IS26 carrying bla KPC−2 mediates carbapenem resistance heterogeneity in extensively drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from clinical sites by Zhiyun Guo, Xia Qin, Maokui Yue, Lingling Wu, Ning Li, Jing Su, Meijie Jiang

“…Using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method, we found carbapenem resistance heterogeneity. …”
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Maternal asthma and newborn DNA methylation by Casper-Emil Tingskov Pedersen, Thanh T. Hoang, Jianping Jin, Anna Starnawska, Raquel Granell, Hannah R. Elliott, Anke Huels, Heather J. Zar, Dan J. Stein, Yining Zhang, Herman T. den Dekker, Liesbeth Duijts, Janine F. Felix, Júlia Sangüesa, Mariona Bustamante, Maribel Casas, Martine Vrijheid, Latha Kadalayil, Faisal I. Rezwan, Hasan Arshad, John W. Holloway, Stefan Röder, Ana C. Zenclussen, Gunda Herberth, Nicklas Heine Staunstrup, Henriette Thisted Horsdal, Jonathan Mill, Eilis Hannon, iPSYCH-MINERvA Group, Isabella Annesi-Maesano, Giancarlo Pesce, Nour Baïz, Barbara Heude, Sahra Hosseinian-Mohazzab, Carrie V. Breton, Sophia Harlid, Justin Harbs, Magnus Domellof, Christina West, Edwina Yeung, Xuehuo Zeng, Wenche Nystad, Siri E. Håberg, Maria C. Magnus, Diana Schendel, Stephanie J. London, Klaus Bønnelykke

“…Abstract Background Prenatal exposure to maternal asthma may influence DNA methylation patterns in offspring, potentially affecting their susceptibility to later diseases including asthma. …”
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Association between socioeconomic indicators and pulse wave velocity (PWV) measurements in population studies: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Galatia Photiou, Panayiotis Kouis, Zoi Papasavva, Demosthenes B. Panagiotakos, Nicos Middleton, Andrie G. Panayiotou

“…Methods In this systematic review and meta-analysis, evidence was retrieved from cross-sectional and cohort studies on the association of SES indicators (both single and composite) with arterial stiffness. …”
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Pharmacological inhibition of tyrosine protein-kinase 2 reduces islet inflammation and delays type 1 diabetes onset in miceResearch in context by Farooq Syed, Olivia Ballew, Chih-Chun Lee, Jyoti Rana, Preethi Krishnan, Angela Castela, Staci A. Weaver, Namratha Shivani Chalasani, Sofia F. Thomaidou, Stephane Demine, Garrick Chang, Alexandra Coomans de Brachène, Maria Ines Alvelos, Eugenia Martin Vazquez, Lorella Marselli, Kara Orr, Jamie L. Felton, Jing Liu, John S. Kaddis, Piero Marchetti, Arnaud Zaldumbide, Donalyn Scheuner, Decio L. Eizirik, Carmella Evans-Molina

“…Summary: Background: Tyrosine protein-kinase 2 (TYK2) mediates inflammatory signalling through multiple cytokines, including interferon-α (IFNα), interleukin (IL)-12, and IL-23. …”
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The gut dysbiosis and plasma lipid metabolisms signatures in children with active tuberculosis by Baixu Sun, Xiaoran Yu, Hui Qi, Fang Xu, Weiwei Jiao, Min Fang, Li Duan, Xi Zeng, Xuemei Yang, Xingyun Wang, Yu Zhu, Kaixia Mi, Adong Shen, Lin Sun

“…Abstract Background The human gut microbiota is an important modulator of host immune responses and has a crucial role in the development of tuberculosis (TB). …”
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Interactions between gut microbiota, plasma metabolome and brain function in the setting of a HIV cure trial by Alessandra Borgognone, Anna Prats, Anna Prats, Ashish Arunkumar Sharma, Ignacio Martinez-Zalacaín, Ignacio Martinez-Zalacaín, Carles Soriano-Mas, Carles Soriano-Mas, Carles Soriano-Mas, Christian Brander, Christian Brander, Christian Brander, Christian Brander, Bonaventura Clotet, Bonaventura Clotet, Bonaventura Clotet, Bonaventura Clotet, Bonaventura Clotet, José Moltó, José Moltó, José Moltó, Beatriz Mothe, Beatriz Mothe, Beatriz Mothe, Beatriz Mothe, Beatriz Mothe, Rafick-Pierre Sekaly, Roger Paredes, Roger Paredes, Roger Paredes, Roger Paredes, Roger Paredes, Roger Paredes, Roger Paredes, Jose A. Muñoz-Moreno, Jose A. Muñoz-Moreno, Jose A. Muñoz-Moreno

“…BackgroundThe intestinal microbiota composition has been linked to neurocognitive impairment in people with HIV (PWH). …”
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Direct Restorations, Endodontics, and Bleaching: Materials and Techniques Used by General Dentists of New Zealand by Carolina Loch, Jithendra Ratnayake, Arthi Veerasamy, Peter Cathro, Robert Lee, Paul A. Brunton

“…Background. To investigate the selection and use of direct restorative materials, endodontic techniques adopted, and approaches to bleaching by general dentists in New Zealand. …”
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Unveiling the potentials of Lawsonia inermis L.: its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer potentials by Nantikan Joyroy, Lukana Ngiwsara, Siriporn Wannachat, Ratchanee Mingma, Jisnuson Svasti, Jintanart Wongchawalit

“…Background Lawsonia inermis L., commonly known as henna, is a traditional medicinal Indian plant used for anti-dandruff and antifungal purposes. …”
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Housing Temperature Impacts the Systemic and Tissue‐Specific Molecular Responses to Cancer in Mice by Andrea Irazoki, Emma Frank, Tang Cam Phung Pham, Jessica L. Braun, Amy M. Ehrlich, Mark Haid, Fabien Riols, Camilla Hartmann Friis Hansen, Anne‐Sofie Rydal Jørgensen, Nicoline Resen Andersen, Laura Hidalgo‐Corbacho, Roberto Meneses‐Valdes, Mona Sadek Ali, Steffen Henning Raun, Johanne Louise Modvig, Samantha Gallero, Steen Larsen, Zach Gerhart‐Hines, Thomas Elbenhardt Jensen, Maria Rohm, Jonas T. Treebak, Val Andrew Fajardo, Lykke Sylow

“…ABSTRACT Background Cancer cachexia, affecting up to 80% of patients with cancer, is characterized by muscle and fat loss with functional decline. …”
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High-salt-driven gut microbiota dysfunction aggravates prostatitis by promoting AHR/SGK1/FOXO1 axis-mediated Th17 cell differentiation by Jing Chen, Rui Feng, Bin-Bin Gong, Wei-Kang Wu, Bang-Shun Dai, Rui Tan, Wen-Long Xu, Tong Meng, Xiao-Bin Wang, Yun-Zheng Xiao, Cheng Yang, Li Zhang, Chao-Zhao Liang

“…Abstract Background Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is a frequently encountered disorder characterized by voiding symptoms and pelvic or perineal pain. …”
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Monomer release from resin based dental restorative materials exposed to radiation by Busra Gulec, Pinar Gul, Burak Erdemci

“…Abstract Background In patients receiving head and neck radiotherapy, ensuring and maintaining oral hygiene is very important to minimize oral complications. …”
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Effect of nerve block combined with superficial general anaesthesia on anaesthetic dosage and anaesthetic awakening in paediatric surgery by Fu Yao, Gang Zhang, Bo Yang, Jilin Xiang

“…Abstract Background To compare the effects of nerve block composite general anesthesia and general anesthesia on the dosage of anesthetics and anesthesia awakening in pediatric orthopedic injury patients under anesthesia depth monitoring. …”
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Effectiveness of Spinal Stabilization Exercises on Dynamic Balance in Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain by Yousef M. Alshehre, Khalid Alkhathami, Kelli Brizzolara, Mark Weber, Sharon Wang-Price

“…# Background Dynamic balance is a vital aspect of everyday life. …”
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Reliability and Validity of the Y-balance Test in Young Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain by Yousef Alshehre, Khalid Alkhathami, Kelli Brizzolara, Mark Weber, Sharon Wang-Price

“…# Background Individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP) may demonstrate reduced ability to perform dynamic tasks due to fear of additional pain and injury in response to the movement. …”
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P300 Event-Related Potential: A Surrogate Marker of Cognitive Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease Patients with Psychosis by Rajnish Kumar Gupta, Mohit Gothwal, Abhishek Lenka, Nitish Kamble, Ravi Yadav, Shyam Sundar Arumugham, Pramod Kumar Pal, Shantala Hegde

“…Background and Objectives: Psychosis is one of the major neuropsychiatric non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). …”
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Evaluation of the Effects of Different Types of Resin Cement Systems on the Push-Out Bond Strength of the Fiber Post to Intracanal Dentin in Anterior Primary Teeth by Ali Nozari, Boshra Rasoolzade, Zahra Jowkar, Seyed Ahmadreza Hamidi, Mohammad Jowkar

“…Methods. Fifty primary canines were randomly divided into five experimental groups according to the type of the luting agent used for fiber post cementation after endodontic treatment and post space preparation as the following: Group 1: glass ionomer cement (GIC), Group 2: flowable resin composite, Group 3: etch and rinse (E&R) resin cement, Group 4: self-etch (SE) resin cement, Group 5: self-adhesive (SA) resin cement. …”
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Elucidating the Differential Mechanisms of Jingui Shenqi Pill and Mingmu Dihuang Pill in the Treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy Based on Yin-Yang Theory by Bi S, Xu Z, Yuan A, Wang Z, Liu Y, Yu B, Tian J, Liu C, Qiao L, Wang Z, Zhang Y

“…., Ltd, Beijing, 100000, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yanling Zhang, Email zhangyanling@bucm.edu.cn Zhibin Wang, Email wangzhibin4804@126.comBackground: The Yin-Yang attributes of MMDH and JGSQ in treating diabetic nephropathy (DN) remain unexplored.Methods: UPLC-MS identified formula components, network pharmacology analyzed common DN targets, and in vitro renal fibrosis models assessed efficacy. …”
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Individual and collective positive health behaviors and academic achievement among U.S. undergraduate students. by Alyssa M Lederer, Sara B Oswalt, Katherine S Eddens

“…<h4>Background</h4>Behaviors associated with chronic disease can become habituated during young adulthood and may influence students' academic achievement, affecting their future health and economic prospects. …”
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Limb Dominance Does Not Affect Y-Balance Test Performance in Non-Athlete Adolescents by Carissa A. Stoddard, Sharon Wang-Price, Satoko E. Lam

“…# Background The Lower Quarter Y-Balance Test (YBT-LQ) has been shown to be reliable for assessing dynamic balance in children and adolescents. …”
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Congenital Melanocytic Nevus of the Nose: Clinical Experience and Reconstructive Approaches by Alexander Margulis, MD, Allan Billig, MD, Neta Adler, MD

“…Background:. Congenital melanocytic nevi (CMNs) of the nose are uncommon. …”
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