Gender and cultural aspects of brucellosis transmission and management in Nakasongola cattle corridor in Uganda. by Christine Tricia Kulabako, Stella Neema, Lesley Rose Ninsiima, Jörn Klein, Lydia Namakula Nabawanuka, James Muleme, Javier Sánchez Romano, Peter Atekyereza

“…<h4>Background</h4>Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease with significant public health and economic effects on societies. …”
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Mitochondrial Dysfunction Contributes to Sustained Muscle Loss After Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Observational Study by Ashley N. Thomas, Antonis Kalakoutas, Martin Yates, John Yap, Julie Sanders, Paul Kemp, Mark J. D. Griffiths

“…ABSTRACT Background As a major systemic insult, cardiac surgery can lead to significant muscle loss, which increases the time to recovery as well as being correlated with mortality. …”
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Deficiency of T cell CD40L has minor beneficial effects on obesity-induced metabolic dysfunction by Lisa Willemsen, Myrthe den Toom, Myrthe E Reiche, Marion J J Gijbels, Esther Lutgens, Bram van Os, Norbert Gerdes, Suzanne A B M Aarts

“…As co-stimulation via T cell-mediated CD40L is essential for driving inflammation, we here investigate the role of T cell CD40L in DIO.Research design and methods CD4CreCD40Lfl/fl mice on a C57BL/6 background were generated and subjected to DIO by administration of 15 weeks of high fat diet (HFD).Results HFD-fed CD4CreCD40Lfl/fl mice had similar weight gain, adipocyte sizes, plasma cholesterol and triglyceride levels as their wild-type (WT) counterparts. …”
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Abundance of Gut Microbiota, Concentration of Short-Chain Fatty Acids, and Inflammatory Markers Associated with Elevated Body Fat, Overweight, and Obesity in Female Adolescents by Valter Paulo Neves Miranda, Paulo Roberto dos Santos Amorim, Ronaldo Rocha Bastos, Eliane Rodrigues de Faria, Maria Eliza de Castro Moreira, Sylvia do Carmo Castro Franceschini, Maria do Carmo Gouveia Peluzio, Célia Lucia de Luces Fortes Ferreira, Silvia Eloiza Priore

“…Background and Aims. Overweight is ever more prevalent in the pediatric population, and this cardiometabolic factor can be associated with inflammatory markers, gut microbiota composition, and short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) concentrations. …”
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The Positive Regulatory Effect of DBT on Lipid Metabolism in Postpartum Dairy Cows by Zheng Zhou, Kang Yong, Zhengzhong Luo, Zhenlong Du, Tao Zhou, Xiaoping Li, Xueping Yao, Liuhong Shen, Shumin Yu, Yixin Huang, Suizhong Cao

“…Background/Objectives: The transition from a non-lactating to a lactating state is a critical period for lipid metabolism in dairy cows. …”
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Exploring the active chemical compounds and pharmacological effects of Artemisia Argyi leaves through commonality, authenticity and aging by Boyu Chen, Jiaxin Liu, Xu Dai, Lufan Xu, Wenying Cui, Rouan Chen, Tian Lan, Yiider Tseng

“…Background: Artemisia argyi (A. argyi), a pivotal herb extensively used in moxibustion therapy, has long been widely recognized in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its significant clinical efficacy. …”
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Different Level of Carotid-Femoral Pulse Wave Velocity and Related Factors in Different Nationality Group in China by Liu J, Cui X, Wen H, Bai X, Jiang S, Zhao H, Li L, Wang H

“…We chose these three ethnic groups for analysis, to find some similarities or differences in CF-PWV.Methods: We launched early vascular lesion detection technology promotion involving several regions such as the Han (Beijing), Miao (Guizhou Province), and She (Fujian Province) ethnicity. …”
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Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17,938 ameliorates LPS-induced depression-like and anxiety-like behaviors by modulating gut microbiota and brain metabolic function by Xiaolong Mo, Siyi Guo, Dian He, Qisheng Cheng, Yichun Yang, Haiyang Wang, Yikun Ren, Lanxiang Liu, Peng Xie

“…Abstract Background Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17,938 exhibits antidepressant and anxiolytic potential. …”
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Houttuynia cordata-Derived Exosome-Like Nanoparticles Mitigate Colitis in Mice via Inhibition of the NLRP3 Signaling Pathway and Modulation of the Gut Microbiota by Li JH, Xu J, Huang C, Hu JX, Xu HM, Guo X, Zhang Y, Xu JK, Peng Y, Zhang Y, Zhu MZ, Zhou YL, Nie YQ

“…This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of HELNs in treating colitis in mice and investigate its potential mechanisms.Methods: HELNs were isolated from H. cordata for characterization, and their safety and stability were evaluated. …”
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Comparison of the Blood–Brain Barrier Penetration Ability and Anti-Neuroinflammatory Activity of Chromones in Two Types of Agarwood by Mengyuan Yang, Yanan Yuan, Jingfan Wei, Yifei Pei, Yuanfei Niu, Yifan Zhao, Xiangying Kong, Zhijie Zhang

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Agarwood has a good neuroprotective effect and is often used to relieve anxiety and treat insomnia. …”
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Dysgeusia in MASLD-related advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD): a silent driver towards the “Bermuda” triangle of malnutrition-sarcopenia-frailty severely affecting prognosis by Marcello Dallio, Mario Romeo, Fiammetta Di Nardo, Carmine Napolitano, Paolo Vaia, Giorgia Iadanza, Simone Olivieri, Annachiara Coppola, Marco Niosi, Alessandro Federico

“…Methods 200 MASLD patients [60 ≤ F3 fibrosis, 70 compensated ACLD (cACLD), and 70 decompensated (dACLD)] were enrolled. …”
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Effects of Acute Time-Restricted Eating on Inflammation in Individuals With Psoriasis: Protocol for a Case-Control, Prospective Study by Sinibaldo Romero Arocha, Kim Han, Rebecca D Huffstutler, Geethika P Thota, Natalie A Macheret, Amber B Courville, Robert J Brychta, Kong Y Chen, Stephanie T Chung, Laura C Coates, Alexander J Clarke, Michael N Sack

“… BackgroundPsoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with multiple comorbidities, including metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. …”
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A patient stratification signature mirrors the immunogenic potential of high grade serous ovarian cancers by Laurel K. Berry, Ashok K. Pullikuth, Kristen L. Stearns, Yuezhu Wang, Calvin J. Wagner, Jeff W. Chou, Janelle P. Darby, Michael G. Kelly, Raghvendra Mall, Ming Leung, Julia Chifman, Lance D. Miller

“…Methods We used CONSTRU to identify genes from tumor expression profiles that influence the prognostic power of an established immune cytolytic activity signature (CYTscore). …”
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Targeting early tau pathology: probiotic diet enhances cognitive function and reduces inflammation in a preclinical Alzheimer’s model by Cassandra M. Flynn, Tamunotonye Omoluabi, Alyssa M. Janes, Emma J. Rodgers, Sarah E. Torraville, Brenda L. Negandhi, Timothy E. Nobel, Shyamchand Mayengbam, Qi Yuan

“…Abstract Background Alzheimer’s disease (AD) remains incurable, yet its long prodromal phase offers a crucial window for early intervention. …”
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Polygoni Multiflori Radix Praeparata polysaccharides enhance gut health and mitigate ischemic stroke by regulating SCFA and amino acid metabolism in gut microbiota by Lingyu Ruan, Zhennan Wang, Mengyun Zheng, Qi Zheng, Qing Qing, Hongyan Lin, Yuheng Tao, Liqun Wang, Junsong Wang, Wenhao Ge, Wenhao Ge

“…Background and purposeIschemic stroke (IS) is the most common type of stroke, known for its high rates of morbidity, disability, mortality, and recurrence. …”
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Heat Adaptation Benefits for Vulnerable groups In Africa (HABVIA): a study protocol for a controlled clinical heat adaptation trial by Michaela Deglon, Chad Africa, Larske Marit Soepnel, Thandi Kapwata, Ama de-Graft Aikins, Kweku Bedu-Addo, Guy Howard, Estelle Victoria Lambert, Dale Elizabeth Rae, Martha Sibanda, Christopher Gordon, Mark New, Lara Ruth Dugas

“…Abstract Background Temperatures across Africa are expected to rise at up to twice the rate of mean global temperatures, posing significant health threats to vulnerable communities. …”
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Long‐Term Effects of High‐Intensity Aerobic Training on Metabolic Syndrome: An 8‐Year Follow‐Up Randomized Clinical Trial by Felix Morales‐Palomo, Alfonso Moreno‐Cabañas, Laura Alvarez‐Jimenez, Diego Mora‐Gonzalez, Ricardo Mora‐Rodriguez

“…ABSTRACT Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a set of five cardiometabolic risk factors that typically worsen with age. …”
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AKR1B1 Expression in the Colorectal Tumor Microenvironment Contributes Towards Its Prognostic Significance by Seçil Demirkol Canlı, Güneş Güner, Aynur Işık, Branka Sosic‐Jurjevic, Aleksandra Djikic Rom, Esin Gülce Seza, Ömer Dizdar, Sandra Dragicevic, Aleksandra Nikolic, Aytekin Akyol, Sreeparna Banerjee

“…ABSTRACT Background AKR1B1, a member of the aldo‐keto reductase enzyme family involved in the polyol pathway of aldehyde metabolism, is aberrantly expressed in colorectal cancer (CRC). …”
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Youth Uptake of Digital Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Across Sociodemographic Groups (2018-2022): A Total Population Study from Stockholm, Sweden by Lovisa Hellsten, MPH, Viktor H. Ahlqvist, PhD, Anna M. Nielsen, RM, PhD, Gunnar Brandén, PhD, Anna Mia Ekström, MD, PhD, Kyriaki Kosidou, MD, PhD

“…Objective: To examine uptake of in-person and digital sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services among adolescents and young adults, quantify uptake across time, and explore whether the introduction of digital services affected the sociodemographic composition of users. Patients and Methods: This Swedish total population study included all Stockholm residents aged 12-22 years between January 1st 2018 and December 31st 2022. …”
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Ginsenoside Reshapes Intestinal Microecology to Alleviate Microgravity Stress by Wang Y, Chen T, Shi Z, Dong L, Li M, Peng B, Li Q, Pan R, Xiao S, Yang Q, Jiang N, Liu X, Hu Q, Chen Y

“…This study focused on the regulation of GTSs in intestinal homeostasis imbalance caused by microgravity.Methods: A hindlimb suspension (HLS) rat model was established to evaluate the intestinal protective effects of GTSs. …”
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