Prenatal inflammation impairs early CD11c-positive microglia induction and delays myelination in neurodevelopmental disorders by Kazuya Fuma, Yukako Iitani, Kenji Imai, Takafumi Ushida, Sho Tano, Kosuke Yoshida, Akira Yokoi, Rika Miki, Hiroyuki Kidokoro, Yoshiaki Sato, Yuichiro Hara, Tomoo Ogi, Kohei Nomaki, Makoto Tsuda, Okiru Komine, Koji Yamanaka, Hiroaki Kajiyama, Tomomi Kotani

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The effect of continuous positive airway pressure therapy on atrial fibrillation in patients with obstructive sleep apnea by Jiancheng Hu, Siyuan Zuo, Jiahui Qian, Fangfang Cheng, Dengji Wang, Yanyan Deng, Dasheng Lu, Dasheng Lu

“…Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) stands as an autonomous risk factor for a broad spectrum of cardiovascular diseases, particularly atrial fibrillation (AF), which is closely associated with heightened morbidity and mortality rates. …”
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Features of the electrolyte distribution in various tissues in miniature pigs by A. V. Fatianova, V. A. Lavrinenko, O. V.  Trapezov, N. S. Yudin

“…Striking similarities between human and miniature pig anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, skin and digestive organs have made miniature pigs a successful animal model for addressing problems of xenotransplantation. …”
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A Cognitive-Behavioral Model of Apathy in Parkinson’s Disease by Olivia Plant, Annika Kienast, Daniel S. Drew, Elitsa D. Slavkova, Kinan Muhammed, Helen Kennerley, Masud Husain

“…Here, we introduce a novel cognitive-behavioral framework that can inform a clinician’s conceptualization and treatment of apathy, using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques. …”
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Minimally invasive determination of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) subtype by means of circulating cell‐free RNA by Martin Metzenmacher, Gregor Zaun, Marija Trajkovic‐Arsic, Phyllis Cheung, Timm M. Reissig, Hendrik Schürmann, Nils vonNeuhoff, Grainne O'Kane, Stephanie Ramotar, Anna Dodd, Steven Gallinger, Alexander Muckenhuber, Jennifer J. Knox, Volker Kunzmann, Peter A. Horn, Jörg D. Hoheisel, Jens T. Siveke, Smiths S. Lueong

“…We used whole transcriptome sequencing of 10 plasma samples with tumor‐informed subtypes, complemented by proteomic analysis for minimally invasive identification of PDAC subtype markers. …”
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Evaluating Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbal Products for the Treatment of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus by Yang Xin Zi Xu, Shengyan Xi, Xiaoyan Qian

“…In total, we found three major herbal medicine/herbal products that were associated with glycemic control in gestational diabetes, including Zuo Gui Wan, red raspberry leaves, and Orthosiphon stamineus. …”
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« La baraque [les camps], on y était ! » Faire la preuve administrative de son statut d’enfant de harki by Alice Baudy

“…The administration also defines a system of self-referential proof system, in which the children of harkis attest to their eligibility for the program with the help of administrative documents from their past administrative care. …”
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A novel machine learning approach for spatiotemporal prediction of EMS events: A case study from Barranquilla, Colombia by Dionicio Neira-Rodado, Juan Camilo Paz-Roa, John Willmer Escobar, Miguel Ángel Ortiz-Barrios

“…Anticipating the timing and location of future emergency calls is crucial for making informed decisions about vehicle location and relocation, ultimately reducing response times and enhancing service quality. …”
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Aligning ESG Ratings and SDGs in the MENA Region: Challenges and Insights Through a Fuzzy Delphi Multi-Criteria Approach by Hayet Benhamida, Zoubida Benmamoun, Vernika Agarwal, Youssef Raouf, Arshia Kaul

“…The aim of this study is to identify challenges that hinder a smooth integration of this system required for comprehensive credit assessment informed by global best practices. …”
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Prevalence of attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) symptoms in selected government primary schools in Wakiso District, Uganda by Josephine Ssirimuzaawo, Miph Musoke, Pio Frank Kiyingi

“…By addressing this research gap, the paper adds valuable insights to the field of ADHD research, shedding light on the prevalence of ADHD symptoms, which can be used to investigate the impact of ADHD on academic performance within the Ugandan education system further. The findings of this study have the potential to inform educational policies and interventions tailored to address the needs of children with ADHD in Africa and beyond.…”
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Utility of 5-ALA for resection of CNS tumours other than high-grade gliomas: a protocol for a systematic review by Michael D Jenkinson, Ashwin Venkatesh, Colin Watts, Michael T C Poon, Victoria Wykes, Stephen John Price, Puneet Plaha, Georgios Solomou, Melissa Gough, Conor S Gillespie, Aref-Ali Gharooni, Waqqas Patel

“…However, those have yet to be explored aiding diagnosis for tumours of the central nervous system (CNS) other than high-grade gliomas (HGG). …”
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Exploring Career Barriers Faced by Female Doctors Due to Gender Bias: A Qualitative Analysis by Anam Zahra, Tayyaba Azhar, Hajra Talat

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Towards the Universal Health Coverage in Ghana: An exploratory, cross-sectional study on the National Health Insurance Scheme by Richard Boateng, Alfred E Yawson

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Determination of Public Goals in Times of Volatility and Complexity by Mirko Pečarič

“…These include results- and procedure-oriented approaches to interactions between individuals and collectives, a legal system informed by feedback mechanisms and thresholds, the use of collective intelligence, the anticipation of adverse scenarios, and the implementation of adaptable norms. …”
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Antipsychotic prescribing practices and patient, family member and healthcare professional perceptions of antipsychotic prescribing in acute care settings: a scoping review protoco... by Zahinoor Ismail, Daniel Niven, Kirsten Fiest, Lisa Burry, Karla D Krewulak, Natalia Jaworska, Stephana Julia Moss, Zara Stelfox

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MET-PREVENT: metformin to improve physical performance in older people with sarcopenia and physical prefrailty/frailty – protocol for a double-blind, randomised controlled proof-of... by Andrew Clegg, James Wason, Miles Witham, Nina Wilson, Claire J Steves, Helen C Hancock, Avan A P Sayer, Leanne Marsay, Claire McDonald, Thomas von Zglinicki, Katherine J Rennie, Penny Bradley, Stephen Connolly, Shaun Hiu, Laura Robertson, Laura Simms, Alison J Steel, Bryony Storey

“…Introduction Skeletal muscle dysfunction is central to both sarcopenia and physical frailty, which are associated with a wide range of adverse outcomes including falls and fractures, longer hospital stays, dependency and the need for care. …”
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Body composition, mitochondrial oxygen metabolism and metabolome of patients with obesity before and after bariatric surgery (COMMITMENT): protocol for a monocentric prospective co... by Sina M Coldewey, Charles Neu, Philipp Baumbach, Utz Settmacher, Kornel Skitek, Hermann Kissler, Ricardo Esper Treml

“…Obesity is viewed as a systemic disease with pathophysiological mechanisms on the molecular level. …”
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Native Italian poultry products: the factors influencing consumer perceptions by Eleonora Erika Cappone, Valeria Zambotto, Jatziri Mota-Gutierrez, Dominga Soglia, Giulia Maria Daniele, Marta Cianciabella, Andrea Pieroni, Renata Soukand, Mauro Penasa, Arianna Buccioni, Margherita Marzoni, Nicolaia Iaffaldano, Cesare Castellini, Silvia Cerolini, Claudio Forte, Achille Schiavone

“…Price-sensitive consumers also associated chicken meat from local breeds with a higher cholesterol content. …”
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DIGITAL HUMANISM IN THE AGE OF THE INTERNET AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND PROSPECTS FOR DEVELOPMENT by Mykyta Slyusar, Vitaliia Nikitenko, Valentyna Voronkova

“…The study also highlights the European Digital Humanism Initiative and the methodology of informationalism, which illuminate the challenges and opportunities of digital humanism. …”
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Update on Surgical Techniques Best Practices to Optimize Outcomes Following Gel Stent Implantation by Vera V, Sheybani A, Panarelli JF, Grover DS, Lee J, Craven ER, Samuelson TW, Ahmed IIK

“…Vanessa Vera,1 Arsham Sheybani,2 Joseph F Panarelli,3 Davinder S Grover,4 James Lee,5 Earl Randy Craven,2 Thomas W Samuelson,6 Iqbal Ike K Ahmed7 1Allergan, an AbbVie company, Irvine, CA, USA; 2Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA; 3Department of Ophthalmology, New York University Langone Health, New York, NY, USA; 4Glaucoma Associates of Texas, Dallas, TX, USA; 5Colorado Eye Institute, Colorado Springs, CO, USA; 6Minnesota Eye Consultants, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA; 7John Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USACorrespondence: James Lee, Colorado Eye Institute, Colorado Springs, CO, 80924, USA, Email jlee@eyescolorado.comAbstract: The XEN® 45 Glaucoma Treatment System (gel stent; Allergan, an AbbVie company, Irvine, CA, USA) is a minimally invasive bleb-forming surgical device that was originally approved to lower intraocular pressure by diverting the aqueous humor from the anterior chamber to the subconjunctival space (like trabeculectomy) following ab-interno placement. …”
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