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Effects of midazolam and propofol on EEG detection of epileptiform activity in patients with altered consciousness.

Objective Midazolam and propofol are the most frequently used sedative agents in intensive care units (ICU). Their effects on EEG in patients with altered consciousness received limited attention; we aim to assess their effects on diagnostic yield for epileptiform abnormalities.M...

Frameworks to identify research gaps, frame research needs, and derive research priorities from evidence syntheses:a scoping review

Objectives To identify and describe frameworks for systematically identifying research gaps from evidence syntheses, framing research needs, and establishing priorities, with emphasis on their use of GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) certai...

Comparing the GP-CORE and WEMWBS Scores as Predictors of Future Mental Health Service Utilisation and Help-Seeking Behaviour Among UK Students in Higher Education

Background The General Population Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation (GP-CORE) and the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS) are two instruments often used to measure psychological distress or well-being in student samples. This study aimed to directly compare t...

Stricter Regulation in the United States of Direct-to-Consumer Drug Advertising: Better, but Not Enough.

. 2026;116(9): 1352-1357. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2026.308469).

Decoding complex gold mineralization in the Pitangui Greenstone Belt, Brazil: overprinting systems revealed by pyrite trace elements and sulfur isotopes

Tracing the sources of metals and sulfur in orogenic gold deposits remains debated due to the diversity of these systems. This study constrains the origin and evolution of mineralizing fluids through trace element and sulfur isotope (δ34S) analyses of pyrite from the Papagaios go...

Hamman's crunch—A pathognomonic sign of pneumomediastinum

Pneumomediastinum, particularly spontaneous pneumomediastinum, is uncommon and presents a diagnostic challenge. In human medicine, auscultation of Hamman's crunch, a crepitant, crunching noise, audible over the cardiac region in synchrony with the heartbeat, is considered pathogn...

Digital fabrication accuracy and fit analysis of additively and subtractively manufactured zirconia fixed dental prostheses.

Objectives To compare the fabrication accuracy and fit of three-unit fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) manufactured additively from a 3Y-TZP slurry with those manufactured subtractively from a translucent or a strength-gradient zirconia. Methods Forty-five three-unit posterior FDPs...

Effect of horizontal and extended platelet-rich fibrin on soft tissue healing and outcomes after impacted mandibular third molar extraction: a controlled trial.

Postoperative sequelae such as pain, swelling, and trismus are common following mandibular third molar surgery. This single-blind controlled trial was performed to evaluate the effects of two newer platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) formulations, horizontal PRF (H-PRF) and extended PRF (...

Seasonal longitudinal effects of winter birth on psychopathology, cognition, and functioning in schizophrenia-spectrum and affective disorders: Findings from the PsyCourse Study.

Aims Winter birth (WB) is a replicated risk factor for mental health conditions, potentially due to third-trimester Vitamin D deficiency and maternal viral infections. Beyond diagnosis, WB is associated with psychopathology, cognition, and functionality as epiphenomena. We analys...

Improving cohort coverage estimation using a data triangulation framework: the Swiss HIV Cohort Study example.

Objectives To improve estimation of cohort coverage in the Swiss HIV Cohort Study (SHCS) using a data triangulation framework that compares SHCS data with multiple external data sources.Design Retrospective longitudinal analysis of the SHCS.Methods Cohort coverage of HIV diagnose...

Zebrafish xenografts reveal line-specific patterns of growth, survival, and metastases in canine mammary cell lines: CMT-U27, CMT-U131, and CMT-U229.

Canine mammary tumours (CMTs) are the most common malignancies in female dogs and represent a valuable comparative model for human breast cancer. This study aimed to characterise the molecular and functional profiles of three CMT cell lines: CMT-U27, CMT-U131 and CMT-U229, using...

A novel analysis of an alternating algorithm for solving the Cauchy problem for a fractional-order partial differential equation

We consider the solution of the Cauchy ill-posed problem associated to a fractional-order partial differential equation (PDE) using an alternating algorithm which preserves the governing PDE and changes the type of conditions on the over- and under-specified portions of the bound...

A Critical Analysis of Policy Responses to Community Violence: From Colorblind to Antiracist Policy.

. 2026;116(9): 1426-1435. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2026.308458).

Hepatitis B and C Prevention, Screening and Diagnostic Services at HIV Treatment Sites: International epidemiology Databases to Evaluate AIDS.

Background Prevention, screening and diagnostic services for hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) can prevent morbidity and mortality in people receiving HIV care. However, there is limited information about the availability of HBV and HCV services at HIV clinics g...

99Mo production cycle based on muon nuclear-capture reaction with infinite 99Tc resources.

Tc resource (Product Catalog; Ando and Takano, 1999; Oigawa, 2014), and the advantages of using muon nuclear-capture reactions for radioisotope production.

Evaluating Minority Representation in the All of Us Research Program: Progress and Ongoing Challenges.

Persistent underrepresentation of Asian and Hispanic participants highlights ongoing gaps as AoU recruitment continues. Continued efforts toward equitable participation will be important for achieving the scientific and ethical goals of precision medicine.

Nurturing physical literacy: a facilitator framework for REFLECTive practice

The concept of physical literacy has garnered increasing global recognition as a holistic method for promoting lifelong engagement in physical activity and movement. While its philosophical and theoretical foundations are well-established, practitioners (physical educators, sport...

Multiscale characterization of cortical signatures in positive and negative schizotypy:a worldwide ENIGMA study

Positive and negative schizotypy reflect distinct patterns of subclinical traits in the general population associated with neurodevelopmental and schizophrenia-spectrum pathologies. Yet, a comprehensive characterization of the unique and shared neuroanatomical signatures of these...

Fix Thyself:Un/Doing Confidence in Women’s Entrepreneurship

Are women at work really lacking confidence? Recent books and videos addressing women's presumed lack of confidence suggest that women can achieve success if they work on their confidence. This is also true for women entrepreneurs, who are regularly encouraged to be more confiden...

Organic manganese as a functional micronutrient: Promoting metabolic health and sustainable growth in Litopenaeus vannamei.

< 0.05). In summary, although growth remained unaffected, organic Mn sources, particularly Mn-Gly and Mn-MHA, demonstrated superior bioavailability by enhancing antioxidant status, immune function, and hepatopancreas health as well as by regulating lipid metabolism.