Blood Microbiota Modification After Myocardial Infarction Depends Upon Low‐Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels by Jacques Amar, Benjamin Lelouvier, Florence Servant, Jérôme Lluch, Rémy Burcelin, Vanina Bongard, Meyer Elbaz

“…This increase in blood bacterial DNA concentration was independent of post‐MI left ventricular function and was more marked in patients with low‐density lipoprotein cholesterol ≥1 g/L. …”
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Machine learning based anoikis signature predicts personalized treatment strategy of breast cancer by Xiao Guo, Jiaying Xing, Yuyan Cao, Wenchuang Yang, Xinlin Shi, Runhong Mu, Tao Wang

“…Anoikis, a form of programmed cell death critical in preventing metastasis, plays a pivotal role in breast cancer progression.MethodsThis study introduces the Artificial Intelligence-Derived Anoikis Signature (AIDAS), a novel machine learning-based prognostic tool that identifies key anoikis-related gene patterns in breast cancer. …”
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Assessing the association between ADH5 and ALDH1A1 genetic variants and substance use disorder risk in a Jordanian male population by Laith AL-Eitan, Ahmad Mihyar, Mansour Alghamdi

“…The authors suggest replicating this type of study with larger sample sizes and more variants in the same or different genes to confirm their findings.…”
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Mechanical Behavior of Marine Soft Soil with Different Water Contents Under Cyclic Loading by Yajun Liu, Heng Zhang, Yindong Sun, Ke Wu, Wenbin Xiao

“…However, at a water content of 60%, the samples exhibit significant damage characterized by the formation of shear bands throughout the entire specimen; (3) As water content increases, energy dissipation in marine soft soils accelerates under lower confining pressures but increases more gradually under higher confining pressures. …”
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Evaluating the efficacy and safety of iontophoresis-assisted corneal cross-linking compared to standard CXL in the treatment of keratoconus by Noor Alqudah, Asem Alqudah, Sarah Alshamarti, Zaki Shannak

“…Further studies with larger sample sizes and longer follow-up periods are needed to confirm these results.…”
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Characterizing the clinical, radiological and serological features of children diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder at pediatric neurology unit by Hayder Kadhim Jabbar, Nebal Waill Saadi

“…The aim of the study is to characterize the clinical, serological and radiological features of neuromyelitis optica disease in a sample of children from Iraq. Methods. A cross-sectional descriptive study has been carried out in the period from August 2019 to September 2020, in pediatric neurology ward in Children Welfare Teaching Hospital, Baghdad. …”
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Bioelectrical Impedance Vector Analysis (BIVA) for Assessment of Hydration Status: A Comparison between Endurance and Strength University Athletes by Maria Abdelnour, Rédina Berkachy, Lara Nasreddine, Elie-Jacques Fares

“…Urine samples were collected and analyzed for color and specific gravity. …”
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Do people residing in low socioeconomic areas engage with and benefit from digital mental health services? by Lauren G. Staples, Blake F. Dear, Olav Nielssen, Nickolai Titov

“…Background: People who are socioeconomically disadvantaged have higher rates of mental disorder and are more likely to face barriers to evidence-based psychological services. …”
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Individuals’ beliefs about the biopsychosocial factors that contribute to their chronic musculoskeletal pain: protocol for a qualitative study in the UK by Michael Dunn, Alison B Rushton, Nicola R Heneghan, Andrew Soundy

“…Understanding individual beliefs will inform more effective communication between clinicians and patients about their CMP, as well as informing future research into the epidemiology of CMP. …”
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Influence of psychiatric symptom profiles of parents on sleep bruxism intensity of their children by Cumhur Korkmaz, İbrahim Berk Bellaz, Mehmet Ali Kılıçarslan, Sibel Dikicier, Barış Karabulut

“… Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of parental anxiety, depression levels and psychiatric symptom profiles of parents on the occurrence of sleep bruxism in children. Material & Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out with a sample of 94 children aged 6 to 12 years, divided into two groups: with sleep bruxism (bruxism group-BG) and without sleep bruxism (control group-CG). …”
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Cognitive function changes during a course of electroconvulsive therapy in patients with various psychiatric illnesses: A prospective observational study by Harita Patel, Parth Patel, Roshani Patel, Nilesh Kanaujiya, Kalpesh Chandrani, Yogesh Murugan

“…Patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder showed more significant improvements in cognitive function compared to those with other diagnoses. …”
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Comparison of the Gut Microbiota of Preterm Infants Born before 32-Week Gestation with Feeding Intolerance by Bo Kyeong Jin, Hyunsu Kim, Cho Ae Lee, Hye-Rim Kim

“…At the genus level, Staphylococcus was significantly more abundant in the FI group than in the feeding tolerance group at 2 weeks postnatal age (P=0.016). …”
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An Assessment of The Factors Affecting Pupils' Performance in English Language in Primary Leaving Examinations in Selected Primary Schools of Southern Division Kabale Municipality... by Tusiime, Emily

“…The study recommended that the Ministry of Education should provide more training for teachers to improve their teaching methods. …”
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Impact of Continuous Assessment on Pupils’ Academic Performance in Primary Schools in Southern Division Kabale Municipality. Kabale: Kabale University. by Tumwesigye, Gidion

“…The study revealed that there is a diverse range of assessment methods, including quizzes, assignments, projects, peer assessment, and self-assessment. …”
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Effect of Tea Growing on Food Security in Mpungu Sub-County Kanungu District Uganda. by Natukunda, Cathbert

“…Sustainable farming methods can enhance the productivity and resilience of agricultural systems, ultimately contributing to improved food security.…”
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Assessment Of Sanitation And Hygiene Practices In Bubare Sub-County Rubanda District In Southwestern Uganda. by Arinayesu, Brilliant Cyria

“…Data collection was done using qualitative and quantitative methods across a sample of 96 respondents. Questionnaires were also used to gather data from respondents. …”
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Financial management practices and Profitability of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kabale Municipality. by Herbert, Kwarimanya Rugyendo

“…However, SME owners had a low level of management knowledge, and owner/manager’s experience has been seen to be more important than application of theories of financial management. …”
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Cancer risk in HIV patients with incomplete viral suppression after initiation of antiretroviral therapy. by Jennifer S Lee, Stephen R Cole, Chad J Achenbach, Dirk P Dittmer, David B Richardson, William C Miller, Christopher Mathews, Keri N Althoff, Richard D Moore, Joseph J Eron, Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) Network of Integrated Clinical Systems (CNICS)

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Overall risk of first cancer was not associated with incomplete viral suppression; however, cancer remains a significant threat to HIV patients after treatment initiation. As more HIV patients gain access to treatment in the current "treat all" era, occurrences of incomplete viral suppression will be observed more frequently in clinical practice, which supports continued study of the role of low-level HIV RNA on cancer development.…”
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Analysis of the association of influenza clinical course with single nucleotide polymorphisms in genes affecting the interferon-λ3 production by Lyudmila I. Nikolaeva, Maya D. Stuchinskaya, Kristina P. Telepenina, Nadezhda G. Shevchenko, Victor V. Kuprianov, Kirill G. Krasnoslobodtsev, Evgenya A. Mukasheva, Svetlana V. Trushakova, Irina N. Khlopova, Irina S. Kruzhkova, Lidya B. Kisteneva, Lyudmila V. Kolobukhina, Elena I. Burtseva

“…The genes noted above affect the production of interferon-λ3, which is involved in restriction of the viral replication. Materials and methods. Samples from 456 patients with mild (n = 150), moderate (n = 173), and severe (n = 133) influenza were studied. …”
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The Role of Mobile Phones in the Transmission of Bacteria and Fungi Associated with Hospital-acquired infections in Erbil City by Sheylan S. Abdullah

“…Commonest organism isolated was Coagulase negative Staphylococci in HCW’s groups. 81 microbe isolates (61.83%) from HCW’s were significant nosocomial pathogens whereas 68 isolates (59.13%) from non-HCW were pathogenic; Staphylococcus aureus being the most frequent isolate from non-HCW groups. examined samples showed that (100%) were contaminated with one or more organisms. …”
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