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Dan Simmer

How Mandarin-English Bilinguals Interpret qián/forward：Impact of language proficiencies on retrieval of temporal concepts

Mandarin qián and English forward are semantically equivalent in the domain of Space, but could be semantically opposite in the domain of Time.

Fever in childbirth: A mini-review of epidural-related maternal fever

Fever during childbirth, which is often observed in clinical settings, is characterized by a temperature of 38°C or higher, and can occur due to infectious and non-infectious causes.

Micronutrients and Exercise Ameliorate Aging

The video above features a lecture by Rhonda Patrick Ph.D., a cell biologist and cofounder of FoundMyFitness, at the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine Longevity Fest in 2023.

Ventriculitis due to multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacilli associated with external ventricular drain: evolution, treatment, and outcomes

Introduction: Nosocomial infectious ventriculitis caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacilli associated with external ventricular drainage (EVD) placement poses a significant mortality burden and hospital costs. Objectives: This study aims to analyze the characteristics, ventriculitis evolution, treatment, and outcomes of patients with ventriculitis due to MDR Gram-negative bacilli associated with EVD

Mobilizing endogenous neuroprotection: the mechanism of the protective effect of acupuncture on the brain after stroke

Given its high morbidity, disability, and mortality rates, ischemic stroke (IS) is a severe disease posing a substantial public health threat.

Genetics of Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome: advancements and implications

Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is a congenital anomaly characterized by agenesis/aplasia of the uterus and upper part of the vagina in females with normal external genitalia and a normal female karyotype (46,XX). Patients typically present during adolescence with complaints of primary amenorrhea where the diagnosis is established with

Cognitive training interventions for substance use disorders: what they really offer?

Cognitive training (CT) has emerged as a potential therapeutic approach for substance use disorders (SUD), aiming to restore cognitive impairments and potentially improve treatment outcomes.

Comprehensive molecular profiling identifies actionable biomarkers for patients from Thailand and the United Arab Emirates with advanced malignancies

Background: Comprehensive molecular profiling of tissue samples that can help guide therapy management is not widely available across the globe.

Risk prediction model based on machine learning for predicting miscarriage among pregnant patients with immune abnormalities

Introduction: It is known that patients with immune-abnormal co-pregnancies are at a higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Exploring the intersection of obesity and gender in COVID-19 outcomes in hospitalized Mexican patients: a comparative analysis of risk profiles using unsupervised machine learning

Introduction: Obesity and gender play a critical role in shaping the outcomes of COVID-19 disease.

Management of irradiated post-mastectomy wound dehiscence with synthetic electrospun fiber matrix: a case report

Breast-conserving surgery (BCS) is a well-established standard treatment option alternative to mastectomy for patients with early breast cancer that consists of a lumpectomy followed by adjuvant radiotherapy. However, irradiated tissues are at an increased risk of wound healing complications when post-treatment surgical management is required. The management of an irradiated

Rule by Criminals: When Dissidents Become Enemies of the State

“In these days of worldwide confusion, there is a dire need for men and women who will courageously do battle for truth<.” Martin Luther King Jr When exposing a crime is treated as committing a crime, you are being ruled by criminals. In the current governmental climate, obeying one’s

Health Benefits of Moringa

The choices we make every day can have a signiﬁcant impact on our health and wellness.