Enhancing cardiac diagnostics: a deep learning ensemble approach for precise ECG image classification by Ahmed Alsayat, Alshimaa Abdelraof Mahmoud, Saad Alanazi, Ayman Mohamed Mostafa, Nasser Alshammari, Majed Abdullah Alrowaily, Hosameldeen Shabana, Mohamed Ezz

“…Abstract Cardiovascular diseases are a global health challenge that necessitates improvements in diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. …”
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Improving predictability of IgE-high type 2 chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps in the biologic era by Austin Heffernan, Jobanjit Phulka, Andrew Thamboo

“…Omalizumab is an anti-IgE biologic that was recently approved by the FDA and Health Canada for use in severe CRS with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) recalcitrant to intranasal corticosteroids. …”
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Sleeve gastrectomy improves cardiac function and glucose-lipid metabolism disorder in obese rats induced by a high-fat and high-sugar diet by Xiaojuan Li, Luming Qiao, Wei Wang, Ying Shi, Lei Yuan, Zhiwei Zhai

“…Obesity is affecting global health with multiple complications, including cardiac dysfunction. …”
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Understanding Daily, Emotional, and Physical Burdens and Needs of Parents Caring for Children with Type 1 Diabetes by Heike Saßmann, Su-Jong Kim-Dorner, Verena Berndt, Torben Biester, Andrea Dehn-Hindenberg, Bettina Heidtmann, Norbert Jorch, Eggert Lilienthal, Nicole Nellen-Hellmuth, Andreas Neu, Katja Schaaf, Ralph Ziegler, Karin Lange

“…Diabetes training including regularly offered booster sessions as well as low-threshold interventions for mental health issues and practical self-care skills is recommended to provide continuous support for parents.…”
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Effect of Glucosamine and Ascorbic Acid Addition on Beef Burger Textural and Sensory Attributes by Philip Soladoye, Yuliya Hrynets, Mirko Betti, Zeb Pietrasik

“…Aside from the possible health benefit of dietary consumption of glucosamine (GlcN), studies have also reported its flavour enhancing properties in varying food products. …”
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Genome-wide investigation of ABCB, PIN, and AUX/LAX gene families and their involvement in the formation of leaf protrusions in Sesamum indicum by Yanli Li, Yujia Ma, Huihui Gong, Xinxiao Cui, Xin Wang, Yuling Dong, Ying Chen, Junsheng Zhao

“…Sesamum indicum, a highly esteemed oil crop, has exhibited remarkable value and potential in diverse areas encompassing the economy, food industry, and health. We have observed that there are small protrusions on the leaves of the indehiscent capsule material G1358. …”
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Comprehensive Analysis of Transcriptome Sequencing Data in the Lung Tissues of COPD Subjects by Woo Jin Kim, Jae Hyun Lim, Jae Seung Lee, Sang-Do Lee, Ju Han Kim, Yeon-Mok Oh

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Drivers of the Sustainability Performance of Induction Stove Conversion Program in Indonesia by Retno Wulan Damayanti, Silvia Dhea Safira, Pringgo Widyo Laksono, Haryono Setiadi, Nisa Aqilla Ellenahaya Entifar

“…While LPG is considered a clean cooking fuel by the World Health Organization due to its low PM2.5 emissions, this program aims to further reduce CO2 emissions from cooking activities, aligning with Indonesia's clean energy transition and 2060 Net Zero Emission goals. …”
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Impact of Moderate Sedation versus Monitored Anesthesia Care on Outcomes and Cost of Endobronchial Ultrasound Transbronchial Needle Aspiration by Ziad Boujaoude, Rohan Arya, Aseem Shrivastava, Melvin Pratter, Wissam Abouzgheib

“…The difference in sedation cost is modest; however, an additional 245$ for each EBUS done under MAC would have significant cost implications on the health system. These findings are of critical importance for bronchoscopists without routine access to anesthesia services and for optimization of healthcare cost and resource utilization.…”
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Evaluation of compliance and accuracy in Parkinson’s disease motor symptom tracking: a comparative study of digital and traditional paper diaries using a smartphone application (My... by Nazli Durmaz Celik, Nazli Durmaz Celik, Asli Yaman Kula, Naci Murat, Müge Kuzu Kumcu, Aydan Topal, Serhat Özkan

“…Our study suggests a broader adoption of digital health technologies in PD management. Still, additional research is necessary to improve the tools and assess long-term patient outcomes.…”
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Seasonal Variations in Mood and Behavior in Romanian Postgraduate Students by Joseph J. Soriano, Constantin Ciupagea, Kelly J. Rohan, Dorin B. Neculai, Samina M. Yousufi, Alvaro Guzman, Teodor T. Postolache

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Alzheimer’s Disease and Cardiovascular Disease: A Particular Association by Giacomo Tini, Riccardo Scagliola, Fiammetta Monacelli, Giovanni La Malfa, Italo Porto, Claudio Brunelli, Gian Marco Rosa

“…While AD and CVD alone may be considered deleterious to health, the study of their combination constitutes a clinical challenge. …”
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Effects of meteorological factors on the retention of particulate matter in lawn grass blades by Junrui Wang, Weihan Kong, Haimei Li, Xiaodan Sun, Yingkun Sun, Yu Liu

“…Plant leaves can reduce the concentration of atmospheric particulate matter (PM) by absorbing it in the air, and this mitigates the deleterious human health effects of PM. However, the ability of plant leaves to retain dust is limited and varies continually due to various meteorological factors such as rainfall, extreme wind speed, and PM10 concentrations. …”
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Immunomodulatory effects of fucoidan extracted from Sargassum fusiforme in RAW 264.7 macrophages by Serim Park, Yunjin Choi, Seonmi Ji, Seonghui Kim, Seon Yeong Ji, Yung Hyun Choi, You-Jin Jeon, Bomi Ryu, Jun-Geon Je, Suengmok Cho

“…These findings suggest that SFF exhibits potent immunomodulatory activity in the RAW 264.7 macrophage model and holds potential as a functional food to support immune health. …”
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Association between risk of ischemic stroke and liver enzymes levels: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Omnia Samy El-Sayed, Asmaa Zakria Alnajjar, Abdelfattah Arafa, Hazem E. Mohammed, Abdelrahman M. Elettreby, Safiya Ibraheem, Dalia Esam Tawfik, Menna Allah Ashraf Abdullah, Mohamed Ahmed Tolba

“…Abstract Background Ischemic stroke is a major public health concern, contributing significantly to global morbidity and mortality. …”
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Novel soybean peptide iglycin ameliorates insulin resistance of high-fat diet fed C57BL/6J mice and differentiated 3T3L1 adipocytes with improvement of insulin signaling and mitoch... by Yinghuan Wu, Ran Zhao, Minxia Li, Huiyun Li, Zhengwang Chen, Yanying Zhao

“…Soy consumption has been associated with potential health benefits in reducing chronic diseases. These physiological functions have been attributed to soy proteins or more commonly to bioactive peptides. …”
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Assessment of Patients’ Future Outlook after Bowel Resection in Crohn’s Disease by Shasha Tang, Xiaolong Ge, Weilin Qi, Wei Liu, Qian Cao, Wei Zhou

“…Their future outlook is crucial to psychological and mental health after surgery. This study is aimed at assessing CD patient’s outlook after experiencing bowel resection and determining factors associated with patient’s outlook. …”
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Nasal Dilators (Breathe Right Strips and NoZovent) for Snoring and OSA: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Macario Camacho, Omojo O. Malu, Yoseph A. Kram, Gaurav Nigam, Muhammad Riaz, Sungjin A. Song, Anthony M. Tolisano, Clete A. Kushida

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Identification of a new fish trypanosome from the large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) and description of its impact on host pathology, blood biochemical parameters and immun... by Yang Xiaoao, Qi Pengzhi, Tao Zhen, Zhang Qingwei, Wang Yanjie, Zhu Denghui, Yan Xiaojun, Fu Peipei, Guo Baoying

“…These results suggest that the trypanosome has negative impacts on host health.…”
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Taxonomic refinement of Bacillus thuringiensis by Nagham Shiekh Suliman, Reza Talaei-Hassanloui, Hamid Abachi, Sadegh Zarei, Ebrahim Osdaghi

“…Thus, precise identification and taxonomic delineation of candidate strains for agricultural usage is of high importance in terms of both public health and biosecurity. By October 2023, whole genome sequences (WGS) of 885 bacterial strains were labeled as B. thuringiensis in the NCBI GenBank database. …”
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