High-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy versus non-invasive ventilation in healthy respiratory physicians: a non-randomized study by Hong Ye, Dandan Xiang, Xiangyu Zhu, Xiuwei Du, Shengyun Shang, Jing Xu, Yu Li, Yunyun Cheng, Zhongfei Yang

“…BackgroundHigh-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and non-invasive ventilation (NIV) are commonly used for respiratory support. This study aims to first establish whether to use HFNC or NIV based on comfort levels, and subsequently evaluate diaphragmatic function under equivalent comfort levels to determine the optimal modality for clinical application.MethodsA self-controlled, non-randomized study was conducted with 10 healthy respiratory physicians as participants. …”
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Characterization of Mortality due to Malignant Tumors by María del Carmen Rodríguez Velázquez, Zoraida Vivar Rivas, Yoenny Peña García, Dolys Suárez Padilla, Alberto Caballero Laguna

“…The highest rate was found in the Rafael Izquierdo health area (11,43), it exceeds the municipal rate (11,36). The most common malignant tumors in the male sex were: lung, prostate, and esophagus and the in the female: lung, breast, and colon. …”
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Calcium-binding site in AA10 LPMO from Vibrio cholerae suggests modulating effects during environmental survival and infection by Mateu Montserrat-Canals, Kaare Bjerregaard-Andersen, Henrik Vinther Sørensen, Eirik Kommedal, Gabriele Cordara, Gustav Vaaje-Kolstad, Ute Krengel

“…Between outbreaks, the bacterium responsible for the disease, Vibrio cholerae, survives in aquatic environmental reservoirs, where it commonly forms biofilms, for example, on zooplankton. …”
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Prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic: results from the Survey on COVID-19 and Mental Health by Murray Weeks, Danielle Marion, Anne-Marie Robert, R. Nicholas Carleton

“…ConclusionPTSD prevalence in Canada varies significantly across sociodemographic groups and is more common among those with indicators of lower mental health and well-being, as well as those more adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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An updated overview of Juvenile systemic sclerosis in a French cohort by Léa Jacquel, Rouba Bechara, Joëlle Terzic, Anne-Cécile Rameau, Emmanuel Chatelus, Linda Rossi-Semerano, Isabelle Kone-Paut, Ulrich Meinzer, Irène Lemelle, Charlotte Rebelle, Diego Urbina, Pascal Pillet, Pauline Choquet, Jad El Maamari, Ariane Zaloszyc, SOFREMIP

“…All children tested positive for antinuclear antibodies, with anti-Scl70 being the most common specificity, even among children with limited cutaneous subsets. …”
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In Silico Analysis of the Gene Expression Patterns between Aldosterone-Producing Adenoma and Nonfunctional Adrenocortical Adenoma by Yongfa Dai, Jing Li, Hong Wen, Jie Liu, Jianling Li

“…Primary aldosteronism is the most common form of secondary hypertension, and aldosteronoma makes up a significant proportion of primary aldosteronism cases. …”
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Long-term outcomes of corneal transplantation: a review of 8,378 patients by Mohammad Nasser Hashemian, Mohammad Javad Zia, Masoud Khorrami-Nejad, Qaysser Sattar Abed, Hesam Hashemian

“…Results Of the 8,378 transplants, 7,660 (91.4%) were primary procedures while 718 (8.6%) involved re-transplantation. The most common primary transplant was penetrating keratoplasty (PKP, 50.3%), followed by Descemet’s stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK, 29.3%), and deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK, 18.5%). …”
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Removal of Azo Dyes (Violet B and Violet 5R) from Aqueous Solution Using New Activated Carbon Developed from Orange Peel by Saeedeh Hashemian, Khaterah Salari, Hamila Salehifar, Zahra Atashi Yazdi

“…Maximum dye was removed within 30 min of contact time at pH > 7. Two common models, the Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms, were used to investigate the interaction of dye and COPs. …”
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PEGylated Cisplatin Nanoparticles for Treating Colorectal Cancer in a pH-Responsive Manner by Wei Li, Yongjun Sun, Jian Chen, Zhibin Jiang, Jinbao Yang

“…Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common malignant tumor, and its incidence ranks third and mortality rate ranks second in the world. …”
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Smart Deployable Scissor Lift Brace to Mitigate Earthquake Risks of Soft-Story Buildings by Vijayalaxmi Rangrej, Ricky W. K. Chan

“…The system addresses the limitations of traditional retrofitting methods, providing an efficient solution for enhancing the structural integrity of buildings while preserving the functionality of open lower floors, commonly used for car parking or retail spaces. The soft-story effect, characterized by a sudden reduction in lateral stiffness in one or more levels of a building, often leads to catastrophic collapses during large earthquakes, resulting in significant structural damage and loss of life. …”
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Evaluating the Mechanisms of Improved Glucose Homeostasis after Bariatric Surgery in Ossabaw Miniature Swine by Jonathan G. Sham, Vlad V. Simianu, Andrew S. Wright, Skye D. Stewart, Mouhamad Alloosh, Michael Sturek, David E. Cummings, David R. Flum

“…Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is the most common bariatric operation; however, the mechanism underlying the profound weight-independent effects on glucose homeostasis remains unclear. …”
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Trends in Adolescent Suicide in Hong Kong for the Period 1980 to 2003 by Daniel T.L. Shek, Britta M. Lee, Joyce Chow

“…Finally, although jumping from a height was a common method of adolescent suicide, there was a rising trend of using other methods, such as taking drugs, hanging and charcoal burning. …”
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Design of Cloud Computing System–Based Pollution Distribution Map in Iraq by Mohammed Azher Therib, Laith Awda Kadhim Mayyahi, Zahraa Emad Fadel, Laith Ali Abdul-Rahaim

“…Air pollution is widespread in the world and is considered one of the most important risk factors in Iraq, especially as a result of the lack of a green belt surrounding cities and the many causes of pollution, including traffic congestion, the spread of gas power plants and other causes of pollution. The most common factors of pollution in the air are the spread of gases that are harmful to human health, including monoxide, carbon dioxide (CO2), ozone and the spread of dust, which directly affects human health. …”
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Unveiling the molecular and comorbidity profile among transfusion-dependent and nontransfusion-dependent beta-thalassemic patients in Baghdad city by Atyab Abdulhameed Alaqidi, Hind Shaker Al-Mamoori

“…BACKGROUND: Beta-thalassemia (BT) is the most common hereditary hemolytic disease in Iraq. The high prevalence rate of this disorder, coupled with, frequently encountered severe clinical course, as well as the life-long burden of comorbidities and complications, have all contributed to its status as one of the most clinically and epidemiologically significant global health issues. …”
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Evaluation of post-earthquake fractures according to anatomical body parts: A retrospective study by Muhammed Furkan Arpaci, Ferhat Tas, Gokce Bagci Uzun, Mehmet Akcicek, Feyza Inceoglu, Mine Argali Deniz, Emre Demirel, Hidir Pekmez

“…In the region of the most common fragmentary fracture type (48.9%); omos (3%), brachium (1%), thorax (15%), viscerocranium (7%) and neurocranium (3%), in oblique fractures (25.5%); pes (26%), in transverse fractures (20.4%); antebrachi (21%), manus (32%) and vertebral column (4%), in spiral fractures; pelvis (14%), femur (14%) and crus (57%) region. …”
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Exploring the Therapeutic Role of Physical Activity in Psychotic Disorders: Cognitive, Somatic, and Mental Health Impacts by Klaudia Fikas, Kamil Chwaliszewski, Dorota Waz, Michał Mazur, Jakub Szarłowicz, Zofia Goliszek, Karolina Łucja Sobek, Wiktoria Tabin-Barczak, Aldona Sokołowska, Sebastian Samuła

“…These conditions are commonly associated with somatic symptoms, fatigue, and impaired psychosocial functioning. …”
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How fast is the frequency of precipitation extremes doubling in global land regions? by Guillaume Chagnaud, Juliette Blanchet, Guillaume Evin, Benoit Hingray, Thierry Lebel, Geremy Panthou, Théo Vischel

“…In addition, the rarest events are found to have smaller FDT compared to more ‘common’ extremes; infrastructures designed to withstand the strongest events are thus more exposed to premature obsolescence.…”
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Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine uptake, effectiveness, and impact in Sweden from 2018 to 2022 by Andreas Palmborg, Frederick J. Angulo, Pingping Zhang, Andreas Pilz, James Stark, Jennifer C. Moïsi, Luis Jodar

“…Abstract Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is an increasing health threat in Sweden and elsewhere in Europe. TBE vaccination is commonly recommended in Sweden, but limited data are available on uptake, effectiveness, and impact of TBE vaccination. …”
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Influenza D virus in cattle (review) by S. V. Koteneva, A. G. Glotov, T. I. Glotova, A. V. Nefedchenko

“…The overall amino acid sequence of influenza D virus shares approximately 50% identity with that of influenza C virus, suggesting that both viruses had a common ancestor. Cattle is considered to be the primary natural reservoir for influenza D virus. …”
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The RNA M5C methyltransferase NSUN2 promotes progression of hepatocellular carcinoma by enhancing PKM2-mediated glycolysis by Qin Qi, Rui Zhong, Yan Huang, Yong Tang, Xiao-wen Zhang, Chang Liu, Chun-fang Gao, Lin Zhou, Jian Yu, Lu-yi Wu

“…Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common cancers worldwide. The 5-methylcytosine (m5C) RNA methyltransferase NSUN2 is involved in cell proliferation and metastasis and is upregulated in a variety of cancers. …”
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