Miotonia congênita: relato de sete pacientes Congenital myotonia: report of seven patients by Helga C. A. Azevedo, Lúcia I. Z. Mendonça, Paulo N. B. Salum, Mary S. Carvalho, Sueli K. Nagahashi-Marie, Alzira A. Siqueira-Carvalho, Maria A. Cerqueira, Umbertina C. Reed, José A. Levy

“…<br>Myotonia is the phenomenon of decrease of muscular relaxation rate, after either a contraction or a mechanical or electrical stimulus. …”
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Assessment of the Impacts of Different Carbon Sources and Sinks on Atmospheric CO₂ Concentrations Based on GEOS-Chem by Ge Qu, Jia Zhou, Yusheng Shi, Yongliang Yang, Mengqian Su, Wen Wu, Zhitao Zhou

“…The global average CO₂ concentration increased by 1.8 ppm year⁻¹ from 2006 to 2010, with China’s eastern region experiencing the highest growth rate of 3.0 ppm year⁻¹. Fossil fuel combustion is identified as the largest CO₂ emission source, followed by biomass burning, while oceans and land serve as significant CO₂ sinks. …”
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Anticancer properties of copolymer nanoparticles loaded with Foeniculum vulgare derivatives in Hs578T and SUM159 cancer cell lines by Shima Bourang, Sodabeh Jahanbakhsh Godehkahriz, Mehran Noruzpour, Rasool Asghari Zakaria, Sergio Granados-Principal

“…Moreover, the drug release pattern illustrated a higher release rate from synthesized nanoparticles under acidic conditions (pH = 5). …”
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Mechanism of atrazine migration and diffusion control in soil by clay matrix composites by Xiangyu Wang, Qiang Fu, Tianxiao Li, Renjie Hou, Mo Li, Dong Liu, Fanying Kong, Mingxuan Liu, Shuqi Dong

“…Sep/BC increased the saturated hydraulic conductivity of the soil by 42.89 % and porosity by 2.81 %, which resulted in a reduction of the ATZ leaching rate by 49 %. The composites had a maximum adsorption capacity of 160.08 mg/g after FC activation, combining iron-catalyzed degradation with competitive resistance to organic matter. …”
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Variations in healthcare utilization for mental health problems prior to suicide by socioeconomic status: a Norwegian register-based population study by Carine Øien-Ødegaard, Solveig Tobie Glestad Christiansen, Lars Johan Hauge, Kim Stene-Larsen, Sissel Marguerite Bélanger, Espen Bjertness, Anne Reneflot

“…Notably, the SES groups exhibit heterogeneity, with gendered patterns. Targeted interventions for low consultation rates among employed men, and men with high income and lower education are needed, while women, and men in at-risk groups, such as the non-employed and those with low income, demonstrate higher mental healthcare utilization, warranting comprehensive suicide prevention measures.…”
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The Gaseous Blowout of the 30 Doradus Starburst Region in the LMC by Suraj Poudel, April Horton, Jo Vazquez, Kathleen A. Barger, Frances H. Cashman, Andrew J. Fox, Nicolas Lehner, Scott Lucchini, Dhanesh Krishnarao, N. M. McClure-Griffiths, Elena D’Onghia, Jason Tumlinson, Ananya Goon Tuli, Lauren Sdun, Stone Gebhart, Katherine Anthony, Bryce Cole, Jacco Th. van Loon, Julia Roman-Duval, Yik Ki Ma, Callum Lynn, Min-Young Lee, Denis Leahy

“…We estimate an outflow mass of M _outflow, Si _ii  ≈ (5.7–8.6)  × 10 ^5 M _⊙ , outflow rate of ${\dot{M}}_{{\rm{outflow}}}\gtrsim 0.02{M}_{\odot }\,{\,\rm{yr}\,}^{-1}$ , and mass loading factor of η  ≳ 0.10 within Δ θ  ≲ 0 $\mathop{.}…”
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Retrospective Study 2019–2021 of Antimicrobial Resistance in <i>Escherichia coli</i>, <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>, and <i>Proteus mirabilis</i> in Mexicali, Mexico by Dolores A. Márquez-Salazar, Ricardo Delgadillo-Valles, Gerson N. Hernández-Acevedo, Edwin Barrios-Villa, Raquel Muñiz-Salazar, Gilberto López-Valencia, Rafael Martínez-Miranda, Jonathan Arauz-Cabrera

“…The aim of this study was to investigate AMR rates in clinical isolates of <i>Escherichia coli</i>, <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>, and <i>Proteus mirabilis</i> obtained from community-acquired infections in Mexicali between 2019 and 2021. …”
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Lipid-lowering statins and polyphenol-based supplementation: a scoping review on drug-food interaction potential by Rita Costa, Rita Costa, Rita Costa, Rita Costa, Rita Costa, Carolina Ferreira, Carolina Ferreira, Carolina Ferreira, André Alves, André Alves, André Alves, Sara Nunes, Sara Nunes, Sara Nunes, Sara Nunes, Sara Nunes, Flávio Reis, Flávio Reis, Flávio Reis, João Malva, João Malva, João Malva, Sofia Viana, Sofia Viana, Sofia Viana, Sofia Viana, Sofia Viana

“…BackgroundLifestyle modifications, particularly the adoption of healthy dietary patterns such as the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet), are foundational in any treatment plan, including for patients prescribed first-line statin therapy for hypercholesterolemia. …”
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Genetic evolution, epidemic trends, and recombination dynamics of PRRSV-1 in China by Chengzhen Weng, Chengzhen Weng, Chengzhen Weng, Xinxin Huang, Xinxin Huang, Xinxin Huang, Zhian Chen, Zhian Chen, Minjia He, Minjia He, Minjia He, Beiwen Zhang, Beiwen Zhang, Beiwen Zhang, Hongxi Li, Hongxi Li, Hongxi Li, Jingrui Xie, Jingrui Xie, Meichun Chen, Meichun Chen, Meichun Chen, Longxin Qiu, Longxin Qiu, Xiaobing Li, Xiaobing Li, Chong Cao, Chong Cao, Hongbo Chen, Hongbo Chen

“…The persistent threat of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) to the global swine industry is exacerbated by the virus’s high mutation rate and frequent recombination events. In China, the emergence of new PRRSV-1 strains in recent years has posed a significant challenge to the sustainability of pork production. …”
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Mental Health in the Age of Hyperconnectivity: A Crisis Hidden in Plain Sight by Sitara Ejaz, Hafiz Muhammad Haseeb Khaliq

“…Young people are experiencing increasing levels of anxiety, depression, and loneliness at an alarming rate. Serious damage to emotional health stems from the pervasive information overload and social envy people experience through their constant online connection 3. …”
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Shear Strength Characteristics of Soft Soil in Nansha District of Guangzhou by WANG Wei-qi, LIAN Chang-jiang, LI Jian-ping, CHEN Zhi-yong, CHENG Dong-hai, CAI Wei-long, TANG Kai, LI Chao

“…Certain anomalies and unconventional patterns are observed in the dataset, including the opposite variation trends in the consolidated quick shear strength of both silt and silty soil with increasing depth, as well as the difference in the rate of strength change for silt at depths of 10 m≤h&lt;20 m under consolidated quick shear compared to direct shear conditions. …”
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Comparative diversity of aquatic plants in three Central European regions by Marek Svitok, Marek Svitok, Marek Svitok, Igor Zelnik, Kateřina Bubíková, Mateja Germ, Alenka Gaberščik, Judita Kochjarová, Helena Oťaheľová, Peter Paľove-Balang, Richard Hrivnák

“…Freshwaters are among the most threatened ecosystems globally, with biodiversity declining at far greater rates than the biodiversity of the most affected terrestrial ecosystems. …”
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Epidemiological, etiological, and serological characteristics of hand, foot, and mouth disease in Guizhou Province, Southwest China, from 2008 to 2023. by Fajin Li, Dan Wang, Fei Su, Suye Zhao, Jun Guo, Fumin Zhang, Xueqin Ran, Jiafu Wang, Shijun Li

“…Guizhou Province has reported higher rates of severe and fatal cases of HFMD. However, comprehensive studies on its epidemiology, etiology, and serological characteristics have remained limited in recent years.…”
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Efficacy of insecticides against wheat thrips Haplothrips tritici Kurd. in winter wheat crops by Iu. Klechkovskyi, V. Klychko, G. Khorohorina

“…To control the number of thrips, the effectiveness of the insecticide Engio 247 SC, CS at four application rates (0.05, 0.1, 0.15 and 0.2 l/ha) and Karate Zeon 050 CS, SC; Inazuma, VG; Match 050 ES, CE; Mospilan, VP; Talstar, 10% CE was studied. …”
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Assessment of coastal changes in Ashairej promontory: Unraveling anthropogenic influences in Kuwait bay

“…Specifically, land use and land cover changes are identified through: (i) outlining changes in Ashairej promontory from 1985 to 2023, (ii) evaluating bay currents' standard circulation patterns, and (iii) determining decay and sedimentation rates along the Ashairej coast. …”
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From Decline to Rebound: Analyzing the Dynamics of Fertility Trends in Sleman Regency Amid Global Shocks, 2018-2022 by Muhammad Arif Fahrudin Alfana

“…This quantitative study aims to examine the trends of live birth rates in Sleman Regency over a five-year period (2018-2022). …”
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The past, present, and future evolution of Aurora Subglacial Basin’s subglacial drainage system by Anna-Mireilla Hayden, Tyler Pelle, Christine F. Dow

“…Since subglacial drainage accounts for up to 70% of ice shelf melt, our results imply that subglacial hydrology could trigger higher rates of mass loss than previously suggested.…”
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Time series analysis of construction accidents in Saudi Arabia with consideration of COVID19 lockdown effects by Badr T. Alsulami

“…The analysis identifies recurring seasonal patterns, long-term trends, and quantifies the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on accident rates. …”
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Minimal age-related variation in bipedal behavior in Sapajus by Kristin A. Wright, Dorothy M. Fragaszy

“…Apart from very young individuals that were carried by older conspecifics, individuals of all ages showed similar rates and patterns of bipedal behaviors. Bipedal postures were used predominantly during feeding and foraging, most often in arboreal settings, and most often with their prehensile tail grasping, or in contact with, the substrate. …”
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Digital transformation and cyberbullying in education: an evaluation on children in Kyrgyzstan by Niyazi Ayhan, Erdoğan Akman, Topchugul Narmamatova

“…Socio-demographic analysis indicated that students with lower digital literacy were more susceptible to cyberbullying, and parental supervision significantly influenced victimization rates.Additionally, males and females differed in cyberbullying behaviours, reflecting socio-cultural variations. …”
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