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The spatial and temporal variability of nitrogen dioxide (${\mathrm{NO}}_2$) concentrations in cities, along with the resulting personal exposure of pedestrians, cyclists and car passengers, remains poorly characterized due to the reliance of official monitoring o...

The diagnosis of internal carotid artery dissection (ICAD) at the stage of local signs is essential in the prevention of the life-treating cerebral complication; however, making this diagnosis has significant difficulties. We present the case of a 36...

Background: Intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) remains a major global cause of ischemic stroke—particularly in Asian, Black, and Hispanic populations—and is characterized by high recurrence rates despite advances in intensive med...

Introduction: Nasal colonization with coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) may be a preliminary risk factor for systemic infection. The aim of this study was to assess the frequency of ica A and D genes and biofilm formation among hospital-acquire...

Bambusa pervariabilis × Dendrocalamopsis grandis shoot blight caused by Arthrinium phaeospermum is a fungal disease that has affected a large area in China in recent years. However, it is not clear which genes are responsible for the disease re...

Ascorbic acid (AsA) and glutathione (GSH) are considered important factors to protect plants against abiotic stress. To investigate whether altered endogenous GSH and AsA affect seed germination, plant performance and the abiotic stress tolerance, GS...

Physical activity (PA) patterns track from childhood through to adulthood. The study aimed to determine the levels and correlates of sedentary time (ST), total PA (TPA), and moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) in preschool-aged children. We conducted cros...

Background: To evaluate and review the current evidence regarding the association between ischemic optic neuropathy (ION) and internal carotid artery dissection (ICAD). Methods: We systematically reviewed studies according to the Preferred Reporting...

Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a major cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, with growing evidence linking immune dysregulation to its pathogenesis. Aortic stenosis often coexists with CAD (ASCAD), representing an advanced disease f...

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are unique digital assets stored on a blockchain that certify ownership of an item, giving rise to NFT art, where digital creations are tokenized to provide verifiable scarcity and provenance. To clarify the polarized debat...

Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities are growing globally. Understanding patterns of cerebrovascular disease in these communities may improve health outcomes. We aimed to compare the rates of transient ischaemic attack (TIA), isch...

Background and Purpose: Mechanical thrombectomy in the context of internal carotid artery dissection (ICA-D) lesions is an undesirable procedure that may necessitate carotid stenting. Flow-diverting stents (FDSs) are promising devices with numerous a...

Internal carotid artery dissection (ICAD) is frequently treated with anticoagulation [...]

The effects of the geometry parameters of a ceramic cleaver on the morphology of ball and second bonded points were studied using an automatic wire bonder, push pull tester, scanning electron microscope, ceramic capillary with different geometric par...

Small ruminant mastitis is a serious problem, mainly caused by Staphylococcus spp. Different virulence factors affect mastitis pathogenesis. The aim of this study was to investigate virulence factors genes for biofilm production and antimicrobial res...

A new approach to diabetic foot infections (DFIs) has been investigated, using a nisin-biogel combining the antimicrobial peptide (AMP) nisin with the natural polysaccharide guar-gum. Since in in vivo conditions bacteria may be exposed to decreased a...

Background: Isolated hypoglossal nerve palsy is a rare neurological condition with a broad differential diagnosis. Although neoplastic disorders are the most common cause, internal carotid artery dissection (ICAD) is an uncommon but clinically import...

The Hippo–Yorkie (Yki) signaling pathway is a conserved regulator of tissue growth, and its dysregulation leads to excessive growth and tumorigenesis. Although several microRNAs (miRNAs) have been implicated in Hippo pathway regulation, how the...

Exercise stress testing (EST) has limited power in diagnosing obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD). The heart rate variability (HRV) analysis might increase the sensitivity of CAD detection. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between s...

Staphylococcus aureus is one of the aetiological agents of mastitis in dairy cattle. Their biofilms are relevant for human and veterinary medicine. It has been shown that some antibiotics at low concentrations can stimulate the production of biofilms...

Backgrounds/Objectives: This study aimed to quantify biofilm production and characterize the distribution of the biofilm-associated ica genes (icaA, icaD, icaB, icaC, icaR) in coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) isolates, and to assess the associ...

Background: Intracranial atherosclerosis disease (ICAD) represents a significant etiology of stroke. This study aimed to evaluate correlations between intracranial atherosclerotic burden and risk of ischemic events. Methods: In this prospective obser...

Bovine mastitis is mainly caused by bacteria of the genus Staphylococcus spp., which possess different virulence factors, including the capacity for biofilm formation that provides enhanced protection against the action of immune system components an...

Staphylococcus aureus is a major foodborne pathogen. The ability of S. aureus to produce biofilm is a significant virulence factor, triggering its persistence in hostile environments. In this study, we screened a total of 420 different food samples a...

Implant-associated infections are often caused by biofilm-forming pathogens such as Staphylococcus (S.) aureus. While local antibiotic delivery systems aim to prevent adhesion and biofilm establishment, declining drug concentrations may result in sub...

Biofilm formation is of growing concern in human and animal health. However, it is still unclear how biofilms are related to mastitis infections in dairy cattle. In this study, a comparison between two tests for biofilm formation and the association...

Background: The opportunistic pathogen Staphylococcus aureus causes skin and soft tissue infections that are associated with biofilm formation, and in immunocompromised patients can progress to surgical site infections, pneumonia, bacteremia, sepsis,...

Staphylococcus aureus biofilms formed on titanium surfaces are highly relevant to orthopedic implant-associated infection and remain difficult to control after maturation. This study aimed to evaluate whether ultraviolet A (UVA, 365 nm) combined with...

Objectives: Research on the antimicrobial effect of Hypericum plant constituents is very rarely accompanied by studies of the cytotoxic effect on cell lines. In the current study, besides microbiological tests, an investigation of the cytotoxicity of...

The capacity for biofilm formation is one of the crucial factors of staphylococcal virulence. The occurrence of biofilm-forming staphylococci in raw milk may result in disturbances in technological processes in dairy factories as well as the contamin...

Compound T1089—a novel nitrogen mustard based on an indole-3-carboxylic acid derivative (ICAD)—has been synthesized. The ICAD used as the basis for T1089 is a TLR agonist capable of activating an antitumor immune response. This study desc...

Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci (CNS) are the main causative agents of mastitis in sheep. Their ability to form biofilms in vivo is considered an important virulence factor underlying mastitis outbreaks refractory to antibi...

Background and Objectives: Contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) provides both morphological and functional information and may reflect breast cancer biology similarly to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Materials and Methods: This single-center retro...

Staphylococcus aureus is an opportunistic human pathogen that is often involved in severe infections such as pneumonia and sepsis in which bacterial virulence factors play a key role. Infections caused by S. aureus are often difficult to eradicate, p...

Drug substances and excipients must be stored in recommended storage conditions and should comply with their specifications during the retest period for their use in the manufacture of drug products. The ICH (International Council for Harmonization o...

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) continues to represent a significant clinical challenge, characterized by consistently elevated rates of morbidity and mortality. Care regimen success is still difficult and necessitates assessing ne...

Staphylococcus aureus is a common food pathogen and has a strong tolerance to environmental stress. Here, the biofilm formation of S. aureus strains after cold stress for 24 weeks were investigated. It was found that the biofilm formation of S. aureu...

Dogs are reservoirs of different Staphylococcus species, but at the same time, they could develop several clinical forms caused by these bacteria. The aim of the present investigation was to characterize 50 clinical Staphylococcus isolates cultured f...

Background: Thoracic aortopathy includes conditions like aortic aneurysms and dissections, posing significant management challenges. In India, care delivery is complicated by geographic vastness, financial constraints, and healthcare resource dispari...

The role of genes that are essential for development of Staphylococcus aureus biofilm during infection is not fully known. mRNA from two methicillin-resistant S. aureus strains that formed weak and strong biofilm on polystyrene plates were isolated a...

The effects of trans-cinnamaldehyde (TC) on transcriptional profiles of biofilm-associated genes and the metabolic activity of two methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains showing a different degree of adherence to polystyrene, were...

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and its biofilms infection is still a serious threat to global health. It is urgent to develop efficient drugs by repositioning or designing drugs to solve this problem. In this study, the antibacter...

Staphylococcus aureus, particularly methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), poses significant challenges in healthcare settings due to its ability to form biofilms on various surfaces. These biofilms enhance bacterial survival and increase resistance...

Reproductive problems in farm ruminants are often linked to imbalances in the microorganisms living in the reproductive tract and their ability to form biofilms. This study examined the presence of bacteria and their biofilm-forming capacity in cows...

Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is a commensal bacterium frequently isolated from canine skin and recognized as a zoonotic agent especially for dog-owners. This study focused on (a) the antibiotic-resistance phenotypes; (b) the ability to produce bio...

Secondary caries is a disease associated with the formation of biofilm on the border of the tooth and dental filling. Its development is strongly influenced by the dietary sweet foods and the type of dental material. The aim of the study was to asses...

Carotid artery dissection (CAD) is a potentially lifethreatening disease and mainly affects young and middle- aged people. In recent years dissections have been diagnosed more frequently, probably because new imaging techniques allow more reliable di...

Corchorus olitorius L., is a culinary and medicinal herb, widely used as a vegetable in several countries in Asia. Many studies have shown that C. olitorius contains several antioxidants and exhibits anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative activitie...

Staphylococci are major pathogens associated with bovine mastitis, and antimicrobial resistance, biofilm-associated characteristics, and virulence factors may contribute to infection persistence. Between March 2025 and March 2026, milk samples were c...

The hospital environment microflora comprise a wide variety of microorganisms which are more or less pathogenic and where staphylococci are one of the most common types. The aim of the presented study was to evaluate the prevalence of the biofilm for...