The epidemiology and clinical presentation of seropositive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder in a US population by Aaron M. Carlson, Carlos E.V. Sollero, Andrew B. Wolf, Stefan Sillau, Barrie L. Schmitt, Kelli M. Money, Kavita V. Nair, Amanda L. Piquet, Jeffrey L. Bennett

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Lebanese Dentists’ Preparedness to Deal With Medical Emergencies in Their Clinics: A National Survey by Antoine Choufani, Marianne Moussallem, Julia Bou Dib, Michèle Kosremelli Asmar, Joumana Stephan Yeretzian

“…Vasovagal reactions, hypoglycemia, and orthostatic hypotension were common emergencies. While 69.0% felt capable of managing minor issues, confidence dropped for major emergencies and specific procedures. …”
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Dissecting genomes of multiple yak populations: unveiling ancestry and high-altitude adaptation through whole-genome resequencing analysis by Sheikh Firdous Ahmad, Munish Gangwar, Amit Kumar, Amod Kumar, Mahesh Shivanand Dige, Girish Kumar Jha, Gyanendra Kumar Gaur, Triveni Dutt

“…A total of 53 genes were found common between intra- and inter-population selection signature analysis of Indian yak. …”
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Approach to Newborns with Elevated TSH: A Different Perspective from the International Guidelines for Iodine-deficient Countries by Cengiz Kara, Hüseyin Anıl Korkmaz

“…In countries such as Türkiye, where transient NHT may be more common due to iodine deficiency (ID) and/or overload, putting this recommendation into daily practice may lead to unnecessary or over treatment, time-consuming long-term follow-up, and increased workload and costs. …”
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Analysis of nucleotide sequences of the ABI3 gene coding region in pea varieties with different percentage of seed storage proteins by K. P. Gainullina, S. D. Rumyantsev, F. A. Davletov, B. R. Kuluev

“…The main source of vegetable protein in the world are leguminous crops, among which peas are the most common in Russia. Dozens and even hundreds of genes are involved in the regulation of biological processes associated with the maturation of seeds and the accumulation of reserve nutrients in them, including proteins. …”
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Short Term Effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Combined with Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Youth Basketball Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Manuel Sos-Tirado, Aser Campo-Manzanares, Lidia Aguado-Oregui, Carles Cerdá-Calatayud, Juan Carlos Guardiola-Ruiz, Celia García-Lucas, Francisco Javier Montañez-Aguilera, Juan Francisco Lisón, Juan José Amer-Cuenca

“…<b>Background:</b> Hamstring muscle injuries are common in basketball and result in long periods of inactivity. …”
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Funding the future: safeguarding pediatric health equity through CMS and CHIP by Carlie N. Myers, Meera Rao, Rishiraj Bandi, Sebastian Densley, Daniella Diaz, Michelle Knecht, Lea Sacca

“…Across these studies, common themes emerged: community engagement, cross-sector collaboration, and expanded insurance access improved outcomes and reduced costs. …”
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Dual threat: Susceptibility mechanisms and treatment strategies for COVID-19 and bacterial co-infections by Keda Chen, Ruiqi Weng, Jiaxuan Li, Hao Wu, Xiaotian Tie, Hongyu Li, Yuanyuan Zhang

“…However, the rate increases significantly in severe cases (8.1 %) and reaches as high as 23.5 % among ICU patients. Common pathogens include Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella species. …”
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Effect of interventions for the well-being, satisfaction and flourishing of general practitioners—a systematic review by Nick Glozier, Ian B Hickie, Diana Naehrig, Aaron Schokman, Jessica Kate Hughes, Ronald Epstein

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Quantitative systems toxicology modeling in pharmaceutical research and development: An industry‐wide survey and selected case study examples by Kylie A. Beattie, Meghna Verma, Richard J. Brennan, Diana Clausznitzer, Valeriu Damian, Derek Leishman, Mary E. Spilker, Britton Boras, Zhenhong Li, Elias Oziolor, Theodore R. Rieger, Anna Sher

“…The survey suggests high demand for QST models and resource limitations were indicated as a common obstacle to broader use and impact. Increased investment in QST resources and training may accelerate application and impact. …”
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Effect of Self-Care Guidelines on Symptoms Burden for Patients with Lung Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy by Asmaa M. E. Elsayed, Ola A. Ahmed, Asmaa H. Mohamed, Fatma M. Mahrous, Diaa Eldean M. Sherif

“… Context:  Lung cancer is common cancer worldwide. Because of the high-symptoms burden and severe morbidity, effective symptoms management requires comprehensive self-care strategies. …”
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Pattern and trend of bacterial resistance in neonatal sepsis in infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit, from 2016 to 2021 by Amir Naddaf, Mohammad Ansari Nasab, Mamak Shariat, Parvaneh Sadeghi-Moghaddam, Samaneh Salarvand, Zahra Omidi, Neda Sadat Kosari, Leyla Sahebi

“…Results: A total of 477 infants were hospitalized with sepsis, with 71.7% classified as early-onset sepsis (EOS) and 28.3% as late-onset sepsis (LOS). The most common pathogens were coagulase-negative Staphylococcus (22.1%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (14.9%), and Staphylococcus epidermidis (14.3%). …”
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Cupping therapy on low back pain. A systematic review by Natalia Maria Rulewska, Filip Grabowski, Klaudia Michalak, Kacper Janowski, Dagmara Neska

“…To address lower back pain, three common approaches are used: medications, surgical procedures, and rehabilitation programs. …”
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Effects of Ankle Proprioceptive Training on Ankle Functionality and Performance of Recreational Badminton Players with Pronated Feet: A Quasi-experimental Study by Shivani Vyas, S Sudhakar

“…Introduction: Excessive foot pronation is one of the most common functional foot abnormalities, with an average 13.6% prevalence rate in adults with bilateral affection. …”
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Romanian Dentists’ Perceptions on Molar Incisor Hypomineralization—A Questionnaire-Based Study by Beatrice Ciocan, Lucian Cristian Petcu, Rodica Luca

“…Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) is a common dental condition that affects the mineralization of the enamel, primarily affecting the first permanent molars and often the incisors. …”
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Tracking HIV persistence across T cell lineages during early ART-treated HIV-1-infection using a reservoir-marking humanized mouse model by Namita Satija, Foramben Patel, Gerrit Schmidt, Donald V. Doanman, Manav Kapoor, Annalena La Porte, Ying-Chih Wang, Kenneth M. Law, Anthony M. Esposito, Kimaada Allette, Kristin G. Beaumont, Robert P. Sebra, Benjamin K. Chen

“…Comparative gene expression analysis highlights common pathways modulated in both states, including EIF2, Sirtuin, and protein ubiquitination. …”
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The prevalence and determinants of home accidents among older men and women in Türkiye by Mevlana Gul, Esra Bayrakceken, Omer Alkan, Ali Gur

“…Abstract Background The population is aging, and cases of geriatric trauma are becoming increasingly common. Home accidents represent a significant public health problem for older individuals. …”
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Combination of Individual Tests to Improve Diagnostic Accuracy in <i>Chlamydia trachomatis</i> Detection by Jelena Tošić-Pajić, Predrag Sazdanović, Aleksandar Nikolov, Dragan R. Milovanović, Violeta Ninković, Jelena Čukić, Slobodan Subotić, Marija Šorak, Dejan Baskić

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Chlamydial infection is the most common asymptomatic infection worldwide. Despite all national programs, strategies and guidelines, chlamydial infection is still the leading infection worldwide, especially in young populations. …”
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Dheerghayushmanbava – A survey on the perceptions of doctors towards physiology of aging and self-care strategies for healthy aging and longevity. by Dr. Lodugu Reshma Shireesha, Dr. Sharmila Nalli, Dr. Paleti Nanda Kumar, Dr. Yavvari Raghu Srinivas, Dr. Venkata Venu Gopala Raju Srijampana

“…While 65.0% were aware of caloric restriction, only 28.5% practiced it. Common barriers included lack of patient compliance (42.0%) and inadequate public awareness (36.5%). …”
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The Role of Speech Therapy in Sialorrhea Management and Quality of Life: A Retrospective Study by Sofia Eva Olsson, Stephen Reed Chorney, Allison Tidwell Brown, Romaine Fitzgerald Johnson, Yann‐Fuu Kou

“…An intensive speech therapy program is associated with improved QoL as described by the DIS. …”
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