Host–Microbiota–Parasite Interactions in Grass Carp: Insights from <i>Ichthyophthirius multifiliis</i> Infection by Fangxiang Li, Dongdong Jiang, Qing Wang, Ouqin Chang, Jiyuan Yin, Meiling Yu, Houjun Pan

“…This investigation advances our understanding of tripartite host–microbiota–parasite interactions and supports microbial community-based parasitosis control in fish culture.…”
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Musa cavendish ameliorates isoproterenol-induced renal and hepatic injury in Wistar rats by Emuesiri Kohworho Umukoro, Erhiori Akponah, Oghenekparobor Blessing Elijah, Emuesiri Goodies Moke, John O. Ohaju-Obodo, Abraham Georgewill

“…In acute MI, compromised renal function may result from preexisting kidney disease, acute renal failure, or the effects of pharmaceuticals and contrast agents used during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, which are reflected by changes in biochemical indices. …”
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Effect of Tai Chi Softball on Health-Related Outcomes in Elderly Men by XiaoDong Cheng, Naichun Ji

“…A 12-week randomized controlled trial was conducted, recruiting 140 men aged 55–65 years. …”
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Interaction of Heavy Metals (Cadmium and Selenium) in an Experimental Study on Goldfish: Hematobiochemical Changes and Oxidative Stress by Yasaman Aghaei Hashtjin, Mahdieh Raeeszadeh, Ali Parsa Khanghah

“…Methods: A total of 120 goldfish individuals were divided into four groups: control, cadmium chloride-treated (2.8 mg/L), sodium selenite-treated (2 mg/L), and a combined cadmium and selenium-treated group. …”
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Modulatory Efficiency of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) on Collagen-Induced Platelet Aggregation and Dysfunction by Osah Martins Onwuka, Chukwukadibie Adigwe, Oghenefego Michael Adheke, Chamberlin Jamike Elem, Josiah Soipiriala Hart

“…Thirty (30) Wistar rats (135g-155g) were divided equally into; Group 1 (Control), Group 2 (Collagen-induced), and Group 3 (Collagen + Vitamin C treated). …”
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A Multi-Objective PSO-GWO Approach for Smart Grid Reconfiguration with Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles by Tung Linh Nguyen, Quynh Anh Nguyen

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Cinnamaldehyde Inhibits the Replication of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus Type 2 In Vitro by Junzhu Song, Jingyu Zhang, Jian Chen, Songbiao Chen, Zuhua Yu, Lei He, Ke Ding, Ying Wei

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In vivo scanning laser fundus and high-resolution OCT imaging of retinal ganglion cell injury in a non-human primate model with an activatable fluorescent-labeled TAT peptide probe... by Xudong Qiu, Seth T Gammon, Carol Rasmussen, Federica Pisaneschi, Charlene B Y Kim, James Ver Hoeve, Steven W Millward, Edward M Barnett, T Michael Nork, Paul L Kaufman, David Piwnica-Worms

“…No evidence of pan-retinal toxicity or loss of retino-cortical function was detected in any of the three NHPs tested. …”
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Urinary sediment mRNA as a potent biomarker of IgA nephropathy by Jin Sug Kim, Geon Woo Kim, Hyeon Seok Hwang, Yang Gyun Kim, Ju-Young Moon, Sang Ho Lee, Junhee Seok, Donghyun Tae, Kyung Hwan Jeong

“…Results The urinary expression of CCL2, CD14, DNMT1, FKBP5, Nephrin, and IL-6 was significantly upregulated in patients with IgAN compared with healthy controls. C3, FLOT1, and Podocin levels were significantly correlated with renal function, where C3, FLOT1, and TfR levels were significantly correlated with urinary protein excretion. …”
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Design and Technological Aspects of Integrating Multi-Blade Machining and Surface Hardening on a Single Machine Base by Vadim Skeeba, Vladimir Ivancivsky, Aleksey Chernikov, Nikita Martyushev, Nikita Vakhrushev, Kristina Titova

“…Methodological recommendations for the modernization of multi-purpose metal-cutting machine tool are developed, the implementation of which will make it possible to implement high-energy heating with high-frequency currents (HEH HFC) on a standard machine tool system and provide the formation of knowledge-intensive technological equipment with extended functionality. <i>The innovative moment of this work</i> is the development of hybrid metalworking equipment with numerical control and writing a unique postprocessor to it, which allows to realize all functional possibilities of this machine system and the technology of combined processing as a whole. …”
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Long‐Term Incidence of Dementia Following Transient Ischemic Attack: A Longitudinal Cohort Study by Vasileios‐Arsenios Lioutas, Gina Peloso, Jose Rafael Romero, Hugo Aparicio, Mitzi Gonzales, Amy Werry, Dibya Himali, Jayandra Himali, Ayantika Banerjee, Saptaparni Gosh, Vasan S. Ramachandran, Alexa Beiser, Sudha Seshadri

“…Determining the cognitive sequalae of TIA is important as it can function as an early warning sign or additional risk factor for dementia. …”
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Performance Study of Non-Contact Membrane Distillation Engineering Prototype for Treatment of Radioactive Wastewater by Bao-lin WANG, De-tao XIAO, Zheng-zhong HE, Xing-feng YANG, Cheng-lin LI

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Do long-lasting insecticidal nets retain their efficacy after three years of usage in Afghanistan? Findings from a study on survivorship, physical integrity, insecticidal activity... by Martijn Vink, Mushtaq Ahmad, Muhammad Farooq Sabawoon, Mohammad Sami Nahzat, Abdul Majeed Siddiqi, Mohammad Naseem, Najeebullah Alizoi, Henk D. Schallig, John Bradley, Sarah Moore, Maarten F. Schim van der Loeff

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Mannitol-evoked cough response is reduced by inhaled salbutamol by Mustafaa Wahab, Ruth P. Cusack, Caitlin Stevens, Karen J. Howie, Abbey Schlatman, Kieran J. Killian, Paul M. O'Byrne, Imran Satia, Gail M. Gauvreau

“…Methods A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, two-way crossover study included 20 mild steroid-naïve AAs and 20 HCs. …”
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Efficacy and safety of platelet-rich plasma combined with core decompression and enhanced bone grafting versus core decompression with enhanced bone grafting alone in treating femo... by Yunqi Cao, Xiaolei Deng, Siyi Hou, Jian Wang, Bo Wei, Liyou Hu, Decai Hou

“…Moreover, we require a higher level of randomised controlled trials to evaluate its efficacy and safety.…”
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“Do probiotics mitigate GI-induced inflammation and perceived fatigue in athletes? A systematic review” by R.P. Kearns, J.S.G. Dooley, M. Matthews, A.M. McNeilly

“…Probiotics, through their capacity to regulate the composition of the gut microbiota, may act as an adjunctive therapy by enhancing GI and immune function while mitigating inflammatory responses. This review investigates the effectiveness of probiotic supplementation on fatigue, inflammatory markers, and exercise performance based on randomized controlled trials (RCTs).Methods This review follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines and PICOS (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Study design) framework. …”
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Silver Nanoparticle-Based Finishing for Leather Antimicrobial and UV Protection by Claudia Cirillo, Mariagrazia Iuliano, Francesca Fierro, Claudia Florio, Gaetano Maffei, Andrea Loi, Todor Batakliev, Maria Sarno

“…Leather samples treated with Ag-F NPs exhibited a significant improvement in antibacterial properties, with microbial growth reduction of up to 90% after 72 h. Additionally, accelerated aging tests demonstrated enhanced UV resistance, with a 30% lower color change (∆E) compared to control samples. …”
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Short-Term Nitrogen Enrichment Reshapes Carbon Allocation and Enhances Synergistic Ecosystem Services in Semi-Arid Sandy Grasslands in China by Litao Lin, Huiyi Yu, Xuekai Sun, Guiyan Ai, Jie Bai

“…The capacity to develop resilience to global change, such as nitrogen deposition, is an important topic for the management of key ecological functional zones. In this study, nitrogen enrichment (10 g N m⁻² yr⁻¹, NE) and control plots (0 g N m⁻² yr⁻¹, CL), each with eight replications, were randomly established in the Horqin Sandy Land to investigate how grassland carbon sequestration functions and herdsmen’s livelihoods respond to nitrogen deposition. …”
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Dynamics of patient reported outcomes during the use various biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs for rheumatoid arthritis by A. E. Karateev, A. M. Lila, T. S. Panevin, A. S. Potapova, A. S. Semashko, A. O. Bobkova, V. N. Amirjanova, E. G. Zotkin

“…The results of a series of randomized controlled trials are presented, in which changes in PROs were studied using various tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) inhibitors, abatacept T-lymphocyte co-stimulation inhibitor, rituximab CD20 inhibitor and interleukin (IL) 6 inhibitors.The use of bDMARDs in combination with methotrexate (MTX) provides a reduction in PGA and pain by 50-60%, functional disorders according to HAQ (Health Assessment Questionnaire) and fatigue according to FACIT-F (Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy – Fatigue) – by 15-30%. …”
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Perioperative Changes in the Pituitary-Adrenal and Pituitary-Thyroid Systems and Their Correction in Females with Severe Gestosis by V. M. Zhenilo, I. V. Mikhno

“…Progression of gestosis to its severe degree is accompanied by a relative reduction in the functional capacities of the pituitary-adrenal system and thyroid. …”
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