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Effects of hexavalent chromium on the biology of Steinernema feltiae: evaluating sublethal endpoints for ecotoxicity testing
Essential information about the effects of a pollutant on an ecosystem can be obtained by observing how it influences a bioindicator organism. Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI+) naturally occurs in Irish ag...
Correction: Rearing methods and life cycle characteristics of Chironomus sp. Florida (Chironomidae: Diptera): A rapid-developing species for laboratory studies
A predictive model for left ventricular reverse remodeling after pharmacological therapy in children with recent-onset dilated cardiomyopathy
Background Pharmacological advances have improved pediatric dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) prognosis, which manifests as left ventricular reverse remodeling (LVRR). However, significant inter-individual...
High density lipoprotein particle size and function associate with new cardiovascular events in patients with chronic kidney disease
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), and patients with CKD have markedly higher CVD mortality compared to healthy controls. However, the relationship between...
The impact of perioperative positive fluid balance on postoperative acute kidney injury in patients undergoing open hepatectomy: A retrospective single center cohort study
Background Low central venous pressure (CVP) or fluid restriction strategies are frequently employed during liver parenchymal resection to minimize intraoperative blood loss. However, both hypovolemia...
Study on optimization measures for water level fluctuation of large water conveyance aqueducts
This paper addresses the issue of water surface fluctuations in aqueducts caused by the Karman Vortex Street phenomenon, which significantly impacts the structural stability and water delivery efficie...
Correction: Sound garden: How snakes respond to airborne and groundborne sounds
Correction: Individual and community-level determinants of knowledge of obstetric danger signs among women in Southern Ethiopia: A multi-level mixed effect negative binomial analysis
A human iPSC-derived midbrain neural stem cell model of prenatal opioid exposure and withdrawal: A proof of concept study
A growing body of clinical literature has described neurodevelopmental delays in infants with chronic prenatal opioid exposure and withdrawal. Despite this, the mechanism of how opioids impact the dev...
Change in the prevalence of prehypertension and hypertension among young Indians aged 15–24 years between 2015–16 and 2019–21: Insights from nationally representative surveys
Globally, the prevalence of prehypertension and hypertension among adults in low- and middle-income countries is on the rise. However, the data on young people remains scarce. In this context, we anal...
Predicting a failure of postoperative thromboprophylaxis in non-small cell lung cancer: A stacking machine learning approach
Background Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and its surgery significantly increase the venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk. This study explored the VTE risk factors and established a machine-learning...
Venous and arterial thrombosis in patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors
Background Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICPi) have been associated with a prothrombotic and pro-atherogenic tendency which could lead to an increased risk of thrombosis. The aim of this study was to...
Three-dimensional exploration of the chicken embryo, a comparative study of light sheet and histological visualisation
Ultramicroscopy has offered new avenues into the visualisation of tissues within animal models, providing three-dimensional visualisation through the use of light sheet fluorescence microscopy. This s...
Suicidal behaviour in adolescents with affective disorders: A study in a crisis intervention unit (CIU)
Background Suicidal behaviour is a critical mental health issue in the adolescent population, often linked to serious emotional problems that leave survivors vulnerable to future risk. Psychological c...
Clade IIb Mpox virus (MPXV) vertical transmission and fetal demise in a pregnant rhesus macaque model
Infection with clade I Mpox virus (MPXV) results in adverse pregnancy outcomes, yet the potential for vertical transmission resulting in fetal harm with clade IIb MPXV, the clade that is currently cir...
The effect of the choice of screening test when measuring the prevalence of gambling disorder: A cross-sectional study in Japan
This study examines the influence of the selection of screening tests and cut-off scores on the prevalence of gambling disorders by simultaneously administering several tests to the same sample. The s...
Preferences and willingness for starting daily, on-demand, and long-acting injectable HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among transfeminine persons in the US, 2022–2023
Background There remains limited information concerning US transfeminine persons preferences across varying PrEP options. We examined PrEP option willingness, preferences, and associated factors among...
Improving patient recruitment to randomised trials can be cost-effective: A case-study of dexamethasone from the RECOVERY trial
Background The RECOVERY trial assessed the effectiveness of treatments on preventing severe outcomes from COVID-19 disease in hospitalised patients from 176 NHS hospitals. Clinical benefits of Dexamet...
The correlation between plasma cortisol levels and scores of psychological scales among patients with recurrent depressive disorder in Vietnam
Objectives We aimed to examine levels of plasma cortisol in the morning and evening before and after standardised treatment, and analyze the correlation between these levels and scores of psychologica...
Experienced inclusion and recognition amongst people with spinal cord injury: A comparative study in Norway, The Netherlands, and Australia
Background The aim of this article is to study inclusion and recognition experienced amongst people with a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) in Norway, The Netherlands, and Australia. This...
Kyungok-go for fatigue in patients with long COVID: Double-blind, randomized, multicenter, pilot clinical study protocol
The most common symptom reported by patients after recovery from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is fatigue. However, robust clinical evidence supporting the effectiveness of treatments and interv...
Association between ambient temperature and non-accidental mortality in Guiyang, China: A time-series analysis (2013-2023)
Background As climate change intensifies, ambient temperatures have become a global concern, leading to an increasing number of studies examining the impact of temperature on human health. Extreme we...
A machine learning computational approach for the mathematical anthrax disease system in animals
Objectives The current research investigations present the numerical solutions of the anthrax disease system in animals by designing a machine learning stochastic procedure. The mathematical anthrax d...
Understanding the role of family functioning, dietary adherence, and culture on glycemic control among adults with type 2 diabetes: A mediation and moderation analysis
Background Families and cultural contexts can impact dietary adherence and glycemic control of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Yet little is known about these relationships in Africa, where poor dietary adhere...
Association of excessive screen time exposure with ocular changes leading to astigmatism in children
Purpose The purpose of this study was to find the relationship between excessive screen time exposure and the development of astigmatism in children. Methods A cross-sectional correlational study...