Vitiligo Review: etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment by Aleksandra Witek, Jakub Parys, Agnieszka Mikosińska, Martyna Kaźmierczak, Maciej Mossakowski, Patrycja Kałuziak, Marta Jajczak, Mateusz Litwin, Stanisław Jesionek, RAfał Bieś

“…State of knowledge: Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the loss of melanocytes, leading to depigmented skin patches. Its exact cause remains unclear, but genetic and environmental factors, such as stress and skin trauma, are thought to contribute. …”
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Olive Oil Total Phenolic Contents and Sensory Sensations Trends during Oven and Microwave Heating Processes and Their Discrimination Using an Electronic Tongue by Rafaela Prata, José A. Pereira, Nuno Rodrigues, Luís G. Dias, Ana C. A. Veloso, Susana Casal, António M. Peres

“…The use of olive oil in heat-induced cooking leads to deep reduction of phenolic and volatile concentrations and to changes of the sensory profiles. …”
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Real world pharmacovigilance assessment of drug related macular degeneration risks by Xiaodong Chen, Shinan Wu, Shaopan Wang, Chaofeng Yu, Zihan Guo, Shiya Huang, Peixin Cai, Yanliang Miao, Shiying Li, Qian Chen

“…Abstract Macular degeneration is a leading cause of irreversible vision loss, significantly impacting quality of life. …”
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How to Distinguish Patients with pSS among Individuals with Dryness without Invasive Diagnostic Studies by Agata Sebastian, Maciej Sebastian, Maria Misterska-Skóra, Patryk Woytala, Katarzyna Jakuszko, Piotr Wiland

“…In the course of pSS, inflammatory cell infiltration consists mainly of lymphocytes infiltrating exocrine glands, which leads to their impaired function. The characteristic feature is generalized dryness. …”
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A Distributed Energy-Throughput Efficient Cross-Layer Framework Using Hybrid Optimization Algorithm by Pratap Singh, Nitin Mittal, Vikas Mittal, Tapankumar Trivedi, Ashish Singh, Szymon Łukasik, Rohit Salgotra

“…The cross-layer protocols address the specific challenges of WUSNs, leading to improved network performance and enhanced operational capabilities in real-world applications. …”
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Integration of Microgrids and Electric Vehicle Technologies in the National Grid as the Key Enabler to the Sustainable Development for Rwanda by Samuel Bimenyimana, Chen Wang, Aphrodis Nduwamungu, Godwin Norense Osarumwense Asemota, Wellars Utetiwabo, Chun-Ling Ho, Jean De Dieu Niyonteze, Noel Hagumimana, Theobald Habineza, Waqar Bashir, Cicilia Kemunto Mesa, Yiyi Mo

“…In the transport sector, the concept of electric vehicles has been initiated and started in order to contribute to the UN Paris agreement and decrease the reliance of the transport sector on gaseous fuels which are one source of air pollutants leading to climate change, premature deaths, and morbidity associated with poor air quality. …”
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Nanotechnological Plastic Flooring: Implications for Broiler Chicken Performance, Health, and Carcass Quality by Bruna Barreto Przybulinski, Rodrigo Garófallo Garcia, Maria Fernanda de Castro Burbarelli, Irenilza de Alencar Naas, Claudia Marie Komiyama, Fabiana Ribeiro Caldara, Vivian Aparecida Rios de Castilho Heiss, Kelly Mari Pires de Oliveira, Renata Pires de Araújo, Jean Kaique Valentim

“…The meat quality was also negatively affected, with plastic flooring leading to less favorable fillet characteristics. …”
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Drug consumption and treatment costs of the glaucoma therapy in the Republic of Serbia by Ćoškov Aleksandra D., Savanović Dijana R., Todorović Nemanja B., Lalić-Popović Mladena N., Tomić Nataša Z., Milijašević Boris Ž.

“…Introduction: Glaucoma is the leading cause of the irreversible blindness, affecting more than 70 million people worldwide. …”
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Inhibitory Effect of NMDA Receptors in the Ventral Tegmental Area on Hormonal and Eating Behavior Responses to Stress in Rats by Zohreh Sadat Nasihatkon, Maryam Khosravi, Zahra Bourbour, Hedayat Sahraei, Mina Ranjbaran, Seyedeh Maryam Hassantash, Mohammad Sahraei, Kefayat Baghlani

“…It could be concluded that inhibition of glutamate NMDA receptors in the VTA by memantine leads to the inhibition of the eating behavior parameters and plasma corticosterone level disturbance induced by stress in rats.…”
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CT-sensitized nanoprobe for effective early diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary fibrosis by Jiwei Hou, Qijian Ji, Tianyu Tang, Yonger Xue, Lin Gao, Li Dai, Jinbing Xie

“…The distinct honeycombing patterns observed in computed tomography (CT) for the primary diagnosis of PF are typically only visible in patients with moderate to severe disease, often leading to missed opportunities for early intervention. …”
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On the Ionosphere–Atmosphere–Lithosphere Coupling During the 9 November 2022 Italian Earthquake by Mirko Piersanti, Giulia D’Angelo, Dario Recchiuti, Fabio Lepreti, Paola Cusano, Enza De Lauro, Vincenzo Carbone, Pietro Ubertini, Mariarosaria Falanga

“…The correlation between ERA5 observations and MILC model predictions, particularly in temperature deviations and Ep distributions, strengthens the hypothesis that earthquake-generated AGWs impact atmospheric conditions at high altitudes, leading to observable ionospheric perturbations. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of Lithosphere–Atmosphere–Ionosphere–Magnetosphere coupling mechanisms and the potential for developing reliable earthquake prediction tools.…”
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Early Delivery of Misfolded PrP from ER to Lysosomes by Autophagy by Constanza J. Cortes, Kefeng Qin, Eric M. Norstrom, William N. Green, Vytautas P. Bindokas, James A. Mastrianni

“…These findings suggest that autophagy might function as a quality control mechanism to limit the accumulation of misfolded PrP that normally leads to the generation of PrPSc.…”
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Comparative Analysis of Re-Identification Methods of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis Models by Bartlomiej Kizielewicz, Jakub Wieckowski, Bogdan Franczyk, Jaroslaw WaTrobski, Wojciech Salabun

“…Due to factors like limited access to domain experts, some models become impractical, leading to the need for methods that aid in their re-identification. …”
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Osteoarthritis synovium as a nidus for monosodium urate crystal deposition inducing severe gout studied by label‐free stimulated Raman scattering combined with synovial organoids by Ziyi Chen, Wenjuan Wang, Yaxin Chen, Minbiao Ji, Yinghui Hua

“…Furthermore, OA synoviocytes were more capable of phagocytosing crystals, leading to severe inflammation, and thus, expediting gout. …”
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Deacetylated SNAP47 recruits HOPS to facilitate autophagosome-lysosome fusion independent of STX17 by Fenglei Jian, Shen Wang, Wenmin Tian, Yang Chen, Shixuan Wang, Yan Li, Cong Ma, Yueguang Rong

“…Mechanistically, deacetylated SNAP47 recruits HOPS components to autophagic vacuoles independently of STX17 and STX17-SNAP47 interaction, while acetylated SNAP47 inhibits this recruitment, consequently leading to the failure of SNARE complex assembly. …”
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Modulation of Spinal GABAergic Inhibition and Mechanical Hypersensitivity following Chronic Compression of Dorsal Root Ganglion in the Rat by Moon Chul Lee, Taick Sang Nam, Se Jung Jung, Young S. Gwak, Joong Woo Leem

“…In conclusion, the alteration of spinal GABAergic inhibition following CCD and leading to a gradual reduction over time of CCD-induced mechanical hypersensitivity is most likely due to changes in GABA content in spinal GABA neurons.…”
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Differences in medial temporal network intrinsic connectivity after a single bout of exercise relate to fitness, memory, and affect by Anastasia Cherednichenko, María Baena-Pérez, Anna Miró-Padilla, Maria Reyes Beltrán-Valls, Diego Moliner-Urdiales, César Ávila

“…Conclusions: A single bout of exercise leads to specific functional changes in the medial temporal network, which may be related to individual differences in the chronic changes resulting from repeated exercise bouts over time.…”
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Microglia Play a Major Role in Direct Viral-Induced Demyelination by Dhriti Chatterjee, Kaushiki Biswas, Soma Nag, S. G. Ramachandra, Jayasri Das Sarma

“…Our results suggest that MHV can directly infect and activate microglia during acute inflammation, which in turn during chronic inflammation stage causes phagocytosis of myelin sheath leading to chronic inflammatory demyelination.…”
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Pineal cyst in bipolar patient with normolithiaemia and positive fibromyalgic tender points by Salvatore Marrone, MD, Antonio Alessandro Biancardino, MD, Evier Andrea Giovannini, MD, Federica Paolini, MD, Benedetta Maria Campisi, MD, Jaime Mandelli, MD, Domenico Santangelo, MD, Salvatore Fanara, MD, Giuseppe Vaccaro, MD, Michele Vecchio, MD, Domenico Gerardo Iacopino, MD, PhD, Luigi Basile, MD

“…Although these cysts are usually asymptomatic, they can occasionally enlarge and compress adjacent structures, leading to neurological complications such as obstructive hydrocephalus and Parinaud's syndrome. …”
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Orthorexia in Athletes: A Comprehensive Review of its Causes, Impact on Health, and Prevention Strategies by Kamila Fuczyło, Karolina Stankevič, Anna-Mariia Chernysh, Aleksandra Dusińska, Jakub Waszczyński, Justyna Woźniak, Justyna Weronika Kmieć, Wiktor Biesiada, Ewelina Kopczyńska, Piotr Kulej

“…ON is driven by societal, cultural, and sports-specific pressures, leading to restrictive dietary practices that can cause nutrient deficiencies, metabolic imbalances, energy depletion, and psychological distress. …”
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