Obesity Is Associated with Early Onset of Gastrointestinal Cancers in California by Yen-Yi Juo, Melinda A. Maggard Gibbons, Erik Dutson, Anne Y. Lin, Jane Yanagawa, O. Joe Hines, Guido Eibl, Yijun Chen

“…A cross-sectional study examining the linked 2004–2008 California Cancer Registry Patient Discharge Database was performed to evaluate the association between obesity and onset age among four gastrointestinal cancers, including esophageal, gastric, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers. Regression models were constructed to adjust for other carcinogenic factors. …”
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Integrated microfluidics-based construction of anti-BTN2A2 gel droplet cell preparations for non-invasive tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy by Yishen Tian, Jingxuan Li, Na Yang, Yang Zhao, Jiancao Zuo, Hang Xiong, Yiwen Pan, Li Xiao, Min Su, Feng Han, Zhixu He, Rong Hu

“…Experimental results demonstrated that this cellular preparation exhibited promising therapeutic effects in both melanoma and pancreatic cancer models. This research provided a novel platform for the synergistic cooperation of various methods in tumor immunotherapy, holding broad application prospects.…”
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A Cornflower Extract Containing N-Feruloylserotonin Reduces Inflammation in Human Skin by Neutralizing CCL17 and CCL22 and Inhibiting COX-2 and 5-LOX by Christophe Carola, Andrew Salazar, Christin Rakers, Franck Himbert, Quoc-Tuan Do, Philippe Bernard, Joerg von Hagen

“…Thus, an in silico molecular modeling and a generic screening assay were developed to screen natural molecules binding and blocking these two chemokines. …”
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Scientific basis for design low-speed synchronous permanent magnet generators for wind power plants by A. A. Tatevosyan

“…For the stage of verification calculations of VEU parameters, the scientific basis of design is determined by the construction of mathematical models and their research using application software packages for PCs, while for the stage of preliminary calculations, the development of analytical methods of analysis is important. …”
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Association between Serum Uric Acid and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease according to Different Menstrual Status Groups by Yanru Chen, Qiuping Huang, Ping Ai, Huamin Liu, Xueyu Chen, Xizhu Xu, Guoyong Ding, Yuejin Li, Xia Feng, Xiaohui Wang, Long Ji, Dong Li, Yong Zhou

“…Multivariate logistic regression models were used to determine the relationship between menstrual status, SUA, and NAFLD. …”
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Leptin Receptor Deficiency Protects Mice against Chronic Cerebral Hypoperfusion-Induced Neuroinflammation and White Matter Lesions by Yu Du, Yufei Song, Xiaojie Zhang, Yan Luo, Wenying Zou, Jiawei Zhang, Jianliang Fu

“…Leptin participates in the inflammatory responses in multiple cell types and animal models. Chronic cerebral hypoperfusion (CCH) induces inflammation in the central nervous system (CNS), which acts as one of the main reasons for CCH-induced white matter lesions (WMLs). …”
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Factors Associated with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Meta-Analysis by Yu Zhang, Cheng-Ming Xiao, Yan Zhang, Qiong Chen, Xiao-Qin Zhang, Xue-Feng Li, Ru-Yue Shao, Yi-Meng Gao

“…Pooled odds ratios (ORs) were calculated using fixed- or random-effects models. 103 studies involving 1,826,454 pregnant women were identified. …”
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Associations of multiple adverse childhood experiences, attachment insecurity and loneliness with physical and mental health difficulties in a representative Slovak sample by Natalia Kascakova, Jana Furstova, Jozef Hasto, Peter Tavel

“…Nested linear regression models were employed to analyzed the associations. …”
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Eight-element flexible MIMO antenna based on characteristics mode theory with enhanced channel capacity for sub 6 GHz 5G communications by Deepthi Mariam John, Shweta Vincent, Sameena Pathan, Kunjan D Shinde, B S Supreetha, Tanweer Ali

“…Such hyper-connected communication demands multiple input multiple output (MIMO) systems to meet the channel capacity. The modeling and analysis of an eight-element MIMO antenna for 5G wireless communication is communicated in the article. …”
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GD-1 Stellar Stream and Cocoon in the DESI Early Data Release by M. Valluri, P. Fagrelius, S. E. Koposov, T. S. Li, Oleg Y. Gnedin, E. F. Bell, R. G. Carlberg, A. P. Cooper, J. Aguilar, S. Ahlen, C. Allende Prieto, V. Belokurov, L. Beraldo e Silva, D. Brooks, A. Byström, T. Claybaugh, K. Dawson, A. Dey, P. Doel, J. E. Forero-Romero, E. Gaztañaga, S. Gontcho A Gontcho, J. Han, K. Honscheid, T. Kisner, A. Kremin, A. Lambert, M. Landriau, L. Le Guillou, M. E. Levi, A. de la Macorra, M. Manera, P. Martini, G. E. Medina, A. Meisner, R. Miquel, J. Moustakas, A. D. Myers, J. Najita, C. Poppett, F. Prada, M. Rezaie, G. Rossi, A. H. Riley, E. Sanchez, D. Schlegel, M. Schubnell, D. Sprayberry, G. Tarlé, G. Thomas, B. A. Weaver, R. H. Wechsler, R. Zhou, H. Zou

“…Future DESI spectroscopy and detailed modeling may enable us to distinguish between these possible origins.…”
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Protective role of vitamin D receptor against mitochondrial calcium overload from PM2.5-Induced injury in renal tubular cells by Mengqiu Lu, Zishun Zhan, Dan Li, Hengbing Chen, Aimei Li, Jing Hu, Zhijun Huang, Bin Yi

“…Purpose: This research explores the consequences of being exposed to PM2.5 contribute to renal injury while also evaluating the protective role of Vitamin D-VDR signaling in alleviating mitochondrial calcium imbalance and oxidative stress in renal tubular cells. Methods: Animal models of chronic PM2.5 exposure were used to simulate environmental conditions in wild type and VDR-overexpressing mice specific to renal tubules. …”
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The association between short-term apparent temperature exposure and human coagulation: A time-series study from Beijing, 2014–2023 by Yi Zhang, Tiancheng Wang, Jiaqi Shi, Ying Ma, Nairui Yu, Xinyan Zhou, Pai Zheng, Zhangjian Chen, Guang Jia

“…The study employed generalized additive models to analyzed the linear and nonlinear associations between AT and coagulation indices. …”
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Is Self-Reported Physical Activity Participation Associated with Lower Health Services Utilization among Older Adults? Cross-Sectional Evidence from the Canadian Community Health S... by Koren L. Fisher, Elizabeth L. Harrison, Bruce A. Reeder, Nazmi Sari, Karen E. Chad

“…Cross-sectional data from 56,652 Canadian Community Health Survey respondents aged ≥ 50 years (48% M; 52% F; mean age 63.5 ± 10.2 years) were stratified into three age groups and analysed using multivariate generalized linear modeling techniques. Participants were classified according to PA level based on self-reported daily energy expenditure. …”
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Medicinal plants with neuroprotective potential in East African countries: A systematic review by Ibe Michael Usman, Ekom Monday Etukudo, Elna Owembabazi, Wusa Makena, Augustine Oviosun, Makeri Danladi, Vivian Ojiakor, Patrick Maduabuchi Aja, Emeka Anyanwu, Yanurkis Duranones Rosales, Mario Edgar Fernandez Diaz, Josiah Ifie, Ismahil Adekunle Adeniyi, Ilemobayo Victor Fasogbon, Victor Bassey Archibong

“…Method: The present study is a systematic review that included randomized controlled trial studies using experimental animal models for various nervous system related conditions treated with medicine plants sourced from within any of the East African countries. …”
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Analisis rantai nilai dalam aspek lingkungan dan ekonomi menggunakan VCOR pada petani kopi di Malang by Imam Santoso, Miftahus Sa'adah, Izzum Wafi'uddin, Naila Maulidina Lu'ayya, Dodyk Pranowo, Retno Astuti

“…The findings of this study are expected to be a reference for research on the value chain in coffee supply chain activities, and contribute to the enrichment of information related to the VCOR model…”
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Genetic Factors and the Risk of Periodontitis Development: Findings from a Systematic Review Composed of 13 Studies of Meta-Analysis with 71,531 Participants by Maélson Klever da Silva, Antonio Carlos Gonçalves de Carvalho, Even Herlany Pereira Alves, Felipe Rodolfo Pereira da Silva, Larissa dos Santos Pessoa, Daniel Fernando Pereira Vasconcelos

“…Three examiners extracted data from articles with a clear association between polymorphisms in the inflammatory mediator gene and the development of periodontitis through meta-analysis using the fixed or randomized statistical models to calculate the Odds Ratio with values of P<0.05 considered significant. …”
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L-Theanine Extends the Lifespan of <i>Caenorhabditis elegans</i> by Reducing the End Products of Advanced Glycosylation by Zhihang Huang, Haiming Jing, Yan Pan, Hongxia Cai, Wenjing Zhang, Jingyuan Zhu, Nan Zhang, Dan Wu, Wentao Xu, Hexiang Qiu, Huihui Bao, Guojun Li, Junyu Ning, Bo Xian, Shan Gao

“…Future studies could explore the molecular mechanisms, test L-theanine in mammalian models, and assess the long-term side effects.…”
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Enhancing smart home environments: a novel pattern recognition approach to ambient acoustic event detection and localization by Ahsan Shabbir, Abdul Haleem Butt, Taha Khan, Lorenzo Chiari, Ahmad Almadhor, Vincent Karovic

“…For sound source localization, the proposed framework demonstrated significant performance, with an error rate of 3.61, a mean squared error (MSE) of 14.98, and a root mean squared error (RMSE) of 3.87.DiscussionThe integration of detection and localization models facilitated the identification of emergency activities and the transmission of notifications via electronic mail. …”
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Technology to improve reliable access to oxygen in Western Uganda: study protocol for a phased implementation trial in neonatal and paediatric wards by Graham Moore, Hamish Graham, Rami Subhi, Sheillah Bagayana, Joseph Mugerwa, David Peake, Eleanor Nakintu, Daniel Murokora, Roger Rassool, Marc Sklar, Bryn Sobott

“…Pre and post oxygen system primary and secondary outcomes will be compared using regression models and standard tests of significance. Useability will be quantitatively and qualitatively evaluated in terms of acceptability, feasibility and appropriateness, using standardised implementation outcome measure tools.Ethics and dissemination Ethics approval was obtained from Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUREC 1/7) and the University of Melbourne (2021-14489-13654-2). …”
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Health Benefits Due to Reduction in Respirable Particulates during COVID-19 Lockdown in India by Anubha Goel, Pallavi Saxena, Saurabh Sonwani, Shubham Rathi, Ananya Srivastava, Akash Kumar Bharti, Supreme Jain, Shubhanshi Singh, Anuradha Shukla, Anju Srivastava

“…The health impacts of particle inhalation were quantified using the multiple-path particle dosimetry and AirQ+ models, which revealed that the most considerable improvement was during lockdown Phase 1. …”
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