A Study of the Interaction Between Implanted Pacemakers and the Power-Frequency Field Produced by Traction Transformer in High-Speed EMU by Rui Tian, Yu-Long Zhang, Mai Lu, Jian-Fang Deng

“…The results indicated that the B<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$_{in~max}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>, E<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$_{in~max}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> of the passengers&#x2019; heart tissue are <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$7.53~\mu $ </tex-math></inline-formula> T and 47.626 mV/m. All the B<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$_{in~max}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>, E<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$_{in~max}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> well within the basic limits established for public electromagnetic exposure set by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation. …”
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Genetic diversity and antifungal susceptibilities of environmental Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii species complexes by Mohamed Taha, Yasmine H. Tartor, Rana M Abd Elaziz, Ibrahim Elsohaby

“…By calculating the fractional inhibitory concentration (FIC) index, the combination of FCZ + AMB was synergistic against all tested genotypes. These findings expand our knowledge of ecological niches, genetic diversity, and resistance traits of C. neoformans and C. gattii genotypes in Egypt. …”
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Evaluation of extracts from used Xpert MTB/RIF cartridges for detection of resistance to second-line anti-tuberculosis drugs in patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Et... by Tilahun Ketema, Mulualem Tadesse, Zegeye Bonsa, Getu Balay, Wakjira Kebede, Mekidim Mekonnen, Gemeda Abebe

“…The MTBDRsl on rifampicin-resistant CEs from sputum samples (n = 40) yielded 100% interpretable results for FQL and 90% (4 indeterminate) interpretable results for SLIDs. All interpretable CE results showed complete agreement with the MTBDRsl results from the culture isolates. …”
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Delirium at the intensive care unit and long-term survival: a retrospective study by Ignazio De Trizio, Maria Angeliki Komninou, Jutta Ernst, Reto Schüpbach, Jan Bartussek, Giovanna Brandi

“…Methods This retrospective single center observational study was conducted at the Institute of Intensive Care Medicine at the University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland. All adult ICU-survivors over a four-year period were screened for eligibility. …”
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The effect of different feed on the spawning performance of mud crab Scylla serrata broodstock by Bethsy J. Pattiasina, Endang Jamal, Agapery Y. Pattinasarany

“…Hatching rate of larvae in PSC treatment was higher compared to PI and PB treatments (p<0.05). Furthermore, all treatments did not affect egg diameter, fecundity, and the number of zoea (p>0.05). …”
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Multisensory Stimulation in Rehabilitation of Dementia: A Systematic Review by Andrea Calderone, Angela Marra, Rosaria De Luca, Desirèe Latella, Francesco Corallo, Angelo Quartarone, Francesco Tomaiuolo, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò

“…Sonas therapy, while showing positive trends in some studies, does not consistently achieve statistically significant outcomes across all cognitive domains. Conversely, combined exercise programs have shown efficacy in improving dual-task performance, suggesting benefits for motor–cognitive integration. …”
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Dietary Choline Deprivation Exacerbates Kidney Injury in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes in Adult Rats by Ahmed W. Al-Humadi, Carel W. le Roux, Neil G. Docherty, Werd Al-Najim, Martin Tze Wah Kueh, Andreas C. Lazaris, Charis Liapi

“…Kidney histopathology revealed that renal tubular necrosis, mesangial matrix expansion, and renal fibrosis substantially increased in the DM + CD group compared to all other groups, and KIM-1 and VEGF-A expressions were most pronounced in the DM + CD and DM groups, respectively. …”
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Ursodeoxycholic Acid at 18–22 mg/kg/d Showed a Promising Capacity for Treating Refractory Primary Biliary Cholangitis by Xinyu Xiang, Xiaoli Yang, Mengyi Shen, Chen Huang, Yifeng Liu, Xiaoli Fan, Li Yang

“…Additionally, the risk score predicted by the UK-PBC model was lower in high-dosage UDCA-treated patients than in the standard dosage group (all P<0.05). Side effects include diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, rash, and newly developed high blood pressure, which were mild and tolerated. …”
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A real-world analysis of antidepressant medications in US veterans aged 60 years and older: a comparative analysis by Ryan D Pittman, S Scott Sutton, Joseph Magagnoli, Tammy H Cummings

“…Duloxetine demonstrated the best profile with the lowest risks of AD change and augmentation, while mirtazapine posed the highest risks of all three outcomes. Personalized treatment strategies are crucial to improving outcomes in this population.…”

Social Support Groups in the Maintenance of Glycemic Control after Community-Based Intervention by Claire Townsend Ing, Guangxing Zhang, Adrienne Dillard, Sheryl R. Yoshimura, Claire Hughes, Donna-Marie Palakiko, Bridget Puni Kehauoha, Ka‘imi A. Sinclair, Joseph Keawe‘aimoku Kaholokula

“…However, no differences between the SSG and control group from 3-month to 6-month assessment suggest that all participants were able to maintain initial improvements. …”
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Lack of Male-Female Differences in Disposition and Esterase Hydrolysis of Ramipril to Ramiprilat in Healthy Volunteers after a Single Oral Dose by Tom B. Vree, Erik Dammers, Ivan Ulc, Stefan Horkovics-Kovats, Miroslav Ryska, IJsbrand Merkx

“…This variation in the terminal half-life of ramiprilat is not sex related. In all three groups of half-lives, the corresponding Cmax values (mean � SD) of ramiprilat in males and females were identical. …”
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Determining the impact of mobile-based self-care applications on reducing anxiety in healthcare providers: a systematic review by Mohammad Mahdi Askarizadeh, Leila Gholamhosseini, Reza Khajouei, Saeedeh Homayee, Fatemeh Askarizadeh, Leila Ahmadian

“…Any effort to diminish this problem improves the quality of Healthcare providers and enhances patient safety. various applications have been developed to empower Healthcare providers and reduce their anxiety, but these applications do not meet all their individual and professional needs. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of mobile-based self-care applications on reducing anxiety in healthcare providers. …”
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ICU Admission, Invasive Mechanical Ventilation, and Mortality among Children and Adolescents Hospitalized for COVID-19 in a Private Healthcare System by Maria da Gloria Cruvinel Horta, Geraldo Jose Coelho Ribeiro, Nelson Otavio Beltrao Campos, Douglas Ribeiro de Oliveira, Lelia Maria de Almeida Carvalho, Karina de Castro Zocrato, Daniel Pitchon dos Reis, Mariana Ribeiro Fernandes, Ricardo Mesquita Camelo, Fernando Martin Biscione, Silvana Marcia Bruschi Kelles

“…The composite outcome was associated with all the previous coexisting morbidities evaluated. …”
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Адам и Ева как прообраз Нового Адама и Новой Евы (по учению святителя Иринея Лионского, Тертуллиана и святителя Викторина Петавийского). К вопросу о теории рекапитуляции в раннехри... by Nikolay A. Khandoga

“…The saint of Poetovio taught, first, that on that day (that is on friday), on which Adam was born, the incarnate Son of God was born; secondly, on that day (that is on saturday), on which Adam and Eve violated the only commandment of God (see: Gen. 2, 16-17), the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary took place and the Lord Jesus Christ suffered; and, thirdly, on that day (that is on the resurrection), on which God the Father and the Son of God created light, the conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary took place, the incarnate Son of God rose from the dead and the second time He will come to earth to judge all human genus. …”
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Aflatoxin M1 Concentrations, Adulterants, Microbial Loads, and Physicochemical Properties of Raw Milk Collected From Nekemte City, Ethiopia by Leila Nasir, Habtamu Fekadu Gemede

“…These results show that of the 12 samples tested, all were positive for AFM1 and contaminated to varying degrees. …”
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Comparison of Mirroring and Overlapping Analysis and Three-Dimensional Soft Tissue Spatial Angle Wireframe Template in Evaluating Facial Asymmetry by Gengchen Yang, Liang Lyu, Aonan Wen, Yijiao Zhao, Yong Wang, Jing Li, Huichun Yan, Mingjin Zhang, Yi Yu, Tingting Yu, Dawei Liu

“…Regions with consistency rates in three dimensions of more than 85% are the <i>x</i>-axis and the <i>z</i>-axis of all regions and the <i>y</i>-axis of the mandibular angle, chin, and articular region. …”
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The Interaction Mechanisms of Swimming Biomimetic Fish Aligned in Parallel Using the Immersed Boundary Method by Xiaowei Cai, Tonghua Xu, Jun Zhang, Yanmei Jiao, Haiyang Yu

“…However, due to disparities in the tail’s flow field, a larger pitch angle is generated when the fish swim in unison. All the findings above will provide a solid theoretical foundation for the design and optimization of underwater robotic vehicles.…”
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Magnitude of Multidrug Resistance among Bacterial Isolates from Surgical Site Infections in Two National Referral Hospitals in Asmara, Eritrea by Eyob Yohannes Garoy, Yacob Berhane Gebreab, Oliver Okoth Achila, Nobiel Tecklebrhan, Hermon Michael Tsegai, Alex Zecarias Hailu, Abrehet Marikos Buthuamlak, Tewelde Ghide Asfaga, Mohammed Elfatih Hamida

“…In contrast, Staphylococcus aureus, CONS, and Streptococcus viridians were the predominant Gram-positive isolates. All the Staphylococcus aureus isolates were resistant to penicillin. …”
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Occurrence and bioaccumulation of organophosphate flame retardants in high-altitude regions: A comprehensive field survey in Qinghai Province, China by Haibao Zhu, Jinlin Hu, Zheng Ruan, Danhua Liu, Meirong Zhao

“…OPFRs were quantified in soil, grass, tree bark, and wild rat liver samples collected from Qinghai, China (elevation: 2657–4635 m), and their occurrence and bioaccumulation behaviors were systematically investigated. All samples were contaminated with OPFRs, with ∑OPFR concentrations showing the trend of rat liver (mean: 439 ng/g, median: 420 ng/g) > grass (mean: 338 ng/g, median: 273 ng/g) > soil (mean: 190 ng/g, median: 162 ng/g) > tree bark (mean: 125 ng/g, median: 116 ng/g). …”
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Impact of pharmacist-prescriber partnerships to track antibiotic prescribing in publicly funded primary care in the Cape Town metropole, South Africa: An implementation study by O Van Hecke, Y Adegoke, M Allwood, K von Pressentin, M Namane, C Butler, M Mendelson, R Coetzee

“…The WhatsApp prescribing feedback was used in half of all visits. The proportion of pharmacy-dispensed antibiotics concordant with local guidelines in terms of prescribing quality was 95% (95% confidence interval 0.93 - 0.98), n=239). …”
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