Cardiac magnetic resonance quantified epicardial fat volume is associated with complex coronary artery disease among diabetics by Shimaa Sayed Khidr, Bakeer Mohamed Bakeer, Hatem Abdel-Rahman Helmy, Heba Mahmoud El-Naggar

“…Epicardial and pericardial fat volumes were measured along short-axis CMR-derived images. CAD severity and complexity were evaluated using the syntax score (SS). …”
Get full text

Diploid aposporous sunflower forms triploid BIII progeny displaying increased apospory levels and non-random genetic mutations by Silvina Pessino, Graciela Nestares, Marta B. Bianchi, Iara Katzaroff, Lucía Amato, Marika Bocchini, Gianpiero Marconi, Emidio Albertini, Ana C. Ochogavía

“…SNP-based progeny tests discarded that diploid Rf975 forms clonal matroclinal progeny at levels greater than 18%. …”
Get full text

Microbial diversity, functional attributes, and nutritional proficiency of yogurts produced in Bangladesh by Md. Tanvir Islam, M. Shaminur Rahman, Susmita Roy Chowdhury, Tanay Chakrovarty, S. M. Kador, Md. Mazharul Islam, Khondoker Tanjim Islam, Mohammad Imtiaj Uddin Bhuiyan, Ovinu Kibria Islam

“…Abstract Bangladeshi yogurt is a creamy, tangy dairy product with culinary significance in Bangladesh, often consumed alone or as a complement to spicy dishes. This study investigates the microbial diversity and nutritional composition in 38 samples, spanning commercial and locally produced varieties from eight districts. …”
Get full text

Chiari malformation with concurrent papilledema: a patient-level meta-analysis of case reports and case series by Alejandro Pando, Daniel J. Valdivia, Daniel A. Brenner, Mohammed Ali Alvi, Hai Sun, James K. Liu, Ira Goldstein

“…Medical management should be considered initially, offering standalone effectiveness and potential improvement for subsequent decompression if medication alone does not lead to recovery.…”
Get full text

The additive diagnostic value of ultrasonic strain elastography in characterizing BI-RADS 4 breast lesions by Dalia Bayoumi, Farah Ahmed Shokeir, Rasha Karam, Ghada Hassan Abd Elraouf, Dina Abdallah Ibrahim, Aya Elboghdady

“…The diagnostic accuracy of conventional US alone was 73.3% and increased to 95.3% after combining it with strain elastography. …”
Get full text

Unlocking the potential of cacao yield with full sun cultivation by Carolina S. Benjamin, Luiz A. S. Dias, Samuel C. V. Martins, Carlos E. Aucique-Perez, Lucas B. C. Rosmaninho

“…These A high values suggest the clones are well-acclimatized to full sun cultivation. …”
Get full text

Development and validation of a new reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) method for the quantifications of tolperisone loaded in liposomes by Rawan N. AlKaraki, Rula R. Haddadin, Shahed K. Tarawneh, Marwa A.M. Alimari, Rehan M. Alkasasbeh, Tebat Al-ferdous E. Shamaileh, Mustafa S. Almohtaseb, Malek G. Hajaya

“…The validated RP-HPLC method was used to demonstrate the suitability of liposomes as a carrier for TOL by evaluating its entrapment efficiency (14.76 %), along with achieving a slower drug in-vitro cumulative percentage release in the targeted media (compared to free TOL solution) from the liposomes.…”
Get full text

Distribution and clinicopathological characteristics of G-CSF expression in tumor cells and stromal cells in upper tract urothelial carcinoma by Go Kobayashi, Yohei Sekino, Hikaru Nakahara, Kohei Kobatake, Keisuke Goto, Tetsutaro Hayashi, Kazuhiro Sentani, Nobuyuki Hinata

“…A prognostic model was constructed by incorporating the presence or absence of G-CSF expression along with clinicopathologic factors, which allowed for a more accurate prediction of poor prognosis. …”
Get full text

Effects of <i>Bifidobacterium longum longum</i> 35624® on the Symptoms and Quality of Life in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Results of the Multicenter Observational Progr... by V. T. Ivashkin, E. A. Poluektova, Z. A. Mamieva

“…Patients received standard-of-care treatment and add-on therapy with Symbiosys Alflorex 1 capsule once daily for 28 days, followed by Symbiosys Alflorex alone for 2 months. The intensity of symptoms and severity of IBS were assessed using the 7 Symptoms in 7 Days (“7 × 7”) and the Irritable Bowel Syndrome Severity Scoring System (IBS-SSS) questionnaires, respectively. …”
Get full text

Surgical Treatment Patterns, Healthcare Resource Utilization, and Economic Burden in Patients with Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor Who Underwent Joint Surgery in the United States by Feng Lin, Winghan J. Kwong, Sherry Shi, Irina Pivneva, Eric Q. Wu, John A. Abraham

“…**Conclusions:** Surgical resection alone might be inadequate to control TGCT. New treatment options may complement surgery and alleviate the clinical and economic burden experienced by patients with TGCT who had received prior surgery.…”
Get full text

Training for tomorrow: Establishing a worldwide curriculum in online adaptive radiation therapy by Meegan Shepherd, Elizabeth Joyce, Bethany Williams, Siobhan Graham, Winnie Li, Jeremy Booth, Helen A. McNair

“…A global shortage of skilled radiation professionals such as radiation therapists or therapeutic radiographers (RTTs), medical physicists and radiation oncologists, along with training challenges in online adaptive techniques, hinders oART implementation and sustainability. …”
Get full text

Silica Nanoparticles Loaded With Selenium Quantum Dots Reduce Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury by Alleviating Ferroptosis and Mitochondrial Dysfunction by Li T, Yang B, Liu X, Shi D, Wang Z, Chen Y, Shen C

“…These effects collectively resulted in reduced myocardial loss, inflammation, and fibrosis following IR injury. Compared to PSN alone, Se@PSN showed superior therapeutic efficacy against IR injury.Conclusion: Se@PSN exhibit great potential in reducing ferroptosis and protecting mitochondrial function, making them a promising therapeutic approach for the treatment of myocardial IR injury. …”
Get full text

Application of the AHP and PROMETHEE II individual decision-making methods and the Condorcet group decision-making method in the Selection of a multipurpose armored wheeled combat... by Miša D. Živković, Darko I. Božanić, Milija M. Suknović, Boris V. Delibašić

“…The existence of numerous models of these vehicles with different technical and exploitation characteristics, along with the possibility of adaptation to specific needs, further complicates the choice of the most suitable alternative. …”
Get full text

Exploration of the anti-inflammatory potential of Polygonum bistorta L.: protection against LPS-induced acute lung injury in rats via NF-ĸβ pathway inhibition by Sajida Parveen, Kashif ur Rehman Khan, Shahid Muhammad Iqbal, Hanan Y. Aati, Areej M. Al-taweel, Liaqat Hussain, Musaddique Hussain, Musaddique Hussain

“…Our goal was to gain insights into the lung protective effects of the roots of P. bistorta L. against lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury in rats, along with the possible mechanism(s). The outcomes revealed deliberate quantities of the total phenolic and flavonoid contents of 156.2 ± 5.13 GAE/g and 179.45 ± 2.08 mg QE/g, respectively. …”
Get full text

Anti-allergic potentials of Ceriops decandra leaves in TDI-induced allergic mice: Comprehensive in-vivo and in-silico studies by Aishwarja Dey, Subarna Rani, Rabindra Nath Acharyya, Apurba Kumar Barman, Khondoker Shahin Ahmed, Nripendra Nath Biswas, Shrabanti Dev, Asish Kumar Das

“…In the anti-allergic assay, the leaf extract significantly (p < 0.05) decreased the allergic symptoms along with the WBC counts in blood in a dose-dependent manner. …”
Get full text

Characteristics of Cenozoic volcanic edifices in the Pingnan area, Xihu Sag by Naiquan SUN, Donghui JIANG, Jie PAN, Yang GAO, Renhai PU, Xinxu DONG

“…Results and Conclusions The results indicate that the seismic facies of igneous rocks in the Pingnan area can be divided into volcanic vent facies, along with explosive, overflow, and intrusive facies, with mounded and shield volcanic edifices proving the most developed. …”
Get full text

Feasibility Study of the Development of a Drinking Water Supply System (SPAM) Investment of Cibulakan Springs Perumda Drinking Water Tirta Rahaja Bandung District – West Java by Hari Sundana, Wateno Oetomo, Risma Marleno

“… Along with population growth and rapid development in Bandung Regency, demand for clean water is increasing. …”
Get full text

Bottom-up analysis for carbon emissions from passenger and freight transport sectors in Xi’an: a city-level study using MOVES and LMDI models by Ya’nan Bo, Liyuan Zhang, Jiahao Zhong, Wei Zhong, Pengyue Zhu

“…This study employed a localized MOVES model, integrating high-resolution urban vehicle data, along with a categorical LMDI decomposition model, to conduct a detailed bottom-up analysis of carbon emissions from passenger and freight vehicles in Xi’an. …”
Get full text

Experimental study on the impact of perpendicular and parallel bedding planes on the physical and geomechanical characteristics of carbonate rocks by Ahmed K. Abd El-Aal, Ahmed E. Radwan, Jabir Hussain, Mahrous A. M. Ali

“…These findings suggest that rock failure can occur along bedding planes, which are effective weak planes, and a smaller bedding angle in these rocks is favorable for fracture extension in the direction of SHmax during the hydraulic fracturing process. …”
Get full text

Equitable transportation and resilience hubs: Analysis of underserved population needs, usage, and travel behaviour by Thayanne G.M. Ciriaco, Syeda Narmeen Zehra, Veronica Wambura, Stephen D. Wong

“…Respondents prioritized a range of basic services along with transportation-related elements, including accessibility for individuals with disabilities, transit connections, parking, and walkability. …”
Get full text