Evaluation of the Oxidative Effect of Long-Term Repetitive Hyperbaric Oxygen Exposures on Different Brain Regions of Rats by Kemal Simsek, Mehmet Ozler, Ali Osman Yildirim, Serdar Sadir, Seref Demirbas, Muzaffer Oztosun, Ahmet Korkmaz, Hakan Ay, Sukru Oter, Senol Yildiz

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Analysis of Protein-Ligand Interactions of SARS-CoV-2 Against Selective Drug Using Deep Neural Networks by Natarajan Yuvaraj, Kannan Srihari, Selvaraj Chandragandhi, Rajan Arshath Raja, Gaurav Dhiman, Amandeep Kaur

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Herald Patch as the Only Evidence of Pityriasis Rosea: Clinical, Laboratory and Pathogenetic Features by Francesco Drago, Astrid Herzum, Serena Varesano, Gaetano Serviddio, Francesco Broccolo, Giulia Ciccarese

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Maternal obesity exacerbates the responsiveness of offspring BALB/c mice to cow’s milk protein-induced food allergy by Jingxin Gao, Tiange Li, Dong Liang, Han Gong, Liang Zhao, Xueying Mao

“…Food allergy has become a significant public health problem affecting a large number of people worldwide. …”
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A Drug-Induced Acute Pancreatitis Retrospective Study by Ann-Lorie Gagnon, Alexandre Lavoie, Marie-Pier Frigon, Alban Michaud-Herbst, Karine Tremblay

“…Cases were selected from the Quebec Ministry of Health hospitalizations registry (MED-ECHO) administrative public database. …”
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Modeling Survival Time to Death among Stroke Patients at Jimma University Medical Center, Southwest Ethiopia: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Bikiltu Wakuma Negasa, Teramaj Wongel Wotale, Mesfin Esayas Lelisho, Legesse Kassa Debusho, Kibrealem Sisay, Wubishet Gezimu

“…Globally, stroke is the second-leading cause of death following ischemic heart disease. It is a public health burden for both developed and developing nations, including Ethiopia. …”
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Surgical Treatment of Epiblepharon Effectively Alleviates Keratopathy but Not Astigmatism: A Case-Control Study Utilizing Vector Analysis in East Asian Children by Shang-Te Ma, Yao-Lin Liu, Ching-Ju Hsieh, Yo-Shen Chen, Tzu-Hsun Tsai

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Investigation on inherent angle ventilation control of residential kitchen range hoods by Zhilin Guo, Huixing Li, Guohui Feng, Kailiang Huang, Tengfei Yu

“…The emission of oil fume particles during kitchen cooking processes constitutes a significant factor that impacts indoor air quality and human health. Range hoods, as indispensable ventilation devices in kitchens, play a crucial role in reducing indoor particle concentrations. …”
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Short‐ and Long‐Term Efficacy of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Irradiated Breast Cancer Patients With Long‐Standing Lymphedema: A Prospective Case Series by Imjai Chitapanarux, Siriarrayapa Chachvarat, Patumrat Sripan, Thienchai Pattarasakulchai, Nuttaya Pattamapaspong, Thanat Kanthawang, Montana Buntragulpoontawee

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Characterization of upper airway airflow dynamics in young adults with isolated Robin sequence: An exploratory investigation by Maria Noel Marzano-Rodrigues, Sergio Henrique Kiemle Trindade, Ivy Kiemle Trindade-Suedam

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Treatment Effects of Upper Limb Action Observation Therapy and Mirror Therapy on Rehabilitation Outcomes after Subacute Stroke: A Pilot Study by Yu-Wei Hsieh, Yu-Hsuan Lin, Jun-Ding Zhu, Ching-Yi Wu, Yun-Ping Lin, Chih-Chi Chen

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Assessment of the Personal Dose Received by School Children due to PM10 Air Pollution in Lisbon by Eleftheria Chalvatzaki, Sofia Eirini Chatoutsidou, Vânia Martins, Tiago Faria, Evangelia Diapouli, Manousos Manousakas, Susana Marta Almeida, Konstantinos Eleftheriadis, Mihalis Lazaridis

“…Exposure to PM10 and its components, particularly certain metals, may pose significant health risks therefore many studies have focused on measuring the ambient indoor/outdoor PM10 concentrations in school environments. …”
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Greater residential greenness is associated with reduced epigenetic aging in adults by Andrey I. Egorov, Shannon M. Griffin, Jo Klein, Wei Guo, Jennifer N. Styles, Jason Kobylanski, Mark S. Murphy, Elizabeth Sams, Edward E. Hudgens, Timothy J. Wade

“…Abstract Potential pathways linking urban green spaces to improved health include relaxation, stress alleviation, and improved immune system functioning. …”
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Smad4 deficiency in hepatocytes attenuates NAFLD progression via inhibition of lipogenesis and macrophage polarization by Wei Yang, Xuanxuan Yan, Rui Chen, Xin Xin, Shuang Ge, Yongxiang Zhao, Xinlong Yan, Jinhua Zhang

“…Abstract Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a major cause of chronic liver disorders, has become a serious public health issue. Although the Smad4 signaling pathway has been implicated in the progression of NAFLD, the specific role of Smad4 in hepatocytes in NAFLD pathogenesis remains unclear. …”
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Fear of Pain as a Predictor for Postoperative Pain Intensity among the Patients Undergoing Thoracoscopic Surgery by Yang Luo, Jingting He, Lihong Bao, Heng Meng, Cuihuan Hu, Quan Chen

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Analgesic Quality Improvement in Paravertebral Blocks for Pediatric Nuss Procedure: An Exploratory Report on the Effects of Perineural Combined Glucocorticoids by Donham RN, Jin E, Caty MG, Thomas DA, Yuan C, Hollingsworth K, Zhang X, Yanez ND, Li J

“…Rebecca N Donham,1,* Evan Jin,2,* Michael G Caty,3 Donna-Ann Thomas,2 Claire Yuan,4 Kamren Hollingsworth,2 Xuewei Zhang,2 N David Yanez,5 Jinlei Li2,* 1Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dothan, AL, USA; 2Department of Anesthesiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA; 3Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA; 4Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA; 5Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jinlei Li, Department of Anesthesiology, Yale University School of Medicine, 20 York Street, New Haven, CT, 06510, USA, Tel +1 (475) 434-4038, Email jinlei.li@yale.eduPurpose: Pectus excavatum repair using the Nuss procedure is associated with significant postoperative opioid consumption even in the presence of a continuous thoracic paravertebral block.Patients and Methods: A CQI project was initiated by adding combined glucocorticoids as perineural adjuvants to continuous thoracic paravertebral block. An electronic health record review of patients undergoing Nuss procedures by a single surgeon at a major academic children’s hospital from June 2013 to December 2021 was performed with no patients excluded. …”
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Removal of Humic Substances from Aqueous Solutions Using Carbon Quantum Dots and Activated Carbon Derived by Watermelon Rind by Mohammad Pirbavepour, Bahareh Lorestani, Maryam Kiani Sadr, Mehrdad Cheraghi, Atefeh Chamani, Fatemeh Houshmand

“…Water contaminated with humic substances (HSs) has become an emerging human health threat due to producing disinfection by-products (DBPs) which react with chlorine and result in carcinogenic materials such as THMs. …”
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Postpartum Tuberculosis: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge by Vijay Kodadhala, Alemeshet Gudeta, Aklilu Zerihun, Odene Lewis, Sohail Ahmed, Jhansi Gajjala, Alicia Thomas

“…Effective management of TB during pregnancy and the postpartum period requires a multidisciplinary approach including pulmonologist, obstetrician, neonatologist, infectious disease specialist, and TB public health department. Current guidelines recommend primary Isoniazid prophylaxis in TB exposed pregnant women who are immune-suppressed and have chronic medical conditions or obstetric risk factors and close and sustained contact with a patient with infectious TB. …”
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Exopolysaccharides from camel milk-derived Limosilactobacillus reuteri C66: Structural characterization, bioactive and rheological properties for food applications by A.K.M. Humayun Kober, Mohamed Abdin, Athira Subhash, Shao-Quan Liu, Enes Dertli, Basim Abu-Jdayil, Pau-Loke Show, Mutamed Ayyash

“…The current study highlights that EPS-C66 can enhance the health benefits and rheological properties of foods, contributing to the development of novel functional foods.…”
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Association between dietary mineral intake and new onset diabetes/pre-diabetes after chronic pancreatitis by Bingqing Li, Shan Guo, Wenlu Zong, Yuning Chu, Qi Zhang, Xiaoyan Yin, Tao Mao, Xiaoyu Li

“…The habitual intake of 10 minerals (calcium, chlorine, iodine, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, and zinc) was assessed using a dietary health questionnaire. The differences in mineral intake between the groups were compared, and the relationship between mineral intake and key glucose metabolism markers, including fasting plasma glucose (FPG), glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and fasting insulin, was analyzed using regression models.ResultsCompared with normal glycaemic status after chronic pancreatitis, the intake of iron and phosphorus in patients with new diabetes/pre-diabetes after chronic pancreatitis (NODCP) has changed significantly. …”
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