Initial Treatment Modalities in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Primary Lung Cancer in Japan by Qingqing Hu, Kuan-Chih Huang, Ko Nakajo, Yongjing Zhang, Hong Qiu

“…The observation of fewer patients with distant metastases over time possibly indicates earlier detection. Additional research is needed to understand if new therapies are being extended to older and frail patients with lung cancer in Japan.…”
Get full text

Different smoking processes with the special fuel rods: Impart a smoky aroma to Souchong black tea by Weisu Tian, Jiao Feng, Jinyuan Wang, Hongzheng Lin, Qianlian Chen, Jiayun Zhuang, Guanjun Pan, Jiake Zhao, Lirong Tang, Zhilong Hao

“…Sensory analysis showed that DS (smoking at the drying stage) had the most favorable aroma, featuring a pleasant smoky aroma with floral and fruity notes. 69 volatile compounds were detected in five tested samples. Key volatiles such as β-caryophyllene, nerolidol, guaiacol, and α-terpineol, known for their woody or smoky aroma, were prominent in both DS and TS (the traditional Lapsang Souchong process) samples (OAV > 1, VIP > 1 and P < 0.05). …”
Get full text

A Plasma Proteomic Approach in Rett Syndrome: Classical versus Preserved Speech Variant by Alessio Cortelazzo, Roberto Guerranti, Claudio De Felice, Cinzia Signorini, Silvia Leoncini, Alessandra Pecorelli, Claudia Landi, Luca Bini, Barbara Montomoli, Claudia Sticozzi, Lucia Ciccoli, Giuseppe Valacchi, Joussef Hayek

“…A significant overexpression of six proteins in the classical sisters was detected as compared to the PSV siblings. A total of five out of six (i.e., 83.3%) of the overexpressed proteins were well-known acute phase response (APR) proteins, including alpha-1-microglobulin, haptoglobin, fibrinogen beta chain, alpha-1-antitrypsin, and complement C3. …”
Get full text

Diagnostic challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer in Lynch syndrome by Agnieszka Protasiuk, Agata Żak, Rafał Sierzpowski, Patrycja Tymoszuk, Bartosz Kasperek, Katarzyna Augustowska

“…The paper highlights the diagnostic challenges posed by the nonspecific symptoms of ovarian cancer and emphasizes the importance of early detection and monitoring. A comprehensive review of treatment modalities is also provided, covering surgical cytoreduction, chemotherapy, and emerging therapies, such as immunotherapy and cancer vaccines. …”
Get full text

Enterocytozoon bieneusi Identification Using Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction and Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism in HIV-Infected Humans from Kinsh... by Roger Wumba, Menotti Jean, Longo-Mbenza Benjamin, Mandina Madone, Kintoki Fabien, Zanga Josué, Sala Jean, Kendjo Eric, Guillo-Olczyk AC, Thellier Marc

“…This cross-sectional study was carried out in Kinshasa hospitals between 2009 and 2012. Detection of microsporidia including E. bieneusi and E. intestinalis was performed in 242 HIV-infected patients. …”
Get full text

Development of the Chinese Dual Auroral Radar Network and Preliminary Results by Jiaojiao Zhang, Ailan Lan, Jingye Yan, Xiang Deng, Wei Wang, Hang Li, Lingchen Sun, Ying Nan, Xiaochao Song, Chi Wang

“…It has been fully constructed and started trial operations at the end of 2023. The detection range of the radar network extends longitudinally over approximately 9 hr of local times and covers the middle to high latitudes of the entire Asia region above 40°. …”
Get full text

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICES IN THE WORKPLACE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A LITERATURE REVIEW by Ana Islamiyah Syamila, Reny Indrayani, Ragil Ismi Hartanti, Anita Dewi Prahastuti Sujoso

“…Among them is an increasing number of training sessions for workers on health protocols and awareness, redesigning workplaces according to standards, using smart technology to detect social distancing violations, and improving dialogic communication. …”
Get full text

Comparative experimental validation of microwave hyperspectral atmospheric soundings in clear-sky conditions by L. Liu, N. Bliankinshtein, Y. Huang, J. R. Gyakum, P. M. Gabriel, S. Xu, M. Wolde

“…<p>Accurate observations of atmospheric temperature and water vapor profiles are essential for weather forecasting and climate change detection. Hyperspectral radiance measurements afford a useful means to retrieve these thermodynamic variable fields by harnessing the rich information contained in the electromagnetic wave spectrum of the atmospheric radiation. …”
Get full text

In Vitro Differentiation Potential of Human Placenta Derived Cells into Skin Cells by Ruhma Mahmood, Mahmood S. Choudhery, Azra Mehmood, Shaheen N. Khan, Sheikh Riazuddin

“…After induction, morphological changes were detected by microscopy. The differentiation potential was further assessed using immunostaining and RT-PCR analyses. …”
Get full text

Agricultural drought monitoring using modified TVDI and dynamic drought thresholds in the upper and middle Huai River Basin, China by Dui Huang, Tao Ma, Jiufu Liu, Jianyun Zhang

“…The TVDIm enhances the detection of wet and dry boundaries in the regions of land surface temperature (LST)—normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI)—and LST—enhanced vegetation index (EVI). …”
Get full text

Clinical Presentation, Risk Factors, and Treatment Modalities of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Single Tertiary Care Center Experience by Abdulrahman A. Aljumah, Hadi Kuriry, Mohammed AlZunaitan, Mohammed Al Ghobain, Mohamed Al Muaikeel, Ashwaq Al Olayan, Fahad Azzumeea, Bader Almutairi, Abduljaleel AlAlwan, Hamdan AlGhamdi

“…To investigate the risk factors, clinical characteristics, treatment modalities, and outcomes in Saudi patients with HCC and propose points for early detection of the disease. Methods. Patients were stratified according to underlying risk factors for the development of HCC. …”
Get full text

Connexin 43 Communication Channels in Follicular Dendritic Cell Development and in Follicular Lymphomas by Hajnalka Rajnai, Ivett Teleki, Gergo Kiszner, Nora Meggyesházi, Peter Balla, Tamas Vancsik, Gyorgyi Muzes, Judit Csomor, Andras Matolcsy, Tibor Krenacs

“…However, the inverse correlation between Cx43 expression and B cell proliferation seen in reactive germinal centers was not detected in follicular lymphomas. Furthermore, Cx43 levels were not associated with either lymphoma grade or bone marrow involvement. …”
Get full text

Mitochondrial trifunctional protein deficiency caused by a deep intronic deletion leading to aberrant splicing by Thomas Cassini, Sarah Silverstein, Molly Behan, Cynthia J. Tifft, May Christine Malicdan, David R. Adams, Undiagnosed Diseases Network, Sun‐Young Ahn, Debra S. Regier

“…No other variants were detected that were potentially causative for the FSGS and bone marrow failure on genome sequencing. …”
Get full text

Reducing Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Disparities: Performance and Outcomes of a Screening Colonoscopy Program in South Carolina by Sudha Xirasagar, Yi-Jhen Li, James B. Burch, Virginie G. Daguisé, Thomas G. Hurley, James R. Hébert

“…Of 782 individuals recruited (71.2% AA), 85% (665) completed the procedure (71.1% AA). The adenoma detection rate was 27.8% (males 34.6% and females 25.1%), advanced neoplasm rate 7.7% (including 3 cancers), cecum intubation rate 98.9%, inadequate bowel preparation rate 7.9%, and adverse event rate 0.9%. …”
Get full text

Monitoring Coastal Water Turbidity Using Sentinel2—A Case Study in Los Angeles by Yuwei Kong, Karina Jimenez, Christine M. Lee, Sophia Winter, Jasmine Summers-Evans, Albert Cao, Massimiliano Menczer, Rachel Han, Cade Mills, Savannah McCarthy, Kierstin Blatzheim, Jennifer A. Jay

“…Remotely sensed datasets are increasingly being applied toward improved detection of water quality by augmenting monitoring programs with spatially intensive and accessible data. …”
Get full text

Present and future challenges for hydraulic reliability and energy efficiency in collective irrigation systems: A participatory modelling approach by Maria do Rosário Cameira, Antónia Ferreira, Luis Boteta, Pedro Santos Fortes, Maria João Calejo

“…The current scenario, in which only 48 % of the command area is irrigated, is characterized by good hydraulic performance, although pressure surpluses were detected in most outlets. Co-designed scenarios anticipate an increase in the irrigated area and a shift towards more water-intensive crops, which could result in up to a 163 % in the peak demand flow compared to the current situation. …”
Get full text

Paget’s disease of the breast: a contemporary perspective by O. O. Yemelyanova, A. D. Zikiryakhodzhaev, N. N. Volchenko, V. V. Efanov

“…A palpable tumor node in the mammary gland is detected in half of the patients. PBC has certain features and specificity in relation to treatment methods. …”
Get full text

Epidemiological Survey of Toxoplasma gondii and Associated Risk Factors in Ruminant Species of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan by Abid Ali, Talha Omer, Asad Ullah, Abdul Haleem, Maryam Naseem, Mujeeb Ullah, Seemab, Fahad Shamim, Amna Tehreem, Muhammad Bilal, Muhammad Numan Khan

“…IgM antibodies were detected in 17% and IgG in 13.4% of ruminant samples with the highest percentage, 10% for IgM and 8.6% for IgG in sheep. …”
Get full text

Latent tuberculosis prevalence in healthcare workers in Laos: a cross-sectional study by Sypaseuth Duangmixay, Siriphone Virachith, Judith M. Hübschen, Phitsada Siphanthong, Sakhone Suthepmany, Somphou Sayasone, Antony P. Black

“…Interferon gamma release assays (IGRA) can detect evidence of TB infection in otherwise asymptomatic individuals and are a good indication of LTBI. …”
Get full text

Visualization of Chronic Myocardial Infarction Using the Intravascular Contrast Agent MS-325 (Gadofosveset) in Patients by Thomas Thouet, Bernhard Schnackenburg, Thomas Kokocinski, Eckart Fleck, Eike Nagel, Sebastian Kelle

“…Using MS-325, LGE could be detected at every time point in all 9 patients. The accuracy of LGE with MS-325 as compared to LGE with Gd-DTPA was highest 54±4 minutes after contrast injection, resulting in a sensitivity of 84% with a specificity of 98%. …”
Get full text