The relationship between maternal age, obesity and child mortality: a cross-sectional study using 2013–2014 Demographic and Health Survey in Democratic Republic of the Congo at nat... by Zacharie Tsala Dimbuene, Raphaël Muanza Nzuzi, Severin Mabanza Matondo

“…Therefore, interventions and programmes to improve nutrition should incorporate geographical disparities to tackle adverse child outcomes associated with maternal obesity, to limit negative consequences of maternal obesity, including non-communicable diseases which might be a strong impediment to reach Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2 and 3. …”
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The problem of conservation of gene pools of domesticated animals by Yu. A. Stolpovskiy, I. A. Zakharov-Gezekhus

“…The arguments in favor of preserving local breeds are: 1) economic factors, such as moderation of quality requirements for food products, moderation of hygienic and climatic conditions (new types of diseases, vaccines, changes in the external environment), necessity to keep a reserve for successful breeding, opportunity to use local breeds in harsh environmental conditions; 2) scientific factors, in particular, possibility of studying the gene pool of local breeds in order to reconstruct the evolution of domesticated species (exploring local breeds can reveal the mechanisms of the evolutionary processes, ontogeny, behavior patterns, natural and artificial selection); 3) cultural and historical factors related to the fact that native breeds represent living monuments of traditional culture of the population. …”
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Emphysema is associated with thoracic vertebral bone attenuation on chest CT scan in HIV-infected individuals. by Alycia Petraglia, Joseph K Leader, Matthew Gingo, Meghan Fitzpatrick, John Ries, Cathy Kessinger, Lorrie Lucht, Danielle Camp, Alison Morris, Jessica Bon

“…<h4>Background</h4>Age-related chronic diseases are prevalent in HIV-infected persons in the antiretroviral therapy (ART) era. …”
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Investigation of the Frequency and Characteristic Features of De Novo Mutations in Clinical Exome Sequence Trio Samples by Ebru Marzioğlu-özdemir, Tülin Çora, Ozkan Bagci, Batuhan Şanlıtürk, Ali Torabi, Nadir Koçak

“…These mutations can be transmitted to subsequent generations and have the potential to influence genetic diversity and susceptibility to diseases, making this topic important. Due to limited studies in this area, the formation mechanisms and characteristic features of such mutations have not yet been fully understood. …”
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Determining the required data elements to develop the information management system for Iranian traditional medicine by Razieh Mirzaeian, Abdolghader Bahraini, Hadi Kazemi-Arpanahi

“…Therefore, this research aims to create a minimum data set (MDS) for unified reporting of ITM diseases and interventions. Methods This multi-phased method study was performed from December 30, 2022 to March 20, 2023. …”
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Fast-Food Dietary Pattern Is Linked to Higher Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Older Canadian Adults by Zeinab Hosseini, Mehdi Rostami, Susan J. Whiting, Hassan Vatanparast

“…Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is known to increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Diet is a key factor in prevention and development of MetS. …”
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Causal Effects of PM2.5, NOx, and NO2 on Cognitive Function: A Two-sample Mendelian Randomization Study by Yilin Tang, Zhenyu Li, Yicheng Fu, Mingyi Zhao

“…These findings further emphasize the importance of preventing and treating air pollution exposure and suggest that early cognitive screening in people exposed to air pollution can prevent the development of neurodegenerative diseases.…”
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CD4 T-Cell-Independent Antibody Response Reduces Enterovirus 71 Lethality in Mice by Decreasing Tissue Viral Loads by Li-Chiu Wang, Chia-Min Kao, Pin Ling, Ih-Jen Su, Tung-Miao Chang, Shun-Hua Chen

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Deglycosylation of Excretory-Secretory Antigens of the Second-Stage Larvae of Toxocara cati Improves Its Efficacy in the Diagnosis of Human Toxocariasis by Ali Pouryousef, Bahador Sarkari, Amir Mootabi Alavi, Mostafa Omidian, Fattaneh Mikaeili

“…Sera samples collected from 30 confirmed cases of toxocariasis, 30 patients with other diseases, and 30 healthy subjects were evaluated by both systems. …”
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Assessing the short-term hematological and pulmonary effects of air pollution: a cross-sectional study in a Turkish urban setting by Mehmet Kılınçer, Ersan Gürsoy

“…Abstract Background Air pollution has become a significant global public health concern, with evidence linking it to various adverse health outcomes, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. While numerous studies have investigated the effects of these particulate and gaseous pollutants on both healthy individuals and patients, further research is needed to clarify the short-term hematological and pulmonary responses in individuals without underlying health conditions. …”
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Developing country demand for crop germplasm conserved by the U.S. National Plant Germplasm System by Kelly Day Rubenstein, Paul W. Heisey

“…Abstract Background Future food production depends on the availability of crop varieties with more resistance to pests and diseases, temperature extremes, irregular moisture, and saltier soils. …”
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Mechanism of hyperbaric oxygen therapy downregulating H-type angiogenesis in subchondral bone of knee osteoarthritis through the PHD2/HIF-1α pathway by Jianjian Wang, Wen Yu, Yuxin Zhang, Bo Chen, Zhaoxiang Meng

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Subacute Toxicity Effects of the Aqueous Shoot Extract of Yushania alpina (K. Schum.) W.C.Lin in Sprague Dawley Rats: An Appraisal of Its Safety in Ethnomedicinal Usage by Joseph Ngugi Wanjiru, Timothy Elias Maitho, James Mucunu Mbaria, Gervason Apiri Moriasi

“…Despite the longstanding ethnomedicinal usage of Yushania alpina shoot extract to treat inflammation, microbial infections, and diarrhoea, among other diseases, there is insufficient scientific data to appraise its toxicity profile and safety. …”
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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Alleviates Brain Ischemic Injury by Regulating Neuronal Oxidative Stress, Pyroptosis, and Mitophagy by Zixuan Tan, Fang Dong, Linyu Wu, Yashuo Feng, Min Zhang, Feng Zhang

“…As a noninvasive treatment, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) has been utilized to treat various diseases in clinic. However, whether TENS can be an effective intervention in the acute stage of ischemic stroke still remains unclear. …”
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Surgical Approach in Management of Posttraumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia: Thoracotomy versus Laparotomy by Ahmed Shabhay, Pius Horumpende, Zarina Shabhay, Sjef G. Van Baal, Ester Lazaro, Kondo Chilonga

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Plasma Inflammatory Biomarkers Indicative of Aging and Overweight in Brazilian Women by Débora Nonato Miranda de Toledo, Priscilla Vilela dos Santos, Nathalia Sernizon Guimarães, Alessandra de Paula Carli, Patrícia Regina Soares de Souza, Luiza Oliveira Perucci, Caio César de Souza Alves, André Talvani

“…In senescence, overweight and obesity are silent inflammatory conditions that predispose individuals to cardiovascular diseases and other comorbidities. This study aimed to evaluate the concentration of obesity-related plasma biomarkers (creatine kinase (CK), CXCL16, IL-33, leptin, and resistin) in clinically stable women of different ages and weights. …”
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Time pressure in surgical teams, a help or a hindrance to patient safety? by Annet van Harten, Theo J.H. Niessen, Jur J. Koksma, Hein G. Gooszen, Tineke A. Abma

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Isolation and Identification of Pasteurella multocida and Mannheimia haemolytica from Pneumonic Small Ruminants and Their Antibiotic Susceptibility in Haramaya District, Eastern Et... by Mohammed Abdulkadir, Taju Nigussie, Isayas Asefa Kebede

“…Pasteurella species are frequently encountered as serious diseases in small ruminants. It is the main cause of respiratory pasteurellosis in sheep and goats of all age groups. …”
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Seroprevalence of Peste des Petits Ruminants and Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia Coinfections in Goats in Kwale County, Kenya by George Lugonzo, George Gitao, Lilly Bebora, Harrison Osundwa Lutta

“…Goats are among the most important small ruminants affected by Peste des Petits ruminants (PPR) and contagious caprine pleuropneumonia (CCPP) diseases, two of the most significant constraints worldwide to the production of small ruminant species. …”
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Advances in the application of digital technology in orthodontic monitoring by WANG Qi, LUO Ting, LU Wei, ZHAO Tingting, HE Hong, HUA Fang

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