M.U.P.S (Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms): Is the Accurate Diagnosis Necessary for the Rehab-Team? by Avi Ohry, Atzmon Tsur

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Examining Spanish-Language Pro-Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (Pro-NSSI) Posts on Tumblr: A Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count Analysis by Krisy Elrod, Cass Dykeman

“…Given the strong associations between NSSI and conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression, understanding how these behaviors are discussed online can help improve interventions. …”
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Determinants of Quality of Life in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis: A Multivariate Approach by Carsten Spitzer, Ines Buchholz, Laura Lübke, Clara Wülfing, Katharina Meier, Georgios Kokolakis, Dennis Niebel, Caroline Mann, Ante Karoglan, Steffen Emmert, Alexander Thiem

“…In psoriasis, disease severity (Psoriasis Symptoms and Signs Diary) and depression significantly predicted DLQI, with an explained variance of 57%. …”
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Research advances in the molecular regulatory mechanisms of fruit coloration in fruit trees by MA Shurui, CHI Fumei, SONG Yang

“…The interaction of light and temperature in environmental regulation and the accumulation of anthocyanin content under drought and other stresses significantly enhance the plant's resistance to stress environments. …”
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Severe tenosynovitis with rapidly fluctuating power Doppler activity, a clue for the diagnosis of Blau syndrome: a case report by Serena Pastore, Carolina Carraro, Eleonora De Martino, Alessia Pin, Irene Bruno, Nunzia Zanotta, Erica Valencic, Erica Valencic, Alberto Tommasini, Alberto Tommasini, Andrea Taddio, Andrea Taddio

“…The diagnosis can be challenging as symptoms may not always align with the classic triad.Case descriptionAn 8-year-old girl presented with fluctuant swellings in the wrists and ankles, strength reduction and stiffness. Blood tests showed lymphopenia, elevated inflammation markers and positivity of anti-nuclear antibodies. …”
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Aloin protects against UVB-induced apoptosis by modulating integrated signaling pathways by Qi He, Yu-Pei Chen, Yu-Pei Chen, Yu-Pei Chen, Chun Wu, Hongtan Wu, Hongtan Wu, Fei Li, Fei Li, Mingyu Li, Fangfang Chen, Fangfang Chen

“…Aloin demonstrated significant antioxidant activity in ABTS and DPPH assays, with a dose-dependent reduction in intracellular reactive oxygen species levels as evidenced by fluorescence analysis. …”
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Gd and Zr Co-Doped BiFeO₃ Magnetic Nanoparticles for Piezo-Photocatalytic Degradation of Ofloxacin by Xuan Liu, Jie Chao, Feifei Guo, Liangliang Chang, Xinyang Zhang, Wei Long, Zengzhe Xi

“…The synergistic piezo-photocatalytic system achieved 81.08% Ofloxacin degradation within 120 min (rate constant: 0.0136 min⁻¹, 1.26 higher than BFO) through stress-induced piezoelectric fields that promoted electron transfer for ·O₂⁻/·OH radical generation via O₂ reduction. …”
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Efficient Micropropagation of <i>Sedum sediforme</i> and <i>S. album</i> for Large-Scale Propagation and Integration into Green Roof Systems by Ignacio Moreno-García, Begoña García-Sogo, Salvador Soler, Adrián Rodríguez-Burruezo, Vicente Moreno, Benito Pineda

“…Urban expansion has led to two significant environmental challenges: the reduction in green spaces and the rise in urban temperatures, decreasing city livability. …”
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Encapsulation of <i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i> Using Lactoferrin and Alginate: Layer-by-Layer Coating and Dual Coating Air Brush Approaches for Enhanced Stability by Nora Idalia Diaz-Negrete, Gabriela Ramos Clamont Montfort, Cristina Cueto-Wong, Silvia Gabriela López-Fernández, Rene Renato Balandrán-Quintana

“…Overall, these methods effectively protected the probiotic from environmental stress.…”
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THE ROLE OF GENETICALLY DETERMINED BODY RESISTANCE OF WARM-BLOODED ANIMALS TO HYPOXIA IN THE REALIZATION OF EFFECTOR FUNCTIONS OF NEUTROPHILS IN THE MODEL OF ADJUVANT-INDUCED RHEUM... by Elena Georgievna Pukhaeva, Alibek Kirilovich Badtiev, Fatima Elbrusovna Salamova, Stanislav Georgievich Dzgoev, Alina Muratbekovna Kupeeva

“…Given that human and animal populations are genetically heterogeneous in terms of the body's resistance to oxygen deficiency, the modern approach to predicting and treating diseases associated with impaired immune regulation requires taking into account the role of hypoxia in the implementation of pathogenetic mechanisms of inflammation. …”
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Red cell distribution width-to-platelet ratio (RPR) as a predictor of prolonged stay at hospital for COVID-19 inpatients by Martha Fors, Santiago J. Ballaz

“…One exemption was the red cell distribution width-to-platelet ratio (RPR) index, which can increase the probability of a longer hospital stay by up to ten times (HR(IC95%) = 0.092(0.03-0.29); p < 0.001).Conclusion The most effective biomarker to identify COVID-19 patients at high risk for extended hospital stay was RPR.Highlights IntroductionDetermining hospital Length of Stay (LoS) is vital for resource management, especially for future COVID-19 outbreaks.Previous studies have primarily focused on sociodemographic and clinical attributes, along with resource availability, but have not accounted for other factors like routine laboratory tests, which can significantly impact LoS predictions.This study examines novel hematology scores as predictors of LoS, emphasizing their importance in resource-limited settings like Ecuador.MethodsThis retrospective cohort study analyzed 2,930 COVID-19 patients admitted to Hospital IESS Quito Sur in Ecuador focusing on confirmed cases with complete blood count (CBC) values to assess LoS.The study explored various hematological ratios, such as the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and red cell distribution width-to-lymphocyte ratio (RLR), as potential predictors of LoS and in-hospital outcomes for COVID-19 patients, using a combination of univariate and multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression models.Kaplan-Meier survival estimates and log-rank tests were used to analyze survival and discharge probabilities over time, highlighting sex-dependent effects and the significant association between selected hematological indices and patient outcomes.ResultsThe mean LoS for survivors was significantly shorter compared to those who died (p < 0.001), indicating that longer hospitalization was associated with higher mortality risk.Women had a shorter average LoS (with lower mortality risk (p < 0.001), suggesting an asymmetrical hospitalization pattern based on sex.While most hematological markers had minimal clinical relevance for LoS, the red cell distribution width-to-platelet ratio (RPR) stood out, increasing the likelihood of a longer hospital stay by up to tenfold, making it a critical factor in predicting prolonged hospitalization.DiscussionMen had longer hospital stays and higher mortality rates than women, likely due to differing inflammatory responses, though hyperinflammation markers like NLR, PLR, and Leu-CPR had minimal clinical impact.RPR had the strongest link to longer hospital stays, indicating a higher risk of extended hospitalization in severe COVID-19 cases.Elevated RPR is tied to oxidative stress and coagulation issues, suggesting early identification could help reduce prolonged stays and complications.ConclusionResearch generally points to clinical complications from COVID-19 as the main factor behind prolonged hospitalizations, underlining the importance of early identification and management of these issues.…”
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Laser powder bed fusion of a novel high-strength Al–Mg–Er–Zr-Sc alloy: Process, microstructure, and performance by Zhengjiang Gao, Hui Li, Teng Ma, Huan Yang, Wei Wang, Wu Wei, Hui Huang, Shengping Wen, Zuoren Nie

“…Both of keyholes caused by excessive energy input and unfused defects caused by insufficient energy input will decrease alloy density and induce stress concentration, resulting in a reduction in elongation. …”
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Exploring a Novel Anti-Inflammatory Therapy for Diabetic Retinopathy Based on Glyco-Zeolitic-Imidazolate Frameworks by Elena Díaz-Paredes, Francisco Martín-Loro, Rocío Rodríguez-Marín, Laura Gómez-Jaramillo, Elena M. Sánchez-Fernández, Carolina Carrillo-Carrión, Ana I. Arroba

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Diabetic retinopathy is an ocular disease caused by changes in the expression of inflammatory mediators and increased oxidative stress in the retina and is the leading cause of vision loss in diabetic patients. …”
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Low-Dose Ribavirin Treatments Attenuate Neuroinflammatory Activation of BV-2 Cells by Interfering with Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase by Iva Bozic, Danijela Savic, Marija Jovanovic, Ivana Bjelobaba, Danijela Laketa, Nadezda Nedeljkovic, Mirjana Stojiljkovic, Sanja Pekovic, Irena Lavrnja

“…Our results imply that low-dose ribavirin may alleviate nitrosative stress during neuroinflammation.…”
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Probiotic potential and antimicrobial efficacy of a dairy isolate, Enterococcus faecium MBBL3 by Naim Siddique, Md. Morshedur Rahman, Soharth Hasnat, Kh. Yeashir Arafat, A. N. M. Aminoor Rahman, Anup Kumar Talukder, Md Robiul Karim, Ziban Chandra Das, Tofazzal Islam, M. Nazmul Hoque

“…Safety evaluations revealed a low pathogenic potential, while in-vitro assays demonstrated antibiotic susceptibility and a reduction in the growth of Kp MBBL2 and Ec MBBL4, respectively. …”
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Restoration of 3-dimensional aortic hemodynamics after the Ross procedure for unicuspid aortic valve disease using 4-dimensional flow magnetic resonance imagingCentral MessagePersp... by Andrew Zbihley, BA, Anthony Maroun, MD, Justin J. Baraboo, BS, Ethan Johnson, PhD, Meilynn Shi, BA, Bradley D. Allen, MD, Michael Markl, PhD, S. Chris Malaisrie, MD, Christopher K. Mehta, MD

“…Systolic peak velocity (PV), wall shear stress, and viscous energy loss (EL) of each MRI were assessed and compared. …”
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A Constitutive Model for Overconsolidated Structured Soils Using Structural Variable by Wugang Li, Wenhua Liu, Zhijia Xue, Xiuli Sun

“…Comparisons between the predictions and experimental results validated the proposed constitutive model for structured soils.…”
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AXIAL FLOW IN A ROTATIONAL COAXIAL RHEOMETER SYSTEM 1. BINGHAM PLASTIC

“…A definition for an approximate viscosity has been presented and a comparison has been made between predicted approximate and true viscosity…”
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Experimental study on rock fracture toughness under temperature and confining pressure coupling condition by Bo Cai, Nailing Xiu, Dongxu Li, Haifeng Fu, Xiaodong Dai, Dawei Deng, Hexiang Zhao, Xueyuan Han, Songyang Yuan, Liangang Deng

“…As the reservoir depth increases, the temperature and stress become higher. In particular, the high-temperature and high-pressure characteristics of the 10,000-m-deep reservoir are particularly pronounced. …”
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Dicalcium Silicate Induced Proinflammatory Responses through TLR2-Mediated NF-κB and JNK Pathways in the Murine RAW 264.7 Macrophage Cell Line by Shixiang Lai, Liangjiao Chen, Wei Cao, Shiman Cui, Xingyang Li, Wenchao Zhong, Mingyu Ma, Qingbin Zhang

“…When we added siRNA-TLR2-1, a significant reduction was observed. These findings support the theory that C2S particles induce proinflammatory responses through the TLR2-mediated NF-κB and JNK pathways in the murine RAW 264.7 macrophage cell line.…”
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