The time to perform spinal or general anaesthesia in COVID-19 positive parturients requiring emergency caesarean delivery: a prospective crossover simulation study by Marcelo Epsztein Kanczuk, Nicholas J Lightfoot, Alison Pighills, Antony Ji, Casey Steele, Daniel Bartlett

“…Background: Spinal anaesthesia is the commonest performed technique for caesarean deliveries except in the emergency setting where general anaesthesia is preferred due to its rapid onset and predictability. There are several modifications to performing general anaesthesia for COVID-19 patients in Australia. …”
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A new similitude law for testing scaled RC structures by Jamin Park, Seong-Cheol Lee, Yunbyeong Chae, Jae-Yeol Cho

“…The simulation results clearly show that the new similitude law can predict the prototype’s response better than other similitude laws proposed in previous studies.…”
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Effects of effort-reward imbalance on emergency nurses’ health: a mediating and moderating role of emotional exhaustion and work-family conflict by Yuanyuan Tan, Jing Zhou, Jing Zhou, Jing Zhou, Hao Zhang, Hao Zhang, Hao Zhang, Lin Lan, Lin Lan, Lin Lan, Xiaoli Chen, Xiaoli Chen, Xiaoli Chen, Xiaomin Yu, Xiaomin Yu, Xiaomin Yu, Luying Zhong, Luying Zhong, Luying Zhong, Ling Zhu, Ling Zhu, Ling Zhu, Yongli Gao, Yongli Gao, Yongli Gao

“…The mediation effect is tested by the bias correction Bootstrap sample size was set to 5,000.ResultConsidering emotional exhaustion as a mediating variable, the direct predictive influence of ERI on somatic symptoms and sleep disorders continues to be statistically significant (β = 0.271, 0.137, p < 0.01). …”
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In Silico Assessment of the Influence of Talus Osteochondral Lesion Size and Location on Ankle Joint Stability using Tilted Talar Dome Plane Orientations by Lercan Aslan MD, Omer Subasi PhD, Bedri Karaismailoglu MD, FEBOT, Cihad C. Gedik, Batuhan Yuruk, Soheil Ashkani-Esfahani MD, Ilker Eren

“…It is revealed that the stress parameters are highly misleading and do not predict ankle stability. …”
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Unveiling the Impact of Climatic Factors on the Distribution Patterns of <i>Caragana</i> spp. in China’s Three Northern Regions by Weiwei Zhao, Yujia Liu, Yanxia Li, Chunjing Zou, Hideyuki Shimizu

“…Using the Biomod2 ensemble model, current and future climate scenario-based suitable habitats for <i>Caragana</i> spp. were predicted. This study innovatively combined quantitative analyses with Kira’s thermal indexes (warmth index, coldness index) and Wenduo Xu’s humidity index (HI) to elucidate species-specific relationships between distribution patterns and hydrothermal climatic constraints. …”
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Study on the Production Mode of Horizontal Well from Water Huff and Puff to Segmented Injection and Production in Tight Reservoir by Shiying Di, Shiqing Cheng, Cao Wei, Wenpeng Bai, Ruyuan Shang, Nai Cao, Youpeng Zhang

“…The developing process of an actual well case by these two developing modes was simulated to predict 18 years of cumulative recovery, pressure distribution, and recovery rate. …”
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Alkaloidal Extracts from Avicennia africana P. Beauv. (Avicenniaceae) Leaf: An Antiplasmodial, Antioxidant, and Erythrocyte Viable by Mustapha A. Ahmed, Elvis O. Ameyaw, Francis A. Armah, Patrick M. Fynn, Isaac Asiamah, George Ghartey-Kwansah, Felix K. Zoiku, Ebenezer Ofori-Attah, Christian K. Adokoh

“…Dexrazoxane was found to be the main compound predicted, with an 86% peak area in the quaternary alkaloidal extract. …”
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MiR-455-5p Mitigates Interleukin-1 β-induced Chondrocyte Damage Linked to Osteoarthritis by Targeting TNFAIP8 by Tao Zhang, Wei Wang, Jinlei Sun, Long Luo, Yuan Li, Zhixiong Xu, Wensheng Xu

“…TargetScan was used to predict the binding sites between miR-455-5p and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α-induced protein 8 (TNFAIP8), which were then confirmed by dual-luciferase reporter assays. …”
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Estimating the genetic parameters of resilience toward known and unknown disturbances in sheep using wool fibre diameter and body weight variability by Erin G. Smith, Samuel F. Walkom, Dominic L. Waters, Sam A. Clark

“…However, it is unclear whether resilience indicators derived from different longitudinal data series can predict resilience to known or unknown disturbances in sheep. …”
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The phenomenon of Type A and B personality prevalence and their correlation to the anti-health behavior of Polish physicians by Józefa Dąbek, Sławomir Wojczyk, Julia Bijoch, Oskar Sierka

“…Physicians with Type A personality achieved higher score values on all subscales of the My Eating Habits Questionnaire than physicians with intermediate and Type B personalities.ConclusionThe occurrence of Type A personality was associated with, among others, worse eating habits, more frequent sleep deprivation, and exposure to stress and low physical activity. There is a need to conduct educational activities at an early school stage regarding the benefits of following healthy lifestyle recommendations, and consequently limiting the development of diseases and their complications.…”
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Intravenously injected poly(amino acid) nanoformulation relieves spinal cord injury through synergistical modulation of microenvironments by Yuehong Li, Qingzheng Zhang, Zongtai Liu, Weiguo Xu, Changfeng Fu

“…Through the synergistic modulation of multiple microenvironment factors, including reduction of oxidative stress, regulation of pro-inflammatory M1 macrophages polarization to anti-inflammatory M2 macrophages, and reduction of calcium ion influx, PME@Mino achieved neuronal and myelin protection. …”
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Double vulnerability of active-NRF2 lung squamous cell carcinoma to NRF2 and TRIM24 by Miriam Sánchez-Ortega, Antonio Garrido, Lorena Sanz, Rafael Torres-Pérez, Carmen Hernandez, Alvaro Gutierrez-Uzquiza, Ming Sound Tsao, Ana Clara Carrera

“…Although normal-NRF2 cells are more sensitive to oxidative stress, they do not require NRF2 for survival under non-stress conditions, in contrast, LUSC cells with active-NRF2 mutations depend on NRF2 for viability. …”
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A Dashboard for Managing an Ecosystem and People With Dementia: Protocol for a Healthy Ageing Ecosystem for People With Dementia (HAAL) International Feasibility Pilot Study by Giulio Amabili, Elvira Maranesi, Federico Barbarossa, Arianna Margaritini, Anna Rita Bonfigli, Fong-Chin Su, Chien-Ju Lin, Hsiao-Feng Chieh, Dianne Vasseur, Henk Herman Nap, Yeh-Liang Hsu, Dorothy Bai, Roberta Bevilacqua

“…ConclusionsThe HAAL pilot study was an innovative feasibility study whose primary objectives were to assess reduction in care load for FCs, stress relief for FCs and ICs, and improvement in the perceived quality of life for ICs and people with dementia. …”
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Nanoparticles from grape seed extract inhibit inflammatory cytokines and ameliorate CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity by Neveen Adel Madbouly, Doaa Mohammad Ali, Alyaa Ahmed Farid

“…Conversely, GS extract NPs supplementation potentially ameliorate hepatic functions by normalization of serum ALT, AST and ALP, reduced MDA level, improved antioxidant CAT, regulated liver inflammatory cytokines via maximal reduction of hepatic IL-1β, IL-4, IL-6 and TNF-α. Conclusion GS extract NPs augmented the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of GS extract thereby protecting the liver against oxidative stress induced by CCl4 as hepatic xenobiotic. …”
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Mobile-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Health Care Workers’ Mental Health in Ecuador: Quasi-Experimental Study by Sandra Lorena Muñoz-Ortega, Rubén Vladimir Alvarado Muñoz, Daniela Santamaria Guayaquil, Jade Pluas-Borja, Marco Faytong-Haro

“… Abstract BackgroundMental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, and burnout, have become increasingly prevalent among health care workers, who face high-stress environments, limited resources, and long working hours. …”
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Effectiveness of wellness program interventions to improve physician wellness: a systematic review by Nikola Kolobaric, Benjamin Milone, Maria Salman, Amos Buh, Nandini Biyani, Gamal Wafy, Stephen G Fung, Mekaylah Scott, Rohan Kiska, Rachel Kang, Kathryn Lee, Sarah Syed, Maya Gibb, Shan Dhaliwal, Daniel Myran, Courtney Maskerine, Pierre Antoine Brown, Ayub Akbari, Gregory L. Hundemer, Peter Tanuseputro, Deena Fremont, Edward Spilg, Manish M. Sood

“…Interventions were heterogenous and included group therapy, stress reduction strategies, time off/workload reductions, education, and peer support. …”
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Bacteriome Diversity of Soil Islands Associated With Bromeliads From Ironstone Outcrops in the Brazilian Pantanal by Fernanda M. R. Godoy, Gecele M. Paggi, Aline P. Lorenz, Jeferson V. Ramos, Daniel G. Franco, Fernando M. L. Calarge, Nayara F. L. Garcia, Marcus V. S. Urquiza, Jolimar A. Schiavo, Nalvo F. Almeida, Marivaine S. Brasil

“…Knowledge about the diversity and distribution of microorganisms in natural environments is essential for understanding the dominant microbial groups and predicting their ecological functions. This study is aimed at describing the bacteriome diversity in soils associated with bromeliads in the Brazilian Pantanal region, utilizing genomic approaches. …”
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Resilience of pregnant Polish women during the war between Ukraine and Russia by Zofia Błaszczyk, Andrzej Wyrzychowski, Maksymilian Plewka, Katarzyna Nowakowska-Domagała, Dominik Strzelecki, Oliwia Gawlik-Kotelnicka

“…Current models showed limitations in accurately predicting mental health outcomes, suggesting the need for more nuanced approaches. …”
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Caged-hypocrellin mediated photodynamic therapy induces chromatin remodeling and disrupts mitochondrial energy metabolism in multidrug-resistant Candida auris by Xinyao Liu, Yiran Tao, Linwan Zhang, Yuzhou Liu, Dongmei Shi, Jiao Wang, Peng Xue, Bin Xu, Wenjie Fang, Yuping Ran

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Radiological characteristics of lumbar vertebrae in patients with low back pain and change of motor control of the muscles of the lumbopelvic region by V.A. Kolesnichenko, H.H. Holka, I.V. Hresko, O.H. Fadieiev, A.O. Oliinyk, B.P. Vvedensky, D.B. Vvedensky

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