Minimization of the Bacillus subtilis divisome suggests FtsZ and SepF can form an active Z-ring, and reveals the amino acid transporter BraB as a new cell division influencing fact... by Ilkay Celik Gulsoy, Terrens N V Saaki, Michaela Wenzel, Simon Syvertsson, Taku Morimoto, Tjalling K Siersma, Leendert W Hamoen

“…Interestingly, SepF is also the FtsZ anchor in archaea, and both proteins date back to the Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA). Viability of the multiple deletion mutant was not greatly affected, although the frequency of cell division was considerably reduced. …”
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Uncommon presentation of a chronic recurrent symptomatic encapsulated calcified postoperative paraspinal lumbar hematoma: A case report by Timothy Edwards, Shaan Sadhwani, Brendan Sweeney, Antonio Almeda-Lopez, Walter C Peppelman, William J Beutler

“…Paraspinal hematomas are common complications following spine surgery. In general, these hematomas are asymptomatic and resolve without issue. …”
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The Relevance of the Virchow Node and Virchow Triad in Renal Cancer Diagnosis by Luiza-Roxana Dorobantu-Lungu, Viviana Dinca, Andrei Gegiu, Dan Spataru, Andreea Toma, Luminita Welt, Mihaela Florentina Badea, Constantin Caruntu, Cristian Scheau, Ilinca Savulescu-Fiedler

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> IVC thrombosis is often associated with neoplastic disease due to the procoagulant state of these patients, the most common malignancies related to IVC thrombosis being represented by RCCs (38%), genitourinary cancers (25%), bronchus and lung cancers, retroperitoneal leiomyosarcoma, and adrenal cortical carcinoma. …”
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Investigation of the Physical Properties of Different Ion Species at Hadron Therapy; A Comprehensive Study by Ahmad Esmaili Torshabi

“…This refers to the physical properties of commonly available hadrons versus photons and electrons in colliding with patient body atoms which is our main challenge in this study, in a comparative fashion. …”
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Histological changes of endocervical polypoid lesions in women at reproductive age by Muna Zuhair Al-Hamdany, Mustafa Salah Fadhil

“…Abstract Background: Endocervical polyps (ECP) are fragile benign protrusions commonly affecting 2%–5% of women during the reproductive age. …”
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Surveying the aftermath: a qualitative and semiquantitative study of post-COVID-19 sequelae in the lungs by Kurian C. Eapen, Leena Robinson Vimala, Barney Isaac, Aparna Irodi

“…Conclusion We qualitatively assessed the spectrum of post-COVID-19 sequelae in the lungs. The common findings included ground glass opacities, reticulations, and consolidations. …”
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Association between social activities and risk of COVID-19 in a cohort of healthcare personnel by Holly Shoemaker, Haojia Li, Yue Zhang, Jeanmarie Mayer, Michael Rubin, Candace Haroldsen, Morgan M. Millar, Per H. Gesteland, Andrew T. Pavia, Lindsay T. Keegan, Jessica Marie Cole, Egenia Dorsan, Matthew Doane, Kristina Stratford, Matthew Samore

“…Exposures included (1) a composite of nine common social activities in the past month and (2) similarity of social behavior compared to pre-pandemic. …”
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Apical extrusion of debris with different rotary and reciprocating single-file endodontic instrumentation systems: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Muhammad Zubair Ahmad, Durre Sadaf, Marcy McCall MacBain, Ahmed Nabil Mohamed

“…Extrusion of debris beyond the root apex during root canal instrumentation and subsequent persistence of pain are common complications. A systematic review of the evidence on reciprocating single-file instrumentation systems and their comparison with rotary single-file systems, with apical extrusion of debris as primary outcome, will be done through this study.Methods and analysis Published ex vivo and in vitro studies with no language restriction will be included. …”
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Assessment of depression in patients admitted with acute coronary syndrome: a double-blind study by Ela Giladi, Sapir Tzadok, Tamar Shitrit, Ilya Losin, Ziad Arow, Ranin Hilu, Sharon Reisfeld, Yoav Arnson, Abid Assali, David Pereg

“…Depression commonly accompanies acute coronary syndrome (ACS), impacting up to 30% of patients and correlating with adverse outcomes. …”
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Chromosome‐scale genome assembly of Poa trivialis and population genomics reveal widespread gene flow in a cool‐season grass seed production system by Caio A. C. G. Brunharo, Christopher W. Benson, David R. Huff, Jesse R. Lasky

“…In addition to being a desired turfgrass species, it is a common weed of agricultural systems and natural areas. …”
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Current and future burden of breast cancer in Asia: A GLOBOCAN data analysis for 2022 and 2050 by Mengxia Fu, Zhiming Peng, Min Wu, Dapeng Lv, Yanping Li, Shuzhen Lyu

“…Conclusion: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Asia. Global collaboration is essential to reduce its growing burden, especially in low-HDI countries facing rising incidence and high mortality rates.…”
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Relation between Headache and Mastication Muscle Tone in Adolescents by Ewa Wozniak, Jolanta E. Loster, Aneta Wieczorek

“…Headache is a common problem in the population, which decreases the quality of life and makes everyday functioning difficult. …”
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Effect of age on the treatment duration and proposed “impacted incisor severity score” of impacted maxillary incisor: A retrospective study by Umer Mukhtar, Manoj kumar Jaiswal, Rigzen Tamchos, Ashima Goyal, Satinder Pal Singh, Aditi Kapur

“…Among the various etiological factors, physical obstruction or inadequate space was found to be most common. Among dilacerated teeth, 75 % had a history of trauma, and only 35 % of normal impacted central incisors had a history of trauma (p = 0.00139). …”
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Prognostic Value of Serum Albumin at Admission for Neurologic Outcome with Targeted Temperature Management after Cardiac Arrest by Soo Hyun Kim, Chun Song Youn, Hyo Joon Kim, Seung Pill Choi

“…Conclusions. Hypoalbuminemia was common after CA, and the serum albumin level at admission was associated with poor neurological outcomes at 6 months after CA in patients treated with TTM.…”
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Maternal betel quid use during pregnancy and child growth: a cohort study from rural Bangladesh by Mohammad Redwanul Islam, Shaki Aktar, Jesmin Pervin, Syed Moshfiqur Rahman, Monjur Rahman, Anisur Rahman, Eva-Charlotte Ekström

“…Background Chewing betel quid (BQ) – a preparation commonly containing areca nut and slaked lime wrapped in betel leaf – is entrenched in South Asia. …”
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Kidney Autotransplantation and Orthotopic Kidney Transplantation: Two Different Approaches for Complex Cases by Alberto Artiles Medina, Victoria Gómez Dos Santos, Víctor Díez Nicolás, Vital Hevia Palacios, Mercedes Ruiz Hernández, Inés Laso García, Marina Mata Alcaraz, Cristina Galeano Álvarez, Miguel Ángel Jiménez Cidre, Fernando Arias Fúnez, Milagros Fernández Lucas, Francisco Javier Burgos Revilla

“…Regarding OKT, in 15 (71.43%) cases, it was the first kidney transplantation. The most common indication was the unsuitable iliac region due to vascular abnormalities (57.14%). …”
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Digital multiple health behaviour change intervention targeting online help seekers: protocol for the COACH randomised factorial trial by Hanna Henriksson, Pontus Henriksson, Marie Löf, Preben Bendtsen, Marcus Bendtsen, Katarina Åsberg, Oskar Lundgren, Jenny Blomqvist

“…There is a lack of effective interventions which have a large enough reach into the community to improve public health. Additionally, the common co-occurrence of multiple unhealthy behaviours demands investigation of efforts which address more than single behaviours.Methods and analysis The effects of six components of a novel digital multiple health behaviour change intervention on alcohol consumption, diet, physical activity and smoking (coprimary outcomes) will be estimated in a factorial randomised trial. …”
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Association of dietary intake with cancer of the digestive system: a cross-sectional study by Xinxin Qin, Litao Ge, Song Wu, Wei Li

“…BackgroundIn recent years, the incidence of cancers of the digestive system has been increasing, posing a severe threat to the lives and health of people around the world, and has become one of the leading causes of cancer deaths worldwide. The three most common cancers of the digestive system include gastric, colorectal, and liver cancers, and attention has been paid to the role of diet in the progression of these cancers. …”
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Characterisation of the effects of the chemotherapeutic agent paclitaxel on neuropathic pain-related behaviour, anxiodepressive behaviour, cognition, and the endocannabinoid system... by Chiara Di Marino, Chiara Di Marino, Chiara Di Marino, Chiara Di Marino, Álvaro Llorente-Berzal, Álvaro Llorente-Berzal, Álvaro Llorente-Berzal, Alba M. Diego, Alba M. Diego, Alba M. Diego, Ariadni Bella, Ariadni Bella, Ariadni Bella, Laura Boullon, Laura Boullon, Laura Boullon, Esther Berrocoso, Esther Berrocoso, Esther Berrocoso, Michelle Roche, Michelle Roche, Michelle Roche, David P. Finn, David P. Finn, David P. Finn

“…Paclitaxel (PTX) is a commonly used chemotherapeutic drug, however, one of its major adverse effects is chronic neuropathic pain, with the incidence being higher in women than in men. …”
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Risk prediction model of cognitive performance in older people with cardiovascular diseases: a study of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey database by Hui Wang, Sensen Wu, Dikang Pan, Yachan Ning, Cong Wang, Jianming Guo, Yongquan Gu

“…Background and aimChanges in cognitive function are commonly associated with aging in patients with cardiovascular diseases. …”
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