Histology Assessment of Chitosan–Polyvinyl Alcohol Scaffolds Incorporated with CaO Nanoparticles by Carlos David Grande-Tovar, Jorge Ivan Castro Castro, Lemy Vanessa Barba-Rosado, Paula A. Zapata, Daniel Insuasty, Carlos-Humberto Valencia-Llano

“…During the degradation process, the material fragmented and was absorbed by inflammatory cells, which promoted the proliferation of collagen fibers and blood vessels. …”
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Wine, grapes, autochthonous grape varieties, foamy and sparkling properties, yeast, descriptors, phenolic substances, organic acids, aroma, taste by Olga N. Sheludko, https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8655-3375, Larisa E. Chemisova, Roman N. Bakhmetov

“…However, such grapes still possess some technological properties that make it possible to use them as a raw material for wine and grape spirits. This research featured the effect of the composition and technology of table grape alcohols on the volatile compounds and sensory profile of grape beverages. …”
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Osteomyelitis in Cat-Scratch Disease: A Never-Ending Dilemma—A Case Report and Literature Review by D. Donà, L. Nai Fovino, E. Mozzo, G. Cabrelle, G. Bordin, R. Lundin, C. Giaquinto, T. Zangardi, O. Rampon

“…Owing to good prognosis, invasive procedures to obtain the bone material should be avoided. Serology is the gold standard diagnostic tool and MRI is the best radiographic technique to define bone and surrounding tissue involvement. …”
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Autophagy mediated by ROS-AKT-FoxO pathway is required for intestinal regeneration in echinoderms by Chuili Zeng, Ming Guo, Ke Xiao, Chenghua Li

“…Abstract Autophagy is essential for maintaining material balance and energy circulation and plays a critical role as a regulatory mechanism in tissue regeneration. …”
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Prognostic Features and Potential for Immune Therapy in Metastatic Mismatch Repair‐Deficient Colorectal Cancer: A Retrospective Analysis of a Large Consecutive Population‐Based Pat... by Erkki‐Ville Wirta, Hanna Elomaa, Jukka‐Pekka Mecklin, Toni T. Seppälä, Marja Hyöty, Jan Böhm, Maarit Ahtiainen, Juha P. Väyrynen

“…To evaluate the potential for PD‐1 blockade therapy in a large population‐based cohort, we analyzed the tumor microenvironment and reviewed the clinical data and actualized treatment of all dMMR CRCs in Central Finland province between 2000 and 2015. Material and Methods Of 1343 CRC patients, 171 dMMR tumors were identified through immunohistochemical screening. …”
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Re-defining pT4b buccal mucosa squamous cell carcinoma: Looking beyond palliation in select patients by Prateek V. Jain, Kapila Manikantan, Gary M. Clark, Indranil Mallick, Sanjoy Chatterjee, Indu Arun, Paromita Roy, Lateef Zameer, Pattatheyil Arun

“…This study is an attempt to identify prognosticators for disease free (DFS) and overall survival (OS) in surgically treated pT4 buccal mucosa squamous cell carcinoma (BMSCC) patients. Material and methods: The cohort for this retrospective study comprised 213 patients with pT4a/b BMSCC, treated with curative intent surgery from August 2011 through December 2019. …”
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Medical Students’ Tobacco Consumption Status and Experiences with Smoke-free Law Violations in Enclosed Spaces in Türkiye and Northern Cyprus by Dilek Aslan, Pınar Ay, Kervin Raymond, Özen Aşut, Gulifeiya Abuduxike, Meltem Şengelen, Duygu Çekici, Füsun Yıldız, Emine Ünal Evren, Ali Fuat Kalyoncu, Elif Dağlı

“…It also identifies key locations where such infractions occur and explores associated factors. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A descriptive study was conducted using a questionnaire-based survey among students from two public and two private medical faculties in Türkiye and Northern Cyprus in 2023. …”
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Temporal Evolution of Environmental Impact Arising from Municipal Solid Waste Treatment Systems: A Case Study of Guangzhou, China by Guangli Zhou, Yifan Gu, Yufeng Wu, Yu Gong

“…LCA results simulate a 24.14% reduction in the unit environmental impact of incineration technology due to MSW classification, which alters the material composition, decreases water content, and enhances the caloric value. …”
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The evaluation of the predictors of left ventricular systolic function improvement in patients with severe aortic stenosis after aortic valve replacement by N.V. Ponych, O.J. Zharinov, O.A. Yepanchintseva, B.M. Todurov

“…The aim – to evaluate clinical and echocardiographic predictors of the systolic function improvement in patients with aortic stenosis (AS) and low left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) after aortic valve replacement (AVR). Material and methods. One-center study analyzed data received at clinical and instrumental examination of 72 consecutively examined patients with severe aortic stenosis and systolic dysfunction (LVEF less than 45 %) selected for AVR with or without coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). …”
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Supramolecular Organic Framework with Multidimensional Storage Spaces for Ultrahigh-Capacity Iodine Capture from Seawater by Lijuan Feng, Jun Zhang, Jiacheng Zhang, Xuewen Cao, Zhanhu Guo, Yihui Yuan, Ning Wang

“…These findings make SOF-HTNI a highly promising material for iodine pollution treatment and iodine resource recovery in seawater.…”
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OCT Biomarkers in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Narrative Review by Cristian Metrangolo, Simone Donati, Marco Mazzola, Liviana Fontanel, Walter Messina, Giulia D’alterio, Marisa Rubino, Paolo Radice, Elias Premi, Claudio Azzolini

“…In the second part, the structural alterations of different retinal layers in various stages of the disease (photoreceptors layer integrity, hyperreflective dots, outer retinal tubulations, subretinal hyperreflective material, and retinal pigment epithelial tears) will be analyzed in detail. …”
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Non-HDL cholesterol: A valid surrogate marker to apolipoprotein b100 in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in assessment of risk of cardiovascular diseases by Vidyashree, Lakshmi D, Prashanth D, Indushree T, Hamsaveena

“…Aim and Objectives: To study the correlation between ApoB100 and non-HDL-C in assessing the risk of cardiovascular complications in T2DM patients. Material and Methods: A total of 90 T2DM patients attending Medicine and Cardiology outpatient departments were recruited for the study. …”
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Impregnación de bórax y ácido bórico en caña Guadua angustifolia Kunth por el método de inmersión by Juan Pablo Simisterra Borja, Roberto Enrique Cervantes Proaño, Lorena E. Ona Yanez, DIGMAR ALFREDO LAJONES BONE

“…La caña Guadua angustifolia Kunth es un material con un gran potencial de industrialización que no ha sido objeto de estudio en el ámbito de la preservación por lo que se carece de una guía técnica sobre este procedimiento. …”
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Synthesis of novel magnesium ferrite Schiff base chitosan nanocomposite for efficient removal of pb(II) ions from aqueous media by Nada S. Al-Kadhi, Ehab A. Abdelrahman, Fowzia S. Alamro, Reem K. Shah, Fawaz A. Saad, Khalil ur Rehman

“…This study highlights the nanocomposite’s potential as an eco-friendly, cost-effective, and highly efficient material for practical applications in water treatment, addressing the urgent need for sustainable solutions to heavy metal contamination.…”
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Biochemical Characteristics of Bone Mineral Metabolism before and throughout the First Year after Kidney Transplantation, Persistent Hyperparathyroidism, and Risk Factors in a Lati... by Lourdes Balcázar-Hernández, Guadalupe Vargas-Ortega, Baldomero González-Virla, Martha Cruz-López, Raúl Rodríguez-Gómez, Ramón Espinoza-Pérez, Carlos Cuevas-García, Victoria Mendoza-Zubieta

“…There is a lack of information about bone mineral metabolism, persistent hyperparathyroidism, and its risk factors in Latin kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). Material and Methods: A retrospective study was conducted in 74 patients aged 18–50 years with evolution of 12 months after KT and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) >60 ml/min; biochemical data of bone mineral metabolism before and at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months of KT were registered. …”
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Nursing-Related Barriers to Children’s Pain Management at Selected Hospitals in Ghana: A Descriptive Qualitative Study by Abigail Kusi Amponsah, Evans Frimpong Kyei, John Bright Agyemang, Hanson Boakye, Joana Kyei-Dompim, Collins Kwadwo Ahoto, Evans Oduro

“…Nurses should be educated, empowered, and supported with the requisite material resources to effectively manage children’s pain and improve outcomes for families, healthcare systems, and the nation. …”
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Assessing the diagnostic accuracy of radiological and histological findings in the diagnosis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease stages among patients in a tertiary hospital by Ekpe Edemekong L, Emanghe U, Ekpe EL, Obiora IC, Yemiode Itam, Akinmola OO

“…Aim and Objectives: To evaluate the diagnostic strength of ultrasound in the diagnosis of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) stages. Material and Methods: Participants were recruited from patients with fatty liver who underwent liver biopsy and baseline ultrasound at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital between January 2023 and December 2023. …”
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Can serum orexin levels be used as a marker in childhood epilepsy? by Mutluay Arslan, Canan Üstün, Ayşe Nur Coşkun, Hasan Çelik, Hacı Nadir Yalçın, Eda Karaismailoğlu, Erdim Sertoğlu, Bülent Ünay

“…The aim of this study was to reveal the relationship between plasma orexin levels and seizures in pediatric epilepsy patients with seizures, epilepsy patients in remission, and healthy control group with similar demographic characteristics. Material and methods: The study was conducted between December 2021 and December 2022 in the Department of Pediatric Neurology of a tertiary hospital. 30 epilepsy patients who had a seizure in the last 24 h, 30 epilepsy patients in remission, and 17 healthy controls were included in the study. …”
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Physiological and Biochemical Effects of Potassium Deficiency on Apple Tree Growth by Evangelia-Vasiliki Ladikou, Gerasimos Daras, Marco Landi, Theocharis Chatzistathis, Thomas Sotiropoulos, Stamatis Rigas, Ioannis E. Papadakis

“…This study investigated how K deficiency impacts growth, physiological performance, and carbohydrate metabolism in ‘Granny Smith’ apple trees grafted onto M9 rootstock. The experimental material was cultivated hydroponically in a greenhouse under four K regimes, including 0.00, 0.75, 1.50, and 3.00 mM K, over 159 days. …”
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Sustainability index analysis of organic fertilizer production from paunch manure and rice straw waste by A.D. Santoso, F.D. Arianti, E.S. Rohaeni, B. Haryanto, M.D. Pertiwi, L.P. Panggabean, A. Prabowo, S. Sundari, S.P. Wijayanti, I.N. Djarot, F.D. Kurniawati, F.L. Sahwan, T. Prasetyo, A. Barkah, T.A. Adibroto, R. Ridlo, I. Febijanto, A.A. Wasil, S. Lusiana, R. Rosmeika, R.B. Heryanto

“…These include water use and raw material efficiency, potential business scale increase, market absorption, the potential for public unrest, the manager or worker level of expertise in the manufacture of organic fertilizer as well as the process used to determine its quality and output.CONCLUSION: The proposed inquiry conducted within the context of this study identified the pivotal factors that influenced organic fertilizer supply framework as the quality, quantity, and market absorption of organic production. …”
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