2025 May - 150 articles
Overfeeding, currently defined as providing excessive energy and nutrients beyond metabolic requirements, is a common yet often overlooked issue in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting. Understanding the factors contributing to overfeeding and imple...
The chicken chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) model is an embryonic blood capillary system considered a suitable “in vivo” model for studying the irritation effect of plant extracts on the vascular system, including impacts on hemostasis, hy...
Polyplectron katsumatae is a rare and endangered species endemic to Hainan, China. It has long been regarded as a subspecies of the widely distributed Grey Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron bicalcaratum), a classification that has resulted in a paucity...
This paper applies a semi-quantitative approach to review the diversity, environmental controls, detection methods, human health risks, and mitigation of cyanotoxins in drinking water systems (DWSs). It discusses the environmental factors controlling...
Achilles mid-portion tendinopathy is defined as a painful thickening of the tendon, identified also on different imagistic examinations, occurring in sport people as well in inactively middle-aged individuals. The chronic and/or relapsing evolution i...
Patients on hemodialysis have signs of chronic systemic inflammation and a higher incidence of sarcopenia. Poor oral health can also trigger systemic inflammation and thus affect sarcopenia. The study included 100 patients on chronic hemodialysis who...
This study investigates the influence of probe angulation on echogenicity and thickness measurements of the deep fascia, addressing methodological challenges in musculoskeletal ultrasound examination. The anisotropic nature of connective tissues can...
After COVID-19 infection, about 30% of people have clinically persisting symptoms, characterized as Post COVID-19 Condition (PCC). One of the most reported symptoms in PCC is cognitive dysfunction, yet there are only a few studies investigating long-...
In this study, the perception of phosphenes was used as a surrogate identifier for stimulation sites for use in retinal-degenerative diseases. We aimed to investigate the influence of adaptation, electrode montage, and direction of view on electrical...
Fibromyalgia, one of the most challenging pains to treat, lacks impartial considerations for diagnosis and useful assessment. The core symptoms are persistent extensive pain accompanied by fatigue, psychological disorders, sleep disturbance, and obes...
Micro-computed tomography assessment of osteochondral microstructural properties of the distal femur and proximal tibia was comprehensively conducted to compare adult patients with knee rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and primary knee osteoarthritis (KOA),...
Retrogressive succession alters soil conditions and microbial community dynamics in cold-region wetlands, yet its ecological implications remain understudied. This study explored the structure and function of soil microbial communities across three s...
Dynamic knee valgus is a biomechanical condition often linked to an increased risk of knee injuries, particularly in female athletes, due to greater hip adduction, internal rotation, and knee abduction during dynamic movements. This study aimed to as...
This study investigated the prevalence of cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) in the Croatian cystic fibrosis (CF) population, the age at diagnosis, insulin requirements, and the relationship between age at diagnosis and other clinical parameters...
Aortic stenosis (AS) is a common and serious valvular disease in older adults, often leading to increased left ventricular mass (LVM) due to pressure overload. Excessive LVM is linked to adverse outcomes, but its sex-specific prognostic significance...
Microalgae have evolved a diverse carotenoid profile, enabling efficient light harvesting and photoprotection. Previous studies have demonstrated the feasibility of genome editing in the green algal model species Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, leading to...
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is the leading cause of chronic liver disease, linked closely to metabolic syndrome and rising obesity rates. Affecting up to 37% of the global adult population, MASLD prevalence is exc...
Aim: This case report presents an unusual instance of bilateral choroidal effusion following the oral administration of acetazolamide for the treatment of pseudophakic cystoid macular edema (PCME). Case Presentation: An 87-year-old Caucasian man expe...
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has become a well-established treatment for severe aortic stenosis across all levels of surgical risk. While transfemoral access remains the default approach, complications arising from vascular access&md...
The effects of proline co-solvent on helix folding are explored through the single discrete coordinate of the number of helical hydrogen bonds. The analysis is based on multi-microsecond length molecular dynamics simulations of alanine-based helix-fo...
Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common endocrine and metabolic disorder during pregnancy. However, current studies have not reached a consensus on the correlation between GDM and the risk of developing cancers. Objective: This sy...
Black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) are important vectors of pathogens, including filarial nematodes, protozoans, and arboviruses, which significantly impact human and animal health. Although their role in arbovirus transmission has not been as thoroug...
Background: Cardiac involvement is a key prognostic factor in multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a rare but serious inflammatory condition that typically occurs 2–6 weeks after SARS-CoV-2 infection and is characterized by fe...
The physiological and biochemical responses of Citrus reticulata Blanco var. Gonggan (Gonggan) to high-temperature stress were explored in the present study, offering valuable insights into the growth of this plant in elevated temperature scenar...
Lacticaseibacillus species have shown potential in managing hyperglycemia, hypercholesterolemia, and oxidative stress, depending on the strain and species. This study aimed to isolate a novel Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus strain from healthy newborns...
Background: Patients with pancreatic cancer are at increased risk of malnutrition and functional decline. This study aimed to identify preoperative nutritional and functional risk factors associated with postoperative complications. Methods: Adult pa...
(1) Background: Arterial stiffness, often measured by carotid–femoral pulse wave velocity (cf-PWV), is crucial in cardiovascular disease. Dapagliflozin has shown rapid effects on arterial stiffness, but there is limited evidence of empagliflozi...
Background: Measuring contrast sensitivity for each of the three cone types separately allows for a more precise and clinically valuable assessment of color vision. This study examined how pupil size affects cone contrast sensitivity (CCS). Methods:...
Background: Various forms of head and neck cancer (HNC) surgery that include a neck dissection procedure have been shown to negatively influence the neuromusculoskeletal function of the structures affected. This review aimed to identify the neuromusc...
Optimized glycemic management is crucial for controlling atherosclerosis and consequent cardiovascular morbidity in patients with diabetes. Due to the continuous glucose burden from glucose-containing peritoneal dialysis (PD) solutions, PD patients w...
Genomic instability has been increasingly recognized over the past decade as a fundamental driver of cancer initiation and progression, largely owing to its association with specific genes and cellular mechanisms that offer therapeutic potential. How...
Neuroendocrine prostate cancer (NEPC) has a poor prognosis. We performed a retrospective analysis of the factors contributing to survival in patients with histologically diagnosed NEPC. Patients pathologically diagnosed with NEPC between 2007 and 201...
This study aimed to clarify the sequence characteristics and spatiotemporal expression patterns of the insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF1R) gene in Alopex lagopus (Arctic fox), thereby addressing the existing knowledge gap regarding IGF1R-me...
This study examines the reproductive outcomes of Lacaune-crossbred ewes and hoggets in intensive production systems, focusing on vaginal prolapse and hydrometra associated with flaws in estrus synchronization (E.S.) protocols. Data from multiple farm...
The liver’s crucial role in methylglyoxal (MG) metabolism is frequently overlooked in the literature. We present a perspective that enhances the current understanding of the role of methylglyoxal (MG) and the glyoxalase cycle in the pathogenesi...
Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH), a catastrophic complication of connective tissue disorders (CTDs), manifests as rapid-onset hypoxemia, alveolar infiltrates, and progressive bleeding into the airways. While immune-mediated alveolar–endothelia...
The genus Acidithiobacillus has been widely used in bioleaching, and novel strains in this genus, such as A. ferriphilus, have also been confirmed to possess bioleaching capabilities. In this study, an Acidithiobacillus ferriphilus strain, QBS3, was...
Intra-tissue endoscopy, providing real-time images at all scales, from macroscopic to microscopic, from inside living tissue during surgical procedures, has revealed the existence of a body-wide fibrillar architecture that extends from the surface of...
Sperm preparation is a critical step in assisted reproduction, aiming to isolate spermatozoa with optimal characteristics and high fertilizing potential. Traditional sperm selection methods involve centrifugation, which may cause sperm damage. Microf...
In routine clinical settings, identifying the factors that influence the persistence of biologic therapies is crucial for tailoring psoriasis management to individual patient profiles. This study aimed to evaluate the real-world drug survival of tild...
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Skin is composed of three layers: the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. It is enriched with skin appendages, including hair follicles, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands, which play essential roles in regulating fluid exchange, controlling body temp...
Background: Heart failure (HF), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and atrial fibrillation (AF) frequently coexist, forming a high-risk triad that amplifies morbidity and mortality through shared pathophysiological mechanisms such as neurohormonal activat...
TNF-α is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that plays a pivotal role in the regulation of immune responses. It is predominantly produced by activated macrophages, although other cell types, such as T lymphocytes and NK cells, also contribute to its s...
Background: SARS-CoV-2 and influenza can present with similar clinical pictures in children, with symptoms and paraclinical particularities which might aid in the differentiation of the two entities and which can be suggestive of various complication...
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of virtual multidisciplinary teams (MDTs), transforming healthcare delivery through telemedicine. This review examines the integration of telemedicine into multidisciplinary care across various medical s...
This review’s main purpose is to draw attention to the possible influence of widely used bisphenols on the inflammatory process. Bisphenols are endocrine-disrupting chemicals that are produced worldwide in great quantities. From this point of v...
This study aims to identify parameters predicting COVID-19 inflammation score (CIS) response and survival probability in critically ill patients with hyperinflammation treated with the Janus kinase (JAK) 1/2 inhibitor ruxolitinib. This is a single ar...
This study aims to assess the prevalence of neuropathic pain in the Moroccan population through a systematic review and meta-analysis using a generalized linear mixed model (GLMM). The PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews and meta-analysis were f...
Liver cirrhosis continues to be a major global health issue, contributing to high morbidity and mortality due to its progressive nature and associated complications. This review explores recent advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of liver cir...
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