State-of-the-art of loading and unloading tests for glaucoma: potentialities and informative value by O.S. Myakonkaya, A.S. Sarkisyan, A.V. Seleznev, A.V. Kuroyedov, I.R. Gazizova

“…These advances increase the informative value of these tests which are relevant for both early diagnosis and stabilization of glaucoma course. …”
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Expression of cell-wall related genes is highly variable and correlates with sepal morphology by Hartasánchez, Diego A., Kiss, Annamaria, Battu, Virginie, Soraru, Charline, Delgado-Vaquera, Abigail, Massinon, Florian, Brasó-Vives, Marina, Mollier, Corentin, Martin-Magniette, Marie-Laure, Boudaoud, Arezki, Monéger, Françoise

“…Sepals exhibited appreciable variability in both morphology and transcriptome, with response to stimulus genes and cell-wall related genes displaying high variability in expression. …”
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Emodin protects against severe acute pancreatitis-associated acute lung injury by activating Nrf2/HO-1/GPX4 signal and inhibiting ferroptosis in vivo and in vitro by Gang Shen, Haiyun Wen, Huijuan Li, Xuetao Zhang, Bowen Lan, Xuanchi Dong, Peng Ge, Yalan Luo, Hailong Chen

“…Conclusions Our results demonstrated that EMO effectively inhibited ferroptosis both in vivo and in vitro, while also modulating the Nrf2/HO-1/GPX4 signaling pathway to provide protection against SAP-ALI.…”
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ECG‐based epileptic seizure prediction: Challenges of current data‐driven models by Sotirios Kalousios, Jens Müller, Hongliu Yang, Matthias Eberlein, Ortrud Uckermann, Gabriele Schackert, Witold H. Polanski, Georg Leonhardt

“…The latter is expressed as both inter‐seizure onset zone (SOZ) and intra‐SOZ variability. …”
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Antimicrobial Activities of Polysaccharide-Rich Extracts from the Irish Seaweed <i>Alaria esculenta</i>, Generated Using Green and Conventional Extraction Technologies, Against Foo... by Ailbhe McGurrin, Rahel Suchintita Das, Arturo B. Soro, Julie Maguire, Noelia Flórez Fernández, Herminia Dominguez, Maria Dolores Torres, Brijesh K. Tiwari, Marco Garcia-Vaquero

“…The FTIR spectra also indicated the presence of fucoidan as well as alginate, both of which are commonly found in brown seaweeds. …”
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Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of an ACT and compassion-based intervention for women with breast cancer: study protocol of two randomised controlled trials {1} by Inês A. Trindade, Andreia Soares, David Skvarc, Diogo Carreiras, Joana Pereira, Óscar Lourenço, Filipa Sampaio, Bruno de Sousa, Teresa C. Martins, Paula Boaventura, Joana Marta-Simões, Mind Project Team, Helena Moreira

“…Trials registration {2a, 2b} ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05642897 and NCT06212414. Registered on December 8, 2022, and January 18, 2024.…”
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Establishing a baseline for surgical care in Mongolia: a situational analysis using the six indicators from the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery by Raymond R Price, Ali Jalali, Anudari Zorigtbaatar, Sarnai Erdene, Sergelen Orgoi, Andrea Davis, Jonathan Nellermoe, Jade M Nunez, Simon Ruhnke, Battsetseg Gonchigjav, Nomindari Bat-Erdene, Kevin Bagley, Micah Katz, Hannah Pioli, Batsaikhan Bat-Erdene, Ganbold Lundeg

“…Laparoscopic cholecystectomy carried 42.9% protection from both.Conclusions Mongolia meets national benchmarks for access, provider density, surgical volume and postoperative mortality with notable limitations. …”
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Variations in the diagnostic performance of transurethral resection of bladder tumor with photodynamic diagnosis according to surgical experience: A retrospective, single-center st... by Shuhei Suzuki, Yoshiyuki Nagumo, Kosuke Kojo, Atsushi Ikeda, Bunpei Isoda, Akane Yamaguchi, Kozaburo Tanuma, Satoshi Nitta, Masanobu Shiga, Takashi Kawahara, Shuya Kandori, Akio Hoshi, Hiromitsu Negoro, Bryan J. Mathis, Hiroyuki Nishiyama

“…Multivariate analysis identified urological experience as a significant factor improving accuracy rate (odds ratio [OR] 2.14) while tangential effects substantially reduced accuracy rate (OR 0.37). Notably, combining both PDD and WL resulted in a sensitivity exceeding 94 %, even in first-year urology residents and tangential effect areas. …”
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Learning health system research as a catalyst for promoting physician wellness: EHR InBasket Spring cleaning and team‐based compassion practice by Ming Tai‐Seale, Amanda Walker, Yuwei Cheng, Nathan Yung, Sophie Webb, Ottar Lunde, David Bazzo, Ammar Mandvi, Neal Doran, Gene Kallenberg, Christopher A. Longhurst, Sidney Zisook, Thomas J. Savides, Marlene Millen, Lin Liu

“…Statistically significant greater perceived ease of EHR work resulted from both the EHR intervention (coefficient 0.76, 95% CI 0.22 to 1.29, p = 0.01) and EHR + CTP intervention (coefficient 0.80, 95% CI 0.26 to 1.35, p < 0.01). …”
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Combined biochemical profiling and DNA sequencing in the expanded newborn screening for inherited metabolic diseases: the experience in an Italian reference center by Simona Fecarotta, Lorenzo Vaccaro, Alessandra Verde, Marianna Alagia, Alessandro Rossi, Chiara Colantuono, Maria Teresa Cacciapuoti, Patrizia Annunziata, Sara Riccardo, Antonio Grimaldi, Tonya Fusco, Rosa De Santis, Fernando Barretta, Lucia Albano, Daniela Crisci, Fabiana Vallone, Antonietta Tarallo, Marcella Cesana, Nicola Brunetti-Pierri, Giulia Frisso, Margherita Ruoppolo, Davide Cacchiarelli, Giancarlo Parenti

“…Methods based on liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) analysis are viewed worldwide as the gold standard procedure for the expanded NBS programs for these disorders. …”
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Utilization of biofloc meal as a feed ingredient for Nile tilapia and common carp by Julie Ekasari, Hilda Kemala Pasha, Nur Bambang Priyoutomo

“…The results showed that dry matter digestibility of diets with 30 % biofloc waste meal in both fish species were significantly lower than those of the controls (P<0.05). …”
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Are changes in pain intensity related to changes in balance control in individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain? A systematic review and meta-analysis by Daniel K.Y. Zheng, Jae Q.J. Liu, Jeremy R. Chang, Jeffrey C.Y. Ng, Zhixing Zhou, Jinlong Wu, Chelsia K.C. Cheung, Frank F. Huang, Sabina M. Pinto, Dino Samartzis, Manuela L. Ferreira, Kanchana Ekanayake, Stephen Lord, Xueqiang Wang, Arnold Y.L. Wong

“…Two reviewers independently screened and identified relevant studies that investigated the effects of non-surgical or non-pharmacological CNSLBP treatments on both pain intensity and balance control. Meta-regression analyses were performed to establish the associations between post-treatment changes in these 2 variables. …”
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Clinical observation on effect of Chinese herbal fumigation and washing with Xiwenjing Huoxue Tongluo Decoction on limb numbness after chemotherapy for malignant tumor (中药熏洗温经活血通络方... by WU Ying (吴莹), TIAN Weili (田薇莉)

“…All patients were treated with conventional rehabilitation training, and those in the observation group were Chinese herbal fumigation and washing additionally with Xiwenjing Huoxue Tongluo Decoction, the course of treatment for both groups was 1 month. The scores of Activity of Daily Living and Simplified Mc Gill Pain Questionnaire( SF-MPQ) were observed before and after treatment. …”
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Rapid Detection of the mt3243A > G Mutation Using Urine Sediment in Elderly Chinese Type 2 Diabetic Patients by Yinan Zhang, Xiujuan Du, Xinqian Geng, Chen Chu, Huijuan Lu, Yixie Shen, Ruihua Chen, Pingyan Fang, Yanmei Feng, Xiaojie Zhang, Yan Chen, Yanping Zhou, Congrong Wang, Weiping Jia

“…In patient 2, the heteroplasmy was 5.3%, 8.4%, and 37.7% in peripheral blood leukocytes, saliva, and urine sediment, respectively. Both of the two patients showed hearing impairment. …”
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CMPK2 promotes NLRP3 inflammasome activation via mtDNA‐STING pathway in house dust mite‐induced allergic rhinitis by YaoMing Zheng, YaDong Xie, JiaYing Li, YuJie Cao, Min Li, Qing Cao, MiaoMiao Han, HongFei Lou, YiLai Shu, Hui Xiao, HuaBin Li

“…Methods We examined the expression of cytidine/uridine monophosphate kinase 2 (CMPK2), STING and the NLRP3 inflammasome in both AR patients and mice. Additionally, we investigated the role of CMPK2 and STING in the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome in AR. …”
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Genetic Polymorphism and Expression of CXCR4 in Breast Cancer by Marina Okuyama Kishima, Karen Brajão de Oliveira, Carolina Batista Ariza, Carlos Eduardo Coral de Oliveira, Roberta Losi Guembarovski, Bruna Karina Banin Hirata, Felipe Campos de Almeida, Glauco Akelinghton Freire Vitiello, Kleber Paiva Trugilo, Alda Fiorina Maria Losi Guembarovski, Walter Jorge Sobrinho, Clodoaldo Zago Campos, Maria Angelica Ehara Watanabe

“…However, this receptor was more expressed in tumor compared to normal tissue, in both RNA and protein levels, suggesting its promising applicability in the general context of mammary carcinogenesis.…”
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Management of mangrove landscape and ecosystem for ecotourism by H.T. Silalahi, M. Basyuni, E.Y. Aritonang, B. Slamet, K.S. Hartini, A. Wee

“…Through thorough study and analysis of both human behavior and natural processes, effective management strategies can be developed to support ecotourism initiatives. …”
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Determination of a normal orogenic palaeo-geothermal gradient with clay mineral and organic matter indices: a review by Rafael Ferreiro Mählmann, Meinert Rahn, Sébastien Potel, Lan Nguyen-Thanh, Rainer Petschick

“…Comparison between different regions is possible when using KI standardization and same data discrimination. In both parts of the Alps a complex thermal history of short durations (< 5.0 myr for the Northern Calcareous Alps to 10 myr for the Helvetic Alps) caused similar VR/KI trends, but disequilibrium is suggested by weaker regression parameters. …”
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The phytohormone abscisic acid enhances remyelination in mouse models of multiple sclerosis by Femke Van Gaever, Femke Van Gaever, Fleur Mingneau, Fleur Mingneau, Sam Vanherle, Sam Vanherle, Yasmine Driege, Yasmine Driege, Mira Haegman, Mira Haegman, Elien Van Wonterghem, Elien Van Wonterghem, Junhua Xie, Junhua Xie, Roosmarijn E. Vandenbroucke, Roosmarijn E. Vandenbroucke, Jerome J. A. Hendriks, Jerome J. A. Hendriks, Rudi Beyaert, Rudi Beyaert, Jens Staal, Jens Staal, Jens Staal

“…ABA, which is abundant in fruits such as figs, apricots and bilberries, is known to cross the blood-brain barrier and has demonstrated neuroprotective effects in conditions like depression and Alzheimer's disease.MethodsIn this study, we investigated whether ABA supplementation enhances remyelination in both ex vivo and in vivo mouse models.ResultsOur results indicated that ABA enhanced remyelination and that this enhanced remyelination is associated with increased lipid droplet load, reduced levels of degraded myelin, and a higher abundance of F4/80+ cells in the demyelinated brain of mice treated with ABA. …”
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Intracardiac Fibrinolysis and Endothelium Activation Related to Atrial Fibrillation Ablation with Different Techniques by Orsolya Hajas, Zsuzsa Bagoly, Noémi K Tóth, Réka Urbancsek, Alexandra Kiss, Kitti B Kovács, Ferenc Sarkady, Attila Nagy, Anna V. Oláh, László Nagy, Marcell Clemens, László Csiba, Zoltán Csanádi

“…We measured markers of fibrinolysis and endothelium activation before and after PVI with the second-generation cryoballoon (Cryo), pulmonary vein ablation catheter (PVAC-Gold), and irrigated radiofrequency (IRF). Methods. …”
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