Metabolic and functional factors associated with a change in resting metabolic rate among older adults with type 2 diabetes– results from the CEV-65 randomized trial by Assaf Buch, Roy Eldor, Ofer Kis, Arie Ben-Yehuda, Gizell Green, Yona Greenman, Sharon Barak

“…RMR changes were analyzed using paired t-tests, effect sizes, and repeated analysis of variance. Results: No significant RMR differences were found between groups at baseline and post-intervention with minor RMR increases in 16 (CRT) to 25 % (VegMeD/empagliflozin). …”
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The effects of different carbon-fiber plate shapes in shoes on lower limb biomechanics following running-induced fatigue by Yufan Xu, Chengyuan Zhu, Yufei Fang, Zhenghui Lu, Zhenghui Lu, Zhenghui Lu, Yang Song, Chen Hu, Dong Sun, Yaodong Gu

“…The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of different CFP shapes in running shoes on the lower limb biomechanics of runners following running-induced fatigue. 12 male runners (aged 21.8 ± 1.3 years, mass 59.1 ± 4.1 kg, height 168.9 ± 2.2 cm, weekly running distance 68.8 ± 5.5 km/week) were recruited for this study. Two-way repeated measures ANOVA was used to compare kinematic and kinetic data, while SPM (Statistical Parametric Mapping) was used to assess the activation levels of lower limb muscles. …”
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The complete chloroplast genome and phylogenetic analysis of Emilia prenanthoidea (Asteraceae) by Yacheng Huang, Ni Zhao, Min Liang, Xuying Wang, Shudong Zhang, Chao Zhao, Linya Liu

“…The E. prenanthoidea chloroplast genome is 151, 406 bp long, contains a pair of inverted repeats (IRs 24,705 bp), and is separated into a large single-copy (84,010 bp) and a short single-copy (17,986 bp) region. …”
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Evaluating the effectiveness of a mental health literacy module - A randomized controlled trial among school teachers by Vidya Prabhu, Lena Ashok, Veena Ganesh Kamath, Amitha Puranik, Sebastian Padickaparambil, Nikitha Sibil Rebello, Praveen Arhanthabailu, Varalakshmi Chandrasekaran

“…The effectiveness of the module was assessed using a baseline, post-test, and follow-up questionnaire. Repeated measures ANOVA adjusted for cluster effect was used to assess the change in knowledge, management, attitudes and beliefs over time in the intervention arm. …”
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A Modified Surgical Technique of Fovea-Sparing Internal Limiting Membrane Peeling: Continuous Arc-Shaped Foldback Peeling by Zheng-Gao Xie, Qing-Yi He, Jun Zhu, Wei Du, Jun Tong, Fang Chen

“…The above operations were repeated, and all ILM flaps were removed from the outside to paracentral fovea until a narrow strip of ILM remained. …”
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The unit size effect on chocolate consumption: How to make consumers eat less? (The unit size effect on chocolate consumption) by Enikő Kontor, Mihály Soós, Nikolett Balsa-Budai, Sándor Kovács, Zoltán Szakály

“…The data from the experiments were subjected to a three-way repeated measures ANOVA (RM-ANOVA) model. The results indicated that larger unit sizes significantly increase consumption compared to smaller units, regardless of packaging. …”
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The chromosome-level genome provides insights into the adaptive evolution of the visual system in Oratosquilla oratoria by Daizhen Zhang, Xiaoli Sun, Lianfu Chen, Lianyu Lin, Chijie Yin, Wenqi Yang, Jun Liu, Qiuning Liu, Huabin Zhang, Senhao Jiang, Yongxin Li, Boping Tang, Gang Wang

“…Our analysis revealed that more than half of the genome was covered by repeat sequences, and LINE elements showed significant expansion. …”
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Effect of Food on the Steady-State Pharmacokinetics of Tenofovir and Emtricitabine plus Efavirenz in Ugandan Adults by Mohammed Lamorde, Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, William S. Tamale, Francis Kiweewa, Mairin Ryan, Alieu Amara, John Tjia, David Back, Saye Khoo, Marta Boffito, Cissy Kityo, Concepta Merry

“…Fifteen Ugandan HIV-1 patients at steady-state dosing with TDF/emtricitabine/efavirenz were admitted for 24-hour intensive pharmacokinetic sampling after dosing in the fasting state. Blood sampling was repeated seven days later with TDF/emtricitabine/efavirenz administered with food (19 g fat). …”
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Multiplexed set of 10 microsatellite markers for identification of potato varieties by O. S. Kolobova, O. P. Maluchenko, T. V. Shalaeva, E. P. Shanina, I. A. Shilov, Ya. I. Alekseev, N. S. Velishaeva

“…The most perspective approach for distinction and identification of varieties continues to remain the use of short tandem repeats. STR amplification with the subsequent high resolution electrophoresis allows such a unique characteristic of a variety to be obtained as the DNA profile. …”
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Dynamic non-coding RNA biomarker reveals lung injury and repair induced by polystyrene nanoplastics by Sheng Yang, Yiling Ge, Tianyi Zhang, Lihong Yin, Yuepu Pu, Zaozao Chen, Geyu Liang

“…After subacute and subchronic inhalation of PS-NPs, mice showed pronounced lung injury characterized by respiratory rate changes, altered hematology, and histological evidence of tissue damage and oxidative stress. Similarly, repeated PS-NPs exposure also restricted organoid growth and cause oxidative damage. …”
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Comparison of 3 Grading Systems (House-Brackmann, Sunnybrook, Sydney) for the Assessment of Facial Nerve Paralysis and Prediction of Neural Recovery by Norhafiza MAT LAZIM, Hamizah ISMAIL, Sanihah ABDUL HALIM, Nik Adillah NIK OTHMAN, Ali HARON

“…The assessments were repeated after 3 months. Results: A Wilcoxon signed-rank test showed that there were statistically significant change in all three gradings after 3-month of assessment. …”
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PfCSP-ferritin nanoparticle malaria vaccine antigen formulated with aluminum-salt and CpG 1018® adjuvants: Preformulation characterization, antigen-adjuvant interactions, and mouse... by John M. Hickey, Nitya Sharma, Max Fairlamb, Jennifer Doering, Yetunde Adewunmi, Katherine Prieto, Giulia Costa, Benjamin Wizel, Elena A. Levashina, Nicholas J. Mantis, Jean-Philippe Julien, Sangeeta B. Joshi, David B. Volkin

“…In this work, we characterized and formulated a promising recombinant PfCSP immunogen (155) candidate consisting of two PfCSP epitopes (i.e. junction, NANP repeat) fused to H. pylori apoferritin forming a 24-mer nanoparticle. …”
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Tumor-To-Tumor Metastasis of Poorly Differentiated Gastric Carcinoma to Uterine Lipoleiomyoma by Ryo Kiyokoba, Hiroshi Yagi, Hideaki Yahata, Yoshiaki Kawano, Eisuke Kaneki, Kaoru Okugawa, Kenzo Sonoda, Kiyoko Kato

“…She underwent 16 courses of TS-1/cisplatin chemotherapy, which achieved significant tumor reduction. However, repeat CT and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a 9 cm diameter pelvic mass adjacent to the uterus. …”
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Efficacy of single dose praziquantel against Schistosoma mansoni in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Miseganaw Sisay, Tadesse Hailu, Destaw Damtie, Kindu Geta, Lamesgen Zelalem, Degisew Misganaw

“…The overall effectiveness of PZQ against S. mansoni in East Africa is doubtful. Therefore, repeated doses should be advocated.…”
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Targeted Neuromodulation of Abnormal Interhemispheric Connectivity to Promote Neural Plasticity and Recovery of Arm Function after Stroke: A Randomized Crossover Clinical Trial Stu... by Michael R. Borich, Steven L. Wolf, Andrew Q. Tan, Jacqueline A. Palmer

“…This clinical trial aims to characterize ihPAS-induced modulation of interhemispheric connectivity and the effect on motor skill performance and learning in chronic stroke survivors. Methods/Design. A repeated-measures, cross-over design study will recruit 20 individuals post-stroke with chronic mild–moderate paretic arm impairment. …”
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Moderate stability of risk and ambiguity attitudes across quantitative and qualitative decisions by Ohad Dan, Chelsea Y. Xu, Ruonan Jia, Emily K. Wertheimer, Megha Chawla, Galit Fuhrmann Alpert, Terri Fried, Ifat Levy

“…We recruited 429 online participants and repeated the survey in two waves, which allowed us to compare the between-domain attitude consistency with within-domain consistency over time. …”
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Effects of P1G10 against UVB-induced damage: Reduction of antioxidant stress, inflammation and cell proliferation by Kátia M. Freitas, Emerson S. Veloso, Ênio Ferreira, Marcelo V. Caliari, Carlos E. Salas, Miriam T.P. Lopes

“…Aim: The present study assesses the impact of P1G10 topically applied on mice lesions induced by multiple UVB doses. Results: After repeated exposure to 240 mJ cm-2 UVB, P1G10 decreased by ∼50 % the detected ROS, enhanced glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and catalase activities, thereby protecting against oxidative stress. …”
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Comparison of Manual, Automatic, and Voice Control in Wheelchair Navigation Simulation in Virtual Environments: Performance Evaluation of User and Motion Sickness by Enrique Antonio Pedroza-Santiago, José Emilio Quiroz-Ibarra, Erik René Bojorges-Valdez, Miguel Ángel Padilla-Castañeda

“…VR provides a controlled and repeatable environment to assess navigation performance and motion sickness across three scenarios: supermarket, museum, and city. …”
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Individual Differences in Behavioural Despair Predict Brain GSK-3beta Expression in Mice: The Power of a Modified Swim Test by Tatyana Strekalova, Nataliia Markova, Elena Shevtsova, Olga Zubareva, Anastassia Bakhmet, Harry M. Steinbusch, Sergey Bachurin, Klaus-Peter Lesch

“…Observed increases of GSK-3beta mRNA in prefrontal cortex during delayed testing session correlated with individual parameters of behavioural despair that was not found in the classic Porsolt test. Repeated swim exposure was accompanied by a lower pGSK-3beta/GSK-3beta ratio. …”
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Methylation of 45S Ribosomal DNA (rDNA) Is Associated with Cancer and Aging in Humans by Fengqing Shao, Xiaoqi Liu, Xianzhi Zhang, Qi Wang, Wencai Wang

“…In the human genome, rDNA is a highly conserved tandem repeat family playing critical roles in protein synthesis, genome stability and integrity, etc. …”
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