Pain in pancreatitis: issue and ways out by A. V. Okhlobystin

“…Tramadol and propoxyphene to acetaminophen combination are used most often. Development of TRPV4 and TRPA1A ionic channels blockers is perspective direction in pancreatic pain relief.Conclusion. …”
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Effectiveness of the use of bioactive concentrate of marine fish in patients with back pain by M.M. Oros, N.I. Fister, O.Y. Akimov, V.O. Kostenko

“…The urgency of pain relief and patient improvement necessitates evaluating the most effective treatment approaches. This includes a comparative analysis of medications with different mechanisms of action, both taken individually and in combination while considering potential drug toxicity and individual patient intolerances. …”
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Is Schistosomiasis a Risk Factor for Bladder Cancer? Evidence-Based Facts by Mohamed Jalloh, Ayun Cassell, Thierno Diallo, Omar Gaye, Medina Ndoye, Mouhamadou M. Mbodji, Mahamat Ali Mahamat, Abdourahmane Diallo, Cherif Dial, Issa Labou, Lamine Niang, Serigne M. Gueye

“…Schistosoma infection is a major cause of bladder in most part of Africa. In 2018 alone, there were approximately 549,393 new cases and 199,922 deaths from bladder cancer. …”
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Angiotensin II receptor antagonists – we have moved closer to the patient by L. G. Ratova, I. P. Kolos, I. E. Chazova

“…These medications significantly increased nighttime BP decline and normalized BP circadian rhythm (CP) in most patients. The therapy was well tolerated, with minimal adverse reactions, and side effects. …”
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Texture Analysis of T2-Weighted Images as Reliable Biomarker of Chronic Kidney Disease Microstructural State by Marcin Majos, Artur Klepaczko, Katarzyna Szychowska, Ludomir Stefanczyk, Ilona Kurnatowska

“…<b>Objectives</b>: The diagnostics of chronic kidney disease (CKD) consist of three basic groups of examinations: laboratory tests, radiological imaging and histopathological examinations. However, in the most severe clinical cases, where a fast, undisputed decision is required, histopathological tests are the only suitable option. …”
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Integrated geophysical‐petrological modeling of lithosphere‐asthenosphere boundary in central Tibet using electromagnetic and seismic data by Jan Vozar, Alan G. Jones, Javier Fullea, Matthew R. Agius, Sergei Lebedev, Florian Le Pape, Wenbo Wei

“…This allows us to define a bulk geophysical model of the upper mantle based on laboratory and xenolith data for the most relevant mantle mineral assemblages and to derive corresponding predicted geophysical observables. …”
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Clinical Factors and Outcomes When Real-World Heart Teams Overruled STS Risk Scores in TAVR Cases by Jackson M. King, Morgan T. Black, Ruyun Jin, Gary L. Grunkemeier, Branden R. Reynolds, Brydan D. Curtis, Robert W. Hodson, Erika A. Strehl, Sameer A. Gafoor, Matthew D. Forrester, Emily J. Cox, Michael E. Ring

“…Leading reasons for recommending TAVR in the PROM ≤3% group were frailty (57%), hostile chest (22%), severe lung disease (16%), and morbid obesity (13%), and 44% of cases had multiple reasons. Most postoperative and 30-day outcomes were similar between TAVR groups, but the STS PROM ≤3% group had a one-day shorter length of stay (2.5 ± 3.4 vs. 3.5 ± 4.7 days; p≤0.001) and higher one-year survival (91.6% vs. 86.0%, p=0.002). …”
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EXPERIENCE WITH BELIMUMAB IN PATIENTS WITH SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS by E. A. Aseeva, S. K. Soloviev, A. A. Mesnyankina, M. E. Tsanyan, E. L. Nasonov

“…Anti-DNA antibodies and complement fractions, the levels of which were partially normalized at 2 to 9 months of treatment, were most refractory to BLM therapy. During the follow-up, there were no SLE exacerbations; the dose of GC could be halved in two cases. …”
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Spatial and temporal analysis of changes in hydrological fluxes and their relation to deforestation in the Madeira River basin by Eliana Torres, Shreedhar Maskey, Gerald Corzo, Remko Uijlenhoet, Dimitri Solomatine

“…Between 1981 and 2016, we observed statistically significant negative trends in precipitation, evaporation, and streamflow, especially in the most deforested areas during the wet season. Correlation analysis (2001–2015) showed a statistically significant and positive relationship between forest area and evaporation in wet months (r = 0.73, p < 0.1) and a negative correlation between forest area and streamflow during the same season (r = –0.6, p < 0.1). …”
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Assessment of the improved cooling effectiveness of modified film holes supplied by the front cavity on a vane by Fei Zeng, Lin Ye, Yang Li, Wei Li, Cunliang Liu, Fan Zhang

“…The showerhead holes on Vane II were changed to laidback holes. The most upstream holes on the pressure surface of both improved models were changed to 11–11–11 holes. …”
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Investigation of the Prevalence of Secondary Bacterial Respiratory Infections in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients at sari Imam Khomeini Hospital by Golnar Rahimzadeh, Laleh Vahedi Larijani, Yasaman Amini, Samira Esmaeili Reykande, Somayeh Sheidaei

“…Statistical analysis revealed no significant associations between secondary bacterial infections and underlying conditions such as cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney or pulmonary disease, dialysis, diabetes, cancer, hypertension, immunosuppressive therapy, thyroid disorders, or type of hospital ward. The most frequently isolated bacteria were Citrobacter and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia. …”
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Analysis and Evaluation of Prospects for the Development of New Drugs Derived from Benzodiazepines by N. Yu. Porseva, F. V. Sobin, A. V. Soloninina, N. A. Pulina, E. R. Kurbatov, O. N. Dvorskaya

“…Benzodiazepines are approved by most regulatory authorities around the world. Despite the large number of side effects and non-medical use, they are becoming more promising in emergency care for prolonged seizures and epileptic status.Aim. …”
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Kajian Efektifitas Rhizoctonia SP Mikoriza Dataran Rendah dan Sedang pada Tingkat Keparahan Penyakit (Dsi) Anggrek Phalaenopsis amabilis terhadap Fusarium sp. by R. Soelistijono

“…The existence of this orchid wane since the attacks of pathogenic fungi. Fusarium sp. is the most attacking pathogen P. amabilis orchid (Chung et al., 2011) compared to other pathogenic fungi. …”
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A dream or reality: Consideration of ‘bloodless’ hematopoietic stem cell transplants for Jehovah’s witness patients by Michael MacNeill, Adrienne Fulford, Deanna Caldwell, Uday Deotare

“…However, there has been growing evidence of the safety and efficacy of so-called “bloodless” HSCT protocols. Methods: The most recent and relevant literature on “bloodless” transplants were identified through Embase, MEDLINE, and PubMed, and analyzed to construct a “bloodless” HSCT protocol at a Canadian centre. …”
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Screening and Whole-Genome Analysis of Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria with Potential Antioxidants from Yak Milk and Dairy Products in the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau by Diyan Wu, Haichuan Li, Xuan Wang, Runtong Chen, Di Gong, Danfeng Long, Xiaodan Huang, Zhenchuang Tang, Ying Zhang

“…Genome analysis revealed that most of QL01’s genes were involved in carbohydrate metabolism. …”
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Multidimensional third-generation sequencing of modified DNA bases allows interrogation of complex biological systems by Serena S. David, Brendan A. Pacheco, Kensei Kishimoto, Sam Vantine, Kai Hu, Haibo Liu, Diana L. Davis, Hoang Tran, Benjamin F. Sallis, Levi Ali, Cole M. Haynes, Beth A. McCormick, Lihua Julie Zhu, William A. Flavahan

“…Abstract DNA exists biologically as a highly dynamic macromolecular complex subject to myriad chemical modifications that alter its physiological interpretation, yet most sequencing technologies only measure Watson-Crick base pairing interactions. …”
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Cabazitaxel suppresses colorectal cancer cell growth via enhancing the p53 antitumor pathway by Wen Zhang, Ruiqian Sun, Yongjun Zhang, Rong Hu, Qian Li, Weili Wu, Xinyu Cao, Jiajian Zhou, Jianfeng Pei, Ping Yuan

“…CBT also induces G2/M phase arrest and apoptosis of colorectal cancer cells. Most importantly, it inhibits the growth of colorectal cancer cell xenograft tumors in vivo. …”
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From Engineering Student to Engineering Professional: Analyzing Discursive Engineering Identity Enacted in Mock Job Interviews by Andrew Olewnik, Kristin Muller

“…Results: Analysis showed that most participants exhibited a shift in their discursive identities, from more academic (“engineering student”) in the first interview to more professional (“professional engineer”) in the second. …”
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Mapping and Modelling the Geographical Distribution and Environmental Limits of Podoconiosis in Ethiopia. by Kebede Deribe, Jorge Cano, Melanie J Newport, Nick Golding, Rachel L Pullan, Heven Sime, Abeba Gebretsadik, Ashenafi Assefa, Amha Kebede, Asrat Hailu, Maria P Rebollo, Oumer Shafi, Moses J Bockarie, Abraham Aseffa, Simon I Hay, Richard Reithinger, Fikre Enquselassie, Gail Davey, Simon J Brooker

“…In 41.9% of surveyed districts no cases of podoconiosis were identified, with all districts in Affar, Dire Dawa, Somali and Gambella regional states lacking the disease. The disease was most common, with lymphoedema positivity rate exceeding 5%, in the central highlands of Ethiopia, in Amhara, Oromia and Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples regional states. …”
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Synthesis and In Vitro Antibacterial Studies of Two New Hydrazone Derivatives by Hamza Karimatu, Idris Abdullahi Yunusa, Muhammad Aliyu Musa, Hamza Asmau Nasiru, Hamza Sa’adatu Auwal, Abdullahi Maryam

“…In all cases, H3 was found to be the most effective with optimum bactericidal and bacteriostatic activity against staphylococcus aureus and <i>Escherichia coli</i>. …”
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