Infectious keratitis following photorefractive keratectomy: a 13-year study at a tertiary center by Alireza Attar, Hossein Jamali, Julio Ortega-Usobiaga, Golnoush Mahmoudinezhad, Dagny Zhu, Mohammad Mohammadi

“…Gram-positive bacteria were the most commonly isolated pathogens in microbiological studies, accounting for 45.2% (19/42) of cases. …”
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Phage-mediated virulence loss and antimicrobial susceptibility in carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae by Yanshuang Yu, Mengzhu Wang, Liuying Ju, Minchun Li, Mengshi Zhao, Hui Deng, Christopher Rensing, Qiu E. Yang, Shungui Zhou

“…Overall, our findings highlight the potential of phages not only as agents for combating bacterial resistance, but also a driver of evolution outcomes that could lead to more favorable clinical outcomes in the treatment of multidrug resistance pathogens.IMPORTANCECarbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae represents one of the leading pathogens for infectious diseases. …”
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CLEC11A-Driven Molecular Mechanisms in Intervertebral Disc Degeneration: A Comprehensive Multi-Omics Study by Jiang N, Wang Q, Hu Z, Tian X

“…Finally, we validated these findings through in vitro experiments, confirming the regulatory roles of these critical genes in the progression of IVDD.Results: Transcriptomic and MR analyses identified six candidate pathogenic genes (AEN, CLEC11A, HMGN1, LRRC25, TAF7, and TREM1) significantly associated with IVDD. …”
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Genetic determinants of silver nanoparticle resistance and the impact of gamma irradiation on nanoparticle stability by Amira M. Mahfouz, Walaa A. Eraqi, Hala Nour El Din El Hifnawi, Alaa El Din Shawky, Reham Samir, Mohamed A. Ramadan

“…Silver nanoparticle (AgNPs) preparations are widely applied to treat multidrug-resistant pathogens. Therefore, there is an urgent need for greater knowledge regarding the effects of improper and excessive use of these medications. …”
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Consequences of insecticide overuse in Hungary: assessment of pyrethroid resistance in Culex pipiens and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes by Rebeka Csiba, Zsaklin Varga, Dorina Pásztor, Bianka Süle, Vera Ihuoma Ogoke Mxinwa, Zoltán Soltész, Brigitta Zana, Krisztián Bányai, Gábor Kemenesi, Kornélia Kurucz

“…Abstract Background Mosquitoes, as vectors of various pathogens, have been a public health risk for centuries. …”
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Optimized methods for the targeted surveillance of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli in human stool by Sarah Gallichan, Sally Forrest, Esther Picton-Barlow, Claudia McKeown, Maria Moore, Eva Heinz, Nicholas A. Feasey, Joseph M. Lewis, Fabrice E. Graf

“…ABSTRACT Understanding transmission pathways of important opportunistic, drug-resistant pathogens, such as extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli, is essential to implementing targeted prevention strategies to interrupt transmission and reduce the number of infections. …”
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Korean patients with hereditary cancer: a prospective multicentre cohort study protocol exploring psychosocial and health outcomes by Boyoung Park, Sun-young Kong, Dongju Won, Jong Eun Park, Jun-Kyu Kim, Mi-Ae Jang, Jung-Sook Ha, Kyoung-Bo Kim

“…Introduction Although genetic testing for hereditary cancers is increasing, data on health attitudes based on genetic pathogenicity are limited. This cohort study aims to establish three subcohorts based on genetic testing results to assess the health impact of genetic variations. …”
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Dried and Tested: Inoculation Method Impacts Low-Moisture Food Persistent Bacterial Populations by Manita Adhikari, Kavita Patil, Jennifer C. Acuff

“…Pathogen contamination and harborage in low-moisture food (LMF) processing environments have resulted in outbreaks and recalls, but researchers are limited in their abilities to investigate solutions. …”
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A novel compound heterozygous mutation in the DYNC2H1 gene in a Chinese family with Jeune syndrome by Sujie Xiong, Guangyao Hu, Yao Zhou, Fei Sun, Yanlin Ma

“…Moreover, no chromosomal abnormalities or pathogenic copy number variations (CNVs) were detected in the foetus. …”
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Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli over time in Thailand under a One Health approach: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Doan Hoang Phu, Tuempong Wongtawan, Truong Thanh Nam, Dinh Bao Truong, Naparat Suttidate, Juan Carrique-Mas, Niwat Chansiripornchai, Conny Turni, Patrick J. Blackall, Thotsapol Thomrongsuwannakij

“…Campylobacter spp. are major food-borne zoonotic pathogens impacting food safety worldwide. Thailand is one of the countries facing with a significant burden of Campylobacter infections and is recognized as a hotspot of AMR. …”
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Prevalence of Salmonella and Shigella species and their multidrug resistance patterns among pediatric populations in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mihret Tilahun, Melaku Ashagrie Belete, Alemu Gedefie, Habtu Debash, Ermiyas Alemayehu, Daniel Gebretsadik Weldehana, Hussein Ebrahim, Ousman Mohammed, Bruktawit Eshetu, Saba Gebremichael Tekele, Zewudu Mulatie, Agumas Shibabaw

“…Abstract Background Salmonella and Shigella are major enteric pathogens that cause diarrhea in children worldwide. …”
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Extranodal Lymphomas as an Unusual Presentation in Usual Sites: A Potential Clinicoradiological Mimicker of Infection by R. Aruna Geethanjali, Brindha Prabhakaran, S. K. Sridevi, L. Priyadharshini, Vishalli Dinesh, V. Archana

“…Extranodal lymphomas (ENLs) have different characteristics and often have distinct pathogenic mechanisms and clinical behavior, which has a significant impact in their diagnosis and treatment. …”
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Farber Disease Mimicking Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: The First Reported Case in Qatar and Review of the Literature by Amal Al-Naimi, Haneen Toma, Sara G. Hamad, Tawfeg Ben Omran

“…The diagnosis was later confirmed genetically by the presence of a homozygous pathogenic variant (p.Gly213Glu; c.638G > A in exon 8) in the ASAH1 gene. …”
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Application of DNA Array Technology for Diagnostic Microbiology by Stephanie A Booth, Michael A Drebot, Graham A Tipples, Lai King Ng

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Cover Crops for Managing Root-Knot Nematodes by Harsimran K. Gill, Zane Joseph Grabau, Robert McSorley

“… Cover crops are grown between cash crop cycles or incorporated with cash crops to improve soil fertility and struc­ture, decrease soil erosion, and suppress weeds, insects, nematodes, and other plant pathogens. Cover crop residues can be incorporated as “green manure” to increase soil fertility for the next crop. …”
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Prospects of Nanobiomaterials for Biosensing by Ravindra P. Singh

“…The biosensors using smart nanomaterials have applications for rapid, specific, sensitive, inexpensive, in-field, on-line and/or real-time detection of pesticides, antibiotics, pathogens, toxins, proteins, microbes, plants, animals, foods, soil, air, and water. …”
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De Novo Heterozygous Mutation in FGFR2 Causing Type II Pfeiffer Syndrome by Rafat Mosalli, Alfia Fatma, Mohammed A. Almatrafi, Mayada Mazroua, Bosco Paes

“…Initial molecular results categorized the mutation as nonpathogenic, but it was later reclassified as pathogenic. Antenatal, multidisciplinary parental counseling about the tentative diagnosis and prognosis facilitated postnatal decisions that culminated in an informed choice for palliative care and early demise.…”
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Work load and job stress: two facets of the same situation? Exploratory study in a gerontology department by Sandrine Cazabat, Béatrice Barthe, Nadine Cascino

“…These results show evidence that the establishment of a regulatory process that is both adaptive and pathogenic. In order to handle a work overload, nurses isolated themselves in order to accomplish their duties and this isolation has an impact on their health.…”
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Advanced imaging techniques in crystal arthritis by Victor Laurent, Georgios Filippou, Silvia Sirotti, Tristan Pascart

“…Gout and calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD) disease are the most common causes of crystal arthritis. Identifying the pathogenic crystal deposition is the cornerstone of the diagnosis, but also prognosis and monitoring of the diseases. …”
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Monensin supplementation increases weight gain in stocker steers, but higher doses reduce essential mineral intake by Gabriele Maier, Tanapon Sukkankah, Josh Davy, Larry Forero, Berit Bangoura, Matthew Torcal, Sharif Aly

“…A secondary objective was to compare the presence of pathogenic and total coccidia oocysts. At study end, all monensin treatment groups weighed more than the control group but were not different from each other. …”
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