Examining perinatal health inequities: The role of disability and risk of adverse outcomes through the U.S. Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System. by Jeanne L Alhusen, Genevieve R Lyons, Rosemary B Hughes, Kathryn Laughon, Maria McDonald, Casey L Johnson

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To examine pre-pregnancy characteristics, pregnancy complications, and birth outcomes among respondents with self-reported disability compared to those without disability.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional weighted sample of 2,006,700 respondents with singleton live births who participated in the United States Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) between 2018 and 2021 provided data on disability, including difficulty in vision, hearing, ambulation, cognition, communication, and self-care. …”
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Clinical and morphological myocardial changes in patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome by S. V. Mayrina, I. A. Makarov, L. B. Mitrofanova, M. S. Vonsky, A. L. Runov, K. A. Papko, O. M. Moiseeva

“…To characterize the clinical manifestations and myocardial morphological changes in patients with cardiovascular complications of post-Covid syndrome.Material and methods. A total of 38 patients (Group I) with cardiac symptoms in the post-COVID-19 period underwent endomyocardial biopsy (EMB). …”
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The Effects of a Nursing Program Applying Zinc Oxide Mixed with Petroleum Jelly and Centella Asiatica Mixed with Aloe Vera on Skin Indicators Among Older Patients in Semi-Intensive... by Chaisomsee S, Banharak S, Sommana C, Tuntiyasawasdikul S, Sim-im S, Ransinyo K, Limpawattana P, Deesui W, Pimpun P, Somkamsri T, Seeharach O

“…However, further studies with larger sample sizes and more rigorous research designs are needed to validate these findings comprehensively. …”
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Ambulance Commanders’ Reluctance to Enter Road Tunnels in Simulated Incidents and the Effects of a Tunnel-Specific e-Learning Course on Decision-Making: Web-Based Randomized Contro... by Johan Hylander, Lina Gyllencreutz, Michael Haney, Anton Westman

“…There were no significant differences between the groups (P=.59; 2-sample test of proportions) in the second assessment. …”
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Health insurance non-enrollment among women in Sierra Leone: A cross-sectional analysis of the 2019 Demographic and Health Survey. by Augustus Osborne, Mainprice Akuoko Essuman, Peter Bai James, Camilla Bangura, Richard Gyan Aboagye, Comfort Z Olorunsaiye, Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah

“…This study examines the factors associated with health insurance non-enrollment among women aged 15-49 in Sierra Leone.<h4>Methods</h4>We analysed data from a weighted sample of 15,574 women aged 15-49 years from the 2019 Sierra Leone Demographic and Health Survey. …”
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Influence of perceived influenza-like symptoms on intention to receive seasonal influenza vaccination by Renske Eilers, Fleur H. Groenendijk, Birthe A. Lehman, Nynke Y. Rots, Hester E. de Melker, Liesbeth Mollema, Josine van Beek

“…During home visits, throat/nose swabs, a blood sample and a questionnaire on demographics and general health were collected. …”
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What are the radiographic prevalence and anatomical patterns of maxillary sinus septa in a Turkish cohort? by Ibrahim Burak Yuksel, Sumeyye Celik Ozsoy, Muhammet Emin Arslan, Fatma Altiparmak, Hatice Yilmaz, Ali Altindag, Guldane Magat

“…Methods Panoramic radiographs of 1000 patients (587 females and 413 males), aged between 18 and 70 years, were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Rearing system and immune status influence the small intestinal microbiota of IPB-D3 chickens: A full-length 16S rRNA metagenomic approach by Wawan Kuswandi, Cahyo Budiman, Isyana Khaerunnisa, Cece Sumantri

“…FR systems promoted richer, more beneficial microbial communities, while IN systems, especially with HL levels, were associated with opportunistic pathogens. …”
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Jian-Pi-Yi-Shen formula improves kidney function by regulating gut microbiome in rats with chronic kidney disease by Yuzhi Wang, Jiandong Lu, Wenkui Dai, Shudong Yang, Shudong Yang

“…Fecal samples were collected at three timepoints (T1: post-acclimation; T2: after three weeks on respective diets; T3: after three weeks of JPYSF treatment) for metagenomic sequencing. …”
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Long-term effects of combining anaerobic digestate with other organic waste products on soil microbial communities by Daniela Mora-Salguero, Denis Montenach, Manon Gilles, Vincent Jean-Baptiste, Sophie Sadet-Bourgeteau, Sophie Sadet-Bourgeteau

“…Notably, fungal communities responded more strongly to treatment variations than prokaryotic communities.DiscussionThis study provides new insights into the cumulative effects of substituting mineral fertilizers with digestates on soil microbial communities and soil physicochemical parameters. …”
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A multi-filter deep transfer learning framework for image-based autism spectrum disorder detection by Rodrigo Colnago Contreras, Monique Simplicio Viana, Victor José Souza Bernardino, Francisco Lledo dos Santos, Önsen Toygar, Rodrigo Capobianco Guido

“…However, diagnosing ASD remains a challenge, as it is traditionally carried out through methods that are often subjective and based on interviews and clinical observations. …”
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Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals palmitoylation-driven cellular heterogeneity and prognostic biomarkers in lung adenocarcinoma by Taibo Huang, Lijie Kou, Qianqian Zhang, Xueya Liu, Xingang Hu

“…However, its role in shaping cellular complexity and predicting outcomes in LUAD patients is not yet fully clarified. Methods: We examined single-cell RNA sequencing datasets from LUAD samples to identify distinct malignant cell groups. …”
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Effects of celery (Apium graveolens) on blood pressure, glycemic and lipid profile in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Dangzhen Liu, Haiyan Zhao, Hong Xu, Jingqing Hu, Jingqing Hu, Jingqing Hu, Jingqing Hu

“…However, its precise therapeutic efficacy remains uncertain.ObjectiveThis study aims to comprehensively evaluate the efficacy of celery preparations in regulating blood pressure, blood glucose, and blood lipids profiles in adults.MethodsA systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Clinicaltrials.gov, China Biology Medicine disc, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure. …”
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Genetic and transcriptional insights into immune checkpoint blockade response and survival: lessons from melanoma and beyond by Jiaxin Wen, Yanfeng Wang, Song Wang, Yuxin Liang, Xiaozhen Hu, Qiuxiang Ou, Hua Bao, Kuo Zhao, Youyu Wang

“…Abstract Background Integration of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) with non-immune therapies relies on identifying combinatorial biomarkers, which are essential for patient stratification and personalized treatment. Methods We analyzed genomic and transcriptomic data from pretreatment tumor samples of 342 melanoma patients treated with ICIs to identify mutations and expression signatures associated with ICI response and survival. …”
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Color and Translucency Compatibility Among Various Resin-Based Composites and Layering Strategies by Elena Bianca Varvara, Cristina Gasparik, Javier Ruiz-López, Alexandra Iulia Aghiorghiesei, Bogdan Culic, Diana Dudea

“…The color differences between materials were more significant than the differences in translucency for each recipe.…”
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Application of Closed Incision Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Ventral Hernia Repair Surgery Using a Polypropylene Mesh: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Petr Jelinek, Jan Hrubovcak, Radovan Hajovsky, Jan Velicka, Martin Pies

“…Larger hernias in the non-ciNPWT group were more prone to SSIs, as expected. <i>Conclusions</i>: Although limited by a small sample size, the findings suggest that ciNPWT may be associated with a reduced rate of SSI following ventral hernia repair. …”
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Efficacy and safety of CT-guided 125I particle implantation for the treatment of elderly lung cancer: a system evaluation and meta-analysis by Qiuping Li, Yingrui Huang, Chuncheng Shen, Jiatong Zhou, Ping Lin, Yanfei Lu, Anxin He, Xiang Liu, Miao Luo

“…More high-quality research is needed to further validate the conclusions of this study. …”
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Abstract 278: Patterns of Mechanical Thrombectomy for Stroke Before and After the 2015 Pivotal Trials:5 Years Follow‐up by Yaswanth S Chintaluru, Kunakorn Atchaneeyasakul, Nicholas Liaw, Keiko Fukuda, Aldo Mendez, Okkes Kuybu, Shasvat Desai, Agostinho Pinheiro, Ashutosh Jadhav, Kathryn C Fitzgerald, Bradley Gross, Sandra Narayanan, Raul Nogueira, Michael Lang

“…We analyze the national trends in mechanical thrombectomy use and outcomes for stroke five years after publication of the US guideline update. Methods We analyzed the National Inpatient Sample from 2012‐2019. …”
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Hybrid Hospital-at-Home Program in Singapore: Ethnographic Study by Stephanie Ko, Daphne Cheong, Shi Yun Low, Shefaly Shorey

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to explore the experiences of patients and caregivers receiving acute care through a combination of remote consultations and in-person visits within a hybrid HaH program in Singapore. MethodsAn ethnographic qualitative research design was used to capture real-world experiences of HaH care delivery. …”
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Geospatial Trends in Insurance Payor Reimbursements Based on Area Deprivation Index for Total Ankle Arthroplasty across Southwestern Pennsylvania by Garcia Findlay BS, Marfred Umanes Munoz BS, MS, Kenzo M. Cotton BS, Devon Scott, Richard Michael Smith MD, Jarrett D. Cain DPM MSc, Lauren Lewis MD MPH, Macalus V. Hogan MD, MBA

“…A larger sample size is necessary to validate the results of this study.…”
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