Driscoll Spears

This project aimed to assess the consistency of hypnotizability over repeated assessments when measured by the Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale Form C (SHSSC), and the Elkins Hypnotizability Scale (EHS) and to contrast score distribution and pleasantness of these scales. University students were administered either the SHSSC or the EHS twice…[Read more]

Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) is a life-threatening problem that requires a multidisciplinary approach for successful treatment. This study aims to emphasize the clinical contribution of single photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT) for the diagnosis of acute bleeding.

All 14 patients referred to the nuclear…[Read more]

5% with strains susceptible to clarithromycin, amoxicillin, and metronidazole, whereas it was 0% with strains resistant to clarithromycin and metronidazole.

SGT as first-line treatment improved eradication rates of TT and SET by 28.5 (

< 0.01) and 20.6 (

= 0.06) percent points, respectively, compared with ET.

SGT as first-line…[Read more]

5% after 90 days, while the tensile strength was increased by 4.8%. The incorporation of 2 vol.% of sand-level capsules did not impact the mortar strength. Degradation and switchable properties triggered by the alkaline matrix of cement were observed, revealing the potential of this novel biomass capsule system in achieving both high survivability…[Read more]

OBJECTIVE Our objective was to speculate the miRNA expression profile in lauric acid treated and untreated cancerous cell lines. And further study the metabolic pathways of the targeted tumour suppressor and oncogenes. METHODS The KB cells and HepG2 cells were treated with lauric acid and miRNA was isolated and the expression of tumour suppressor…[Read more]

This article aims to improve the problem of slow convergence speed, poor global search ability, and unknown time-varying dynamic obstacles in the path planning of ant colony optimization in dynamic environment. An improved ant colony optimization algorithm using time taboo strategy is proposed, namely, time taboo ant colony optimization (TTACO),…[Read more]

Aquaporins are membrane proteins present in all organisms that selectively transport water and small, uncharged solutes across biological membranes along an osmotic gradient. Recent gene editing technologies in zebrafish (Danio rerio) have started to uncover the physiological functions of the aquaporins in teleosts, but these approaches require…[Read more]

We show that the widely used AS compound has substantial off-target activities and that compound 10 is a superior tool molecule for the investigation of FOXO1 function. In addition, we provide preclinical evidence that selective FOXO1 inhibition has potential therapeutic benefits for diabetes as a monotherapy or in combination with FGF21.

We…[Read more]

0001). HCVST usability was high among MSM with fewer observed mistakes, difficulties, or participants requiring assistance (33.7%, 28.8%, and 17.3%, respectively) compared to PWID (62.9%, 53.3%, and 66.7%, respectively; all p less then 0.0001)). see more Inter-reader and inter-operator agreement were good in both groups (Kappa coefficient range…[Read more]

Our results also stress the importance of studying traits’ relationships with climatic factors as an alert towards lichen reactions to climate change.This study aimed to determine the association between consumption of ultra-processed foods and obesity among Korean adults. We used the data of 7364 participants (men 3219, women 4145) aged 19-64…[Read more]

The present study shows the importance of second neighbors in realistic models of Kekulé patterned graphene, specially at surfaces.Herein, Ti3C2Tx MXene/nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide (MXene/N-rGO) composite as electrocatalyst was employed to construct a new electrochemical sensing platform for the determination of adrenaline (AD). The…[Read more]

Burns affect Australia’s First Nations children more than other Australian children, they also experience longer lengths of stay in tertiary burns units and face barriers in accessing burn aftercare treatment. Data sets from two studies were combined whereby 19 families, 11 First Nations Health Worker (FNHW) and 56 multidisciplinary burn team…[Read more]

activities and growth characteristics.

The patient perspective on the use of screening for high risks of adverse health outcomes in Emergency Department (ED) care is underexposed, although it is an important perspective influencing implementation in routine care. This study explores the experiences with, and attitudes towards geriatric…[Read more]

Sleep-wake disturbances are both a risk factor and reported morbidity for intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). ICH begins with a ruptured blood vessel and blood leakage into the parenchyma. In response to initial damage, pathophysiological processes ensue that both exacerbate and repair damage. Inflammation is a hallmark process of ICH, which includes…[Read more]

Eleven different types of chlorophyll mutants were identified in the M2 generation. Xantha is the most occurred chlorophyll mutants (44.44%), while aurea and yellow viridis have least occurred mutants. Chemical mutagen (EMS) is considered to be the most effective (6.47%) and efficient mutagen (27.09%) based on the chlorophyll mutants and it was…[Read more]

This research provides a green chemical strategy to address both RM recycling and heavy metal contaminated soil remediation problems, which shows high economic feasibility and ecological benefits.In this work, a novel Ag/AgCl@g-C3N4@UIO-66(NH2) heterojunction was constructed for photocatalytic inactivation of Microcystis aeruginosa (M. aeruginosa)…[Read more]

19%, and specificity was 100%. The test can be completed within 3 h. Overall, the MALDITet(X) test is an accurate, rapid, cost-effective method for the detection of Tet(X)-producing E. coli and Acinetobacter spp. by determining the unique peak of an oxygen-modified derivative of tigecycline.Macrophages participate to the first line of defense…[Read more]

enefits during ARRA did not significantly impact food security or diet quality in low-income children and adolescents. Additional research to better understand how SNAP benefits impact dietary choice is warranted.

The increase in SNAP benefits during ARRA did not significantly impact food security or diet quality in low-income children and…[Read more]

100 mg rectal nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and pancreatic stents both significantly reduce the incidence of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis. Direct comparison of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) between them in high-risk patients is absent. We conducted this network meta-analysis to i…[Read more]

BACKGROUND Some moisturizing formulations can help restore and maintain the barrier function of the skin. OBJECTIVES This study was designed to assess the hydration potential of three lamellar moisturizers relative to a control (nonlamellar) moisturizer. METHODS Healthy adults aged 18 to 65 years with self-reported sensitive skin, dry or very dry…[Read more]