The neighborhood energy balance equation: does neighborhood food retail environment + physical activity environment = obesity? The CARDIA study. by Janne Boone-Heinonen, Ana V Diez-Roux, David C Goff, Catherine M Loria, Catarina I Kiefe, Barry M Popkin, Penny Gordon-Larsen

“…<h4>Background</h4>Recent obesity prevention initiatives focus on healthy neighborhood design, but most research examines neighborhood food retail and physical activity (PA) environments in isolation. …”
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Radiation enteritis associated with temporal sequencing of total neoadjuvant therapy in locally advanced rectal cancer: a preliminary study by Chen-ying Ma, Yi Fu, Lou Liu, Jie Chen, Shu-yue Li, Lu Zhang, Ju-ying Zhou

“…Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the data from 92 patients with LARC who received TNT. …”
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Relation between non-dietary cardiovascular health and costs associated with stroke in the US by Abraham M. Enyeji, Chioma Obi, Armarion Stegall, Jordan Davis, Roha Surani, Jayson Forbes, David L. Wetzell

“…Abstract Background Stroke poses a significant challenge in terms of mortality and healthcare expenditure in the United States, yet the role of Cardiovascular Health (CVH) metrics in alleviating these costs post-stroke remains insufficiently studied. …”
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The Impact of Orthodontic Adhesives on the Subgingival Microbiota During Early Fixed Appliance Therapy: A Pilot Study by Krisztina Martha, Esztella-Éva Kis, Izabella Éva Mureșan, Andrei Constantin Ioanovici

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The most common method for treating malocclusions today is fixed orthodontic therapy, during which brackets and tubes are bonded to the surface of the teeth, which makes oral hygiene difficult to maintain. …”
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Bio-oil production by pyrolysis of Azolla filiculoides and Ulva fasciata macroalgae by S. Pourkarimi, A. Hallajisani, A. Alizadehdakhel, A. Nouralishahi

“…Azolla ‎filiculoides and Ulva fasciata, at optimized conditions were determined and compared. METHODS: For this purpose, the effects of temperature (300-500 °C), carrier gas flow rate (0.2-0.8 L/min), ‎and heating rate (10-20 °C/min) on the final bio-oil production were optimized using response ‎surface methodology established by a central composite design. …”
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Treatment outcomes of new tuberculosis patients hospitalized in Kampala, Uganda: a prospective cohort study. by Bruce J Kirenga, Jonathan Levin, Irene Ayakaka, William Worodria, Nancy Reilly, Francis Mumbowa, Helen Nabanjja, Grace Nyakoojo, Kevin Fennelly, Susan Nakubulwa, Moses Joloba, Alphonse Okwera, Kathleen D Eisenach, Ruth McNerney, Alison M Elliott, Roy D Mugerwa, Peter G Smith, Jerrold J Ellner, Edward C Jones-López

“…<h4>Background</h4>In most resource limited settings, new tuberculosis (TB) patients are usually treated as outpatients. …”
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Financial inclusion and stability in Ethiopia using bank-level data: A two-step system GMM estimation [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Andualem Mekonnen, Filmon Hando, Mohammed Arebo

“…Given the scarcity of research focused on the relationship between FI and bank stability in Ethiopia, this paper seeks to address a crucial gap by analyzing both conventional and digital aspects of FI in relation with bank stability. Methods A two-stage principal component analysis (PCA) was conducted to construct a composite FI index, integrating 10 conventional and 5 digital indicators. …”
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Immediate or delayed initiation of renal replacement therapy in patients with leptospirosis and acute kidney injury: a target trial emulation by Marie Julien, Cédric Rafat, Loïc Raffray, Henri Vacher-Coponat, Nicolas Allou, Jérôme Allyn, Julien Jabot, Yannis Lombardi

“…Conversely, several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) conducted in intensive care units have refuted the positive impact of early RRT on mortality in patients with AKI and other causes of sepsis. Methods In this emulated RCT utilizing a propensity score-weighted logistic regression performed in the two academic centers on the island of La Réunion, France, between 2010 and 2020, we evaluated the impact of the timing of RRT on a composite outcome of mortality or new-onset or worsening chronic kidney disease (CKD) within a year, in patients hospitalized with leptospirosis, Stage 3 AKI, and no immediate need for RRT. …”
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Early Critical Care Unit Outcome with Transcatheter Aortic Valve Intervention Compared to Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Severe Aortic Stenosis by Mahmoud K. Nour, Yasser A. Sadek, Ahmed Abdelaziz, El Shazly Abdelaal, Khaled H. Zeineldin

“…Abstract Background Aortic valve stenosis is the most common type of valvular diseases in the elderly population.1 Trans-catheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has been developed for minimally invasive treatment for patients considered ineligible for valve surgery. …”
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Characteristics of Wellens’ Syndrome in the Current PCI Era: A Single-Center Retrospective Study by Li Zhou, Xuhe Gong, Hui Chen, Tianhui Dong, He-he Cui, Hongwei Li

“…The goal of this retrospective study was to reveal the prevalence, angiographic characteristics, clinical presentation, and long-term outcomes of non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) patients with Wellens’ syndrome. Background. Procedural results for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) have improved in recent years. …”
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The association of HALP score with low muscle mass in older adults by Suxia Liu, Jiansheng Huang, Xiaolei Hu, Shuaiqing Chen, Mingshen Lin

“…Our investigation aimed to explore the association of this composite score with the prevalence of low muscle mass and associated mortality in the elderly American population.MethodsThe investigation incorporated information from 3,550 individuals aged ≥60 years enrolled in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) between 1999 and 2004. …”
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Anti-cancer potential of Syzygium cumini and Syzygium Jambolanum extracts against MCF-7 cell line: An in vitro evaluation by Sheikh Muhammad Suhail, Amit Anand, Abu Safana Biswas, Santhepete Nanjundiah Manjula, Kenganora Mruthunjaya

“…Purpose: This study aims to identify the bioactive compounds present in the extracts, assess their in vitro antioxidant and anticancer potential, along with the possible mechanism of action for its anticancer property. Methods: Hydroalcoholic extracts of S. cumini and S. jambolanum fruit pulp, Juice, Seed was subjected to GC–MS to identify its chemical compositions followed by invitro antioxidant cytotoxicity study by DPPH, MTT assay respectively. …”
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Association of ambient temperature and influenza-like illness with acute appendicitis: an ecological study using 22-year data by On Tai Ken Yu, Xiaoting Jiang, Conglu Li, Yawen Wang, Yuchen Wei, Ka Chun Chong

“…Abstract Background While acute appendicitis poses a significant disease burden worldwide, its etiology is not completely known. …”
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Impacts of clinical research units on clinical research — a systematic review of empirical studies by Fan Wang, Xu Wang, Enmei Liu, Fujian Song, Yaolong Chen

“…Abstract Background Clinical research is essential for evidence-based decision-making in healthcare practice, but its conduct is hindered by various barriers. …”
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Fusarium oxysporum assisted green synthesis of small-sized silver nanoparticles for high antibacterial, and photocatalytic decolorization performances by Reyad M. El-Sharkawy, Inas A. Ahmed, Taghrid G. Kharboush

“…The unique characteristics of metal oxide and noble metals nanoparticles make them suitable for different fields including antimicrobial agents, cosmetics, textiles, wound dressings, and anticancer drug carriers. Methods This study focuses on the biosynthesis of small-sized SNPs using exo-metabolites of Fusarium oxysporum via bioprocess optimization using Plackett-Burman (PBD) and central composite designs (CCD) while evaluating their multifaceted bioactivities. …”
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A hybrid fuzzy logic–Random Forest model to predict psychiatric treatment order outcomes: an interpretable tool for legal decision support by Alexandre Hudon, Alexandre Hudon, Alexandre Hudon, Alexandre Hudon

“…BackgroundDecisions surrounding involuntary psychiatric treatment orders often involve complex clinical, legal, and ethical considerations, especially when patients lack decisional capacity and refuse treatment. …”
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Development and psychometric properties of the nursing ethical decision-making ability scale by Xinyu Chen, Chenxi Wu, Wenting Ji, Dingxi Bai, Huan Chen, Chaoming Hou, Jing Gao

“…Abstract Background Nursing ethical decision-making ability is a core competency of nurses. …”
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The role of CD47 in immune escape of colon cancer and its correlation with heterogeneity of tumor immune microenvironment by Qiu-Si Tian, ChunMei Zhang, Zhi-Jun Bao, ZhiGang Pei

“…Background Cluster of differentiation 47 (CD47), a transmembrane protein, plays a critical role in regulating cellular functions and maintaining immune homeostasis. …”
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Healthcare Resource Utilization and Cost Comparisons of High-Protein Enteral Nutrition Formulas Used in Critically Ill Patients by Matthew C. Bozeman, Laura L. Schott, Amarsinh M. Desai, Mary K. Miranowski, Dorothy L. Baumer, Cynthia C. Lowen, Zhun Cao, Krysmaru Araujo Torres

“…# Background High-protein enteral nutrition is advised for patients who are critically ill. …”
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Compass Fundus-Guided Perimetry in Geographic Atrophy by Roberta Farci, Arturo Carta, Paolo Fogagnolo, Luca Mario Rossetti, Maurizio Fossarello

“…The direct visualization of the visual field on the fundus photography as a background allows a precise assessment and clinical monitoring of this disease.…”
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