Biofilm characterisation of Mycoplasma bovis co-cultured with Trueperella pyogenes by Koji Nishi, Satoshi Gondaira, Yuki Hirano, Masahide Ohashi, Ayano Sato, Kazuya Matsuda, Tomohito Iwasaki, Takuya Kanda, Ryoko Uemura, Hidetoshi Higuchi

“…Bacterium-like aggregation structures (> 10 μm), which were assumed to be biofilms of M. bovis in vivo, were observed adhering to the cilia in calves with Mycoplasma pneumonia. …”
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Twelve barriers to COPD diagnosis in France: a comparative qualitative study by Maxime Patout, Laurie Fraticelli, Maéva Zysman, Olivier Le Rouzic, Elisabetta Scanferla, Clémence Martin, Mathieu Delorme, Cécilia Nocent-Ejnaini, Guillaume Roucoux, Lize Kiakouama Maleka, Annaig Ozier, Yassine Benarbia, Lize Kiakouama, Olivier Le Rouzic, Jean-Paul Vasseur, Marie-Agnès Wiss-Laurent, Carla Zonca, Nissrine Erraji, Matthieu Chanard, Fabienne Peretz, Catherine Beseme, Antonio Correira Dos Santos, Héla Saïdi, Lynda Saïl

“…Our qualitative study aimed to identify barriers to establishing diagnosis in the natural history of this condition.Methods An inductive thematic analysis was performed on structured interviews with patients, general practitioners (GPs) and pulmonologists in France. …”
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Results from the Population-Based Gutenberg Health Study Revealing Four Altered Autoantibodies in Retinal Vein Occlusion Patients by Katharina Bell, Vanessa M. Beutgen, Stefan Nickels, Katrin Lorenz, Yvonne Scheller, Hisham Elbaz, Tunde Peto, Katharina A. Ponto, Andreas Schulz, Philipp S. Wild, Thomas Münzel, Karl J. Lackner, Irene Schmidtmann, Manfred Beutel, Norbert Pfeiffer, Franz H. Grus, Alexander K. Schuster

“…We found several autoantibodies associated with RVO, targeting proteins and structures possibly involved in RVO pathogenesis.…”
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Natural Killer Cells from Malignant Pleural Effusion Are Endowed with a Decidual-Like Proangiogenic Polarization by Annalisa Bosi, Silvia Zanellato, Barbara Bassani, Adriana Albini, Alessandra Musco, Maria Cattoni, Matteo Desio, Elisa Nardecchia, Davide Giuseppe D’Urso, Andrea Imperatori, Lorenzo Dominioni, Douglas M. Noonan, Lorenzo Mortara, Antonino Bruno

“…We found that tmPE-NK cells produce VEGF and support the formation of capillary-like structures in endothelial cells. Our results suggest that the PE tumor microenvironment can shape NK cell polarization towards a low cytotoxic, decidual-like, highly proangiogenic phenotype and that IL-2 treatment is not sufficient to limit this process.…”
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Is training policy for general practitioners in China charting the right path forward? a mixed methods analysis by Li Luo, Chen Chen, Wenya Yu, Qian Liu, Chunhua Chi, Yan Yang, Rui Liu, Jianwei Shi, Dehua Yu, Hua Jin, Zhaoxin Wang, Qingfeng Du, Xin Gong, Jiaoling Huang, Ning Chen

“…Data on the proportion of outpatient visits for each disease were taken from the Shanghai community healthcare centres grassroots outpatient database.Primary and secondary outcome measures We first conducted a quantitative analysis by comparing the structure of current training curricula with actual outpatient utilisation patterns across all community healthcare institutions in Shanghai from 2014 to 2018. …”
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Study of the Interplay Among Melt Morphology, Rheology and 3D Printability of Poly(Lactic Acid)/Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate-Co-3-Hydroxyvalerate) Blends by Marco Costantini, Flavio Cognini, Roberta Angelini, Sara Alfano, Marianna Villano, Andrea Martinelli, David Bolzonella, Marco Rossi, Andrea Barbetta

“…Introducing a monomer with higher excluded volume, such as hydroxyvalerate, in the PHB primary structure, as in poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-valerate) (PHBV) copolymers, reduces the degree of crystallinity and the melting temperature, hence improving the PHA printability. …”
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Effects of sturgeon oil and reheating methods on the qualities of sturgeon surimi gels by Yuanxiu Liu, Xiaomo Guo, Tong Shi, Zhiyu Xiong, Li Yuan, Ruichang Gao

“…Boiling and steaming made gels higher brightness value (L*) (82.07–84.16), with lower cooking loss (7.11%–8.83%), relatively intact protein network structures and strong protein digestibility. The greatest lipid oxidation of the sturgeon surimi gels was induced by frying, followed by microwave. …”
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Knowledge and Awareness of Diabetic Retinopathy among Diabetic Sudanese Patients, Khartoum State, Sudan, 2018 by Mohammed I. M. Ahmed, Mawahib A. E. Abu Elgasim, Mehad A. T. Mohamed, Manasik M. N. Munir, Manasik S. N. Abdelrahim, Zeinab M. M. Ali Ahmed, Lobina Abozaid

“…Information on the sociodemographic characteristics of the patients, patients’ knowledge, compliance with available treatments, and routine eye examinations was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. Patients were also asked about the barriers that may interfere with a regular eye examination. …”
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Design and Experimental Evaluation of a Smart Intra-Row Weed Control System for Open-Field Cabbage by Shenyu Zheng, Xueguan Zhao, Hao Fu, Haoran Tan, Changyuan Zhai, Liping Chen

“…Addressing the challenges of complex structure, limited modularization capability, and insufficient responsiveness in traditional hydraulically driven inter-plant mechanical weeding equipment, this study designed and developed an electric swing-type opening and closing intra-row weeding control system. …”
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Lung Function Abnormalities in Sickle Cell Anaemia by Yvonne A. Dei-Adomakoh, Jane S. Afriyie-Mensah, Audrey Forson, Martin Adadey, Thomas A. Ndanu, Joseph K. Acquaye

“…This was an analytical cross-sectional study involving 76 clinically stable, hydroxyurea-naive adult Hb-SS participants and 76 nonsickle cell disease (non-SCD) controls. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain sociodemographic data and clinical history of the participants. …”
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Digital Device Use, Computer Vision Syndrome, and Sleep Quality among an African Undergraduate Population by Prince Kwaku Akowuah, Augustine N. Nti, Stephen Ankamah-Lomotey, Asafo Agyei Frimpong, Jeremiah Fummey, Prince Boadi, Kofi Osei-Poku, Joseph Adjei-Anang

“…Information on digital device use and CVS symptoms was collected using a structured questionnaire. Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). …”
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Vegetation height estimation based on machine learning model driven by multi-source data in Eurasian temperate grassland by Wuhua Wang, Jiakui Tang, Na Zhang, Xuefeng Xu, Anan Zhang, Yanjiao Wang, Kaihui Li, Yidan Wang

“…Grassland height is a crucial biophysical factor, offering insights into vertical vegetation structure and regional ecosystem dynamics. Therefore, investigating the trends in changes of grassland height in Steppes is vital for sustainable land use and ecological balance. …”
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Three-Dimensional Reconstruction and Numerical Simulation Analysis of Acid-Corroded Sandstone Based on CT by Zizhen Miao, Shuguang Li, Jiangsheng Xie, Runke Huo, Fan Ding, Hongtao Zhu, Xingzhi Yang, Xiaoke Li

“…Acid erosion and a series of chemical reactions caused by it often led to the deterioration of coal, rock, support structure, etc. and induced serious safety accidents. …”
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Types and cost of wellness services provided by a neighborhood-based academic nursing center by Hae-Ra Han, Hae-Ra Han, Yoon-Jae Lee, Yoon-Jae Lee, Jennifer J. Lee, Chun-An Sun, Ophelia Dapaah-Gyimah, Patty Wilson, Catherine Ling, Eric Slade, Eric Slade

“…Future plans involve structured training for students and center staff to provide wellness services, while expanding social service referrals. …”
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Anticonvulsant Effects of Synthetic <i>N</i>-(3-Methoxybenzyl)oleamide and <i>N</i>-(3-Methoxybenzyl)linoleamide Macamides: An In Silico and In Vivo Study by Karin Jannet Vera-López, Jorge Alberto Aguilar-Pineda, Rodrigo Martín Moscoso-Palacios, Gonzalo Davila-Del-Carpio, José Luis Manrique-Murillo, Badhin Gómez, Minerva González-Melchor, Rita Nieto-Montesinos

“…In this context, the use of macamides as therapeutic agents in neurological diseases has increased in recent years. With a similar structure to anandamide, several theories point to the FAAH–macamide interaction as a possible cause of FAAH enzymatic inhibition. …”
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A warpage-free Si3N4 slurry strategy for vat photopolymerization by Chi Huang, Liya Zheng, Zhilin Tian, Lei Shi, Bin Li

“…Vat photopolymerization (VPP) three-dimensional (3D) printing provides a strategy for preparing ceramics with controllable complex structures. However, the difficulty in solidifying the slurry due to partial ultraviolet (UV) light absorption and the high refractive index of Si3N4 particles during the VPP process severely hinder the molding of Si3N4 ceramics. …”
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Feasibility of a videoconferencing-based parent-mediated intervention: a mixed-method pilot study by Marie-Maude Geoffray, Marie-Maude Geoffray, Maeva Bourgeois-Mollier, Maud Maleysson-Baste, Natacha Gallifet, Sara Dochez, Sara Dochez, Gaelle Bonis, Agathe Jay, Lucie Jurek, Lucie Jurek

“…This pilot study assessed the feasibility of videoconferencing-based PACT as a precursor for a multicenter randomized controlled trial.MethodologyA mixed-methods approach integrated quantitative retrospective measures and semi-structured interviews. Participants included children diagnosed with ASD who received PACT, and PACT-trained professionals with videoconferencing experience. …”
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The Multicentre Acute ischemic stroke imaGIng and Clinical data (MAGIC) repository: rationale and blueprint by Hakim Baazaoui, Stefan T. Engelter, Stefan T. Engelter, Stefan T. Engelter, Henrik Gensicke, Henrik Gensicke, Henrik Gensicke, Lukas S. Enz, Lukas S. Enz, Marios Psychogios, Marios Psychogios, Matthias Mutke, Matthias Mutke, Patrik Michel, Davide Strambo, Alexander Salerno, Henk A. Marquering, Paul J. Nederkoorn, Nabila Wali, Stephanie Tanadini-Lang, Björn Menze, Ezequiel de la Rosa, Kaiyuan Yang, Gian Marco De Marchis, Gian Marco De Marchis, Tolga D. Dittrich, Tolga D. Dittrich, Francesco Valletta, Francesco Valletta, Manon Germann, Carlo W. Cereda, João Pedro Marto, Lisa Herzog, Patrick Hirschi, Zsolt Kulcsar, Susanne Wegener, Susanne Wegener

“…There, patient identifiers are removed and images are algorithmically de-faced. De-identified structured clinical data are connected to the imaging data by a new identifier. …”
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Anomalous Circulation Patterns in Association with Summertime Regional Daily Precipitation Extremes over Northeast China by Chuanlei Chen, Zhaoyong Guan, Min Jiao, Pengyu Hu

“…The low-level convergence and upper-level divergence as well as the baroclinic circulation structure are favorable for the development of extreme daily precipitation. …”
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Changing Characteristics of Sandstone Pore Size under Cyclic Loading by Jiaguang Kan, Guichen Li, Nong Zhang, Peng Wang, Changliang Han, Shun Wang

“…It is important to study the structure and distribution of pore size inside the rock to assess the risk of damage to a given rock volume. …”
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