Nanoparticle Uptake and Crossing by Human In Vitro Models of Intestinal Barriers: A Scoping Review by Chiara Ritarossi, Valentina Prota, Francesca De Battistis, Chiara Laura Battistelli, Isabella De Angelis, Cristina Andreoli, Olimpia Vincentini

“…Its main limitation lies in the lack of structural complexity, as it does not replicate the diverse cell types and mucus layer present in the human intestinal epithelium. …”
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Advanced Aerogels for Water Remediation: Unraveling Their Potential in Fats, Oils, and Grease Sorption—A Comprehensive Review by Adina-Elena Segneanu, Dumitru-Daniel Herea, Gabriela Buema, Ionela Amalia Bradu, Melinda Cepan, Ioan Grozescu

“…Aerogels, with their ultra-lightweight structure, high porosity, and tunable surface chemistry, have emerged as promising sorbents for efficient FOG removal. …”
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ACE2 from Pipistrellus abramus bats is a receptor for HKU5 coronaviruses by Nicholas J. Catanzaro, Ziyan Wu, Chengcheng Fan, Victoria Jefferson, Anfal Abdelgadir, Alexandra Schäfer, Boyd L. Yount, Pamela J. Bjorkman, Ralph Baric, Michael Letko

“…Mutational analysis identifies possible structural limitations to HKU5 adaptability and a cryo-EM structure of the HKU5-20s spike trimer reveals only ‘down’ RBDs.…”
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Can frozen stored curd be used for making caprine white brined cheese? by Nemanja Kljajevic, Zorana Miloradovic, Jelena Miocinovic, Vladimir Pavlovic, Nikola Tomic, Snezana Jovanovic

“…Microstructural examination using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) on the 1st day of ripening revealed that the experimental cheeses exhibited a disordered and less compact structure compared to the control samples. By the 14th day, the experimental cheeses disintegrated in brine, due to increased water absorption associated primarily with structural changes of the cheese matrix. …”
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Duality and degeneracy lifting in two-dimensional electron liquids on SrTiO3(001) by Igor Sokolović, Eduardo B. Guedes, Thomas P. van Waas, Fei Guo, Samuel Poncé, Craig Polley, Michael Schmid, Ulrike Diebold, Milan Radović, Martin Setvín, J. Hugo Dil

“…We correlate the exact SrTiO3(001) surface structure with distinct 2DELs through combined microscopic angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy and non-contact atomic force microscopy on truly bulk-terminated surfaces that alleviate structural uncertainties inherent to this long-studied system. …”
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Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Pediculated Autograft Augmentation of Subscapularis Repair During Total Shoulder Arthroplasty by Tiago Martinho, M.D., Jeanni Zbinden, M.D., Alaa Elsenbsy, M.D., Alexandre Lädermann, M.D.

“…Access to the glenohumeral joint during a deltopectoral approach to total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) often requires some form of subscapularis (SSc) tendon detachment, which may lead to iatrogenic damage and insufficiency of a previously healthy structure. Despite optimization of SSc management techniques, the overall repair failure rate remains high. …”
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Equivalent Test Method Using Detonation Shock Tubes for Unsteady Flows During Rocket Interstage Separation by Xingtai GUAN, Guangsheng ZHU, Yuhui YIN, Juefan XIE, Zhi SHEN, Yadong WU

“…Further, through numerical simulation, the differences in the pulsating pressure and flow field structure changes within the interstage section, caused by engine operation and detonation waves, were studied. …”
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African swine fever incursion risks in Latin America and the Caribbean: informal and legal import pathways by Guillermo Arcega Castillo, Michelle L. Schultze, Rachael Schulte, Rachel A. Schambow, Luis Pablo Hervé-Claude, Emilio A. León, Andres M. Perez

“…This study evaluates ASF incursion risk across 40 territories in the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and northern South America. A structured, multi-step assessment synthesized peer-reviewed literature, government reports, gray literature, and epidemiological databases to classify two primary ASF incursion pathways: informal imports (e.g., traveler-carried pork, illegal migration, unregulated waste disposal) and legal imports (e.g., trade in live swine and pork products). …”
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Training-specific effects on metabolic-inflammatory mediators: GLP-1 and Dectin-1 changes following resistance, continuous, or interval exercise in overweight women by Leila Nouri Ain, Valiollah Shahedi, Yaser Kazemzadeh, Sanaz Mirzaian Shanjani, Sajad Arshadi

“…The intervention consisted of three exercise sessions per week over an eight-week period, following structured and group-specific training protocols. Results indicated that all three exercise modalities—resistance, continuous endurance, and interval training— significantly altered Dectin-1 and GLP-1 levels compared to the control group (p < 0.05). …”
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General practitioners' perceptions of the burden of RSV and views on RSV immunisation – a qualitative interview study by Sarah F. Hak, Roderick P. Venekamp, Tamara Platteel, Louis J. Bont, Joanne G. Wildenbeest, Sibyl Anthierens

“…Thirteen GPs from the Netherlands participated in semi-structured remote interviews (May–October 2024). Interviews were video-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic and framework analysis, applying the Theoretical Domains Framework to identify behavioural influences. …”
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Patient and nodule characteristics associated with adherence to lung cancer screening in a large integrated healthcare system by Shuang Yang, Muxuan Liang, Hiren J. Mehta, Ramzi G. Salloum, Dejana Braithwaite, Yonghui Wu, Jessica Islam, Xuhong Zhang, Ya-Chen Tina Shih, Jinhai Huo, Jiang Bian, Yi Guo

“…These findings underscore the need for structured screening programs and consistent follow-up protocols to improve adherence and ensure effective lung cancer screening.…”
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“He's opening everybody's heart up”: Co-creating pet therapy activities with inpatients at a large urban mental health and addictions hospital by Laura Sikstrom, Chelcie Soroka, Csilla Kalocsai, Theresa Conforti, Eva Katz, Sophie Soklaridis

“…Results: Our results show that AAA has four entangled elements: the bidirectional relationship between participant and therapy dog; the capacity of therapy dogs to generate social interactions, a tension between structured and unstructured activities with animals; and therapy dogs as a vector for a deeper relationship with nature. …”
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Surface saturation of drug-loaded hollow manganese dioxide nanoparticles with human serum albumin for treating rheumatoid arthritis by Ming Jia, Wei Ren, Minrui Wang, Yan Liu, Chenglong Wang, Zongquan Zhang, Maochang Xu, Nianhui Ding, Chunhong Li, Hong Yang

“…To avoid these problems, we loaded methotrexate (MTX) into hollow structured manganese dioxide nanoparticles (H-MnO2 NPs), then coated them with a ‘pseudo-corona’ of human serum albumin (HSA) at physiological concentrations to obtain HSA-MnO2@MTX NPs. …”
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Stunting Among Children 0-59 Months in Rubirizi District-A Cross Sectional Study by Mubangizi Kizito, Noel Kansiime, Calvin Cherop, Fred Bagenda

“…Data was collected using a structured questionnaire. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed using Stata version 14. …”
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Providers' and Survivors' Perspectives on Affordability Challenges for Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment in Two Low Socioeconomic Status States of the Southern United States by Maria Pisu, Nataliya V. Ivankova, Jessica Morgan, Courtney P. Williams, Nathan C. English, Burkely P. Smith, Bayley A. Jones, Wendelyn M. Oslock, Yu‐Mei Schoenberger, Ivan I. Herbey, Daniel I. Chu

“…Methods We conducted semi‐structured interviews with 32 providers (13 surgeons and 19 other) and 36 survivors (53% colorectal, 19% pancreatic, and 28% esophageal cancer) in Alabama and Mississippi. …”
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Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices and Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6-59 Months Seeking Medical Care at Kyegegwa Hospital, Kyegegwa District, Uganda by Proscovia Nakabuusu, Bridget Taremwa, Mubangizi Kizito, Noel Kansiime, Fred Bagenda, Calvin Cherop, Rashid Mugabe

“…A quantitative and qualitative cross-sectional study was carried out using simple random sampling to select 150 children aged 6-59 months. A semi-structured questionnaire, observation checklist, Focused Group Discussion guide and anthropometrical measurements were used. …”
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Development and usability testing of a preliminary web-based application for the clinical implementation of blood flow restriction: a mixed methods pilot study by Isaac J. Wedig, Isaac J. Wedig, Isaac J. Wedig, Erich J. Petushek, Erich J. Petushek, John J. Durocher, John McDaniel, Steven J. Elmer

“…Afterward, perceived usability was assessed using the System Usability Scale (SUS) and semi-structured interviews analyzed through thematic analysis.ResultsAll task scenarios were successfully completed in an average time of 2.3 ± 1.2 min. …”
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Role of practical medical training in the provision of respectful intrapartum care: insights from two large public teaching hospitals in Southern India by V. Srinidhi, Abha Rao, Bhavya Reddy, Baneen Karachiwala, Aditi Iyer, Shreelata Rao Seshadri, Anuradha Sreevathsa, Ravi Sadhu, Gita Sen

“…Methodology We conducted 37 semi-structured in-depth interviews with a cross-section of obstetric care providers representing all cadres of two large public teaching hospitals in a south Indian city. …”
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Enhancing primary care quality improvement through national data collection and validation: the primary care quality initiative in Sweden by Jörgen Månsson, Malin André, Emil Johansson, Charlotta Malmer Hagstam, Maria C. M. Eriksson, Susanne Steen, Ulrika Elmroth, Eva Arvidsson

“…Quality indicators were developed through a structured approach involving primary care professionals, evidence-based clinical practices, and expert contributions from established knowledge organisations, reflecting the breadth of general practice. …”
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The smart senior care demand in China in the context of active ageing: a qualitative study with multiple perspectives by Qiyuan Huang, Fang Liu, Song Ge, Shuang Teng, Xiang Wu, Xiao Zhang, Zhe Qu, Ying Li, Aming Wang, Mei Li, Xianping Tang, Xianping Tang

“…This study aimed to explore the needs and expectations of relevant stakeholders of smart senior care in China in the context of active aging.MethodsThis is a qualitative descriptive study, in which 21 semi-structured interviews were conducted between October 2021 and March 2022. …”
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