The International Trauma Interview (ITI): development of a semi-structured diagnostic interview and evaluation in a UK sample by Neil P. Roberts, Philip Hyland, Robert Fox, Alice Roberts, Catrin Lewis, Marylene Cloitre, Chris R. Brewin, Thanos Karatzias, Mark Shevlin, Odeta Gelezelyte, Kristina Bondjers, Andrés Fresno, Alistair Souch, Jonathan I. Bisson

“…This study aimed to investigate a psychometric evaluation of the ITI and to finalise the English language version.Method: The latent structure, internal consistency, interrater agreement, and convergent and discriminant validity were evaluated with data from a convenience sample, drawn from an existing research cohort, of 131 trauma exposed participants from the United Kingdom reporting past diagnosis for PTSD or who had screened positively for traumatic stress symptoms. …”
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In silico evaluation of missense SNPs in cancer-associated Cystatin A protein and their potential to disrupt Cathepsin B interaction by Shafaat Hossain, Omar Hamza Bin Manjur, Mst Sharmin Sultana Shimu, Tamanna Sultana, Mustafizur Rahman Naim, Shahariar Siddique, Abdullah Al Mamun, Md Miftaur Rahman, Md Abu Saleh, Md Rakibul Hasan, Tania Rahman

“…Cystatin A (CSTA) functions as a cysteine protease inhibitor by forming tight complexes with the cathepsins. …”
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Incorporation of amoxicillin-loaded microspheres in mineral trioxide aggregate cement: an in vitro study by Fábio Rocha Bohns, Vicente Castelo Branco Leitune, Isadora Martini Garcia, Bruna Genari, Nélio Bairros Dornelles, Silvia Stanisçuaski Guterres, Fabrício Aulo Ogliari, Mary Anne Sampaio de Melo, Fabrício Mezzomo Collares

“…The morphology of microspheres was observed under scanning electron microscopy.ResultsThe optimized cement formulation containing microspheres at 5% exhibited a delayed-release response and maintained its fundamental functional properties. When mixed with amoxicillin-loaded microspheres, the setting times of both test materials significantly increased. …”
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Determination of Iodine Concentration in Commonly Consumed Salt and Its Potential Impact on Household Consumers: An Examination and Assessment of Consumed Salt by Md Shahedul Islam, Mohammad Asadul Habib, Mohammad Anwar Ul Alam, Oumma Halima, Nusrat Parvin, Md. Rezaul Karim, Abdur Rahman Shanna, Rifat Jahan Romel, Abdur Rahman Sakib, Mohammad Ariful Islam

“…ABSTRACT Introduction Iodine deficiency disorder (IDD) can lead to health issues as it is necessary for metabolic functions. This study investigated the iodine content of commonly consumed salt and the potential impact on daily iodine requirements and IDDs. …”
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Optimization of flammability and thermo-physiological comfort properties in fire-fighter's protective clothing using VIKOR technique by Hafsa Jamshaid, Rajesh Kumar Mishra, Miroslav Muller, Naseer Ahmad, Muhammad Ijaz, Muhammad Shoaib, Vijay Chandan, Petr Jirku

“…This work dealt with the study of the effect of different blends of inherently fire-resistant fibers and their woven structures on the functional properties of fire retardant (FR) fabrics for various applications. …”
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Distribution of fungal agents in the respiratory system of patients with underlying lung diseases; molecular identification and antifungal susceptibility profiles by Parviz Hassanpour, Seyed Jamal Hashemi, Sanam Nami, Roshanak Daie Ghazvini, Behrouz Naghili Hokmabadi, Abbas Rahimi Foroushani, Kazem Ahmadikia, Zahra Ramezanalipour, Saeid Firouzi Abriz

“…Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) had the highest rate of colonization with fungal agents (47/114, 41%). …”
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Population Dynamics of <i>Cypripedium macranthos</i> Sw. and Its Interactions with Environmental Factors in the Changbai Mountains by Lifei Chen, Wei Liu, Nan Jiang, Yiting Xiao, Yuze Shan, Shizhuo Wang, Sulei Wu, Qi Wang, Jiahui Yu, Yuqing Zhang, Xi Lu, Hongyu Qiao

“…At lower crown density, <i>C. macranthos</i> had greater photosynthetic capacity and higher δ¹³C, C, and N, which were more favourable for organic matter accumulation and plant growth and development. …”
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Polysaccharide-based aerogel dressing integrated with MOF-loaded quercetin with multifunctional effects for promoting infected wound healing by Xiaomin Wu, Qisong Liu, Alena Rasiuk, Shkuryn Siarhei Vladimirovich, Yu Pan, Bixia Lin, Ying Liu, Wenqiang Li, Genghao Li, Wensong Li, Cuiping Zhang, Xiaohua Pan

“…Herein, quercetin with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties was encapsulated within amino-functionalized UIO-66 metal-organic framework (MOF) to form MOF@Que NPs. …”
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Exposure of Apis mellifera (Hymenoptera: Apidae) colonies to imidacloprid impairs larval development, promotes oxidative stress in pupae, and induces changes in the midgut of adult... by Daiani Rodrigues Moreira, Tuan Henrique Smielevski de Souza, Douglas Galhardo, Cinthia Leão Figueira, Samara Calvi Baulli, Breno Gabriel da Silva, Francieli das Chagas, José Washington Santos Oliveira, Jean Samel Rocha, Angélica de Souza Khatlab, Eliane Gasparino, Vagner de Alencar Arnaut de Toledo, Adriana Aparecida Sinópolis Gigliolli, Maria Claudia Colla Ruvolo-Takasusuki

“…Oxidative stress analyses revealed that IMDCF-exposed larvae had higher nitrite and carbonylated protein contents and lower catalase and superoxide dismutase activity than control individuals. …”
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Frequency-Dependent Neural Activity in Patients with Unilateral Vascular Pulsatile Tinnitus by Han Lv, Pengfei Zhao, Zhaohui Liu, Guopeng Wang, Rong Zeng, Fei Yan, Cheng Dong, Ling Zhang, Rui Li, Peng Wang, Ting Li, Shusheng Gong, Zhenchang Wang

“…Previous resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) studies have shown that neurological changes are important findings in vascular pulsatile tinnitus (PT) patients. …”
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Methylation assay in KMT2B-related dystonia: a novel diagnostic validation tool by Gleyson Francisco da Silva Carvalho, Claudio Melo de Gusmão, Beatriz Martins Wolff, Lucas Liro Vieira, Yanca Gasparini de Oliveira, Mariana Ribeiro Costa, Rafaela da Silva Mendes, Matheus Augusto Araujo Castro, Mayara T. Sakuma, Fernando Kok, Bekim Sadikovic, Leslie Domenici Kulikowski

“…In this study, we describe the use of a genome methylation episignature methodology to functionally validate two variants of uncertain significance (VUS) in the KMT2B gene. …”
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Metabolomics and lipidomics of plasma biomarkers for tuberculosis diagnostics using UHPLC-HRMS by Gaofeng Sun, Quan Wang, Xinjie Shan, Maierheba Kuerbanjiang, Ruiying Ma, Wensi Zhou, Lin Sun, Qifeng Li

“…However, the characteristics of the circulating metabolites and their functions after Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection have not been fully elucidated. …”
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Double-face urethroplasty in patients with obliterative bulbar strictures post-transurethral resection of the prostate mid-term outcomes in high-volume referral center by Pankaj M. Joshi, Manuel Hevia, Yatam Lakshmi Sreeranga, Marco Bandini, Amey Patil, Shreyas Bhadranavar, Vipin Sharma, Sandeep Bafna, Sanjay B. Kulkarni

“…Obliterative proximal bulbar strictures merit double-face urethroplasty with high-rate success and functional outcomes.…”
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Comparative evaluation of cell-based assay technologies for scoring drug-induced condensation of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein by Rui Tong Quek, Cyna R. Shirazinejad, Christina L. Young, Kierra S. Hardy, Samuel Lim, Phillip J. Elms, David T. McSwiggen, Timothy J. Mitchison, Pamela A. Silver

“…There is great interest in identifying condensate modulators (CMODs), which are small molecules that alter the dynamics and functions of phase-separated condensates, as a potential therapeutic modality. …”
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Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation of the Quadriceps and Diaphragm in Critically Ill Patients: A Pilot Study by Marcela Aparecida Leite, Erica Fernanda Osaku, Jaqueline Albert, Claudia Rejane Lima de Macedo Costa, Alessandra Madalena Garcia, Francieli do Nascimento Czapiesvski, Suely Mariko Ogasawara, Gladson Ricardo Flor Bertolini, Amaury Cezar Jorge, Péricles Almeida Delfino Duarte

“…Electrical stimulation of quadriceps had best outcomes for peripheral muscle strength compared with controls or electrical stimulation of diaphragm among mechanically ventilated critically ill subjects and promoted functional independence and decreased length of hospitalization.…”
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Association between stress hyperglycemia ratio and diabetic retinopathy progression and surgical prognosis: insights from NHANES 2005–2018 and clinical cohort study by Zetong Nie, Wenjia Xing, Xiang Zhang, Xiaorong Li, Wenbo Li, Bojie Hu

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Empowering pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients with cancer utilizing generative AI chatbots to reduce psychological burden and enhance treatment engagement: a pilot stu... by Joe Hasei, Mana Hanzawa, Akihito Nagano, Naoko Maeda, Shinichirou Yoshida, Makoto Endo, Nobuhiko Yokoyama, Motoharu Ochi, Hisashi Ishida, Hideki Katayama, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Eiji Nakata, Ryuichi Nakahara, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Hirokazu Tsukahara, Toshifumi Ozaki

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Impact of a glutamine-enriched peptide formula on gastrointestinal toxicity and on the interruption of oncologic treatment in patients with adenocarcinoma of the rectum by Bárbara Gabriela Salas-Salas, Laura Ferrera-Alayón, Laura Ferrera-Alayón, Alicia Calleja-Fernández, Rodolfo Chicas-Sett, Eva Nogués-Ramia, Juan Zafra-Martín, Marta Lloret, Marta Lloret, Marta Lloret

“…Intestinal toxicity was evaluated with the CTCAE 5.0 scale, functionality with the ECOG scale and nutritional status with GLIM criteria.ResultsFifty-four patients were initially selected, although 51 were finally enrolled: 25 in the PD group and 26 in the DA group. …”
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Multiple Acquisitions of XopJ2 Effectors in Populations of Xanthomonas perforans by Anuj Sharma, Fernanda Iruegas-Bocardo, Shaheen Bibi, Yun-Chu Chen, Jung-Gun Kim, Peter Abrahamian, Gerald V. Minsavage, Jason C. Hurlbert, Gary E. Vallad, Mary B. Mudgett, Jeffrey B. Jones, Erica M. Goss

“…In X. perforans, xopJ2b was present in strains collected in North America, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Europe, whereas xopJ2a had a narrower geographic distribution. This study expands the Xanthomonas T3E repertoire, demonstrates functional conservation in T3E evolution, and further supports the importance of XopJ2 in X. perforans fitness on tomato. …”
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Quality of life indicators in assessing the results of various surgical treatment methods for cervical myelopathy by A. A. Chekhonatsky, N. E. Komleva, V. N. Nikolenko, V. A. Chekhonatsky

“…Posterior and anterior spinal cord decompression with laminectomy for cervical myelopathy increases the indicators of physical functioning and role physical functioning and reduces pain sensations. …”
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