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Medical Laboratory Technology
Jenna M. Goodrum, Vinod S. Nair, Chad Moore, Andre K. Crouch, Daniel Eichner, Geoffrey D. Miller
Summary: This study demonstrates that biotin supplementation can significantly suppress urinary hCG values in assays utilizing biotin-streptavidin binding methods, and these types of assays are not recommended for use in urine samples containing high levels of biotin.
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jakub Erdmann, Michal Wicinski, Pawel Szyperski, Sandra Gajewska, Jakub Ohla, Maciej Slupski
Summary: Vitamin D helps balance calcium and phosphorus levels for proper bone structure and has a variety of potential benefits. The authors investigated its preventive effects on vertebral fractures, hip fractures, stress fractures, and pediatric fractures, as well as its impact on recovery and severity of fractures. Vitamin D supplementation may reduce hip fracture risk through decreased bone turnover, fewer falls, and improved muscle function. It also appears to lower stress fracture risk in athletes and military recruits. However, inconsistencies were found in the relationship between vitamin D supplementation and reduced vertebral fracture risk. The preventive effect of vitamin D on pediatric fractures seems unlikely.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marwa A. Hassan, Samaa T. Hozien, Mona M. Abdel Wahab, Ahmed M. Hassan
Summary: A field survey was conducted to investigate the pollution of glyphosate and malathion on fish farms. The effects of these agrochemicals on Oreochromis niloticus were experimentally studied, and it was found that their degradation and toxicity were influenced by factors such as application method, vegetation type, water pH, temperature, and salinity. Organic selenium supplementation was found to mitigate the negative impacts of these agrochemicals.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Danielle M. McLaughlin, Jack Mewhirter, Rebecca Sanders
Summary: The American public commonly believes that political motives drive scientific research and this belief is negatively associated with COVID-19 risk assessments. Public distrust in scientists could complicate efforts to combat COVID-19.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Juliusz Kus, Sylwester Walach
Summary: Recent research has shown that initial deformation and imperfections play an important role in the design of thin-walled structures and steel structures. A numerical analysis of a steel water tank demonstrated that initial deformation can significantly increase overall stresses, emphasizing the importance of considering these effects in industrial structure design.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRESSURE VESSELS AND PIPING
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Sukanya Poolthajit, Wuttikorn Srakaew, Theerachai Haitook, Chalong Wachirapakorn
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of adding a combination of betaine, biotin, and chromium feed additive on nutrient digestibility, nitrogen balance, and energy utilization in Thai native beef cattle. The results showed that the 70C:30R ratio diets had higher CP and EE intake and lower NDF and ADF intake, while energy and nitrogen balance were not significantly affected.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jessica M. Moon, Peter Finnegan, Richard A. Stecker, Hanna Lee, Kayla M. Ratliff, Ralf Jager, Martin Purpura, Carolyn M. Slupsky, Maria L. Marco, Craig J. Wissent, Jason Theodosakis, Chad M. Kerksick
Summary: Glucosamine supplementation can improve gastrointestinal function, reduce stomach bloating, slightly decrease constipation and hard stools, as well as induce changes in fecal microbiota and metabolome.
Article
Nursing
Lina Wu, Yechun Gu, Yanlan Gu, Yawen Wang, Xueqin Lu, Cong Zhu, Zhongqiu Lu, Hongbo Xu
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the incidence of diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) in adult females and analyze potential risk factors. Results showed that age, number of pregnancies, BMI, and diabetes were influencing factors for DRA, with prevention methods potentially reducing low back pain.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Tineke H. Pinxterhuis, Eline H. Ploumen, Paolo Zocca, Carine J. M. Doggen, Carl E. Schotborgh, Rutger L. Anthonio, Ariel Roguin, Peter W. Danse, Edouard Benit, Adel Aminian, Martin G. Stoel, Gerard C. M. Linssen, Robert H. Geelkerken, Clemens von Birgelen
Summary: Patients with PADs who undergo PCI have a higher risk of bleeding compared to those without PADs. Additionally, bleeding in PADs patients is associated with increased mortality and adverse cardiac events.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Li Fu, Qingping Zhang, Yizhou Tang, Jie Pan, Qun Li
Summary: Urbanization poses a significant threat to urban cultural heritage, and steps need to be taken to protect and preserve these sites. This study developed a risk-based cumulative impact assessment method to assess the impact of urbanization on cultural heritage. The method was successfully applied to classical gardens in Suzhou, China, confirming its effectiveness and potential for decision-making support in other areas.
Article
Mathematics
Yuli L. Leon, Enrique Mu
Summary: This study aims to explore the positive effect of organizational mindfulness on the rationality of the decision-making process, and propose a framework to assess its presence in organizations. The empirical study showed a significant positive effect of organizational mindfulness dimensions on decision-making rationality, highlighting the importance of assessing the extent of organizational mindfulness presence in organizations.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Marta Bozym, Arkadiusz Gendek, Grzegorz Siemiatkowski, Monika Aniszewska, Jan Malatak
Summary: The research findings indicate that forest logging residues are suitable for energy use due to their high calorific value and low heavy metal content. However, some samples have increased ash content and high levels of alkali metals, which may restrict their use as fuel. Nevertheless, these residues can be utilized in other thermal processes or for producing adsorbents and composite materials.
Article
Respiratory System
Chi-Tai Lee, Ping-Huai Wang
Summary: The study found that low handgrip strength in patients with COPD upon admission to the hospital is associated with an increased risk of exacerbation after discharge.
BMC PULMONARY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Haochen Dong, Minoru Yoneda, Liu Feng
Summary: A potential ecological risk index for site dynamic risk evolution was proposed in this study, which could provide an early warning of site risk dynamics by combining the Pi factor with the Cif factor. The toxic effects of different elements were investigated, as well as the impacts of soil pH and soil organic matter on the mobile fraction of elements.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
M. Duplessis, R. Gervais, H. Lapierre, C. L. Girard
Summary: This study assessed the interaction between B8, B9, and B12 in relation to energy metabolism and body weight changes in cows. The results showed that B8-/B9B12+ cows had higher milk yield but greater body fat mobilization, and supplemental B8 affected the fatty acid composition of colostrum and milk fat.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2022)
