Transitioning to a virtual post-intensive care rehabilitation service in response to the COVID-19 pandemic: results of multidisciplinary focus-groups by Fiona Howroyd, Fiona Howroyd, Natacha Earle, Jonathan Weblin, David McWilliams, Mark Raven, Niharika A. Duggal, Zubair Ahmed, Zubair Ahmed, Tonny Veenith

“…Thematic analysis identified seven critical elements for virtual adaptations: (1) safety and risk assessment, (2) assessment and outcome measures, (3) virtual platform, (4) resources and equipment, (5) exercise programme adaptation, (6) exercise monitoring and safety, and (7) privacy and information governance.ConclusionOur findings provide practical recommendations for virtual rehabilitation service development and delivery.…”
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Neuroprotective Potential of <i>Origanum majorana</i> L. Essential Oil Against Scopolamine-Induced Memory Deficits and Oxidative Stress in a Zebrafish Model by Ion Brinza, Razvan Stefan Boiangiu, Iasmina Honceriu, Ahmed M. Abd-Alkhalek, Samir M. Osman, Omayma A. Eldahshan, Elena Todirascu-Ciornea, Gabriela Dumitru, Lucian Hritcu

“…In parallel, we performed in silico predictions (research conducted using computational models) of the pharmacokinetic properties of the main compounds identified in OmEO, using platforms such as SwissADME, pKCSM, ADMETlab 2.0, and ProTox-II. …”
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Telemedicine in home enteral nutrition: a structured survey exploring acceptability, preferences and experiences among patients by Ya Ma, Xuemei Li, Qian You, Wen Hu, Zhiyong Rao, Yanru Deng, Yiyao Zhang, Lei Shi

“…We should optimize and promote existing video call function of this platform to meet the demands of face-to-face communication. …”
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The International Vitreoretinal B-Cell Lymphoma Registry: a protocol paper by David J Wilson, Valérie Touitou, Justine R Smith, Manabu Mochizuki, Hiroshi Takase, Steven Yeh, Alexandra L Farrall, H Nida Sen, Daniel V Vasconcelos-Santos, Joke H de Boer, Ninette H ten Dam-van Loon, Janet L Davis, Anthony J Hall, Mark H B Radford

“…Customised software was designed to permit collection of these data across a single baseline and multiple follow-up forms. The platform collects data without identifiers and at 3 month reporting intervals. …”
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Factors associated with girl child marriage in Iran: a qualitative socio-ecological approach by Asma Pourtaheri, Mehrsadat Mahdizadeh, Mehrsadat Mahdizadeh, Hadi Tehrani, Hadi Tehrani, Jamshid Jamali, Jamshid Jamali, Nooshin Peyman, Nooshin Peyman

“…In addition to creating platforms for the empowerment of girls at both national and regional levels, international policies can also foster a supportive environment.…”
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Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Neoplasia Characterization in Portugal: Results from the NETs Study Group of the Portuguese Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism by A. P. Santos, J. Vinagre, P. Soares, I. Claro, A. C. Sanches, L. Gomes, I. Fernandes, A. L. Catarino, J. Preto, B. D. Pereira, A. P. Marques, F. Rodrigues, C. Amaral, G. Rocha, J. C. Mellidez, H. Simões, J. M. Lopes, M. J. Bugalho, On behalf of the NETs Study Group of the Portuguese Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

“…From November, 2012, to July, 2014, data from 293 patients diagnosed with GEP-NENs from 15 centers in Portugal was collected and registered in an online electronic platform. Results. Median age at diagnosis was 56.5 (range: 15-87) years with a preponderance of females (54.6%). …”
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Cerebellar lipid dysregulation in SCA3: A comparative study in patients and mice by Alexandra F. Putka, Varshasnata Mohanty, Stephanie M. Cologna, Hayley S. McLoughlin

“…In contrast, Atxn3-Knock-out mice showed mild lipid upregulation, emphasizing a toxic gain-of-function mechanism underlying lipid downregulation in SCA3.We conclude that lipids are significantly altered in SCA3 and establish a platform for continued exploration of lipids in disease through interactive data visualization websites. …”
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Moving from monitoring to real-time interventions for air quality: are low-cost sensor networks ready to support urban digital twins? by Nicole Hannah Cowell, Nicole Hannah Cowell, Lee Chapman, David Topping, Philip James, Daniel Bell, Thomas Bannan, Ettore Murabito, James Evans, Mark Birkin

“…As part of a bigger integrated approach to monitoring cities, such as Urban Observatories, disparate live data streams can now readily be collated and disseminated via a platform to facilitate the use of hyperlocal data for real-time decision making whilst supporting longer term sustainable development goals. …”
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Acute aerobic exercise enhances associative learning in regular exercisers but not in non-regular exercisers by Kayleigh D. Gultig, Cornelis P. Boele, Cornelis P. Boele, Lotte E. M. Roggeveen, Ting Fang Soong, Sebastiaan K. E. Koekkoek, Chris I. De Zeeuw, Chris I. De Zeeuw, Henk-Jan Boele, Henk-Jan Boele, Henk-Jan Boele

“…Furthermore, we explored whether the effects of exercise differed for people engaging in regular exercise versus those who were not.MethodsWe conducted a case–control study using a smartphone-based platform for conducting neurometric eyeblink conditioning in healthy adults aged between 18 and 40 years (n = 36). …”
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A Review on Performance Calculation and Design Methodologies for Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbine Blades by Rongyu Zha, Siyuan Wu, Chang Cai, Xiaohui Liu, Dian Wang, Chaoyi Peng, Xuebin Feng, Qiuhua Chen, Xiaohui Zhong, Qing’an Li

“…In future research, it is crucial to identify new key issues and challenges associated with increased blade length and flexibility, address the challenges faced in integrated aero-structural design, and develop platforms and tools that support multi-objective optimization design of blades, ensuring the safe, stable, and orderly development of wind turbines.…”
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Multi-Omics and Network-Based Drug Repurposing for Septic Cardiomyopathy by Pei-Pei Liu, Xin-Yue Yu, Qing-Qing Pan, Jia-Jun Ren, Yu-Xuan Han, Kai Zhang, Yan Wang, Yin Huang, Tao Ban

“…Conclusions: This study provides a robust platform for drug repurposing in SCM, identifying acetaminophen and pyridoxal phosphate as promising candidates for clinical translation, with the potential to improve treatment outcomes in septic patients with cardiac complications.…”
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Practice, Knowledge, and Attitude of Health Care Providers regarding Cancer Pain Management: A National Survey by Jinmei Liu, Ming Zhang, Juan Luo, Jiyi Xie, Xu Chen, Hanxiang Wang, Shijun Li, Shengli Yang, Chunfen Peng, Liangle Yang, Bin Deng, Yu Zhang, Cong Wang, Jianli Hu, Chen Shi

“…An open online survey was adopted using social media software (WeChat) as the platform to conduct a nationwide survey of HCPs involved in CPM in public medical institutions at all levels in China from March to June 2019. …”
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Standardised protocol for a prospective cross-sectional multicentre clinical utility evaluation of two dual point-of-care tests in non-clinical settings for the screening of HIV an... by James Kiarie, Karel Blondeel, Igor Toskin, Jordi Casabona, Soe Soe Thwin, Massimo Mirandola, Rosanna Peeling, Ronald Ballard, Laura Fernàndez-López, Inga Upmace, Juliana Reyes-Urueña, Mara Vaselova, Mitja Ćosić, Simon Maljevac, William Mejías, Ander Pazos, Andrii Chernyshev

“…The (WHO preapproved) dual POCTs to be evaluated will be SD Bioline HIV/Syphilis Duo (Abbot) and Dual Path Platform HIV-Syphilis Assay (Chembio). Trained staff will collect a capillary blood sample using finger prick blood to perform both POCTs according the manufacturers’ instructions. …”
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Method and Experimental Research of Transmission Line Tower Grounding Body Condition Assessment Based on Multi-Parameter Time-Domain Pulsed Eddy Current Characteristic Signal Extra... by Yun Zuo, Jie Wang, Xiaoju Huang, Yuan Liu, Zhiwu Zeng, Ruiqing Xu, Yawen Chen, Kui Liu, Hongkang You, Jingang Wang

“…Finally, a PEC inspection system platform was built to conduct classification tests on steel bars with different degrees of corrosion, and the results show that the SVM classification model based on DTCSV and TTS has a better discriminatory ability for different corrosive grounders and can be used to classify corrosion in the grounders of poles towers to improve the stability of power transmission.…”
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Conducting clinical trials with self-collection of pharmacokinetic samples: Experience from an exploratory, phase 1, open-label trial of centanafadine SR in healthy individuals by Chelsea Ye, Tatiana Shablinski, Susan E. Shoaf, Chris Chung, Michelle Bullock

“…Results: Among 20 participants enrolled, 90 % were female, mean (SD) age was 35.9 (11.1) years. Verily platform/procedures facilitated successful remote vital sign collection in at least 75 %, ECGs in at least 80 %, and blood microsamples in 65 %–70 % of participants at visit 4. …”
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Optimization of a microarray for fission yeast by Dong-Uk Kim, Minho Lee, Sangjo Han, Miyoung Nam, Sol Lee, Jaewoong Lee, Jihye Woo, Dongsup Kim, Kwang-Lae Hoe

“…The results indicate that this microarray will be a powerful analytical platform for elucidating currently unknown gene functions.…”
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Biomimetic bioreactor for potentiated uricase replacement therapy in hyperuricemia and gout by Bin Yang, Bin Yang, Guihu Luo, Tailei Nie, Zhenglan Ban, Quanxin Ning, Jialin Zhang, Xiangru Liu, Yanhua Lin, Xiaochun Xie, Qianyun Chen, Han Zhong, Ying Huang, Pan Liao, Yan Liu, Chenyang Guo, Chuanxu Cheng, Erwei Sun, Erwei Sun

“…By integrating uricase and selenium-based nano-scavenger within RBC membranes, the bioreactor addresses key limitations of traditional therapies, offering enhanced stability, reduced immunogenicity, and superior therapeutic efficacy. This platform holds potential for broader applications in protein or antibody delivery for enzyme replacement therapies in other diseases.…”
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Prehospital triage of patients with acute cardiac complaints: study protocol of HART-c, a multicentre prospective study by Jan Bosch, Charles JHJ Kirchhof, Mark J Boogers, Enrico de Koning, Tom E Biersteker, Saskia Beeres, Barbra E Backus, Reza Alizadeh Dehnavi, Helen AM Silvius, Martin Schalij

“…All data are transferred to a newly developed platform for the triage cardiologist. Prehospital data, in-hospital medical records and real-time admission capacity are evaluated. …”
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Droplets Cas13a‐RPA measurement delineates potential role for plasma circWDR37 in colorectal cancer by Jingsong Xu, Li Cao, Shuang Yang, Ying Jian, Yu Liu, Zhen Shen, Qian Liu, Xiang Chen, Min Li, Shun Li, Xiaolei Zuo, Min Li, Hua Wang

“…Furthermore, our innovative µDCR method for detecting circWDR37 demonstrates impressive attributes such as streamlined operation, rapidity, and high‐throughput, making it an optimal technology platform for the noninvasive screening of CRC.…”
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The adolescent Internet Adaptability Scale: Development and psychometric properties by Weijun Wang, Jianmei Ye, Rouchun Dong, Shihao Ma, Dawei Huang, Xin Zhao

“…These findings highlight the Internet’s potential as a platform for strength acquisition. The AIAS, with its comprehensive nature, is promising for tailoring adolescent support from a positive psychology perspective, enabling holistic assessment and targeted interventions. …”
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