Applications of Au₂₅ Nanoclusters in Photon-Based Cancer Therapies by Zoey A. Lockwood, Michael R. Jirousek, James P. Basilion, Clemens Burda

“…Recent advances in the synthesis and functionalization of AuNCs have further improved their therapeutic efficacy, making them versatile agents for enhancing cancer treatment outcomes. Ongoing research aims to better understand their pharmacokinetics, biodistribution, and long-term safety, paving the way for their broader application in advanced cancer therapies.…”
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FITA-Containing 2,4-Dinitrophenyl Alkylthioether-Based Probe for Detection and Imaging of GSH by Yalun Dong, Liyue Wang, Wenfang Liang, Jiqin Zhu, Lu Sun, Long Yi

“…Probes for detection and imaging of GSH are not only useful for understanding GSH chemical biology but are also important for exploring potential theranostic agents. Herein, we report a fast intramolecular thiol-activated arylselenoamides (<b>FITA</b>)-based fluorescent probe using 2,4-dinitrophenyl alkylthioether as a sulfydryl-selective receptor for the first time. …”
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Fatal Hepatic Decompensation in a Patient with Hepatitis B Cirrhosis Following Famciclovir Withdrawal by Robert P Myers, Rabindra Chaudhary, Kevin Fonseca, Samuel S Lee

“…Until further data are available regarding the safety of withdrawal of these agents, indefinite treatment may be required in patients with established cirrhosis.…”
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Canadian Clinical Practice Guidelines for Invasive Candidiasis in Adults by Eric J Bow, Gerald Evans, Jeff Fuller, Michel Laverdière, Coleman Rotstein, Robert Rennie, Stephen D Shafran, Don Sheppard, Sylvie Carle, Peter Phillips, Donald C Vinh

“…Over the past few years, a new and broader understanding of the epidemiology and pathogenesis of C/IC has emerged and has been coupled with the availability of new antifungal agents and defined strategies for targeting groups at risk including, but not limited to, acute leukemia patients, hematopoietic stem cell transplants and solid organ transplants, and critical care unit patients. …”
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Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma Associated with a Dental Implant: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Amy Louise Brown, Paulo Camargo de Moraes, Marcelo Sperandio, Andresa Borges Soares, Vera Cavalcanti Araújo, Fabrício Passador-Santos

“…Immunohistochemistry, using the antibody CD68, was performed to investigate the origin of the multinucleated giant cells, with their immunophenotype being similar to those of other giant cell lesions, including central giant cell granuloma, foreign-body reactions, and granulomatous reactions to infectious agents.…”
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Dual-drug loaded chondroitin sulfate embolization beads enhance TACE therapy for HCC by integrating embolization, chemotherapy, and anti-angiogenesis by Jin-Xin Huang, Rui Yang, Huan Long, Jie Kong, Guo-Qiang Shao, Fei Xiong

“…Transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE), the primary treatment for intermediate-to-advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), commonly utilizes embolic agents loaded with anthracycline-based cytotoxic drugs. …”
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Rendimiento y desempeño hortícola de semillas desnudas de calabaza en el sur de Florida by Geoffrey Meru, Yuqing Fu, Monique Scoggin, Carlos F. Balerdi, Laura Vasquez, Teresa Olczyk

“… Las semillas de calabaza (Cucurbita pepo L.) con una fina cubierta se llaman semillas desnudas y se han convertido en un ingrediente popular para la elaboración de alimentos. Son ricas en aceite, proteínas y ácidos grasos insaturados. Su consumo reporta beneficios para la salud, incluyendo la reducción del riesgo de ciertos tipos de cáncer. …”
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How informative is your XAI? Assessing the quality of explanations through information power by Marco Matarese, Francesco Rea, Katharina J. Rohlfing, Alessandra Sciutti

“…The proliferation of diverse explanation strategies in recent years promises to improve the interaction between humans and explainable agents. This poses the challenge of assessing the goodness and efficacy of the proposed explanation, which so far has primarily relied on indirect measures, such as the user's task performance. …”
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Granulomatous Osteonecrosis in Crohn’s Disease by Hugh J Freeman, David Owen, Mario Millan

“…She had a complex clinical course that required treatment with multiple pharmacological agents, including intravenous, oral and rectal corticosteroids. …”
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Design and Fabrication of a PDMS-Based Manual Micro-Valve System for Microfluidic Applications by Tu N. Le, Van-Anh Nguyen, Giang L. Bach, Lam D. Tran, Ha H. Cao

“…In this study, a manual micro-valve system (dimension: w × h: 1000 × 50 μm with 8-integrated channel valves was designed for controlling up to 8 different flows of agents (including magnetic nanoparticle flow) injected into the mixture zone of the microfluidics. …”
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Resource Management Framework Based on the Stackelberg Game in Vehicular Edge Computing by Guang-Shun Li, Ying Zhang, Mao-Li Wang, Jun-Hua Wu, Qing-Yan Lin, Xiao-Fei Sheng

“…In this paper, we combined MEC and IoV to propose a specific vehicle edge resource management framework, which consists of fog nodes (FNs), data service agents (DSAs), and cars. A dynamic service area partitioning algorithm is designed to balance the load of DSA and improve the quality of service. …”
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Increase in treatment compliance reveals new options of treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease by Yu. V. Yevsyutina, A. S. Trukhmanov

“…The wide prevalence of GERD dictates necessity of search of new effective agents. Thus one of the principal causes of refractory course of disease is decreased adherence to treatment. …”
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Evaluation of COVID-19 protease and HIV inhibitors interactions by Tran Linh, Tam Dao Ngoc Hien, Elhadad Heba, Hien Nguyen Minh, Huy Nguyen Tien

“…The epidemic of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that started in 2019 has evoked an urgent demand for finding new potential therapeutic agents. In this study, we performed a molecular docking of anti-HIV drugs to refine HIV protease inhibitors and nucleotide analogues to target COVID-19. …”
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Severe metabolic accumulation of VV116 in kidney transplant patients with impaired renal function: a case series report by Jiaying Zhang, Yuan Gao, Xiaoyun Miao, Wei Wang, Zhongkai Zhou, Yunyi Gao, Liwei Liu, Menghua Wu, Ke Ma, Ling Zhou, Yan Yang, Sha Meng, Yingmei Feng, Zhuorui Zhao, Wei Liu, Danlei Mou, Zixin Kang, Lianchun Liang, Zhongjie Hu

“…Deuremidevir hydrobromide tablets (VV116) is an orally small molecule agents target SARS-CoV-2 RdRp and inhibits viral replication. …”
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Iron Homeostasis Dysregulation, Oro-Gastrointestinal Microbial Inflammatory Factors, and Alzheimer’s Disease: A Narrative Review by Agata Kuziak, Piotr Heczko, Agata Pietrzyk, Magdalena Strus

“…Additionally, inflammatory agents produced by pathogenic bacteria may enter the body via two primary pathways: directly through the gut or indirectly via the oral cavity, entering the bloodstream and reaching the brain. …”
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15-Deoxy-∆-12,14-Prostaglandin J2 (15d-PGJ2), an Endogenous Ligand of PPAR-γ: Function and Mechanism by Jingjing Li, Chuanyong Guo, Jianye Wu

“…It is important to understand its structure, synthesis, and functional mechanisms to develop preventive agents and limit the progression of associated diseases.…”
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Parkinsonism and Sjögren’s Syndrome: A Fortuitous Association or a Shared Immunopathogenesis? by Mariem Kchaou, Nadia Ben Ali, Intissar Hmida, Saloua Fray, Hela Jamoussi, Mohamed Jalleli, Slim Echebbi, Afef Achouri, Samir Belal

“…The diagnosis of primary SS was established and the adjunction of corticotherapy has remarkably improved Parkinson’s signs without use of other immunosuppressive agents. Conclusion. Based on these findings, we discuss the hypothesis of either a causal link between SS and Parkinsonism or a fortuitous association of two distinct pathologies with or without a shared immunopathogenesis.…”
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A Review on Potential Mechanisms of Terminalia chebula in Alzheimer’s Disease by Amir R. Afshari, Hamid R. Sadeghnia, Hamid Mollazadeh

“…The current management of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) focuses on acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) and NMDA receptor antagonists, although outcomes are not completely favorable. Hence, novel agents found in herbal plants are gaining attention as possible therapeutic alternatives. …”
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Dose-dependent esomeprasole antisecretory effect: results of long-term intragastric pH monitoring by S. A. Kurilovich, Ye. A. Chekalina, A. V. Belkovets, L. V. Scherbakova

“…In the first 24 hours patients received no antisecretory agents, in the morning of the next day - they received esomeprazole 20 or 40 mg orally 30 min. prior to the breakfast. …”
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An Open-Source Multi-Robot Framework System for Collaborative Environments Based on ROS2 by Francisco Yumbla, Marcelo Fajardo-Pruna, Anthonny Piguave, Diego Ronquillo, Ricardo Ortiz, Jongseong Brad Choi, Gabriel Diaz, Xabiel G. Paneda, Hyungpil Moon

“…Under this context, an open-source MultiRobot Framework based on ROS2 was developed in the present research to effectively communicate and coordinate robotics agents and sensors in closed collaborative environments. …”
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