Nutritional Quality and Environmental Sustainability of Dietary Protein Patterns in Europe by Merel C. Daas, Pieter van ‘t Veer, Elisabeth H. M. Temme, Anneleen Kuijsten, Mirjana Gurinović, Sander Biesbroek

“…Background: A dietary shift from animal-based protein foods towards plant and/or alternative protein foods (i.e., protein transition) has gained increasing interest in Europe as a solution to reduce environmental impacts and improve human health. …”
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AMY1 gene copy number associated with xerostomia and Sjögren’s syndrome: a cross-sectional study by Indre Stankeviciene, Alina Puriene, Vilma Brukiene, Diana Mieliauskaite, Synnøve Bække, Berit Tommeras, Rania Al-Mahdi, Arunas Rimkevicius, Lina Stangvaltaite-Mouhat

“…Abstract Background Dry mouth-related conditions adversely affect patients’ well-being, as well as their oral and general health. …”
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<i>Corema album</i> Berry Juice as a Protective Agent Against Neurodegeneration by Antonio Canoyra, Carmen Martín-Cordero, Dolores Muñoz-Mingarro, Antonio J. León-González, Richard B. Parsons, Nuria Acero

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: <i>Corema album</i> berries are edible fruits from the Iberian Atlantic coast, characterized by a rich polyphenolic composition, which endows their juice with potential protective effects against neurodegeneration. …”
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Preclinical evaluation of candidate “kill or cure” strategies to treat MFN2-related lipodystrophy by Ineke Luijten, Xiong Weng, Ula Kibildyte, Jana Buchan, Ami Onishi, Jake Mann, Eleanor McKay, David Savage, Robert K. Semple

“…Abstract Background The mitofusin 2 (MFN2) R707W mutation causes debilitating human lipodystrophy featuring lower body adipose loss, upper body adipose hyperplasia, and dyslipidaemic insulin resistance. …”
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Nutritional status in subacute post-stroke patients undergoing rehabilitation treatment: a protocol for a prospective observational study by Mariacristina Siotto, Carola Cocco, Alessandro Guerrini, Chiara Bertoncini, Marco Germanotta, Valeria Cipollini, Laura Cortellini, Arianna Pavan, Stefania Lattanzi, Caterina Galluccio, Sabina Insalaco, Erika Antonacci, Elisabetta Ruco, Irene Giovanna Aprile

“…Abstract Background Recent developments in clinical nutrition emphasise the value of early intervention and proper nutritional management and the significance of a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of post-stroke patients. …”
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Toll-like receptor activation induces airway obstruction and hyperresponsiveness in guinea pigs by Yujiao Xiang, Jielu Liu, Mu Nie, Gunnar Nilsson, Jesper Säfholm, Mikael Adner

“…Abstract Background Microbial infections, particularly those caused by rhinovirus (RV) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), are major triggers for asthma exacerbations. …”
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The sugar content of foods in the UK by category and company: A repeated cross-sectional study, 2015-2018. by Lauren K Bandy, Peter Scarborough, Richard A Harrington, Mike Rayner, Susan A Jebb

“…<h4>Background</h4>Consumption of free sugars in the UK greatly exceeds dietary recommendations. …”
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Spectrum of γ-Secretase dysfunction as a unifying predictor of ADAD age at onset across PSEN1, PSEN2 and APP causal genes by Sara Gutiérrez Fernández, Cristina Gan Oria, Dieter Petit, Wim Annaert, John M. Ringman, Nick C. Fox, Natalie S. Ryan, Lucía Chávez-Gutiérrez

“…Abstract Background Autosomal Dominant Alzheimer's Disease (ADAD), caused by mutations in Presenilins (PSEN1/2) and Amyloid Precursor Protein (APP) genes, typically manifests with early onset (< 65 years). …”
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Fecal microbiota transplantation from Helicobacter pylori carriers following bismuth quadruple therapy exacerbates alcohol-related liver disease in mice via LPS-induced activation... by Huihui Gao, Hangming Bai, Yanyan Su, Yuting Gao, Hui Fang, Donghang Li, Youren Yu, Xing Lu, Dasheng Xia, Daqing Mao, Yi Luo

“…This study aims to characterize BQT-induced gut microbiota alterations in asymptomatic H. pylori carriers and evaluate their effect on an ALD mouse model. Methods Metagenomic sequencing was conducted to assess the gut microbiota composition of individuals before and after BQT. …”
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Depot-specific metabolic and inflammatory profiles in perirenal and renal sinus adipose tissue by Maria J. Pereira, Argyri Mathioudaki, Susanne Hetty, Amir Sedigh, Jan W. Eriksson, Maria K. Svensson

“…Abstract Background Alterations in kidney-associated adipose tissue depots, specifically renal sinus (RSAT) and perirenal adipose tissue (PRAT), may contribute to metabolic, cardiovascular, and chronic kidney diseases. …”
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Pharmacokinetics of levosimendan in critically Ill children on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a prospective observational study by Stéphane Bertin, David Haefliger, Maria-Helena Perez, Monia Guidi, Monia Guidi, Laurent A. Decosterd, Vivianne Chanez, Ermindo R. Di Paolo, Thierry Buclin, Françoise Livio

“…BackgroundLevosimendan is used off-label in pediatrics and pharmacokinetic (PK) data in this population are scarce. …”
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Morphofunctional status of parotid salivary glands in three-month-old rats with experimentally induced fetal macrosomia by O. V. Garmash, G. I. Gubina-Vakulyk

“…The aim of the study is to examine experimentally the features of postnatal morphogenesis of salivary glands in three-month-old rats born with macrosomia. Materials and methods. Somatometric data of the animals were examined at birth and after the experiment, which induced macrosomia of rat fetus with four different ways (high-calorie diet for young pregnant female specimens, high-calorie diet for mature pregnant female specimens, high-calorie diet and hypokinesia condition for young pregnant female specimens, increased placental-fetal blood supply on the background of normal living conditions for young pregnant female specimens). …”
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Biliary Microbial Community and Metabolic Potential in Patients with Multiple Common Bile Duct Stones by Xia T, Feng S, Zou Z, Zhou J, Cai X, Ye J, Dai C

“…Distinct biliary microbial composition was identified in MS group, with a significantly higher abundance of Proteobacteria at phylum level and Enterococcus at genus level, respectively. …”
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Fuzi alleviates cold-related rheumatoid arthritis via regulating gut microbiota and microbial bile acid metabolism by Juan Liu, Dandan Zhang, Yaochuan Zhou, Jinlu Wu, Wuwen Feng, Cheng Peng

“…Abstract Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with cold pattern is an important type of RA according to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine. …”
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Is There an Association between Sodium-Based Additives and Total Sodium Content of Foods? by Carla Almeida, Eduarda Lopes, Patrícia Padrão

“…Background and objectives: Excessive sodium intake is a major public health issue. …”
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DMSO-free cryopreservation of hiPSC-derived cardiomyocytes: low temperature characterization and protocol development by Akshat S. Mallya, Tessa Burrows, Jeanne Hsieh, Troy Louwagie, James R. Dutton, Brenda M. Ogle, Allison Hubel

“…Abstract Background Human-induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (hiPSC-CMs) have attracted significant interest for use in disease modeling, drug discovery and potential therapeutic applications. …”
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Utilization of drug checking services in Austria: a cross-sectional online survey by Alexandra Karden, Tobias Fragner, Cornelia Feichtinger, Julian Strizek, Daragh T. McDermott, Igor Grabovac

“…Abstract Background The use of psychoactive substances is a key public health issue due to its impact on mental, physical, and social health. …”
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Using benthos a bioindicator to assess the efficiency constructed wetland community wastewater treatment system by K. Seethong, K. Chunkao, N. Dampin, W. Wararam

“…This study assesses the diversity, species composition, and distribution of benthic organisms in a community wastewater-filter grass system and explores the relationship between water quality and benthos.METHODS: Water samples were collected from plant plots between December 2021 and March 2022. …”
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Ethanol extract of propolis relieves exercise-induced fatigue via modulating the metabolites and gut microbiota in mice by Shan Huang, Xiaofei Yang, Jingxuan Ma, Chen Li, Yajing Wang, Zhaoxia Wu

“…BackgroundPropolis, a natural mixture rich in bioactive compounds, has shown the potential to relieve exercise-induced fatigue. …”
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Exercise Dose Effects on Body Fat 12 Months after an Exercise Intervention: Follow-up from a Randomized Controlled Trial by Christine M. Friedenreich, Yibing Ruan, Aalo Duha, Kerry S. Courneya

“…Background. Exercise interventions can result in weight loss, which is associated with reductions in disease risk. …”
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