Acute Bacterial Prostatitis – a review of current literature by Piotr Zając, Jan Węgrzyn, Łukasz Fijałkowski, Aleksandra Nosal, Adam Czarnecki, Aleksandra Galanty-Ochyra, Karolina Serwońska, Artur Pastuszka, Olga Jabłońska, Filip Klimas

“…Awareness of the challenges posed by antibiotic resistance leads to the development of new, more effective treatments. …”
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Repurposing Etalocib suppresses multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by disrupting the bacterial membrane by Xuancheng Huang, Congcong Li, Chaoqin Zhang, Yong Xiang, Zhijian Yu, Peiyu Li, Bing Bai, Zewen Wen, Tieying Hou

“…Abstract Background The emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) seriously poses a serious threat to human health and presents a significant clinical challenge. …”
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The morphological response to the 13 May 2022 major explosive event at Stromboli volcano, Italy, characterised by high-resolution UAS surveys by Markus Schmid, Ulrich Kueppers, Tullio Ricci, Riccardo Civico, Valeria Cigala, David Fee, Julia E. Gestrich, Alexandra M. Iezzi, Corrado Cimarelli, Caron E. J. Vossen, Richard M. Buzard, Maurizio Ripepe, Giorgio Lacanna, Donald B. Dingwell

“…Since 2019, the frequency of major explosive eruptions at Stromboli volcano (Italy) has increased, heightening the exposure of population and scientists to the hazards posed by ejecta. Morphological changes can directly alter the hazard potential associated with these phenomena. …”
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From waste to resource: King coconut biochar as a green adsorbent for bisphenol A removal by Hashinika Matharage, Mahesh Jayaweera, Nilanthi Bandara, Jagath Manatunge, Daham Jayawardana, Janith Dissanayake

“…The widespread presence of BPA in water bodies poses significant environmental and health concerns, highlighting the need for sustainable and efficient removal technologies. …”
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Molecular identification of Coranus spp. in a pregnant patient: A case of misidentified Chagas disease vector in Spain by Jorge Ligero-López, María Dolores Bargues, Patricio Artigas, Giulia Colangeli, Fabiola Peiró-Codina, María Ducons-Márquez, Beatriz López-Alonso, Pilar Goñi, Antonio Beltrán-Rosel

“…Our findings highlight the challenges posed by invasive species and the need for vigilance in regions where Chagas disease is not endemic. …”
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The Complete Genomes of <i>Microcystis ichthyoblabe</i> Kützing and <i>Microcystis protocystis</i> (Crow) Komárek & Anagnostidis Reveal the Complexity and Plasticity of <i>Microcys... by Jina Kim, Hyaekang Kim, Jaeduk Goh, Seung Won Nam, Eu Jin Chung, Miyoung Shin, Donghyeok Seol, Ki Hwan Kim, Woori Kwak

“…<i>Microcystis</i> is a genus of cyanobacteria responsible for harmful algal blooms (HABs) in freshwater ecosystems, posing significant ecological and public health risks. …”
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Managing Insomnia: A Review of Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Approaches by Martyna Kłossowska, Magdalena Badziąg, Karolina Skonieczna, Paulina Szulc, Laura Kurczoba, Olimpia Wiciun, Olga Kądziołka, Kacper Ordon

“…Introduction and Aim: Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders, affecting about 10% of the population. It poses a significant public health concern due to its association with increased risk of depression, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, substance abuse, and suicide. …”
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Assessing phenotypic variability and environmental interactions in wheat (Triticum aestivum) using the Eberhart and Russell Model by PARAS, MOHINDER SINGH DALAL, YOGENDER KUMAR, V S MOR, SUMAN DEVI, SONU LANGAYA, MUKESH KUMAR POONIA, HARSH CHAURASIA

“…The study highlights the importance of integrating traits early maturity, reduced plant height and enhanced grain characteristics into aimed at enhancing wheat productivity and resilience are crucial for adapting to the challenges posed by climate change. …”
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Chronic Posttraumatic Nail Reconstruction with an Eponychium Flap: Technique Description and Case Series by Ricardo Kaempf de Oliveira, MD, Paula Fischer, MD, Luna Hussein Colombelli, MD, Monique Alves, MD, Pedro Delgado, MD, PhD, Matias Craviotto, MD, PhD

“…Conclusion: We conclude that the eponychium flap performed to increase the size and improve the shape of the nail is a safe, reproducible procedure that generates good cosmetic and functional results, presenting a low rate of complications. It poses few risks and can be associated with the volar flap for pulp reconstruction, without any result change. …”
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Cooling performance of 18650 lithium-ion battery module using Al2O3-GO hybrid and mono nanofluids: A numerical study with experimental validation by Khesarubini Selvarajoo, V Vicki Wanatasanappan, Ng Yee Luon, Abhinav Kumar, Prabhu Paramasivam, Ashish Agrawal, Abinet Gosaye Ayanie

“…However, significant heat generation during operation poses challenges for efficient battery thermal management systems (BTMS). …”
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Secure and efficient cloudlet networks: blockchain integration with agent-based proof of trust mechanism by Nothile C. Masango, Jeffrey O. Agushaka, Mercy C. Amaefule, Olutosin Taiwo, Peiying Zhang, Absalom E. Ezugwu, Kashif Saleem, Aseel Smerat, Laith Abualigah

“…However, their proximity to users increases susceptibility to security threats, posing barriers to widespread adoption. This paper presents a novel approach to addressing these challenges by integrating blockchain technology with cloudlet networks, bolstered by an agent-layer concept. …”
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A critical review of soil pollution sources and advances in the remediation of arsenic-contaminated soil by Fei He, Fukang Liu, Shehong Li, Xiaomin Mu, Qiao Han, Lian Song, Jen-How Huang

“…Its environmental levels have risen globally due to increased mining, industrial activities, vehicle emissions, and other human actions, posing significant environmental and health concerns. …”
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Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Tendon Transfer of Extensor Digitorum Longus Second Toe to Extensor Hallucis Longus for Chronic Traumatic Extensor Hallucis Longus Rupture: Technica... by Ankit Khurana, Ambrish K Singh, Nitin Kumar, Karan Rajpal, Gyanendra Verma, Jujhar Singh

“…The described approach not only overcomes the challenges posed by tendon retraction and degeneration but also decreases the risks of donor site morbidity and disease transmission. …”
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Methods for Preclinical Assessment of the Efficacy of Anticancer Medicines <i>in vivo</i> (Review) by M. L. Vasyutina, K. V. Lepik, M. S. Istomina, K. A. Levchuk, A. V. Petukhov, E. V. Shchelina, A. E. Ershova, O. N. Demidov, Ya. G. Toropova

“…The main risk to the clinical translatability of preclinical results for anticancer medicinal products is posed by the difficulty of simulating clinical conditions in an experimental model. …”
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The Role of Kidney Biopsy in Fabry Disease by Irene Capelli, Laura Martano, Gian Marco Berti, Gisella Vischini, Sarah Lerario, Vincenzo Donadio, Alex Incensi, Valeria Aiello, Francesca Ciurli, Benedetta Fabbrizio, Stefano Chilotti, Renzo Mignani, Gianandrea Pasquinelli, Gaetano La Manna

“…Despite the challenges posed by overlapping diseases and potential misdiagnoses, kidney biopsy remains an essential component of FD diagnosis and management, facilitating early detection, the monitoring of disease progression, and the evaluation of therapeutic responses.…”
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Proton beam therapy in paediatric radiation oncology: Defining the limitations, uncertainties and optimisation of treatment plans by C.S.M. Gillies, P. Lim, C. Dunlea, B. Timmermann, C. Alapetite, S. Bolle, I.F. Kristensen, K. Seiersen, Y. Lassen-Ramshad

“…The review aims to highlight how these are of particular importance for a paediatric cohort and present methods of mitigation to best utilise this modality.Despite clinical benefits, the limited availability of PBT centres poses challenges in communication, patient travel, and resource allocation. …”
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A potent broad-spectrum neutralizing antibody targeting a conserved region of the prefusion RSV F protein by Yongpeng Sun, Liqin Liu, Hongsheng Qiang, Hui Sun, Yichao Jiang, Luo Ren, Zemin Jiang, Siyu Lei, Li Chen, Yizhen Wang, Xue Lin, Guosong Wang, Yang Huang, Yuhao Fu, Yujin Shi, Xiuting Chen, Hai Yu, Shaowei Li, Wenxin Luo, Enmei Liu, Qingbing Zheng, Zizheng Zheng, Ningshao Xia

“…Abstract Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) poses a significant public health challenge, especially among children. …”
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An ACE2 decamer viral trap as a durable intervention solution for current and future SARS-CoV by Hailong Guo, Bomsoo Cho, Paul R. Hinton, Sijia He, Yongjun Yu, Ashwin Kumar Ramesh, Jwala Priyadarsini Sivaccumar, Zhiqiang Ku, Kristen Campo, Sarah Holland, Sameer Sachdeva, Christopher Mensch, Mohamed Dawod, Annalis Whitaker, Philip Eisenhauer, Allison Falcone, Rebekah Honce, Jason W. Botten, Stephen F. Carroll, Bruce A. Keyt, Andrew W. Womack, William R. Strohl, Kai Xu, Ningyan Zhang, Zhiqiang An, Sha Ha, John W. Shiver, Tong-Ming Fu

“…The capacity of SARS-CoV-2 to evolve poses challenges to conventional prevention and treatment options such as vaccination and monoclonal antibodies, as they rely on viral receptor binding domain (RBD) sequences from previous strains. …”
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Clinical and Epidemiological Characteristics of Pediatric Pertussis Cases: A Retrospective Study from Southeast Romania by Cristina Maria Mihai, Ancuta Lupu, Tatiana Chisnoiu, Adriana Luminita Balasa, Ginel Baciu, Silvia Fotea, Vasile Valeriu Lupu, Violeta Popovici, Simona Claudia Cambrea, Mircea Grigorian, Felicia Suciu, Florin-Daniel Enache, Anna Sora, Ramona Mihaela Stoicescu

“…The persistence of pertussis despite vaccination efforts highlights the challenges posed by waning immunity and diagnostic limitations, reinforcing the need for strengthened public health strategies.…”
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cfDNA Key genomic markers in HCV-Induced hepatocellular carcinoma in Egyptian patients by Mohamed Khalifa, Ahmed A. Hmed, Khaled S. Elfeky, Sayed Bakry, Manal El Hamshary, Ahmed R. Sofy

“…Background: Malignant liver disease is among the highest in the world, with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) accounting for up to 90 % of all cases. In Egypt, HCC poses a significant public-health concern, representing 47.17 % of cancer cases. …”
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