Decannulation ahead: a comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic framework for tracheotomized neurological patients by Rainer Dziewas, Tobias Warnecke, Bendix Labeit, Volker Schulte, Inga Claus, Paul Muhle, Anna Brake, Lena Hollah, Anne Jung, Jonas von Itter, Sonja Suntrup-Krüger

“…Main body Key diagnostic strategies for assessing decannulation readiness focus on airway protection, airway patency, bronchial secretion management, and cough function. These are collectively introduced as the A2BC criteria in this review. …”
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Female Anopheles Mosquito Gut Microbiota: Description and Impact on Transmission of Plasmodium Parasite by Salisu, H. L., Yayo, A. M., Sharif, A. A., Dambatta, A. S.

“…Key focus areas include the structure and diversity of Anopheles gut microbiota, their immunomodulatory functions, interactions with P. falciparum, and potential applications in paratransgenesis and biological vector control.  …”
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The Role of Local Governments in the Transformation of Public Spaces: The Case of Atakum City Square by Deniz YILDIZ USLU, Tuğçe ŞANLI KATI

“…The main findings show that the power dynamics of local governments affect the functional structure of the square and lead to a narrowing of the diversity of activities. …”
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Waterside Mansion of Esma Sultan within the Scope of Contemporary Restoration Work by Fatma Sedes, Ezgi Yilmaz, Serhat Arman Çikrikçi

“…It is necessary to determine the necessary elements for the restoration processes of historical buildings, the criteria and decisions of intervention, and the characteristics of the structure before the intervention. …”
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Automated prediction of fibroblast phenotypes using mathematical descriptors of cellular features by Alex Khang, Abigail Barmore, Georgios Tseropoulos, Kaustav Bera, Dilara Batan, Kristi S. Anseth

“…Abstract Fibrosis is caused by pathological activation of resident fibroblasts to myofibroblasts that leads to aberrant tissue stiffening and diminished function of affected organs with limited pharmacological interventions. …”
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Experiences and outcomes of older adults with obesity transitioning from gym- to home-based resistance training due to COVID-19 lockdowns: a mixed-methods analysis of a RCT by Costas Glavas, Jakub Mesinovic, Anoohya Gandham, Mavil May Cervo, Carrie-Anne Ng, Peter R. Ebeling, Elena S. George, Robin M. Daly, Belinda R. Beck, Paul Jansons, David Scott

“…HOME participants were prescribed bodyweight RT and AT exercises, while maintaining the weight loss intervention. Eight HOME participants completed semi-structured interviews post-intervention. …”
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Beyond the Neuron: The Integrated Role of Glia in Psychiatric Disorders by André Demambre Bacchi

“…In addition to their structural role, these cells actively modulate neurotransmitter homeostasis and influence neuronal plasticity, thereby affecting cognition, mood, and behavior. …”
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Mentalisation, Self-Compassion, and the Psychosocial Impact of ADHD in Adult Women by Kate Witteveen, Denis O'Hara

“…In Phase 1, a new measure, the ADHD Impact on Psychosocial Functioning (AIPF), was administered to a sample of women with a diagnosis of ADHD (N = 388), and a preliminary investigation of its psychometric properties was undertaken. …”
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Transforming Bakırköy Powder Magazine, an Industrial Heritage, through Repurposing into a Public Space by Merve Görçin, Alev Erarslan Göçer

“…The building, now functioning as a library, observation terrace, café, and social spaces, is thoroughly evaluated in terms of its historical context, pre-intervention identity, and subsequent architectural features. …”
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Leverage, entrenched managers, and moderating effect of main shareholder’s influence by Bruno José Canassa, Lucas Allan Diniz Schwarz, Maurício Ribeiro do Valle

“…ABSTRACT This study associated the leverage of Brazilian listed companies with their managers’ search for protection against the risk of main shareholder’s intervention. Although the literature has pointed out that managers might increase leverage in order to protect themselves against takeovers, it had not yet investigated the use of debt as a defense against the risk of intervention by the company’s main shareholder. …”
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The impact of pituitary adenomas on cognitive performance: a systematic review by Ting-Chia Young, Kai-Yen Lin, Wan-Cheng Li, Chi-Ning Huang, Wen-Hsuan Tsai

“…Of these, 60 studies employed either objective neuropsychological tests or subjective questionnaires to evaluate cognitive function. The most frequently utilized assessment was the Digit Span test, with 42.9% of studies reporting significant impairments in complex attention and executive functioning among patients with PA. …”
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Narrative production abilities of children with autism by Tal Naman, Sveta Fichman, Carmit Altman, Nufar Sukenik

“…Macrostructure analysis examined the organization and structure of the narratives while microstructure analysis focused on linguistic elements such as syntax and word use. …”
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Cynaroside ameliorates TNBS-induced colitis by inhibiting intestinal epithelial cell apoptosis via the PI3K/AKT signalling pathway by Ju Huang, Ju Huang, Jing Li, Jing Li, Zhijun Geng, Zhijun Geng, Lixia Yin, Lixia Yin, Minzhu Niu, Qingqing Li, Qingqing Li, Xinyue Liu, Xinke Cheng, Xiaofeng Zhang, Xue Song, Xue Song, Yueyue Wang, Yueyue Wang, Lian Wang, Lugen Zuo, Jianguo Hu, Jianguo Hu

“…Additionally, the Cyn intervention group showed significant improvements in both the intestinal barrier structure (elevated tight junction protein levels and proper localization) and function (reduced serum FD4 levels, increased intestinal TEER, and decreased bacterial translocation rates in mesenteric lymph nodes [MLNs] and livers). …”
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Rejuvenating aged osteoprogenitors for bone repair by Joshua Reeves, Pierre Tournier, Pierre Becquart, Robert Carton, Yin Tang, Alessandra Vigilante, Dong Fang, Shukry J Habib

“…We demonstrate that aging negatively impacts the calvarial bone structure and its osteogenic tissues, diminishing osteoprogenitor number and function and severely impairing bone formation. …”
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Development of Communicative Skills of Children with Alalia in the Condition of Multisensory Education by Gencho Valchev, Zhana Georgeva

“…Speech is a main function, which has a defining meaning for the whole psychological development of the child as a personality. …”
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Symptom network analysis of pregnancy stress, depressive symptoms and quality of life: a cross-sectional study of pregnant women in Xinjiang, China, 2023–2024 by Sufeila Shalayiding, Weicui Meng, Xiaoting Wang, Bahedana Sailike, Ting Jiang

“…Therefore, the aim of this study was to reveal the specific symptom network relationships and core symptoms of pregnant women's pregnancy stress, depressive symptoms and quality of life by themselves and among the three, using a network analysis methodology that integrates the early, middle and late stages of pregnancy, in order to deepen the understanding and to guide precise health interventions. Methods From February 2023 to January 2024, a convenience sampling method was used to conduct a cross-sectional study of 1,349 pregnant women in a tertiary hospital in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China using the Patient Health Questionnaire Depressive Symptom Cluster and the Stress in Pregnancy and Health-Related Quality of Life Scale, to construct a network to perform network estimation, and to determine core nodes of the network structure based on the centrality indexes. …”
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Epidemiology and hospitalization costs of chronic kidney disease in Romania by Ildiko Aliz Bradacs, László-István Bába, László Lorenzovici, Andreea Mihaela Precup, Szabolcs Farkas- Ráduly, Gyongyi Tar, Vasile Nastase, Lucia Georgeta Daina, Raul Bozu, Gyula Jozsef Nagy, Dimitrie Cristian Siriopol, Dorel Sandesc, Ovidiu Horea Bedreag, Florin Buicu, Gabriel Mircescu, Gener Ismail

“…Abstract Background Chronic kidney disease or chronic renal failure is a progressive condition defined as abnormalities of kidney structure or function, present for longer than 3 months. …”
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Applications of augmented reality in cardiology till 2024: a comprehensive review of innovations and clinical impacts by Ibthisam Ismail Sharieff, Diviya Bharathi Ravikumar, Shashvat Joshi, Barath Prashanth Sivasubramanian, Rajat Gupta, Yash Garg, Umabalan Thirupathy, Ragavendar Saravanabavanandan, Siva Naga Yarrarapu, Vikramaditya R. Samala Venkata

“…AugR has revolutionized cardiology by enhancing the understanding of cardiac structure and function. This review highlights its applications in diagnosis, surgical planning, cardiac procedures, training, rehabilitation, and the future impact of AugR-related technology.MethodsThis review compiles original research and review articles on AugR in cardiology from PubMed till 2024.ResultsAdvancements in visualization and image processing techniques facilitate the development of AugR tools using holographic displays, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and pre-surgical planning. …”
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Ovarian Torsion: Presentation and Management in a Pediatric Patient by Katie P. Nguyen, William L. Valentino, Duy Bui, Honey Milestone

“…Appropriate diagnosis and timely surgical gynecological intervention allowed this pediatric patient to salvage and preserve ovarian function.…”
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Resonance frequency analysis – indicator of post-implantation morphology of mandibular bone tissue by A. P. Oshurko, I. Yu. Oliinyk, N. B. Kuzniak, L. M. Herasym

“…This result made it necessary to revise the rehabilitation plan, adjust the medical prescription sheet and decide to postpone the placement of the all-milled restorative structure on the implants. Conclusions. The RFA study indicates not only the primary stability of implants but also a full-fledged stage-bystage clinical prognosis of the further functionality of a prosthetic structure based on short implants with proper preservation of the morphological functionality of bone tissue.…”
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