The Assessment of Different Dietary Selenium Resources on Reproductive Performance, Spawning Indicators, and Larval Production of Red Tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus × O. niloticu... by Mohammed A. E. Naiel, El-Sayed H. Eissa, Yasmin M. Abd El-Aziz, Saadea Saadony, Heba E. Abd Elnabi, Salah El-Sayed Sakr

“…Each pond received six prespawning females (mean initial weight, 60.9 ± 0.4 g) and two males (mean weight 80.3 ± 0.8 g) of red tilapia. …”
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Longitudinal Assessment of Alterations in Peripheral Inflammatory Markers Over a Hospitalization Period in Patients with Schizophrenia by Süleyman Dönmezler, Oya Güçlü, İmren Kurt, Halil Ibrahim Ozturk

“…Results: The mean age of the participants was 39.0±13.1 years and the majority were male (n: 75). Reductions were observed in all inflammatory markers after three weeks. …”
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PGC-1α Promotes mitochondrial biosynthesis and energy metabolism of goose fatty liver by Jiahui Li, Mengqing Lv, Zijin Yuan, Jing Ge, Tuoyu Geng, Daoqing Gong, Minmeng Zhao

“…To investigate the functions of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1-alpha (PGC-1α) in the goose fatty liver, a total of 30 healthy 63-day-old male Landes geese were selected and randomly assigned to control group and overfeeding group. …”
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Ginsenoside Rg1 alleviates chronic testicular damage caused by cranial irradiation through the SCF/PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway in mice by Qiuhua Zhou, Yiquan Ou, Xiangsheng Tian, Yujun Ning, Yuwei Mao, Weichao Zhao, Dingxin Long

“…Objective: To investigate whether Ginsenoside Rg1 can mitigate the adverse effects of cranial irradiation on distal reproductive function in mice and to explore the underlying mechanisms. Methods: Forty male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided to four groups [Control, irradiation (IR), IR ​+ ​Rg1, Rg1), IR ​+ ​Rg1 and Rg1 group treated with intraperitoneal injections of Ginsenoside Rg1 for 30 ​d, followed by single-dose irradiation of 5 ​Gy X-ray irradiation (2 ​Gy/min) for the IR and IR ​+ ​Rg1 group. …”
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The epidemiology of malaria in four districts in southern Mozambique receiving indoor residual spray as part of a cross-border initiative by Rajendra Maharaj, Nada Abdelatif, Mara Maquina, Ishen Seocharan, Vishan Lakan, Krijn Paaijmans, Francois Maartens, Pedro Aide, Francisco Sauté

“…In Panda there was a decrease in numbers of males and females being infected between surveys (p < 0.001), whereas for Inharrime the decrease was significant in females (p < 0.001). …”
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Cucumeropsis mannii seed oil shields against cyclophosphamide-induced hepatorenal toxicity by modulating redox imbalance and iNOS/IL-β1 signalling in rats by Amaka Cecilia Agbara, Ejike Daniel Eze, Christian Emeka Offor, Adam Moyosore Afodun, Ezebuilo Ugbala Ekpono, Peter Chinedu Agu, Chinyere Aloke, Nkeiru Nwaamaka Ezeani, Emmanuel Orire Ikuomola, Ekom Monday Etukudo, Ilemobayo Victor Fasogbon, Angela Mumbua Musyoka, Patrick Maduabuchi Aja

“…We randomly assigned thirty-six (36) male Wistar rats into six groups of six rats each. …”
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Efficacy of an artificial intelligence preoperative planning system for assisting in revision surgery after artificial total hip arthroplasty by Jiaqing Zhu, Shanbin Zheng, Jiahao Sun, Bowen Ma, Chiyu Zhang, Chao Zhang, Jirong Shen, Tianwei Xia

“…Methods The clinical data of 25 patients (26 hips) who underwent hip revision between June 2019 and December 2023 and who met the selection criteria were retrospectively analyzed. There were 13 males and 12 females; the ages ranged from 44 to 90 years, with a mean of 69.1 years. …”
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Risk Factors Associated with Pyogenic Spinal Infections among Intravenous Drug Users and Nonusers by Vivek K. Bilolikar, Brendan Gleason, Lee Kripke, Robert Merrill, Colin Whitaker, Jon Handal

“…Results. Fifty patients (29 males and 21 females) with primary pyogenic spinal infections were included in our study. …”
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Hyperbaric oxygen potentiates platelet-rich plasma composition and accelerates bone healing by Wen-Shuo Chang, Chien-Cheng Huang, Tzu-Hao Chen, Ssu-Han Chao, Cheng-Hsien Lin, Ching-Ping Chang, Chi-Sheng Chien

“…A closed femur fracture model was established in male Wistar rats, with treatments of hPRP or nPRP administered around the fracture site immediately post-fracture and on days 7, 14, 21, and 28. …”
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Third Trimester Lower Extremity Lymphorrhea by Kaori Morimoto, Luke O’Rourke

“…The patient gave birth to a healthy male with birth weight of 2,920 g via spontaneous vaginal delivery. …”
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Time-restricted feeding improves metabolic syndrome by activating thermogenesis in brown adipose tissue and reducing inflammatory markers by Yueling Gong, Yueling Gong, Honghui Zhang, Jiang Feng, Li Ying, Mengmeng Ji, Shiyin Wei, Shiyin Wei, Qiming Ma

“…This study aims to investigate the impact of TRF on weight management, glucose metabolism, insulin resistance, and lipid metabolism in male C57BL/6J mice, particularly in the context of metabolic disorders induced by a high-fat diet (HFD).MethodsC57BL/6J mice were divided into two groups: a normal diet (ND) group and a high-fat diet (HFD) group. …”
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Using multiomic integration to improve blood biomarkers of major depressive disorder: a case-control studyResearch in context by Amazigh Mokhtari, El Chérif Ibrahim, Arnaud Gloaguen, Claire-Cécile Barrot, David Cohen, Margot Derouin, Hortense Vachon, Guillaume Charbonnier, Béatrice Loriod, Charles Decraene, Ipek Yalcin, Cynthia Marie-Claire, Bruno Etain, Raoul Belzeaux, Andrée Delahaye-Duriez, Pierre-Eric Lutz

“…Findings: Results showed that molecular and coexpression changes associated with MDD were highly sex-specific and that the performance of MDD prediction was greater when the female and male cohorts were analysed separately, rather than combined. …”
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Acetic Acid Chromoendoscopy in the Preliminary Diagnosis of Histological Type of Colon Polyp during Colonoscopy by N. V. Ageykina, E. D. Fedorov, P. G. Malkov, T. V. Nikolaychuk, N. A. Oleynikova

“…From September 2017 to February 2018, 63 polyps were detected among 51 patients (male 11, women 40, aged between 30–78 years, average age 52.2 ± 12.5 years) in all parts of the colon.Polyps were found in all parts of colon, sizes varied: 24 (38.1 %) ≤5 mm, 31 (49.2 %) 6–10 mm, 8 (12.7 %) ≥10 mm. …”
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Proteomic analysis of spinal dorsal horn in prior exercise protection against neuropathic pain by Binglin Chen, Jiabao Guo, Chan Gong, Chenchen Zhu, Yang Wu, Shengbo Wang, Yili Zheng, Haixia Lu

“…To achieve this objective, 6-week-old male Sprague–Dawley rats were randomly assigned into three groups, named as chronic constriction injury (CCI) of the sciatic nerve, CCI with prior 6-week swimming training (CCI_Ex), and sham operated (Sham). …”
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Risk, incidence and predictors of venous thromboembolism among patients attending the emergency department of tertiary care hospitals in Addis Ababa city, Ethiopia: a multicentre p... by Desalew Mekonnen, Alemseged Beyene Berha, Worku Degefa, Minyahil Alebachew Woldu

“…Paulos Hospital Millennium Medical College.Participants A total of 422 patients admitted to the adult emergency wards of the selected hospitals during the study period were included.Main outcome measures The study assessed the level of VTE risk, incidence and independent risk factors for VTE.Results Nearly half (51.7%) of the study participants were male, with a mean age of 49.36 (±17.12) years. Around one-third of patients (130, 30.8%) were unable to perform physical activity, and about two-thirds had comorbid illnesses. …”
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Phase I study of efineptakin alfa (NT-I7) for the treatment of Kaposi sarcoma by Leonard D’Amico, Martin Cheever, Steven P Fling, Anna Wright, Kathryn Lurain, Ramya Ramaswami, Irene Ekwede, Thomas S Uldrick, Robert Yarchoan, Judith C Kaiser, Angela Shaulov Kask, Manoj P Menon, Paul Couey, Eli Burnham, Allysson Angeldekao, Byung Ha Lee, Li-Lian Kwok, Chia-Ching Jackie Wang

“…Secondary endpoints included evaluation of antitumor activity per the modified AIDS Clinical Trials Group Criteria and assessment of the effect of NT-I7 on the kinetics of CD4+ and CD8+ T-cells.Results Eight cisgender male participants (five with HIV infection) were enrolled. …”
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Histopathological Insights into Granulomatous Lesions: A Comprehensive Study by Archana Kumari, Irbinder K. Bali, Ayushi Chauhan, Falguni Chitkara, Deepika Wadhera

“…Results: Lesions of granulomatous nature were more common in individuals in their third and fourth decades of life, with a little higher occurrence in females (male: female ratio = 1:1.43). The primary location of infection was the gastrointestinal system, accounting for 16% of cases, followed by the urogenital tract at 15% and soft tissues at 13%. …”
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Postacute Myocardial Infarction Differences in Physical Activity Behavior, Anxiety, and Depression Levels by Abedalmajeed Methqal Shajrawi PhD, RN, CNS, Hekmat Yousef Al-Akash PhD, Ahmed Mohammad Al-Smadi PhD, Rami Masa'deh PhD, RN, Mohannad Eid Aburuz PhD, RN, CNS, Heba Khalil PhD, RN, Issa Moh'd Hweidi BSN, PhD, Ahmad Rajeh Saifan PhD, RN

“…Results The sample characteristics included the following: 140 males (54.3%), 120 married (47.2%), diagnosed with STEMI (n = 137, 53.1%) or NSTEMI (n = 117, 45.3%). …”
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The Evaluation of Serum KIM-1 in a Pediatric Cohort of Renal Transplantation—A Pilot Study by Paul Luchian Aldea, Roxana Andreea Turbuleasa-Jurje, Bogdan Bulata, Dan Delean, Florin Ioan Elec, Lorena Ciumarnean, Andreea Liana Bot (Rachisan)

“…Patients and Methods: We included 21 patients who had their first kidney transplantation (8 females, 13 males), with a follow-up period from transplantation of 3.14 years, without prior immunization, having complete HLA typing and a negative cross-match test before transplantation. …”
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WKB ameliorates DSS-induced colitis through inhibiting enteric glial cells activation and altering the intestinal microbiota by Qi Sun, Bai-Rong Li, Dong-Hao Li, Xiao-Ying Wang, Qian-Yi Wang, Zhi-Meng Jiang, Shou-Bin Ning, Tao Sun

“…This study aimed to assess the impact of white kidney beans (WKB) on gut inflammation and microbiota changes, focusing on their effects on enteric glial cells (EGCs) and immune activity in colitis. Methods Male C57BL/6 mice were divided into four groups: normal diet (ND), ND with 2.5% dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) for colitis induction, ND with 20% WKB, and WKB with 2.5% DSS. …”
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