Assessing long term impact of regional climate and human activities on vegetation greenness dynamics in Sundarbans by Muhammad Sadiq Khan, Ayesha Akter, Ismail Khan, Luis Carlos Ramos Aguila, Lina Akter, Mengmeng Yang, Xu Li, Yuelin Li

“…Global climate change and human activities significantly influence mangrove greenness dynamics. …”
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Tumor-Educated Platelets lncRNA-STARD4-AS1 and ELOA-AS1 as Potential Novel Biomarkers for the Early Diagnosis of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer by Luo C, Lin Z, Huang F, Ning L, Yuan Y

“…ChangLiang Luo, Zhongyuan Lin, Fangfang Huang, Leping Ning, Yulin Yuan Department of Clinical Laboratory, The People’s Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Leping Ning; Yulin Yuan, Department of Clinical Laboratory, The People’s Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, 530021, People’s Republic of China, Email ningleping@126.com; yuanyulin@126.comPurpose: (Tumor-educated platelets) TEPs have emerged as active players in all steps of tumorigenesis, confrontation of platelets with tumor cells via transfer of tumor-associated biomolecules and results in the sequestration of such biomolecules. …”
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Cardiac Hemodynamics, Tissue Oxygenation, and Functional Capacity in Post-COVID-19 Patients by Elizane Poquiviqui do Nascimento, Larissa Fernanda Estevam do Nascimento, Lhara de Freitas Castro, Vilena Cavalcante de Barros, Emily Rachel Pereira Bandeira, Thiago Bezerra Wanderley e Lima, Matías Otto-Yáñez, Guilherme Augusto de Freitas Fregonezi, Vanessa Regiane Resqueti

“…<i>Conclusions</i>: The post-COVID-19 subjects exhibited a reduction in functional capacity, changes in hemodynamic responses related to cardiac and systemic vascular resistance, and a similar pattern of muscle oxygen delivery and consumption in both tests…”
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The impact of locus of control on somatic and psychological profiles of patients with irritable bowel syndrome engaging in aerobic exercise by Laura Prospero, Giuseppe Riezzo, Benedetta D’Attoma, Antonia Ignazzi, Antonella Bianco, Isabella Franco, Ritanna Curci, Angelo Campanella, Claudia Beatrice Bagnato, Piero Porcelli, Gianluigi Giannelli, Francesco Russo

“…Participants filled out a GI symptom questionnaire before and after the intervention and some validated psychological tests to evaluate the changes induced by AEP. The AEP consisted of 180 min of moderate-intensity aerobic walking activity a week. …”
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Impact of microwave processing on phytochemicals, antioxidant status, anti-nutritional factors and metabolite profile of maize flour by Alla Yaswanth Naveen Kumar, Alonkrita Chowdhury, Rajesh Kumar, Vivek Kumar Maurya, Subhasis Batabyal, Mayukh Ghosh

“…Phytochemicals exhibited treatment-dependent changes. Total phenolics (947.95–1304.77 µg GAE/g) and flavonoids (482.73–916.82 µg QE/g) varied, with flavonol content increasing (6.59–43.35 µg CE/g) and soluble sugar content decreasing (6563.13–15,578.75 µg DE/g) compared to the control. …”
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In vivo evidence for cell body loss in cortical lesions in people with multiple sclerosis by Eva A. Krijnen, Hansol Lee, Samantha Noteboom, Florence L. Chiang, Martijn D. Steenwijk, Menno M. Schoonheim, Eric C. Klawiter, Susie Y. Huang

“…Cortical lesions (0.49 ± 0.089) exhibited lower intra‐cellular signal fractions compared to perilesional (“inner”: 0.55 ± 0.049, “outer”: 0.55 ± 0.039) and normal‐appearing cortex, demonstrating a gradation of change. The soma radius varied significantly across cortices, becoming smaller when moving outward from cortical lesions (cortical lesions: 10.38 ± 0.209 μm, “inner” layer: 10.19 ± 0.140 μm, “outer” layer: 10.07 ± 0.149 μm, normal‐appearing cortex: 9.99 ± 0.127 μm). …”
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Modulating the fatty acid composition of black soldier fly larvae via substrate fermentation by F. IJdema, S. Lievens, R. Smets, G. Poma, M. Van Der Borght, B. Lievens, J. De Smet

“…Rearing BSFL on feeds from such fermented substrates resulted in similar changes in larval FA composition, specifically a higher concentration of EPA (from less than 0.2 mg/g fat to a maximum of 26.6 mg/g fat in the larvae fed on fermented diets), however, larval growth was reduced. …”
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Exploration of linear and interpretable models for quantification of cell parameters via contactless short-wave infrared hyperspectral sensing by Anjana Hevaganinge, Eva Lowenstein, Anna Filatova, Mihir Modak, Nandi Thales Mogo, Bryana Rowley, Jenny Yarmowsky, Joshua Ehizibolo, Ravidu Hevaganinge, Amy Musser, Abbey Kim, Anthony Neri, Jessica Conway, Yiding Yuan, Maurizio Cattaneo, Sui Seng Tee, Yang Tao

“…Finally, the model provides sparse interpretable weight matrices that hint at the underlying solution changes that correlate to each cell parameter prediction.…”
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Impacts of plant root traits and microbial functional attributes on soil respiration components in the desert-oasis ecotone by Jinlong Wang, Jinlong Wang, Jinlong Wang, Guanghui Lv, Guanghui Lv, Guanghui Lv, Jianjun Yang, Jianjun Yang, Jianjun Yang, Xuemin He, Xuemin He, Xuemin He, Hengfang Wang, Hengfang Wang, Hengfang Wang, Wenjing Li, Wenjing Li, Wenjing Li

“…Collectively, these findings suggest that a trait-based approach holds great promise in more effectively revealing the response mechanisms of Rs composition to environmental changes, thereby offering novel vistas for future investigations into carbon cycling in terrestrial soils.…”
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The Efficacy of Moxibustion on the Serum Levels of CXCL1 and β-EP in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis by Siyu Tao, Xue Wang, Chenxi Liao, Yan Xiong, Jie Tang, Nannan Jiang, Yuan Li, Xinyue Hu, Rouxian Shuai, Yueyue Wang, Ping Wu

“…Trial endpoints were change (∆) in symptoms, measured by Ritchie’s articular index (RAI), swollen joint count (SJC), and laboratory indicators, measured by the level of CXCL1, β-EP, tumor necrosis factor-a (TNF-α), and interleukin-1β (IL-1β). …”
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Incidence of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome by Occupation – 10-Year follow-up of the Gutenberg Health Study by Juliane Bauer, Janice Hegewald, Karin Rossnagel, Sylvia Jankowiak, Michaela Prigge, Julian Chalabi, Matthias Nübling, Alice Freiberg, Merle Riechmann-Wolf, Pavel Dietz, Philipp S. Wild, Thomas Koeck, Manfred E. Beutel, Norbert Pfeiffer, Karl J. Lackner, Thomas Münzel, Konstantin Strauch, Philipp Lurz, Oliver Tüscher, Julia Weinmann-Menke, Stavros Konstantinides, Andreas Seidler

“…Abstract Background In view of demographic change, rising retirement age, and a growing shortage of skilled workers, it is increasingly important to prevent widespread diseases such as type 2 diabetes or its risk factor metabolic syndrome. …”
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Global, regional, and national burden of heart failure and its underlying causes, 1990–2021: results from the global burden of disease study 2021 by Jun Ran, Ping Zhou, Jinxi Wang, Xuemei Zhao, Yan Huang, Qiong Zhou, Mei Zhai, Yuhui Zhang

“…Temporal trends were evaluated using estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) and joinpoint regression analysis. The relationship between the Socio-demographic Index (SDI) and disease burden was explored through Pearson correlation analysis, while attribution analysis identified the main causes of HF. …”
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The effect of iron deficiency on cardiac resynchronization therapy: results from the RIDE‐CRT Study by Philipp Lacour, Phi Long Dang, Daniel Armando Morris, Abdul Shokor Parwani, Wolfram Doehner, Franziska Schuessler, Felix Hohendanner, Frank R. Heinzel, Andrea Stroux, Carsten Tschoepe, Wilhelm Haverkamp, Leif‐Hendrik Boldt, Burkert Pieske, Florian Blaschke

“…Primary endpoints were reverse cardiac remodelling on echocardiography and clinical CRT response, assessed by change in New York Heart Association classification. …”
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Expression of USP18 and IL2RA Is Increased in Individuals Receiving Latent Tuberculosis Treatment with Isoniazid by Eleane de Oyarzabal, Lourdes García-García, Claudia Rangel-Escareño, Leticia Ferreyra-Reyes, Lorena Orozco, María Teresa Herrera, Claudia Carranza, Eduardo Sada, Esmeralda Juárez, Alfredo Ponce-de-León, José Sifuentes-Osornio, Robert J. Wilkinson, Martha Torres

“…Our results show that USP18, IFI44L, IFIT1, and IL2RA relative abundances increased significantly, meanwhile the relative abundance of CCL4, CXCL11, and IFNA decreased significantly after six months of INH therapy in TST-positive individuals. Conclusions. Changes in the profiles of USP18, IL2RA, IFNA, CCL4, and CXCL11 expressions during INH treatment in TST-positive individuals, regardless of IGRA status, are potential tools for monitoring latent tuberculosis treatment.…”
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The origin and transmission of HIV-1 CRF80_0107 among two major first-tier cities in China by Xiaorui Wang, Bo Zhu, Hanping Li, Jingwan Han, Xiaolin Wang, Lei Jia, Bohan Zhang, Jingyun Li, Linding Wang, Yongjian Liu, Hongling Wen, Lin Li

“…This highlights the importance of continuous monitoring for the emergence and dynamic changes of novel HIV-1 recombinant viruses and the necessity of implementing effective preventive measures targeting specific populations in particular regions.…”
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Beyond the current state of just-in-time adaptive interventions in mental health: a qualitative systematic review by Claire R. van Genugten, Claire R. van Genugten, Melissa S. Y. Thong, Melissa S. Y. Thong, Melissa S. Y. Thong, Wouter van Ballegooijen, Wouter van Ballegooijen, Wouter van Ballegooijen, Annet M. Kleiboer, Annet M. Kleiboer, Donna Spruijt-Metz, Arnout C. Smit, Mirjam A. G. Sprangers, Mirjam A. G. Sprangers, Yannik Terhorst, Yannik Terhorst, Heleen Riper, Heleen Riper, Heleen Riper

“…BackgroundJust-In-Time Adaptive Interventions (JITAIs) are interventions designed to deliver timely tailored support by adjusting to changes in users' internal states and external contexts. …”
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Bariatric Surgery as a Molecular Modulator: The Role of FSHR Polymorphisms in Enhancing eNOS Expression and Reproductive Hormone Dynamics in Women with Severe Obesity by Charalampos Voros, Despoina Mavrogianni, Kyriakos Bananis, Alexios Karakasis, Anthi-Maria Papahliou, Vasileios Topalis, Antonia Varthaliti, Raphail Mantzioros, Panagiota Kondili, Menelaos Darlas, Regina Sotiropoulou, Diamantis Athanasiou, Dimitris Mathiopoulos, Panagiotis Antsaklis, Dimitrios Loutradis, Georgios Daskalakis

“…Statistical techniques were used to determine changes and relationships. Results: Bariatric surgery led to substantial increases in eNOS expression across all FSHR polymorphism groups (<i>p</i> < 0.0001), with the Ser/Ser group exhibiting the most variability. …”
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Tea Stem as a Sorbent for Removal of Methylene Blue from Aqueous Phase by Tzan-Chain Lee, Shumao Wang, Zonggui Huang, Zhongxing Mo, Gangxing Wang, Zhuanrong Wu, Chengshun Liu, Hua Han, Tzu-Hsing Ko

“…Evaluation of thermodynamic parameters including changes in enthalpy, entropy, and Gibb’s free energy indicated the adsorption mechanism between MB and tea stem powder was a spontaneous and exothermic process. …”
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Residents as learning facilitators inside and outside of interprofessional education: a faculty development program in postgraduate pediatric training by Philipp A. Müller, Christine Straub, Christine Straub, Andrea Heinzmann, Thorsten Langer, Sebastian F. N. Bode, Jan Griewatz, Christian Kimmig, Sebastian Friedrich

“…IntroductionChanging learning environments in health professions are an important challenge of interprofessional education (IPE). …”
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Facilitators and barriers to reach and enrollment into a medically tailored meals program within a section 1115 Medicaid pilot: clinic staff perspectives by Sara C. Folta, Jessica Burch, Matthew Alcusky, Arlene S. Ash, Kurt Hager, Jean Terranova, Fang Fang Zhang, Oyedolapo Anyanwu, Zhongyu Li, Dariush Mozaffarian

“…Patient-related facilitators included patients being more in need of the program due to more severe illness and being more motivated to change dietary behaviors. Patient-related barriers included lacking a working phone or stable housing and concern about meals meeting taste and cultural food preferences. …”
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