Bone Mineral Density is Negatively Associated with Risk of All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-sectional Study of the NHANES... by Haipeng Li, Baolong Wang, Dongshuo Xu, Jialu Zhang, Changhui Wang

“…However, the association of low bone mineral density (BMD) with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality in T2DM patients have not been conclusively established. Methods: Using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to obtain a nationally representative sample of the US population, we sought to determine the independent and incremental value of low BMD, particularly in patients with osteoporosis in assessing all-cause and CVD mortality in adults with T2DM. …”
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Through restful waters and deep commotion: A study on burnout and health impairment of Italian seafarers from the JD-R model perspective. [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 app... by Lara Colombo, Lara Bertola, Margherita Zito, Clarissa Cricenti, Lorenzo Cena, Francesco Buscema

“…Conclusions The discussion highlights the urgent need for more research in the field of organisational psychology in the maritime industry and the discrepancies between these findings, which are consistent with the existing maritime literature, and other studies that do not include seafarers in their sample groups.…”
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Predicting outcomes after moderate and severe traumatic brain injury using artificial intelligence: a systematic review by Armaan K. Malhotra, Husain Shakil, Christopher W. Smith, Yu Qing Huang, Jethro C. C. Kwong, Kevin E. Thorpe, Christopher D. Witiw, Abhaya V. Kulkarni, Jefferson R. Wilson, Avery B. Nathens

“…Higher journal impact factor, larger sample size, more recent publication year and use of data collected in high-income countries were associated with higher APPRAISE-AI scores. …”
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Adsorption of Carbon Dioxide in Several Aged Hydrotalcites and Calcined Hydrotalcites: Influence of Microwave Irradiation during the Ageing Step on Their Basic Properties by Olga Bergadà, Pilar Salagre, Yolanda Cesteros, Francisco Medina, Jesús E. Sueiras

“…The sample with the lowest amount of alumina was that obtained from the hydrotalcite which had been aged at a higher temperature and for a longer time.…”
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Comparative Analysis of Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity in Conventional, Civet, and Elephant Coffees: Is There a Definitive Authentication Marker of Elephant Coffee? by Jan Hájíček, Gökçe Hoca, Matúš Várady, Petr Maršík, Adéla Fraňková, Jan Tauchen

“…More studies with a higher number of samples that employ an extensive analytical approach (e.g., omics or NMR) to thoroughly analyze the phytochemical profile of coffee beans before and after digestion by the elephant are needed.…”
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The biological effect of a combination of platelet lysate and amniotic membrane in buccal epithelium culture by E. V. Chentsova, N. V. Borovkova, P. V. Makarov, D. A. Bozhenko, I. N. Ponomarev, M. V. Storozheva, M. S. Makarov

“…Purpose: To study the biological effect of a combination of platelet lysate and amniotic membrane, preserved by various techniques, on human buccal epithelium culture. Materials and methods. Human amnion transplants were preserved using 3 methods: silicate drying, lyophilization, cryopreservation. …”
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Moral sensitivity in Iranian nurses: insights from a nationwide meta-analysis by Reza Ghanei Gheshlagh, Fazel Dehvan, Ladan Sedighi

“…While regional and study-related differences were observed, no significant relationship was found between the moral sensitivity score and variables like age, year of publication, or sample size. Publication bias suggests the need for more representative studies to fully understand the factors influencing moral sensitivity in nursing. …”
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Hepatitis E virus infections among patients with acute febrile jaundice in two regions of Cameroon: First molecular characterization of hepatitis E virus genotype 4. by Abdou Fatawou Modiyinji, Lange Tchamba Amorgathe Tankeu, Chavely Gwladys Monamele, Moise Henri Yifomnjou Moumbeket, Paul Alain Tagnouokam Ngoupo, Huguette Tchetgna Simo, Abanda Njei Ngu, Kazanji Mirdad, Richard Njouom

“…In Cameroon, the yellow fever virus is the only pathogen that is monitored in patients who present with this symptom. However, more than 90% of the samples received as part of this surveillance are negative for yellow fever. …”
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Composition profile of traditional Slovak ewe lump cheese by Peter Zajác, Jozef Čapla, Jozef Čurlej, Jana Tkáčová, Adam Partika, Lucia Benešová

“…Significant changes in individual fatty acid concentrations were also observed, which may indicate varying feeding practices and production methods among producers. These findings enhance understanding of the protein and fatty acid composition of traditional ewe lump cheese, offering insights critical for quality control, production standardization, and developing more detailed national specifications of this traditional specialty-guaranteed cheese.…”
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An Approach for Differential Diagnosis of Breast Tumors by ctDNA Methylation Sequencing by Xianyu Zhang, Yanling Yin, Zhujia Ye, Xingda Zhang, Wei Wei, Yi Hao, Liuhong Zeng, Ting Yang, Dalin Li, Jun Wang, Dezhi Zhao, Yanbo Chen, Shan Lei, Yongdong Jiang, Youxue Zhang, Shouping Xu, Abiyasi Nanding, Yajie Gong, Siwei Li, Yuanyuan Yu, Shilu Zhao, Siyu Liu, Yashuang Zhao, Zhiwei Chen, Shihui Yu, Jian‐Bing Fan, Da Pang

“…ABSTRACT Background Breast ultrasonography and mammography remain predominant in breast tumor evaluations, yet they often result in false positives, particularly for tumors classified as BI‐RADS 4a or those no more than 10 mm, which are not ideal for core needle biopsy (CNB). …”
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Preliminary results of a multidimensional approach to screen for frailty in community-dwelling older adults of eight Italian regions: the SUNFRAIL+ study by Vincenzo De Luca, Clara Donnoli, Valeria Formosa, Edoardo Carnevale, Michele Bisogno, Lola Patumi, Lisa Leonardini, Paola Obbia, Ernesto Palummeri, Manuela Ruatta, Anna Maddalena Basso, Marcello Minichini, Daniela Adamo, Dario Bruzzese, Lorenzo Mercurio, Michele Virgolesi, Stefano Toccoli, Simona Sforzin, Fortunata Denisi, Moira Borgioli, Marino Dell’Acqua, Valentina Cacciapuoti, Guido Iaccarino, Giuseppe Liotta, Maddalena Illario

“…Frailty can be prevented, reversed or mitigated by early screening for frailty risk in community-dwelling older adults, allowing for preventive interventions on clinical and social determinants.ObjectivesThe present article reports the preliminary results of the SUNFRAIL+ study multidimensional cascade assessment in a group of community-dwelling older adults of 8 Italian regions aimed to stratify the population according to the needs of care at the first administration, integrated with the quality of life (QoL) assessment to evaluate the impact of early, integrated care.MethodsThe SUNFRAIL+ study performed a multidimensional assessment of community-dwelling older adults by linking elements of the SUNFRAIL frailty assessment tool with an in-depth assessment of biopsychosocial domains of frailty, through validated questionnaires and physical tests.ResultsThe sample consisted of 743 participants (279 males and 464 females). …”
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A scoping review of antibiotic resistance through a One Health lens. Insights from the Nile Valley: Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia by Leena Al-Hassan, Leena Al-Hassan, Anya A. Nowbuth, Getachew Tesfaye Beyene, Biruk Yeshitela, Derbew Fikadu Berhe, Kassu Desta, Mistire Wolde, Thamarai Dorai-Schneiders, Amira Farouk, Mai Zafer, Rana ElShimy, Rana ElShimy, Hadir El-Mahallawy, Nagwa El-Amin, Anne Roemer-Mahler, Sarra Aizzeldin, Paul G. Higgins, Paul G. Higgins, Aalaa Moghith, Papreen Nahar, Einas A. Osman, Maowia Mukhtar

“…Data such as infection type, sample source, and observed resistance were recorded. …”
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Developmental coordination disorder subtypes also vary in the pattern of behavioral and emotional problems by M. M. Schoemaker, J. M. Lust, B. Steenbergen, S. Houwen, J. E. M. Diepstraten, P. H. Wilson, M. Poelma

“…Addressing this gap is important to develop individually-tailored interventions.AimsOur three aims were to assess: (i) behavioral and emotional problems in children with DCD; (ii) behavioral and emotional problems in subtypes of DCD, and (iii) the context-specificity of these problems (home/school).Methods and procedureData were extracted from the medical records of a large sample of 93 children with DCD (79 boys, mean age 8.3) referred to a rehabilitation center. …”
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Is There Any Risk for Metabolic Syndrome in Children and Adolescents with Psychiatric Disorders? by Öznur Bilaç, Akın Tahıllıoğlu, Burak Çakır, Canem Kavurma, Arif Önder, Eyüp Sabri Ercan

“…Methods: The sample consisted of 118 children and adolescents (88 used psychotropic medication). …”
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An experimental investigation of mechanical properties of concrete composites reinforced with PET fibers as per ASTM standard by Hammad Khalid, Yasir Yasin, Muhammad Umer Farooq, Usman Munir, Mumtaz A. Qaisrani, Shahnaz Shahani

“…Waste plastic needs to be utilized effectively and has attracted more attention nowadays, particularly in developing countries in recent years. …”
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Drinking water quality assessment in the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve by Liliana TÖRÖK, Anca Mihaela CIORCA, Edina SZEKERES, Cristian COMAN, Zsolt TÖRÖK

“…The bbe- Moldaenke technique identified the presence of sligthly more algal groups, than the light microscopic technique; both methods show clear results: the water treated in the drinking water treatment plants has significant algal biomass. …”
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Computational problems of analysis of short next generation sequencing reads by R. te Boekhorst, F. M. Naumenko, N. G. Orlova, E. R. Galieva, A. M. Spitsina, I. V. Chadaeva, Y. L. Orlov, I. I. Abnizova

“…This paper is reviewing post-processing errors and computational methods to discern them. It also includes sequencing dictionary. …”
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Morphological and Functional Characteristics of the Microenvironment After Pleural Implantation of Biosynthetic Materials by G. A. Demyashkin, T. K. Tokaev, A. S. Bikbaev, M. V. Sinitsyn, T. E. Grigoryev, Yu. D. Zagoskin

“…The objective: to study morphological changes in tissues after implantation of a bioresorbable material synthesized on the basis of polylactide (PLA) and polycaprolactone (PCL) in various ratios.Subjects and Methods. Laboratory animals Chinchilla lanigera (n = 12) underwent intrapleural implantation with 2% PLA/PCL 1/1 and 4% PLA/PCL 1/3 materials. …”
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Antifungal Effect of Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula angustifolia) and Clotrimazole on Candida albicans: An In Vitro Study by Fereshteh Behmanesh, Hajar Pasha, Ali Asghar Sefidgar, Mohsen Taghizadeh, Ali Akbar Moghadamnia, Hajar Adib Rad, Leyla Shirkhani

“…This study aimed to investigate the in vitro effect of lavender essential oil and clotrimazole on isolated C. albicans from vaginal candidiasis. Materials and Methods. In this clinical trial, C. albicans isolated from the vaginal discharge samples was obtained. …”
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Elaboration, development, and installation of the first animal skin bank in Brazil for the treatment of burns and wounds by Edmar Maciel Lima, Manoel Odorico Moraes-Filho, Marina Becker Sales Rocha, Francisco Raimundo Silva-Júnior, Cybele Maria Philopimin Leontsinis, Maria Flaviane Araújo do Nascimento

“…Results: In addition to the production and distribution of tilapia skin for studies on burn victims, the bank is processing more than 5000 tilapia skin samples and is in the distribution phase of this skin for multicentric studies in other states and specialties including gynecology, orthopedics, endoscopy, stomatherapy, vascular surgery, dentistry, and veterinary medicine. …”
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