Intratumoral BO-112 in combination with radiotherapy synergizes to achieve CD8 T-cell-mediated local tumor control by Helena Escuin-Ordinas, Ignacio Melero, Marisol Quintero, Jose Luis Perez-Gracia, Maite Alvarez, Maria E Rodriguez-Ruiz, Miguel F Sanmamed, Paloma Sanchez-Mateos, Inmaculada Rodríguez López, Irantzu Serrano-Mendioroz, Celia Barrio-Alonso, Eneko Garate-Soraluze, Victor Diaz Pascual, Leire Arbea Moreno

“…BO-112 is a viral mimetic based on nanoplexed double-stranded RNA (poly I:C) which exerts immune-mediated antitumor effects in mice and humans on intratumoral delivery. BO-112 and focal irradiation were used to make the proof-of-concept for local immunotherapy plus radiation therapy combinations.Methods Murine transplantable tumor cell lines (TS/A, MC38 and B16-OVA) were used to show increased immunogenic features under irradiation, as well as in bilateral tumor models in which only one of the lesions was irradiated or/and injected with BO-112. …”
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Glycerol Monolaurate Complex Improved Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammation, and Gut Microbiota Composition of Offspring in a Sow–Piglet Model by Dan Li, Min Yang, Zhao Ma, Lianqiang Che, Bin Feng, Zhengfeng Fang, Shengyu Xu, Yong Zhuo, Jian Li, JiHhua Wang, Zhengfan Zhang, Zehui Wu, Tao Lin, De Wu, Yan Lin

“…The GML shortened their delivery interval and farrowing duration. The ATLL increased the level of malondialdehyde (MDA) in sows and piglets and enhanced glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) in piglets, while reducing the tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) level in sows. …”
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Liposome-like encapsulation of fish oil-based self-nano emulsifying formulation for improved bioavailability by Iqbal Ahmad, Aparana Dogra, Tanya Nagpal, Chandvi Sharma, Sudhakar Singh, Nikhil Shaiva, Gaurav Saini, Kanishk Luhach

“…This study aimed to develop a novel liposome-like self-micro emulsifying drug delivery system (SMEDS) to enhance the bioavailability of fish oil-based EPA and DHA. …”
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Correlates of prior HIV testing and schistosomiasis treatment: Baseline survey findings from the "creating demand for fishermen's schistosomiasis HIV services" (FISH) cluster-rando... by Geoffrey Kangogo, Donaldson F Conserve, Sekeleghe Kayuni, Moses K Kumwenda, Kathryn L Dovel, James Chirombo, Peter MacPherson, Elizabeth L Corbett, Anthony Butterworth, Augustine Talumba Choko

“…Among fishermen who accessed HIV services, there was a very high likelihood of taking praziquantel suggesting that integrated service delivery may lead to good coverage.<h4>Trial registration</h4>This trial is registered in the ISRCTN registry: ISRCTN14354324; date of registration: 05 October 2020.…”
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Study protocol on risk factors for the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus in different trimesters and their relation to maternal and neonatal outcomes (GDM-RIDMAN) by Khalida Ismail, Boon How Chew, Iliatha Papachristou Nadal, Angus Forbes, Nurul Iftida Basri, Rozita Zakaria, Pamela Phui Har Yap, Veronika Rysinova, Intan Nureslyna Samsudin, Nurain Mohd Noor, Ziti Akthar Supian, Haslinda Hassan, Fuziah Paimin, Siti Rohani Mohamed Alias, Norizzati Bukhary Ismail Bukhary, Madeleine Benton

“…Oral glucose tolerance test results will be used to identify glucose dysregulation, and maternal and neonatal outcomes include maternal weight gain, pre-eclampsia, polyhydramnios, mode of delivery, preterm or postdate birth, complications in labour, birth weight, gestational age at birth, Apgar score, congenital anomaly, congenital hypothyroidism, neonatal death or stillbirth, hypoglycaemia and hyperbilirubinaemia. …”
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Simulating the ENSO impact on the distribution and fate of floating litter particles in the Northern South China Sea by Ke Pang, Ke Pang, Ke Pang, Yang Feng, Yang Feng, Yang Feng, Youchang Zheng, Youchang Zheng, Youchang Zheng, Chao Fang, Xiangrong Xu, Xiangrong Xu

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Feasibility and Acceptability of Antenatal Hepatitis C Screening: A Pilot Study by Joseph Valamparampil, Jaswant Sira, Maxine Brown, Saket Singhal, Deirdre Kelly

“…Ninety-six percent of the women included in this study found the counselling they received about HCV useful and felt that the delivery of this information was carried out in an acceptable manner. …”
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Digital Surveillance of Mental Health Care Services in Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study of National e-Referral System Data by Abdullah A Alharbi, Nawfal A Aljerian, Meshary S Binhotan, Hani A Alghamdi, Ali K Alsultan, Mohammed S Arafat, Abdulrahman Aldhabib, Yasser A Alaska, Eid B Alwahbi, Mohammed A Muaddi, Ahmad Y Alqassim, Ronnie D Horner

“…This study also aims to demonstrate how digital health technology can inform and improve mental health care delivery and policy making. MethodsThis retrospective, cross-sectional study used secondary data from SMARC on 10,033 psychiatric e-referrals in Saudi Arabia during 2020‐2021. …”
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Desain Layanan E-Surat untuk Desa Waru Barat, Pamekasan, Madura menggunakan QR-Code by Wahyudi Agustiono, Intan Rofika Putri, Devie Rosa Anamisa

“…On the other hand, the authority is keen to speeding up the delivery of the document but still pay attention to the validity and security. …”
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Performance of antiretroviral drugs supply chain management and related challenges in Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia. In the case of public health facilities found in the... by Meseret Tilahun Zeleke, Berhanemeskel Weldegerima Atsbeha, Belachew Yebeyin Melaku, Yesuneh Tefera Mekasha, Abibo Wondie Mekonen, Shimelis Dagnachew Nigatu

“…Background: Effective human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treatment depends on uninterrupted delivery of prescribed antiretroviral (ARV) drug regimens at anti-retroviral therapy (ART) sites. …”
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Process Evaluations of Interventions for the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes in Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Systematic Review by Iklil Iman Mohd Sa'id, Natasha Hotung, Madeleine Benton, Iliatha Papachristou Nadal, Anisah Baharom, Matthew Prina, Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof, Kimberley Goldsmith, Samantha Birts, Ching Siew Mooi, Angus Forbes, Khalida Ismail, Boon How Chew

“…The studies involved 3 methods of intervention delivery, including in person (n=7), digital (n=7), and hybrid (n=9). …”
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Placental malaria infection is associated with downregulation of STAT-6 and ANG-1 in decidual macrophages by Fred Owino, Fred Owino, Fred Owino, Caroline Kijogi, Caroline Kijogi, Caroline Kijogi, Omu Anzala, Omu Anzala, Edwin Walong, Obiero Jael, Steven G. Nyanjom, Agola Lelo Eric, Bernard N. Kanoi, Bernard N. Kanoi, Jesse Gitaka, Jesse Gitaka

“…Placentas were collected upon delivery and malaria infection determined by histology together with PCR from dry blood spots obtained from placental blood. …”
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Injectable Nanocomposite Hydrogel for Accelerating Diabetic Wound Healing Through Inflammatory Microenvironment Regulation by Chen Y, Li Y, Song H, Liu X, Zhang H, Jiang J, Liu H, Zhuo R, Cheng G, Fang J, Xu L, Qi Y, Sun D

“…Employing zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) as a drug delivery platform, integrated within a temperature-sensitive injectable hydrogel, presents an intriguing strategy for the closure of various irregular wounds, modulation of inflammatory responses, and promotion of angiogenesis.Methods: Herein, ZIF-8 loaded with curcumin (Cur) combined with methylcellulose/carboxymethyl chitosan (MCC) thermosensitive hydrogel was described. …”
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Recombinant Lactococcus lactis Carrying IL-4 and IL-10 Coding Vectors Protects against Type 1 Diabetes in NOD Mice and Attenuates Insulitis in the STZ-Induced Model by Tatiane M. Preisser, Vanessa P. da Cunha, Mariana P. Santana, Vanessa B. Pereira, Denise C. Cara, Bianca M. Souza, Anderson Miyoshi

“…Normal levels of intestinal sIgA after long-term treatment with the L. lactis strains carrying plasmids encoding IL-4 and IL-10 indicate the development of oral tolerance and corroborate the use of this potent tool of mucosal delivery. For the first time, L. lactis MG1363 FnBPA+ strains carrying eukaryotic expression vectors encoding IL-4 and IL-10 are tested in STZ-induced and NOD mouse models. …”
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Generation of novel oncolytic vaccinia virus with improved intravenous efficacy through protection against complement-mediated lysis and evasion of neutralization by vaccinia virus... by Dong-Sup Lee, Mi-Ju Park, Namhee Lee, Yun-Hui Jeon, Jiyoon Yoo, Suk-kyung Shin, Songyi Lee, Byung-Jin Jung, Yun-Kyoung Hong, Keunhee Oh

“…Locoregional administration has been used for oncolytic virus therapy, but its applications to deep-seated cancers have been limited. Although systemic delivery of the oncolytic virus would maximize viral immunotherapy’s potential, this remains a hurdle due to the rapid removal of the administered virus by the complement and innate immune system. …”
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Film Recommender System Menggunakan Metode Neural Collaborative Filtering by Ni’mah Khoiriyah Ayyiyah, Retno Kusumaningrum, Rismiyati Rismiyati

“…Deep learning which is one of the discoveries in the recommender system method is designed to overcome some of the shortcomings of other technologies and provide a recommendation architecture revolution in improving performance in delivery. This study using a Collaborative Filtering prediction approach by implementing deep learning based on Neural Collaborative Filtering technology on the MovieLens dataset. …”
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The effects of altitude training on hormonal response in professional cyclists by Raphael Faiss, Bastien Krumm, Basile Moreillon, Lena Mettraux, Julian Wackernell, James Spragg, Martin Faulhaber

“…., increase in hemoglobin mass (Hbmass)), improved oxygen delivery or peripheral adaptations at the muscle level have been thoroughly investigated in the past decades. …”
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Determinants of infants and young children feeding practices among mothers living in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study by Fatimah Alsada, Tunny Sebastian, Zainab Alzayer, Hawraa Alabbas, Narjis Alhaddad, Hawraa Abu Shahin, Atheer Alghamdi, Haya F. Alhmly, Malek J. Baassiri, Bedour Alkhalifa, Antonina N. Mutoro, Wesam A. Alyahya

“…Timely breastfeeding initiation within the first hour was more common in term infants than preterm infants (OR = 5.3; p = 0.033), and infants born through normal delivery were four times more likely to initiate breastfeeding early (OR = 4.0; p < 0.001). …”
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Design and Validation of Policy Making Model with Open Government Approach by Zahra Mohammadi, Abdolmajid Imani, Farahnaz Ahang

“…Managers, policymakers, and government employees can utilize the insights from this research to improve the quality of decision-making and enhance the delivery of public services. Moreover, researchers and activists who utilize open government data to create new knowledge in various formats can derive substantial benefits from these research findings.…”
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Feasibility of HIV self-test implementation among Mizo youths: a field investigation from Northeast India bordering Myanmar by Amrita Rao, Henry Zodinliana Pachuau, Samiran Panda, Richard L. Chawngthu, Rita Zomuanpuii, Pranoti Hemade, Amit Nirmalkar

“…These inquiries guided the planning of strategic communication, community engagement, HIVST delivery, and linkages with HIV confirmatory testing services in phase two. …”
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