The Prevalence of Sensitization to Food Allergens from the Group of “Big Eight” in Children with Atopic Phenotype: Cross-Sectional Study by Kamilla E. Efendieva, Julia G. Levina, Vera G. Kalugina, Elena A. Vishneva, Anna A. Alekseeva, Konstantin S. Volkov, Pavel A. Levin, Leyla S. Namazova-Baranova

“…Sensitization to the allergen components of the PR-10 group of hazelnuts, peanuts and soybeans was most often detected. The frequency of FA diagnosed by a doctor is significantly lower than the frequency of the disease detected by the results of a survey of patients’ parents.…”
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Functional traits driving invasion risk and potential distribution of alien plants in oasis agroecosystems by Shengtianzi Dong, Shengtianzi Dong, Tiantian Qin, Tiantian Qin, Zhifang Xue, Wenchao Guo, Hanyue Wang, Hanyue Wang, Hongbin Li, Hongbin Li

“…We identified 62 alien plant species from 18 families and 44 genera, with Asteraceae and Amaranthaceae being the most represented families. High-risk invasive plants shared certain functional traits—specifically, high specific leaf area (SLA) and larger seed mass—which significantly enhance their invasion potential in oasis agroecosystems. …”
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Features of T lymphocyte subpopulation profile in patients with ankylosing spondylitis undergoing genetically engineered biological therapy by A. A. Savchenko, O. D. Gritsenko, A. G. Borisov, I. V. Kudryavtsev, M. K. Serebriakova, A. A. Masterova, P. A. Shesternya

“…However, based on numerous correlations between immunological and clinical laboratory parameters, it was concluded that anti-IL-17 therapy had an inhibitory effect on the joint inflammation activity, while the state of T cell subsets was mainly dependent on standard anti-inflammatory therapy. The most pronounced changes in T cell subsets were found in AS patients during anti-TNFα therapy was associated with decreased effector potential of Th cells and cytotoxic T lymphocytes. …”
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Exploring perceived barriers and facilitators to using mobile phone technology for delivering HPV test results in malawi: a qualitative study with HPV-Screened women, healthcare pr... by John C. Chapola, Lameck Chinula, Wezzie Dunda, Agatha Bula, Bettie Kasonkanji, Jennifer H. Tang

“…Abstract Background Cervical cancer, the fourth most common cancer among women globally, disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries, such as Malawi, which has the world’s highest cervical cancer mortality rate. …”
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The impact of sarcopenia on the progression of chronic non-bacterial osteomyelitis by Daniel Vogele, Janine Akbulut, Franziska Müller-Reichart, Aleš Janda, Henner Morbach, Hermann J. Girschick, Matthias C. Schaal, Meinrad Beer, Clemens Benoit

“…Abstract Objectives Chronic non-bacterial osteomyelitis (CNO) is the most common autoinflammatory bone disease in children and adolescents. …”
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Exploring evidence of healthcare-seeking pathways for maternal complications in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review by Alehegn Bishaw Geremew, Claire T. Roberts, Bekalu Getnet Kassa, Shahid Ullah, Jacqueline H. Stephens

“…Partners were the primary decision-makers in seeking care, and TBA and mothers-in-law were also frequently involved, while women were less involved. Most women initially sought care from informal sources of care and visited health facilities after using informal sources. …”
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The Action of Plant Protein Hydrolysates, Plant Extracts and <i>Trichoderma atroviride</i> Modulates the Performance of Cherry Tomato Plants Cultivated in a Soilless System by Emanuela Campana, Beppe Benedetto Consentino, Lorena Vultaggio, Pietro Bellitto, Fabiana Mancuso, Gaetano Giuseppe La Placa, Giuseppe Colla, Leo Sabatino, Salvatore La Bella, Youssef Rouphael, Michele Ciriello

“…The study and definition of synergistic, additive and antagonistic effects among biostimulants of microbial and nonmicrobial origin represents one of the most interesting prospects for future research. As part of the SO.MI.PR.O.N regional project, we evaluated the effects of the single and combined applications of three different biostimulants [a plant-derived protein hydrolysate (PH), a tropical plant extract (PE) and a microbial biostimulant based on <i>Trichoderma atroviride</i> (Tricho)] on tomatoes (<i>Solanum lycopersicum</i> L.) grown in a protected environment. …”
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Characteristics of patients with Graves’ disease who developed drug resistance and required surgery by Yusuke Shibata, Ako Oiwa, Hiroki Tanaka, Satoshi Kubota, Ken-ichi Ito, Mitsuhisa Komatsu

“…Compared with patients who achieved remission with ATDs (Remission group; n = 73), the DR group had higher FT3/FT4 ratios (5.54 vs. 2.99, respectively; p &lt; 0.001) and higher TRAb levels (39.16 vs. 5.9 IU/L, respectively; p &lt; 0.001). Notably, most of the patients in the DR group had a combination of these factors. …”
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Association between lactate-to-albumin ratio and shortand long-term mortality in critically ill patients with ischemic stroke: A retrospective analysis of the MIMIC-IV database by Qin Sisi, Xiao Jijie, Yuan Shiqi, Zhang Huitao, Liu Yang, Li Ningjun, He Songjin, Kou Li

“…Background: Stroke is a major cause of disability and cognitive deficits, with ischemic stroke (IS) being the most prevalent type, especially in critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICUs). …”
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Dietary risk factors and cancer mortality burden from 1990 to 2021: a comparative study of China and global regions with varying sociodemographic development levels based on the Gl... by Chunxiu Zhao, Qian Ruan, Bingbing Xiang, Xuehe Zhang, Pingliang Yang, Shun Wang

“…Red meat’s impact was greater in females, while inadequate plant consumption affected males more significantly. Dietary factors most influenced colorectal cancer in China (39.2%). …”
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Effects of unsaturated fatty acid-rich diets supplemented with antioxidants on lipid and fatty acid metabolism in high-fat rats by Manyu Helian, Xian Niu, Xiaoqi Zhou, Qian Zou, Zeyuan Deng, Rong Liu, Liufeng Zheng, Jing Li

“…MO group increased contents of most unsaturated fatty acids, especially n-3 PUFAs, in all these organs, and a synergistic elevation in these unsaturated fatty acids was further observed in combination with VE and propolis. …”
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Effect of discontinuing antipsychotic medications on the risk of hospitalization in long-term care: a machine learning-based analysis by Mikko Nuutinen, Riikka-Leena Leskelä, Daniela Fialova, Ira Haavisto, Harriet Finne-Soveri, Jokke Häsä, Johanna Edgren, Hein van Hout, Daniel E. da Cunha Leme, John P. Hirdes, Graziano Onder, Rosa Liperoti

“…Conclusions Antipsychotic discontinuation may decrease the likelihood of hospitalization among older LTCF residents, benefiting most users of these drugs. Promoting antipsychotic discontinuation may prevent hospitalizations and reduce morbidity and mortality in long-term care.…”
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Biomechanical Kinetic Chain Analysis of Service Motion for Speed Ball Prediction Through SBM-03 App Development by Ricko Irawan, Bambang Priyono, Soedjatmiko Soedjatmiko, Imam Ciptaning Wahyu Santoso, Agung Wahyudi, Adi S

“…There were some reasons for the broken kinetic chain, but the most general ones included muscle weakness, inflexibility, joint injury, and poor stroke mechanics. …”
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Cutaneous leishmaniasis in British troops following jungle training in Belize: Cumulative incidence and potential risk practices by Ngwa Niba Rawlings, Mark Bailey, Peter Craig, Orin Courtenay

“…Results: Eighty-one confirmed clinical cutaneous leishmaniasis cases were recorded between 2005 and 2022, with a substantial peak (38 cases) in 2022. Most cases occurred during the wet season. Pre-2022, the median cumulative incidence per 8-week deployment was 0.90 % (Q1–Q3: 0.34 %–1.34 %), with an annual variation of 0.2 % to 2.0 %. …”
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Spatial analysis and prediction of psittacosis in Zhejiang Province, China, 2019–2024 by Zheyuan Ding, Haocheng Wu, Chen Wu, Kui Liu, Qinbao Lu, Xinyi Wang, Tianying Fu, Junjie Li, Ke Yang, Queping Song, Junfen Lin

“…Occupational analysis revealed farmers as the most affected group (52.4%). Spatial analysis identified significant clustering (Moran's I = 0.5428, P &lt; 0.001), with high-incidence areas concentrated in western and central regions. …”
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Synergizing vision transformer with ensemble of deep learning model for accurate kidney stone detection using CT imaging by Arwa Alzughaibi, Adwan A. Alanazi, Mohammed Alshahrani, Ines Hilali Jaghdam, Abaker A. Hassaballa

“…CT scans are one of the most extensively accessible imaging models, and they are employed for effective diagnosis. …”
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Identifying Root-Associated Endophytic Fungi and Bacteria in <i>Festuca</i> and <i>Lolium</i> Grasses from a Site in Lithuania by Violeta Stakelienė, Izolda Pašakinskienė, Saulė Matijošiūtė, Justas Martūnas, Gitana Štukėnienė

“…<i>Microdochium bolleyi</i> fungi and <i>Bacillus</i> sp. bacteria were the most prevalent endophytes, with each being identified in five of the seven plant species examined. …”
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Cytotoxicity against Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HepG2) Cells and Anti-Oxidant Activity of Selected Endemic or Medicinal Plants in Sri Lanka by Jeyaraj Thusyanthan, Nimesha Sulochani Wickramaratne, Kanishka Sithira Senathilake, Umapriyatharshini Rajagopalan, Kamani Hemamala Tennekoon, Ira Thabrew, Sameera Ranganath Samarakoon

“…Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most fatal cancer globally with limited treatment options. …”
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Intrathecal pemetrexed efficacy and cerebrospinal fluid tumor marker response in refractory leptomeningeal metastasis of non-small-cell lung cancer: a single-arm phase II trial by Qingsheng Xu, Kaiyuan Huang, Luqing Tong, Danfang Yan, Yilei Zhao, Hanjin Yang, Weili Jin, Luyuan Zhang, Jinquan Cai, Qun Chen

“…A ± 35% threshold for CSF tumor marker level change (TML) yielded the optimal predictive performance, with AUCs of 0.890 (95% CI, 0.833–0.947), 0.911 (95% CI, 0.870–0.951), and 0.784 (95% CI, 0.717–0.850) for EANO-ESMO response, progression, and stable, respectively. Most patients (93.1%) experienced grade 1–2 treatment-related adverse events. …”
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Artificial Intelligence model to predict resistances in Gram-negative bloodstream infections by Cecilia Bonazzetti, Ettore Rocchi, Alice Toschi, Nicolas Riccardo Derus, Claudia Sala, Renato Pascale, Matteo Rinaldi, Caterina Campoli, Zeno Adrien Igor Pasquini, Beatrice Tazza, Armando Amicucci, Milo Gatti, Simone Ambretti, Pierluigi Viale, Gastone Castellani, Maddalena Giannella

“…Enterobacterales accounted for 85.5% of isolates, with E. coli, Klebsiella spp, and Proteus spp being most common. Distribution of resistance was FQ-R 48.6%, 3GC-R 40.1%, BL/BLI-R 29.9%, and C-R 16.9%. …”
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