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The relationship between independent and dependent life events and depression symptoms in Sri Lanka: a twin and singleton study (2020)
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(2020). The relationship between independent and dependent life events and depression symptoms in Sri Lanka: a twin and singleton study. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 237-249. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-019-01765-z

Purpose Life events have been associated with a variety of mental health conditions including depression. There is a scarcity of research in South Asia exploring the aetiology of independent and dependent life events and their relationship with depr... Read More about The relationship between independent and dependent life events and depression symptoms in Sri Lanka: a twin and singleton study.

Outcomes of cardiac implantable electronic device transvenous lead extractions performed in centers without onsite cardiac surgery (2020)
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Mohamed, M., Rashid, M., Greenspon, A., Barker, D., Patwala, A., Mamas, M., …Kwok, C. (2020). Outcomes of cardiac implantable electronic device transvenous lead extractions performed in centers without onsite cardiac surgery. International Journal of Cardiology, 154-160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2019.07.095

Background: While major complications associated with CIED lead extractions are uncommon, they carry a significant risk of morbidity and mortality in the absence of surgical intervention. However, there is limited data on the differences in outcomes... Read More about Outcomes of cardiac implantable electronic device transvenous lead extractions performed in centers without onsite cardiac surgery.

The Disembodied Mind (2020)
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Austin, J. (2020). The Disembodied Mind. Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Since classical times we have seen considerable progress in our understanding of the physical world through the disciplines of science. However, when it comes to the mind and its most palpable property, consciousness, we have difficulty attempting an... Read More about The Disembodied Mind.

OGLE-2013-BLG-0911Lb: A Secondary on the Brown-dwarf Planet Boundary around an M Dwarf (2020)
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Miyazaki, S., Sumi, T., Bennett, D. P., Udalski, A., Shvartzvald, Y., Street, R., …Verma, P. (2020). OGLE-2013-BLG-0911Lb: A Secondary on the Brown-dwarf Planet Boundary around an M Dwarf. Astronomical Journal, 159(2), Article 76. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-3881/ab64de

We present the analysis of the binary-lens microlensing event OGLE-2013-BLG-0911. The best-fit solutions indicate the binary mass ratio of q ≃ 0.03, which differs from that reported in Shvartzvald et al. The event suffers from the well-known close/wi... Read More about OGLE-2013-BLG-0911Lb: A Secondary on the Brown-dwarf Planet Boundary around an M Dwarf.

Intraarticular injection of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells enhances regeneration in knee osteoarthritis. (2020)
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Claire Doyle, E., Wragg, N., & Louise Wilson, S. (2020). Intraarticular injection of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells enhances regeneration in knee osteoarthritis. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 28, 3827–3842. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-020-05859-z

PURPOSE: This review aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intra-articular injections of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). METHODS: This narrative review evaluates recent English language... Read More about Intraarticular injection of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells enhances regeneration in knee osteoarthritis..

Dynamic phenomena and crack propagation in dissimilar elastic lattices (2020)
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Nieves. (2020). Dynamic phenomena and crack propagation in dissimilar elastic lattices. International Journal of Engineering Science, 103208 - 103208. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijengsci.2019.103208

Dynamic Mode III interfacial fracture in a dissimilar square-cell lattice, composed of two contrasting mass-spring lattice half-planes joined at an interface, is considered. The fracture, driven by a remotely applied load, is assumed to propagate at... Read More about Dynamic phenomena and crack propagation in dissimilar elastic lattices.

Different Plant Viruses Induce Changes in Feeding Behavior of Specialist and Generalist Aphids on Common Bean That Are Likely to Enhance Virus Transmission (2020)
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Gilligan, C., Pickett, J., Tungadi, T., Murphy, A., Pate, A., Woodcock, C., …Donnelly, R. (2020). Different Plant Viruses Induce Changes in Feeding Behavior of Specialist and Generalist Aphids on Common Bean That Are Likely to Enhance Virus Transmission. Frontiers in Plant Science, 10, 1811. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2019.01811

Bean common mosaic virus (BCMV), bean common mosaic necrosis virus (BCMNV), and cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) cause serious epidemics in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), a vital food security crop in many low-to-medium income countries, particularly i... Read More about Different Plant Viruses Induce Changes in Feeding Behavior of Specialist and Generalist Aphids on Common Bean That Are Likely to Enhance Virus Transmission.

The Gaia-ESO Survey: a new approach to chemically characterising young open clusters - I. Stellar parameters, and iron-peak, nd proton-capture elements (2020)
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Jeffries. (2020). The Gaia-ESO Survey: a new approach to chemically characterising young open clusters - I. Stellar parameters, and iron-peak, nd proton-capture elements. Astronomy and Astrophysics, A34 - A34. https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/201937055

Context. Open clusters are recognised as excellent tracers of Galactic thin-disc properties. At variance with intermediate-age and old open clusters, for which a significant number of studies is now available, clusters younger than ?150 Myr have been... Read More about The Gaia-ESO Survey: a new approach to chemically characterising young open clusters - I. Stellar parameters, and iron-peak, nd proton-capture elements.

Hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors induce autophagy and have a protective effect in an in-vitro ischaemia model (2020)
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Chen. (2020). Hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors induce autophagy and have a protective effect in an in-vitro ischaemia model. Scientific reports, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-58482-w

This study compared effects of five hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) prolyl hydroxylases (PHD) inhibitors on PC12 cells and primary rat neurons following oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD). At 100 µM, the PHD inhibitors did not cause cytotoxicity and apo... Read More about Hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors induce autophagy and have a protective effect in an in-vitro ischaemia model.

Fenced Fisheries, Eurasian Otters (Lutra lutra) and Licenced Trapping: An Impact Assessment (2020)
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Nobajas, A., Pemberton, S., Webb, D., Davoile, J., Wright, L., & Allen, D. (2020). Fenced Fisheries, Eurasian Otters (Lutra lutra) and Licenced Trapping: An Impact Assessment

The endangered Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) became a protected species in England and Wales in 1978. The gradual recovery of the species coincides with the rise in specimen fishing on stillwater fisheries and increased concerns about predation. Altho... Read More about Fenced Fisheries, Eurasian Otters (Lutra lutra) and Licenced Trapping: An Impact Assessment.

Phenotypic switch to eczema in patients receiving biologics for plaque psoriasis: a systematic review (2020)
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Al-Janabi, A., Foulkes, A. C., Mason, K., Smith, C. H., Griffiths, C. E. M., & Warren, R. B. (2020). Phenotypic switch to eczema in patients receiving biologics for plaque psoriasis: a systematic review. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 34(7), 1440-1448. https://doi.org/10.1111/jdv.16246

The use of biologic therapies for the treatment of chronic plaque psoriasis has been linked to the development of atopic eczema, amongst other cutaneous adverse events. This can cause diagnostic confusion and create difficulty in the management of pa... Read More about Phenotypic switch to eczema in patients receiving biologics for plaque psoriasis: a systematic review.

Factors influencing the implementation of evidence-based guidelines for osteoarthritis in primary care: A systematic review and thematic synthesis. (2020)
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Swaithes, L., Paskins, Z., Dziedzic, K., & Finney, A. (2020). Factors influencing the implementation of evidence-based guidelines for osteoarthritis in primary care: A systematic review and thematic synthesis. Musculoskeletal Care, https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1452

INTRODUCTION: Implementation of evidence-based health guidelines in primary care is challenging. This systematic review aimed to synthesize qualitative evidence that investigates the factors influencing the implementation of evidence-based guidelines... Read More about Factors influencing the implementation of evidence-based guidelines for osteoarthritis in primary care: A systematic review and thematic synthesis..

Braided peridotite sills and metasomatism in the Rum Layered Suite, Scotland (2020)
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Gertisser, R. (2020). Braided peridotite sills and metasomatism in the Rum Layered Suite, Scotland. Contributions to Mineralogy and Petrology, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00410-019-1652-9

The Rum Eastern Layered Intrusion (ELI; Scotland) is an open-system layered intrusion constructed of 16 macro-rhythmic units. Each of the macro-rhythmic units consists of a peridotite base and a troctolite (+/- gabbro) top, previously attributed to t... Read More about Braided peridotite sills and metasomatism in the Rum Layered Suite, Scotland.