Characterization of the clinical relevance and hypoallergenic peptides of the newly evidenced major allergen Hum j 1 by Ya-Li Cheng, Qiong Li, Yong-Shi Yang, Yi-Bo Hou, Zhi-Qiang Xu, Zhi-Qiang Xu, Ji-Fu Wei, Ji-Fu Wei, Jin-Lyu Sun

“…This study aims to investigate the clinical relevance of Hum j 1 and screen hypoallergenic peptides for potential application in molecular diagnosis and immunotherapy.MethodsSerum samples from 93 HJ pollen-allergic patients were analyzed for IgE reactivity against recombinant Hum j 1 (rHum j 1). …”
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Electronic Pillbox-enabled Self-administered Therapy Versus Standard Directly Observed Therapy for Tuberculosis Medication Adherence and Treatment Outcomes in Ethiopia: a Multicent... by Dr Tsegahun Manyazewal, Dr. Yimtubezinash Woldeamanuel, Mr. Tewodros Getinet, Ms Alison Hoover, Dr Kidist Bobosha, Mr Oumer Fuad, Dr. Belete Getahun, Prof. Abebaw Fekadu, Dr. David Holland, Prof. Vincent Marconi

“…A negative test was more prevalent among the control group compared to the intervention group (p=0.008). …”
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Isolation and characterization of bacteriophages with lytic activity against multidrug-resistant non-typhoidal Salmonella from Nairobi City county, Kenya by Michael Mugo, Abednego Musyoki, Angela Makumi, Ivy Mutai, Kelvin Kering, Peter Muturi, Collins Kebenei, Kristin Weber, Michael Pietsch, Tanja Pilz, Oliver Drechsel, Tobias Hoffmann, Lothar Wieler, Cecilia Mbae, Antje Flieger, Samuel Kariuki

“…This study aimed to isolate and characterize bacteriophages targeting MDR and extended spectrum-β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS). Methods Environmental samples were collected from seven sites in Nairobi City County, Kenya. …”
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Effects of ginger supplementation in individuals with mild-to-moderate joint pain II: joint flexibility, markers of health, quality of life, analgesic use, and side effects by Landry Estes, Jacob Broeckel, Megan Leonard, Broderick Dickerson, Drew E. Gonzalez, Martin Purpura, Ralf Jäger, Ryan Sowinski, Christopher J. Rasmussen, Richard B. Kreider

“…Participants repeated tests after 2 days of recovery following each testing session. Blood samples were evaluated for clinical markers of safety. …”
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The role of fossils in the microfacies studies and recognizing the sequence boundaries of the Qom Formation: A case study in Ghasr-e-Bahram Section, northwest part of Siahkuh, sout... by Jahanbakhash Daneshian, Maryam Derakhshani

“…The global sea level changes are more important than local and regional tectonics in this region.…”
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Social support and (complex) posttraumatic stress symptom severity: does gender matter? by Natalia E. Fares-Otero, Tamsin H. Sharp, Shreelakshmi Karthikeyan, Stefanie R. Balle, Sarah M. Quaatz, Eduard Vieta, Fredrik Åhs, Antje-Kathrin Allgaier, Adrián Arévalo, Rahel Bachem, Habte Belete, Tilahun Belete Mossie, Azi Berzengi, Necip Capraz, Deniz Ceylan, Daniel Dukes, Aziz Essadek, Naved Iqbal, Laura Jobson, Einat Levy-Gigi, Antonia Lüönd, Chantal Martin-Soelch, Tanja Michael, Misari Oe, Miranda Olff, Helena Örnkloo, Krithika Prakash, Muniarajan Ramakrishnan, Vijaya Raghavan, Vedat Şar, Soraya Seedat, Georgina Spies, Vandhana SusilKumar, Dany Laure Wadji, Rachel Wamser-Nanney, Shilat Haim-Nachum, Ulrich Schnyder, Marie R. Sopp, Monique C. Pfaltz, Sarah L. Halligan

“…Large scale studies with culturally diverse samples are particularly lacking.Objectives: In a multi-country sample, we examined: (a) gender differences in perceived social support and both posttraumatic stress symptom severity (PTSS) and complex posttraumatic stress symptom severity (CPTSS); (b) associations between social support and PTSS/CPTSS; and (c) the potential moderating role of gender in the relationship between perceived social support and trauma-related distress.Method: A total of 2483 adults (Mage = 30yrs, 69.9% females) from 39 countries, who had been exposed to mixed trauma types, completed the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support and the International Trauma Questionnaire (which captures PTSS/CPTSS). …”
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COVID-19 Breakthrough Infections in Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases: Data from the SUCCEED (Safety and Immunogenicity of COVID-19 Vaccines in Systemic Autoimmune-Mediated Inf... by Jeremiah Tan, Sasha Bernatsky, Jennifer L. F. Lee, Paul R. Fortin, Roya M. Dayam, Anne-Claude Gingras, Ines Colmegna, Dawn M. E. Bowdish, Claudie Berger, Dora Chan, Maggie J. Larché, Dawn P. Richards, Lourdes Gonzalez Arreola, Carol A. Hitchon, Nadine Lalonde, J. Antonio Aviña-Zubieta

“…Our objective was to assess these events in IMID. <b>Methods</b>: We prospectively studied IMID participants who had received ≥three COVID-19 vaccine doses. …”
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Get strong to fight childhood cancer - an exercise intervention for children and adolescents undergoing anti-cancer treatment (FORTEe): Rationale and design of a randomized control... by Marie Astrid Neu, Elias Dreismickenbecker, Francesca Lanfranconi, Sandra Stössel, Adriana Balduzzi, Peter Wright, Stan Windsor, Joachim Wiskemann, Inaam El-Rajab, Alejandro Lucia, Carmen Fiuza-Luces, Rodolf Mongondry, Martin Kaj Fridh, Filippo Spreafico, Barbara Konda, Lidija Kitanovski, Barbara Heißerer, Marco Polak, Tobias Baader, Wilhelm Bloch, Miriam Götte, on behalf of Network ActiveOncoKids, Katie Rizvi, on behalf of Youth Cancer Europe, Christian Ruckes, Norbert W. Paul, Joerg Faber, on behalf of the FORTEe Consortium

“…Enhancing statistical power, the large sample will enable more robust analyses of the intervention’s effects in a diverse population across multiple European centers. …”
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Liver kinase B1 expression is associated with improved prognosis and tumor immune microenvironment features in small cell lung cancer by Alessandro Dal Maso, Federica Ferrarini, Giovanni Esposito, Sonia Anna Minuzzo, Anna Maria Puggia, Federica Pezzuto, Elisabetta Zulato, Loc Carlo Bao, Loc Carlo Bao, Mattia De Nuzzo, Mattia De Nuzzo, Alessandra Ferro, Stefano Frega, Giulia Pasello, Giulia Pasello, Fiorella Calabrese, Matteo Fassan, Matteo Fassan, Federico Rea, Federico Rea, Valentina Guarneri, Valentina Guarneri, Stefano Indraccolo, Stefano Indraccolo, Laura Bonanno, Laura Bonanno

“…Unexpectedly, LKB1-negative samples were more likely to show CD8+ tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs; p = 0.013). …”
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Determination of T cell response against XBB variants in adults who received either monovalent wild-type inactivated whole virus or mRNA vaccine or bivalent WT/BA.4-5 COVID-19 mRNA... by Yun Sang Tang, Chee Wah Tan, Ka Chun Chong, Chunke Chen, Yuanxin Sun, Karen Yiu, Kwun Cheung Ling, Ken K.P. Chan, Malik Peiris, Chris Ka Pun Mok, David S. Hui

“…Objectives: As the SARS-CoV-2 virus evolves more rapidly than vaccines are updated, T cell immunity potentially confers protection against disease progression and death from new variants. …”
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Distribution Characteristics and Ecological Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Typical Soil Profiles of Muchuan County, Sichuan Province by Bixia LIAO, Wenling SHEN, Ling HE

“…However, due to the wide area of contaminated soil and the complex composition of pollution sources, the current soil remediation work still faces huge problems.OBJECTIVESTo study the vertical distribution characteristics of heavy metals in soil, the relationship between soil heavy metals and soil nutrient elements, as well as the degree of pollution and potential ecological risks.METHODSThe contents of Cd, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn were measured using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS); As content was determined by hydride generation atomic fluorescence spectrometry (HG-AFS); P and K2O contents were determined by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF); N content was determined by oxidation combustion gas chromatography (GC); Hg content was determined by cold vapor atomic fluorescence spectrometry (CV-AFS); Organic carbon content was determined by high-frequency combustion infrared absorption method (IR); potentiometric method (POT) was used to measure soil pH value. …”
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Twenty years’ experience of midgut malrotation and volvulus in a tertiary center in northern Taiwan: A retrospective study by Wen-Yu Tseng, Ming-Wei Lai, Jin-Yao Lai, Chien-Chang Chen, Hsun-Chin Chao, Jeng-Chang Chen, Shih-Yen Chen, Yung-Ching Ming, Hung-Yu Yeh, Hung-Hsiang Lai, Sze-Ya Ting, Pai-Jui Yeh

“…We aimed to identify risk factors for adverse outcomes in infants with midgut malrotation and to develop a prediction model. Methods: We reviewed the operation records of infants surgically diagnosed with midgut malrotation at Chang Gung Children's Medical Center between January 2000 and December 2020. …”
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Translating Muscle RNAseq Into the Clinic for the Diagnosis of Muscle Diseases by Alba Segarra‐Casas, Cristina Domínguez‐González, Daniel Natera‐de Benito, Solange Kapetanovic, Aurelio Hernández‐Laín, Berta Estévez‐Arias, Laura Llansó, Carlos Ortez, Cristina Jou, Itxaso Martí‐Carrera, Arístides López‐Márquez, Maria José Rodríguez, Laura González‐Mera, Velina Nedkova, Roberto Fernández‐Torrón, Benjamín Rodríguez‐Santiago, Cecília Jimenez‐Mallebrera, Raul Juntas‐Morales, Adolfo López‐de Munain, Jordi Surrallés, Andrés Nascimento, Eduard Gallardo, Montse Olivé, Pia Gallano, Lidia González‐Quereda

“…Based on this cohort, FRASER was the tool that reported more splicing outlier events per sample while showing the highest accuracy (81.26%). …”
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PDGF-BB overexpressing dental pulp stem cells improve angiogenesis in dental pulp regeneration by Wentao Jiang, Wentao Jiang, Wentao Jiang, Wentao Jiang, Shuhan Duan, Shuhan Duan, Shuhan Duan, Shuhan Duan, Weiping Li, Huijiao Yan, Huijiao Yan, Huijiao Yan, Huijiao Yan, Chenli Si, Chenli Si, Chenli Si, Ningwei Xu, Ningwei Xu, Ningwei Xu, Ningwei Xu, Yishuai Li, Yishuai Li, Yishuai Li, Yishuai Li, Wenjie Zhang, Wenjie Zhang, Wenjie Zhang, Wenjie Zhang, Shensheng Gu, Shensheng Gu, Shensheng Gu, Shensheng Gu

“…Through Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) analysis of human dental pulp, we discovered a PDGF (+) mesenchymal subset exhibiting enhanced angiogenic signatures, suggesting targeted cell selection could overcome this bottleneck.MethodsScRNA-seq identified PDGF (+) subpopulation in human pulp samples, validated through multiplex immunohistochemical of the localization of PDGF/CD73/CD31. …”
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LEAVES: An Expandable Light-curve Data Set for Automatic Classification of Variable Stars by Ya Fei, Ce Yu, Kun Li, Xiaodian Chen, Yajie Zhang, Chenzhou Cui, Jian Xiao, Yunfei Xu, Yihan Tao

“…With the increasing amount of astronomical observation data, it is an inevitable trend to use artificial intelligence methods for automatic analysis and identification of light curves for full samples. …”
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Germline TP53 p.R337H and XAF1 p.E134* Variants: Prevalence in Paraguay and Comparison with Rates in Brazilian State of Paraná and Previous Findings at the Paraguayan–Brazilian Bor... by Edith Falcon-de Legal, Marta Ascurra, Rosa Vega-Paredes, Elis Sade, Magna Monteiro, Mariana Paraízo, Magali Colman, Angeles Gutierrez Florentin, Cesar Ojeda, Horacio Legal-Ayala, Andreas Ries

“…Recent research suggests that the co-segregation of XAF1-E134* and TP53-R337H mutations leads to a more aggressive cancer phenotype than TP53-R337H alone. …”
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Effectiveness of parent involvementin providing nutrition and pmk towards body increase in bblr in the perinatology room of tarakan hospital, jakarta by son dari, Rohadi haryanto, Anita Apriliawati

“…  Kata Kunci : Low Born Weight, Parental Involvement, Nutrition, Kangaroo Care Methods…”
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Geochemistry and tectonic setting of volcanic rocks in Ahovan area, northeast of Semnan (Central Iran) by Saeed Kamran, Ahmad Ahamadi Khalaji, Mehdi Rezaei-Kahkhaei, Peyman Eskandarnia, Zahra Tahmasbi

“…The main purpose of the present paper is the study of tectonic setting as well as the tectonomagmatism of these rocks.Analytical MethodsDuring the field studies, 80 samples were collected from the volcanic rocks for petrographic observations. …”
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Predictive models of recurrent implantation failure in patients receiving ART treatment based on clinical features and routine laboratory data by Qunying Fang, Zonghui Qiao, Lei Luo, Shun Bai, Min Chen, Xiangjun Zhang, Lu Zong, Xian-hong Tong, Li-min Wu

“…Limitations, reasons for caution This was a single-centre regression study, for which the results need to be evaluated and verified by prospective large-scale randomized controlled studies. The small sample size for the analysis of factors influencing pregnancy outcomes in subsequent assisted reproduction cycles for RIF patients resulted in the inclusion of fewer covariates, and future studies with larger samples and the inclusion of more factors are needed for assessment and validation. …”
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L’effetto degli stili decisionali e dell’ansia genitoriale sulla percezione delle paure infantili: uno studio pilota by Martina Messina, Rossella De Falco, Genoveffa Amore, Teresa Capparelli, Silvia Dell'Orco, Carmen Giannetti, Claudia Langella, Benedetta Muzii, Rita Scognamiglio, Tilde Annunziato

“…The pilot study investigate the correlation between caregivers’ trait anxiety and decision-making styles, to explore in depth their perception of children fears. Methods. Sample includes parents of three-to-ten-year-old children (n = 288), both mothers and fathers. …”
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