Well-being trajectories and dynamic resource shifts in the transitions of retirement: a longitudinal study of Taiwanese older adults by Wan-Chen Hsu, Nuan-Ching Huang, Nuan-Ching Huang, Susan C. Hu

“…Then, we applied the generalized linear model (GLM) to examine how physical, financial, cognitive, emotional, and social resources influence these trajectories across the following three stages: pre-retirement, transition, and post-retirement.ResultsOur findings revealed two main trajectories of subjective well-being during retirement: a “High-Increase” group and a “Low-Decline” group. …”
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Meningitis caused by Aspergillus fumigatus: a case report by Yifei Zhang, Yu Ma, Rushuang Yue, Yuan Meng, Yue Jin, Chengwei Yin, Qianmei Zhou, Rong Shi

“…Case presentation A 51-year-old woman with a medical history of post-hepatitis B cirrhosis, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and thyroid carcinoma presented with acute-onset altered mental status. …”
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Individualized transcranial temporal interference stimulation (tTIS) for cognitive impairments and negative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia: a study protocol for a randomiz... by Shuzhe Wang, Junhao Chen, Linxuan Wang, Jingxuan Liu, Lijun Wang, Wenjie Sun, Shen Li, Jie Li

“…Outcome assessments will be conducted at four time points: baseline (T0), post-intervention (T1), two weeks (T2), and four weeks (T3) after the final sesseion. …”
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Effect of Plant Extract on Vase Life in Gerbera var. Pre Intenzz by B. V. Vinithbabu, S. P. Preetham, B. C. Patil, M. P. Naveen, J. S. Hiremath, G. Kirankumar, A. Prashantha

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Enhanced enzymatic and bioactive compounds in lettuce via zinc oxide nanoparticles by Pablo PRECIADO-RANGEL, Esteban SÁNCHEZ-CHÁVEZ, Manuel FORTIS-HERNÁNDEZ, Jazmín M. GAUCIN-DELGADO, Ramiro GONZÁLEZ AVALOS, Melisa C. HERMOSILLO-ALBA, Blanca P. PEÑA REVUELTA, Reyna R. GUILLÉN-ENRÍQUEZ

“…ZnO NPs were applied four times at 15-day intervals. At 60 days post-transplantation, we assessed the fresh biomass, bioactive compound content, and bioaccumulation of Zn in lettuce. …”
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Educational videos in genetic counseling: Meeting patients where they are? by Julia Mahal, Carlotta J. Mayer, Sebastian Sailer, Melanie Wittenberg-Marangione, Johanna Tecklenburg, Elena S. Doll, Elias Staatz, Seraina P. Lerch, Hannah Wallaschek, Christian P. Schaaf, Beate Ditzen

“…However, there were significant interaction effects: The video intervention was associated with significantly lower satisfaction scores among patients with SYN. Additionally, in post-hoc tests, we partially found lower satisfaction with patient decision making, as well as increased physician workload in the SYN group compared with the HBOC group. …”
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The impact of three months of adjuvant yoga intervention on glycemic control among adolescents with type 1 diabetes: a randomized control trial by Sonu Maurya, Suchitra Patil, Amit Singh, Indu Rani, Navneet Kaur, Sriloy Mohanty, Akshay Anand, Raghuram Nagarathna

“…Venous blood samples were collected for HbA1c and average blood glucose (ABG) along with daily insulin requirements, PedsQL-3.0, PedsQL-4.0, Kutcher Adolescent Depression Scale, Fear of hypoglycaemia questionnaire at baseline and post-intervention. Both per-protocol and Intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis were done. …”
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Correlation between serum IgE, absolute eosinophil count and spirometry with FeNO in asthma patients attending a tertiary care centre in South India by Reuben Jacob, Meghna K.S., Sudin Koshy, Anusree S.C., Vishnu Gireesh, Midhun J., Kesavan V Nair, Shameem N., Ala P.

“…Data collected included FeNO levels, AEC, serum IgE, Asthma Control Test (ACT) scores, FEV1/FVC ratio, and post-bronchodilator FEV1 percentage change. Non-parametric correlation analyses were performed using Spearman’s rho and Pearson’s r as appropriate. …”
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Mucosal immune response in pigs following the primary and secondary exposure to porcine epidemic diarrhea virus genogroups G1 and G2 by Patumporn Jermsutjarit, Gun Temeeyasen, Kepalee Saeng-chuto, Parin Watcharavongtip, Pablo Piñeyro, Hongyao Lin, Kampon Kaeoket, Angkana Tantituvanont, Dachrit Nilubol

“…The CD4+IFN-γ+ PC in G1 group was detected at 3 days post infection (dpi) in both EAS1 and CBR1 recall antigen. …”
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Brief Report: Precision Language and Deletion of the “S” Word by Ciara Lockstadt, MD, Mary M. Pasquinelli, DNP, Jill Feldman, MD, Jamie L. Studts, PhD, Jamie S. Ostroff, PhD, Li Liu, PhD, Ella A. Kazerooni, MD, Robert A. Smith, PhD, Lisa Carter-Bawa, PhD, Lawrence E. Feldman, MD

“…Conclusions: Encouragingly, only after one year post-release of the Language Guide, more than one-third of the presenters at the WCLC used non-stigmatizing language. …”
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The effect of rTMS intervention with different targets on neural remodeling in stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial by Li Zhao, Li Chen, Qiu Wang, Xinyi Li, Sha Li, Chunxiao Wan

“…Diffusion tensor imaging results showed significant differences in both fractional anisotropy (FA) and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values of the corticospinal tract between the M1 group and the other two groups, with both the M1 and SMA groups exhibiting significant changes in latency and amplitude measures compared to the sham group post-intervention.ConclusionHigh-frequency SMA-TMS intervention on the affected side has a better improvement than traditional M1 target in stroke with motor function. …”
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The Influence of Adalimumab and Cyclosporine A on the Expression Profile of the Genes Related to TGFβ Signaling Pathways in Keratinocyte Cells Treated with Lipopolysaccharide A by Iwona Adwent, Beniamin Oskar Grabarek, Marta Kojs-Mrożkiewicz, Ryszard Brus, Rafał Staszkiewicz, Andrzej Plewka, Michał Stasiowski, Anita Lyssek-Boroń

“…Statistical analysis consisted of ANOVA analysis and the post hoc Tukey test (p<0.05). Results. The cytotoxicity test showed that LPS, adalimumab, and cyclosporine in the concentration used in this experiment did not have any cytotoxicity effect on HaCaT cells. …”
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Validation of a classification to identify emergency department visits suitable for subacute and virtual care models: a randomised single-blinded agreement study protocol by Andrew Worster, Ryan P Strum, Walter Tavares, Andrew P Costa, Erich Hanel, Lauren E Griffith, Paul Miller, Shawn Mondoux, Komal Aryal, Fabrice Mowbray, Ravi Sivakumaran

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Double versus single blastocyst biopsy and vitrification in preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) cycles: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical and neonata... by Alessandra A. Vireque, Vasileios Stolakis, Thalita S. Berteli, Maria C. Bertero, Jason Kofinas

“…The primary outcomes are live birth rate (LBR) and singleton birthweight, whereas secondary outcomes are post-warming embryo survival rate, clinical pregnancy (fetal heart pregnancies at 4.5 weeks), miscarriage rate (loss of pregnancy before the 20th week, and stillbirth), preterm birth (PB) rate, small-for-gestational age (SGA, < − 1.28 SDS (standard deviation score)), large-for-gestational age (LGA, > + 1.28 SDS), low birthweight (LBW; birthweight < 2500 g), preterm birth (gestation < 37 weeks), macrosomia (birthweight > 4000 g), pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, perinatal death, and major congenital malformations. …”
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A model of the artificial metastasis of human epidermoid carcinoma A431 in nude mice for examination of the oncolytic activity of vaccinia virus by G. V. Kochneva, A. A. Grazhdantseva, G. F. Sivolobova, A. V. Tkacheva, A. N. Shvalov, A. Yu. Unusova, E. I. Ryabchikova, S. V. Netesov

“…Complete destruction of the tumor was registered after 12 days, and that of metastasis, after 20 days post injection of VVdGF-GFP2. The destruction process was accompanied by pronounced edema and leukocyte infiltration of tumor tissue. …”
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Efficacy of Olea europaea leaves and propolis extracts in the control of experimentally induced infectious bronchitis in broiler chickens by Sawsan S Elbasuni, Hatem Bahgat, Mai O Nada, Marwa S Khattab, Amira Abugomaa, Haitham Hamam, Mohamed Elbadawy

“…Moreover, the viral shedding in the OLP-treated chicks (G4) was significantly decreased in tracheal and cloacal swabs to a rate less than 3×103 IBv genome copy number and became not detectable at 14-days post-infection (dpi) in their cloacal swabs. In conclusion, OLP can potentially display an antiviral effect against IB in broiler chickens. …”
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Taxonomic status and spatial genetic pattern of Taxus in northern and central China: insights from integrative taxonomy, ecology and phylogeography by Chuncheng Wang, Minqiu Wang, Shaolong Yang, Xintong Wu, Shanshan Zhu, Yadan Yan, Jing Xu, Yafeng Wen

“…The Qinling-Daba-Wushan mountain range likely played a key role in the independent evolution of these species in local glacial refugia and their post-glacial recontact at the intersection of these mountain ranges. …”
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THRIVE Prevent Postoperative Hypoxemia in Elderly Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Surgery in PACU: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial by Chen X, Gu K, Yang Y, Zhou B, Mo Y, Tu Y

“…Xingxing Chen,1 Kang Gu,2 Yunqing Yang,2 Bingbing Zhou,1 Yunchang Mo,3 Yingying Tu1 1Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, WenZhou, ZheJiang, 325000, People’s Republic of China; 2Wenzhou Medical University, WenZhou, ZheJiang, 325000, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, WenZhou, ZheJiang, 325000, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Yunchang Mo, Email myc1104@wmuedu.cn Yingying Tu, Email tuyingying@wzhospital.cnBackground: Postoperative hypoxemia frequently occurs in elderly individuals undergoing laparoscopic procedures, often leading to severe consequences and prolonged stays in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). Conventional oxygen therapy methods are not entirely effective in preventing hypoxemia. …”
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Neurological soft signs in borderline personality disorder and schizophrenia by Marie-Luise Otte, Mike M. Schmitgen, Nadine D. Wolf, Katharina M. Kubera, Yunus Balcik, Chantal Tech, Mert Koc, Yéléna Le Prieult, Fabio Sambataro, Geva A. Brandt, Stefan Fritze, Dusan Hirjak, Robert Christian Wolf

“…Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was conducted jointly for BPD, SZ, and HC and HNSS subscores. Post hoc tests were performed using linear discriminant analysis (LDA). …”
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The impact of perioperative hyperglycemia on postoperative cognitive function: A comprehensive review by Jiale Song, Shuqin Li, Heng Zhao, Qian Hao, Hongyuan Sui, Hongmei Zhou, Jian Lu

“…Highlighting these gaps emphasizes the need for a more standardized approach to understanding hyperglycemia's cognitive effects post-surgery. Lastly, the review proposes future research directions, advocating for innovative research methodologies and clinical interventions aimed at mitigating the cognitive impairments associated with perioperative hyperglycemia. …”
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