Prognostic biomarkers for the development of progressive pulmonary fibrosis in hypersensitivity pneumonitis: a systematic review by Iris A. Simons, Daniël A. Korevaar, Nerissa P. Denswil, A.H. Maitland-van der Zee, Esther J. Nossent, Jan Willem Duitman

“…Background In fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis (fHP) an ongoing immune response triggers pulmonary inflammation and concurrent fibrotic pathways, leading to irreversible disease progression. …”
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Human cardiac tissues produce lower contractile stress and exhibit slower cross-bridge cycling in type 2 diabetes by J. H. Musgrave, J.-C. Han, M.-L. Ward, N. Kang, A. J. Taberner, K. Tran

“…Abstract Background Diabetes mellitus elevates the risk of developing heart failure and increases associated mortality rates. …”
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Personalized approaches to the prescription of protein-based oral nutritional supplements in older adults: A scoping review by Catherine M. Fallon, Clare A. Corish, Katy Horner, Caitriona Cunningham

“…Outcome measures included nutritional status, change in body weight/composition and quality of life. Definition and methods of assessing adherence varied. …”
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Comparison between Measured and Predicted Basal Metabolic Rate in Indonesian Adolescent Female Basketball Players by Mochammad Rizal, Nazhif Gifari, Ni Putu Dewi Arini

“…Objectives: This study aimed to compare measured and predicted BMR using Body Impedance Analysis (BIA) and estimation formulas respectively among adolescent female basketball players in the Youth Sports Training Center (PPOP) Special Capital Region (DKI) Jakarta. Methods: A total of 12 adolescent female basketball players aged 14-18 years were subjected to BIA measurements to obtain BMR and body composition. …”
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To study the effect of the dose of organomineral fertilizers on the accumulation and distribution of Fe, Mn, Zn and Cu in the organs of rapeseed plants by Olga A. Dubrovina, Tatyana V. Zubkova, Dmitry V. Vinogradov, Vladimir A. Kravchenko, Vyacheslav L. Zakharov

“…Background. The interaction between plant nutrients can lead to antagonistic or synergistic results that affect the effectiveness of nutrient use. …”
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University proceedings. Volga region. Social sciences by A.D. Gulyakov, A.Yu. Salomatin

“…Background. The problem of creating a federal state on the basis of the Russian Empire, abolished in the spring of 1917, continues to excite more and more researchers with its dramatic nature. …”

Gut microbiota regulate atherosclerosis via the gut-vascular axis: a scoping review of mechanisms and therapeutic interventions by Dezhi Zhang, Xiaoqing He, Yewei Shi, Xinyue Chen, Kai Yu, Shuang Wang

“…BackgroundAtherosclerosis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory and metabolic disease, and advancements in its treatment have long been hampered by the complexity of its underlying mechanisms. …”
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Biological Properties and Antibiotic Resistance of <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> and Its Role in the Etiological Structure of Community-Acquired Pneumonia Pathogens by A. S. Anisimova, N. V. Pavlovich, N. V. Aronova, M. V. Tsimbalistova, E. N. Gudueva, N. I. Pasyukova, E. D. Teplyakova, A. K. Noskov

“…Background. In a novel coronavirus pandemic, the most common complications of viral pneumonia are secondary infections of bacterial and fungal etiology. …”
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Dietary patterns derived by Gaussian graphical models and metabolic profiles among overweight and obese individuals by Reyhaneh Mokhtari Hemami, Mohammad Asghari-Jafarabadi, Mahdieh Abbasalizad Farhangi, Maedeh Alipour

“…Abstract Background: The increasing prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its associated risk factors highlights the critical need to understand dietary patterns that influence health outcomes, particularly among overweight and obese individuals. …”
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Disulfiram-loaded nanovesicles hydrogel promotes healing of diabetic wound by Xingzi Sun, Hanxi Ding, Xingyu Li, Yongjian Wu, Xi Huang

“…Abstract Background Traditional methods for treating diabetic wounds are limited in effectiveness because of their long healing times, the risk of immune rejection, and susceptibility to infection. …”
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Multivariate Data Analysis to Assess Process Evolution and Systematic Root Causes Investigation in Tablet Manufacturing at an Industrial Scale—A Case Study Focused on Improving Tab... by Rita Mathe, Tibor Casian, Ioan Tomuta

“…The purpose of this work was to identify the root causes for the low and variable hardness of core tablets prepared using high-shear wet granulation through batch statistical modeling and to verify the short- and long-term effectiveness of the improvement actions. <b>Methods</b>: The novelty of this study is the use of multivariate methods for the complex assessment of a wide data set belonging to two proportional composition strengths, manufactured at an industrial scale, with different tablet shapes and sizes, with the aim of identifying inter-related active ingredient and process variables with the highest impact on hardness value and for defining optimal processing conditions leading to a robust product. …”
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A review on the versatile applications of plant-based essential oils in food flavoring, culinary uses and health benefits by Alissar Hassid, Mohamed Salla, Maha Krayem, Sanaa Khaled, Hussein F. Hassan, Sami El Khatib

“…The paper highlights their potential as natural preservatives, flavor enhancers, and bioactive agents, while also addressing challenges such as toxicity, allergenicity, and interactions with food components. Methods A comprehensive literature review was conducted to analyze studies on the extraction methods, chemical compositions, and biological activities of essential oils. …”
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Study of helminth eggs (Ascaris suum) inactivation by anaerobic digestion and electrochemical treatment [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Srikanth Mutnuri, Prajakta Pratap Patil

“…Widely used disinfection treatment methods do not guarantee the complete inactivation of helminth eggs. …”
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A probiotic approach identifies a Treg-centred immunoregulation via modulation of gut microbiota metabolites in people with multiple sclerosis and healthy individualsResearch in co... by Constantin Träger, Maria Kaiser, David Freudenstein, Simon Heckscher, Katja Dettmer, Peter J. Oefner, Gerhard Liebisch, Andreas Hiergeist, André Gessner, De-Hyung Lee, Klemens Angstwurm, Ralf A. Linker, Stefanie Haase

“…Summary: Background: Modulation of the gut microbiota composition has been suggested as a potential disease modifying therapy in immune-mediated diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS). …”
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Nighttime Pistachio Consumption Alters Stool Microbiota Diversity and Taxa Abundance Compared with Education to Consume 1–2 Carbohydrate Exchanges (15–30 grams) over 12 Weeks in Ad... by Terrence M Riley, Justin Wright, Regina Lamendella, Jordan E Bisanz, Jeremy Chen See, Khushi Kanani, Penny M Kris-Etherton, Kristina S Petersen

“…Background: Prior research has demonstrated that pistachio intake influences gut microbiota composition; however, there has been limited investigation of pistachio-related gut microbial modulation in populations with impaired glycemia. …”
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Methylation-based biological age and cardiotoxicity risk in breast cancer patients treated with trastuzumab by Jamila Mammadova, Alicia Richards, Adriana Gonzalez-Torriente, Evan R. Adler, Rachel J. Cruz, Stefanie Palfi, Dae Hyun Lee, Christine Sam, Mohammed Al-Jumayli, Anders Berglund, Jong Y Park, Mohammed Alomar, Jacob K. Kresovich

“…Abstract Background Trastuzumab is an effective treatment for HER2-positive cancers that has known cardiotoxic properties. …”
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Qinggan Yipi capsule ameliorates hepatic fibrosis in rats by down-regulating the TGF-β1/Smad2/3 signaling pathway and improving gut microbiota imbalance by Wenjing Xue, Haiqing Liu, Ziheng Su, Siqi Wang, Junping Cheng, Yunzhi Pan, Lurong Zhang

“…Background and objectiveQinggan Yipi Capsule (QgYp) is a hospital preparation that has been used for many years in the treatment of chronic liver diseases. …”
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Chemical profiling and mechanistic insights into the antibacterial efficacy of Melaleuca cajuputi leaf extract by Musa Isah, Mohd Dasuki Sul’ain, Wan-Nor-Amilah Wan Abdul Wahab, Hasmah Abdullah, Shajarahtunnur Jamil, Nordina Syamira, Mahamad Shabudin, Ahmad Naqib Shuid, Wan Rosli Wan Ishak

“…Methods The antibacterial activity of leaf extracts of M. cajuputi was assessed using the broth microdilution assay. …”
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Effects of 12‐Week Moderate‐Intensity Versus High‐Intensity Water‐Aerobic Training on Physical Fitness, Cardiovascular Health, and Well‐Being in Adults and Older Adults: A Pragmati... by Luís Brandão Faíl, Daniel Almeida Marinho, Elisa A Marques, Juliana Mendes Gonçalves, Maria Helena Gil, Rogério Alves Pereira, Mário Cardoso Marques, Mikel Izquierdo, Henrique Pereira Neiva

“…ABSTRACT Background and Aims The current study aimed to compare the effects of 12 weeks of moderate versus high‐intensity water aerobics on muscle strength, body composition, lipid profile, blood pressure, and quality of life in both adults and older adults. …”
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MIND diet score and its association with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and gut microbiota profiles: a cross-sectional study by Shengbo Yang, Litao Zhang, Mingli Hu, Weina He

“…BackgroundMetabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a rising health issue linked to poor diet and gut microbiota dysbiosis. …”
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