Patient lumbar discectomy journey (DiscJourn) in the UK: a qualitative study by Alison B Rushton, Nicola R Heneghan, Louise White, Navin Furtado, Annabel Masson, Karl Baraks, Zeeshan Parvez

“…Objectives To gain insight into patients’ views, perceptions, experiences and expectations postlumbar discectomy.Methods A qualitative study using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) purposively recruited patients undergoing lumbar discectomy at one UK spinal centre. …”
Get full text

A Transductive Zero-Shot Learning Framework for Ransomware Detection Using Malware Knowledge Graphs by Ping Wang, Hao-Cyuan Li, Hsiao-Chung Lin, Wen-Hui Lin, Nian-Zu Xie

“…Traditional signature-based detection methods often struggle to cope with advanced evasion techniques such as polymorphism, metamorphism, encryption, and stealth, which are commonly employed by cybercriminals. …”
Get full text

Research trends and performance of endothelin A receptor antagonist in kidney care: a bibliometric analysis by Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Pajaree Krisanapan, Supawadee Suppadungsuk, Charat Thongprayoon, Tibor Fülöp, Jing Miao, Karim M. Soliman, Yuh-Shan Ho

“…Heerspink emerging as a key contributor. While PH remains the dominant research focus, nephrology applications are rapidly increasing, particularly in CKD, diabetic nephropathy (DN), and glomerular diseases. …”
Get full text

Bend Coupling Through Near-Zero GVD Slow Light Photonic Crystal Waveguides by Emerson Goncalves Melo, Daniel Orquiza de Carvalho, Marco Isaias Alayo

“…Using numerical methods and the temporal coupled mode theory, we assess the performance of single bends coupled to input/output waveguides, and S-bends composed of two cascaded bends. …”
Get full text

Sports Nutrition Knowledge and Carbohydrate Intake in Young Male Elite Football Players: Insights from a Case Study of HNK Hajduk Academy by Marta Tomljanovic, Ana Kezic, Mario Tomljanovic, Daniela Čačić Kenjerić

“…This study aimed to assess sports nutrition knowledge, adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD), and carbohydrate intake across different training phases, evaluating their relations with match performance. <b>Methods:</b> Thirty-three male HNK Hajduk academy players (15–19 years) completed a nutrition questionnaire and a seven-day food diary, while performance metrics were analyzed using GPS tracking. …”
Get full text

About the creation of sterile lines of sweet pepper in breeding for heterosis by S. V. Koroleva, N. V. Polyakova, O. G. Pistun

“…Development of valuable sterile lines of sweet pepper using nuclear-cytoplasmic male sterility is associated with the search for stable sterility maintainers in collection material.Material and methods. The purpose of the research is to optimize the identification of the desired genotypes and accelerate the development of sterile lines using artificial climate chambers. …”
Get full text

MXenes for sustainable energy: A comprehensive review on conservation and storage applications by Mirlan Jussambayev, Kalizhan Shakenov, Shynggyskhan Sultakhan, Ulan Zhantikeyev, Kydyr Askaruly, Kainaubek Toshtay, Seitkhan Azat

“…Scalability of MXene synthesis through selective etching methods continues to be a significant technical and economic barrier. …”
Get full text

Treatment Strategies for First-Line PD-L1-Unselected Advanced NSCLC: A Comparative Review of Immunotherapy-Based Regimens by PD-L1 Expression and Clinical Indication by Blerina Resuli, Diego Kauffmann-Guerrero, Maria Nieves Arredondo Lasso, Jürgen Behr, Amanda Tufman

“…Advances in screening, diagnosis, and management have transformed clinical practice, particularly with the integration of immunotherapy and target therapies. <b>Methods:</b> A systematic literature search was carried out for the period between October 2016 to September 2024. …”
Get full text

Contraindications in national guidelines for vaginal breech delivery at term: Comparison, consensus, and controversy by Merle R. vanDijk, Christiaan Papatsonis, Wessel Ganzevoort, Etelka Moll, Fedde Scheele, Joost Velzel

“…Abstract Introduction The optimal mode of delivery for vaginal breech presentation remains a clinical dilemma. …”
Get full text

Correlation between hs-CRP-triglyceride glucose index and NAFLD and liver fibrosis by Yuhui Zhou, Hao Lin, Xiaochun Weng, Huifang Dai, Jing Xu

“…Abstract Background The novel serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein-triglyceride glucose index (CTI) has been recognized as an optimal parameter encompassing both insulin resistance (IR) and inflammation, which are potential mechanisms contributing to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). …”
Get full text

Timing Matters: An Observational Study on Circadian Effects of Spinal Anesthesia in Cesarean Delivery by Evangelia Nikouli, Nikoleta Koutlaki, Kostas Anagnostopoulos, Soultania Anna Toubalidou, Christina Tsigalou, Pelagia Chloropoulou

“…The time to first analgesic request was longest in Group A, while Group C reported the highest pain scores (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
Get full text

The Impact of Health Consciousness and Environmental Awareness on Sports Enthusiasts’ Purchase Intentions for Sustainable Sports Products by Youyou Li, Ningning An

“…Companies should enhance product healthiness and environmental friendliness while optimizing consumer psychological perceptions to increase purchase intentions.…”
Get full text

Effectiveness of low dose thyroxine in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism and migraine; systematic review and meta-analysis by Alia Alokley, Maryam N. ALNasser, Razan Anwar Alabdulqader, Faisal Abdulhamid Aljohni, Duaa Hussain Alqadhib, Rose Khalid Aljuaid, Montather Akeel Alshik Ali, Shahad Shadi Hanbazazah, Abdullah Almaqhawi

“…Further research is required to elucidate the underlying mechanisms, optimize treatment protocols, and explore potential comorbidities.…”
Get full text

Novel Nanomaterials for Developing Bone Scaffolds and Tissue Regeneration by Nazim Uddin Emon, Lu Zhang, Shelby Dawn Osborne, Mark Allen Lanoue, Yan Huang, Z. Ryan Tian

“…Therefore, the assimilation of a specialized research design, while upholding ethical standards, will elucidate the challenge and questions we are presently encountering.…”
Get full text

Linking gas production to microbial fuel cell output: a novel approach to assess soybean processing and selenium bioavailability by Vahid Vegari, Akbar Taghizadeh, Ali Hosseinkhani, Maghsoud Besharati, Kasim Sakran Abass, Maximilian Lackner

“…Results highlight that thermal processing, particularly microwaving, optimizes nutrient utilization, while nano-Se enhances rumen microbial functions. …”
Get full text

Effects of coconut meal inclusion on growth performance, nutrient utilization, carcass characteristics, and meat quality in Awassi Lambs by Ja’far Al-Khaza’leh, Belal Obeidat

“…Further research is warranted to determine optimal inclusion rates under varying production systems.…”
Get full text

Adherence to Antidiabetic Medications among Women with Gestational Diabetes by Michelle Asiedu-Danso, Irene A. Kretchy, Jeremiah Kobby Sekyi, Augustina Koduah

“…Background. Optimal adherence to prescribed medications in women with gestational diabetes is relevant for perinatal outcomes. …”
Get full text

Differential Immunostimulatory Effects of EGFP and +36 GFP on Immune Cells by Parisa Moradi Pordanjani1, Elnaz Agi2, Azam Bolhassani1⁎

“…Introduction: Green fluorescent protein (GFP) and its variants are pivotal in tracking gene expression across various gene delivery systems. While GFP is typically employed for intracellular reporting, it can be modified to display on cell surfaces for labeling. …”
Get full text

Pain Localization Shift During the Convalescence Period of Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture by Oded Hershkovich, Mojahed Sakhnini, Raphael Lotan

“…All initially suffered MTL over the VCF; BKP patients showed local VCF pain resolution after 3.5 weeks following surgery while lasting seven weeks under conservative treatment. …”
Get full text

5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy for the treatment of basal and squamous cell carcinoma: A systematic review by Nathalie C. Zeitouni, Todd Schlesinger, Meenal Kheterpal, Puneet S. Jolly, Jared Jagdeo

“…Conclusions: This review provides a comprehensive summary of evidence-based ALA-PDT protocols for BCC, BD, and SCC, but published protocols are heterogeneous without a clear consensus. While ALA-PDT is effective, safe, and cosmetically favorable for less invasive tumors, protocol variability underscores the need for further randomized controlled trials to determine optimal treatment parameters.…”
Get full text