Mechanical Characteristics of Variable Cross-Section Immersed Tunnels under Spatial Differential Settlement by Chunshan Yang, Yatian Wang, Lixin Wei, Yizhen Chen

“…The force on the shear keys varies with the quadratic function of the longitudinal bending degree, and the dislocation magnitude has a positive near-linear relationship with the bending degree. …”
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An Effect of Ursodeoxycholic Acid on Inflammation, Steatosis and Liver Fibrosis and Atherogenesis Factors in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Results of the USPEH S... by M. V. Mayevskaya, M. Yu. Nadinskaia, V. D. Lunkov, I. Yu. Pirogova, E. V. Chesnokov, Kh. B. Kodzoeva, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Before and after the study, liver function and lipid metabolism, liver steatosis index FLI, intimamedia thickness (IMT) of the carotid arteries were determined. …”
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Tobacco smoking among older adults, and predicting factors: a population-based study in northern Iran by Ali Bijani, Fatemeh Shafizadeh Samakush, Seyed Reza Hosseini, Simin Mouodi

“…Also, the participant's cognitive function, and depressive symptoms were assessed with the Mini-Mental State Examination and Geriatric Depression Scale. …”
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Cerebrovascular complication of infective endocarditis complicated with abdominal trauma by Başak Akyıldız, Nazan Ülgen-Tekerek, Abdullah Özyurt, Özge Pamukçu, Nazmi Narin

“…Infective endocarditis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of fever of unknown origin. …”
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Molecular characterization of efflux pumps in beta-lactam resistant pseudomonas aeruginosa by Elmira Shah Cheraghi, Mozhgan Ghiasian

“…This observation suggests that the MexAB-OprM efflux pump plays a pivotal role in the development of multidrug resistance in this pathogen. Future studies should focus on elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying the regulation and function of this efflux system to inform the design of novel antimicrobial agents and combination therapies.…”
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Experimental evidence quantifying effects of nocturnal light conditions on predation levels by riverine predators on larval prey by Joseph J. Riedy, Edward A. Baker, Kim T. Scribner

“…Light levels during larval dispersal should be considered when interpreting intra- and inter-annual variation in recruitment in species of regional conservation concern.…”
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A pilot study on the effect of severe sleep fragmentation on aorta remodelling, neuroinflammation in a rat model by Perek Nathalie, Guillot Pauline, Mounichetty Chloe, Dumas Virginie, Maia Sylvain, Forest Fabien, Roche Frederic

“…Our preliminary findings support that SF alters aortic function, structure and biomechanical properties and release extracellular vesicles; and therefore these should be considered in preventive cardiovascular health programs.…”
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Fertility preservation in patients with ovarian tumours − a single centre experience by Alexandra Almeida-Santos, Cristina Frutuoso, Teresa Almeida-Santos

“…Ovarian tissue thawing and transplantation was already done in two patients of 31 and 35 years old, but function was not restored. No live births were registered so far. …”
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Ultrasound for the Anesthesiologists: Present and Future by Abdullah S. Terkawi, Dimitrios Karakitsos, Mahmoud Elbarbary, Michael Blaivas, Marcel E. Durieux

“…We suggest that ultrasound training should be part of any anesthesiology training program curriculum.…”
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Development of a deep learning model to predict smoking status in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A secondary analysis of cross-sectional national survey by Sudarshan Pant, Hyung Jeong Yang, Sehyun Cho, EuiJeong Ryu, Ja Yun Choi

“…The data collection involved demographic, behavioral, and clinical variables, including 21 predictors such as age, sex, and pulmonary function test results. The dependent variable, smoking status, was categorized as smoker or nonsmoker. …”
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Improving the Utility, Safety, and Ethical Use of a Passive Mood-Tracking App for People With Bipolar Disorder Using Coproduction: Qualitative Focus Group Study by Laurence Astill Wright, Matthew Moore, Stuart Reeves, Elvira Perez Vallejos, Richard Morriss

“…We discuss key features that may aid this functionality and purpose, including crisis plans and sharing with others. …”
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Stereotactic Body Therapy for Urologic Cancers—What the Urologist Needs to Know by Jasamine Coles-Black, Adib Rahman, Shankar Siva, Joseph Ischia, Marlon Perera, Damien Bolton, Nathan Lawrentschuk

“…In localised RCC, SABR offers adequate local control with a modest impact on renal function in patients unfit for surgical management. …”
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Vaccinia Virus Immunomodulator A46: A Lipid and Protein-Binding Scaffold for Sequestering Host TIR-Domain Proteins. by Sofiya Fedosyuk, Gustavo Arruda Bezerra, Katharina Radakovics, Terry K Smith, Massimo Sammito, Nina Bobik, Adam Round, Lynn F Ten Eyck, Kristina Djinović-Carugo, Isabel Usón, Tim Skern

“…This is the first such structure solved by this method which should be applicable to any protein composed entirely of β-sheets. …”
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Neurotechnological Approaches to Cognitive Rehabilitation in Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review of Neuromodulation, EEG, Virtual Reality, and Emerging AI Applications by Evgenia Gkintoni, Stephanos P. Vassilopoulos, Georgios Nikolaou, Apostolos Vantarakis

“…Neuromodulation techniques showed beneficial effects on memory and executive function. EEG analyses identified characteristic neurophysiological markers of MCI with potential for early detection and monitoring. …”
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Modelling water worlds by Rossella Alba, Tobias Krueger, Lieke Melsen, Jean-Philippe Venot

“…We suggest that future critical water research on modelling should continue to ground models and modelling in local realities, while also being invested in models as knowledge practices. …”
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Role of miRNAs in Apoptosis Pathways of Immune Cells in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Amin Azizan, Elham Farhadi, Seyedeh Tahereh Faezi, Ahmadreza Jamshidi, Majid Alikhani, Mahdi Mahmoudi

“…Conversely, anti‐apoptotic miRNAs, including miR‐21, are upregulated, further disrupting the delicate balance of immune cell apoptosis. Dual‐function miRNAs, such as miR‐155, exhibit context‐dependent roles based on cellular environments and target gene interactions. …”
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Exposure of Skin Homografts from Related Living Donors to Radiotherapy and Its Effects on Acute Rejection and Wound Healing in Children with Deep Burns: A Randomized Controlled Tri... by Mohammed Ahmed Megahed, Sherief Mohamed El Kashty, Ahmed Tharwat Nassar, Mohamed Aboulfetouh, Mohammed Saad AboShaban

“…Background The ideal skin substitute should be more similar to normal skin function while causing fewer reactions. …”
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Sequelae of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Interest of Rehabilitation by Elise Godeau, David Debeaumont, Elise Artaud-Macari, Laurie Lagache, Gurvan Le Bouar, Jérémy Coquart

“…Upon discharge from intensive care, pulmonary follow-up should be proposed to ARDS survivors. Moreover, pulmonary function testing at rest and exercise is advised as soon as possible to evaluate the respiratory sequelae. …”
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The mysterious sense of smell: evolution, historical perspectives, and neurological disorders by Thomas Brandt, Doreen Huppert, Doreen Huppert

“…A more intensive implementation of olfactory function and clinical testing should be considered in medical training.…”
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A congenital fibular notch synostosis of the left distal leg: a case report by Olubunmi Balogun, Oladayo oyedun, Olaniran Morakinyo, Olusegun Ajeleti, Olaleye Olabiyi, Gideon Ojo, Abayomi Olubintan

“…When present in a living person, this should be suggestive to the physician who may be treating a patient who complains of ankle pain of unknown etiology. …”
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