Eating disorders in relation to alcohol addiction—A study of drunkorexia in young adults in Poland by Marta Giezek, Marek Landowski, Paulina Zabielska, Andriej Szpakow, Beata Karakiewicz

“…IntroductionThe aim of the study was to determine the frequency of eating disorders occurring in combination with alcohol dependence in young adults in Poland.Material and methodsThe study was conducted in Poland between 1st July 2023 and 31st July 2024. …”
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Research on the In fluence of Aerodynamic Performance of High-speed Train Air Brake Blades by Wei WANG, Hongtai XIE, Yunfei WANG, Wei CHAI, Jingwu MA, Zhenfeng WU

“…In this paper, based on the N-S and <italic>k</italic>-<italic>ε</italic> double equation model of the three-dimensional steady incompressible viscous flow field, a preliminary analysis of the aerodynamic performance of the high-speed train with brake wing panels was carried out with the computational fluid dynamics method. Directional force, vertical lift, lateral force, gas flow field aerodynamic interference effect and aerodynamic noise were calculated and explained in detail on the selection of different longitudinal positions, different upwind angles and different sets of longitudinal arrangement of the first row of wind wing panels. …”
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Mechanical exfoliation of graphite to graphene in polyvinylpyrrolidone aqueous solution by L. A. Myroniuk, D. V. Myroniuk, E. V. Maistruk, S. I. Kuryshchuk, A. I. Ievtushenko, I. M. Danylenko, V. V. Strelchuk, I. P. Koziarskyi

“…We demonstrate the simple and nontoxic method to product high-quality FLG sheets, free from defects, using a kitchen blender and eco-friendly polyvinylpyrrolidone as an organic exfoliant. …”
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Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among elderly Brazilians over eighty with ischemic stroke Prevalência de fatores de risco cardiovasculares em idosos brasileiros acima de... by Alexandre Pieri, Mariana Spitz, Tania Oliveira Lopes, Claudia Garcia de Barros, Marcelo Wood Faulhaber, Alberto Alain Gabbai, Miguel Cendoroglo-Neto

“…METHOD: Retrospective study of consecutive patients diagnosed with ischemic stroke admitted to a tertiary health facility. …”
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Axial Ligand Effects on the Mechanism of Ru-CO Bond Photodissociation and Photophysical Properties of Ru(II)-Salen PhotoCORMs/Theranostics: A Density Functional Theory Study by Niq Catevas, Athanassios Tsipis

“…The Ru-CO bonding properties were scrutinized using Natural Bond Orbital (NBO), Natural Energy Decomposition Analysis (NEDA) and Natural Orbital of Chemical Valence (NOCV) methods. The nature of the Ru-CO bond is composite, i.e., electrostatic, covalent and charge transfer. …”
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Nutrient Distribution in the Soil Profile Under Different Tillage Practices During a Long-Term Field Trial by Gabriela Mühlbachová, Pavel Růžek, Helena Kusá, Radek Vavera, Martin Káš

“…The soil nutrient contents have been determined since 2009 using the Mehlich 3 method and through extraction in 0.5 M ammonium acetate. …”
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The Probiotic Effects of Lactobacillus brevis CD2 on Caries Related Variables of Dental Plaque Biofilm by Guglielmo Campus, Maria Grazia Cagetti, Anna Lehrkinder, Ali Alshabeeb, Nicole Caimoni, Peter Lingström

“…Plaque acidogenicity was assessed using the microtouch method after a 10 ml mouth rinse containing 10% sucrose for 1 minute (on day 0 and day 28). …”
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Molecular Characteristics and Antimicrobial Resistance of Linezolid-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Osteoarticular Infections: A 11-Year Study From a Hospital in Xi&amp;rsquo;an by Zhou S, Zhou K, Yang P, Kong M, Liu H, Zhang R, Hou Z, Liu J

“…Shan Zhou,1,&amp;ast; Ke Zhou,1,&amp;ast; Peihong Yang,1,&amp;ast; Meijuan Kong,1 Hao Liu,1 Rui Zhang,1 Zheng Hou,2 Jiayun Liu1 1Department of Clinical Laboratory, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi’an, Shanxi, 710032, People’s Republic of China; 2Institute of Medical Research, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, Shanxi, 710129, People’s Republic of China&amp;ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jiayun Liu, Email jiayun@fmmu.edu.cn Zheng Hou, Email houzheng@nwpu.edu.cn; hzh_0001@163.comPurpose: This study examines the distribution of pathogens and the characteristics of linezolid-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (LRSA) in osteoarticular infections (OAIs) over an 11-year period.Methods: Identification and initial antimicrobial susceptibility testing were conducted using the VITEK2 compact system. …”
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The Impact of Abusive Supervision on Nurses&rsquo; Organizational Silence: The Multiple Linear Mediation of Psychological Capital and Fear by Liang Y, Zhang Y, Feng Y, Huang Y, Zhang C

“…In this case, abusive management may occur.Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was employed. …”
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The relationship between serum uric acid level and concentration of proangiogenic endothelial progenitor cells in chronic heart failure patients by A. A. Kremzer

“…the objective of this study: to establish predictive relationship between the content of uric acid in the blood and the level of circulating endothelial progenitor cells in patients with CHF of ischemic origin. Methods: The study population was structured retrospectively in 126 subjects (54 male), aged 48 to 62 years, with mild-to-severe ischemic CHFSUA level was measured by enzymatic methods, NT-pro-BNP level was examined by immunoelectrochemiluminesence method. …”
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Support and Its Effect for Persons Affected by COPD and Their Next of Kin - an Systematic Integrative Review by Johansson H, Jonasson LL, Berterö C

“…The result was analyzed with a constant comparison method.Results: Persons with COPD receive support from their next of kin, practically and emotionally. …”
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The Impact of Needle-Directed Thrombolysis in Thrombosed Arteriovenous Fistulas on Angioplasty Efficacy and the Prognostic Factors Associated with Success by Zhou Y, Lyu Q, Lai Q, Gao X, Chen L, Zhang X, Wan Z

“…Yu Zhou,1,&amp;ast; Qiong Lyu,2,&amp;ast; Qiquan Lai,1 Xuejing Gao,1 Ling Chen,1 Xi Zhang,1 Ziming Wan1 1Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of General Practice, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China&amp;ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Ziming Wan, Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 Youyi Road, Chongqing, 400016, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-18696635322, Email wanziming001@163.comPurpose: Urokinase thrombolysis is a feasible method for salvage of thrombosed arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs). …”
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Impact of A1 segment asymmetry on hemodynamic conditions around the circle of Willis and anterior communicating artery aneurysm formation by Joonho Lee, Seul-Ki Jeong, Ji Man Hong, Ji Man Hong

“…Using time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography (TOF-MRA), the research introduces a novel approach to assessing shear stress in A1 segments to uncover the hemodynamic factors contributing to AcomA formation.MethodAn observational study was conducted over 6 years at a tertiary university hospital’s outpatient clinic. …”
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Concept of PPI energy technology complex upgrading by P. V. Lukanin, V. G. Kazakov, L. O. Zverev

“…Development and implementation of a set of theoretical and practical recommendations for creating scientifically founded heat flow diagrams for pulp and paper processes, intensifying heat exchanging processes under the economical use of energy resources. METHODS. The method of thermodynamic analysis on the basis of exergy increments in the process of interaction of heat flows is proposed, it allows evaluating the energy efficiency of both individual PPI units and the entire process flow; mathematical relationship between exergy efficiency of process elements and that of a complex heat flow diagram; schematic diagram of a heat recuperator of PBM drying section with a closed loop for the air delivered to drying. …”
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Evaluation of the Effect of Psychological Resilience on Anxiety in Patients with Diabetic Retinopathy Through the Mediating Effect of Perceived Stress: A Moderated Mediation Model by Cui Y, Mao Y, Tang M, Zhu J, Yao H

“…Yanqiu Cui,1,2,&amp;ast; Yonghua Mao,2,&amp;ast; Mengjiao Tang,1 Jie Zhu,1 Huiyu Yao2 1Department of Ophthalmology, Changzhou Third People’s Hospital, Changzhou Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China; 2Nursing department, Changzhou Third People’s Hospital, Changzhou Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China&amp;ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Huiyu Yao, Email hyyao778@163.comObjective: To investigate the anxiety status of Chinese patients with diabetic retinopathy (DR) and its relationship with psychological resilience and perceived stress.Methods: A sampling method was used to select 606 DR patients, and the 10-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10), Perceived Stress Scale short-form (PSS-10), and General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) were used for the survey. …”
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The Interaction Test of Binary Mixtures of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Using In Vitro Bioassays by Qianqian Tang, Bingli Lei, Yun Liu, Xiaolan Zhang, Qian Liu, Su Sun

“…In this study, we evaluated the combined effects of EV and other four EDCs (DES, DEHP, MEHP, and BPA) on the human breast MCF-7 cells by detecting the cell proliferation, intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, and estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) protein expression using equal concentration ratio method. The results showed that, after exposure for 24, 48, and 72 h, single EV, DES, and BPA can promote the proliferation of MCF-7 human breast cancer cells, and EV has the strongest effect in inducing cell proliferation. …”
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Study on the Predictive Value of Renal Resistive Index Combined with &beta;2-Microglobulin in Patients with Urosepsis Complicated with Acute Kidney Injury by Li H, Zhou J, Wang Q, Zhu Y, Zi T, Qin X, Zhao Y, Jiang W, Li X, Wang X, Xu C, Chen X, Wu G

“…Haopeng Li,1,&ast; Juan Zhou,2,&ast; Qinghua Wang,1 Yaru Zhu,1 Tong Zi,1 Xin Qin,1 Yan Zhao,1 Wei Jiang,1 Xilei Li,1 Xin’an Wang,1 Chengdang Xu,1 Xi Chen,1 Gang Wu1 1Department of Urology, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of ICU, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xi Chen; Gang Wu, Email 15132767126@163.com; wg_urologist@163.comPurpose: This study aims to evaluate the predictive value of the renal resistive index (RRI) and β 2-microglobulin (β 2-MG) for acute kidney injury (AKI) in urosepsis patients and to develop a clinical prediction model for AKI risk.Methods: Data from 108 urosepsis patients at Tongji Hospital were analyzed. …”
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Identifying and Diagnosing Lytic Cell Death Genes in Atherosclerosis Using Machine Learning and Bioinformatics by Zhang G, Ma R, Jin H, Zhang Q, Li W, Ding Y

“…Our study investigates the role and mechanism of LCD in AS using machine learning and bioinformatics.Methods: We sourced gene expression data and single-cell sequencing from the GEO database. …”
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Ressonância magnética na mielopatia associada ao HTLV-I: Leucoencefalopatia e atrofia medular Magnetic resonance in HTLV-I associated myelopathy: leukoencephalopathy and spinal cor... by Ana Claudia Ferraz, Alberto Alain Gabbai, Nitamar Abdala, Roberto Gomes Nogueira

“…Cerebral white matter lesions equal or over 3 mm in diameter were considered abnormal. …”
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On using the factor analysis to study the geodynamic processes of formation of the Greater Caucasus by F. L. Yakovlev, E. S. Gorbatov

“…In the first step, the Kaiser criterion was used to determine the number of factors, and it was equal to two. This number was specified for the main study using the methods of principal components with rotation. …”
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