Body mass index as a prognostic indicator of overall survival in glioblastoma: A systematic review and meta analysis.

Background: Many previous studies have investigated the prognostic value of body mass index (BMI) for GBM outcomes with varying results. We present a comprehensive literature review and meta-analysis investigating BMI as a prognostic value in GBM.

Methods: A systematic review of literature on adult patients with GBM published between 1999 and 2023 was conducted within OVID Medline, Pubmed, and Scopus.

Formalin and 2.5% Glutaraldehyde/2% Paraformaldehyde in 0.1 M Cacodylate Buffer Inactivation Protocols to Ensure the Proper Fixation of Positive Sense RNA Viruses and Genomic Material Prior to Removal from Containment.

Recommendations released by the CDC in 2023 address the need to demonstrate that the RNA genome of positive-strand RNA viruses is inactivated in addition to viral particles. This recommendation is in response to the similarities between host mRNA and the viral genome that allow the viral RNA to be used as a template by host replication mechanisms to produce infectious viruses; therefore, there is concern that through artificial introduction into host cells, active positive-strand RNA genomes can be utilized to produce infectious viruses out of a containment facility. Utilizing 10% formalin for 7 days or 2.

A generalized equation for predicting peak oxygen consumption during treadmill exercise testing: mitigating the bias from total body mass scaling.

Background: Indexing peak oxygen uptake (VOpeak) to total body mass can underestimate cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in women, older adults, and individuals with obesity. The primary objective of this multicenter study was to derive and validate a body size-independent scaling metric for VOpeak. This metric was termed exercise body mass (EBM).

Yes I can! Exploring the impact of self-efficacy in a digital weight loss intervention.

Background: Self-efficacy is a modifiable intervention target in behavioral weight loss interventions. However, its role in the context of digital interventions is less clear.

Purpose: To determine change in self-efficacy in a digital weight loss intervention, and whether self-efficacy is associated with engagement in self-monitoring diet or weight loss.

The Europa Imaging System (EIS) Investigation.

The Europa Imaging System (EIS) consists of a Narrow-Angle Camera (NAC) and a Wide-Angle Camera (WAC) that are designed to work together to address high-priority science objectives regarding Europa's geology, composition, and the nature of its ice shell. EIS accommodates variable geometry and illumination during rapid, low-altitude flybys with both framing and pushbroom imaging capability using rapid-readout, 8-megapixel (4k × 2k) detectors. Color observations are acquired using pushbroom imaging with up to six broadband filters.