The role of vascularity and the fibrovascular interface in interstitial lung diseases by Jana Dietrich, Alice Kang, Birger Tielemans, Stijn E. Verleden, Hassan Khalil, Florian Länger, Philipp Bruners, Steven J. Mentzer, Tobias Welte, Michael Dreher, Danny D. Jonigk, Maximilian Ackermann

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Sleep duration, sleep disturbances and skeletal muscle mass change over time: A population-based longitudinal analysis in Peru [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with... by Enrique S. Nuñez-del-Arco, Renzo A. Agurto-García, Rodrigo M. Carrillo-Larco, J. Jaime Miranda, Antonio Bernabe-Ortiz

“…Background The skeletal muscle has mainly a structural function and plays a role in human’s metabolism. …”
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Gradual Variation-Based Dual-Stream Deep Learning for Spatial Feature Enhancement With Dimensionality Reduction in Early Alzheimer’s Disease Detection by Najmul Hassan, Abu Saleh Musa Miah, Taro Suzuki, Jungpil Shin

“…Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the most common neurological brain disorders, developing gradually and primarily causing the deterioration of brain function, leading to memory loss and behavioral changes. …”
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An Efficient Process for the Management of the Deterioration and Conservation of Architectural Heritage: The HBIM Project of the Duomo of Molfetta (Italy) by Enrique Nieto-Julián, Silvana Bruno, Juan Moyano

“…Subsequently, it was possible to develop an efficient Scan-to-HBIM workflow, where the Heritage BIM (HBIM) project has fulfilled the function of a database by incorporating and organizing all the information (graphic and non-graphic) to optimize the tasks of auscultation, identification, classification, and quantification and, in turn, facilitating the parametric modeling of unique structures and architectural elements. …”
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Non-Invasive Retinal Biomarkers for Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease by Snježana Kaštelan, Antonela Gverović Antunica, Velibor Puzović, Ana Didović Pavičić, Samir Čanović, Petra Kovačević, Pia Antonia Franciska Vučemilović, Suzana Konjevoda

“…As an extension of the central nervous system, the retina offers a distinctive opportunity for non-invasive brain structure and function assessment. Considering their shared embryological origins and the vascular and immunological similarities between the eye and brain, alterations in the retina may indicate pathological changes in the brain, including those specifically related to AD. …”
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Making the connection: social networks and type 2 diabetes among Black/African American Men: mixed-methods study protocol by Tyler Prochnow, Tyler Prochnow, Tyler Prochnow, Matthew Lee Smith, Matthew Lee Smith, Matthew Lee Smith, Megan S. Patterson, Jeong-Hui Park, Ledric D. Sherman, Ledric D. Sherman

“…This comprehensive approach will provide insights into the structure and function of social networks among B/AA men with T2D, potentially informing culturally tailored interventions to improve T2D outcomes in this underserved population. …”
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Nature-based solutions (Nbs) for flood mitigation: Recent UK case studies by Rameshwaran Ponnambalam, Blake James, Trill Emily, Robotham John, Bishop James, Old Gareth, O’Brien Alex, Scarlett Pete

“…Understanding the hydrological functioning of the Nbs interventions is important in determining their effectiveness in reducing flood risks. …”
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Isolation of Human Islets for Autologous Islet Transplantation in Children and Adolescents with Chronic Pancreatitis by Rita Bottino, Suzanne Bertera, Maria Grupillo, Patricia R. Melvin, Abhinav Humar, George Mazariegos, A. James Moser, R. Matthew Walsh, John Fung, Andres Gelrud, Adam Slivka, Kyle Soltys, Martin Wijkstrom, Massimo Trucco

“…Chronic pancreatitis is an inflammatory disease of the pancreas that causes permanent changes in the function and structure of the pancreas. It is most commonly a complication of cystic fibrosis or due to a genetic predisposition. …”
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Specific cognitive deficits in preschool age correlated with qualitative and quantitative MRI parameters in prematurely born children by Mirna Kostović Srzentić, Marina Raguž, David Ozretić

“…The relationship between structural changes on at term magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and cognitive deficits in the preschool age should be a special focus due to timely intervention. …”
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WDR36 Regulates Trophectoderm Differentiation During Human Preimplantation Embryonic Development Through Glycolytic Metabolism by Shiyu An, Shuyue Hou, Feifei Xu, Huanyu Yan, Wenyi Zhang, Jinfeng Xiang, Haoran Chen, Hanwen Zhang, Lingling Dong, Xiaobin Sun, Ran Huo, Yun Chen, Xi Wang, Yang Yang

“…WD repeat domain 36 (WDR36) is known to play a critical role in mouse early embryonic development, but its regulatory function in human embryogenesis is still elusive due to limited access to human embryos. …”
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The role of ferroptosis-related non-coding RNA in liver fibrosis by Guozhu Zhang, Kejia Wu, Kejia Wu, Xiaobo Jiang, Yuan Gao, Dong Ding, Hao Wang, Chongyuan Yu, Xiaozhong Wang, Naixin Jia, Li Zhu

“…This pathological progression is characterized by the excessive accumulation of the extracellular matrix (ECM), which leads to significant structural disruption and ultimately impairs liver function. …”
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Prediction of mild cognitive impairment using blood multi-omics data by Daniel Frank Zhang, Daniel Frank Zhang, Cigdem Sevim Bayrak, Qi Zeng, Qi Zeng, Qi Zeng, Minghui Wang, Bin Zhang, Bin Zhang, Bin Zhang, Bin Zhang

“…Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) represents an initial phase of memory or other cognitive function decline and is viewed as an intermediary stage between normal aging and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most prevalent type of dementia. …”
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Aerobics: an effective exercise to improve cognition in adults with mild cognitive impairment by Preeti Gazbare, Palekar Tushar J, Shreya Medhi

“…Neurocognitive domains like attention, memory, and executive function were assessed using a Neuropsychological Assessment Battery (NAB) at baseline and 12 weeks of intervention for both groups. …”
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Gut microbiota diversity and composition in children with autism spectrum disorder: associations with symptom severity by Qinghuang Zeng, Yisheng Hu, Leiying Xie, Xinyi Zhang, Yun Huang, Jianbin Ye, Shouan Wang, Jia Xu

“…It offers insights for exploring ASD pathogenesis and devising interventions.…”
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IgM Flare in Anti-MAG Neuropathy Post Rituximab Treatment: A Clinical Case and a Systematic Review of the Literature by Giovanni Siconolfi, Francesca Vitali, Maria Ausilia Sciarrone, Michelangelo Ardito, Valeria Guglielmino, Angela Romano, Giuseppe Granata, Gabriella Silvestri, Marco Luigetti

“…Among these, eight patients (62%) achieved full recovery following additional treatment, while five patients (38%) did not return to their previous level of function. Plasmapheresis led to complete recovery in all four patients who received this intervention. …”
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A case report of complex acute coronary syndrome presentation: Plaque rupture and mild coronary artery ectasia presenting as de Winter T-waves morphing into anterior ST-elevation m... by Momena A. Daas, Maryam A. Almasaabi, Eman M. Abdrabou, Mohammed Elmahal, Abdul-Majeed O. Mahdi, Eva A. Tello, Ousama Mahdi, Abdulrahman E. Alayyaf, Ahmad J. Aladwani, Mahmoud M. Ramadan

“…The findings revealed that even mild CAE, when coupled with structural abnormalities such as ruptured plaque, can result in significant ischemic complications. …”
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Bridging the gap: assessing public understanding of medical terms in Saudi arabia’s multilingual healthcare context by Ismail Memon, Abdulaziz Alarifi, Nabeel Qamar, Ahmed Aljohani, Aamir Omair, Zeeshan Feroz, Abdulmalek Mengash, Saad Al Qarni, Shahid Akhund, Abdulmohsin Alkushi

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Nutritional Status and Associated Factors among Primary Schoolchildren from Pastoral Communities, Mieso-Mulu District, Sitti Zone, Somali Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia: Institut... by Alayou Geletaw, Gudina Egata, Fitsum Weldegebreal, Gesessew Kibr, Mohammed Semaw

“…Child undernourishment is the disturbance of body function arising from a dietary imbalance between body demand and supply, which is the most serious public health problem in developing countries. …”
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Gut microbiome features associate with immune checkpoint inhibitor response in individuals with non-melanoma skin cancers: an exploratory study by Yujie Zhao, Jacqueline T. Ferri, James R. White, Megan D. Schollenberger, Kim Peloza, Cynthia L. Sears, Evan J. Lipson, Fyza Y. Shaikh

“…To examine the association of gut microbiota structure and function with non-melanoma skin cancer ICI outcomes, we performed 16S rRNA V1-V2 gene amplicon sequencing of 68 fecal samples collected longitudinally from individuals with basal cell carcinoma (n = 5), Merkel cell carcinoma (n = 5), or cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC, n = 11), followed by tumor-dependent differential analyses of bacterial composition and fecal sample analysis by untargeted metabolomics. …”
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Postgraduate training in cardiology in Sudan during wartime: a story of perseverance and resilience by Nawal Elkurdufani, Salah Mohamed, Abdelbagi Ali, Mohamed Elmakki Ahmed

“…The written, objective, structured practical examination and clinical sections were held under the same strict criteria. …”
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