Tungsten Molecular Species in Deuterium Plasmas in Contact with Sputtered W Surfaces.

We show that in plasmas generated in deuterium in the presence of sputtered W surfaces, various molecular tungsten species are formed, whose chemical composition depends on the presence of gaseous impurities, namely, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen. A magnetron discharge was used for plasma sustaining, and the species were investigated by mass spectrometry and optical emission spectroscopy. The identified tungsten-containing molecules are described by the chemical formula WONDH, where x = 0-4, y = 0-3, z = 0-3, t = 0-5.

Perforated Appendiceal Mucocele within an Amyand's Hernia: A Case Report and a Brief Review of Literature.

Amyand's hernia (AH) is a rare type of inguinal hernia, containing the appendix in the hernia sac irrespective of the presence of appendicitis. Appendiceal mucocele represents a dilation of the appendix with an accumulation of mucinous material and could be either a benign or a malignant process. Herein we report an exceptionally rare case of a perforated appendiceal mucocele within an AH.

Mass Spectra Fitting as Diagnostic Tool for Magnetron Plasmas Generated in Ar and Ar/H Gases with Tungsten Targets.

In this work, we describe an ion mass spectra processing method from plasmas generated in Ar and Ar/H gases in contact with tungsten surfaces. For this purpose, advanced model functions, i.e.

Using DUCK-Net for polyp image segmentation.

This paper presents a novel supervised convolutional neural network architecture, "DUCK-Net", capable of effectively learning and generalizing from small amounts of medical images to perform accurate segmentation tasks. Our model utilizes an encoder-decoder structure with a residual downsampling mechanism and a custom convolutional block to capture and process image information at multiple resolutions in the encoder segment. We employ data augmentation techniques to enrich the training set, thus increasing our model's performance.

Short-Chain Fatty Acids as Bacterial Enterocytes and Therapeutic Target in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2.

Diabetes mellitus is a disease with multiple gastrointestinal symptoms (diarrhea or constipation, abdominal pain, bloating) whose pathogenesis is multifactorial. The most important of these factors is the enteric nervous system, also known as the "second brain"; a part of the peripheral nervous system capable of functioning independently of the central nervous system. Modulation of the enteric nervous system can be done by short-chain fatty acids, which are bacterial metabolites of the intestinal microbiota.

Nitrites Detection with Sensors Processed via Matrix-Assisted Pulsed Laser Evaporation.

This work is focused on the application of a laser-based technique, i.e., matrix-assisted pulsed laser evaporation (MAPLE) for the development of electrochemical sensors aimed at the detection of nitrites in water.

The Relationships between Gut Microbiota and Diabetes Mellitus, and Treatments for Diabetes Mellitus.

Diabetes mellitus is considered to be a global epidemic. The combination of genetic susceptibility and an unhealthy lifestyle is considered to be the main trigger of this metabolic disorder. Recently, there has been increased interest in the roles of gut microbiota as a new potential contributor to this epidemic.

Chronic disruption of circadian rhythm with mistimed sleep and appetite - an exploratory research.

This research aimed to explore the relation of social jetlag (SJL) with perceived appetite, and hormones involved in hunger regulation in healthy subjects in free-living conditions (study registration number: ACTRN12618001182280). Eighty normally diurnally active men and women were enrolled in 4 study groups according to the presence of SJL and sleep deprivation (2 groups with SJL with or without sleep deprivations and 2 groups without SJL with or without sleep deprivation) matched 1:1:1:1 for age, gender, and body mass index. Appetite was assessed in fasting state, by measuring acylated ghrelin level and using 100 mm visual analog scales.

Restricted mobility and unheard voices: perceptions of accessibility and inclusion expressed on Romanian disability-specific blogs and forums.

Purpose: Concerning psychosocial aproaches to disability, Romania is characterized by significant discrepancies between the Disability Rights legislation and reality, while the input of people with disabilities regarding the matter is largely overlooked. This study aims to explore perceptions regarding Romania's built and sociocultural environment, as they are expressed by bloggers with disabilities and users of disability-specific forums.

Materials And Methods: Data were collected from four personal blogs and three discussion forums on the topic of physical disabilities.

Impact of Alpha-Lipoic Acid Chronic Discontinuous Treatment in Cardiometabolic Disorders and Oxidative Stress Induced by Fructose Intake in Rats.

Insulin resistance (IR) and cardiometabolic disorders are the main consequences of today's alimentary behavior. This study evaluates the effects of a chronic-discontinuous treatment with alpha-lipoic acid (AL), an antioxidant substance that improves glycemic control associated with diabetes mellitus, on metabolic disorders and plasma oxidative stress induced by fructose intake, in rats. Sprague-Dawley rats (48 animals) were randomized into two series ( = 24): rats fed with standard chow or with standard chow supplemented with 60% fructose.

Aging in precarious times: Exploring the role of gender in shaping views on aging.

The present study explores views on aging and how these differ according to gender and precariousness status. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 10 men and 10 women with secure and insecure pensions. Themes like fear of illness and health decline were more present in men, while fear of losing their attractiveness in old age more present among women.

MODERATE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IMPROVES RAT BONE ULTRASTRUCTURE IN EXPERIMENTAL OSTEOPOROSIS.

Context And Objective: In this study, we aimed to investigate how moderate physical activity improves the bone ultrastructural parameters in rats with glucocorticoid-induced secondary osteoporosis.

Animals And Methods: Research has been carried out on Wistar female rats. Secondary osteoporosis was induced through daily i.

Indications of a Defunctioning Stoma in Colorectal Anastomosis--Our Experience and Review of the Literature.

Background: Defunctioning stomas can prevent consequences of anastomotic leakage, but they are not free of complications.

Objectives: The identification of high-risk patients to establish criteria for strong and relative indications for the formation of a defunctioning stoma.

Methods: Two hundred fifty consecutive colorectal anastomoses were performed between 2004 and 2015; 95.

EATING PATTERNS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND THEIR ASSOCIATION WITH DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS IN THE POPULATION INCLUDED IN THE OBESITY STUDY IN ROMANIA (ORO STUDY).

Context: Four major modifiable behavioral risk factors are considered responsible for the current burden of the non-communicable diseases: tobacco use, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet and excessive alcohol consumption. Limited data on the lifestyle habits in Romanian population is currently available.

Objective: To assess the eating patterns and physical activity habits and other lifestyle components in various age groups in the population included in the ORO study.

"I want to be 100 years old, but I smoke too much": Exploring the gap between positive aging goals and reported preparatory actions in different social circumstances.

Preparing for positive aging is shaped by the social context a person lives in. The present qualitative study explores and compares representations about preparatory actions in precarious workers (i.e.

Aging in Precarious Circumstances: Do Positive Views on Aging Make a Difference?

Purpose Of The Study: Precariousness, defined as low income combined with lack of security for retirement, can influence the way people grow old and result in health inequalities in old age.

Design And Methods: A sequential mixed methods approach was used to identify differences in behavioral (physical activity), social (social network), and psychological resources (positive views on aging) that middle-aged individuals from both precarious and financially secure backgrounds use in preparation for positive aging and keep high levels of health and well-being. It was investigated whether positive views on aging can compensate the detrimental association of a lack of resources with health and well-being in midlife.

Fenugreek powder exerts protective effects on alcoholised rats' kidney, highlighted using ultrastructural studies.

Trigonella foenum-graecum (TFG) seeds exert a protective antioxidant effect and membrane protector through their rich content in polyphenolic flavonoids. The previous research focused on the hypoglycemic action of the seeds, with scarce studies on the preventive effects in the pathology of the kidney. Our work was conducted on an experimental in vivo model; the animals were given two different concentrations of TFG seeds, consequently to alcohol intoxication.

I wonder if robots will take care of me when I am old: Positive aging representations of professionals working in health promotion services.

How the social and institutional context is structured and represented by its actors has an impact on positive aging representations. This qualitative study explores professionals' views on positive aging, how they promote positive aging in their practice and what disparities occur between their discourses and the actual practice of promoting positive aging. Interviews were conducted with professionals from different active aging promotion services and analyzed with thematic coding.

Anterior transperitoneal laparoscopic approach of retroperitoneal tumour - clinical case.

We present our personal experience in the anterior transperitoneal laparoscopic approach of a retroperitoneal tumour.The case we have in view is that of a 48-year old female patient P.V.

Porosome in the Exocrine Pancreas: A Detailed EM Study suppressor.

A major question in cell biology that accumulation of partially empty vesicles in cells following secretion is seen, while it is believed that secretion occurs via the complete merger of secretory vesicles with the cell plasma membrane. This important question was solved nearly two decades ago, with the discovery of the Porosome. Porosomes are cup-shaped lipoprotein structures found at the plasma membrane of all cells.

Homogeneity and EPR metrics for assessment of regular grids used in CW EPR powder simulations.

CW EPR powder spectra may be approximated numerically using a spherical grid and a Voronoi tessellation-based cubature. For a given spin system, the quality of simulated EPR spectra depends on the grid type, size, and orientation in the molecular frame. In previous work, the grids used in CW EPR powder simulations have been compared mainly from geometric perspective.

Fractal analysis of ibuprofen effect on experimental dog peri-implantitis.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the correlation between the fractal analysis of gingival changes and systemic nitro-oxidative stress in a short-term low-dose ibuprofen (IBU) treatment at experimental peri-implantitis (PI).

Materials And Methods: Six adult male mixed-breed dogs with PI were randomly treated for 2 weeks, 3 with IBU (5 mg/kg b.w.

"I will never be the granny with rosy cheeks": perceptions of aging in precarious and financially secure middle-aged Germans.

Nowadays people are growing old in a context where youth culture is the norm and where self-initiative is required in order to prepare for a good old age. However, planning old age may be more difficult for certain social groups with insecure work and living conditions. Precariousness, defined as bad financial conditions but also as having an insecure, unpredictable existence, has been little studied in the context of aging.

Evaluation of scaling and root planing effect in generalized chronic periodontitis by fractal and multifractal analysis.

Background And Objective: Fractal and multifractal analysis are useful additional non-invasive methods for quantitative description of complex morphological features. However, the quantitative and qualitative assessment of morphologic changes within human gingival cells and tissues are still unexplored. The aim of this work is to assess the structural gingival changes in patients with generalized chronic periodontitis (GCP), before and after scaling and root planing (SRP) by using fractal and multifractal analysis.