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A retrospective study on the diseases of roe deer in Jeju (2008-2011)

This study was carried out using 58 roe deer carcasses in Jeju from April 2008 to October 2011. According to necropsy and laboratory examinations such as pathologic, parasitic, and bacterial tests, 17 (29.3%) bacterial infections, 49 (84.5%) parasitic infections, and 14 (24.1%) n...

What have we learned about Australia’s swampy meadows? a literature review

Abstract Scientists coined the term ‘swampy meadows’ over thirty years ago to describe a type of low-energy, discontinuous watercourse found in the valley fills of Southeastern Australia. Swampy meadows are believed to provide important ecosystem services, such as wildlife conser...

Socioeconomic inequalities in underweight, overweight, and obesity among women in Malawi: a cross-sectional analysis of the 2024 Malawi demographic and health survey

Malnutrition remains a major public health concern among women in low-and middle-income countries, where undernutrition and overnutrition increasingly coexist. This pattern reflects rapid socioeconomic, dietary, and lifestyle transitions that disproportionately affect women of re...

The relationship between serum FGF-21, neuregulin-4 and leptin levels and disease severity in patients with psoriasis

BACKGROUND: Psoriasis is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease accompanied by metabolic syndrome (MetS). FGF-21, leptin, Nrg-4, and hs-CRP may reflect cardiometabolic dysfunction. OBJECTIVE: To compare MetS prevalence and biomarker levels in psoriasis versus controls and assess...

The Right Fit Matters: A 12-Millimeter Narrower Keyboard per Octave Reduces Muscle Fatigue in Pianists with Smaller Hands

Muscle fatigue and smaller hand spans are considered important risk factors of injuries for pianists. The objective of the present study was to assess the effect of keyboard size and hand anthropometry on perceived exertion and the evolution of upper-limb muscle fatigue in 20 exp...

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Temporomandibular Symptom Reporting in Portuguese Professional Orchestral Musicians: A Cross-Sectional Study

BACKGROUND: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) comprise a heterogeneous group of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joints, masticatory muscles, and related structures, and may influence both quality of life and professional performance. Professional musicians represent a...

Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Transrectal Prostate Biopsy

Transrectal prostate biopsy (TRPB) is widely used for the diagnosis of prostate cancer but carries a clinically meaningful risk of infectious complications due to inoculation and translocation of rectal flora into the urinary tract and bloodstream. Antibiotic prophylaxis remains...

African Pharmakon: The Asylum as Shrine from Slavery to the Return

Nana Osei Quarshie’s African Pharmakon: The Asylum as Shrine from Slavery to the Return makes a significant contribution to the history of psychiatry in Africa. In Quarshie’s account, psychiatry in...

Machine learning-enabled performance prediction and operation strategy of phase-change-material-based thermal batteries

Thermal batteries based on phase change materials (PCMs) are a key technology for energy savings and carbon reduction in building heating since latent thermal energy storage by PCMs with high energy storage density indicates great potential to utilize renewable energies. However,...

Development of a multidimensional scale for discomfort related to personal protective equipment and its exploratory association with musculoskeletal symptoms among Korean healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic required healthcare workers (HCWs) to use personal protective equipment (PPE) for prolonged periods, raising concerns about its possible relationship with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). PPE-related discomfort, however, is multidimensional, encompassing bo...

Wild felids as sentinels of antimicrobial resistance: susceptible Escherichia coli isolates from a protected area in southeastern Brazil

Abstract Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global health concern, and its monitoring in wildlife is essential from a One Health perspective. Here, we obtained bacterial isolates and assessed the AMR profiles and extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) production of Escherich...

Is there a limit to limitations? A proposal for structured limitations reporting in scientific manuscripts

Reporting studies limitations is essential for transparent interpretation. While reporting guidelines such as CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA mandate disclosure of limitations, no widely adopted framework standardizes how these are reported in a structured and comparable format. In pract...

The influence of the engineering and geological conditions of the Northern Caspian Sea on the geoecological risk of geological exploration within its water area

The article presents an analysis of the key engineering geological conditions of the North Caspian shelf and their impact on the increase of geoecological risks associated with geological exploration and hydrocarbon deposit de-velopment activities. A detailed analysis is provided...

Research on aerodynamic performance of a dorsal S-shaped stealth inlet with irregular-shaped lip

Abstract Numerical simulation was adopted in this paper to optimize the aerodynamic performance of the inlet by investigating various irregular-shaped lips. The results show that when the upper lip is V-shaped, upper pair vortices significantly degrades the low-speed performance,...

Patient-reported outcomes after lateral unicompartmental and total knee arthroplasty: a propensity score-matched cohort study

Abstract Introduction Comparative evidence on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) after lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains limited. We compared PROs between cohorts matched for demographic characteristics and baseline knee func...

Comparison of arthroscopic coracoacromial ligament degeneration between traumatic and non-traumatic rotator cuff tears: a retrospective, observational study

Abstract Background Distinguishing between traumatic and non-traumatic rotator cuff tears (RCTs) remains challenging in clinical practice. The coracoacromial ligament (CAL), an important component of the subacromial space, may undergo morphological changes associated with RCT pro...

Effect of water leaching pretreatment on the physical and combustion properties of sugarcane residues briquettes

Biomass briquettes improve handling, storage, and energy density, yet sugar cane residue briquettes suffer from high mineral content that drives ash deposition, slagging, corrosion, and equipment wear. This study evaluates water-leaching pretreatment followed by briquetting with...

A PRISMA based systematic literature review of green innovation and sustainability management in the energy sector

This paper seeks to chart and summarize the new academic area of green innovation and sustainability management of the energy industry. It tries to outline the intellectual framework, trace the development of themes, define the crucial areas of research, and specify the significa...

Robotic repair of an esophago–left main bronchial fistula using a pedicled autologous pericardial patch and latissimus dorsi muscle flap: a novel technique after chemoradiotherapy for cT4b esophageal cancer

Abstract Once an esophago–airway fistula develops during chemoradiotherapy for cT4b esophageal cancer, further curative treatment is often precluded. We describe a robotic technique for closure of a large esophago–left main bronchial fistula using a pedicled autologous pericardia...

Neuroprotective Effect of Oral Pemafibrate with Suppression of p-ULK1 Elevation in a Rat Ocular Hypertension-Induced Glaucoma Model

PURPOSE: , its effects on optic nerve axons remain unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of oral administration of pemafibrate in a rat model of ocular hypertension glaucoma and to address its molecular mechanisms. METHODS: Laser irradiation was used t...