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A new computational framework for simulating airway resistance, fraction of exhaled nitric oxide, and diffusing capacity for nitric oxide
In this paper, we present a new computational framework for the simulation of airway resistance, the fraction of exhaled nitric oxide, and the diffusion capacity for nitric oxide in healthy and unheal...
High pulse pressure is associated with an increased risk of prediabetes in hypertensive individuals: A retrospective study based on an adult Chinese population
Objectives The pulse pressure (PP) is an important factor influencing the outcomes of diabetes. However, the relationship between the PP and prediabetes has been rarely studied and how this associatio...
Video-based estimation of blood pressure
In this work, we propose a non-contact video-based approach that estimates an individual’s blood pressure. The estimation of blood pressure is critical for monitoring hypertension and cardiovascular d...
The impact of intermittent preventive treatment in school aged children with dihydroartemisinin piperaquine and artesunate amodiaquine on IgG response against six blood stage Plasmodium falciparum antigens
Several interventional strategies have been implemented in malaria endemic areas where the burden is high, that include among others, intermittent preventive treatment (IPT), a tactic that blocks tran...
Application of attenuated total reflection–Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy in semi-quantification of blood lipids and characterization of the metabolic syndrome
Background/Purpose Dyslipidemia, a hallmark of metabolic syndrome (MetS), contributes to atherosclerotic and cardiometabolic disorders. Due to days-long analysis, current clinical procedures for cardi...
Study on the cooling effect of the parallel perforated ventilation subgrade in permafrost regions based on the numerical model
The runway in permafrost regions has remarkable temperature sensitivity. Therefore, this paper puts forward to the parallel perforated ventilation subgrade. The reliability and validity of the finite...
Correction: Estimation of crossbreeding and genetic parameters for reproductive traits of Boer x Central Highland goats in Ethiopia
IL-34 aggravates myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury by upregulating the HMGB1-IL-17A-IL-6 axis through the JAK signaling pathway
Interleukin-34 (IL-34) was recently reported to be a new biomarker for atherosclerosis diseases, such as coronary artery disease and vascular dementia. IL-34 regulates the expression of proinflammator...
Feasibility of rabbit auricular VX2 tumor model as an experimental model for intra-arterial embolization
This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of VX2 tumor in rabbit auricles as an experimental model for intra-arterial embolization. This study was approved by our Institutional Animal Care and Use...
Genome-wide DNA methylation and transcriptome sequencing analyses of lens tissue in an age-related mouse cataract model
DNA methylation is known to be associated with cataracts. In this study, we used a mouse model and performed DNA methylation and transcriptome sequencing analyses to find epigenetic indicators for age...
Correction: Impact of smoking cessation, coffee and bread consumption on the intestinal microbial composition among Saudis: A cross-sectional study
Judges versus artificial intelligence in juror decision-making in criminal trials: Evidence from two pre-registered experiments
Background Artificial intelligence (AI) is anticipated to play a significant role in criminal trials involving citizen jurors. Prior studies have suggested that AI is not widely preferred in ethical d...
Constructions of solitary wave solutions for huge family of NPDEs with three applications
This study offers closed-form solutions for the frequently utilised families of nonlinear partial differential equations (NPDEs). This form based on the He’s semi-inverse technique. This form can be c...
Improved GOA-based fuzzy PI speed control of PMSM with predictive current regulation
To address the susceptibility of conventional vector control systems for permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs) to motor parameter variations and load disturbances, a novel control method combini...
Improving myocardial infarction diagnosis with Siamese network-based ECG analysis
Background Heart muscle damage from myocardial infarction (MI) is brought on by insufficient blood flow. The leading cause of death for middle-aged and older people worldwide is myocardial infarction...
The first complete hand-rearing of two neonatal finless porpoises
Hand-rearing of marine mammals is an essential technique for the husbandry of orphans in captivity or the wild, especially endangered cetacean species. The purpose of the present study was to establis...
Evaluation of the practical application of the category-imbalanced myeloid cell classification model
The incidence of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is increasing annually, and timely diagnostic and treatments can substantially improve patient survival rates. AML typing traditionally relies on manual m...
Risk of childlessness in help-seeking men with Peyronie’s disease—A Swedish longitudinal study
Peyronie’s disease (PD) is a disorder of the penis that is associated with poor mental health, lowered psychosocial- and sexual wellbeing, which may increase the risk of childlessness in men affected...
Prevalence of advanced hepatic fibrosis and individualization of associated risk factors by Bayesian analysis in MASLD patients in French cardio-metabolic health networks
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of advanced hepatic fibrosis and to individualize using Bayesian analysis its associated risk factors in patients with metabolic dysfunction-assoc...
Editorial Note: Methionine-induced regulation of growth, secondary metabolites and oxidative defense system in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) plants subjected to water deficit stress
Predicting the risk of bone metastases in patients with newly diagnosed prostate cancer – Development and validation of a nomogram model
Objectives The aim of this study was to develop and validate a nomogram model that predicts the risk of bone metastasis (BM) in a prostate cancer (PCa) population. Methods We retrospectively collect...
Childhood trauma and subclinical PTSD symptoms predict adverse effects and worse outcomes across two mindfulness-based programs for active depression
Within mindfulness-based programs (MBPs), mixed results have been found for the role of childhood trauma as a moderator of depression outcomes. Furthermore, childhood trauma and PTSD symptoms have bee...
Non-linear relationship between built environment and non-motorized travel efficiency under the traffic micro-circulation model
The built environment is an important determinant of travel demand and mode choice. Studying the relationship between the built environment and transportation usage can support and assist traffic poli...
The impact of visual fidelity on screen-based virtual reality food choices: A randomized pilot study
Objective To understand the impact of fidelity and perceived realism on virtual reality food choices, and task motivation, engagement, and interest. Design Randomized controlled trial. Setting Onl...
The PainSMART project: Protocol for a research program on effectiveness, mechanisms of effect and patient-practitioner experiences of the PainSMART-strategy as an adjunct to usual primary care physiotherapy management for musculoskeletal pain
Background Musculoskeletal pain (MSKP) disorders entail a significant burden for individuals and healthcare systems. The PainSMART-strategy has been developed aiming to reduce divergences between pati...