Affective touch enhances low gamma activity during hand proprioceptive perception in children with different neurodevelopmental conditions by Álvaro Sabater-Gárriz, Álvaro Sabater-Gárriz, Álvaro Sabater-Gárriz, Álvaro Sabater-Gárriz, José Antonio Mingorance, José Antonio Mingorance, José Antonio Mingorance, Francesc Mestre-Sansó, Vicent Canals, Yannick Bleyenheuft, Pedro Montoya, Pedro Montoya, Inmaculada Riquelme, Inmaculada Riquelme, Inmaculada Riquelme

“…Time-frequency analysis of low gamma activity (30–45 Hz) on the left somatosensory cortex was conducted for each condition. Proprioceptive performance was assessed through participants’ accuracy in identifying wrist positions. …”
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Analysis of CYP701A1 genes in gossypium species and functional characterization through gene silencing by Zhao Liang, Di Jiachun, Guo Qi, Xu Zhenzhen, Zhao Jun, Xu Peng, Xu Jianwen, Liu Jianguang, Shen Xinlian, Chen Xusheng

“…Subsequently, 40 CYP701A1 genes were identified from various genomes and conducted a comprehensive analysis of their structure and evolution. …”
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Survey of the Actual Practices Used for Endoscopic Removal of Colon Polyps in Korea: A Comparison with the Current Guidelines by Jeongseok Kim, Tae-Geun Gweon, Min Seob Kwak, Su Young Kim, Seong Jung Kim, Hyun Gun Kim, Sung Noh Hong, Eun Sun Kim, Chang Mo Moon, Dae Seong Myung, Dong-Hoon Baek, Shin Ju Oh, Hyun Jung Lee, Ji Young Lee, Yunho Jung, Jaeyoung Chun, Dong-Hoon Yang, Eun Ran Kim, Intestinal Tumor Research Group of the Korean Association for the Study of Intestinal Diseases (KASID)

“…Methods: From September to November 2021, an online survey was conducted regarding the preferred resection methods for colorectal polyps, and responses were compared with the international guidelines. …”
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Association between transarterial chemoembolization refractoriness and prognosis in Chinese patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: a large retrospective cohort study by Qinxue Sun, Ziliang Wu, Xi Yin, Feng Li, Ri Liu

“…Subgroup analyses were conducted across key clinical and tumor-related characteristics.ResultsKaplan-Meier survival analysis indicated that patients classified as TACE-Refractory exhibited significantly shorter OS compared to those categorized as TACE-Non-Refractory in both the original and matched cohorts (P < 0.001). …”
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Validity and Reliability of Kinovea^® for Pelvic Kinematic Measurement in Standing Position and in Sitting Position with 45° of Hip Flexion by Lucía Vicente-Pina, Rocío Sánchez-Rodríguez, Loreto Ferrández-Laliena, Jose Heredia-Jimenez, Julián Müller-Thyssen-Uriarte, Sofía Monti-Ballano, César Hidalgo-García, José Miguel Tricás-Moreno, María Orosia Lucha-López

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted with 13 asymptomatic participants. Pelvic kinematics were recorded using both systems. …”
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Frost resistance and micro mechanism of metakaolin and polypropylene fiber modified coastal cement soil by Xukun Ma, Pengfei Wei, Ping Jiang, Haoqing Xu, Na Li, Sijia Qian, Wei Wang, Guoxiong Mei

“…In order to investigate the effects of metakaolin and polypropylene (PP) fiber on the macroscopic mechanical properties and microscopic mechanisms of cement soil subjected to freeze-thaw cycles, a series of unconfined compressive strength (UCS) and splitting tensile strength (STS) tests were conducted on samples with varying dosages of metakaolin and PP fiber. …”
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Low-Dose Mitomycin C Decreases the Postoperative Recurrence Rate of Pterygium by Perturbing NLRP3 Inflammatory Signalling Pathway and Suppressing the Expression of Inflammatory Fac... by Qie Guo, Xiao Li, Meng-Na Cui, Yu Liang, Xiang-Peng Li, Jun Zhao, Li-Na Wei, Xiao-Lei Zhang, Xiang Hua Quan

“…In the current study, we prospectively recruited patients to receive or not receive a local injection of MMC (0.4 mg/ml). Follow-up was conducted with the patients to determine the postoperative recurrence rate of pterygium and/or to observe any ocular complications. …”
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Electrically reconfigurable surface acoustic wave phase shifters based on ZnO TFTs on LiNbO3 substrate by Yi Zhang, Zilong Xiong, Lewei He, Yang Jiang, Chenkai Deng, Fangzhou Du, Kangyao Wen, Chuying Tang, Qiaoyu Hu, Mujun Li, Xiaohui Wang, Wenhui Wang, Han Wang, Qing Wang, Hongyu Yu, Zhongrui Wang

“…This structure combines the benefits of LiNbO _3 ’s high electromechanical coupling coefficient ( K ^2 ) and ZnO’s superior conductivity adjustability. Besides, the device possesses a simplified structural configuration, which is easy to fabricate. …”
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Evaluation of the efficacy of a novel lumbar exoskeleton with multiple interventions for patients with lumbar disc herniation: a multicenter randomized controlled trial of non-infe... by Xiaonan Huang, Xiaonan Huang, Lele Huang, Lele Huang, Lei Shi, Lifan Xu, Lifan Xu, Chengbing Cao, Heng Wu, Min Cao, Can Lv, Ping Shi, Guohui Zhang, Fanfu Fang

“…The development of portable lumbar exoskeleton devices offers a new approach, combining traction, range of motion (ROM) exercises, and resistance training in a single system, potentially reducing treatment complexity and enhancing LDH patient outcomes.ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a novel lumbar exoskeleton device compared to traditional traction methods combined with rehabilitation therapy for patients with LDH.MethodsA multicenter, non-inferiority randomized controlled trial was conducted with 118 participants diagnosed with LDH. …”
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Janus kinase inhibitor treatment for inflammatory diseases: excess or no excess risk of venous thromboembolism? by Yachar Dawudi, Samuel Benarroch, Hélène Helfer, David M. Smadja, Isabelle Mahé

“…Nevertheless, these data have led regulatory organizations such as the Food and Drug Administration and the European Medicines Agency to issue precautionary measures regarding the use of JAKis in inflammatory diseases. Most well-conducted real-life studies are in rheumatoid arthritis and do not confirm an excess of VTE risk associated with JAKis. …”
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Association of combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema in rheumatoid arthritis with high titer of rheumatoid factor and autoimmunity to the lung by Aiping Ma, Renliang Huang, Jiaxi Guo, Guangdong Wang, Heqing Huang, Xinze Li, Shan Zhong, Yan Huang, Shaowei Lin, Yikai Lin, Qiaomiao Zhou, Susanne Krauss-Etschmann, Frank Petersen, Zhanxiang Wang, Xinhua Yu, Xinhua Yu

“…Multiple logistic analyses were conducted to identify potential risk factors for RA-CPFE development. …”
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Intraoral Scanning Versus Conventional Methods for Obtaining Full-Arch Implant-Supported Prostheses: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis by Fernanda L. Vieira, Maísa Carnietto, José R. A. Cerqueira Filho, Ester A. F. Bordini, Hiskell F. F. Oliveira, Thiago A. Pegoraro, Joel F. Santiago Junior

“…Review Manager 7.2 (2024) software was used for the quantitative analysis stage (α = 0.05). Bias analysis was conducted using the ROBINS-I and ROB scales, and the certainty of the evidence was evaluated using the GRADE scale. …”
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Utilization of an undergraduate emergency department research associate program for the screening and recruitment of research subjects with heart failure into a clinical study by Dillon J. Dzikowicz, Brenda Hernandez-Romero, Nancy Wood, Beau W. Abar, David H. Adler, Linwei Wang, Wojciech Zareba

“…After identifying potential patients, a thorough chart review was conducted, and any uncertainties were discussed with the patient and treating provider before patients were consented into the study. …”
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Outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery from private and public healthcare services in AustraliaKey points by Thomas J. West, Andrea M. Bruder, Kay M. Crossley, Michael A. Girdwood, Laura K. To, Jamon L. Couch, Mark J. Scholes, Sebastian C.S. Evans, Melissa J. Haberfield, Christian J. Barton, Ewa M. Roos, Alysha De Livera, Adam G. Culvenor

“…Objective: To explore outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive surgery (ACLR) between individuals using private and public healthcare. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of participants, 9–36 months post-ACLR using public or private healthcare services. …”
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EMC2 suppresses ferroptosis via regulating TFRC in nasopharyngeal carcinoma by Xianghui Chen, Xiaoyan Wang, Yuxia Zou, Yan Wang, Tingting Duan, Zijie Zhou, Yi Huang, Qing Ye

“…Ferroptosis, a form of programmed cell death, is not fully elucidated in NPC. Method: We conducted quantitative proteomics to detect dysregulated proteins in NPC tissues. …”
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Iron deficiency anaemia and its associated risk factors among lactating mothers in Ghana by Mensah K, Abbam G, Gadzeto FF, Marfo L, Daud S, Kuntah S, Bani SB, Dzamesi HK, Apodola FA, Badu A, Chukwurah FE

“…Materials & methods: This study was conducted at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Hwidiem in the Ahafo Region of Ghana. …”
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Pre-immunotherapy alters stereotactic ablative radiotherapy-induced systemic T cell responses in early-stage NSCLC by Chao Liu, Yanjuan Chen, Xiaohui Li, Zhijie Bai, Meilin Jiang, Dongsheng Sheng, Wenxue Zou, Rui Huang, Qingyu Huang, Fuhao Wang, Jingyang Zhu, Huiru Sun, Bing Liu, Zongcheng Li, Bing Sun

“…Here, we aimed to provide a high-resolution transcriptomic profiling of the systemic T cell response following SABR, with or without preceding immunotherapy/chemotherapy. Methods We conducted single-cell RNA and T cell receptor (TCR) sequencing of T cells from peripheral blood of seven patients with early-stage NSCLC taken pre- and post-SABR without or with prior immunotherapy and chemotherapy (icSABR). …”
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Seaweed (Porphyra) cultivation enhances production of autochthonous refractory dissolved organic matter in coastal ecosystems by Ting Wang, Ting Wang, Jiajun Xu, Jiajun Xu, Randy A. Dahlgren, Qiang Liu, Yang Jia, Yang Jia, Binbin Chen, Binbin Chen, Hanqin Xu, Hanqin Xu, Zengling Ma, Zengling Ma, Liyin Qu, Liyin Qu

“…To fill this knowledge gap, we conducted investigations examining the quantity and optical properties of DOM and POM, microbial community structures and relevant environmental factors along a continuum from a subtropical river through its adjacent coastal Porphyra cultivation zone during the cultivation and non-cultivation periods. …”
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Wound irrigation and peritoneal lavage with antiseptic/antibiotic solution before wound closure during gastrointestinal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Motoi Uchino, Koji Tamura, Shinsuke Nomura, Seiichi Shinji, Keita Kouzu, Hiroji Shinkawa, Tomohiro Ishinuki, Toru Mizuguchi, Hiroki Ohge, Seiji Haji, Junzo Shimizu, Yasuhiko Mohri, Chizuru Yamashita, Yuichi Kitagawa, Katsunori Suzuki, Motomu Kobayash, Masahiro Kobayashi, Yuki Hanai, Hiroshi Nobuhara, Hiroki Imaoka, Masahiro Yoshida, Toshihiko Mayumi, Hiroki Ikeuchi, on behalf of SSI Prevention Guideline Committee in Japan Society for Surgical Infection

“…The following inclusion criteria were set for the systematic review. 1) Studies comparing with or without antiseptic/antibiotic irrigation/lavage during gastrointestinal surgery. 2) Studies that described surgical site infections and adverse events. 3) Studies conducted after 2000. Results A total of 8 randomized controlled studies (RCTs) and 3 observational studies were included in this meta-analysis. …”
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Novel Antibacterial 4-Piperazinylquinoline Hybrid Derivatives Against <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>: Design, Synthesis, and In Vitro and In Silico Insights by Gabriele La Monica, Annamaria Gallo, Alessia Bono, Federica Alamia, Antonino Lauria, Rosa Alduina, Annamaria Martorana

“…Initial in silico evaluations were conducted on the designed compounds, highlighting favorable ADMET and drug-likeness properties, which were synthesized through a multistep strategy, isolated, and fully characterized. …”
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