Intracranial Metastatic Neuroblastoma Treated with Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Report of Two Novel Cases by Nathan C. Rowland, Jennifer Andrews, Daxa Patel, David V. LaBorde, Adam Nowlan, Bradley George, Claire Mazewski, Andrew Reisner, Howard M. Katzenstein

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The Impact of Creatine Supplementation on Physical Performance, Cognitive Functions, and Safety – A Literature Review by Adam Sobiński, Matylda Czerwonka, Zuzanna Kościuszko, Katarzyna Kurza, Silvia Ciraolo, Julianna Podolec, Agnieszka Kulczycka-Rowicka, Katarzyna Lesiczka-Fedoryj, Joanna Wojda, Anna Walczak

“…Conclusions: Creatine supplementation is a safe, effective strategy for enhancing physical performance, especially with resistance training. It also supports cognitive functions, particularly in populations with higher energy demands or age-related decline. …”
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Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Enzyme Activity on the Cell Surface: In Vitro and In Vivo Monitoring of ADP-Ribosyltransferase 2 on T Cells by Peter Bannas, Oliver Graumann, Philipp Balcerak, Kersten Peldschus, Michael Gerhard Kaul, Heinrich Hohenberg, Friedrich Haag, Gerhard Adam, Harald Ittrich, Friedrich Koch-Nolte

“…Cell-bound SPIO conjugates were detected by immunofluorescence and electron microscopy and quantified by atomic absorption spectroscopy. To mimic an inflammatory site in vivo, Ab-SPIO-labeled cells were injected subcutaneously in mice and analyzed by MRI. …”
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Use of Classical Adsorption Theory to Understand the Dynamic Filtration of Volatile Toxicants in Cigarette Smoke by Active Carbons by Peter J. Branton, Kevin G. McAdam, Martin G. Duke, Chuan Liu, Maria Curle, Michele Mola, Christopher J. Proctor, Robert H. Bradley

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Association of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency with uncontrolled type 1 diabetes Mellitus among Saudi pediatric patients; a hospital-based retrospective study by Salman Almansour, Abdullrahman Alsalamah, Mohammad Almutlaq, Ahmed Sheikh, Hamdan Z. Hamdan, Abdullah Al-Nafeesah, Ashwaq AlEed, Ishag Adam, Osama Al-Wutayd

“…The median (interquartile range) of 25(OH)D levels was significantly lower in the uncontrolled T1DM group compared with the controlled group [45.4 (31.2–59.7) nmol/L vs. 56.1 (37.5–77.6) nmol/L; p = 0.007], respectively. …”
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The SGLT-2 Inhibitors and their Role in the Treatment of Heart Failure - A Review of Literature by Silvia Ciraolo, Agnieszka Kulczycka-Rowicka, Joanna Wojda, Katarzyna Lesiczka-Fedoryj, Anna Walczak, Zuzanna Kościuszko, Adam Sobiński, Matylda Czerwonka, Katarzyna Kurza, Julianna Podolec

“…The development of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors has shown promising cardiovascular and renal benefits beyond glucose control. This study aims to explore the potential mechanisms by which SGLT2 inhibitors provide cardiovascular protection, regardless of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)…”
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Association of Circulating Neprilysin with BMI, Cardiovascular Health, and Kidney Function in High-Risk Pregnancies: A Pilot Study by Kaltrina Kutllovci Hasani, Azra Kulovic-Sissawo, Adam Saloň, Christina Stern, Karoline Mayer-Pickel, Mila Cervar-Zivkovic, Nandu Goswami, Herbert Fluhr, Ursula Hiden

“…The impact of gestational hypertension (GH) and prior smoking on sNEP levels was also evaluated. Results: In early and mid-pregnancy, sNEP was inversely associated with BMI. …”
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Bacteria Load Determination of the Intestinal Microbiota and Identification of Spiroplasma and Wolbachia in Anopheles gambiae by Haziz Sina, Kamirou Chabi-Sika, Razaki Ossè, Akim Socohou, Ibrahim A. Abibou, Hafiz Salami, Germain Gil Padonou, Adolphe Adjanonhoun, Lamine Baba-Moussa

“…Among its microorganisms, some affect the vectorial capacity of mosquitoes. The aim of this study was to characterize some bacteria of the intestinal microbiota in Anopheles gambiae (An. gambiae) females, a major vector of malaria transmission in Benin. …”
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Allografting for Bosutinib, Imatinib, Nilotinib, Dasatinib, and Interferon Resistant Chronic Myeloid Leukemia without ABL Kinase Mutation by B. Uz, O. Bektas, E. Eliacik, H. Goker, Y. Erbilgin, M. Sayitoglu, N. Sayinalp, S. Aksu, Y. Buyukasik, O. Ozcebe, I. C. Haznedaroglu

“…However, high-risk CML may present with an aggressive course which may result in blastic crisis or a “difficult-to-manage” state with available treatments. The aim of this paper is to report a patient with complicated CML resistant to treatment and progressed despite the administration of bosutinib, imatinib mesylate, nilotinib, dasatinib, interferon alpha 2a, cytotoxic chemotherapy, and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. …”
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The impact of the Lesotho health reform in the re-structuring of the village health workers program by Afom T. Andom, Hannah N. Gilbert, Courtney M. Yuen, Mapoho Mokoroane, Melino Ndayizigiye, Mpopo Tsoele, Masebeo Koto, Retsepile Tlali, Makena Ratsiu, Joia S. Mukherjee

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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists’ Impact on Fertility - A Review by Joanna Wojda, Katarzyna Lesiczka-Fedoryj, Anna Walczak, Zuzanna Kościuszko, Adam Sobiński, Matylda Czerwonka, Katarzyna Kurza, Julianna Podolec, Silvia Ciraolo, Agnieszka Kulczycka-Rowicka

“… Purpose of Research: The aim of the research is to summarize the impact of GLP-1 analogs on fertility according to clinical studies, particularly in obese or overweight women with PCOS.  …”
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Flow Cytometric Analysis of T, B, and NK Cells Antigens in Patients with Mycosis Fungoides by Serkan Yazıcı, Emel Bülbül Başkan, Ferah Budak, Barbaros Oral, Şaduman Balaban Adim, Zübeyde Ceylan Kalin, Güven Özkaya, Kenan Aydoğan, Hayriye Saricaoğlu, Şükran Tunali

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Long term effectiveness of intraoperative radiotherapy given as a boost in adjuvant treatment for oral cavity cancers by Grzegorz Woźniak, Tomasz Rutkowski, Wojciech Majewski, Aleksandra Napieralska, Jerzy Wydmański, Agnieszka Czarniecka, Cezary Szymczyk, Adam Bekman, Żaneta Kaniszewska Dorsz, Tomasz Latusek, Bogusław Maciejewski

“…Delivering radiation dose during surgery, defined as intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT), can be very useful especially in case of high risk of recurrence or where gross or macroscopic residual disease are present. The aim of this retrospective study is to evaluate the effectiveness of IORT combined with postoperative fractionated irradiation (EBRT) of patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity. …”
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Absence of Rejection in a Facial Allograft Recipient with a Positive Flow Crossmatch 24 Months after Induction with Rabbit Anti-Thymocyte Globulin and Anti-CD20 Monoclonal Antibody by Bruce E. Gelb, J. Rodrigo Diaz-Siso, Natalie M. Plana, Adam Jacoby, William J. Rifkin, Kimberly S. Khouri, Daniel J. Ceradini, Eduardo D. Rodriguez

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External validation of AI-based scoring systems in the ICU: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Patrick Rockenschaub, Ela Marie Akay, Benjamin Gregory Carlisle, Adam Hilbert, Joshua Wendland, Falk Meyer-Eschenbach, Anatol-Fiete Näher, Dietmar Frey, Vince Istvan Madai

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Forecasting the Incidence and Prevalence of Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease in Malaysia up to the Year 2040 by Mohamad Adam Bujang, Tassha Hilda Adnan, Nadiah Hanis Hashim, Kirubashni Mohan, Ang Kim Liong, Ghazali Ahmad, Goh Bak Leong, Sunita Bavanandan, Jamaiyah Haniff

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Phenothiazines and their Evolving Roles in Clinical Practice: A Narrative Review by Amber N. Edinoff, Grace Armistead, Christina A Rosa, Alexandra Anderson, Ronan Patil, Elyse M Cornett, Kevin S. Murnane, Adam M. Kaye, Alan D. Kaye

“…The present investigation aims to elucidate the effects of phenothiazines in clinical practice.…”
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Association between the triglyceride-glucose index and contrast-induced nephropathy in chronic total occlusion patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention by Serdar Söner, Adem Aktan, Raif Kılıç, Hamdullah Güzel, Ercan Taştan, Metin Okşul, Adnan Duha Cömert, Mehmet Sait Coşkun, Hülya Tosun Söner, Tuncay Güzel

“…Results The mean age of the patients (65.8 ± 10.94 vs. 61.68 ± 11.4, P = 0.009), diabetes mellitus (60 [44.8%] vs. 11 [13.1%], P < 0.001), and dyslipidemia rates (52 [38.8%] vs. 21 [25%], P = 0.036) were higher in group 1. …”
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The Rapidly Evolving Treatment Landscape in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma: Current Status and Future Directions by Yuxin Liu, Clifton Mo, Monique Hartley-Brown, Shonali Midha, Adam S. Sperling, Giada Bianchi, Omar Nadeem, Betsy O’Donnell, Jacob Laubach, Paul G. Richardson

“…This review article discusses recent advances in NDMM therapy, with a focus on quadruplet versus triplet anti-CD38 mAb-based regimens and MRD-driven approaches, as well as emerging alternative therapeutic strategies, including transplant-sparing approaches to meaningfully improve patient outcome. Ongoing trials are also outlined, including the data presented at the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting & Exposition, the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, the 2024 European Hematology Association (EHA) Congress and the 21st International Myeloma Society (IMS) Annual Meeting 2024. …”
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Trends in Mental Health Outcomes of College Students Amid the Pandemic (Roadmap mHealth App): Longitudinal Observational Study by Gautham Jayaraj, Xiao Cao, Adam Horwitz, Michelle Rozwadowski, Skyla Shea, Shira N Hanauer, David A Hanauer, Muneesh Tewari, Kerby Shedden, Sung Won Choi

“…Emotion-focused (Year I mean 2.33, SD 0.41 vs Year III mean 2.22, SD 0.47; t994=–7.47; P<.001) and avoidant coping (Year I mean 1.76, SD 0.37 vs Year III mean 1.65, SD 0.38; t997=–8.53; P=.02) consistently decreased. …”
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