Optical Bench Evaluation of a Novel, Hydrophobic, Acrylic, One-Piece, Polyfocal Intraocular Lens with a “Zig-Zag” L-Loop Haptic Design by Andreas F. Borkenstein, Eva-Maria Borkenstein, Pooria Omidi, Achim Langenbucher

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A novel pan-Leishmania loop-mediated isothermal amplification (Loopamp) assay for diagnosis of cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Behailu Taye, Habtamu Gebrie, Alayu Bogale, Eyob Getu, Gemechu Churiso

“…The Loopamp™ Leishmania detection kit (Loopamp), a novel loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay, has shown promise for VL and CL diagnosis using Qiagen and simpler boil-and-spin (B&S) DNA extraction methods. …”
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Bipolar cautery forceps: An economical version by Appukuttan Aswin, S. Jagadeesh

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Complication Rate of Percutaneous Balloon-Retention versus Locking-Loop Gastrostomy and Gastrojejunostomy Tube Insertion: A Comparison from a Canadian Tertiary Care Centre by Ian Y. M. Chan, Ibrahim Abdulaziz Alghamdi, Daniel Schep, Sandra Sabongui, Sarah Krause, David Hocking, Daniele Wiseman

“… Purpose The aim of this study is to compare 30-day complications, procedure-related mortality, and overall mortality rates for de novo enteral feeding tube insertion with fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous balloon-retention versus traditional locking-loop tubes.…”
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Utilizing loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) for detecting hemoglobin Constant Spring and hemoglobin Pakse mutations amidst the high prevalence and genetic heterogeneity... by Kasama Wongprachum, Nichakan Thitipoomdecha, Phakkamon Ananratanakit, Wattanakit Prakobkul, Unchasa Angkuranak, Nitchagan Sawangkul, Prapaporn Panichchob, Rossarin Karnpean, Wittaya Jomoui

“…These mutations, resulting from stop codon alterations in the α2-globin gene, can lead to severe phenotypes such as non-deletional Hb H disease. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a novel colorimetric loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay for detecting Hb CS and Hb PS mutations. …”
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Enhanced Tumor‐Targeted Delivery of Arginine‐Rich Peptides via a Positive Feedback Loop Orchestrated by Piezo1/integrin β1 Signaling Axis by Minghai Ma, Xing Li, Minxuan Jing, Pu Zhang, Mengzhao Zhang, Lu Wang, Xiao Liang, Yunzhong Jiang, Jianpeng Li, Jiale He, Xinyang Wang, Min Lin, Lei Wang, Jinhai Fan

“…Eventually, the Piezo1/integrin β1 signaling axis promoted cellular uptake and transport of peptides, establishing a positive feedback loop, promoting mechanical delivery to cancer and offering possibilities for drug modification in cancer therapy.…”
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Effects of a closed-loop mindfulness-based program for reducing stress in family caregivers of people with dementia: a study protocol of a randomized controlled trial by Patrick Pui Kin Kor, Kee Lee Chou, Alex Pak Lik Tsang, Winnie W. S. Mak, Julieta Galante, Rainbow Tin Hung Ho, Samuel Yeung Shan Wong, Daphne Sze Ki Cheung, Justina Yat Wa Liu, Steven H. Zarit

“…To address these limitations, this study protocol aims to test a novel closed-loop mindfulness-based program, integrated with a mobile application (Mind & Care App), to facilitate sustained mindfulness practice by providing quantifiable practice feedback and adaptive practice durations based on attentional capacity. …”
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Human professional skills assessment based on a modified learning curve model by Angela Lago Alvarez, Wael M. Mohammed, Jose Luis Martinez Lastra

“…One of the key issues is keeping the Human-in-the-loop while enhancing workers´ professional skills to adapt to the dynamic demands of the labour market. …”
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Boosting Verbal Memory Capacity in Elementary School Students : A Face to Face Intervention Study by Faza Izzuddin Nuha, Puji Lestari Suharso

“…The intervention focused on enhancing D's phonological loop function through face-to-face, non-digital working memory training exercises, such as the odd one out and listening recall tasks. …”
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Real world experience in effect of torsemide vs. furosemide after discharge in patients with HFpEF by Xiao Li, Jinping Si, Ying Liu, Danyan Xu

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The use of specific coordination behaviours to manage information processing and task distribution in real and simulated trauma teamwork: an observational study by Liselott Fornander, Maria Garrido Granhagen, Ida Molin, Kati Laukkanen, Karin Björnström Karlsson, Peter Berggren, Lena Nilsson

“…An examination of the role and nature of communication could increase the understanding of educational possibilities and assess the validity of in situ simulation on behalf of communication. Our study aim was to describe the relative use of communication within information and task management, the use of coordinating behaviours, and the use of talking to the room and closed-loop communication in in-real-life trauma assessment and in the simulated domain. …”
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Daytime and nighttime glycemic control with control-IQ technology vs. standard therapy in type 1 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis and... by Rahma Mogahed Rateb, Ammar Salah, Ahmed Kertam, Youssef Adel Youssef Ashmawi, Nourhan Hatem Mahmoud, Eslam Afifi, Ahmed Bayoumi, Salma Allam, Mohamed Saad Rakab

“…Abstract Background Automated insulin delivery showed better results than standard insulin therapy, such as MDI. Therefore, we aimed to discuss the efficacy of Control IQ hybrid closed loop (HCL) during the daytime and nighttime for the type 1 diabetic population without restriction in age group or disease severity. …”
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Contextual Factors Affecting Continuity of Follow-Up Care After Hospital Discharge for Patients with Chronic Diseases in Sudan: A Qualitative Study with Causal Loop Diagram Insight... by Asma MohamedSharif, Armin Gemperli

“…The study identified 2 balancing loops and 5 reinforcement feedback loops affecting follow-up care post-hospital discharge. …”
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Enhanced Metabolic Control in a Pediatric Population with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Using Hybrid Closed-Loop and Predictive Low-Glucose Suspend Insulin Pump Treatments by Irina Bojoga, Sorin Ioacara, Elisabeta Malinici, Victor Chiper, Olivia Georgescu, Anca Elena Sirbu, Simona Fica

“…This allows for the suspension of insulin administration before hypoglycemic thresholds are reached or for adaptive tuning in hybrid closed-loop systems. This longitudinal retrospective study aims to analyze real-world glycemic outcomes in a pediatric population transitioning to such devices. …”
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Research on Heading Statically Unstable Aircraft Control Method Based on Improved LQR by WEI Mingjun, WANG Changqing, XU Cheng

“…Firstly, a lateral-heading coupling mathematical model of the course-statically unstable aircraft was established. Then, aiming at the steady-state error of the conventional LQR controller and the difficulty of measuring the sideslip angle, a quasi-augmented LQR method was used to design the lateral-heading stabilization control loop. …”
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A MODEL OF CLOSED CIRCUITS FORMING IN A LOGISTICS SYSTEM WITH FEEDBACK by Tetyana Kovtun

“…Closed circuits are created through the use of circular processes, which create logistics loops that provide feedback between the participants in the chain and allow you to organize the reverse flow of products, their components, raw materials and materials. …”
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Morphological description and histological structure of the Hedgehog Kidney (Hemiechinus auritus) by Thekra Atta, Mohammed Nsaif Abbas, Luay Qasim, Ashwaq Talib, Mohammed Ali

“… This study was aimed to recognize the morphological description and histological structure of the kidney in hedgehog (Hemiechinus auritus). …”
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Performance Characterization of Hardware/Software Communication Interfaces in End-to-End Power Management Solutions of High-Performance Computing Processors by Antonio del Vecchio, Alessandro Ottaviano, Giovanni Bambini, Andrea Acquaviva, Andrea Bartolini

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Narrow band imaging in detection of early laryngeal malignancy by Bharathi Mohan M, Leena Rajam, Vikram V J, Sathya Narayanan N, Ashwin P

“…NBI recently demonstrated increased specificity (87–92%) and sensitivity (61–91%) in early detection of laryngeal malignancy. In this study, we aim to determine the effectiveness and limitation of narrow-band imaging in detecting laryngeal malignancy and determine the extent of resection margin in case of excision biopsy in suspicious mucosal lesions of the larynx. …”
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Complete mitochondrial genome sequence analysis revealed double matrilineal components in Indian Ghoongroo pigs by Pranab Jyoti Das, Satish Kumar, Manasee Choudhury, Seema Rani Pegu, K. Meera, Rajib Deb, Sunil Kumar, Santanu Banik, Vivek Kumar Gupta

“…Haplotype analysis from complete D-loop sequences revealed 10 different haplotypes, with some sequences shared among GH, Rani, and Asha, while others differed due to varying matrilineal origins. …”
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