Targeting transforming growth factor-β1 by methylseleninic acid/seleno-L-methionine in clear cell renal cell carcinoma: Mechanisms and therapeutic potential by Aseel O. Rataan, Yan Xu, Sean M. Geary, Yousef Zakharia, Eman S. Kamel, Youcef M. Rustum, Aliasger K. Salem

“…Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) poses a significant global health challenge as its incidence continues to rise, resulting in a substantial annual mortality rate. …”
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Rapid Verbal Persuasion to increase influenza vaccine uptake: protocol for a randomized hybrid type 2 effectiveness -implementation trial by Siyuan Liu, Lan Gao, Yingying Jin, Jiangyun Chen, Dadong Wu, Yiyuan Cai, Tao Wang, Sanhao Huang, Ciling Yan, Run Wang, Dong Roman Xu

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“Sleepless nights are a daily reality for us” how women experiencing homelessness in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia describe street life: a photovoice study by Kalkidan Yohannes, Kalkidan Yohannes, Kalkidan Yohannes, Mats Målqvist, Hannah Bradby, Yemane Berhane, Dagmawit Tewahido, Dagmawit Tewahido, Sibylle Herzig van Wees, Sibylle Herzig van Wees

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Public insight into knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study from the West Bank, Palestine by Haya Jebreen Mohammed Warasna, Bashar Yaser Hasan Awad, Mohamad A. Banat, Mohammad Yaser Hasan Awad, Ahmed Farid Gadelmawla, Jameel Suliman, Tarek A. Owais, Ahmad J. Warasna

“…Abstract Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a significant global health concern and is characterized by the degeneration of joint structures, leading to pain, stiffness, and functional limitations It is estimated that 654.1 million individuals are affected by osteoarthritis worldwide, with females, especially those older than 60 years of age, being the population most impacted. …”
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The SGLT-2 Inhibitors and their Role in the Treatment of Heart Failure - A Review of Literature by Silvia Ciraolo, Agnieszka Kulczycka-Rowicka, Joanna Wojda, Katarzyna Lesiczka-Fedoryj, Anna Walczak, Zuzanna Kościuszko, Adam Sobiński, Matylda Czerwonka, Katarzyna Kurza, Julianna Podolec

“… • The purpose of research: Heart failure (HF) is an important global health concern. Despite advancements in treatment, HF remains the leading cause of hospitalization among the elderly. …”
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Socio-Demographic and Lifestyle Factors Influencing Adherence to AntiHypertensive Treatment in a Rural Area of Ludhiana, India by Sangeeta Girdhar, ,Mahesh Satija, Daljit Kaur, .Anurag Chaudhary

“…Conclusions Hypertension is becoming a global health issue and is yet a preventable disease if timely and adequately treated. …”
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Immune-endocrine crossroads: the impact of nuclear receptors in Tuberculosis and Chagas disease by Ana R. Pérez, Ana R. Pérez, Oscar A. Bottasso, Oscar A. Bottasso, Oscar A. Bottasso, Natalia E. Santucci, Natalia E. Santucci

“…These diseases remain significant global health concerns, particularly in developing countries, highlighting the importance of understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying host-pathogen interactions mediated by NRs.…”
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Respiratory pathogen spectrum and epidemiological trends in Hainan Province: a retrospective analysis from 2017 to 2023 by Lvying Wu, Jianan Zhang, Zhiming Wu, Hua Pei, You Zhang

“…Abstract Background Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) pose a significant global health burden, caused by various pathogens. The COVID-19 pandemic and non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) have created unprecedented challenges for public health systems, inadvertently altering the dynamics of other respiratory pathogens. …”
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Hepatocellular carcinoma: signaling pathways and therapeutic advances by Jiaojiao Zheng, Siying Wang, Lei Xia, Zhen Sun, Kui Ming Chan, René Bernards, Wenxin Qin, Jinhong Chen, Qiang Xia, Haojie Jin

“…Abstract Liver cancer represents a major global health concern, with projections indicating that the number of new cases could surpass 1 million annually by 2025. …”
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Access to water and sanitation among people with disabilities: results from cross-sectional surveys in Bangladesh, Cameroon, India and Malawi by Islay Mactaggart, Hannah Kuper, Sarah Polack, Mahfuzar Rahman, Wolf-Peter Schmidt, Kristof Bostoen, Joseph Chunga, Lisa Danquah, Amal Krishna Halder, Saira Parveen Jolly, Marielle Snel, Adam Biran

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Unveiling inequalities: Racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in diabetes: Findings from the 2007-2020 NHANES data among U.S. adults by Yangyang Deng, Mohammad Moniruzzaman, Breanna Rogers, Lu Hu, Ram Jagannathan, Kosuke Tamura

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The forgotten link: how the oral microbiome shapes childhood growth and development by Raymond Rubianto Tjandrawinata, Nurlinah Amalia, Nurlinah Amalia, Nurlinah Amalia, Yosi Yohanes Putra Tandi, Ariq Fadhil Athallah, Caesaroy Afif Wibowo, Muhammad Reva Aditya, Muhammad Reva Aditya, Athaya Rahmanardi Muhammad, Athaya Rahmanardi Muhammad, Maghfira Rahma Azizah, Maghfira Rahma Azizah, Farizky Martriano Humardani, Ammar Nojaid, Jeremy Alvaro Christabel, Alfi Agnuristyaningrum, Fahrul Nurkolis, Fahrul Nurkolis

“…Childhood stunting, defined as impaired linear growth and development, remains a significant global health challenge with long-term consequences on cognitive and physical well-being. …”
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The association between tobacco and alcohol use and health outcomes in individuals living with diabetes and prediabetes in South Africa: A cross-sectional study by S J Mulder, T Chivese, C O Egbe

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COPD with Eosinophilic Inflammation is Susceptible to Particulate Air Pollution Exposure by Amja Manullang, Chi-Li Chung, Yueh-Lun Lee, Tzu-Hsuen Yuan, Huan Minh Tran, Firdian Makrufardi, Kian Fan Chung, Kang-Yun Lee, Jer-Hwa Chang, Hsiao-Chi Chuang

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Effects of time restricted feeding combined with Lacto Ovo vegetarian diet on metabolic associated fatty liver disease management: a randomized clinical trial by Mahshad Shafiee, Amir Sadeghi, Fateme Ghafouri-Taleghani, Maryam Nilghaz, Maryam Ghods, Behnaz Narimani, Azita Hekmatdoost, Atoosa saidpour

“…Abstract Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) is becoming a major global health concern due to its links with obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular risk. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: A prospective diagnostic model for breast cancer utilizing machine learning to examine the molecular immune infiltrate in HSPB6 by Lizhe Wang, Yu Wang, Yueyang Li, Li Zhou, Sihan Liu, Yongyi Cao, Yuzhi Li, Shenting Liu, Jiahui Du, Jin Wang, Ting Zhu

“…The molecular processes that propel breast cancer progression are not fully elucidated, highlighting the intricate nature of the underlying biology and its crucial impact on global health. The objective of this research was to perform bioinformatics analyses on breast cancer-related datasets to gain a comprehensive understanding of the molecular mechanisms at play and to identify key genes associated with the disease. …”
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Elimination of olfactory sensory neurons by zinc sulfate inoculation prevents SARS-CoV-2 infection of the brain in K18-hACE2 transgenic mice by Ji-Hun Lee, Eun-Seon Yoo, Na-Won Kim, Won-Yong Shim, Han-Bi Jeong, Dong-Hyun Kim, Young-Jun Park, Sun-Min Seo, Jun-Won Yun, Jun Won Park, Kang-Seuk Choi, Ho-Young Lee, Jun-Young Seo, Ki Taek Nam, Je Kyung Seong, Yang-Kyu Choi

“…Abstract Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), attributed to the severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), has posed global health challenges since it first emerged in 2019, and its impact continues to persist. …”
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Pharmacological regression of atherosclerotic plaque in patients with type 2 diabetes by Loredana Bucciarelli, Daniele Andreini, Giulio Stefanini, Roberta Maria Fiorina, Marco Francone, Federica Catapano, Maria Elena Lunati, Edoardo Conte, Davide Marchetti, Paolo Fiorina

“…Atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries continues to be one of the major global health burdens and acute coronary syndrome is responsible annually for at least 30 % of all deaths globally. …”
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Characterization of jamun (Syzygium cumini) juice fortified with nanoemulsified vitamin D3: In vitro and in vivo assessment of its nutraceutical value and anti-diabetic potential by Yasmeena Jan, Reem Binsuwaidan, Muneeb Malik, Mifftha Yaseen, Sayeed Ahmad, Nawaf Alshammari, Mohd Adnan, Syed Amir Ashraf, Bibhu Prasad Panda

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Self-assessed depressive symptoms in adolescents comparing two Swedish cohorts born 15 years apart by Carl Wikberg, Pia Augustsson, Marcus Praetorius Björk, Tord Ivarsson, Gudny Sveinsdottir, Eiríkur Örn Arnarson, W. Edward Craighead, Ina Marteinsdottir, Josefine Lilja

“…Background: Depression in adolescence is a significant global health concern, notably in Sweden where recent trends suggest an increase in depressive symptoms among adolescents. …”
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