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Study of Genes Related to Lung Function

University Hospital of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom 2011 n=20288 publication Evidence: low

Obeidat Ma'en, Wain Louise V., Shrine Nick, Kalsheker Noor, Artigas Maria Soler, Repapi Emmanouela, Burton Paul R., Johnson Toby, Ramasamy Adaikalavan, Zhao Jing Hua, Zhai Guangju, Huffman Jennifer E., Vitart Veronique, Albrecht Eva, Igl Wilmar, Hartikainen Anna-Liisa, Pouta Anneli, Cadby Gemma, Hui Jennie, Palmer Lyle J., Hadley David, McArdle Wendy L., Rudnicka Alicja R., Barroso Inês, Loos Ruth J. F., Wareham Nicholas J., Mangino Massimo, Soranzo Nicole, Spector Tim D., Gläser Sven, Homuth Georg, Völzke Henry, Deloukas Panos, Granell Raquel, Henderson John, Grkovic Ivica, Jankovic Stipan, Zgaga Lina, Polašek Ozren, Rudan Igor, Wright Alan F., Campbell Harry, Wild Sarah H., Wilson James F., Heinrich Joachim, Imboden Medea, Probst-Hensch Nicole M., Gyllensten Ulf, Johansson Åsa, Zaboli Ghazal, Mustelin Linda, Rantanen Taina, Surakka Ida, Kaprio Jaakko, Jarvelin Marjo-Riitta, Hayward Caroline, Evans David M., Koch Beate, Musk Arthur William, Elliott Paul, Strachan David P., Tobin Martin D., Sayers Ian, Hall Ian P., Consortium SpiroMeta

Title

Study of Genes Related to Lung Function

Hypothesis

Are single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in previously reported genetic regions associated with lung function in a large population sample?

Conclusion

The study found no strong evidence for association between previously reported lung function genes and lung function measures in the general population.

Advancements in 2D Material Memristors for Neuromorphic Computing

Gachon University 2024 publication 10 minutes Evidence: high

Park Sungmin, Naqi Muhammad, Lee Namgyu, Park Suyoung, Hong Seongin, Lee Byeong Hyeon

Title

Advancements in 2D Material Memristors for Neuromorphic Computing

Hypothesis

Can 2D materials be effectively used in memristor technology to mimic human brain functions for neuromorphic computing?

Conclusion

The study highlights the potential of 2D material-based memristors in neuromorphic computing applications, demonstrating their unique properties and performance metrics.

Costs and Outcomes of Blunt Trauma in England and Wales

Global Development, Novo Nordisk A/S 2008 n=35564 publication Evidence: moderate

Michael C Christensen, Saxon Ridley, Fiona E Lecky, Vicki Munro, Stephen Morris

Title

Costs and Outcomes of Blunt Trauma in England and Wales

Hypothesis

What are the determinants of the costs of trauma care in England and Wales?

Conclusion

The acute treatment costs of blunt trauma in England and Wales vary significantly by injury severity and survival, and public health initiatives that aim to reduce both the incidence and severity of blunt trauma are likely to produce significant savings in acute trauma care.

Current Developments in Microvolt T-wave Alternans

Silesian Medical School, Silesian Center for Heart Diseases 2006 n=2608 publication Evidence: moderate

Beata Sredniawa MD, Agata Musialik-Lydka MD, Jacek Kowalczyk MD, Zbigniew Kalarus PhD

Title

Current Developments in Microvolt T-wave Alternans

Hypothesis

Microvolt T-wave alternans (MTWA) can help identify patients who will and will not benefit from implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) therapy.

Conclusion

MTWA is a useful non-invasive test for predicting arrhythmic events and identifying patients at low risk for sudden cardiac death.

How Substrates Regulate Soluble Epoxide Hydrolase

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology 2024 publication Evidence: moderate

Matsumura Shin, Shida Ayano, Tsuchii Moeno, Wada Mika, Charneau Jimmy, Tsuji Motonori, Hasumi Keiji, Suzuki Eriko

Title

How Substrates Regulate Soluble Epoxide Hydrolase

Hypothesis

Can the activities of soluble epoxide hydrolase be regulated by its own substrates?

Conclusion

The study found that the activities of soluble epoxide hydrolase are regulated by its own substrates through an allosteric mechanism.

Glycemic Penalty Index for Blood Glucose Control in ICU Patients

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven 2008 n=93 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Tom Van Herpe, Jos De Brabanter, Martine Beullens, Bart De Moor, Greet Van den Berghe

Title

Glycemic Penalty Index for Blood Glucose Control in ICU Patients

Hypothesis

Can a new glycemic penalty index (GPI) provide a better assessment of blood glucose control algorithms in ICU patients?

Conclusion

The GPI is a useful alternative for evaluating blood glucose control algorithms, highlighting the importance of blood glucose sampling frequency and duration of algorithm application.

DNA Breathing Dynamics in Trinucleotide Repeats Expansion

Los Alamos National Laboratory 2011 publication Evidence: moderate

Alexandrov Boian S., Valtchinov Vlad I., Alexandrov Ludmil B., Gelev Vladimir, Dagon Yossi, Bock Jonathan, Kohane Isaac S., Rasmussen Kim Ø., Bishop Alan R., Usheva Anny

Title

DNA Breathing Dynamics in Trinucleotide Repeats Expansion

Hypothesis

The study investigates how the dynamics of DNA breathing in trinucleotide repeats (TRS) influence genomic functions and disease mechanisms.

Conclusion

The findings suggest that the collective breathing behavior of TRS can lead to significant alterations in DNA functionality and gene expression.

Improving Cement Mortar with Additives

Military University of Technology 2024 publication Evidence: moderate

Paciejewski Mikołaj, Lange Agata, Jaworski Sławomir, Kutwin Marta, Bombalska Aneta, Siwiński Jarosław, Olkowicz Klaudia, Mierczyk Jadwiga, Narojczyk Kamila, Bogdanowicz Zdzisław, Nasiłowska Barbara

Title

Improving Cement Mortar with Additives

Hypothesis

Can the addition of triclosan, hypochlorous acid, silver nanoparticles, and graphene oxide enhance the mechanical and biological properties of cement mortar?

Conclusion

The study found that adding graphene oxide and hypochlorous acid significantly improved the mechanical properties of cement mortar and reduced bacterial viability.

Understanding Human Wavelength Discrimination of Light

University College London 2011 publication Evidence: moderate

Zhaoping Li, Wilson S. Geisler, Keith A. May

Title

Understanding Human Wavelength Discrimination of Light

Hypothesis

Can human ability to discriminate the wavelength of monochromatic light be explained by optimal decoding of sensory input?

Conclusion

The study shows that human wavelength discrimination can be understood through maximum likelihood decoding, highlighting the impact of perceptual confounds.

Caffeine and its effects on skin cells after radiation

Laboratoire d’Oncologie Moléculaire, Institut de Recherche contre les Cancers de I’Appareil Digestif, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg 2000 publication Evidence: moderate

Deplanque G, Vincent F, Mah-Becherel M C M, Cazenave J-P, Bergerat J-P, Klein-Soyer C

Title

Caffeine and its effects on skin cells after radiation

Hypothesis

Does caffeine override the G2/M block induced by UVc or gamma radiation in normal human skin fibroblasts?

Conclusion

Caffeine inhibits DNA synthesis and enhances the cytotoxicity of radiation by affecting DNA repair, rather than overriding the G2/M block.

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