Epicardial Adipose Tissue and Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Hypertensive Patients With Preserved Ejection Fraction: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study by Runze Zhu, Wenxian Wang, Yan Gao, Junchuan Liu, Bowen Li, Rongxue Shan, Runjie Xue, Xianshun Yuan, Xi‐Ming Wang

“…Mediation analysis further revealed that the relationship between increased EAT volume and LVH was mediated by ECV, native T1, GLS, global circumferential strain (GCS), and global radial strain (GRS) (p < 0.05). …”
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Comprehensive Assessment of the Risk of Symptomatic Embolism in Patients With Infective Endocarditis by Sebastian D. Santos‐Patarroyo, Juan A. Quintero‐Martinez, Brian D. Lahr, Supavit Chesdachai, Daniel C. DeSimone, Hector R. Villarraga, Hector I. Michelena, Larry M. Baddour

“…Vegetation length with interaction of IE type was also associated with embolic risk (P<0.001), with a stronger effect in native valve IE (P interaction=0.001). Other associated factors included multiple vegetations, younger age, and Staphylococcus aureus. …”
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Analysis of different therapeutic schemes combining cyclophosphamide and doublestranded DNA preparation for eradication of Krebs-2 primary ascites in mice by E. A. Potter, E. V. Dolgova, A. M. Minkevich, V. P. Nikolin, N. A. Popova, Ya. R. Efremov, S. I. Baiborodin, V. A. Rogachev, A. S. Proskurina, A. V. Kozel, O. S. Taranov, V. V. Omigov, E. I. Vereschagin, D. B. Petrov, A. A. Ostanin, E. R. Chernykh, N. A. Kolchanov, S. S. Bogachev

“…In contrast, using a composite mixture of native and cross-linked human and salmon DNA after CP injections leads to a significant increase in average lifespan of the treated mice. …”
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Pathologically altered articular cartilage attracts intense chondrocyte invasion into the extracellular matrix: in vitro pilot study by Victoria A. Shestakova, Ilya D. Klabukov, Ilya V. Kolobaev, Longfeng Rao, Dmitry A. Atiakshin, Michael A. Ignatyuk, Mikhail E. Krasheninnikov, Bagavdin G. Ahmedov, Sergey A. Ivanov, Peter V. Shegay, Andrey D. Kaprin, Denis S. Baranovskii

“…Materials and methods Cartilage matrix was prepared by devitalization of articular cartilage samples obtained intraoperatively from an adult patient undergoing knee joint replacement. hNC were obtained from native tissues by enzymatic digestion with further expansion over two passages. …”
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Structural Characterization of B-DNA d(CGTGAATTCACG)₂ in Complex with the Specific Minor Groove Binding Fluorescent Marker Hoechst 33342 by Hristina Sbirkova-Dimitrova, Rusi Rusew, Hristo Gerginov, Annie Heroux, Boris L. Shivachev

“…The adjustments in crystal interactions between the native DNA molecule and the DNA–DAPI complex are described. …”
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A survey of the commercial traits and antioxidant status of goat milk in Mediterranean pastoral farms by Manuel Delgado-Pertiñez, Juan M. Mancilla-Leytón, Eduardo Morales-Jerrett, Sara Muñoz-Vallés, Verónica Cruz, Yolanda Mena

“…Research highlights: The information generated on the quality of goat milk would contribute to establishing the records of the traceability system to guarantee that the animal products obtained are of the Payoya native breed. …”
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Fetal Cartilage Progenitor Cells in the Repair of Osteochondral Defects by Bruno C. Menarim, DVM, PhD, Chan Hee Mok, PhD, Kirsten E. Scoggin, PhD, Alexis Gornik, DVM, Emma N. Adam, DVM, PhD, Shavahn C. Loux, PhD, James N. MacLeod, VMD, PhD

“…IZN and ANL repair tissues exhibited some evidence of zonal architecture such as native cartilage and the best bone integration; nonetheless, they developed exuberant growth, often causing patellar instability and osteoarthritis. …”
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Childhood socioeconomic background and elevated mortality among the young adult second generation in Sweden: a population-based cohort study by Lisa Harber-Aschan, Matthew Wallace, Ben Wilson, Eleonora Mussino, Siddartha Aradhya

“…Introduction The native-born children of migrants represent one of the fastest-growing and most diverse young populations in the world today. …”
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Development and in vitro evaluation of biomimetic injectable hydrogels from decellularized human nerves for central nervous system regeneration by Gopal Agarwal, Kennedy Moes, Christine E. Schmidt

“…This study developed a clinically relevant injectable hydrogel derived from decellularized human peripheral nerves, with mechanical properties biomimicking native CNS tissue. Using a modified Hudson method, human sciatic nerves were decellularized, effectively removing immunogenic cellular debris while retaining the extracellular matrix. …”
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Culex quinquefasciatus: status as a threat to island avifauna and options for genetic control by Tim Harvey-Samuel, Thomas Ant, Jolene Sutton, Chris N. Niebuhr, Samoa Asigau, Patricia Parker, Steven Sinkins, Luke Alphey

“…Abstract The avifauna endemic to islands is particularly susceptible to population declines and extinctions resulting from the introduction of non-native pathogens. Three pathogens of concern are the avian malaria parasites, the avian poxviruses, and West Nile virus—each of which can be transmitted by Culex quinquefasciatus, a highly adaptive and invasive mosquito. …”
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Genetic polymorphism of local Abkhazian grape cultivars by E. T. Ilnitskaya, M. V. Makarkina, I. V. Stepanov, I. I. Suprun, S. V. Tokmakov, V. Ch. Aiba, M. A. Avidzba, V. K. Kotlyar

“…The purpose of the work was to genotype native Abkhazian grape cultivars, to study their genetic diversity based on DNA profiling data and to compare them with the genotypes of local varieties of other viticultural regions. …”
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Growth and some period yield characteristics of denizli x leghorn crosses (f&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt;) by Mustafa Garip, Mehmet Nizamlioglu, Ercan Kurar, AlperYilmaz, Tamer Çağlayan, Süleyman Dere, Zafer Bulut, Yusuf Ozsensoy, Varol Kurtoglu

“…<p> <b>Conclusion:</b> It was concluded that Denizli breed, a native genetic resource, seems to be suitable and candidate chicken breed for future hybridization studies. …”
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Insight on the Genetics of Atrial Fibrillation in Puerto Rican Hispanics by Ariel F. Gonzalez-Cordero, Jorge Duconge-Soler, Hilton Franqui-Rivera, Roberto Feliu-Maldonado, Abiel Roche-Lima, Israel Almodovar-Rivera

“…Furthermore, we performed a machine learning analysis and determined that Native American admixture and heart failure were strongly predictive of AF in PHR. …”
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Emergency Medical Services Provider-Perceived Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias in the Prehospital Setting by Esmeralda Melgoza, Valeria Cardenas, Hiram Beltrán-Sánchez

“…Among females, EMS provider-perceived ADRD was higher among Hispanics (odds ratio [OR] 1.30, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.11–1.52), Blacks (OR 1.20, 95% CI 1.03–1.40), Asians (OR 1.18, 95% CI 1.06–1.31), and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (OR 1.48, 95% CI 1.05–2.08]), while among males, only Asians (OR 87, 95% CI .76–.99) had lower odds, all compared to Whites. …”
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Newly adopted dromedary husbandry systems and breeding practices in the Algerian northern Sahara by Hafsia Bedda, Imane Hamdi, Baaissa Babelhadj, Yamina Benbessisse, Abdelkader Adamou

“…Results: The study identified three types of dromedary farming systems: 70% of the farms were peri-urban, semi-intensive dairy farms established to meet the rising demand for camel milk, 23% were settled, intensive, peri-urban feedlot farms producing all categories of fattened dromedaries, especially young males, and 7% were settled, urban, and peri-urban dromedary racing farms dedicated to breeding dromedaries for racing and riding during local festivals, activities anchored in the traditions of the native population. The surveyed farms primarily generated income from the sale of milk and live animals, with manure and wool also contributing to their earnings. …”
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An Ontology for Digital Medicine Outcomes: Development of the Digital Medicine Outcomes Value Set (DOVeS) by Benjamin Rosner, Matthew Horridge, Guillen Austria, Tiffany Lee, Andrew Auerbach

“…ResultsIn its current state, DOVeS contains 42,320 and 9481 native axioms and distinct classes, respectively. …”
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What does the fox select? Spatial ecology of Rocky Mountain red fox during peaks and troughs of human recreation by Emily N. Burkholder, John Stephenson, Sarah Hegg, David Gustine, Joseph D. Holbrook

“…Rocky Mountain red fox is a high‐elevation subspecies of the common red fox (Vulpes vulpes), and native to North America. From 2016 to 2021, we captured and GPS‐collared 18 individuals (11 males, 7 females) and evaluated spatiotemporal shifts in home range characteristics and habitat selection. …”
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Endophytic Colletotrichum siamense for Biocontrol and Resistance Induction in Guarana Seedlings by Luana L. Casas, José O. Pereira, Pedro Q. Costa-Neto, José F. Silva, Lucas N. Almeida, Roberto A. Bianco, João L. Azevedo

“…Paullinia cupana var. sorbilis, known in Brazil as guarana plant, is an important plant and a major traditional crop in the State of Amazonas. It is a native Brazilian species of great economic and social importance, particularly in the Amazon region. …”
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Effect of sex on the weight gain of calves (Bubalus bubalis) reared in silvopastoral systems during the dry season by Efraín Chacón Condori, Luis A. de la Cruz-Cruz

“…After weaning, the animals were abruptly separated and placed in 15 38-hectare paddocks with silvopastoral systems and rotational grazing in pastures with native and introduced grasses and natural shade. The data was analyzed by comparing means using Tukey’s test with a significance level of p<0.05. …”
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‘What a perennial delight is in hearing the French language spoken!’: Class, Language and Taste in the Maison de Molière’s French Performances in London (1871–1893) by Ignacio Ramos Gay

“…Their performance in their native tongue proved to be an aesthetic magnificence that had clearly captivated an essentially English-speaking audience: ‘the pictures they produced went straight to the heart and needed no language for those of us who could not master French’, Irving declared. …”
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