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“Daddy, What’s a Cigarette?” The Relevance of Tobacco Control for Universal Norms of Gambling Regulation

Abstract Like tobacco, gambling is a risky, urge-driven lifestyle choice with serious health, social and economic consequences, while simultaneously representing a lucrative global industry shaped by powerful commercial interests. In 2024, the Lancet Public Health Commission on G...

Tensor completion for low CP-rank tensors via nonuniform random sampling

Abstract We propose a non-uniform sampling and reconstruction framework for tensor completion capable of producing methods with provable sampling advantages beyond prior work. In particular, two new methods for low CP-rank tensor completion - one using adaptive sampling and one u...

Sensitive reverse transcription-digital droplet PCR-based discrimination of hepatitis delta virus RNAs reveals differential effects of interferon-α on viral RNA species

Hepatitis delta virus (HDV) replication relies on the production of distinct viral RNA species, including genomic (HDV-G), antigenomic (HDV-AG) and mRNAs (HDV mRNAs), which differ in abundance and function. However, the lack of sensitive and quantitative approaches allowing their...

Is Intercropping Viable in Rainfed Olive Systems? A Systematic Review and a Scope-Weighted Multilevel Analysis

Rainfed olive groves across the Mediterranean basin are increasingly threatened by prolonged droughts, soil erosion, shifting climate patterns, and lower profit margins, which undermine their long-term yields and viability. Incorporating agroforestry practices, specially intercro...

Fecal and urinary incontinence in older men with hip fracture: a geriatric syndrome with prognostic significance

Abstract Purpose Hip fracture in older men is associated with disproportionately poor outcomes compared to women, yet the prevalence and prognostic significance of incontinence in this population remain understudied. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of urinary (UI) an...

Large language models for digital mental health: an HCI-centered scoping review

Large language models (LLMs) are rapidly reshaping digital mental health, yet how these systems are designed, used, and evaluated remains poorly characterized. We conducted an HCI-centered scoping review of 84 studies examining mental health tasks, stakeholders, interaction parad...

Disparities in park access and use among residents impacted by the Flint water crisis

Abstract Parks confer well-documented benefits for human health and well-being. However, access and use remain inequitably distributed across urban populations, particularly in cities affected by environmental injustice. In Flint, Michigan, we collected survey data among 385 resi...

Socio‐Technical Risk‐Informed AI‐Driven Automation Trustworthiness Evaluation (ST‐RATE): Part 1‐Conceptualization

ABSTRACT The growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI)‐driven technologies into nuclear power plant (NPP) operations and maintenance holds significant potential to enhance safety, operational efficiency, and reliability. However, deploying such AI‐driven automation tech...

Choosing Between Anti-TROP2 ADCs in Advanced Breast Cancer Without Head-to-Head Evidence: A Practical Evidence-Informed Decision Framework Endorsed by the Polish Society of Clinical Oncology

Background/Objectives: Antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs) targeting trophoblast cell-surface antigen 2 (TROP2), including sacituzumab govitecan (SG) and datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd), have expanded treatment options for patients with advanced breast cancer. Although both agents...

Reduced Lumbar Lordosis in Fibromyalgia: Radiographic Evidence of Lumbar Straightening by L1-L5 Cobb Angle

Background: Reduced lumbar lordosis has been observed in patients with low back pain, but lumbar straightening has not been well characterized in fibromyalgia. We hypothesized that fibromyalgia would be associated with reduced lumbar curvature on standing radiographs. Objective:...

LC−MS-Based Chlorine-Signature Query Engine Strategy for Automated Discovery of Phosphate-Containing Metabolites

Abstract Comprehensive profiling of phosphate-containing compounds (PCCs) in untargeted metabolomics remains challenging due to their high hydrophilicity, poor separation, and low stability, which hampers high-throughput screening from large-scale liquid chromatography−mass spect...

Subwavelength resonances in two-dimensional high-contrast elastic media with circular inclusions

Abstract This paper employs layer potential techniques to investigate wave scattering in two-dimensional elastic media exhibiting high contrasts in both Lamé parameters and density, with the analysis restricted to circular inclusions. Our contributions are fourfold. First, we con...

Standardized rearing in earwigs for biological control: insights from the predator Doru luteipes

Abstract Efficient laboratory rearing and behavioral optimization of natural enemies are essential for advancing biological control programs. This study evaluated how rearing standardization influence the reproductive output of the earwig Doru luteipes (Scudder) (Dermaptera: Forf...

Highlighting Hidden Histories: A Scientist Spotlights Intervention Featuring Early Eminent Marginalized Psychologists

Background The history of psychology has largely centered on the contributions of early eminent White men, a pattern reflected in the contemporary disparities in psychology majors’ recognition of early eminent marginalized psychologists. Objective Since textbooks and course curri...

No difference in alloimmunization of pregnant adults with sickle cell disease exposed to chronic versus on‐demand transfusions: A two‐center retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Pregnant people with sickle cell disease (SCD) experience high morbidity and mortality, even when RBC transfusion is safe and available. There is a lack of consensus on transfusion use partly due to concern for alloimmunization. This study examined alloimmuniz...

Fibrinogen-to-Albumin, Platelet-to-Albumin, and Creatinine-to-Albumin Ratios in the Assessment of Preeclampsia Severity: A Retrospective Case–Control Study

Background: Preeclampsia (PE) is a multisystem pregnancy disorder associated with endothelial dysfunction, inflammation, and coagulation abnormalities. This study evaluated the fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio (FAR), platelet-to-albumin ratio (PAR), and creatinine-to-albumin ratio (Cr...

A Decade of Progress and Achievements

Purpose/Aim: This report aims to describe the evolution, achievements, and impact of the clinical nurse specialist (CNS) role within cancer services in the State of Qatar from 2011 to 2024. Description: A descriptive design guided by Hamric’s Integrative Framework for Clinical Nu...

ESR1 mutations are associated with enhanced MTORC1 signaling in a context-dependent manner

Abstract ESR1 mutations are a driver of endocrine therapy resistance in breast cancer, however their impact on protein signaling pathways and clinical outcomes remains poorly understood. We analyzed the transcriptomic, proteomic, and phosphoproteomic landscape of tumors harboring...

Engineered MspA Nanopores for Real-Time Detection of Insulin, Its Pharmaceutical Analogues, and Degradation Products

Abstract Nanopore sensors have demonstrated single-molecule resolution for nucleic acids and small molecules, yet the discrimination and detection of folded proteins in complex biological matrices remains a challenge. Insulin is a demanding test case: it circulates in blood at pi...

Targeted genome recovery of under-sequenced microbes from the Sequence Read Archive STAT

Most microbial species are represented by a single genome in public databases. The lack of genomes for these ‘singleton’ organisms limits our understanding of their pan-genome diversity and evolution. Although the Sequence Read Archive (SRA) contains millions of sequencing datase...