Parameters of free radical oxidation and antioxidant defense in patients with cervical cancer before and after radical surgical treatment by N. N. Popova, I. A. Goroshinskaya, A. I. Shikhlyarova, D. A. Rozenko, A. P. Menshenina, A.  Yu. Ardzha, N. V. Netyvchenko, S. A. Chekmezova

“…After total removal of the ovaries, most of the indicators characterizing the enzymatic link of the antioxidant system tend to normalize, while the violation of the content of vitamins E and A (related to the non-enzymatic link of the antioxidant system) worsens.Conclusions. …”
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The Impact of Aquatic Physiotherapy on the Motor Development of 5-Month-Old Infants: Parental Knowledge, Expectations, and Experiences by Rosita Kiaulakytė, Lina Budrienė

“…Early motor development is one of the most critical and intensive stages in a human’s life, significantly influenced by parents’ age, education, and knowledge. …”
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A Particle Swarm Optimization-Guided Ivy Algorithm for Global Optimization Problems by Kaifan Zhang, Fujiang Yuan, Yang Jiang, Zebing Mao, Zihao Zuo, Yanhong Peng

“…The results demonstrate that IVYPSO outperformed most competing algorithms on the majority of benchmark functions, exhibiting superior search capability and robustness. …”
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From the Archives of the Zagreb Antirabies Clinic: Hospitalized Persons due to Animal Bites from 2007 to 2021 (Part Two) by Radovan Vodopija, Dora Primorac, Jelena Boneta, Kruno Sokol, Daniela Vojvodić

“…The ages of the hospitalized patients ranged from 17 days to 82 years, 55 (56.12%) were adults, and 43 (43.88%) were children; among the adults, there were 29 (29.59%) men and 26 (26.53%) women, while among the children there were 25 (25.51%) boys and 18 (18.37%) girls. The most common causes of hospitalization after an animal bite were infectious diseases (cat-scratch disease, rat-bite fever) and severity of wounds, which is comparable to the data available from other countries. …”
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Social Skills Training Program and its Effect on Quality of Life and Stigma among Patients with Schizophrenia by Samah Ali, Amal Awad, Hanaa Ewise, Shimaa Adam

“…Four study tools were selected to assess the sociodemographic and medical data, social skills, life quality, and stigmatization among patients with schizophrenia. Results: Most schizophrenic patients in this study initially exhibited low social skills before the program; however, this proportion declined to less than one-fifth after the program, showing a statistically significant improvement in all aspects of social skills. …”
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Development and validation of a novel diagnostic test for human brucellosis using a glyco-engineered antigen coupled to magnetic beads. by Andrés E Ciocchini, Diego A Rey Serantes, Luciano J Melli, Jeremy A Iwashkiw, Bettina Deodato, Jorge Wallach, Mario F Feldman, Juan E Ugalde, Diego J Comerci

“…Although several diagnostic tools are available, most of them are difficult to implement especially in developing countries where complex health facilities are limited. …”
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Cold hardiness of Corythucha marmorata (Hemiptera: Tingidae) on the functional crop Helianthus tuberosus by Wei Zhou, Meng-Shuang Yao, Chang-Hao Lu, Hao-Jun Li, Wen-Long Chen

“…October to February is the most recommended period for C. marmorata control by harvesting H. tuberosus. …”
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Knee Joint Biomechanics in Physiological Conditions and How Pathologies Can Affect It: A Systematic Review by Li Zhang, Geng Liu, Bing Han, Zhe Wang, Yuzhou Yan, Jianbing Ma, Pingping Wei

“…The knee joint, as the main lower limb motor joint, is the most vulnerable and susceptible joint. The knee injuries considerably impact the normal living ability and mental health of patients. …”
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Towards a more robust representation of lithic industries in archaeology: a critical review of traditional approaches and modern techniques by Looten, Julien, Gravina, Brad, Muth, Xavier, Villaeys, Maxime, Bordes, Jean-Guillaume

“…These visual representations are designed to highlight the most characteristic typological and technological features of a given assemblage. …”
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Current and Emerging Parenteral and Peroral Medications for Weight Loss: A Narrative Review by Abdullah Al Lawati, Ayman Alhabsi, Rhieya Rahul, Maria-Luisa Savino, Hamed Alwahaibi, Srijit Das, Hanan Al Lawati

“…Parenteral GLP-1 receptor agonists demonstrate superior efficacy compared to traditional peroral medications, with gastrointestinal side effects being the most common. Artificial intelligence presents intriguing opportunities to enhance weight loss strategies; however, its integration into clinical practice remains investigational and requires rigorous clinical validation. …”
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Diagnostic value of metagenomic next-generation sequencing in patients with osteoarticular infections: a prospective study by Qiang Zhang, Qiushi Wang, Feng Zhang, Xiuping Li, Yuhong Sun, Li Wang, Zhongfa Zhang

“…We prospectively included 150 patients with osteoarthritis infection who visited the Orthopedics Department of Shandong Provincial Public Health Center from 2023 to 2024, including 124 cases of primary osteoarthritis (POI) and 26 cases of invasive osteoarthritis (IOI). The most common pathogenic bacteria were Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, Staphylococcus aureus, and Brucella melitensis. mNGS (75.33%) significantly improved the detection of pathogens in osteoarticular infections compared to conventional tests (CT) methods (36.67%). mNGS could detect a wider spectrum of pathogens compared to CT methods, especially for mixed and rare pathogens. …”
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Quality of life and physical activity in type 1 diabetes by Emma J. Cockcroft, Dillon Chithuranjan, Parth Narendran, Robert C. Andrews, Renuka P. Dias

“…Abstract Introduction T1 Diabetes (T1D) is one of the most common chronic diseases in children and young people [1] with almost 34 000 aged 18 years or less living with T1D [2]. …”
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THE EFFICIENCY OF SAINFOIN BREEDING FOR FODDER AND SEED PRODUCTIVITY by S. A. Ignatiev, A. A. Regidin

“…The seed productivity of the drought-resistant variety ‘Zernogradsky2’, approved for use under the most severe conditions of humidity of theNorth Caucasus, Nizhne-Volzhsky and Uralsky regions, ranged from 0.56 t/ha to 0.72 t/ha. …”
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PRODUCTION OF DISPERSED NICKEL POWDER IN ELECTROCHEMICAL PROCESSING OF A RENIUM-CONTAINING HEAT-RESISTANT ALL by O. V. Chernyshova, G. A. Usoltseva, E. G. Baykonurov, D. V. Drobot

“…All the cathodic deposits obtained have a dendritic structure, the development of which depends on the nature of the electrolyte, the precipitates obtained with the use of a nitrate electrolyte having the most developed structure and the smallest particle size.…”
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Genetic mechanisms of disorders in the metabolism of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the development of chronic inflammation in bronchial asthma by O. Yu. Kytikova, T. P. Novgorodtseva, T. T. Bogomaz

“…Desaturases are encoded by FA desaturase genes (FADS), elongases by elongase genes (ELOVL). Most studies have focused on FADS gene polymorphisms that can alter the exogenous synthesis of PUFAs, which underlies the disruption of the formation of pro-inflammatory and pro-resolving lipid mediators responsible for the development of chronic inflammation. …”
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The Effect of Particle Size on the Interpretation of Pore Structure of Shale by N2 Adsorption by Chengfu Lyu, Xinmao Zhou, Xuesong Lu, Ying Zhang, Chao Li, Qianshan Zhou, Zhaotong Sun, Guojun Chen

“…Gas adsorption experiments are becoming one of the most common methods to quantify and analyze the pore structures of shale samples in the petroleum industry. …”
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The frequency, clinical characteristics and outcomes of Naja species related injuries in Malaysia consulted to Remote Envenomation Consultancy Services from 2020-2023. by Ahmad Khaldun Ismail, Zhi Xuan Ng, Syahirah Rezwan Eskandar, Hamelda Tanisha Ganaprakasam, Zainalabidin Mohamed Ismail

“…Naja kaouthia cases were mostly from the northern and central Peninsular Malaysia, while Naja sumatrana was recorded nationwide. …”
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Novel Risk Factors for Placenta Accreta Spectrum in Women Without Prior Cesarean Section: Insights From a Case-Control Study by Maryan Bakir Mahmood

“…While cesarean section (CS) remains the most recognized risk factor, nearly one-third of PAS cases occur in women without a history of CS. …”
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Perception, Knowledge, Usage, and Effects of Herbal Medicine among Outpatients in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Southeast Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study by Tochukwu C. Okoli, Promise U. Okereke, Otitodilichukwu J. Okoh, Arinze V. Okolo, Boniface O. Okofia, Chukwunonso P. Nnegbo, Chidubem P. Okpechukwu, Chukwuemeka V. Umeh, Anthony C. Okeke, Olalekan S. Tola, Emmanuel U. Nwobi, Cecil A. Okpuzor, Elias Aniwada, Wisdom C. Ifedibar

“…Minority, 38 (28.8%) of the respondents have ever had any adverse effects/reactions from usage of HM in their lifetime. The most common adverse effect experienced was diarrhea (24/38, 63.2%). …”
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Factors associated with the use of health information on the internet and self-medication: A cross-sectional study of Peruvian adults by Verónica Franceska Prado-Aranzábal, Adali S Lozano-García, Percy G Ruiz-Mamani, Jacksaint Saintila

“…In a separate model, internet use for health information was associated with younger age, living in the jungle region, and higher internet competence (F = 5.734, p < 0.001; adjusted R² = 0.071), with internet competence (β = 0.18, p < 0.001) and age (β = –0.15, p = 0.002) being the most relevant factors. Conclusion Online health information use is associated with self-medication among Peruvian adults. …”
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