Corneal densitometry changes post-CXL for keratoconus: Comparative evaluation of epithelium-off, contact lens-assisted, and transepithelial techniques by Barkha Gupta, Chintan Malhotra, Supriya Dhar, Khushdeep Abhyapal, Arun K. Jain, Amit Gupta

“…Purpose: To evaluate changes in corneal backscattering after collagen cross-linking (CXL) for progressive keratoconus and compare its course with different techniques – standard epithelium-off CXL (SCXL), contact lens-assisted CXL (CACXL), and transepithelial CXL (TECXL). …”
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Hepatitis C pada Anak by Yusri Dianne Jurnalis, Yorva Sayoeti, Adria Russelly

“…Acute HCV infection may end up with cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma after the third decade (around 20%), due to a slower progression of HCV infection of hepatitis B virus infection. …”
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Expression of Killer Immunoglobulin Receptor Genes among HIV-Infected Individuals with Non-AIDS Comorbidities by Farouk F. Abou Hassan, Mirna Bou Hamdan, Khalil El Asmar, Nada M. Melhem

“…Killer cell immunoglobulin receptors (KIRs) expressed on the surface of natural killer (NK) cells have been previously implicated in controlling HIV disease progression. The aim of this study is to investigate the role of KIRs in developing non-AIDS associated comorbidities among PLHIV. …”
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L’École de journalisme d’Alger (1964-1990) : les défis d’une formation professionnelle by Chloé Nejma Rondeleux

“…It also shows how these contributed to progressively reinforcing the academic nature of the training, to the detriment of its professional character, despite regular debates and critical discourse by the leading figures concerned, particularly on the question of job openings for graduates.Taking into account the various projections on the École de journalisme finally emphasises the insurmountable challenge for the institution of satisfying role-players with distinct conceptions of the journalist’s trade.…”
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Unveiling the Exodus: A scoping review of attrition in allied health. by Su Ann Yeoh, Saravana Kumar, Anna Phillips, Lok Sze Katrina Li

“…The analysis revealed three recurring themes contributing to attrition: profession-centric factors (e.g., career progression, job satisfaction, support, and professional growth), systemic-centric factors (e.g., compensation, staffing challenges, clinical practices, patient care, workload), and individual-centric factors (e.g., recognition, the need for change, and burnout).…”
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Macrofocal multiple myeloma in the era of novel agents in China by Xuelin Dou, Ruixia Liu, Yang Liu, Nan Peng, Lei Wen, Daoxing Deng, Leqing Cao, Qian Li, Liru Wang, Fengrong Wang, Xiaodong Mo, Jin Lu

“…During a median follow-up of 42.8 months for the entire cohort, the MFMM cohort exhibited significantly superior progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) compared to the control cohort. …”
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Optimizing colorectal polyp detection and localization: Impact of RGB color adjustment on CNN performance by Jirakorn Jamrasnarodom, Pharuj Rajborirug, Pises Pisespongsa, Kitsuchart Pasupa

“…Colorectal cancer, arising from adenomatous polyps, is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality, making early detection and removal crucial for preventing cancer progression. Machine learning is increasingly used to enhance polyp detection during colonoscopy, the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening, despite its operator-dependent miss rates. …”
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Circular RNA circFGFR1 Functions as an Oncogene in Glioblastoma Cells through Sponging to hsa-miR-224-5p by Qian Zhang, Shan Chen, Yingwei Zhen, Peng Gao, Zhenyu Zhang, Hao Guo, Yong Wang

“…Recently, increased studies have shown the important regulatory role of circular RNA (circRNA) in cancer progression and development, including glioblastoma (GBM). …”
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Creative-Motivated Citizen Science After-School STEAM Programme for Motivating Actions Related to the Oceanic Microplastics Problem by Tomomi Sayuda, Haruyuki Kinoshita, Fumitoshi Kato, Miles Pennington

“…During our programme progression, we observed familial engagement between local children and parents, which has not commonly been studied in the context of CS programmes. …”
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Semen quality and diversity of morphological sperm abnormalities in bulls: breed and strain effects by M. A. Kleshchev, V. L. Petukhov, L. V. Osadchuk

“…We determined sperm concentration, sperm count, and rate of sperm with progressive motility and percentage of morphologically normal spermatozoa. …”
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The biodegradation of low-density polyethylene by Bacillus species by Felicia E. Uwakwe, Tobias I.N. Ezejiofor, Ernest A.A. Anyalogbu, Toochukwu E. Ogbulie

“…Microbial density showed a gradual and progressive increase from 0 day to 60 days : B. siamensis (0.12 - 0.84), B.pumilus (0.11-.67), B.coagulans (0.12 - 0.61) and B.subtilis (0.11 – 0.60), as against the control medium which remained unchanged (0.11). …”
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Microstructure and macro-mechanical properties of residual soil subjected to repeated hygroscopic cycles by Xu-tang Xu, Xiang-long Chen, Ye-qing Cai, Xiang Xu

“…The T2 spectral distribution curve of soil was a trimodal pattern, and the content of small holes consistently decreasing as the cycling process progressed, while the percentage of macropores increased significantly. …”
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Looking beyond the ER, PR, and HER2: what’s new in the ARsenal for combating breast cancer? by Tryambak Pratap Srivastava, Ruby Dhar, Subhradip Karmakar

“…In breast cancer, AR exhibits diverse functions across subtypes, often interacting with other hormone receptors, thereby influencing tumor progression and treatment responses. This intricate interplay is further complicated by the presence of constitutively expressed AR splice variants (AR-Vs) that drive resistance to AR-targeting therapies through structural rearrangements in the domains and activation of aberrant signaling pathways. …”
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Development and validation of a clinical prediction model of acute kidney injury in intensive care unit patients at a rural tertiary teaching hospital in South Africa: a study prot... by Olanrewaju Oladimeji, Constance Sewani-Rusike, Busisiwe Mrara, Fathima Paruk

“…With the only therapeutic option being supportive therapy, prevention and early diagnosis will facilitate timely interventions to prevent progression to chronic kidney disease. While many factors have been identified as predictive of AKI, none have shown adequate sensitivity or specificity on their own. …”
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Computer modeling of the peculiarities in the interaction of IL-1 with its receptors in schizophrenia by N. Yu. Chasovskikh, A. A. Bobrysheva, E. E. Chizhik

“…Research has demonstrated that inflammatory reactions occurring in microglia can impact the progression of the disease. It has also been established that genetically determined changes in IL-1 can contribute to schizophrenia, thereby confirming the role of the IL-1 gene cluster in disease susceptibility. …”
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Characterization of gene expression profiles in Alzheimer's disease and osteoarthritis: A bioinformatics study. by Nian Liu, Qian Deng, Zining Peng, Danning Mao, Yuanbo Huang, Fanyu Meng, Xiaoyu Zhang, Jiayan Shen, Zhaofu Li, Weitian Yan, Jiangyun Peng

“…However, to confirm the effectiveness of these genes as therapeutic targets, more in-depth mechanistic studies are needed in the future, particularly to explore the feasibility and specific mechanisms of combating disease progression by regulating the expression of these genes.…”
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Time of day effect on oxygen uptake changes and lung function of active female by Farzaneh Movaseghı, Nasibeh Kazemı, Elahe Moeın

“…The spirometric parameters (forced expiratory volume (FVC), forced expiratory volume in first second(FEV1) FEV1/FVC, peak expiratory flow (PEF), maximum expiratory flow(MEF25-75%) as lung function indices determined before onset of exercise test, then progressive incremental cycle ergometer exercise test was performed until exhaustion in each time following one min of rest and two min of warm-up by cycling. …”
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Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of PD‐1/PD‐L1 Inhibitors in the Treatment of Small Cell Lung Cancer by Qichen Zhang, Xiaojuan Han, Jiayi Liu, Hui Qiao

“…Treatment effectiveness was measured by overall response rate (ORR), disease control rate (DCR), overall survival (OS), and progression‐free survival (PFS), utilizing chi‐square and T‐tests, along with Kaplan–Meier and log‐rank analyses. …”
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Akinetopsia: a systematic review on visual motion blindness by Johanna L. Browne, Lydia Krabbendam, Jan Dirk Blom, Jan Dirk Blom, Jan Dirk Blom

“…Of the clinical cases, 12% showed hemiakinetopsia, 50% continuous or progressive symptoms, and 52% a chronic course. Pathophysiologically, in right-handed individuals, the left area V5/MT was found to be particularly susceptible to acute interference, as evidenced by the experimental studies. …”
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Activating Transcription Factor 5 Promotes Tumorigenic Capability in Cervical Cancer Through the Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway by Shi F, Wei Y, Huang Y, Yao D

“…Activating transcription factor 5 (ATF5) plays a crucial role in cell proliferation, survival, and apoptosis, and has been implicated in the progression of various types of cancer. However, the biological function and precise mechanism of ATF5 in cervical cancer remain unclear. …”
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