Assessment of Steatosis and Fibrosis in Liver Transplant Recipients Using Controlled Attenuation Parameter and Liver Stiffness Measurements by Ivana Mikolasevic, Goran Hauser, Maja Mijic, Viktor Domislovic, Delfa Radic-Kristo, Zeljko Krznaric, Melanija Razov-Radas, Tajana Pavic, Marija Matasin, Tajana Filipec Kanizaj

“…Aim. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of increased controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) and liver stiffness measurements (LSM) as surrogate markers of liver steatosis and fibrosis in liver transplant recipient (LTR). …”
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Regulatory mechanisms and clinical implications of PIWI-interacting RNAs (piRNAs) in major digestive tract cancers by Penghui Li, Yuan Xue, Xinyu Gu

“…Notably, piRNAs exhibit complex and multifaceted roles in these tumors, functioning as both tumor suppressors and oncogenes. …”
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Vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids attenuate MSG-induced neurodegeneration by modulating tau pathology, neuroinflammation, and VDR expression in rats by Rasha Z. Alshahawy, Sally M. Safwat, Sanad S. El-Kholy, Soheir F. El-basiony, Sara El-Desouky, Soheir M. Helmi

“…At the end of the study, five behavioral tests were conducted to assess cognitive functions, motor activity, and anxiety-related behaviors, and hippocampal tissues were analyzed for tau pathology, neuroinflammation, expression of VDR, and neurodegeneration-related markers. …”
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Assessing service quality and its impact on patient experience and satisfaction in prosthetics and orthotics: a SERVQUAL-based cross-sectional study by Mahmoud Alfatafta, Nizar Alsubahi, Huda Alfatafta, Amneh Alshawabka, Anthony McGarry, Alaeddin Ahmad, Evelin Derkacs, Dorottya Varga, Bálint Molics

“…Reliability significantly influenced PS (p < 0.001) but had no impact on PE (p = 0.386), while Empathy did not significantly affect PS (p = 0.311), suggesting that practical aspects such as device functionality and efficiency may be prioritized over emotional considerations in P&O care. …”
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Longitudinal Relations Between Father Hunger and Adolescent Hyper-Competitiveness: Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction as a Mediator and Mother-Child Attachment as a Moderator by Peng C, Zhang Z, Wang Y, Liu Y, Li X, Yao Y, Zheng X, Fan H

“…Basic psychological needs satisfaction (BPNS) functions as a significant mediator, with higher levels of satisfaction correlating with lower hyper-competitiveness. …”
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Association between second-hand smoke exposure and lung cancer risk in never-smokers: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Irene Possenti, Marco Romelli, Giulia Carreras, Annalisa Biffi, Vincenzo Bagnardi, Claudia Specchia, Silvano Gallus, Alessandra Lugo

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to provide the most accurate quantification of the association between SHS exposure and lung cancer risk in never-smokers. …”
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Characteristics of benthic macroinvertebrate communities in a typical high sediment-loaded river in China by Shiyun Chi, Jinxiu Zheng, Jun Hu, Ming Li, Mi Wei, Yuping Su, Juxiang Hu

“…The sections between above Batang and below Batang have obviously different substrates, resulting in the significantly different species composition and functional feeding groups. Moreover, higher habitat diversity can lead to higher benthic macroinvertebrate diversity after comparing the substrate types of the two sections. …”
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Current strategies on kidney regeneration using tissue engineering approaches: a systematic review by Parham Torabinavid, Mohammad Hossein Khosropanah, Ashkan Azimzadeh, Abdol-Mohammad Kajbafzadeh

“…While periodic dialysis is beneficial, it can negatively impact a patient’s quality of life and does not fully replicate the secretory functions of the kidneys. Additionally, the scarcity of organ donors and complications associated with organ transplants have underscored the importance of tissue engineering. …”
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ASSESSMENT OF BIOLOGICAL AGE AND AGING RATE OF FOOTWEAR ENTERPRISES WORKERS by Ulyana Lototska-Dudyk, Olha Matushchak, Mariana Kurban

“…Biological age (BA), as a criterion for assessing health, can also be viewed as a marker of material aging resulting from occupational exposure to factors in the industrial environment. Aim. To determine the biological age and aging rates of workers in the footwear industry. …”
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Resting state connectivity biomarkers of seizure freedom after epilepsy surgery by Eva Martinez-Lizana, Armin Brandt, Matthias Dümpelmann, Andreas Schulze-Bonhage

“…Alterations in brain networks may cause the lowering of the seizure threshold and hypersynchronization that underlie the recurrence of unprovoked seizures in epilepsy. The aim of this work is to estimate functional network characteristics, which may help predicting outcome of epilepsy surgery.Twenty patients were studied (11 females, 9 males, mean age 33 years) with scalp-recorded HD-EEG in resting state (eyes closed, no interictal discharges) before intracranial evaluation, which allowed the precise determination of the epileptogenic zone. …”
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Limbal versus Pars plana extraction of posterior segment IOFBs using 23-gauge vitrectomy: anatomical and visual outcomes, and predictive factors for postoperative retinal detachmen... by Abbas A. A. Hashem, Ahmad S. Khalil, Sherif A. Dabour, Wael M. El-Haig

“…The route of extraction was not a significant predictor of anatomical or functional outcome. Conclusions IOFB extraction via the limbus or pars plana using 23-gauge PPV provides comparable anatomical and visual outcomes. …”
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Applying a co-designed medication plan for safer medication treatment in older persons: a feasibility study by Malin Holmqvist, Axel Ros, Johan Thor, Linda Johansson

“…The participants’ experiences of the medication plan’s usability addressed functionalities, individualisation for relevance, resources, and a de-prioritised medication plan. …”
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Differences in IgG afucosylation between groups with and without carotid atherosclerosis by Cuihong Tian, Xingang Li, Hongxia Zhang, Jieyi He, Yan Zhou, Manshu Song, Peixuan Yang, Xuerui Tan

“…Enhancing the inflammatory capability of IgG via initiating antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity could be the potential mechanism behind this, which should be further verified by functional studies.…”
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Impact of Alfalfa Sprouts (Medicago sativa L.) on the Quality of Composite Sourdough Fermented With Lactiplantibacillus plantarum ATCC 8014 and Saccharomyces cerevisiae by Delia-Elena Păuşan, Adriana Păucean, Simona Maria Man, Maria Simona Chiş, Carmen-Rodica Pop, Anamaria Pop, Floricuța Ranga, Andreea Puşcaş, Ersilia Alexa, Adina Berbecea, Anca-Corina Fărcaş, Vlad Mureşan

“…The sourdough fermentation is a powerful method to exploit its potential in breadmaking. This study aims to assess the performance of wheat-alfalfa sprout composite flours in sourdough fermentation. …”
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NUTRITCIOGENETICS AND RISK FACTORS OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE: ASSOCIATED RESEARCH IN EASTERN SIBERIA POPULATIONS by T. A. Bairova, V. V. Dolgikh, L. I. Kolesnikova, O. A. Pervushina

“…We evaluated clinically, functionally and genetically healthy and hypertensive (having essential arterial hypertension) adolescents and compared the results. …”
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Knockdown of IER3 Promotes Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Yuqing Han, Hongyang Ma, Zhihui Tang, Chanyuan Jin

“…Moreover, RNA–seq and functional inhibition assays were performed to elucidate the signaling pathway through which IER3 regulates the osteogenic differentiation of hMSCs. …”
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Enrichment and Identification of Pancreas Lipase Inhibitory Peptides from Food Protein Hydrolysate Using Group-Selective Peptide Adsorption Support by Yuta Matsunaga, Hirokazu Akiyama, Kazunori Shimizu, Hiroyuki Honda

“…Bioactive peptides are produced by isolating and enriching them from food protein hydrolysates, which serve as functional food ingredients aimed at disease prevention and health maintenance. …”
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Self-replicating recombinant virus-like particles of lentivirus proliferating in glioblastoma cells and normal human macrophages by Herman D. Moshkoff, Andrey E. Moshkoff, Dmitry A. Moshkoff

“…The results obtained show the possibility of expressing lentivirus structural proteins in glioblastoma cells (U87) and in normal human macrophages and can be used in the future to study the presentation of antigens in native and functional conformations in appropriate model systems to study the possibility of suppressing HIV infection in viral reservoirs in the CNS.…”
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SMYD2 Promotes Calcium Oxalate-Induced Glycolysis in Renal Tubular Epithelial Cells via PTEN Methylation by Shengyu Pan, Tianhui Yuan, Yuqi Xia, Weimin Yu, Haoyong Li, Ting Rao, Zehua Ye, Lei Li, Xiangjun Zhou, Fan Cheng

“…<b>Methods</b>: Kidney samples were obtained from patients who underwent laparoscopic nephrectomy for non-functioning kidneys caused by nephrolithiasis. The glyoxylate-induced CaOx stone mice model was established and treated with AZ505. …”
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Overcoming Biological Barriers in Cancer Therapy: Cell Membrane-Based Nanocarrier Strategies for Precision Delivery by Li Y, Sun H, Cao D, Guo Y, Wu D, Yang M, Wang H, Shao X, Li Y, Liang Y

“…In this review, we delineate the functions and applications of diverse types of cell membranes in nanocarrier systems. …”
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