Hypericin-Mediated Photodynamic Therapy for Head and Neck Cancers: A Systematic Review by Jakub Fiegler-Rudol, Natalia Zięba, Radosław Turski, Maciej Misiołek, Rafał Wiench

“…Inclusion criteria encompassed preclinical in vitro and in vivo studies and clinical trials focusing on HY-PDT for head and neck malignancies and its subtypes. <b>Results</b>: A total of 13 studies met the inclusion criteria, comprising both in vitro and in vivo investigations. …”
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Reprogramming the tumor immune microenvironment using engineered dual-drug loaded Salmonella by Dinh-Huy Nguyen, Sung-Hwan You, Hien Thi-Thu Ngo, Khuynh Van Nguyen, Khang Vuong Tran, Tan-Huy Chu, So-young Kim, Sang-Jun Ha, Yeongjin Hong, Jung-Joon Min

“…Here, we report a method of targeted immunotherapy using an attenuated Salmonella typhimurium (SAM-FC) engineered to release dual payloads: cytolysin A (ClyA), a cytolytic anti-cancer agent, and Vibrio vulnificus flagellin B (FlaB), a potent inducer of anti-tumor innate immunity. …”
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Factors Associated with Adherence to Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Among Patients Attending a Nurse-Led Community Clinic in Australia: A Qualitative Study by Fouziah Almouqati, Judith Daire, Catherine Catanach, Jean-Louis deSousa, Sam Quill, Mohamed Estai

“…The interview data were analyzed thematically using NVivo based on the socio-ecological model, with salience identified by the frequency of the theme. <b>Results:</b> A total of 22 participants completed the interview, including 10 females with a mean age of 60 ± 16.2 years. …”
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Post-Diagnostic Aspirin Use in Breast Cancer Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Survival Outcomes with Trial Sequential Analysis Validation by Po-Huang Chen, Tung-Lung Yang, Hong-Jie Jhou, Hsu-Lin Lee, Ming-Shen Dai

“…This meta-analysis evaluates the role of post-diagnostic aspirin use in breast cancer management. <b>Methods</b>: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted using PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases. …”
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Long-Haul COVID: Investigating the Effects Within the Mauritian Context by Aïsha B. Soreefan, Manish Putteeraj, Jhoti Somanah

“…<b>Research Setting:</b> A cross-sectional study was performed using an adapted online questionnaire, using two definitions of Long COVID, namely the WHO and NICE, SIGN and RCGP definitions. …”
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Integrated bioinformatics and experimental analysis of CHAF1B as a novel biomarker and immunotherapy target in LUAD by Wei Du, Xiao-Wei Wu, Qing-Feng Li, Bing-Yu Zhang, Jing Wu, Ya-Ping Xu, Xue Yi

“…Chromosomal assembly factor 1B (CHAF1B), a p60 component of the CAF-1 complex, is closely linked to tumor incidence and cell proliferation. …”
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Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri requires a genus-specific outer membrane protein and TolB to coordinate cell membrane integrity and virulence by Leilei Wu, Xueyan Zhu, Hang Long, Xinyu Huang, Shuying Zhu, Qi Xue, Ziao Li, Huasong Zou

“…Pull-down and yeast two-hybrid assays revealed that OMPXan interacts with TolB, a substrate of the Tol/Pal membrane protein system. …”
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Controversies in the Application of AI in Radiology—Is There Medico-Legal Support? Aspects from Romanian Practice by Ana-Maria Ungureanu, Sergiu-Ciprian Matei, Daniel Malita

“…This narrative review manuscript analyzes the existing literature data regarding the medico-legal aspects of AI application in radiology, highlighting the controversial aspects and the lack of statutory legislative regulations in Romania. <b>Methods</b>: A detailed search was conducted across three electronic databases including MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, with 53 papers serving as the literature corpus of our review. …”
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Investigations of Long-Acting Formulations in Children, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review by Lynn Bertagnolli, Zhengyi Deng, Melissa Davy-Rothwell, Elaine J. Abrams, Charles Flexner, Ethel D. Weld

“…After abstract review and duplication removal, full-text articles were obtained for further review, reviewed by two independent reviewers, and disagreements were resolved by a third reviewer. <b>Results:</b> a total of 101 studies of long-acting therapeutics were completed in these populations, and most (80%) of these had a sample size of <100 individuals. …”
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Comparison of Visual and Refractive Outcomes Between Refractive Lens Exchange and Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction Surgery in Moderate to High Myopia by Chia-Yi Lee, Shun-Fa Yang, Hung-Chi Chen, Ie-Bin Lian, Jing-Yang Huang, Chao-Kai Chang

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: To evaluate the visual and refractive outcomes of keratorefractive lenticule extraction (KLEx) surgery and refractive lens exchange (RLE) surgery in moderate to high myopia patients. <b>Methods</b>: A retrospective cohort study was performed, and patients receiving KLEx or RLE surgeries with myopia within −3.00 to −10.00 diopter (D) were enrolled. …”
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Concept, features and types of corruption by L. I. Kalienichenko, D. V. Slynko

“…The main features of corruption: 1) committed by a special subject of law; 2) is performed within the scope of official authority or related opportunities; 4) is committed for the purpose of obtaining illegal benefit for oneself or other persons; 5) is committed in a certain form (the legislator establishes two forms of corruption: a) acceptance of illegal benefit or acceptance of a promise / proposal of illegal benefit; b) a promise / proposal or provision of illegal benefit to a person specified in Part 1 of Art. 3 of the Law of Ukraine “On Prevention of Corruption”); 6) the result is improper performance of duties. …”
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Quantitative Changes in Vascular and Neural Fibers Induced by Subretinal Fluid Excluding the Peripapillary Region in Patients with Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy by Esra Kızıldağ Özbay, Şenol Sabancı, Mehmet Fatih Küçük, Muhammet Kazım Erol

“…<b>Background:</b> This study aims to evaluate the quantitative changes in retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness and radial peripapillary capillary (RPC) vessel density in patients with chronic central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR), specifically excluding the peripapillary region. <b>Methods:</b> A prospective case–control study was conducted at the Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, involving 65 patients with chronic CSCR. …”
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Inhibition of A2B Adenosine Receptor Attenuates Intestinal Injury in a Rat Model of Necrotizing Enterocolitis by Lie Huang, Juan Fan, Yan-Xiang Chen, Jian-Hui Wang

“…Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a lethal gastrointestinal tract disease that occurs in premature infants. Adenosine receptor A2B (A2BR) regulates the inflammation cytokine secretion and immune cell infiltration in the colonic pathophysiology conditions. …”
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Microbiology and Antimicrobial Resistance Profile in Patients with Diabetic Foot Sepsis at a Central Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa by Simran Patel, Emeline Jooste, Charalambia Glynos, Onyiyechukwu Mbajiorgu, Anelisa Sipahlanga, Wandile Ngubane, Gopala Maharaj, Maeyane Stephens Moeng, Thifhelimbilu Emmanuel Luvhengo

“…<b>Materials and Methods</b>: A retrospective review was conducted on patients who were 18-years and older admitted with DFS. …”
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Effectiveness of Space Maintainers in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by MDolores Casaña-Ruiz, Juan Ignacio Aura-Tormos, Laura Marques-Martinez, Esther Garcia-Miralles, Marcelino Perez-Bermejo

“…The present study’s goal is to evaluate the survival rate of different types of space maintainers—removable, fixed with a metal base, or fixed with a resin base—indicated for children as a consequence of premature loss of primary teeth. <b>Methods:</b> A systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA recommendations and was previously registered in PROSPERO under registration number: CRD42024534183. …”
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Spatial and temporal variability in sea surface temperatures and monsoon dynamics in the northwestern Arabian Sea during the last 43&thinsp;kyr by J. Maier, J. Maier, N. Burdanowitz, N. Burdanowitz, G. Schmiedl, G. Schmiedl, B. Gaye, B. Gaye

“…Comparatively higher SST occurred during some Dansgaard–Oeschger interstadials (D–O 11 and D–O 4–9), the Bølling–Allerød (B–A), and the mid-Holocene. The SST was predominantly influenced by the SW monsoon during warmer periods and the NE monsoon during cold intervals. …”
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A Review of Needle Navigation Technologies in Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Surgeries—Toward a More Effective and Easy-to-Apply Process by Katharina Steeg, Gabriele Anja Krombach, Michael Horst Friebe

“…<b>Background:</b> This review evaluates needle navigation technologies in minimally invasive cardiovascular surgery (MICS), identifying their strengths and limitations and the requirements for an ideal needle navigation system that features optimal guidance and easy adoption in clinical practice. <b>Methods:</b> A systematic search of PubMed, Web of Science, and IEEE databases up until June 2024 identified original studies on needle navigation in MICS. …”
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Long-Term Comparative Outcomes of Short Implants Versus Maxillary Sinus Elevation in Posterior Maxilla Rehabilitation by Eduardo Anitua, Laura Piñas, Mohammad Hamdan Alkhraisat

“…This study was designed to assess the clinical outcomes of short implant placement in alveolar ridges with severe bone atrophy, compared with conventional-length implants placed in areas undergoing conventional sinus elevation. <b>Methods</b>: A retrospective split-mouth study was conducted to compare conventional sinus elevation with standard-length implants versus short implants for addressing vertical bone atrophy in the posterior maxilla. …”
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Potential Modulatory Role of Phoenixin-14 in Epithelial–Mesenchymal Transition of Endometriotic 12Z Cells by Karolina Iwona Kulinska, Magdalena Wierzbicka, Anna Dera-Szymanowska, Krzysztof Szymanowski, Mirosław Andrusiewicz, Maria Wołuń-Cholewa

“…This increase coincided with the decrease in <i>THBS2</i> expression, suggesting a potential link between PNX-14, <i>THBS2</i>, and cell viability. <b>Conclusions</b>: A negative correlation between cell viability and the expression of both EMT markers further highlights their possible involvement in the survival and adaptability of ectopic epithelial cells. …”
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Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment: current treatment approaches by A.V. Doga, D.O. Shkvorchenko, L.A. Kryl, M.R. Taevere, D.A. Buryakov

“…<p> <br> </p> <p> <b>A.V.&nbsp;Doga, D.O.&nbsp;Shkvorchenko, L.A.&nbsp;Kryl’, M.R.…”
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