Change in Enlarged Perivascular Spaces over Time and Associations with Outcomes After Traumatic Brain Injury by Alexa E. Walter, Krupa Savalia, Jason Yoon, Justin Morrison, Andrea L. C. Schneider, Ramon Diaz-Arrastia, Danielle K. Sandsmark

“…Given the minimal change in EPVs over time, this period may not be long enough for potential recovery or may indicate that EPVs are structural findings that do not significantly change over time.…”
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Morphometric and biochemical features of different Bunias orientalis L. genotypes in the M. M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden of the NAS of Ukraine by O. M. Vergun, D. B. Rakhmetov, O. V. Shymanska, S. O. Rakhmetova, O. P. Bondarchuk, V. V. Fishchenko

“…The study of the content of structural and functional compounds and nutrients at the flowering stage showed that the dry matter content was in the range of 13.58–16.00%, sugars 5.07–8.86%, titratable acidity 3.28–4.25%, lipids 3.33–6.61%, ascorbic acid 382.83–693.82 mg%, b-carotene 0.94–3.48 mg%, ash 6.79–9.2%, calcium 1.00–2.44%, phosphorus 1.61–2.67% and energy value 3337.0–3498.0 cal/g. …”
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Practical Approaches to Patient-Centered Care in Europe: Mixed Methods Study Developing a Conceptual Framework for Comprehensive Cancer Care Networks by Emily Hickmann, Peggy Richter, Hannes Schlieter, Maja Cemazar, Dorota Dudek-Godeau, Nele Grapentin, Ellen Griesshammer, Marjetka Jelenc, Sigita Liutkauskiene, Alain Ravaud, Xavier Troussard, Simone Wesselmann

“…In this context, comprehensive cancer care networks (CCCNs) provide a new means of structuring and delivering quality cancer care, recognizing each patient’s unique preferences and needs. …”
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Exploring the Impact of Homophily Attitude, Physical, and Social Attractiveness on Purchase Intentions by Honya Ghasemi, Ramin Bashir Khodaparasti, Hooshmand Bagheri Garbollagh

“…To carry out this research, a standard questionnaire was used. The data was analyzed using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM). …”
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Pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake among Black/African American men who have sex with other men in Midwestern, United States: a systematic review by Oluwafemi Adeagbo, Oluwaseun Abdulganiyu Badru, Prince Addo, Amber Hawkins, Monique Janiel Brown, Xiaoming Li, Rima Afifi

“…Despite evidence of individual and structural barriers to PrEP use in the Midwest, no review has synthesized this finding to have a holistic view of PrEP uptake and barriers. …”
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Business network accessibility: Innovation capability as a connecting factor between Customer Relationship Management and market orientation on SMEs’ performance by Muhammad Fahmi, Muhammad Andi Prayogi, Muhammad Taufik Lesmana, Maharani Citra Kencana, Syahnita

“…The method used is quantitative through surveys and data analysis using the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Partial Least Squares (PLS) technique. …”
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A 20-week, randomized controlled trial to determine the efficacy of the Aging Well through Interaction and Scientific Education – Action Plan (AgeWISE-AP) program in older Veterans... by Maureen K. O’Connor, Julianne Szemko, Jaye E. McLaren, Lauren R. Moo, Emily E. Metcalf, Andrew Nguyen, Malissa L. Kraft, Brandon Frank, David Salat, John J. Randolph, Yorghos Tripodis

“…An exploratory outcome will focus on structural imaging data acquired from a subset of participants at baseline and one year to investigate potential volumetric changes in brain regions of interest. …”
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Fingolimod as a potent anti-Staphylococcus aureus: pH-dependent cell envelope damage and eradication of biofilms/persisters by Yongpeng Shang, Yu Huang, Qingyin Meng, Zhijian Yu, Zewen Wen, Fangyou Yu

“…Conclusion Fingolimod exhibits bactericidal activity against diverse gram-positive bacteria, with remarkable effects on S. aureus (including MRSA), disrupting bacterial cell structural integrity in a pH-dependent way and eradicating biofilms and persisters of S. aureus.…”
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Role of Psychological Distress in the Assessment of Chronic Illness Care and Self-Management Behaviors of Elderly Patients with T2DM Chronic Complications by Sun X, Wang X, Zhou R, Deng W, Jiang J, Shi Y

“…Student’s t-test, one-way ANOVA or the nonparametric analysis (Mann–Whitney U-test), Pearson correlation coefficient and structural equation model (SEM) were used to analyse the data.Results: A total of 264 participants (157 males [59.47%], with an average age of 71.07± 6.47 years) were included in the study; their duration of T2DM ranged from 5 to 30 years, with a mean duration of 11.19± 6.96 years. …”
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Risk Factors and Vascular Features Associated With Local Recurrence in Pancreatic Cancer Post‐Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Ting‐Kai Liao, Ying Jui Chao, Wei‐Hsun Lu, Ping‐Jui Su, Chih‐Jung Wang, Yan‐Shen Shan

“…However, the relationship between vascular structural changes and LR post‐operation remains unclear. …”
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Preoperative imaging and intraoperative navigation of the parathyroid glands neoplasms in primary hyperparathyroidism by K. Yu. Slashchuk, M. V. Degtyarev, P. O. Rumyantsev, A. K. Eremkina, N. V. Tarbaeva, D. G. Beltsevich, I. V. Kim, G. A. Melnicthhenko, N. G. Mokrysheva

“…We recommend to perform ultrasound of the thyroid and parathyroid glands in all patients at the first stage, in the absence of evident changes in the thyroid gland, at the second stage – scintigraphy and SPECT / CT with 99mTc-MIBI; in cases with significant concomitant functional or structural pathology of the thyroid gland – contrast enhanced CT; if necessary, supplementing fine needle aspiration biopsy with flushing from a needle on for parathyroid hormone.…”
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Prediction of uterine rupture in singleton pregnancies with one prior cesarean birth undergoing TOLAC: A cross‐sectional study by Brittany J. Arkerson, Giulia M. Muraca, Nisha Thakur, Ali Javinani, Asma Khalil, Rohan D'Souza, Hiba J. Mustafa

“…We excluded pregnancies with major structural anomalies and chromosomal abnormalities. …”
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Comparison and application of depression screening tools for adolescents: scale selection and clinical practice by Xinyu Li, Wei Jin, Lu Han, Xingyu Chen, Lihong Li

“…Additionally, 13 original development studies of the included scales were further reviewed to extract and analyze information on their developmental background, structural dimensions, item composition, and applicability. …”
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Description of a New Simple and Cost-Effective Molecular Testing That Could Simplify MUC1 Variant Detection by Victor Fages, Florentin Bourre, Romain Larrue, Andrea Wenzel, Jean-Baptiste Gibier, Fabrice Bonte, Claire-Marie Dhaenens, Kendrah Kidd, Stanislav Kmoch, Anthony Bleyer, François Glowacki, Olivier Grunewald

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Effects of binocularity and eye dominance on visually-driven ocular tracking by Kimia Seyedmadani, Kimia Seyedmadani, Keith A. Tucker, Mark R. Anderson, Mark R. Anderson, Yasemin M. Akay, Metin Akay, Leland S. Stone

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Using GIS And Geophysics In Selecting Suitable Basins With Freshwater Aquifers For An Efficient Exploration Strategy - A Case Study From Petra-Region, Jordan by Mohammmad Al Farajat, Bernhard Schaefers, Hussein Al Hassanat, Nedal Al Atteyat, Nidal Al Jahed, Jamal Khataibeh

“…In the first step, geological, structural and geomorphological knowledge was applied to determine the parts of the sedimentary basin having potentials of being local groundwater aquifers. …”
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Vulvovaginal atrophy: modern approaches to diagnostics and management by V. H. Siusiuka, N. V. Avramenko, M. I. Pavliuchenko, M. Yu. Serhiienko, A. O. Kniazieva

“…The aim of the review is to analyze the latest data on the current state of diagnosis and management of a common benign vulvar and vaginal disease in postmenopausal women – atrophic vulvovaginitis. …”
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Analysis of mitochondrial-targeted antioxidant SkQ1 effectiveness on myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury in a rat model: Focus on morphological and ultrastructural tissue study by E. A. Senokosova, E. A. Velikanova, R. A. Mukhamadiyarov, O. D. Sidorova, E. O. Krivkina, L. V. Antonova, E. V. Grigoriev

“…Cytochrome C was distributed evenly.Conclusion. 12 ng/mL of SkQ1 demonstrates pronounced antioxidant effects in the ischemic myocardium leading to a higher degree preservation of the heart muscle compared to 120 ng/mL of SkQ1 that was associated with an aggravated oxidative stress and structural changes of the tissue.…”
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E-cigarette use and susceptibility among Indonesian youth: the role of social environment, social media, and individual factors by Mouhamad Bigwanto, Melinda Pénzes, Nurul Kodriati, Emma Rachmawati, Nida Amalia, Róbert Urbán

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Antimicrobial resistance in a protracted war setting: a review of the literature from Palestine by Ramya Kumar, Osama Tanous, David Mills, Bram Wispelwey, Yara Asi, Weeam Hammoudeh, Omar Dewachi

“…Notably, most studies attributed AMR to local practices, often overlooking broader structural and socio-political drivers. This review underscores the need to contextualize AMR within the environment, particularly under conditions of sustained warfare.IMPORTANCEThis study goes beyond merely reviewing and summarizing data on AMR in the occupied Palestinian territories (oPt), a region enduring chronic war-like conditions. …”
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