Identifying Causal Genes at the Multiple Sclerosis Associated Region 6q23 Using Capture Hi-C. by Paul Martin, Amanda McGovern, Jonathan Massey, Stefan Schoenfelder, Kate Duffus, Annie Yarwood, Anne Barton, Jane Worthington, Peter Fraser, Stephen Eyre, Gisela Orozco

“…There are four independent single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with MS in this region, which spans around 2.5 Mb. Most GWAS variants associated with complex traits, including these four MS associated SNPs, are non-coding and their function is currently unknown. …”
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A Systematic Review of Case Reports of Spontaneous Retropharyngeal Hematoma by Ashton L. Rogers, Alexander Burnett, Peter Eckard, Soroush Farsi, James R. Gardner, John L. Dornhoffer, Robert A. Saadi

“…Antithrombotic medications may serve as a risk factor. Most patients will not require operative management, but close observation is needed as progression to fatal airway compromise has been documented.…”
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Physicochemical properties and bioturbation analysis of high-temperature Daqu by functional microflora by Tingyan Xu, Anqin Zhu, Shuting Zhong, Yunsheng Wang, Chao Wang, Jin Zhang, Yincui Chen, Rui Wang, Chuanbo Zhang

“…The results showed that all three SFM significantly increased the liquefaction power of the HTD, which the SG Daqu with the addition of yeast and Eurotium amstelodami synthetic flora were the most effective, and also had a significant increase in fermentation and esterification power. …”
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Influence of initial platinum-based chemotherapy on levels of He-4 protein and VEGF-A in primary tumors and metastases from ovarian cancer by E. M. Frantsiyants, T. I. Moiseenko, D. Yu. Yakubova, N. D. Cheryarina, A. P. Menshenina, E. V. Verenikina, M. L. Adamyan

“…The he-4 marker is a pathognomonic factor in the development of ovarian cancer, preceding morphological signs of malignancy and reflecting the effectiveness of chemotherapy, while vegf-a is most likely a consequence of the cancer development.…”
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Heavy metal biomarkers and their impact on hearing loss risk: a machine learning framework analysis by Ali Nabavi, Mohammad Kashkooli, Sara Sadat Nabavizadeh, Farimah Safari

“…Age, education level, gender, and blood levels of lead and cadmium emerged as the most significant features associated with hearing loss, as determined by SHAP analysis. …”
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Consensus of Return-to-Play Criteria After Adductor Longus Injury in Professional Soccer by José Luis Estévez Rodríguez, Jesús Rivilla García, Sergio L. Jiménez-Sáiz, Sergio Jiménez-Rubio

“…Despite its significance, there is a lack of objective criteria and consensus on RTP for adductor longus injuries, one of the most common muscle injuries in soccer. The aim of the present consensus was to validate an RTP protocol based on clinical, functional, and performance criteria through expert evaluation. …”
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Modern modes of chronic hepatitis B treatment in daily clinical practice by M. V. Mayevskaya, M. A. Morozova, S. A. Ondos, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Chronic hepatitis B still remains one of the most actual problems in hepatology. The main aim of treatment is improvement of patients quality of life and prognosis of disease that can be achieved at permanent suppression of virus replication. …”
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Morphofunctional Distinction of Retinal Pigment Epithelium in Normal and Age-related Macular Degeneration. Review of the Literature by R. R. Fayzrakhmanov, E. D. Bosov, V. A. Bogdanova, E. E. Vaganova, O. L. Sekhina

“…Pathomorphological changes in the pigment leaf are an important indicator of the development of AMD. In most cases, an elevation or detachment is formed, in which three types are distinguished: druzenoid, fibrovascular (hemorrhagic) and serous. …”
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The CHILES Continuum and Polarization Survey. I. Survey Design and Noise Characterization by Nicholas M. Luber, Min S. Yun, Hansung B. Gim, Daniel Krista-Kelsey, D.J. Pisano, Emmanuel Momjian, Chris Hales

“…\limits^{\unicode{x02033}}$ 0, the most sensitive L -band image ever taken at this resolution. …”
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Preconception health policy, health promotion, and health services to achieve health in current and future generations: a narrative review by Amie Steel, Sofia Strommer, Jon Adams, Danielle Schoenaker

“…Abstract Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, and those NCDs contributing most burden – cardiometabolic illness, diabetes, cancer, chronic respiratory disease – can be largely prevented through improvements in health behaviours such as tobacco use, harmful use of alcohol, exposure to environmental hazards, unhealthy dietary habits, and physical inactivity. …”
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Intratumor Heterogeneity Predicts Prognosis in Lepidic Predominant Lung Adenocarcinoma by Benedikt Niedermaier, Michael Allgäuer, Thomas Muley, Marc A. Schneider, Martin E. Eichhorn, Hauke Winter, Laura V. Klotz

“…The invasive component included acinar (n = 66, 88%), papillary (n = 41, 55%), micropapillary (n = 14, 19%), and solid growth patterns (n = 4, 5%), with most tumors exhibiting more than one invasive growth pattern. …”
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Duration of hepatic portal occlusion is a valuable predictor for postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients underwent liver resection for liver cancer by Xiao Chen, Wen Juan Zhao, Jingxian Yu, Haiying Zhou, Yinghong Shi, Jian Gao, Yuxia Zhang

“…Abstract Background Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is one of the most frequent complications after surgery. PONV prophylaxis has been strongly recommended, and identifying risk factors is the first step. …”
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Patterns of housing markets in Hawassa city: the quest for social inclusion by Tesfaye Gebeyehu Admasu, John Modestus Lupala, Fredrick Bwire Magina

“…Purpose – In the era of rapid urbanization, fostering an inclusive housing market system for most low-income urban residents remains a challenge in Sub-Saharan African countries. …”
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Thymidine Kinase 1 Expression Correlates with Tumor Aggressiveness and Metastatic Potential in OSCC by Chia-Jung Lee, Pei-Wen Peng, Chia-Yu Wu, Tsung-Ming Chang, Ju-Fang Liu, Kuan-Chou Lin

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most prevalent malignancy of the oral cavity and is frequently diagnosed at an advanced stage, resulting in poor prognosis and limited treatment options. …”
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Prediction of bronchopulmonary dysplasia course in children by analyzing clinico-biochemical indicators by L. M. Chernenko

“…At the present stage, one of the most important issues of pediatric pulmonology is to find ways of preventing the progression of chronic lung diseases. …”
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The Implementation of Emotionally-Valuable Component of the Content of Foreign-Language Education (on the Mate rial of Study Course “Spotlight”). Part I by M. N. Tatarinova, O. V. Sungurova

“…There is broad agreement that the compliance of its criteria today is the most important prerequisite of foreign languages viability.The aim of this article is to provide a scientific answer to the question if there is necessary background for the implementation of the EVC of the content of foreign-language education in the current study course “Spotlight”.Methodology and research methods. …”
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The Ethnoveterinary Study of Medicinal Plants Utilized in Treating Animal Diseases in Ensaro District, North Shewa Zone of Amhara Regional State in Ethiopia by Mikias Teshome, Tamene Yohannes

“…Of the total medicinal plant species, 24 species (51%) were shrubs, 16 species (34%) were herbs, and 2 species (4%) were trees, whereas 4 species (9%) were climbers. Most of them have medicinal properties in their leaf, bark, root, stem, flower, seeds, and fruits. …”
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Effects of Ethanol Blending on the Formation of Soot in n-Heptane/Air Coflow Diffusion Flame by Yuchen Ya, Xiaokang Nie, Licheng Peng, Longkai Xiang, Jialong Hu, Wenlong Dong, Huaqiang Chu

“…Moreover, the soot size at the same height decreased with the increasing ratio of ethanol doping, and this trend was most obvious at the flame height of 20 mm and 30 mm. …”
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Pathogenesis of Autoimmunity/Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) by Shunichi Shiozawa

“…As to the cause of SLE, high levels of interferon α can induce SLE; however, interferon α in most patients did not reach this high level. BAFF (B cell activating factor of the TNF family) is increased in SLE. …”
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Workplace Ergonomics in Dentistry: How Poor Posture Affects Musculoskeletal Health by Ramona Camelia Anculia, Florina Georgeta Popescu, Cristina Livia Borcan, Cristina Ioana Talpoș-Niculescu, Mariana Păcurar, Ramona Amina Popovici, Raluca Mioara Cosoroabă, Bombonica Gabriela Dogaru, Nicula Cristina

“…Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) remain a significant occupational health concern among dental professionals. The most commonly affected regions include the neck and lower back, followed by the shoulders and upper back. …”
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