Reactive Nitrogen Species and Fibrinogen: Exploring the Effects of Nitration on Blood Clots by Francesca Nencini, Serena Borghi, Elvira Giurranna, Ilenia Barbaro, Niccolò Taddei, Claudia Fiorillo, Matteo Becatti

“…This review explores the structural and functional consequences of fibrinogen nitration, with a focus on its impact on clot formation, morphology, mechanical stability, and fibrinolysis. …”
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Investigating the neural correlates of the left thalamus in women with fibromyalgia: A Granger causality and voxel-based morphometry approach by Elijah Agoalikum, Hongzhou Wu, Benjamin Klugah-Brown, Michael Maes

“…Our findings underscore the necessity for a multi-faceted understanding of fibromyalgia that integrates neuroimaging, psychological assessments, and their implications for future therapeutic interventions. Further research is warranted to explore the longitudinal effects of treatment on structural and functional brain changes in fibromyalgia.…”
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MMPI-2: Cluster Analysis of Personality Profiles in Perinatal Depression—Preliminary Evidence by Valentina Meuti, Isabella Marini, Alessandra Grillo, Marco Lauriola, Carlo Leone, Nicoletta Giacchetti, Franca Aceti

“…The first cluster (39.5%) collects structures of personality with prevalent obsessive or dependent functioning tending to develop a “psychasthenic” depression; the third cluster (13.95%) includes women with prevalent borderline functioning tending to develop “dysphoric” depression; the second cluster (46.5%) shows a normal profile with a “defensive” attitude, probably due to the presence of defense mechanisms or to the fear of stigma. …”
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Muscular factor in the development of musculoskeletal pain. Treatment options by A. I. Isaikin, T. I. Nasonova

“…The MTP phenomenon is considered as an area of secondary hyperalgesia resulting from neurogenic inflammation in muscles that were not initially structurally and physiologically damaged. According to these ideas, MFPS is a complex form of neuromuscular dysfunction, which is represented by soft tissue damage with the development of peripheral and central sensitization as a result of neurogenic inflammation, changes in the functioning of limbic system structures. …”
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The adverse impact of chemo-radiotherapy on the quality of life of oral cancer patients: A review by Rishima Bhutani, Ravindra Singh, Anushka Mishra, Priya Baluni

“…Thereupon the collateral damage commonly associated with disease treatment affects essential bodily functions and can have adverse consequences on the QoL of the patients. …”
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Knockout of Apolipoprotein E in rabbit promotes premature intervertebral disc degeneration: A new in vivo model for therapeutic approaches of spinal disc disorders. by Anja Beierfuß, Hermann Dietrich, Christian Kremser, Monika Hunjadi, Andreas Ritsch, Thomas Rülicke, Claudius Thomé, Demissew Shenegelegn Mern

“…Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration that accelerates the loss of disc structural and functional integrities is recognized as one of the major factors of chronic back pain. …”
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NAMICA Encapsulation Technology in an Animal Model: MICROscale vs. NANOscale Hyaluronic Acid Particles in Skin Remodeling (Part 2) by Pavel Burko, George Sulamanidze, Dmitriy Nikishin

“…Hyaluronic acid (HA), an integral non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan, plays a pivotal role in numerous biological functions within the extracellular matrix, crucially influencing tissue hydration and cellular activities. …”
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Rehabilitation during intensive treatment of acute leukaemia including allogenic stem cell transplantation: a qualitative study of patient experiences by Lene Østergaard Jepsen, Lone Smidstrup Friis, Mette Terp Hoybye, Claus Werenberg Marcher, Dorte Gilså Hansen

“…This study elucidates how AL patients, treated with curative intent in an outpatient setting, assess their physical, psychosocial and existential capability during and following treatment, and furthermore reports on the health initiatives offered to support their rehabilitation.Design, setting, participants and interventions We conducted qualitative, semi-structured individual interviews with 16 AL patients, 6 months after end of treatment in the patients’ homes. …”
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The use of a “chimeric” autotissue complex from the subscapularis vascular basin for maxillary reconstruction after malignant tumors resection by M.   V. Bolotin, V.  A. Sobolevsky, I. V. Orlova, I. M. Gelfand, H. Chen

“…In Group 2 (n = 9), total and subtotal defects of the hard palate and alveolar process were replaced using a free flap with the inclusion of the scapula angle, which was placed horizontally. The functional and aesthetic results of the reconstructions, the degree of morphological correspondence of the reconstructed structures, as well as the incidence of postoperative complications were assessed. …”
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Developing a core outcome set for traumatic brachial plexus injuries: a systematic review of outcomes by Christina Jerosch-Herold, Caroline Miller, Derek Kyte, Jane Cross, Dominic M Power, Joel O'Sullivan

“…Unique outcomes (n=157) were structured into 4 core areas and 11 domains. Outcomes within the musculoskeletal domain were measured in 86% of studies, physical functioning in 25%, emotional functioning in 25% and adverse events in 33%. …”
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Optimized lipid nanoparticles enable effective CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing in dendritic cells for enhanced immunotherapy by Kuirong Mao, Huizhu Tan, Xiuxiu Cong, Ji Liu, Yanbao Xin, Jialiang Wang, Meng Guan, Jiaxuan Li, Ge Zhu, Xiandi Meng, Guojiao Lin, Haorui Wang, Jing Han, Ming Wang, Yong-Guang Yang, Tianmeng Sun

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Psychometric evaluation of EQ-5D-5L in OHCA survivors from the TTM2 trial: a post hoc analysis by Mattias Bohm, Kristofer Årestedt, Susann Ullén, Niklas Nielsen, Josef Dankiewicz, Hans Friberg, Erik Blennow Nordström, Alain Cariou, Janus Christian Jakobsen, Anders Morten Grejs, Matthias Haenggi, Naomi E. Hammond, Katarina Heimburg, Thomas R. Keeble, Christoph Leithner, Christian Rylander, Johan Undén, Matt P. Wise, Tobias Cronberg, Gisela Lilja

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Varför ska jag inte berätta? by Jonas Asklund

“…Based on my function as a teacher educator, and drawing on the current research in literature didactics, I planned and carried out six discussions where different reading strategies and methods were used. …”
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SURGICAL COMPLICATIONS AFTER MODULAR ENDOPROSTHETICS IN PATIENTS WITH ACETABULAR TUMOR by G. D. Iluridze, V. Yu. Karpenko, V. A. Derzhavin, A. V. Bukharov

“…This, in turn, leads to repeated surgical interventions, namely to remove metal structures, or to perform a crippling operation.Purpose. …”
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Facilitators and barriers to online medical consultation in Iran: a qualitative study exploring the perspectives of healthcare policymakers and administrators using the CFIR framew... by Azadeh Ghasempour, Marzieh Nojomi, Salime Goharinezhad, Neda SoleimanvandiAzar, Zahra Rampisheh

“…Methods This qualitative study employed semi-structured interviews with nine senior healthcare stakeholders. …”
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Understanding the Impact of Assistive Technology on Users’ Lives in England: A Capability Approach by Rebecca Joskow, Dilisha Patel, Anna Landre, Kate Mattick, Catherine Holloway, Jamie Danemayer, Victoria Austin

“…These findings offer a more user-centered understanding of AT impact and can inform the development of future measurement tools, research design, and government-led interventions to improve AT provision.…”
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The experience and needs of informal caregivers of people with dementia in rural Vietnam: a qualitative study by Tuan-Anh Tran, Siti Maisarah Mattap, Narelle Warren, Jananie Chandrarao, Duc Minh Duong, Minh Van Hoang, Shajahan Yasin, Devi Mohan

“…A qualitative study design using a semi-structured interview approach was employed. This study used a thematic analysis approach.Results Nine major themes were identified: (1) stepping into the caregiver role and responsibilities; (2) supporting activities of daily living; (3) managing behavioural problems; (4) complex care needs; (5) caregiver-related challenges; 6) healthcare-related challenges; (7) knowledge, perception, and awareness of caregivers; (8) consequences of caregiving; and (9) perceived needs.Conclusion Thematic analyses revealed that the caregiving challenges of dementia caregivers were related to behavioral disturbance, functional care needs, complex care needs, caregiver-related challenges, healthcare-related challenges, understanding of dementia, and stepping into the caregiver role and responsibilities. …”
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Therapeutic Communities for Addictions: A Review of Their Effectiveness from a Recovery-Oriented Perspective by Wouter Vanderplasschen, Kathy Colpaert, Mieke Autrique, Richard Charles Rapp, Steve Pearce, Eric Broekaert, Stijn Vandevelde

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Consumption of only wild foods induces large scale, partially persistent alterations to the gut microbiome by Simone Rampelli, Diederik Pomstra, Monica Barone, Marco Fabbrini, Silvia Turroni, Marco Candela, Amanda G. Henry

“…This analysis highlighted structural and functional shifts in microbial interactions, underscoring diet’s role in shaping the gut ecosystem.…”
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Changes in Upper Airway Space in a Patient with Pycnodysostosis Following Primary Surgery and Orthodontic Treatment: A 12-Year Follow-Up Case Report by Edoardo Staderini, Beatrice Castellano, Gioele Gioco, Anna Schiavelli, Davide Gentile

“…This study reports the long-term morphological and functional changes in the upper airway of a PDS patient following adenotonsillectomy and uvulopalatoplasty at an early age (3.6 years) and orthodontic camouflage in late mixed dentition (10 years). …”
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