Aspirin in the Treatment of Cancer: Reductions in Metastatic Spread and in Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses of Published Studies. by Peter C Elwood, Gareth Morgan, Janet E Pickering, Julieta Galante, Alison L Weightman, Delyth Morris, Mark Kelson, Sunil Dolwani

“…A mutation of PIK3CA was present in about 20% of patients, and appeared to explain most of the reduction in colon cancer mortality by aspirin. …”
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Leveraging the integration of bioinformatics and machine learning to uncover common biomarkers and molecular pathways underlying diabetes and nephrolithiasis by Xudong Shen, Xudong Shen, Xudong Shen, Guoxiang Li, Guoxiang Li, Guoxiang Li, Junfeng Yao, Junfeng Yao, Junfeng Yao, Junping Yang, Xiaobo Ding, Xiaobo Ding, Xiaobo Ding, Zongyao Hao, Zongyao Hao, Zongyao Hao, Yan Chen, Yang Chen, Yang Chen, Yang Chen

“…Among 101 machine learning models, S100A4, ARPC1B, and CEBPD were identified as the most significant interacting genes linking diabetes and kidney stones. …”
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Calcium oscillations in mesenchymal stem cells, a control on cell cycle progression to influence cell fate towards proliferation or differentiation? by Leslie A. Vallet, Marina Sánchez-Petidier, Romain Fernandes, Nataliia Naumova, Caterina Merla, Claudia Consales, Giorgia Innamorati, Franck M. André, Lluis M. Mir

“…It has been reported that most cells undergoing differentiation experience a concomitant commitment to terminal differentiation and cell cycle exit, and prior to this, lengthened G1 phases, where the molecular competition between mitogenic and differentiating signals occurs. …”
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Effects of different dietary supplements on athletic performance in soccer players: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Hua Luo, Tengku Fadilah Tengku Kamalden, Xiaolin Zhu, Changqing Xiang, Nurul Amelina Nasharuddin

“…Therefore, this systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis was conducted to tentatively identify the most effective dietary supplements for soccer players.Methods We searched PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, Embase, and SPORTDiscus from database establishment to 5 February 2024 to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the effects of different dietary supplements on athletic performance in soccer players. …”
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Global, regional, and national burden of osteoarthritis from 1990 to 2021 and projections to 2035: A cross-sectional study for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. by Xiaoming Xie, Kuayue Zhang, Yuan Li, Yulong Li, Xinyi Li, Yi Lin, Liangqing Huang, Guihua Tian

“…In 2021, the age-standardized prevalence rate exceeded 5.5% across all regions, ranging from 5,675.8 per 100,000 (95%UI 5,001.76-6,320.8) in Southeast Asia to 8,608.63 per 100,000 (95%UI 7,674.07-9,485.19) in high-income Asia Pacific regions. The knee was the most commonly affected joint. High BMI and metabolic risks are the only two GBD risk factors for osteoarthritis. …”
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UJI AKTIVITAS ANTIOKSIDAN PADA MODIFIKASI SENYAWA KHRISIN DENGAN GUGUS ALKOKSI MENGGUNAKAN METODE RECIFE MODEL 1 (RM1) by FK Nisa, Kasmui Kasmui, Harjito Harjito

“…Correlation results showed that the most influential parameters were the dipole moment of antioxidant activity. …”
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Primary vs. second primary cT1-T2 oral squamous cell carcinoma: comparing the outcomes by Noëmi Ramirez-Guanche, Noëmi Ramirez-Guanche, Fien Jaeken, Fien Jaeken, Davide Di Santo, Davide Di Santo, Sandra Nuyts, Sandra Nuyts, Paul M. Clement, Annousschka Laenen, Jeroen Meulemans, Jeroen Meulemans, Vincent Vander Poorten, Vincent Vander Poorten

“…Introduction and aimHead and neck cancer (HNC) is the third most common cancer worldwide, with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) having the highest incidence. …”
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Association between out-of-pocket expenditure and health-related quality of life among patients receiving cancer treatment: a cross-sectional study from Nepal by Pratik Khanal, Suman Sapkota, Nirmal Poudel, Achyut Raj Pandey, Bidwata Bhattarai, Etna Khatiwada, Ravi Kant Mishra, Biraj Man Karmacharya, Shiva Raj Adhikari, Kjell Arne Johansson, Krishna Kumar Aryal

“…Anxiety/depression and pain/discomfort were the most common reported problems (> 90% of the study participants), whereas pain/discomfort had the greatest disability weight (0.17). …”
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ASPECTS OF ACCIDENTAL INVOLUTION (AI) OF THE THYMUS IN CHILDREN WHO DIED FROM INFECTIOUS AND NON-INFECTIOUS CAUSES, AS WELL AS WITH SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS) by Юрий Иванович Ровда, Алена Владимировна Ведерникова, Василий Витальевич Дадонов, Армен Фелодяевич Бадалян, Дмитрий Юрьевич Шевчук, Анна Сергеевна Кузьмакова, Олеся Сергеевна Сухарева, Андрей Владимирович Шабалдин, Ольга Валерьевна Шмакова, Наталья Николаевна Миняйлова, Сергей Фадеевич Зинчук, Наталья Степановна Черных

“…The peculiarity of AI in children with SIDS had a contradictory nature. In most cases, these changes were minimal (AI 1), while in others, there was significant involutional pathomorphosis, which was statistically significantly associated with the presence of a history of intrauterine infections, which to a certain extent could have influenced the fatal outcome. …”
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LOCAL APPLICATION OF RECOMBINANT INTERFERON-ALFA2 FOR TREATMENT OF RECURRENT RESPIRATORY PAPILLOMATOSIS by M. Plouzhnikov, E. Katinas, M. Ryabova, S. Karpishenko, K. Syssoev, A. Chukhlovin, A. Totolian

“…Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is the most frequently occurring tumour of the upper airways associated with a human papilloma virus (HPV). …”
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Achievement of treatment targets and maintenance of response with upadacitinib in patients with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis in real-world practice: 1-year outcomes from... by Andrew Östör, Eugen Feist, Prodromos Sidiropoulos, Jérôme Avouac, Martin Rebella, Rajaie Namas, Erin McDearmon-Blondell, Tianming Gao, Ivan Lagunes-Galindo, Sander Strengholt, Devy Zisman, Suzan Attar

“…Conclusions UPA demonstrated real-world effectiveness in moderate-to-severe RA, with approximately half of patients achieving DAS28(CRP) remission at 6 months and most maintaining remission through 12 months. The real-world benefit–risk profile of UPA remains favorable and is consistent with phase 3 clinical trial data. …”
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Adenoid hypertrophy is directly associated with the severity of OSA in obese children: A pilot study by Victor Hugo da Costa Ferreira, Carolina Sponchiado Miura, Bruna de Alencar Custodio Lupoli, Denny Marcos Garcia, Bruno Carvalho Portes Lopes, Fernando Gustavo Stelzer, Fábio Lourenço Romano, Tabata Luna Garavazzo Tavares, Alan Luiz Eckeli, Fabiana Cardoso Pereira Valera

“…Conclusion: In our cohort, adenoid hypertrophy was the factor most strongly correlated with OSA severity in obese children. …”
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Study on the shelter and sand control effect of new porous sand barriers from recycled wind turbine blades by Chenchen He, Benli Liu, Daiying Yin, Minlan Li, Caizhi Hu, Xiang Xiao, Yan Duan, Minghao Fang, Pengtao Hou

“…To reduce these problems, mechanical sand control measures are needed, with sand barriers being the most widely applied. However, conventional materials of sand barriers, such as crop straws, reeds, branches, High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), and biodegradable Polylactic Acid (PLA), have drawbacks, including susceptibility to aging, unsuitability for extreme temperatures and severe wind erosion, as well as short service life. …”
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Roxadustat promotes allograft recovery after kidney transplantation: A prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial by Mao-Lin Ma, Fei Han, Lei Zhang, Zheng-Yu Huang, Tao Zhang, Heng Li, Jia-Li Fang, Zheng Chen, Ning Na

“…Background: Kidney transplantation is the most effective treatment for end-stage kidney disease. …”
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Impact of the presence of a prosthetic implant and transition to oral stepdown therapy on relapse rates and mortality in uncomplicated Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia treated with... by Damien Blez, Luc Labarbe, Patrick Grohs, Jean-Luc Mainardi, Jean-Philippe Barnier, David Lebeaux, Marie Dubert

“…These findings align with the most recent literature on the subject.…”
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The development and excretion of Toxoplasma gondii oocyst manipulate the gut microbiota in its definitive host by Gui-Hua Zhao, Bei-Bei Zhou, Zhi-Heng Cao, Ting Xiao, Ya-Nan Li, Wen-Ju Zhu, Hang Sun, Huan-Huan Xie, Xiao-Man Xie, Jun-Mei Zhang, Qi Wang, Xin Zhang, Jin-Jing Xie, Hong-Jie Dong, Chao Xu, Kun Yin

“…Bacteroides stercoris was the most significantly upregulated bacterium and could influence the expression of carbohydrate-binding modules (CBMs) and glycoside hydrolases (GHs) in group B. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and referral practices regarding animal bites and prevention of human rabies among Traditional Health Practitioners in the eThekwini District in KwaZulu-Natal... by Maxwell Mabona, Maxwell Mabona, Maxwell Mabona, Thembekile Zwane, Babongile Mhlongo, Lazarus Kuonza, Lazarus Kuonza, Poncho Phafane, Poncho Phafane

“…In KwaZulu-Natal Province, one of the most rabies-affected provinces, many animal bite patients initially seek help from Traditional Health Practitioners (THPs) before considering conventional healthcare facilities. …”
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THE DYNAMICS OF LIFE QUALITY PARAMETERS WITH NICORANDIL USAGE IN STABLE CORONARY HEART DISEASE PATIENTS (RESULTS OF THE OBSERVATION STUDY “NIKEA”) by S. Yu. Martsevich, Yu. V. Lukina, N. P. Kutishenko, A. V. Akimova, V. P. Voronina, O. V. Lerman, O. V. Gaisenok, T. A. Gomova, A. V. Ezhov, A. D. Kuimov, R. A. Libis, C. V. Matyushin, T. N. Mitroshina, G. I. Nechaeva, I. I. Reznik, V. V. Skibitsky, L. А. Sokolova, A. I. Chesnikova, N. V. Dobrynina, S. S. Yakushin

“…Under the real practice circumstances there was significant increase of all LQ parameters by SAQ in 3 months of observation. Most prominent positive changes were noted in patients taking nicorandil during whole follow-up period, comparing to those not taking nicorandil or discontinued at various stages of the study.…”
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Distribution, identification and ecology of Phortica genus (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in Spain by Mikel Alexander González, Marcos López-de-Felipe, Sergio Magallanes, Pedro María Alarcón-Elbal, Carlos Barceló, Yasmina Martínez-Barciela, Alejandro Polina, Ana María García-López, Laura Blanco-Sierra, Miguel A. Peláez Guerra, Sarah Delacour, Jordi Figuerola, Ignacio Ruiz-Arrondo, Daniel Bravo-Barriga

“…Surprisingly, P. oldenbergi, previously considered a rare Afrotropical species, was prevalent in most regions sampled in Spain. However, Phortica semivirgo was not collected. …”
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OsEDS1 and OsPAD4 Are Involved in Brown Planthopper Resistance in Rice by Linzhi Fang, Rong Su, Cunyan Li, Xiaodong Liu, Yuanyuan Song, Rensen Zeng, Qiongli Wang, Haitao Cui, Daoqian Chen

“…However, their function in rice (<i>Oryza sativa</i> L.) resistance to brown planthopper (BPH, <i>Nilaparvata lugens</i> Stål), the most notorious pest of rice, remains unknown. In this study, the transcript levels of <i>OsEDS1</i> and <i>OsPAD4</i> were rapidly altered by BPH infestation. …”
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