D1S-Neuro Program: Frequency and Risk Factors for the Development of Diabetic Neuropathy in Pediatric Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, a Single Center Study by Marco Piccoli, Joaquin Gutierrez de Rubalcava Doblas, Patrizia Furlan, Silvia Cocchio, Alessandro Zamberlan, Gloria Panzeri, Vincenzo Baldo, Carlo Moretti

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> This article confirms that diabetic neuropathy begins to develop even in pediatric patients, that various nerve conduction systems may be affected, and that poorer glycometabolic control is associated with an increased risk of developing DN. …”
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Inflammatory Markers Are Positively Associated with Serum trans-Fatty Acids in an Adult American Population by Mohsen Mazidi, Hong-kai Gao, Andre Pascal Kengne

“…The relationship between serum trans-fatty acids (TFAs) and systemic inflammation markers is unclear. We investigated the association of serum TFAs with high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and fibrinogen in adult Americans. …”
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Development of low-pressure polymeric membrane incorporated with powdered activated carbon and nanosilica for groundwater applications by Pei Ling Soo, Ling Yong Wong, Lai Peng Wong, Kin Yang Wong

“…All low-pressure membrane systems successfully reduced the iron concentration in groundwater to the irrigation water standards. …”
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Foodborne Infections and <i>Salmonella</i>: Current Primary Prevention Tools and Future Perspectives by Antonella Zizza, Alessandra Fallucca, Marcello Guido, Vincenzo Restivo, Marco Roveta, Cecilia Trucchi

“…NTS causes various clinical manifestations, depending on the quantity of bacteria present in the food and the immune status of the infected individual, ranging from localized, self-limiting gastroenteritis to more serious systemic infections. Salmonellosis prevention is based on hygienic and behavioral rules related to food handling that aim to reduce the risk of infection. …”
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What matters for environmental concerns among university students in Bangladesh? An empirical study by Bijoya Saha, Mufti Nadimul Quamar Ahmed, Khandaker Jafor Ahmed, Shah Md Atiqul Haq

“…IntroductionExperts have a well-established consensus regarding the detrimental effects of human activities on the environment, including extreme temperature events, rainfall variability, pollution, deforestation, biodiversity loss, and flood occurrences—all of which significantly stress Earth’s natural systems. This study investigates the level of environmental concern among university students in Bangladesh, considering their socio-demographic factors.MethodsA comprehensive survey was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire targeting 380 final-year bachelor and master’s students from various academic disciplines at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) Sylhet, Bangladesh. …”
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Plant root carbon inputs drive methane production in tropical peatlands by N. T. Girkin, A. Siegenthaler, O. Lopez, A. Stott, N. Ostle, V. Gauci, S. Sjögersten

“…However, there remain questions over the processes of CH4 production in these systems and how they relate to substrate supply. Principally, these questions relate to the relative contribution of recent photosynthetically fixed carbon, released as root exudates, versus carbon substrate supply from the slowly decomposing peat matrix to CH4 emissions within these ecosystems. …”
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Estimation of D-dimer, C-reactive protein and ferritin in Covid-19 survivors in a North Indian Hospital, Lucknow, India. by Chetna Singla, Dhananjay Tiwari, Himali Jha, Mohammad Mustufa Khan, Sadaf Parveen, Roshan Alam

“…COVID-19 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which was initially thought to affect only the upper respiratory tract, can affect almost all systems. COVID-19 survivors who are critically ill featured hyper inflammation and the associated biomarkers may be useful for risk stratification. …”
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City Health Assessment: Urbanization and Eco-Environment Dynamics Using Coupling Coordination Analysis and FLUS Model—A Case Study of the Pearl River Delta Urban Agglomeration by Xiangeng Peng, Liao Liao, Xiaohong Tan, Ruyi Yu, Kao Zhang

“…Rapid urbanization in China has profoundly transformed its urban systems, bringing about considerable ecological challenges and significant imbalances between urban growth and ecological health. …”
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Total Intravenous Anaesthesia with High-Dose Remifentanil Does Not Aggravate Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting and Pain, Compared with Low-Dose Remifentanil: A Double-Blind and Ran... by Seong-Hyop Kim, Chung-Sik Oh, Tae-Gyoon Yoon, Min Jeng Cho, Jung-Hyun Yang, Hye Ran Yi

“…The H group showed higher use of remifentanil and lower use of propofol, with similar recovery time. Mean systemic arterial blood pressure (MBP), heart rate, and BIS did not differ significantly before and after endotracheal intubation in the H group. …”
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Evaluating the Effects of Ozone Nanobubble Treatments on Postharvest Quality of Fresh Peaches by Orestis Giannopoulos, Ramsey Corn, Dario Chavez, Francisco Loayza, Angelos Deltsidis

“…Currently, in the southeastern United States, peach packing houses use chemical oxidizers, such as sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) in their hydrocooling systems to treat the fruit and suppress foodborne pathogens postharvest. …”
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Fate and long-lasting therapeutic effects of mesenchymal stromal/stem-like cells: mechanistic insights by Akram Hoseinzadeh, Seyed-Alireza Esmaeili, Reza Sahebi, Anahita Madani Melak, Mahmoud Mahmoudi, Maliheh Hasannia, Rasoul Baharlou

“…Abstract A large body of evidence suggests that mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are able to respond rapidly to the cytokine milieu following systemic infusion. This encounter has the potential to dictate their therapeutic efficacy (also referred to as licensing). …”
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Preventive interventions for diabetic foot ulcer adopted in different healthcare settings: A scoping review protocol. by Açucena Leal de Araújo, Francisca Diana da Silva Negreiros, Raquel Sampaio Florêncio, Thiago Dos Santos Garces, Virna Ribeiro Feitosa Cestari, Samuel Miranda Mattos, Samara Jesus Sena Marques, Francisca Eridan Fonteles Albuquerque, Wánderson Cássio Oliveira Araújo, Vanessa de Brito Poveda, Thereza Maria Magalhães Moreira

“…<h4>Background</h4>Diabetic foot ulcers are challenging to heal, increase the risk of lower extremity amputation, and place a significant burden on patients, families, and healthcare systems. Prioritizing preventive interventions holds the promise of reducing patient suffering, lowering costs, and improving quality of life. …”
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Barriers to and facilitators of access to mental health services among pregnant adolescents and young mothers in Belize by Olusola Oladeji, Joanna Lai, Natalia R. Velazquez, Mohammed I. Bammai, Ghanshyam Kandel, Andria Spyridou, Natalia L. Beer, Angella E. Baitwabusa, Juliet Simmons, Fidel L. Cuellar, Iveth Quintanilla, Jeffan Augustine

“…The second theme was health systems and highlighted a lack of trust and confidence in health care providers, as well as limited access to mental health services due to insufficient human resources, long waiting times, and transportation costs. …”
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Activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway restores N-acetylcysteine-induced impairment of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis negative feedback by up-regulating GRα expression and do... by Amanda Silva Chaves, Raíssa Duarte Ventura, Maria Florencia Pacini, Nathalia Santos Magalhães, Patrícia Machado Rodrigues e Silva, Marco Aurélio Martins, Ana Rosa Pérez, Vinicius Frias Carvalho, Vinicius Frias Carvalho, Vinicius Frias Carvalho, Vinicius Frias Carvalho

“…Treatment with CoPPIX reduced adrenal enlargement, systemic corticosterone levels, and GRβ expression in the pituitary gland of mice supplemented with NAC, besides increasing the expression of GRα. …”
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Implementation of the STEPPS program for the treatment of self-harm behaviors in Catalonia’s prisons: barriers and facilitators by Rosa Lorente-Català, Irene Jaén, Xavier Buscà-Huertas, Berta Framis, Azucena García-Palacios

“…Abstract Background The Systems Training for Emotional Predictability and Problem Solving (STEPPS) is an evidence-based program that has been shown to be effective in reducing self-harm behaviors in Correctional Settings (CS). …”
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Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes in Patients with Chronic HBV Infection and Hospitalized for COVID-19 Pneumonia: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Lucio Boglione, Maria Grazia Crobu, Mario Pirisi, Carlo Smirne

“…The overall rate of hepatitis flare was 10.7%, without any HBsAg seroreversion, severe HBV reactivation, and/or need for new HBV antiviral therapy introduction. Systemic corticosteroid treatment for COVID-19 and baseline anti-HBsAg status were associated with this risk of HBV reactivation. …”
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Association of Glycemic Indices (Hyperglycemia, Glucose Variability, and Hypoglycemia) with Oxidative Stress and Diabetic Complications by Eleftheria Papachristoforou, Vaia Lambadiari, Eirini Maratou, Konstantinos Makrilakis

“…It is postulated that hyperglycemia induces free radicals and impairs endogenous antioxidant defense systems through several different mechanisms. In particular, hyperglycemia promotes the creation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), the activation of protein kinase C (PKC), and the hyperactivity of hexosamine and sorbitol pathways, leading to the development of insulin resistance, impaired insulin secretion, and endothelial dysfunction, by inducing excessive ROS production and OS. …”
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Association Analysis of the Genomic and Functional Characteristics of Halotolerant <i>Glutamicibacter endophyticus</i> J2-5-19 from the Rhizosphere of <i>Suaeda salsa</i> by Longhao Sun, Shanshan Sun, Tianyang Liu, Xinmin Lei, Ruiqi Liu, Junyi Zhang, Shanshan Dai, Jing Li, Yanqin Ding

“…Under 4‰ salt stress, inoculation with strain J2-5-19 significantly increased the wheat seed germination rate from 37.5% to 95%, enhanced the dry weight of maize seedlings by 41.92%, and notably improved the development of maize root systems. Moreover, this work presented the first whole-genome of <i>Glutamicibacter endophyticus</i>, revealing that <i>G. endophyticus</i> J2-5-19 resisted salt stress by expelling sodium ions and taking up potassium ions through Na⁺/H⁺ antiporters and potassium uptake proteins, while also accumulating compatible solutes such as betaine, proline, and trehalose. …”
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Farmers’ knowledge improves identification of drought impacts: A nationwide statistical analysis in Zambia by Max Mauerman, Henny Osbahr, Emily Black, Daniel Osgood, Grieve Chelwa, Bernadette Mushinge

“…Zambia, like many countries, has experienced structural changes in its crop production systems over the last 30 years. Staple crop yields are therefore a weak proxy for food insecurity without wider socio-economic and agricultural context. …”
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A Dual-Band Dual-Polarized Antenna for Harvesting in Cellular and Digital Terrestrial Television Bands by Khatereh Nadali, Neeraj Kumar Maurya, Patrick McEvoy, Max J. Ammann

“…The growing prevalence of IoT devices has heightened the focus on minimizing energy consumption in low-power electronic systems. Ambient radio frequency (RF) energy harvesting allows self-sustaining electronic devices to operate in IoT networks without cables, batteries, or allocated energy sources. …”
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