Effects of mandibular setback surgery using the surgery-first approach versus conventional orthognathic approach on upper airway change and sleep quality by Wichuda Kongsong, Sunisa Rochanavibhata, Chidsanu Changsiripun, Phonkit Sinpitaksakul, Naricha Chirakalwasan

“…Both groups exhibited postoperative reductions in airway volume and minimum cross-sectional area, with no significant intergroup differences. …”
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“I think people have been in survival mode”: a qualitative study of community connectivity in a neighbourhood of North East England before and during COVID-19 by Mandy Cheetham, Alice Wiseman, Stephen Ward, Sarah Gorman, Fiona Pollard

“…Data were thematically analysed using a community-centred public health framework.Results Communities experiencing disadvantage approached the pandemic adversely affected by stigma, austerity and reductions in public sector funding. Community members’ priorities centred on the environment, housing, activities for children and young people, crime, community safety and area reputation. …”
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Are Junior Residents Accurate at Predicting Fetal Weight? An Analysis of Junior Residents' Performance of Estimated Fetal Weight Using Ultrasound and Leopold's Maneuver by Kimberly Huynh, Alicia Lunardhi, Karren Lewis, Trevor Pickering, Hindi E. Stohl

“…Methods: As part of an educational initiative program between 2014 and 2020, postgraduate year 1 (PGY1) and postgraduate year 2 (PGY2) residents performed EFW measurements on 10 term (>37w0d) patients using ultrasound and Leopold's maneuver and 10 preterm (>24w0d and <37w0d) patients using ultrasound. …”
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The impact of subsidies on projected heat pump adoption and residential heating emissions in Massachusetts by Emma K Walter, Matthew J Eckelman

“…This study examines the impact of various state-level subsidy scenarios on adoption rates, emission reductions, and associated co-benefits in MA and the region. …”
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Gut dysbiosis as a potential driver of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis by Jacob M. Pfaffinger, Kallie E. Hays, Jason Seeley, Priyadharshine Ramesh Babu, Rebecca Ryznar

“…Despite significant advancements in neurodegenerative research, the initiating events remain unclear, and no treatments currently exist to stop or reverse disease pathogenesis. …”
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Active futures: combating youth sedentary lifestyles in Pakistan through smart use of fragmented time by Sumaira Aslam, Shi Yong Bin

“…The intervention group showed reductions in sitting time (6–4 h/day, p &lt; 0.001) and screen time (4–2.5 h/day, p &lt; 0.001) equated to the control group. …”
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Response of nitrogen emissions to land use changes and driving forces analysis in Jiangxi province under multiple scenarios by Chun Fu, Libin Xiang, Yezhong Liu, Tianming Zhou

“…Total nitrogen emissions initially rose then declined during 2000–2020, spatially characterized by localized growth in northern urban clusters and large-scale reductions in central-northern cropland emissions. …”
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Cost Impact Model of a Novel Multi-mRNA Host Response Assay for Diagnosis and Risk Assessment of Acute Respiratory Tract Infections and Sepsis in the Emergency Department by John E. Schneider, Jonathan Romanowsky, Philipp Schuetz, Ivana Stojanovic, Henry K. Cheng, Oliver Liesenfeld, Ljubomir Buturovic, Timothy E. Sweeney

“…While early detection and initiation of treatment reduces mortality, inappropriate treatment leads to adverse events and the development of antimicrobial resistance. …”
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ON THE PATH TO THE EU: STRENGTHENING ECONOMIC RESILIENCE OF UKRAINE’S JUSTICE AREA by Tetiana Kolomoiets, Olena Agapova, Marcin Orzechowski

“…The economic benefits of these reforms include increased investor confidence, more optimal resource allocation within the justice system, and cost reductions through digital transformations. The study's key findings highlight the role of public administration entities in fostering economic stability. …”
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Social outcomes associated with a public and stakeholder engagement process for wolf reintroduction by Rebecca M. Niemiec, Michael Quartuch, Mireille Gonzalez, Veronica Champine, Andrew Mertens

“…We found that after the process, knowledge related to the conservation initiative increased a small amount among the public and stakeholders. …”
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Anthropometric profile and complications in patients with diabetes mellitus seen at Maluti Adventist Hospital, Lesotho by M. T. Makwero, W. F. Mollentze, G. Joubert, W. J. Steinberg

“…However, complications resulting from DM may present before diagnosis and treatment initiation or continue to develop while on treatment. …”
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Estimation of LCOE for PV electricity production in the Baltic States - Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia until 2050 by Kristina Lebedeva, Anatolijs Borodinecs, Arturs Palcikovskis, Robert Wawerka, Nikolaos Skandalos

“…For instance, Lithuania's ''virtual net billing'' model has boosted adoption, yet energy community initiatives remain underdeveloped.The study highlights rooftop PV systems' critical role in achieving EU energy goals, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and enhancing energy security as the Baltic States integrate into the European electricity grid in 2025. …”
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Irisin regulates cardiac myocyte energy metabolic remodeling involved the ADRA1A-AMPK signaling pathwayng pathway by Han Zhe, Jing Li, Yuan Bei, Feng Gao, Qingliang Chen

“…Irisin administration counteracted hypoxia-induced reductions in the mitochondrial membrane potential and ATP production, with these protective effects diminished by Compound C. …”
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Potential radiosensitive germline biomarkers in the testes of wild mice after the Fukushima accident by Syun Tokita, Ryo Nakayama, Yohei Fujishima, Valerie Swee Ting Goh, Donovan Anderson, Ippei Uemura, Hikari Ikema, Jin Shibata, Yoh Kinoshita, Yoshinaka Shimizu, Hisashi Shinoda, Jun Goto, Maria Grazia Palmerini, Abdulla Mohamed Hatha, Takashi Satoh, Akifumi Nakata, Manabu Fukumoto, Tomisato Miura, Hideaki Yamashiro

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Real-World Effectiveness of Intravenous Belimumab on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Saudi Arabia: The OBSErve Observational Study by Al-Homood IA, Almaghlouth I, Asiri AM, Hamdy H, Alhammad A, Mustafa A, Othman M, Khamashta M, Elfishawy T, Teichman L, dos Santos D, Queiroz JD, Noibi S

“…Mean (SD) corticosteroid dose decreased from 10.2 (7.5) mg/day at index to 6.2 (3.4) mg/day at 6 months post-index. Reductions in unscheduled physician office and emergency room visits were observed during the post-index versus pre-index periods.Conclusion: Real-world data from patients with SLE treated with IV belimumab in Saudi Arabia demonstrated clinical improvements and reductions in corticosteroid dose and HCRU. …”
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Cognitive practice effects delay diagnosis of MCI: Implications for clinical trials by Mark Sanderson‐Cimino, Jeremy A. Elman, Xin M. Tu, Alden L. Gross, Matthew S. Panizzon, Daniel E. Gustavson, Mark W. Bondi, Emily C. Edmonds, Graham M.L. Eglit, Joel S. Eppig, Carol E. Franz, Amy J. Jak, Michael J. Lyons, Kelsey R. Thomas, McKenna E. Williams, William S. Kremen, Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative

“…Methods Of 889 baseline cognitively normal (CN) Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) participants, 722 returned 1 year later (mean age = 74.9 ± 6.8 at baseline). …”
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Uncovering the carbon cost: Environmental impact of free flap reconstruction procedures in the UK by Benjamin Clay, Sandip Hindocha, Kavish Maheshwari

“…Conclusion: Significant reductions in emissions may be achievable without significant infrastructural changes through initiatives to reduce staff transport by single-occupancy car, improving the energy efficiency of the theatre areas and reducing the use of single-use surgical equipment. …”
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Treatment with Upadacitinib in Difficult-to-Treat (D2T) Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA): A National Multicenter Study of the First 134 Patients in Clinical Practice by Eva Galíndez-Agirregoikoa, Diana Prieto-Peña, Maria Luz García-Vivar, Joaquin Maria Belzunegui Otano, Beatriz Joven-Ibáñez, Cristina Vergara-Dangond, Marina Pavía-Pascual, Irati Urionaguena-Onaindia, Lucia Vega Alvarez, M. Ángeles Puche Larrubia, Consuelo Ramos Giráldez, Rosario Garcia-Vicuña, Vega Jovani, Angels Martínez-Ferrer, Mireia Moreno Martínez-Losa, Teresa González Hernández, Raquel Almodóvar González, Ana Urruticoechea-Arana, Cristina Macía-Villa, Inigo Gorostiza, Ricardo Blanco Alonso, Upadacitinib PsA Clinical Practice COLLABORATIVE STUDY GROUP

“…These reductions persisted throughout the study. Prednisone dosage decreased significantly (<i>p</i> = 0.049). …”
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Iron single atom enzyme-mediated hydrogen sulfide delivery amplifies reactive oxygen species cascade to induce ferroptosis susceptibility by Xuegang Niu, Penghui Wei, Mingtao Zhu, Hongjia Zheng, Dezhi Kang, Qianxi Chen, Fuxiang Chen, Yiping Li, Rong Xie, Yang Zhu, Dengliang Wang

“…Additionally, Fe/SAE@A exhibits glutathione oxidase-mimicking activity, efficiently oxidizing reductive GSH to glutathione disulfide, thereby promoting the inactivation of glutathione peroxidase 4. …”
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The 100-Days: Physical Exercise and Challenges to Assess, Maintain and Improve Physical Fitness During Lockdown by Tommaso Di Libero, Annalisa D’Ermo, Beatrice Tosti, Stefano Corrado, Pierluigi Diotaiuti, Angelo Rodio

“…Fitness was assessed at baseline (T0), mid-program (T1), and completion (T2). Results: Males initially showed higher BMI and mild cardiovascular risks. …”
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