Recurrent nocturnal hypoglycemic hemiplegia: a case report and review of the literature by Hanako Toyama, Kazuyuki Takahashi, Tatsunori Shimizu, Izumi Otaka, Sakiko Abe, Shunsuke Kato, Sayaka Ando, Takehiro Sato, Tsukasa Morii, Hiroki Fujita, Hironori Waki

“…In our patient, depleted endogenous insulin secretion and lipodystrophy at the injection site, may have acted as additional factors, leading to severe hypoglycemia despite the absence of apparent autonomic neuropathy. …”
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Explainability of Subfield Level Crop Yield Prediction Using Remote Sensing by Hiba Najjar, Miro Miranda, Marlon Nuske, Ribana Roscher, Andreas Dengel

“…Our goal is to develop and explain predictive models for these crops, using a large dataset of satellite images, additional data modalities, and crop yield maps. We employ a long short-term memory network and investigate the impact of using different temporal samplings of the satellite data and the benefit of adding more relevant modalities. …”
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Hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis incidentally diagnosed by video-associated lung surgery for lung cancer: A case report by Katsuhiro Itogawa, Shintaro Sato, Hideaki Yamakawa, Keiichi Akasaka, Masako Amano, Akiko Adachi, Hidekazu Matsushima

“…Lung cancer was suspected and the following thoracoscopic segmentectomy revealed a diagnosis of adenocarcinoma in situ. In addition, further pathological investigation of the background lung tissue revealed deposition of amyloid transthyretin (TTR), although no radiological findings suggestive of pulmonary amyloidosis were present. …”
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More Efficient and Reliable: Identifying RRab Stars with Blazhko Effect by Deep Convolutional Neural Network by Nan Jiang, Tianrui Sun, Siyuan Pan, Lingzhi Wang, Xue Li, Bin Sheng, Xiaofeng Wang

“…We then applied our CNN method to some additional RRabs located in the Magellanic Cloud (MC) and the Galactic Bulge (GB), leading to the discovery of 113 and 2496 BL candidates, respectively. …”
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Assessing neuromuscular system via patellar tendon reflex analysis using EMG in healthy individuals by Zakia Khatun, Zakia Khatun, Sara Kristinsdóttir, Arndís Thóra Thórisdóttir, Linda Björk Halldórsdóttir, Francesco Tortorella, Paolo Gargiulo, Paolo Gargiulo, Thordur Helgason, Thordur Helgason

“…We investigated both the individual and combined effects of these factors on reflex response times. Additionally, height and weight-normalized data were analyzed to clarify their roles in influencing reflexes across age groups. …”
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Estimation of landfill gas generation in a municipal solid waste disposal site by LandGEM mathematical model by S.S. Hosseini, K. Yaghmaeian, N. Yousefi, A.H. Mahvi

“…The results showed that 4.371×10⁸ m³ methane would be produced after 20 years, mostly (4.053×10⁶m³) in the first year. In addition, methane production capacity in Hamedan landfill site was 107 m³/Mg. …”
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2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid in the Gas and Crystal Phases and Its Intercalation in Montmorillonite—An Experimental and Theoretical Study by Claro Ignacio Sainz-Díaz, Nelly L. Jorge, Jorge M. Romero, André Grand, Alfonso Hernández-Laguna

“…All these results indicated that the dimer can also exist in the solid state, which could explain the low solubility of this compound. In addition, the intercalation of 2,4-D into the confined interlayer space of montmorillonite was also calculated, and it was found that the adsorption is energetically favourable. …”
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MicroVi: A Cost-Effective Microscopy Solution for Yeast Cell Detection and Count in Wine Value Chain by Ismael Benito-Altamirano, Sergio Moreno, David M. Vaz-Romero, Anna Puig-Pujol, Gemma Roca-Domènech, Joan Canals, Anna Vilà, Joan Daniel Prades, Ángel Diéguez

“…MicroVi achieved a 2.19 µm resolution by properly resolving the G7.6 features from the USAF Resolving Power Test Target 1951. Additionally, we aimed for a successful calibration of cell counts for <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i>. …”
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Increased Risk of Dementia in Patients with Antidepressants: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies by Yao-Chin Wang, Po-An Tai, Tahmina Nasrin Poly, Md Mohaimenul Islam, Hsuan-Chia Yang, Chieh-Chen Wu, Yu-Chuan (Jack) Li

“…Therefore, we suggest physicians to carefully prescribe antidepressants, especially in elder patients. Additionally, treatment should be stopped if any symptoms related to dementia are to be noticed.…”
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TRPV1 Antagonism by Capsazepine Modulates Innate Immune Response in Mice Infected with Plasmodium berghei ANKA by Elizabeth S. Fernandes, Carolina X. L. Brito, Simone A. Teixeira, Renato Barboza, Aramys S. dos Reis, Ana Paula S. Azevedo-Santos, Marcelo Muscará, Soraia K. P. Costa, Claudio R. F. Marinho, Susan D. Brain, Marcos A. G. Grisotto

“…Infection increased lipid peroxidation and the release of TNFα and IFNγ, although capsazepine-treated group exhibited lower levels of lipid peroxidation and TNFα. Capsazepine treatment did not affect parasitaemia. Overall, TRPV1 antagonism modulates the innate immune response to malaria.…”
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Daytime F Region Echoes at Equatorial Ionization Anomaly Crest During Geomagnetic Quiet Period: Observations From Multi‐Instruments by Yi Liu, Zhongxin Deng, Tong Xu, Jian Kong, Chen Zhou, Yibin Yao, Qiong Tang, Zhengyu Zhao

“…The observed results show that the spatial distributions of daytime F region echo pattern were about 150 km, 200 km, and 180 km in the zonal, meridional, and height extents, respectively. In addition, we observed a remarkable eastward drift of F region echoes with a mean velocity of about 50 m/s. …”
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Genetic diversity and population structure of cowpea mutant collection using SSR and ISSR molecular markers by Sara Diallo, François Abaye Badiane, Badji-N’Poneh Ange Kabkia, Issa Diédhiou, Made Diouf, Diaga Diouf

“…The hierarchical clustering of combined SSR and ISSR markers grouped the accessions into four groups, supporting the STRUCTURE analysis results. Additionally, the combination of SSR and ISSR provided better information on the level of genetic diversity, and population structure, and was more effective in determining the relationship between cowpea collection. …”
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Leucine-rich alpha-2-glycoprotein 1 deficiency suppresses ischemia–reperfusion injury-induced renal fibrosis by Naohito Okami, Hiromichi Wakui, Kengo Azushima, Tomohito Miyazawa, Eisuke Kubo, Shunichiro Tsukamoto, Mari Sotozawa, Shinya Taguchi, Shingo Urate, Kohei Ishiga, Sho Kinguchi, Tomohiko Kanaoka, Kouichi Tamura

“…In contrast, LRG1 KO mice demonstrated significantly reduced renal fibrosis compared to WT mice on postoperative day 28. Additionally, renal mRNA expression of TGF-β and associated pro-fibrotic genes was diminished in LRG1 KO mice compared to WT mice. …”
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The impact of the novel starch-lipid complexes on the glucolipids metabolism, inflammation, and gut dysbiosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus rats by Yingshuang Lu, Renbing Qin, Jin Wang, Fengjuan Xiang, Yan Zhang, Bowei Zhang, Dancai Fan, Huan Lü, Xuemeng Ji, Shujun Wang, Shuo Wang

“…The increasing evidence collected herein suggested that intestinal microbiota could mediate glucolipids metabolism and alleviate inflammation after certain microflora nourished by RS. In addition, RS intake made an impact on phosphoinositide 3-kinase/protein kinase B signaling pathway that might contribute to the improvement of glucose metabolism, insulin resistance, and inflammatory responses.…”
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Enhanced Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries Using 3D MoS₂/Conductive Polymer Composite by Tongxin Jiang, Sijie Li, Zexiang Luo, Xue Li, Lifeng Zhang, Haisheng San, Xin Li, Yifei Ma

“…Under acidic conditions, the polymerization and intercalation of EDOT molecules in the MoS₂ layers promote the phase transition from 2H to 1T, thereby enhancing its conductivity and electrochemical performance. Additionally, it was found that the intercalated PEDOT and small amounts of water molecules have contributed to enhancing Zn²⁺ ion diffusion and cycle stability. …”
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Simultaneous exposure to microplastics and heavy metal lead induces oxidative stress, histopathological damage, and immune dysfunction in marine mussel Mytilus coruscus by Chuanyue Chen, Xueer Wang, Yingrong Jin, Yinchang Yao, Suchang Li, Zhi Liao, Xiaolin Zhang, Xiaojun Yan

“…Histological observations revealed varying extents of damage to the gill and digestive gland caused by a single exposure to MPs, which was aggravated by co-exposure to Pb. In addition, co-exposure induced a higher level of oxidative stress, which was reflected by an increase in hydrogen peroxide and malondialdehyde content, and a decrease in antioxidant enzyme activity. …”
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The Impact of Zinc Supplementation on the Course of Infections by Justyna Woźniak, Ewelina Kopczyńska, Piotr Kulej, Wiktor Biesiada, Justyna Weronika Kmieć, Anna-Mariia Chernysh, Aleksandra Dusińska, Jakub Waszczyński, Kamila Fuczyło, Karolina Stankevič

“…Purpose of Research: This study aimed to assess the impact of zinc on immune function, its role in preventing and treating infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as the elderly, and its interactions with vitamins D and C. Additionally, the research explored zinc’s effects on microbial cell membranes, gut microbiome balance, and immune modulation, focusing on age-related immune decline and infection susceptibility. …”
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Prognostic Value of Concomitant Bronchiectasis in Newly Diagnosed Diffuse Panbronchiolitis Patients on a Maintenance Therapy with Macrolides by Benyong Xu, Yanhua Mao, Xiaoyu Wan, Jianhui Chen, Meiping Ye, Mengling Zhan, Liyun Xu, Lan Zhao, Bing Li, Zhemin Zhang, Yang Liu, Haiqing Chu

“…The survival curve and Cox regression analysis models were additionally constructed to further demonstrate the predicting role of bronchiectasis in DPB exacerbation. …”
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Technical Report on the New Ultrasound Lateral Mid-Shaft Approach to the Sciatic Nerve: A Never-Ending Story by Giuseppe Sepolvere, Mario Tedesco, Mario Cibelli, Dario Cirillo, Angelo Sparaco, Giuseppe Gagliardi, Giuseppina Costagliola, Loredana Cristiano, Valeria Rita Scialdone, Maria Rosaria Pasquariello, Fabrizio Di Zazzo, Luigi Merola, Mirco Della Valle, Daniela Arminio, Leonardo Maria Bottazzo, Marco Folliero, Giorgio Ranieri, Domenico Pietro Santonastaso, Antonio Coviello

“…This impressive success rate exceeds that of other conventional techniques documented in the literature. Additionally, there have been significant improvements in comfort and ease for anesthetists. …”
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The Chromosome 9p21 CVD- and T2D-Associated Regions in a Norwegian Population (The HUNT2 Survey) by Øyvind Helgeland, Jens K. Hertel, Anders Molven, Helge Ræder, Carl G. P. Platou, Kristian Midthjell, Kristian Hveem, Ottar Nygård, Pål R. Njølstad, Stefan Johansson

“…Our results further suggest that additional CHD susceptibility variants exist in this region.…”
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