The transcription factor HMGB2 indirectly regulates APRIL expression and Gd-IgA1 production in patients with IgA nephropathy by Huijuan Tian, Yaling Zhai, Shuaigang Sun, Wenhui Zhang, Zhanzheng Zhao

“…Background IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is the most common primary glomerulonephritis worldwide. Proliferation-inducing ligand (APRIL) was identified as an important cause of glycosylation deficiency of IgA1 (Gd-IgA1), which can ‘trigger’ IgAN. …”
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Frequency of congenital hypothyroidism in new born admitted with neonatal jaundice at tertiary care hospital peshawar by Abdul Ahad, Romana Bibi, Sijad Ur Rehman, Majid Ali Shah, Matea Ullah, Shahinda

“… Neonatal jaundice is a common disorder worldwide affecting 30-70% of newborn infants. …”
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Isolation, Molecular Characterisation, and Pathogenicity Analysis of a Novel Recombinant ALV‐J Strain Isolated From Chinese Hetian Chickens by Tianyu Lei, Liyun Zhuang, Tingting Dai, Qun Niu, Yinli Bao, Weiming Lin, Cuiqin Huang, Xintian Zheng

“…It is important to note that ALV‐J is commonly found in indigenous chicken breeds in China, and the virus's vertical transmission characteristics present a significant threat to the preservation of local chicken breeds. …”
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Pastoral livestock farming constraints and adaptation strategies in response to institutional reforms in the Sudano-Sahelian zone of West Africa by Basnewindé Ilboudo, Alhassane Zaré, Alhassane Zaré, Innocent Charles Emmanuel Traoré, Innocent Charles Emmanuel Traoré, Loyapin Bondé, Reginald Tang Guuroh, Reginald Tang Guuroh, Reginald Tang Guuroh, Oumarou Ouédraogo

“…Policymakers should ensure that livestock development actions are legally secure and that institutional reforms promote common resource use in pastoral areas. Also, livestock farmers are encouraged to create community structures for coordinated resource management and conflict resolution. …”
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Expanded screening for Fabry disease in patients with chronic kidney disease not on dialysis: a multicenter Italian experience by Yuri Battaglia, Federica Baciga, Meilad Shakkour, Savio Russo, Giulia Carnicella, Michela Erlati, Gemma Sartori, Giulia Tronconi, Renzo Mignani, Federico Pieruzzi, Paolo Colomba, Laura Scichilone, Michele Andreucci, Concetto Sessa, Giovanni Duro

“…Overall, the prevalence of FD was 2.3%, increasing to 5.4% (10 in 183) with family screening. FD may be more common than previously believed, particularly within NDD-CKD populations. …”
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Efficacy of Cabbage Leaf versus Cooling Gel Pad or Diclofenac Gel for Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Open-Labeled Controlled Clinical Trial by Thanapon Chobpenthai, Patcharapol Arunwatthanangkul, Wiriya Mahikul

“…Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common joint degeneration ailments adversely affecting the elderly population by impairing their physical movements and quality of life. …”
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Distinct Redox Signalling following Macrophage Activation Influences Profibrotic Activity by Caitlin V. Lewis, Antony Vinh, Henry Diep, Chrishan S. Samuel, Grant R. Drummond, Barbara K. Kemp-Harper

“…This study is aimed at determining the nature and levels of ROS generated following stimulation with common activators of M1 and M2 macrophages and investigating the potential for this to impact fibrosis. …”
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A Study of Serum Adiponectin Levels in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and its Correlation with Various Cardiometabolic Risk Markers by G. Surendra Prasad, Uma Kaimal Saikia, Ashok Krishna Bhuyan, Abhamoni Baro

“…Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common metabolic disorder in the reproductive age group, the pathogenesis of which is constantly evolving with the discovery of novel molecules and the lookout for potential therapeutic targets. …”
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Assessing the neuroprotective potential of Eucalyptus globulus essential oil in a 6-hydroxydopamine rat model of Parkinson's disease by Aracely Janneth Naranjo-Viteri, Matías Jávega Cometto, Matías Caverzan, Leandro Gabriel Champarini, María Paula Zunino, Rogelio E. Abburra, Claudia B. Hereñú, Rosana Crespo

“…Introduction: Essential oil (EO) of eucalyptus has been commonly used as a traditional Chinese medicine to treat illnesses such as influenza, dysentery and eczema, and it is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry. …”
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TikTok as a Resource for Fertility Information and Support: A Patient Survey by Abirami Kirubarajan, Seoyeon Han, Priyanka Patel, Amanda Black, Sony Sierra

“…Creators of fertility-related TikTok content include patients undergoing fertility treatments, physicians, naturopaths, counselors, and patient advocates. The most common reasons for liking TikTok for fertility content included empathy or shared experiences, stress relief, and self-education. …”
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The purpose, tasks and functions of the National Police of Ukraine staffing by K. H. Harbuziuk

“…It is proved that the task, in the context of this issue, is most appropriate to understand as certain predetermined results of the activities of the authorized personnel of the police, the solution of which should lead to the achievement of a common goal. It is substantiated that the direction of the above tasks is most appropriate to divide into the following: a) prognostic and planned (study of the demand of the National Police for certain specialists, planning ways to meet it); b) recruitment and training (involvement of persons who have the ability and desire to work in the National Police, providing their training); c) accompanying tasks (providing conditions for maintaining and improving the quality of professional activity of employees); d) social security (proper provision of social guarantees for employees of the National Police); e) organizational, covering the tasks of proper documentation of enrollment in the National Police, training and postgraduate education and completion of employment in the National Police. …”
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Mitochondrial Complex I Deficiency among Egyptian Pediatric Patients with Steroid-Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome by Doaa M. Abdou, AbdelAal Mohamed, Mohamed Abdulhay, Sara El Khateeb

“…Nephrotic Syndrome (NS) is one of the most common glomerular diseases among children. Up to 20% of patients are steroid resistant (SRNS) representing a challenging subset at high risk of developing end-stage renal disease. …”
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Causal association between matrix metalloproteinases and diabetic neuropathy: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study by Chao Bai, Chao Bai, Wenwen Yang, Guangwei Qi, Liuyu Yang, Qingrui Wu, Jieguang Peng, Ning Wang, Tao Liu

“…ObjectiveDiabetic neuropathy (DN), a common and debilitating complication of diabetes, significantly impairs the quality of life of affected individuals. …”
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Reducing the solubility of the major birch pollen allergen Bet v 1 by particle-loading mitigates Th2 responses by Amin Kraiem, Erica Pelamatti, Sophie Grosse-Kathoefer, Hilal Demir, Ute Vollmann, Caroline Ehgartner, Maria Stigler, Benjamin Punz, Litty Johnson, Nicola Hüsing, Barbara Bohle, Lorenz Aglas

“…Background: Solubility is a common feature of allergens. However, the causative relationship between this protein-intrinsic feature and sensitization capacity of allergens is not fully understood. …”
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Transcriptomic and proteomic analysis of the jejunum revealed the effects and mechanism of protocatechuic acid on alleviating Salmonella typhimurium infection in chickens by Sheng Zhang, Qin Wang, Xiangtian Yao, Jingjing Dong, Guanhuo Li, Yingan Zang, Shouqun Jiang, Yibing Wang

“…Salmonella typhimurium is a common cause of gastroenteritis, which infects animals and human. …”
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A single-cell transcriptome analysis reveals astrocyte heterogeneity and identifies CHI3L1 as a diagnostic biomarker in Parkinson's disease by Zhongying Gong, Dan Guo, Yufeng Lin, Zhiwei Liu, Mengdi Lv, Xinxin Liu, Yang Yao, Sijia Wang, Yuan Wang, Zhiyun Wang

“…Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease, characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms. …”
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Market participation and profitability of small scale garri processing in Edo, Ogun and Oyo States, Nigeria by Jelili Olaide Saka, Veronica Adeoti Obatolu, Bosede Olukemi Lawal, Ayodeji Babatunde Idowu, Chukwudi Peter Amadi, Johnson Adedayo Adetumbi, Taofik Oyedele Dauda

“…Nigeria is the largest producer of cassava which is a staple food crop consumed in different forms. garri is one of the products commonly consumed by households. Improving the production process for greater gains has been at the fore front of discourse on potential for growth of the garri industry. …”
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Feasibility of a pharmacist-led physical health monitoring for patients on antipsychotic medications: protocol for a longitudinal study by Fiona Kelly, Tien Ngoc Thi Bui, Elizabeth Hotham, Vijayaprakash Suppiah

“…It has been recognised that commonly prescribed pharmacological agents for mental illness can further amplify the risk of developing metabolic syndrome; therefore, monitoring guidelines are in place for consumers prescribed antipsychotics. …”
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Mofette Vegetation as an Indicator for Geogenic CO2 Emission: A Case Study on the Banks of the Laacher See Volcano, Vulkaneifel, Germany by Hardy Pfanz, Frank Saßmannshausen, Christiane Wittmann, Benny Pfanz, Annika Thomalla

“…Most other species like grove windflower, spring fumewort, fig buttercup, wood bluegrass, addersmeat, and common snowberry showed a mofettophobic behavior and strictly avoided degassing areas. …”
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Correlation Between <i>Cryptococcus</i> Infection and the Nasal Mycobiota in a Population of Free-Ranging Koalas (<i>Phascolarctos cinereus</i>) in New South Wales, Australia by Andrew S. McPherson, Sophie L. Haworth, Alex Kan, Luisa Monteiro de Miranda, Mark B. Krockenberger

“…Nasal colonisation and subclinical cryptococcosis are common in koalas (<i>Phascolarctos cinereus</i>) due to their shared environmental niche with <i>Cryptococcus</i>: <i>Eucalyptus</i> trees. …”
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