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: Leadless pacemakers offer a safe and effective alternative pacing strategy. However, limited data are available for patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD), a population of significant relevance. Using the Nationwide Readmission Database, we extracted data from all adult patients with ESRD who underwent traditional transvenous or leadless pacemaker implantation between 2016 and 2021.

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HIV care engagement and antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence interventions aimed at decreasing viral suppression disparities for women living with HIV (WLWH) in the Southern United States (i.e., the South) are few and seldom consider diverse social locations.

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Maternal resistance exercise increases infant energy expenditure.

Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab

December 2024

Department of Kinesiology, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, 27858, USA.

Maternal obesity decreases infant energy expenditure, subsequently predisposing infants to greater adiposity and weight gain. Conversely, some findings suggest that maternal exercise may increase infant energy expenditure; however, the impact of maternal exercise mode (i.e.

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Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 as a novel regulator of glucose utilization by adipocytes.

bioRxiv

December 2024

Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, United States.

Glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4) expression on white adipocytes is critical for absorbing excess blood glucose, failure of which promotes hyperglycemia. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play a crucial role in remodeling the white adipose tissue (WAT) during obesity. MMPs have multiple protein substrates, and surprisingly, it is unknown if they can directly target GLUT4 on the adipocyte surface and impair glucose absorption.

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Maize, a vital crop globally, faces significant yield losses due to its sensitivity to cold stress, especially in temperate regions. Understanding the molecular mechanisms governing maize response to cold stress is crucial for developing strategies to enhance cold tolerance. However, the precise chromatin-level regulatory mechanisms involved remain largely unknown.

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Protein isoforms (PIs) play pivotal roles in regulating plant growth and development that confer adaptability to diverse environmental conditions. PIs are widely present in plants and generated through alternative splicing (AS), alternative polyadenylation (APA), alternative initiation (AI), and ribosomal frameshifting (RF) events. The widespread presence of PIs not only significantly increases the complexity of genomic information but also greatly enriches regulatory networks and enhances their flexibility.

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  • NBS are actions that work with nature to improve ecosystem protection against hazards, but there's limited understanding of their performance.
  • Systematic mapping of global evidence on NBS interventions across six coastal ecosystems was conducted to assess their ecological, physical, economic, and social performance.
  • Over 37,000 articles were reviewed, with 252 relevant studies identified, providing insights into the effectiveness of NBS for coastal protection.
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Non-alcoholic liver disease (NAFLD) may be associated with cardiovascular diseases; however, only a few studies have analyzed this relationship. We aimed to assess the epidemiologic data and the association between NAFLD and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in the United States. The National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database 2016-2019 was queried using ICD10-CM diagnostic codes to identify hospitalizations of AMI + NAFLD.

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Melatonin helps to regulate various physiological processes in plants, including growth, seed germination, and stress responses. However, the mechanism of how melatonin treatments affect soil microbe diversity and ecology, and plant growth needs to be better understood. Here, we report that melatonin coordinates interactions between soil microorganisms and root exudates to create a friendly soil environment for peanut growth under a controlled environment.

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Background: People who identify as sexual- and/or gender-minoritized (SGM) individuals have high prevalence of cigarette smoking. This study used concept mapping to examine anticipated reactions to a hypothetical cigarette nicotine reduction policy among SGM individuals in the United States.

Methods: In 2022, SGM individuals who reported past-month cigarette smoking (mean age=33.

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In a hybrid zone between two tropical lekking birds, yellow male plumage of one species has introgressed asymmetrically replacing white plumage of another via sexual selection. Here, we present a detailed analysis of the plumage trait to uncover its physical and genetic bases and trace its evolutionary history. We determine that the carotenoid lutein underlies the yellow phenotype and describe microstructural feather features likely to enhance color appearance.

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Can nanotechnology and genomics innovations trigger agricultural revolution and sustainable development?

Funct Integr Genomics

November 2024

Plant Genomics and Molecular Breeding Laboratory, National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering College, Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (NIBGE- C, PIEAS), Faisalabad, 38000, Punjab, Pakistan.

At the dawn of new millennium, policy makers and researchers focused on sustainable agricultural growth, aiming for food security and enhanced food quality. Several emerging scientific innovations hold the promise to meet the future challenges. Nanotechnology presents a promising avenue to tackle the diverse challenges in agriculture.

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Onsite wastewater systems (OWSs) can be significant sources of nutrients and E. coli to water resources, potentially resulting in water quality degradation especially during times of malfunction. An OWS is considered malfunctioning when septic tank effluent is discharged into drainfield trenches during periods when there is insufficient separation to groundwater (<30 cm), when wastewater upwells to the surface, or when backup of wastewater into the tank or home occurs.

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Personal Networks and Cervical Cancer Screening among Black Immigrant Women.

J Racial Ethn Health Disparities

November 2024

School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA.

Background: Prior research has linked personal network characteristics with cancer screening uptake including Papanicolaou (Pap) screening, but less is known about the experiences of Black immigrant women (BIW) in the USA. We examined the relationship between network characteristics and Pap screening among BIW and explored how their network members influence their cancer related knowledge and prevention behaviors.

Methods: A mixed methods study of BIW, aged 21-65 years, in southeastern US included a cross-sectional survey (N = 204) and in-depth individual interviews (N = 13).

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Background: Sodium benzoate (SB) is widely used in food products, cosmetics, and medical solutions due to its antimicrobial properties. While it is generally considered safe and has potential neuroprotective benefits, SB has also been linked to adverse effects, including hepatic oxidative stress and inflammation. However, the potential effects of SB on obesity and lifespan remain poorly understood.

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Transcriptional Landscape of Cotton Roots in Response to Salt Stress at Single-cell Resolution.

Plant Commun

October 2023

College of Biology and Food Engineering, Anyang Institute of Technology, Anyang, Henan, 455000, China; Research Base, Anyang Institute of Technology, State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, Anyang 455000, Henan, China; School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, China. Electronic address:

Increasing soil salinization has led to severe losses of plant yield and quality. Thus, it is urgent to investigate the molecular mechanism of the salt stress response. In this study, we took systematically analyzed cotton root response to salt stress by single-cell transcriptomics technology; 56,281 high-quality cells were totally obtained from 5-days-old lateral root tips of Gossypium arboreum under natural growth and different salt-treatment conditions.

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  • Amphibians are a diverse group of tetrapods facing significant threats, with about 41% of species at risk of extinction due to various factors like habitat loss and climate change.
  • Genomic research on amphibians is critical for understanding their biology, including unique traits like tissue regeneration and adaptation, yet it has lagged behind other vertebrates due to technical challenges.
  • The newly formed Amphibian Genomics Consortium (AGC) aims to enhance global collaboration and accelerate genomic research in amphibians, with over 282 members from 41 countries already involved.
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  • The Pisgah clade of Desmognathus salamanders showcases complex diversification with reticulation between lineages, involving two phenotypes: aquatic "shovel-nosed" and semi-aquatic "black-bellied" forms.
  • Geographically close populations demonstrate genetic mixing, leading to hybrid speciation dynamics, particularly between the different lineages of black-bellied salamanders.
  • Current computational challenges limit full reconstruction of their evolutionary networks, but a proposed heuristic method offers a way to discern potential reticulations and their ecological implications.
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Microencapsulation is utilized to protect probiotics, such as Geotrichum candidum, ensuring their survival, stability, and targeted release. The encapsulation efficiency depends on factors such as the type and concentration of the polymers and the encapsulation method. In this study, G.

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Introduction: Collegiate mental health continues to be a worrisome public health concern among college students in the U.S. The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has caused an upward trend of mental health crises, especially among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ+) college students.

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widespread contaminants with adverse environmental and public health effects. Anion exchange (IX) processes can effectively remove many PFAS from water. Objectives of this research were to (1) quantify the effects of PFAS structure and background water matrix constituents [dissolved organic matter (DOM) and major inorganic anions (bicarbonate, chloride, sulfate, and nitrate)] on PFAS uptake capacity of IX resins (K), and (2) develop models that predict PFAS breakthrough in packed bed IX columns from PFAS structure and background water matrix characteristics.

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Vegetarian dietary patterns and cardiovascular risk factors and disease prevention: An umbrella review of systematic reviews.

Am J Prev Cardiol

December 2024

Department of Nutrition and Food Studies, David B Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13214, United States.

Background: Diet significantly influences the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death in the United States. As vegetarian dietary patterns are increasingly being included within clinical practice guidelines, there is a need to review the most recent evidence regarding if and how these dietary patterns mitigate CVD risk.

Objective: This umbrella review of systematic reviews compared the relationships between vegetarian, vegan and non-vegetarian dietary patterns and CVD health outcomes and risk factors among presumably healthy adults (≥18 years) in the general population.

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Organizational diversity climate: Recent scholarship and What's missing.

Curr Opin Psychol

December 2024

Department of Management, College of Business, East Carolina University, Bate Building, Room 3106 A, Greenville, NC 27858-4353, USA.

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Social dominance is prevalent throughout the animal kingdom. It facilitates the stabilization of social relationships and allows animals to divide resources according to social rank. Zebrafish form stable dominance relationships that consist of dominants and subordinates.

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