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Rapid and efficient labeling by a selective organic fluorophore probe highlights heterogeneity of mycobacterial populations and persister resuscitation
Stress tolerant slow- or non-growing bacterial subpopulations represent a key factor for chronic, recurrent, antibiotic-tolerant infections and necessitate prolonged antibiotic therapy. Consequently,...
Assessing fish welfare in small-scale commercial fixed-net fisheries off the Southern Portuguese coast
Despite a growing interest in animal welfare in production systems, research on fish welfare remains limited, particularly in commercial fisheries. Fish caught in fixed-net fisheries experience multip...
Retraction: Global incidence and mortality of childhood leukemia and its relationship with the Human Development Index
The shaping of adolescent physical activity habitus: The role of family sports culture
Based on Bourdieu’s habitus theory, this study revealed the connotation, function, and shaping mechanism of physical activity habitus. Utilizing a stratified random cluster sampling survey conducted a...
Lack of association between loneliness, social isolation and inflammation in people living with HIV aged ≥50 years: Results from the sub-study “No One Alone-Gesida Study”
Introduction Inflammation is linked to multiple health conditions. Emerging evidence suggest it may play a role in the association between social isolation – loneliness and health...
Enhanced sparrow search algorithm with DV-Hop for high-precision fire sensor localization in underground spaces
Fire monitoring in underground spaces is critical for emergency response, yet traditional localization methods like DV-Hop suffer from significant localization errors due to hop count ambiguity and pr...
Multi-omics analysis reveals diagnostic and therapeutic biomarkers for aging phenotypes in ulcerative colitis
Background The incidence of ulcerative colitis (UC) remains high, with an increasing prevalence among elderly patients. Cellular senescence has been widely recognized as a contribu...
Analyses of the roles and potential targets of m7G-related genes in colorectal cancer using single-cell and bulk RNA sequencing data
Background The pathogenesis of colorectal cancer is complex and difficult to treat, and there is a risk of metastasis and recurrence. m7G modification as a kind of RNA modification...
Fertilization reduces aphid population growth but does not alter competitive exclusion between specialist and generalist species
Understanding how resource availability shapes herbivore competitive interactions is crucial for predicting pest dynamics under changing agricultural practices. Interspecific competition among herbivo...
Retraction: The association between mode of childbirth delivery and early childhood caries: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis
Real-world optimization of tunnel lengths in tunneled peripherally inserted central catheters for cancer patients: A multi-center retrospective cohort study
Background Standardized guidelines for optimal tunnel length in tunneled peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are lacking....
An evaluation of Roluperidone as a promising repurposing candidate for Alzheimer’s Disease: A Computational Investigation
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most dominant and prevalent form of dementia. The therapeutic agents for AD are not sufficient. Drug repurposing ( i.e., also ca...
Targeting anger for COVID-19 prevention: The motivating role of anger on media use and vaccination intention
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in public anger due to its disruptive and harmful nature. However, anger remains an understudied concept despite its potential to persuade the public and spark action. T...
Retraction: Investigating the relationship between erythropoiesis-stimulating agents and mortality in hemodialysis patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Can creative activities and mind-body practices help enhance well-being and mental health awareness? An exploratory qualitative study in UK higher education
Creative arts activities and mind-body practices, such as yoga, have been shown to benefit mental health and well-being. Research in higher education highlights the mental health challenges faced by s...
Improving maternal outcomes of young mothers through mobile health (mHealth) and community-based interventions: Evidence from a quasi-experimental trial in Kwale County, Coastal Kenya
Background Inefficient referral systems and limited awareness on the importance of antenatal care (ANC) hinder expectant adolescents and young women from achieving the recommended...
Clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis analysis of gastrinoma based on the SEER database
Gastrinoma, distinguished by Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, is a highly unusual neoplasm. However, understanding of its clinicopathological characteristics and survival at the population level is inadequ...
SF3B1K700E mutation in human embryonic stem cells causes aberrant expression of immune-related genes
SF3B1, a component of the U2 snRNP pre-mRNA splicing factor, plays a critical role in splicing and is frequently mutated in cancer, particularly hematologic malignancies. We investigated the effects o...
‘Thriving with bipolar disorder’: The co-design of a peer-delivered group psychoeducation program and single-arm pilot feasibility evaluation protocol
Background Self-management strategies can be used by individuals with bipolar disorder (BD) to cope with symptoms and improve quality of life (QoL). Peer-facilitated psychoeducatio...
Household indebtedness and well-being: Evidence from Australia
This study examines the relationship between household debt and health among Australian adults aged 18-65, utilising five waves of the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey...
Patterns of adherence to home blood pressure monitoring among men and women in the Electronic Framingham Heart Study
Worldwide, there are differences in hypertension control by sex. The use of home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) is associated with lower average blood pressures and higher medication adherence. Howe...
Assessment of allergy knowledge among the Palestinian community: A cross-sectional study
Introduction Allergy is a form of chronic illness with an increasing prevalence globally. Adequate knowledge among the community about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of allerg...
Retraction: The association between maternal tobacco smoking during pregnancy and the risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Using a neural network approach and starspots dependent models to predict effective temperatures and ages of young stars
This study presents a statistical approach to accurately predict the effective temperatures of pre-main sequence stars, which are necessary for determining stellar ages using the isochrone methodology...