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al disorders (9.9%), neurological disorders (8.0%), and sense organ diseases (6.2%).This requires strengthen of services such as mental health interventions, physiotherapy, optometry and audiology as well as linkages from major disease clusters such as HIV to rehabilitation services.The core structure of the extracellular basement membrane is made up of self-assembling networks of collagen and laminin which associate with each other through the bridging adapter proteins including the sulfated monomeric glycoprotein nidogen. While collagen and laminin are known to support platelet adhesion and activation via β1 integrins and glycoprotein (GP) VI, respectively, whether nidogen contributes to platelet activation and hemostasis is unknown. In this study, we demonstrate that recombinant human nidogen-1 supports platelet adhesion and stimulates platelet activation in a phospholipase-C γ-2 (PLCγ2), Src and Syk kinase-dependent manner downstream. Platetet adhesion to nidogen-1 was inhibited by blocking the platelet receptors GPVI and β1 integrins. Platelet adhesion to nidogen-1 activated the IκB kinase (IKK) complex, while pharmacological inhibition of IKK blocked platelet spreading on nidogen. Taken together our results suggest that nidogen may play a redundant role in hemostasis by activating platelets downstream of GPVI.The objective of this study is to present a practical example of a scale-independent design space development using a step-wise approach. A detailed description of the development process with a systematic outline of the main steps is provided. Fasiglifam in vivo Design space is developed for film coating of tablets with moisture protective polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) based coating. The impact of scale-independent coating process parameters on the properties of film-coated tablets (FCT), i.e. water activity and film coating protection ability, and consequently on product long-term stability is explored. The main finding is that with model simplifications, a step-wise approach and rational development of scale-independent design space for the coating process, it is possible to efficiently predict, control, and optimize the long-term stability of a moisture sensitive product. However, the PVA moisture protective coating itself is recognized as having conflicting effects on product stability.Objective To examine the risk of meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) by the week of gestational age in pregnancies with meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF).Methods This is a retrospective cohort study derived from term pregnancies at a single tertiary institution over an 18-year period. Outcomes analyzed included MAS, acidemia, and Apgar scores. Univariate analysis was performed using chi-square and multivariable logistic regression was used to adjust for potential confounders.Results A total of 34,303 deliveries ≥37 weeks were included; 23.7% were complicated by MSAF. Of the total study cohort, 272 (0.7%) neonates were diagnosed with MAS; this represented 3% of all deliveries complicated by MSAF. In the presence of MSAF, the risk of MAS increased with gestational age, from 1.3% at 38 weeks to 4.8% at 42 weeks (p  less then  .001). Similarly, the risk of acidemia increased from 3.0% at 38 weeks to 7.0% at 42 weeks (p  less then  .001). These findings were also demonstrated in patients with MAS in the absence of MSAF. The risk for both MAS and acidemia in the presence of MSAF persisted after controlling for potential confounders (aOR 1.31 [95% CI 1.18-1.46] and 1.20 [95% CI 1.05-1.37], respectively).Conclusion In women with MSAF, as gestational age increases, the risk of meconium aspiration syndrome also increases. Other factors with late-term and post-term pregnancy besides the presence of meconium may contribute to the evolution of MAS.Percutaneous thermal ablation has proven to be an effective modality for treating both benign and malignant tumours in various tissues. Among these modalities, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is the most promising and widely adopted approach that has been extensively studied in the past decades. Microwave ablation (MWA) is a newly emerging modality that is gaining rapid momentum due to its capability of inducing rapid heating and attaining larger ablation volumes, and its lesser susceptibility to the heat sink effects as compared to RFA. Although the goal of both these therapies is to attain cell death in the target tissue by virtue of heating above 50°C, their underlying mechanism of action and principles greatly differs. Computational modelling is a powerful tool for studying the effect of electromagnetic interactions within the biological tissues and predicting the treatment outcomes during thermal ablative therapies. Such a priori estimation can assist the clinical practitioners during treatment planning with the goal of attaining successful tumour destruction and preservation of the surrounding healthy tissue and critical structures. This review provides current state-of-the-art developments and associated challenges in the computational modelling of thermal ablative techniques, viz., RFA and MWA, as well as touch upon several promising avenues in the modelling of laser ablation, nanoparticles assisted magnetic hyperthermia and non-invasive RFA. The application of RFA in pain relief has been extensively reviewed from modelling point of view. Additionally, future directions have also been provided to improve these models for their successful translation and integration into the hospital work flow.This study aims to investigate independent associations of habitual sleep durations and sleep timings on weekdays and weekends with depressive symptoms in adolescents who have classes in the morning. We studied grade 7-9 students (942 males and 940 females, aged 12-15 years), who had classes in the morning, at public junior high schools in Japan in a cross-sectional design. The students answered a self-report questionnaire, which covers habitual sleep durations, bedtimes and wake-up times on weekdays and weekends, and depressive symptoms. The Short Mood and Feelings Questionnaire (SMFQ) was used to determine the level of depressive symptoms. The relationship between the variables on sleep habits and the SMFQ score were studied using multivariate linear regression and generalized additive models (GAM), controlling for sex, age and school. Multivariate linear regression analysis revealed that sleep duration on weekdays and relative mid-sleep time on weekdays (i.e. mid-sleep time on weekdays - mid-sleep time on weekends) were independently significantly (p less then  .001) associated with the SMFQ score. GAM analysis also revealed that sleep duration on weekdays (a reverse J-shaped relationship) and the relative mid-sleep time on weekdays (a negative monotonic/linear relationship) were independently significantly (p less then  .001) associated with the SMFQ score. These associations were confirmed in both males and females when they were analyzed separately. These results suggest that sleep duration on weekdays and the relative mid-sleep time on weekdays may be independently associated with the level of depressive symptoms in junior high school students who have classes in the morning. These findings may have important implications for the development of novel strategies for preventing mental health problems in adolescents.Menopause is characterized by permanent cessation of menstrual periods and is clinically diagnosed after 12 months of complete amenorrhea. It occurs at a median age of 51 years alongside the physiological process of aging, although it can happen at an earlier age for other medical conditions or after surgery (surgical menopause). Due to reduced circulating estrogens and progesterone, the reproductive organs undergo progressive atrophy. This physiologic process of aging is also present at an endometrial level; without the cyclic hormonal actions of the menstrual cycle, the endometrium during menopause becomes atrophic. Postmenopausal bleeding (PMB) is a common gynecologic complaint encountered by the clinician. Endometrial cancer is present in about 10% of patients with PMB. Nevertheless, many other conditions, such as endometrial or cervical polyps, genital atrophy, or non-gynecologic conditions, may also be present. Historically, dilation and curettage (D&C) was the main diagnostic procedure in patients with PMB; however, newer methods of investigation have replaced D&C. The aim of this review is to present an up-to-date analysis of the current evidence for the clinical management of vaginal bleeding in postmenopausal women.The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the temperature and time of sous vide cooking on the quality of chicken breast fillets. Meat was thermally processed at six different combinations of temperature and time 55℃ (260 min and 320 min), 58℃ (140 and 200 min) and 61℃ (90 and 150 min). Thermally processed chicken breasts were analysed for cooking loss, proximate composition, colour parameters, pH, texture parameters and sensory quality. Heat processing at a temperature of 58℃/200 min produced meat with the most desirable sensory quality. These fillets were characterized by the lowest moisture content, high protein content, lowest concentration of malondialdehyde, low shear force value, lowest hardness and chewiness, and the highest scores for tenderness and overall acceptance in sensory evaluation.The scale of attacks on healthcare in emergencies has become better understood through data collection. But less well un\derstood are the consequences of attacks. The purpose of this study was to establish what information could improve our understanding of the impacts of attacks on healthcare. Using the three-round Delphi method, we sought consensus among experts in this field of study of attacks on healthcare to answer the study question. Seventeen experts agreed to take part. The experts generated a total of 222 unique statements identifying those data and information that would improve understanding of the impacts of attacks on healthcare, of which 162 reached consensus. All statements were categorized into 12 themes, each addressing different types of impacts. This Delphi study prepares the groundwork for a research agenda to explore the impacts of attacks on healthcare. These statements will be of use to academics working to expand the evidence base of attacks on healthcare. The study revealed disagreement on how widely the World Health Organization definition of an attack on healthcare should be interpreted and therefore what constitutes an impact of an attack. This is an important finding and further work is required to establish workable definitions for data collection.OBJECTIVE To describe a novel technique of ureteral reimplantation via robotic non-transecting side-to-side anastomosis. While the standard approach to ureteroneocystostomy has a high rate of success, it involves transection of the ureter which may impair vascularity and contribute to recurrent strictures. Our method seeks to maximally preserve distal ureteral blood flow which may reduce this risk. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed a multi-institutional ureteral reconstruction database to identify patients who underwent this operation between 2014-2018, analyzing perioperative and postoperative outcomes. RESULTS Our technique was utilized in 16 patients across three U.S. academic institutions. Median operative time and estimated blood loss were 178 minutes (IQR 150 - 204) and 50 mL (IQR 38 - 100) respectively. The median length of stay was 1 day (IQR 1-2). No intraoperative complications or post-operative complications with Clavien score ≥3 were reported. Post-operatively, 15/16 (93.8%) patients reported clinical improvement in flank pain, and all patients who underwent follow-up imaging had radiographic improvement with decrease in hydronephrosis at a median follow-up of 12.