A clinic-based healthcare transition preparation program for adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes: Study protocol for the SHIFT randomized clinical trial by Laura J. Caccavale, Randi Streisand, Jessica Gokee LaRose, Edmond P. Wickham, III, Marisa E. Hilliard, Laura M. Thornton, Melanie K. Bean

“…All practitioners will receive video education about their role in preparing AYAs for transition and strategies for communication with AYAs. …”
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Mechanistic insights into the sleep-glymphopathy-cerebral small vessel disease loop: implications for epilepsy pathophysiology and therapy by Zaw Myo Hein, Zaid Adnan Subhi Al-Zaghal, Mazira Muhammad Ghazali, Usman Jaffer, Hafizah Abdul Hamid, Hafizah Abdul Hamid, Muhammad Zulfadli Mehat, Muhammad Zulfadli Mehat, Muhammad Danial Che Ramli, Che Mohd Nasril Che Mohd Nassir

“…Recent studies have shown sleep, glymphatic function, cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), and epilepsy are interrelated by sharing a multidirectional relationship in influencing their severity and progression. Sleep plays a vital role in brain homeostasis and promotes glymphatic clearance responsible for the removal of metabolic wastes and neurotoxic substances from the brain. …”
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HIP fracture Supplemental Therapy to Enhance Recovery (HIPSTER): a protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Belinda J Gabbe, Ian A Harris, Graham Hepworth, Richard Page, Ilana N Ackerman, Anthony Harris, Anne E Holland, Justine M Naylor, Christina L Ekegren, Angela T Burge, Maame Esi Woode, Eleanor Raper, Lara A Kimmel

“…Physical rehabilitation plays a key role in regaining physical function and independence; however, there are no recommendations regarding the optimal intensity. …”
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Preoperative Inflammatory Status and Postoperative Morbidity in Patients With Primary Retroperitoneal Sarcoma by Pia van derLaan, Fabio Tirotta, Stijn van derBurg, Stefanie Hakkesteegt, Max L. Almond, Yvonne Schrage, Anant Desai, Winette T. A. van derGraaf, Dirk J. Grunhagen, Samuel J. Ford, Cornelis Verhoef, Winan J. vanHoudt

“…ABSTRACT Background The role of preoperative inflammatory markers in predicting postoperative outcomes has been investigated in different types of cancer. …”
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Advances in bone tissue engineering using biomaterial based scaffolds, purine crosslinking and Wnt signaling by Celine J. Agnes, Bettina M. Willie, Aldo R. Boccaccini, Maryam Tabrizian

“…The usage of Wnt signaling specific agonists as osteoinductive mediators has been recently shown to be a promising strategy for promoting healing, as this pathway is well established to have an important role in both osteogenic differentiation and bone formation processes. …”
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Nanoengineered-based delivery systems to modulate CD4+ T cell responses in cancer: emerging paradigms in cancer immunotherapy by Nekhat Shahreen, Anukrati Agnihotri, Asfi Rizwan, Faizul Hasan, Mohd Danish Ansari, Zarif Mohamed Sofian, Nur Akmarina B. M. Said, Kenneth K. W. To, Syed Mahmood, Syed Mahmood, Syed Mahmood, Syed Mahmood

“…BackgroundCD4+ T-cells play a pivotal role in cancer immunology, functioning as both tumor-suppressing and tumor-promoting agents depending on their differentiation and cytokine profiles. …”
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Effect of Exposure Environment and Calcium Source on the Biologically Induced Self-Healing Phenomenon in a Cement-Based Material by Deividi Gomes Maurente-Silva, João Vitor Bitencourt Borowski, Vanessa Giaretton Cappellesso, Marilene Henning Vainstein, Angela Borges Masuero, Denise Carpena Coitinho Dal Molin

“…However, the addition of an external calcium source (calcium nitrate) significantly enhanced crack closure, emphasizing the critical role of calcium availability in optimizing MICP for bio-agents in cement-based materials. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward herpes zoster (HZ) and HZ vaccination: Concept elicitation findings from a multi-country study in the Asia Pacific by Jing Chen, Sumitra Shantakumar, Jennifer Si, Regina Gowindah, Raunak Parikh, Felix Chan, Macy Chan, Won Suk Choi, Erick Huang, Kuo-Chin Huang, Li-Min Huang, Hyungwoo Kim, Choon Kit Leong, Hoe-Nam Leong, Yubin Seo, Charles Williams, Andrew TY Wong

“…Initiatives are needed to improve public awareness of HZ and its complications, in terms of overall impact on individuals and society, and highlight the important role of physicians in recommending vaccination.…”
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Combined dip/spin coating deposition of Ni/CeO2 and Ni/CeO2-Al2O3 onto 3D printed AlSi10Mg Periodic Open Cellular Structures (POCS) by Cristina Italiano, Gabriel Marino, Minju Thomas, Benjamin Hary, Steve Nardone, Simon Richard, Assia Saker, Damien Tasso, Nicolas Meynet, Pierre Olivier, Fausto Gallucci, Antonio Vita

“…The Kelvin structure exhibited superior efficiency in methane steam reforming (SR) at low temperatures, attributed to its optimized pore network and improved distribution of the active phase.…”
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Assessment of Ecosystem Characteristics and Fishery Carbon Sink Potential of Qianxiahu Reservoir Based on Trophic Level and Carbon Content Methods by Mei Liu, Mengxia Shu, Qingping Lian, Aihuan Guo, Dan Zhou, Songbao Zou, Julin Yuan, Guangmei Chen

“…Freshwater fisheries in reservoirs play an important role in aquatic biological carbon sequestration. …”
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Impact of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation by different sequence types on treating lower limb vascular infections by Yudi Wang, Qian Xiao, Qiong Yang, Yulin Long, Zhibiao Jiang, Tantao Zhang, Ying Hu, Bingru Gao, Xuanyu Chen, Ting Wang, Linlin Xiao

“…By comparing multiple strains coexisting in the same host, this study further elucidates the role of P. aeruginosa biofilm in sustaining chronic infections and offers valuable guidance for optimizing clinical treatment strategies and antibiotic selection. …”
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Evaluating Material Parameter Influence on Drapability Using VStitcher by Malin Schiller, Soraya Flohr, Jeanne Marisol Delmas, Anja Krüger, Anne-Marie Miene, Patrizia Zimmermann, Lena Wolf, Miriam Seffers, Michelle-Sophie Ruchay-Drammeh, Ulrike Reinhardt, Lilia Sabantina

“…The goal of 3D simulation in the apparel industry is highly relevant in terms of sustainability, as the realistic visualization of textile drape and the drapability of textile surfaces plays a crucial role in reducing textile waste and optimizing resource use. …”
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Ectopic ULBP2 Is Associated with Decreased NKG2D Expression in CD8⁺ T Cells Under T Cell-Modulatory Conditions in a Murine Tumor Model by Yasuhiko Teruya, Kosuke Yamaguchi, Kohei Yamane, Naomi Miyake, Yuji Nakayama, Takafumi Nonaka, Hiroki Chikumi, Akira Yamasaki

“…UL16-binding protein 2 (ULBP2), a ligand for the activating receptor NKG2D, plays a dual role in tumor immunity, promoting immune activation or suppression, depending on the context. …”
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<i>Coffea arabica</i>: An Emerging Active Ingredient in Dermato-Cosmetic Applications by Grațiana Ruse, Alex-Robert Jîjie, Elena-Alina Moacă, Dalia Pătrașcu, Florina Ardelean, Alina-Arabela Jojic, Simona Ardelean, Diana-Simona Tchiakpe-Antal

“…This review aims to critically evaluate the emerging role of <i>Coffea arabica</i> as an active ingredient in skin care products, focusing on its bioactive compounds derived from both the leaves and beans, mechanisms of action, and efficacy in dermatological applications. …”
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Rhizosphere-associated bacterial and fungal communities of two maize hybrids under increased nitrogen fertilization by Qing Liu, HongCui Dai, Hao Cheng, Guodong Shao, Liang Wang, Hui Zhang, Yingbo Gao, Kaichang Liu, Xiaomei Xie, Junhua Gong, Xin Qian, Zongxin Li

“…Our findings illustrate the relationship between the appropriate selection of crop hybrids and management measures in optimizing rhizosphere microbial community assembly and promoting nitrogen use, which is necessary for sustainable food security.…”
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Clinical impact and safety of brain biopsy in unexplained central nervous system disorders: a real‐world cohort study by Robin W. vanSteenhoven, Saan Salih, Juna M. deVries, Ide Smets, Rob M. Verdijk, Mayke Gardeniers, Jeroen Kerstens, Juliette Brenner, Yvette S. Crijnen, Marjolein Geurts, Jacoline E. C. Bromberg, Corine H. GeurtsvanKessel, Peter A. E. Sillevis Smitt, Rutger K. Balvers, Maarten J. Titulaer

“…Within this rapidly developing diagnostic field, the precise role of brain biopsy is unknown. We aimed to study the clinical impact and safety of brain biopsies in unexplained CNS disorders. …”
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Phosphite inhibits Phytophthora cinnamomi by downregulating oxidoreductases and disrupting energy metabolism by S. Ashok Prabhu, S. Ashok Prabhu, Previn Naicker, Tuan A. Duong, Ireshyn Selvan Govender, Juanita Engelbrecht, Juanita Engelbrecht, Robert Backer, Robert Backer, Stoyan Hristov Stoychev, Noëlani van den Berg, Noëlani van den Berg

“…The current study also identified increased putrescine biosynthesis, a polyamine, that when present at non-optimal concentrations could be cytostatic/cytotoxic. …”
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<i>Chlorella vulgaris</i> as a Livestock Supplement and Animal Feed: A Comprehensive Review by Ishaya Usman Gadzama, Saraswati Ray, René Méité, Isaac Maina Mugweru, Takudzwa Gondo, Md Atikur Rahman, Md Rahat Ahmad Redoy, Md Fazle Rohani, Ahmed Eid Kholif, Md Salahuddin, Andre F. Brito

“…Moreover, the impact of CLV on ruminal fermentation is dose-dependent, with higher inclusion rates exhibiting more pronounced effects, and it may also play a role in mitigating methane emissions. In poultry, CLV supplementation leads to better growth, feed conversion ratios, immune responses, and meat and egg quality. …”
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Thermoplastic Zinc-Infused Polymer for Chairside Socket Seal Abutments Enhances Antimicrobial and Tissue-Integrative Properties by Wannes Van Holm, Katleen Vandamme, Jill Hadisurya, Ferda Pamuk, Naiera Zayed, Merve Kübra Aktan, Annabel Braem, Andy Temmerman, Wim Teughels

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: The essential trace element zinc (Zn) has a pivotal role in wound healing and can show antibacterial activity, but its application in oral implant materials is underexplored. …”
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The TRPA1 channel regulates temperature preference in the green peach aphid Myzus persicae by Lulu Yang, Tianyu Huang, Jie Shen, Bing Wang, Guirong Wang

“…They are involved in detecting the ambient temperature and play vital roles in insect survival and reproduction. In this study, we identified and cloned two variants of the TRPA subfamily gene in Myzus persicae, MperTRPA1(A) and MperTRPA1(B), and analyzed their tissue expression by real-time quantitative PCR. …”
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