Determination of the Influence of Strut Connector on Stent Deployment by V. Hashim, S. L. Resmi, P. N. Dileep

“…Finite element analysis and in vitro experiments are simultaneously employed before clinical testing to predict the characteristics during deployment. In this paper, the expansion and deployment characteristics of Meril Osum 2.75×24 coronary stent and Envision 3.5×28 stent were investigated to study the influence of strut connector on the expansion behaviour of the stent by experimental and computational methods. …”
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Finite Element Modeling of Crack Generation in Laser Shock Peening Processed Airfoils by Fang Li, Xue Qi, Dan Xiang

“…In this study, we developed a 3D FEM model to simulate the formation and predict the sizes of cracks generated by inappropriate LSP processing in airfoil specimens in order to avoid producing such subsurface cracks. …”
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The needs of relatives of intensive care patients during the transition from the intensive care unit to a general ward in China: a mixed methods study by Tianxiang Jiang, Hongyang Lu, Caiyan Su, Yangling Ge

“…The level of need was influenced by factors including age, educational attainment, caregiving experience, level of anxiety and depression, and level of relocation stress. …”
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Conducting a Successful Livestock Show for Youth by Chad Carr, Justin Crosswhite, Jennifer Shike, Heather Shultz

“…Make sure the entire event is as stress-free as possible for the livestock, youth exhibitors, their families, and show management, and as educational as possible for youth exhibitors, their families, and all public spectators. …”
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Giant extrachromosomal element “Inocle” potentially expands the adaptive capacity of the human oral microbiome by Yuya Kiguchi, Nagisa Hamamoto, Yukie Kashima, Lucky R. Runtuwene, Aya Ishizaka, Yuta Kuze, Tomohiro Enokida, Nobukazu Tanaka, Makoto Tahara, Shun-Ichiro Kageyama, Takao Fujisawa, Riu Yamashita, Akinori Kanai, Josef S. B. Tuda, Taketoshi Mizutani, Yutaka Suzuki

“…Inocles encode a series of genes that contribute to intracellular stress tolerance, such as oxidative stress and DNA damage, and cell wall biosynthesis and modification involved in the interactions with oral epithelial cells. …”
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Consumption effects of edible oils on the biochemical cardiovascular risks in hyperlipidemic rats by Suzan A. Abushal, Nashi K. Alqahtani, Ahmed M. Abdulfattah, Ahmed M. Abdulfattah, Mohammed F. Abuzinadah, Mohammed F. Abuzinadah, Abdullah M. Izmirly, Abdullah M. Izmirly, Rokayya Sami, Rowa K. Zarah, Hamida Hamdi, Nadiah Al-Sulami, Suad H. Almasoudi, Tasahil S. Albishi, Sameer H. Qari, Ehssan A. Hassan, Ehssan A. Hassan

“…Several parameters were assessed, including body weight, glucose, insulin, lipid profile, and key metabolic indicators such as oxidative stress and inflammatory markers, as well as parameters related to the heart and kidneys.ResultsThe FLO and OLO groups presented a reduction in body weight of 21.70 g and 20.27 g, respectively. …”
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Effects of chilling on photosynthesis citrus in different soil moisture conditions by ZHANG Fang, TANG Xiao-yun

“…For plants with adequate water supply, Pn and Gs of their leaves were significantly reduced by chilling. This reduction, according to the rise in Ci/Ca ratio, was mostly attributable to chill-induced depression of mesophyll photosynthetic capacity. …”
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Stem Cell Niche Dynamics: From Homeostasis to Carcinogenesis by Kevin S. Tieu, Ryan S. Tieu, Julian A. Martinez-Agosto, Mary E. Sehl

“…Developing a quantitative understanding of the regulatory pathways that guide stem cell behavior will be vital to understanding how these systems change under conditions of stress, inflammation, and cancer initiation. Predictions from mathematical modeling can be used as a clinical tool to guide therapy design. …”
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Melatonin versus midazolam in the premedication of anxious children attending for elective surgery under general anaesthesia: the MAGIC non-inferiority RCT by Christopher Deery, Robert Bolt, Diana Papaioannou, Matthew Wilson, Marie Hyslop, Esther Herbert, Nikki Totton, Zoe Marshman, Tracey Young, Jennifer Kettle, Sondos Albadri, Simon Atkins, Katie Biggs, Janet Clarkson, Chris Evans, Laura Flight, Jacqui Gath, Fiona Gilchrist, Kate Hutchence, Nicholas Ireland, Amanda Loban, Amy Norrington, Hamish Paton, Jaydip Ray, Helen Rodd, Elena Sheldon, Richard Simmonds, Christopher Vernazza

“…Challenges to recruitment included study-related factors (eligibility criteria and trial design), participant factors (caregiver stress on the day of treatment) and practitioner factors (valuing predictability). …”
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The prevalence of suicidal behaviour and associated risk factors in grade 8 learners in Durban by N. Vawda

“…They also had higher levels of depression, perceived stress, hopelessness and anger (p-value 0.01) than those who did not report any suicidal behaviour. …”
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Two unique biological response-modifier glucans beneficially regulating gut microbiota and faecal metabolome in a non-alcoholic steatohepatitis animal model, with potential applica... by Naoki Yamamoto, Kadalraja Raghavan, Vidyasagar Devaprasad Dedeepiya, Nobunao Ikewaki, Masaru Iwasaki, Senthilkumar Preethy, Gary A Levy, Subramaniam Srinivasan, Natarajan Ranganathan, Rajappa Senthilkumar, Samuel J K Abraham

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Prion-induced ferroptosis is facilitated by RAC3 by Hao Peng, Susanne Pfeiffer, Borys Varynskyi, Marina Qiu, Chanikarn Srinark, Xiang Jin, Xin Zhang, Katie Williams, Bradley R. Groveman, Simote T. Foliaki, Brent Race, Tina Thomas, Chengxuan Chen, Constanze Müller, Krisztina Kovács, Thomas Arzberger, Stefan Momma, Cathryn L. Haigh, Joel A. Schick

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Pheochromocytoma and heart rate variability: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Frédéric Dutheil, Naira El Gritli, Valentin Magnon, Marek Zak, Reza Bagheri, Julien Steven Baker, Ukadike Chris Ugbolue, Jean-Baptiste Bouillon-Minois, Igor Tauveron, Luc Vialatte

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Hot isostatic pressing elimination of process-induced defects in laser powder bed fusion fabricated DZ125 superalloy: Microstructure evolution and mechanical property enhancement by Hairui Gao, Zhenwu Zhang, Jikang Li, Jiangtao Sun, Honghao Xiang, Boyang Wu, Wei Li, Chao Cai, Qingsong Wei

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Burnout is a predictor of high ten-year risk of cardiovascular disease among health workers in Ghana by Kennedy Dodam Konlan

“…It is recommended that health workers adopt measures that reduce their experience of stress on the job through regular psychological counselling to improve their psychological and physiological health. …”
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Co-designing a peer support programme for carers of people treated under the Mental Health Act: views from stakeholders by Imogen Wells, Kelly Wintsch, Abigail G-Medhin, Brynmor Lloyd-Evans, Steve Gillard, Rose McCabe, Mohamed Yaasir Mohamudbucus, Candelaria Mahlke, Katharina Nagel, Zhenreenah Muhxinga, Swaran Singh, Stefan Priebe, Domenico Giacco

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Lipidomic analyses reveal the dysregulation of oxidized fatty acids (OxFAs) and acyl-carnitines (CARs) in major depressive disorder: a case-control study by Lei He, Na Duan, Chong Wang, Ru Shan, Jing Li, Lin Wang, Qiuli Liu, Junwei Tao, Li Liu, Xiaoliang Ma, Bing Cao

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Exploring mood and anxiety disturbances across Ramadan: a comparative study of Saudi medical students before, during, and after fasting by Ayoob Lone, Abdulaziz Shary Hadadi, Ahmed Khalid Alnawah, Alya Abdualrahman Alshammary, Razan Manei Almutairi, Sayed Ibrahim Ali, Naushad Abid

“…These findings provide valuable insights into the psychological impact of fasting in the context of medical education.…”
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The enjoyment of life in patients with Alzheimer’s disease: correlations with caregivers’ perceptions, caregiving attitudes, and empowerment levels by Jianhong Lv, Wenting Xu, Hongyan Mao, Fen Zhao, Wenxia Zhang, Jing Huang

“…The results of multiple linearregression analyses showed that patients’ gender, age, self-care situations, severity of diseases, caregiver’s cumulative duration of caregiving, the availability of shared caregivers, and whether caring for patients feels stress, whether or not educated about AD, knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease, caregiving attitudes, and caregiving empowerment were the main influences on patients’ sense of life enjoyment (P < 0.05). …”
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A comprehensive review of the pathogenic mechanisms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa: synergistic effects of virulence factors, quorum sensing, and biofilm formation by Xindan Zhang, Xindan Zhang, Duo Zhang, Duo Zhang, Di Zhou, Di Zhou, Shuai Zheng, Shuai Zheng, Shuang Li, Qinlong Hou, Qinlong Hou, Gen Li, Gen Li, Huiming Han, Huiming Han

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