Surgical management of axis' traumatic spondylolisthesis (Hangman's frature) Tratamento cirúrgico para a espondilolistese traumática do áxis (fratura do enforcado) by José Luiz Romeo Boullosa, Benedicto Oscar Colli, Carlos Gilberto Carlotti Jr, Koji Tanaka, Marcius Benigno Marques dos Santos

“…RESULTS: Nine patients had a good post surgery evolution with satisfactory consolidation of the fractures and disappearance of the symptoms. …”
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal healthcare costs: a time series analysis of pregnancies of multi-ethnic mothers in South London, United Kingdom by Alice McGreevy, Marina Soley-Bori, Florence Tydeman, Kathryn V. Dalrymple, Sara L. White, Asma Khalil, Lucilla Poston, Emma L. Duncan, Tisha Dasgupta, Hiten D. Mistry, Julia Fox-Rushby, Peter von Dadelszen, eLIXIR-BiSL Partnership, RESILIENT Study Group, Laura A. Magee

“…Monthly costs increased with first lockdown for Black (£103 [£26 to 181]) and Asian women (£128 [£38 to 218]) and increased more slowly during post-lockdown (£ − 12 [£ − 23 to − 2]), for Asian women, remaining higher throughout the pandemic for Black and Asian women compared with White women. …”
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Investigating the hemodynamic response to iTBS of the left DLPFC: A concurrent iTBS/fNIRS study by Adam W.L. Xia, Minxia Jin, Bella B.B. Zhang, Rebecca L.D. Kan, Tim T.Z. Lin, Penny P. Qin, Xiao Wang, Wanda M.W. Chau, Nancy M.X.Y. Shi, Priya Kannan, Erin Y. Lu, Tifei Yuan, Jack Jiaqi Zhang, Georg S. Kranz

“…Conclusion: This study revealed a pronounced increase in HbR during iTBS in the stimulated DLPFC, alongside decreased HbR contralaterally both during and post-stimulation. Furthermore, our study highlights the importance of individual factors in understanding iTBS effects on cortical excitability.…”
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Brain-based gene expression and corresponding behavioural relevance of risk genes for broad antisocial behaviour by Jaroslav Rokicki, Megan L. Campbell, Dennis van der Meer, Alina I. Sartorius, Natalia Tesli, Piotr Jahołkowski, Alexey Shadrin, Ole Andreassen, Lars T. Westlye, Daniel S. Quintana, Unn K. Haukvik

“…Our investigation of fifteen genes associated with ASB examined their biological role and distribution across tissues, integrating post-mortem brain sample data from the Allen-Human-Brain Atlas and the Genotype-Tissue Expression project. …”
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Core fucosylation of IL-2RB is required for natural killer cell homeostasis by Harrison Sudholz, Xiangpeng Meng, Hae-Young Park, Zihan Shen, Iva Nikolic, Joseph Cursons, Ethan D. Goddard-Borger, Iona S. Schuster, Christopher E. Andoniou, Mariapia A. Degli-Esposti, Nichollas E. Scott, Michael Chopin, Jai Rautela, Sebastian Scheer, Nicholas D. Huntington

“…Summary: Natural killer (NK) cell homeostasis and effector functions require context-dependent signaling via numerous receptors, including the interleukin-15 receptor (IL-15R). Post-translational modifications can regulate receptor signaling, impacting receptor turnover and trafficking. …”
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Monument in the space of a modern city: sacred versus profane / Монумент в пространстве современного города: сакральное versus профанное... by Elena Lekus / Елена Юрьевна Лекус

“…In recent decades, discourse on the sacred has become especially relevant due to scientific debates about the secular and post-secular nature of modern society. In particular, there is a question about what strategy and tactics should be used when working with sacred spaces in a modern city. …”
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Accuracy and cost comparison of 3D-printed guides in complex spinal deformity correction: direct vs indirect design by Wei Yang, Wei Yang, Wei Yang, Wei Guo, Wei Guo, Wen-Jun Wu, Rong Ma, Zemin Wang, Honglai Zhang, Wanzhong Yang, Zhaohui Ge, Zhaohui Ge

“…Screw placement and osteotomy were simulated using 3D-printed spinal models and guides. Post-operative CT scans were performed on the models and compared with pre-operative designs to evaluate the accuracy, efficiency, cost, and clinical practicality of different guides during screw placement and osteotomy.ResultsThis study included 10 patients with complex spinal deformities (Five males and five females, with an average age of 37 years), covering five diagnostic types such as neurofibromatosis and adult idiopathic spinal deformity. …”
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A set of plasmatic microRNA related to innate immune response highly predicts the onset of immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in tuberculosis co-infected HIV individuals (... by Polidy Pean, Ratana Meng, Eliott Benichou, Eliott Benichou, Pichsivannary Srey, Bunnet Dim, Laurence Borand, Laurence Borand, Olivier Marcy, Didier Laureillard, François-Xavier Blanc, Tineke Cantaert, Yoann Madec, Laurence Weiss, Daniel Scott-Algara

“…MicroRNAs, small molecules of approximately 22 nucleotides, which regulate post-transcriptional gene expression and their profile has been proposed as a biomarker for many diseases. …”
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Stalled progress and emerging disparities in acute myocardial infarction mortality among U.S. older adults (> 65 Years) with renal failure, 1999–2023 by Bazil Azeem, Yumna Fatima, Iffat Ambreen Magsi, Hamza Ali Hasnain Sheikh, Muhammad Qasim, Muhammad Abdullah Naveed, Rabia Asim, Muhammad Basit Azeem, Tazheen Saleh Muhammad, Mata-e-Alla Doggar, Junaid Imran, Ibrahim Nagmeldin Hassan, Hamza Ashraf

“…These findings underscore the need for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic–focused prevention, equitable access to acute cardiac care, and tailored post-AMI management to avert further excess deaths in this growing high-risk population. …”
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Serum cholinesterase combined with platelet-to-hemoglobin ratio for predicting survival prognosis in stage I-III colorectal cancer patients undergoing radical surgery: a retrospect... by Luyu Huang, Kai Zhao, Hongnan Lu, Wei He, Dazhuang Miao, Yan Wang, Bingcai Li, Qi Wang, Shixiong Jiang, Yunhe Jia

“…The CHE-PHR indicator serves as an independent prognostic factor for stage I-III CRC patients post-surgery, aiding in predicting recurrence and metastasis.…”
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Histopathologic Evaluation and Single-cell Spatial Transcriptomics of the Colon Reveal Cellular and Molecular Abnormalities Linked to J-Pouch Failure in Patients With Inflammatory... by Andrea D. Olivas, Paul Chak Mou Ngai, Emily Schahrer, Junjie Xing, Mobarakeh Ghadiri, Kinga S. Olortegui, John F. Cursio, Shintaro Akiyama, Eugene B. Chang, Le Shen, Konstantin Umanskiy, David T. Rubin, David Zemmour, Christopher R. Weber

“…Results: The 18-year pouch failure risk was 23%, with post-procedure clinical features of Crohn’s disease as a major risk factor (hazard ratio [HR], 4.3; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.3–8.1) as well as high-risk histologic features, including deep chronic inflammation (HR, 21; 95% CI, 11–41) and severe disease activity (HR, 14; 95% CI, 5.7–32) in TAC specimens. …”
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Tijela u tranziciji: transnacionalna ekonomija i nacionalna zajednica u <em>Neuromanceru</em> i <em>Cosmopolisu</em> by Sven Cvek

“…Sličnu tezu o "transnacionalnosti" SAD-a kao posljedici globalne cirkulacije kapitala nudi i Frederick Buell u svojoj analizi preobrazbe američkoga nacionalizma u “post-nacionalnom” dobu (neoliberalne) globalizacije. …”
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The impact of continuous positive airway pressure therapy on the recurrence of atrial fibrillation in patients with obstructive sleep apnea after pulmonary vein isolation by Jun Fan, Cui-Jin Tan, Li-li Cao, Shao-ling Luo, Shao-Xi Sun, Shao-hua Wang, Wei-jie Li, Yi-chao Pan, Tian-yuan Wu, Qi-shan Dai, Zhen Liu, Jian Liu, Bing-Bo Yu

“…Methods We conducted a meta-analysis integrating data from Web of Science, PubMed, and OVID databases to evaluate the association between OSA and AF recurrence post-PVI, as well as the effect of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). …”
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Polymorphism of TNF gene in acute coronary syndrome patients: data from the registries ORACLE I and ORACLE II by V. A. Brazhnik, L. О. Minushkina, A. О. Averkova, Е. A. Zubova, A. A. Rogozhina, М. A. Evdokimova, A. S. Galyavich, S. N. Tereshchenko, N. A. Koziolova, М. G. Glezer, А. V. Jagoda, О. I. Boeva, Е. V. Khoroletz, Е. А. Karmanchikova, V. O. Konstantinov, G. I. Speshilov, Е. N. Dankovtseva, D. А. Zateishchikov

“…To analyze possible association of the risk of adverse outcomes development in patients post acute coronary episode (ACS), with the polymorphism of gene TNF. …”
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Impact assessment of differential chlormequat chloride exposure on soil fungal community dynamics by Qiujun Lin, Qiujun Lin, Xianxin Wu, Xianxin Wu, Lina Li, Lina Li, Tianshu Peng, Tianshu Peng, Xun Zou, Xun Zou, Guang Li, Guang Li, Jianzhong Wang, Jianzhong Wang, Chunjing Guo, Chunjing Guo

“…Rhizosphere soil samples were collected 30-days post-application for microbial analysis. Alpha diversity (e.g., Shannon index), beta diversity (community composition), and functional guild analysis of fungal communities were assessed.ResultsAlpha diversity assessments revealed significant concentration-dependent responses. …”
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Mapping of quorum sensing interaction network of commensal and pathogenic staphylococci by Bengt H. Gless, Benjamin S. Sereika-Bejder, Iben Jensen, Martin S. Bojer, Katerina Tsiko, Sabrina H. Schmied, Ludovica Vitolo, Bruno Toledo-Silva, Sarne De Vliegher, Hanne Ingmer, Christian A. Olsen

“…We identified six of these ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs) in this study and compiled the full collection of AIPs by chemical synthesis. …”
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Negotiating Authority and Knowledge: Religion, Science, and Politics in the Fatwa Transformations of the Indonesian Ulema Council by Mukhsin Aseri, Muhammad Rasyid, Ahmad Sharifuddin bin Mustapha, Akh. Fauzi Aseri, Fedorchenko Oleh

“…These shifts were driven by new scientific evidence (such as post-vasectomy recanalization, the development of halal vaccines, and modern astronomical methods), social pressures (public health imperatives and the need for religious unity), and political considerations (alignment with state policies). …”
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Chemogenetic stimulation of phrenic motor output and diaphragm activity by Ethan S Benevides, Prajwal P Thakre, Sabhya Rana, Michael D Sunshine, Victoria N Jensen, Karim Oweiss, David D Fuller

“…Diaphragm electromyograms (EMG) were recorded in isoflurane-anesthetized spontaneously breathing mice at 4–9 weeks post-AAV delivery. The DREADD ligand JHU37160 (J60) caused a bilateral, sustained (&gt;1 hr) increase in inspiratory EMG bursting in both groups; the relative increase was greater in ChAT-Cre mice. …”
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CYP1B1 knockout enhanced IFN-γ production is required but not sufficient for protection of cigarette smoke-exposed mice against lethal influenza virus infection by Wenxin Wu, Jeremy S. Alexander, J. Leland Booth, Magdalena Chlebicz, Craig A. Miller, Chao Xu, Susan Kovats, Susan Kovats, Jordan P. Metcalf, Jordan P. Metcalf, Jordan P. Metcalf

“…Specifically, we found that IFN-γ was significantly increased in BALF and in the lung at day 5 post-infection (p.i.) in these mice. Flow cytometry showed that innate lymphocytes produced early IFN-γ in the lungs of KO mice. …”
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Role of myostatin promoter mutations in growth and molting regulation of Macrobrachium rosenbergii by Qiyao Su, Qiyao Su, Jie Wei, Yakun Wang, Bai Liufu, Bai Liufu, Huarong Li, Huarong Li, Zhuang Mai, Zhuang Mai, Kunhao Hong, Kunhao Hong, Qiaoyan Zhou, Tianhui Jiao, Tianhui Jiao, Xidong Mu, Lingyun Yu

“…During the molting cycle, Mstn expression levels decreased in the order of post-molt (A phase), pre-molt (D3 phase), and molting (E phase). …”
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