Disability and Migration Routes: An Explorative Analysis Among Refugees Hosted in Italy by Marco Tofani, Marco Tofani, Maurizio Marceca, Maurizio Marceca, Donatella Valente, Donatella Valente, Giovanni Galeoto, Giovanni Galeoto, Mohamed Ali Ben Zina, Imène Soumaya Salhi, Khadija Elmadmad, Khadija Elmadmad, Hind Tak Tak, Justine Gosling, Satish Mishra, Valentina Gazzaniga, Marco Cilione, Silvia Iorio

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IMPACT-ICU feasibility study: pragmatic mixed-methods randomised controlled trial of a follow-up care intervention for survivors of critical illness and caregivers by Sunita Mathur, John Muscedere, David M Maslove, Miranda Hunt, John Gordon Boyd, Stephanie Sibley, Tracy Boyd, Michelle Tryon, Natasha Arianne Jawa, Michaela Hanley, Robin Westphal, Afolasade Fakolade

“…Survivors of critical illness will be eligible if: age ≥18 years, life expectancy ≥6 months and high risk for PICS. …”
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Plasma Clusterin Concentrations May Predict Resistance to Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Patients with Kawasaki Disease by Mei-Chen Ou-Yang, Ho-Chang Kuo, I-Chun Lin, Jiunn-Ming Sheen, Fu-Chen Huang, Chih-Cheng Chen, Ying-Hsien Huang, Ying-Jui Lin, Hong-Ren Yu

“…Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute febrile vasculitic syndrome of early childhood often complicated by coronary artery lesion that drastically reduces the quality of life. The study aimed to identify a reliable marker for predicting nonresponsiveness to the first course of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) in KD patients. …”
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Exploring the prognostic significance of lactate-mitochondria-related genes in prostate cancer by Yuan Wang, Ronghui Chen, Feng-Le Jiang, Feng-Le Jiang, Xin Jiang, Xin Jiang, Yuehong Zhou, Yingying Zhou, Xinyi Hong, Chaoying Lin, Wei-Jia Wang, Wei-Jia Wang, Sufang Qiu

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Nicotine promotes M2 macrophage polarization through α5-nAChR/SOX2/CSF-1 axis in lung adenocarcinoma by Guiyu Kang, Hui Song, Lei Bo, Qi Liu, Qiang Li, Jingtan Li, Pan Pan, Jingting Wang, Yanfei Jia, Haiji Sun, Xiaoli Ma

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Conjugation of LasR Quorum-Sensing Inhibitors with Ciprofloxacin Decreases the Antibiotic Tolerance of P. aeruginosa Clinical Strains by Daria Bortolotti, Claudio Trapella, Alessandra Bragonzi, Paolo Marchetti, Vinicio Zanirato, Andrea Alogna, Valentina Gentili, Carlo Cervellati, Giuseppe Valacchi, Mariangela Sicolo, Giulia Turrin, Anna Fantinati, Dario Di Luca, Roberta Rizzo

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Causal association between matrix metalloproteinases and diabetic neuropathy: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study by Chao Bai, Chao Bai, Wenwen Yang, Guangwei Qi, Liuyu Yang, Qingrui Wu, Jieguang Peng, Ning Wang, Tao Liu

“…ObjectiveDiabetic neuropathy (DN), a common and debilitating complication of diabetes, significantly impairs the quality of life of affected individuals. While multiple studies have indicated changes in the expression of specific matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in patients with DN, and basic research has reported the impact of MMPs on DN, there is a lack of systematic research and the causal relationship remains unclear. …”
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MUC2 expression modulates immune infiltration in colorectal cancer by Christophe M. Raynaud, Ayesha Jabeen, Eiman I. Ahmed, Eiman I. Ahmed, Satanay Hubrack, Apryl Sanchez, Shimaa Sherif, Ahmad A. Al-Shaibi, Bernice Lo, Bernice Lo, Jessica Roelands, Davide Bedognetti, Davide Bedognetti, Wouter Hendrickx, Wouter Hendrickx

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RNA editing-based biomarker blood test for the diagnosis of bipolar disorder: protocol of the EDIT-B study by Andrea Miranda-Mendizabal, Diana Vetter, Juan Zambrano, Jeff Zarp, Victor Chavarría, Anna Giménez-Palomo, Meritxell Gonzalez-Campos, Marc Valenti, Lara Walczer Baldinazzo, Sara Siddi, Maurizio Ferrari, Dinah Weissmann, Chantal Henry, Josep Maria Haro, Lars Vedel Kessing, Eduard Vieta

“…Sociodemographic variables, clinical history, toxic consumption, current treatment and quality of life will be assessed. Blood samples will be obtained and stored at −80 °C until RNA sequencing analysis. …”
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Managerial thinking in neonatal care: a qualitative study of place of care decision-making for preterm babies born at 27–31 weeks gestation in England by Neena Modi, Elizabeth S Draper, Miaoqing Yang, Sarah E Seaton, Kelvin Dawson, Vasiliki Bountziouka, Oliver Rivero-Arias, Thillagavathie Pillay, Natalie Armstrong, Alexis Paton, Elaine Boyle, Victor L Banda, Caroline Cupit, Bradley Manktelow, Abdul Qader T Ismail

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Protective effect of adiponectin on oxidative stress-induced ovarian granulosa cell senescence in geese by Yan Zheng, Yunqiao Qiu, Ming Gao, Qianhui Wang, Lei Yu, Zhongzan Cao, Xinhong Luan

“…These findings may contribute to the development of improved theoretical references for improving egg-laying performance and prolonging the service life of geese.…”
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Safety and Effectiveness of BPaL-Based Regimens to Treat Multidrug-Resistant TB: First Experience of an Italian Tuberculosis Referral Hospital by Gina Gualano, Maria Musso, Paola Mencarini, Silvia Mosti, Carlotta Cerva, Pietro Vittozzi, Antonio Mazzarelli, Angela Cannas, Assunta Navarra, Stefania Ianniello, Paolo Faccendini, Fabrizio Palmieri

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: BPaL-containing regimens also serve as promising options for patients with RR/MDR-TB in terms of real-life experience, but further multicentric studies are required in Europe to confirm the efficacy of shorter regimens to eliminate MDR TB.…”
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A mind-body resilience intervention for emotional distress in cardiac arrest survivors and their informal caregivers – Recovering together after cardiac arrest: Protocol for an ope... by Danielle La Camera, Jonathan Elmer, Sarah M. Perman, Michael W. Donnino, Ona Wu, Robert A. Parker, Ana-Maria Vranceanu, Alexander M. Presciutti

“…Background: Chronic emotional distress among cardiac arrest (CA) survivors and their caregivers is prevalent and worsens quality of life and recovery. Interventions to prevent chronic distress post-CA are needed. …”
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Structure and identification of the native PLP synthase complex from Methanosarcina acetivorans lysate by Angela Agnew, Ethan Humm, Kang Zhou, Robert P. Gunsalus, Z. Hong Zhou

“…This study demonstrates the potential of applying the cryoID workflow to capture native structural states at atomic resolution for archaeal systems, for which traditional biochemical sample preparation is nontrivial.IMPORTANCEArchaea are one of the three domains of life, classified as a phylogenetically distinct lineage. …”
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Accuracy of artificial intelligence algorithms in predicting acute respiratory distress syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yaxin Xiong, Yuan Gao, Yucheng Qi, Yingfei Zhi, Jia Xu, Kuo Wang, Qiuyue Yang, Changsong Wang, Mingyan Zhao, Xianglin Meng

“…Abstract Background Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a serious threat to human life. Hence, early and accurate diagnosis and treatment are crucial for patient survival. …”
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Evolutionary dynamics of mitochondrial genomes and intracellular transfers among diploid and allopolyploid cotton species by Jiali Kong, Jie Wang, Liyun Nie, Luke R. Tembrock, Changsong Zou, Shenglong Kan, Xiongfeng Ma, Jonathan F. Wendel, Zhiqiang Wu

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Stevioside mitigates metabolic dysregulation in offspring induced by maternal high-fat diet: the role of gut microbiota-driven thermogenesis by Jin Ye, Renjie Shi, Xiaoning Wu, Hua Fan, Yapei Zhao, Xinyun Hu, Lulu Wang, Xiaowei Bo, Dongning Li, Yunshu Ge, Danna Wang, Bing Xia, Zhenting Zhao, Chunxia Xiao, Beita Zhao, Yutang Wang, Xuebo Liu

“…Microorganisms acquired from the mother early in life critically affect the host’s metabolic functions. …”
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Analysis of the CHS Gene Family Reveals Its Functional Responses to Hormones, Salinity, and Drought Stress in Moso Bamboo (<i>Phyllostachys edulis</i>) by Shiying Su, Xueyun Xuan, Jiaqi Tan, Zhen Yu, Yang Jiao, Zhijun Zhang, Muthusamy Ramakrishnan

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Whole-genome sequencing and secondary metabolite exploration of the novel Bacillus velezensis BN with broad-spectrum antagonistic activity against fungal plant pathogens by Yanli Zheng, Tongshu Liu, Ziyu Wang, Xu Wang, Haiyan Wang, Ying Li, Wangshan Zheng, Shiyu Wei, Yan Leng, Jiajia Li, Yan Yang, Yang Liu, Zhaoyu Li, Qiang Wang, Qiang Wang, Yongqiang Tian

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Performance of seawater-derived Mg(OH)2 as a sustainable coating solution for hydrogen sulfide-induced corrosion mitigation in concrete pipes by Janelle Patricia S. Moa, Bea Angela C. Gaw, John Louis O. Co, Kyle Anderson C. Coo, Kenneth Jae T. Elevado, Cheryl Lyne C. Roxas

“…The specimens were subjected to a 4M sulfuric acid solution for four days to assess compressive strength, weight loss, surface pH, and surface roughness. A life cycle assessment was also conducted for the different coating ratios, and response surface methodology (RSM) was employed to determine the optimal coating ratio. …”
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