Thermal ablation for the treatment of malignant thyroid nodules: present and future by Yan Hu, Wei Zhou, Shangyan Xu, Wanru Jia, Guiping Zhang, Yuan Cao, Qianru Zhang, Lu Zhang, Weiwei Zhan

“…An expanding body of research has been dedicated to broadening the applicability of TA, initially from recurrent thyroid cancer and lymph nodes to now encompass isolated papillary thyroid microcarcinomas (PTMC) alongside a comprehensive exploration into the expanded parameters such as size, number, and location of PTMC, and its applicability in other types of thyroid cancer. This review provides a detailed synthesis of the clinical evidence about the use of TA in the management of MTC, as endorsed by current guidelines. …”
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Recent advances of nanovaccines on cancer theranostics by Xiaobing Yuan, Xiaobing Yuan, Xiaobing Yuan, Tianyou Xu, Mubashir Hussain, Bin Liu, Jianwei Zhu, Jianwei Zhu

“…Cancer vaccines based on nanomaterials (also called nanovaccines) can be specifically delivered to target tissues and cells through nanocarriers and nanoplatforms, thereby improving efficacy, extending the duration of antitumor immunity, and minimizing side effects. This paper reviewed the research progress of some nanovaccines in cancer immunotherapy, including polymer nanoparticle vaccine, liposome nanoparticle vaccine, cell-based nanoparticle vaccine, inorganic nanoparticle vaccine, adjuvant and auxiliary work. …”
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Enhancing climate action evaluation using artificial neural networks: An analysis of SDG 13 by Cosimo Magazzino, Zakaria Zoundi

“…Key policy insights drawn from the study include expanding interventions aimed at promoting more sustainable consumption and production policies, given the significant contribution of SDG 12 in driving climate goals; reviewing the methods for measuring economic growth to account for the planetary crises; and increasing the use of AI tools to guide policymaking.…”
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Obesity and Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders in Middle East and UAE by Mayank G. Vats, Bassam H. Mahboub, Hassan Al Hariri, Ashraf Al Zaabi, Deepa Vats

“…Apart from direct medical, psychological, and quality of life related adverse effects of obesity, many indirect medical comorbidities, namely, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS), diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension (HTN), and metabolic syndrome, imposes a significant health burden on the individual and community with consequent morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this review is to shed light on the very high prevalence of obesity, undiagnosed sleep apnea, and other obesity related disorders with discussion of the contributing factors specific to the region including the fair insight into the current status of sleep medicine services in Middle East and UAE despite huge number of patients having undiagnosed sleep disorders. …”
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Identifying Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax from Administrative Databases: A Validation Study by Eric Frechette, Keegan Guidolin, Ayman Seyam, Yun-Hee Choi, Sarah Jones, J. Andrew McClure, Jennifer Winick-Ng, Blayne Welk, Richard A. Malthaner

“…The charts of 150 patients who consulted the emergency room (ER) with a recorded main diagnosis of pneumothorax were reviewed to define the type of pneumothorax that occurred. …”
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Evaluation of a modified sutureless technique for scleral fixation of one-piece posterior chamber intraocular lens: a retrospective study by Mohammadkarim Johari, Alireza Attar, Dorna Eghtedari, Seyed Ahmad Razavizadegan

“…BackgroundThis study presents the one-year outcomes of a modified technique for transscleral suture fixation of a posterior chamber intraocular lens (PCIOL) in aphakic eyes.MethodsA retrospective chart review was conducted on 45 patients who underwent transscleral suture fixation of a foldable one-piece PCIOL through scleral pockets. …”
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eDNA offers opportunities for improved biodiversity monitoring within forest carbon markets by Michael C. Allen, Julie L. Lockwood, Rosa Ibanez, Josh D. Butler, Jordan C. Angle, Benjamin D. Jaffe

“…Here we analyze 129 forest carbon projects and 396 peer-reviewed studies to identify how biodiversity co-benefits are currently verified within forest carbon markets, and to evaluate the potential of eDNA for tracking biodiversity change. …”
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Nitrogen addition and drought impose divergent effects on belowground bud banks of grassland community: a meta-analysis by Jing Wu, Jing Wu, Xian-zhang Hou, Jin-lei Zhu, Ren-hui Miao, Michael Opoku Adomako, Michael Opoku Adomako

“…Disturbances of nitrogen (N) enrichment, overgrazing, wildfire, and drought substantially affect grassland ecosystem succession and aboveground productivity.MethodsTo understand the magnitude and direction of the disturbances on the belowground bud banks, we conducted a meta-analysis on 46 peer-reviewed studies published from 1980 to 2023. The meta-analysis comprises 231 observations of bud bank density per unit area and 410 observations of bud bank density per tiller.ResultsResults indicate that N addition remarkably promotes bud banks densities and plant functional groups of grass in the belowground bud banks. …”
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PERCEPTION AND RECOGNITION OF CONCEPTS OF SPEECH ACTS IN VOCAL COMMUNICATION by E. I. Grigoriev

“…This article briefly reviews some definitions specific for native linguistics. …”
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Parasites in Sewage: Legal Requirements and Diagnostic Tools by Oliwia Obuch-Woszczatyńska, Klaudia Bylińska, Małgorzata Krzyżowska, Karol Korzekwa, Piotr Bąska

“…Additionally, the presence of eggs does not necessarily indicate danger since they may lose infectivity due to prolonged storage or exposure to chemical compounds in the sewage. This paper reviews European Union regulations on wastewater treatment, the selected parasitic diseases related to the presence of parasites in wastewater, the spectrum of detection methods, and highlights differences in viability and invasiveness, which is intended to draw attention to the need to determine both biological properties of parasites.…”
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Dysbiosis and extraintestinal cancers by Ruishan He, Pingqian Qi, Linzhen Shu, Yidan Ding, Peng Zeng, Guosheng Wen, Ying Xiong, Huan Deng

“…The oncogenic cascade always engages in the disruption of hormonal regulation and inflammatory responses, the induction of genomic instability and mutations, and the dysregulation of adult stem cell proliferation. This review aims to comprehensively summarize the existing evidence that points to the potential role of dysbiosis in the malignant transformation of extraintestinal organs such as the liver, breast, lung, and pancreas. …”
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The Natural History of Pancreatic Cancer in Manitoba: A Population Based Study by Jack Martin, Brian H Weinerman

“…A retrospective study was undertaken to determine the natural history of the disease in Manitoba, and to examine which facets of the disease might predict survival. A retrospective review of the Manitoba Tumour Registry from January 1987 to December 1989 was performed. …”
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Dressed Up to the Nines: The Interplay of Phytohormones Signaling and Redox Metabolism During Plant Response to Drought by Douglas Jardim-Messeder, Ygor de Souza-Vieira, Gilberto Sachetto-Martins

“…Understanding the interplay of ROS and phytohormones is pivotal for elucidating the molecular mechanisms involved in plant stress responses. This review provides an overview of the intricate relationship between ROS, redox metabolism, and the nine different phytohormones signaling in plants, shedding light on potential strategies for enhancing drought tolerance for sustainable crop production.…”
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Challenges in enabling aging-in-place initiatives in aging and shrinking Japanese cities: a case of the Gifu suburbs by Tomoko Kubo, Nobuhiko Komaki, Kensaku Tanaka

“… This study first reviewed previous literature on 1) the residential environments and everyday lives of older adults to examine universal factors enabling aging-in-place initiatives, and 2) the generation and outcomes of aging and shrinking suburbs in the Japanese context, via comparisons with case studies in Western cities. …”
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Advances in the biosynthesis of naturally occurring benzylisoquinoline alkaloids by Wanli Zhao, Jihua Liu, Yu Chen

“…In recent years, biosynthesis approaches have emerged as a novel and efficient method to obtain BIAs. In this review, recent progress in the field of enzymes related to the elucidation of biosynthetic pathways and the biosynthesis of BIAs are discussed, and future perspectives for designing viable strategies for their targeted manipulation are presented.…”
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Cookware as source of toxic metals: An overview by Okunola Alabi, Amos Tomiwa Afolabi

“… Cookware assumes a pivotal function in cooking, however, there are concerns about potential health hazards associated with the release of toxic metals into food. This review investigates importance of cookware as a source of exposure to toxic metals, with a focus on the health consequences of lead, cadmium and aluminum contamination. …”
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Prescribers’ approval rate of pharmacist-initiated interventions to optimise patients’ clinical status of hypertension in the ambulatory care setting by Brajković Andrea, Bićanić Lucija Ana, Orehovački Helena, Prkačin Ingrid, Oliveira Djenane Ramalho De, Mucalo Iva

“…Out of 275 interventions directed to prescribers, 73.1 % of interventions were approved, 12.4 % were rejected and 14.5 % were not reviewed. The percentage of patients with a blood pressure goal increased from 45 % at the initial consultation to 82.5 % at the patients’ latest encounter (p < 0.001). …”
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An Analysis of Destructive Fishing as an Anthropogenic Disaster in Coastal Areas by Yunias Dao, Yusnaldi, Kusuma

“…Employing a qualitative methodology alongside an extensive literature review, this study integrates disaster and maritime security theories, supported by relevant case studies, to thoroughly investigate the issue. …”
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Comparison of Predicted Exercise Capacity Equations and the Effect of Actual versus Ideal Body Weight among Subjects Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing by H. Reza Ahmadian, Joseph J. Sclafani, Ethan E. Emmons, Michael J. Morris, Kenneth M. Leclerc, Ahmad M. Slim

“…This is a retrospective chart review of patients who were predominantly in active military duty with complaints of dyspnea or exercise tolerance and who underwent cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) from 2007 to 2009. …”
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The Multifaceted Role of Extracellular Vesicles in Glioblastoma: microRNA Nanocarriers for Disease Progression and Gene Therapy by Natalia Simionescu, Radu Zonda, Anca Roxana Petrovici, Adriana Georgescu

“…However, EVs carrying specific miRNAs or miRNA inhibitors have great potential as therapeutic nanotools in GB, and several studies have investigated this possibility on in vitro and in vivo models. In this review, we discuss the role of EVs and their miRNA content in GB progression and resistance to therapy, with emphasis on their potential as diagnostic, prognostic and disease monitoring biomarkers and as nanocarriers for gene therapy.…”
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