Atypical Mucin Expression Predicts Worse Overall Survival in Resectable Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma by Yunzhen Qian, Yitao Gong, Yu Liu, Yusheng Chen, Ruijie Wang, Zhengjie Dai, Xuan Zou, Yesiboli Tasiheng, Guopei Luo, Xuan Lin, Xu Wang, He Cheng, Xianjun Yu, Chen Liu

“…Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) displays a typical mucin expression pattern which is characterized by MUC1 positive, MUC2 negative, and MUC5AC positive. More and more evidences show that mucins are involved in the development of pancreatic diseases. …”
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The Danish Drowning Cohort: Utstein-style data from fatal and non-fatal drowning incidents in Denmark by Niklas Breindahl, Kasper Bitzer, Oliver B. Sørensen, Alexander Wildenschild, Signe A. Wolthers, Tim Lindskou, Jacob Steinmetz, Stig N. F. Blomberg, Helle C. Christensen, the Danish Drowning Validation Group

“…However, the lack of high-quality evidence and the variability in drowning terminology, definitions, and outcomes present significant challenges in assessing studies to inform drowning guidelines. …”
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Isokinetic Training Program to Improve the Physical Function and Muscular Performance of an Individual with Partial Injury of the Medial Meniscus: A Case Report by Karen Obara, Pedro Silva, Mariana Silva, Fagner Mendes, Gabriel Santiago, Ihan Oliveira, Jefferson Cardoso

“… # Discussion The results showed that the isokinetic training and neuromuscular/proprioceptive exercises improved the muscle performance of the knee flexors and extensors, after eleven weeks of intervention, and remained (or continued to improve) at the six-month follow-up. # Level of evidence 5, single case report…”
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Effectiveness of Vestibular Rehabilitation in Children Post-Concussion: A Systematic Review by Devashish Tiwari, Melisa Erdal, Kristyn Alonzo, Victoria Twombly, Paige Concannon, August West, Mairead O'Byrne

“…Further research with larger samples is recommended to make informed decisions about dosage and long-term functional outcomes in children post-concussion. # Level of Evidence 3…”
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The Influence of Concurrent Autoimmune Thyroiditis on the Cardiometabolic Consequences of Cabergoline in Postmenopausal Women by Robert Krysiak, Marcin Basiak, Witold Szkróbka, Bogusław Okopień

“…This study sought to investigate if the detrimental effects of this condition on cabergoline efficacy are also evident in postmenopausal women. <b>Methods:</b> The study comprised 50 postmenopausal women exhibiting increased prolactin levels, with half qualifying for euthyroid Hashimoto’s illness. …”
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Healthcare workers’ perspectives on trauma and mental health access for Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar by Lindsey Green, Linda Kaljee, Shahanoor Akter Chowdhury, Thomas McHale, Ranit Mishori, Ranit Mishori, Dahlia Fateen, Nima Sheth

“…The findings emphasize the critical importance of holistic mental health support in refugee settings, providing evidence-based recommendations for the public health and humanitarian sector to consider when designing programs to address the mental health and psychosocial support needs of sexual violence survivors living in conditions of displacement.…”
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Accuracy of screening tests for cervical precancer in women living with HIV in low-resource settings: a paired prospective study in Lusaka, Zambia by Nicola Low, Partha Basu, Andreas Limacher, Katayoun Taghavi, Misinzo Moono, Mulindi Mwanahamuntu, Herbert Kapesa, Albert Manasyan, Julia Bohlius, Marie Roumet, Thamsanqa Madliwa, Anne Rutjes

“…Objective This study aimed to provide evidence to improve cervical screening for women living with HIV (WLHIV). …”
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CASC8 activates the pentose phosphate pathway to inhibit disulfidptosis in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma though the c-Myc-GLUT1 axis by Hong-Fei Yao, Jieqiong Ge, Jiahao Chen, Xiaoyan Tang, Chunjing Li, Xiao Hu, Abousalam Abdoulkader Ahmed, Yunlong Pu, Guihua Zhou, Tongyi Zhang, Zhiwei Cai, Chongyi Jiang

“…Conclusions This study provides evidence for the existence of disulfidptosis in PDAC and reveals the upregulation of CASC8 in this malignancy. …”
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Clinical relevance of macromolecular complexes involving integrins, potassium and sodium ion channels and the sodium/proton antiporter in human breast cancer by Elena Lastraioli, Jessica Iorio, Francesco Piazza, Chiara Capitani, Michele Santillo, Claudia Duranti, Simonetta Bianchi, Icro Meattini, Scott P. Fraser, Mustafa B. A. Djamgoz, Andrea Becchetti, Annarosa Arcangeli

“…Abstract Background Mounting evidence underline the relevance of macromolecular complexes in cancer. …”
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Association between ZFHX3 and PRRX1 Polymorphisms and Atrial Fibrillation Susceptibility from Meta-Analysis by Liting Wu, Min Chu, Wenfang Zhuang

“…TT: OR [95% CI]: 0.79 [0.67–0.94], P=0.006). No obvious evidence of publication bias was observed. Conclusions. …”
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We Walk: a person-centred, dyadic behaviour change intervention to promote physical activity through outdoor walking after stroke—an intervention development study by Stephan U Dombrowski, Brendan McCormack, Maggie Lawrence, Frederike Van Wijck, Jacqui H Morris, Linda A Irvine

“…Participants preferred facilitated face-to-face and telephone delivery.Conclusions Our multilens intervention development approach ensured this novel intervention was evidence-informed, person-centred, theoretically coherent provided appropriate social support, and addressed issues of concern to PWS. …”
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A Comprehensive Analysis of <i>Echinococcus granulosus</i> Infections in Children and Adolescents: Results of a 7-Year Retrospective Study and Literature Review by Cristina Maria Mihai, Ancuta Lupu, Tatiana Chisnoiu, Adriana Luminita Balasa, Ginel Baciu, Vasile Valeriu Lupu, Violeta Popovici, Felicia Suciu, Florin-Daniel Enache, Simona Claudia Cambrea, Ramona Mihaela Stoicescu

“…Our findings highlight the complexity of managing <i>E. granulosus</i> infections in children and evidence the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, combining early diagnostic tools, tailored medical therapy, and careful surgical intervention when necessary.…”
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Diagnosis-Based Hybridization of Multimedical Tests and Sociodemographic Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Techniques:... by M. E. Alqaysi, A. S. Albahri, Rula A. Hamid

“…The selected articles were divided based on similarity, objective, and aim evidence across studies. They are divided into two main categories: the first category is “diagnosis of ASD based on questionnaires and sociodemographic features” (n=39). …”
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A One Session Gait Retraining Protocol with Metronome Augmentation Increases Cadence in Novice and Recreational Runners by Angie Huber, Dave Verhoff

“…Further research with pragmatic gait retraining protocols that increase cadence are needed with larger sample sizes, repeated measures over time, across runners of various abilities and experience levels. # Level of Evidence Level 2…”
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The Effects of TMR® Fab 6 on Hamstring Flexibility in Healthy Subjects; An Exploratory Observational Investigation by Richard D. Patterson, Alexander Zettlemoyer, Mary Plackowski, Russell Baker, Scott W. Cheatham, Alan Nasypany

“… # Conclusion The results of the study suggest that implementing a regionally interdependent treatment approach like TMR® results in significant improvements in hamstring extensibility and hip ROM compared to the control group. # Level of evidence 3…”
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Hipertensión arterial: Recomendaciones básicas para la prevención, detección, evaluación y tratamiento by Pedro Ovidio Orduñez García, Yanelis La Rosa Linares, Alfredo Darío Espinosa Brito, Frank C. Álvarez Li

“…<p>Cada informe del <em>Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure</em> de los Estados Unidos de Am&eacute;rica, es esperado por los m&eacute;dicos, y cada vez m&aacute;s por el p&uacute;blico en general, y por los hipertensos en particular, como una especie de hoja de ruta. …”
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Shoulder and Hip Range of Motion and Strength Changes Throughout a Season in College Softball Players by Cameron R Guy, Giorgio Zeppieri Jr., Michelle L Bruner, Katie Davis, Kevin W Farmer

“…The preseason mobility of the dominant shoulder of pitchers increased over the season while strength of hip abduction in the non-dominant side was reduced. # Level of Evidence 3…”
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Reliability of the EasyAngle® for Assessing Hip Range of Motion in Healthy Children by Elana Duffy, Maria Wells, Alan Miller, Megan Tondra, Antonette Doty

“…Normative hip ROM values using the EasyAngle® are available to clinicians. # Level of Evidence Level 3- Reliability study…”
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Relative Importance of Mode of Administration in Treatment Preferences among Plaque Psoriasis Patients in the United States by Steven R. Feldman, Anders Holmen Moeller, Sandra T. Erntoft Idemyr, Juan Marcos González

“…**Background:** Some aspects of psoriasis treatments can negatively influence patients’ quality of life. There is evidence from previous preference-elicitation research in psoriasis that administration characteristics are at least as important as treatment outcomes to patients. …”
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Effect of perioperative esketamine use on emergency delirium in children undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled... by Junfeng Liu, Jinming Liu, Hong Sun, Xue Cheng, Chunhui Wang, Daoyun Lei, Chao Han

“…There is no high-quality evidence on the relationship between esketamine and ED. …”
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