Parasitic contamination of lettuce: comparison between establishments located in areas with high and low economic values by Gustavo Trentini Barancelli, Larissa Kochenborger, Fernanda Gracieli Machado Brum, Fabiana Tonial, Cassiano Mateus Forcelini

“…Conclusion: This study was the first to show that the frequency of parasitic contamination is not different compared to establishments located in areas of high and low economic values, refuting any common sense that regions of the city with higher income are less exposed to parasitic contamination of food. …”
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Targeted therapy for cisplatin‐resistant lung cancer via aptamer‐guided nano‐zinc carriers containing USP14 siRNA by Xinmin Zhao, Xianghua Wu, Huijie Wang, Songtao Lai, Jialei Wang

“…Abstract Cisplatin (DDP) is a common therapeutic option for non‐small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC). …”
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Exploring the Role of Practice Managers in Dutch Oral Healthcare Practices by Joost CL den Boer, Wil JM van der Sanden, Katarina Jerković-Ćosić, Josef JM Bruers

“…Conclusion: PMs are now commonly found in Dutch oral healthcare practices, especially in ones that are affiliated with a corporate dental company. …”
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Frequency of Celiac Disease in Adult Patients with Typical or Atypical Malabsorption Symptoms in Isfahan, Iran by Mohammad Hassan Emami, Soheila Kouhestani, Somayeh Karimi, Abdolmahdi Baghaei, Mohsen Janghorbani, Nahid Jamali, Ali Gholamrezaei

“…Atypical presentations of celiac disease (CD) have now been shown to be much more common than classical (typical) form. We evaluated the frequency of CD among adult patients with typical or atypical symptoms of CD. …”
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Peritoneal lavage with sterile water reduces IL-1 levels and postoperative adhesions following laparotomy in rats by Ryan Fernandi, I Ketut Sudartana, Made Agus Dwianthara Sueta, I Made Mahayasa, Ketut Putu Yasa, I Gusti Agung Bagus Krisna Wibawa

“…Peritoneal lavage with normal saline is common in abdominal surgeries, yet recent studies indicate that it increases intraperitoneal adhesion risks. …”
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Comparison of Dopamine and Norepinephrine Use for the Treatment of Hypotension in Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Patients with Return of Spontaneous Circulation by Chao-Jui Li, Kuan-Han Wu, Chien-Chih Chen, Yat-Yin Law, Po-Chun Chuang, Yi-Chuan Chen

“…In patients experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), hypotension is common after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). …”
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Geographical distribution of eight neuromuscular disorders in the Netherlands based on a nationwide registry by Johanna C.W. Deenen, André L.M. Verbeek, Pieter A. van Doorn, Catharina G. Faber, Anneke J. van der Kooi, Nicolette C. Notermans, Jan J.G.M. Verschuuren, Baziel G.M. van Engelen, Nicol C. Voermans

“…We provided the first neuromuscular atlas of the Netherlands with maps for eight disorders commonly seen in the neuromuscular practice. To address possible outliers due to low population numbers, Bayesian smoothing techniques should be considered in future research.…”
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BMP6, a potential biomarker of inflammatory fibrosis and promising protective factor for dilated cardiomyopathy by Feng Jiang, Jiayang Tang, Xiaoqi Wei, Hai Pan, Xinyi Fan, Peng Zhang, Shuzhen Guo

“…These two factors often interact, contributing to cardiac fibrosis, which is both a common manifestation and a pathogenic driver of adverse remodeling in DCM-induced heart failure. …”
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Eagle Syndrome - the issue of an elongated styloid process. A literature review by Martyna Brzoza, Bartosz Dubniański, Julia Stawińska-Dudek, Wiktoria Józefowicz, Damian Machaj

“… Introduction and purpose: Since orofacial pain poses a common ailment nowadays, it is important to identify properly its source and implement all the necessary measures that are required to mitigate its consequences. …”
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Systematic analysis on the chemical reaction to the material removal in bonnet polishing of fused silica glass by Xiaolong Ke, Wei Wu, Bo Zhong, Tianyi Wang, Song Yuan, Zhenzhong Wang, Daewook Kim, Jianchun Liu, Min Li, Jiang Guo, Chunjin Wang

“…Cerium oxide (CeO2), a common polishing abrasive, is extensively employed in polishing fused silica surfaces. …”
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Maximizing zearalenone removal: Unveiling the superior efficiency of pre-treated carbon in adsorption and photocatalysis by J.C. Gómez-Vilchis, G. García-Rosales, L.C. Longoria-Gándara, E.O. Pérez-Gómez, D. Tenorio-Castilleros

“…Zearalenone (ZEN) is a mycotoxin produced by Fusarium species, commonly found in food, feed, and water bodies. Due to its classification as a carcinogen, ZEN is a hazardous contaminant that requires removal from aqueous and food-related effluents. …”
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Optimization of Protein Hydrolysate from Earthworms (<i>Perionyx excavatus</i>) of Angiotensin-I-Converting Enzyme Inhibitory Activity by One Variable at a Time by Phong Thanh Bui, Truc Anh Hoang, My Thi Thuy Pham, Linh Le Phuong Tran, Oanh Kim Nguyen

“…Hypertension, characterized by elevated blood pressure, is commonly treated with angiotensin-I-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. …”
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Evaluation of Associated Structural and Chromosomal Abnormalities in Patients with Fetal Cerebral Ventriculomegaly Detected in Ultrasonographic Imaging by Erkan Cagliyan, Samican Ozmen, Sureyya Saridas Demir, Ceren Aydin, Egehan Bilen, Handan Guleryuz, Elif Yasar, Derya Ercal, Elcin Bora, Tufan Cankaya

“…Corpus callosum agenesis was the most common abnormality. The incidence of accompanying anomalies in severe ventriculomegaly was found to be significantly higher. …”
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Sex-Specific Differences in the Pathophysiology of Hypertension by Hannah Zhang, Pawan K. Singal, Amir Ravandi, Inna Rabinovich-Nikitin

“…Hypertension is one of the most common comorbidities in cardiometabolic diseases, affecting nearly one third of adults. …”
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Endothelial Dysfunction Correlates with Liver Fibrosis in Chronic HCV Infection by Michele Barone, Maria Teresa Viggiani, Annabianca Amoruso, Serafina Schiraldi, Annapaola Zito, Fiorella Devito, Francesca Cortese, Michele Gesualdo, Natale Brunetti, Alfredo Di Leo, Pietro Scicchitano, Marco Matteo Ciccone

“…HCV advanced liver fibrosis promotes atherosclerosis by inducing endothelial dysfunction independently of common cardiovascular risk factors.…”
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Impact of artificial intelligence in managing musculoskeletal pathologies in physiatry: a qualitative observational study evaluating the potential use of ChatGPT versus Copilot for... by Christophe Ah-Yan, Ève Boissonnault, Mathieu Boudier-Revéret, Christopher Mares

“…ChatGPT and Copilot were used to answer 27 common questions related to LBP, with and without a specific clinical context. …”
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Physically engineered extracellular vesicles targeted delivering miR-21-5p to promote renoprotection after renal ischemia-reperfusion injury by Di Wu, Wenjie Ma, Liucheng Wang, Chengcheng Long, Silin Chen, Jingyu Liu, Yiguan Qian, Jun Zhao, Changcheng Zhou, Ruipeng Jia

“…Acute kidney injury (AKI) resulting from ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) is a common challenge in various clinical practices, yet effective therapies remain elusive. …”
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Analysis of chronic kidney disease epidemiology in Kazakhstan using nationwide data for 2014–2020 and forecasting future trends of prevalence and mortality for 2030 by Gulnur Zhakhina, Kamilla Mussina, Sauran Yerdessov, Arnur Gusmanov, Yesbolat Sakko, Valdemir Kim, Dmitriy Syssoyev, Meruyert Madikenova, Ainur Assan, Zhanat Kuanshaliyeva, Duman Turebekov, Kuanysh Yergaliyev, Bolat Bekishev, Abduzhappar Gaipov

“…By 2040, it is anticipated that CKD will rank as the fifth most common cause of death. This study aims to examine the epidemiology of CKD in Kazakhstan and to project future trends in CKD prevalence and mortality by 2030. …”
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FcRn-enhancing mutations lead to increased and prolonged levels of the HIV CCR5-blocking monoclonal antibody leronlimab in the fetuses and newborns of pregnant rhesus macaques by Joanna Zikos, Gabriela M. Webb, Helen L. Wu, Jason S. Reed, Jennifer Watanabe, Jodie L. Usachenko, Ala M. Shaqra, Celia A. Schiffer, Koen K. A. Van Rompay, Jonah B. Sacha, Diogo M. Magnani

“…Because FcRn also regulates Ab half-life, Fc mutations like the M428L/N434S, commonly known as LS mutations, and others have been developed to enhance binding affinity to FcRn and improve drug pharmacokinetics. …”
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First Isolation and Characterization of Feline Panleukopenia Virus From Wild Raccoon Dogs in the Residential Area of Shanghai, China by Chen Chen, Jin Tao, Ling Tang, Tong Sun, Zhuyun Sun, Huan Xu, Shuaitao Deng, Cheng Xue, Xing Ji, Rui Wang, Hongjun Chen

“…ABSTRACT Background Carnivore parvovirus is commonly detected in canines and felines and results in a range of symptoms, including diarrhoea, with a high lethality rate. …”
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