Biomaterials for bone infections: antibacterial mechanisms and immunomodulatory effects by Haoran Wang, Hongxia Li, Shengnan Jin, Fang Yan, Xiaoyu Qu, Xi Chen, Zishan Peng, Linping Wang, Junying Li, Yang Liu, Yang Liu

“…Among these, bone infection is considered one of the most challenging clinical infections due to its high recurrence rate, bacterial resistance, high incidence, and substantial treatment costs. …”
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Photodynamic therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration by Richard P.L. Wormald, MA, MB, BCh, MSc, FRCS, FRCOphth, Jennifer R Evans, PhD, Katherine S Henshaw, Liam L Smeeth, MD

“…The results at 12 months were similar to those at 24 months. The most serious adverse outcome, acute (within 7 days of treatment) severe visual acuity decrease, occurs in about one in 50 patients. …”
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Uso do termo de consentimento informado em cirurgia plástica estética Use of the informed consent form in aesthetic plastic surgery by Léo Francisco Doncatto

“…This retrospective study was conducted between July 2010 and August 2012 involving a total of 3,427 plastic surgeons. The most common causes of lawsuits and the evidence that led to conviction or acquittal decisions in these cases were assessed. …”
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Clinical characteristics, laboratory findings, and etiological of neonatal bacterial meningitis at a tertiary children's hospital in Vietnam by Thi Lam Hong Nguyen, Manh Cuong Nguyen, Thi Bich Thuy Phung, Thi Khanh Dung Khu

“…Positive blood cultures, cerebrospinal fluid cultures, and cerebrospinal fluid polymerase chain reaction (PCR) account for 82.5, 19.5, and 40%, respectively. The most common aetiologies in the preterm infant were Klebsiella pneumoniae, Serratia marcescens, and Escherichia coli. …”
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XGBoost models based on non imaging features for the prediction of mild cognitive impairment in older adults by Miguel A. Fernández-Blázquez, José M. Ruiz-Sánchez de León, Rubén Sanz-Blasco, Emilio Verche, Marina Ávila-Villanueva, María José Gil-Moreno, Mercedes Montenegro-Peña, Carmen Terrón, Cristina Fernández-García, Jaime Gómez-Ramírez

“…Model performance improved with the inclusion of cognitive assessments, with the most comprehensive model (Model 5) achieving the highest accuracy (86%) and area under the curve (AUC = 0.8359). …”
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Determining minimum population size and demographics of black rhinos in the Salient of Aberdare National Park, Kenya by Felix Patton, Martin Jones

“… Photographic identification techniques were applied in the Salient of Aberdare National Park, an area known to be one of the most difficult in Kenya for sighting and identifying black rhinos (Diceros bicornis). …”
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Analysis of <i>GmERF5</i> Response to the Rhizobial Type III Effector NopAA Underlying the Nodule in Soybeans by Lianheng Xia, Yunshan Song, Tong Yu, Ying Pei, Hongwei Jiang, Qingshan Chen, Dawei Xin

“…Soybean, an important leguminous crop valued for its high protein and oil content, obtains most of its nitrogen through symbiotic fixation processes. …”
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Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their inhibitory effects on resistant udder pathogens by Silvia Ondrašovičová, František Zigo, Zuzana Farkašová, Zuzana Lacková, Oksana Velgosova, Lívia Mačák, Jana Záhumenská, Ewa Pecka-Kiełb, Mária Vargová, Jana Ondrašovičová, Ibrahim F. Rehan

“…Of all 480 investigated dairy cows, 402 cows (83.8%) had a negative CMT score, and 78 cows (16.2%) had a positive CMT score (5.6% quarters), of which 94 (4.9%) represented quarters infected with a bacterial pathogen. The most frequent udder pathogens were non-aureus staphylococci (NAS), isolated from 46.7% of all positive samples. …”
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SIADH as an uncommon presentation of olfactory neuroblastoma: a case-based overview by Solene Papart, Adrian F Daly, Elettra Bianchi, Alexandre Jadoul, Gilles Reuter, Olivier Bouchain, Patrick Pétrossians, Albert Beckers

“…Literature review: ONB accounts for <3% of nasal tumours and can present with non-specific symptoms, delaying diagnosis. Most patients have a typical combination of nasal obstruction and epistaxis, but paraneoplastic SIADH is reported in about 2% of cases. …”
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Photovoice and health inequalities among young people in the MENA region: Scoping review by Noorah Aman, Clare Coultas, Jamie Murdoch, Seeromanie Harding

“…Results Eleven studies/projects were included in the analysis. Most of the literature came from non-profit organizations, with few studies from peer-reviewed articles. …”
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Liraglutide Attenuates Atorvastatin-Induced Hepatotoxicity by Restoring GLP-1R Expression and Activating Nrf2 and Autophagy Pathways in Wistar Rats by Engy A. Elsiad, Hayat A. Abd El Aal, Hesham A. Salem, Mohammed F. El-Yamany, Mostafa A. Rabie

“…Atorvastatin and simvastatin, in particular, are most frequently associated with statin-induced liver injury, leading to treatment discontinuation. …”
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Immunomodulatory properties of plant polyphenols shown in an <i>in vitro</i> experimental model by O. V. Dolgikh, D. G. Dianova, A. S. Shirinkina, T. V. Bombela

“…Quercetin and luteolin are the most commonly studied flavonoid substances with pleiotropic action. …”
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Technological Vigilance and its Impact on Improving the Dimensions of Health Service Quality an Analytical Study of the Opinions of Functional and Medical Staff at Azadi Hospital i... by Faris Younus Shamsadden, Mohammed Rasheed Yaseen Zeebaree

“…The research drew several conclusions, with the most important one confirming a significant and positive correlation between technological vigilance and its dimensions, and health service quality. …”
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Establishing Normal Variances and Expectations for Quadriceps Limb Symmetry Index Benchmarks Based on Time from Surgery After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. by Sean Hazzard, Saoirse Connolly, Ashley Wiater, Isabella Sprague, Emily Doolan-Roy, Rachel Lampros, Peter D Asnis

“…The anticipated timeline for muscle strength as well as return to running and sports are some of the most common inquiries by patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. …”
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Exploring Dynamic Hierarchical Fusion for Multi-View Clustering by Zhenshan Chen, Xuran Tian, Lizhen Gao, Gengbin Liao, Yang Shen, Kainan Zheng, Jianglin Fang

“…This weighted fusion produces a unified clustering representation that captures the most relevant information for the clustering task. …”
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Evaluation of the physiological variables and scoring systems at intensive care discharge as predictors of clinical deterioration and readmission: a single-centre retrospective stu... by Mark Brown, Alexander Smith, Ryan Beecham, Ahilanandan Dushianthan, Olivia Cox, Isis Terrington, Amelia Pennell

“…Of these, a reduced level of consciousness was the most significant predictor of clinical deterioration (OR 19.6, CI 11.4 to 35.0). …”
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Evaluation of weed size and adjuvants on Texas panicum control with clethodim by Alexis R. Clobas-Celiz, Michael W. Marshall, Daniel J. Anco, Sruthi Narayanan Kutty

“…Overall, Texas panicum control with clethodim was most effective when weed height was 15 cm or less. …”
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Cell-free DNA testing for the detection and prognosis prediction of pancreatic cancer by Jianmin Wu, Xiongfei Xu, Qingzheng Zhang, Peilong Li, Tong Wu, Shiwei Guo, Lutao Du, Dongdong Xue, Siyun Shen, Fuming Sun, Ji Hu, Lu Zheng, Xuan Wu, Jian Bai, Yin Wang, Lin Wu, Weiwei Liu, Hongyang Wang, Gang Jin, Lei Chen

“…Abstract Pancreatic cancer is known for its lethal condition, with most cases being diagnosed at advanced stage. Recently, liquid biopsy has emerged as a promising tool in cancer detection. …”
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Expression and polymorphism of lTLR4 receptors in pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a modern view by V. A. Beloglazov, I. A. Yatskov, Rean Hayrievna Useinova

“…Different TLRs exhibit distinct expression patterns. This receptor is most abundantly expressed in placenta and in the myelomonocytic leukocyte subpopulations. …”
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Physiotherapy Interventions and Assessment Tools for Physical Function in Breast Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Suman Mehra, Pragya Kumar, Abhishek Soni

“…Conclusion: Physiotherapeutic exercise interventions are effective in improving PF in individuals with BC, and SF-36 questionnaire “Physical functioning” subscale was the most commonly used tool to assess PF in BC patients and survivors.…”
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