Causal Relationships Between Iron Deficiency Anemia, Gut Microbiota, and Metabolites: Insights from Mendelian Randomization and In Vivo Data by He Zhou, Zhenzhen Fan, Yu Da, Xiaoning Liu, Chen Wang, Tiantian Zhang, Jiaqi Zhang, Tong Wu, Jie Liang

“…MR analysis was conducted using computational methods, utilizing human genetic data. …”
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Mapping total suspended solids (TSS) and dissolved organic carbon (DOC) in complex coastal waters using deep learning enhanced remote sensing by S.L. Kesav Unnithan, Nagur Cherukuru, Timothy Ingleton, Eric Lehmann, Matt Paget, Yiqing Guo, Nathan Drayson, Gemma Kerrisk

“…Ground-based bio-optical measurements are used to quantify and evaluate the relationship between the remote sensing reflectance (Rrs) and the in-situ WQ parameters. …”
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Cannabidiol prescribing in the United States: An analysis of real-world data by Binx Yezhe Lin, Chloe Lessard, Yifan Li, Lisa Gong, Ruth Ling, Pallawi Jyotsana, Jacob Steinle, Jacob T. Borodovsky, Fábio A. Nascimento, Kevin Y. Xu

“…We evaluated the prevalence of co-occurring prescriptions that are known to interact with cannabidiol following each individual’s first Epidiolex® prescription. …”
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Validation of the gender, age, physiology model and other prognostic factors in interstitial lung disease patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease by Yun Jung Hwang, Ju Kwang Lee, Jang Ho Lee, Yura Ahn, Sang Min Lee, Seokchan Hong, Ho Cheol Kim

“…Using variables from the GAP model, along with exercise capacity, chest computed tomography (CT) patterns, and clinical course factors such as progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF), multivariate and survival analyses were performed to evaluate prognostic factors for 3-year mortality. …”
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Neuroprotective Potential of <i>Origanum majorana</i> L. Essential Oil Against Scopolamine-Induced Memory Deficits and Oxidative Stress in a Zebrafish Model by Ion Brinza, Razvan Stefan Boiangiu, Iasmina Honceriu, Ahmed M. Abd-Alkhalek, Samir M. Osman, Omayma A. Eldahshan, Elena Todirascu-Ciornea, Gabriela Dumitru, Lucian Hritcu

“…In parallel, we performed in silico predictions (research conducted using computational models) of the pharmacokinetic properties of the main compounds identified in OmEO, using platforms such as SwissADME, pKCSM, ADMETlab 2.0, and ProTox-II. …”
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Patient-Level Pericoronary Adipose Tissue Mean Attenuation: Associations with Plaque Characteristics by Katrine Schultz Overgaard, Thomas Rueskov Andersen, Roda Abdulkadir Mohamed, Sebastian Villesen Kristensen, Helle Precht, Jess Lambrechtsen, Søren Auscher, Kenneth Egstrup

“…Pericoronary adipose tissue attenuation (PCAT_a), observed from coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA), is emerging as an inflammation marker. …”
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Activated melanocytes and senescent collagen fibers predict laser-treated melasma outcomes: An optical biopsy–based prospective cohort study by Yen-Jen Wang, Chang-Cheng Chang, Yu-Hung Wu, Ling Huang, I-Ling Chen, Yu-Chang Shih, Hsing Cheng, Jia-Wei Shen, Meng-En Lu, Hsiu-Mei Chiang, Bor-Shyh Lin

“…Methods: An optical biopsy with cellular resolution full-field optical coherence tomography (CRFF-OCT) was set up to evaluate the dynamic changes. Quantification was performed with the computer-aided detection (CADe) system. …”
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Vitamin D Decreases Susceptibility of CD4⁺ T Cells to HIV Infection by Reducing AKT Phosphorylation and Glucose Uptake: A Bioinformatic and In Vitro Approach by John D. Loaiza, Jose Fernando Gómez, Daniel Muñoz-Escudero, Sandra M. Gonzalez, Timothy Kyle Eubank, Maria T. Rugeles, Ana Lucía Rodríguez-Perea, Wbeimar Aguilar-Jimenez

“…CCR5 and CXCR4 coreceptor expression, AKT phosphorylation, and glucose uptake were evaluated by flow cytometry, and expression of some model-identified genes was quantified by qPCR. …”
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Early and long-term outcomes of deceased-donor kidney transplant in recipients 70 years of age and older by V. V. Smirnova, N. V. Shmarina, I. V. Dmitriev, A. G. Balkarov, N. V. Zagorodnikova, V. E. Vinogradov, M. G. Minina

“…Recipient survival was computed using the Kaplan–Meier estimate.Results. Sixteen recipients (69.6%) had primary function and 7 (30.4%) had delayed function. …”
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Shaping ability of three heat-treated NiTi systems in Vertucci’s type III root canals of mandibular incisors: An ex vivo study by Renata Maira de Souza Leal, Felipe Andretta Copelli, Jáder Camilo Pinto, Mario Tanomaru-Filho, Marco Antonio Hungaro Duarte, Bruno Cavalini Cavenago

“…Methods: Thirty-six Vertucci’s type III mandibular incisors were evaluated by micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) and divided into 3 groups (n = 12) according to the root canal preparation protocol (HyFlex CM [HCM], HyFlex EDM [HEDM], and Sequence Rotary File [SRF]). …”
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Use of a novel ultrasound sign in the management of malignant pleural effusions: a prospective observational trial by Pradeep Bajad, Naveen Dutt, Nishant Chauhan, Avinash Babu, Aditi Joshi, Amartya Chakraborti, Rishabh Kochar, Saumya Shishir

“…A prospective observational study was conducted to evaluate the role of pre-drainage LUS in identifying entrapped lung and compare its diagnostic accuracy with pleural manometry. …”
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The Effect of Exosomes Derived from Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stromal/Stem Cells on the Regeneration of Human Pulpectomized Tooth: A Case Report by Nazanin Jafari, Mina Seyed Habashi, Alireza Afshar, Mohammad Ghasemi, Madina A. Kurmanalina, Nadiar M. Mussin, Asset A. Kaliyev, Shahrokh Zare, Zahra Khodabandeh, Nader Tanideh, Amin Tamadon

“…Exosomes were isolated and characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Clinical evaluations, including visual inspection, palpation, pulp vitality tests, radiography, and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging, were conducted over 24 weeks post-treatment. …”
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Sustainable industrial development of Western Kazakhstan’s regions by Zaira Satpayeva, Dana Kangalakova, Farida Alzhanova, Aigerim Sekerbayeva

“…In these regions, sectors such as mechanical engineering, pharmaceutical and chemical production, electrical equipment, computers, and electronic and optical products have significant development potential. …”
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Restoration of the patient‐specific anatomy of the distal fibula based on a novel three‐dimensional contralateral registration method by Anna‐Katharina Calek, Sandro Hodel, Bettina Hochreiter, Arnd Viehöfer, Sandro Fucentese, Stephan Wirth, Lazaros Vlachopoulos

“…Methods Triangular 3D surface models were reconstructed from computed tomographic data of 96 paired lower legs. …”
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Risk factors associated with complications and local tumour progression in image-guided triple-freezing cryoablation for lung tumour: a longitudinal study by Ying-Chi Lee, Jia-An Hong, Hsiao-Ping Chou, Nai-Wen Chang, Ching-Yao Weng, Chien-Sheng Huang, Po-Kuei Hsu, Chao-Yu Guo, Chien-An Liu, Hung-Ta Wu, Shu-Huei Shen, Chun-Ku Chen

“…The size, shape of the ablation zones, and procedure related complications were evaluated. Fine–Gray regression analysis was utilized to determine the risk factors associated with recurrence while considering mortality as a competing risk.Results The study included 41 patients, with 58 ablation sessions for 76 lesions. …”
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Recommendation for Clinical T Staging in Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Volumetric Measurement: A Retrospective Study from Turkey by Muhammet Sayan, Aykut Kankoc, Muhammet Tarik Aslan, Irmak Akarsu, İsmail Cuneyt Kurul, Ali Celik

“…The significance of changes in T stage was evaluated using the marginal homogeneity test. Results: The study included 136 patients. …”

Nighttime heat waves in the Euro-Mediterranean region: definition, characterisation, and seasonal prediction by Verónica Torralba, Stefano Materia, Leone Cavicchia, M Carmen Álvarez-Castro, Chloé Prodhomme, Ronan McAdam, Enrico Scoccimarro, Silvio Gualdi

“…Different proxies for the assessment of NHWs have been considered: apparent temperature at night (ATn, computed from temperature and humidity at night), mean temperature at night, and daily minimum temperature. …”
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New insights into validity, reliability, and measurement invariance of the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire 23 by Hamilton Dollaku, Paolo Iovino, Gianluca Pucciarelli, Laura Rasero, Izabella Uchmanowicz, Rosaria Alvaro, Ercole Vellone

“…Factorial validity was established with confirmatory factor analysis (CFA); omega and model-based internal consistency indexes were computed to examine the internal consistency of the scale. …”
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Associations of endocrine-disrupting chemicals mixtures with serum lipid and glucose metabolism among overweight/obese and normal-weight children: A panel study by Yuanyuan Zhang, Biao Zhang, Huihua Yang, Miao Liu, Jie Wang, Lei Zhao, Wenting Guo, Meng Li, Xuefeng Lai, Liangle Yang, Xiao Meng, Cuijuan Wang, Zhihu Zhang, Xiaomin Zhang

“…We used quantile g-computation, grouped weighted quantile sum (GWQS) regression, and linear mixed-effect models to evaluate and validate the associations of the mixture and individual effects of EDCs on lipid and fasting blood glucose (FBG). …”
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Simultaneous integrated boost-intensity modulated radiation therapy (SIBIMRT) planning for pelvic tumours: dose coverage to target volume and normal tissue sparing by Marwa Ali Hussein, Siham Sabah Abdullah, Hadeel Kamil Abdullah, Abdulrahman Mohammed Abdulbaqi, Sura Abdul Kareem Madlool

“… Objective: To evaluate the better radiotherapy plan for pelvic tumours that may achieve a high target coverage dose and low normal tissue tolerance dose using simultaneous integrated boost-intensity-modulated radiation therapy technique. …”
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