Prognosis of premenopausal women with low-risk endometrial cancer but elevated CA125 levels by Jeong Min Song, Ala Aiob, Ala Aiob, Kidong Kim, Kidong Kim, Kwang Beom Lee, Sokbom Kang, Chae Hyeong Lee, Se Ik Kim, Nam Kyeong Kim, Dae Hoon Jeong

“…The characteristics of the eligible women were collected from seven institutes in the Republic of Korea by reviewing their medical records. Recurrence-free survival (RFS) was estimated using the Kaplan–Meier method and compared using the log-rank test.ResultsSeventy-three patients were included. …”
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Myxedema Psychosis: Neuropsychiatric Manifestations and Rhabdomyolysis Unmasking Hypothyroidism by Sundus Sardar, Mhd-Baraa Habib, Aseel Sukik, Bashar Tanous, Sara Mohamed, Raad Tahtouh, Abdelrahman Hamad, Mouhand F. H. Mohamed

“…Additional investigations revealed a high thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) of 56.6 mIU/L, low free T4<0.5 pmol/L, elevated creatine kinase of 3601 U/L, and urine dipstick positive for blood, suggestive of myoglobinuria. …”
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Unveiling the effect of stress on vacancy diffusion isotropy at high temperature in Ni-Re Systems: Insights from atomic simulations by Shichao Du, Siyuan Lin, Wenyue Zhao, Yi Ru, Yanling Pei, Shusuo Li, Shengkai Gong

“…The simulation results reveal that vacancy diffusion is isotropic under stress-free states. However, applying stress along [001] and [111] leads to vacancy diffusion anisotropy. …”
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Proteomic and N-glycosylation analysis of fertile egg white during storage and incubation in chickens by Daqing Dai, Xiqiong Wang, Kexin Wu, Fangren Lan, Jiaming Jin, Wenxin Zhang, Chaoliang Wen, Junying Li, Ning Yang, Congjiao Sun

“…Here, we measured the phenotypes of eggs at different time points during storage and incubation and used 4D label-free quantitative proteomics technology and liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)-technique to identify the differential proteins and N-glycosylation sites in egg whites during storage and incubation. …”
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Whole exome sequencing-based homologous recombination deficiency test for epithelial ovarian cancer by Ying-Cheng Chiang, Hsien-Neng Huang, Kuan-Ting Kuo, Wuh-Liang Hwu, Po-Han Lin

“…Patients with positive HRD status defined by WES-based scarHRD test and Myriad MyChoice® CDx test were both highly associated with platinum sensitive response (both Fisher’s exact test, p = 0.002) as well as the superior progression-free survival (both log-rank p = 0.002). The multi-variate Cox regression model incorporated with optimal debulking surgery showed that the recurrence risk was decreased in the patients with positive HRD status, either defined by Myriad MyChoice® CDx test (Hazard ratio (HR) 0.33, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.14–0.79, p = 0.013) or WES-based test Myriad MyChoice® CDx test (HR 0.34, 95% CI 0.14–0.80, p = 0.014). …”
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Collaborative design of a care pathway for pharmacy-based PrEP delivery in Nigeria: insights from stakeholder consultation by Obinna I. Ekwunife, Theodora C. Omenoba, Ugochi Eyong, Valentine Okelu, Michael Alagbile, Ifeanyi Ume, Ambrose Eze, Aderinola Fisayo, Gloria Aidoo-Frimpong, Farah Shroff, Chimezie Anyakora

“…Nigeria is among the three countries with the highest burden. Despite free access to pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP and PEP) in Nigerian hospitals, stigma, distance, and restrictive clinic hours hinder uptake, especially among vulnerable populations. …”
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Multiphoton imaging-based quantifiable collagen signatures for predicting outcomes in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma by Xiwen Chen, Jikui Miao, Xingxin Huang, Xiahui Han, Liqin Zheng, Jianxin Chen, Linying Chen, Lianhuang Li

“…A combination of label-free multiphoton imaging technique and computer-aided image processing method may offer a novel and promising approach for finding new biomarkers to improve prognosis prediction and thereby tailor treatment strategies more effectively.…”
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Genotypic Characterization of Azotobacteria Isolated from Argentinean Soils and Plant-Growth-Promoting Traits of Selected Strains with Prospects for Biofertilizer Production by Esteban Julián Rubio, Marcela Susana Montecchia, Micaela Tosi, Fabricio Darío Cassán, Alejandro Perticari, Olga Susana Correa

“…Seed inoculations with further selected Azotobacter strains and treatments with their cell-free cultures increased the number of seminal roots and root hairs in wheat seedlings. …”
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Impact of noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (level of control) on sex hormone profile and erectile function by Abdullah A. Khawaji, Hossam S. El-Tholoth, Muath A. Albarakati, Bander A. Binjabaan, Abdulaziz Alzahrani, Abdulmajeed Althobity, Abdulmalik Almardawi, Khaled Bedaiwi, Mussa AlNuami

“…Well-controlled diabetics had lower BMI (P = 0.001), higher free testosterone (FT) (P = 0.0002), lower sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) (P = 0.0001), and higher IIEF scores (P < 0.0001) compared to the poorly controlled group, indicating better erectile function and potential benefits of weight management and improved testosterone availability. …”
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Black Trumpet, Craterellus cornucopioides (L.) Pers.: Culinary Mushroom with Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitory and Cytotoxic Activity by Jelena Radović, Aleksandra Leković, Ana Tačić, Margarita Dodevska, Tatjana Stanojković, Tijana Marinković, Čedomir Jelić, Tatjana Kundakovic-Vasović

“…The content of essential and non-essential free amino acids was 1.49 and 5.48 mg/g dry weight (dw). …”
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Angiopoietin-2 and D-dimer add prognostic information to clinical risk in pulmonary arterial hypertension by Heather L. Clark, Daniel Lachant, Allison N. Light, Deborah Haight, Samia Lopia, Nigel Mackman, R. James White

“…We generated platelet-free plasma and measured D-dimer, angiopoietin-2, thrombin time, soluble P-selectin, von Willebrand factor, and vascular endothelial growth factor. …”
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Treatment of a collapse fracture of the anterolateral tibial plateau with a lateral locking plate and the Jail screw technique by Wei Jiang, Xu Liu, Xiang-Ru Kong, Bing Wang, Jian-Ning Sun, Hong-Bin Zheng, Ming Chen

“…After 15 ± 3.1 months (range 12–19 months) of average follow-up, all the patients were pain-free with a full range of motion and stable knees. …”
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Induction of Somatic Embryogenesis and Organogenesis in Zimbabwean Sweet Potato (cv Brondal) by Rose T. Masekesa, Edmore Gasura, Gaudencia T. Kujeke, Elizabeth Ngadze, Farisai Chidzwondo

“…Somatic embryogenesis (SE) and organogenesis are crucial in the development of disease free plants and genetic engineering. An investigation was conducted on the ability of treatments containing a combination of 2,4-D and Kinetin to induce either SE or organogenesis from cultured sweet potato cv Brondal leaves. …”
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Impact of HIF-1α, LOX and ITGA5 Synergistic Interaction in the Tumor Microenvironment on Colorectal Cancer Prognosis by Hayriye Tatlı Doğan, Mehmet Doğan, Seda Kahraman, Doğukan Çanakçı, Mehmet Ali Nahit Şendur, Mustafa Tahtacı, Fazlı Erdoğan

“…Stage IV patients with the moderate to strong expression of HIF-1α, ITGA5 or LOX in the microenvironment had lower progression-free survival than those with weak expression (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Synergetic monitoring of pressure and temperature stimulations in multisensory electronic skin based on time decoupling effect by Zhiyi Gao, Ye Zhang, Zhenyu Hu, Dongdong Zhang, Shengbin Li, Huiyun Xiao, Ziyin Xiang, Dan Xu, Haifeng Zhang, Yuanzhao Wu, Yiwei Liu, Jie Shang, Runwei Li

“…However, the intuitive and interference‐free reading of multiple sensory signals without involving complex algorithms is a critical challenge. …”
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PARP inhibitor‐based treatment in metastatic, castration‐resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC): A systematic review and meta‐analysis by Michela Roberto, Mattia Alberto Di Civita, Daniele Marinelli, Andrea Torchia, Nertila Cara, Giulia Maltese, Iolanda Speranza, Daniele Santini

“…Methods Primary endpoints are radiographic progression free survival (rPFS) and overall survival (OS) in patients with mCRPC and either unselected, homologous recombination repair wild‐type (HRR−), homologous recombination repair mutated (HRR+) or with BRCA1, BRCA2, or ATM mutation. …”
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Inosine enhances the efficacy of immune‐checkpoint inhibitors in advanced solid tumors: A randomized, controlled, Phase 2 study by Haiqing Zhao, Wei Zhang, Yuting Lu, Yin Dong, Zhihao He, Hongchao Zhen, Qin Li

“…The primary endpoint was the objective response rate (ORR); the secondary endpoints were disease control rate, overall survival (OS), and progression‐free survival (PFS). The trial was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05809336). …”
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Immediate effect of electrical vestibular stimulation on autonomic and respiratory parameters and reaction time in patients with Parkinson’s disease by Asha G, Varun Manjunath, Karthik N, Yashica Gowda R, Sai Sailesh Kumar Goothy, Rohit Singh Chouhan, Anitha Lakshmi

“…Blood pressure was recorded by Diamond BPDG 141 Deluxe Multicolor LED Mercury Free BP Monitor. Pulse rate and respiratory rate were recorded manually. …”
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Phenolic Compounds from Water-Ethanol Extracts of Tetrapleura tetraptera Produced in Cameroon, as Potential Protectors against In Vivo CCl4-Induced Liver Injuries by Peter William Kemewele Saague, Bruno Moukette Moukette, Jacques Romain Njimou, Prosper Cabral Nya Biapa, Francine Nzufo Tankeu, Vicky Joseline Ama Moor, Constant Anatole Pieme, Jeanne Yonkeu Ngogang

“…This extract showed in vitro antioxidant activity, an inhibitor power of various free radicals, and radical scavenging potential dose-dependent. …”
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OMEGA-3 Fatty Acids Retention, Oxidative Quality, and Sensoric Acceptability of Spray-Dried Flaxseed Oil by Muhammad Zia Shahid, Muhammad Imran, Muhammad Kamran Khan, Muhammad Haseeb Ahmad, Muhammad Nadeem, Niaz Muhammad, Adeela Yasmin

“…The inlet (160°C) and outlet air temperatures (80°C) were considered as key factors contributing a decline in retention of ALA of the SDFSO samples. The free fatty acid contents of FSO and SDFSO samples reached to their peaks, i.e., 1.22% and 0.75%, respectively, after 60 days of storage at 25°C. …”
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