Permeability Evolution of Fractured Rock Subjected to Cyclic Axial Load Conditions by Zilong Zhou, Jing Zhang, Xin Cai, Shanyong Wang, Xueming Du, Haizhi Zang, Lu Chen

“…By comparing with the quasistatic function, we found that it did not completely correspond to the trend of the permeability evolution subjected to cyclic axial forces, and sensitivity coefficients evolving with frequency and amplitude should be considered. …”
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Retrospective Cohort Study: Severe COVID-19 Leads to Permanent Blunted Heart Rate Turbulence by Mücahid Yılmaz, Çetin Mirzaoğlu

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> Individuals who have recovered from severe COVID-19 are expected to encounter a permanent blunting of HRT, which is regarded as a significant indicator of an increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias and impaired autonomic nervous system (ANS) function. Recovered severe COVID-19 individuals should be carefully evaluated for HRT with 24-h ECG-Holter.…”
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Relationship Between Household Consumption and Disaggregated Wealth Components in OECD Countries: Panel Data Analysis for the Period 2010-2017 by Ahmet Hamdi Yanık, Ahmet İncekara

“…Based on a thorough analysis of the relevant literature, it was decided that a consumption function based on the life-cycle hypothesis was very useful for this study. …”
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The Allegoresis of H. Skovoroda’s Fable “The Snake and the Frog” in the Context of Symbols and Mythologemes of the Ophites by Oleksandr Volkovynskyi

“…The main (archetypal) function of the Snake is to teach, to lead to the hidden wisdom. …”
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Comparing the tissue Doppler-derived left ventricular myocardial performance index before and after recovery from respiratory distress in neonates: A prospective observational stud... by Nikita Panigrahi, Harohalli A. Venkatesh, Manas Ranjan Mishra, Rajath Pejaver, Karthik N. Nagesh

“…As respiratory and cardiac functions are closely interrelated, some cardiac dysfunction is expected in respiratory distress. …”
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The Role of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) in Neuromuscular Adaptations: Implications for Strength and Power Development—A Review by Chi-Hsiang Hung, Chun-Hsien Su, Dong Wang

“…High-intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is increasingly recognized for enhancing neuromuscular function, strength, power, and overall athletic performance. …”
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Molecular basis of the microtubule-regulating activity of microtubule crosslinking factor 1. by Mohammad Abdul Kader, Tomoko Satake, Masatoshi Yoshida, Ikuko Hayashi, Atsushi Suzuki

“…The variety of microtubule arrays observed across different cell types should require a diverse group of proteins that control microtubule organization. …”
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Impact of an Early Invasive Strategy versus Conservative Strategy for Unstable Angina and Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: A System... by Catriona Shaw, Dorothea Nitsch, Jasmine Lee, Damian Fogarty, Claire C Sharpe

“…Data describing study design, participants, invasive management strategies, renal function, all-cause mortality and risk of bias were extracted.…”
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Consistent pattern of epidemic slowing across many geographies led to longer, flatter initial waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. by Michal Ben-Nun, Pete Riley, James Turtle, Steven Riley

“…We estimated a reproduction number R as a function of calendar time tc and as a function of time since the first death reported in that population (local pandemic time, tp). …”
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Estimating energy expenditure from heart rate in older adults: a case for calibration. by Jennifer A Schrack, Vadim Zipunnikov, Jeff Goldsmith, Karen Bandeen-Roche, Ciprian M Crainiceanu, Luigi Ferrucci

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To assess the validity and reliability of the linear function between heart rate and energy expenditure in older adults using different levels of calibration.…”
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Effect of cognitive level on mastery of knowledge on arteriovenous fistula maintenance in maintenance hemodialysis patients by FENG Lei, LI Yun-shu, LI Ping, YANG Jie, CHEN Ke-hong

“…The survey included general patient information, a cognitive function assessment of the patient using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment(MoCA) scale and mastery of knowledge on arteriovenous fistula maintenance(using self-developed survey assessment scale). …”
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Prevalence and contributing factors of executive cognitive dysfunction symptoms in university students. by Mohammad Fraiwan, Fidaa Almomani, Hanan Hammouri

“…The importance of executive cognition should not be overlooked in the private and academic lives of university students. …”
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Proper Use of Capillary Number in Chemical Flooding by Hu Guo, Ma Dou, Wang Hanqing, Fuyong Wang, Gu Yuanyuan, Zhaoyan Yu, Wang Yansheng, Yiqiang Li

“…The mobility control should be given priority rather than lowering IFT. …”
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Clinical practice guidelines for management of neuropathic pain: Expert panel recommendations for South Africa by S. Chetty, E. Baalbergen, A.I. Bhigjee, K. Kamerman, J. Ouma, R. Raath, M. Raff, S. Salduker

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Case report: full recovery from dialysis-requiring renal failure after surgical repair of a completely occluded renal artery in a patient with a single kidney by Marta Kantauskaite, Klaus Grabitz, Lars Christian Rump, Sebastian Alexander Potthoff

“…Abstract Introduction Renal infarction is an extremely rare condition occurring in the context of structural or functional cardiac abnormalities, renal artery injury or coagulative syndromes. …”
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Identification of modifier gene variants overrepresented in familial hypomagnesemia with hypercalciuria and nephrocalcinosis patients with a more aggressive renal phenotype. by Monica Vall-Palomar, Julieta Torchia, Jordi Morata, Monica Durán, Raul Tonda, Mireia Ferrer, Alex Sánchez, Gerard Cantero-Recasens, Gema Ariceta, Anna Meseguer, Cristina Martinez

“…While these findings hint at the existence of genetic modifiers in FHHNC, further research is needed to confirm their role and potential clinical significance. Clinical decisions should not be based on these preliminary findings, and additional cohorts should be studied to validate and expand upon our results. …”
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Twelve tips for final year medical students undertaking clinical assessment [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Shannon Saad, Bunmi S Malau-Aduli, Karen D'Souza, Richard B Hays

“…Background Clinical assessors in pre-registration examinations have been shown to make decisions about student performance by drawing on two overlapping, yet slightly different perspectives: achieving academic learning outcomes, and contributing to clinical workplace function. The implication for senior medical students is that they should be aware that in ‘final’ clinical assessments they may be judged from both academic and workplace perspectives, where the emphasis may be on how well the candidate would fit into a clinical team, demonstrating reliability, trustworthiness, teachability and ‘safety’. …”
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Quiet hiring: administrative dimension by Aysel Arslan, Cetin Bektas

“…Organizational measures have been taken with the idea that organizations should be ready for any situation. With the idea that employees should also adapt to new working styles, studies on the balance of work and social life have gained momentum. …”
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A Rare Case Report of Giant Urinary Bladder Stone Causing Recurrent Dysuria in a Woman by Rojan Adhikari, Hari Prasad Baral, Utsav Bhattarai, Ravi Kiran Gautam, Kiran Jung Kunwar, Dipesh Shrestha, Bijay Mansingh Katwal

“…Large urinary bladder stones are not common and even less common in females. Clinician should have think regarding large bladder stone as a cause of recurrent lower urinary tract symptoms like dysuria and should assess renal function for proper treatment. …”
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Comprehensive insights into cytomegalovirus anterior segment infections: A narrative review by Yih-Shiou Hwang, Po-Yi Wu, Eugene Yu-Chuan Kang, Wei-Chi Wu, Linda Yi-Hsing Chen, Chi-Chun Lai, Kyung Seek Choi

“…Early diagnosis and targeted antiviral treatment are key to preserving visual function and preventing complications, such as glaucoma and keratopathy. …”
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