Athletic Shoulder Test Differences Exist Bilaterally in Healthy Pitchers by Aaron Trunt, Brandon T. Fisher, Lisa N. MacFadden

“… # Level of Evidence 2 # Clinical Relevance A need exists for objective measures of shoulder strength for rehabilitation and injury risk monitoring in throwing athletes that are easy to administer, have high reliability and validity, and provide minimal re-injury risk to athletes recovering from injury. # What is known about the subject Data from the ASH test has been published previously in non-throwing athletes and was shown to be valid and reliable in that group. …”
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Multi-omic and single-cell profiling of chromothriptic medulloblastoma reveals genomic and transcriptomic consequences of genome instability by Petr Smirnov, Moritz J. Przybilla, Milena Simovic-Lorenz, R. Gonzalo Parra, Hana Susak, Manasi Ratnaparkhe, John KL. Wong, Verena Körber, Jan-Philipp Mallm, George Philippos, Martin Sill, Thorsten Kolb, Rithu Kumar, Nicola Casiraghi, Konstantin Okonechnikov, David R. Ghasemi, Kendra Korinna Maaß, Kristian W. Pajtler, Anna Jauch, Andrey Korshunov, Thomas Höfer, Marc Zapatka, Stefan M. Pfister, Wolfgang Huber, Oliver Stegle, Aurélie Ernst

“…However, little is known about the heterogeneity of chromothripsis across different clones from the same tumour, as well as changes in response to treatment. …”
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Effects of celastrol on the heart and liver galaninergic system expression in a mouse model of Western-type diet-induced obesity and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic live... by Nikolina Canová, Jana Šípková, Mahak Arora, Zuzana Pavlíková, Zuzana Pavlíková, Tomáš Kučera, Ondřej Šeda, Tijana Šopin, Tomáš Vacík, Ondřej Slanař

“…Fatostatin suppressed gene expression of all the detected members of the galaninergic system in the heart ventricles, depicting the role of SREBP in this process.ConclusionThese findings suggest that celastrol may beneficially modulate the galaninergic system under obesity and MASLD-to-MASH progression, indicating its potential as a therapeutic agent for disorders associated with metabolic dysfunction.…”
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Vegetal and Animal Food Proteins Have a Different Impact in the First Postprandial Hour of Impedance-pH Analysis in Patients with Heartburn by Irene Martinucci, Giada Guidi, Edoardo V. Savarino, Marzio Frazzoni, Salvatore Tolone, Leonardo Frazzoni, Lorenzo Fuccio, Lorenzo Bertani, Giorgia Bodini, Linda Ceccarelli, Vincenzo Savarino, Santino Marchi, Nicola de Bortoli

“…We evaluated the total reflux number, acid exposure time (AET), and symptom-reflux association with impedance-pH analysis. …”
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Effects of isoquinoline alkaloids as an alternative to antibiotic on oxidative stress, inflammatory status, and cecal microbiome of broilers under high stocking density by Kittisak Insawake, Thaweesak Songserm, Ornprapun Songserm, Atthawoot Plaiboon, Nitipong Homwong, Kazeem D. Adeyemi, Konkawat Rassmidatta, Yuwares Ruangpanit

“…Both Bacitracin and isoquinoline alkaloids were effective in mitigating the negative effects of HSD on immunity, gut health and microbiota in broilers. Given the concerns about antimicrobial resistance, isoquinoline alkaloids are a potent alternative to bacitracin, with IQA80 being particularly recommended.…”
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High Incidence of Isolated Tumor Cells in Sentinel Node Biopsies of Thin Melanomas: A Potential Factor in the Paradoxical Prognosis of Stage IIIA Cutaneous Melanoma? by Andrea Ronchi, Giuseppe D’Abbronzo, Emma Carraturo, Giuseppe Argenziano, Gabriella Brancaccio, Camila Scharf, Elvira Moscarella, Teresa Troiani, Francesco Iovino, Salvatore Tolone, Mario Faenza, Gerardo Cazzato, Renato Franco

“…It included patients with CM diagnoses, available histological slides, and clinical information about the neoplasia stage. The correlation between the primary tumor stage and the presence of isolated tumor cells was statistically analyzed. …”
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Analysis of the spatial pattern and causes of ecological environmental quality in Myanmar based on the RSEI model and the Geodetector-GCCM method by Shuangfu Shi, Shuangfu Shi, Shuangyun Peng, Shuangyun Peng, Zhiqiang Lin, Zhiqiang Lin, Bangmei Huang, Dongling Ma, Dongling Ma, Ziyi Zhu, Ziyi Zhu, Yilin Zhu, Yilin Zhu, Rui Zhang, Ting Li

“…Facing the challenges brought about by global climate change and biodiversity loss, accurately assessing ecological environmental quality (EEQ), and its driving factors are crucial for formulating effective strategies for ecological protection and restoration. …”
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Evaluation of musculoskeletal complaints, treatment approaches, and patient perceptions in family medicine clinics in a tertiary center in Jordan: a cross-sectional study by Moh’d S. Dawod, Mohammad N. Alswerki, Ahmad F. Alelaumi, Jehad Feras AlSamhori, Rana J. Rahhal, Lina Khraisat, Eman Mohammad Arabas, Hussein M. Bdair, Reem M. Alhyari, Mohammad Shahin, Mohammad Abu Hilal, Alaa Y. Akel, Aws Khanfar

“…Females had a higher prevalence of low back pain (61.9% vs. 38.1%, p = 0.024) and hip pain (100%, p = 0.008), as well as greater anxiety about disease progression (62.2% vs. 37.8%, p = 0.045) and fear of disability (64.2% vs. 35.8%, p = 0.048). …”
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CSO (Canadian Society of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery) position paper on rhinologic and skull base surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic by Yvonne Chan, Sarfaraz M. Banglawala, Christopher J. Chin, David W. J. Côté, Dustin Dalgorf, John R. de Almeida, Martin Desrosiers, Richard M. Gall, Artur Gevorgyan, A. Hassan Hassan, Arif Janjua, John M. Lee, Randy M. Leung, Bradford D. Mechor, Dominik Mertz, Eric Monteiro, Smriti Nayan, Brian Rotenberg, John Scott, Kristine A. Smith, Doron D. Sommer, Leigh Sowerby, Marc A. Tewfik, Andrew Thamboo, Allan Vescan, Ian J. Witterick

“…Given that the literature surrounding COVID-19 is rapidly evolving, these recommendations will serve to start our specialty back into elective rhinologic surgeries over the next months and they may change as we learn more about this disease.…”
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Photosynthetic Induction Characteristics in Saplings of Four Sun-Demanding Trees and Shrubs by Qiuping Liu, Wei Jin, Liying Huang, Danfeng Wang, Kedong Xu, Yunmin Wei

“…Biochemical induction was fast in leaves of <i>Ficus carica</i> L., as about 4 min were needed to reach 90% of <i>V</i>_cmax, while the other species needed 7–18 min. …”
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Bedrock modulates the elevational patterns of soil microbial communities by Xianjin He, Ruiqi Wang, Daniel S. Goll, Laurent Augusto, Naoise Nunan, M.D. Farnon Ellwood, Quanzhou Gao, Junlong Huang, Shenhua Qian, Yonghua Zhang, Zufei Shu, Buhang Li, Chengjin Chu

“…However, inconsistent microbial distribution patterns across different elevational transects have raised doubts about their practical applicability. We hypothesized that variations in bedrock, which influence soil physical and chemical properties, would explain these inconsistencies. …”
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Trends, challenges and solutions of digital information security in Central and Eastern Europe by Serhii Lubenets, Igor Harchenko, Tetiana Shediakova

“…It was determined that one of the biggest problems of CEE organizations in ensuring information security is the low level of involvement of their managers in this process, as well as the neglect of the awareness of the employees of the organizations about security and cyber protection. Establishing a secure remote work environment remains a top priority, along with the ongoing fight against malicious malware attacks. …”
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USP35 promotes the growth of ER positive breast cancer by inhibiting ferroptosis via BRD4-SLC7A11 axis by Jiawei Cao, Tao Wu, Tong Zhou, Zewei Jiang, Yinrui Ren, Jiawei Yu, Jiayi Wang, Changrui Qian, Guang Wu, Licai He, Hongzhi Li, Rixu Lin, Min Liu, Haihua Gu

“…Abstract Anti-estrogen endocrine therapies greatly improve survival of estrogen receptor positive (ER + ) breast cancer. Unfortunately, about 30% of patients do not respond to endocrine therapies initially. …”
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ROS anchor PAMPs-mediated extracellular HMGB1 self-association and its dimerization enhances pro-inflammatory signaling by Man Sup Kwak, Myeonggil Han, Yong Joon Lee, Seoyeon Choi, Jeonghwa Kim, In Ho Park, Jeon-Soo Shin

“…Despite treatment with H2O2, LPS, or LTA, HMGB1 dimerization was blocked in presence of Cys106 residue mutation, the ROS scavenger NAC, and the thiol-reducing agent DTT. Inflammatory stimulation induced the secretion of monomeric HMGB1 but not dimeric HMGB1. …”
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Serum IL-1<mml:math alttext="$eta $"> <mml:mi>&#x03B2;</mml:mi> </mml:math>, IL-2, and IL-6 in Insulin-Dependent Diabetic Children

“…In all stages of diabetes higher levels of IL-1<mml:math alttext="$eta $"> <mml:mi>&#x03B2;</mml:mi> </mml:math> and TNF-<mml:math alttext="$alpha $"> <mml:mi>&#x03B1;</mml:mi> </mml:math> and lower levels of IL-2 and IL-6 were detected. Our data about elevated serum IL-1<mml:math alttext="$eta $"> <mml:mi>&#x03B2;</mml:mi> </mml:math>, TNF-<mml:math alttext="$alpha $"> <mml:mi>&#x03B1;</mml:mi> </mml:math> and decreased IL-2, IL-6 levels in newly diagnosed IDDM patients in comparison with longer standing cases supports an activation of systemic inflammatory process during early phases of IDDM which may be indicative of an ongoing <mml:math alttext="$eta $"> <mml:mi>&#x03B2;</mml:mi> </mml:math>-cell destruction. …”
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Relevant Elements of Standardisation of Federation’s Advisory Programs for Voluntary Sports Clubs by Marisa Moser, Matthias Buser, Siegfried Nagel

“…While research has discussed critical interfaces, little is known about what moderates the translation of advisory input to achieve change at club level (cf. …”
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Chemopreventative potential of Salsola tuberculatiformis Botch and Compound A in the differential regulation of IL-1Ra:IL-1α in UVB exposed skin keratinocytes by T. Magcwebeba, L. McEvoy, S. Hayward, T. Tait, J.L Quanson, L. Kelbe, WCA Gelderblom, M. Lilly, A.C Swart, P. Swart

“…Conclusion: The data suggest that S. tuberculatiformis acts as an anti-inflammatory agent at low concentrations by inhibiting intracellular IL-1α production, while at higher concentrations, it regulates pro-inflammatory signaling through IL-1Ra. …”
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Analyzing Serum Level Changes in Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate, Dihydrotestosterone, Progesterone, and Prolactin after Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma by Mehrosadat Alavi, Mohammad Atefi, Farzaneh Raeisi

“…However, there are concerns about possible side effects of RIT on different hormones that are important in different aspects including the immune defense system, cardiovascular system, pregnancy, and reproductive health. …”
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<i>Pseudomonas syringae</i> Pathovar <i>syringae</i> Infection Reveals Different Defense Mechanisms in Two Sweet Cherry Cultivars by Claudia Carreras, Alan Zamorano, Luis Villalobos-González, Paula Pimentel, Lorena Pizarro, María Francisca Beltrán, Weier Cui, Manuel Pinto, Franco Figueroa, Carlos Rubilar-Hernández, Analia Llanes, Assunta Bertaccini, Nicola Fiore

“…<i>syringae</i> is the main causal agent of bacterial canker in sweet cherry in Chile, causing significant economic losses. …”
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YEARS clinical decision rule for diagnosing pulmonary embolism: a prospective diagnostic cohort follow-up study in primary care by Frans H Rutten, Menno V Huisman, Jeanet Blom, Rosanne van Maanen, Frederikus A Klok, Geert-Jan Geersing, Karel Moons, Hannah M la Roi-Teeuw, Melchior Nierman, Tuur Egbers

“…In those classified as ‘imaging needed’, PE was present in about one in every four patients, demonstrating a high detection proportion.…”
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