On Inhabiting Monastic Heritage: Monastery “Nieuw Sion” in the Netherlands as Material Burden and Spiritual Opportunity by Wouter Kock, Eric Venbrux, Thomas Quartier

“…For decades, the Catholic monastic tradition has been defined by demographic decline and the closure of monasteries. And yet, new religious groups have emerged that have cultivated their own take on the monastic tradition, while old monasteries have become treasured heritage objects. …”
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Language as a creator of realities and public opinion: Critical analysis in the context of the current media ecosystem by Sabina Civila de Dios, Luis M. Romero-Rodríguez, Ignacio Aguaded

“…The main conclusion of this study highlights how public opinion is no longer created unidirectionally and monopolistically through conventional media, but with the interaction and participation of the “prosumer audience” within social networks. However, this does not mean the role of the media in social control has been completely lost through strategies such as framing and priming. …”
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A Meta-Analysis of Adalimumab for Fistula in Crohn’s Disease by Yin-mei Fu, Ming Chen, Ai-jun Liao

“…The result showed that 36% (95% CI: 0.31–0.41) of patients with complete fistula closure and 31% (95% CI: 0.031–0.61) of patients with partial response were received in CD with ADA treatment. …”
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Airway Epithelial Repair by a Prebiotic Mannan Derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae by Christie F. Michael, Christopher M. Waters, Kim S. LeMessurier, Amali E. Samarasinghe, Chi Y. Song, Kafait U. Malik, D. Betty Lew

“…In primary normal human bronchial epithelial cells (NHBEC), SC-MN significantly facilitated wound closure. Treatment with SC-MN stimulated cell spreading as indicated by a significant increase in the average lamellipodial width of wound edge 16HBE cells. …”
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Le Bassin minier du Nord-Pas-de-Calais, un patrimoine évolutif et vivant. Entre conservation et évolution, enjeux et nouveau paradigme pour les projets d’architecture by Philippe Prost, Lucas Monsaingeon

“…The region is currently in brutal transition, after the closure of the mines from 1960 to 1990. Inscribed on the World Heritage Site list as an "evolving and living cultural landscape" in 2012, the recognition of this territory, considered a force of resilience for an ambitious transition, has raised the question of preservation and architecture - with more than 28,000 registered housings - on land rarely approached and on an unprecedented scale, raising many questions for architects and preservationists. …”
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“One thing led to another” - teenage pregnancy during COVID-19: a Zimbabwean case study by Tigashire Megan Hofisi, Chipo Hungwe

“…The causes of teen pregnancy have largely remained the same over time (poverty, lack of individual agency due to cultural and religious pressure and the influence of the media), although the COVID-19 pandemic heightened some of them and added one more – extended school closures. The consequences were identified as stigmatization, lack of support and school drop-outs. …”
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Connatal Urinary Ascites in a Female Preterm by Barbara Brunner, Elisabeth Ralser, Elisabeth D’Costa, Kathrin Maurer, Ursula Kiechl-Kohlendorfer, Elke Griesmaier

“…A micturating cystourethrogram showed spontaneous closure of the bladder leak. Conclusion. The female infant experienced fetal bladder rupture and connatal urinary ascites due to maternal pneumonia and intensive care. …”
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Functional reconstruction of lower eyelid using paramedian forehead flap combined with frontalis muscle and periosteum by Riku Katayama, Takako Fujii, Chie Kanayama, Hisashi Sakuma

“…Electromyography at 1 year postoperatively confirmed neurotization of the transferred muscle, and at 6 months, voluntary contraction of the transferred muscle was observed during eyelid closure. These results suggest that a paramedian flap combined with the frontalis muscle and periosteum is a useful option for reconstructing horizontal skin defects involving the orbicularis oculi muscle.…”
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Chromatographic and Spectral Analysis of Two Main Extractable Compounds Present in Aqueous Extracts of Laminated Aluminum Foil Used for Protecting LDPE-Filled Drug Vials by Samuel O. Akapo, Sajid Syed, Anicia Mamangun, Wayne Skinner

“…The direct contact of such materials with primary packaging containers may potentially lead to adulteration of the drug product by extractable or leachable compounds present in the closure system. In this paper, we described a simple and reliable HPLC method for analysis of an aqueous extract of laminated aluminum foil overwrap used for packaging LDPE vials filled with aqueous pharmaceutical formulations. …”
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Laparoscopic management of delayed traumatic left diaphragmatic hernia with intrathoracic kidney: A rare case report and technical aspects by Ganesh K. Shenoy, Marina Thomas, Ramesh B. Shamburao, Nawab Jan

“…With adequate expertise, reduction, and repositioning of migrated kidney, suture closure of the defect with mesh reinforcement is safe and feasible by laparoscopic approach.…”
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Migration of a Swallowed Blunt Foreign Body to the Neck by Kerem Ozturk, Goksel Turhal, Sercan Gode, Atilla Yavuzer

“…The foreign body was easily removed under general anesthesia. Primary closure and direct laryngoscopy was also performed. …”
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„Obyś swoje dzieci uczył” – rodzice najmłodszych uczniów o edukacji zdalnej podczas pierwszej fazy pandemii COVID-19 by Dorota Zaworska-Nikoniuk

“…In the case of such young children, parents were disturbed by the lack of care in day-care centres, the closure of schools and the need to educate children at home. …”
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Increasing experience in the use of papaya for burn injuries in an African context, potential and limitations by Helena W.C. Hofland, Edris W. Kalanzi, Emmie Viyuyi, Tilinde Chokotho, Titus M. Opegu, Eduard E. Zijlstra

“…The presence of an eschar, infection and hypergranulation are important factors that delay wound closure. Tropical fruits are used for treatment of wounds and burns with excellent results. …”
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Maturogenesis of an Immature Dens Evaginatus Nonvital Premolar with an Apically Placed Bioceramic Material (EndoSequence Root Repair Material®): An Unexpected Finding by S. Nagarajan M. P. Sockalingam, Mohd Safwani Affan Alli Awang Talip, Ahmad Shuhud Irfani Zakaria

“…The current case highlights the possibility of a bioceramic material (EndoSequence Root Repair Material, BC RRM-Fast Set Putty™, Brasseler, USA) which supposed to provide apical root closure (apexification) and could also induce continuation of root growth (maturogenesis).…”
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Nerve Surgery to Treat Intractable Genitofemoral Neuropathic Pain following Laparoscopic Live Kidney Donation by K. Ramdhani, M. J. A. Malessy, M. J. G. Simon, V. A. L. Huurman

“…A hemoclip used for the closure of the ureter at the time of nephrectomy was found in close relation to the GFN. …”
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Unusual Presentation of Phacolytic Glaucoma: Simulating Microbial Keratitis by Srikant Kumar Sahu, Siddharth Keswarwani, Ruchi Mittal

“…The differential diagnoses for phacolytic glaucoma are acute angle closure glaucoma, open angle glaucoma with uveitis, neovascular glaucoma, and glaucoma secondary to trauma. …”
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A Robust Normally Closed Pneumatic Valve for Integrated Microfluidic Flow Control by Minggan Li, Siqin Dong

“…By precisely controlling the pre-stretching of the elastomer, we achieve reliable valve closure and accurate control of the opening pressure. …”
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Role of MRI and surgical excision in long-standing diffuse-type GCTTS of the flexor tendon sheath by Antonios Michailidis, MD, Ioannis Tsifountoudis, MD, PhD, Dimitrios Kitridis, MD, FEBOT, MSc, PhDc, Eleni Karagergou, MD, PhD, Alexandros Givissis, MD, Panagiotis Givissis, MD, PhD

“…MRI played a critical role in both diagnosis and surgical planning, revealing key features such as the tumor's 10 cm length, hemosiderin deposition, and blooming artifacts. The patient underwent successful surgical excision with no recurrence at the 1-year follow-up. …”
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Allamanda violacea Purple Allamanda by Edward Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, Gail Hansen

“… This document provides a detailed overview of the purple allamanda (Allamanda violacea), an evergreen vine or climbing shrub known for its two-toned reddish-purple to pink blooms. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, growth habits, and uses in landscaping, such as covering arbors, walls, or as a hanging basket. …”
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Allamanda violacea Purple Allamanda by Edward Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, Gail Hansen

“… This document provides a detailed overview of the purple allamanda (Allamanda violacea), an evergreen vine or climbing shrub known for its two-toned reddish-purple to pink blooms. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, growth habits, and uses in landscaping, such as covering arbors, walls, or as a hanging basket. …”
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