Radiopharmacokinetic modelling and radiation dose assessment of 223Ra used for treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer by Vera Höllriegl, Nina Petoussi-Henss, Kerstin Hürkamp, Juan Camilo Ocampo Ramos, Wei Bo Li

“…The dose to the bone endosteum was found to be lower by a factor of ca. 3 than previously estimated.…”
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Genetic background and microbiome drive susceptibility to epicutaneous sensitization and food allergy in adjuvant-free mouse model by Tereza Hornikova, Anna Jelinkova, Zuzana Jiraskova Zakostelska, Tomas Thon, Stepan Coufal, Andrea Polouckova, Eliska Kopelentova, Miloslav Kverka, Peter Makovicky, Helena Tlaskalova-Hogenova, Anna Sediva, Martin Schwarzer, Dagmar Srutkova

“…The 16S rRNA sequencing analysis revealed lower abundance of short-chain fatty acids producing bacteria in the gut microbiome of OVA-treated BALB/c mice. …”
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The Relationship Between the Functional and Physical Condition with Pain and Trauma of Basketball Players in Terms of Gender by Ernestas Barkus, Ligita Šilinė

“… Background. Lower extremity injuries account for more than half of the trauma experienced by basketball players. …”
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How to Coordinate Urban Ecological Networks and Street Green Space Construction? Insights from a Multi-Scale Perspective by Shujun Hou, Ying Yu, Taeyeol Jung, Xin Han

“…Ecological pinch points were located near urban rivers and surrounding woodlands, while ecological barrier points were concentrated in areas with dense buildings and complex transportation networks. (2) Higher street GVI values were observed around university campuses, urban parks, and river-adjacent streets, while lower GVI values were found near commercial areas and transportation hubs. (3) To coordinate the construction of ecological networks and street green spaces, the central area of the First Ring Road and the northwestern region of the Second and Third Ring Roads were identified as priority restoration areas, while the northern, western, and southeastern areas of the Second and Third Ring Roads were designated as priority protection areas. …”
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Prognostic Value of the Tricuspid Regurgitation Impact on Outcomes (TRIO) Score in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation by Jizhong Wang, Yuanwei Chen, Xuxing Zhang, Songyuan Luo, Jie Li, Fang Pei, Jianfang Luo

“…Background: Prognosis assessments for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) patients remain challenging, particularly as the indications for TAVI expand to lower-risk patients. This study assessed the prognostic value of the tricuspid regurgitation impact on outcomes (TRIO) score in patients after TAVI. …”
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Gender characteristics, social determinants, and seasonal patterns of malaria incidence, relapse, and mortality in Sistan and Baluchistan province and other province of Iran: A sys... by Maryam Khazaee-Pool, Mahmood Moosazadeh, Mehran Asadi-Aliabadi, Fereshteh Yazdani, Koen Ponnet

“…Conclusion This systematic review and meta-analysis revealed a lower incidence of malaria in women compared to men. …”
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Comparison of Serum Potassium, MagnEsium, and Calcium Levels between Kanamycin and Capreomycin-BASEd Regimen-Treated MultiDrug-Resistant TuBerculosis Patients in Bandung (CEASE MDR... by Arto Yuwono Soeroto, Guntur Darmawan, Rudi Supriyadi, Panji Gugah Bhaskara, Prayudi Santoso, Bachti Alisjahbana, Ida Parwati

“…Serum potassium levels were significantly lower in the capreomycin-based group than in the kanamycin-based group (3.2 ± 0.6 mEq/L vs 3.7 ± 0.5 mEq/L, p<0.001). …”
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Comprehensive analysis of the expression and prognostic value of ARMCs in pancreatic adenocarcinoma by Guanxiang Zhuo, Shengzhai Lin, Fei Yuan, Qiaoling Zheng, Yinpin Guo, Zuwei Wang, Jianfei Hu, Meihong Yao, Fuxiu Zhong, Shi Chen, Yanling Chen, Huixing Chen

“…And higher expressions of ARMC1 and 10 were associated with lower survival rate of PAAD patients. In addition, ARMC2, 5, 6, and 10 were positively associated with advanced stages of PAAD. …”
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Stigma associated with mental illness: perspectives of judges and attorneys in Lebanon — a cross-sectional study by Rayan Mroué, Michele Cherro, Ghida Kassir, Elias Ghossoub, Nadia Dandan

“…Feeling educated about mental health issues was associated with lower perceived stigma on the PDDS (p value = .021). …”
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Evaluation of different surface treatment methods on shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets on demineralized enamel. by Nazly Adeeb Yahya, Zana Qadir Omar

“…The bond strength of the demineralized group, which treated by fluoride varnish 5% (Clinpro White Varnish, 3m ESPE) was significantly lower than the other groups. According to the (ARI) most samples in all groups show score 0 which means the failure zone inside demineralized enamel surface. …”
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Children’s Eating Behavior Questionnaire Correlated with Body Compositions of Thai Children and Adolescents with Obesity: A Pilot Study by Ekkarit Panichsillaphakit, Yuda Chongpison, Puthita Saengpanit, Tanisa Kwanbunbumpen, Jaraspong Uaariyapanichkul, Sirinuch Chomtho, Chitsanu Pancharoen, Chonnikant Visuthranukul

“…However, Emotional Overeating was associated with fat-free mass index (correlation coefficient = 0.24, p=0.02) and girls with obesity had lower scores in “Slowness in Eating” compared to boys [mean 2.1 versus 1.8, 95% CI: (−0.06, −0.01), p=0.04]. …”
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Evaluating the Sustainability of Wheat–Maize System with a Long-Term Fertilization Experiment by Yun Shao, Jiahui An, Xueping Wang, Shouchen Ma, Ye Meng, Yang Gao, Shoutian Ma

“…However, the rate of decrease in soil fertility indexes for the three organic fertilizer treatments was lower compared to that of the single application of chemical fertilizer treatment, suggesting that long-term allocation of organic + inorganic fertilizers contributes to better preservation of soil fertility. …”
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Simultaneous Determination of B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, and B12 Vitamins in Premix and Fortified Flour Using HPLC/DAD: Effect of Detection Wavelength by Y. Albawarshi, A. Amr, K. Al-Ismail, M. Shahein, M. Majdalawi, M. Saleh, A. Khamaiseh, B. El-Eswed

“…Noteworthy, determination of B2 and B12 in the premix at 361 nm had relatively high RSD values compared to the lower wavelengths. Thus, wavelengths in the range from 265 to 280 may be more favorable over 210 and 361 nm. …”
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Efficacy and safety of anemoside B4 in canine pneumonia treatment: a prospective, randomized controlled trial by Jinzhao Ji, Jinzhao Ji, Xiaoqing Ding, Xiaoqing Ding, Chuanli Liu, Chuanli Liu, Lingling Dai, Lingling Dai, Junting Yu, Junting Yu, Linghao Li, Linghao Li, Shaobing Wan, Shaobing Wan, Yangyang Song, Junqing Zhao, Zhetong Su, Kun Jia, Kun Jia, Shoujun Li, Shoujun Li

“…Additionally, AB4′s safety in clinical applications was evaluated.ResultsThe AB4 group demonstrated significantly lower composite clinical scores on Days 7 and 14 compared to the placebo group (p = 0.033 and p = 0.000, respectively). …”
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Is it beneficial to use lateral protective crossing K-wires during medial open wedge high tibial osteotomy? A retrospective comparative study by Hossam Fathi Mahmoud, Ahmed Hatem Farhan, Ahmed Mohamed Abdelwahab, Ahmed Mohamed Elshaer, Mahmoud Abdo Mahmoud, Fahmy Samir Fahmy

“…The + MOWHTO group had a faster time of union (p = 0.001), an earlier return to work (p = 0.002), and a lower rate of intraoperative lateral hinge fractures (p = 0.04). …”
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Thyroid Storm with Multiorgan Failure Treated with Plasmapheresis by Ann Miller, Kristi D. Silver

“…A 4-day course of plasmapheresis was initiated resulting in marked lowering of T4 and T3 and clinical stability. Conclusion. …”
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Clinical efficacy of Tuina therapy combined with traditional Chinese exercises in the treatment of symptomatic lumbar disc herniation: a multicentre randomised controlled trial pro... by Zhihong Fan, Shenghong Jia, Xin Zhou, Chao Li, Jiahao Shao, Xiaofeng Liu, Yitao Liao, Yenan Xu, Dandan He, Shixiang Wu, Xian Zhang

“…BackgroundLow back pain and lower extremity sensory and functional abnormalities are common symptoms of lumbar disc herniation (LDH), which can easily cause walking dysfunction and significantly impair the quality of life of patients. …”
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EFFECT OF MATERNAL FOLIC ACID/IRON INTAKEON THE WEIGHT OF NEWBORNS IN OBSTETRIC WARD OFTERTIARY CARE HOSPITALS OF PUNJAB by Tahira Raza

“…About 53.3% of the females with an income of 16,000 PKR or higher, reported better intake (folic acid 81.8%; iron 87.5%) than those with income of 15000 PKR or lower (46.7%) (folic acid ~61%; iron ~71 %). The normal birth weight (2.6–3.4 kg) babies were born to 79.4% of women who consumed folic acid and iron, while low birth weight newborns were 10% higher in mothers who have not taken folic acid or iron in pregnancy. …”
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Prevalence of adherence and its impact on quality of life in oral anticoagulant users in Egypt: A cross-sectional study from two Egyptian university hospitals by Mohamed Terra, Amro Badr, Mohamed Baklola, Ibrahim Hegazy, Muhammed Elmanzlawey, Islam Elrakhawy, Ahmed Muhammed

“…Poorer adherence was associated with lower scores in these QoL domains. Conclusions Our study indicates that NOACs enhance adherence and quality of life relative to VKAs. …”
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Tuberculosis screening among cough suppressant buyers in pharmacies and drug outlets in Guinea: a cross-sectional study by Jonathon R Campbell, Vanessa Veronese, Aboubacar Sidiki Magassouba, Almamy Amara Toure, Boubacar Djelo Diallo, Gnoume Camara, Desire Lucien Dahourou, Aly Badara Nabe, Souleymane Camara, Adama Marie Bangoura, Hugues Asken Traore, Corinne Simone Collette Merle

“…Odds of TB diagnosis were significantly lower with increasing age (adjusted OR (aOR) per additional year=0.98; 95% CI 0.97 to 0.99) and higher among males (aOR=1.57; 95% CI 1.04 to 2.39) and those with symptoms. …”
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