Understanding HIV-Exposed Uninfected Children: A Narrative Review by Martina Salvi, Benedetta Fioretti, Maria Alberti, Irene Scarvaglieri, Stefania Arsuffi, Giorgio Tiecco, Francesco Castelli, Eugenia Quiros-Roldan

“…This narrative review explores the multisystem effects of ART exposure in HEU children, focusing on immune function, neurodevelopment, cardiovascular health, growth, and bone metabolism. …”
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Factors affecting the primary patency of native arteriovenous fistulas after ultrasound-guided percutaneous transluminal angioplasty by Xue Xing, Qing Li, Yi Yang, Yanan Wang, Xiaona Zhan, Cailin Zhang, Gang Xu, Fan He

“…A previously failed AVF (HR, 1.935, 95% CI 1.071–3.494; p = .029) and an increased level of parathyroid hormone (HR per 100 pg/mL increase, 1.105; 95% CI 1.014–1.203; p = .004) were identified as independent negative predictors of primary patency of UG-PTA.Conclusions UG-PTA is a safe and effective method for the treatment of peripheral stenosis of AVF. …”
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Cell Therapy in Neonates by Reza Saeidi

“…Nine of the 12 studies reported no serious treatment-related adverse effects and described the treatment as safe and feasible. …”
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Evaluation of risk factors for poor wound healing after cesarean delivery in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus: a retrospective study by Yan Liu, Ye Wang, Shao-Hua Gao, Hui Wu, Chun-Yu Zhang, Jia-Li Yao, Pei-Xia Cai

“…Abstract Background Poor wound healing (PWH) are significant complications following cesarean deliveries, particularly in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) due to hyperglycemia-induced immune dysfunction and impaired wound healing. Identifying specific risk factors is essential for developing effective preventive strategies and improving maternal outcomes. …”
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Genotypic and Phenotypic Characteristics of Pediatric X-Adrenoleukodystrophy in a Chinese Cohort by Zhang Y, Shi X, Huang J, Wang C, Wu S, Tian G, Jia J, Chen Y

“…Initial clinical symptoms were atypical, primarily presenting as cognitive decline and neurological dysfunction, accompanied by elevated levels of very long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) in the blood. …”
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Neuroinflammation—A Crucial Factor in the Pathophysiology of Depression—A Comprehensive Review by Andreea Sălcudean, Cristina-Raluca Bodo, Ramona-Amina Popovici, Maria-Melania Cozma, Mariana Păcurar, Ramona-Elena Crăciun, Andrada-Ioana Crisan, Virgil-Radu Enatescu, Ileana Marinescu, Dora-Mihaela Cimpian, Andreea-Georgiana Nan, Andreea-Bianca Sasu, Ramona-Camelia Anculia, Elena-Gabriela Strete

“…The present review explores the role of neuroinflammation in depression, focusing on glial cell activation, cytokine signaling, blood–brain barrier dysfunction, and disruptions in neurotransmitter systems. …”
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Evaluation of transcriptomic changes after photobiomodulation in spinal cord injury by Andrew R. Stevens, Mohammed Hadis, Hannah Alldrit, Michael R. Milward, Valentina Di Pietro, Deena M. A. Gendoo, Antonio Belli, William Palin, David J. Davies, Zubair Ahmed

“…Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a promising therapy which has proven effective at restoring lost function after SCI in pre-clinical models. …”
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Decoding multiple myeloma: single-cell insights into tumor heterogeneity, immune dynamics, and disease progression by Zhenzhen Zhao, Zhijie Zhao, Zhiheng Lin, Lu Fan, Zhikai Xiahou, Yujiang Dong, Weiying Bao

“…It causes anemia, bone lesions, and immune dysfunction due to abnormal plasma cell expansion in the bone marrow. …”
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Treadmill training for gait rehabilitation in elderly patients with mild-to-moderate Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by XiaoTing Yin, PeiQiang Peng, HongXia Zhang, JingYi Hu, YunHan Wei, PinMei Li

“…BackgroundParkinson’s disease (PD), the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder, leads to lower extremity dysfunction that critically contributes to falls and disability, yet effective rehabilitation remains limited.ObjectiveSystematic assessment of the effects of treadmill training on lower limb motor performance in patients with PD.MethodsAs of March 1, 2024, a systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and the Cochrane Library to gather randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that report the effects of treadmill training on patients with PD. …”
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Irradiation of muscle precursor cells impairs the proliferative and angiogenic functions of their extracellular vesicles by Umang Sharma, Settimio Pacelli, M. Adam Meledeo, James A. Bynum, Christopher R. Rathbone

“…Survivors experience both acute and chronic physiological effects, including tissue dysfunction, fibrosis, and impaired organ function. …”
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ICU-Acquired Weakness: From Pathophysiology to Management in Critical Care by Martina Petrucci, Stefania Gemma, Luigi Carbone, Andrea Piccioni, Davide Antonio Della Polla, Benedetta Simeoni, Francesco Franceschi, Marcello Covino

“…Management of ICU-AW remains challenging as no specific treatment has been proven fully effective. Current strategies focus on early mobilization, minimizing sedation, and optimizing nutritional support. …”
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Detection of Myocardial Deformation Patterns and Prognostic Value of Routine Echocardiographic Parameters in Patients with Cardiac Sarcoidosis Versus Extracardiac Sarcoidosis: Syst... by Hritvik Jain, Maryam Shahzad, Muhammad Usman, Anil KC, Jagjot Singh, Jyoti Jain, Ramez M. Odat, Aman Goyal, Faizan Ahmed, Raheel Ahmed

“…Speckle-tracking echocardiography has emerged as a promising tool for detecting subclinical myocardial dysfunction, which is cost-efficient and readily available. …”
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Association between changes in the triglyceride glucose-body roundness Index and cardiovascular disease risk in middle-aged and elderly Chinese adults: a nationwide longitudinal st... by Yu Yang, Yu Yang, Jinfeng Cao, Jie Lyu

“…Our findings offer new insights into the interplay between metabolic dysfunction and cardiovascular risk. TyG-BRI may serve as a more effective auxiliary tool for CVD risk assessment and provides valuable guidance for the early identification of high-risk populations.…”
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A systematic review of alterations in sensorimotor networks following stroke: implications for integration and functional outcomes across recovery stages by Nur Shaheera Aidilla Sahrizan, Noorazrul Yahya, Zhe Kang Law, Wan Asyraf Wan Zaidi, Umi Nabilah Ismail, Naela Himayati Afifah, Amirul Azri, Hanani Abdul Manan, Hanani Abdul Manan

“…IntroductionStroke can result in a wide range of impairments, with sensorimotor dysfunction being among the most common, particularly when the sensorimotor network (SMN) is affected. …”
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Cardiometabolic index and the risk of new-onset chronic diseases: results of a national prospective longitudinal study by Liyuan Zhuo, Mingxi Lai, Lulu Wan, Xuan Zhang, Ronglin Chen

“…Future applications of CMI hold promise as an effective marker for early identification of chronic disease risk.…”
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Angiopoietin-2 and D-dimer add prognostic information to clinical risk in pulmonary arterial hypertension by Heather L. Clark, Daniel Lachant, Allison N. Light, Deborah Haight, Samia Lopia, Nigel Mackman, R. James White

“…We aimed to evaluate whether markers of endothelial dysfunction and coagulation in the blood would provide insight into disease activity, treatment response, and outcomes in PAH. …”
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Aberrances of Cortex Excitability and Connectivity Underlying Motor Deficit in Acute Stroke by Juan Du, Jianping Hu, Jingze Hu, Qiang Xu, Qirui Zhang, Ling Liu, Minmin Ma, Gelin Xu, Yong Zhang, Xinfeng Liu, Guangming Lu, Zhiqiang Zhang, Fang Yang

“…The study suggested that a dysfunction of the ipsilesional M1 and abnormal interhemispheric interactions might underlie the motor disability in acute ischemic stroke. …”
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Gut Microbiota Modulation by Inulin Improves Metabolism and Ovarian Function in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Lulu Geng, Xin Yang, Jiani Sun, Ximing Ran, Dan Zhou, Mingming Ye, Li Wen, Ruirui Wang, Miaoxin Chen

“…Collectively, these findings revealed that gut microbiota mediates the beneficial effects of inulin on metabolic disorder and ovarian dysfunction in PCOS. …”
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Herbal medicine evaluation for reimbursement-based facial palsy (HERB-FP): a retrospective analysis using Korean health insurance claim data 2020–2024 by Soo-Dam Kim, Man Young Park, Eunbyul Cho, Jiyun Cha, Changsop Yang, Sungha Kim

“…This study aimed to evaluate the real-world utilization, clinical effectiveness, and safety of herbal medicine (HM) for FP within this national reimbursement program. …”
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Proinflammatory cytokines, oxidative stress, and organ function as biomarkers of soman (GD) chronic neurotoxicity by Nyzil Massey, Suraj S. Vasanthi, Luis G. Gimenez-Lirola, Harm Tyler, Thimmasettappa Thippeswamy

“…This study used adult male and female Sprague Dawley rats to investigate the chronic effects of a single acute exposure to soman (132 µg/kg, s.c., 1.2 × LD50) on neuroinflammation, behavioral comorbidity, and systemic toxicity. …”
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