Virtual Reality Simulation for Undergraduate Nursing Students for Care of Patients With Infectious Diseases: Mixed Methods Study by Wen Chang, Chun-Chih Lin, Julia Crilly, Hui-Ling Lee, Li-Chin Chen, Chin-Yen Han

“…However, compared with the control group, the VRS group achieved significantly higher theoretical knowledge scores (t98.13=2.70; P=.008) and greater learning attention (t105=2.30; P=.02) at T1. Additionally, the VRS group demonstrated a statistically significant higher regression coefficient for learning confidence compared with the control group (β=.29; P=.03). …”
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Integrated Microbiome and Metabolome Analysis Reveals Correlations Between Gut Microbiota Components and Metabolic Profiles in Mice With Mitoxantrone-Induced Cardiotoxicity by Zhang Q, Liang D, Zhang C, Ye L, Sun P, Zhu H, Zhao Y, Li Y, Guan Y, Zhang H

“…MTX primarily affected the processes of protein digestion and absorption, mineral absorption, membrane transport, production of aminoacyl-transfer RNA (tRNA), metabolism of nucleotides, lipids, and amino acids, as well as autophagy. Additionally, MTX increased Romboutsia, Enterococcus, and Turicibacter abundances and lowered norank_f__Muribaculaceae, Alistipes, Odoribacter, norank_f__Lachnospiraceae, norank_f__Ruminococcaceae, norank_f__Oscillospiraceae, unclassified_f__Ruminococcaceae, NK4A214_group, Colidextribacter, norank_f__norank_o__Clostridia_vadinBB60_group, Rikenella, and Anaerotruncus abundances. …”
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Association of e-cigarette and cigarette use with self-reported chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a multivariable analysis of a large United States data set by Alicia J. Burns, Alexander W. Steinberg, James D. Sargent, Jenny E. Ozga, Zhiqun Tang, Cassandra A. Stanton, Laura M. Paulin

“…Sensitivity of results was tested in 3 separate models with addition of years since quit cigarettes, smoking intensity and duration. …”
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Generation Victoria (GenV): protocol for a longitudinal birth cohort of Victorian children and their parents by Elizabeth K. Hughes, William Siero, Alisha Gülenç, Susan A. Clifford, Tony Frugier, Simon M. Hall, Jatender Mohal, Kathryn North, Natasha Zaritski, Sharon Goldfeld, Richard Saffery, Melissa Wake

“…Many participants supplement universal data with additional biosamples (e.g., infant stool, breast milk) and brief digital remote ‘GenV and Me’ assessments over the first 5 years. …”
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Genetically and chemically intraspecific variations of Ficus hirta provide novel insights into its protection and utilization by Jianling Chen, Qianqian Liu, Huihong Wang, Zhi Chao, Enwei Tian

“…Abstract Background Radix Fici Hirtae, the dry root of Ficus hirta, is a famous ethnomedicine and food that has been widely used by Yao and Zhuang nationalities in southern China for its potent antitumor, antifungal, and hepatoprotective effects. …”
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Biology, Pathogenicity, and Genetic Diversity of the Rice Pathogen <i>Ustilaginoidea virens</i> in Heilongjiang Province, China by Peng Guo, Xiaofeng Xu, Yue Ma, Niaz Nihal, Mingxiu Yang, Zhe Ni, Younis Haseeb, Lei Hou, Anqi Lv, Junhua Zhang

“…Among the <i>U. virens</i> isolates analyzed, about 33, 27 and 26 strains exhibited strong, medium and weak sporulation abilities, respectively. In addition, among the <i>U. virens</i> isolates analyzed, about 29, 30 and 27 strains exhibited strong, medium and weak spore germination, respectively. …”
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Acceptability of and experiences with menstrual hygiene cups among adolescent girls and young women aged 15–24 in two communities in Lusaka, Zambia: an exploratory study nested in... by Melleh Gondwe, Melvin Simuyaba, Mwelwa Phiri, Chisanga Mwansa, Albertus Schaap, Lucheka Sigande, Kwame Shanaube, Sian Floyd, Sarah Fidler, Helen Ayles, Musonda Simwinga, Bernadette Hensen

“…When faced with challenges using the cup, AGYW reported going back to the hub for additional information and demonstrations on use. Conclusion Despite concerns, misconceptions and initial challenges, cups were acceptable among AGYW. …”
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Detection of CRISPR‒Cas and type I R–M systems in Klebsiella pneumoniae of human and animal origins and their relationship to antibiotic resistance and virulence by Xue Li, Ling Wang, Jinghuan Lin, Yingjuan Gu, Zhihua Liu, Jing Hu

“…Moreover, this study provides insights into the distributions of the two systems in K. pneumoniae from different hosts, and there is no significant difference in the prevalence of the two systems among K. pneumoniae spp. In addition, this study also characterizes the CRISPR arrays of K. pneumoniae from different hosts, suggesting that the strains sharing the same spacer sequences have the potential to spread between humans and animals.…”
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Resilience Informatics in Public Health: Qualitative Analysis of Conference Proceedings by Maiya G Block Ngaybe, Lidia Azurdia Sierra, Andrew McNair, Myla Gonzalez, Mona Arora, Kacey Ernst, Enrique Noriega-Atala, M Sriram Iyengar

“…Of these 27 experts, 8 (30%) were from the field of resilience. In addition, participants from governmental agencies, American Indian groups, weather services, and a mobile health organization attended. …”
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Elevated CO₂ Shifts Photosynthetic Constraint from Stomatal to Biochemical Limitations During Induction in <i>Populus tomentosa</i> and <i>Eucalyptus robusta</i> by Xianhui Tang, Jie Zhao, Jiayu Zhou, Qingchen Zhu, Xiyang Sheng, Chao Yue

“…Time-integrated limitation analysis during induction revealed that elevated CO₂ reduces the relative impacts of stomatal limitations in both species, consequently shifting the predominant limitation on induction efficiency from stomatal to biochemical components. Additionally, species-specific changes in <i>q</i>_L and NPQ suggest that elevated CO₂ may increase biochemical limitation by affecting energy allocation between carbon fixation and photoprotection. …”
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THC degradation does not impair the accuracy of THC doses aerosolized by the metered-dose SyqeAir inhaler: a 24-month stability trial by Joshua Aviram, Daniella Atzmony, Anna Frenklakh, Asaf Kroll, Ilana Zaks, Arno Hazekamp

“…Future studies should analyze additional phytocannabinoids and terpenes in the cannabis inflorescence and assess the stability of different cannabis cultivars following storage in Syqe cartridges.…”
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Analysis of spatial patellofemoral alignment using novel three-dimensional measurements based on weight-bearing cone-beam CT by Yurou Chen, Fan Yu, Fanzhuang Rong, Furong Lv, Fajin Lv, Jia Li

“…It can be applied to the 3D preoperative planning of patellofemoral procedures. In addition, patellofemoral evaluation under the WB condition was essential to detect subtle underlying risk factors for RPD, with axial lateral patellar tilt being the best predictor. …”
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Association between latent toxoplasmosis and bipolar disorder: a case-control seroprevalence study by Abdol Sattar Pagheh, Adele Sadat Talebian, Tooran Nayeri, Ali Akbar Esmaeili, Fatemeh Rezaei, Eisa Nazar, Masood Ziaee

“…Furthermore, there was a statistically significant difference in the results [odds ratio (OR) = 2.89: 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.08–7.73. …”
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Novel prehospital lactate cut-off estimation for mortality: a multicentre observational study by Ancor Sanz-García, Carlos del Pozo Vegas, Daniel Zalama-Sánchez, Raúl López-Izquierdo, Francisco Martín-Rodríguez, Pedro Ángel de Santos Castro, Eduardo Silva Alvarado, Santos Gracia Villar, Luis Alonso Dzul López, Silvia Aparicio Obregón, Rubén Calderon Iglesias

“…The cut-offs were obtained via three different methods: (i) indirect (which considers survivors and non-survivors), direct (which considers only survivors) assessment and lactate quartile. Additionally, the quartile approach was used to determine the differences in lactate distribution between survivors and non-survivors. …”
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Development of Tandem Ion Mobility Spectrometry with High-voltage Fragmentation Unit at Atmospheric Pressure for Explosives Detection by Kang-yi LIU, Tian-xin XIAN, Ling-feng LI, Yun-jing ZHANG, Xing-li HE, Peng LI

“…Although introducing radio frequency electric fields may result in a certain degree of ion loss, the combination of secondary fragments and parent ion drift times provides additional chemical information for explosive detection, potentially reducing false positives in detection of explosive.…”
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Inferior outcome of stand-alone short versus long tibial stem in revision total knee arthroplasty. A retrospective comparative study with minimum 2 year follow-up by Abdelatif Elsayed Ahmed, Abu Mukh Assala, Elsaid Ahmed Nady Saleh, Youssef Ahmed Omar, Foissey Constant, Servien Elvire, Lustig Sebastien

“…Results: Complications and re-revisions did not differ significantly between two groups (p > 0.05). …”
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Efficacy of small-diameter core decompression with platelet-rich plasma in early osteonecrosis of the femoral head: a retrospective study by Haiwei Tang, Yahao Lai, Enze Zhao, Kai Zhou, Gang Chen, Zongke Zhou

“…X-rays were performed at each follow-up to assess femoral head collapse and the rate of total hip arthroplasty (THA). Additionally, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Harris Hip Score (HHS), Charnley score, SF-36, Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS), and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) were used to evaluate hip pain, function, quality of life, and psychological status. …”
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Improving Outcomes and Quality of Life for Patients With Hand and Foot Eczema: Randomized Study of a Patient-Centered Monitoring App by Aimee Bruch, Wanja Weigandt, Yannic Schardt, Raphael Herr, Johannes Benecke, Astrid Schmieder

“…The persistent itching, pain, and blistering can impair hand and foot function, leading to difficulties in performing tasks requiring fine motor skills. In addition, the impact on the quality of life for affected patients is significant, as the symptoms can be extremely uncomfortable and disruptive to daily activities. …”
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Screening Evaporative Dry Eyes Severity Using an Infrared Image by Qing Zhang, Yi Wu, Yilin Song, Guanghao Qin, Lanting Yang, Sumeet Singh Talwar, Tiezhu Lin, Gagan Deep Singh Talwar, Hongda Zhang, Ling Xu, Jonathan E Moore, Emmanuel Eric Pazo, Wei He

“…Evaporative DED was assessed using noninvasive tear breakup time, fluorescein staining, and the Chinese version of the ocular surface disease index (C-OSDI) questionnaire and categorized into their respective dry eye symptomology group (none, mild, moderate, or severe). …”
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Proximity or Directional Model of Voting for the Turkish Voter? by Murat İnan, Gül Arıkan Akdağ

“…Issue distance and issue scalar product were used as key independent variables representing the formulas for the proximity and the directional models, respectively. Additionally, education, age, gender and income were recruited as classical control variables. …”
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