Poor Control of Plasma Triglycerides Is Associated with Early Decline of Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rates in New-Onset Type 2 Diabetes in China: Results from a 3-Year Follow-U... by Chuan Wang, Lingshu Wang, Kai Liang, Fei Yan, Xinguo Hou, Fuqiang Liu, Li Chen

“…This study emphasized the importance of long-term TG control in East Asian patients with new-onset T2DM: TG control can delay the decline of kidney function in the early stage of DKD, and reversal of hypertriglyceridemia may undo the risks of the past. It is time to pay more attention to the control of TG in new-onset T2DM.…”
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Comparison of biochar and Poultry Litter Treatment (PLT) amendments on broiler litter quality and bird performance by Maryam K. Mohammadi-Aragh, Katie L. Norris, Gary D. Chesser, Jr., John W. Lowe, Jeffrey D. Evans, Joseph L. Purswell, John E. Linhoss

“…Litter treatment and grow-out time significantly impacted NH3 volatilization and MC. …”
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Evaluation of the Antioxidant Properties and Biological Effects of a Novel Combined Barberry Root–Propolis Extract on HEK293T Cells by Dana Marcinčáková, Nikola Hudáková, Michal Miłek, Mária Kolesárová, Małgorzata Dżugan, Dasa Cizkova, Jaroslav Legáth

“…Their effect on HEK293T cells was monitored in real-time by using the xCELLigence system which recorded changes in the proliferative activity (PA). …”
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Secondary prevention of preeclampsia by Muhammad Ilham Aldika Akbar, Muhammad Ilham Aldika Akbar, Roudhona Rosaudyn, Khanisyah Erza Gumilar, Khanisyah Erza Gumilar, Renuka Shanmugalingam, Gustaaf Dekker, Gustaaf Dekker

“…In conclusion, various pharmacological treatments have the potential to prevent secondary PE, but their effectiveness depends on underlying risk factors and intervention time. Further research is needed to determine the optimal (combination) of method(s) for the individual patient with her individual risk profile.…”
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A hybrid CNN-Bi-LSTM model with feature fusion for accurate epilepsy seizure detection by Xiaoshuai Cao, Shaojie Zheng, Jincan Zhang, Wenna Chen, Ganqin Du

“…This advancement could lead to more tailored treatment plans, timely interventions, and ultimately, better quality of life for patients.…”
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Features and Constitutive Model of Gypsum’s Uniaxial Creep Damage considering Acidization by Wei Chen, Wen Wan, Senlin Xie, Wenlong Kuang, Wenqing Peng, Qiuhong Wu, Shasha Tong, Xianqing Wang, Xiaoyu Tang

“…The difference is that the failure time of the former is earlier than that of the latter, which indicates that the stronger acidity causes greater corrosion on the creep of the samples. (2) From the perspective of microstructure, the samples saturated in the neutral aqueous solution and dry state are compact and complete in structure, and the whole is relatively homogeneous. …”
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Synergistic effect of magnetic magnetite and greigite nanoparticles dispersed pinewood biochar for aqueous lead(II) and cadmium(II) adsorption by Prashan M. Rodrigo, Raghava R. Kommalapati

“…Pb2+ and Cd2+ followed pseudo-second-order kinetics, and the equilibriums were achieved after ∼2 h and ∼30 min, respectively, for 125 and 1250 μmol L-1 concentrations, respectively, where the fast adsorption rates make Fe3O4-Fe3S4/BC hybrid system a practical option for real-time treatment. Further, adsorption performances were influenced by ionic strength, dose optimization, and the presence of competing ions, suggesting the potential for fine-tuning adsorbent conditions in practical applications. …”
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A Study of Nanoclay Reinforcement of Biocomposites Made by Liquid Composite Molding by Farida Bensadoun, Nadir Kchit, Catherine Billotte, Simon Bickerton, François Trochu, Edu Ruiz

“…An experimental study was carried out to define the adequate parameter combinations between vacuum pressure, filling time, and resin viscosity. Two manufacturing methods were investigated and compared: RTM and SCRIMP. …”
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A phenomenological qualitative study based on the multi-theory model (MTM) of health behavior change to identify factors and ways to design interventions for quitting gambling amon... by Laurencia BONSU, Sidath KAPUKOTUWA, Anita CHATTERJEE, Asma AWAN, Manoj SHARMA

“…Similarly, the sustenance phase is investigated, shedding light on the mechanisms that contribute to the continuation of gambling quitting behaviors over time. A total of 56 major codes were consolidated into 3 major and 14 subcategories for the directed content analysis. …”
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Chemical Diversity of UK-Grown Tea Explored Using Metabolomics and Machine Learning by Amanda J. Lloyd, Alina Warren-Walker, Jasen Finch, Jo Harper, Kathryn Bennet, Alison Watson, Laura Lyons, Pilar Martinez Martin, Thomas Wilson, Manfred Beckmann

“…Methods: Fresh leaf, which differed by location, cultivar, time of day, and variety, was analysed using Flow Infusion Electrospray Ionisation Mass Spectrometry (FIE-MS). …”
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Development of a Quinoa-Based Fermentation Medium for Propagation of Lactobacillus Plantarum and Weissella Confusa in Opaque Beer Production by Shepherd Manhokwe, Tatenda Musarurwa, Talknice Z. Jombo, Desmond T. Mugadza, Amiel Mugari, Joseph Bare, Scelo Mguni, Fidelis Chigondo, Jane Tafadzwa Muchekeza

“…The measurements were done at 24 h time intervals ranging from 0 to 96 h. Tolerance studies which included the effect of heat shock, cold shock, oxidative stress and osmotic pressure on the survival rate of LAB were conducted to determine the stability of LAB. …”
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Characterization of the fungal genus Sphaerellopsis associated with rust fungi: species diversity, host-specificity, biogeography, and in-vitro mycoparasitic events of S. macroconi... by Paula Andrea Gómez-Zapata, Jorge Ronny Díaz-Valderrama, Samira Fatemi, Cristhian Orlando Ruiz-Castro, M. Catherine Aime

“…We also recovered and documented for the first time, the sexual morph of S. macroconidialis, from a specimen collected in Brazil. …”
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The Contemporary Critical Reception of Walter Pater: Retrospective and Proleptical Views by Geoffrey Sadock

“…Leading scholars have devoted the better part of their professional lives to him and have become far more reliable and candid authorities than any who wrote between the 1860s and the 1970s.It is high time for scholars concerned about his literary reputation to assess 20th and 21st century perceptions of Pater, to elucidate his continuing hold on the modern literary imagination, and to review the critical tradition of the last 35 years. …”
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The fastest nonprofessional age group IRONMAN triathletes in the world originate from Europe by Beat Knechtle, Elias Villiger, Katja Weiss, David Valero, Thomas Rosemann, Pantelis T. Nikolaidis, Rodrigo Luiz Vancini, Marilia Santos Andrade, Mabliny Thuany

“…Sex, age group, country of origin of the athletes, location and year of the event, split times, overall race times, and transition times were obtained. …”
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The dynamics of sea otter prey selection under population growth and expansion by Clinton B. Leach, Benjamin P. Weitzman, James L. Bodkin, Daniel Esler, George G. Esslinger, Kimberly A. Kloecker, Daniel H. Monson, Jamie N. Womble, Mevin B. Hooten

“…We integrated these two data sources to investigate how sea otter diet changed in space and time as sea otters established and spread across Glacier Bay. …”
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Spinal presentations in children with type 1 spinal muscular atrophy on nusinersen treatment across the SMA-REACH UK network: a retrospective national observational study by Francesco Muntoni, Giovanni Baranello, Pinki Munot, Mariacristina Scoto, Adnan Manzur, Marion Main, Evelin Milev, Lianne Abbott, Victoria Selby, Amy Wolfe, Annemarie Rohwer, Catherine Rye, Sarah Gregson, Grainne NicFhirleinn, Rosanna Raab, Heather McMurchie, Angela Topping, Faye Mason, Jennie Sheehan, Felicity Vann, Steph Wadsworth, José Longatto, Lindsey Pallant, Nick Emery, Jenny Moustoukas, Sarah D’Urso, Kay White, Efthymia Panagiotopoulou

“…Novel therapies have made this a treatable condition, resulting in increased life expectancy and more time spent upright. Survival and improved function mean spinal asymmetry is a new complication with limited data on its prevalence and severity and no current guidelines on management and treatment. …”
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Experiences at recovery community centers predict holistic recovery outcomes: a daily diary assessment of RCC helpfulness, meaningfulness, and recovery identity by Hannah B. Apsley, Joseph Lancaster, Wen Ren, Timothy Brick, H. H. Cleveland

“…If participants reported that they had spent time at the RCC that day, they then reported the perceived helpfulness of the RCC visit using 7 items. …”
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Development and validation of a deep learning-enhanced prediction model for the likelihood of pulmonary embolism by Yu Tian, Yu Tian, Jingjie Liu, Shan Wu, Yucong Zheng, Rongye Han, Qianhui Bao, Lei Li, Lei Li, Tao Yang

“…BackgroundPulmonary embolism (PE) is a common and potentially fatal condition. Timely and accurate risk assessment in patients with acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is crucial. …”
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Application of an integrated behaviour-change model on grandparental adherence towards childhood domestic injury prevention in Hong Kong: a longitudinal study by Martin S Hagger, Patrick Ip, Derwin King Chung Chan, Roni Man Ying Chiu, Catherine M Capio, Patrick S H Yung, Agnes Y K Lai

“…In this study, we investigated the motivational and belief processes underlying childhood domestic injury prevention in grandparent caregivers based on the integrated model of self-determination theory and theory of planned behaviour.Method Grandparents (n=299, mean age=62.61 years, SD=5.91, men=20.07%) of 0–2-year-old infants and toddlers self-reported their perceived psychological need support, autonomous motivation, perceived behavioural control (PBC), subjective norms, attitude, intention and adherence with regard to domestic injury prevention for their children at two time points (T1: baseline, T2: 4-month follow-up).Results/outcomes Data were analysed with structural equation modelling, and the proposed model yielded an acceptable fit with the data: χ2=905.09 (df=531), Comparative Fit Index=0.94, Tucker-Lewis Index=0.93, root mean square error of approximation=0.05 and standardised root mean square residual=0.078. …”
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Risk prediction model for poor prognosis after intravenous thrombolysis among ischemic stroke patients aged ≥ 80 years and analysis of follow-up by Ying Wang, Dongwei Liu, Mokhtar Aldhabi, Zuolei Chen, Le Feng, Huanmin Gao, Lin Yin

“…R software was utilized to develop a clinical prediction model and perform internal validation. 2: Ninety days, 180 days, and one year were designated as follow-up time points for all patients. 1.Patients aged ≥ 80 years had higher 90-day poor outcome and mortality (P < 0.001).However, there was no significant difference in symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage between the two groups (P > 0.05).Baseline NIHSS score (OR, 1.15; 95% CI,1.07–1.23; P < 0.001) and admission blood glucose (OR, 1.36; 95% CI,1.11–1.74; P = 0.007) were identified as independent predictors of poor prognosis at 90 days.The area of the prediction model under the receiver operator characteristic curve was 0.77. …”
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