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Fish Scales: A Multifunctional Biomaterial from Nature

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
Fish scales demonstrate nature's solution to impact protection through overlapping multilayered architecture. This biological design combines mineralized surfaces with collagen networks to achieve both flexibility and fracture resistance. The structural principles inspire advanced protective materials and biomedical implants, where damage tolerance ...
Liyao Dong, Xiaojie Sun, Xiguang Chen
wiley   +1 more source

The difficult discussion on the deactivation of implantable cardioverter devices at the end of life: a systematic review

ESC Heart Failure, Volume 12, Issue 2, Page 733-760, April 2025.
Abstract Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) reliably prevent death due to life‐threatening arrhythmias; this may become less relevant in people with more severe heart failure who are reaching the end of life (EOL). This review aimed to explore the ICD deactivation process and identify ethical issues, especially around the initiation of ...
Siobhan C. Murray, Claire McNamara, Anna V. Chatzi   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Antibacterial Activity of Heteropolytungstates Against Proteus mirabilis

European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, EarlyView.
We investigated the in vitro antibacterial activity of several heteropolytungstates against P. mirabilis, a drug‐resistant pathogen. All tested polyanions inhibited bacterial growth, with the Preyssler–Pope–Jeannin polyanion P5W30 exhibiting the highest activity (MIC = 0.78 mg/mL).
Nour El Ghouch, Ahmad Asaad, Rana El Hajj, Sahar Khandan, Matthias S. Ullrich, Ulrich Kortz   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Creativity and its link to epilepsy

Epilepsia Open, EarlyView.
Abstract Creative thinking represents one of our highest‐order cognitive processes, involving multiple cortical structures and an intricate interplay between several cortical and subcortical networks. It results in novel ideas that translate to useful products or concepts. The evolutionary purpose of creativity is therefore apparent, as it advances our
Itay Tokatly Latzer, Phillip L. Pearl
wiley   +1 more source

Designing and Implementing a Longitudinal Study of Children with Neurological, Genetic, or Metabolic Conditions: \u3cem\u3eCharting the Territory\u3c/em\u3e [PDF]

, 2010
Background: Children with progressive metabolic, neurological, or chromosomal conditions and their families anticipate an unknown lifespan, endure unstable and often painful symptoms, and cope with erratic emotional and spiritual crises as the condition ...
Andrews, Gail S., Brant, Rollin, Cadell, Susan, Davies, Betty, Siden, Harold, Steele, Rose, Straatman, Lynn, Widger, Kimberley   +7 more
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‘That's Not Our Pathway’: Parent and Carer Experiences of Eating Disorder Focused Family Therapy (FT‐ED) for Autistic Young People With Anorexia Nervosa

European Eating Disorders Review, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Autistic people report poorer treatment outcomes for their eating disorder (ED) in comparison to non‐autistic peers. Eating disorder focused family therapy (FT‐ED) is the leading outpatient intervention for adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa (AN). The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of parents of autistic young people
Emy Nimbley, Imogen Peebles, Rachel Loomes, Emma Clark, Amelia Austin, Fiona Duffy   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Associations Between Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder Dimensions and Obsessive‐Compulsive Symptomatology

European Eating Disorders Review, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Although obsessive‐compulsive disorder (OCD) commonly co‐occurs with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, less is known about its relationship with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) dimensions. Whether associations between ARFID dimensions and OCD differ by sex is also unclear.
Mariana Valdez Aguilar, Gabriela K. Giulumian, Isabel Rodriguez, Jessica H. Baker, Preina P. Surti, Lisa Dinkler, Jerry Guintivano, Jessica S. Johnson, Casey M. MacDermod, Shelby N. Ortiz, Emily M. Pisetsky, Jennifer P. White, Nadia Micali, Cynthia M. Bulik, Laura M. Thornton, Ya‐Ke Wu   +15 more
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Aftasten/Tantear: A sensorial, coalitional wayfinding among Muslim runners

Feminist Anthropology, EarlyView.
Abstract Muslim recreational runners in Muslim‐minority settings that take up running as their preferred form of leisure indicate that they feel they have to navigate a sense of exclusion when running outdoors. This article explores the process of exploration and sensing in public, represented by the Dutch verb aftasten, to investigate the way Muslim ...
Jasmijn Rana
wiley   +1 more source

Toward a Typology of Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: Biopsychosocial Profiles Predicting Longitudinal Quality of Life

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Quality of life (QoL) in head and neck cancer (HNC) is influenced by complex biopsychosocial factors, yet few longitudinal studies have examined these relationships immediately post‐treatment. Methods In this prospective study, 232 patients newly diagnosed with primary HNC completed psychometric assessments, clinical interviews, and
Haley Deamond, Cyril Devault‐Tousignant, Jacob Lang, Christopher Lo, Jennifer Silver, Nader Sadeghi, Zeev Rosberger, Saul Frenkiel, Michael Hier, Anthony Zeitouni, Karen Kost, Alex Mlynarek, Keith Richardson, Gabrielle Chartier, Marco Mascarella, Khalil Sultanem, Georges Shenouda, Fabio Cury, Melissa Henry   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

Proceeding: 3rd Java International Nursing Conference 2015 “Harmony of Caring and Healing Inquiry for Holistic Nursing Practice; Enhancing Quality of Care”, Semarang, 20-21 August 2015 [PDF]

, 2015
This is the proceeding of the 3rd Java International Nursing Conference 2015 organized by School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Diponegoro University, in collaboration with STIKES Kendal.
Nurmalia (Editor), D, Padmasari (Editor), S, Rokhana (Editor), N, Utami (Editor), RS, Yatuni (Editor), FY   +4 more
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