The Use of Digital Microscopy to Compare the Thicknesses of Normal Corneas and Ex Vivo Rejected Corneal Grafts with a Focus on the Descemet’s Membrane by Taíse Tognon, Sabrina Bergeron, Christina Mastromonaco, Kleyton Barella, Adriano Pasqualotti, Laura Nunez, Francisco Murta, Luciene Barbosa de Sousa, Mauro Campos, Miguel Noel Nascentes Burnier

“…Histopathological sections of 25 normal human corneas and 40 FGRs were fully digitalized and examined. …”
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Exploring avocado consumption and health: a scoping review and evidence map by Stephen A. Fleming, Tristen L. Paul, Rachel A. F. Fleming, Alison K. Ventura, Megan A. McCrory, Corrie M. Whisner, Paul A. Spagnuolo, Louise Dye, Jana Kraft, Jana Kraft, Nikki A. Ford

“…ObjectiveThis scoping review evaluates the breadth of research on avocado intake and health, considering all populations and health outcomes (registered on Open Science Foundation at https://osf.io/nq5hk).DesignAny human intervention or observational study where effects could be isolated to consumption of avocado were included. …”
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Predicting the impact of missense mutations on an unresolved protein’s stability, structure, and function: A case study of Alzheimer’s disease-associated TREM2 R47H variant by Joshua Pillai, Kijung Sung, Chengbiao Wu

“…We believe that the in-silico mutagenesis methods described here can be applied broadly to evaluate the ever-growing numbers of protein mutations/variants discovered in human genetics study for their potential in diseases, ultimately facilitating personalized medicine.…”
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Characterization of a chemically induced osteoarthritis model in zebrafish by Gongyi Xiao, Jin Qin, Huiping Yang, Qizhi Song, Ruobin Zhang, Junlan Huang, Yuexi Mou, Wen Liu, Xianding Sun, Mao Nie

“…Consequently, this offers a fresh avenue for investigating the pathogenesis, prevention, and potential therapeutic approaches for human OA.…”
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Development and validation of the “Adjustment Disorder Scale for Medically Ill Patients - ETAM” by Juan Pablo Zapata-Ospina, Natalia Rodríguez, Ayda Margarita Rodríguez, Jenny García-Valencia, Mercedes Jiménez-Benítez, Nicolás Martínez-Ramos, Diana Restrepo Bernal, Ana Lucía Gallego, Carolina Gómez, Luis Fernando Tabares, Carlos Cardeño-Castro, Daniel Camilo Aguirre-Acevedo

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Optimizing Clinical Postgraduate Training: Perspectives of Postgraduate Alumni Regarding Their Residency Training at Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda by Tibaijuka L, Atimango L, Kajjimu J, Owaraganise A, Kamukama N, Kato PK, Mugyenyi GR, Kayondo M, Boatin AA, Ngonzi J

“…IDIs revealed satisfaction due to compassionate faculty and strong university partnerships but criticized limited study facilities, difficult adaptation for international students, insufficient hands-on training, human resource shortages, and limited technology. …”
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Caerin 1.1/1.9-mediated antitumor immunity depends on IFNAR-Stat1 signalling of tumour infiltrating macrophage by autocrine IFNα and is enhanced by CD47 blockade by Junjie Li, Yuandong Luo, Quanlan Fu, Shuxian Tang, Pingping Zhang, Ian H. Frazer, Xiaosong Liu, Tianfang Wang, Guoying Ni

“…These results indicate that F1/F3 may be effective to improve the efficacy of ICB and therapeutic vaccine-based immunotherapy for human epithelial cancers and warrants consideration for clinical trials.…”
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Removal of ceftriaxone and ciprofloxacin antibiotics from aqueous solutions using graphene oxide derived from corn cob by . Rinawati, A. Rahmawati, D.R. Muthia, M.D. Imelda, F.H. Latief, S. Mohamad, A.A. Kiswandono

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Preliminary studies on the exploration of carbonaceous materials from agricultural waste and their use as adsorbents for antibiotic removal have shown the potential to address a new threat to human health due to antibiotic residue. Therefore, this study developed and synthesized graphene oxide from corn cob for its efficiency in removing ceftriaxone and ciprofloxacin.METHODS: The Hummers methods were used to synthesize graphene oxide from corn cobs. …”
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Comprehensive Analysis of VOCs in an Industrial Harbor City: Spatiotemporal Distribution, Health Risk, and Potential Sources by Thi-Hieu Le, Chung-Shin Yuan, Chitsan Lin, Zhi-Ping Hsu, I-Hsin Hsu, Lin-Chi Wang

“…The results are conducive to developing control strategies for VOC emissions to reduce human exposure risk to ambient air.…”
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Trend analysis of precipitation and temperature in Lahaul-Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh, India by Pankaj Kumar, Dhanjit Deka, Md. Arif Husain, Manish Kumar, Pandurang Choudhari, Shipra Singh, Azka Kamil, Abhishek Banerjee

“…Changes in the pattern of precipitation and temperature affect the socioeconomic structure of the region, affecting sectors such as agriculture, livestock, forestry, tourism, and human health. According to the perceptions of people, the temperature rise has accelerated the melting of glaciers and reduced the snow cover area. …”
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Targeting ferroptosis for improved radiotherapy outcomes in HPV‐negative head and neck squamous cell carcinoma by Joo Kyung Noh, Min Kyeong Lee, Yeonseo Lee, Minji Bae, Soonki Min, Moonkyoo Kong, Jung Woo Lee, Su Il Kim, Young Chan Lee, Seong‐Gyu Ko, Seon Rang Woo, Young‐Gyu Eun

“…To enhance the efficacy of radiotherapy (RT) in human papillomavirus (HPV)‐negative head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), we explored targeting ferroptosis, a regulated cell death process. …”
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Selection of an optimal method for screening the collection of narrow-leaved lupine held by the Vavilov Institute for the qualitative and quantitative composition of seed alkaloids by A. V. Kushnareva, Т. V. Shelengа, I. N. Perchuk, G. P. Egorova, L. L. Malyshev, Yu. A. Kerv, A. L. Shavarda, M. A. Vishnyakova

“…Narrow-leaved lupine (Lupinus аngustifolius L.) is a widely cultivated leguminous forage and green manure crop with a potential for human nutrition. However, the presence of secondary metabolites – alkaloids – in lupine seeds considerably affects the quality of raw produce, reducing its nutritive value; in addition, high concentrations of alkaloids are toxic to humans and animals. …”
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A novel cryopreservation solution for adipose tissue based on metformin by Yaping Deng, Xin Liu, Xichao Jian, Yan Zhang, Yinchi Hou, Suyun Hou, Fang Qi, Shune Xiao, Chengliang Deng

“…Subsequently, 1.5 mL of fresh human adipose tissue was subjected to freezing using trehalose + glycerol (TG group), trehalose + glycerol + metformin (TGM group), and the common cryoprotectant dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) + fetal bovine serum (FBS) (DF group). …”
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Identification of Five m6A-Related lncRNA Genes as Prognostic Markers for Endometrial Cancer Based on TCGA Database by Li Shan, Ye Lu, Cheng-Cheng Xiang, Xiaoli Zhu, Er-Dong Zuo, Xu Cheng

“…Due to difficulties involved in its early diagnosis and adequate prognostication, uterine corpus endometrial carcinoma (UCEC) is one of the most serious threats to human health, with the five-year survival rate being as low as roughly 60%. …”
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Ozone exposure and cardiovascular disease: A narrative review of epidemiology evidence and underlying mechanisms by Qiaoyi Hua, Xin Meng, Jicheng Gong, Xinghua Qiu, Jing Shang, Tao Xue, Tong Zhu

“…Ozone (O3) poses a significant global public health concern as it exerts adverse effects on human cardiovascular health. Nevertheless, there remains a lack of comprehensive understanding regarding the relationships between O3 exposure and the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), as well as the underlying biological mechanisms. …”
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Congenital cytomegalovirus - current state of knowledge on the treatment and prevention of fetuses and newborns by Katarzyna Miedzińska, Mateusz Grego, Łukasz Stojak, Dariusz Popiela, Karina Urbańska, Filip Kwiatkowski, Mateusz Baczewski, Witold Czyż

“… Cytomegalovirus (CMV)  is common  pathogen in the human population and one of the most  causes of intrauterine infections of the fetus. …”
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Association of gross domestic product with equitable access to childhood vaccines in 195 countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kwabena Obeng Duedu, Yakhya Dieye, Andreas Ateke Njoh, Jerome Nyhalah Dinga, Jones Soladoye Akinbobola, Funmilayo Ibitayo Deborah Afolayan, Tesfaye Kassa, David Dazhia Lazarus, Gezahegne Mamo Kassa, Nefefe Tshifhiwa, Mustapha Oumouna

“…The protocol was registered on PROSPERO (ID: CRD42022350418) and carried out using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.Results Data from 195 countries showed that the following infectious diseases had the highest burden; human papillomavirus (HPV), measles, Ebola and yellow fever. …”
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The Early Results of the Laparoscopic Mini-Gastric Bypass/One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass on Patients with Different Body Mass Index by Mohsen Mahmoudieh, Behrouz Keleidari, Naser Afshin, Masoud Sayadi Shahraki, Shahab Shahabi Shahmiri, Erfan Sheikhbahaei, Hamid Melali

“…Obesity is among the newest health matters that human beings are struggling with. Length of bypassed intestine is important in achievement of most weight loss and least nutritional and absorptive disorders. …”
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Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (Cgrp), Adrenomedullin (Am), Amylin, And Calcitonin (Ct) Receptors And Overlapping Biological Actions by J.A. Fischer, W. Born, R. Muff

“…The structure of a CT receptor was elucidated by the group of Goldring in 1991 through molecular cloning, and of a 60% homologous human CT receptor-like receptor (CRLR) shortly thereafter here. …”
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Enhancing Arabic text-to-speech synthesis for emotional expression in visually impaired individuals using the artificial hummingbird and hybrid deep learning model by Mahmoud M. Selim, Mohammed S. Assiri

“…Finally, the WaveNet model enhances the naturalness and clarity of text-to-speech synthesis, delivering high-quality, human-like audio output. The AMCDD-AHODL approach is examined using the Modern Standard Arabic dataset containing 1229 records. …”
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