Acute Leukemia Induces Senescence and Impaired Osteogenic Differentiation in Mesenchymal Stem Cells Endowing Leukemic Cells with Functional Advantages by Ximena Bonilla, Natalia-Del Pilar Vanegas, Jean Paul Vernot

“…Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) constitute an important cell population of the bone marrow hematopoietic niche that supports normally hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) but eventually also leukemic cells. …”
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Prevalence and Risk Factors for Diabetic Lower Limb Amputation: A Clinic-Based Case Control Study by Beverly T. Rodrigues, Venkat N. Vangaveti, Usman H. Malabu

“…Twenty-three subjects were Indigenous Australians, representing 17.8% of the study population. The average age of the cohort was 63.4 years ± 14.1 years [CI 90.98–65.89]. …”
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The effects of unified pooling arrangement on health inequity in China: a DID-RIF approach by Jing Wu, Yuqing Liu, Chuncheng Wang, Lianjie Liu, Jiaqian Lu

“…Conclusions Although the gap in medical reimbursement expenses between participants of different socioeconomic statuses narrowed after the provincial medical insurance pooling reform, health inequity among the insured population increased. The equalized health insurance reform failed to address health inequities based on socioeconomic status. …”
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Examining the impact of social stressor stimuli in eliciting physiological reactivity in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analys... by Samantha Burns, Agnes S K Wong, Earl Woodruff

“…This study aims to systematically evaluate different social stressor stimuli in eliciting physiological reactivity in ASD, focusing on the children and adolescent population.Methods and analysis We designed a study protocol for this study and submitted it to PROSPERO for systematic review registration. …”
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Using the gene pool of CIMMYT cultivars and lines in spring durum wheat breeding in Western Siberia by V. S. Yusov, М. G. Evdokimov, M. N. Kiriakova, D. A. Glushakov

“…‘Omsky Korall’, which combines high yield, adaptability to the climate of Western Siberia, and resistance to the local population of Puccinia graminis Pers. f. sp. tritici Erikss. et Henn. and Ug99, with excellent pasta-making properties, as well as the presence of promising lines in all breeding nurseries.…”
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Kernel type-based entries are efficient to develop a core collection of maize (Zea mays L.) by Jae-Han Son, Seongmin Hong, Ji Won Kim, Jiyun Go, Junyong Choi, Sang-Bum Lee, Jun Young Ha, Young-Sam Go, Hwan-Hee Bae, Tae-Wook Jung, Gibum Yi

“…However, the process is time-consuming and requires considerable effort. Based on previous population structures of maize we hypothesized that kernel types can be representative characteristics encompassing large phenotypic variations. …”
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Clinical features and progression of Parkinson's disease with LRRK2 variants: A prospective study by Tingwei Song, Xiaoxia Zhou, Chunyu Wang, Heng Wu, Xinxiang Yan, Jifeng Guo, Beisha Tang, Lifang Lei, Qian Xu, Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Multicenter Database and Collaborative Network in China (PD‐MDCNC)

“…Interpretation Our extended longitudinal follow‐up of LRRK2‐PD in the Chinese population provided valuable insights, further confirming the clinical characteristics of the three LRRK2 variants.…”
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A Retrospective Claims-Based Study Evaluating Clinical and Economic Burden Among Patients With Moderate to Severe Osteoarthritis Pain in the United States by Patricia B. Schepman, Sheena Thakkar, Rebecca L. Robinson, Craig G. Beck, Deepa Malhotra, Birol Emir, Ryan N. Hansen

“…Understanding the heterogeneity within the OA population may allow us to further appreciate the true burden of illness for patients in pain.…”
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Mental health literacy among older adults in Shanghai: a descriptive qualitative study by Rongjing Xu, Mingrui Jing, Aining Zhang, Liqi Zha, Yan Wang, Anni Wang, Jun Tang, Biyun Xia, Shoumei Jia

“…BackgroundThe aging population in China is surging rapidly, and elderly individuals are at higher risk of multiple mental health issues. …”
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Does Feedback from Physical Activity Measurement Devices Influence Physical Activity? Evidence From a Randomized Controlled Trial by Htay-Wah Saw, Arie Kapteyn, Jill Darling

“…Use of research-grade PA devices that provide no feedback is warranted for studies whose primary goals are to collect population PA data with minimal measurement errors, while wearables with feedback are most suited for PA intervention studies. …”
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Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Motor Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale by Stefanie D. Vassar, Yvette M. Bordelon, Ron D. Hays, Natalie Diaz, Rebecca Rausch, Cherry Mao, Barbara G. Vickrey

“…We analyzed data from 193 persons enrolled in a population-based study in Central California. Patients were examined after overnight PD medication washout (“OFF” state) and approximately one hour after taking medication (“ON” state). …”
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The Impact of Socioeconomic Inequalities on the Risk of Hypertension in Bangladesh: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Kabir Hossain, Tonmoy Alam Shuvo, Asma‐Ul Hosna, Dipu Rani Dey

“…ABSTRACT Hypertension is a prevalent health issue in Bangladesh, impacting a significant portion of the population. This meta‐analysis explored how social status inequalities impact hypertension risk in Bangladesh. …”
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Lower serum magnesium level is an important risk factor for erythropoiesis-stimulating agents hypo-responsiveness in hemodialysis patients by Hayam Hebah, Shaimaa Abdelmegied, Dina Osman, Lina Khedr

“…Abstract Purpose There is an established inverse association between serum magnesium levels and anemia in the general population. However, limited information is available about this association in patients on hemodialysis. …”
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Association between Serum Uric Acid to HDL-Cholesterol Ratio and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Lean Chinese Adults by Ya-Nan Zhang, Qin-Qiu Wang, Yi-Shu Chen, Chao Shen, Cheng-Fu Xu

“…The risk factors for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in lean population have not been fully clarified. This study aimed to explore the association between uric acid to HDL-cholesterol ratio (UHR) and NAFLD in lean Chinese adults. …”
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Spatial and Seasonal Patterns of Tick Infestations in Kassena-Nankana Livestock by Seth Offei Addo, Ronald Essah Bentil, Bernice Olivia Ama Baako, Jane Ansah-Owusu, Christopher Nii Laryea Tawiah-Mensah, Eric Behene, Victor Asoala, James C. Dunford, John Asiedu Larbi, Philip Kweku Baidoo, Michael David Wilson, Joseph W. Diclaro, Samuel K. Dadzie

“…However, control measures within a geographical region can only be effective if there is available information on tick population dynamics and ecology. This study focused on ticks infesting livestock in the Kassena-Nankana Districts of the Upper East Region of Ghana. …”
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MILP Modeling and Optimization of Multi-Objective Three-Stage Flexible Job Shop Scheduling Problem With Assembly and AGV Transportation by Shiming Yang, Leilei Meng, Saif Ullah, Biao Zhang, Hongyan Sang, Peng Duan

“…FJSP-T-A is NP-hard, and an efficient multi-population co-evolutionary algorithm (MPCEA) is proposed to efficiently solve large-scale instances. …”
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The co-occurrence of multimorbidity and polypharmacy among middle-aged and older adults in Canada: A cross-sectional study using the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) and... by Kathryn Nicholson, Jennifer Salerno, Sayem Borhan, Benoit Cossette, Dale Guenter, Meredith Vanstone, John Queenan, Michelle Greiver, Michelle Howard, Amanda L Terry, Tyler Williamson, Lauren E Griffith, Martin Fortin, Saverio Stranges, Dee Mangin

“…<h4>Background</h4>There is an increasing prevalence of multiple conditions (multimorbidity) and multiple medications (polypharmacy) across many populations. Previous literature has focused on the prevalence and impact of these health states separately, but there is a need to better understand their co-occurrence.…”
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Cerebrovascular accidents association between serum trace elements and toxic metals level, a case-control study. by Khosro Jamebozorgi, Alireza Kooshki, Mahbobeh Saljoughi, Mohamadjavad Sanjari, Zahra Ahmadi, Seyed Mohammad Mosavi Mirzaei

“…However, further studies with a larger population and investigation of the exact pathogenesis of these metals are needed.…”
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The doctoral program in Infectology and Tropical Medicine’s impact evaluation by Marta Ana Castro Peraza, Anabel Hernández Ruiz, María Isabel Chao Sautié, María Teresa Illnait Zaragozí, Hilda María Hernández Álvarez, Félix Dickinson Meneses

“…<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> a quantitative-qualitative observational study was carried out during the years 2018-2023, with a population of 153 members and a sample of 137 participants. …”
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Gastrointestinal Parasites With Their Risk Factors in Tharu Indigenous People in Southern Nepal: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Pinki Kumari Chaudhary, Tirth Raj Ghimire

“…ABSTRACT Background Globally, gastrointestinal (GI) infections are common, particularly in populations with low socioeconomic levels, including high illiteracy rates, ignorance, poor housing and lifestyles, and unfavorable environmental conditions. …”
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