Reductive acetogenesis is a dominant process in the ruminant hindgut by Qiushuang Li, Jiabin Huo, Gaofeng Ni, Fan Zhang, Shizhe Zhang, Xiumin Zhang, Rong Wang, Jinzhen Jiao, Zhongtang Yu, Xuanxuan Pu, Yipeng Yue, Emilio M. Ungerfeld, Xiaoli Zhang, Jian Wu, Zhiliang Tan, Chris Greening, Min Wang

“…Conclusions These findings highlight an enrichment of acetogenesis in a key region of the gastrointestinal tract and reshape our understanding of ruminant hydrogen metabolism and how the H2 can be managed in accord to livestock methane mitigation efforts. …”
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Mechanisms of breast cancer treatment using Gentiana robusta: evidence from comprehensive bioinformatics investigation by Bo Xiong, Xinxin Zhang, Dongzhi Sangji, Lianghong Ni, Mingjie Fan, Beibei Fan

“…These findings provide valuable insights into the therapeutic potential of QJ in breast cancer management. However, further experimental research are needed to validate the computational findings of QJ.…”
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The Variations of Satellite-Based Ecosystem Water Use and Carbon Use Efficiency and Their Linkages with Climate and Human Drivers in the Songnen Plain, China by Bo Li, Fang Huang, Shuai Chang, Ning Sun

“…Our findings aid in understanding the biological regulation mechanisms of carbon-water cycle coupling and provide a scientific basis for formulating sustainable regional development strategies and guiding water and land resources management.…”
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Study on application of green-synthesized ZnO and Si nanoparticles in enhancing aquaculture sediment quality by Yaoqiang Zhu, Weidong Li, Waqas Ahmed, Mohsin Mahmood, Hayssam M. Ali, Muhammad Rizwan, Jochen Bundschuh, Muhammad Akmal, Sajid Mehmood

“…This dual benefit highlights the potential of these nanoparticles as a sustainable solution for managing contaminated fishpond sediments while contributing to agricultural productivity. …”
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Lenvatinib and tislelizumab versus atezolizumab and bevacizumab in combination with TAE-HAIC for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma with high tumor burden: a multicenter retrosp... by Hongjie Cai, Song Chen, Shuangyan Tang, Yi Xiao, Feng Shi, Zhiqiang Wu, Ping Ma, Huanwei Chen, Wenquan Zhuang, Wenbo Guo

“…Conclusions TAE-HAIC plus lenvatinib and tislelizumab or TAE-HAIC plus atezolizumab and bevacizumab showed similar outcomes for unresectable HCC with high tumor burden, and manageable safety. The results need further validation.…”
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The role of mycobacteremia screening in enhancing non-tuberculous mycobacteria detection in hospitalized persons with HIV by Mengjiao Miao, Hongyan Zhu, Ziyao Liu, Jinjin Yang, Yiting Zhang, Chenyu Ma, Jiamin Qin, Yaling Chen, Hongxia Wei, Wei Chen, Yongfeng Yang, Zhiliang Hu, Zhiliang Hu, Zhiliang Hu

“…These findings underscore the importance of mycobacteremia screening in improving the detection of NTM infections among severely immunocompromised hospitalized patients, especially those with CD4 counts <50 cells/μL, and highlight the value of incorporating MBC into diagnostic protocols to enhance clinical management of these high-risk individuals.…”
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Successful ventilation through a Rüsch intubation guide catheter in severe laryngotracheal stenosis by Victoria Van Regemorter, Arnaud Potié, Sandra Schmitz, Jean-Louis Scholtes, Laurent Veevaete, Michel Van Boven

“…Conclusions We suggest an effective and reliable method using a Rüsch flexible intubation guide catheter for airway management in patients suffering from laryngotracheal stenosis in the setting of tracheal repair surgery.…”
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Spartina alterniflora invasion significantly alters the assembly and structure of soil bacterial communities in the Yellow River Delta by Pengyuan Sun, Yuxin Wu, Pengcheng Zhu, Jingfeng Wang, Jingfeng Wang, Xiaona Yu, Weihua Guo

“…These results provide insights into microbial ecology and inform management strategies for coastal wetland restoration.…”
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The Health‐Related Quality of Life Impact of the COVID‐19 Pandemic on People Living with Multiple Sclerosis and the General Population: A Comparative Study Utilizing the EQ‐5D‐5L w... by Glen J. Henson, Ingrid van derMei, Bruce V. Taylor, Suzi B. Claflin, Andrew J. Palmer, Gang Chen, Julie A. Campbell

“…Differences would have implications for crises/pandemic management policies. This study aimed to compare the prevalence and health‐related quality of life impact of COVID‐19‐related adversity (such as deteriorations in mental or physical health) in PwMS and the general population. …”
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Emergence of a blaNDM-5-carrying extensively drug-resistant Enterobacter cloacae ST1718 in Saudi Arabia: Insights from comprehensive genome analysis by Ibrahim A. Al-Zahrani, Thamer M. Brek

“…Background: Patients with severe COVID-19 may require intensive care unit (ICU) admission to manage life-threatening complications. However, ICU admission is associated with an increased risk of acquiring nosocomial infections caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria, particularly carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterale (CRE). …”
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Extracellular acyl-CoA-binding protein as an independent biomarker of COVID-19 disease severity by Stephane Isnard, Stephane Isnard, Tsoarello Mabanga, Tsoarello Mabanga, Léna Royston, Léna Royston, Léna Royston, Carolina A. Berini, Carolina A. Berini, Simeng Bu, Simeng Bu, Orthy Aiyana, Orthy Aiyana, Hansen Feng, Hansen Feng, Bertrand Lebouché, Bertrand Lebouché, Bertrand Lebouché, Bertrand Lebouché, Cecilia T. Costiniuk, Cecilia T. Costiniuk, Joseph Cox, Joseph Cox, Guido Kroemer, Guido Kroemer, Guido Kroemer, Madeleine Durand, Jean-Pierre Routy, Jean-Pierre Routy, Jean-Pierre Routy, the Biobanque Québécoise de la COVID-19 (BQC-19)

“…New biomarkers predicting COVID-19 severity that are also causally involved in disease pathogenesis could improve patient management and contribute to the development of innovative therapies. …”
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Examining the etiology and pregnancy outcomes of 152 critically ill pregnant patients in the Intensive Care Unit by Weiman Liu, Junyou Su, Sumei Wang

“…This study aimed to assess pregnancy outcomes and mortality in critically ill pregnant women in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and to provide valuable clinical insights for improving the management of obstetric emergency care, reducing maternal and neonatal adverse outcomes, and improving the level of obstetric care. …”
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Association of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio with severe abdominal aortic calcification: new evidence from the United States by Hao Deng, Mengmeng Sun, Zhentong Zhao, Kun Fan, Zizhang Zhao, Yifan Chi, Wei Sheng

“…These findings have significant clinical relevance and may inform clinicians regarding the management of SAAC. However, further research is required to confirm this association.…”
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Prognostic values of intracellular cell-related genes in esophageal cancer and their regulatory mechanisms by Wei Cao, Dacheng Jin, Weirun Min, Haochi Li, Rong Wang, Jinlong Zhang, Yunjiu Gou

“…While radiotherapy, often in conjunction with chemotherapy, serves as a cornerstone in the management of locally advanced or metastatic cases, patient tolerance and treatment resistance frequently hinder its efficacy. …”
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Cardiovascular Protection of Nephropathic Male Patients by Oral Food Supplements by Annalisa Noce, Giulia Marrone, Manuela Di Lauro, Silvia Urciuoli, Anna Pietroboni Zaitseva, Georgia Wilson Jones, Nicola Di Daniele, Annalisa Romani

“…., artichoke, and Aesculus hippocastanum L. which are virtually devoid from side effects, but rich in antioxidant and antiradical properties, could represent a valid therapeutic adjunct in the clinical management of nephropathic patients. Moreover, quantitative analysis performed in vitro on such compounds showed that they expressed good total antioxidant (7.28 gallic acid equivalents) and antiradical activity (above 80%). …”
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Comparative enrichment of complete ammonium oxidation bacteria in floccular sludge reactors: Sequencing batch reactor vs. continuous stirred tank reactor by Ying Zhu, Jiaying Hou, Fangang Meng, Meiying Xu, Limin Lin, Linyan Yang, Xueming Chen

“…., 1.0–6.0 g-N/m3) which was favorable for the growth of ammonium-oxidizing bacteria (AOB, belonging to Nitrosomonas in this study), CSTR managed to lower the in-situ ammonium level to < 2.0 g-N/m3, thus creating a competitive advantage for comammox bacteria with a highly oligotrophic lifestyle. …”
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Unraveling the threads of depressive symptoms: Enhancing predictions of depression among university junior students by Said El-Ashker, Abdulmajeed Alharbi, Somaya Mahmoud, Feras Al-Awad, Ahlam Alghamdi, Nouf Alaqeel, Mohammed Al-Hariri

“…Conclusion: Our findings emphasize the need for tailored mental health support services to address depression and its predictors, especially during critical transition periods like the early stages of university life, as early detection and intervention can lead to improved management and better control of the depression.…”
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Molecular Evidence of Coinfection with Acute Respiratory Viruses and High Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 among Patients Presenting Flu-Like Illness in Bukavu City, Democratic Republic of... by Patrick Bisimwa Ntagereka, Rodrigue Ayagirwe Basengere, Tshass Chasinga Baharanyi, Théophile Mitima Kashosi, Jean-Paul Chikwanine Buhendwa, Parvine Basimane Bisimwa, Aline Byabene Kusinza, Yannick Mugumaarhahama, Dieudonne Wasso Shukuru, Simon Baenyi Patrick, Ronald Tonui, Ahadi Bwihangane Birindwa, Denis Mukwege

“…Therefore, testing for respiratory viruses should be performed in all patients with flu-like symptoms for effective surveillance of the transmission patterns in the COVID-19 affected areas for optimal treatment and effective disease management.…”
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Payment Reforms for Prehospital Care Services in a Middle Income Country: Assessing Implementation and Patient Outcomes Using a Mixed-Methods Approach by Paibul Suriyawongpaisal, Samrit Srithamrongsawad, Pongsakorn Atiksawedparit, Khanisthar Phooseemungkun, Krongkan Bunchaiyai, Thanita Thongtan

“…However, there were not any practically meaningful differences between EMS units participating and not participating in either of the payment systems in terms of patient care such as appropriateness of response time, airway management, and outcome of treatment. Analysis of data from focus-group and individual interviews ended up with a causal loop diagram demonstrating potential explanatory mechanisms for those findings. …”
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Linking Functional Traits To Trophic Roles In Scavenger Assemblages by Violeta Marie Montenegro, Patricia Mateo‐Tomás, Jessica Schneider, Daisy H. Dent, Tom Crowther, Carolina Bello

“…Changes in species' centrality between sites and the high centrality of species with large home ranges suggest that management strategies in one location can have implications that extend beyond, highlighting the need to implement coordinated transboundary protection efforts to ensure the resilience and functionality of scavenger networks and derived ecosystem services.…”
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