DDA Simulation Study on Mechanical Failure of Heterogenous Rock by Youjun Ning, Xinyang Lv, Zheng Yang

“…In the present work, a statistical rock mesoheterogeneity model based on the Weibull distribution function is introduced into the discontinuous deformation analysis (DDA) method to simulate the mechanical failure of heterogeneous rock, in which the general heterogeneity degree is controlled by a heterogeneity index and the mechanical property of each subblock element is randomly assigned. …”
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DeadEasy caspase: automatic counting of apoptotic cells in Drosophila. by Manuel G Forero, Jenny A Pennack, Anabel R Learte, Alicia Hidalgo

“…Combined with the power of Drosophila genetics, DeadEasy expands the tools that enable the use of Drosophila to analyse gene function, model disease and test drugs in the intact nervous system and whole animal.…”
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Echo State Property upon Noisy Driving Input by Junhyuk Woo, Hyeongmo Kim, Soon Ho Kim, Kyungreem Han

“…The standard ESN with a hyperbolic tangent activation function is tested using the MNIST handwritten digit datasets at different additive white Gaussian noise levels. …”
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Impact of celastrol on mitochondrial dynamics and proliferation in glioblastoma by Lei Liang, Wenying Lv, Gang Cheng, Mou Gao, Junzhao Sun, Ning Liu, Hanbo Zhang, Baorui Guo, Jiayu Liu, Yanteng Li, Shengqiang Xie, Jiangting Wang, Junru Hei, Jianning Zhang

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Risk factors and the likelihood of acute renal failure in children with congenital malformations of the urinary system by I. G. Khmelevskaya, O. G. Bets, A. G. Arkhipova

“…The article presents a retrospective analysis of anamnestic and clinical and laboratory data of 42 case histories of children treated in the neonatal pathology department from 2015 to 2019. …”
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Stroop task and practice effects demonstrate cognitive dysfunction in long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome by James N Baraniuk, Kiran Thapaliya, Maira Inderyas, Zack Y Shan, Leighton R Barnden

“…Abstract Background: The Stroop task was used to investigate differences in cognitive function between Long COVID (LC), Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and healthy control subjects. …”
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Safety, efficacy and health impact of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS): an umbrella review protocol by Sonu Goel, Jagdish Kaur, Anil Chauhan, Arvind Vashishta Rinkoo, Muhammed Shabil

“…Although they were initially introduced as an alternative to traditional smoking, the design and function of ENDS vary. The potential health effects of ENDS, especially in comparison to traditional cigarettes, are a matter of ongoing debate. …”
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Genotype–Phenotype Correlation in a Couple in Which the Wife Is a Carrier of the Beta-Thalassemia Trait and the Husband Is a Carrier of a Mutation in the ALAS2 Gene: Both Gene Defe... by Domenico Dell’Edera, Carmela Centoducati, Arianna Allegretti, Francesco La Rocca, Brunilde Persia

“…Analysis of the biochemical data of her husband and family members revealed that she had X-linked microcytic sideroblastic anaemia caused by an alteration in the function of the ALAS2 (5′-Aminolevulinate Synthase 2) gene located on the short arm of the X chromosome (Xp11.21). …”
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Anxiety and depression prevalence and associated factors in patients with knee osteoarthritis by Qizhen Feng, Qizhen Feng, Mingjie Weng, Xi Yang, Min Zhang

“…Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that lower BMI, QOL, and utilization of social support scores are risk factors for anxiety and depression in KOA patients (P<0.05). …”
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Propofol Suppresses Microglia Inflammation by Targeting TGM2/NF-κB Signaling by Yuanyuan Hou, Xi Xiao, Wei Yu, Sihua Qi

“…BV2 cells and primary microglia were used for functional verification and mechanism studies. Results. …”
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Relationships between the activity of neurohormonal systems and intracardiac hemodynamics in patients with heart failure: focus on galectin-3 by V. I. Podzolkov, N. A. Dragomiretsksya, A. V. Kazadaeva, Yu. G. Beliaev, Anastasia V. Tolmacheva

“…In patients with HF, the level of galectin-3 did not directly depend on EF, but was associated with NT-proBNP level as follows: there was a tendency to increase the concentration of galectin-3 in the tertile groups of NT-proBNP. Correlation analysis revealed significant feedback (r=-0,41, p<0,05) between galectin-3 and left ventricular EF only in patients with preserved systolic function. …”
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SUBCLINICAL LESION OF CAROTID ARTERIES IN CHRONIC GLOMERULONEPHRITIS by I. T. Murkamilov, R. A. Aitbaev, V. V. Fomin, F. A. Yusupov

“…The results of the study suggest that in order to prevent vascular complications in the future, patients with chronic glomerulonephritis on the pre-dialysis stage of CKD need to study carotid arteries, as well as in a comprehensive analysis of renal function…”
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Impact of Pathological Grades of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease on Weight Loss Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy by Qu YF, Wang K, Li Y, Cheng YG, Hu SY, Zhong MW

“…Statistical methods included the Pearson and Spearman correlations, chi-square test, Kruskal–Wallis test, general linear models, Kaplan–Meier analysis, and multivariate regression to identify the predictors of weight loss and cumulative rates of achieving 50% EWL and to plot the cumulative incidence curve.Results: Baseline BMI, homeostasis model assessment for insulin resistance, free fatty acids, and A1C levels were significantly associated with steatosis severity (P < 0.05). …”
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Where Do We Stand in the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis Ahead of EULAR/ACR 2025? by Adriana Liliana Vlad, Corina Popazu, Alina-Maria Lescai, Doina Carina Voinescu, Alexia Anastasia Ștefania Baltă

“…An interdisciplinary approach, involving the rheumatologist, general practitioner, physiotherapist, nutritionist, and psychologist, provides significant benefits, such as reducing inflammation, improving joint function, and offering psychosocial support. …”
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Expression and Predictive Value of Angiopoietin-2 in Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Ruiqin Ni, Mengrong Xie, Jingying Zhang, Mingmei Zhong

“…Therefore, this prospective study selected COPD of patients as research subjects, which were divided into COPD and COPD-PH groups according to whether they were complicated with PH. Lung function, general laboratory index, N-terminal pro brain b-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), Angiopoietin-2, and other cytokines levels were compared between the two groups, and the risk factors of COPD-PH were explored through multivariate binary regression analysis. …”
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Evaluation of Baby Leaf Products Using Hyperspectral Imaging Techniques by Antonietta Eliana Barrasso, Claudio Perone, Roberto Romaniello

“…The application of advanced spectral analysis and artificial intelligence methods has led to significant progress in leaf moisture analysis and prediction, yielding substantial implications for both agriculture and biological research.…”
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Assessment of the quality of life of patients with achalasia of the cardia after videoendoscopic Heller cardiomyotomy with Dor fundoplication by E. A. Tseymakh, V. A. Gankov, G. I. Bagdasaryan, A. R. Andreasyan, S. A. Maslikova

“…Based on the results of questioning patients using special and general questionnaires and using special methods for studying the closing function of the cardia, to evaluate the quality of life of patients with stages 2–4 of AC after video-laparoscopic esophagocardiomyotomy according to Heller with anterior hemiasophagofundoplication according to Dor.Materials and methods. …”
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Optimization of Medicinal Treatment of Patients with Glaucoma in Combination with Concurrent System Pathology. Part 1: Cardiovascular Pathology by A. N. Zhuravleva, M. V. Zueva, E. B. Shustov

“…Ways of influencing the pathogenetic links of the glaucomatous process are proposed from the standpoint of an optimal combination of medications. Analysis of literature on the problem of structural and functional disorders in GON’s development shows that it is promising to expand our understanding of the fundamental processes underlying these changes, search for clinically significant combinations of contemporary markers of changes in structure and function, and, accordingly, treatment approaches. …”
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THE RENEWAL AND UPGRADE OF LEGAL REGULATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS IN THE EU by M. B. Kasenova

“…Formal-logical, historical-legal, technical-legal, comparative-legal and SWOT-analysis methods as well as other general scientific and special legal methods were the methodological basis for the preparation of this article.RESEARCH RESULTS. …”
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Perceived social support on objective measured sedentary behavior of stroke patients: the mediating role of exercise self-efficacy by Jianing Wei, Fanjiayi Yang, Xiaofang Dong

“…IntroductionAs stroke patients may have impaired motor function, there may have increased sedentary behavior. …”
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