Blood Т-cell subpopulations dynamics in asthma under suspended particulate load <i>in vitro</i> by E. V. Kondratyeva, T. I. Vitkina, S. I. Kolesnikov

“…The expression of IL-4R and TLR4 changes most intensively in T-cytotoxic cells IL-4R and TLR.…”
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Will Work For Free: The Biopolitics of Unwaged Digital Labour by Brian Brown

“…Thus, building on the four aforementioned facets, as well as the arguments put forth by Hardt and Negri regarding the biopolitical dimensions of ‘immaterial labour’ (2000, 2004, 2009), the fifth and most theoretically provocative facet is that this kind of labour is inspired, guided, and regulated by a radically different amalgam of biopolitical power relationships that point to the potentials of a commons-based political economy existing beyond the hyper-exploitative dimensions of capital. …”
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Study protocol for a pilot clinical trial to understand neural mechanisms of response to a psychological treatment for pain and anxiety in pediatric functional abdominal pain disor... by Natoshia R Cunningham, Michelle A Adler, Brittany N Barber Garcia, Taylor Abounader, Alaina K Miller, Mariela Monzalvo, Ismaeel Hashemi, Ryan Cox, Samantha L Ely, Yong Zhou, Mark DeLano, Todd Mulderink, Mathew J Reeves, James L Peugh, Susmita Kashikar-Zuck, Robert C Coghill, Judith E Arnetz, David C Zhu

“…<h4>Background</h4>Functional abdominal pain disorders (FAPD) are the most common chronic pain conditions of childhood and are made worse by co-occurring anxiety. …”
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Stress analysis of coal mining sites on Shandong Province’s critical ecological space in the Yellow River Basin, China by Wenting Dai, Yugang Yang, Yunpeng Li, Fei Xie, Libing Wang, Jihong Dong, Ming Zhong, Xia Wu, Aiping Zeng, Hui Zhang

“…The bottom-line CES has the lowest stress index, but it is also the most sensitive and plays a crucial role in the ecological environment.…”
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Data Compactness Versus Prediction Performance: Achieving Both by Pruning Redundant Samples With Dominant Patterns and Hamming Distance Based Sampling Scheme by Abdul Majeed, Seong Oun Hwang

“…Machine learning (ML) practitioners are always in pursuit of refined data to develop robust and generalizable ML models to solve real-world problems. However, most real-world datasets are noisy, imbalanced, and contain redundant samples, prompting the need to address these problems before the datasets are processed by ML models. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of statin therapy in the general working-age population by V. S. Kaveshnikov, V. N. Serebryakova, I. A. Trubacheva

“…Only a minor part of the population takes these drugs, in most cases due to CVD. Therefore, the prevention potential of statins at the population level has not yet been exhausted. …”
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Epidemiology of Venous Thromboembolism in Belgium: A Cohort Study by Andreas Verstraete, Nicholas Cauwenberghs, Shayan Calhori, Joren Van Durme, Kathleen Freson, Peter Verhamme, Tatiana Kouznetsova, Thomas Vanassche

“…Isolated lower extremity deep vein thrombosis was the most common presentation (42.9%), followed by isolated pulmonary embolism (36.5%). …”
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Plasma lipidomic analysis reveals disruption of ether phosphatidylcholine biosynthesis and facilitates early detection of hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma by Yuyao Yuan, Donghao Yin, Xuemeng Yang, Di Liu, Hui Shan, Juan Luo, Xiuhui Li, Yuxin Yin

“…Abstract Background Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third deadliest malignant tumor worldwide. Most patients are initially diagnosed as HCC at advanced stages and are too late for radical treatment by surgery, resulting in poor prognosis. …”
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The student voice in quality assurance: what factors make for a great GP placement in the eyes of undergraduate medical students? by Simon Thornton, Trevor Thompson, Maria Gresham, Alice James

“…Abstract Background With general practice becoming an increasingly important part of undergraduate medical education, it is vital to have reliable ways for assessing placement quality. The most prevalent tools for such assessment are the Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM) and the Manchester Clinical Placement Index (MCPI). …”
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Exploring the divide between dental clinicians and academics for more inclusive partnerships: perspectives on building a research network by Maria Zych, Carilynne Yarascavitch, Amir Azarpazhooh, Joanna Sale

“…Results Twenty-six interviews were conducted (twelve dental clinicians and fourteen academics). Most participants described a divide impacting many aspects of oral health research. …”
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Biosynthesis of Copper nanoparticles using bacterial supernatant optimized with certain agro-industrial byproducts by Abd-Elhalim, B.T., Gamal, R.F., Abou-Taleb, Kh.A., Haroun, A.A.

“…Results showed that 2% blackstrap sugar cane molasses was the most efficient carbon source for CuNPs biosynthesis, when incubated for at 30°C for 24 h using shaking speed of 120 rpm. …”
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Design and development of a fibrous structure for the potential treatment of spinal cord injury using parametric modelling in Rhinoceros 3D® by de Aguiar Souza Ivis, Kohan Lais, Rocha Joana M., da Silva Filho Maurício José, Peixoto Joaquim Jorge, Fangueiro Raul, Ferreira Diana S. P.

“…With 50.7% porosity and 49.3% coverage, the T2/A8B40/E16B50 scaffold balanced mechanical strength with permeability, making it the most promising candidate for SCI treatment and future implant testing.…”
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Evidence map on the contributions of traditional, complementary and integrative medicines for health care in times of COVID-19 by Caio Fabio Schlechta Portella, Ricardo Ghelman, Carmen Verônica Mendes Abdala, Mariana Cabral Schveitzer

“…Conclusion: The map presents an overview of possible TCIM contributions to various dimensions of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in the field of mental health, and it is directed to researchers and health professionals specialized in TCIM. Most of the antiviral activity outcomes described in this map refers to respiratory viruses in general, and not specifically to SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome CoronaVirus 2). …”
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Organic matter characteristics in black shales of the southwestern paleogene N'kapa formation, Douala Sub-basin Cameroon: Evidence from stable isotopes and rock-eval pyrolysis by Ngong Roger Ngia, Elie Fosso Menkem, Alexandrine N'nanga, Christopher Fuanya, Median Yongye

“…The rocks are mainly type III kerogen, with few mixed type II/III kerogens present. Most samples are thermally immature, with three exceptional samples at marginally early mature stage for hydrocarbon generation.…”
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Three Years of VoiceMOS Challenges: Lessons Learned by the UWB-NTIS-TTS Team by Marie Kunesova, Jindrich Matousek, Jan Lehecka, Jan Svec, Daniel Tihelka, Zdenek Hanzlicek

“…Across all tasks, we find that 1) self-supervised acoustic encoders are the most consistently reliable foundation, 2) ensembling yields rapidly diminishing returns once complementary representations are covered, and 3) the diversity and balance of training data outweigh architectural complexity. …”
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The Impact of Endurance Running Training on the Lipid Profile in Professional and Amateur Athletes: A Comprehensive Review by Adam Zarzycki, Dominika Nowak, Magdalena Próchnicka, Michał Siwek, Jakub Hamouta, Patrycja Długosz, Julia Konat, Wiktor Doroszuk, Jan Noskowicz, Jan Urban

“…Endurance running is one of the most popular forms of physical activity, influencing many aspects of health, including lipid metabolism. …”
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Esculetin inhibits ferroptosis after ICH by promoting NUDT1-mediated m7G methylation modification of GPX4 by Jinbing Gong, Zhanwei Zhang, Libo Li, Zhigang Mei, Tao Chen

“…Abstract Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is the most morbid of all stroke types with a high mortality and significant disability burden. …”
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Pathomorphological characteristics of cardiac hemangiosarcoma in a dog (a clinical case) by S. S. Zaika, Z. V. Khomenko, S. V. Huralska, T. F. Kot, L. V. Bezditko

“…Pathological mitotic divisions are often the most recognizable sign of a heart tumour, which can be identified through an incisional biopsy. …”
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Personal values in the perceptions of volunteer activities among university students by I. V. Vasileva, M. V. Chumakov, D. M. Chumakova

“…Introduction. Student youth is the most active part of society. The development of the student personality is necessary to ensure a stable future society. …”
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Management and safety of same day bilateral intravitreal anti-VEGF injections in a treat-and-extend regimen by Christina Plasencia, Jonas Eschle, Katja Hatz

“…A treatment regime for bilateral IVTs has been established and is provided in the manuscript. The most frequently reported ocular AEs were conjunctival haemorrhage and sicca symptoms. …”
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