Accumulation of artificial and natural radionuclides in hydrobionts of the Konoplyanka River (Kamianske City, Dnipropetrovsk region) by N. Hudym

“…The contents of radionuclides were determined in a certified laboratory at the “Dnipropetrovsk Regional Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine” by the method of selective isolation of radionuclides based on the measurement of radiation on a scintillation beta spectrometer SEB - 0.XX and spectrum processing with the AK-1 software package. …”
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Comparing two corrective exercise approaches for body image and upper-quadrant posture in schoolgirls with hyperkyphosis by Samineh Mokhtaran, Hashem Piri, Rahman Sheikhhoseini, Mohammad Salsali

“…Maintaining an ideal upright posture is one of the most critical indicators of the health of the musculoskeletal and movement systems. …”
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Ejaculate Oxidative Stress Is Related with Sperm DNA Fragmentation and Round Cells by Valeria Maria Iommiello, Elena Albani, Alessandra Di Rosa, Alessandra Marras, Francesca Menduni, Giovanna Morreale, Shanti Lia Levi, Benedetta Pisano, Paolo Emanuele Levi-Setti

“…The purpose of this study was the evaluation of any possible relation between the unbalance of oxidative stress caused by superoxide anion in the ejaculate with the presence of sperm DNA fragmentation and high concentration of round cells. 56 semen samples from males from couples suffering from infertility were evaluated according to World Health Organisation (WHO) 2010 guidelines. Oxidative stress levels from N1 (low) to N4 (high) were assessed in ejaculates using oxiSperm; DFI (sperm DNA fragmentation index) as assessed by the SCSA (Sperm Chromatin Structure Assay) was used for evaluation of sperm chromatin integrity. …”
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The Length-Weight Relationship and Condition Factors of Bullet Tuna Landed at the Tanjung Luar Fishing Port, Indonesia by Evron Asrial, Yasir Arapat, Usma Kurniawan Hadi, Lalu A.T.T.W.S Kalih, Mita Ayu Liliyanti, Erwin Rosadi, Ruly Isfatul Khasanah, Ishani Nelunika Rathnayake

“…. • LWR curve is implemented to describe and express the age group of bullet tuna (immature, adult/mature, old) • This study has resulted the composition and ratio of bullet tuna that is suitable to be caught, fit for consumption and worthy of maturation Abstract Bullet tuna (Auxis rochei Risso 1810) or tongkol lisong (Indonesian) is important for human consumption and health as well as an income source for fishers and coastal communities. …”
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In Vivo and In Vitro Study of a Polylactide-Fiber-Reinforced β-Tricalcium Phosphate Composite Cage in an Ovine Anterior Cervical Intercorporal Fusion Model by Janek Frantzén, Aliisa Pälli, Esa Kotilainen, Harri Heino, Bettina Mannerström, Heini Huhtala, Hannu Kuokkanen, George K. Sándor, Kari Leino, Matias Röyttä, Riitta Parkkola, Riitta Suuronen, Susanna Miettinen, Hannu T. Aro, Suvi Haimi

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Unveiling the molecular and cellular links between obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome and vascular aging by Wei Liu, Le Zhang, Wenhui Liao, Huiguo Liu, Wukaiyang Liang, Jinhua Yan, Yi Huang, Tao Jiang, Qian Wang, Cuntai Zhang, Peifang Wei

“…Vascular aging (VA) is a common etiology of various chronic diseases and represents a major public health concern. Intermittent hypoxia (IH) associated with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a primary pathological and physiological driver of OSAHS-induced systemic complications. …”
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A Study of the Interaction Between Implanted Pacemakers and the Power-Frequency Field Produced by Traction Transformer in High-Speed EMU by Rui Tian, Yu-Long Zhang, Mai Lu, Jian-Fang Deng

“…The analysis included evaluating the distribution of induced electromagnetic fields within passengers&#x2019; pacemakers and heart tissue, calculating the induced voltage on electrodes to determine the potential health risks. The results indicated that the B<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$_{in~max}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>, E<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$_{in~max}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> of the passengers&#x2019; heart tissue are <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$7.53~\mu $ </tex-math></inline-formula> T and 47.626 mV/m. …”
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Availability in ECMO Reduces the Failure to Rescue in Patients With Pulmonary Embolism After Major Surgery: A Nationwide Analysis of 2.4 Million Cases by Johannes Diers, MD, Nikolas Baumann, MD, Philip Baum, MD, Konstantin L. Uttinger, MD, Johanna C. Wagner, MD, Peter Kranke, MD, Patrick Meybohm, MD, Christoph-Thomas Germer, MD, Armin Wiegering, MD

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Diagnostic Accuracy of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnosis of Placenta Accreta Spectrum: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Suzi AbdelAziz, Nour A. El-Goly, Ahmed M. Maged, Nehal Bassiouny, Nihal El-Demiry, Ahmed Shamel, Yang Pan

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Genetic diversity and antifungal susceptibilities of environmental Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii species complexes by Mohamed Taha, Yasmine H. Tartor, Rana M Abd Elaziz, Ibrahim Elsohaby

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Delirium at the intensive care unit and long-term survival: a retrospective study by Ignazio De Trizio, Maria Angeliki Komninou, Jutta Ernst, Reto Schüpbach, Jan Bartussek, Giovanna Brandi

“…Survival was evaluated according to data from hospital electronic health records up to four years from ICU-discharge. …”
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Synthesis and structural characterization of s-triazine derivatives and their photophysical properties by Hessa H. Al-Rasheed, Sizwe J. Zamisa, Ihab Shawish, Assem Barakat, Ayman El-Faham, Beatriz G. de la Torre, Fernando Albericio, Anamika Sharma

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An AI-Based Digital Scanner for <i>Varroa destructor</i> Detection in Beekeeping by Daniela Scutaru, Simone Bergonzoli, Corrado Costa, Simona Violino, Cecilia Costa, Sergio Albertazzi, Vittorio Capano, Marko M. Kostić, Antonio Scarfone

“…Beekeeping is a crucial agricultural practice that significantly enhances environmental health and food production through effective pollination by honey bees. …”
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Assessment of the validity and reliability of the nurses’ professional values scale—revised in Persian version among nursing students by Fahimeh Alsadat Hosseini, Ladan Zarshenas, Kobra Parvan, Maryam Shaygan, Banafsheh Tehranineshat, Brian Thomson

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Stem cell-derived exosome treatment for acute spinal cord injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis based on preclinical evidence by Chunlin Mou, Ziyao Xia, Ziyao Xia, Ziyao Xia, Xiujuan Wang, Xunan Dai, Jiaxian Wang, Chun Zhang, Chun Zhang, Yongsheng Xu, Yongsheng Xu, Yongsheng Xu

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Evaluating survival outcomes and treatment recommendations in resectable gastric cancer by Saad Sabbagh, Iktej Singh Jabbal, María Herrán, Mohamed Mohanna, Sindu Iska, Mira Itani, Barbara Dominguez, Kaylee Sarna, Zeina Nahleh, Arun Nagarajan

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Aloe vera: A promising natural herbal supplement for enhancing growth, physiology, antioxidant activity and immunity in Catla catla by Zeeshan Yousaf, Syed Makhdoom Hussain, Shafaqat Ali, Dariusz Kucharczyk, Joanna Nowosad, Konrad Turkowski, Bilal Ahamad Paray, Adan Naeem

“…(A. vera) is a well-recognized herbal supplement in aquaculture feeds, known for its ability to promote overall health. This research demonstrates the beneficial effects of dietary A. vera supplementation on growth, carcass composition, digestibility, hematology, antioxidant status, and immune parameters in Catla catla. …”
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Association of triglyceride-glucose related indices with mortality among individuals with MASLD combined with prediabetes or diabetes by Yiheng Zhang, Juanli Wu, Tao Li, Yundong Qu, Yan Wang

“…Methods Patients with MASLD were identified from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) database. …”
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Exploring MAP3K genes in gastric cancer: biomarkers, tumor microenvironment dynamics, and chemotherapy resistance by Senhui Wei, Ying Li, Jing Zhou, Yongming Xia

“…Abstract Background Gastric cancer (GC) presents a significant global health burden, necessitating a deeper understanding of its molecular underpinnings for improved diagnostics and therapeutics. …”
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Evaluation of Humoral Immunity to Mycobacterium tuberculosis-Specific Antigens for Correlation with Clinical Status and Effective Vaccine Development by Mamiko Niki, Maho Suzukawa, Shunsuke Akashi, Hideaki Nagai, Ken Ohta, Manabu Inoue, Makoto Niki, Yukihiro Kaneko, Kozo Morimoto, Atsuyuki Kurashima, Seigo Kitada, Sohkichi Matsumoto, Koichi Suzuki, Yoshihiko Hoshino

“…Although tuberculosis remains a major global health problem, Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is the only available vaccine. …”
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