Glucocorticoid receptor expression in human bronchial epithelial cells: effects of smoking and COPD by M. M. Verheggen, P. W. C. Adriaansen-Soeting, C. A. Berrevoets, P. Th. W. van Hal, A. O. Brinkmann, H. C. Hoogsteden, M. A. Versnel

“…Further more, these results provide furthere vidence that the bronchial epithelium may be an actual target for inhaled glucocor ticoid therapy.…”
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Costus afer: A Systematic Review of Evidence-Based Data in support of Its Medicinal Relevance by Daniel Boison, Cynthia Ayefoumi Adinortey, Godwin Kweku Babanyinah, Olga Quasie, Rosemary Agbeko, Gilbert Kofi Wiabo-Asabil, Michael Buenor Adinortey

“…Based on these evident data, it is concluded that the plant could be used as an alternative and complementary therapy for many oxidative stress-related diseases, provided further scientific studies on the toxicological and pharmacological aspects are carried out.…”
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Functional outcome of the three-stitch technique of humerus nailing for comminuted shaft humerus fractures by Sachin Kale, Bhushan Patil, Garvit Khatod, Pramod Bhor, Gursimran Sandhu, Venkatsh Jyoti, Rohan Baruah, Sachiti Kale, Rahul Ghodke, Joydeep Dey

“…Two patients encountered delayed wound healing; one underwent vacuum-assisted closure therapy, ultimately achieving satisfactory healing after a series of dry dressings over 2–3 weeks. …”
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Electroacupuncture Regulates Macrophage Polarization to Alleviate the Neuropathic Pain Induced by Spared Nerve Injury by Shi G, Hao X, Tu JF, Chen W, Fu Y, Ma X, Liu C, Li H

“…Electroacupuncture (EA) therapy has been shown to exert anti-inflammatory functions in several pain models, and has thus been applied to alleviate neuropathic pain. …”
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Effect of selected catechins on doxorubicin antiproliferative efficacy and hepatotoxicity in vitro by Rudolfová Petra, Hanušová Veronika, Skálová Lenka, Bártíková Hana, Matoušková Petra, Boušová Iva

“…Consumption of EGCG during DOX therapy seems to be safe and beneficial, since EGCG does not decrease DOX anticancer efficacy and could ameliorate DOX hepatotoxicity…”
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Incidence and Predictors of Antiretroviral Treatment Modification in HIV-Infected Adults: A Brazilian Historical Cohort from 2001 to 2010 by Letícia Penna Braga, Cássia Cristina Pinto Mendicino, Edna Afonso Reis, Ricardo Andrade Carmo, Cristiane Menezes de Pádua

“…This study estimated the incidence of and time to first antiretroviral therapy (ART) modification. This longitudinal analysis comprised a sample of 236 patients from three HIV/AIDS referral centers in Belo Horizonte, Brazil—part of a major historical cohort. …”
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Pengembangan dan Efektivitas Buku Panduan Konseling Karir Ginzberg dengan Teknik Modeling untuk Memilih Studi Lanjut Siswa by I Komang Agus Ugrasena, I Ketut Dharsana, Kadek Suranata

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Development and validation of risk models to predict chronic kidney disease among people living with HIV: protocol for a systematic review by A P Kengne, Adesola Z Musa, Babatunde L Salako, Nasheeta Peer, Oluwatosin Olaseni Odubela, Nkiruka Odunukwe

“…This increased risk is attributed to HIV infection itself, antiretroviral therapy, coexisting viral infections, non-infectious comorbidities and traditional risk factors for CKD. …”
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Repeated ionizing radiation exposure induces TRIP13 expression, conferring radioresistance in lung cancer cells by Wenqing Liu, Qijing Lei, Ans M. M. van Pelt, Geert Hamer

“…Abstract Radiation therapy is a common treatment modality for lung cancer, and resistance to radiation can significantly affect treatment outcomes. …”
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Retroperitoneal Soft Tissue Sarcoma and Kidney Autotransplantation: A Case Report by S. N. Hakkesteegt, C. A. J. Oudmaijer, L. J. Jeletich, J. Sprakel, H. J. A. N. Kimenai, D. J. Grünhagen

“…Kidney autotransplantation offers a unique solution by preserving renal function in these cases, avoiding the need for dialysis and immunosuppressive therapy. This case report presents a 61‐year‐old female with a large RPS encasing her only functioning kidney. …”
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Prognosis Analysis and Validation of Fatty Acid Metabolism-Related lncRNAs and Tumor Immune Microenvironment in Cervical Cancer by Xiaolin Lang, Changchang Huang, Hongyin Cui

“…Overall, our findings indicated that the 9 FAM-related lncRNA signature might be a promising prognostic factor for CC and can promote the management of FAM-related therapy in clinical practice.…”
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EGFR-targeting RNase A-cetuximab antibody-drug conjugate induces ROS-mediated apoptosis to overcome drug resistance in KRAS mutant cancer cells by Bita Jafary, Mostafa Akbarzadeh-Khiavi, Hamed Farzi-Khajeh, Azam Safary, Khosro Adibkia

“…Abstract Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are an emerging strategy in cancer therapy, enhancing precision and efficacy by linking targeted antibodies to potent cytotoxic agents. …”
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Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: Expanding Indications and New Developments by Grant W. Reed, MD, MSc, Shady Nakhla, MD, Rhonda Miyasaka, MD, Serge Harb, MD, Mohamed Kanj, MD, Ousamma Wazni, MD, Samir R. Kapadia, MD, Amar Krishnaswamy, MD

“…Recent data comparing the safety and efficacy of post-LAAO antiplatelet vs. antithrombotic therapy will be highlighted, with specific recommendations regarding which patients are best suited for each strategy. …”
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Unrecognized Pseudohypoparathyroidism Type 1A as a Cause of Hypocalcemia and Seizures in a 64-Year-Old Woman by Patrizia Del Monte, Carla Micaela Cuttica, Alessandro Marugo, Luca Foppiani, Daniela Audenino, Tomasz Tadeusz Godowicz, Francesca Marta Elli, Giovanna Mantovani, Emilio Di Maria

“…Brain CT scan revealed calcifications of the basal ganglia, cortical and subcortical white matter, and cerebellum. Therapy was switched to oral calcitriol, with normalization of calcium levels; levetiracetam was started and no further seizures occurred. …”
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Impact of BRACTS exercises on muscular strength in eumenorrheic women by Wajiha Shahid, Rabiya Noor

“…Assessments were done at baseline, midline, and end of the therapy using SPSS version 25. The experimental group demonstrated a notable improvement in muscular strength in follicular, mid-cycle, and luteal phases, with Cohen’s d values for left and right hand grip strength to be maximum in follicular phase while for left and right quadriceps, left and gastro-soleus showed maximum Cohen’s d value in mid-cycle phase of menstrual cycle. …”
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Implementation of Home Medication Review in Patients with Chronic Diseases: A Pilot Study in Indonesia by Mega Silviana, Vitarani Dwi Ananda Ningrum, Okti Ratna Mafruhah

“…HMR is a community-based collaborative service outside of health facilities that involves physicians and pharmacists to improve the effectiveness of therapy. This study aimed to determine the incidence of drug-related problems (DRPs), the level of patient satisfaction, and the effect of improving the quality of life of patients with chronic diseases who received Home Medication Review services at the Banjarbaru Utara Primary Health Care.     …”
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Unraveling the power of sense of coherence: a key predictor of symptom severity among depressive disorders clients by Samah Mohamed Taha, Mona Metwally El-Sayed, Mahmoud Abdelwahab Khedr, Ayman Mohamed El-Ashry, Azza Ibrahim Abdelraof, Hassan Mohammed Sonbol, Manal Mohammed Hawash, Eman Sameh Abd Elhay

“…Abstract Background Despite advancements in therapies, the severity of depressive symptoms continues to challenge psychiatric nurses. …”
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Emerging PPARγ-Independent Role of PPARγ Ligands in Lung Diseases by Ajit A. Kulkarni, Collynn F. Woeller, Thomas H. Thatcher, Sesquile Ramon, Richard P. Phipps, Patricia J. Sime

“…Many PPARγ ligands are under investigation as potential therapies for human diseases. These ligands modulate multiple cellular pathways via both PPARγ-dependent and PPARγ-independent mechanisms. …”
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On the Dual Role of Carcinoembryonic Antigen-Related Cell Adhesion Molecule 1 (CEACAM1) in Human Malignancies by Andreea Calinescu, Gabriela Turcu, Roxana I. Nedelcu, Alice Brinzea, Anastasia Hodorogea, Mihaela Antohe, Carmen Diaconu, Coralia Bleotu, Daniel Pirici, Lucia B. Jilaveanu, Daniela A. Ion, Ioana A. Badarau

“…The importance of understanding the role of CEACAM1 in cell transformation stands not only in this adhesion molecule’s value as a prognostic factor but also in its promising premise as a potential new molecular target that could be exploited as a specific cancer therapy.…”
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Ethnicity and health-related quality of life in the post stroke population: a systematic review by Ying Xing Lee, Cornelie D. Andela, Korné Jellema, Johannes W. Schoones, Thea P. M. Vliet Vlieland, Henk J. Arwert

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