Development of multiplex real-time TaqMan reverse-transcription PCR (RT-PCR) for rapid diagnosis of hand, foot and mouth disease. by Lee, Si Qi.

“…HFMD caused by EV71 were found to associate with severe neurological complications that result in deaths. With rising concerns of HFMD in these current years, it is essential to develop a rapid and specific diagnostic method to detect and distinguish the different enterovirus serotypes as the currently used tissue culture method (the “gold standard”) is time consuming and not as sensitive. …”
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Longitudinal associations of clinical and biochemical head injury biomarkers with head impact exposure in adolescent football players by Zuidema, Taylor R., Bazarian, Jeffrey J., Kercher, Kyle A., Mannix, Rebekah, Kraft, Reuben H., Newman, Sharlene D., Ejima, Keisuke, Rettke, Devin J., Macy, Jonathan T., Steinfeldt, Jesse A., Kawata, Keisuke

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Trouble on the Range: When Does a National Park Become a Bison Zoo? by Hartley, Sophia

“…For many years, it seemed like an ecological revival was beginning. But not in some places. …”
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Brain computer interface for post-stroke motor rehabilitation by Mane, Ravikiran Tanaji

“…We further extend this analysis to identify and quantify the treatment-induced neurological changes in the brain activity and explore the differences in the neurological changes associated with the different rehabilitative intervention and their relationship with the treatment characterization. …”
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Technological Innovation and Integration of Whole Brain Imaging, Olfactory Stimulation, and Correlative Microscopy in Larval Zebrafish by Swain, Corban N.

“…This understanding is important because a deeper understanding of the brain precedes advancements in efficient computing, generalizable frameworks for learning, and, of critical importance, the understanding and treatment of neurological diseases. Towards this end, this thesis presents novel approaches and technologies for whole-brain imaging, olfactory stimulation, and correlative imaging---i.e. the utilization and registration of multiple imaging modalities within a single sample. …”
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Criminality in patients with autoimmune encephalitis: a case series by Michael, S, Varley, J, Williams, R, Bajorek, T, Easton, A, Irani, SR

“…<p><strong>Background and purpose:</strong> Despite it being an immunotherapy-responsive neurological syndrome, patients with autoimmune encephalitis (AE) frequently exhibit residual neurobehavioural features. …”

Knowledge, attitude and practice of firstaid epilepsy among undergraduate Nursing Students in Universiti Sains Malaysia (Health Campus) by Ariff, Nurafifah Mohd

“…Epilepsy is a neurological disorder caused by excessive electrical discharges in a group of brain cells. …”
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Neap-spring tidal effects on dissolved oxygen in two Malaysian estuaries by Nelson, Bruce W., Sasekumar, A., Ibrahim, Zelina Z.

“…These oxygen minima are attributed to the high oxygen demand of sediment that rests on the bottom during neap tides and is resuspended during spring tides. The ecological effects of tidal cycling patterns of dissolved oxygen in these Malaysian estuaries need further study, within the context of land use patterns and other human activities.…”
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An implantable piezoelectric ultrasound stimulator (ImPULS) for deep brain activation by Hou, Jason F, Nayeem, Md Osman Goni, Caplan, Kian A, Ruesch, Evan A, Caban-Murillo, Albit, Criado-Hidalgo, Ernesto, Ornellas, Sarah B, Williams, Brandon, Pearce, Ayeilla A, Dagdeviren, Huseyin E, Surets, Michelle, White, John A, Shapiro, Mikhail G, Wang, Fan, Ramirez, Steve, Dagdeviren, Canan

“…Precise neurostimulation can revolutionize therapies for neurological disorders. Electrode-based stimulation devices face challenges in achieving precise and consistent targeting due to the immune response and the limited penetration of electrical fields. …”
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Data-driven approach to spatiotemporal dynamic risk assessment of urban flooding based on shared socio-economic pathways by Wang, Mo, Chen, Furong, Zhang, Dongqing, Chen, Zijing, Su, Jin, Zhou, Shiqi, Li, Jianjun, Chen, Jintang, Li, Jiaying, Tan, Soon Keat

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Agriculture and citadel in the Bronze Age Aegean: the view from western Anatolia by Maltas, T

“…In particular, stable isotope analysis of crop remains and functional ecological analysis of their associated weeds are used to establish crop husbandry and arable land management practices. …”

Network analysis on neuro-imaging data using functional connectivity by Chen, Hongpo

“…Furthermore, this study provide a foundation for future work in early diagnosis and understanding of neurological disorders.…”
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Low-power processors for implantable epileptic seizure detection system by Baihaqi, Muhammad Rayhan

“…Epilepsy is a neurological disorder affecting around 50 million people in the world. …”
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Autoimmune encephalitis by Irani, SR

“…Forms of autoimmune encephalitis are more prevalent than infectious encephalitis and represent treatable neurologic syndromes for which early immunotherapies lead to the best outcomes.…”

Intentional creation of carbon-rich dark earth soils in the Amazon by Schmidt, Morgan J., Goldberg, Samuel L., Heckenberger, Michael, Fausto, Carlos, Franchetto, Bruna, Watling, Jennifer, Lima, Helena, Moraes, Bruno, Dorshow, Wetherbee B., Toney, Joshua, Kuikuro, Yamalui, Waura, Kumessi, Kuikuro, Huke, Kuikuro, Taku Wate, Kuikuro, Takumã, Kuikuro, Yahila, Kuikuro, Afukaka, Teixeira, Wenceslau, Rocha, Bruna, Honorato, Vinicius, Tavares, Hugo, Magalhães, Marcos, Barbosa, Carlos Augusto, da Fonseca, João Aires, Mendes, Kelton, Alleoni, Luís Reynaldo Ferracciú, Cerri, Carlos Eduardo Pellegrino, Arroyo-Kalin, Manuel, Neves, Eduardo, Perron, J. Taylor

“…Fertile soil known as Amazonian dark earth is central to the debate over the size and ecological impact of ancient human populations in the Amazon. …”
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"When the battle's lost and won": the environmental history of the Japanese occupation of Singapore by Anita Kumari D/O Sivakumar

“…Ultimately, this thesis argues that the Japanese Occupation of Singapore engendered simultaneous processes of construction and destruction across different urban environments, underscoring the complex interplay between imperial ambitions and ecological devastation.…”
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China in the Mekong River basin : the regional security implications of resource development on the Lancang Jiang by Goh, Evelyn

“…This paper focuses on China's plans for hydropower development on its portion of the upper Mekong basin (Lancang Jiang) and their ecological, political and economic implications for Southeast Asian riparians. …”
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Influence of hydro, mechanical, and chemical treatments to seed for germination and seedling growth of Saraca asoca (Roxb. de Wilde) by Manohar Kandileri, Abha, Shukla, Gopal, Louis, Libin T., Kizha, Anil Raj, Husen, Azamal, Chakravarty, Sumit

“…Conserving such populations is crucial because of the numerous ecological, cultural, and economic values. The purpose of our study was to determine if germination and seedling growth could be improved for globally vulnerable Ashoka populations. …”
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Distinct movement disorders in contactin-associated-protein-like-2 antibody-associated autoimmune encephalitis by Gövert, F, Abrante, L, Becktepe, J, Balint, B, Ganos, C, Hofstadt-van Oy, U, Krogias, C, Varley, J, Irani, SR, Paneva, S, Titulaer, MJ, de Vries, JM, Boon, AJW, Schreurs, MWJ, Joubert, B, Honnorat, J, Vogrig, A, Ariño, H, Sabater, L, Dalmau, J, Scotton, S, Jacob, S, Melzer, N, Bien, CG, Geis, C, Lewerenz, J, Prüss, H, Wandinger, K-P, Deuschl, G, Leypoldt, F

“…<p>Autoimmune encephalitis can be classified into antibody-defined subtypes, which can manifest with immunotherapy-responsive movement disorders sometimes mimicking non-inflammatory aetiologies. In the elderly, anti-LGI1 and contactin associated protein like 2 (CASPR2) antibody-associated diseases compose a relevant fraction of autoimmune encephalitis. …”

Jurisdictional approaches to high conservation value area designation using regulatory instruments: an Indonesian pilot project by Padmanaba, Michael, Sloan, Sean, Watts, John D., Irawan, Silvia, Lee, Janice Ser Huay, Pasaribu, Katryn N., Wiratama, Cokorda Gde Wisnu, Watson, Ellen, Utami, Nadia Putri

“…Agricultural expansion is the primary driver of tropical deforestation and ecological degradation. Certification schemes for sustainable agricultural supply chains, such that of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), seek to address this issue by identifying and protecting High Conservation Value (HCV) areas within concessions. …”
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