Current and future perspectives on clinical management of classic 21-hydroxylase deficiency by Analia Yogi, Kenichi Kashimada

“…Furthermore, female patients with 46,XX need to be cared for as differences in sex development (DSD) with careful psychological management. In this review, we aimed to comprehensively summarize the current status of classic 21OHD treatment, including the initial treatment during the neonatal period, management of adrenal insufficiency, maintenance therapy of each life stage, and the importance of clinical management as DSD for 46,XX female patients. …”
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The impact of human papillomavirus (HPV) status on functional outcomes and quality of life (QOL) after surgical treatment of oropharyngeal carcinoma with free-flap reconstruction by Hani Z. Marzouki, Vincent L. Biron, Peter T. Dziegielewski, Andrew Ma, Jason Vaz, Gabriela Constantinescu, Jeffrey Harris, Daniel O’Connell, Hadi Seikaly

“…Methods A retrospective review of a prospectively collected database of all patients with OPSCC diagnosed and treated from 1998 to 2009. …”
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Morphometric and Morphotectonic characteristics of Sürgü and Çardak Faults (East Anatolian Fault Zone) by Musa Balkaya, Hüsnü Serdar Akyüz, Suha Ozden

“…Further, the results obtained with morphotectonic assessments supported and fortified with a thorough literature review and field studies; thereby, geological features of the region have been analyzed immaculately. …”
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SGLT2i and GLP-1RA in Cardiometabolic and Renal Diseases: From Glycemic Control to Adipose Tissue Inflammation and Senescence by Luis D'Marco, Valery Morillo, José Luis Gorriz, María K. Suarez, Manuel Nava, Ángel Ortega, Heliana Parra, Nelson Villasmil, Joselyn Rojas-Quintero, Valmore Bermúdez

“…The neuroendocrine and immunometabolism mechanisms underlying adipose tissue inflammation in individuals with diabetes and cardiometabolic and renal diseases are complex and not fully understood. Summary. This review intends to expose the probable molecular mechanisms and compile evidence of the synergistic or additive anti-inflammatory effects of SGLT2i and GLP-1RA and their potential impact on the management of patients with obesity and cardiorenal compromise.…”
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The problem of combustion instability in liquid rocket engines by Samir Vekilov, Volodymyr Lipovskyi, Roman Pustovyi

“…The presented data forms basis for the further development of the design recommendation and effective methodology for designing prospective rocket engines manufactured with the use of additive technologies. The paper bears a review type with the empirical data representation. …”
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The Development of Sufism and Orders in Kelantan by Abdul Ghani Muhamad, Nik Yusri Musa

“…The research methodology was based on a qualitative approach using a bibliography, review, and analysis of documents related to the discipline of Sufism. …”
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The Deconstruction of Modern Mortality of Death: An Analysis Through Law, War, and Social Philosophy by Tomasz Wierzchowski, Bożena Iwanowska, Dawid Stadniczeńko, Yan Kapranov

“…Material and methods A qualitative analysis is conducted through a review of international legal frameworks, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. …”
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Health-related quality of life in patients with non-communicable disease: study protocol of a cross-sectional survey by Els Clays, Pauline Boeckxstaens, Delphine De Smedt, Peter Pype, Brecht Devleesschauwer, Lisa Van Wilder, Diego Schrans

“…Study results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.…”
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Advancements in soil science for sustainable agriculture: conventional and emerging knowledge and innovations by Godswill Ntsomboh-Ntsefong, Kingsley Tabi Mbi, Essubalew Getachew Seyum

“…The impacts of climate change on soil health, such as increasing temperatures, altering precipitation patterns, and more extreme weather, are also reviewed. Understanding these effects is vital for developing mitigation and adaptation strategies. …”
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Development and psychometric evaluation of nutrigenomics and personalized nutrition-related knowledge, attitude, and behavior questionnaire in dietetic students and professionals by Panchali Moitra, Janvi Nemani, Saba Madre, Jagmeet Madan

“…Abstract This study aimed to develop and test the psychometric properties of a questionnaire assessing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors (KAB) related to nutrigenomics and personalized nutrition (PN) in dietetic students and professionals in India. A literature review, six focus group discussions (n = 37), and nine in-depth interviews guided initial item generation. …”
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Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor of Stomach by Ahmed Abu-Zaid, Ayman Azzam, Asma AlNajjar, Hussa Al-Hussaini, Tarek Amin

“…In addition, a literature review on DSRCT is included.…”
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Incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of the transition of HIPEC-induced acute kidney injury to acute kidney disease: a retrospective study by Yunwei Lu, Ziyan Xiao, Xiujuan Zhao, Yingjiang Ye, Shu Li, Fuzheng Guo, Haiyan Xue, Fengxue Zhu

“…Characterized by prolonged renal function impairment, acute kidney disease (AKD) is associated with a higher risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and mortality.Methods From January 2018 to December 2021, 158 patients undergoing CRS-HIPEC were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were separated into non-AKI, AKI, and AKD cohorts. …”
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Progress in programmatic management of drug-resistant TB, WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region, 2018-2023 by K. Bennani, M. van den Boom, M.G. ElMedrek, Y. Hutin

“…We assessed progress and challenges to formulate recommendations for improvement. METHODS: We reviewed the regional Green Light Committee (rGLC)mission reports and analysed data to describe the progression of programme indicators. …”
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Clinical Features and Risk Factors of Active Tuberculosis in Patients with Behçet’s Disease by Yaxu Liu, Lifan Zhang, Ziyue Zhou, Luxi Sun, Baotong Zhou, Xiaoqing Liu, Wenjie Zheng

“…The control group was selected by random number sampling from the remaining BD patients, including those with latent tuberculosis infection, previous tuberculosis, or without tuberculosis. Finally, we reviewed 386 BD patients and identified 21 (5.4%) ATB cases, including four (19.0%) microbiologically confirmed and 17 (81.0%) clinically diagnosed. …”
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Age based evaluation of nut aspiration risk by Jill N. D’Souza, Taher S. Valika, Bharat Bhushan, Jonathan B. Ida

“…Method A retrospective chart review over a ten-year period identifying children age 0–18 that have undergone bronchoscopy with retrieval of airway foreign bodies. …”
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The importance of SC UN Resolution 1325 for improving the state of human security by Janković Brankica, Bošković Milica

“…Thanks to the various analyzes of governmental and non-governmental institutions, it is possible to review the successes made so far, but also provided base for recommendations for further strengthening the mechanisms for achieving gender equality and improving human security in our country. …”
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Clinical Presentation and Course of Crohn's Disease in Southeastern Ontario by William T. Depew, Jose Medeiros, Ivan T. Beck, Laurington R. Dacosta, Aubrey Groll

“…Clinical records of 222 patients with proven Crohn's disease identified at Queen's University Medical School in Kingston, Ontario from 1966 to 1984 were reviewed. Four clinical patterns were identified. Ileocolic disease (44%) was most trequent. …”
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How can data contribute to Smart City innovation: a study from Thailand’s Smart City initiatives by Michael Motet Hansen, Kitti Koonsanit, Ville Kulmala

“…The study employs a comprehensive review of Thailand’s Smart City initiatives, including using applications like Traffy Fondue. …”
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Policy Fragmentation, Women’s Land Rights and Governance in Zimbabwe by Newman Tekwa

“…Methodology: A multi-method approach involving qualitative review of literature complemented by primary data collection through interviews. …”
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Effect of Radiation, Organic Solvents and Vibration Occupational Exposure on the Thyroid Disease: Results from Project ELEFANT by Bibo Yuan, Citlalli Osorio-Yáñez, Junkai Fang, Lei Zhao, Ander Wilson, Marco Sanchez-Guerra, Hongbin Liu, Peng-Hui Li, Liqiong Guo

“…Thus, this study aimed to examine the relationships between occupational exposure to radiation, organic solvents and vibration, and thyroid disease risk and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels by utilizing data sets from Project ELEFANT, which comprises 124,286 participants from Tianjin, China. We reviewed the medical records, including the thyroid disease history, of young adult participants and measured the TSH levels in the females via automated immunometric assay. …”
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