Using surface markers to describe the kinematics of the medial longitudinal arch in a longitudinal study of flexible flat feet and health-related quality of life by Uhan, J

“…Flexible flat foot (FFF) is a condition which, despite being commonly seen in the clinical setting, has no clear consensus on its aetiology, prognosis, or management plan. This thesis aimed to observe the natural development of the medial longitudinal arch (MLA) from childhood into adulthood in in FFF and compare it with neutral feet (NF). …”

Mapping miRNA research in schizophrenia: a scientometric review by Lim, Mengyu, Carollo, Alessandro, Neoh, Michelle Jin Yee, Esposito, Gianluca

“…Micro RNA (miRNA) research has great implications in uncovering the aetiology of neuropsychiatric conditions due to the role of miRNA in brain development and function. …”
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Investigating the effects of inflammation on emotional processing by Cooper, C

“…</p> <p>Negative emotional processing biases are well-recognised in the aetiology of depression; however potential inflammation-induced alterations in emotional processing remain unexplored. …”

Challenges of measuring self-reported exposure to occupational biomechanical risk factors amongst people with low literacy engaged in manual labour: findings from a cross-cultural... by Igwesi-Chidobe, Chinonso Nwamaka, Sorinola, Isaac Olubunmi, Ozumba, Benjamin Chukwuma, Godfrey, Emma Louise

“…Occupational biomechanical factors are implicated in the aetiology and progression of low back pain (LBP). This study cross-culturally adapted and psychometrically investigated the Occupational Risk Factor Questionnaire (ORFQ) in a low literate Nigerian Igbo population with chronic LBP. …”
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Infectious diseases acquired by international travellers visiting the USA by Stoney, Rhett J, Esposito, Douglas H., Kozarsky, Phyllis, Hamer, Davidson H., Grobusch, Martin P., Gkrania-Klotsas, Effrossyni, Libman, Michael, Gautret, Philippe, Lim, Poh Lian, Leder, Karin, Schwartz, Eli, Sotir, Mark J., Licitra, Carmelo

“…Travellers presented with a range of illnesses; skin and soft tissue infections of unspecified aetiology were the most frequently reported during travel (29 diagnoses, 14% of during-travel diagnoses); arthropod bite/sting was the most frequently reported after travel (173 diagnoses, 15% after-travel diagnoses). …”
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Maternal infections during pregnancy and the risk of childhood leukaemia in the offspring: Evidence from large-scale cohort studies by He, J

“…<p><b>Background:</b> Leukaemia is the most common childhood cancer, but its aetiology remains unclear. Maternal infection during pregnancy might lead to chromosomal or immunological alterations in the fetus and could be a risk factor for childhood leukaemia. …”

Long Covid: a global health issue – a prospective, cohort study set in four continents by Pazukhina, E, Garcia-Gallo, E, Reyes, LF, Kildal, AB, Jassat, W, Dryden, M, Holter, JC, Chatterjee, A, Gomez, K, Søraas, A, Puntoni, M, Latronico, N, Bozza, FA, Edelstein, M, Gonçalves, BP, Kartsonaki, C, Kruglova, O, Gaião, S, Chow, YP, Doshi, Y, Duque Vallejo, SI, Ibáñez-Prada, ED, Fuentes, YV, Hastie, C, O'Hara, ME, Balan, V, Menkir, T, Merson, L, Kelly, S, Citarella, BW, Semple, MG, Scott, JT, Munblit, D, Sigfrid, L

“…Further research into the aetiology of Long Covid and the burden in LMICs is critical to implement effective, accessible treatment and support strategies to improve COVID-19 outcomes for all.…”

Cardiac-sympathetic dysfunction in hypertension by Bardsley, E

“…This chapter focussed specifically on the role of the sympathetic nervous system as a primary causative factor in the aetiology of hypertension, and presented evidence highlighting a critical role for impaired cyclic nucleotide signalling in sympathetic over-activity.…”

Relative deficiency in interferon-γ-secreting CD4+ T cells is strongly associated with poorer COVID-19 vaccination responses in older adults by Ho, Vanda W. T., Boon, Low Heng, Cui, Jianzhou, Juequn, Zhou, Shunmuganathan, Bhuvaneshwari, Gupta, Rashi, Tan, Nikki Y. J., Qian, Xinlei, Purushotorman, Kiren, Fong, Siew-Wai, Renia, Laurent, Ng, Lisa F. P., Angeli, Veronique, Chen, Jinmiao, Kennedy, Brian K., Ong, Catherine W. M., Macary, Paul A.

“…Further exploration into the aetiology is needed and would be integral in developing novel vaccination strategies and improving infection outcomes in older adults.…”
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Metasomatism of the continental crust and its impact on surface uplift: insights from reactive‐transport modelling by Worthington, JR, Chin, EJ, Palin, RM

“…Here, we develop a series of petrological models that describe the petrological and topographic effects of fluid–rock interaction in non-deforming continental crust of varying composition. …”

Spectrum on non-surgical causes of internal jugular vein thrombosis in otorhinolaryngology practice by Mohamed, Mohd Hazmi, Ishak, Azlan Iskandar, Wan Sulaiman, Wan Aliaa

“…Internal jugular vein thrombosis is an uncommon entity secondary to various aetiologies. In the pre-antibiotic era, it was commonly associated with Lemierre syndrome, a septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein secondary to oropharyngeal infection. …”
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Epstein-Barr viral latent and early antigen serology in nasopharyngeal carcinoma by Tan, Timothy Ter Ming.

“…Serological testing detects the presence of specific antibodies to the Epstein-Barr virus, which is a crucial aetiological factor in the pathogenesis of the disease. …”
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Experimental Constraints on Melting Processes in the Earth and Small Rocky Bodies by Hoyos Muñoz, Susana

“…This thesis investigates large-scale igneous processes in the Earth, the Moon, and the Angrite Parent Body using a multidisciplinary approach that integrates high-pressure experiments, geochemical analysis, and petrologic modeling. In Chapter 1, I examine the mantle source lithology of Hawaiian pre-shield tholeiitic volcanism through high-pressure equilibrium experiments and geochemical modeling. …”
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Origins and immunopathogenesis of autoimmune central nervous system disorders by Ramanathan, S, Brilot, F, Irani, SR, Dale, RC

“…The field of autoimmune neurology is rapidly evolving, and recent discoveries have advanced our understanding of disease aetiologies. In this article, we review the key pathogenic mechanisms underlying the development of CNS autoimmunity. …”

Evolution of the 2015 Cotopaxi eruption revealed by combined geochemical and seismic observations by Hidalgo, Silvana, Battaglia, Jean, Arellano, Santiago, Sierra, Daniel, Bernard, Benjamin, Parra, René, Kelly, Peter, Dinger, Florian, Barrington, Charlotte, Samaniego, Pablo

“…We examined gas emission and gas geochemistry and seismic and petrologic data recorded during the 2015 unrest of Cotopaxi (Ecuador) in order to decipher the origin and temporal evolution of this eruption. …”
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Stroke incidence in heart failure and atrial fibrillation: population cohort study by Jones, N, Smith, M, Lay-Flurrie, S, Yang, Y, Hobbs, R, Taylor, C

“…</p> <br> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> HF is an aetiological risk factor for stroke yet its prognostic significance is reduced by the high incidence of death. …”

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. …”