Removal characteristics for nine species of per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances using different types of anion exchange by Heejong Son, Byungryul An, Jeongwoo Shin

“…Comparing the uptake for each species, higher capacity was generally observed for sulfonic functional groups(PFSA) than for carboxylic functional groups (PFCA) at the same chain length, and the capacity increased with increasing chain length. …”
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A parasitoid wasp of Drosophila employs preemptive and reactive strategies to deplete its host's blood cells. by Johnny R Ramroop, Mary Ellen Heavner, Zubaidul H Razzak, Shubha Govind

“…They produce extracellular vesicles (EVs) in the venom that are packed with proteins, some of which perform immune suppressive functions. EV interactions with blood cells of host larvae are linked to hematopoietic depletion, immune suppression, and parasite success. …”
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Proteomic Profiling of COVID-19 Patients Sera: Differential Expression with Varying Disease Stage and Potential Biomarkers by Iman Dandachi, Ayodele Alaiya, Zakia Shinwari, Basma Abbas, Alaa Karkashan, Ahod Al-Amari, Waleed Aljabr

“…Protein–protein interactions and functional annotations of identified proteins were performed using the STRING. …”
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A comparative genomic study across 396 liver biopsies provides deep insight into FGF21 mode of action as a therapeutic agent in metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver dis... by Shifang Tang, Jürgen Borlak

“…However, heterogeneity in FGF21 expression calls for molecular stratifications as to identify patients which likely benefit from FGF21‐based therapies. Key points Performed comprehensive genomics across liver biopsies of 396 MASLD patients and identified patients with increased, decreased and unchanged FGF21 expression. …”
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Return to Work After Ischemic Stroke in Young Adults: A Multicenter Cohort Study, Systematic Review, and Meta‐Analysis by Gabriel Yi Ren Kwok, Nicole Yeong, Michelle Law, Zi Lun Kang, Arjun Achar, Xin Yuan Lim, Megan B. J. Ng, Yao‐Hao Teo, Sarah M. L. Tan, Jamie S. Y. Ho, Maznah Marmin, Fadhlina Hassan, Magdalene L. J. Chia, Lily Y. H. Wong, Ching‐Hui Sia, Vijay K. Sharma, Leonard L. L. Yeo, Aftab Ahmad, Benjamin Y. Q. Tan

“…Conclusions Patients with large‐artery atherosclerosis, diabetes, and higher admission National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score at baseline are less likely to RTW. While lower 90‐day modified Rankin Scale is significantly associated with RTW, many patients achieving functional recovery do not RTW. …”
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Trends and emerging frontiers of mesenchymal stem cells in intervertebral disc degeneration: a bibliometric analysis (2000–2024) by Jian Zhao, Shuwen Li, Jie Cheng, Xiang Xu, Ming Bai, Yingnan Yu, Meixia Liu, Heping Yin, Yimin Wu

“…Recent keyword bursts include “activation,” “autophagy,” “extracellular vesicles,” “apoptosis,” “exosome,” and “oxidative stress.”ConclusionThis bibliometric analysis revealed key research focuses on foundational biological mechanisms, translational applications, and addressing specific challenges in the use of MSC for IVDD. Future research is likely to focus on optimizing MSC functionality, developing cell-free therapies such as extracellular vesicles, and targeting the molecular mechanisms involved in disc degeneration and regeneration.…”
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Memory consolidation from a reinforcement learning perspective by Jong Won Lee, Min Whan Jung, Min Whan Jung

“…From this perspective, memory consolidation functions as a form of offline reinforcement learning, aimed at enhancing adaptive decision-making.…”
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Digital augmentation of aftercare for patients with anorexia nervosa: the TRIANGLE RCT and economic evaluation by Janet Treasure, Katie Rowlands, Valentina Cardi, Suman Ambwani, David McDaid, Jodie Lord, Danielle Clark Bryan, Pamela Macdonald, Eva Bonin, Ulrike Schmidt, Jon Arcelus, Amy Harrison, Sabine Landau

“…For example, a transition service adapted to the stage of illness (like the First episode and Rapid Early intervention for Eating Disorders (FREED) model of outpatient care) may be of value. …”
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Bone spur formation in transtibial amputation in pediatric patients by Rodrigo Sousa Macedo, Eduardo Ramon da Cruz, Dov Rosemberg, Rafael Barban Sposeto, Giovanni Fornino, Túlio Diniz Fernandes, Alexandre Leme Godoy-Santos

“…Although bone overgrowth is the most common complication in 66.66% of cases, younger individuals are more likely to experience this issue. Despite the high revision rates, amputation remains critical for long-term functional outcomes. …”
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Bone Spicule Formation in Transtibial Amputation in Pediatric Patients by Rodrigo Sousa Macedo, Eduardo Ramon da Cruz, Dov Rosemberg, Rafael Barban Sposeto, Giovanni Fornino, Túlio Diniz Fernandes, Alexandre Leme Godoy-Santos

“…Although bone overgrowth is the most common complication in 66.66% of cases, younger individuals are more likely to experience this issue. Despite the high revision rates, amputation remains critical for long-term functional outcomes. …”
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Disability in childhood and the equity of health services: a cross-sectional comparison of mass drug administration strategies for soil-transmitted helminths in southern Malawi by Hannah Kuper, Calum Davey, Judd Walson, Robin L Bailey, Sean Galagan, Khumbo Kalua, James Simwanza, Rachel Pullan, Lazarus Juziwelo, Hugo Legge, Stefan Witek-McManus, Rejoice Msiska, Hastings Mangawah, William Oswald, Joseph Timothy, Emily Pearman, Mariyam Shaikh

“…Background School-based approaches are an efficient mechanism for the delivery of basic health services, but may result in the exclusion of children with disabilities if they are less likely to participate in schooling. Community-based ‘door to door’ approaches may provide a more equitable strategy to ensure that children with disabilities are reached, but disability is rarely assessed rigorously in the evaluation of health interventions.Objectives To describe the prevalence and factors associated with disability among children aged 5–17 years and to assess the relative effectiveness of routine school-based deworming (SBD) compared with a novel intervention of community-based deworming (CBD) in treating children with disabilities for soil-transmitted helminths.Setting DeWorm3 Malawi Site (DMS), Mangochi district, Malawi.Participants All 44 574 children aged 5–17 years residing within the DMS.Primary and secondary outcome measures Disability was defined as a functional limitation in one or more domains of the Washington Group/UNICEF Child Functioning Module administered as part of a community-based census. …”
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Whole Exome Sequencing and Segregation Analysis Confirms That a Mutation in COL17A1 Is the Cause of Epithelial Recurrent Erosion Dystrophy in a Large Dominant Pedigree Previously M... by Benjamin R Lin, Derek J Le, Yabin Chen, Qiwei Wang, D Doug Chung, Ricardo F Frausto, Christopher Croasdale, Richard W Yee, Fielding J Hejtmancik, Anthony J Aldave

“…Sanger sequencing of identified variants (SNVs) was performed in additional family members. In silico analysis was used to predict the functional impact of non-synonymous variants.…”
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Dementia Moves: protocol for a feasibility study testing a physical rehabilitation program for long-term care residents with moderate to severe dementia by Caitlin McArthur, Niousha Alizadehsaravi, Rebecca Affoo, Karen Cooke, Natalie F. Douglas, Marie Earl, Melanie K. Farlie, Trudy Flynn, Parisa Ghanouni, Susan W. Hunter, Shannan M. Grant, Laura E. Middleton, Elaine Moody, Cheryl Smith, Linda Verlinden, Lori E. Weeks

“…Multicomponent exercise can help prevent functional decline, but residents with dementia are less likely to receive it and have not often been included in previous intervention studies. …”
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Metabolic capabilities are highly conserved among human nasal-associated Corynebacterium species in pangenomic analyses by Tommy H. Tran, Isabel F. Escapa, Ari Q. Roberts, Wei Gao, Abiola C. Obawemimo, Julia A. Segre, Heidi H. Kong, Sean Conlan, Matthew S. Kelly, Katherine P. Lemon

“…Based on prevalence data, at least two Corynebacterium species likely coexist in the nasal microbiota of 82% of adults. …”
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Transcriptomic profiling of Schlemm’s canal cells reveals a lymphatic-biased identity and three major cell states by Revathi Balasubramanian, Krishnakumar Kizhatil, Taibo Li, Nicholas Tolman, Aakriti Bhandari, Graham Clark, Violet Bupp-Chickering, Ruth A Kelly, Sally Zhou, John Peregrin, Marina Simón, Christa Montgomery, W Daniel Stamer, Jiang Qian, Simon WM John

“…It has distinct inner and outer walls, each composed of Schlemm’s canal endothelial cells (SECs) with different morphologies and functions. Recent transcriptomic studies of the anterior segment added important knowledge, but were limited in power by SEC numbers or did not focus on SC. …”
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Gibberellic acid-mediated transcriptional divergence underlies cold stress adaptation in two diploid cotton species by Dong Wang, Juyun Zheng, Ke Liu, Yanchao Xu, Dingsha Jin

“…Methods To explore the genetic basis of this difference, we conducted a comparative transcriptomic analysis under cold stress at 4 °C, identifying 697 and 311 species-specific differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in G. thurberi and G. trilobum, respectively. Functional enrichment analysis was performed to investigate the biological pathways associated with these DEGs. …”
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Digital Future of Emergency Medical Services: Envisioning and Usability of Electronic Patient Care Report System by Samer Al Haliq, Mohammed Al Jumaan

“…Furthermore, the users in this study identified other system features that, if included, could have enhanced usability, and improved functions and capabilities of the design to meet the EMS staff’s expectations.…”
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Mechanism of Protective Effect of Mongolia Medicine Nagab-9 on LPS-Induced Acute Lung Injury Based on an Integrated Network Pharmacology and Experimental Verification by Shi Liu, Jiuwang Yu, Zeyu Chen, Lidao Bao

“…ALI-related targets were collected from relevant disease databases, and an intersection of these targets was used to construct a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network to identify core targets. Functional analysis through Gene Ontology (GO) and KEGG pathway enrichment was performed. …”
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Does the Use of Monoaxial Pedicle Screws in Caudal Vertebra Make a Difference in Management of Lumbar Spondylolisthesis? A Propensity-Matched Study by Yogesh Kishorkant Pithwa, Barath Kumar

“…Conclusions: In addition to better intraoperative correction of translation, the study group demonstrated better maintenance of correction of translation and lordosis in the postoperative period. This is likely to lead to better functional outcomes.…”
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Why Do K-Pop Fans Buy Impulsively? A Study on Perceived Scarcity, FOMO, and Self-Control by Sharon Rivani Martiza, Effed Darta Hadi

“…Many fans are not only passionate about their idols' music and performances but also tend to purchase merchandise impulsively. …”
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