Kombucha Versus Vegetal Cellulose for Affordable Mucoadhesive (nano)Formulations by Ioana Popa-Tudor, Naomi Tritean, Ștefan-Ovidiu Dima, Bogdan Trică, Marius Ghiurea, Anisoara Cimpean, Florin Oancea, Diana Constantinescu-Aruxandei

“…Cellulose nanofibers gained increasing interest in the production of medical devices such as mucoadhesive nanohydrogels due to their ability to retain moisture (high hydrophilicity), flexibility, superior porosity and durability, biodegradability, non-toxicity, and biocompatibility. …”
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The Influence of Posterior Class II Composite Restoration Location and Techniques on Marginal Sealing by Mishel Haddad, Diva Lugassy, Mohana Barhum, Tamar Brosh, Shlomo Matalon

“…A comprehensive understanding of these interrelated variables is crucial for advancing the efficacy and durability of dental composite restorations. The aim of this study was to assess how various restoration techniques and the specific location of the tooth restoration in the oral cavity affect marginal sealing, verified by the gap created in the tooth–restoration interface. …”
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Optical properties of repaired additively manufactured resin composites and zirconia and subtractively manufactured ceramics: a comparative study of composite resins by Esma Çağlayan, Rafat Sasany, Burcu Naz Bolat, Didar Hartavi, Oyun-Erdene Batgerel, Sultan Merve Ucar, Dilara Gülhan Umurca

“…Conclusion The optical properties of composite and ceramic materials, as well as their stability over time, are crucial for their durability. ALD demonstrated the most consistent color stability. …”
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100% oxygen mobilizes stem cells and up-regulates MIF and APRIL in humans: a new point on the hormetic dose curve by Kent J. MacLaughlin, Gregory P. Barton, Julia E. MacLaughlin, Jacob J. Lamers, Matthew D. Marcou, Matthew J. O’Brien, Rudolf K. Braun, Marlowe W. Eldridge

“…Venous blood samples were collected at four time points: 1) prior to the first exposure (serving as the control for each subject), 2) immediately after the first exposure (to measure the acute effect), 3) immediately before the ninth exposure (to measure the chronic effect), and 4) three days after the final exposure (to assess durability). Blinded scientists used flow cytometry to gate and quantify the Stem Progenitor Cells (SPCs).ResultsCD45dim/CD34+/CD133+ and CD45+/CD34+/CD133+ were significantly mobilized following nine daily one-hour exposures to normobaric 100% oxygen. …”
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Computational and theoretical studies of nodal joints in monolithic buildings by T. A. Belash, A. V. Kuznetsov

“…The proposed design solutions make it possible to solve issues related to durability and safety during the operation of civil facilities.…”
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Characteristics and combustion kinetics of fuel pellets composed of waste of polyethylene terephthalate and biomass by K. Manatura, U. Samaksaman

“…FINDINGS: Pelletizing with this ratio (9:1) was present the durability of PET/biomass pellets, a uniform dimension, ease handling, storage, and transportation common as woody pellets. …”
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Unconventional use of injectable long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine against HIV-1 in PWH in clinical need: 52 weeks real-world data by Valentina Iannone, Roberto Rossotti, Nicholas Brian Bana, Gabriele Cavazza, Federico D’Amico, Francesca Lombardi, Pierluigi Francesco Salvo, Gianmaria Baldin, Simona Di Giambenedetto, Dario Bernacchia, Gabriele Pagani, Alberto Borghetti, Stefano Rusconi

“…We assessed LA CAB + RPV durability in a cohort of PWH with a high comorbidity burden and adherence issues. …”
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Outcomes of Idecabtagene Vicleucel Therapy in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma: A Single-Institution Experience by Aaron Trando, Farid Ghamsari, Philip Yeung, Caitlin Costello, Ila Saunders, Ah-Reum Jeong

“…Nevertheless, given its limitations, including the risk of adverse effects and unclear durability of efficacy, there remains a need to report the real-world clinical outcomes of ide-cel therapy in patients with R/R MM, as well as explore host predictive factors for therapy. …”
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Tailoring the electron redistribution of RuO2 by constructing a Ru-O-La asymmetric configuration for efficient acidic oxygen evolution by Cong-Hui Li, Cheng-Zong Yuan, Xiaolei Huang, Hongrui Zhao, Fuling Wu, Lei Xin, Xiaomeng Zhang, Shufeng Ye, Yunfa Chen

“…Specifically, the as-prepared optimal La0.1Ru0.9O2 shows a low overpotential of 188 ​mV at 10 ​mA ​cm−2, a high mass activity of 251 A gRu−1 at 1.6 ​V vs. reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE), and a long-lasting durability of 63 ​h, far superior to the 8 ​h achieved by standard RuO2. …”
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Microinvasive interventions in the management of proximal caries lesions in primary and permanent teeth- systematic review and meta-analysis by Robina Tasleem, Saleh Ali Alqahtani, Naif Abogazalah, Hussain Almubarak, Ammara Riaz, Sarosh Sher Ali, Zeeshan Allana

“…However, cost effectiveness, feasibility, durability, and long-term effects of microinvasive techniques need to be explored further.…”
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MATERIAL BANGUNAN RUMAH TINGGAL SEBAGAI KETAHANAN RESIKO COVID-19: STUDI KASUS RUMAH TINGGAL DI KECAMATAN MENGANTI, KABUPATEN GRESIK, JAWA TIMUR by Heristama Anugerah Putra, Brina Oktafiana

“…The process of identifying existing materials in buildings against plans for the use of materials in the residential redesign process. Achievement of durability here is the accuracy of placement and selection as well as the characteristics of the materials used. …”
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Use of hazardous barium slag as a supplementary cementitious material in calcium aluminate cement: Evolution of engineering properties and microstructure by Chen-xi Dong, Zhao Duan, Jiang-shan Li, Xin Chen, Wei Zhang, Haitao Cao, Nianqin Wang

“…The presence of stable hydration products, such as C2ASH8 and AFm phases, reduced the formation of less durable C3AH6, thereby enhancing both early performance and long-term durability. …”
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Improved porosity promotes reendothelialization and smooth muscle remodeling in decellularized tissue-engineered vascular grafts by Tun Wang, Sheng Liao, Peng Lu, Zhenyu He, Siyuan Cheng, Tianjian Wang, Zibo Cheng, Yangyang An, Mo Wang, Chang Shu

“…This study demonstrates that porous dTEVGs promote reendothelization, smooth muscle remodeling and extracellular matrix regeneration while retaining a stable graft structure, enhancing durability and puncture resistance in hemodialysis.…”
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ULACNet-301, OPTIMO protocol: optimizing HPV vaccination regimen for cancer prevention in children and adolescents living with HIV by Delia Pinto-Santini, Emilia M. Jalil, Giovana Teixeira Fernandes, Genevieve Hilaire, Lenka Kolevic, Robinson Cabello, Beatriz Grinsztejn, William Pape, Marie Marcelle Deschamps, Margaret G. House, Emma Brofsky, Vikrant V. Sahasrabuddhe, Sayan Dasgupta, Siavash Pasalar, Margaret M. Madeleine, Joseph Carter, Priya R. Prabhu, Denise Galloway, Ann Duerr

“…A comparison group of children without HIV will receive one dose of the vaccine. The durability of the response will be assessed at 24 months after the last dose of a given regimen. …”
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Characteristics of base materials and acrylates used in removable prosthetics in dental practice (review) by Yu.I. Poliukhovych, A.Ye. Demkovych, Yu.I. Bondarenko, V.V. Shcherba, O.I. Lebid, K.M. Duda

“…This problem is extremely urgent, and despite the serious resources spent on its elimination, so far no optimal way to increase not only the functionality and durability of the service, but also the safety of using removable orthopedic constructions has been found.…”
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Electrochemical conversion of small organic molecules to value-added chemicals and hydrogen/electricity without CO2 emission: Electrocatalysts, devices and mechanisms by Jianwen Liu, Guodong Fu, Yuanfeng Liao, Wangji Zhang, Xiuan Xi, Fengzhan Si, Lei Wang, Jiujun Zhang, Xian-Zhu Fu, Jing-Li Luo

“…However, the activity, stability, and cost-effectiveness of electrocatalysts, as well as the safety, durability, and scalability of devices, are still challenging for their industrial applications. …”
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Genetic disruption of Blimp-1 drastically augments the antitumor efficacy of BCMA-targeting CAR T cells by Anthony M. Battram, Joan Mañé-Pujol, David F. Moreno, Aina Oliver-Caldés, Judit Carpio, Oriol Cardus, Luis Gerardo Rodríguez-Lobato, Álvaro Urbano-Ispizua, Carlos Fernández de Larrea

“…Abstract: Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells directed against B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) are an effective treatment for multiple myeloma (MM), but short persistence and frequent relapses are challenges for this immunotherapy. This lack of durability has been attributed to the premature terminal differentiation of CAR T cells, which prevents the formation of long-lived memory cells that maintain antitumor responses. …”
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Impacts of alfalfa nutrient concentrate on pellet physical attributes, growth performance, metabolism and nutritional quality of rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss by Hu Chen, Patrick C. Blaufuss, Dong-Fang Deng, Fabio Casu, Emma K. Kraco, Brian Shepherd, Wendy M. Sealey, Aaron M. Watson, Matthew F. Digman, Deborah A. Samac

“…Water stability and durability were improved while oil leakage decreased with increasing ANC levels (P < 0.05). …”
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Finite element investigation for improving chest wall reconstruction process using ceramic and polymeric implants by Yomna H. Shash

“…Chest implants have traditionally been made from metallic materials like titanium alloys due to their biocompatibility and durability. However, the drawbacks of these materials have prompted researchers to seek alternative materials for use in the reconstruction process. …”
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Pengembangan Internet Of Things (IOT) Dalam Perekaman Data Iklim Mikro Dengan Platform Thingsboard by Heru Nurwarsito, Resnu Wahyu Adaby

“…This research was conducted with seven tests including gateway connectivity testing with GSM, distance and signal quality testing, delay testing, device durability testing, The Things Network integration testing with Thingsboard, sensor accuracy and calibration testing, and packet loss testing. …”
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