Pregnancy-related acute kidney injury leads to hypertension, reduced kidney function and cognitive impairment in postpartum rats by Ashley Griffin, Jamie Szczepanski, Shauna-Kay Spencer, Shauna-Kay Spencer, Lucia Solis, Teylor Bowles, Reanna Robinson, Jan M. Williams, Patrick B. Kyle, Kedra Wallace, Kedra Wallace

“…Both hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) outside the context of pregnancy have been associated with an increased risk of developing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and cognitive impairment. …”
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Genome-Wide DNA Methylation Analysis during Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Yangyang Cao, Haoqing Yang, Luyuan Jin, Juan Du, Zhipeng Fan

“…We found that the majority of cytosines in a CpG context were methylated in induced BMSCs. Our results also revealed that, along with the induced osteogenic differentiation in BMSCs, the average genomic methylation levels and CpG methylation in transcriptional factor regions (TFs) were increased, the CpG methylation level of various genomic elements was mainly in the medium-high methylation section, and CpG methylation levels in the repeat element had highly methylated levels. …”
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Improving follow-up imaging practices for patients with community-acquired pneumonia by Meirian Evans, Aazaz Rehman, Joseph Marchant, Matthew Pavitt, Rachel Buxton-Thomas

“…Introduction: The incidence of lung cancer in patients presenting to hospital with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is variably reported as 1–9.2%.1–3 The radiographic features of pneumonia and lung cancer can be similar. Therefore, in the context of lower respiratory tract symptoms, a malignancy visible on a chest X-ray may be missed.The British Thoracic Society (BTS) guidelines for the management of CAP in adults (2009) recommend that high-risk patients (aged >50 and current or ex-smokers) with consolidation on a chest X-ray should be followed up with a repeat chest X-ray 6 weeks after their initial presentation to ensure resolution of changes and to exclude an underlying malignancy.3Initial audit data in our local respiratory department showed that 41% of patients were incorrectly not followed up with repeat imaging. …”
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Absence of progression risk of chronic kidney disease in patients with urine protein-creatinine ratio below 500 mg/g: a cohort study with competing risk analysis by Jiang Bai, Lijuan Zhang, Jingkai Di, Wenyu Wang, Yawen Wu, Yun Zhou, Yun Zhou, Yun Zhou

“…The results of the Fine and Gray competing risk survival regression model showed the same trend.ConclusionIn patients with CKD and UPCR levels below 500 mg/g, there was no increased risk of CKD progression associated with the higher proteinuria levels.…”
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Validation of the Mild Behavioral Impairment Scale (MBI-S) for brief self-assessment of Mild Behavioral Impairment in people without dementia by Paula Hinkl, Elmar Graessel, Nicolas Rohleder, Peter Landendoerfer, Thomas Kuehlein, Natascha Lauer, Anna Pendergrass

“…It has high test economy and measures current neuropsychiatric symptoms and their intensity as a state criterion. …”
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Knowledge of Preconception Healthcare and Associated Factors: A Study among Mothers in Jinka Town, Southern Region, Ethiopia by Kassahun Fikadu Tesema, Tamirat Cheneka, Alemayehu Alemu, Mekonen Feyissa, Birhanu Birkaye, Hafiza Mohammed, Eleni Kidu, Getahun Wegaso, Biresaw Wasihun

“…Preconception healthcare is promising to improve the reproductive health status of women and couples if they receive care three months to two years before conception. In the current context of Ethiopia, however, preconception healthcare is overlooked in the continuum of care. …”
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PROTOCOL: The Application of Information and Communication Technologies in Physical Activity Interventions for Breast Cancer: A Scoping Review Protocol by Xin Chen, Maaz Imam, Yutong Yi, JJ Pionke, Lixcy Vega, Anna Arthur, Jessie Chin, Chungyi Chiu

“…While technology‐based interventions have received increased attention in recent years, there is still limited consensus within the scientific literature surrounding ICT‐based PA interventions for BCS. …”
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Feasibility of cognitive testing and ecological momentary assessments using smartphones in middle aged and older adults with insomnia by Sara Ghadimi, Jason Ereso, Alexander J. Kaula, Nick Taptiklis, Francesca Cormack, Cathy Alessi, Jennifer L. Martin, Joseph M. Dzierzewski, Arash Naeim, Sarah Kremen, Tue Te, Constance H. Fung

“…We assessed the feasibility of self-administered cognitive testing via smartphone apps for collecting in-moment, in-context data about a person’s current state (ecological momentary assessment, EMA). …”
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Intravesical instillation-based mTOR-STAT3 dual targeting for bladder cancer treatment by Dae Hoon Lee, Jung Ki Yoo, Ki Hwan Um, Wootae Ha, Soo Min Lee, Junseong Park, Min Jeong Kye, Jungyo Suh, Jin Woo Choi

“…Graphical Abstract The current investigation introduces an innovative conceptualization of bispecific short hairpin RNA (bs_shRNA) tailored for the equilibrated modulation of dual genes within a singular cellular context. …”
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The role of nanotechnologies in diagnostics and treatment of female reproductive system cancer by Z. R. Faizullina, A. A. Zhilenko, A. Kh. Islamgulov, E. A. Chernaya, A. I. Tochieva, A. A. Sanova, D. A. Dryaeva, S. Sh. Khaknazarov, T. R. Gazizov, M. M. Otadzhonov, Kh. A. Merzhoeva, E. V. Malikova, V. A. Glazepa, A. K. Matviets

“…Such systems, including liposomes, nanoparticles, micelles, and dendrimers, are characterized by advanced efficiency, reduced toxicity, as well as the opportunity for controlled release of active components. Nanotechnologies increase the effectiveness of vaccines by prolonging their half-life, affect the СС microenvironment and potentiate the antitumor immune response with minimal toxicity. …”
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COZMIC. III. Cosmological Zoom-in Simulations of Self-interacting Dark Matter with Suppressed Initial Conditions by Ethan O. Nadler, Rui An, Daneng Yang, Hai-Bo Yu, Andrew Benson, Vera Gluscevic

“…In particular, P ( k ) suppression that saturates current warm DM constraints almost entirely erases core collapse in isolated halos. …”
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Human Blood Serum Banks in the System of Seroepidemiological Monitoring of Population Immunity by T. A. Semenenko, V. A. Gushchin, Ya. V. Simakova, A. E. Potapkina, T. I. Subbotina, D. A. Kleymenov, A. A. Pochtovy, A. L. Ginzburg

“…Using the infrastructure of the blood serum bank makes it possible to obtain information on the seroprevalence, effectiveness of specific prevention programs and the level of susceptibility of various age and social groups of the population to vaccine-controlled infections.Conclusion. In the context of expanding the range of real and potential biological threats, the effective functioning of human blood serum banks creates additional opportunities for studying population immunity, contributing to an increase in the effectiveness of the seroepidemiological monitoring system for current infections among the population.…”
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Effects of a novel non-pharmacological intervention based on respiratory biofeedback, neurofeedback and median nerve stimulation to treat children with ADHD by Eduardo Santamaría-Vázquez, Eduardo Santamaría-Vázquez, Eduardo Santamaría-Vázquez, Anayali Estudillo-Guerra, Lna Ali, Diana Martinez, Roberto Hornero, Roberto Hornero, Leon Morales-Quezada

“…Despite its high prevalence, current pharmacological treatments are not effective in 30% of cases and show poor long-term adherence. …”
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Healthcare-Associated Infections: The Role of Microbial and Environmental Factors in Infection Control—A Narrative Review by Andreea M. Sandu, Mariana C. Chifiriuc, Corneliu O. Vrancianu, Roxana-E. Cristian, Cristina F. Alistar, Marian Constantin, Mihaela Paun, Alexandru Alistar, Loredana G. Popa, Mircea I. Popa, Ana C. Tantu, Manuela E. Sidoroff, Mara M. Mihai, Andreea Marcu, George Popescu, Monica M. Tantu

“…One of the most serious consequences of HAIs is the increase in the rate of antibiotic resistance (AR) generated by the prolonged, frequent, and sometimes incorrect use of antibiotics, which leads to the selection of resistant bacteria, making treatment difficult and expensive, with direct consequences for the safety of patients and healthcare personnel. …”
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Mechanism of Foreign Policy Coordination Within the Framework of the Collective Security Treaty Organization by Kirill Y. Golub

“…Increasing changes in the system of international relations in the current conditions require states to create and ensure the dynamic operation of regional institutional mechanisms Such a mechanism within the CSTO ensures coordination of the member states’ positions on international and regional security issues. …”
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Platform for energy generation based on piezoelectric elements by Peter Adel Wakеm Awad, Anastasia A. Sidorova, Tatyana E. Mamonova

“…In recent decades, we have seen rapid advances in science and technology in renewable and alternative energy. In this context, the research related to energy generation from non-obvious sources is becoming increasingly relevant. …”
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Sustainable Development and New Challenges of the Energy Market: Amendment on “New Normal” by Evgenia A. Kuklina

“…Carbon-free sources of energy rejecting traditional production technologies are becoming increasingly popular. Accelerated innovative development of the oil and gas sector of economy is an adequate response and a measure of Russia’s sensible reaction to the current challenges at the energy market. …”
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Leveraging mobile applications in humanitarian crisis to improve health: a case of Syrian women and children refugees in Turkey by Aral Surmeli, Nirmala P Narla, Angela J Shields, Rifat Atun

“…HERA App is the first mHealth solution that has been designed for Syrian refugees in Turkey and is currently still in the data collection phase. We discuss its design and implementation and analyze the enablers and barriers of adoption systems, health systems access, and cultural norms for implementing a demand-side mHealth intervention in this context.…”
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Evaluating the dual impact of microbial activity and aged refuse layers on landfill leachate clogging: An experimental and LCA perspective by Zhaobin Li, Waifan Tang, Shulun Mak, Siukei Lam, Qingwen Li

“…Significance: This study provides an in-depth analysis combining a review of existing literature and experimental insights into the role of microbial communities in clogging formation and the effectiveness of aged refuse layers as a mitigation measure.To provide a comprehensive assessment, a life cycle assessment (LCA) framework is employed to analyze the environmental impacts of various clogging control methods.This study contributes to theoretical advancements by integrating a comprehensive review of LCA frameworks in the context of landfill management, addressing a gap in current literature. …”
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Memory-Based Navigation in Elephants: Implications for Survival Strategies and Conservation by Margot Morel, Robert Guldemond, Melissa A. de la Garza, Jaco Bakker

“…This review synthesises current literature on elephant navigation and decision-making, exploring how their behavioural strategies contribute to resilience amid increasing anthropogenic pressures. …”
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