Draft annotated genome of the entomopathogenic fungus isolated from species.

The entomopathogenic fungus infects diverse insect host species. We present an annotated draft genome of (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation [CSIRO] strain M-1000) isolated from a species individual, thereby contributing to future research of as a potential biological control agent.

Safety of Anticoagulation When Undergoing Endoscopic Variceal Ligation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Introduction: The safety of continuing anticoagulation therapy during endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) remains controversial. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the safety of anticoagulation therapy in EVL.

Methods: We systematically searched four electronic databases from their inception until 1 June 2024, for studies that evaluated anticoagulation use and risk of rebleeding among patients undergoing EVL.

Cry1 resistance in a CRISPR/Cas9-mediated HaCad1 gene knockout strain of the Australian cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera conferta (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).

Background: Helicoverpa armigera is a highly polyphagous species that causes huge losses to agricultural and horticultural crops worldwide. In the cotton industry, H. armigera, including the Australian subspecies Helicoverpa armigera conferta, is largely managed using genetically modified crops that express insecticidal toxins, such as Cry1Ac.

Hospitalized Advanced Heart Failure With Preserved vs Reduced Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction: A Global Perspective.

Background: Outcomes of hospitalized patients with heart failure (HF) and characteristics of advanced HF stage may vary across left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and world regions.

Objectives: This study sought to analyze characteristics of hospitalized advanced HF patients across LVEF spectrum, world regions, and country income.

Methods: Among 18,553 hospitalized patients with acute HF (7,902 new-onset HF and 10,651 decompensated chronic HF) enrolled in the global registry REPORT-HF (International Registry to Assess Medical Practice With Longitudinal Observation for Treatment of Heart Failure), we analyzed characteristics and outcomes of patients with advanced HF, defined as previously diagnosed HF; severe symptoms before current admission (NYHA functional class III/IV); and ≥1 HF-related hospitalization in the preceding 12 months, excluding the current.

Radiographic Predictors of Postoperative Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injury in Mandibular Third Molar Surgery.

Background: Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) provides additional 3-dimensional information on the relationship between the mandibular third molar (M3M) and the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN). As such, CBCT is being increasingly utilized in preoperative M3M assessment.

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to compare the radiographic findings on panoramic and CBCT and their association with postoperative IAN paresthesia.

Lure specificity, phenology, and damage caused by Epiphyas moths (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in Western Australian apple orchards.

Multiple Epiphyas species inhabit southwestern Western Australia, including Light Brown Apple Moth (LBAM) Epiphyas postvittana (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), a globally significant, polyphagous pest. This study evaluated the efficacy and specificity of lures designed for 3 Epiphyas species: E. postvittana, Epiphyas pulla (Turner), and the undescribed Epiphyas sp.

The geography of corporate fake news.

Although a rich academic literature examines the use of fake news by foreign actors for political manipulation, there is limited research on potential foreign intervention in capital markets. To address this gap, we construct a comprehensive database of (negative) fake news regarding U.S.

Hospital Readmissions for Fluid Overload among Individuals with Diabetes and Diabetic Kidney Disease: Risk Factors and Multivariable Prediction Models.

Aims: Hospital readmissions due to recurrent fluid overload in diabetes and diabetic kidney disease can be avoided with evidence-based interventions. We aimed to identify at-risk patients who can benefit from these interventions by developing risk prediction models for readmissions for fluid overload in people living with diabetes and diabetic kidney disease.

Methods: This was a single-center retrospective cohort study of 1,531 adults with diabetes and diabetic kidney disease hospitalized for fluid overload, congestive heart failure, pulmonary edema, and generalized edema between 2015 and 2017.

A Novel Hybrid Deep Learning Method for Predicting the Flow Fields of Biomimetic Flapping Wings.

The physics governing the fluid dynamics of bio-inspired flapping wings is effectively characterized by partial differential equations (PDEs). Nevertheless, the process of discretizing these equations at spatiotemporal scales is notably time consuming and resource intensive. Traditional PDE-based computations are constrained in their applicability, which is mainly due to the presence of numerous shape parameters and intricate flow patterns associated with bionic flapping wings.

Effects of Core Size and Surfactant Choice on Fluid Saturation Development in Surfactant/Polymer Corefloods.

Surfactant/polymer flooding allows for a significant increase in oil recovered at both laboratory and field scales. Limitations in application at the reservoir scale are, however, present and can be associated with both the complexity of the underlying displacement process and the time-intensive nature of the up-scaling workflow. Pivotal to this workflow are corefloods which serve to both validate the extent of oil recovery and extract modeling parameters used in upscaling.

Overcoming colloidal nanoparticle aggregation in biological milieu for cancer therapeutic delivery: Perspectives of materials and particle design.

Nanoparticles as cancer therapeutic carrier fail in clinical translation due to complex biological environments in vivo consisting of electrolytes and proteins which render nanoparticle aggregation and unable to reach action site. This review identifies the desirable characteristics of nanoparticles and their constituent materials that prevent aggregation from site of administration (oral, lung, injection) to target site. Oral nanoparticles should ideally be 75-100 nm whereas the size of pulmonary nanoparticles minimally affects their aggregation.

The Curious Case of the Missing Limb on FDG PET Imaging.

A 58-year-old woman with poorly controlled diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and end-stage renal disease requiring hemodialysis was referred for 18 F-FDG PET/CT to evaluate for source of sepsis. She had history of prior left forefoot and right second toe amputation, as well as left lower-limb dry gangrene for which she declined surgical management. We present a case of a nonamputated lower limb demonstrating regions of absolute photopenia, consistent with dry gangrene.