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The use of biologic adjuncts in tooth autotransplantation: a scoping review

PURPOSE: To summarize the available clinical evidence on biological adjuncts in tooth autotransplantation, including adjunct types, application protocols, procedural variables, reported outcomes, and evidence gaps. METHODS: This scoping review followed JBI guidance and PRISMA-ScR...

Cancer screening gaps among refugees and immigrants in Syracuse New York

Abstract Background Cancer screening rates in refugee and immigrant populations are lower than the U.S.-born population. Interventions to ameliorate the disparity in cancer screening are needed. Methods A retrospective review of N = 1083 patient charts was conducted to evaluate c...

Theophilus of Antioch’s Gospel Harmony: Jerome, the Book of Saint James , and Canon Formation

Enigmatic passages in Jerome’s Letter to Algasia and the 12th century Book of Saint James have led scholars to attribute a Gospel harmony to Theophilus of Antioch. This lost harmony has played an increasingly important role in recent attempts to date the four-Gospel canon to the...

HPV Vaccination Predictors Among College Students

College students remain at increased risk for acquiring human papillomavirus (HPV), yet HPV vaccination coverage remains suboptimal despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine. This study examined predictors of HPV vaccination and HPV- and HPV vaccine-related knowled...

Mango peel flour (Mangifera indica) as a source of antioxidants and dietary fiber in goat meat sausages

Abstract Lipid oxidation is a major cause of quality deterioration in meat products, while dietary fiber is scarce in these foods. This study evaluated the effects of mango peel flour (MPF), a natural source of antioxidants and dietary fiber, on the quality characteristics of goa...

Seed germination ecology of burning nettle ( Urtica urens ) and common groundsel ( Senecio vulgaris ) populations from leafy salad production systems in Australia

Abstract Burning nettle ( Urtica urens L.) and common groundsel ( Senecio vulgaris L.) are widespread, economically important weeds in horticultural systems. This laboratory and glasshouse study evaluated the effect of temperature, photoperiod, salinity, osmotic stress, and pH on...

ONSEN as a model transposon to study host and parasitic DNA interplay

Abstract ONSEN is a Copia -type long terminal repeat (LTR) retrotransposon in Arabidopsis thaliana that serves as a powerful model for investigating host-transposon interactions. Its activation is directly coupled to the heat stress response via cis -acting elements within its LT...

Nutritional Factors and Weight Loss Predict Tracheostomy‐Free Survival in Multiple System Atrophy

BACKGROUND: Multiple system atrophy (MSA) leads to progressive weight loss and nutritional decline, yet the prognostic significance of specific nutritional factors remains unclear. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to examine the prognostic value of nutritional parameters, including p...

Neglected casualties: Mental health harms of armed conflict on persons with disabilities

Abstract In armed conflict and other situations of armed violence, people with disabilities, both children and adults, face serious and unique threats to their mental health and psychosocial well-being, including due to being targeted because of their disability, their inability...

TREM2-LRP1 axis in Alzheimer's disease: pharmacological trade-offs of receptor shedding and functional restoration

Abstract The interplay between triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 (TREM2) and low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 1 (LRP1) is critical for amyloid-beta (Aβ) clearance in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Current therapeutic strategies targeting this axis can be...

A Semi‐Discrete Lagrangian‐Eulerian Numerical Scheme for Diffusive‐Dispersive Conservation Laws With Discontinuous Coefficient

ABSTRACT In this work, we present an extension of the semi‐discrete Lagrangian‐Eulerian numerical scheme for diffusive‐dispersive conservation law problems, including a jump discontinuous flux function. As in the one‐dimensional scalar hyperbolic case, the no‐flow curves also org...

The Role of Autophagy and Potential Drug Targets in Cardiovascular Disease

Autophagy is integral in the protection and survival of cardiomyocytes in heart disease. If impaired, it can lead to apoptosis of healthy cardiac tissue. This review discusses the role of autophagy in heart disease. Primary mechanisms and their benefits for cellular homeostasis i...

Engineered Quartzand Kaolinite Nanoparticles in Biomedicaland Reservoir Fluids: Quantifying Aggregation Behavior in Saline Waterwith Surfactants

Abstract In this study, two nanoparticles (NPs) (kaolinite NP of 9 crystal units (9[Al2Si2O5(OH)4]) and quartz NP of 18 units (18[Si3O6])) are engineered based on the established crystal unit cell data. The aggregation behavior of NPs in saline water with a nonionic PEG-alkane su...

The Tapestry of Care in Good Night, Mr. Tom: Reciprocity, Remembrance, and Resilience

Abstract This study analyzes Good Night, Mr. Tom by Michelle Magorian through a care-centered framework, arguing that the novel constructs care as a reciprocal process that reshapes both children and adults. Set during the Second World War, the narrative follows William Beech, a...

Early-Life Antibiotic Exposure Disrupts Bifidobacterium in Infants: A qPCR-Based Cohort Study

BACKGROUND: Early infancy represents a critical window for establishing the gut microbiome, during which Bifidobacterium species dominate and play essential roles in metabolic, immune and intestinal maturation. Antibiotic exposure during this sensitive period may disrupt microbia...

Enabling Functional Independence: A Scoping Review of Upper Extremity Assistive Devices for Adults With Progressive Neuromuscular Diseases

BACKGROUND: Assistive technology offers an important means of compensating for lost upper extremity function in adults with progressive neuromuscular diseases (NMD), enabling participation in daily activities, supporting independence, and promoting quality of life. However, the r...

Characterizing the intrinsic parameters, mass, volume and density, of single pollen grains as a base for mechanical analysis of pollen adhesion

MAIN CONCLUSION: This study combines own experimental data with an extensive literature research to characterize the average single pollen grain mass, volume and density as parameters for future force measurements on pollen. The analysis of pollen grain mechanical properties and...

Hallucinations in generative artificial intelligence and large language models: tests, datasets, detection and correction methods

Abstract Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) have demonstrated significant capabilities in generating human-like content; however, they exhibit a propensity to fabricate spurious information, a phenomenon often termed hallucination . This rev...

Wintertime organic carbon export provides a potential food source for zooplankton in the High Arctic

Abstract Pulsed particulate organic carbon export plays a vital role in sustaining Arctic marine ecosystems and the biological pump. Wintertime particulate organic carbon export in ice-covered Arctic waters is generally considered negligible due to light-limited local primary pro...

Structural characterization of medieval ceramics of Toprakkale and Osmaniye Province

Abstract This study presents a comprehensive structural characterization of medieval glazed ceramics from Toprakkale and Osmaniye regions in Upper Plain Cilicia, Türkiye. Utilizing advanced non-destructive techniques, the research investigates ceramic body, slip, and glaze phases...