Caring for the elderly: A person-centered segmentation approach for exploring the association between health care needs, mental health care use, and costs in Germany. by Beate Wild, Dirk Heider, Dieter Schellberg, Friederike Böhlen, Ben Schöttker, Dana Clarissa Muhlack, Hans-Helmut König, Joris Slaets

“…In this study, we conducted a segmentation analysis of a large sample of older people based on their bio-psycho-social-needs and functioning. The aim of this study was to clarify differences in health care use and costs of the elderly in Germany.…”
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The predictive utility of the E-PASS score for postoperative complications in robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: a retrospective cohort study by Cagatay Ozsoy, Erhan Ates, Resat Inal, Mucahit Gelmis, Sahin Kilic, Mutlu Ates

“…Abstract Background Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) is widely used for small renal tumors and provides favorable oncological and functional outcomes. However, a significant risk of postoperative complications remains a concern. …”
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Physical activity of community-dwelling adults with traumatic spinal cord injuries in the Cape Metropole by Aeysha Gabriels, Toughieda Ismail, Lucian Bezuidenhout, Conran Joseph

“…Regular PA can improve functioning, community reintegration, economic participation and overall well-being. …”
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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Ocular and Periocular Basal Cell Carcinoma with First-Time Description of Dermoscopic and Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Features of Carun... by Martina Caviglia, Shaniko Kaleci, Pasquale Frascione, Miram Teoli, Maria Concetta Fargnoli, Giovanni Pellacani, Victor Desmond Mandel

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: BCC more frequently affects the lower eyelid. The most common BCC subtype of ocular and periocular area is the nodular form. …”
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Antioxidant, bioactive, and nutritional potential of soybeans with brown and yellow seed coats by Victor Delino Barasuol Scarton, Ivan Ricardo Carvalho, Christiane de Fátima Colet, Jaqueline Piesanti Sangiovo, Willyan Júnior Adorian Bandeira, Murilo Vieira Loro, Ellen Cristina Perin, Solange Teresinha Carpes, Patricia Brugnerotto

“…The Ultrasonic Bath extraction method proved more effective in extracting ABTS and total flavonoids. …”
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Institutional animal care and use committees and the challenges of evaluating animal research proposals by John J. Pippin, Jarrod Bailey, Mark Kennedy, Deborah Dubow Press, Janine McCarthy, Ron Baron, Stephen Farghali, Elizabeth Baker, Neal D. Barnard

“…Although investigators are expected to consider alternatives to procedures that may cause more than momentary or slight pain or distress, they are not required to use them. …”
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Qalification assessment practices: new possibilities and constraints by M. N. Kicherova, M. Yu. Semenov, E. V. Zyuban

“…The need to overcome the qualification gap is becoming more acute, and it is necessary to change the configuration of connections and relationships in the process of qualifications assessment, which determines the relevance of the current research.Aim. …”
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How short peptides interact with oral cells? A systematic review by Giulia Tetè, Aleksandr Trofimov, Natasha Cinta Vinskid, Giuseppe Tafuri, Fabia Profili, Bruna Sinjari

“…One last article was eliminated in final analysis because the laboratory methodology is now refuted by more recent scientific evidence. Results 8 in vitro studies dealing with different short peptides with different biological functions against oral cavity cells and tissues were included. 4 articles highlighted the ability of short peptides to positively influence the proliferation of cells in the oral cavity. 2 articles highlighted the antitumour activity of short peptides. 1 article highlighted the antimicrobial activity of the peptide DJK-15. …”
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Quantifying Mechanical Properties of the Patellar and Achilles Tendons Using Ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography: A Pilot Study by William A. Berrigan, Kevin Cipriano, Kirk A. Easley, Ken Mautner

“…(1) <b>Background</b>: Patellar and Achilles tendon injuries have become increasingly prevalent, particularly among active populations and athletes, leading to significant functional impairments. While B-Mode ultrasound has been useful in the diagnosis of these injuries, its capacity to assess tendon mechanical properties, such as stiffness, is limited. …”
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Vitamin C, Sugar Content, Color Intensity and Some Physicochemical Properties of Watermelon and Orange Peels by Selvican Gökçe, İsa Arslan Karakütük, Memnune Şengül

“…The color values were L* 68.92±0.47, a* 19.23±4.09, and b* 63.85±1.8.Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, orange peel, which is produced in large quantities as waste in the industry, contains more nutrients, exhibits better color intensity, and has a significantly higher vitamin C content compared to watermelon peel. …”
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The importance of surgical access in the treatment of patients with prostate cancer and abnormal prostate anatomy by A. V. Zyryanov, A. S. Surikov, A. A. Keln, A. V. Ponomarev, V. G. Sobenin

“…The study group consisted of patients with a prostate volume of more than 80 cm3 (n=40) who underwent a robot prostatectomy. …”
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Caffeic Acid-Modified Mushroom Chitosan as a Natural Emulsifier for Soybean Oil-Based Emulsions and Its Application in β-Carotene Delivery by Jiaofen Lin, Jian Zeng, Guozong Shi, Zesheng Zhuo, Yanyun Guan, Zhipeng Li, Hui Ni, Peng Fei, Bingqing Huang

“…Emulsions stabilized with caffeic acid-modified chitosan showed smaller and more uniform droplet sizes, along with greater stability, as indicated by a higher zeta potential (55.63 mV). …”
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A comprehensive risk model of disulfidoptosis-related lncRNAs predicts prognosis and therapeutic implications in bladder cancer by Zhixiong Zhang, Jinghua Zhong, Muhammad Sarfaraz Iqbal, Zhiwen Zeng, Xiaolu Duan

“…Patients in the high-risk group exhibited higher tumor mutation burdens, more active immune functions and a higher sensitivity to chemotherapeutic drugs. …”
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Randomised controlled trial of gradual antipsychotic reduction and discontinuation in people with schizophrenia and related disorders: the RADAR trial (Research into Antipsychotic... by Rachael Hunter, Louise Marston, Nick Freemantle, Sonia Johnson, Joanna Moncrieff, Vanessa Pinfold, Stefan Priebe, Robert Horne, Thomas R E Barnes, Glyn Lewis, Nicola Morant, Lyn J Kent, Ruth Smith, Katherine Darton, Nadia E Crellin, Ruth E Cooper

“…Although multiple trials conducted with people with schizophrenia indicate an increased risk of relapse in the short-term following abrupt antipsychotic discontinuation, there is little evidence about the long-term outcome of a gradual process of reduction and discontinuation on social functioning, relapse and other outcomes.Methods and analysis This is a multicentre, randomised controlled trial involving people with schizophrenia and related disorders who have had more than one episode. …”
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Kinematic Characteristics of Deformed Porous Structures by Veselovska N., Sivak R., Paladiychuk Y., Bandura V., Telyatnik I., Bohatiuk M., Savkiv V., Edl M.

“…Cubic splines of one argument were used to interpolate functions. As a result, an approach was proposed, which consists of a particular sequence of calculating the derivatives of the coordinates of the nodes in time in combination with the R-functions approach. …”
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Novel Tl2GeX6 (X=Cl,Br) double perovskites for solar cell, optoelectronic, and thermoelectric applications: A DFT investigation by Redi Kristian Pingak, Amine Harbi, Soukaina Bouhmaidi, Albert Z. Johannes, Nikodemus U.J. Hauwali, Wahidullah Khan, Fidelis Nitti, David Tambaru, M. Moutaabbid, Larbi Setti

“…The Quantum Espresso code was employed to perform the Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculation on the perovskites’ characteristics. …”
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A Graphene-Based Bioactive Product with a Non-Immunological Impact on Mononuclear Cell Populations from Healthy Volunteers by María del Prado Lavín-López, Mónica Torres-Torresano, Eva María García-Cuesta, Blanca Soler-Palacios, Mercedes Griera, Martín Martínez-Rovira, José Antonio Martínez-Rovira, Diego Rodríguez-Puyol, Sergio de Frutos

“…We previously described GMC, a graphene-based nanomaterial obtained from carbon nanofibers (CNFs), to be biologically compatible and functional for therapeutic purposes. GMC can reduce triglycerides’ content in vitro and in vivo and has other potential bio-functional effects on systemic cells and the potential utility to be used in living systems. …”
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Velocity coefficient of tangential supply of subsonic centripetal turbine by A. A. Kishkin, A. V. Delkov, Yu. N. Shevchenko, M. U. Abdullaev

“…At thermal power more than 7 kW, there is a shortage of heat-radiating surfaces. …”
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Bioinformatic and genomic analysis identifies C allele of APOE rs7412 as the most prominent variant limiting extreme human longevity by Rahmat Dani Satria, Usi Sukorini, Mohammad Hendra Setia Lesmana, Lalu Muhammad Irham, Wirawan Adikusuma, Hegaria Rahmawati, Nur Imma Fatimah Harahap, Pranindya Rinastiti, Donytra Arby Wardhana, Osman Sianipar, Gisca Ajeng Widya Ninggar, Zaenal Muttaqien Sofro, Nova Yuli Prasetyo Budi, Josephine Diony Nanda, Faizul Hasan, Tri Budi W. Rahardjo, Chiou-Feng Lin

“…This study seeks to identify key genetic contributors to lifespan by integrating genome-wide association studies (GWAS) with functional annotations across multiple biological databases. …”
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On the relationship of digital technological platforms of large chemical and oil refining industries with the technical appearance of the compressor equipment fleet by V. L. Yusha, M. A. Sutyaginskiy, A. Yu. Gromov, P. V. Ushakov, Yu. A. Potapov

“…A theoretical analysis of the functioning of an alternative design of a rotary vane compressor with water supply to its flow part is performed. …”
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