Effect of Ingestion Training Guided by Volume-viscosity Swallow Test on Post-Stroke Dysphagia by DENG Li, HE Yingzi, JIN Yanping, LU Yan

“…Before and after treatment, video fluoroscopy swallowing study (VFSS) was used to evaluate the swallowing functions; surface electromyography analysis system was used to detect surface electromyography (sEMG) and swallowing duration; upper arm and calf circumferences were measured and nutritional risk screening 2002 (NRS 2002) was used to evaluate the nutritional status of patients; the swallowing-quality of life (SWAL-QOL) scale was used to evaluate the quality of life; Rosenbek aspiration classification standard was used to evaluate the degree of aspiration.Results1) VFSS score: compared with those before treatment, the swallowing function scores in the pharyngeal and oral stages after treatment significantly increased in both groups (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05). …”
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Mechanism of Delaying Cartilage Degeneration in Knee Osteoarthritis with Rongjin Niantong Recipe Based on lncRNA NEAT1 and Nrf2/ARE Pathway by FU Changlong, XIE Xinyu, QIU Zhiwei, HUANG Yanfeng, JIN Linglu, LI Xihai

“…The tangents of the superficial layer in the Rongjin Niantong Recipe group were completed and basically paralleled to the articular surface, and the transitional layer, radiation layer, calcification layer and other layers were relatively clear. 2) Expressions of Nrf2/ARE pathway related proteins in the cartilage: compared with the blank group, the protein expression levels of Keap1 and iNOS of the model group significantly increased (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05) and the protein expression levels of Nrf2, HO-1 and NQO-1 significantly decreased (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05). …”
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Three different methods for ZnO-RGO nanocomposite synthesis and its adsorption capacity for methylene blue dye removal in a comparative study by Safaa A. Hussein, Gharib M. Taha, F. A. Adam, Marwa A. Moghazy

“…FTIR analysis approves that combining ZnO with RGO affects the functional groups of the three nanocomposite surfaces. The SEM analysis shows ZnO NPs and RGO sheets are incorporated together. …”
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Combining a WT1 Vaccine (Galinpepimut-S) With Checkpoint Inhibition (Nivolumab) in Patients With WT1–Expressing Diffuse Pleural Mesothelioma: A Phase 1 Study by Prashasti Agrawal, MD, Michael Offin, MD, Victoria Lai, MD, Michelle S. Ginsberg, MD, Prasad S. Adusumilli, MD, FACS, Valerie W. Rusch, MD, Jennifer L. Sauter, MD, Teresa Ho, BS, Phillip Wong, PhD, Marjorie G. Zauderer, MD

“…Introduction: WT1 often presents on the surface of diffuse pleural mesotheliomas (DPMs) and is an ideal therapeutic target. …”
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Irrigation Management of HLB-Affected Trees by Davie Mayeso Kadyampakeni, Kelly T. Morgan, Mongi Zekri, Rhuanito Ferrarezi, Arnold W. Schumann

“…Other benefits of proper irrigation scheduling include reduced loss of nutrients from leaching as a result of excess water applications and reduced pollution of groundwater or surface waters from the leaching of nutrients. Recent studies have shown that for HLB-affected trees, irrigation frequency should increase and irrigation amounts should decrease to minimize water stress from drought stress or water excess, while ensuring optimal water availability in the rootzone at all times. …”
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Binderless MDF from Hydroxymethylated Kenaf Pulp by Nyoman J Wistara, Wulan Starini, Fauzi Febrianto, Gustan Pari

“…Chemical changes in the surface of pulp and the change of board crystallinity were evaluated by FTIR-KBr method and X-Ray Diffractometry (XRD), respectively. …”
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Consensus-Based Guidelines for Best Practices in the Selection and Use of Examination Gloves in Healthcare Settings by Jorge Freitas, Alexandre Lomba, Samuel Sousa, Viviana Gonçalves, Paulo Brois, Esmeralda Nunes, Isabel Veloso, David Peres, Paulo Alves

“…Sterile gloves are recommended for surgical and invasive procedures, while non-sterile gloves are suitable for routine care involving contact with blood and other body fluids or contaminated surfaces. Proper practices include performing hand hygiene before and after glove use, avoiding glove reuse, and training healthcare providers on donning and removal techniques to minimize cross-contamination. …”
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Microstructural, Morphological, and Magnetic Effects of NiFe₂O₄ Shell Formation Around Nanospherical ZnFe₂O₄ Cores by Marija Šuljagić, Vuk Uskoković, Lukasz Kilanski, Sabina Lewinska, Abdul Khaliq, Anna Ślawska-Waniewska, Aleksandar Kremenović, Vladimir Pavlović, Dejan A. Jeremić, Ljubica Andjelković

“…Most importantly, the formation of the NiFe₂O₄ shell around the ZnFe₂O₄ core improved the net crystallinity of the material and altered the particle morphology by reducing the convexity of the surface. Simultaneously, the magnetic measurements demonstrated the coherence of the interface between the core and the shell. …”
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Liquefaction and Reliquefaction Characteristics of Aeolian Sand Foundation Reinforced by Precast Cement Piles Based on Shaking Table Test by Zhaorong Zhu, Yuan Zhou, Kan Han, Honggang Wu, Shouquan Zhao

“…The test results show that under the excitation of 0.4 g EL Centro wave: (1) the increase of pore pressure in aeolian sand foundation will have multiple instantaneous peaks, which will promote the surface to float or sink. The phenomenon will be weakened by multiple earthquakes or pile reinforcement. (2) The prefabricated cement pile can improve the liquefaction and reliquefaction resistance of aeolian sand foundation. …”
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Investigating the Mechanical and Durability Properties of Carbonated Recycled Aggregate Concrete and Its Performance with SCMs by Shimza Jamil, Maria Idrees, Arslan Akbar, Wisal Ahmed

“…After 90 days of acid exposure, compressive strength reductions of 48.85% and 37.9% were observed for RAC and CRAC mixes, respectively, from their 28-day strength, while weight loss in CRAC was limited to 5.4%, compared to 10.92% in RAC. In sulfate exposure tests over 150 days, RAC and CRAC showed compressive strength reductions of 31.4% and 19.7% and weight losses of 3.6% and 2.2%, respectively, indicating enhanced resistance of CRAC to harsh environments. …”
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Seasonal forecasting of East African short rains by Agumase Kindie Tefera, Giovanni Liguori, William Cabos, Antonio Navarra

“…Along the East African coasts near Somalia and over parts of the western Indian Ocean, models demonstrate skill throughout the late winter (up to December–February), likely due to the persistence of sea surface temperature anomalies in the western Indian Ocean. …”
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Conventional magnetic resonance imaging combined with three-dimensional ultrasound for preoperative prediction of immediate ablation rate in high-intensity focused ultrasound treat... by Qiong Hao, Junwei Liu, Ruoying Hou, Wenxia Huang, Juan Liao, Zhenjiang Lin, Tijiang Zhang

“…The combined model revealed that signal intensity on T2-weighted imaging, degree of enhancement on contrast-enhanced T1-weighted imaging, maximum distance between the fibroid’s dorsal surface and the skin, uterine fibroid vascular network, and fibroid vascularization negatively affected NPVR. …”
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Enhancing Corrosion Resistance and Tribomechanical Characteristics of Powder Coatings via the Integration of Functionalized HF‐Free MXene Reinforcements by Ziba Nazarlou, Naeimeh Sadat Peighambardoust, Peyman Lahe Motlagh, Umut Aydemir

“…Abstract MXene, a new generation of 2D materials, is gaining attention for anti‐corrosion applications due to its large surface area, electrical conductivity, and self‐healing properties. …”
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Tele-ophthalmology as an effective triaging tool for acute ophthalmic concerns by Natalie A. Townsend, Shalini Shah, Joshua Reyes, Justin H. Townsend, Alison Bozung, Giselle Ricur, Rami J. Aboumourad

“…General external adnexa (44.1%), conjunctival disorders (15.5%) and ocular surface symptoms (15.4%), made up 75.0% of the visits during the study period. …”
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Fluid structure Interaction analysis for rupture risk assessment in patients with middle cerebral artery aneurysms by Jozsef Nagy, Wolfgang Fenz, Stefan Thumfart, Julia Maier, Zoltan Major, Harald Stefanits, Maria Gollwitzer, Johannes Oberndorfer, Nico Stroh, Michael Giretzlehner, Michael Sonnberger, Andreas Gruber, Philip-Rudolf Rauch, Matthias Gmeiner

“…Multivariate analysis identified two significant rupture predictors: High Equivalent Stress Area (HESA; p = 0.049), which quantifies stress distribution relative to the aneurysm surface, and Gaussian curvature (GLN; p = 0.031), which captures geometric complexity. …”
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Characterization of pre-alloyed NiTi powders produced by electrode induction-melting inert gas atomization for additive manufacturing by Wang J.-W., He D.-Y., Wu X., Guo X.-Y., Tan Z., Zhou Z., Shao W.

“…The flow rates of P1 and P2 are 19.3 and 17.5 s·(50 g)-1, respectively. The surface, crosssectional microstructure, phase structure, and martensitic transformation temperature of the pre-alloyed NiTi powders with different particle sizes are investigated. …”
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Study on the Effect of Polysulfide Content on the Micromorphology and Spontaneous Combustion Characteristics of Coal by Hai-Fei Yao

“…After adding iron (II) disulfide (FeS2) and iron (II) sulfide (FeS) powder to the original coal sample, the number of fine particles on the surface increased significantly. After increasing the oxidation temperature, the lamellar structure disintegrated, and the massive coal body was broken into several fine particles, which promoted the spontaneous combustion of coal. …”
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Gelatin's Effect on Iron Oxide Nanoparticle Properties and Its Use in Thermal Regeneration for Methylene Blue Photodegradation by Maria Ulfa, Sabrina Devinta Poetry

“…Fourier Transform Infra Red (FTIR) studies indicated a peak at 500 cm−1, revealing the iron groups in both samples and increased intensity in the hydroxyl and carbonyl groups due to gelatin. Furthermore, the surface area, pore volume, and pore diameter of iron-P123-gelatin exhibited an increment due to gelatin addition. …”
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Bariatric surgery and HIV: Joint venture between family, primary care, and HIV physicians by Ceren Aydemir, Raniah Al Saidi, Ji Soo Choi, Mohamed H. Ahmed, Dushyant Mital

“…Following the procedure, she was given supplements including ferrous sulfate, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and calcium. She was also prescribed lansoprazole. …”
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Review of climate-resilient agriculture for ensuring food security: Sustainability opportunities and challenges of India by Satiprasad Sahoo, Chiranjit Singha, Ajit Govind, Armin Moghimi

“…CRA provides resilience to climate variability by enhancing agricultural viability through water exchange between surface and groundwater systems. In water-stressed countries such as India, where demand for water from agriculture, industry, and domestic use is increasing, CRA offers ways to address current and future food security challenges. …”
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