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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maria Rita Fumagalli, Stella Maria Saro, Matteo Tajana, Stefano Zapperi, Caterina A. M. La Porta
Summary: STELLA is a computational method used to derive the spectrum of metabolites associated with an individual's microbiome. By comparing the results with healthy individuals, individual metabolic alterations can be identified.
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Neurosciences
L. Grin, M. C. van der Steen, S. D. N. Wijnands, L. van Oorschot, A. T. Besselaar, B. Vanwanseele
Summary: This study used a multi-segment foot model to compare the gait of clubfoot patients with healthy controls, finding significantly increased forefoot adduction and supination in the relapse group. These kinematic indicators may aid in early identification of relapse clubfoot.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Amir Akbari, James T. Yurkovich, Daniel C. Zielinski, Bernhard O. Palsson
Summary: The study investigates how abiotic constraints shape metabolism in Escherichia coli. It reveals that these constraints are fundamental in driving the evolution of high-affinity phosphate transporters, regulating transcriptional responses to osmotic and acid stress. Understanding these constraints is crucial for comprehending the outcomes of evolutionary adaptation.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Veronika Lehotova, Veronika Antalkova, Alzbeta Medved'ova, L'ubomir Valik
Summary: Microbiological analysis during stretched cheese production revealed significant increases in microbial populations during critical steps, followed by reductions in viable counts during steaming/stretching process. Yeasts and molds showed the best indicatory function during storage of vacuum-packaged cheeses at 6 degrees C.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Phaneendra Batchu, Toni Hazard, Jung H. Lee, Thomas H. Terrill, Brou Kouakou, Govind Kannan
Summary: The pre-slaughter management of goats can impact their welfare, productivity, and product quality. Including high-condensed tannin ingredients in the diet and minimizing stress can improve meat quality and safety in goats. This study found that transportation stress influenced physiological responses but did not affect muscle pH, while feeding sericea hay to goats improved anti-inflammatory properties and reduced gut microbial counts without changing meat quality characteristics.
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Environmental Sciences
Ming-Juan Cui, Aloysius Teng, Jian Chu, Bin Cao
Summary: This study presented a quantitative, high-throughput urease activity assay based on a 96-well plate, which can be used for comparing and rapidly screening urease-producing bacteria. The assay revealed bacterial strains with high urease activity and showed the inhibitory effect of calcium on urease activity. The method has potential wide applications in environmental, civil, and medical research.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Respiratory System
Sang Won Park, Myoung-Nam Lim, Woo Jin Kim, So Hyeon Bak
Summary: This study analyzed the correlation between longitudinal changes in pulmonary vascular parameters and clinical parameters in COPD patients, and found that quantitative computed tomography features can accurately reflect pulmonary vascular alterations.
RESPIRATORY RESEARCH
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Igor Buzalewicz, Agnieszka Ulatowska-Jarza, Aleksandra Kaczorowska, Marlena Gasior-Glogowska, Halina Podbielska, Magdalena Karwanska, Alina Wieliczko, Anna K. Matczuk, Katarzyna Kowal, Marta Kopaczynska
Summary: The article introduces a new method for investigating changes in living cells and quantitatively analyzing the process of bacteria photodynamic inactivation. The use of digital holographic tomography (DHT) allows real-time characterization of subcellular structures, biophysical processes, and induced local changes in intracellular density in a label-free manner and at sub-micrometer spatial resolution, which was confirmed by confocal microscopy and statistical analysis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Emily S. Kelly, Peter R. Worsley, Catherine J. Bowen, Lindsey S. Cherry, Bethany E. Keenan, Christopher J. Edwards, Neil O'Brien, Leonard King, Alex S. Dickinson
Summary: This study compared biomechanical predictions between individuals with different severity of rheumatoid arthritis and a healthy control, finding differences at the orthotic interface. Factors such as BMI and bony morphology were assessed to better understand the impact of foot orthoses.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Aili Kallastu, Esther Malv, Valter Aro, Anne Meikas, Mariann Vendelin, Anna Kattel, Ranno Nahku, Jekaterina Kazantseva
Summary: Next-generation sequencing (NGS) is an important tool for bacteria identification, but it has limitations. This study presents a complete workflow for absolute quantification of living bacteria using 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing. The workflow utilizes a fluorescent PMAxx reagent to distinguish between total and viable bacteria populations. The results were validated using flow cytometry, microbiological plating, and viability-qPCR. The workflow was also tested with actual food samples and showed good correlation with other methods.
CURRENT RESEARCH IN FOOD SCIENCE
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andrew Di Battista
Summary: This paper presents the results of a stochastic simulation that evaluates the risk of fomite-mediated disease transmission through public touchscreen user interfaces. The simulation shows that public touchscreens pose a considerable infection risk, and that key model parameters have an impact on the size of this risk. A distinctive advancement of the simulation is its ability to distinguish between infection risk from a primary contaminated source and that from the re-deposition of pathogens onto initially uncontaminated touchscreens through sequential use.
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Environmental Sciences
Yuan Liu, Yanlun Qiu, Qi Yin, Xinglong Li, Qunhua Bai, Yingli Li, Hong Xiao
Summary: The study investigated the mechanisms of Cr(VI) tolerance and reduction in the wild strain CM01 and its response to environmental pollution pressure at the molecular level. The iTRAQ technique identified differentially expressed proteins in domesticated CM01 related to Cr(VI) resistance. These findings were confirmed by RT-qPCR, showing consistency in gene expression levels. Additionally, domesticated CM01 displayed increased hydrophobicity, self-aggregation, glucose content, and SOD activity in response to Cr(VI) treatment.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Madeleine Moazzami, Emma Bergenkvist, Sofia Boqvist, Sara Frosth, Solveig Langsrud, Trond Moretro, Ivar Vagsholm, Ingrid Hansson
Summary: This study investigated the efficacy of cleaning and disinfection in slaughterhouses and evaluated the diagnostic performance of methods for measuring surface hygiene. The results showed inadequate cleaning and disinfection in the slaughterhouses, leading to bacterial contamination of meat and food safety concerns.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION
(2023)
Review
Orthopedics
Thierry Favier, Julien Beldame
Summary: Foot and hallux valgus surgery, although common, can lead to litigation. This conference aims to provide updates on malpractice claims and associated risk factors. Common causes of litigation include residual pain, stiffness, and sub-optimal results. Surgeon and patient-related factors contribute to the risk. Ensuring traceability of information can help reduce the likelihood of claims.
ORTHOPAEDICS & TRAUMATOLOGY-SURGERY & RESEARCH
(2022)
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Optics
Ivan Vazquez, Ian E. Harmon, J. C. Rodriguez Luna, Mini Das
Summary: The research demonstrates that a spectral phase retrieval method can effectively improve the accuracy and signal-to-noise ratio of PCI images, even in low levels of quantum noise. This method is expected to achieve significant dose reduction and improved material discrimination in clinical and industrial x-ray imaging applications.
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(2021)
Editorial Material
Emergency Medicine
S. Sinha, J. P. St Mart, A. C. Campbell
EMERGENCY MEDICINE JOURNAL
(2011)
Article
Orthopedics
Catriona Heaver, Jean-Pierre St Mart, Peter Nightingale, Aabha Sinha, Edward T. Davis
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Chinmay Gupte, Jean-Pierre St Mart
JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE
(2013)
Article
Orthopedics
J-P St Mart, R. N. de Steiger, A. Cuthbert, W. Donnelly
BONE & JOINT JOURNAL
(2020)
Letter
Surgery
J. -P. St Mart, E. L. Goh
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2020)
Review
Orthopedics
Jean-Pierre St Mart, En Lin Goh, Zameer Shah
EFORT OPEN REVIEWS
(2020)
Article
Orthopedics
Jean-Pierre St Mart, En Lin Goh
Summary: Robotic total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has advantages in improving component positioning and reducing alignment outliers, especially with current semi-active systems that incorporate haptic feedback to minimize iatrogenic soft tissue injury. However, limitations of current robotic technology include high upfront costs, steep learning curves, and lack of long-term outcomes. Short-term gains and technical reliability associated with current systems may justify continued investment in robotic technology, but further long-term data are needed to fully determine the cost-effectiveness of newer robotic systems.
EFORT OPEN REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Orthopedics
Abdul-Rasheed Rabiu, Jean-Pierre St Mart, Ines L. H. Reichert, Raju Ahluwalia
Summary: This study reports the early outcomes of a sliding oblique hindfoot osteotomy combined with tibiotalar arthrodesis for severe talus body defects. All patients achieved fusion and ambulation at 6 months, with an average improvement of 28.9 points in AOFAS score at 1 year.
JOURNAL OF FOOT & ANKLE SURGERY
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Jean-Pierre St Mart, En Lin Goh, Ignatius Liew, Zameer Shah, Joydeep Sinha
Summary: This article describes the application and technological advances of artificial intelligence in orthopaedics, as well as explores how these two fields could be integrated to improve surgical education, training, and patient care and outcomes in the future.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
N. Demosthenous, J. P. St Mart, P. Jenkins, A. Chappel, Kenneth Cheng
ADVANCES IN ORTHOPEDICS
(2011)