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Atypical nucleus pulposus migration and calcification: A specific radiographic sign for lumbar rheumatoid spondylitis
Objective This study aimed to characterize a specific radiographic manifestation of lumbar rheumatoid spondylitis. Methods and materials The patients diagnosed with lumbar rheumatoid spondylitis who...
Use of spectral indices and photosynthetic parameters to evaluate the growth performance of hydroponic tomato at different salinity levels
Conventional methods for measuring plant physiological parameters are expensive and time-consuming, and this has promoted the use of optical and sensing techniques. Therefore, this study was conducted...
Machine learning techniques for continuous genetic assignment of geographic origin of forest trees
Origin tracking is important to ensure use of the right seed source and trade with legally harvested timber. Additionally, it can help to reconstruct human-caused historical long-distance seed transfe...
Do chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) mentally represent collaboration?: Action-learning and communication in a partnered task
Non-human primates engage in complex collective behaviours, but existing research does not paint a clear picture of what individuals cognitively represent when they act together. This study investigat...
Screening and validation of 3’-Methoxydaidzein as a therapeutic agent in ulcerative colitis based on disulfidptosis-associated molecular clusters
Background Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a recurrent inflammatory condition of the bowel with a multifaceted pathogenesis, including programmed cell death, oxidative stress, and immune-mediated inflammat...
Do soil health indicators predict carbon and nitrogen functional stability under drought and heat?
Healthier soils are often assumed to retain function better under climate stress. However, links between common soil health indicators and soil functional resilience to stress are elusive. Our goal wa...
Behavioral and Neural correlates of Post-STROKE Fatigue: A randomized controlled trial protocol
Introduction Post-stroke fatigue (PSF) is highly prevalent and lacks of effective management. Recent evidence suggest the use of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to reduce PSF. However,...
Uncontrolled hypertension among hypertensive patients in public hospitals at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Background In both high- and low-income nations, uncontrolled hypertension poses a serious threat to public health for those who suffer from it. After it starts, hypertension needs to be controlled th...
Kaempferol inhibits oxidative stress and reduces macrophage pyroptosis by activating the NRF2 signaling pathway
Kaempferol exhibits various biological activities, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Its role in modulating lipid metabolism and inhibiting inflammatory responses to suppress the pr...
GlowGrow: Designing an ambient biofeedback system for pregnancy stress management
Pregnancy can be challenging for women as they experience various physical, psychological, and social changes that can lead to stress and potential mental health concerns. Being neglected in the long-...
Caregiving in rural areas: A qualitative study of challenges and resilience
Background and objectives Informal caregivers are critical to providing support to adults with functional limitations or disease in rural areas. There is a need to understand factors that impact rural...
Generation and characterization of BAC transgenic mouse lines expressing a fluorescent protein in trigeminal and dorsal root ganglion neurons
Genetic tools to identify and isolate specific cell types are required to study different model systems in an organism. Such tools to study sensory neurons in trigeminal and dorsal root ganglia are in...
Comparison of TENS electrodes and textile electrodes for electrocutaneous warning
Electrocutaneous stimulation can be employed to alert workers in potentially hazardous situations. Previous parameter studies used TENS electrodes during the developmental process of the electrical wa...
Strategic risk analysis for the selection of stable and high-potential maize genotypes in multi-environment trials
Plant breeders are increasingly utilizing stability parameters as valuable tools for selecting cultivars in the context of genotype × environment interaction (GEI). Neglecting GEI in multi-environment...
Integrating geospatial tools in mapping forest fire severity and burned areas in the Western Usambara Mountain Forests, Lushoto, Tanzania
Despite the numerous negative effects of tropical forest fires in Tanzania, the sources and effects remain insufficiently documented. This study aimed to develop an integrated approach that combines g...
Lateralized cerebellar connectivity differentiates auditory pathways in echolocating and non-echolocating whales
We report the first application of diffusion tractography to a mysticete, which was analyzed alongside three odontocete brains, allowing the first direct comparison of strength and laterality of audit...
Study on energy dissipation law of vibration disturbance damaged Zhanjiang Formation structural clay
This study aims to investigate the energy dissipation laws and underlying mechanisms of damage in Zhanjiang Formation structural clay following vibrational disturbances. Based on the test results of t...
Retraction: Identification of the Sites of Tau Hyperphosphorylation and Activation of Tau Kinases in Synucleinopathies and Alzheimer’s Diseases
“Calming the nightmares”: A qualitative study of a socially assistive robot for sensory and emotional support in individuals with eating disorders and PTSD
Individuals with eating disorders (ED) and co-occurring post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often face difficulties with sensory overload and emotion regulation (ER), which can make treatment more c...
Reshaping the landscape of locoregional treatments for breast cancer liver metastases: A novel, intratumoral, p21-targeted percutaneous therapy increases survival in BALB/c mice inoculated with 4T1 triple negative breast cancer cells in the liver
Patients with disseminated metastatic disease from breast cancer are likely to have liver involvement in >50% of cases at some point during disease progression. These patients have a poor prognosis...
Determination of radiocarbon in environmental objects
This article presents the results of radiocarbon distribution in natural components of ‘Degelen’ test location. It was used to conduct underground nuclear tests at the Semipalatinsk Test Site. Near-en...
Sex differences in pre-surgical respiratory physiotherapy impact on hospital and ICU stay in cardiac surgery patients: An observational study
Introduction Cardiovascular diseases may be amenable to surgical intervention. To mitigate post-surgical complications, diverse strategies are employed, including pre-habilitation programs. This study...
Retraction: Evidence for a Pro-proliferative Feedback Loop in Prostate Cancer: The role of Epac1 and COX-2-dependent Pathways
Toxic behaviour facilitates echo chammber formation: An agent-based modelling simulation of science attitudes based on Spiral of Silence Theory
The Internet and social media have facilitated the spread of misinformation and the formation of echo chambers online. These echo chambers may facilitate the adoption of false beliefs and associated c...
A link between smoking behaviors and the risk of hidradenitis suppurativa in diabetic patients
Introduction Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition characterized by painful, recurrent abscesses and tunnels under the skin. It is influenced by a complex interplay o...