Grapevine red blotch virus (GRBV) in a historical germplasm collection in south-eastern Australia by Kamalpreet Kaur, Amy Rinaldo, David Lovelock, Monica Kehoe, Tonny Kinene, Arryn Clarke, Ian Dry, Brendan Rodoni, Fiona Constable

“…The phylogenetic, sequence identity, median-joining network, and single nucleotide polymorphism analyses indicate a close relationship between the South Australian, Western Australian and most Victorian GRBV isolates, which appear to have emerged from an introduction of infected Vitis vinifera cv. …”
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What are the reasons for patients not adhering to their anti-TB treatment in a South African district hospital? by Somasundran Govender, Bob Mash

“…A stepwise logistic regression was performed, and only two variables remained significantly associated: travel time (OR7.9, 95%CI 1.4–44.1) and the relationship with the TB nurse (OR2.6, 95%CI 1.3–5.1). Conclusions: The most important recommendation is to improve the relationship between patients and TB nurses through training in communication skills. …”
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NEW APPROACHES TO THERAPY OF CLASSICAL PH-NEGATIVE MYELOPROLIFERATIVE DISEASES: THE EXPERIENCE OF EARLY THERAPY WITH CEPEGINTERFERON ALPHA-2B by A. S. Polyakov, Y. A. Noskov, V. V. Tyrenko, A. S. Lapshova, A. V. Kovalev

“…The limitations of classical cytoreduction and current targeted therapy, as well as the conviction of most specialists in the impossibility of adequately containment of disease progression, continue to be the main factors that keep physicians from the early start of pathogenetic therapy.Objective: to study the efficacy and safety of cepeginterferon alpha-2b (cePEG-IFN alpha-2b) in early (non-risk-adjusted) therapy of classical Ph-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms in initial use and after therapy with other pegylated interferons (PEG-IFN).Materials and methods. …”
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Features of Thromboembolic and Hemorrhagic Complications in Planned Surgical Interventions in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation by L. N. Uddin, A. V. Egorov, A. A. Sokolova, N. S. Morozova, D. A. Napalkov, V. V. Fomin

“…Analysis of the frequency of compliance with the recommendations of the European Society of Cardiology in terms of ACT usage in patients with AF in the perioperative period and the structure of errors in choosing the ACT regimen showed that among the examined patients the recommendations were followed only in 102 (47.7%), while the frequency of non-recommended regimens use reached 52.3% (112 patients). The most frequently incorrectly used scheme was “bridge therapy” with the possibility of canceling oral anticoagulants in 107 (50.0%) patients.Conclusion. …”
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Traditional Versus Objective Structured Clinical Examination on Pediatric Nursing Students’ Performance by Khadiga M. Said, Safaa F. Draz

“…The OSCE subsequently remains a more objective method of assessment than the traditional clinical forms of the exam that was previously used. OSCE can be used most effectively in undergraduate nursing curricula to assess fair practice. …”
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Multienzyme active melanin nanodots for antioxidant-immunomodulatory therapy of hyperoxia lung injury by Jinghua Sun, Juan Wu, Wenjing Zhao, Liyan Zhang, Yahong Han, Jie Dong, Ruiping Zhang, Yiwei Shi

“…Supraphysiological oxygen is the most conventional method of treating patients with acute respiratory failure, but prolonged exposure to hyperoxia generates large amounts of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the lungs, leading to hyperoxia lung injury (HLI). …”
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Frequencies of persistence, activity pacing, fear avoidance and general stress in acute neck pain by Morf Rita, Reicherzer Leah, Degenfellner Jürgen, Hasenbring Monika, Erat Anna, Hotz-Boendermaker Sabina

“…Furthermore, subjective stress was evaluated using the Stress and Coping Inventory and objective stress using hair cortisol concentration to determine which activity pattern group experienced the highest stress. Results: Most participants were classified in the eustress persistence group (52 %), followed by activity pacing (22.8 %), distress persistence (19.5 %), and fear avoidance (5.7 %). …”
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Analysis of survival among biopsy‐determined categories of kidney disease in dogs by Devyn M. Schultz, Carolina Rivera, Nicholas Jeffery, Rachel E. Cianciolo, Jessica A. Hokamp, Mary Anna Labato, Mary B. Nabity

“…Results The median survival time (MST) for all dogs with follow‐up (n = 649) was 608 days (interquartile range [IQR]: 109‐1475 days). The most follow‐up was obtained for FSGS (n = 138, MST 536 days). …”
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Evaluating glyphosate alternative acetyl-CoA carboxylase–inhibiting herbicides and application timings to terminate cereal rye in soybean by Jose H.S. de Sanctis, Amit J. Jhala

“…Cereal rye is the cover crop most often planted in Nebraska. Glyphosate availability was limited in 2022, so growers sought information about glyphosate alternatives for terminating cover crops such as cereal rye. …”
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Influence of Various Adhesives on Properties of Betung Bamboo Laminated Boards by Rudi Hartono, Unedo Liberti Carlos Simbolon, Tito Sucipto, Evalina Herwati, Jajang Sutiawan, Aprilia Kartikawati, Riska Surya Ningrum, Teguh Darmawan, Ihak Sumardi, Muhammad Navis Rofii, Trisna Priadi

“…This study analyzed the physical (density, moisture content, and delamination) and mechanical (bending and shear strength) properties of betung (Dendrocalamus asper) bamboo laminated boards prepared using various adhesives. The most favorable adhesive for enhancing betung bamboo laminated boards was determined. …”
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Experimental and simulation-based investigation of power consumption of an electro-mechanical dual acting pulley continuously variable transmission for electric vehicle powertrain by Izhari Izmi Mazali, Zul Hilmi Che Daud, Mohd Salman Che Kob, Mohd Kameil Abdul Hamid, Abdullah Jubair, Saiful Anuar Abu Bakar, Nurulakmar Abu Husain, Mat Hussin Ab Talib

“…These findings are useful for automotive industry to properly strategize the most effective implementation of EMCVT in an EV so that the maximum benefits in terms of driving mileage and cost can be realized.…”
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Process optimization of gravity sand casting process for thin-walled castings of Al–7Si-0.5 Mg alloy using a coupled simulation-experiment method by Zhijie Guo, Dong-Rong Liu, Hongyu Bao, Zhenpeng Pu, Yicheng Feng, Erjun Guo

“…The simulated results indicate that the pouring temperature has the most significant impacts on the fluidity and porosity formation in the thin-walled castings. …”
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Clinical Trial Simulation in Diabetic Retinopathy: Insights from Patients and Site Staff by Stela Vujosevic, Ivana Gunderson, Asma Burale, Ben Moody, Rebecca C. Stacy, Martin Gliem

“…Mean NPDR duration was 9.3 years; most patients (81.8%) had never participated in a clinical trial. …”
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Prevalence of invasive yeast infections in a COVID-19 intensive care unit in northeastern Brazil by S.M.F.R.S. Medeiros, S.D. Costa-Júnior, V.P. Perez, E.S.S. Sousa, E.H. Campana, M.A.O. Araújo, F.Q.S. Guerra, N.N. Dejani, F.O. Souto

“…Fungal infections were diagnosed in the intermediate (5 to 12 days) or late (≥12 days) stage of hospitalization. The most frequent yeast isolated from critically ill COVID-19 patients was Candida albicans [126 (67.7%) and 60 (42.6%)], followed by Candida tropicalis [25 (13.4%) and 39 (27.7%)]. …”
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Endovascular treatment of thoracic aortic diseases by Davidović Lazar, Jevtić Miodrag, Radak Đorđe, Sagić Dragan, Marjanović Ivan, Končar Igor, Ćolić Momčilo, Rusović Siniša, Antonić Želimir

“…The patients were followed up in a period of 1-72 months, on average 29 months. The most devastating complication during a followup period was aortoesofageal fistula in 1 patient a year after the treatment of posttraumatic aneurysm. …”
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A Systematic Review of Advanced Imaging Modalities for Bladder Cancer: Comparative Analysis of Strengths and Limitations by Saba Maqsood, Muhammad Omair Siddique, Aftab Ahmed, Saba Akram, Hassan Raza Asghar, Pakeeza Shafiq, Muhammad Arsalan Shah

“…Background: Bladder cancer was seen to be amongst the most common urological malignancies, which required very sensitive approaches of detection that were also reliable for grading to improve patient outcomes. …”
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Optimization of Diagnostic and Treatment Tactics Regarding Impacted Lower Third Molars with the Employment of Author’s Program of Computer Modelling by Vares Y., Kyyak S.

“…The computer program we have created pays attention of dental surgeons to the most advanced characteristics at the stages of diagnosis, surgical intervention and rehabilitation period, which helps to reduce the time of operation, the number of intra- and postoperative complications.…”
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PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PATIENTS INFLUENCING ON THE COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF DENTISTS by E. V. Sitkina, V. V. Tachalov, E. R. Isaeva, L. U. Orechova, T. V. Kudryavtseva

“…The interrelation of the recommendations  of a dentist with the personal characteristics of patients was found.Summary.  Most patients have tried to follow the dentist’s recommendations for oral care, as evidenced by the decline in dental health indexes in the second survey. …”
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Everolimus in clinical practice after liver transplantation: a single-center experience by O. A. Gerasimova, D. A. Granov, F. K. Zherebtsov

“…Despite the fact that side effects are developing in most patients, adequate monitoring of immunosuppressive drug concentration and timely dose adjustments are able to reduce their severity, discontinuation of Certican is not required.…”
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Prostate cancer morbidity in the Mari El Republic: A retrospective observational study by D. V. Pasynkov, R. I. Fatykhov

“…., USA) and Microsoft Excel 2007 (Microsoft Corporation, USA).Results. 31 (32.29%) additional malignancies were identified (prostate cancer was diagnosed within 6 months before prostate cancer diagnosis and up to 6 months thereafter), 7 additional malignancies (7.29%) were registered 6 months to 1 year after prostate cancer diagnosis, and 61 additional malignancies (63.54%) during the later period. The most common primary malignancies among all patients included: bladder cancer (relative risk = 15.23 [95% confidence interval: 10.42–22.26]), nonmelanoma skin cancer (relative risk = 3.77 [2.34–6.07]), colorectal cancer (relative risk = 2.10 [1.24–3.54]), gastric cancer (relative risk = 2.01 [1.08–3.73]), and kidney cancer (relative risk = 4.69 [2.51–8.75]).Conclusion. …”
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