Distinct gut microbiota profiles and network properties in older Korean individuals with subjective cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer’s disease by Sang Joon Son, Xuanga Wu, Hyun Woong Roh, Yong Hyuk Cho, Sunhwa Hong, You Jin Nam, Chang Hyung Hong, Sunmin Park

“…Abstract Background The gut microbiota may influence cognitive function via the gut-brain axis. …”
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A study protocol for a double-blinded, randomised, placebo-controlled trial on the use of encapsulated FMT for reducing the side effects of HSCT: the HSCT-BIOME study by Anna Li, Sam P. Costello, Robert V. Bryant, Sarah Haylock-Jacobs, Craig Haifer, Cindy Lee, David Yeung, Pratyush Giri, Danielle Blunt, Joanne B. Bowen, Feargal J. Ryan, Angelina Yong, Hannah R. Wardill

“…Abstract Background The composition of the gut microbiota both prior to and after haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is increasingly implicated in the outcomes of HSCT, including infections, poor immune reconstitution and disease relapse. …”
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Artificial intelligence applied to the study of human milk and breastfeeding: a scoping review by Sergio Agudelo-Pérez, Daniel Botero-Rosas, Laura Rodríguez-Alvarado, Julián Espitia-Angel, Lina Raigoso-Díaz

“…Abstract Background Breastfeeding rates remain below the globally recommended levels, a situation associated with higher infant and neonatal mortality rates. …”
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Follow-up care after metabolic surgery – a prospective study in the North-Eastern region of Romania by Sorina Boariu, Ana Maria Scutariu, Adrian Cureniuc, Anamaria Meaucă, Roxana Adriana Stoica, Anca Pantea Stoian, Delia Reurean Pintilei

“…Background. Anti-obesity therapeutic strategies are continuously evolving. …”
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Irisin mitigates osteoporotic-associated bone loss and gut dysbiosis in ovariectomized mice by modulating microbiota, metabolites, and intestinal barrier integrity by Yiran Wang, Huimin Deng, Zhihui Zhang, Hongbo Wu, Xiaofeng Wang, Zhiwen Zhang

“…Abstract Background Osteoporotic bone defects significantly affect patient health and quality of life. …”
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A relationship between intestinal microbiome and epilepsy: potential treatment options for drug-resistant epilepsy by A. S. Cherednichenko, P. V. Mozdor, T. K. Oleynikova, P. A. Khatam, F. M. Nastueva, K. O. Kovalenkov, A. S. Serdinova, A. Kh. Osmaeva, A. I. Rovchak, Yu. Yu. Esikova, M. Kh. Shogenova, K. I. Akhmedov, M. R. Amirgamzaev, E. R. Batyrshina

“…It has been evidenced that IM profile becomes altered in patients with DRE.Objective: to summarize the current literature data on the role for microbiome-gut-brain axis in DRE, as well as to assess an importance of IM composition changes as a prognostic marker for developing DRE.Material and methods. …”
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The Effects of Different Types of Exercise on Pulmonary Inflammation and Fibrosis in Mice with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Haoyang Gao, Xiaotong Ma, Ze Wang, Danlin Zhu, Yifan Guo, Linlin Zhao, Weihua Xiao

“…<b>Background:</b> Diabetic lung disease, characterized by inflammation and fibrosis, is an emerging chronic complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). …”
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Faecal microbiota and serum metabolome association with equine metabolic syndrome in connemara ponies by Ahmed Saleh Al-Ansari, Vivienne Duggan, Grace Mulcahy, Xiaofei Yin, Lorraine Brennan, Paul D. Cotter, Shriram H. Patel, Ciara M. O’Donovan, Fiona Crispie, Nicola Walshe

“…Abstract Background Faecal microbiome and serum metabolome have been studied in human medicine to provide a better understanding of metabolic derangements including diabetes; however, equivalent studies in equine medicine are limited. …”
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Heart Failure Impairs Bone Marrow Hematopoietic Stem Cell Function and Responses to Injury by Tina B. Marvasti, Faisal J. Alibhai, Grace J. Yang, Shu‐Hong Li, Jun Wu, Terrence Yau, Ren‐Ke Li

“…Background Heart failure (HF) is a clinical syndrome associated with a progressive decline in myocardial function and low‐grade systemic inflammation. …”
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Benefits of Kombucha Consumption: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials Focused on Microbiota and Metabolic Health by Gabriela Macedo Fraiz, Dandara Baia Bonifácio, Rayanne Santos de Paulo, Carolynne Martins Teixeira, Hércia Stampini Duarte Martino, Frederico Augusto Ribeiro de Barros, Fermín I. Milagro, Josefina Bressan

“…Background: Fermented foods rich in bioactive compounds have been proposed as potential strategy to combat non-communicable diseases. …”
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Association between gut microbiota in HIV-infected patients and immune reconstitution following antiretroviral therapy (ART) by Yuru Shi, Miaomiao Hu, Jing Wu, Ting Liu, Yingjie Qi, Ang Li

“…Abstract Background This study aims to examine the potential link between incomplete immune reconstitution following ART treatment and gut microbiota dysbiosis. …”
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Modulatory Role of Hesperetin–Copper(II) on Gut Microbiota in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Mice by Xi Peng, Yushi Wei, Deming Gong, Guowen Zhang

“…Background: Exploring new strategies to improve type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is one of the frontier hotspots in the field of healthy food. …”
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Impact of Parenteral Ceftiofur on Developmental Dynamics of Early Life Fecal Microbiota and Antibiotic Resistome in Neonatal Lambs by Mohamed Donia, Nasr-Eldin Aref, Mohamed Zeineldin, Ameer Megahed, Benjamin Blair, James Lowe, Brian Aldridge

“…<b>Background:</b> Early gut microbiome development is critical for neonatal health, and its dysbiosis may impact long-term animal productivity. …”
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Biochemical characteristics of extracts from proallergenic microfungi Erysiphe Palczewskii and Erysiphe convolvuli by Małgorzata Pac-Sosińska, Marta Palusińska-Szysz, Monika Sztandera-Tymoczek, Urszula Świderska, Sylwia Wdowiak-Wróbel, Agata Malinowska, Bianka Świderska, Agnieszka Szuster-Ciesielska

“…This study delves into the biochemical characterization of E. palczewskii and E. convolvuli, focusing on their potential allergenic properties. Methods The composition of the tested fungi’s fatty acids and sugars was analyzed using liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (LC/MS). …”
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Active dry yeast enhances immunity through modulation of gut microbiota and serum metabolic processes in captive forest musk deer (Moschus berezovskii) by Zaixiang Ying, Qinlin Yang, Shan Xie, Mingcheng Cai, Wenqiao Fan, Hanyu Gao, Xiaolan Feng, Yongjiang Wu

“…Thus, the study aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary supplementation with ADY on the immunity, gut microbial composition, and serum metabolites in FMD. Methods Fourteen male FMD from the Chongqing Institute of Medicinal Plant Cultivation (Chongqing, China), with similar initial bodyweights (7.0±0.3kg) and an average age of 4.5 years, were selected and randomly divided into two groups. …”
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Enhancing risk stratification in diabetic gastric cancer: muscle-fat ratio from photon-counting CT as a predictor of postoperative complications by Shuangxiang Lin, Yuchen Jin, Mengxi Xu, Shuyue Wang, Weisheng Yao, Jiaxing Wu, Xinhong Wang, Jianzhong Sun

“…Abstract Background In diabetic gastric cancer patients, body composition (skeletal muscle–to–fat ratio, MFR) may influence surgical outcomes. …”
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Epidemiology, literacy, risk factors, and clinical status of oral cancer in East Africa: A scoping review. by Kafayat Aminu, Timothy Olukunle Aladelusi, Akinyele Olumuyiwa Adisa, Chiamaka Norah Ezeagu, Afeez Abolarinwa Salami, Jacob Njideka Nwafor, Peace Uwambaye, Jimoh Amzat, Julienne Murererehe, Semeeh Akinwale Omoleke, Mohammed Abdulaziz, Ruwan Duminda Jayasinghe, Kehinde Kazeem Kanmodi

“…<h4>Background</h4>Oral cancer (OC) is a topical public health issue in East Africa due to increasing incidence of the disease. …”
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Physicochemical evaluation of mineral trioxide aggregate and five mineral oxides calcium silicate-based cements by Larissa Carvalho Novaes Batista, Jaqueline Martins Crivelari, João Vitor da Cruz Pegoraro, Ana Cristina Padilha Janini, Marina Angélica Marciano, Camila Soares Lopes, Maisour Ala Rachi, Amjad Abu Hasna, Bruno Martini Guimarães

“…Abstract Background Five mineral oxides (5MO, Golden Yatti LLC) is an endodontic calcium-silicate based repair cement. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Oil from pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) seeds: evaluation of its functional properties on wound healing in rats by Sana Bardaa, Nihed Ben Halima, Fatma Aloui, Riadh Ben Mansour, Hazem Jabeur, Mohamed Bouaziz, Zouheir Sahnoun

“…In this context, extracted oil from pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo L.) is an interesting target, as it is composed with prominent pharmacological properties to possible wound healing treatments. Methods The composition and content of certain bioactive constituents of the cold pressed oil obtained from pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo L.) were analyzed and studied for their wound healing properties. …”
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Changes in the Physical and Functional Status of Physiotherapy Students During Their Studies by Laura Žlibinaitė, Laura Baumann, Kristina Vyrtosu, Karolis Stukonis

“… Background. During their studies in physiotherapy, students acquire theoretical and practical knowledge about the benefits of physical activity, health parameters and disease prevention, as well as try out different forms of physical activity during practical sessions. …”
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