Satisfaction, user experiences, and initial efficacy of a technology-supported self-management intervention (iSMART) to improve post-stroke functioning: a remoted randomized controlled trial.

Background: Self-management interventions empower individuals to manage their chronic conditions and daily life after stroke. However, traditional in-person self-management interventions often face transportation and geographical barriers. Digital interventions may offer a solution to address this gap.

Study of Using Ultrasonic Waves in the Producing Dried Dragon Fruit Peel Processes.

In this study, ultrasound waves were successfully applied to the osmosis process of dried dragon fruit products. Additionally, this study was aimed at determining the suitable parameters for the process of drying dragon fruit peels. The parameters including the size of slices (2-5 cm), blanching time (10-25 min), ultrasonic time (10-25 min), ultrasonic temperature (45°C-60°C), ultrasonic power (100-250 W), and drying temperature (45°C-60°C) were fully investigated.

Genetic Testing Practices and Pathological Assessments in Patients With End-stage Heart Failure Undergoing Heart Transplantation and Left Ventricular Assist Device Use.

Background: Genetic cardiomyopathies (CMs) are increasingly recognized as causes of end-stage heart failure (ESHF). Identification of a genetic etiology in ESHF has important prognostic and family implications. However, genetic testing practices are understudied in patients with ESHF.

Automated Breast Arterial Calcification Score Is Associated With Cardiovascular Outcomes and Mortality.

Background: Breast arterial calcification (BAC) on mammograms has emerged as a biomarker of women's cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, but there is a lack of quantification tools and clinical outcomes studies.

Objectives: This study assessed the association of BAC (both presence and quantity) with CVD outcomes.

Methods: This single-center, retrospective study included women with a screening mammogram from 2007 to 2016.