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The presence of microplastics (MPs) in water represents a current problem for marine life and a future serious issue for human health. This is pushing towards new approaches for the removal of MPs and, hence, their characterization and evaluation, which up to now has represented a limit for tentative procedures for their degradation. Herein, we reported on a new facile, in situ and non-destructive
Objectives: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows:. To assess the effects of higher − compared with standard − initial doses of surfactant in high-risk preterm infants and preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome.
As novel, anti-amyloid therapies have become more widely available, access to timely and accurate diagnosis has become integral to ensuring optimal treatment of patients with early-stage Alzheimer's disease (AD). Plasma biomarkers are a promising tool for identifying AD pathology; however, several technical and clinical factors need to be considered prior to their implementation in routine clinica
Identifying patients at high risk of bone fracture is an important task. The clinical risk assessment, based on measurements of bone mass, correlates with strength but not toughness and is insufficient for reliable identification of high-risk patients. Starting from non-linear fracture mechanics, we hypothesise that reduced bone tissue fracture toughness and characteristic length, possibly in comb
AIMS: Vascular atherosclerotic calcification is a pathological process marked by the abnormal deposition of calcium minerals in the intima. Asporin (ASPN) is a small leucine-rich proteoglycan which interacts with collagen and calcium. Due to its role in matrix mineralization, we hypothesized that ASPN might act as a regulator of vascular calcification, thereby promoting atherosclerotic plaque stab
The world has encountered numerous global crises, including epidemics, military conflicts, and economic collapse. Innovative digital technologies, such as Industry 4.0 (I4.0), can undoubtedly help improve industries’ operations during critical times. The dairy industry has seen an increment in technological adoption in the last few years. Adopting cutting-edge technologies is regarded as more feas
This study provides an in-depth analysis of the impact of a multimodal journey-planning app on users of informal public transport systems in Cochabamba, Bolivia. We analyze survey data (N=648) collected through the Trufi Association NGO's digital travel app on changes in mobility behavior, satisfaction, and everyday life improvements. Participants report more frequent use of informal transport (49
Abstract: Perfusion MRI techniques—including dynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC) MRI, dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) MRI, arterial spin labeling (ASL) MRI, and intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) MRI—hold strong potential as imaging techniques for diagnosing, staging, and monitoring disease across a range of clinical applications. However, clinical adoption, especially of quantitative parameter
Decarbonising the built environment is essential to mitigating the climate crisis, as buildings significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Adaptive reuse presents a sustainable alternative to demolition and new construction. This study evaluated the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of an adapted building through renovation and operation across three scenarios, compared to a reference scen
This paper examines forest-based bioeconomy innovation in Sweden between 1970 and 2021 to test central claims about innovation complexity, knowledge requirements, collaboration intensity, and industrial life cycle dynamics. Using a comprehensive database of 4,972 commercialized innovations, I identify 649 forest bioeconomy innovations and analyze their characteristics through logistic regression,
Simulation methods in breast imaging offer advantages over clinical trials in terms of improved reproducibility, reduced need for patient exposure to radiation, increased flexibility, and more clearly defined ground truth. Simulation also allows for improved representation of anatomical variations and variations in acquisition parameters and breast positioning related to multimodality imaging. The
Objective: In the present study, we investigated the role of the gut–liver crosstalk in the pathogenesis of steatotic liver disease (SLD) induced by the compounding and deleterious effects of alcohol and metabolic risk factors, and explored the potential translational aspects of microbiome-based interventions. Design: The effects of combined exposure to alcohol and a high-fat, high-cholesterol die
This case study investigates the development of subject-specific literacy in Physical Education and Health (PEH) for second language (L2) learners within a Swedish secondary school context. Integrating Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) and Legitimation Code Theory (LCT), the study introduces the concept of embodied cohesion to analyze how meaning is constructed across verbal, graphic, and phys
BACKGROUND: Iron deficiency is the most common micronutrient deficiency worldwide, negatively affecting quality of life and health. Young women are at particularly high risk due to increased iron demands during growth, menstrual blood losses, and dietary habits. There are no official guidelines recommending screening for iron deficiency in healthy young women. This study aimed to develop a screeni
In order for any learning-based model to be considered reliable, it needs a well-behaved uncertainty or confidence estimate. Most modern neural networks do produce a confidence estimate in the form of their softmax output probability. However, the softmax probability is invalid for out-of-distribution data. Gaussian processes are known to produce a well-behaved confidence estimate that is aware of
Antipsychotic drugs (APD) are commonly prescribed to people living with dementia (PwD) to manage behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), despite well-documented safety concerns. International guidelines recommend non-pharmacological interventions as first-line treatment, yet APDs remain widely used. This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesize current evidence on the conse
As the global energy transition progresses, a range of drivers and barriers will continue to shape consumer attitudes and behavioural intentions towards emerging low-carbon technologies. The innovation-decision process for technologies composing the residential sector such as hydrogen-fuelled heating and cooking appliances is inherently governed by the complex interplay between perceptual, cogniti
