Features and Outcomes of Penetrating Keratoplasty in Combined Opto-reconstructive Surgery for Combat Eye Injury and its Complication by A. N. Kulikov, S. V. Churashov, E. V. Danilenko, P. S. Voronkov, E. S. Golovneva

“…Patients underwent examination to reveal and localize damaged intraocular structures and intraocular foreign bodies (IOFB), determine the prognosis of visual functions, as well as impression cytology. …”
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Unraveling the frequency of intestinal constipation in woman with urinary incontinence: a descriptive observational study by Bruna Isadora Thomé, Karoleen Oswald Scharan, Gisela Maria Assis, Auristela Duarte de Lima Moser

“…Conclusion: The high frequency of functional constipation in women with urinary incontinence highlights a significant impact on quality of life and underscores the importance of integrated, conservative therapeutic strategies, including early lifestyle interventions such as regular physical activity, to prevent worsening of both conditions. …”
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Biofilm formation by the host microbiota: a protective shield against immunity and its implication in cancer by Elena Montanari, Giancarla Bernardo, Valentino Le Noci, Martina Anselmi, Serenella M. Pupa, Elda Tagliabue, Michele Sommariva, Lucia Sfondrini

“…These microbial inhabitants often exhibit biofilm-like structures, which may protect them from host immune responses and therapeutic interventions. …”
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Exploring the Gut Microbiota–Retina Axis: Implications for Health and Disease by Nicola Schiavone, Giulia Isoldi, Sara Calcagno, Elisabetta Rovida, Emiliano Antiga, Carolina Vieira De Almeida, Matteo Lulli

“…The gut microbiota represents a rich and adaptive microbial network inhabiting the gastrointestinal tract, performing key functions in nutrient processing, immune response modulation, intestinal wall protection, and microbial defense. …”
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Age-related disturbances in rest-activity rhythms and integrity of the hippocampal network: An exploratory study by Aurore Jouvencel, Bixente Dilharreguy, Marion Baillet, Karine Pérès, Jean-François Dartigues, Hélène Amieva, Willy Mayo, Gwenaëlle Catheline

“…A segmentation of the hippocampus and its related structures was used to assess volumes and functional connectivity in this network based on anatomical and resting state functional data. …”
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The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy in the Relationship Between Locus of Control and Resilience in Primary School Students by Asimenia Papoulidi, Katerina Maniadaki

“…The results indicated that locus of control and self-efficacy function as significant predictors for all dimensions of resilience, while demographic characteristics such as gender and grade only predict some dimensions of resilience. …”
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Therapist experiences with implementation of blended (iCBT and face-to-face) treatment of alcohol use disorder (Blend-A): mixed methods study by Kristine Tarp, Kristine Tarp, Kristine Tarp, Regina Christiansen, Regina Christiansen, Randi Bilberg, Caroline Dalsgaard, Caroline Dalsgaard, Simone Borkner, Simone Borkner, Marie Folker, Anette S. Nielsen, Anette S. Nielsen, Anette S. Nielsen

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Irisin in the modulation of bone and cartilage homeostasis: a review on osteoarthritis relief potential by Mengtong Zhang, Wengieng Xiong, Ruohan Qiao, Minhan Li, Chuhan Zhang, Chi Yang, Yan Zhu, Jiaying He, Zhigui Ma

“…Among these, exercise therapy is considered a key component in the early management of osteoarthritis, functioning by stimulating the secretion of myokines from the skeletal muscle system. …”
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Hsp70: A Multifunctional Chaperone in Maintaining Proteostasis and Its Implications in Human Disease by Manish Kumar Singh, Sunhee Han, Songhyun Ju, Jyotsna S. Ranbhise, Joohun Ha, Seung Geun Yeo, Sung Soo Kim, Insug Kang

“…This review highlights the structural and functional importance of Hsp70, explores its role in disease pathogenesis, and discusses its potential in diagnostic and therapeutic applications.…”
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Social innovations and drivers in flood early warning systems: A community‐based transboundary perspective from Elegu flood plain in Northern Uganda by Vincent Canwat

“…However, a global picture of how they function on the ground, especially in developing countries, is lacking. …”
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Early corticospinal tract sub-pathway lesion load and integrity predict post-stroke motor outcomes by Xin Wen, Wentao Zeng, Chiyin Li, Yue Qin, Yanqiang Qiao, Tao Lu, Wanghuan Dun, Ming Zhang, Junya Mu

“…These findings highlight the pivotal role of non-M1 tracts in post-stroke motor function, particularly the PMd tracts, as a potential intervention target to enhance motor recovery.…”
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Remote multicomponent rehabilitation compared to standard care for survivors of critical illness after hospital discharge (iRehab): a protocol for a randomised controlled assessor-... by Julie Bruce, Jason Madan, Martin Underwood, Roger Kenyon, Miriam Ratna, Ranjit Lall, Gavin D Perkins, Ella Terblanche, Kerry Raynes, Brenda O'Neill, Mandana Zanganeh, Rowena Williams, Danny McAuley, Paul Dark, Bronwen Connolly, Chen Ji, Judy Martina Bradley, Rachel Clarke, Jill Costley, Nigel D Hart, Penelope Firshman, Katherine Jones, Annette Henderson

“…The intervention is a six week multicomponent, structured, rehabilitation programme, delivered remotely by a trained intervention team. …”
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Remote multicomponent rehabilitation compared to standard care for survivors of critical illness after hospital discharge (iRehab): a protocol for a randomised controlled assessor-... by Julie Bruce, Jason Madan, Martin Underwood, Roger Kenyon, Mariam Ratna, Ranjit Lall, Gavin D Perkins, Ella Terblanche, Kerry Raynes, Brenda O'Neill, Mandana Zanganeh, Rowena Williams, Danny McAuley, Paul Dark, Bronwen Connolly, Chen Ji, Judy Martina Bradley, Rachel Clarke, Jill Costley, Nigel D Hart, Penelope Firshman, Katherine Jones, Annette Henderson

“…The intervention is a six week multicomponent, structured, rehabilitation programme, delivered remotely by a trained intervention team. …”
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Scene construction deficits in adolescent PTSD are in sensory, rather than spatial, imagery by Hannah Marlatte, Hannah Marlatte, Jennifer D. Ryan, Jennifer D. Ryan, Jennifer D. Ryan, Asaf Gilboa, Asaf Gilboa

“…IntroductionPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is characterized by memory and imagery disturbances, ascribed in part to structural and functional hippocampal abnormalities. …”
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Care-related quality of life of informal caregivers of stroke survivors: Cross-sectional analysis of a randomized clinical trial. by Lorena Villa-García, Mercè Salvat-Plana, John Slof, Natalia Pérez de la Ossa, Sònia Abilleira, Marc Ribó, Verónica Hidalgo-Benítez, Marco Inzitari, Aida Ribera

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>We aimed to describe the intensity of care and its consequences on informal caregivers of stroke survivors according to the degree of care receivers' functional dependence for activities of daily living; and to identify the factors associated with caregivers' care-related quality of life.…”
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Local arrangement of microfibrillar-associated protein 5 with neurovascular and extracellular components in non- and ischemia-affected brain regions of mice by Corinna Höfling, Corinna Höfling, Steffen Roßner, Bianca Flachmeyer, Wolfgang Härtig, Dominik Michalski

“…Stroke often leads to death or functional impairment, and neuroprotective strategies are still lacking. …”
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Digital Health Technologies for Coeliac Disease: A Realist Approach by Rosie Cooper, Matthew Kurien, Steve Ariss, Geoff Wong

“…The two important advantages of healthcare through digital technologies for this group appeared to be the ability to be assessed in real-time and the option to access interventions within the relevant context. These functions were reported to often provide reassurance for individuals with CD and improve their QoL. …”
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Nuclear pore complex protein RANBP2 and related SUMOylation in solid malignancies by Xinning Yu, Huatao Wu, Zheng Wu, Yangzheng Lan, Wenjia Chen, Bingxuan Wu, Yu Deng, Jing Liu

“…SUMO E3 ligases are pivotal in this process, exhibiting diverse functionalities through structural domains and subcellular localizations. …”
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Injectable ion-coordinated double-network conductive hydrogel for spinal cord injury repair by Huan Yu, Fan Liu, Yaorui Hu, Yaorui Hu, Yaorui Hu, Weikang Wan, Weikang Wan, Weikang Wan, Qing Liu, Qing Liu, Qing Liu, Shuai Zhou, Luping Zhang, Liming Li, Fei Huang

“…They are not enough to promote neural regeneration and functional recovery. There is an urgent need to develop novel therapeutic approaches to overcome this challenge. …”
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Thirty-day Outcomes of First-in-man Implantation of a Novel Transcatheter Edge-to-edge Mitral Repair System in Patients With Severe Mitral Regurgitation by Kai Xu, Yan Wang, Shaoliang Chen, Xiangbin Pan, Ben He, Ruiyan Zhang, Bin Wang, Junjie Zhang, Zhengbin Zhu, Bin Wang, Da Zhu, Yaling Han

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