Data on hydrodynamic flow and aspiration mechanisms in a patient-specific pharyngolaryngeal model with variable epiglottis anglesMendeley Data by Amr Seifelnasr, Chen Sun, Peng Ding, Xiuhua April Si, Jinxiang Xi

“…The dataset includes videos for two types of liquids, water and a 1% w/v methylcellulose aqueous solution, evaluated under two dispensing speeds (fast and slow) and two dispensing locations (anterior and posterior) across four epiglottis angles (30° up-tilt, 0° horizontal, 45° down-tilt, and 80° down-tilt). Additionally, the dataset includes photos of the pharyngolaryngeal model setup, photos of the epiglottis models used, and STL files for both the pharyngolaryngeal model and the epiglottis 3D models.The videos document the distinct flow patterns and frequent aspiration sites identified during the experiments, including the interarytenoid notch, the cuneiform tubercular recess, and the vallecula. …”
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Epidemiological trends of head and neck Cancer survivors in Alberta: towards improved understanding of the burden of disease by Jin Soo Song, Patrick Vallance, Vincent Biron, Caroline C. Jeffery

“…Abstract Background With an increase in the incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) and more favourable survival outcomes, there is now a population of head and neck cancer survivors that are different from preceding decades. In addition, their long-term survivorship issues have become increasing research interests. …”
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A Pregnant Woman with Excess Vasopressinase-Induced Diabetes Insipidus Complicated by Central Diabetes Insipidus like Lymphocytic Infundibulo-Neurohypophysitis by Shinnosuke Yanagisawa, Yoichi Oikawa, Mai Endo, Kazuyuki Inoue, Ritsuko Nakajima, Shigemitsu Yasuda, Masayasu Sato, Naoko Iwata, Haruki Fujisawa, Atsushi Suzuki, Yoshihisa Sugimura, Masashi Isshiki, Akira Shimada

“…Conclusion. In addition to the degradation of AVP by excess placental vasopressinase due to the enlarged placenta, an insufficient compensatory increase in AVP secretion from the posterior pituitary gland due to LINH-like pathogenesis might have led to DI symptoms.…”
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Exploring natural convection and heat transfer dynamics of Al2O3-H2O nanofluid in a modified tooth-shaped cavity configuration by Bijan Krishna Saha, Jahidul Islam Jihan, Goutam Barai, Nur Jahangir Moon, Goutam Saha, Suvash C. Saha

“…Background: Heat transfer (HT) is crucial in engineering, particularly for thermal management systems, where elements like a heated rectangular wall, an adiabatic circular cylinder, and nanofluids introduce complexity and improvements. Additionally, exploring the impact of magnetic forces on natural convection (NC) is important in various industrial processes.Aims: The purpose of the study is to examine how different factors influence HT and fluid flow within the cavity. …”
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App-Based Tele Ophthalmology: A Novel Method of Rural Eye Care Delivery Connecting Tertiary Eye Care Center and Vision Centers in India by Anthony Vipin Das, Shravani Mididoddi, Priyanka Kammari, Navya Deepthi Davara, Abhinav Loomba, Rohit Khanna, Mukesh Taneja

“…Video calls were performed for 6191 (41.27%) consults and the impact was measured. Additional clinical information was received in 65.61% consults through video call. …”
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Intestinal microbiota is altered in patients with colon cancer and modified by probiotic intervention by Ashley A Hibberd, Anna Lyra, Arthur C Ouwehand, Peter Rolny, Helena Lindegren, Lennart Cedgård, Yvonne Wettergren

“…Faecal samples were obtained after colonoscopy prior to starting the intervention and at surgery. In addition, 21 mucosal biopsies from non-cancer controls were obtained during colonoscopy followed by later faecal samples. …”
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The current state of legal regulation of labor relations in Ukraine by S. M. Bortnyk

“…It has been proven that the introduction of most of these changes is correct in the conditions of martial law, when the country’s economy needs radical transformations and additional resources. The inexpediency of reducing the guarantees established by the Labor Code for women who have a child under the age of three has also been proven, since raising a child is an extremely important social function of women in society and the state. …”
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Ecological imbalance on the area of Shapahar Upazila, Naogaon district over three decades (1993÷2023) and prediction trend next ten years: a GIS approach by Nazmul Hossain, Ahammodullah Hasan, Jannatul Adnan, Tasmia Jahin Mim, Arman Hossain, Ariful Molla, Noor Hossain, Habib Ibne Jahan, Abdulla Al Mamun

“…The analysis reveals significant shifts in vegetation, water bodies, bare soil, and settlement areas, correlating these changes with shifts in temperature and precipitation. …”
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Prediction of Climate Change Impacts on the Distribution of an Umbrella Species in Western Sichuan Province, China: Insights from the MaxEnt Model and Circuit Theory by Xiaoyun Deng, Qiaoyun Sun

“…The Yajiang and Xinlong counties experienced the most severe habitat reductions, with declines exceeding 50%. Additionally, the altitudinal distribution of suitable habitats shifted, with suitable habitats gradually moving to higher elevations under future climate scenarios. …”
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Therapeutic Anticoagulation with Argatroban and Heparins Reduces Granulocyte Migration: Possible Impact on ECLS-Therapy? by Andre Bredthauer, Manuel Kopfmueller, Michael Gruber, Sophie-Marie Pfaehler, Karla Lehle, Walter Petermichl, Timo Seyfried, Diane Bitzinger, Andreas Redel

“…The number of tracks observed in the UFH group were significantly reduced compared to the control group. Additionally, the UFH group demonstrated a significantly lower track straightness compared to the control. …”
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Prenatal inflammation and trauma symptoms in Latina mothers: The role of discrimination and growing up in an ethnic minoritized context by Rebeca Alvarado-Harris, Krista Perreira, Cheryl L. Woods-Giscombe, William Roger Mills‐Koonce, Hudson P. Santos, Jr.

“…Based on a two-mediator sequential model, discrimination and traumatic avoidance symptoms sequentially provided mechanistic support for the higher levels of cytokines observed in mothers who grew up in the US. Additionally, mothers who experienced trauma symptoms in response to discrimination had an elevated cytokine profile, whereas those who did not had a suppressed cytokine profile. …”
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Nucleotide Sequencing and Identification of Some Wild Mushrooms by Sudip Kumar Das, Aninda Mandal, Animesh K. Datta, Sudha Gupta, Rita Paul, Aditi Saha, Sonali Sengupta, Priyanka Kumari Dubey

“…The determined nucleotide sequences of the mushrooms may provide additional information enriching GenBank database aiding to molecular taxonomy and facilitating its domestication and characterization for human benefits.…”
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High-power ultrasound pretreatment for enhanced protein extraction from lupin flour: Impact on yield, anti-technological and anti-nutritional factors, and techno-functional propert... by Paola Navarro-Vozmediano, Esperanza Dalmau, Jose Benedito, Jose V. Garcia-Perez

“…In particular, HPU reduced fat (avg. 27 %), saponin (avg. 21 %) and phenolic content (avg. 17 %), as well as antioxidant activity (avg. 11 %). In addition, the highest protein yield was achieved by sonication using water at 30 °C. …”
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Improved thermal stability and flame retardancy of soybean oil-based polyol rigid polyurethane foams modified with magnesium borate hydroxide and ammonium polyphosphate by Xu Zhang, Qihong Guan, Yueqi Wen, Zhi Wang, Hua Xie

“…The results indicated that RPUF-S3A20B12.5 with 12.5 wt% MgBO2(OH) had better thermal stability and higher activation energy. In addition, its LOI was increased by 3.1% compared to RPUF-S3A20 without MgBO2(OH). …”
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WWTR1-AS1 LncRNA as a Novel Potential Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker in Breast Cancer by Mohadese Safabakhsh, Sohrab Boozarpour, Kamran Ghaedi, Mina Lashkarboloki, Shaaban Ghalandarayeshi

“…A multi-regulatory network with 1811 nodes and 4022 edges was constructed based on differentially expressed proteins and their associated elements. In addition, these regulatory elements were related to three biological functions and 11 pathways. …”
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Evolution of Functional and Paraclinical Markers as Predictive Factors in Pediatric Late-Onset SMA Under Nusinersen Treatment: The Role of CSF pNF-H by Mihaela Badina, Gabriel Cristian Bejan, Corina Sporea, Andrada Mirea

“…In SMA types 2 and 3, higher baseline CSF pNF-H levels correlated with improved performance over time. Additionally, higher serum creatinine levels and smaller changes in pNF-H during the loading phase or various periods of maintenance treatment were associated with better motor development outcomes at two and three years of treatment…”
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Mechanistic insights into gut microbe derived siderophores and PHD2 interactions with implications for HIF-1α stabilization by Jainabbi Irshad Ahmed Patel, Jagadeesha Poyya, Apeksha Padakannaya, Namrata Manjunath Kurdekar, Ajay Sathayanarayan Khandagale, Chandrashekhar Gajanan Joshi, Santosh R. Kanade, Kapaettu Satyamoorthy

“…Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Free Energy Landscape (FEL) analyses underscored conformational changes and binding stability, suggesting that these interactions may stabilize PHD2’s active site and have potential therapeutic implications. Additionally, the study reveals how gut microbiota prevent gut dysbiosis through the stabilization of HIF-1α signaling by secreting siderophores.…”
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Evaluation of Drought Using Meteorological Drought Indices, a Case Study: Alanya (Türkiye) by Redvan Ghasemlounia, Mustafa Utlu

“…The findings of the research showed that SPI and CZI drought indices performed better than other selected drought indices in identifying and effectively tracking drought severity. In addition to the study of dry events, wet events were also investigated, which indicates the presence of consecutive floods in the last years of the studied period in the region. …”
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Association between surgical volume and failure of primary total hip replacement in England and Wales: findings from a prospective national joint replacement register by Andrew Price, Yoav Ben-Shlomo, Michael R Whitehouse, Ashley W Blom, Adrian Sayers, Fiona Steele

“…Objective To investigate the association of volume of total hip arthroplasty (THA) between consultants and within the same consultant in the previous year and the hazard of revision using multilevel survival models.Design Prospective cohort study using data from a national joint replacement register.Setting Elective THA across all private and public centres in England and Wales between April 2003 and February 2017.Participants Patients aged 50 years or more undergoing THA for osteoarthritis.Intervention The volume of THA conducted in the preceding 365 days to the index procedure.Main outcome and measure Revision surgery (excision, addition or replacement) of a primary THA.Results Of the 579 858 patients undergoing primary THA (mean baseline age 69.8 years (SD 10.2)), 61.1% were women. …”
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Investigation of cardiotoxic effects of marbofloxacin by Devran Coşkun, Burak Dik, Yasemin Korkmaz, Rahmi Canbar, Ayşe Er, Enver Yazar

“…<p> <b>Results:</b> Marbofloxacin increased cardiac damage markers which were troponin I, not statistically significant (P>0,05), LDH and AST levels, statistically significant (P<0,05). While marbofloxacin did not cause (P<0,05) any adverse effect on liver function parameters, it caused (P<0,05) increase BUN levels and fluctuations in creatinine levels which were renal function values. …”
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