Investigation on Physicomechanical Properties and Constitutive Model of Tuff in Mila Mountain Tunnel under Dry and Saturated Conditions by Zhihao He, Xiangjun Pei, Shenghua Cui, Wentai Sun, Luguang Luo, Chengruiwei He

“…It was revealed that the tuff compositions were dominated by quartz and clay minerals accounting for more than 90%, and clay minerals, anhydrite, and pyrite were mainly soluble minerals. …”
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Prevalence, Characteristics, and Outcomes of Children With Congenital Heart Disease Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery in the Presence or Absence of COVID‐19 Infection During the Pandem... by David Faraoni, James A. DiNardo, Viviane G. Nasr

“…Patients with a preoperative diagnosis of COVID‐19 underwent emergent procedures more often (64% versus 29%). Using multivariable logistic regression, the presence of preoperative diagnosis of COVID‐19 increased the incidence of the composite endpoint (odds ratio [OR], 1.37 [95% CI, 1.19–1.56]; P<0.001), as did the presence of CHD (OR, 2.06 [95% CI, 2.00–2.13]; P<0.001). …”
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Regional Anesthesia for Hip Fracture Surgery in Older Adults: A Retrospective Comparison of Outcomes Using ACS NSQIP Data by Arissa M. Torrie MD, MHS, Gerard P. Slobogean MD, MPH, Rachel Johnson MD, Ron E. Samet MD, Samuel M. Galvagno DO, PhD, Robert V. O’Toole MD, Nathan N. O’Hara PhD, MHA

“…The primary outcome measure was a 30-day composite of death, myocardial infarction, or stroke. …”
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Medical Rehabilitation Impact Towards Dynamic Balance in Lateral Ankle Sprain Patients by Moses Rizky Haryanto, Jonathan Salim, Nana Novia Jayadi, Mirna Phandu

“…We investigated the effect of medical rehabilitation on dynamic balance in patients with LAS. Methods: This was a numerical, analytical study with a prospective cohort design. …”
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Validation of eight endotypes of lupus based on whole-blood RNA profiles by Peter E Lipsky, Prathyusha Bachali, Amrie C Grammer, Erika Hubbard

“…Patients with active, concurrent nephritis were disproportionately assigned to the more molecularly perturbed endotypes. Composite scores were significantly, but modestly, inversely correlated with complement but not SLE Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI) or anti-double-stranded DNA antibody (anti-dsDNA) titre.Conclusions The identification of eight molecular endotypes of lupus based on whole blood gene expression was validated in an independent data set of diverse patients. …”
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Impact of Using a Scoring Balloon for Main Branch Predilatation on the Incidence of Side Branch Compromise in Bifurcation Lesion PCI by Wishnu Aditya Widodo, T. M. Haykal Putra, Wahyu Aditya, M. Andi Yassiin, Luly Nur El Waliy, Sunarya Soerianata, Jack Wei Chieh Tan

“…Outcome was measured as a composite endpoint of reduced thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) flow in SB after MB stenting, SB intervention needed, and new or progressing ostial SB stenosis more than 50% compared to baseline. …”
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Short versus long treatment duration for streptococcal bloodstream infection by Julie Gray, Chong Zhang, Ali Earl, Emily S. Spivak

“…Inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) was used to estimate the average treatment effects (ATE) of antibiotics administered for 10 days or fewer (short duration) versus more than 10 days (long duration). The primary outcome was a composite of recurrent BSI, all-cause mortality, and readmissions at 30 days from end of therapy. …”
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Fabrication of microcompartments with controlled size and shape for encapsulating active matter by Benoit Vianay, Christophe Guérin, Laurène Gressin, Magali Orhant-Prioux, Laurent Blanchoin, Laurent Blanchoin, Manuel Théry, Manuel Théry, Alexandra Colin

“…These microwells support various cytoskeleton-based processes including actin polymerization, dynamic steady-state actin networks, and composite actin-microtubule networks. More broadly, they can be used to encapsulate and study over time any kind of active matter.…”
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Spinel oxide enables high-temperature self-lubrication in superalloys by Zhengyu Zhang, Eitan Hershkovitz, Qi An, Liping Liu, Xiaoqing Wang, Zhifei Deng, Garrett Baucom, Wenbo Wang, Jing Zhao, Ziming Xin, Lowell Moore, Yi Yao, Md Rezwan Ul Islam, Xin Chen, Bai Cui, Ling Li, Hongliang Xin, Lin Li, Honggyu Kim, Wenjun Cai

“…To span Ni- and Cr-based ternary oxide compositional spaces for which little high-temperature COF data exist, we develop a computational design method to predict the lubricity of oxides, incorporating thermodynamics and density functional theory computations. …”
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Perceived technology usefulness for caregiving among unpaid caregivers: a National Cross-Sectional Study by Matthew Lee Smith, Matthew Lee Smith, Shinduk Lee, Malinee Neelamegam, Deborah Vollmer Dahlke, Deborah Vollmer Dahlke, Deborah Vollmer Dahlke, Jodi L. Southerland, Zachary G. Baker, Kris Pui Kwan Ma, Darina V. Petrovsky, Zahra Rahemi, Justine S. Sefcik, Juanita-Dawne R. Bacsu, Chung Lin Kew, Chung Lin Kew, Marcia G. Ory, Marcia G. Ory

“…To assist with technology adoption among the 53 million unpaid caregivers nationwide, efforts are needed to better understand caregivers’ perceptions about the usefulness of certain technologies for caregiving.MethodsData were analyzed from a national sample of 483 unpaid caregivers using an internet-delivered questionnaire. …”
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Assessing the Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Warfarin and Rivaroxaban for Cancer Associated Thrombosis: Experience From a Resource Limited Setting by Abel Tenaw Tasamma, Tsegab Alemayehu Bukate, Abdulrahim Mehadi, Bereket Tagesse Handiso, Beniam Yohannes Kassa, Eman Omer Hassen, Zekarias Seifu Ayalew, Dawit Habtie Tegegne, Gebeyehu Tessema Azibte, Tigest Abebaw Zewdie, Tinsaye Zergaw Shihur, Yonas Degelo Geremamo, Yeabsira Dessalegne Mesfin, Rediet M. Alemayehu, Amanuel Kassu Asefa, Fozia Abdela, Addisu Melkie

“…Aims The study aims to assess the comparative efficacy and safety of warfarin and rivaroxaban for cancer‐associated thrombosis (CAT) in a resource‐limited setting. Methods and results A single‐center retrospective cohort study was conducted on 201 patients who were on follow‐up from September 2021 to August 2023. …”
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Combination of Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Diameter and QRS Duration Strongly Predicts Good Response to and Prognosis of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy by Zhinian Guo, Xiaoyan Liu, Xiaofeng Cheng, Chuan Liu, Ping Li, Yongming He, Rongsheng Rao, Chun Li, Yunlong Chen, Yong Zhang, Xiaoyu Luo, Jiang Wang

“…The combination of LVEDD and QRS duration provided more robust prediction of CRT response. Moreover, the combination of LVEDD ≤ 71 mm and QRS duration ≥ 170 ms was associated with a low incidence of all-cause mortality, HF hospitalisation, and the composite endpoint. …”
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Modeling and Solving the Knapsack Problem with a Multi-Objective Equilibrium Optimizer Algorithm Based on Weighted Congestion Distance by Ziqian Wang, Xin Huang, Yan Zhang, Danju Lv, Wei Li, Zhicheng Zhu, Jian’e Dong

“…The algorithm employs a non-dominated sorting method to find a set of Pareto front solutions rather than a single optimal solution, offering multiple decision-making options based on the varying needs of the decision-makers. …”
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Effects of Carbon Nitride Combined with Chitosan on Lipid Metabolism of Salmonella Typhimurium by Yanyan WANG, Xingning XIAO, Jian LI, Jiele MA, Xiaoping DONG, Zhengkai YI, Qiaoming LOU, Wen WANG

“…Methods: Transmission electron microscopy and protein leakage concentration were utilized to evaluate the magnitude of cell membrane damage induced by carbon nitride-chitosan composite sol at a cellular level. …”
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The Capability of Amphibole in Tracing the Physicochemical Processes of Magma Mixing by Mingjian Li, Yunchuan Zeng, Massimo Tiepolo, Jifeng Xu, Enrico Cannaò, Francesca Forni, Feng Huang

“…Our study highlights that amphibole may be a more sensitive tracer of magma mixing relative to other commonly used methods.…”
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Diabetic Retinopathy Is Strongly Predictive of Cardiovascular Autonomic Neuropathy in Type 2 Diabetes by Chih-Cheng Huang, Jong-Jer Lee, Tsu-Kung Lin, Nai-Wen Tsai, Chi-Ren Huang, Shu-Fang Chen, Cheng-Hsien Lu, Rue-Tsuan Liu

“…One hundred and seventy-four patients with type 2 diabetes were evaluated through the methods of deep breathing and Valsalva maneuver for correlation with factors that might influence the presence and severity of CAN. …”
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A photo-triggered bioactive nanohydrogel loaded with niobium carbide for stem cell osteogenic differentiation by Ya Li, Yuanzhi Zhang, Derong Xu, Ming Gao, Kunpeng Su, Yingjie Chen, Chen Wang, Xinming Geng, Youchang Liu, Chuanli Zhou, Meng Qiu

“…In this study, a subtractive nanopore-engineered Nb2C MXene was prepared through a microwave combustion method, gelatin methacrylate was used as the carrier hydrogel, and the photo-triggered Porous-Nb2C@GelMA hydrogel was fabricated by a photo-triggered process. …”
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Microwave-Assisted vs. Conventional Extraction of <i>Moringa oleifera</i> Seed Oil: Process Optimization and Efficiency Comparison by Danivia Endi Santana Souza, Jéssica Jessi Carvalho de Melo, Fernanda Franca dos Santos, Ana Luíza dos Santos Vasconcelos, Adriana dos Santos de Jesus, Lisiane dos Santos Freitas, Ranyere Lucena de Souza, Cleide Mara Faria Soares

“…Thus, the use of ethanol as a green solvent in the microwave has shown significant improvement in terms of time and energy savings compared to the Soxhlet method with toxic solvents. This study concludes that microwave-assisted extraction with ethanol provides a more energy efficient, environmentally friendly, and time-saving alternative for food-grade oil production, aligning with advancements in food engineering and production.…”
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Evaluating the impact of material type and blood contamination on tooth color stability post external cervical root resorption repair: a spectrophotometric study by Aysenur Oncu, Merve Ozdemir

“…Abstract Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of different repair materials and blood contamination on the color stability of teeth following external cervical root resorption (ECRR) repair. Methods This study included 60 extracted maxillary central incisors. …”
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Population dynamics of Tricentrus sp. and detection of jujube witches'-broom phytoplasma in a Shandong jujube orchard by LI Yong, WEI Jingwei, YU Guoyue, TAN Jing, PEI Guangying, LI Shu, YANG Fan

“…Notably, the upper and lower sections had more abundant weed growth compared to the middle section. …”
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