Myeloid dendritic cells and periodontal disease association: integrated study of single-cell sequencing and Mendelian randomization analysis by ChengJi Shi, XinYi Ou, XiaoXu Lei, LiJuan Huang, ShuHao Xu, Wei Li, Xi Zhao

“…Visualization at the single-cell level elucidated the role of LIMA1 in disease progression, alongside differences in cell communication dynamics between LIMA1-positive and -negative populations.ConclusionThis study underscores the utility of scRNA-seq and MR in elucidating essential factors in the pathogenesis of periodontal disease, thereby reinforcing the necessity for targeted therapeutic strategies. The identification of LIMA1 as a pivotal gene in periodontal disease progression opens new avenues for precision medicine approaches, potentially enhancing treatment efficacy and patient outcomes in periodontal management.…”
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Assessment of Water Quality and Heavy Metal Contamination in River Water and Fish Species from the Bangshi River, Tangail, Bangladesh by Mausumi Rehnuma, Jannatul Firdous Jui, Jannatul Hasna, Umme Habiba, Anamul Haque

“…These findings highlight potential risks to human health from consuming water and fish from the Bangshi River, underscoring the urgent need for improved pollution control strategies. …”
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Development and Evaluation of a Hypertension Prediction Model for Community-Based Screening of Sleep-Disordered Breathing by Feng T, Shan G, Hu Y, He H, Pei G, Zhou R, Ou Q

“…It provides a cost-effective and practical tool for prioritizing early intervention and management strategies in both primary care and clinical settings.Keywords: sleep-disordered breathing, prediction model, hypertension, risk predictors…”
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Research Progress and Trends in Exercise Interventions for Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Bibliometric Visualization Analysis Using CiteSpace by Han Q, Kim SM

“…Future studies will prioritize integrated intervention strategies, systematic evidence synthesis, and personalized interventions for specific populations.Keywords: exercise intervention, exercise therapy, mild cognitive impairment, cognitive dysfunction, bibliometric, visualization analysis, CiteSpace…”
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Deep learning based decision-making and outcome prediction for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients with posterior surgery by Kai Chen, Xiao Zhai, Ziqiang Chen, Haojue Wang, Mingyuan Yang, Changwei Yang, Yushu Bai, Ming Li

“…However, surgical decision-making and optimal strategies still lack standardization and personalized customization. …”
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Complications and outcomes in diffuse large B‐cell lymphoma with gastric lesions treated with R‐CHOP by Tomohiro Kadota, Sachiko Seo, Hiroe Fuse, Genichiro Ishii, Kuniaki Itoh, Tomonori Yano, Kazuhiro Kaneko, Kunihiro Tsukasaki

“…Further studies of DLBCL‐GL are warranted to identify patients at high risk for gastric complications and to provide better treatment strategies.…”
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Intervention to Improve Children’s Hygiene in Urban Squatter Settlement Schools in Pakistan: An Implementation Research by Nousheen Akber Pradhan, Muzna Hashmi, Laraib Mazhar, Muhammad Uzair, Laeba Hussain, Maleeha Naseem, Shagufta Iqbal, Tazeen Saeed Ali, Rozina Karmaliani, Fauzia Basaria Hasnani

“…Intervention: Behavioral Change Communication (BCC) strategies aimed at improving school children’s hygiene K&P. …”
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Perceived stress and academic procrastination among higher vocational nursing students: the mediating roles of positive and negative emotions by Congjie Cao, Dandan Chen, Yi Zhou

“…It is crucial for nurse educators to foster positive emotional experiences and alleviate negative emotions through strategies such as effective stress management and mindfulness practices, in order to mitigate academic procrastination. …”
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Evaluating the effects of time-restricted eating on overweight and obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A randomized controlled trial study protocol. by Hui Liu, Fuliang Shangguan, Fen Liu, Yu Guo, Huixi Yu, Hanbing Li, Yinhua Su, Zhongyu Li

“…Findings from this study are expected to provide new dietary intervention strategies for overweight and obese PCOS participants.…”
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Causal links between obesity, lipids, adipokines, and cognition: a bidirectional Mendelian-randomization analysis by Meng Gong, Haichao Liu, Zhixiang Liu, Yongshen Wang, Shiyi Qi, Hong Guo, Song Jin

“…BackgroundThe aim of this study was to explore the genetic level association between obesity, lipids, adipokines, and cognitive ability using bidirectional Mendelian randomization (MR) strategies.MethodsSummary data for three obesity indicators [body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage (BFP) and waist-hip ratio (WHR)], three lipid indicators [HDL cholesterol (HDL), LDL cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides (TG)], three adipokines [circulating leptin (LEP), Agouti-related protein (AgRP) and Adiponectin (APDN)], and four cognitive ability indicators [cognitive function (CF), cognitive performance (CP), simple reaction time (SRT) and fluid intelligence score (FIS)] were collected. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes and preventive practices towards soil-transmitted helminthiases among teachers in schools implementing the home-grown school feeding program in Enugu Metropoli... by Daniel Chukwuemeka Obi, Blessing Hafizetu Nwazulu, Susan Chioma Udeh

“…Incorporating evidence-based behavior change strategies, addressing potential barriers to practice implementation, and improving access to resources are crucial for enhancing STH prevention efforts within the HGSFP and safeguarding the health of teachers and students.…”
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Intensity-modulated radiation therapy for early-stage breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Samir Abdallah Hanna, Bruna Salani Mota, Fabio Ynoe de Moraes, Gustavo Nader Marta, Heloísa de Andrade Carvalho, Rachel Riera

“…Randomized controlled trials (RCT) comparing IMRT with any “non-IMRT” strategies were included. Primary outcomes were local control and acute toxicity. …”
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Spectrum of bacterial keratitis at a tertiary eye center in Indonesia by Rifna Lutfiamida, Rien Widyasari, Kara Citra Kalandra

“…Understanding the spectrum of bacterial pathogens causing keratitis is crucial for guiding appropriate treatment strategies and improving patient outcomes. This study aims to investigate the prevalence, antibiotic susceptibility patterns, and risk factors associated with bacterial keratitis cases, providing valuable insights for clinicians to optimize management protocols and enhance the overall ocular health landscape in Indonesia or in other countries that have similar geographical conditions.…”
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Climate change and its impacts on hydrological regimes over the Bengal delta by M.H. Ali, P. Biswas, S.M.Q. Hassan, M.A. Islam

“…Therefore, it is essential for policymakers to take some appropriate measures and strategies in advance to strengthen the resilience to climate change.…”
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Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Use in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease—Reports from a Romanian Center by Roxana Matran, Andra-Mihaela Diaconu, Andreea Maria Iordache, Irina Dijmărescu, Alexandra Coroleucă, Daniela Păcurar, Cristina Becheanu

“…This study aims to evaluate and document these AEs to facilitate optimal patient selection and monitoring strategies of patients undergoing these therapies. <b>Methods</b>: This retrospective, single-center study examined pediatric IBD patients receiving anti-TNF-α therapy at the “Grigore Alexandrescu” Emergency Hospital for Children in Bucharest, Romania, from January 2015 to October 2024. …”
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Prognostic factors and survival outcomes in patients with salivary duct carcinoma: a retrospective cohort study by Fei Chen, Liangbo Li, Jingqiao Tao, Nenghao Jin, Liwei Wang, Liang Zhu, Bo Qiao, Lejun Xing, Bo Wei, Jingqiu Bu, Haizhong Zhang

“…These findings underscore the potential significance of incorporating hematological parameters and metastatic status into clinical decision-making to optimize risk stratification and personalized treatment strategies.…”
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Global, regional, and national burden of pancreatic cancer from 1990 to 2021, its attributable risk factors, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the global burden of... by Tianyu Li, Chen Lin, Weibin Wang

“…Addressing identified risk factors and targeting high-risk populations are essential for effective strategies to reduce the global burden of pancreatic cancer.…”
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Omission or Generalization? Subject-Verb Agreement among Young Norwegian Learners of English by Kristin Killie

“…The conclusion is that this may well be the case in a number of instances but that quantitative data in this area may conceal individual learner strategies. It is argued that to properly understand learners’ problems with subject-verb agreement, we need data from numerous longitudinal case studies. …”
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Approche comparative de la latéralité manuelle des primates humains et non humains by Pauline Fresnais, Louise Ducroix, Adrien Meguerditchian

“…Un effet du contexte social a été observé, la compétition induisant un changement de stratégie d'utilisation manuelle pour la tâche de saisie. …”
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Deep learning enhanced transmembranous electromyography in the diagnosis of sleep apnea by Ross Mandeville, Hooman Sedghamiz, Perry Mansfield, Geoffrey Sheean, Chris Studer, Derrick Cordice, Ghodsieh Ghanbari, Atul Malhotra, Shamim Nemati, Jejo Koola

“…Our approach involved three strategies to train a generalizable model on a relatively small dataset including, (1) transfer learning using an audio spectral transformer (AST), (2) the use of 6,000 simulated EMG recordings, converted to spectrograms and using standard backpropagation for fine-tuning, and (3) application of regularization to prevent overfitting and enhance generalizability. …”
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