Clinical Features and Genetic Analysis of 20 Chinese Patients with X-Linked Hyper-IgM Syndrome by Lin-Lin Wang, Wei Zhou, Wei Zhao, Zhi-Qing Tian, Wei-Fan Wang, Xiao-Fang Wang, Tong-Xin Chen

“…The most common symptoms were recurrent sinopulmonary infections (18 patients, 90%), neutropenia (14 patients, 70%), oral ulcer (13 patients, 65%), and protracted diarrhea (13 patients, 65%). …”
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Enhancing Monkeypox Detection through Data Analytics: A Comparative Study of Machine and Deep Learning Techniques by Kinjal A. Patel, Asadi Srinivasulu, Kuntesh Jani, Goddindla Sreenivasulu

“…Monkeypox detection is a challenging task due to the disease's resemblance to other viral infections such as smallpox and chickenpox. This paper presents a comprehensive study that investigates the efficacy of machine and deep learning techniques in detecting monkeypox. …”
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The Youngest Korean Case of Urachal Carcinoma by Seung Ryeol Lee, Haeyoun Kang, Moon Hyung Kang, Young Dong Yu, Chang Il Choi, Kyung Hwa Choi, Dong Soo Park, Young Kwon Hong

“…In children, most urachal diseases including urachal cysts and sinuses are benign, and these can sometimes become secondarily infected. Malignant involvement of the urachus is rarely reported, one in 5 million people, accounting for 0.35% to 0.7% of all bladder cancers. …”
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Paper‐Based RNase Digestion toward Viral Nucleic Acid Self‐Tests by Georgios Chondrogiannis, Anna Toldrà, Martin Hanze, Mahiar Max Hamedi

“…Abstract Home‐based Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAATs) for viral infections would be an important step to improve public health, but sample preparation remains an important obstacle, particularly for the protection of target RNA from RNases in samples. …”
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Surgical glove perforation during intramedullary nailing of intertrochanteric fractures by Jonas Santol, Madeleine Willegger, Carola Hanreich, Lukas Albrecht, Marcus Lisy, Stefan Hajdu, Julia Starlinger

“…Aseptic technique is vital for reducing postoperative complications, as intraoperative glove perforations increase the risk of surgical site infections. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of surgical glove perforation during intramedullary nailing of intertrochanteric fractures and to identify surgery-specific steps at risk. …”
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Impact of Temozolomide on Immune Response during Malignant Glioma Chemotherapy by Sadhak Sengupta, Jaclyn Marrinan, Caroline Frishman, Prakash Sampath

“…Although TMZ-induced lymphopenia has been attributed to facilitate antitumor vaccination studies by inducing passive immune response, in general lymphopenic conditions have been associated with poor immune surveillance leading to opportunistic infections in glioma patients, as well as disrupting active antiglioma immune response by depleting both T and NK cells. …”
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Selenomethionine alleviates T-2 toxin-induced articular chondrocyte ferroptosis via the system Xc−/GSH/GPX4 axis by Fang-fang Yu, Juan Zuo, Miao Wang, Shui-yuan Yu, Kang-ting Luo, Tong-tong Sha, Qian Li, Zai-chao Dong, Guo-yu Zhou, Feng Zhang, Xiong Guo, Yue Ba, Yan-jie Wang

“…The Se-Met alleviated lipid peroxidation, oxidative stress, and damaged mitochondrial in T-2 toxin-infected chondrocytes, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, and activated the system Xc−/GSH/GPX4 axis, thereby antagonizing ferroptosis of chondrocytes and alleviating articular cartilage damage. …”
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Simulating Immune Interference on the Effect of a Bivalent Glycoconjugate Vaccine against Haemophilus influenzae Serotypes “a” and “b” by Angjelina Konini, Mingsong Kang, Seyed M. Moghadas

“…Our results suggest that a bivalent combined glycoconjugate vaccine with a carrier protein not previously used in Hib conjugate vaccines may be an effective formulation for generating immune responses to protect against both Hib and Hia infections.…”
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Gut microbial dysbiosis, IgA, and Enterococcus in common variable immunodeficiency with immune dysregulation by Roos-Marijn Berbers, Fernanda L. Paganelli, Joris M. van Montfrans, Pauline M. Ellerbroek, Marco C. Viveen, Malbert R. C. Rogers, Moniek Salomons, Jaap Schuurmans, Martine van Stigt Thans, Remi M. M. Vanmaris, Lodewijk A. A. Brosens, Maria Marlot van der Wal, Virgil A. S. H. Dalm, P. Martin van Hagen, Annick A. J. M. van de Ven, Hae-Won Uh, Femke van Wijk, Rob J. L. Willems, Helen L. Leavis

“…Abstract Background Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is characterized by hypogammaglobulinemia and recurrent infections. Significant morbidity and mortality are caused by immune dysregulation complications (CVIDid), which affect around one-third of CVID patients and have a poorly understood etiology. …”
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Evaluation of Possible Genotoxic Activity of Dirithromycin in Cultured Human Lymphocytes by Ahmet Kayraldız, Lale Dönbak, Ayşe Yavuz Kocaman, Esra Köker, Şule Gökçe

“…Dirithromycin antibiotic is a 14-membered lactone ring macrolide and is widely used in medicine to treat many different types of bacterial infections. In the present study, the possible genotoxicity of dirithromycin was evaluated in cultured human lymphocytes by using sister chromatid exchanges (SCEs), chromosome aberration (CA), and micronucleus (MN) tests and also cell proliferation kinetics such as mitotic index (MI), replication index (RI), and nuclear division index (NDI) were analyzed for cytotoxicity. …”
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Jejunal Diverticulosis Probably Leading to Pylephlebitis of the Superior Mesenteric Vein by Julia Bockmeyer, Stephanie Taha-Mehlitz, Nickolaus Heeren, Stefan Ristic, Jürg Metzger, Jörn-Markus Gass

“…Pylephlebitis mostly results from intestinal infections, e.g., appendicitis or diverticulitis. We assumed that the patient had suffered from a self-limiting episode of jejunal diverticulitis leading to septic thrombosis. …”
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The Initial Vascular Access Type Contributes to Inflammation in Incident Hemodialysis Patients by Mala Sachdeva, Adriana Hung, Oleksandr Kovalchuk, Markus Bitzer, Michele H. Mokrzycki

“…A mixed effects model was performed to adjust for age, sex, race, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, infections, access thrombosis, initiation of HD, and days after access surgery. …”
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In Vitro Effect of Zingiber officinale Extract on Growth of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguinis by Arash Azizi, Shabnam Aghayan, Saeed Zaker, Mahdieh Shakeri, Navid Entezari, Shirin Lawaf

“…Considering the increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistance due to their overuse and also their side effects, medicinal plants are now considered for use against bacterial infections. This study aimed to assess the effects of different concentrations of Zingiber officinale extract on proliferation of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguinis in vitro. …”
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Lipopolysaccharide affects metabolic processes and energy homeostasis in the corpus luteum by Karol Mierzejewski, Robert Stryiński, Iwona Bogacka, Monika Golubska, Mónica Carrera, Aleksandra Kurzynska

“…IntroductionChronic inflammation caused by Escherichia coli infections has a significant negative impact on the reproductive system and impairs fertility. …”
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Effectiveness of ethanol extract of Morinda citrifolia L. as an anti-inflammatory: A preclinical study by Mega Hayati, Ali Napiah Nasution, Ermi Girsang, Adek Amansyah, Fioni

“…The inflammatory response is triggered by infections or tissue damage, often requiring effective anti-inflammatory treatments. …”
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Daptomycin-Induced Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia: Late Onset and Quick Recovery by Mohamad Rachid, Khansa Ahmad, Meghan Saunders-Kurban, Aelia Fatima, Aditya Shah, Anas Nahhas

“…It is a distinct entity from atopic diseases and autoimmune, parasitic, or fungal infections that can also cause pulmonary eosinophilia. …”
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WHAT ARE THE CAUSES AND TYPES OF FARMER TRAUMA? A LITERATURE REVIEW by Arista Maisyaroh, Eko Prasetya Widianto, Syaifuddin Kurnianto

“…At the same time, the types of trauma in farming accidents were soft tissue injuries, concussions, fractures, avulsions, amputations, and infections to death. Conclusion: Work-induced injuries directly affected farmers' lives, so it is necessary to increase knowledge in recognizing the factors causing injuries and management according to the type of injury experienced.…”
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Analysis of heavy metal concentration from sugar mill and its impact on groundwater “a case study of shaheed benazirabad (SBA) Sindh Pakistan” by Lashari Saima, Muhammad Fuad, Warsito Budi

“…Consequently, the region experiences water disruptions, waterborne infections, and substantial water wastage. To analyze the heavy metals (HM) concentrations, maximum 35 water samples were gathered from industrial area of Habib Sugar Mill. …”
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Parasites in Sewage: Legal Requirements and Diagnostic Tools by Oliwia Obuch-Woszczatyńska, Klaudia Bylińska, Małgorzata Krzyżowska, Karol Korzekwa, Piotr Bąska

“…Additionally, the presence of eggs does not necessarily indicate danger since they may lose infectivity due to prolonged storage or exposure to chemical compounds in the sewage. …”
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Review of the Urinary Schistosomiasis Control in Morocco (1960–2018) by A. Balahbib, F. Amarir, S. Bouhout, M. Rhajaoui, E. Adlaoui, A. Sadak

“…Similarly, recent national studies conducted on children and the snail reservoir hosts have indicated that no human and molluscs are currently infected with Schistosoma haematobium. Actually, timely investigation and management of imported cases has been implemented to prevent the reintroduction of the disease. …”
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