Celiac Artery Compression After a Spine Fracture, and Pericardium Rupture After Blunt Trauma: A Case Report from a Single Injury by Joongsuck Kim, Hyun Min Cho, Sung Hwan Kim, Seong Hoon Jung, Jeong Eun Sohn, Kwangmin Lee

“…Suspecting empyema, thoracotomy was performed at 3 weeks after admission, revealing organized hematoma without pus formation, as well as rupture of the pericardium, which was immediately sutured, and decortication was carried out. …”
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Rapid adsorption of selenium removal using iron manganese-based micro adsorbent by Sundus Saeed Qureshi, Sheeraz Ahmed Memon, Rafi-ul-Zaman, Nanik Ram, Sumbul Saeed, Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak, Rama Rao Karri

“…Abstract Selenium in wastewater is of particular concern due to its increasing concentration, high mobility in water, and toxicity to organisms; therefore, this study was carried out to determine the removal efficiency of selenium using iron and manganese-based bimetallic micro-composite adsorbents. …”
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Understanding Ozone Formation and Carbonyl Contributions in the Seoul Metropolitan Area by Seung-Ha Lee, Ji-Seon Lee, Hyung-Min Lee, Hyeong-Ahn Kwon, Caroline R. Nowlan, Gonzalo González Abad, Rokjin J. Park, Ji-Hoon Park, Soyoung Kang, Hye-Jung Shin, Dai-Gon Kim, Jung-Min Park

“…We revisited the ozone formation condition and investigated the contribution of each component using observations of routinely measured volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and, for the first time, employed multiyear ground observations of carbonyl compounds (formaldehyde, acetone, and acetaldehyde) from the two sites in Seoul Metropolitan Area (SMA), Seoul and Incheon, during the 2016–2018 ozone season (May–September). …”
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Safety and efficacy of histotripsy delivery through overlying gas-filled small bowel in an ex vivo swine model by Meridith A. Kisting, James K. White, Sarvesh Periyasamy, Ayca Z. Kutlu, Adrienne L. Kisting, Xiaofei Zhang, Lu Mao, Paul F. Laeseke, Martin G. Wagner, Eli Vlaisavljevich, Fred T. Lee, Timothy J. Ziemlewicz

“…Purpose To evaluate the safety and efficacy of performing histotripsy through overlying gas-filled bowel in an ex vivo swine model.Methods An ex vivo model was created to simulate histotripsy treatment of solid organs through gas-filled bowel. Spherical 2.5 cm histotripsy treatments were performed in agar phantoms for each of five treatment groups: 1) control with no overlying bowel (n = 6), 2) bowel 0 cm above phantom (n = 6), 3) bowel 1 cm above phantom (n = 6), 4) bowel 2 cm above phantom (n = 6), and 5) bowel 0 cm above the phantom with increased treatment amplitude (n = 6). …”
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Relationship between platelet distribution width and non-dipping pattern in children with essential hypertension by Ling Sun, Bo Wang, Daoping Yang, Wanping Zhou, Yunjia Tang, Xuan Li, Haitao Lv, Miao Hou

“…Abstract Background Hypertension has shown a trend of prevalence at younger ages, and the non-dipping pattern is associated with target organ damage in hypertension. However, few studies have yet investigated the clinical characteristics and risk factors of non-dipper status in essential hypertension children. …”
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Methods for assessing manifestations of respiratory failure in patients with laryngeal and tracheal compression syndrome caused by thyroid diseases and cicatricial tracheal stenosi... by V.V. Boyko, V.V. Kritsak, A.L. Sochnieva, V.V. Tkachenko

“…A decrease in blood О2 saturation, especially over an extended period, inevitably affects the functioning of organs with high energy consumption. This makes a comprehensive approach to the treatment of such patients obvious. …”
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Ribosome pausing in amylase producing Bacillus subtilis during long fermentation by Yaozu Han, Biwen Wang, Alberto Agnolin, Gaurav Dugar, Frans van der Kloet, Christopher Sauer, Paul Igor Costea, Max Fabian Felle, Mathis Appelbaum, Leendert W. Hamoen

“…In this study, we investigated whether ribosome pausing occurs during production of the α-amylase AmyM by the industrial production organism Bacillus subtilis under repeated batch fermentation conditions. …”
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Anatomy, ploidy level, and essential oil composition of <i>Hyssopus officinalis</i> ʻNikitskiy Beliyʼ <i>in vitro</i> and <i>ex situ</i> by I. V. Bulavin, N. N. Ivanova, N. N. Miroshnichenko, N. M. Saplev, S. A. Feskov

“…The existing data on the structure of organs in vitro, genetic stability, and essential oil composition are limited for Hyssopus officinalis L., so this study was aimead at investigating these aspects under a short period of in vitro culturing.Materials and methods. …”
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EFQM in vocational education – teacher and student perspectives by Maria Gianni, Efthalia Kontou, Ilias Avdikos, Eftychia Kessopoulou, Styliani Xanthopoulou

“…Purpose – Stakeholder satisfaction relates closely to service quality and performance of educational organizations. Often, this relationship is addressed in literature through the lens of excellence models, such as the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) model. …”
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Bacterial diversity impacts as a result of combined sewer overflow in a polluted waterway by O. Calderon, H. Porter-Morgan, J. Jacob, W. Elkins

“…It is one of the most polluted water bodies in the United States and was designated as a superfund site in 2010. For over a century, organic compounds, heavy metals, and other forms of industrial pollution have disrupted the creek’s environment. …”
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Exploring proteins within the coccolith matrix by Craig J. Dedman, Nishant Chauhan, Alba González-Lanchas, Chloë Baldreki, Adam A. Dowle, Tony R. Larson, Renee B. Y. Lee, Rosalind E. M. Rickaby

“…Protein features were compared between species and against biomineralisation proteins previously identified in other marine calcifying organisms. Notably, several protein features were consistently seen across the examined coccolithophore species, including the cell signalling 14-3-3 domain, chromosome segregation SMC ATPase domain, as well as proteins involved in protein processing and protease inhibition. …”
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Early discharge and international air transport of a traveler with exacerbating comorbidities and pneumomediastinum: a case report by Miho Akimoto, Soichiro Saeki, Yuki Kiyomoto, Hirosane Takeshima, Naofumi Higuchi, Takako Mori, Yasuyo Osanai, Chihaya Hinohara, Takeshi Inagaki

“…Abstract Background Air transport for medically complex patients presents unique challenges, particularly without specific guidelines for conditions such as pneumomediastinum or medical devices like peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines). Although organizations such as the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) provide general recommendations for medical air travel, these guidelines often lack the precision required to address such complex clinical scenarios. …”
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IMPACT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE SURGICAL TREATMENT OF GASTRIC CANCER: A 3-YEAR ANALYSIS by Amanda Juliani ARNEIRO, Marina Alessandra PEREIRA, André Roncon DIAS, Ulysses RIBEIRO JUNIOR, Marcus Fernando Kodama Pertille RAMOS

“…RESULTS: A total of 769 patients with gastric cancer were evaluated and organized into two groups: (i) pre-COVID group and (ii) COVID group. …”
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Putting one health to the test: Operational challenges and critical reflections from the global South by Mridula Mary Paul, Sunita Pradhan, Aarti Chettri, Sarala Khaling, Abi T. Vanak

“…One Health as a policy framework to tackle zoonoses has gained wide-ranging validation with multiple international organizations throwing their collective might behind it. …”
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Genetically engineered pig heart transplantation in non-human primates by Avneesh K. Singh, Corbin E. Goerlich, Tianshu Zhang, Billeta Lewis, Alena Hershfeld, Gheorghe Braileanu, Kasinath Kurvi, Kathryn Rice, Faith Sentz, Sarah Mudd, Patrick Odonkor, Erik Strauss, Brittney Williams, Allen Burke, Anuj Gupta, Cinthia B. Drachenberg, David Ayares, Bartley P. Griffith, Muhammad M. Mohiuddin

“…Conclusions These data demonstrate that 10 GE cardiac xenografts have variable cardiac xenograft survival in NHP due to perhaps presence of 4th antigen and require further study. However, these 10GE organs may be suitable for clinical cardiac xenotransplantation and have already been utilized in two human cases.…”
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Concept of producing of the Russian national system of functional food by Yu. V. Fotev, V. F. Pivovarov, A. M. Artemyeva, I. M. Kulikov, Y. K. Goncharova, А. I. Syso, N. P. Goncharov

“…One way to reduce the negative consequences is through the introduction and breeding of new for Russia species and varieties of agricultural plants and organize a mass production of functional foods (FF) that contribute to the prevention and/or suspension of the development of dangerous diseases and slowing down the aging process. …”
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Deep learning on CT scans to predict checkpoint inhibitor treatment outcomes in advanced melanoma by Laurens S. Ter Maat, Rob A. J. De Mooij, Isabella A. J. Van Duin, Joost J. C. Verhoeff, Sjoerd G. Elias, Tim Leiner, Wouter A. C. van Amsterdam, Max F. Troenokarso, Eran R. A. N. Arntz, Franchette W. P. J. Van den Berkmortel, Marye J. Boers-Sonderen, Martijn F. Boomsma, Fons J. M. Van den Eertwegh, Jan Willem de Groot, Geke A. P. Hospers, Djura Piersma, Art Vreugdenhil, Hans M. Westgeest, Ellen Kapiteijn, Ardine A. De Wit, Willeke A. M. Blokx, Paul J. Van Diest, Pim A. De Jong, Josien P. W. Pluim, Karijn P. M. Suijkerbuijk, Mitko Veta

“…The DLM was compared to and combined with a model of known clinical predictors (presence of liver and brain metastasis, level of lactate dehydrogenase, performance status and number of affected organs). A total of 730 eligible patients with 2722 lesions were included. …”
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An integrated strategy for sequential nitrite removal and methane recovery: Sludge fermentation driven by nitrite reduction by Xiaodi Li, Mengxue Sun, Bo Wang, Wei Zeng, Yongzhen Peng

“…The nitrite reduction process stimulated the fermentation of sludge to produce more organic matters, which served as electron donors for denitrification. …”
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Effect of the Flavor and Quality of Wolfberry Tea Processed with Buds and Leaves under Different Degree of Spreading by Guanjun PAN, Linyuan DUAN, Jiake ZHAO, Ping SHUAI, Guoli DAI, Weisu TIAN, Jinyuan WANG, Jiapeng HUANG, Xiaotong BI, Enzhao LIN, Ken QIN, Zhilong HAO, Bo ZHANG

“…The sensory evaluation, flavonoids, water extracts, amino acid components, sugar substances, organic acids, and volatile substances of wolfberry tea processed with varying degrees of spreading were analyzed. …”
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HMGB1 released from pyroptotic vascular endothelial cells promotes immune disorders in exertional heatstroke by Chaoping Yu, Yang Huang, Jiangang Xie, Chujun Duan, Shanshou Liu, Wei Zhao, Yutong Wang, Ran Zhuang, Junjie Li, Wen Yin

“…EHS immune disorders can cause systemic inflammatory responses and multiple organ failure; however, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. …”
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