Balancing Care and Sacrifice: Lived Experiences and Support Needs of Primary Caregivers in Pediatric Chronic Pain Across Canada and Australia by Nicole Pope, Nicole Drumm, Kathryn A. Birnie, Melanie Noel, Carolyn Berryman, Nicki Ferencz, Tieghan Killackey, Megan Macneil, Darrel Zientek, Victoria Surry, Jennifer N. Stinson

“…Thematic analysis was applied to interview data. Results: Two overarching themes were identified: (1) bearing the weight and sacrifice of caregiving and (2) deep interrelatedness and blurred boundaries. …”
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Unveiling host-genetic drivers of caecal microbial communities in chickens through genome-wide association studies by Ankit Hinsu, Xiaoxia Dai, Christos Dadousis, Christos Dadousis, Melanie Hay, Bruno Fosso, Matteo Crotta, Ramesh Pandit, Javier Guitian, Fiona Tomley, Prakash Koringa, Chaitanya Joshi, Chaitanya Joshi, Damer Blake, Androniki Psifidi

“…Whole-genome sequencing data were then used to further investigate candidate regions around significantly associated variants from the high-density DNA array. …”
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A novel gene linked to Imipenem resistance in E. coli isolate lacking known Imipenem-resistance genes by Trang Thu Hoang, Huyen Thanh Thi Le, Sang Ngoc Nguyen, Ung Dinh Nguyen, Tuan Ngoc Tran, Cuong Hung Nguyen, Thang Quang Truong, Nam S. Vo, Duc Quang Le, Son Hoang Nguyen, Minh Duc Cao, Thi Minh Ngoc Dao, Thi Huyen Bui, Thu An Nguyen, Thi Lan Anh Pham, Thi Bich Thao Le, Tho Huu Ho

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Trait-mediated responses and co-occurrence patterns of breeding steppe birds under human footprint in Inner Mongolia by Wenyu Xu, Chunlu Wang, Yanqi Wang, Xi Yang, Lishi Zhang, Piotr Tryjanowski, Frédéric Jiguet, Zheng Han, Haitao Wang

“…This study investigates how human impacts affect the distribution and community structure of breeding steppe birds in Inner Mongolia, a biodiversity hotspot in Asia. …”
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Longitudinal Immunoprofiling of the CD8⁺ T-Cell Response in SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccinees and COVID-19 Patients by Jesús Emanuel Brunetti, Beatriz Escudero-Pérez, Fátima Lasala, Gonzalo Rivas, Mikel Mancheño-Losa, David Rial-Crestelo, Jaime Lora-Tamayo, Dániel Cadar, Miles Carroll, Rafael Delgado, César Muñoz-Fontela, Estefanía Rodríguez

“…Of note, we have observed variations in the memory subset structure at every stage of disease and vaccination. …”
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Malaria control among Myanmar migrants in Thailand: a qualitative study of healthcare providers by Nichakan Inthitanon, Piyarat Sripoorote, Yupaporn Wattanagoon, Pattamaporn Petchvijit, Ammarind Anantjitsupha, Kyawt Mon Win, Nattawan Rachaphaew, Khaing Zin Zin Htwe, Kritsana Suk-aum, Peeriya Watakulsin, Liwang Cui, Jetsumon Sattabongkot, Daniel M. Parker, Wang Nguitragool, Pyae Linn Aung

“…Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results Respondents consistently linked the rise in malaria cases to increased cross-border migration from Myanmar following recent political unrest. …”
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Assessment of Pain and Associated Factors in Female Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment for Breast Cancer: Cross-Sectional Study by Leonardo Breno do Nascimento de Aviz, Laerte Jonatas Leray Guedes, Raphaely Cristiny Sanches Progênio, Carolina Lima da Fonte, Victória Tavares Brioso, Maikon da Silva e Silva, Laura Maria Tomazi Neves, Saul Rassy Carneiro

“…Method: Cross-sectional study conducted between March 2021 and March 2022, in Belém, Pará, Brazil. A structured questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic, clinical, and lifestyle data from patients in the postoperative period of breast cancer surgery. …”
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Family physicians’ attitudes and practice on screening and prevention of fragility fractures, and shared decision-making with postmenopausal women: a qualitative study in Spain by Montserrat León-García, Esther Cánovas Martínez, Yolanda Álvarez Pérez, María Antonia Pou, Alberto López García-Franco, Ana Sanz Bas, Sara Rodriguez-Moreno, Claudia Erika Delgado Espinoza, Pablo Roca, Aránzazu González Osuna, Diana Fernández Valverde, Betzabeth Marín Nanco, Melixa Medina-Aedo, Lilisbeth Perestelo-Pérez, Pablo Alonso-Coello

“…Data were analysed using an iterative, theory-driven approach to identify key themes and barriers. …”
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EDF1 accelerates ganglioside GD3 accumulation to boost CD52-mediated CD8+ T cell dysfunction in neuroblastoma by Di Li, Meng Li, Zhenjian Zhuo, Huiqin Guo, Weixin Zhang, Yile Xu, Hai-Yun Wang, Jiabin Liu, Huimin Xia, Huiran Lin, Jue Tang, Jing He, Lei Miao

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Co-designing and testing the learn together guidance to support patient and family involvement in patient safety investigations: a mixed-methods study by Jane O’Hara, Lauren Ramsey, Siobhan McHugh, Joseph Langley, Justin Waring, Ruth Simms-Ellis, Gemma Louch, Jenni Murray, Carl Macrae, John Baker, Rebecca Lawton, Daisy Halligan, Olivia Rogerson, Penny Phillips, Debra Hazeldine, Sarah Seddon, Joanne Hughes, Rebecca Partridge, Katherine Ludwin, Laura Sheard

“…Stage 2B synthesised previous data to develop common principles and programme theory. …”
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Non-Parker Spiral Interplanetary Magnetic Field Configurations Observed in Near-Earth Space: Statistical Features of Their Occurrence and Solar Wind Conditions by Jong-Sun Park, Quanqi Shi, Jungjoon Seough, Hui Zhang, Tao Tang, Ruilong Guo, Kyung-Suk Cho, Dong-Hun Lee, Khan-Hyuk Kim

“…Using the IMF and solar wind data measured by the Wind spacecraft for the period 1995–2023, we present distinctive features in the occurrence and various solar wind parameters between these non-Parker spiral IMF configuration types. …”
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Multi-sphere coupling characteristics and gas-bearing controlling factors of calcareous shale reservoirs in the Yadu-Ziyun-Luodian Aulacogen under Early Carboniferous platform-basi... by Kun Yuan, Kun Yuan, Kun Yuan, Bing Feng, Gangquan Li, Zongan Xue, Zongan Xue, Zongan Xue, Tuo Lin, Tuo Lin, Tuo Lin, Xinxin Fang, Xiangcan Sun, Xiangcan Sun, Xiangcan Sun, Yinbo Xu, Yinbo Xu, Yinbo Xu, Fengzan Zheng

“…Integrating field geological surveys and well data, this study comprehensively evaluates the mineralogy, geochemistry, structural features, and gas content of these shales to decipher the key factors controlling gas enrichment, particularly in this tectonically complex area. …”
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The Clinical Review Committee: Impact of the Development of In Vitro Diagnostic Tests for SARS-CoV-2 Within RADx Tech by Matthew Robinson, Charlotte Gaydos, Barbara Van Der Pol, Sally McFall, Yu-Hsiang Hsieh, William Clarke, Robert L. Murphy, Lea E. Widdice, Lisa R. Hirschhorn, Richard Rothman, Chad Achenbach, Claudia Hawkins, Adam Samuta, Laura Gibson, David McManus, Yukari C. Manabe

“…The CRC identified common barriers to device design finalization including biosafety, workflow, result reporting, regulatory requirements, sample type, supply chain, limit of detection, lack of relevant validation data, and price-performance-use mismatch. Feedback from companies participating was positive.…”
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Neural correlates of device-based sleep characteristics in adolescents by Qing Ma, Barbara J. Sahakian, Bei Zhang, Zeyu Li, Jin-Tai Yu, Fei Li, Jianfeng Feng, Wei Cheng

“…We applied sparse canonical correlation analysis (sCCA) to data from 3,222 adolescents in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study, integrating sleep characteristics with multimodal imaging. …”
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MiR-125a-5p in MSC-derived small extracellular vesicles alleviates Müller cells injury in diabetic retinopathy by modulating mitophagy via PTP1B pathway by Cong Liu, Jinjin Xiang, Yueqin Chen, Chang He, Jun Tong, Yinglin Liao, Huangyi Lei, Lingyun Sun, Genhong Yao, Zhenggao Xie

“…MSC-sEVs decreased the accumulation of ROS and improved the structure and function of mitochondria of Müller cells with AGEs treatment. …”
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Study on the Impact of Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer on the Quality of Life and the Psycho-Relational Sphere of Patients: ProQoL by Francesca Cappuccio, Carlo Buonerba, Luca Scafuri, Rossella Di Trolio, Pasquale Dolce, Serena Orsola Trabucco, Filomena Erbetta, Elvira Tulimieri, Antonella Sciscio, Concetta Ingenito, Antonio Verde, Giuseppe Di Lorenzo

“…Methods Eligible men initiating hormonal therapy were recruited between December 2021 and December 2023. Data were collected at baseline (T 0) and after 3 months (T 1) and 6 months (T 2) of ADT using standardized questionnaires (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer [EORTC] QLQ-C30, EORTC QLQ-PR25) and semi-structured interviews. …”
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Symbiotic microalgae and microbes: a new frontier in saline agriculture by Cheng-Gang Ren, Cun-Cui Kong, Si-Ming Li, Xiao-Jing Wang, Xiao Yu, Yin-Chu Wang, Yin-Chu Wang, Song Qin, Song Qin, Hong-Li Cui

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Development and Evaluation of Hydrogel-Based Sulfasalazine-Loaded Nanosponges for Enhanced Topical Psoriasis Therapy by Sunil Kumar, Anroop B. Nair, Varsha Kadian, Pooja Dalal, Babu Lal Jangir, Bandar Aldhubiab, Rashed M. Almuqbil, Ahmed S. Alnaim, Nouf Alwadei, Rekha Rao

“…<b>Results:</b> Physiochemical data confirms nanoscale architecture, drug inclusion in nanosponges, crystalline structure, and formulation stability. …”
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Impact of coronavirus disease 2019 on psoriatic arthritis: A multiregional observational study by Ranran Yao, Renge Liang, Jing Lu, Hongxia Li, Qiao Zhou, Yuhui Li, Liling Xu, Gong Cheng, Yuan Jia, Yin Su

“…Methods A total of 163 adult patients with PsA from 15 province‐level regions in China were enrolled in this multiregional observational study from January 14, 2023, to March 22, 2023. Data on patient demographics, COVID‐19 status, and disease characteristics were collected through a structured questionnaire survey. …”
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AI-driven MRI analysis reveals brain atrophy patterns in benign relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis by M. Niiranen, M. Niiranen, P. Bendel, P. Bendel, J. Koikkalainen, J. Lötjönen, T. Selander, E. Solje, E. Solje, P. Hartikainen, S. Simula, R. Vanninen, R. Vanninen, A. M. Portaankorva

“…Based on this study, the corpus callosum is a crucial structure in monitoring disease progression in BRRMS.…”
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