Necrotizing Liver Granuloma/Abscess and Constrictive Aspergillosis Pericarditis with Central Nervous System Involvement: Different Remarkable Phenotypes in Different Chronic Granul... by Sanem Eren Akarcan, Neslihan Karaca, Guzide Aksu, Halil Bozkaya, Mehmet Fatih Ayik, Yasemin Ozdemir Sahan, Mehmet Arda Kilinc, Zafer Dokumcu, Cenk Eraslan, Emre Divarci, Hudaver Alper, Necil Kutukculer

“…Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is a primary immune deficiency causing predisposition to infections with specific microorganisms, Aspergillus species and Staphylococcus aureus being the most common ones. A 16-year-old boy with a mutation in CYBB gene coding gp91phox protein (X-linked disease) developed a liver abscess due to Staphylococcus aureus. …”
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Pharmacokinetic, Pharmacogenetic, and Other Factors Influencing CNS Penetration of Antiretrovirals by Jacinta Nwamaka Nwogu, Qing Ma, Chinedum Peace Babalola, Waheed Adeola Adedeji, Gene D. Morse, Babafemi Taiwo

“…In this review, we provide an overview of the various factors influencing CNS penetration of ARV drugs with an emphasis on those commonly used in sub-Saharan Africa. We also summarize some key associations between ARV drug penetration, CNS efficacy, and neurotoxicity.…”
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A hint of the summery goodness of green grass: a look at English descriptors in tasting notes by Belén López Arroyo, Lucia Sanz-Valdivieso

“…Tasting descriptors, which are common terms used to describe a food product, play a significant role in tasting discourse and particularly in tasting notes. …”
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The Emerging Role of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Vascular Calcification by Changming Xie, Liu Ouyang, Jie Chen, Huanji Zhang, Pei Luo, Jingfeng Wang, Hui Huang

“…Vascular calcification (VC), characterized by hydroxyapatite crystal depositing in the vessel wall, is a common pathological condition shared by many chronic diseases and an independent risk factor for cardiovascular events. …”
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Current understanding of articular cartilage lesions in femoroacetabular impingement syndrome by Zhi Li, Jiangwei Yu, Peitong An, Weiguo Zhang, Kang Tian

“…FAIS-related articular cartilage lesions are common but unique, and their natural course always leads to early osteoarthritis of the hip. …”
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Oocyte Cryostorage to Preserve Fertility in Oncological Patients by Alberto Revelli, Emanuela Molinari, Francesca Salvagno, Luisa Delle Piane, Elisabetta Dolfin, Simona Ochetti

“…The proper indications, the permitting conditions, the available hormonal stimulation protocols, as well as the effectiveness and limits of this option will be discussed herein, with a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the two techniques commonly used to cryostore oocytes, the slow-freezing technique and the vitrification technique.…”
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Important Things to Know about Medicare Chapter Five: Medicare Part D--Prescription Drug Coverage by Amanda Terminello, Martie Gillen

“… Important Things to Know about Medicare is a series of 10 publications that will cover the most common Medicare concerns. The series will provide general information about Medicare, including the four major plans, supplemental policies, interactions with different types of insurance, and assistance programs. …”
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Reversing NK cell exhaustion: a novel strategy combining immune checkpoint blockade with drug sensitivity enhancement in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma by Yuxiang Huang, Hengjian Liao, Jiefu Luo, Huaning Wei, Anling Li, Yujie Lu, Bangde Xiang

“…Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common lethal cancers worldwide. Natural killer cells (NK cells) play a key role in liver immunosurveillance, but in the tumor microenvironment, NK cells are readily depleted, as evidenced by down-regulation of activating receptors, reduced cytokine secretion, and attenuated killing function. …”
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Reversible Akinetic Mutism after Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Haemorrhage in the Territory of the Anterior Cerebral Artery without Permanent Ischaemic Damage to Anterior Cingulate Gyri by François-Xavier Sibille, Philippe Hantson, Thierry Duprez, Vincent van Pesch, Simone Giglioli

“…Both patients shared common radiological features: a hydrocephalus due to haemorrhagic contamination of the ventricular system and a mass effect of a subpial hematoma on the borders of the corpus callosum. …”
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Parameters of Building Geometry that Affect Wind Flow With Regards to the Possibilities for their Implementation in Urban and Architectural Design in Poland by MOCHULSKA Mariya -Veronika, ZIELONKO-JUNG Katarzyna

“…Comparisons are made between these parameters and those commonly used in architectural and urban theory and practices in Poland. …”
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Ancient Schwannoma Presenting as Sciatica Mimicker: A Case Report by S Vijaya Anand, Krishnakumar Ramachandran, HD Bharath, Ranjima Abraham

“…Sciatica is the pain that radiates from the lower back or buttock to the posterior thigh, calf, and towards the foot. The most common cause of sciatica is intervertebral disc prolapse or degenerative spinal conditions. …”
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Management of anemia in inflammatory bowel disease: a challenge in everyday clinical practice by Edyta Tulewicz-Marti, Andrzej Moniuszko, Grażyna Rydzewska

“…Anemia is the most common extraintestinal manifestation and complication of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). …”
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The intersection of ophthalmology and neurology: Diagnosing acute strokes through visual symptoms by Ruhel Kurudamannil Chacko, Devu Krishna, Karthik Kumar, Virna M Shah

“…Conclusion: Posterior circulation strokes commonly present first to an ophthalmologist, the early recognition of which is of utmost importance.…”
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Ethical Pitfalls in Scientific Publishing by Mahalakshmy Thulasingam, Bindhya Karthikeyan

“…This article explores the common ethical pitfalls in scientific publishing, with respect to authorship issues, plagiarism, data fabrication, challenges in peer review, conflicts of interest, duplicate publication, and predatory journals. …”
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Feral Swine Trapping: Techniques and Designs by Bethany Rose Wight, Raoul Keith Boughton

“…Boughton and published by the UF/IFAS Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department describes the most commonly used trapping techniques and illustrates several trap and gate designs. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw440 …”
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Extreme Rhabdomyolysis, Acute Renal Failure, and Protracted Ileus in a Case of Legionella Pneumonia by C. Laivier, M.-O. Bleuze, P. Hantson, J. Devos

“…No cause of mechanical obstruction was found at surgery and common etiologies of intestinal obstruction were excluded. …”
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Cornsilk Fly, Euxesta stigmatias Loew (Insecta: Diptera: Otitidae) by John L. Capinera

“…EENY-224/IN381: Cornsilk Fly (suggested common name), Euxesta stigmatias Loew (Insecta: Diptera: Otitidae) (ufl.edu) …”
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The Potential for On-Site Determination of Mn(II) using Eco-Friendly Natural Tannins: A Cost-Effective and Sustainable Approach by Pius Dore Ola, Domonika Pransa Kothan, Suwari Suwari, Luther Kadang, Dodi Darmakusuma

“…Both methods showed insignificant difference in measurement average and variance. Common cations in natural water interfered with Mn(II) detection at a tolerance of less than 5% except for Fe(III), which can be easily precipitated before Mn(II) analysis. …”
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La concurrence militaire dans les Chroniques de Froissart : une idéologie chevaleresque et son écriture by Clara de Raigniac

“…The two meanings of competition are thus combined; we talk about emulation when it is a question of attaining an all-personal chivalrous honor, but it can also become a dangerous rivalry within an army whose objective of common good is more and more prevalent. From a literary point of view, we will be interested in the poetics of competition developed by Froissart. …”
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Symptomatic Isolated Pleural Effusion as an Atypical Presentation of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome by Christine M. Mullin, M. Elizabeth Fino, Andrea Reh, Jamie A. Grifo, Frederick Licciardi

“…By reporting our experience, we would like to heighten physicians' awareness in detecting these cases early, as it is our belief that the incidence of pleural effusion in the absence of most commonly recognized risk factors for OHSS may be underestimated and may significantly compromise the health of the patient if treatment is not initiated in a reasonable amount of time.…”
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