Tumor resting-state fMRI connectivity to extralesional brain is associated with cognitive performance in glioma patients by Chuh-Hyoun Na, Hans Clusmann, Martin Wiesmann, Kerstin Jütten, Verena Mainz

“…Introduction: Functional coupling of the tumor to extralesional brain areas and the pretherapeutic cognitive performance status have each independently been identified as prognostically relevant in glioma patients. It is however unclear, whether tumor-connectivity correlates with cognitive performance or the cognitive outcome. …”
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Impact of Corona Virus on The Life Status of Kurdish People Living in Kurdistan Region of Iraq by Pary M. Azize, Chia H. Sadiq, Lavin Luqman Othman

“…Family Connection and Relaxation were the two positive aspects of the virus, however, communication with others and safety. …”
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Promoting Computational Access to Digital Collections in the Nordic and Baltic Countries: An Icelandic Use Case by Gustavo Candela, Olga Holownia, Max Odsbjerg, Mirjam Cuper, Nele Gabriëls, Katrine Hofmann, Edward J. Gray, Sally Chambers, Mahendra Mahey

“…The framework was applied to a relevant dataset derived from Timarit.is, a digitised collection of newspapers and periodicals from Iceland, the Faroe Islands and Greenland. …”
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Study protocol of the METAPANC trial - intensified treatment in patients with local operable but oligometastatic pancreatic cancer - multimodal surgical treatment versus chemothera... by Michael Ghadimi, Uwe Pelzer, Marc G. Besselink, Jens Siveke, Ralph Telgmann, Rickmer Braren, Hanneke Wilmink, Marie Crede, Alexander Koenig, Ute Koenig, Sven Thorsten Liffers, Kai Antweiler, Bas Uijterwijk, Hanna Seppanen, Arno Nordin, Pauli Puolakkainen, Olav F. Dajani, Knut Jørgen Labori, Mia Johansson, Svein Olav Bratlie, Tim Friede, Peter Jo

“…Systematic chemotherapy is the therapy of choice for these patients. The relevance of subsequent surgical resection after chemotherapy remains unclear. …”
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Effect of a Yogic Breathing Technique on Immune Parameters among Healthcare Workers: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study by Archana Balasubramanian, Priyathersini Nagarajan, Mathangi Damal Chandrasekar, Kaviraja Udupa, Emmanuel Bhaskar, Divya Kanchibotla, Saumya Subramanian

“…An increased focus on their physical and mental well-being is strongly warranted. Relaxation techniques such as yoga, pranayama, and meditation have great potential to promote health and prevent diseases. …”
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METHOD FOR EFFECTIVE SEPARATION OF MICROPLASTIC PARTICLES FROM BOTTOM SEDIMENTS by V.O. Iemelianov, Ye.І. Nasiedkіn, T.S. Kukovska, S.M. Dovbysh

“…The study of the distribution of microplastics in the geological component of marine ecosystems, in particular, the detection of the amount of pollution by plastic material, the determination of its types, origin and routes of movement is a relevant direction of research of the scientific world community in recent decades. …”
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From single to multi-stage forming process of copper thin sheet by Lagroum Amine, Manach Pierre-Yves, Thuillier Sandrine

“…The main contribution of this study is the design of a single stage bending tool for rectangular samples representative of multi-stage industrial processes, providing a relevant experimental database for numerical model validation. …”
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Effects of Neoadjuvant Denosumab on Radiological and Histological Responses in Patients Undergoing En Bloc Resection for Giant Cell Tumor of Bone: A Systematic Review by Hendra Aditama, Yo Tendy Pratama, Dhanan Prastanika S, Dita Anggara K, Rhyan Dharma S

“…Six remaining studies were reviewed and screened for inclusion criteria based on their relevance to the study subject and clinical outcomes. …”
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Bibliometric analysis of targeted immunotherapy for osteosarcoma-current knowledge, hotspots and future perspectives by Yunxiang Hu, Yunxiang Hu, Rui Yang, Shuai Ni, Shuai Ni, Zefeng Song

“…Meanwhile, “sequencing”, “prognostic signature” and “immune microenvironment“ have been identified as the research frontiers for the forthcoming years.ConclusionThis paper provides a thorough evaluation of current research trends and advancements in ITFOS. It includes relevant research findings and emphasizes collaborative efforts among authors, institutions, and countries.…”
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Ketamine for the Treatment of Chronic Pain: A Comprehensive Review by Jacob E. Israel, Samantha St Pierre, Emily Ellis, Josephine S. Hanukaai, Nazir Noor, Giustino Varrassi, Markus Wells, Alan D. Kaye

“… # Methods A search was done on PubMed for relevant articles. # Results A comprehensive review of the current understanding of chronic pain and the treatment of specific chronic pain conditions with ketamine…”
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A Review of Isaac Oluwole Delano’s Pioneering Works on Yoruba Grammar, Orthography, Lexicography and Cultural Education. by Toyin Falola, Michael Oladejo Afolayan

“…Clearly, Delano seems to have a penchant for dissemination of relevant cultural education in all his works. Indeed, one could say Yoruba Cultural education has always been apparently one of Delano’s passions as well as hidden agenda in writing his books, and he does so relentlessly. …”
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The influence of weather and urban environment characteristics on upper respiratory tract infections: a systematic review by Henna Hyrkäs-Palmu, Henna Hyrkäs-Palmu, Timo T. Hugg, Timo T. Hugg, Jouni J. K. Jaakkola, Jouni J. K. Jaakkola, Tiina M. Ikäheimo, Tiina M. Ikäheimo, Tiina M. Ikäheimo

“…Studies were included in the review based on predefined criteria by screening 5,789 articles and reviewing reference lists of relevant studies. The quality of the studies was assessed using the AXIS appraisal tool, and the results analyzed by narrative synthesis.ResultsTwenty-one eligible studies focusing on COVID-19 and influenza transmissions, were included in the review. …”
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CCL21-CCR7 blockade prevents neuroinflammation and degeneration in Parkinson’s disease models by Felipe Saceanu Leser, Flavio de Souza Júnyor, Iohanna Bianca Pagnoncelli, Anna Beatriz Delgado, Isabelle Medeiros, Ana Clara Campanelli Nóbrega, Brenda da Silva Andrade, Maiara Nascimento de Lima, Nícolas Emanoel da Silva, Laurent Jacob, Kevin Boyé, Luiz Henrique Medeiros Geraldo, Alessandra Mendonça Teles de Souza, Tatiana Maron-Gutierrez, Hugo Castro-Faria-Neto, Cristian Follmer, Carolina Braga, Gilda Angela Neves, Anne Eichmann, Luciana Ferreira Romão, Flavia Regina Souza Lima

“…Finally, we demonstrated that navarixin, a clinically relevant chemokine inhibitor with high affinity for the CCR7 receptor, could block CCL21 effects on microglia and prevent neurodegeneration and behavioral deficits in two mouse models of PD induced with either α-synuclein oligomers (αSynO) or 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetaldehyde (DOPAL). …”
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The relationship between weight-adjusted waist index and peripheral artery disease by Zhe Wu, Yang Liu, Bin Wang

“…However, research on the relationship between WWI and PAD remains scarce.MethodsRelevant data from the NHANES 1999–2004 were selected. …”
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Results of a modified Delphi consensus on the optimal testing pathway for oesophago-gastric cancer care in the UK by Philippe Taniere, Manuel Rodriguez-Justo, Naureen Starling, Wasat Mansoor, Thomas Bird, Martin Eatock

“…Given the level of agreement and that the stopping criteria were met, it was decided not to undertake further Delphi rounds.Conclusion The recommendations support the use of a reflex testing approach for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2, programmed death ligand 1 and microsatellite instability high/mismatch repair deficiency in patients diagnosed with OG cancer who are suitable for treatment with targeted therapy.…”
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INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE ON NEWS CONSUMPTION AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN ILORIN by VICTOR OLUSEGUN BABATUNDE, OLUWAJUWONLO EMMANUEL AYANWALE

“…Motives for using social media for news ranged from seeking relevant information to social interaction and staying updated on news. …”
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LINE-1 methylation status and survival outcomes in colorectal cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Akbar Bagheri, Tohid Jafari-Koshki, Leila Alizadeh, Mortaza Raeisi, Yaghoub Moaddab, Abbas Karimi

“…The purpose of this meta-analysis and systematic review was to evaluate the prognostic value of LINE-1 methylation level in patients with CRC. Relevant studies were identified through systematic database searches, and summary hazard ratios (HRs) with 95 % confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated for relations between LINE-1 hypomethylation and overall survival (OS), disease-free survival (DFS), and cancer-specific survival (CSS). …”
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By the time you read this it is already too late by Theron Schmidt

“…Performance-writing and performance-lectures are well-developed strategies for attempting this reflexive double-hold, in which the content reshapes the container of delivery such that it becomes an instance of that which it is also describing. …”
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“It was simply disturbing“ - evaluation of the stress factors of nursing staff on special COVID-19 wards during the pandemic: a qualitative study by Lea Kiefer, Christian Volberg, Jan Adriaan Graw, Stefan Bösner

“…Despite the pandemic, the implications of our findings remain relevant for the future.…”
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Components of brending and the application of artifical intelligence technologies in their implementation by Оleg Kovalchuk

“…This task has not lost its relevance for a long time, and in connection with the development of new digital technologies and the formation of the digital economy, it acquires new challenges. …”
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