Associations between phenol and paraben exposure and the risk of developing breast cancer in adult women: a cross-sectional study by Yao Xiong, Zhiyu Li, Xiong Xiong, Zixuan Luo, Kaixin Zhong, Jiawei Hu, Shengrong Sun, Chuang Chen

“…Data on urinary bisphenol A (BPA), triclosan (TRS), benzophenone-3 (BP3), methyl paraben (MPB), ethyl paraben (EPB), propyl paraben (PPB), and butyl paraben (BUP) were obtained from the 2005–2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. A total of 4455 subjects were included in this cross-sectional study. …”
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Synthetic Microbial Communities Enhance Pepper Growth and Root Morphology by Regulating Rhizosphere Microbial Communities by Tian You, Qiumei Liu, Meng Chen, Siyu Tang, Lijun Ou, Dejun Li

“…Synthetic microbial community (SynCom) application is efficient in promoting crop yield and soil health. However, few studies have been conducted to enhance pepper growth via modulating rhizosphere microbial communities by SynCom application. …”
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Crotalaria madurensis flavonol glycosides’ antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus by Hala Sh. Mohammed, Salwa A. Abu El Wafa, Mona H. Ibrahim, Rasha Mohammad Fathy, Noha A. Seif-Eldein

“…Abstract Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections are prevalent in hospitals and often lead to significant health complications. This study aimed to explore the chemical composition of the aerial part of Crotalaria madurensis and evaluate its antioxidant and antibacterial properties. …”
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Investigating the Presence of Falsified and Poor-Quality Fixed-Dose Combination Artemether-Lumefantrine Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms in Kumasi, Ghana by Simon Nyarko, Kwabena Ofori-Kwakye, Raphael Johnson, Noble Kuntworbe, Denis Dekugmen Yar

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Outcome measures in muscular dystrophy rehabilitation: an ICF content comparison approach to the most commonly used MD scales by Mihaela Taranu, Raquel Sebio-García, José C. Milisenda, Aida Alejaldre, Xavier Pastor, Sarah Laxe

“…The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) can help in designing a functioning profile of a patient, identifying needs for rehabilitation plans and measuring the results of an intervention. …”
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WWTR1-AS1 LncRNA as a Novel Potential Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker in Breast Cancer by Mohadese Safabakhsh, Sohrab Boozarpour, Kamran Ghaedi, Mina Lashkarboloki, Shaaban Ghalandarayeshi

“…Breast cancer is the most lethal form of cancer in women, and patients face serious health risks. Long non-coding RNAs are involved in a variety of regulatory processes and can influence cancers development at different levels. …”
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Fingolimod exerts in vitro anticancer activity against hepatocellular carcinoma cell lines via YAP/TAZ suppression by Du Jiamin, Qian Meijia, Yuan Tao, Zhang Bo, Chen Xueqin, An Ning, He Qiaojun, Yang Bo, Ye Song, Zhu Hong

“…Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains a notably global health challenge with high mortality rates and poor prognosis. …”
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Predictive value of integrated pulmonary index for the outcome of ventilator withdrawal failure in elderly patients with hypoxic respiratory failure by Nan Wu, Jin Liu, Xianrong Feng

“…[Results] Univariate analysis showed that there were significant differences in ventilation time,acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ score at ICU admission,partial pressure of end-tidal carbon dioxide,respiratory rate, pulse rate, and IPI score between the two groups (P<0.05). …”
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Biomarkers of residual risk and all-cause mortality after acute coronary syndrome. by Anna Toso, Mario Leoncini, Mauro Maioli, Simona Villani, Francesco Bellandi

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Enhanced biocidal efficacy of alcohol based disinfectants with salt additives by Euna Oh, Hyerin Shin, Sumin Han, Soo Jee Do, Younseo Shin, Ji Hee Pi, Youngjin Kim, Dae-Hong Ko, Kyu Hyoung Lee, Hyo-Jick Choi

“…This research is expected to significantly impact on disease prevention and contribute greatly to public health and safety.…”
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Preserved ratio impaired spirometry, airflow obstruction, and their trajectories in relationship to chronic kidney disease: a prospective cohort study by Ikramulhaq Patel, JingYan Zhang, YinHe Chai, YuShun Qiao, HongJian Gong, Hui Xu, JianBo Zhou

“…These findings underscore the complex link between spirometry findings and renal outcomes and highlight the importance of considering respiratory and renal health in clinical assessments.…”
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Development and Validation of Chronopotentiometric Method for Imidacloprid Determination in Pesticide Formulations and River Water Samples by Ana Đurović, Zorica Stojanović, Snežana Kravić, Nada Grahovac, Vojislava Bursić, Gorica Vuković, Zvonimir Suturović

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Catha Edulis Active Principle, Cathinone, Suppresses Motor Coordination, Accelerates Anxiety and Alters the Levels of Dopamine and its Metabolites in the Limbic Areas of Male Swiss... by Safhi Mohammed M., Alam Mohammad Firoz, Khuwaja Gulrana, Hussain Sohail, Siddiqui Mohammed Hakeem, Islam Farah, Khardali Ibrahim, Al-Sanosi Rashad Mohammed, Alhazmi Hassan A., Khan Andleeb, Islam Fakhrul

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Allergic conditions and risk of rheumatoid arthritis: a Swedish case–control study by Johan Askling, Lars Klareskog, Lars Alfredsson, Marie Holmqvist, Helga Westerlind, Cynthia S Crowson, Vanessa L Kronzer

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Risk Factors Associated with Dengue Transmission and Spatial Distribution of High Seroprevalence in Schoolchildren from the Urban Area of Medellin, Colombia by Leidy Diana Piedrahita, Ivony Y. Agudelo Salas, Katherine Marin, Andrea I. Trujillo, Jorge E. Osorio, Sair Orieta Arboleda-Sanchez, Berta Nelly Restrepo

“…Dengue fever is an increasing health problem in tropical and subtropical regions. …”
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Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors increase urinary tract infections?—a cross sectional analysis of a nationwide Japanese claims database by Go Anan, Daisuke Kikuchi, Kenji Omae, Takuo Hirose, Kouji Okada, Takefumi Mori

“…We investigated (1) the relationship between diabetes mellitus (DM) and UTIs and (2) the relationship between SGLT2 inhibitor prescriptions and the likelihood of developing UTIs in patients with DM, using a nationwide Japanese health insurance claims database by MDV analyzer®. …”
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Risk of adverse cardiovascular events following spinal cord injury in patients with osteoporosis: Real-world evidence by Shih-Kai Kao, Yu-Ting Yu, Ming-Hsien Tsai

“…Conclusion: The complex interplay between SCI, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular health underscores the requirement for comprehensive management strategies for individuals with SCI who also have osteoporosis.…”
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Investigation of Hydro-Geochemical Characteristics of Groundwater In Port Harcourt City, Nigeria: Implication for Use and Vulnerability by HO Nwankwoala, GJ Udom

“…Iron and Manganese concentrations are above the World Health Organization guide value in majority of the boreholes studied, with maximum value up to 1.60mg/l in Abuloma area. …”
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Associations between Chinese Visceral Adiposity Index and the Risk of Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Liver Fibrosis: A Large Cross-sectional Study by Hui Liu, Mingming Deng, Gang Luo, Jie Chen

“…The present study aimed to investigate the relationships between CVAI and MASLD or hepatic fibrosis in an American population, as well as to assess the diagnostic value of CVAI for MASLD and fibrosis.Methods: After excluding missing data on calculations of indices, diagnosis of MASLD, and covariates, 3242 participants were selected from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2017-2020. …”
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Downregulation of RIPK4 Expression Inhibits Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Ovarian Cancer through IL-6 by Huan Yi, Yan-zhao Su, Rong Lin, Xiang-qin Zheng, Diling Pan, Dan-mei Lin, Xiang Gao, Rong Zhang

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