilistic turbine design by M. Kelly

“…These statistics depend on low-pass-filter frequency (the reciprocal of turbine response time) but vary in a nontrivial manner with height due to the influence of the atmospheric boundary layer's capping inversion, as well as the surface.…”
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Observation of Diffuse Galactic Light Near the Galactic Center with ONC-T on Board Hayabusa2 by Kei Sano, Yuto Tome, Kana Kurosaki, Kohji Tsumura, Shuji Matsuura, Kohji Takimoto, Takahiro Iwata, Manabu Yamada, Tomokatsu Morota, Toru Kouyama, Masahiko Hayakawa, Yasuhiro Yokota, Eri Tatsumi, Moe Matsuoka, Naoya Sakatani, Koki Yumoto, Shingo Kameda, Hidehiko Suzuki, Yuichiro Cho, Kazuo Yoshioka, Kazunori Ogawa, Kei Shirai, Hirotaka Sawada, Seiji Sugita

“…In visible wavelengths, earlier studies observed DGL toward regions of low optical depth in high Galactic latitude, and show marginal consistency with a theoretical model assuming single scattering by dust grains. …”
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The Evaluation of Tectonic Activity in Eshtehard Plain Basin with Interferometry by Farrin Nayebzadeh, Aghil Madadi, Ghasem Azizi

“…These parallel hills are stretched from south to the north with a west to east direction consisting of clay without layers that include a very calm and low slope deposition not so long ago. …”
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