Bowel movement alterations predict the severity of diverticular disease and the risk of acute diverticulitis: a prospective, international study by Antonio Tursi, Daniele Piovani, Giovanni Brandimarte, Francesco Di Mario, Walter Elisei, Marcello Picchio, Gisella Figlioli, Gabrio Bassotti, Leonardo Allegretta, Maria Laura Annunziata, Mauro Bafutto, Maria Antonia Bianco, Raffaele Colucci, Rita Conigliaro, Dan L. Dumitrascu, Ricardo Escalante, Luciano Ferrini, Giacomo Forti, Marilisa Franceschi, Maria Giovanna Graziani, Frank Lammert, Giovanni Latella, Daniele Lisi, Giovanni Maconi, Debora Compare, Gerardo Nardone, Lucia Camara de Castro Oliveira, Chaves Oliveira Enio, Savvas Papagrigoriadis, Anna Pietrzak, Stefano Pontone, Ieva Stundiene, Tomas Poškus, Giuseppe Pranzo, Matthias Christian Reichert, Stefano Rodino, Jaroslaw Regula, Giuseppe Scaccianoce, Franco Scaldaferri, Roberto Vassallo, Costantino Zampaletta, Angelo Zullo, Erasmo Spaziani, Stefanos Bonovas, Alfredo Papa, Silvio Danese

“…A 10-point visual analog scale (VAS) was used to assess the severity of constipation and diarrhea. …”
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Anterior temporal lobectomy and selective AmygdaloHippocampectomy complications across Europe: review, meta-analysis, and Delphi consensus by Maria D. Karagianni, Olaf E.M.G. Schijns, Alexandros Brotis, Anastasia Tasiou, Christian Auer, Thomas Blauwblomme, Marcelo Budke, Alexandre Rainha Campos, Santiago Candela-Cantó, Hans Clusmann, Alessandro Consales, Massimo Cossu, Daniel Delev, Christian Dorfer, Georg Dorfmüller, Arild Egge, Lorand Eröss, Sarah Ferrand-Sorbets, Flavio Giordano, Cihan Isler, Jugoslav Ivanovic, Thilo Kalbhenn, Atte Karppinen, Paivi Koroknay-Pal, Niklaus Krayenbühl, Marec von Lehe, Carlo E. Marras, Ioannis Mavridis, Daniel Nilsson, Julia Onken, Christian Raftopoulos, Michele Rizzi, Dirk van Roost, Karl Rössler, Jonathan Roth, Jordi Rumia, Alexandra Seromenho-Santos, Thomas Sauvigny, Didier Scavarda, Christian Scheiwe, Karl Schaller, Sophie Schuind, Ido Strauss, Tom Theys, Mustafa Uzan, Konstantinos N. Fountas, Franziska Schmidt, Linda Ackermans, Pedro Duarte Batista, Michael Hart, Marie Krüger

“…Research question: This study sought to gather expert European consensus on surgical strategies and complication rate for ATL and selAH, in both adult and pediatric patients. Materials and methods: A modified Delphi technique was employed, with 39 experienced epilepsy surgeons from 35 different European centers. …”
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Island bioarchaeology and ritual knowledge transfer at Biniadrís cave (Menorca, Spain): a longue durée perspective by Marta Díaz Zorita Bonilla, Marta Díaz Zorita Bonilla, Monice Timm, Mauricio Marciales Daza, Auxiliadora Moreno Onorato, Eva Alarcón García, Alexandros F. Karakostis, Alexandros F. Karakostis, Javier Escudero Carrillo, Luis Arboledas Martínez, Sonia Robles Carrasco, Berta Morell, Derek Hamilton, Helen Dawson, Francisco Contreras Cortés, Martin Bartelheim, Martin Bartelheim, Jörg Baten, Jörg Baten

“…The main goal of this paper is to reconstruct the burial ritual using comprehensive bioarchaeological methods, including 14C radiocarbon dating, to understand the modality and temporality of use of the Biniadrís cave during the pre- and protohistory of the Balearic Islands. …”
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Targeted enamel remineralization with mineral-loaded starch particlesWhy Is This Important? by Nathan A. Jones, PhD, Li-Chi Pan, MEng, Susan E. Flannagan, MS, Kai A. Jones, MD, Lyudmila Lukashova, MS, Lucas Wightman, BEng, Sywe-Ren Chang, MS, Glenn Jones, MD, Livia M.A. Tenuta, DDS, PhD, Carlos González-Cabezas, DDS, PhD, Brian H. Clarkson, DDS, PhD, Wendy Bloembergen, MD, Steven Bloembergen, PhD

“…This study shows in vitro proof-of-concept. Methods: Mineral-loaded cationic starch (MLCS) particles were prepared, containing calcium, phosphate, and fluoride to provide fluoride-plus (FP) and fluoride-free (FF) alternatives. …”
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Longitudinal study of cognitive and mental functions among adult Hodgkin-lymphoma survivors, based on data from a primary treatment center in Hungary by István Virga, István Virga, Karolina Kósa, Anna Illés, Zsófia Miltényi, Zsófia Miltényi, Tibor Ivánka, Roland Berecz, Anikó Égerházi, Árpád Illés, Árpád Illés, Ferenc Magyari, Ferenc Magyari

“…In the present longitudinal study, we measured cognitive function in our HL patients, in search of potential correlations between patient-related factors, the signs and symptoms of their diseases, and therapeutic factors.MethodsPatients underwent a computer-assisted assessment (CANTAB) of cognitive function (especially domains of visual memory, attention, working memory, and planning) and filled out psychological questionnaires (standardized, self-administered and validated for Hungarian language) before treatment (n=30, T1) and after the first-line treatment (n=25, T2), and 8.6 years after the end of chemotherapy (n=19, T3).ResultsThe median age of 16 females and 14 males was 35 years (20-69), 35 years (21-63) after chemotherapy, and 43 years (29-70) at the end of the long-term follow-up, when the study was completed. 77% of all patients showed cognitive impairment before treatment. …”
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The association between periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes: a bibliometric analysis from 2000 to 2023 by Miaomiao Zhao, Miaomiao Zhao, Haoxiang Chang, Haoxiang Chang, Yuxu Yue, Yuxu Yue, Xinyue Zeng, Xinyue Zeng, Shaobang Wu, Shaobang Wu, Xiuyun Ren, Xiuyun Ren

“…This study aimed to visualize knowledge framework and research trends concerning the relationship between periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes from 2000 to 2023 through bibliometric approaches.MethodsOn September 22, 2024, articles and reviews on the connection between periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC). …”
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Association Between Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) and Cognitive Function in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Zhu Q, Huang L, Zhu L, Zhang X, Ji H, Niu D, Ji W, Ma Q, Chen R, Shi H, Wang Y, Xu L

“…This study aimed to investigate the association between fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO), a non-invasive marker of airway inflammation, and memory performance in patients with OSA.Methods: A total of 102 participants were enrolled: 62 with moderate or severe OSA (apnea-hypopnea index, AHI≥ 15) and 40 with snoring or mild OSA (AHI < 15). …”
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Negative Energy Balance Induced by Paradoxical Sleep Deprivation Causes Multicompartmental Changes in Adipose Tissue and Skeletal Muscle by Marcos Mônico-Neto, Sara Quaglia de Campos Giampá, Kil Sun Lee, Camila Maria de Melo, Helton de Sá Souza, Murilo Dáttilo, Paulo Alexandre Minali, Pedro Henrique Santos Prado, Sergio Tufik, Marco Túlio de Mello, Hanna Karen Moreira Antunes

“…Describe multicompartmental changes in the fat and various muscle fiber types, as well as the hormonal profile and metabolic rate induced by SD in rats. Methods. Twenty adult male Wistar rats were equally distributed into two groups: experimental group (EG) and control group (CG). …”
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Effect of intensive glycemic control on the changes of diabetic retinopathy in type 2 diabetes: a prospective observational cohort study by Xinyan Wu, Yayi Yan, Yuntong Li, Yiran Fan, Lingyi Li, Ching-Kit Tsui, Kaiqun Liu, Xiaoling Liang, Wenyong Huang, Andina Hu, GDES Group

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Social Determinants of Health Associated With SARS-CoV-2 Testing and Vaccine Attitudes in a Cross-Sectional Study of Latinx Individuals in Oregon by Elizabeth L. Budd, PhD, MPH, Stephanie De Anda, PhD, Sven Halvorson, MS, Leslie D. Leve, PhD, Anne Marie Mauricio, PhD, Ellen H. McWhirter, PhD, Jorge I. Ramírez García, PhD, David S. DeGarmo, PhD

“…This study determined the relative importance of social determinants of health indicators on testing and vaccine attitudes among Latinxs and whether English proficiency and parental nativity moderate associations. Methods: Cross-sectional survey data were collected between January and December 2022. …”
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Does prioritization of COVID vaccine distribution to communities with the highest COVID burden reduce health inequity? by Hae-Young Kim, Anna Bershteyn, Rienna Russo, Jessica Mcgillen, Julia Sisti, Charles Ko, Jaimie Shaff, Remle Newton-Dame, R. Scott Braithwaite

“…We modeled total deaths and equally-distributed-equivalent (EDE) deaths (i.e., the equally preferred number of deaths, considering equity and efficiency) across a range of inequality aversion (Atkinson’s index, ε=0–20). …”
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Activity of imipenem/relebactam against KPC-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae and the possible role of Ompk36 mutation in determining resistance: an Italian retrospective analysis by Emanuele Palomba, Agnese Comelli, Francesca Saluzzo, Federico Di Marco, Elisa Matarazzo, Noemi Lo Re, Alessandra Bielli, Chiara Silvia Vismara, Antonio Muscatello, Marianna Rossi, Daniela Maria Cirillo, Alessandra Bandera, Andrea Gori

“…Our study aimed to analyse the in vitro activity of imipenem/cilastatin/relebactam (IMI/REL) against KPC-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae (KPC-Kp) and investigate the genetic determinants of resistance to this agent. Methods A total of 603 KPC-Kp strains, which were randomly collected during a multicentre study in northern Italy in the period 2016–2018, were analysed retrospectively. …”
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Diarrhea Prevalence and Sociodemographic Factors among Under-Five Children in Rural Areas of North Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia by Atalay Getachew, Tadesse Guadu, Alebachew Tadie, Zemichael Gizaw, Mulat Gebrehiwot, Daniel Haile Cherkos, Martha Alemayehu Menberu, Teklay Gebrecherkos

“…Thus, the aim of this study was to assess diarrhea prevalence and sociodemographic factors among under-five children in rural areas of North Gondar Zone. Methods. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from April to June 2016 among 736 randomly selected households with one child under five years old. …”
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ANALYSIS OF SAFETY OF NEOADJUVANT CHEMORADIOTHERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH LOCALLY ADVANCED GASTRIC CANCER (RESULTS OF A MULTICENTER RANDOMIZED TRIAL) by V. Yu. Skoropad, S. G. Afanasyev, S. V. Gamayunov, P. V. Sokolov, V. A. Karov, L. N. Titova, N. K. Silanteva, S. A. Ivanov, A. D. Kaprin

“…The purpose of the study was to immediate results of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in patients with locally advanced gastric cancer were analyzed in a multicenter randomized trial. Material and Methods. The comparative analysis of neoadjuvant chemotherapy regimens, toxicity and postoperative complications was carried out. …”
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Improving outcomes in acute coronary syndrome: A meta-analysis of home-based compared to hospital-based cardiac rehabilitation and usual care by Eva Marti, Anggoro Budi Hartopo, Haryani, Margareta Hesti Rahayu, Riris Diana, Ninik Yunitri

“…Aim: To assess the effectiveness of home-based cardiac rehabilitation (HBCR) in improving health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and other outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), compared to hospital-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) and usual care. Methods: This systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines and included a comprehensive search across MEDLINE, CINAHL, ProQuest, Cochrane Library, Clinical Key, PubMed, Embase, and ClinicalTrials.gov up to June 2023. …”
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Pulsed Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (LIFU) Activation of Ovarian Follicles by Yan Xiao, Lixia Yang, Yicong Wang, Yu Wang, Yuning Chen, Wenhan Lu, Zhenle Pei, Ruonan Zhang, Yao Ye, Xiaowei Ji, Suying Liu, Xi Dong, Yonghua Xu, Yi Feng

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The Effect of Pupil Size on Cone Contrast Sensitivity by Ali Almustanyir, Meznah S. Almutairi, Amal Aldrwish, Nabeela Hasrod, Bader A. Alqhtani, Tahani Alqahtani, Muteb Alanazi, Mansour Alghamdi, Essam Almutleb, Balsam Alabdulkader, Faisal Fakhouri, Mosaad Alhassan

“…This study examined how pupil size affects cone contrast sensitivity (CCS). Methods: This study included 50 participants of equal gender. …”
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ZnCl2 Precipitation-Assisted Sample Preparation for Proteomic Analysis by Qiqing He, Qingjing Chen, Dongxue Wang, Fuchu He

“…Additionally, ZASP outperformed other common sample preparation methods such as sodium deoxycholate (SDC)-based in-solution digestion, acetone precipitation, filter-aided sample preparation (FASP), and single-pot, solid-phase-enhanced sample preparation (SP3). …”
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Oxidative Distress in Patients with Polytrauma by M. Sh. Khubutia, A. K. Shabanov, G. V. Bulava, A. G. Dorfman, Z. M. Zainudinov, M. V. Skulachev, A. N. Kuzovlev, O. A. Grebenchikov, A. A. Sergeev, M. I. Shpitonkov, G. Yu. Maltsev

“…At the same time, the risk of lifethreatening infectious complications increases.Objective: to study oxidative distress over time and its association with early pulmonary infectious complications in patients with polytrauma.Subjects and methods. The authors examined 35 patients with polytrauma in the first 6—12 and 12—24 hours and 3, 5—7, and 10 days after injury and 25 healthy volunteers. …”
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Effect of concurrent chemoradiation with cisplatin versus concurrent chemoradiation with carboplatin in locally advanced carcinoma cervix: A quasi-experimental study by Syed Md. Asadul Hoque, Uday Kumar Sarkar, Mohammad Rahamatullah, Newton Kumar Sarker, Md Jamal Uddin, Md Abdul Bari

“…This study was aimed at comparing the treatment response and toxicity of carboplatin-based versus cisplatin-based concurrent chemoradiation in locally advanced carcinoma of the cervix. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted from September 2022 to August 2023 on 80 patients with locally advanced carcinoma cervix. …”
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