Exploring the Medicinal Potential of <i>Taraxacum Kok-Saghyz</i> (<i>TKS</i>) Using Widely Targeted Metabolomics by Michele Tan, Jeffrey Shih-Chieh Chu, Daniel Robin Swiger

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Plant-derived secondary metabolites have long contributed to the discovery of novel therapeutic agents, especially in the treatment of parasitic and infectious diseases in developing countries. …”
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Antibacterial and Synergistic Effects of <i>Terminalia citrina</i> Leaf Extracts Against Gastrointestinal Pathogens: Insights from Metabolomic Analysis by Sze-Tieng Ang, Tak Hyun Kim, Matthew James Cheesman, Ian Edwin Cock

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Bacterial contamination leads to foodborne illnesses, and new antibiotics are required to combat these pathogens. …”
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Description of the Human Penile Urethra Epithelium by Matisse Duval, David Brownell, Stéphane Chabaud, Alexis Laungani, Eric Philippe, Stéphane Bolduc

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The male urethra is a complex structure that plays a critical role in genitourinary health and function. …”
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The cost of rehabilitation after critical illness: a comparison of hospitalization costs for traumatic brain injury and non-traumatic brain injury patients with disorders of consci... by Miao Yu, Zhongmou Huang, Yansui Yang, Yulin Wang, Hai Ren, Shilan Tang

“…BackgroundThis study aims to compare hospitalization costs between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and non-traumatic brain injury (non-TBI) patients with disorders of consciousness (DoC) to explore cost determinants.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 210 DoC inpatients admitted to Shenzhen Longcheng Hospital, a tertiary rehabilitation hospital located in China’s Pearl River Delta region, between 2015 and 2020. …”
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Examining Organic and Elemental Carbon Presence in Beauty Salon Service Rooms by Patrycja Rogula-Kopiec, Wioletta Rogula-Kozłowska, Jan Stefan Bihałowicz, Artur Badyda, Kamila Widziewicz-Rzońca, Barbara Mathews, Grzegorz Majewski, Piotr Oskar Czechowski

“…The median OC content of total carbon varied from 93.09% for H2 to 99.91% for H1, while the OC composition differed significantly from the background, except for sites N3 and C2. …”
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Primary liver cancer disease burden in Cambodia during 1990–2021: a systematic analysis of datasets from the global burden of disease study 2021 by Duanyu Wang, Syphanna Sou, Sophearin Rith, Socheat Touch, Minghao Tan, Vicheth Virak, Kunpeng Du, Bunna Sik, Pengkhun Nov

“…Abstract Background The etiological composition and disease burden of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in Cambodia show significant dynamic changes, and targeted prevention and control strategies are urgently needed. …”
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Associations between number of steps and health outcomes in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Stefan Stojanović, Olena Andrieieva, Nebojša Trajković

“…Abstract Background Today’s public health discourse prioritizes the health and well-being of children and adolescents. …”
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The association between ultra-processed foods intake and the odds of prostate cancer: a case–control study by Melika Mahmoudi-zadeh, Yahya Jalilpiran, Zahra Maghsoudi, Mehran Nouri, Shiva Faghih

“…Abstract Background Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are characterized by poor nutritional composition and the generating neo-formed carcinogens during high levels of processing. …”
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The Influence of Moisturizer Co-Application Protocols on In Vitro Penetration of Betamethasone in Porcine Skin by Daiane L. Rost, Geisa N. Barbalho, Jayanaraian F. M. Andrade, Marcilio Cunha-Filho, Guilherme M. Gelfuso, Tais Gratieri

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> The treatment of atopic dermatitis frequently involves using a topical corticosteroid and a moisturizer. …”
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<i>Vibrio cholerae</i> Gut Colonization of Zebrafish Larvae Induces a Dampened Sensorimotor Response by Isabella Cubillejo, Kevin R. Theis, Jonathan Panzer, Xixia Luo, Shreya Banerjee, Ryan Thummel, Jeffrey H. Withey

“…<b>Background:</b> Cholera is a diarrheal disease prevalent in populations without access to clean water. …”
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Master Regulators of Oncogenic KRAS Response in Pancreatic Cancer: An Integrative Network Biology Analysis. by Shivan Sivakumar, Ines de Santiago, Leon Chlon, Florian Markowetz

“…<h4>Background</h4>KRAS is the most frequently mutated gene in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), but the mechanisms underlying the transcriptional response to oncogenic KRAS are still not fully understood. …”
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Impacts of salt restriction on nutritional status, sarcopenia, and mortality of cirrhotic patients with ascites by Maha Elsabaawy, Mohammed Ragab, Madiha Naguib, Eman Kamal, Maymona Al-Khalifa, Khaled Gamil, Marwa Elfayoumy

“…Abstract Background Salt restriction is a cornerstone in managing ascites in cirrhotic patients; however, its impact on nutritional status, sarcopenia, and mortality remains unclear. …”
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Skeletal muscle index/systemic immune-inflammation index (SMI/SII) ratio predicts prognosis in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma by Shu-Xian Li, Wei Huang, Jun-Xiang Li, Tian-Zhi An, Hui-Zhou Li, Chao Hu, Yu-Dong Xiao, Tian-Cheng Wang

“…Abstract Background Systemic inflammation and skeletal muscle are associated with prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). …”
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Surface Functionalized Polyhydroxyalkanoate Nanoparticles via SpyTag–SpyCatcher System for Targeted Breast Cancer Treatment by Jin Young Heo, Min Kyung Sung, Seonhye Jang, Hansol Kim, Youngdo Jeong, Dong-Jin Jang, Sang-Jae Lee, Seong-Bo Kim, Sung Tae Kim

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Biodegradable polymers have emerged as promising platforms for drug delivery. …”
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The potential of eggshell hydroxyapatite, collagen, and EGCG (HAp-Col-EGCG) scaffold as a pulp regeneration material by Elline Elline, Kun Ismiyatin, Theresia Indah Budhy, Anuj Bhardwaj

“…Background: Hydrogel scaffold is a biomaterial that can facilitate cells in forming a tissue structure. …”
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THE GENE POOL FOR TABLE BEET BREEDING (MODERN ASPECTS OF STUDY AND USE) by V. I. Burenin, D. V. Sokolova, T. M. Piskunova

“…Background. Modern production imposes increased requirements to the range of used cultivars, so the development of new cultivars and hybrids most adapted to certain soil and climatic conditions is an important task of breeding.Materials and methods. …”
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Metagenomic Analysis of Bacterial Diversity on Reusable Tourniquets in Hospital Environments by Julia Szymczyk, Marta Jaskulak, Monika Kurpas, Katarzyna Zorena, Wioletta Mędrzycka-Dąbrowska

“…<b>Background</b>: Reusable tourniquets are commonly used to aid venipuncture and blood collection. …”
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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Vaccination of Russian Railways employees by N. A. Kostenko, E. A. Jidkova, A. A. Goriaev, I. V. Shangin, D. A. Khaltourina, Y. N. Matveyev, V. V. Ustyuzhanin, K. G. Gurevich

“…The effectiveness of vaccination of the working population against COVID-19 in the Russian background has not been studied enough.Aim. To evaluate the effectiveness of vaccination of the working population with Gam-COVID-Vak (Sputnik V) in the Russian Railways as an example.Materials &amp; Methods.The effectiveness of vaccination with Sputnik V among employees of Russian Railways in the period from January 21 to November 31, 2021 was performed with the Cox regression method.Results. …”
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Normalization of Cystic Fibrosis Immune System Reverses Intestinal Neutrophilic Inflammation and Significantly Improves the Survival of Cystic Fibrosis MiceSummary by Callie E. Scull, Yawen Hu, Scott Jennings, Guoshun Wang

“…Background &amp; Aims: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder, affecting multiple organ systems. …”
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Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Spike S1 Subunit on the Interplay Between Hepatitis B and Hepatocellular Carcinoma Related Molecular Processes in Human Liver by Giovanni Colonna

“…Background: This study addresses a particular aspect of the biological behavior of the Spike subunit S1 of SARS-CoV-2. …”
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