Relationship between Neovascular Density in Swept Source-Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography and Signs of Activity in Exudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Martin Stattin, Julia Forster, Ahmed Daniel, Alexandra Graf, Katharina Krepler, Siamak Ansari-Shahrezaei

“…Seventy-seven eyes of 72 patients were included and their charts reviewed which had been started on intravitreal injections with anti-VEGF for nAMD at least one year prior to enrollment. …”
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Repeat Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Patients with Functional Dyspepsia: Yield, Findings, and Predictors of Positive Findings by Supot Pongprasobchai, Natta Asanaleykha, Pongchirat Tantayakom

“…FD patients who underwent at least 2 EGDs during October 2005 to November 2011 were enrolled and reviewed. Yield and findings were analyzed and univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify predictors of positive repeat EGD. …”
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Assessing vulnerability and climate risk to agriculture for developing resilient farming strategies in the Ganges Delta by Uttam Kumar Mandal, Fazlul Karim, Yingying Yu, Amit Ghosh, Taslima Zahan, Sonali Mallick, Mohammad Kamruzzaman, Priya Lal Chandra Paul, Mohammed Mainuddin

“…Through an extensive literature review, 18 biophysical and socio-economic variables were identified as critical and policy-relevant, including three related to exposure and 15 to vulnerability. …”
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CONSUMER ATTITUDES TOWARD ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MEASUREMENT SCALES by Kata HORVATH

“…These scales have been established in varied contexts, from evaluating general perceptions to measuring attitudes toward specific AI applications. The review underscores the importance of ensuring adaptability and context-specific relevance when selecting or designing these tools. …”
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A Fatal Case of Septic Shock Secondary to Acinetobacter Bacteremia Acquired from a Platelet Transfusion by C. Nevala-Plagemann, P. Powers, M. Mir-Kasimov, R. Rose

“…We report a fatal case of septic shock associated with Acinetobacter bacteremia caused by platelet transfusion. Our review of the literature revealed only one other documented platelet transfusion associated fatality caused by Acinetobacter species. …”
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Similar Conditions With Opposite Effects: Predation‐Risk Effects on Prey Abundance Are Highly Contingent by Scott D. Peacor, Clayton E. Cressler, Kevin L. Pangle, Alexandra V. Rafalski, Chao Song, Earl E. Werner

“…Our results highlight the potentially profound context dependence of risk effects: risk effects on the density of some zooplankton species varied between a significant negative effect in one experiment to a significant positive effect in another, whereas other species showed significant negative or positive effects in one experiment and no effect in another. We review mechanisms that could underlie risk effects having opposite effects on the same prey. …”
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THE PUBLISHING SERIES "LIBRARY OF THE FRANKO HOUSE" AS A POPULAR SOURCE OF BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ABOUT IVAN FRANKO by Anastasiia Kovalyshyn

“…As for Ivan Franko's biography, there are many articles, reviews, and publications about the writer, but the books of the "Library of the Franko House" series, as far as we know, have not yet been analyzed. …”
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Efficacy and safety of rivaroxaban in preventing venous thromboembolism in postoperative patients with gynecological malignancies: protocol for a randomised controlled open-label t... by Hong Zhou, Fei He, Ting Wei, Shuyi Wu, Jinhua Zhang, Huan Yi

“…The results of the trial will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal and presented at relevant conferences.Trial registration number Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR) 2300078535.…”
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Legal support for information security of legal entities under Lithuanian and Ukrainian legislation by M. Pleskach, I. Tumasoniene

“…It involves an extensive review of existing legal texts and regulations pertinent to information security in Lithuania and Ukraine. …”
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Adding zeolite to multi-component fine-grain concrete used for 3D construction printing by A. D. Kogai, A. V. Puzatova, M. A. Dmitrieva, V. N. Leitsin

“…Research works and experimental data are reviewed to analyze the use of zeolites as a mineral additive in construction. …”
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Earthworm (Oligochaeta, Lumbricidae) intraspecific genetic variation and polyploidy by S. V. Shekhovtsov, Ye. A. Derzhinsky, E. V. Golovanova

“…To address this question, we conducted a comprehensive review of available data on earthworm genetic diversity and karyotypes. …”
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Skull defect – Frontotemporal dementia sagging brain syndrome by Wouter I. Schievink, Marcel M. Maya, Robin Babadjouni, Angelique Sao‐Mai S. Tay, Rachelle B. Taché

“…Some of these patients have a remote history of craniectomy/cranioplasty and we report a positive response to custom implant cranioplasty revision many years after their initial cranioplasty. Methods We reviewed medical records and imaging studies of 61 consecutive patients with FTD sagging brain syndrome. …”
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Factors associated with successful treatment outcomes among tuberculosis patients in a district municipality of Vhembe, Limpopo by Busisiwe Mkhavele, Slindile Zondi, Lindiwe Cele, Mabina Mogale, Margeret Mbelle

“…Methods: Medical records from April 2020 to March 2021 of 289 patients attending primary health care facilities, initiated on anti-TB treatment were reviewed. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse data and modified Poisson regression was used to determine factors associated with treatment success. …”
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The readability, understandability and actionability of government-provided obstetrics and gynecology patient information sheets by Yvette D. Miller, Olivia Mac, Robert Le Roy, Rachel Thompson

“…Their value for facilitating informed consent may be improved through involving consumers and health literacy experts in their review and development and using established tools to guide design processes.…”
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From gut to liver: Exploring the crosstalk between gut-liver axis and oxidative stress in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease by Mi Zhou, Jianyu Lv, Xinli Chen, Yujie Shi, Guanqun Chao, Shuo Zhang

“…As our comprehension of MASLD deepens, it has become evident that this condition extends beyond the liver, embodying a complex, multi-systemic disease with hepatic manifestations that mirror the broader metabolic landscape. This comprehensive review delves into the critical interplay between the gut-liver axis and oxidative stress, elucidating their pivotal roles in the etiology and progression of MASLD. …”
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Sporadic Burkitt Lymphoma First Presenting as Painful Gingival Swellings and Tooth Hypermobility: A Life-Saving Referral by Erofili Papadopoulou, Maria Kouri, Dimitrios Velonis, Anastasia Andreou, Maria Georgaki, Spyridon Damaskos, Evangelia Piperi, Konstantina Delli, Ioannis K. Karoussis, Antonia Vlachou, Georgia Avgerinou, Antonis Kattamis, Nikolaos G. Nikitakis

“…The aim of this study is to present a rare pediatric case of sporadic BL first manifesting as gingival swellings and tooth hypermobility and provide a review of all the published sporadic BL case reports as the first sign of disease. …”
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Indomethacin-Induced Gastric Ulcer in Rats: Gastroprotectivity of <i>Muscari neglectum</i> in Water by Menekse Soydan, Gulnur Arabaci, Necati Utlu, Mesut Bünyami Halici, Esra Aktas Senocak, Metin Kiliçlioglu

“…<b>Background and Objectives:</b> The plant <i>Muscari Mill</i>. is employed in both raw and cooked forms for the treatment of gastric diseases, as an expectorant, and for the treatment of warts and the enhancement of urine. A review of the scientific literature revealed no studies investigating the effect of <i>Muscari neglectum</i> (MN) water extract on gastric diseases. …”
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From disease management to prevention, hip prosthesis joint infections in the past 20 years: a global research trends and top 10 cited articles analysis by Fei-Long Li, Fei-Long Li, Xing-Yu Qi, Jin-Lun Chen, Yi-Rong Zeng, Yi-Rong Zeng

“…We aim to clarify the global research trends and analysis the top 10 cited articles in the HPJI field.MethodsWe identified the core collection of articles/reviews in the HPJI field from 2001 to 2021 through the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC). …”
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Exerkines and Sarcopenia: Unveiling the Mechanism Behind Exercise-Induced Mitochondrial Homeostasis by Jiayin Wang, Dandan Jia, Zhiwang Zhang, Dan Wang

“…<b>Methods</b>: In this review, we provide a detailed summary of exercise-induced exerkines and confer their benefit, with particular focus on their impact on mitochondrial homeostasis in the context of sarcopenia. …”
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CYP2C19 Genotype‐Guided Antiplatelet Therapy and Clinical Outcomes in Patients Undergoing a Neurointerventional Procedure by Kayla R. Tunehag, Ashton F. Pearce, Layna P. Fox, George A. Stouffer, Sten Solander, Craig R. Lee

“…However, the utility of implementing a genotype‐guided antiplatelet therapy selection strategy in the setting of neurovascular disease and the clinical outcomes evidence in neurointerventional procedures remains unclear. In this review, we will (1) summarize existing evidence and guideline recommendations related to CYP2C19 genotype‐guided antiplatelet therapy in the setting of neurovascular disease, (2) evaluate and synthesize the existing evidence on the relationship of clinical outcomes to CYP2C19 genotype and clopidogrel treatment in patients undergoing a percutaneous neurointerventional procedure, and (3) identify knowledge gaps and discuss future research directions.…”
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