Advancing skeleton-based human behavior recognition: multi-stream fusion spatiotemporal graph convolutional networks by Fenglin Liu, Chenyu Wang, Zhiqiang Tian, Shaoyi Du, Wei Zeng

“…This module adeptly encapsulates long-term node interdependencies via precision-laden positional information, thus engendering interconnections that span diverse temporal and spatial contexts. Subsequently, to elevate the discernment of channel information within the network and to optimize the allocation of attention across distinct channels, we introduce a channel attention mechanism. …”
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The value of growth differentiation factor 15 as a biomarker for peripheral artery disease in diabetes patients by Wan-Chi Chuang, Chih-Hsun Chu, Cai-Sin Yao, Mei-Chih Wei, I-Lun Hsieh, Chia-Mei Liao

“…Urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) (p = < 0.010) was associated with higher GDF15 levels after one year of follow up. Conclusions Elevated GDF15 was significantly associated with worsening metabolic parameters and an increased risk of peripheral artery disease. …”
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Insulin Resistance Mediates the Association Between Vitamin D and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Caiyan Zou, Xuekui Liu, Maosheng He, Yan Sun, Yiquan Sang, Gangshan Peng, Yamei Ma, Houfa Geng, Jun Liang

“…The underlying mechanism may be that elevated VD levels reduced IR, which improved the expression of DEGs involved in the IR pathway.…”
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Mir-615-5p inhibits cervical cancer progression by targeting TMIGD2 by Yan Zhao, Haitao Chen, Wenhui Zhang, Wei Shang, Jinwei Cao, Huijuan Zhao, Zhixiang Zou

“…Furthermore, TMIGD2 was identified as a target gene regulated by miR-615-5p, and its expression was notably elevated in CC. The influence of miR-615-5p on the biological behaviors of CC cells was mediated through the modulation of TMIGD2. …”
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Do shorter delays to care and mental health system renewal translate into better occupational outcome after mental disorder diagnosis in a cohort of Canadian military personnel who... by David Boulos, Mark A Zamorski

“…Medical release risk was elevated for individuals diagnosed before 30 April 2008 relative to those with recent diagnoses (adjusted HR (aHR)=1.77 (95% CI 1.01 to 3.11)) and for individuals with a long delay to care (&gt;21 months after return) relative to those with intermediate delays (8–21 months, aHR 2.47=(95% CI 1.28 to 4.76)).Conclusions Mental health services renewal in the CAF was associated with a better occupational outcome for those diagnosed with mental disorders. …”
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Feasibility and accuracy of continuous intraabdominal pressure monitoring with a capsular device in human pilot trial by Chien-Hung Liao, David A. Spain, Chih-Chi Chen, Chi-Tung Cheng, Wei-Cheng Lin, Dong-Ru Ho, Heng-Fu Lin, Fausto Catena

“…Abstract Background Intrabdominal pressure (IAP) is an important parameter. Elevated IAP can reduce visceral perfusion, lead to intraabdominal hypertension, and result in life-threatening abdominal compartment syndrome. …”
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Evaluation of IL-29 in Euthyroid Patients with Graves’ Orbitopathy: A Preliminary Study by Bogusz Falkowski, Ewelina Szczepanek-Parulska, Nadia Sawicka-Gutaj, Aleksandra Krygier, Marek Ruchala

“…The present study revealed for the first time an elevated level of IL-29 in the serum of patients with GD and GO that might suggest its involvement in the pathogenesis of GD ocular complications.…”
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Bio-Optical Response of Phytoplankton and Coloured Detrital Matter (CDM) to Coastal Upwelling in the Northwest South China Sea by Guifen Wang, Wenlong Xu, Shubha Sathyendranath, Wen Zhou, Wenxi Cao

“…Different shapes of Chl-a profiles were observed, which suggested that the vertical distributions of phytoplankton biomass were driven by different environmental factors. Elevated concentrations of CDM were mainly observed near the bottom, which suggest that the benthic nepheloid layer may be an important source of detrital material. …”
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Challenges of Beekeeping in Arid Regions by Salim Hitouche, Mohamed Ridha Messak, Azzouzi Imane, Messaoud Lazereg

“…The beekeeping sector in the Ziban region is constrained by various obstacles, with the most critical being logistical issues, a shortage of beekeeping equipment, pesticide exposure, climate change, and elevated production costs. Also, it is essential for public authorities to address these challenges with local stakeholders to ensure the future viability of beekeeping.…”
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Association of food security with cardiometabolic health during young adulthood: cross-sectional comparison of American Indian adults with other racial/ethnic groups by Cassandra J Nikolaus, Anna Zamora-Kapoor, Luciana E Hebert, Ka'imi Sinclair

“…Relationships among risk of food insecurity, sociodemographic characteristics and diabetes varied across models stratified by race and ethnicity.Conclusions Results suggest that elevated risk of food insecurity is present in young American Indian adults, but its relationship with cardiometabolic health is unclear. …”
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Faecalibacterium prausnitzii regulates carbohydrate metabolic functions of the gut microbiome in C57BL/6 mice by Peiling Geng, Ni Zhao, Yufan Zhou, Reuben S. Harris, Yong Ge

“…Accordingly, UT1-conditioned microbiota possessed the elevated capability of utilizing starch in vitro and exhibited a lower availability of microbiota-accessible carbohydrates in the gut. …”
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Peptidoglycan-Like Components in Z-100, Extracted from Mycobacterium tuberculosis Strain Aoyama B, Increase IL-12p40 via NOD2 by Takayuki Horii, Yuki Orikawa, Yuta Ohira, Runa Eta, Uiko Tominaga, Takanori Sato, Takao Tanaka

“…Further, subcutaneous administration of Z-100 to mice significantly elevated expression of IL-12p40 and IL-1β and showed a trend towards increasing TNF-α in the skin. …”
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A retrospective study on tolvaptan prescription in clinical practice in patients with syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) using the Japanese claims... by Daisuke Hagiwara, Miyuki Matsukawa, Junko Tasaki, Yumiko Nakamura, Hiroshi Arima

“…In both treatment groups of 3.75 and 7.5 mg initial doses, the serum sodium concentration was elevated from the second day of treatment and reached 135 mEq/L on the fourth day, which was maintained for 2 weeks. …”
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Illuminating the impact of CD38-induced adenosine formation in B-cell lymphoma by Shams ElDoha Galal ElDin Zaiema, Heba Mohamed Saber Hafez, Diaa El-Din Moussa Sherif Abou El-Ela, Rawda Ahmed Alaaeldin Ahmed Mohamed Saad

“…This study explored the potential impact of CD38 expression and elevated extracellular ADO on B-cell lymphoma alongside their link with the PD-1/PD-L1 axis. …”
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Curative Effect of AD-MSCs against Cisplatin-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats is Potentiated by Azilsartan: Targeting Oxidative Stress, MAPK, and Apoptosis Signaling Pathways by Amany Abdlrehim Bekhit, Olivia N. Beshay, Michael A. Fawzy, Sara Mohamed Naguib Abdel-Hafez, Gaber El-Saber Batiha, Farid S. Ataya, Moustafa Fathy

“…Hepatic expression of JNK1/2, ERK1/2, p38, Bax, Bcl-2, and cleaved caspase-3 proteins was investigated by western blot analysis. CISP elevated serum ALT and AST activities, reduced albumin level, and remarkably changed the hepatic architecture. …”
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Pathological manifestations in lymphatic filariasis correlate with lack of inhibitory properties of IgG4 antibodies on IgE-activated granulocytes. by Ulrich F Prodjinotho, Charlotte von Horn, Alex Y Debrah, Linda Batsa Debrah, Anna Albers, Laura E Layland, Achim Hoerauf, Tomabu Adjobimey

“…To guarantee their own survival, they induce alongside the classical Th2 a strong regulatory response with high levels of anti-inflammatory cytokines and elevated plasma levels of IgG4. This particular antibody was shown in different models to exhibit immunosuppressive properties. …”
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Potential biomarkers in Behçet’s disease: monocyte, neutrophil, platelet, and C-reactive protein to albumin ratios by Mestan Sahin, Cansu Celin Karakose, Meltem Alkan Melikoglu

“…Monocyte to albumin ratio, PAR, and CAR were notably elevated in patients with active BD. This finding suggests that these parameters possess discriminative ability and could potentially serve as biomarkers to aid in the clinical evaluation of BD.…”
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STAT6 deficiency mitigates the severity of pulmonary arterial hypertension caused by chronic intermittent hypoxia by suppressing Th2-inducing cytokines by Pan Jiang, Huai Huang, Zilong Liu, Guiling Xiang, Xiaodan Wu, Shengyu Hao, Shanqun Li

“…Increased p-STAT6 in the lungs and elevated p-STAT6 + IL-4 + producing T cells in CIH mice. …”
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A Comparative Analysis of Morphological Characteristics between Endangered Local Prickly Pear and the Newly Introduced Dactylopius opuntiae-Resistant Species in Eastern Morocco by Ahmed Marhri, Mehdi Boumediene, Aziz Tikent, Reda Melhaoui, Kawtar Jdaini, Aatika Mihamou, Hana Serghini-Caid, Ahmed Elamrani, Christophe Hano, Malika Abid, Mohamed Addi

“…The only desirable agronomic trait of this species is its elevated seed content, which has the potential for utilization in oil production for the cosmetic industry.…”
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Association between Red Blood Cell Distribution Width and In-Hospital Mortality among Congestive Heart Failure Patients with Diabetes among Patients in the Intensive Care Unit: A R... by Kai Zhang, Yu Han, Yu Xuan Gao, Fang Ming Gu, Tianyi Cai, Rui Hu, Zhao Xuan Gu, Jia Ying Liang, Jia Yu Zhao, Min Gao, Bo Li, Dan Cui

“…Background. Elevated red blood cell distribution width (RDW) levels are strongly associated with an increased risk of mortality in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). …”
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