Measurement of enzymatic activity in newborn dried blood spots (DBS) is the preferred first-tier method in newborn screening (NBS) for mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) disorders. However, false positives are observed due mainly to the presence of pseudodeficiencies. Our previous publications on glycosaminoglycan (GAG) biomarker levels in dried blood spots (DBS) for mucopolysaccharidoses demonstrated that second-tier GAG biomarker analysis can dramatically reduce the false positive rate in NBS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe share of solar power in Brazil's electrical grid has rapidly increased, relieving GHG emissions and diversifying energy sources for greater energy security. Besides that, solar resource is susceptible to climate change, adding uncertainty to electrical grid resilience. This study uses satellite and reanalysis data to evaluate the performance of CMIP6 models in replicating and predicting surface solar irradiance (SSR) in Brazil.
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September 2024
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to evaluate data from different implementations of the curriculum, designed by the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research. The study investigated the relationship between participants' self-reported change in mentoring competence and the behaviors they intended to implement post-training.
Methods: The data set included 401 respondents who consented to participate after 59 training events hosted by 34 institutions between 2015 and 2022.
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June 2024
While leader identity development (LID) and meaning making are interwoven and essential for student development, little research has explicitly explored their intersection. In this article, we briefly summarize the work of two research projects that explored the intersection of LID and meaning making, including a review of the findings that "worthiness" is a central component of the LID process among college students. Next, we propose an Input-Process-Worthiness-Outcome model for LID that highlights the centrality of worthiness, conceptualizing inputs as developmental experiences; processes as meaning making, and outcomes as personal development.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Neuromuscular ultrasound plays an increasing role in diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). There are limited data supporting the correlation between the electrodiagnostic studies and ultrasound measurements in CTS.
Objective: To assess the association between different electrodiagnostic severities and ultrasound measurements of the median nerve in CTS.