Research trends in glioma chemoradiotherapy resistance: a bibliometric analysis (2003–2023) by Shishi Yu, Jinya Wu, Yuan Jing, Ping Lin, Lang Lang, Yifan Xiong, Wangzhong Chen, Wenhua Liu, Changpeng Sun, Yuntao Lu

“…Recent research emphasizes the role of the tumor microenvironment (TME) and immune modulation in glioma progression and resistance. Despite these advances, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of research trends in glioma chemoradiotherapy resistance over the past two decades is lacking. …”
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BPZ inhibits early mouse embryonic development by disrupting maternal-to-zygotic transition and mitochondrial function by Zhiming Ding, Huilei Chen, Huiru Cheng, Caiyun Wu, Hongzhen Ruan, Bingjing Zhu, Ping Zhou, Zuying Xu, Huifen Xiang

“…The findings reveal that exposure to BPZ leads to a reduction in early embryo quality and hinders developmental progression. RNA sequencing analysis has identified 593 differentially expressed genes as a result of BPZ exposure, highlighting considerable changes in early embryonic gene expression. …”
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Real world experience with [99mTc]Tc-HYNIC-iPSMA SPECT prostate cancer detection: interim results from the global NOBLE registry by Pete Tually, Virginia García Quinto, Yehia Omar, Fuad Novruzov, Ryan Yudistiro, Mike Sathekge, Geoffrey Currie, Paul Galette, Neel Patel, Tracey Brown, Gabriel Bolland, Rebecca Lo Bue, David Cade

“…Patients were followed until disease progression, death, serious or intolerable adverse events, registry termination by the sponsor, patient withdrawal, or lost to follow-up. …”
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Normative and limit values of speed, endurance and power tests results of young football players by Michał Nowak, Michał Nowak, Marta Szymanek-Pilarczyk, Marta Szymanek-Pilarczyk, Artur Stolarczyk, Łukasz Oleksy, Łukasz Oleksy, Jarosław Muracki, Jacek Wąsik

“…The developed percentile charts and tables offer a valuable tool for coaches and sports scientists to monitor progress, optimize training loads, and minimize the risk of injury, providing a frame of reference for assessing the physical development of young soccer players. …”
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Artificial intelligence-based spatial analysis of tertiary lymphoid structures and clinical significance for endometrial cancer by Haruka Suzuki, Kohei Hamada, Junzo Hamanishi, Akihiko Ueda, Ryusuke Murakami, Mana Taki, Rin Mizuno, Koichi Watanabe, Hanako Sato, Yuko Hosoe, Hiroaki Ito, Koji Yamanoi, Hiroyuki Yoshitomi, Nobuyuki Kakiuchi, Ken Yamaguchi, Noriomi Matsumura, Seishi Ogawa, Hideki Ueno, Masaki Mandai

“…We identified them as proximal or distal to the tumor margin and demonstrated that patients with distal TLSs (dTLSs) had significantly prolonged overall survival and progression-free survival (PFS) across multiple cohorts [hazard ratio (HR), 0.56; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.36–0.88; p = 0.01 for overall survival; HR, 0.58; 95% CI, 0.40–0.84; p = 0.004 for PFS]. …”
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Recurrent Pneumothorax in a Critically Ill Ventilated COVID-19 Patient by Lucas Rehnberg, Robert Chambers, Selina Lam, Martin Chamberlain, Ahilanandan Dushianthan

“…Despite the insertion of ICDs, the hydropneumothorax persisted over months and initially progressed in size on serial scans needing multiple ICDs. …”
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Three-dimensional ultrasound fusion imaging in precise needle placement for thermal ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma by Jiaming Liu, Yuqing Guo, Yueting Sun, Ming Liu, Xiaoer Zhang, Ruiying Zheng, Longfei Cong, Baoxian Liu, Xiaoyan Xie, Guangliang Huang

“…The rate of adequate ablative margin, complete response (CR), local tumor progression (LTP), disease-free survival (DFS), and overall survival (OS) was evaluated.Results According to postoperative contrast-enhanced CT or MR imaging, the complete response rate was 100% (60/60), and 83% of tumors (30/36) achieved adequate ablative margin (>5 mm) three-dimensionally. …”
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Evaluating an implementation programme for medication review with follow-up in community pharmacy using a hybrid effectiveness study design: translating evidence into practice by Fernando Martínez-Martínez, Shalom I Benrimoj, Victoria Garcia-Cardenas, Raquel Varas-Doval, Miguel A Gastelurrutia, Maria Jose Zarzuelo, Beatriz Perez-Escamilla

“…A series of interventions were defined (1) to engage pharmacy owners with the implementation model and (2) to provide training to pharmacists consisting of clinical case studies, process of MRF, communication skills and data collection methods and (3) practice change facilitators.Primary and secondary outcome measures The primary outcomes for the implementation programme were progress, reach, fidelity and integration. The secondary outcomes were number of medications, non-controlled health problems, emergency visits, hospitalisations and health-related quality of life, which were compared with a previous 6-month cluster RCT.Results 55% of pharmacies reached the implementation phase and 35.6% remained in the testing phase at 12 months. …”
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Discovery of the microbiota-gut-brain axis mechanisms of acupuncture for amnestic mild cognitive impairment based on multi-omics analyses: A pilot study by Zi-Han Yin, Qiong-Nan Bao, Ya-Qin Li, Yi-Wei Liu, Zi-Qi Wang, Fang Ye, Xia He, Xin-Yue Zhang, Wan-Qi Zhong, Ke-Xin Wu, Jin Yao, Zi-Wen Chen, Ling Zhao, Fan-Rong Liang

“…Growing evidence suggest that alterations in the microbiota-gut-brain (MGB) axis contribute to the development and progression of aMCI. However, little is known about whether and how acupuncture change the MGB axis of aMCI individuals. …”
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Exploring the metabolic dynamics, storage stability, and functional potential of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus Probio-M9-fermented milk by Xiaoye Liu, Kaiyang Liu, Jie Yang, Hui Qiao, Lai-Yu Kwok, Wenyi Zhang

“…We used Probio-M9 as the sole inoculant for milk fermentation, collecting samples at 1.5- to 3-h intervals to monitor fermentation progression. Moreover, the metabolomics changes of the fermented milk were investigated after a 28-d storage period to evaluate post-storage stability. …”
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Bidirectional relationship between depression and activities of daily living and longitudinal mediation of cognitive function in patients with Parkinson’s disease by Yue Xu, Yue Xu, Durong Chen, Meiqi Dong, Yun Zhang, Yun Zhang, Hongmei Yu, Hongmei Yu, Hongmei Yu, Yanqing Han, Yanqing Han, Yanqing Han

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the bidirectional relationship between depression and activities of daily living (ADL) in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients and explore the mediating role of cognitive function over time.MethodsData from 892 PD patients from the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) database were included in this study, and depression, cognitive function, and ADL were measured using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15), Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale (MoCA), and Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale, Part II (UPDRS II) respectively. …”
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Production of subtilisin proteases in bacteria and yeast by A. S. Rozanov, S. V. Shekhovtsov, N. V. Bogacheva, E. G. Pershina, A. V. Ryapolova, D. S. Bytyak, S. E. Peltek

“…In this review, we discuss the progress in the study and modif ication of subtilisin proteases. …”
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Developing and validating a drug recommendation system based on tumor microenvironment and drug fingerprint by Yan Wang, Xiaoye Jin, Rui Qiu, Bo Ma, Sheng Zhang, Xuyang Song, Jinxi He

“…Application to TCGA data successfully predicted clinical outcomes, including a significant association with 6-month progression-free survival (PFS, P = 0.007, AUC = 0.793).DiscussionThe model demonstrates strong performance across preclinical datasets, showing its potential for real-world application in personalized cancer therapy. …”
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Predictors of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among biomedical students of Rivers State University by Moore Ikechi Mike-Ogburia, Gift Mibilanyeofori Hart, Barynem Vito-Peter, Aisha Dio, Victory Chidinma Nwogu

“… Despite vaccination progress and a return to normalcy, new SARS-CoV-2 variants highlight the ongoing threat and potential for future pandemics. …”
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Two rare cases of primary clear cell adenocarcinoma of the urethra: clinical experience, case report and literature review by Bohao Jiang, Jiyuan Hu, Benqiao Wang, Xujia Liu, Ling Tong, Yitong Xu, Hao Zhang

“…Surgical resections and additional pathological examinations support the diagnosis of CCAU (palliative resection for case 1 and transurethral resection for case 2). Case 1 undergone progression 6 months after initial treatment with transurethral resection and chemotherapy with a 15-month overall survival. …”
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Using a digital health intervention “INTERCEPT” to improve secondary prevention in coronary heart disease (CHD) patients: protocol for a mixed methods non-randomised feasibility st... by Catriona Jennings, Irene Gibson, Marissa Corcoran, John William McEvoy, Lis Neubeck, Lisa Hynes, Faisal Sharif, David Wood, Andrew W Murphy, Molly Byrne

“…Using pre-defined feasibility criteria, including recruitment, retention and engagement rates, together with data on intervention acceptability, will determine the appropriateness of progressing to a definitive trial. Discussion This study will provide important insights to help inform the feasibility of conducting a definitive trial of “INTERCEPT” among coronary heart disease patients in a critical health care setting.…”
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Impacts of intestinal microbiota metabolite trimethylamine N-oxide on cardiovascular disease: a bibliometric analysis by Xiaohui Leng, Xiaohui Leng, Xiunan Wei, Jun Wang, Xiaodong Yao, Miaomiao Zhang, Dajuan Sun, Junwei Liang, Lili Chi, Yan Cheng

“…BackgroundTrimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), a metabolite dependent on intestinal microbiota, is closely related to the emergence, progression, and prognosis of cardiovascular disease (CVD), and has received increasing attention in recent years.ObjectiveThe current research hotspots and future development trends in TMAO and CVD field are found through bibliometrics analysis, which provides reference for further study.MethodsThe bibliometrics tools VOSviewer and CiteSpace were used to analyze the publications from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) database. …”
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Evaluation of exo-long noncoding RNA MALAT1 in OSCC in comparison to dysplastic and normal: A cross-sectional study by Ramya Sekar, Selvaraj Jayaraman, VishnuPriya Veeraraghavan, Kalaiselvi Krishnamoorthy, Shubhra Chauhan Aramanai, Sathan Raj Natarajan

“…It focuses on evaluating the role of exosomal MALAT1 in the progression of dysplasia to OSCC by influencing the PI3K/AKT pathway. …”
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Study on Discrete Null-Field Equation Methods for Bounded Simply Connected Domains: Better Locations of Source Nodes by Li-Ping Zhang, Zi-Cai Li, Hung-Tsai Huang, Ming-Gong Lee, Alexander L. Kazakov

“…The development of algorithms based on the NFE lags far behind that of the traditional boundary element method (BEM). Some progress has been made by following the MFS, and reported in this paper. …”
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The Relationship between Perirenal Fat Thickness and Reduced Glomerular Filtration Rate in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by Yuan Fang, Yuechao Xu, Yuxian Yang, Chang Liu, Dong Zhao, Jing Ke

“…Obesity has been considered as an important factor in the development and progression of chronic kidney diseases (CKD). Perirenal fat, which is surrounding the kidneys, has been reported to be unique in anatomy and biological functions. …”
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