Respiratory outcomes of adrenergic beta-antagonists in patients undergoing tracheal extubation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Lucas Cael Azevedo Ramos Bendaham, Altair Pereira de Melo Neto, Hilária Saugo Faria, André Richard da Silva Oliveira Filho, Carlos Henrique de Oliveira Ferreira, Marcela da Silva Kazitani Cunha, Victor Gonçalves Soares, Ocílio Ribeiro Gonçalves, Milene Vitória Sampaio Sobral, Mohamed Doma, Denis Maltz Grutcki, Fabrício Tavares Mendonça

“…Background: Tracheal extubation after general anesthesia may cause hemodynamic and respiratory complications, with no established strategies to prevent them. …”
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Oil and Biodiesel Production from <i>Mortierella isabellina</i> Biomass by a Direct Near-Critical Fluid Extraction and Transesterification Method by Daniela Sallet, Gustavo Andrade Ugalde, Marcus Vinícius Tres, Marcio Antonio Mazutti, Giovani Leone Zabot, Raquel Cristine Kuhn

“…However, intracellular oil needs additional steps for its recovery for transesterification, which generally uses catalysts. In this context, thermal processes that do not use catalysts demand to be investigated. …”
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Alpha‐Lipoic Acid Alleviates Isoflurane‐Induced Cognitive Dysfunction in Juvenile Mice by Activating Peroxisome Proliferator Activated Receptor Gamma Coactivator ‐1 Alpha by Xingkai Zhao, Donglu Wang, Shuai Li, Xueting Zhang, Zhenlei Zhou

“…ABSTRACT Millions of children undergo general anesthesia annually, yet preclinical studies suggest early life exposure to anesthetics may disrupt central nervous system development and impair cognition. …”
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Exploring avocado consumption and health: a scoping review and evidence map by Stephen A. Fleming, Tristen L. Paul, Rachel A. F. Fleming, Alison K. Ventura, Megan A. McCrory, Corrie M. Whisner, Paul A. Spagnuolo, Louise Dye, Jana Kraft, Jana Kraft, Nikki A. Ford

“…A systematic literature search through April 2024 was conducted (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and CENTRAL) and supplemented by backwards citation screening. …”
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Interventions to improve latent and active tuberculosis treatment completion rates in underserved groups in low incidence countries: a scoping review by Janine Dretzke, David J Moore, Anjana Roy, Lauren Ahyow, Carla Hobart, Anamika Basu, Ahimza Nagasivam, Roger Gajraj

“…Barriers to treatment adherence included a lack of knowledge around TB, lack of general health or social support and side effects. …”
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Trends of road traffic mortality in Tehran city during 2012-2021 by Amir Kavousi, Khaled Rahmani, Ali Moradi, Fatemeh Darabi, Mohammad Razeghi

“…However, road traffic mortality remained higher in peripheral districts and in areas with major motorways and arterial roads compared to the central parts of Tehran.…”
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Genetic ancestry influences gene-environment interactions with sociocultural factors: Results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos by Jayati Sharma, Cristin E. McArdle, Mariaelisa Graff, Christina Cordero, Martha Daviglus, Linda C. Gallo, Carmen R. Isasi, Tanika N. Kelly, Krista M. Perreira, Gregory A. Talavera, Jianwen Cai, Kari E. North, Lindsay Fernández-Rhodes, Genevieve L. Wojcik

“…Participants (n = 7,075) identified with six background groups: Central American, Cuban, Dominican, Mexican, Puerto Rican, and South American. …”
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Mapping the internal structures of fault zones of the sedimentary cover: a tectonophysical approach applied to interpret TDEM data (Kovykta gas condensate field) by K. Zh. Seminsky, I. V. Buddo, A. A. Bobrov, N. V. Misyurkeeva, Yu. P. Burzunova, A. S. Smirnov, I. A. Shelokhov

“…Using a map of this parameter, it becomes possible to generally establish the boundaries of fault zones and specify internal subzones. …”
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Trends in antimicrobial resistance education research: a bibliometric analysis by Sara Farina, Gianluca Fevola, Andrea Adduci, Alessandra Maio, Alberto Lontano, Walter Ricciardi, Maria Rosaria Gualano, Leonardo Villani

“…Keywords like “knowledge”, “attitudes”, and “stewardship” were central, reflecting the focus on educational initiatives. …”
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A blockchain secured metaverse framework for scalable and immersive telemedicine by Rahul Ganpatrao Sonkamble, Swati Shirke-Deshmukh, Vijay Katkar, M. Lunagaria, Ganshyam G. Tejani, Seyed Jalaleddin Mousavirad

“…Existing telemedicine solutions rely on centralized architectures, making Electronic Health Records (EHRs) susceptible to data breaches and unauthorized access. …”
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A case of perihilar cholangiocarcinoma with bilateral ligamentum teres hepatis treated with hepatopancreatoduodenectomy by Fumihiro Terasaki, Yusuke Yamamoto, Teiichi Sugiura, Yukiyasu Okamura, Takaaki Ito, Ryo Ashida, Katsuhisa Ohgi, Shintaro Akamoto, Katsuhiko Uesaka

“…Two umbilical veins are present initially during the embryonic stage. In general, the right-sided vein disappears, and the atrophic left-sided vein remains connected to the left portal vein originating from the vitelline vein. …”
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Competency self-assessment for a learning-based autonomous aircraft system by Nicholas Conlon, Aastha Acharya, Jamison McGinley, Trevor Slack, Camron A. Hirst, Marissa D’Alonzo, Mitchell R. Hebert, Christopher Reale, Eric W. Frew, Rebecca Russell, Nisar R. Ahmed

“…Within this framework, we then define the generalized outcome assessment (GOA) factor, which quantifies an autonomous system’s ability to meet or exceed user-specified mission outcomes. …”
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A cross-sectional study examining the role of doctors’ trust in patients’ requests for antibiotics: a neglected perspective by Aline Rinaldi, Serena Petrocchi, Anna Bullo, Luca Gabutti, Peter Johannes Schulz

“…Abstract Background Effective interaction between patients and providers is central to understanding communication mechanisms and health-related outcomes. …”
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Gut-brain axis in post-traumatic stress disorder: microbial - mediated mechanisms and new therapeutic approaches - A narrative review by Jiayue Pan, Jiayue Pan, Shuairong Lin, Shuairong Lin, Qiuling Qian, Shanni Fu, Xiaoliu Liu, Xiaoliu Liu

“…As a key pathway connecting the central nervous system to peripheral organs, the gut-brain axis has received increasing attention for its role in PTSD. …”
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Spatial Pattern and Driving Mechanisms of Settlements in the Agro-Pastoral Ecotone of Northern China: A Case Study of Eastern Inner Mongolia by Ziqi Zhang, Xiaotong Wu, Song Chen, Lyuyuan Jia, Qianhui Wang, Zhiqing Zhang, Mingzhe Li, Ruofei Jia, Qing Lin

“…Average annual temperature generally shows a positive influence on settlement density, particularly in the central and eastern agricultural areas. …”
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Salience and default networks predict borderline personality traits and affective symptoms: a dynamic functional connectivity analysis by Alessandro Grecucci, Miriam Langerbeck, Richard Bakiaj, Parisa Ahmadi Ghomroudi, Davide Rivolta, Xiaoping Yi, Xiaoping Yi, Xiaoping Yi, Irene Messina, Irene Messina

“…Beyond the categorical diagnosis, borderline personality traits (BPT) are common in the general population and vary along a continuum from mild to severe. …”
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Implementing Nutrient Recommendations for Breakfast in Europe through Dietetic Practice—The European Federation of Associations of Dietitians (EFAD) Breakfast Toolkit Survey by Elena Alonso-Aperte, Angela García-González, Marta Maroto-Novalbos, Klaus Nigl, Elisabeth Farmer, Eva Hoelzl, Ezgi Kolay

“…Around 50% thought that the general population is somewhat aware of the impact of breakfast on health, with the highest number of people not being aware in northern Europe. …”
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Will Wind Turbines Affect the Distribution of Alashan Ground Squirrel? Insights from Large-Scale Wind Farms in China by Yuan Wang, Wenbin Yang, Qin Li, Min Zhao, Ying Yang, Xiangfeng Shi, Dazhi Zhang, Guijun Yang

“…However, the ramifications of large-scale centralized wind farm operations on terrestrial rodents remain incompletely understood. …”
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Participatory approaches and Social Network Analysis to analyse the emergence of collective action for rural development: a case study in the Spanish Pyrenees by M. Teston, E. Sturaro, E. Muñoz-Ulecia, A. Tenza-Peral, S. Raniolo, E. Pisani, C. Pachoud, M. Ramanzin, D. Martín-Collado

“…A sparse network with mutual interactions but few central actors emerged. The absence of a coordinator and unwillingness to cover the role are possible limiting factors.…”
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Exploring Facilitators and Barriers to STD/STI/HIV Self-Testing Among College Students in the United States: A Scoping Review by Jaquetta M. Reeves, Edem Yaw Zigah, Osman W. Shamrock, Dhanyal Khan, Janene Batten, Gamji Rabiu Abu-Ba’are, LaRon E. Nelson, Pascal Djiadeu

“…Young adult college students are more likely than the general population of 18 to 24-year-olds in the U.S. to engage in sexual practices that increase their risk of STIs. …”
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