Racial Influences, Social Media Usage, and Vaccine Hesitancy: A National Survey Across Vaccine Topics.

Employing a US national sample (N = 1041), this project investigates the relationship between media usage and vaccine hesitancy, as well as the potential variations in this relationship based on vaccine types and individuals' racial backgrounds. Findings revealed that participants held different levels of acceptance of different vaccines. Compared to other racial groups, African Americans held a lower level of positive attitudes toward different types of vaccines; however, racial groups did not differ significantly in terms of intention to receive vaccines.

Prediction of Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy Sensitivity in Patients With Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Using CT-Based Radiomics Combined With Clinical Features.

For patients with resectable locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), the current standard treatment is neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) plus radical surgery. This study aimed to establish a predictive model, based on computed tomography (CT) radiomics features and clinical parameters, to predict sensitivity to nCRT in patients with ESCC pre-treatment. The goal was to provide risk stratification and decision-making recommendations for clinical treatments and offer more valuable information for developing personalized therapies.

Investigating the role of community organizations in communicating extreme weather events in New York City: A content analysis.

The communication of extreme weather forecasts (e.g., heatwaves and extreme precipitation) is a challenge for weather forecasters and emergency managers who are tasked with keeping residents safe during often unprecedented situations.

Prediction of lymphovascular invasion in invasive breast cancer based on clinical-MRI radiomics features.

Objective: We aim to develop a predictive model for lymphovascular invasion (LVI) in patients with invasive breast cancer (IBC), using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based radiomics features.

Methods: A total of 204 patients with IBC admitted to our hospital were included in this retrospective study. The data was split into training and validation sets at a 7:3 ratio.

Thermo-Responsive Hydrogel Based on Lung Decellularized Extracellular Matrix for 3D Culture Model to Enhance Cancer Stem Cell Characteristics.

Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are most likely the main cause of lung cancer formation, metastasis, drug resistance, and genetic heterogeneity. Three-dimensional (3D) ex vivo cell culture models can facilitate stemness improvement and CSC enrichment. Considering the critical role of extracellular matrix (ECM) on CSC properties, the present study developed a thermo-responsive hydrogel using the porcine decellularized lung for 3D cell culture, and the cell-laden hydrogel culturing model was used to explore the CSC characteristics and potential utilization in CSC-specific drug evaluation.

Inactivation of a Wheat Ribosomal Silencing Factor Gene TaRsfS Confers Resistance to Both Powdery Mildew and Stripe Rust.

Powdery mildew and stripe rust are major diseases on wheat worldwide that cause significant reductions in wheat production. The ribosomal silencing factor (RsfS) has been proven to regulate protein biosynthesis by inhibiting the translation process in bacterial response to stress. However, the role of RsfS in plant resistance to biotic stresses remains unclear.

Improving paste stabilities of cassava starch through molecular density after maltogenic amylase and transglucosidase.

To improve paste stability of cassava starch, including acid resistance, high-temperature shear resistance and freeze-thaw stability, cassava starch was modified by sequential maltogenic amylase and transglucosidase to form an optimally denser structure, or branched density (12.76 %), molecular density (15.17 g/mol/nm), and the proportions of short-branched chains (41.

Differentiating the associations of passive and active social media use with e-cigarette use among U.S. youth.

Purpose: The impacts of passive (i.e., browsing) versus active (i.

The potential value of dual-energy CT radiomics in evaluating CD8, CD163 and αSMA cells in the tumor microenvironment of clear cell renal cell carcinoma.

Purpose: This study aims to develop radiomics models and a nomogram based on machine learning techniques, preoperative dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) images, clinical and pathological characteristics, to explore the tumor microenvironment (TME) of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC).

Methods: We retrospectively recruited of 87 patients diagnosed with ccRCC through pathological confirmation from Center I (training set, n = 69; validation set, n = 18), and collected their DECT images and clinical information. Feature selection was conducted using variance threshold, SelectKBest, and the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO).

CircARCN1 aggravates atherosclerosis by regulating HuR-mediated USP31 mRNA in macrophages.

Aims: Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are considered important regulators of biological processes, but their impact on atherosclerosis development, a key factor in coronary artery disease (CAD), has not been fully elucidated. We aimed to investigate their potential use in patients with CAD and the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis.

Methods And Results: Patients with stable angina (SA) or acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and controls were selected for transcriptomic screening and quantification of circRNAs in blood cells.

Dynamic Fear in Fear Appeals: Applying Fear Appeals to Environmental Communication in China.

This study investigates the role of dynamic fear in the effectiveness of communicating health threats (i.e. fear appeals) of ground-level ozone among Chinese citizens.

Exposure to user-generated e-cigarette content on social media associated with greater vulnerability to e-cigarette use among youth non-users.

Introduction: Social media are important venues for youth's exposure to e-cigarette content. This study examined how exposure to user-generated e-cigarette content (i.e.

The Role of Subjective Norm in Persuasion Through the Restoration of Personal Freedom.

Human behavior is largely influenced by social norms. While the social norm approach is frequently used in public health campaigns, their effectiveness is inconsistent. This study investigated the role of normative reactance - the amplification of subjective norms as a means of restoring threatened freedom - across two health behaviors: college drinking and STD testing.

The Value of Dual-Energy Computed Tomography-Based Radiomics in the Evaluation of Interstitial Fibers of Clear Cell Renal Carcinoma.

Objective: We investigated the potential of dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) radiomics in assessing cancer-associated fibroblasts in clear cell renal carcinoma (ccRCC).

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 132 patients with ccRCC. The arterial and venous phase iodine-based material decomposition images (IMDIs), virtual non-contrast images, 70 keV, 100 keV, and 150 keV virtual monoenergetic images, and mixed energy images (MEIs) were obtained from the DECT datasets.

Meta-analysis of the effect of different exercise modalities in the prevention and treatment of perinatal depression.

Background: The incidence of perinatal depression is increasing and has become a global public health problem to be addressed.

Objective: To explore the prevention and treatment effects of different exercise methods on perinatal depression.

Methods: A meta-analysis was conducted by searching databases for published "exercise interventions for perinatal depression "related randomized controlled trials, up to July 20, 2022.

TaCRT3 Is a Positive Regulator of Resistance to f. sp. in Wheat.

Wheat powdery mildew, caused by f. sp. (), is one of the most prevalent diseases of wheat worldwide and can lead to severe yield reductions.