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A compilation of global bio-optical in situ data for ocean-colour satellite applications – version four

Abstract. A global in situ dataset for validation of satellite products from the ESA Ocean Colour Climate Change Initiative (OC-CCI) is presented. This version of the compilation, with data starting in 1996, extends to 2025, which is important for the validation of recent algorit...

Optimal Consumption Under Loss-Averse Multiplicative Habit Formation Preferences

Abstract. This paper studies a loss-averse version of the multiplicative habit formation preference and the corresponding optimal investment and consumption strategies over an infinite horizon. The agent’s consumption preference is depicted by a general S-shaped utility function...

Paediatric therapeutic development workshop on osteosarcoma

The fourth Paediatric Therapeutic Development Workshop focused on osteosarcoma, the most common primary bone cancer in children and young adults. Current treatment of osteosarcoma comprises surgery and chemotherapy. Outcome has shown very little improvement over the last four dec...

The impact of NaOH, CaO, and [Ca 2+ ] + [HCO 3 − ] additions on PIC and POC formation in Los Angeles Harbor Waters

Abstract. Negative CO2 emission technologies such as ocean alkalinity enhancement, in tandem with emissions reduction are necessary to keep the climate system below a critical tipping point. While the biogeochemical consequences of alkalinity enhancement remain poorly constrained...

Virtual coronary artery bypass grafting

<title>Abstract</title> Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) offers superior long-term survival over percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or medical therapy in patients with complex coronary artery disease (CAD). This prospective proof-of-concept study aims to develop and v...

Bone marrow failure syndromes across the age spectrum: diagnostic and therapeutic principles

Bone marrow failure syndromes (BMFS) are a diverse group of disorders that commonly present with pancytopenia and require a structured approach to evaluation. Initial assessment focuses on excluding reversible causes, followed by consideration of inherited and acquired conditions...

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Continuing Trend of Increased Operative Treatment of Clavicle Fractures in Pediatric Patients in the United States Despite a Lack of Supporting Evidence in the Literature

Introduction: Pediatric clavicle fractures are among the most common fractures in this age group. Current research supports the efficacy of nonoperative treatment for these injuries in pediatric patients. Our study seeks to examine the current trends in the management of these fr...

Alizarin Red perturbs skeletal patterning and biomineralization via catalase inhibition

Alizarin Red S (AZ) is an anthraquinone dye that is commonly used in histological studies and textiles. Exposure to AZ results in morphological perturbations in several species, including rats, frogs, and dogs; however, the mechanisms by which AZ has these effects is largely unex...

Designing and evaluating a neuroanatomy learning experience using multiple external representations

Abstract Neuroanatomy is challenging, requiring multiple external representations (MER) for comprehension. While studies have examined individual representations of neuroanatomy, a gap remains in understanding how students link across MER, especially between technology‐generated...

Measuring Ocean Surface Waves

Abstract Propagating waves on the ocean surface can be represented as a stochastic process whose statistics are characterized by a spectrum. This paper reviews methods for measuring the wave spectrum and related quantities. Observations begin by sensing fluid dynamical properties...

Dipyridamole-Coated 3D-Printed β-Tricalcium Phosphate Scaffolds: Spectrophotometric Characterization, Drug Release Kinetics, and In Vitro Evaluation to Guide Critical-Sized Bone Defect Repair Studies

Critical-sized bone defects remain a significant clinical challenge, and dipyridamole (DIPY)-coated 3D-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) scaffolds have shown promising osteogenic efficacy in preclinical models. However, the literature on the systematic physicochemical characterization...

Inflammasome Inhibitor MCC950 Attenuates Methamphetamine-Induced Hippocampal Neurotoxicity and Aberrant Neurogenesis in a Sex-Dependent Manner

Methamphetamine (METH) is a known proinflammatory agent; however, the impacts of inflammasomes on its neurotoxic effects are not fully understood. In the present study, we assessed the impact of prolonged METH administration on the hippocampal inflammasome profile in male and fem...

A Scoping Review of the Effects of E-Cigarette Use on Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Lung Function in Young Adults

PURPOSE: The surge in e-cigarette use among young people worldwide has become a major public health issue. However, its impact on outcomes important to young people, such as cardiorespiratory fitness, is still not fully understood. This review aims to determine the effects of e-c...

Challenges and approaches to genetic variants of uncertain significance in clinical practice and research

Despite advances in sequencing technologies and variant interpretation frameworks, many variants identified in genetic testing, particularly missense variants, remain classified as variants of uncertain significance (VUS), posing ongoing challenges in diagnosis and clinical manag...

Spine Centers in Northeastern United States: Assessing Similarities and Disparities to Build more Homogeneity Across the Country

PROPOSE OF REVIEW: Spine centers are common, but no standardized regulations govern their designation. Existing certifications are issued by multiple independent organizations and are not necessarily equivalent, while many centers remain non-accredited. Consequently, centers may...

Bio‐Inspired Biopolymeric Implantable Platform for Localized and Sustained Drug Delivery in Solid Tumor Treatment

ABSTRACT The development of biocompatible and biodegradable drug delivery systems remains a major challenge in cancer therapy, particularly for the localized and sustained release of poorly soluble, unstable, and highly toxic compounds. 7‐Ethyl‐10‐hydroxycamptothecin (SN‐38), the...

Harmonizing M-protein analysis: an international, multi-center reproducibility study of mass spectrometry and evaluation of concordance to electrophoretic methods

Abstract Objectives Serum M-protein analysis is central to the assessment of monoclonal gammopathies. Quantitation and isotyping are commonly performed by SPE or CZE and IFE or IT, respectively. While these assays are widely used, they are characterized by limited sensitivity and...

Uptake of HIV Retesting Among Black Populations in Miami-Dade: Implications for Community-Based Prevention

Abstract The Southern United States bears nearly half of all new HIV diagnoses, with Miami-Dade County experiencing one of the highest incidence rates nationwide. Black communities in Miami face disproportionate HIV-related outcomes, yet little is known about repeat HIV testing w...

Mitochondrial subpopulations in oocytes and cumulus cells exhibit distinct age-associated changes and selective plasticity in response to NMN supplementation

Abstract Background Mitochondrial dysfunction is a leading contributor to the decline in oocyte quality associated with maternal aging. Prior investigations of mitochondrial function in the ovarian follicle have largely treated the mitochondrial pool as a homogeneous population,...