A mini-review of sub-populations missing in the malaria control loop by Celina Onyawoibi Aju-Ameh

“…It is time for Africa to own her diseases, identify her research gaps and address them. This mini-review article discusses a malaria control gap with the accompanying multi-dimensional challenges, proffering pathways to overcome the challenges. …”
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Review of Mechanics and Applications of Auxetic Structures by Mariam Mir, Murtaza Najabat Ali, Javaria Sami, Umar Ansari

“…Thus auxetic materials have important applications in the biomedical field which are also a part of this review article. Many auxetic materials have been discovered, fabricated, and synthesized which differ on the basis of structure, scale and deformation mechanism. …”
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Distinct Roles of Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling in the Pathogenesis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis by Juan Shi, Feng Li, Meihui Luo, Jun Wei, Xiaoming Liu

“…These studies thus imply distinct mechanisms of Wnt/β-catenin signaling in the pathogenesis of these two chronic pulmonary diseases, indicating potential targets for COPD and IPF treatments. This review article aims to summarize the involvement and pathogenic roles of Wnt signaling pathways in the COPD and IPF, with a focus on the implication of Wnt/β-catenin signaling as underlying mechanisms and therapeutic targets in these two incurable diseases.…”
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Value of teff (Eragrostis tef) genetic resources to support breeding for conventional and smallholder farming: a review by Aemiro Bezabih Woldeyohannes, Ermias Abate Desta, Carlo Fadda, Mario Enrico Pè, Matteo Dell’Acqua

“…In the past five decades, the national genebank of Ethiopia actively collected and conserved thousands of teff (Eragrostis tef) accessions, a staple crop throughout the Horn of Africa at the basis of countless cultural uses and with high market relevance. This review article emphasizes the breeding significance of teff genetic resources, highlighting current challenges in teff farming and improvement that could be addressed further valorising germplasm collections. …”
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Machine learning for medical image classification by Gazi Husain, Jonathan Mayer, Molly Bekbolatova, Prince Vathappallil, Mihir Matalia, Milan Toma

“… This review article focuses on the application of machine learning (ML) algorithms in medical image classification. …”
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Canine lung carcinoma—A descriptive review by Aleksandra Marcinowska, Aleksandra Marcinowska, Rodrigo Dos Santos Horta, Felisbina Queiroga, Felisbina Queiroga, Antonio Giuliano, Antonio Giuliano, Antonio Giuliano

“…However, the prognosis for dogs with advanced metastatic tumors is generally very poor. This review article discusses the etiology, clinical signs, diagnosis, staging, treatment options, and prognosis of primary lung carcinoma in dogs.…”
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A review of leishmaniasis: current knowledge and future directions of heterocyclic molecules by Tejaswini Masne, Dileep Kumar, Deepali Bansode

“…Medicinal drugs have been at the forefront of combating these diseases, offering hope for afflicted populations. This review article provides: (1) a comprehensive analysis of current knowledge and the evolving landscape of heterocyclic drug therapies for leishmanial diseases; (2) focusing on the mechanism of drug action; (3) therapeutic effects; (4) side effects; (5) potential future directions. …”
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Navigating the frontier: Comprehensive insights into CRISPR technology advancements, delivery strategies, and ethical considerations in cancer research by Manisha S. Jain, K.S. Srikruthi, Prakash Goudanavar, N Raghavendra Naveen

“…This review article provides a thorough exploration of the multifaceted landscape surrounding CRISPR technology, with a specific focus on its evolution from genome editing to therapeutic applications in cancer research. …”
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Disaster Preparedness and First Aid Response: The Role of Emergency Nurses by Olaolorunpo Olorunfemi, Olufunke Beatrice Adesunloye

“…According to the World Health Organization, countries and governments must always have catastrophe preparations and emergency health experts on hand. This review article aimed to examine the current level of disaster preparedness among nurses, to analyze some of the factors influencing nurses’ emergency preparedness and to define the roles of emergency nurses in both rapid first aid deployment and long-term disaster impact reduction. …”
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The Rapidly Evolving Treatment Landscape in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma: Current Status and Future Directions by Yuxin Liu, Clifton Mo, Monique Hartley-Brown, Shonali Midha, Adam S. Sperling, Giada Bianchi, Omar Nadeem, Betsy O’Donnell, Jacob Laubach, Paul G. Richardson

“…Active ongoing research aims to assess how novel therapies may improve outcomes in both frontline and maintenance settings. This review article discusses recent advances in NDMM therapy, with a focus on quadruplet versus triplet anti-CD38 mAb-based regimens and MRD-driven approaches, as well as emerging alternative therapeutic strategies, including transplant-sparing approaches to meaningfully improve patient outcome. …”
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Tetrahydrobiopterin in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Friend or Foe? by A. F. M. Towheedur Rahman, Anna Benko, Sarojini Bulbule, Carl Gunnar Gottschalk, Leggy A. Arnold, Avik Roy

“…Based on our recent findings, we observed that tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) metabolism was highly dysregulated in ME+OI patients. In the current review article, we attempted to summarize our recent findings on BH4 metabolism to shed light on the molecular mechanisms of OI.…”
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Narcolepsy treatment: from exorcism and bloodletting to modern therapy with histamine receptor inverse agonists by E. Sakalauskaitė-Juodeikienė, R. Masaitienė

“… In this review article, we present the treatment of narcolepsy since ancient times when patients experiencing the phenomenon of incubus (today understood as sleep paralysis with hypnagogic or hypnopompic hallucinations) were “cured” during the sessions of exorcism. …”
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Metal‐coordinated amino acid/peptide/protein‐based supramolecular self‐assembled nanomaterials for anticancer applications by Maryam Shabbir, Atia Atiq, Jiahua Wang, Maria Atiq, Nyla Saeed, Ibrahim Yildiz, Xuehai Yan, Ruirui Xing, Manzar Abbas

“…These biomaterials have been considered versatile and innovative nanoagents due to their structure‒function control, biological nature, and simple preparation methods. This review article summarized the recent developments in multicomponent nanomaterials formed from metal coordination interactions with amino acids, peptides, and proteins, together with anticancer drugs, for cancer theranostics. …”
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The role of 5G in enhancing IOT connectivity: a systematic review on applications, challenges, and future prospects by Shankha Goswami, Surajit Mondal

“…URLLC provides near-instantaneous data transfer essential for mission-critical applications, eMBB supports high-speed data for bandwidth-intensive applications, and mMTC enables connectivity for a vast number of IoT devices. This review article examines the transformative role of 5G in enhancing IoT connectivity, discussing its applications across multiple sectors, the challenges faced in implementation—such as infrastructure demands and regulatory issues—and its promising future prospects. …”
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Enhanced Phytoextraction Technologies for the Sustainable Remediation of Cadmium-Contaminated Soil Based on Hyperaccumulators—A Review by Xuerui Cao, Qing Dong, Lihui Mao, Xiaoe Yang, Xiaozi Wang, Qingcheng Zou

“…To thoroughly understand the progress of Cd hyperaccumulators in remediating Cd-polluted soils, this review article discusses the germplasm resources and assisted phytoextraction strategies for these plants, including microbial, agronomic measure, chelate, nanotechnology, and CO₂-assisted phytoextraction, as well as integrated approaches. …”
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Harnessing the immunomodulatory potential of natural products in precision medicine—a comprehensive review by Maya G. Pillai, Helen Antony

“…Exploring the synergy between NPs and precision therapeutics at a molecular level, this article delineates the exciting prospect of customized treatments, signifying a transformative impact on modern medical care. The review article further highlights their potential in tailoring treatments based on individual genetic makeup and disease characteristics. …”
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A Review on the Effect of Various Chemical Treatments on the Mechanical Properties of Renewable Fiber-Reinforced Composites by M. Aravindh, S. Sathish, R. Ranga Raj, Alagar Karthick, V. Mohanavel, Pravin P. Patil, M. Muhibbullah, Sameh M. Osman

“…Therefore, numerous techniques have been tried till date to modify both fiber surfaces to enhance their adhesion and reduce their water absorption. This review article provides comprehensive information about effect of various surface modification techniques that include alkaline, silane, acetylation, permanganate, peroxide, benzoylation, acrylonitrile grafting, maleic anhydride grafted, acrylation, and isocyanate. …”
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Mainstreaming precast and block hempcrete—a carbon sequestering solution for the built environment by Pandwe Gibson

“…Hempcrete, a blend of hemp hurd, lime, and water, has emerged as a sustainable and carbon-negative building material with promising applications in the construction industry. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of hempcrete, starting with its historical roots and the basic science behind its composition. …”
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Identifiability of mathematical models in medical biology by S. I. Kabanikhin, D. A. Voronov, A. A. Grodz, O. I. Krivorotko

“…Methods for analysis of identifiability of dynamic models are reviewed. In this review article, the following approaches are considered: the transfer function method applied to linear models (useful for analysis of pharmacokinetic data, since a large class of drugs is characterized by linear kinetics); the Taylor series expansion method applied to nonlinear models; a method based on differential algebra theory (the structure of this algorithm allows this to be run on a computer); a method based on graph theory (this method allows for analysis of the identifiability of the model as well as finding a proper reparametrization reducing the initial model to an identifiable one). …”
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Vascular endothelial growth factor A: friend or foe in the pathogenesis of HIV and SARS-CoV-2 infections? by Mieke A. van der Mescht, Helen C. Steel, Ronald Anderson, Theresa M. Rossouw

“…This review article discusses the role of vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) in the pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 and HIV infection, both conditions being renowned for their impact on the vascular endothelium. …”
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