La metro-montagna di fronte alle sfide globali. Riflessioni a partire dal caso di Torino by Giuseppe Dematteis

“…The analysis helps to identify some general characters of the Alpine spaces included in metropolitan territorial systems. The increasing mutual dependences between them stimulates a reflexion on the integration of rural mountain areas in metropolitan regions, starting from new mutual dependences. …”
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Systemic administration of induced pluripotent stem cell-derived mesenchymal stem cells improves cardiac function through extracellular vesicle-mediated tissue repair in a rat mode... by Ryo Kawasumi, Takuji Kawamura, Kizuku Yamashita, Yuji Tominaga, Akima Harada, Emiko Ito, Maki Takeda, Shunbun Kita, Iichiro Shimomura, Shigeru Miyagawa

“…Gene ontology analysis of differentially expressed genes in myocardial tissue also showed upregulation of pathways related to antifibrosis and neovascularization and downregulation of pathways linked to inflammation and T-cell differentiation. Conclusions: Systemic administration of iPS-MSCs improved cardiac function through EV-mediated angiogenetic and antifibrotic effects in an ICM, suggesting the clinical possibility of treating chronic heart failure.…”
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Ivacaftor–tezacaftor–elexacaftor, tezacaftor–ivacaftor and lumacaftor–ivacaftor for treating cystic fibrosis: a systematic review and economic evaluation by Steven J Edwards, Benjamin G Farrar, Kate Ennis, Nicole Downes, Victoria Wakefield, Isaac Mackenzie, Archie Walters, Tracey Jhita

“…Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene modulator therapies treat the underlying cause of CF by altering the form or function of the CFTR protein. …”
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Association of preoperative ultrasonographic parameters of the contralateral kidney with long-term serum creatinine in cats treated for unilateral ureteral obstruction by Diego Pulido Vega, Jérémie Ficheroulle, Jérémie Ficheroulle, Mathieu Manassero, Jeremy Mortier, Christelle Maurey

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Functional Oxide Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for the Removal of Heavy Metals and Dyes by Sarika Singh, K. C. Barick, D. Bahadur

“…Recently, nanotechnology has been given great scope for the fabrication of desirable nanomaterials with large surface-to-volume ratios and unique surface functionalities to treat these pollutants. Amongst these, oxide-based nanomaterials emerge as promising new materials for water purication. …”
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ROLE OF FINE ART IN PRESERVING CULTURAL HERITAGE WITHIN RAPIDLY DEVELOPING URBAN AREAS IN DELTA STATE by Valentina Edna Owalegba OJIEH, Collins Oghenekome OJOH, Uchechukwu OGUM

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Efficiency and safety of the Russian-made KERATOLINK device used to treat patients with stage I–II keratoconus and pellucid marginal corneal degeneration by A. T. Khandzhyan, E. N. Iomdina, A. V. Ivanova, A. S. Sklyarova, N. V. Khodzhabekyan, I. V. Manukyan

“…The KERATOLINK device provides a personalized approach to the treatment of patients due manual and stationary use options, the availability of standard and accelerated UVCL programs, providing for the choice of power and duration of the procedure, with smooth adjustment and fixation of the size and the area of treatment. The laser focal length control system ensures the maintenance of the required UVCL intensity regardless of the size of the impact spot. …”
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Millet bran dietary fibres treated by heating, dual enzymolysis united with acrylic-grafting or hydroxypropylation: effects on the properties of heat-induced egg white protein gel by Chenlong He, Ling Dang, Chen Feng, Yan Li, Liangliang Zhang, Yajun Zheng, Nan Wang, Danhong Liu, Zimo Ye

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Research on coupling risk assessment method of industrialized urban area based on information diffusion and extension grey clustering model. by Chen Lv, Xiaolu Wang, Sheng Xue, Shuang Wang

“…This study proposes a dynamic control model for coupling risks in industrialized urban areas, integrating system engineering principles and focusing on two dimensions: the inherent risk of production safety accidents and the vulnerability of regional safety protection systems. …”
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A Novel Method to Study Hip Growth and Development in Children with Cerebral Palsy by Luiz Carlos Almeida da Silva, Yusuke Hori, Burak Kaymaz, Jason J. Howard, Arianna Trionfo, Michael Wade Shrader, Freeman Miller

“…Methods: Pelvic radiographs of children with CP Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level IV/V treated with bisphosphonate were analyzed. …”
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Sol-Gel Synthesis of TiO2 Nanocrystalline Particles with Enhanced Surface Area through the Reverse Micelle Approach by Mohammad Hossein Nateq, Riccardo Ceccato

“…Titania nanocrystalline particles were synthesized by hydrolysis-condensation of titanium tetraisopropoxide in water-in-oil micellar solutions of water/cyclohexane/Triton X-100 system, and the effects of reflux time and water-to-surfactant molar ratio on the particle uniformity, crystallinity, and surface area were studied. …”
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Human-geographical concept of the regional geodemographic system by Kateryna Sehida

“…The offered concept of geodemographic system of the region on the basis of dissipative structures which treats people, groups of people, society is aimed at the development and functioning of the studied system where the special role belongs to implementation of administrative decisions. …”
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Outcomes of K-Clip Implantation for Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation Accompanied with Persistent Atrial Fibrillation by Da-Wei Lin, Ling-Wei Zou, Jia-Xin Miao, Jia-Ning Fan, Min-Fang Meng, Yi-Ming Qi, Zhi Zhan, Wen-Zhi Pan, Da-Xin Zhou, Xiao-Chun Zhang, Jun-Bo Ge

“…<b>Methods:</b> Patients with FTR and persistent AF who underwent transcatheter annular repair with K-Clip™ at nine centers in China during the inclusion period were included (This study derived from Confirmatory Clinical Study of Treating Tricuspid Regurgitation With K-Clip™ Transcatheter Annuloplasty System [TriStar study}). …”
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A Proposal for a New Python Library Implementing Stepwise Procedure by Luiz Paulo Fávero, Helder Prado Santos, Patrícia Belfiore, Alexandre Duarte, Igor Pinheiro de Araújo Costa, Adilson Vilarinho Terra, Miguel Ângelo Lellis Moreira, Wilson Tarantin Junior, Marcos dos Santos

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Parental Deprivation Induces N-Methyl-D-Aspartate-Receptor Upregulation in Limbic Brain Areas of Octodon degus: Protective Role of the Maternal Call by Irina Ziabreva, Reinhild Schnabel, Katharina Braun

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IoT-Based Ambulatory Vital Signs Data Transfer System by Syed Misbahuddin, Junaid Ahmed Zubairi, Abdul Rahman Alahdal, Muhammad Arshad Malik

“…The health conditions of on-board patients can become critical if they are not evaluated and treated in time. Chances of saving lives can increase significantly if patients’ vital signs inside an ambulance or on-site triage area are transferred to a hospital in real time. …”
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Syndesmotic Loose Bodies in Complex Ankle Fractures: Classification System by Hernán E Coria, Daniela Blanco, Héctor J Masaragian, Luciano Mizdraji, Fernando D Perin, Leonel Rega, Mauricio Rodriguez Acuña, Johann Veizaga Velasco

“…Type I loose bodies were found in 22 patients (27%), type II in 35 patients (43%), type III in 13 patients (15%), and in multiple areas, type IV in 12 patients (15%). Conclusion: Tomographic classification system of syndesmotic loose bodies is useful for recognizing and locating intrasyndesmotic loose bodies. …”
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Effects of Chronic PPAR-Agonist Treatment on Cardiac Structure and Function, Blood Pressure, and Kidney in Healthy Sprague-Dawley Rats by Eileen R. Blasi, Jonathan Heyen, Michelle Hemkens, Aileen McHarg, Carolyn M. Ecelbarger, Swasti Tiwari

“…In conclusion, chronic PPAR-γ therapy may predispose the cardiorenal system to a potential sequela of structural and/or functional changes that may be deleterious with regard to morbidity and mortality.…”
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Venüs Heykelciklerinden İdollere Kadın Temsilleri by Tülin CENGİZ

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Neuroprotectives: Herbs vs Heterocyclics by Bhandari Divya Dhawal, Kaur Prabhjot, Chopra Hitesh, Lata Suman

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