Mapping total microbial communities and waterborne pathogens in household drinking water in China by citizen science and metabarcoding by Xinyi Wen, Xinyi Wen, Xinyi Wen, Chutong Fang, Chutong Fang, Lihan Huang, Lihan Huang, Jiazheng Miao, Jiazheng Miao, Yajuan Lin, Yajuan Lin

“…Opportunistic pathogens, including Mycobacterium, Acinetobacter, and Legionella, were detected in all PCR-positive samples. Alarmingly, post-typhoon samples from Changzhou showed a marked increase in the relative abundance of Escherichia coli.DiscussionAlthough based on a limited number of sequenced samples, this study highlights potential microbial risks in household tap water, particularly following extreme weather events. …”
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Placental and cerebral circulation in fetuses of mothers with polycystic ovary syndrome and the effect of Metformin exposure by Emma Nordtvedt, Jörg Kessler, Cathrine Ebbing, Ganesh Acharya, Tone S. Løvvik, Kjell Å. Salvesen, Øyvind Salvesen, Eszter Vanky, Birgitte H. Kahrs

“…Individually pooled data from Doppler examinations at gestational week 32 from these RCT’s were included in a post-hoc analysis of totally 64 participants. The pulsatility index (PI) z-scores of the fetal middle cerebral artery (MCA), umbilical artery (UmbA), and the cerebroplacental ratio (CPR) were compared between the metformin and placebo treated groups with a two-sample t-test. …”
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Effect of two different digital construction techniques of mandibular implant-assisted overdentures on peri-implant bone loss and posterior ridge resorption: a 3-year prospective r... by Nermeen El Sayed El Khamisy, Radwa M.K. Emera, Thuraya Maher Elmanci, Marwa Ahmed Aboelez

“…Peri-implant bone loss and posterior ridge resorption were assessed at baseline (T0), at 1 year(T1), and 3 years(T3) by superimposition of pre and post-treatment CBCT.The Shapiro-Wilk test was used to access data that was not normally distributed. …”
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Digitalization, Psychological Well-Being, and the Third-Level Digital Divide: Survey Study During the COVID-19 Pandemic in China by Fen Lin, Lei Jin, Xi Chen

“…These results highlight how the digital divide affects health inequalities and underscore the need for a more nuanced understanding of information and communications technology policies and their impacts in the post–COVID-19 world.…”
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Erythrodermic Psoriasis in the Context of Emerging Triggers: Insights into Dupilumab-Associated and COVID-19-Induced Psoriatic Disease by Aya Fadel, Jayakumar Nithura, Zahraa F. Saadoon, Lamia Naseer, Angelo Lopez-Lacayo, Ligia Elena Rojas Solano, Chaveli Palau Morales, Robert J. Hernandez, Hussain Hussain

“…Since the introduction of COVID-19 vaccines, sporadic cases of EP have been reported post-vaccination. Although rare, these events imply that vaccine-induced immune modulation may influence psoriasis activity. …”
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A teenage girl with giant multilocular mucinous ovarian cystadenoma complicated by right-sided hydronephrosis: a case report by M. V. Kalaytanov, A. S. Vavilov, M. V. Maminova, S. P. Yatsyk, I. V. Poddubny, V. V. Sytkov, A. L. Tikhomirov, V. V. Kazenashev

“…A follow-up ultrasound examination on the day 7 post-surgery showed that the pelvis of the right kidney was markedly decreased. …”
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mTOR Inhibition limits LPS induced acute kidney injury and ameliorates hallmarks of cellular senescence by Alessandra Stasi, Rossana Franzin, Fabio Sallustio, Alessandro Scagliotti, Paola Cappello, Elena Squiccimarro, Gianvito Caggiano, Rosa Losapio, Monica Campioni, Antonino Castellaneta, Vincenzo Cantaluppi, Claudia Curci, Paola Pontrelli, Giovanni Stallone, Loreto Gesualdo, Vito Fanelli, Giuseppe Castellano

“…Two groups of endotoxemic mice received pre- and post- treatment with rapamycin. Whole-genome DNA methylation analysis was performed on renal proximal tubular epithelial cells (RPTEC). …”
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Implementation and Effects of an Online Intervention Designed to Promote Sleep During Early Infancy: A Randomized Trial by Anzman-Frasca S, Goldsmith J, Hassinger AB, Savage JS, Gupta V

“…Oishei Children’s Hospital, Buffalo, NY, USA; 4Center for Childhood Obesity Research, Department of Nutritional Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USACorrespondence: Stephanie Anzman-Frasca, G56 Farber Hall University at Buffalo South Campus, Buffalo, NY, 14214, USA, Tel +1-716-829-6692, Email safrasca@buffalo.eduObjective: Examine the implementation and effects of an interactive online intervention designed to support new parents with their young infants’ sleep.Design: First-time parents were enrolled when infants were ~6 weeks old and randomized to a sleep intervention or general baby care control group, with intervention content provided weekly between infant ages 2 to 4 months, primarily as brief videos and infographics in private online groups.Methods: Parents (n=74) completed online surveys at baseline (infant age ~6 weeks), midpoint (3 months), post-intervention (4 months), and follow-up (7 months), reporting on infant sleep duration and night wakings (via Brief Infant Sleep Questionnaire), as well as their own sleep duration (via Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), and parenting satisfaction and self-efficacy (via Perceived Sense of Competence Scale). …”
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Is endoscopic decompression for Morton's neuroma a safe technique? by L. López-Capdevila, M. Ballester, G. Lucar, T. Mota-Gomes, M. Fa-Binefa, S. López-Hervás

“…Surgical procedures were monitored by three foot and ankle surgeons. Post-surgical anatomical dissections were conducted to evaluate potential risks to surrounding structures. …”
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Optimizing processing methods for maximum bioactive retention: comparative metabolomic analysis of dried loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) flowers and their powdered extracts by Mingzheng Duan, Jieming Feng, Jing-Han Feng, Xi Wang, Xu Xiao, Shirong He, Hengcui Guo, Wenyan Zhang, Zhumao Jiang, Tongfa Wan, Muhammad Junaid Rao

“…Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) flowers are a rich source of bioactive flavonoids, but their nutraceutical potential depends on post-harvest processing. This study evaluated the impact of heat-drying (HD) and freeze-drying (FD) on flavonoid retention in loquat flowers and their hot-water powdered extracts using UPLC–MS/MS metabolomics and antioxidant assays. …”
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Tai Chi’s synergistic modulation on autonomic nervous activity and central autonomic networks in functional constipation patients: a randomized controlled trial by Yuke Teng, Siyuan Tao, Jingwen Chen, Furong Zhang, Yuyi Guo, Rongtao Ying, Yuxin Wang, Yi Liu, Huilin Zeng, Kunnan Xie, Shi Zhao, Zhengjie Li, Sha Yang, Tianyu Liu, Fang Zeng

“…Both groups exhibited significant improvements in clinical symptoms, mood states, and heart rate variability post intervention. Tai Chi showed a marginal superiority over aerobic exercise in alleviating clinical symptoms. …”
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Comparative Analysis of PRV-1 in Atlantic Salmon and PRV-3 in Coho Salmon: Host-Specific Immune Responses and Apoptosis in Red Blood Cells by Laura V. Solarte-Murillo, Sebastián Salgado, Tomás Gatica, Juan Guillermo Cárcamo, Thomais Tsoulia, Maria K. Dahle, Carlos Loncoman

“…Cells were monitored for up to 14 days post-infection (dpi). PRV-3 infection in coho salmon RBCs caused significant metabolic disruption, apoptosis from 7 dpi, and correlated with increasing viral loads. …”
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Exploring the Use of an Augmented Reality Device Learning Tool for Multidisciplinary Staff Training on Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence: Postintervention Qualitative Evaluation by Dilroshini Karunaratne, Jessica Whittock, Amber Moore, Krishna Dasigan, Jasmine Chevolleau, Brent Bartholomew, Nikki Kelly, Charlotte E Cohen

“…Participants were given the opportunity to wear the headset and familiarize themselves with the technology during the sessions. A post-intervention evaluation research model was used to explore the feasibility and functionality of the HP as an educational tool. …”
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Sex differences in skin microvascular structure and function in persons with newly diagnosed hypertension by A. A. Fedorovich, A. Yu. Gorshkov, A. I. Korolev, K. V. Omelyanenko, V. A. Dadaeva, M. A. Mikhailova, M. G. Chashchin, O. M. Drapkina

“…Women had higher endothelial tone (2,63 vs 2,21 pF (p<0,01)), neurogenic tone (2,39 vs 2,12 pF (p<0,05)), intravascular resistance (0,78 vs, 0,65 pF p<0,05)) and post-occlusive reactive hyperemia (123,5 vs 112,5% (p<0,05)). …”
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Relationship between cerebrospinal fluid circulation markers, brain degeneration, and cognitive impairment in cerebral amyloid angiopathy by Li Zhao, Lingyun Liu, Miao Lin, Linyun Xie, Hui Hong, Qingze Zeng, Shuyue Wang, Ruiting Zhang, Zhenhua Zhao, Zhenhua Zhao, Peiyu Huang, on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative

“…Correlations among the ChP volume, DTI-ALPS index, parenchymal damage markers, and cognitive scales were analyzed in the pCAA group.ResultsThe three groups exhibited significant differences in cognitive scores, AD biomarkers, and imaging markers. Post hoc analyses showed that patients with pCAA had significantly higher WMH volume, higher Aβ and tau deposition, and lower DTI-ALPS compared to NC. …”
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Promoting family functioning through physical activity: a randomized trial to evaluate the “All in the Family” program by Alfred S. Y. Lee, Chris M. Blanchard, Mark R. Beauchamp, Valerie Carson, Sheri Madigan, Shaelyn Strachan, Leigh M. Vanderloo, Evangeline Streight, Sandy Courtnall, Ryan E. Rhodes

“…., perceived capability and opportunity, behavioral regulation, and habit) are assessed at baseline, 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months post-intervention. Recruitment methods include social media, recruitment poster drops, and community-based promotion. …”
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Establishing a Prediction Model for Weight Loss Outcomes After LSG in Chinese Obese Patients with BMI ≥ 32.5 Kg/m2 Using Body Composition Data by Wang L, Sun Y, Sang Q, Wang Z, Yu C, Li Z, Shang M, Zhang N, Du D

“…The preoperative resting energy expenditure to body weight ratio (REE/BW), fat-free mass index (FFMI), and waist circumference (WC) emerged as independent predictive factors for weight loss outcomes at one year post-LSG. These body composition parameters were incorporated into the construction of an Inbody predictive nomogram, which yielded area under the curve (AUC) values of 0.868 (95% CI: 0.826– 0.902) for the modeling cohort and 0.829 (95% CI: 0.756– 0.887) for the validation cohort. …”
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Attachment-based compassion therapy and adapted mindfulness-based stress reduction for the treatment of depressive, anxious and adjustment disorders in mental health settings: a ra... by Jesus Montero-Marin, Carlos Collado-Navarro, Mayte Navarro-Gil, Alba Lopez-Montoyo, Marcelo Demarzo, Paola Herrera-Mercadal, Alberto Barcelo-Soler, Javier Garcia-Campayo

“…The main outcome will be general affective distress measured by means of the ‘Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21’ at post-test as primary endpoint. Other outcomes will be quality of life, mindfulness, self-compassion and the use of healthcare services. …”
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Correlation Between the “Big Five” Personality Traits and Burnout in Orthopaedic Surgery Residents by Ryley Zastrow, MD, Nainisha Chintalapudi, MD, Rebecca Pool, MA, Patrick Rosopa, PhD, Brian Scannell, MD, FAOA, Brandi Hartley, MD, FAOA, Adam S. Levin, MD, FAOA, Gabriella Ode, MD, FAOA, Alexander W. Aleem, MD, MSc, S. Elizabeth Ames, MD, April D. Armstrong, MD, MSc, Monique Chauntynae Chambers, MD, Melvyn A. Harrington, MD, Dawn LaPorte, MD, Cassandra A. Lee, MD, Joshua C. Patt, MD, MPH, Brent A Ponce, MD, Padmavathi Ponnuru, PhD, Afshin Razi, MD, Stephanie Lewis Tanner, MS, Rushabh Vakharia, MD, Joseph K Weistroffer, MD

“…The Profiling of Orthopaedic Surgery Trainees (POST) study is a prospective cohort study that collected cross-sectional cognitive assessments of orthopaedic residents at 12 institutions from 2020 to 2022. …”
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Development and validation of a CT-based multi-omics nomogram for predicting hospital discharge outcomes following mechanical thrombectomy by Feifan Liu, Jiayi Hong, Yuhan Chen, Huan Liu, Yue Wang, Lijian Su, Sheng Hu, Jingjing Fu

“…Our nomogram significantly outperformed clinical, radiomics, and DTL models, as well as physician assessments (senior physicians: 0.693, p = 0.001; junior physicians: 0.600, p < 0.001).ConclusionThis multi-omics nomogram, integrating HIM-derived, clinical, radiomic, and DTL features, accurately predicts post-MT discharge outcomes, enabling early identification of high-risk patients and optimizing management to improve prognosis.…”
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