ABSTRACT Introduction Neuronal pentraxin 2 (NPTX2) is a synaptic protein involved in synaptic plasticity and regulation of neuronal excitability. Lower baseline cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) NPTX2 levels have been shown to be associated with an earlier onset of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a pre‐dementia syndrome, even after CSF Alzheimer's Disease (AD)
Juan P. Vazquez +12 more
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Behavioural changes in high school students and their parents, following their participation in seminars on discrimination and prejudice regarding radiation exposure: a qualitative study on the 'GU-GU-RU' project. [PDF]
Amir I +7 more
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Diffusion Tractography Biomarker for Epilepsy Severity in Children With Drug‐Resistant Epilepsy
ABSTRACT Objective To develop a novel deep‐learning model of clinical DWI tractography that can accurately predict the general assessment of epilepsy severity (GASE) in pediatric drug‐resistant epilepsy (DRE) and test if it can screen diverse neurocognitive impairments identified through neuropsychological assessments.
Jeong‐Won Jeong +7 more
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"Sport can unite people, but not with them, they don't love this country" ethnic prejudice and identity among basketball fans in North Macedonia. [PDF]
Agich A, Váradi L, Dóczi T.
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Decreased Serum 5‐HT: Clinical Correlates and Regulatory Role in NMJ of MG
ABSTRACT Objective Although 5‐Hydroxytryptamine (5‐HT) indirectly stimulates muscle contraction and participates in regulating Acetylcholine receptor (AChR) cluster homeostasis in cellular, animal, and clinical studies, evidence regarding its potential to modulate muscle contraction in myasthenia gravis (MG) remains limited.
Xinru Shen +18 more
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Does it mean more positive or more negative? A study on central attitudes toward homosexuality. [PDF]
Guo L, Fang S, Zhang Y, Li X, Yang Y.
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ABSTRACT Background Apolipoprotein ε4 (APOE ε4) is a potent genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, its role in cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) remains unclear. Given the clinical and pathological similarities between CSVD and AD, this study aimed to investigate the associations of APOE ε4 gene dosage with cognitive function and
Tingru Jin +6 more
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Stories and Communication Behaviors in Conflict. [PDF]
Ron Y.
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Prevalence Projection in 2040: A Less Rare Disease
ABSTRACT Objective To project ALS prevalence across multiple countries through 2040, accounting for both population aging and increased survival. Methods Data from the Piemonte and Valle d'Aosta ALS register (PARALS) was used to estimate the trends in incidence and prevalence from 2005 to 2019. Survival trends over this period were also assessed.
Rosario Vasta +18 more
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Relationally specific sexual identity concealment and loneliness among sexual and gender minority women in Japan: A culturally situated analysis. [PDF]
Hayakawa M +5 more
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