The Risk Factors of Self-Management Behavior among Chinese Stroke Patients by Huang Shuqi, Li Siqin, Wu Xiaoyan, Yang Rong, Zhao Lihong

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Transcriptome profiling revealed multiple circadian rhythm-related genes associated with common gynecological cancers by Lan Peng, Meiping Jiang, Kangming Li, Shuhui Yu, Chunfang Zhao, Lan Zhang, Lan Li

“…BackgroundStudies have shown that more than half of the human genome expression is affected by circadian rhythms, which includes genes involved in cell cycle control, DNA repair and apoptosis that are critical in cancer biology. However, the roles of circadian rhythm-related genes (CRRGs) in cervical cancer (CC) and other common gynecologic cancers remain unclear.MethodsThe transcriptome data and clinical information related to CC and other common gynecologic cancers were extracted from the UCSC Xena and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) databases. …”
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Response in Ambient Low Temperature Plasma Ionization Compared to Electrospray and Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Ionization for Mass Spectrometry by Andreas Kiontke, Susan Billig, Claudia Birkemeyer

“…When it comes to mass spectrometric detection, one of the critical steps is to ionize the analyte and bring it into the gas phase. …”
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Effectivity of Musa paradisiaca extract to control Saprolegnia sp. infection on giant gourami larvae by Sri Nuryati, Nadia Aulia, , Rahman

“…ABSTRACT   Larval stage of giant gourami is a critical period due to fungal infection, such as Saprolegnia sp. infection. …”
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Response of the gut microbiome and metabolome to dietary fiber in healthy dogs by Amrisha Bhosle, Matthew I. Jackson, Aaron M. Walsh, Eric A. Franzosa, Dayakar V. Badri, Curtis Huttenhower

“…Positively associated fecal metabolites, including short-chain fatty acids, acylglycerols, fiber bound sugars, and polyphenols, co-occurred with microbes enriched in specific food groups. Critically, the specific metabolite pools responsive to differential fiber intake were dependent on differences both in individual microbial community membership and in overall ecological configuration. …”
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Assessment of fluoride bio-accessibility in early childhood diets by Jelena Kronic, Ralph M. Duckworth, Claudio Angione, Steven M. Levy, Fatemeh Vida Zohoori

“…As the first study of its kind, these findings represent a critical initial step for future research and provide valuable insights to inform policymakers and health authorities in revising fluoride intake guidelines.…”
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Measuring anti-transgender stigma in low-income and middle-income countries: a scoping review protocol by Clare Barrington, Jennifer Toller Erausquin, Amanda E Tanner, Tamar Goldenberg, Sulianie Mertus, Mohammed Sheikh Eldin Jibriel

“…Understanding how trans stigma has been measured in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) is critical to health promotion efforts for trans communities. …”
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Implementation of a sexual health clinic in an oncology setting: patient and provider perspectives by Andrew G. Matthew, Taylor Incze, Elisa Stragapede, Steven Guirguis, Sarah E. Neil-Sztramko, Dean S. Elterman

“…Results The analysis identified three organizing domains and ten themes that describe the unique aspects of the sexual healthcare experience and critical factors for sexual health implementation. …”
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Cultivated genome references for protein database construction and high-resolution taxonomic annotation in metaproteomics by Xiaowei Gao, Hewei Liang, Tongyuan Hu, Yuanqiang Zou, Liang Xiao

“…The selection of an appropriate database is a critical step for the identification of peptides and proteins, as well as for the provision of accurate taxonomic and functional annotations. …”
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Influenza B virus infection alters the regenerative potential of murine alveolar type 2 pneumocytes by Satoko Nakano, Cait E. Hamele, Aleksandra Tata, Purushothama Rao Tata, Nicholas S. Heaton

“…Our findings not only enhance our understanding of the AT2 pneumocyte response to IBV infection but could also have broader implications for the mechanisms of respiratory epithelial repair post-viral infection.IMPORTANCEAlveolar type 2 (AT2) pneumocytes are a cell type critical for repair of the distal lung after an injury, such as a viral infection. …”
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Multimodal smoking cessation treatment combining repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, cognitive behavioral therapy, and nicotine replacement in veterans with posttraumatic... by Jonathan R Young, Carri S Polick, Andrew M Michael, Moritz Dannhauer, Jeffrey T Galla, Mariah K Evans, Addison Troutman, Angela C Kirby, Michelle F Dennis, Claire W Papanikolas, Zhi-De Deng, Scott D Moore, Eric A Dedert, Merideth A Addicott, Lawrence G Appelbaum, Jean C Beckham

“…Therefore, there is a critical need to develop more effective treatments for smoking cessation. …”
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Influence of a New “Call-Out Algorithm” for Management of Postoperative Pain and Its Side Effects on Length of Stay in Hospital: A Two-Centre Prospective Randomized Trial by Lisa Dybvik, Erlend Skraastad, Aigerim Yeltayeva, Aidos Konkayev, Tatiana Musaeva, Igor Zabolotskikh, Lars Bjertnaes, Vegard Dahl, Johan Raeder, Vladimir Kuklin

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EXO1 is a key gene for lung-resident memory T cells and has diagnostic and predictive values for lung adenocarcinoma by Zhuoqi Li, Xiaoyan Lin, Yuanhui Yang, Mei Tian, Lu Zhang, Fujing Huang, Xiao Wen, Zhigang Wei, Yuan Tian

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Effectiveness of interventions on healthcare professionals’ understanding and use of conscience: a systematic review protocol by Alex Clark, Megan Kennedy, Christina Lamb, Edith Pituskin, Ken Kirkwood, Yolanda Babenko-Mould

“…The objective of this review is to critically analyse the scholarly evidence available to ascertain the effectiveness of interventions that support healthcare professionals to understand and use their conscience in care practice.Methods and analyses At least two reviewers will systematically review 10 interdisciplinary, scholarly databases to examine qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods studies including clinical trials pertaining to interventions related to conscience for healthcare professionals. …”
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Menstrual disorders and associated factors among rural and tribal adolescent girls in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Rashni Chatterjee, Suman Chakrabarty

“…The quality assessment of the present study was evaluated using the CASP (Critical Appraisal Skills Programme) checklist. Meta-analysis was conducted by using MedCalc software version 22.0. …”
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Source Characteristics Influence AI-Enabled Orthopaedic Text Simplification by Saman Andalib, BS, Sean S. Solomon, BS, Bryce G. Picton, BS, Aidin C. Spina, BS, John A. Scolaro, MD, Ariana M. Nelson, MD

“…This study provides critical insights into the ability of LLMs to simplify complex orthopaedic PEMs, enhancing their readability without compromising informational integrity. …”
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Does protruding headless cannulated screw reduce fixation stability in tension band wiring technique for patella fractures? a biomechanical study by Mehmet Maden, Omer Berkay Bayraktar, Tayfun Bacaksiz, Ihsan Akan, Bora Uzun, Cemal Kazimoglu

“…Abstract Background The selection of an implant is a critical factor in the surgical treatment of patella fractures due to the risk of various complications, such as non-union, implant failure, and irritation. …”
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Impact of Land Use Types on Soil Organic Carbon and Nitrogen Stocks: A Study from the Lal Bakaiya Watershed in Central Nepal by Pramod Ghimire, Uchita Lamichhane, Sandesh Bolakhe, Chun-Hung Jeb Lee

“…Understanding the role of soil carbon (C) dynamics and quantitative changes as affected by various land use patterns is very critical given the significance of carbon sequestration. …”
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Indonesian mosaic: the essential need for multicultural education by Dwi Mariyono

“…Purpose – This desk research critically reviews the existing literature to be dialogued with interviews with several experts on multicultural education in Indonesia to provide input for policymaking and practical strategies. …”
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Developing clinical prognostic models to predict graft survival after renal transplantation: comparison of statistical and machine learning models by Getahun Mulugeta, Temesgen Zewotir, Awoke Seyoum Tegegne, Mahteme Bekele Muleta, Leja Hamza Juhar

“…Abstract Introduction Renal transplantation is a critical treatment for end-stage renal disease, but graft failure remains a significant concern. …”
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