Experiences of symptom burden among young children born with esophageal atresia–tracheoesophageal fistula: a US focus group study by Michaela Dellenmark-Blom, John Bennett, Rosella Micalizzi, Lianne Cole, Kaylee Woods, Lauren Cardoni, Leah Frain, Abdimajid Mohamed, Jessica Yasuda, Peter Ngo, Anke Widenmann, Graham Slater, Benjamin Zendejas

“…Abstract Background Children born with esophageal atresia–tracheoesophageal fistula (EA–TEF) can suffer from aerodigestive morbidity that impairs their quality of life and can persist into adulthood. …”
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Antimicrobial Effects of Thonningianin a (TA)-Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles Encapsulated by a PF-127 hydrogel in Diabetic Wound Healing by Lin Q, Zhu F, Shiye A, Liu R, Wang X, Ye Z, Ding Y, Sun X, Ma Y

“…To promote diabetic wound healing, a composite of thonningianin A (TA)-loaded chitosan nanoparticles (CNPS) encapsulated by a Pluronic F-127 (PF-127) hydrogel (TA-CNPS-PF) was developed in this study.Methods: TA-CNPS was prepared by ionic gelation method and TA-CNPS was thoroughly dispersed into PF-127 hydrogel to prepare TA-CNPS-PF. …”
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Identifying nontuberculous mycobacteria from a mycobacteria growth indicator tube with nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy: A laboratory metabolomics analysis case report by Dr Christoffel Opperman, Dr Marwaan Rylands, Dr Sarishna Singh, Ms Aysha Amien, Mr Yonas Ghebrekristos, Prof Rob Warren, Dr Wynand Goosen

“…This method offers potential in discriminating between samples with varied biological compositions, aiding in the identification of diagnostic markers for respiratory tract infections. …”
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Pathologic and Oncologic Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Orchiectomy After Chemotherapy for Advanced Testicular Germ Cell Tumors by Viranda H. Jayalath, Fady Baky, Samuel A. Gold, Nicole Liso, Brandon Williams, Samuel A. Funt, Darren R. Feldman, Victor E. Reuter, Joel Sheinfeld, Richard S. Matulewicz

“…Background and objective: Delayed orchiectomy is generally recommended for patients who receive upfront chemotherapy for advanced testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs). …”
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Red cell distribution width-to-platelet ratio (RPR) as a predictor of prolonged stay at hospital for COVID-19 inpatients by Martha Fors, Santiago J. Ballaz

“…Aims/Background We looked at novel hematological composites like the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio, red cell distribution width-to-lymphocyte ratio, red cell distribution width-to-platelet ratio, leukocyte-to-C reactive protein ratio, and lymphocyte-to-C reactive protein ratio as explanatory variables for COVID-19 patients´ hospital length of stay (LoS).Methods The association of hematological indices with LoS was analyzed on 2930 COVID-19 patients using the univariate and multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression models with enter method. …”
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Pre-workout multi-ingredients or carbohydrate alone promote similar resistance training outcomes in middle-aged adults: a double-blind, randomized controlled trial by Joel Puente-Fernández, Eneko Larumbe-Zabala, Justin Roberts, Fernando Naclerio

“…This study compared the effectiveness of ingesting an admixture providing caffeinated ingredients and plant-based protein enriched with amino acids versus carbohydrates alone on body composition, hypertrophy and physical performance.Methods Forty-three middle-aged physically active individuals (26 peri- and post-menopausal females and 17 males) completed the study after being randomly assigned to one of the following intervention groups: pre-workout (PREW n = 24, 54 ± 4 years, body mass 77.6 ± 16.0 kg) or a carbohydrate-only comparator (COMP n = 19, 52 ± 4 years, body mass 80.6 ± 16.0 kg). …”
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STING agonist-based treatment promotes vascular normalization and tertiary lymphoid structure formation in the therapeutic melanoma microenvironment by Walter J Storkus, Ronald J Fecek, Manoj Chelvanambi, Jennifer L Taylor

“…Background The degree of immune infiltration in tumors, especially CD8+ T cells, greatly impacts patient disease course and response to interventional immunotherapy. …”
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Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Soybean Hull Without Pretreatment and Its Enhancement of Bioethanol Production Using Xylose-Fermenting Escherichia coli (FBR5) by Daehwan Kim, Erica Correll, Elisha Kabongo, Soyeon Jeong, Chang Geun Yoo

“…Background: Lignocellulosic materials, such as soybean hulls, possess a complex and recalcitrant structure that requires efficient pretreatment or enzymatic processing for effective conversion into valuable products. …”
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“Do probiotics mitigate GI-induced inflammation and perceived fatigue in athletes? A systematic review” by R.P. Kearns, J.S.G. Dooley, M. Matthews, A.M. McNeilly

“…Background Fatigue and gastrointestinal (GI) distress are common among athletes with an estimated 30–90% of athletes participating in marathons, triathlons, or similar events experiencing GI complaints. …”
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Effect of Thermal Processing by Spray Drying on Key Ginger Compounds by Alina Warren-Walker, Manfred Beckmann, Alison Watson, Steffan McAllister, Amanda J. Lloyd

“…Background/Objectives: Spray drying is a technique widely employed in the food and nutraceutical industries to convert liquid extracts into stable powders, preserving their functional properties. …”
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Treatment outcomes of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in Europe: a retrospective cohort studyResearch in context by Yousra Kherabi, Ole Skouvig Pedersen, Christoph Lange, François Bénézit, Dumitru Chesov, Luigi Ruffo Codecasa, Andrii Dudnyk, Nana Kiria, Olha Konstantynovska, Dhiba Marigot-Outtandy, Traian-Constantin Panciu, Corentin Poignon, Sirje Sasi, Dagmar Schaub, Varvara Solodovnikova, Laima Vasiliauskaitè, Lusine Yeghiazaryan, Gunar Günther, Lorenzo Guglielmetti, Alexandra Aubry, Anca Vasiliu, Andrii Dudnyk, Anne Marie McLaughlin, Christoph Lange, Corentin Poignon, Dagmar Schaub, Daniela Cirillo, Daria Podlekareva, Dhiba Marigot-Outtandy, Dumitru Chesov, Edita Davidavičienė, François Bénézit, Giovanni Fumagalli, Giuliana Troia, Gunar Günther, Ilaria Motta, Jerker Jonsson, Jérôme Robert, Johannes Eimer, Laima Vasiliauskaitè, Liga Kuska, Lorenzo Guglielmetti, Luigi Ruffo Codecasa, Lusine Yeghiazaryan, Marcin Skowroński, Margaret Fitzgibbon, Mathieu Revest, Nana Kiria, Nicolas Veziris, Ole Skouvig Pedersen, Olha Konstantynovska, Onya Opota, Piret Viiklepp, Roxana Coriu, Simone Tunesi, Sirje Sasi, Sten Skogmar, Stephanie Bjerrum, Tamar Togonidze, Traian-Constantin Panciu, Troels Lillebaek, Valérie Pourcher, Varvara Solodovnikova, Vivian Bui Le, Yousra Kherabi

“…Summary: Background: In 2021, World Health Organization revised of definition of extensive drug-resistant tuberculosis. …”
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Early-life exposome and health-related immune signatures in childhood by Ines Amine, Augusto Anguita-Ruiz, Alicia Guillien, Xavier Basagaña, Mariona Bustamante, Eva Borràs, Marta Cirach, Audrius Dedele, Carlota Dobaño, Judith Garcia-Aymerich, Berit Granum, Regina Grazuleviciene, Juan Ramón González, Jordi Julvez, Hector Keun, Mónica López-Vicente, Rosemary McEachan, Gemma Moncunill, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, Eduard Sabidó, Rémy Slama, Arthur Tenenhaus, Marina Vafeiadi, John Wright, Tiffany Yang, Wen Lun Yuan, Martine Vrijheid, Valérie Siroux, Léa Maitre

“…Background: Early-life environmental exposures are suspected to modify important immune processes related to child health. …”
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Mitochondrial DNA Sequence Variants Associated With Blood Pressure Among 2 Cohorts of Older Adults by Thomas W. Buford, Todd M. Manini, John A. Kairalla, Mary M. McDermott, Carlos A. Vaz Fragoso, Haiying Chen, Roger A. Fielding, Abby C. King, Anne B. Newman, Gregory J. Tranah

“…We examined the role of mitochondrial genomic variation in blood pressure by sequencing the mitochondrial genome. Methods and Results Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) data from 1755 participants from the LIFE (Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders) studies and 788 participants from the Health ABC (Health, Aging, and Body Composition) study were evaluated using replication analysis followed by meta‐analysis. …”
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Differential item functioning of material deprivation assessment in households with or without children. by Maria Eugénia Ferrão, Marcel Toledo Vieira

“…<h4>Background</h4>Composite multidimensional indices are broadly used to measure child poverty and social exclusion. …”
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Re-use of Building Products in the Netherlands by Loriane Icibaci

“…The proposed conceptual model evolved from a composition of concepts adapted from the Industrial Ecology theoretical background to represent the system of the typical commercial practice of reuse of building products in the Netherlands, supplied by-products derived from the housing stock, and are centralized on the role of the practitioner. …”
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Evaluation of Different Dental Materials Used in Forensic Dentistry: A Comparative Study by Arshdeep S. Kohli, Ganaraj Shetty, Hari P. Gone, Joseph J. K. Pothanikat, Neeta J. Pothanikat, Ahmed Al-Emam, Rahul Tiwari

“…Background: Forensic dentistry plays a pivotal role in the identification of individuals, particularly in mass disasters and criminal investigations. …”
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CHANGE: A Multi-Country Cohort Project Exploring Child Malnutrition and Adult Non-Communicable Disease: Generating Evidence on Mechanistic Links to Inform Future Policy/Practice by Kimberley McKenzie, Natasha Lelijveld, Debbie Thompson, Kenneth Anujuo, Mubarek Abera, Marko Kerac

“…Our objectives are as follows: 1. explore different patterns of post-malnutrition weight gain/growth; 2. investigate the associations between weight gain/growth during and after malnutrition and NCD risk profile as assessed by adults/in later life; 3. understand how the following may influence the risk of later-life NCD: a. the timing of the malnutrition, b. the severity of malnutrition, and c. different patient management approaches (NB., Jamaica used inpatient-only management; Malawi was hybrid; Ethiopia used outpatient-only care). Methods: We will use already collected data from three cohorts of survivors of child malnutrition: Jamaica were originally treated for malnutrition in 1960–95; Malawi was originally treated in 2006–7; Ethiopia was originally treated in 2014–15 We will carry out the following steps: 1. pool data from our three cohorts, identifying and grouping common variables; 2. generate new exposure variables of “post-malnutrition growth” (since there is no one standard definition of this, we will use six different alternatives defining growth in slightly different ways); 3. summarise NCD outcome variables already available in the datasets (e.g., BP, body composition, fasting glucose, and other blood markers of NCD risk); 4. use regression analysis to explore the association between early-life post-malnutrition growth and later-life NCD/NCD risk. …”
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Impact of Central Event Adjudication on the PLATO Trial Results by Victor L. Serebruany, Wendy Ziai, Hector A. Cabrera-Fuentes, Brendon Pokov, Isabella Hwang, Thomas Marciniak

“…Background: This study aimed to determine the impact of central adjudication of site-reported events in patients with acute coronary syndromes treated with ticagrelor or clopidogrel in addition to aspirin within the frame of indication-seeking The PLATelet Inhibition and Clinical Outcomes (PLATO) trial. …”
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Procedural simplification in mitral valve transcatheter edge-to-edge repair: full echocardiographic guidance and outcomes by Jianrui Ma, Peijian Wei, Fengwen Zhang, Junke Chang, Manchen Gao, Chuangshi Wang, Xiaofang Yan, Cheng Wang, Shouzheng Wang, Yongquan Xie, Fang Fang, Xiangbin Pan

“…Background: Our group pioneered attempts to simplify the mitral valve transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER) procedure under full echocardiographic guidance; however, its safety and effectiveness remain unclear. …”
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Evaluation of Shear Bond Strength of Various Chairside Reline Materials to 3D Printed Provisional Crown Resins Following Surface Treatment by Shahd Alshahrani, Manal R. Alammari

“…To test the shear bond strength (SBS) of chairside crown reline materials to microfilled hybrid 3D-printed resin (PR) utilizing different surface treatments and materials. Methods and Materials: Three-dimensionally printed 360 provisional samples were divided into six groups based on surface treatment (monomer, 5% hydrofluoric acid, monomer and 5% hydrofluoric acid, monomer and 110 μm aluminum oxide, and control groups) and subgroups based on relining material (flowable composite resin, bis-acrylic, and poly methyl methacrylate). …”
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