Prevalence and coexistence of locomotive syndrome with reduced mobility and metabolic syndrome: a cross-sectional study of 35,059 Japanese adults by Chihiro Goto, Kohei Maruya, Yasuhiro Morita, Tomoyuki Arai, Satoshi Yamaguchi, Keiko Yamada, Masaru Moriyama, Hideaki Ishibashi, Ryo Nakagawa

“…MetS was diagnosed using the modified National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III criteria, and LS was assessed using the LS risk test, which includes the stand-up test, two-step test, and the 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale. …”
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Prussian‐Blue Catalysis and NFC Synergy: a Battery‐Free Laser‐Induced Graphene‐Based Platform for Urine Glucose Monitoring at Point‐of‐Care by Sinan Uzunçar, Gabriel Maroli, Massimo Urban, Arben Merkoçi

“…This study introduces a simplified, polymer‐based synthesis method, enhancing their stability in a single step. Chemical polymerization of Prussian‐blue (PB) and poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) with gelatin as a polycationic soft template yields a self‐assembled PB‐infused Catalytic Hetero‐interface Architecture (PB‐CHIA) that remarkably improves the stability of PBNPs and offers functional groups for enzyme immobilization, supporting robust biosensing applications. …”
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Correlating NAD(P)H lifetime shifts to tamoxifen resistance in breast cancer cells: A metabolic screening study with time-resolved flow cytometry by Samantha Valentino, Karla Ortega-Sandoval, Kevin D. Houston, Jessica P. Houston

“…Differences in fluorescence lifetime were detected and this was associated with sensitivity to the commonly prescribed therapeutic tamoxifen. …”
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Guards and decoys: RIPoptosome and inflammasome pathway regulators of bacterial effector-triggered immunity. by Haleema Sadia Malik, James B Bliska

“…A guardee typically has an intrinsic anti-pathogen function and is the intended target of an effector. …”
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A Review of Spaceborne High-Resolution Spotlight/Sliding Spotlight Mode SAR Imaging by Baolong Wu, Chengjin Liu, Jianlai Chen

“…The three steps of the current spaceborne spotlight/sliding spotlight SAR imaging algorithm framework are discussed in this paper. …”
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Highly Stretchable, Self‐Healable, and Conductive Gelatin Methacryloyl Hydrogel for Long‐Lasting Wearable Tactile Sensors by Zhikang Li, Bin Wang, Jijian Lu, Yumeng Xue, Jiaxiang Wang, Boqing Jia, Gengyu Han, Yihe Zhao, Muhammad Afzal Khan Qureshi, Lan Yu, Kang Zhao, Min Li, Ping Yang, Dejiang Lu, Libo Zhao

“…Herein, a highly stretchable, self‐healing, and conductive gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) hydrogel is developed by incorporating polyvinyl alcohol, N‐(2‐amino‐2‐oxoethyl)‐2‐propenamide, sodium tetraborate, and sodium chloride into GelMA, followed by a two‐step polymerization process. The introduced novel interpenetrating networks, hierarchical hydrogen bonds (weak and strong H‐bonds), and borate ester bonds (BEBs) synergistically improve the mechanical strength, and concurrently function as sacrificial bonds for energy dissipation under deformation. …”
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Anisotropic flexible stress sensors based on Loofah/CN/MWCNTs by 刘璐, 贾晓丽, 黄书童, 张景龙, 李守宝, 柯燎亮

“…At the same time, the sensor has a low detection limit of 0.26 N (6.5 Pa) and a fast response/recovery time of 48 ms/80 ms. …”
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Optimal Cerebral Protection Confirmed by Transcranial Doppler During Transcarotid Artery Revascularization by Reka Vernes, Adam Bardoczi, Alan B. Lumsden, Zsolt F. Garami

“…With this information, the steps and maneuvers during the procedure and the function of the flow reversal system can be further improved to avoid stroke or other neurological complications. …”
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Municipal secondary-treated effluent data seem to be a suitable source of information for human viral trends by Elsa T. Rodrigues, Joana M. Oliveira, Anália Carmo, Miguel A. Pardal, Ana M. Matos

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Resilience in the Internet of Medical Things: A Review and Case Study by Vikas Tomer, Sachin Sharma, Mark Davis

“…SDN can be used for monitoring and control, and ML can be used for anomaly detection and diagnosis, whereas MSA can be used for bringing distributed functionality and recovery into the IoMT networks. …”
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A Cell-Based Assay to Measure the Activity of the Complement Convertases by Małgorzata Stasiłojć, Grzegorz Stasiłojć, Alicja Kuźniewska, Santiago Rodriguez de Córdoba, Marcin Okrój

“…Results: The assay detects recombinant gain-of-function (GoF) components of both convertase types within human serum or plasma. …”
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Erqember Mitigates Neurotoxic Effects of Aluminum Chloride in Mice: Phytochemical Insights With Neurobehavioral and In Silico Approaches by Habiba Khan, Sana Javaid, Waseem Ashraf, Farhan Siddique, Mehvish Bibi, Tanveer Ahmad, Muhammad Shoaib Ali Gill, Asad Abrar, Faleh Alqahtani, Imran Imran

“…Further, the study also included in silico studies to understand the interaction of detected phytocompounds with acetylcholinesterase protein. …”
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Point-SPV: end-to-end enhancement of object recognition in simulated prosthetic vision using synthetic viewing points by Ashkan Nejad, Ashkan Nejad, Ashkan Nejad, Burcu Küçükoǧlu, Jaap de Ruyter van Steveninck, Sandra Bedrossian, Joost Heutink, Joost Heutink, Gera A. de Haan, Gera A. de Haan, Frans W. Cornelissen, Marcel van Gerven

“…Point-SPV takes an initial step toward gaze-based optimization by simulating viewing points, representing potential gaze locations, and training the model on patches surrounding these points. …”
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Ultrasonic activated energy-efficient autonomous camera system for activity observation by Sechemane Sifiso, Barnard Anthony, Young Andrew, van Niekerk Theo

“…The system’s design aims to reduce unnecessary power consumption by activating energy-intensive components, such as the camera and LED lights, only when nearby objects are detected. Key functionalities, including distance sensing and object detection, are evaluated across multiple tests to assess system performance. …”
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AbVLM-Q: intelligent quality assessment for abdominal ultrasound standard planes via vision-language modeling by Baohua Wang, Yaqian Wang, Yanhua Chu, Ke Zhang, Lei Liu, Kexin Zhang, Bowen Zhu, Dong Wang, Tianan Jiang

“…Conclusions AbVLM-Q provides a novel method for automated ultrasound quality assessment, functioning as both an evaluation tool and a training platform for standardized scanning. …”
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TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR COVID-19 WITH VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTS by Tetiana V. Fartushok, Nadiia V. Fartushok, Serhii Z. Baran

“…Confirmation that vitamin D affects the functioning of the immune system was the detection of calcitriol receptors in cells of the immune system, as well as the ability of mononuclear phagocytes to produce 1,25(OH)2D3. …”
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The effect of mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis on gait and three-dimensional biomechanical alterations by Jing Pan, Zhonghao Xie, Huifang Shen, Zhiguan Huang, Xiaohui Zhang, Bagen Liao

“…BackgroundKnee Osteoarthritis (KOA) is a prevalent chronic degenerative joint disease, particularly among the elderly, leading to pain, stiffness, and diminished functionality. The progression of KOA is often associated with significant changes in gait and biomechanics, yet detailed investigations of these changes—especially in early to moderate stages—remain limited. …”
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Actual Issues of the Cardiac Complications Risk Assessment and Correction in Non-Cardiac Surgery by A. N. Sumin

“…Registers of recent years have shown that the number of such complications remains high, for example, with a dynamic assessment of troponins, perioperative myocardial damage was detected in 13-18% of cases. This review provides a critical analysis of the step-by-step algorithm for assessing cardiac risk of non-cardiac operations considering the emergence of new publications on this topic. …”
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Polystyrene micro and nanoplastics: A comparative study of the cytotoxic effects exerted on Mytilus galloprovincialis gills by R. Romano, L. Rosati, G. Napolitano, F. Ferrigno, T. Chianese, C.M. Motta, P. Simoniello

“…In conclusion, plastic reduction in the oceans is an issue that can no longer be postponed; the first step seems to be a more conscious use of this material.…”
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The Cytoplasmic Tail of Ovine Herpesvirus 2 Glycoprotein B Affects Cell Surface Expression and Is Required for Membrane Fusion by Colleen M. Lynch, Maria K. Herndon, McKenna A. Hull, Daniela D. Moré, Katherine N. Baker, Cristina W. Cunha, Anthony V. Nicola

“…Fusion is an essential step in the host cell entry of enveloped viruses and is an important target for vaccine development. …”
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