Translation and Cultural Adaptation of the ISTH-Bleeding Assessment Tool to European Portuguese by Diana Carneiro-Leão, Sofia Teixeira, Rita Queirós Pereira, Teresa Mota, Manuela Lopes, Susana Nobre-Fernandes, Fernando Araújo

“… Introduction: A distinctive bleeding history is the first diagnostic stage of congenital hemorrhagic diseases. Furthermore, since it is in fact an assessment of the patient’s phenotype, it is not a (mere) complementary diagnostic method or test - it is an integral and intrinsic step to establish the patient’s clinical history, which is a medical act. …”
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Climatic impacts on mortality in pre-industrial Sweden by T. T. Chen, T. T. Chen, R. Edvinsson, K. Modig, H. W. Linderholm, F. C. Ljungqvist, F. C. Ljungqvist, F. C. Ljungqvist

“…These findings call for further research, especially with respect to investigating specific diseases and additional factors contributing to the observed increase in mortality following cold late winter and spring seasons in Sweden during the late pre-industrial period.…”
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Role of Rutin on Nitric Oxide Synthesis in Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells by Azizah Ugusman, Zaiton Zakaria, Kien Hui Chua, Nor Anita Megat Mohd Nordin, Zaleha Abdullah Mahdy

“…Oxidative stress plays an important role in the pathogenesis of various cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis. Decreased availability of endothelial NO promotes the progression of endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerosis. …”
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Detection and Whole-Genome Characteristics of <i>Bordetella trematum</i> Isolated from Captive Snakes by Magdalena Zając, Inga Bona, Magdalena Skarżyńska, Renata Kwit, Anna Lalak, Ewelina Skrzypiec, Emilia Mikos-Wojewoda, Paulina Pasim, Dominika Wojdat, Weronika Koza, Dariusz Wasyl

“…<i>Bordetella trematum</i> is a rare member of the genus <i>Bordetella</i>, primarily associated with human wound infections rather than respiratory diseases. The bacterium has been isolated from various clinical specimens, including ear inflammatory discharge, diabetic ulcers, and chronic wounds. …”
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Intra-uterine Growth Restriction Downregulates the Hepatic Toll Like Receptor-4 Expression and Function by Ozlem Equils, Sapna Singh, Semra Karaburun, Daning Lu, Manikkavasagar Thamotharan, Sherin U. Devaskar

“…We propose that IUGR dysregulates TLR4 expression and function in the offspring, which may help explain the increased risk of Gram-negative sepsis and inflammatory diseases in this population.…”
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Vaccination Coverage and Associated Factors among Children Aged 12–23 Months in Debre Markos Town, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia by Tenaw Gualu, Abebe Dilie

“…Vaccination is the administration of a vaccine or a biological substance intended to stimulate a recipient’s immune system to produce antibodies or undergo other changes that provide future protection against specific infectious diseases. Objective. To determine vaccination coverage and associated factors among children aged 12–23 months in Debre Markos town 2016. …”
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Seasonal and Spatial Variation in the Diet of <i>Gambusia holbrooki</i> in Different Water Bodies of Karaburun Peninsula (Western Türkiye) by Gülşah Saç, Sevan Ağdamar, Ümit Acar, Daniela Giannetto

“…The Eastern mosquitofish <i>Gambusia holbrooki</i> Girard, 1859, has been widely introduced into tropical and temperate countries as a biological agent to control mosquitos, which are associated with diseases such as malaria and yellow fever. However, the species exhibits invasive characteristics by competing with native species for food and habitat use. …”
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Vertical marginal gap evaluation of PEEK and Zirconia crowns using extra-oral scanner and CAD/CAM systems (An Invitro study). by Raz Ali Aula, Jawad Mohammed Mikaeel

“…With less marginal gap of the crown the aggregation of bacterial plaque at the gingival margins, that result in periodontal diseases and secondary caries could be limited. Methods: A mandibular right first molar of a sound tooth was prepared for the reference model according to the tooth preparations guideline with a heavy chamfer finishing line for full zirconia and Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) coverage. …”
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Prevention and management of degenerative lumbar spine disorders through artificial intelligence-based decision support systems: a systematic review by Paolo Giaccone, Federico D’Antoni, Fabrizio Russo, Luca Ambrosio, Giuseppe Francesco Papalia, Onorato d’Angelis, Gianluca Vadalà, Albert Comelli, Luca Vollero, Mario Merone, Rocco Papalia, Vincenzo Denaro

“…Studies reporting the application of DSS to support the prevention and/or management of LBP due to lumbar degenerative diseases were included. The QUADAS-2 tool was utilized to assess the risk of bias in the included studies. …”
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Comparative analysis of wild and cultivated Lathyrus L. species to assess their content of sugars, polyols, free fatty acids, and phytosterols by A. E. Solovyeva, T. V. Shelenga, A. L. Shavarda, M. O. Burlyaeva

“…The grass pea is one of the most resistant to drought, aterlogging, cold, salinity, diseases and pests among cultivated legumes, and it is grown at minimal cost. …”
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Comparative analysis of salivary cytokine profiles in newly diagnosed pediatric patients with cancer and healthy children by Alina Paganini, Nora Fritschi, Cornelia Filippi, Nicole Ritz, Urs Simmen, Katrin Scheinemann, Andreas Filippi, Tamara Diesch-Furlanetto

“…These findings indicate that salivary cytokines are elevated at diagnosis and during initial treatment phases in pediatric cancer patients, highlighting saliva’s potential as a noninvasive medium for early detection of systemic diseases in children.…”
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Factors Associated with Readmissions in Ischemic Stroke : A Literatur Review by Ni Made Ratih Comala Dewi, Ni Luh Putu Dina Susanti, I Kadek Nuryanto, Ni Kadek Sutini

“…Seven common comorbidities were identified as risk factors: hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, previous stroke events, and stroke recurrence. …”
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Linking Endotoxins, African Dust PM10 and Asthma in an Urban and Rural Environment of Puerto Rico by Mario G. Ortiz-Martínez, Rosa I. Rodríguez-Cotto, Mónica A. Ortiz-Rivera, Cedric W. Pluguez-Turull, Braulio D. Jiménez-Vélez

“…African Dust Events (ADE) are a seasonal phenomenon that has been suggested to exacerbate respiratory and proinflammatory diseases in Puerto Rico (PR). Increases in PM10 concentration and the effects of biological endotoxins (ENX) are critical factors to consider during these storms. …”
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Comprehensive Overview - Outcomes and Challenges of Bariatric Surgery - Physical, Psychological and Nutritional Considerations by Katarzyna Doman, Dawid Komada, Kamil Hermanowicz, Daria Oleksy, Agnieszka Najdek, Urszula Kaczmarska, Aleksandra Woźniak, Marcin Mycyk, Julia Nowak, Michał Jakub Cioch

“… Obesity, defined by excessive and abnormal body fat accumulation, leads to various health conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers, significantly affecting the health and increasing the risk of mortality. …”
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Phytochemical, Proximate, Anti-Oxidant, and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Aqueous and Methanol Extracts of Dried Shell of Cajanus cajan seed collected from a Rural Community in N... by S. I. Orjiocha, M. U. Ibezim-Ezeani, F. C. Otuu, C. O. Ugorji

“…The extracts have promising properties as raw materials for developing anti-scaling agents for pipeline rust inhibition and nutriceuticals to manage oxidative stress-induced functional diseases. …”
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Feasibility and Limits of Magnetically Labeling Primary Cultured Rat T Cells with Ferumoxides Coupled with Commonly Used Transfection Agents by Cedric Berger, Martin Rausch, Philipp Schmidt, Markus Rudin

“…Visualization and quantification of inflammatory processes is of high importance for early diagnosis of a multitude of diseases. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using iron oxide (FeO) nanoparticles as contrast agents allows the study of macrophage infiltration during inflammation in a variety of tissues. …”
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Hydroxysafflor Yellow A Inhibits LPS-Induced NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation via Binding to Xanthine Oxidase in Mouse RAW264.7 Macrophages by Xiaolong Xu, Yuhong Guo, Jingxia Zhao, Ning Wang, Junying Ding, Qingquan Liu

“…Hydroxysafflor yellow A (HSYA) is an effective therapeutic agent for inflammatory diseases and autoimmune disorders; however, its regulatory effect on NLRP3 inflammasome activation in macrophages has not been investigated. …”
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RESISTANCE OF POTATO HYBRIDS FROM THE SECOND TUBER GENERATION TO THE LOCAL POPULATION OF PHYTOPHTHORA INFESTANS (MONT.) DE BARY AND SELECTION OF ADVANCED CLONES by Z. Z. Evdokimova, M. V. Kalashnik

“…There  are plans to continue and improve breeding work with such  accessions in the context of their resistance to other diseases and  environmental stress factors.…”
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Deep Learning in Oral Hygiene: Automated Dental Plaque Detection via YOLO Frameworks and Quantification Using the O’Leary Index by Alfonso Ramírez-Pedraza, Sebastián Salazar-Colores, Crystel Cardenas-Valle, Juan Terven, José-Joel González-Barbosa, Francisco-Javier Ornelas-Rodriguez, Juan-Bautista Hurtado-Ramos, Raymundo Ramirez-Pedraza, Diana-Margarita Córdova-Esparza, Julio-Alejandro Romero-González

“…<b>Background</b>: Oral diseases such as caries, gingivitis, and periodontitis are highly prevalent worldwide and often arise from plaque. …”
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Antifibrotic Effect of Combination of Nilotinib and Stem Cell-Conditioned Media on CCl4-Induced Liver Fibrosis by Gamal Shiha, Ahmed Nabil, Ahmed Lotfy, Reham Soliman, Ayman A. Hassan, Islam S. Ali, Doaa F. Gad, Faten Zahran

“…Liver fibrosis is the excessive extracellular matrix accumulation of proteins, such as collagen, which follows the chronic liver diseases. Advanced liver fibrosis leads to cirrhosis and liver failure. …”
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