Identification of Behavioral, Clinical, and Psychological Antecedents of Acute Stimulant Poisoning: Development and Implementation of a Mixed Methods Psychological Autopsy Study by Marley Antolin Muñiz, Vanessa M McMahan, Xochitl Luna Marti, Sarah Brennan, Sophia Tavasieff, Luke N Rodda, James Knoll, Phillip O Coffin

“…MethodsWe ascertained death records from the California Electronic Death Reporting System (CA-EDRS) and the San Francisco Office of the County Medical Examiner (OCME) from June 2022 through December 2023. …”
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Different exercise interventions on quality of sleep in breast cancer survivors—a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Qi Song, Qi Song, You-kang Zhu, You-kang Zhu, Hai Liu, Hai Liu, Xiao Liu, Xiao Liu, Zhang-dong Jiang, Yu-jia Wang, Yu-jia Wang, Li-yun Xue, Li-yun Xue, Shao-ying Yang, Shao-ying Yang, Xi-fang Liu

“…Recognizing that various forms of exercise may yield different outcomes in addressing sleep disorders in this population, we conducted a network review meta-analysis to assess the effectiveness of diverse exercise modalities for breast cancer survivors suffering from sleep disturbances.MethodsWe searched four electronic databases for randomized controlled trials of individuals diagnosed breast cancer with sleep disorders by different exercise therapy. …”
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Magnesium ions regulate the Warburg effect to promote the differentiation of enteric neural crest cells into neurons by Qiongqian Xu, Xixi He, Yaru Mou, Dong Sun, Xintao Zhang, Jichang Han, Xiaoyang Liu, Xingjian Liu, Xue Ren, Dongming Wang, Jian Wang, Chuncan Ma, Qiangye Zhang, Aiwu Li

“…The elastic modulus of the hydrogel was measured using a universal testing machine, while pore size and porosity were assessed with scanning electron microscopy. Swelling ratios were determined using gravimetric analysis. …”
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Effects of E-Cigarette Liquid Ratios on the Gravimetric Filter Correction Factors and Real-Time Measurements by Austin Close, Jane Blackerby, Heather Tunnell, Jack Pender, Eric Soule, Sinan Sousan

“…Abstract Electronic cigarettes (ECIGs) generate high concentrations of particulate matter (PM), impacting the air quality inhaled by humans through secondhand exposure. …”
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Synthesis of novel titania nanoparticles using corn silky hair fibres and their role in developing a smart restorative material in dentistry by Afsheen Mansoor, Emaan Mansoor, Ezza Mansoor, Efrah Mansoor, Atta Ullah Shah, Uzma Asjid, João Filipe Brochado Martins, Sami Ullah Khan, Paulo J. Palma

“…Methods: The titania nanoparticles (TiO₂ NPs) were characterised through x-ray diffraction; scanning electron microscopy; energy-dispersive spectroscopy; Fourier transform spectroscopy, and atomic force microscopy, as well as dynamic light-scattering to identify their phases, morphologies, dimensions, and chemical compositions. …”
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Assessment of salicylic acid and potassium nitrate to mitigate frost stress in autumn-sown potato crop cv. Sutlej by Muhammad Wasim Haider, Syed Mohsin Abbas, Tanveer Hussain, Muhammad Tahir Akram, Umar Farooq, Mona S. Alwahibi, Mohamed S. Elshikh, Zaid Shakeel, Muhammad Nafees, Muhammad Rizwan, Rashid Iqbal

“…This included increased plant height by 14% and 17.6%, leaf area index by 6.3% and 26.3%, shoot biomass by 15.4% and 46.2%, crop growth rate by 16.7% and 43.3%, average tuber weight by 8.2% and 23%, tuber diameter by 6.8% and 12.2%, tuber yield by 26.1% and 46.3%, leaf angle by 16.2% and 21.6%, quantum yield of photosystem II by 20.6% and 28.2%, photosynthetically active radiations by 20.5% and 32.4%, chlorophyll content by 6.3% and 14.6%, leaf thickness by 14% and 29%, linear electron flow by 20% and 32.7%, O–2 by 6% and 14.4%, H2O2 by 11.7% and 27.6%, enzyme activities of catalase by 20.7% and 28.5%, superoxide dismutase by 28.6% and 28.5%, peroxidase by 8.3% and 13.5%, ascorbate peroxidase by 17.2% and 37.8%, total protein by 21% and 37%, proline by 36.2% and 114%, and phenolic content by 33% and 63.3% with a reduction in non-photochemical quenching by 12.7% and 29.6%, non-regulatory energy dissipation by 169.5% and 268.5%, and leaf electrolyte leakage by 57.5% and 180%, compared to KNO3 and the control, respectively. …”
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Structure and identification of the native PLP synthase complex from Methanosarcina acetivorans lysate by Angela Agnew, Ethan Humm, Kang Zhou, Robert P. Gunsalus, Z. Hong Zhou

“…Through the cryoID approach, we successfully reconstructed and identified the native Methanosarcina acetivorans pyridoxal 5′-phosphate (PLP) synthase (PdxS) complex directly from cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) images of fractionated cellular lysate. …”
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The impact of bleaching using 15% carbamide peroxide on surface properties of CAD-CAM composite structures by Rasha A. Alamoush, Jiawei Yang, Abdulaziz Alhotan, Julfikar Haider, Burak Yilmaz, Alaaeldin Elraggal

“…Surface topography was examined using a stylus contact profilometer (n = 4) and a scanning electron microscope (n = 3) at ×40 k magnification. …”
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The prognostic role of cardiac and inflammatory biomarkers in extubation failure in patients with COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome by Carline N. L. Groenland, Adinde H. Siemers, Eric A. Dubois, Diederik Gommers, Leo Heunks, Evert-Jan Wils, Vivan J. M. Baggen, Henrik Endeman

“…Materials and methods In this single-center retrospective cohort study, patient characteristics and laboratory measurements were extracted from electronic medical records. Patients were eligible for inclusion if they were extubated after mechanical ventilation. …”
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Prevalence of asymptomatic Leishmania donovani infection and associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Habtamu Belay, Adugna Abera, Esayas Aklilu, Tesfahun Bishaw, Ayinalem Alemu, Geremew Tasew, Berhanu Erko

“…Systematically searched electronic databases and grey literature sources up to April 13, 2024. …”
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A decomposition analysis of sociodemographic factors and non-cigarette tobacco use as contributors to the change in smoking rates in South Africa between 2017/18 and 2021 by K Kali, O Ayo-Yusuf

“…The sociodemographic correlates of current daily and non-daily use of factory-manufactured cigarettes (FMCs), roll-your-own (RYO) cigarettes, waterpipe/hubbly, electronic cigarettes (ECigs), snuff (a smokeless tobacco) and any combination of FMCs, RYO cigarettes and waterpipe/hubbly (‘current smoking’) in 2017/18 (pre-pandemic) were compared with those for 2021 (during the pandemic). …”
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Correlation between highly active carbon-containing solid free radicals and spontaneous combustion reactivity of coal by Jinhu LI, Juejie HUANG, Wei LU, Tianshuo XU, Yang WANG

“…Firstly, the spontaneous combustion tendency, oxidation and pyrolysis gas products of coal samples were analyzed, and then the free radical parameters of coal samples were tested by electron paramagnetic spectroscopy. The free radical profiles were fitted by peaks to compare the free radical parameters and the changes of various free radical concentrations during the process. …”
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Smoking relapse reasons among current smokers with previous cessation experience in Shanghai: A cross-sectional study by Ruiping Wang*, Lingzi Shenfan*, Yu Song*, Qingliang Wang*, Rui Zhang, Le Kuai, Bin Li

“…Methods From January to December 2022, 1745 current smokers were recruited in Minhang, Jiading, Qingpu and Songjiang districts of Shanghai. We used an electronic questionnaire to collect data. We implemented logistic regression for odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) calculation to explore factors associated with long cessation time among smokers with cessation experience of ≥3 months, ≥6 months, and ≥12 months. …”
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Oil palm empty fruit bunch biochar fertilizer as a solution to increasing the fertility of peat soil for sustainable agriculture by Sri Nuryani Hidayah Utami, Uray Suci Yulies Vitri Indrawati

“…Then the biochar is weighed to get the desired proportion of biochar then sieved through a 60 mesh sieve.nd analyzed for pH, ash content, organic-C, total-N, total-P, total-K, as well as biochar functional groups using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and structural analysis using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The implementation of the research consisted of 2 activities, namely 1) Planting oil palm seedlings in polybags by giving treatment according to the dose and 2) Chemical characterization of biochar, peat soil properties and growth and NPK uptake of oil palm seedlings. …”
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Combined multi-scale characterization of pores in ultra-thick coal seams of Jurassic Xishanyao Formation, Tiaohu-Malang sags, Santanghu Basin by Yue CHEN, Qiqi LEI, Dongmin MA, Xin WANG, Xinggang WANG, Diefang HUANG, Gaoxiang RONG

“…Techniques such as high-pressure mercury intrusion porosimetry, low-temperature liquid nitrogen adsorption, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), CT scanning, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the pore-crack analysis system (PCAS) were used to investigate pore development characteristics. …”
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Discontinuation of immune checkpoint inhibitors for reasons other than disease progression and the impact on relapse and survival of advanced melanoma patients. A systematic review... by Konstantinos Lallas, Eftychia Chatziioannou, Derya Durak, Georg Frey, Lina Maria Serna-Higuita, Marie-Lena Rasch, Athanassios Kyrgidis, Eleni Timotheadou, Zoe Apalla, Ulrike Leiter, Lukas Flatz, Lukas Flatz, Aimilios Lallas, Teresa Amaral, Teresa Amaral

“…BackgroundDespite durable responses achieved with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (ICIs), data about optimal duration of treatment, especially in the context of adverse events, remain scarce.ObjectiveTo systematically review the evidence concerning the impact of treatment discontinuation with ICIs for reasons other than progressive disease (PD) on relapse rates and survival of melanoma patients.MethodsA systematic literature search was conducted in three electronic databases until July 2024. Studies referring to melanoma patients who ceased ICIs electively (i.e. due to complete response (CR), protocol completion or patient/physician’s wish) or due to treatment-limiting toxicities (TLTs) were selected. …”
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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

“…Survival was evaluated according to data from hospital electronic health records up to four years from ICU-discharge. …”
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Advancements in Hyaluronic Acid Effect in Alveolar Ridge Preservation: A Narrative Review by Paul Andrei Nistor, Andreea Cândea, Iulia Cristina Micu, Andrada Soancă, Carmen Silvia Caloian, Alina Bârdea, Alexandra Roman

“…<b>Methods</b>: A comprehensive electronic literature search was conducted, and studies meeting the inclusion criteria were critically evaluated. …”
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Enhancement of host defense against Helicobacter pylori infection through modulation of the gastrointestinal microenvironment by Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Lp05 by Yao Dong, Mei Han, Yongmei Qi, Ying Wu, Zhipeng Zhou, Dacheng Jiang, Zhonghui Gai

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the impact of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Lp05 (Lp05) on the gastrointestinal microbiome and pathophysiological status of mice infected with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), exploring its potential as a probiotic treatment for H. pylori infections.MethodsIn vitro, the interaction between Lp05 and H. pylori was analyzed using laser confocal and scanning electron microscopy. In vivo, C57BL/6 mice infected with H. pylori were treated with Lp05 and divided into six groups: control, model, quadruple therapy, and three dosage levels of Lp05 (2×107, 2×108, 2×109 CFU/mouse/day). …”
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Exosomes and their distinct integrins transfer the characteristics of oxaliplatin- and 5-FU-resistant behaviors in colorectal cancer cells by Zeynab Vakili-Ghartavol, Hoda Deli, Amir Shadboorestan, Roxana Sahebnasagh, Elahe Motevaseli, Mohammad Hossein Ghahremani

“…Exosomes were isolated via ultracentrifugation and characterized using DLS and electron microscopy to evaluate size and morphology. …”
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