Unveiling the Antioxidant Power and Secondary Metabolites of <i>Tabebuia chrysantha</i> (Jacq.) Leaves and Flowers from Ecuador by Raluca A. Mihai, Ramiro Fernando Vivanco Gonzaga, Nelson Santiago Cubi Insuaste, Nilo Rigoberto Maza Morocho, Rodica D. Catana

“…<b>Background</b>: <i>Tabebuia chrysantha</i> (Jacq.) Nichols, commonly known as Guayacan, is a prominent species within the Bignoniaceae family known for its medicinal value and ecological significance. …”
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Chemical Characteristics of Stack Particulate Matter Emitted from Sintering Process of an Integrated Steel Mill and Resolution of Source Contributors on Boundary PM2.5 by Cheng-Tsung Shao, Yu-Lun Tseng, Chung-Shin Yuan, Wen-Hsi Cheng, Nian-Jie Li, Jia-Yi Zhao

“…Methods PM2.5 samples were simultaneously collected from three stacks of the sintering process and two boundary sites located at the upstream (Site N) and downstream (Site S) of the steel mill. …”
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Changes of Microbiome in Human Papillomavirus Infection and Cervical Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Wei Zhang, Yan Ge, Lihe Yao, Qingchun Yan, Jiuju Wei, Yanfei Yin, Bin Liu

“…ABSTRACT Background and Objectives We aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta‐analysis of high‐throughput sequencing studies to assess changes in microbiome alpha, beta diversity, and composition differences in patients with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cervical cancer. …”
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Preschoolers in severely food insecure Guatemalan Mayan households consume a monotonous grain-based diet by Michele Monroy-Valle, Maira Ruano Estrada, María del Carmen Caamaño, Karla Cordón-Arrivillaga, Ginny Lane, Hassan Vatanparast

“…Our objective was to explore the dietary patterns of Guatemalan Mayan children, comparing stunted children to those with typical growth. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study involving 155 Mayan children aged 2 to 5 years in Guatemala. …”
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Mixture Containing 5% Polysaccharide Extract of <i>Cerioporus squamosus</i> (Huds.) Quélet, 5% Dexpanthenol, and 0.2% Hyaluronic Acid Shows In Vitro and In Vivo Wound Healing Prope... by Jovana D. Petrović, Tamara A. Carević Milićević, Jasmina M. Glamočlija, Jelena B. Kulaš, Ivana I. Mirkov

“…<b>Methods:</b> Wound healing effects were assessed using HaCaT keratinocytes, while antimicrobial activity was evaluated against human skin pathogens using a microdilution assay. …”
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Effects of different fiber levels of energy feeds on rumen fermentation and the microbial community structure of grazing sheep by Xiaoyun Zhang, Xulei Liu, Kaili Xie, Yueting Pan, Fuyao Liu, Fujiang Hou

“…Abstract Background Rumen microbial community structure and stability are very important for ruminant health, growth and development, and livestock product yield. …”
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Whole genome comparisons reveal gut-to-lung translocation of Escherichia coli and Burkholderia cenocepacia in two cases of ventilator-associated pneumonia in ICU patients by Huihui Gao, Lei Xu, Yixin Liu, Xiaolong Wang, Siyuan Zhu, Huai Lin, Yuting Gao, Daqing Mao, Xing Lu, Yi Luo

“…Abstract Background Identifying the sources of pathogenic bacteria causing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in intensive care unit (ICU) patients is crucial for developing effective prevention and treatment strategies. …”
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Sterile syringe availability in Georgia pharmacies remained rare, despite policy change permitting sales by Courtney R. Yarbrough, Nora Jaquemet, Siara I. Sitar, Maggie J. Mataczynski, Vega Walke, Natalie D. Crawford, Henry N. Young, Justine W. Welsh

“…Abstract Background Numerous states, including Georgia in April 2019, have advanced policies designed to increase availability of sterile syringes in pharmacies for people who inject drugs (PWID); however, the extent to which pharmacies are willing to sell syringes to PWID is unclear. …”
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Single-cell RNA-sequencing uncovers the dynamic changes of tumour immune microenvironment in advanced lung adenocarcinoma by Lei Cheng, Tianqing Chu, Haijiao Lu, Jialin Qian, Yinchen Shen, Chaoxian Zhao

“…Background The heterogeneity of lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) plays a vital role in determining the development of cancer and therapeutic sensitivity and significantly hinders the clinical treatment of LUAD.Objective To elucidate the cellular composition and reveal previously uncharacterised tumour microenvironment in LUAD using single-cell RNA-sequencing (scRNA-seq).Methods Two scRNA-seq datasets with 106 829 high-quality cells from 34 patients including 11 normal, 9 early (stage I and II) and 14 advanced (stage III and IV) LUAD were integrated and clustered to explore diagnostic and therapeutic cell populations and their biomarkers for diverse stages of LUAD. …”
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Diversity, distribution, and conservation status of Macrobrachium shrimp in freshwater ecosystems of Aceh, Indonesia by Dedi Fazriansyah Putra, Muhammadar Abdullah Abbas, Tongku Nizwan Siregar, Daisy Wowor

“…Background and Aim: Freshwater shrimps of the genus Macrobrachium play key ecological and socioeconomic roles in tropical freshwater ecosystems. …”
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Analgesic effect of Dahuang Fuzi Decoction in neuropathic pain through inhibiting TNF-α and PI3K-AKT signaling by Jinglian Qu, Qian Gong, Siyu He, Jiuyan Peng, Lingyan Chen, Long Wang, Peng Chen

“…However, the mechanisms through which DF exerts its effects remain largely unknown.MethodsIn this study, we employed ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with high-resolution mass spectrometry (UHPLC-HRMS) to analyze the chemical composition of DF. …”
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Anxiety-related gut microbiota alterations in Parkinson’s disease: distinct associations compared to healthy individuals by Sheng-Hsuan Lin, Sheng-Hsuan Lin, Sheng-Hsuan Lin, Sheng-Hsuan Lin, Ru-Jen Lin, Kai-Yu Chan, Kai-Yu Chan, Chia-Ling Chu, Yan-Lin Chen, Shih-Chen Fu

“…Background and objectivesAnxiety affects 25–49% of Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients, exacerbating non-motor symptoms and significantly reducing quality of life. …”
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Can muscle synergies shed light on the mechanisms underlying motor gains in response to robot-assisted gait training in children with cerebral palsy? by Gloria P. Vergara-Diaz, Stefano Sapienza, Jean-François Daneault, Eric Fabara, Catherine Adans-Dester, Giacomo Severini, Vincent C. K. Cheung, Carmen Echevarría Ruiz de Vargas, Donna Nimec, Paolo Bonato

“…Abstract Background Children with cerebral palsy (CP) often experience gait impairments. …”
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Choice of an artificial lung ventilation technique for the correction of mitral valve pathology from a mini-thoracotomy approach by N. N. Tolmacheva, T. A. Pshenichnyy, N. V. Menshikh, A. V. Goncharova, E. P. Evseev, E. V. Balakin, Ya. A. Aidamirov, B. A. Akselrod

“…Background. In recent years, there has been a growing number of cardiac surgeries performed using minimally invasive techniques. …”
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The Efficacy of a Novel Type of Integrated Knife for Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection in Early Gastric Cancer by Eun Ju Choe, Han Ho Jeon, Yong Suk Cho, Sun Young Won, Jeong Hun Seo, Jong Won Choi, Chun Kyon Lee, Byung Kyu Park, Yong Kang Lee

“…Materials and Methods Data were collected retrospectively from the National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital between May 2017 and April 2019. …”
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Glycemic response to SSBs and ASBs: the role of mixed meals and individual variability by Sejin Kim, YoonJu Song

“…Abstract Background While artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) are widely reported to have minimal glycemic impact compared to sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), their effects in mixed meal conditions and individual variability in response remain poorly understood. …”
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Impact of diet in shaping gut virome of grain-fed and grass-fed beef cattle revealed by a comparative metagenomic study by Yujie Zhang, Yen-Te Liao, Fang Liu, Robert W. Li, Vivian C. H. Wu

“…Different feeding methods are likely to affect gut microbiota compositions and subsequently change microbial adaptation and cattle metabolism. …”
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Age-Related Differences in the Appetite-Regulating Hormone Response to Exercise by Christoph Höchsmann, Hyeon Jung Heselton, Safiya E Beckford, Jeffrey A French, Jeffrey R Stevens, James L Dorling, Julie B Boron, Karsten Koehler

“…Background: Acute exercise alters appetite-regulating hormones like peptide tyrosine tyrosine (PYY), glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), and ghrelin, suppressing appetite and reducing food intake. …”
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Improving genomic prediction accuracy for methane emission and feed efficiency in sheep: integrating rumen microbial PCA with host genomic variation using neural network GBLUP (NN-... by Setegn Worku Alemu, Timothy P. Bilton, Patricia L. Johnson, Benjamin J. Perry, Hannah Henry, Ken G. Dodds, John C. McEwan, Suzanne J. Rowe

“…Abstract Background Methane emissions from ruminant livestock pose a significant challenge to mitigating climate change. …”
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Exploring the associations of gut microbiota with inflammatory and the early hematoma expansion in intracerebral hemorrhage: from change to potential therapeutic objectives by Haixiao Jiang, Wei Zeng, Fei Zhu, Xiaoli Zhang, Demao Cao, Aijun Peng, Hongsheng Wang

“…This study analyzes these changes and associations in order to predict and prevent hematoma expansion after emICH.MethodsThe study included 100 participants, with 70 individuals diagnosed with emICH (30 with hematoma expansion and 40 without hematoma expansion, referred to as the HE and NE groups) and 30 healthy controls matched in terms of age and gender (HC). …”
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