Relationship between prenatal metals exposure and neurodevelopment in one-year-old infants in the CLIMB study by Xiao-Yuan Fan, Xian-Shu Lin, Bing-Rui Yang, Han-Wen Zhang, Feng Tang, Jia-Jia Tang, He-Bin Chi, Toby Mansell, Noora Kartiosuo, Yin-Yin Xia, Ting-Li Han, Hua Zhang, Philip Baker, Richard Saffery

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Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis and Its Association with Adrenal Insufficiency: Assessment with the Low-Dose ACTH Stimulation Test by René Rodríguez-Gutiérrez, Adrian Rendon, Maximiliano Barrera-Sánchez, Kevin Erick Gabriel Carlos-Reyna, Neri Alejandro Álvarez-Villalobos, Gloria González-Saldivar, José Gerardo González-González

“…Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a major public health care concern that affects the life of millions of people around the world. The association of tuberculosis and adrenal insufficiency is well known; however, it is thought to be less prevalent every time. …”
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Advancing the understanding of Naegleria fowleri: Global epidemiology, phylogenetic analysis, and strategies to combat a deadly pathogen by Awadh Alanazi, Sonia Younas, Hasan Ejaz, Muharib Alruwaili, Yasir Alruwaili, Bi Bi Zainab Mazhari, Muhammad Atif, Kashaf Junaid

“…The pathogen induces primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), a rapidly progressive and almost always fatal life-threatening brain infection. The devastating impact of N. fowleri and the high mortality rate underscores a deeper understanding and the development of innovative strategies to tackle this issue. …”
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The relationship between activities of daily living and speech impediments based on evidence from statistical and machine learning analyses by Liu Jun, Hongguo Li, Yu Mao, Lan Hu, Dan Wu

“…Machine learning algorithms (Support Vector Machine, Decision Tree, and Logistic Regression) were employed to validate the findings and elucidate the underlying relationship between ADL and SI.BackgroundSI poses significant challenges to the health and quality of life of middle-aged and older adults, increasing the demands on community-based and home care services. …”
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Einstein Ordered Weighted Aggregation Operators for Pythagorean Fuzzy Hypersoft Set With Its Application to Solve MCDM Problem by Rana Muhammad Zulqarnain, Imran Siddique, Rifaqat Ali, Jan Awrejcewicz, Hanen Karamti, Dariusz Grzelczyk, Aiyared Iampan, Muhammad Asif

“…A numerical illustration of decision-making complications in real-life farming is deliberated to authenticate the established method’s supremacy and applicability. …”
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Impacts of benchmarking choices on inferred model skill of the Arctic–Boreal terrestrial carbon cycle by Jeralyn Poe, Deborah Huntzinger, Nathan Collier, Christopher Schwalm, Jon Wells, Christina Schädel, William J Riley, Stephen Sitch

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Effect of ticagrelor combined with metoprolol extended-release tablets on cardiac function and clinical prognosis in elderly patients with acute coronary syndrome after percutaneou... by Lili Wang, Linlin Gao, Qin Chen, Li Chen, Hui Xu, Ling Sun, Youbin Hu

“…The incidence of adverse prognostic events in the OG was significantly lower at 8.89%, compared to 37.78% in the CG (P < 0.05).ConclusionTicagrelor combined with metoprolol extended-release tablets can significantly improve cardiac function, motor performance, and quality of life in ACS patients after PCI. Additionally, it effectively increases myocardial injury markers and reduces serum inflammatory factor levels.…”
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Integrating urban building information modeling and circular economy framework for green sustainability by N. Andriyani, P. Suprobo, T.J.W. Adi, W.A.N. Aspar, A.D. Jatmiko, A.D. Santoso

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Coupling genome-wide continuous perturbation with biosensor screening reveals the potential targets in yeast isopentanol synthesis network by Qi Xiao, Jingjing Shi, Lixian Wang, Guoping Zhao, Yanfei Zhang

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Relationship between functional independence and community integration of people with spinal cord injury in Bangladesh by Shazal Kumar Das, Md Bakhtiar, Saiba Muhammad Sabrin, Michael Curtin, Ehsanur Rahman, Zahid Bin Sultan Nahid, Zakia Rahman, Md. Furatul Haque, Md. Fazlul Karim Patwary, Md. Jahangir Alam, Md. Emran Hossain, Md. Atiar Rahman, Shafiqul Islam, Md. Ashfaquzzaman, Md. Anowar Khasru Parvez

“…It is proposed that to monitor a person's community integration the CIQ could be used with a measure of quality of life as this would indicate a person's contentment with their level of community integration.…”
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Evaluating the efficacy of carbetocin versus oxytocin for preventing intraoperative blood loss, early postpartum hemorrhage, and maintaining a favorable hemodynamic profile in lowe... by Bisma Fayaz, Raja Suhail Shounthoo, Ajaiz Rasool, Saima Wani, Showkat Ahmad Gurcoo

“…Carbetocin has a significantly longer half-life than oxytocin, potentially leading to more sustained uterine contractions and reduced blood loss. …”
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Analysis of employment conditions and management training needs among medical caregivers (医疗护理员从业现况及管理培训需求分析) by WANG Huaxin (王华新), LIU Guiying (刘桂英), TANG Ling (唐玲), E Haiyan (鄂海燕), GAO Bo (高波), SUN Mingli (孙明丽), ZHOU Jie (周洁), WANG Xiao (王潇)

“…In order to strengthen life care skills and professional quality, it's required to standardize professional training. …”
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Sulforaphane in alternative cancer chemotherapy: From carcinogenesis suppression to drug resistance reversal by Seyed Mohammad Doodmani, Payman Rahimzadeh, Najma Farahani, Seyedalireza Mirilavasani, Mina Alimohammadi, Noushin Nabavi, Elmira Alaei, Afshin Taheriazam, Maryam Abedi, Nadia Shafiee, Salman Daneshi, Mehrdad Hashemi

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Acupoint massage combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine soaking therapy and nursing of a patient with hand-foot syndrome caused by oral administration of capecitabine for color... by LI Xiaomin (李晓敏), LIU Shuhong (刘书红)

“…The acupoint massage combined with Traditional Chinese Medicine soaking therapy is effective in alleviating hand-foot syndrome and reduce the adverse drugs reaction of oral administration of capecitabine, and contributes to the clinical treatment and improve of quality of life of the patient with colorectal cancer. (本文观察穴位按摩联合中药泡洗疗法治疗1例肠癌患者口服卡培他滨致手足综合征的效果, 总结护理经验。…”
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Bio-reinforcement for improving shear strength in road embankments towards eco-friendly soil stabilization and sustainable infrastructure by S. Chezhiyan, K. Sudalaimuthu

“…This study supports the broader application of bio-reinforcement in infrastructure projects, contributing to specific sustainable development goals such as sustainable development goals 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and sustainable development goals 15 (Life on Land).…”
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Connotation, research status, and development directions of clean coal geology in China by Yuegang TANG, Shaoqing WANG, Xiaoshuai WANG, Xin GUO, Yafeng WANG, Liping XUE, Harold H. Schobert

“…In contrast, clean coal geology in the broad sense emphasizes efficiency enhancement and emission reduction throughout the coal life cycle, involving the exploration, exploitation, and utilization of coals, as well as relevant ecological restoration. …”
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Diagnostic performance of CT for extrarenal fat invasion in renal cell carcinoma: a meta-analysis and systematic review by Junchao Ma, Enyu Yuan, Shijian Feng, Jin Yao, Chunlei He, Yuntian Chen, Bin Song

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CHANGE IN TESTOSTERONE LEVELS IN ENDOSCOPIC OPERATIONS ON THE PROSTATE GLAND by E. A. Efremov, S. Yu. Shekhovtsov, D. S. Merinov, A. O. Butov, Yu. V. Kastrikin, T. I. Garaev

“…Preoperative diagnosis and correction of testosterone deficiency is an important component that allows minimizing the number of risks and complications resulting from surgical interventions, as well as improving the quality of life and accelerating post-operative rehabilitation of patients.…”
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Spinal CRH facilitates the micturition reflex via the CRH2 receptor in rats with normal bladder and bladder outlet obstruction by Risa Shinoki, Ryosuke Jikuya, Takuma Nirei, Takeshi Fukazawa, Hiroki Takizawa, Mari Hioki, Sachi Kawaura, Tomoyuki Tatenuma, Go Noguchi, Daiki Ueno, Yusuke Ito, Mitsuru Komeya, Kentaro Muraoka, Hisashi Hasumi, Kazuki Kobayashi, Masahito Takiguchi, Kengo Funakoshi, Kazuhide Makiyama, Naoki Aizawa, Hiroki Ito

“…Abstract Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) significantly affect patient quality of life. Treatment options for bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (a common cause of LUTS) are insufficient to relieve discomfort. …”
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MOBILITAS SPASIAL LANSIA DI RUANG LUAR PERMUKIMAN PADAT KOTA by Diananta Pramitasari, Mutiara Anggi

“…These areas accommodate various groups of people, including the elderlies, choosing to stay permanently in the neighborhood for relishing old age life. Physical limitations faced by the elderlies do not reduce the need to keep going out, including walking around the settlement. …”
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