Peer-assisted learning in critical care: a simulation-based approach for postgraduate medical training by Po-Wei Chiu, Shao-Chung Chu, Chia-Han Yang, Huan-Fang Lee, Hsuan-Man Hung, Hsiang-Chin Hsu

“…Enhancing clinical competence in postgraduate year (PGY) trainees is crucial for effective patient care, especially in emergency medicine. This study investigated the impact of a well-designed, group-developed, peer-assessed learning approach combined with high-fidelity simulations on clinical skills and teamwork of PGY trainees. …”
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METTL16 Inhibits the Malignant Progression of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer through the lncRNA MALAT1/β-Catenin Axis by Changshu Li, Ji Liu, Yuanyuan Lyu, Shizhang Ling, Yonghong Luo

“…The CCK-8, EdU, scratch wound healing, and transwell invasion assays revealed that METTL16 significantly suppressed the proliferating, migrating, and invading abilities of OC cells. The inhibitory effects of METTL16 on the in vivo tumor growth of EOC cells were measured by subcutaneous tumor formation assay in mice. …”
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Association of Statin Therapy with Functional Outcomes and Survival in Intracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage by Bahadar S. Srichawla, Daksha Gopal, Majaz Moonis

“…HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, commonly referred to as statins, known for their lipid-lowering abilities, also possess pleiotropic properties, including anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects. …”
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Transcription Factor E2F1 Exacerbates Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Cell Growth and Invasion via Upregulation of LINC00152 by Junjie Yang, Yong Ying, Xiangtai Zeng, Jiafeng Liu, Yang Xie, Zefu Deng, Zhiqiang Hu, Zanbin Li

“…Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common thyroid neoplasm, whereas transcription factor E2F1 has been previously implicated in PTC progression. The current study sought to elucidate the underlying mechanism of E2F1 in PTC cell biological activities via regulation of long intergenic noncoding RNA 152 (LINC00152). …”
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Identification and molecular docking mechanism of novel anti-inflammatory peptides from Lactobacillus paraplantarum fermented Cannabis sativa L. (hemp) seeds by Lingyue Shan, Akanksha Tyagi, Hun Ju Ham, Deog Hwan Oh

“…(hemp) seeds, particularly hemp seed proteins. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the release of anti-inflammatory peptides from Lactobacillus paraplantarum-fermented hemp seed proteins. …”
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The diagnostic conundrum of late-onset developmental regression in child psychiatry: case series by Shalu Elizabeth Abraham, Sakhardande Kasturi Atmaram, Poornima Khadanga, Nirmalya Mukherjee, Rajendra Kiragasur Madegowda, Harshini Manohar

“…The diagnostic dilemma arises from the overlap of symptoms with childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD), childhood-onset schizophrenia and autism. This study underscores the diagnostic intricacies of this clinical presentation and highlights the need for longitudinal follow-up to unravel the transitions in phenomenology, course and outcome. …”
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EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF MN(II)-TRANS-1,2-DIAMINOCYCLEHEXANE-N,N,N',N'TETRAACETATE AS PARAMAGNETIC CONTRAST AGENT FOR ENHANCEMENT OF CEREBRAL MENINGEOMAS IN DOGS by V. Yu. Ussov, A. I. Bezlepkin, O. Yu. Borodin, M. L. Belyanin, V. D. Filimonov

“…We have evaluated the abilities of new original paramagnetic contrast agent Mn-DCTA (0,5 mol solution of Manganese(II) complex with trans-1,2-diaminocyclohexane-N,N,N',N'-tetraacetate, registered trade mark Cyclomang) for contrast-enhanced imaging of brain meningeomas in dogs.Material and methods. …”
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Application of a hybrid virtual-physical teaching model integrating mixed reality and 3D printing in clinical joint orthopedic education by Honglin Wang, Aoshuang Xu, Wei Hua, Zhewei Ye, Lin Lu

“…ObjectiveThe diagnosis and treatment of arthropathic orthopaedic conditions are inherently linked to anatomical structures, necessitating strong spatial visualization abilities in students. Providing intuitively accessible methods for students to master specialized knowledge presents a formidable challenge for educators. …”
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Atypical functional connectome is associated with low reflective functioning in incarcerated adolescents by Mélodie Derome, Mélodie Derome, Larisa Morosan, Larisa Morosan, Patrick Heller, Patrick Heller, Martin Debbané, Martin Debbané

“…The aim of the present study is to identify potential differences in resting state connectivity between a group of male IA, compared to community adolescents (CA). …”
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Properties of Chitosan Functionalized Nano-selenium and Its Application in the Preservation of Fresh-cut Bamboo Shoots (Pleioblastus amarus) by Yu LEI, Mengjuan PAN, Feipeng CHEN, Hongwang DONG, Aiyuan LÜ, Dong LI

“…To enhance the shelf life of fresh-cut bamboo shoots (Pleioblastus amarus), this study initially formulated three solutions: nano-selenium (SeNPs), functionalized nano-selenium (SeNPs-cs), and a combination of chitosan with functionalized nano-selenium (CS&SeNPs-cs). …”
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Establishment of highly metastatic KRAS mutant lung cancer cell sublines in long-term three-dimensional low attachment cultures. by Tomoyuki Nakano, Yoshihiko Kanai, Yusuke Amano, Taichiro Yoshimoto, Daisuke Matsubara, Tomoki Shibano, Tomoko Tamura, Sachiko Oguni, Shizuka Katashiba, Takeshi Ito, Yoshinori Murakami, Masashi Fukayama, Takashi Murakami, Shunsuke Endo, Toshiro Niki

“…Decreased cell-substratum adhesion is crucially involved in metastasis. Previous studies demonstrated that lung cancer with floating cell clusters in histology is more likely to develop metastasis. …”
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Interference with CHD1L inhibits the malignant progression and enhances cisplatin sensitivity of ovarian cancer cells by binding PLK1 by Kun Qiao, Yuanxiazi Guan, Wenjing Xing

“…CCK8 assay and TUNEL were used to detect the role of CHD1L in the sensitivity of OC cells to cisplatin. In addition, the abilities of CAOV-3 cell migration and invasion were evaluated using wound healing assay and transwell assay. …”
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The new definition of metabolic syndrome including hyperuricemia improves its prognostic value: results from NHANES database by Zhichao Zhang, Yuanxin Pang, Jun Shen, Weihai Chen, ChuanZhen Hao, Zhijun Lei

“…MetSnew demonstrated enhanced identification and reclassification abilities compared to MetSold, as evidenced by improvement in C-index, NRI and IDI. …”
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Construction and Validation of Academic Support Scale in Middle School (ASSMS) by Zeqing Zheng, Wujun Sun, Ping Fang, Lina Chen

“…If we can fully utilize the academic support provided by families, teachers, and classmates in daily life, improve students’ personal efficacy, stimulate their learning motivation and desire, and provide corresponding emotional, resource, behavioral, and willingness support for middle school students, it will help them better enhance their learning adaptability, increase their investment in learning, and then improve their learning consciousness, ultimately promoting the enhancement of academic achievement and the development of their abilities. Therefore, based on the existing scales of social support and academic support, this study determined the academic support scale for middle school students, exploring the source of academic support from four dimensions: willingness support, resource support, emotional support, and behavioral support. …”
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Analysis of water-absorbent polymers from saw dust and coffee husks to enhance soil moisture retention, crop productivity and irrigation efficiency in Busia, Uganda by Morris Amanya, Victo Nabunya, Denis Bwire, Chrish Kavuma

“…Knowledge on the production and application of the agro-hydrogels to improve degraded soils and optimize irrigation water use during dry seasons, is limited in East Africa. In this study, two self-made cellulose-based SAPs were assessed in a pilot open-field experiment to evaluate their soil water retention abilities and irrigation water use for improved crop productivity. …”
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Pioneering protein degradation for agricultural applications by Gina L. Morgan, Hamilton Dickson, Breanna Ford, Aleksandra Noras, Steven C. Bremmer, Brian E. Watts, Joseph Pilotte, Ed Anderson, Eric D. Sullivan, Mikayla Stoner, Daniel Ouedraogo, Daniel J. Saltzberg, Karunakar R. Pothula, Paul Ingram, John Catalano, Melina Lillich, Carl-Christian Kolbe, Anne Pfeiffer, Christopher C. Ladner, Sam Gattis, Jason Speake, Stephanie Voss, Kelly Broccio, Denis Fourches

“…Herein, we demonstrate the degradative abilities of the insect VHL (von Hippel-Lindau) E3 ligase, making it the first PROTAC-ready ligase for agriculture applications. …”
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The application of deep learning in early enamel demineralization detection by Ketai He, Rongxiu Zhang, Muchun Liang, Keyue Tian, Kaihui Luo, Ruoshi Chen, Jianpeng Ren, Jiajun Wang, Juan Li

“…Objective The study aims to develop a diagnostic model using intraoral photographs to accurately detect and classify early detection of enamel demineralization on tooth surfaces. …”
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Clinical and Preclinical Postgraduate Training in Endodontic Education: A Transnational Exploratory Survey by Venkateshbabu Nagendrababu, Vellore Kannan Gopinath, Mohannad Nassar, Naresh Shetty, Anil Kishen, Paul V. Abbott, Henry F. Duncan

“…Introduction and aims: Endodontic postgraduate programmes should offer students a wide range of experiences and training in all facets of the specialisation. This study aimed to assess the current postgraduate education practices in endodontics across dental schools worldwide. …”
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<i>Cochlospermum angolense</i> Welw ex Oliv: Phytochemical Profile, Antioxidant Activity, and Therapeutic Prospects by Nsevolo Samba, Abdy Morales Barrios, Estela Guerrero De León, Cesar Raposo, Radhia Aitfella Lahlou, Joana Curto, Jesus M. Rodilla, Alejandro M. Roncero, David Diez, Lúcia Silva

“…Both extracts demonstrated notable abilities to scavenge 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl, nitric oxide, and superoxide radicals, as well as to inhibit lipid peroxidation. …”
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Nanogenerator Neuromodulation to Enable Locomotion Rehabilitation for Spinal Cord Injury via Epidural Electrical Stimulation by Cong Li, Yizhu Shan, Shihao Zheng, Puchuan Tan, Yuan Bai, Engui Wang, Lingling Xu, Ruizeng Luo, Shengyu Chao, Jing Huang, Pengyu Ren, Zhou Li, Hongqing Feng

“…Epidural electrical stimulation (EES) has been demonstrated promising for SCI therapy in ways of rehabilitation by facilitating the recovery of lower limb motor abilities. However, EES necessitates a considerable consumption of electrical energy and exhibits large individual differences in treatment. …”
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