Ni-Based Ohmic Contacts to n-Type 4H-SiC: The Formation Mechanism and Thermal Stability by A. V. Kuchuk, P. Borowicz, M. Wzorek, M. Borysiewicz, R. Ratajczak, K. Golaszewska, E. Kaminska, V. Kladko, A. Piotrowska

“…Many experimental studies have been performed in order to understand the mechanism of ohmic contact formation and different models were proposed to explain the Schottky to ohmic transition for Ni/SiC contacts. In the present review, we summarize the last key results on the matter and post open questions concerning the unclear issues of ohmic contacts to n-type SiC. …”
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Leiomyosarcoma after Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Power Morcellation by Tsukasa Takahashi, Tomohisa Ugajin, Noriaki Imai, Atsushi Hayasaka, Nobuo Yaegashi, Takeo Otsuki

“…Although the pathological evaluation confirmed the tumor to be a leiomyosarcoma, a review of the initial tissue did not show the presence of any malignancy. …”
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Quantifying the degree of change in supply chain determinants and resilience during the 2014–2015 economic crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic: placing emphasis by R. S. Rogulin

“…The result of the initial conceptualisation is derived from reviews of case studies and pandemic resilience monitoring of the business environment and supply chain. …”
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Genome Stability Pathways in Head and Neck Cancers by Glenn Jenkins, Kenneth J. O'Byrne, Benedict Panizza, Derek J. Richard

“…Genomic instability underlies the transformation of host cells toward malignancy, promotes development of invasion and metastasis and shapes the response of established cancer to treatment. In this review, we discuss recent advances in our understanding of genomic stability in squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (HNSCC), with an emphasis on DNA repair pathways. …”
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Oxidative stress in viral hepatitis by Huseyin Erdal, Hacer Ozlem Kalayci

“…Furthermore, OS has been implicated in the resistance to antiviral therapy observed in some patients. This review highlights the molecular mechanisms underlying OS in viral hepatitis, its contribution to liver disease progression, and its impact on treatment outcomes. …”
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Outcome measures in muscular dystrophy rehabilitation: an ICF content comparison approach to the most commonly used MD scales by Mihaela Taranu, Raquel Sebio-García, José C. Milisenda, Aida Alejaldre, Xavier Pastor, Sarah Laxe

“…Method: A systematic literature review was conducted until October 2022, using Medline, PubMed, and Scopus databases. …”
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Pleuroperitoneal Leak Complicating Peritoneal Dialysis: A Case Series by C. Kennedy, C. McCarthy, S. Alken, J. McWilliams, R. k. Morgan, M. Denton, P. J. Conlon, C. Magee

“…We report three cases of pleuroperitoneal leak that occurred within a nine-month period at our institution. We review the literature on this topic, and discuss management options. …”
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Seminal Fluid-Mediated Inflammation in Physiology and Pathology of the Female Reproductive Tract by Anthonio O. Adefuye, Henry A. Adeola, Kurt J. Sales, Arieh A. Katz

“…In sexually active women SF-mediated inflammation has been implicated in physiologic processes such as ovulation, implantation, and parturition while also enhancing tumorigenesis and susceptibility to infection. This review highlights the molecular mechanism by which SF regulates inflammatory pathways in the FMRT and how alterations in these pathways contribute to physiology and pathology of the female reproductive function. …”
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Guidance Cue Netrin-1 and the Regulation of Inflammation in Acute and Chronic Kidney Disease by Punithavathi Ranganathan, Riyaz Mohamed, Calpurnia Jayakumar, Ganesan Ramesh

“…Recent identification of netrin-1 as regulators of immune cell migration has led to a large number of studies looking into how netrin-1 controls inflammation and inflammatory cell migration. This review will focus on recent advances in understanding netrin-1 mediated regulation of inflammation during acute and chronic kidney disease and whether netrin-1 and its receptor activation can be used to treat acute and chronic kidney disease.…”
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<i>H. pylori</i> eradication therapy for patients receiving nonsteroid antiinflammatory drugs by V. T. Ivashkin, T. L. Lapina

“…The aim of review. To demonstrate value of H. pylori eradication therapy in patients for prophylaxis and treatment of nonsteroid antiinflammatory drugs (NSAID)- induced gastropathies.Key points. …”
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Small Molecule, Big Prospects: MicroRNA in Pregnancy and Its Complications by Meng Cai, Gopi K. Kolluru, Asif Ahmed

“…Over the last decade, the knowledge of pregnancy-related microRNAs has increased and the molecular mechanisms by which microRNAs regulate pregnancy or its associated complications are emerging. In this review, we focus on the recent advances in the research of pregnancy-related microRNAs, especially their function in pregnancy-associated complications and the potential clinical applications. …”
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An Overview: Organophosphate Flame Retardants in the Atmosphere by Hsin-Chieh Kung, Yen-Kung Hsieh, Bo-Wun Huang, Nicholas Kiprotich Cheruiyot, Guo-Ping Chang-Chien

“…However, because of their ubiquitous presence in the environment and the growing evidence of health risks, there has been growing research interest in understanding the fate and effects of these compounds in the environment. This review focuses on the current knowledge of OPFRs in the atmosphere. …”
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The Potential for Dams to Impact Lowland Meandering River Floodplain Geomorphology by Philip M. Marren, James R. Grove, J. Angus Webb, Michael J. Stewardson

“…Although some implications of dams for riverine ecology and for river channel morphology are well understood, there is less research on the impacts of dams on floodplain geomorphology. We review studies from dammed and undammed rivers and include influences on vertical and lateral accretion, meander migration and cutoff formation, avulsion, and interactions with floodplain vegetation. …”
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The Role of CXCR3 in Nervous System-Related Diseases by Fangyuan Wang, Bing Guo, Ziyang Jia, Zhou Jing, Qingyi Wang, Minghe Li, Bingqi Lu, Wulong Liang, Weihua Hu, Xudong Fu

“…This comprehensive literature review aims to examine the functions and pathways of CXCR3 and its ligands in nervous system-related diseases. …”
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Neuroimmune axis: Linking environmental factors to pancreatic β-cell dysfunction in Diabetes by Luz Andreone

“…In addition, it is well-established that there is a fine-tuned communication between the immune and neuroendocrine tissues in maintaining endocrine pancreas homeostasis.Various psycho-social, physico-chemical and lifestyle environmental factors have been associated with diabetes risk. In this review, I briefly comment on certain aspects of the psycho-neuro-immune interactions that link environmental factors and the endocrine pancreas, leading to metabolic health or diabetes.Interdisciplinary research, embracing new and broader perspectives, should be conducted to explore strategies for preventing or slowing down the constant increase in diabetes worldwide.…”
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Health aspects of peanuts as an outcome of its chemical composition by Rabiatu Bonku, Jianmei Yu

“…The health risk associated with peanut consumption is allergy in developed countries. The review discusses the health aspects, including allergy, of peanut consumption as they related to the chemical composition of peanuts using literatures published in past two decades with exceptions of a few older articles. …”
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The Management of Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Erosion and Infection following Iatrogenic Aspiration by Ali Baydoun, Alexander Benben, Matthew Skalak, Jordan Bilbrew, Mazen Abdelhady

“…This case highlights the importance of thorough chart review to identify patients with IPPs before aspiration procedures and emphasizes the need for healthcare provider education regarding potential complications in this patient population. …”
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The Role of Natriuretic Peptides for the Diagnosis of Left Ventricular Dysfunction by Alberto Palazzuoli, Matteo Beltrami, Gaetano Ruocco, Marco Pellegrini, Ranuccio Nuti

“…A multimodality strategy including both NPs and imaging studies appears to be the best strategy to define the cardiac dysfunction etiology and its severity as well as to identify patients with higher risk. In this review, we describe the current and potential role of NPs in patients with asymptomatic cardiac insufficiency, evaluating the requirement to obtain a better standardization for imaging as for laboratory criteria.…”
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HPV-Based Screening, Triage, Treatment, and Followup Strategies in the Management of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia by Oscar Peralta-Zaragoza, Jessica Deas, Claudia Gómez-Cerón, Wendy Argelia García-Suastegui, Geny del Socorro Fierros-Zárate, Nadia Judith Jacobo-Herrera

“…Therefore, in this paper, we discuss the main diagnostic methods, management strategies, and followup of HPV-associated cervical lesions and review clinical trials applying gene therapy strategies against the development of cervical cancer.…”
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From victims to experts: civic agency strategies for identifying missing people in Mexico by Ana Cepeda, Salvador Leetoy

“…Next, their communications, -as displayed in their Facebook page-, are reviewed. Here we highlight their citizen science strategies for building extra-institutional knowledge. …”
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