Are treatment plans optimized on the basis of acuros XB dose calculation robust against anatomic changes during online adaptive radiotherapy for lung cancer regarding dose homogene... by Khouya Aymane, Santiago Alina, Ringbaek Toke, Guberina Nika, Guberina Maja, Gauler Thomas, Lübcke Wolfgang, Zylka Waldemar, Pöttgen Christoph, Stuschke Martin

“…The adaptive plans were verified on a subsequent post-adaptation CBCT (CBCT2) of the same dose fraction. …”
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Self-help plus and problem management plus – a qualitative study to assess acceptability and feasibility with rape and GBV survivors in South Africa by Samantha Willan, Zamakhoza Khoza, Sinqobile Mngadi, Jani Nothling, Thobeka Majola, Mpumelelo Mabhida, Tholsie Gounden, Mbalenhle Shabalala, Amanda Zembe, Gugu Gigaba, Rachel Jewkes, Naeemah Abrahams

“…We implemented both interventions as a stepped intervention, involving 10, 2–3-hour group sessions, and undertook interviews at baseline, 3- and 6-months post baseline. Similar to what was found in other studies both SH+ and PM+ appear to be feasible and acceptable. …”
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Scoping review on assessing climate-sensitive health risks by Chalachew Yenew, Gashaw Melkie Bayeh, Asaye Alamneh Gebeyehu, Anley Shiferaw Enawgaw, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Amare Genetu Ejigu, Tilahun Degu Tsega, Abathun Temesgen, Rahel Mulatie Anteneh, Zeamanuel Anteneh Yigzaw, Getasew Yirdaw, Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Ahmed Fentaw Ahmed, Almaw Genet Yeshiwas

“…Additionally, climate change exacerbates mental health issues, leading to conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression. …”
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The cost-effectiveness of specialist hospital discharge and intermediate care services for patients who are homeless by Michela Tinelli, Raphael Wittenberg, Michelle Cornes, Robert W. Aldridge, Michael Clark, Richard Byng, Graham Foster, James Fuller, Andrew Hayward, Nigel Hewett, Alan Kilmister, Jill Manthorpe, Joanne Neale, Elizabeth Biswell, Martin Whiteford

“…Abstract Background Recognising the diverse healthcare needs of the population, there is a growing emphasis on tailoring hospital discharge processes to address the unique challenges faced by individuals who are homeless, aiming to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of post-hospitalisation care for this vulnerable demographic. …”
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Tracing Sentinel Lymph Nodes and Inhibiting Lymphatic Metastasis with TiN Nanobipyramids Through Photothermal Therapy by Xu YN, Bai X, Chen JL, Wu X, Yin D, Yuan G, Dai R, Zhu XM, Wang J

“…Herein we report on the synthesis of TiN nanobipyramids (NBPs) with large sizes for multimodal SLN mapping.Methods: A hydrothermal method and post nitridation treatment were used to prepare the TiN NBPs. …”
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Determination of the Stage of Periodontitis with 20 ng/mL Cut-Off aMMP-8 Mouth Rinse Test and Polynomial Functions in a Mobile Application by Miika Penttala, Timo Sorsa, Julie Toby Thomas, Andreas Grigoriadis, Dimitra Sakellari, Vaibhav Sahni, Shipra Gupta, Pirjo Pärnänen, Tommi Pätilä, Ismo T. Räisänen

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Unveiling Sodium Diffusion Kinetics and Locking Mechanisms for High‐Performance CZTSSe Photovoltaics by Shuyu Li, Chaoran Li, Chu Liu, Jiachen Wu, Letu Siqin, Yuan Li, Guonan Cui, Yanchun Yang, Ruijian Liu, Hongmei Luan, Chengjun Zhu

“…By establishing critical correlations between post‐processing thermal protocols and alkali metal migration dynamics, how synchronized extension of sintering duration and rapid cooling termination creates a non‐equilibrium state that traps Na at strategic interfacial positions is demonstrated. …”
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Zwitterion nanocomposite hydrogels with bioactivity and anti-adhesion properties for rapid prevention of postoperative and recurrent adhesion by Weihan Zhu, Jintao Fang, Wenjun Xu, Dian Yu, Jintao Shi, Qing Xia, Jinwei Wang, Xiaohui Chen, Haorui Zha, Shengyu Li, Wei Zhang

“…Therefore, the pSBLA hydrogel has considerable potential for preventing post-operative adhesions in clinical settings.…”
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging as a Readout of CLN5 Gene Therapy Efficacy in Sheep by Samantha J. Murray, Mustafa M. Almuqbel, Simon A. Felton, Nickolas J. Palmer, Ashley R. Deane, Daniel J. Myall, Reza Shoorangiz, Arsène Ella, Matthieu Keller, David N. Palmer, Tracy R. Melzer, Nadia L. Mitchell

“…A naturally occurring model of CLN5 NCL exists in New Zealand Borderdale sheep, which exhibit similar clinical disease and post‐mortem pathology to the human disease. Recent trials of concurrent intracerebroventricular and intravitreal gene therapy in sheep with CLN5 disease confirmed the therapeutic efficacy of this approach. …”
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A Novel One-Stop Multidisciplinary Clinic for Chronic Postoperative Inguinal Pain: Initial Experiences and Outcomes by Federica Cocciolo, Alice Birch, Maciej Pawlak, Lucy Miller, Alan Bennett, Matthew Lund, David Sanders, John M. Findlay, John M. Findlay, John M. Findlay

“…BackgroundChronic Postoperative Inguinal Pain (CPIP) affects 10%–20% of patients following inguinal hernia repair, persisting for over 3 months post-surgery. It involves a complex interplay of neuropathic and nociceptive pain, secondary sensitization, and functional and psychological impacts. …”
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Oxidative stress in the liver of chicken during fowl adenovirus serotype 4 infection by Jiayu Sun, Xu Cao, Yufeng Li, Kexiang Yu, Yanfang Cong, Qing Pan, Yanbo Yin, Jianlin Wang

“…Samples were collected from each group at 2, 4, and 6 days post-infection (dpi), and sera were collected to measure the levels of ALT and AST. …”
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Nematocidal Activity of a Variety of Plants Used in Mexico Against <i>Strongyloides venezuelensis</i> by Joel H. Elizondo-Luévano, Abelardo Chávez-Montes, Antonio Muro, Belén Vicente-Santiago, Miroslava Kačániová, David G. García-Hernández, Aldo F. Bazaldúa-Rodríguez, Horacio Larqué-García, Uziel Castillo-Velázquez, Julio López-Abán

“…The methanolic extracts of <i>A. mexicana</i>, <i>J. dioica</i>, <i>L. graveolens</i>, and <i>T. vulgaris</i> exhibited significant activity against L3 cultures at 72 and 96 h post-incubation. None of the extracts showed hemolytic effects on red cells or Vero cells. …”
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Security and religion in democratizing Tunisia: re-enacting surveillance through religious narratives and gendered dynamics by Fabrizio Leonardo Cuccu, Alessandra Bonci

“…Finally, we present the case of the wa’ydhat in the post-revolutionary setting as a critical example of securitization of Islam, and cooperation between security and religious management.…”
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Probable chronic lymphocytic inflammation with pontine perivascular enhancement responsive to steroids syndrome: management with corticosteroids and intravenous immunoglobulin—a ca... by J. A. Encarnación, A. León Hernández, G. Litrán López, J. L. Alonso-Romero, M. I. De la Fuente Muñoz, E. Cárdenas Cánovas, P. Ruiz Carreño, M. Royo-Villanova, C. Manso

“…Given the clinical presentation and magnetic resonance imaging findings, treatment with oral prednisolone (70 mg/day) was initiated. At 2 weeks post-treatment initiation, the patient exhibited significant clinical improvement, with complete resolution of neurological symptoms. …”
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Influence of genetic adaption of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) fed with alternative protein sources based on Arthrospira platensis and Hermetia illucens on disease resistance... by Anne-Carina Miebach, Mikolaj Adamek, Julia Bauer, Marek Matras, Carsten Dietz, Jakob Gährken, Simon Rosenau, Stephan Wessels, Jens Tetens, Angela Sünder, Magdalena Stachnik, Michal Reichert, Verena Jung- Schroers, Dieter Steinhagen

“…Subsequently, the trout were infected with VHSV, and tissue of the posterior intestine was investigated by means of molecular biology regarding the expression of genes encoding various inflammatory markers, antimicrobial peptides, transmembrane proteins as well as the viral load at days 0, 2 and 4 post-infection. The posterior intestine of infected animals was examined histologically by using AB-PAS and HE-staining. …”
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Weighted Gene Co-Expression Network Analysis Identifies Hub Genes Governing Resistance to <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> f. sp. <i>niveum</i> in Watermelon (<i>Citrullus lanatus</i>) by Chen Zhang, Xufeng Fang, Jing Zhang, Xinying Wang, Zhao Liu, Shusen Liu, Zhengfeng Song, Peng Gao, Feishi Luan

“…To elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying FW resistance in watermelon, we tracked the infection process via microscopy, identifying three critical time points (1, 6, and 8 days post-inoculation) corresponding to spore germination, hyphal invasion of the xylem vascular system, and symptom onset, respectively. …”
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Safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic effects of the muscarinic M1 positive allosteric modulator VU0467319 for Alzheimer’s disease: a single ascending-dose stud... by Alexander C. Conley, Alexandra P. Key, Jennifer U. Blackford, Jason K. Russell, Kimberly M. Albert, Xuewen Gong, Michael Bubser, Jerri M. Rook, P. Jeffrey Conn, Craig W. Lindsley, Carrie K. Jones, Paul A. Newhouse

“…Exploratory cognitive and electrophysiological tasks were examined pre-dosing and at 5 h post-dose. Tolerability was good with no observed dose limiting side effects throughout the full dose range tested. …”
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The role of autophagy in periodontal diseases: a bibliometric analysis from 2006 to 2023 by Bitong Zhang, Bitong Zhang, Yahui Wang, Yahui Wang, Yahui Wang, Haoxiang Chang, Haoxiang Chang, Chong Wang, Chong Wang, Hong Fan, Hong Fan, Xiuyun Ren, Xiuyun Ren

“…The results indicate a steady annual increase in studies on this topic, with a significant upward trend observed post-2015. Keyword analysis identifies “apoptosis,” “Porphyromonas gingivalis,” “oxidative stress,” “inflammation,” “periodontitis,” “osteogenic differentiation,” “cell death,” and “orthodontic tooth movement” as key research hotspots. …”
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Relationship between Blood Pressure, Pulse Rate, Body Weight and Some Human Blood Groups among Stroke Subjects of Ogoni Ethnic Group by Evelyn Mgbeoma Eze , Serekara Gideon Christian * and Ibiere Allwell Pepple

“…Blood group phenotyping was carried out at the Post Graduate Laboratory of Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. …”
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Biocontrol effect of ginger glycoprotein and essential oil against Vicia faba damping-off caused by Fusarium solani and Rhizoctonia solani by Hossam S. El-Beltagi, Ali Osman, Mahmoud Sitohy, Hayfa Habes Almutairi, Eman Eldesouky, Entsar Abbas, Ahmed Mahmoud Ismail, Hazem S. Elshafie, Ippolito Camele

“…Whereas, the in vivo trial evaluated the efficacy of ginger EO and glycoprotein at 50 and 100 μg/mL, compared to Rizolex-T 50 WP at 50 μg/mL, in reducing pre- and post-emergence damping-off percentages. Sodium dodecyl-sulphate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and particle size distribution were carried out to characterize seed glycoprotein. …”
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