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Developing a real-time hand-gesture recognition technique for wheelchair control
At present, significant number of people in the world are having motor disabilities. They need to use wheelchair for performing regular movements and activities. However, there are a lot of issues and...
Moderate to severe chronic arteriolar lesions is an independent risk factor for adverse renal outcomes in IgA nephropathy
Background The impact of chronic arteriolar lesions on the prognosis of IgA nephropathy remains controversial. This study aims to explore the value of chronic arteriolar lesions of varying degrees in...
Inhibitive effect of Urginea epigea methanolic extract and silver/zinc oxide nanoparticles on Aspergillus and aflatoxin production
Food crops contaminated with Aspergillus flavus due to aflatoxins can be hazardous for both humans and animals, hence endeavours are being explored to find natural antifungals to combat the contaminat...
Elevator fault precursor prediction based on improved LSTM-AE algorithm and TSO-VMD denoising technique
This study proposes an advanced elevator fault precursor prediction method integrating Variational Mode Decomposition (VMD), Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory (BILSTM), and an Autoencoder with an A...
Allostatic load and its determinants in a German sample—Results from the Carla cohort
Background Allostatic load (AL) is a surrogate of the physiological response to stress and reflects the ‘wear and tear’ on the body. Previous studies indicated that socioeconomic and behavioral determ...
Capacity configuration optimization of electricity heat hydrogen regional integrated energy system considering supply-demand uncertainties
Rationally configuring the capacity of the electricity heat hydrogen regional integrated energy system is conducive to improving its economy and energy utilization efficiency. In view of the dual effe...
Exploring the antimicrobial and antibiofilm potency of four essential oils against selected human pathogens using in vitro and in silico approaches
Multi-drug-resistant (MDR) pathogens pose a significant global health challenge, underscoring the urgent need for novel antimicrobial agents with minimal toxicity to humans. This study investigated th...
Correction: Developing an operational definition of housing instability and homelessness in Veterans Health Administration’s medical records
Investigation of multi-drug resistant Candida auris using species-specific molecular markers in immunocompromised patients from a tertiary care hospital in Quetta, Pakistan
Introduction Candida auris is an emerging multidrug-resistant pathogen responsible for nosocomial infections worldwide, characterized by high mortality rates and significant challenges in detection du...
Parathyroid near-infrared autofluorescence differently benefits depending on the surgeon’s skill for preventing from hypoparathyroidism after total thyroidectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective To evaluate the role of parathyroid near-infrared autofluorescence in reducing the incidence of postoperative hypocalcemia and hypoparathyroidism after total thyroidectomy, and to determine...
Quercetin alleviates cerebral ischemia and reperfusion injury in hyperglycemic animals by reducing endoplasmic reticulum stress through activating SIRT1
Hyperglycemia aggravates cerebral ischemic reperfusion injury (CIRI). Neuroprotective drugs that are effective in reducing CIRI in animals with normoglycemic condition are ineffective in ameliorating...
Enhancement of YTHDF2 plays a protective role in acute IRI models through downregulation of TUG1 expression
As one of the major causes of acute kidney injury, renal ischemia-reperfusion is a common health problem in a series of clinical situations, including renal transplantation. Although the mechanisms of...
Gender and cultural aspects of brucellosis transmission and management in Nakasongola cattle corridor in Uganda
Background Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease with significant public health and economic effects on societies. In Uganda, brucellosis is endemic and a primary contributor in livestock productivity los...
Muscle strengthening in individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: a systematic review with meta-analyses
Despite the observed benefits of properly prescribed exercises for people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), the scarcity of studies and lack of consensus on the effects of muscle-strengthening...
COVID-19 pandemic and risk factor measurement in individuals with cardio-renal-metabolic diseases: A retrospective study in the United Kingdom
Background Comprehensive research about changes in risk factor (RF) management of people with chronic conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic is sparse. We aimed to study the impact of the pandemic on...
Temporal changes in cecal luminal and mucosal microbiota of broiler chickens with clinical coccidiosis (Eimeria maxima)
Coccidiosis is a gastrointestinal disease caused by Eimeria parasites which leads to major economic losses in the poultry industry worldwide. Eimeria infection may alter the gut microbiota, which has...
Genetic diversity and demographic history of the largest remaining migratory population of brindled wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus taurinus) in southern Africa
The blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) is a keystone species in the savannahs of southern Africa, where it maintains shortgrass plains and serves as an important prey source for large carnivores....
Study protocol for a randomized single-center cross-over study: Dapagliflozin treatment in recurring kidney stone patients
Introduction Urolithiasis is one of the most common diseases worldwide, characterized by high morbidity and significant treatment-related costs, with a rising prevalence of up to 20%. The relapse rate...
FGF18 induces chondrogenesis and anti-osteoarthritic effects in a mouse model for TMJ degeneration
Objective Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis (TMJ-OA) is a degenerative disease characterized by progressive loss of cartilage and subchondral bone sclerosis. Currently there are no effective trea...
The impact of Connexin 43 deficiency on the cell shape and cytoskeleton of murine Sertoli cells: A house with ramshackle walls?
Genetically induced loss of the gap-junction protein Connexin 43 (Cx43) in murine Sertoli cells leads to an arrest of spermatogenesis at the level of spermatogonia, highly vacuolated tubules, and intr...
Association between pre-existing Pulmonary Hypertension and COVID-19 related outcomes in inpatient and ambulatory care settings
Background Afflicting up to 1% of population, pulmonary hypertension (PH) is commonly associated with cardiopulmonary and metabolic diseases, but the effect of COVID-19 in patients with pre-existing P...
R&D and pricing strategies in the intelligent vehicle supply chain under cross-organizational cooperative models
With the development of automotive intelligence, vehicle manufacturers and technology companies have engaged in cross-industry cooperative research and development (R&D), leading to new cooperativ...
Evaluation of plant and animal products against Chilo partellus Swinhoe (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) infestation in sorghum field
Plant and animal products with optimum concentrations were synthesized and evaluated against Chilo partellus Swinhoe infestation in the sorghum field. The experiment was designed in a randomized compl...
Intelligent recognition of human activities using deep learning techniques
Recognition of Human Actions (HAR) Portrays a crucial significance in various applications due to its ability for analyzing behaviour of humans within videos. This research investigates HAR in Red, Gr...
A decline in the coverage and utilization of long-lasting insecticidal nets in Southern Ethiopia: A repeated cross-sectional study
Background Despite ongoing interventions like long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) distribution and indoor residual spraying, malaria is increasing in Ethiopia. LLIN ownership and utilization vary fr...