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REDISTRIBUTION OF T-CELL IMMUNITY (CD4/CD8) INDICATORS IN ACUTE DIARRHEAL DISEASES OCCURRING AGAINST THE BACKGROUND OF INTESTINAL PARASITOSIS

Redistribution of T-cell immunity (CD4/CD8) parameters in acute diarrhea against the background of intestinal parasitosis. The clinical picture of acute intestinal infections in young children changes significantly when concomitant parasitosis occurs, and profound immunological s...

Monsters of finance

Abstract An anthropology of horror can serve as a vernacular critique of financial speculation. Drawing on fieldwork in San Pedro, Paraguay, I track horror across three registers: pombero tricksters; plata yvyguy (buried money) as a founding myth of postwar finance; and obligatio...

On the Convergence of ILC for Hilfer Fractional-Order Systems with Initial State Errors

This paper addresses tracking control for nonlinear Hilfer fractional-order systems (HFOS) with initial state errors. To enhance tracking performance over repeated operations, a closed-loop Dα,β-type and first-order PDα,β-type iterative learning control strategy is proposed. By e...

Isolation and identification of usnic acid from Usnea articulata and evaluation of the antioxidant and antibacterial activities of its ethanol and acetone extracts

Abstract In this study, the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Usnea articulata were investigated, and usnic acid was isolated and structurally characterized. Antioxidant activity and total phenolic content were evaluated in acetone and ethanol extracts of the species us...

Reclassifying Single Lead Sinus Rhythm ECGs for Improved AF Recurrence Detection With Deep Learning

BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation (AF) remains a common outcome after catheter ablation, with recurrence observed in up to 50% of patients within 5 years. Despite extensive research, challenges remain in optimizing observation and prediction windows for AF recurrence assessment. Th...

In the beginning was the name: naming and framing sustainable cultural tourism destinations in peripheral areas

Early-stage tourism development in peripheral areas often takes place under ‘below-zero’ conditions, where tourism is weakly established, place identities fragmented, and conventional branding strategies premature. In such contexts, the name of a place and its associated communic...

Torque expression in directly printed and thermoformed clear aligners: a controlled in vitro biomechanical comparison of power ridge effects

Abstract Background Torque control of anterior teeth remains a major challenge in clear aligner therapy. Power ridges have been introduced to improve buccolingual root control; however, their biomechanical performance in directly printed aligners remains insufficiently investigat...

Translocation and Allocation of Smooth Vetch‐Derived Nitrogen Along the Plant–Soil Continuum in Citrus Orchards

ABSTRACT The dynamics and distribution of legume‐derived nitrogen (N) throughout the phenological cycle in legume‐based agroforestry systems remain poorly understood, limiting our understanding of N allocation and use efficiency. Here, an in situ 15 N labeling approach was used t...

Magnoflorine Ameliorates Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease by Targeting the NDUFV1 Subunit of Complex I to Regulate the ROS/AMPK Signaling Pathway

Abstract Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a prevalent metabolic disorder with limited therapeutics. Magnoflorine (MAG), a natural alkaloid from edible plants, ameliorates MASLD; however, its direct targets remain unclear. Here, by integrating th...

Age-related bone mineral density patterns in a large German clinical DXA cohort: device-specific comparisons with international reference populations

In a large German clinical DXA cohort, comparisons with international reference populations were strongly device-dependent. iDXA values were consistently lower, whereas Prodigy Pro values showed closer but age- and cohort-dependent agreement. The data should not be interpreted as...

Copper-based targeted nanozyme platform with sequential phototherapy-enzymatic therapy for orchestrating macrophage homeostasis in rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) remains a formidable clinical challenge due to the vicious cycle of hyperactivated M1 macrophages, excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS), and sustained pro-inflammatory cytokine storm. Herein, we rationally engineered a targeted copper-based nanozyme p...

Beyond Pitch: Exploring Acoustic and Psychosocial Factors Shaping Voice Perception in Transmasculine Individuals

Purpose: Self-perception of voice is a critical outcome for individuals seeking gender-affirming care; however, the variables associated with vocal self-perception remain unclear. While masculinizing gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) contributes to voice masculinization and...

The promise of CCTV in early childhood settings in England

Recent cases of serious abuse and neglect in early childhood settings in England have intensified calls for mandatory closed-circuit television (CCTV). This colloquium examines the growing association between safeguarding and visibility, distinguishing CCTV's evidential value fro...

Candida albicans Urinary Tract Infection with Suspected Fungal Hepatobiliary Disease in an Immunosuppressed Dog: A Case Report

Fungal urinary tract infections (UTIs) are uncommon in dogs and are typically associated with immunocompromised patients or those with other predisposing factors. Fungal hepatobiliary disease is rarely reported in the veterinary literature. This case report describes a dog on dua...

A comparison of perioperative outcomes for da Vinci robotic-assisted, laparoscopic and open surgery in oncologic procedures: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis of evidence from China

The use of robot-assisted surgery (RAS) has increased markedly in China, but comparative evidence on its perioperative performance in cancer care is dispersed across specialties and study designs. This review synthesized Chinese evidence to examine the safety and effectiveness of...

Subtype-specific distribution of genetic disorders in congenital heart disease: a registry based study from China

Abstract Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of birth defects. This study aimed to characterize the spectrum of genetic disorders associated with CHD. Methods CHD cases obtained from a provincial birth defect surveillance system in China between 2022 an...

Radiologic capsular abnormalities on shoulder MRI: associations with rotator cuff and biceps tendon tears and implications for the diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis

Capsular abnormality on shoulder MRI may suggest adhesive capsulitis, but similar findings can occur in patients with other shoulder pathologies such as rotator cuff tears. This study investigated the clinical and imaging factors associated with radiologic capsular abnormality (R...

Effects of dental material-induced artifacts on signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) in CBCT: an ex vivo study

This ex vivo study aimed to evaluate the material-dependent effects of a high metal artifact reduction (MAR) algorithm on quantitative cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) image-quality parameters assessed using signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR). Nine...

Multiomics Biomarkers of ZnO Nanoparticle Toxicity Using Mitochondrial, Oxidative Stress and Epigenetic Signatures

Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) rank among the highest-volume engineered nanomaterials, and their partial dissolution generates a composite particle and ion exposure that converges on three measurable molecular layers. This review consolidates quantitative endpoints reported a...

Anthropogenic modulation of ice-nucleating particles over the Yellow and East China Seas: Shipboard observations and single-particle analysis

To address the scarcity of observational data on atmospheric ice-nucleating particles (INPs) over the mixed marine-continental environments of East Asia, shipboard measurements were conducted over the Yellow Sea (YS) and East China Sea (ECS) in April 2022. Aerosol samples were co...