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Genetic disparities in sleep traits and human capital development: A 25-year study in Finnish population-based cohorts
<p><b>Objectives</b> Sleep supports cognitive performance and recovery, shaping human capital development through education and workplace knowledge application. This study investigates how polygenic indices (PGI) for ... -
Health and economic burden of herpes zoster in adults in Finland: A retrospective nationwide database study
<p>The risk of herpes zoster (HZ) and its complications, such as postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), increases with age and burdens patients, the healthcare system, and society. We aimed to estimate the incidence, healthcare ... -
Experimental Warming Does Not Change Fluctuating Asymmetry in Three Willow Species
<p>Fluctuating asymmetry (FA) is often proposed as an early warning indicator of subtle changes in plant functioning. Here, we tested whether leaf FA responds consistently to the alleviation of cold stress in three boreal ... -
Genome-wide association study of pulpal and apical diseases
<p>Infections of the dental pulp are common sequelae of microbial activity and host susceptibility, affecting >80% of adult population. We performed a genome-wide association study on endodontic infections utilizing Finnish ... -
Mitochondria affect photosynthesis through altered tissue levels of O₂
<p>Oxygen (O₂) availability in plant tissues is dynamically shaped by photosynthesis and respiration and is linked to plant stress responses and development. While mitochondria are the primary consumers of cellular O₂, ... -
Lyme borreliosis incidence in relation to mammalian abundance, climate, and landscape characteristics in a boreal area
<h3>Background</h3><p>The circulation of tick-borne pathogens is influenced by the availability of ticks, the hosts of ticks and pathogens, and the environmental conditions that affect both the ticks and their hosts. Lyme ... -
Shifts in soil microbial and nematode communities over progression of pine wilt disease occurring in Pinus koraiensis stands
<p><strong>Introduction:</strong> <br></p><p>Pine wilt disease (PWD) is recognized as a destructive forest disease worldwide, leading to massive mortality of many <em>Pinus</em> spp., including the Korean white pine <em>Pinus ... -
Assessing internal construct validity of DAPSA and DAPSA28 in psoriatic arthritis: a European observational study using confirmatory factor analysis and additional psychometric testing
<p><b>Objectives:</b><br>The Disease Activity index for Psoriatic Arthritis (DAPSA) was developed to assess disease activity in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). A modified version, DAPSA28, uses 28 joints instead ... -
Quantitative Analysis of Closed Porosity in Direct Resin Composites: A Micro-CT Study on the Influence of Material Type
<p><strong>Aim:</strong> This study aimed to evaluate and compare the average pores size and closed porosity levels in different types of resin composites using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). <br></p><p><strong>Materials ... -
Hand muscle strength in Parkinson's disease: A Sarcopenic epiphenomenon or a meaningful biomarker?
<p><em>Introduction: </em>Sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and function, has been reported in Parkinson's disease (PD). While grip strength is a key marker of sarcopenia and has been linked to PD risk and ... -
Wearable Non-Invasive Arterial Pulse Detection with a Millimeter-wave Radar
<p>Cardiovascular diseases remain a leading cause of mortality and disability. The convenient measurement of cardiovascular health using wearables is a key enabler to foster continuous, accurate and early detection, diagnosis ... -
3D printed glass-based biophotonic scaffolds for in situ activation of photoswitchable drugs
<p>The fabrication of porous biophotonic scaffold using a robocasting is reported here. Such material could be used for in-situ activation of photoswitchable drugs, which is essential for improving therapeutic efficacy ... -
Preferentially oriented SrTiO3 thin films grown on lanthanide-assisted Si(001) via pulsed laser deposition
<p>The integration of high-quality SrTiO<small><sub>3</sub></small> thin films on silicon substrates is crucial for various applications. This work investigates the use of an out-of-plane, self-oriented La<small><sub>2</ ... -
Physiotherapists’ perceptions of their professional work readiness after graduation
<p>Purpose<br>To ensure high-quality, human-centered healthcare, we need competent, skilled, and motivated specialists. Given the constant evolution of physiotherapy, continuous professional development for physiotherapists ... -
Geenitestit auttavat selvittämään kuulovian syyn
<p>Nykyisin kliinisessä diagnostiikassa saatavilla olevat geenitutkimukset soveltuvat hyvin yhden geenin virheistä johtuvien kuulovikojen etiologiseen selvittelyyn.</p><p>Rinnakkaissekvensointiin perustuvat geenipaneelit ... -
Effect of Laser Cleaning on EH36 Steel Surface Quality in Maritime Industry Applications
This study examines the effect of laser cleaning on EH36 steel plates coated with epoxy paints. These materials are used in maritime applications, such as in shipbuilding. Paint layers were removed by using a laser beam ...
