Evaluation of Plasma E-Selectin Concentration as a Risk Marker for Atherosclerotic Vascular Damage in Patients with Early CAD by Monika Rac, Michal Rac, Andrzej Krzystolik, Krzysztof Safranow, Dariusz Chlubek, Violetta Dziedziejko

“…Tests performed included biochemical analysis, ultrasound, and Doppler imaging of arteries and peripheral vessels. A biochemical control group of 50 cases without CAD (74% men, average age 48 ± 3.20 years) was also studied. …”
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Cochlear Synaptopathy and Noise-Induced Hidden Hearing Loss by Lijuan Shi, Ying Chang, Xiaowei Li, Steve Aiken, Lijie Liu, Jian Wang

“…Here, we provide a brief review to address several critical issues related to NIHHL: (1) the mechanism of noise induced synaptic damage, (2) reversibility of the synaptic damage, (3) the functional deficits as the nature of NIHHL in animal studies, (4) evidence of NIHHL in human subjects, and (5) peripheral and central contribution of NIHHL.…”
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Epstein-Barr Virus Encephalitis in an Immunocompetent Child: A Case Report and Management of Epstein-Barr Virus Encephalitis by Gulsen Akkoc, Eda Kepenekli Kadayifci, Ayse Karaaslan, Serkan Atici, Nurhayat Yakut, Sevliya Ocal Demir, Ahmet Soysal, Mustafa Bakir

“…Epstein-Barr virus-related neurological disorders include meningitis, encephalitis, and cranial or peripheral neuritis, which are mostly seen in immunocompromised patients. …”
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Association of FAS and FAS Ligand Genes Polymorphism and Risk of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Bita Moudi, Saeedeh Salimi, Farzaneh Farajian Mashhadi, Mahnaz Sandoughi, Zahra Zakeri

“…FAS/FASL pathway plays a critical role in maintaining peripheral immune tolerance; therefore, the apoptosis genes, Fas and Fas ligand (FasL), could be suitable candidate genes in human SLE susceptibility. …”
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The Role of Inspiratory Muscle Training in Sickle Cell Anemia Related Pulmonary Damage due to Recurrent Acute Chest Syndrome Attacks by Burcu Camcıoğlu, Meral Boşnak-Güçlü, Müşerrefe Nur Karadallı, Şahika Zeynep Akı, Gülsan Türköz-Sucak

“…To examine the effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on pulmonary functions, respiratory and peripheral muscle strength, functional exercise capacity, and quality of life in this patient with SCA. …”
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MDM2 inhibition is associated with the emergence of TP53-altered clonal hematopoiesis by Vishesh Khanna, Gohar Eslami, Rochelle Reyes, Robert Diep, Sebastian Fernandez-Pol, Henning Stehr, Carlos Jose Suarez, Harlan Pinto, James M. Ford, Tian Yi Zhang, Christopher T. Chen

“…Her pancytopenia was associated with 20 distinct pathogenic TP53 mutations in peripheral blood and bone marrow not present in drug-resistant tumor tissue. …”
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Otology/Neurotology recommendations – Choosing Wisely campaign by Andrew K. Ma, Julian Nedzelski, Joseph Chen, Trung Le, Paul Mick, Jane Lea, David Morris, Margaret Aron, Sumit Agrawal, Lorne Parnes, Tamara Mijovic, Vincent Lin, Otology/Neurotology subspecialty group of the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery

“…The otology/neurotology subspecialty group within the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Society developed a list of five common otologic presentations to help physicians deliver high quality effective care: (1) Don’t order specialized audiometric and vestibular testing to screen for peripheral vestibular disease, (2) Don’t perform computed tomography or blood work in the evaluation of sudden sensorineural hearing loss, (3) Don’t perform auditory brain responses (ABR) in patients with asymmetrical hearing loss, (4) Don’t prescribe oral antibiotics as first line treatment for patients with painless otorrhea associated with tympanic membrane perforation or tympanostomy tube, and (5) Don’t perform particle repositioning maneuvers without a clinical diagnosis of posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.…”
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Hepatitis B e Antigen Seroconversion Is Related with the Function of Dendritic Cells in Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection by Chunjing Lin, Hai Zou, Shumin Wang

“…To investigate the relationship between hepatitis B e antigen seroconversion and the function of dendritic cells (DC) in patients with hepatitis B virus. Methods. The peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) from 21 chronic HBV patients in immune tolerance state, 23 patients in inactive HBsAg carrier state, and 10 healthy HBV-naive blood donors were incubated and induced into DC in presence of granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and interleukin-4 (IL-4), respectively. …”
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Levels and associated factors for early cessation of EBF among under six month children in Ethiopia by Fassikaw Kebede Bizuneh, Tsehay Kebede Bizuneh

“…These included infant age 5–6 months (Adjusted odds ratio = 2.14), male infants (Adjusted odds ratio = 0.56), delayed initiation of breastfeeding (Adjusted odds ratio = 156.8), infant co-morbidities (Adjusted odds ratio = 2.3), maternal education level (Adjusted odds ratio = 3.16), lowest wealth index (Adjusted odds ratio = 3.2), and peripheral regions (Adjusted odds ratio = 2.12). This study found that one in every six lactating women discontinued EBF before their infants reached six months of age.…”
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The link between spreading depolarization and innate immunity in the central nervous system by Kadir Oguzhan Soylu, Muge Yemisci, Hulya Karatas

“…Inflammation extends beyond the central nervous system to peripheral structures, including the meninges and trigeminovascular system, which are critical for headache initiation. …”
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The Role of AMPS in Parkinson’s Disease Management: Scoping Review and Meta-Analysis by Roberto Tedeschi, Danilo Donati, Federica Giorgi

“…<b>Background:</b> Automated Mechanical Peripheral Stimulation (AMPS) is emerging as a potential therapeutic tool for managing motor and non-motor symptoms in individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD), particularly in terms of improving gait, balance, and autonomic regulation. …”
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Thermal Disparity among Fingers and Its Amelioration by CO2-Water Bathing in Connective Tissue Disease Patients by Shigeko Inokuma, Yasuo Kijima

“…CTD patients with suspected peripheral circulation disorder underwent a thermography test. …”
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IL-17 and IL-22 in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Plasma Are Elevated in Guillain-Barré Syndrome by Shujuan Li, Ming Yu, Haifeng Li, Hongliang Zhang, Yanfang Jiang

“…The increased levels of IL-17 and IL-22 in CSF may be explained by the disruption of blood-brain barrier (BBB) and peripheral nervous system (PNS) local inflammation in GBS. …”
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Intraoperative Optical Coherence Tomography Analysis of Clear Corneal Incision: Effect of the Lateral Stromal Hydration by Jiri Cendelin, Stepan Rusnak, Lenka Hecova

“…Hydration worsened the incision architecture in 14 cases (21.5%); most often, it induced/worsened posterior lip prominence (15.4%), less often posterior lip retraction (1.6%), tongue inversion into the incision (1.6%), gap development in the peripheral part of the corneal incision (1.6%), or incomplete opening of the corneal incision (1.6%). …”
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Mechanisms of Cancer-Induced Bone Pain by Wang X, Li L, Wang Y

“…Therefore, they may require dose increases, which can increase the severity of opioid-induced side effects, in turn influencing quality of life. The peripheral mechanisms of CIBP primarily involve bone tissue damage, tumor microenvironment formation, and changes in the dorsal root ganglion. …”
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Disruption of the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus Blunts a Time of Day-Dependent Variation in Systemic Anaphylactic Reaction in Mice by Yuki Nakamura, Kayoko Ishimaru, Yu Tahara, Shigenobu Shibata, Atsuhito Nakao

“…In mammals, the central clock located in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) of the hypothalamus synchronizes and entrains peripheral circadian clock present in virtually all cell types via neural and endocrine pathways, thereby driving the daily rhythms in behavior and physiology. …”
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The Emerging Roles of the Calcineurin-Nuclear Factor of Activated T-Lymphocytes Pathway in Nervous System Functions and Diseases by Maulilio John Kipanyula, Wahabu Hamisi Kimaro, Paul F. Seke Etet

“…Treatment with calcineurin/NFAT inhibitors induces some degree of neuroprotection and decreased reactive gliosis in the central and peripheral nervous system. In this paper, we summarize and discuss the current understanding of the roles of calcineurin/NFAT signaling in physiology and pathologies of the adult and developing nervous system, with an emphasis on recent reports and cutting-edge findings. …”
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p53 dosage can impede KrasG12D- and KrasQ61R-mediated tumorigenesis. by Özgün Le Roux, Jeffery I Everitt, Christopher M Counter

“…However, the incidence and grade of peripheral atypical alveolar hyperplasia was significantly decreased in both backgrounds with increased p53 dosage. …”
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The Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Emitted PM2.5 in Urban Road Networks: Using Loop Data and Kriging Method for Passenger Cars in the Central Part of the City of Lodz by Marta Borowska-Stefańska, Michał Kowalski, Paulina Kurzyk, Alireza Sahebgharani, Szymon Wiśniewski

“…Results show that before the pandemic, PM2.5 pollution was highly concentrated in the center and peripheral parts of the area under consideration, and it would gradually drop outside rush hours and grow at peak hours. …”
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Differential Fasting Plasma Glucose and Ketone Body Levels in GHRKO versus 3xTg-AD Mice: A Potential Contributor to Aging-Related Cognitive Status? by Chelsea M. Griffith, Lauren N. Macklin, Andrzej Bartke, Peter R. Patrylo

“…Since the majority of brain nutrients come from the periphery, this study examined whether the capacity to regulate peripheral glucose levels and KB production differs in animals with successful cognitive aging (growth hormone receptor knockouts, GHRKOs) versus unsuccessful cognitive aging (the 3xTg-AD mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease). …”
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