Publications by authors named "J Wentzel"

Background: It is not currently known how often nursing theory is cited in non-nursing publications.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to document citations of five nursing theories in non-nursing publications, including author discipline, type of publication, and publication discipline.

Methods: Over 75 non-nursing disciplines cited nursing theories and were consolidated for reporting purposes.

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  • Physiological shear stress typically helps maintain vascular health by promoting protective molecules in endothelial cells, but this may not hold true in individuals with atherosclerosis.
  • Researchers examined the differences in endothelial cell (EC) responses to shear stress between healthy and atherosclerotic arteries using advanced imaging and RNA sequencing techniques.
  • Results indicated that endothelial cells in diseased arteries showed higher inflammatory markers and a significant reduction of the protective factor KLK10, suggesting a disruption in the protective effects of physiological shear stress in atherosclerotic conditions.
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  • - The study investigates the social and genetic organization of cooperatively breeding dwarf mongooses in South Africa, emphasizing variations in mating, breeding, and dispersal behaviors compared to a Tanzanian population.
  • - Genetic analysis shows high reproductive skew, with male-biased dispersal primarily occurring at the start of the breeding season, while females frequently switch groups, contributing to genetic structuring within populations.
  • - Findings indicate that dwarf mongooses maintain a consistent social structure across their range, highlighting both direct and indirect pathways that lead to reproductive success and the sustainability of their cooperative breeding behavior.
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Background: Aortic wall shear stress (WSS) is a known predictor of ascending aortic growth in patients with a bicuspid aortic valve (BAV). The aim of this study was to study regional WSS and changes over time in BAV patients.

Methods: BAV patients and age-matched healthy controls underwent four-dimensional (4D) flow cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR).

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Obesity is a chronic disease, and while weight loss is achievable, long-term weight loss maintenance is difficult and relapse common for people living with obesity. Aiming to meet the need for innovative approaches, digital behavior change interventions show promise in supporting health behavior change to maintain weight after initial weight loss. Implementation of such interventions should however be part of the design and development processes from project initiation to facilitate uptake and impact.

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