Efficacy of wearable transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation bracelet on moderate-to-severe postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients after general anesthesia: a study p... by Peng Ding, Dong-yu Zheng, Hong-wei Zhu, Ming Gong, Yong-qiang Wang, Ling-yan Jin, Guang-li Ren, Hui-jing Shi, Yong-hua Li

“…Abstract Background Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is the most common complication following general anesthesia. …”
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The capacity and training needs of primary health care workers in Nyeri and Nakuru counties of Kenya: a cross-sectional study by Josphat Martin Muchangi, Kioko Kithuki, Sarah Jebet Kosgei, Mary Mathenge, Deborah Kioko, Bryson Sifuma, Billian Sawenja, Samuel Kamau

“…Nakuru HCWs rated themselves higher than their Nyeri counterparts in maternal and newborn child healthcare, local endemic disease control, appropriate treatment of common diseases and injuries, provision of essential basic medication, dental health, HIV/AIDs & TB management, and primary eye care. …”
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Expert Consensus on Clinical Application of Lower Limb Rehabilitation Robots by ZHANG Lixin, BAI Dingqun, BAI Yulong, CHEN Wenhua, CHEN Yan, DU Qing, FAN Maohua, HE Hongchen, HUANG Liping, JIA Jie, LI Jianhua, LI Lei, PAN Yu, SU Min, WANG Hongtu, YIN Yong, ZHANG Bi

“…This consensus integrates the characteristics of lower limb rehabilitation robots applications in the treatment for patients with hemiplegia, paraplegia, cerebral palsy, and other common lower limb dysfunctions in China. In addition, referencing the latest research, this consensus elaborates on the working principles, classification, clinical application (indications and contraindications, working parameters and operating procedures, safety), and recommendations on clinical application (hemiplegia, paraplegia, musculoskeletal diseases, childhood diseases and other systemic diseases) when using lower limb rehabilitation robots in the current context. …”
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Artificial intelligence-driven identification and mechanistic exploration of synergistic anti-breast cancer compound combinations from Prunella vulgaris L.-Taraxacum mongolicum Han... by Chunlai Feng, Jiaxi Cheng, Mengqiu Sun, Chunxue Qiao, Qiuqi Feng, Naying Fang, Yingying Ge, Mengjie Rui

“…(TH) herb pair, which is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has been applied for the treatment of breast cancer. …”
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Process Optimization and Flavor Substance Analysis of Probiotic Fermented Apple Juice by Xiaomin WU, Fang WANG, Yingyin GAO, Xiaobo WEI, Haitian FANG, Huiyan LIU

“…Eleven of these components were common to both fermented and unfermented apple juices, including ethyl 2-methylbutanoate, 3,7-dimethyl-2-methylen-6-octenal, 2-heptanone, 2-cyclohexen-1-one, methyl isobutyl ketone, 3-hexanone, L(-)-carvone, pentanoic acid, 2,3-dimethyl-5-ethyl pyrazine, ethylene glycol ethyl ether, and 2,2,4,6,6-pentamethylheptane. …”
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Traumatic Blunt Force Renal Injury in a Diseased Horseshoe Kidney with Successful Embolization to Treat Active Bleeding: A Case Report and Literature Review by Chonlada Krutsri, Pongsasit Singhatas, Preeda Sumpritpradit, Chunlaches Chaijareenont, Wit Viseshsindh, Tharin Thampongsa, Pattawia Choikrua

“…The average age of blunt force horseshoe kidney injury is 31.75 years and occurred more common in male (87.5%). Conclusion. Diseased horseshoe kidneys are prone to injury even with low-velocity impact such as a road traffic accident speed<15 km/h. …”
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Phytotoxicity and phytoremediation potential of Lemna minor exposed to perfluorooctanoic acid by Azam Noori, Lorena Corbelli, Erin Lincoln, Sara Thomas, Jasmine Jones, Sara L. Nason, Jason C. White, Riley Lewis, Christy L. Haynes

“…Overall, while some symptoms of toxicity were observed, this study shows that L. minor can tolerate up to 0.1 µg/L PFOA, a commonly found concentrations in water bodies, and can remove PFOA from water. …”
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Clinical report of Mediterranean fever in a child in Ukraine – Don’t miss it! by К.Y. Pashenko, Т.V. Frolova, Y.V. Кarpushenko, G.R. Muratov, О.М. Savvo, Т.О. Khalturina, О.М. Ashcheulov

“…This disease is more common in people of Mediterranean or Middle Eastern descent, but can occur in any ethnic group, including those living European countries. …”
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Drug-induced autoimmune-like hepatitis: A disproportionality analysis based on the FAERS database. by Wangyu Ye, Yuan Ding, Meng Li, Zhihua Tian, Shaoli Wang, Zhen Liu

“…Disproportionality analysis identified 50 drugs with strong associations to DI-ALH, with biologics, statins, antibiotics, and antiviral drugs representing the most common categories. Among these, nitrofurantoin (ROR 94.79, CI 78.53-114.41), minocycline (ROR 77.82, CI 65.09-93.05), and nivolumab (ROR 47.12, CI 15.06-147.39) exhibited the strongest signals. …”
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Impact of geochemical reactivity on desulphation requirements in a sandstone reservoir containing carbonate and sulphate minerals by Ali M. Al-Behadili, Eric J. Mackay

“…This paper presents an investigation of the impact of in situ chemical and geochemical interactions on oil recovery efficiency and inorganic scale management. A common technique to support the reservoir pressure is water injection, but scale problems can be a major issue that develop during oil field production when there is water (especially seawater) injection. …”
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The adaptation process of a safety planning intervention to promote connectedness and reduce distress in Diné adolescents and adults during the COVID-19 pandemic by Joshuaa Dominic Allison-Burbank, Vanessa Begaye, Kyann Dedman-Cisco, Lisa Jim, Shannon Archuleta, Renae Begay, Lacey Howe, Emily E. Haroz

“…In addition, the caring contacts messaging was aligned with safety plans to provide culturally sensitive messages that would be shared with randomized participants.DiscussionMental health stigma is highly common in reservation-based communities. In Indigenous communities, mental illness has association with not living well or not living culturally aligned further complicates the likelihood of at-risk community members contacting resources available in their communities. …”
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The Impact of Dermal Characteristics on Low-Level Laser Power Measurement in Postmortem Zoological Species by Faith Ramsey, Michelle Borsdorf, John Ladner, Anne White, Tara M. Harrison

“…Photobiomodulation therapy, also termed as low-level laser therapy, is commonly used as an adjunctive therapy for various medical conditions in veterinary practice. …”
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Myxedema Psychosis: Neuropsychiatric Manifestations and Rhabdomyolysis Unmasking Hypothyroidism by Sundus Sardar, Mhd-Baraa Habib, Aseel Sukik, Bashar Tanous, Sara Mohamed, Raad Tahtouh, Abdelrahman Hamad, Mouhand F. H. Mohamed

“…Myxedema psychosis is a rare presentation of hypothyroidism—a common endocrine disorder. Scarce data are describing this entity; hence, there is currently a lack of awareness amongst clinicians regarding proper identification and management. …”
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Patterns and Factors Associated with Dyslipidemia Among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Attending Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda by Hirsi AM, Abdi AA, Peris A, Jacinto A, Muhammad P, Nur IA, Mohamud MH, Hussein M, Qaws A, Jayte M

“…All diabetes patients who were overweight or obese had dyslipidemia (p < 0.001).Conclusion: The most common pattern of dyslipidemia in patients with diabetes was elevated total cholesterol, followed by high low-density lipoprotein, associated with overweight, obesity, female gender, and CHD. …”
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Genome constitution and differentiation of subgenomes in Siberian and Far Eastern endemic species of the genus Elymus (Poaceae) according to the sequencing of the nuclear gene waxy by A. V. Agafonov, S. V. Asbaganov, E. V. Shabanova (Kobozeva), I. V. Morozov, A. A. Bondar

“…The H subgenome contains a 21-bp-long deletion in intron 13 in all Elymus genotypes, probably derived from a common ancestor of the H and P genomes. Instead of this deletion, all St subgenomes have a relatively conservative sequence similar to that of the genus Pseudoroegneria, whose ancestor is considered to be the donor of the modern St subgenome for all Elymus species. …”
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Metabolic redundancy and specialisation of novel sulfide-oxidizing Sulfurimonas and Sulfurovum along the brine-seawater interface of the Kebrit Deep by Rayyan Alamoudi, Alan Barozzi, Grégoire Michoud, Marc W. Van Goethem, Charlene Odobel, Yue Chen, Ramona Marasco, Daniele Daffonchio

“…In addition to the osmoprotectant pathways commonly observed in Campylobacterota, such as the synthesis and uptake of proline and glutamate, the two Kebrit Deep Sulfurovum species exhibit genomic signatures for ectoine synthesis, further aiding their adaptation to high salinity. …”
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Correlation Between the Inferior Vena Cava/Aorta (Ivc/Ao) Ratio and Serum Lactate Levels in Children With Renal Disorder by Hakim DDL, Widiasta A, Rachmadi D, Rahayunigsih SE, Apandi PR, Adrizain R, Martiano MRA

“…Pasteur No. 38, Pasteur, Bandung, Sukajadi, 40161, Tel +62 681221594677, Email dzulfikar.djalil@unpad.ac.idBackground: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common in critically ill children in the PICU, with incidence rates from 2.5% to 58%, impacting mortality and hospital duration. …”
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Incidence of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection in a paediatric cohort in Kuwait by Mohammad Alghounaim, Saadoun Bin-Hasan, Fatemah Alhaddad, Ali Abdulkareem, Danah Alsharrah, Abdullah Alkandari, Mona Al-Ahmad, Hashem Al Hashemi

“…Most children (55.2%) had asymptomatic reinfection. Fever was the most common presentation in symptomatic patients. One immunocompromised experienced two reinfection episodes.Conclusion SARS-CoV-2 reinfection is uncommon in children. …”
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Natural Products as Sources of Antimalarial Drugs: Ethnobotanical and Ethnopharmacological Studies by Oluwole Solomon Oladeji, Abimbola Peter Oluyori, Deborah Temitope Bankole, Tokunbo Yemisi Afolabi

“…The study appraised the commonly used antimalarial plants in the study areas. …”
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Comparison of the epidemiological characteristics of mycoplasma pneumoniae infections among children during two epidemics in Wuhan from 2018 to 2024 by Jieyu Mao, Zhili Niu, Mengling Liu, Liangyu Li, Haiyue Zhang, Ruiyun Li, Pingan Zhang, Xiaojun Wu

“…Abstract Background Mycoplasma pneumoniae (M pneumoniae, MP) is a common pathogen causing respiratory tract infections, particularly in children. …”
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