Evaluation of Stress Hormone Levels, Preoperative Anxiety, and Information Needs before and after Hysteroscopy under Local Anesthesia in Relation to Transvaginal Procedures under G... by Karolina Chmaj-Wierzchowska, Katarzyna Wszołek, Adrian Nowak, Natalia Ignaszak-Kaus, Magdalena Muszyńska, Maciej Wilczak

“…To determine cortisol and prolactin levels using electrochemiluminescence, blood was collected from the patients on the day of admission to the hospital, i.e., the day of surgery, in the morning, while fasting. …”
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HIV treatment as prevention: systematic comparison of mathematical models of the potential impact of antiretroviral therapy on HIV incidence in South Africa. by Jeffrey W Eaton, Leigh F Johnson, Joshua A Salomon, Till Bärnighausen, Eran Bendavid, Anna Bershteyn, David E Bloom, Valentina Cambiano, Christophe Fraser, Jan A C Hontelez, Salal Humair, Daniel J Klein, Elisa F Long, Andrew N Phillips, Carel Pretorius, John Stover, Edward A Wenger, Brian G Williams, Timothy B Hallett

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>Twelve independent mathematical models evaluated a set of standardised ART intervention scenarios in South Africa and reported a common set of outputs. …”
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Econometric predictive model for assessing the functional state of students during the examination period: a cross-sectional exploratory pilot study by I. S. Knyazhev, L. V. Karaulova, O. V. Reztsov, A. P. Spitsin

“…Methods. The cohort observational study enrolled 74 students of Kirov State Medical University, aged 18–23 years, who gave consent to the survey. …”
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Nicotinamide mononucleotide biosynthesis and the F-actin cytoskeleton regulate spindle assembly and oocyte maturation quality in post-ovulatory aged porcine oocytes by Hyo-Jin Park, Seul-Gi Yang, Ji-Hyun Shin, Seung-Bin Yoon, Ji-Su Kim, Deog-Bon Koo

“…Here, we investigated the mechanisms by which the NAD+ salvage pathways function in poor oocyte maturation upon POA through the F-actin cytoskeleton. Methods Porcine oocytes were aged by extending in vitro maturation (IVM) for an additional 24 h to create a POA model. …”
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Enhanced Intranasal Delivery of Atorvastatin via Superparamagnetic Iron-Oxide-Loaded Nanocarriers: Cytotoxicity and Inflammation Evaluation and In Vivo, In Silico, and Network Phar... by Kristina Zarif Attalla, Doaa H. Hassan, Mahmoud H. Teaima, Carol Yousry, Mohamed A. El-Nabarawi, Mohamed A. Said, Sammar Fathy Elhabal

“…Entrapment efficiency (EE%), particle size (PS), zeta potential (ZP), and drug release after 6 h (Q6h) were evaluated for NLCs. …”
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Investigating the relationship between Pfkelch13 mutations and response to artemisinin-based treatment for uncomplicated falciparum malaria: a protocol for a systematic review and... by Prabin Dahal, Philippe Guerin, Farhad Shokraneh, James A Watson, Karen I Barnes, Aboubakar Soma, Stephanie van Wyk, Chistevy Vouvoungui, Dhol S Ayuen

“…ART-R has been causally linked to specific mutations in the Pfkelch13 gene.Methods and analysis The systematic review and associated meta-analysis aim to determine the correlation between Pfkelch13 (alleles present in the Kelch13 gene region of the P. falciparum parasite) genotypes and clinical and parasitological response to ACTs from a globally representative data set pooling individual patient data (IPD) from eligible published and unpublished studies. …”
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Factors influencing value-based care application among medical students and postgraduate in Thailand by Phoomjai Sornsenee, Kittisakdi Choomalee, Kamonlak Sanphet, Kanyarat Keereerak, Techin Wongwatthanawisit, Tanyamon Wongtabpabud, Panpim Tipphayawong, Panupong Khunjun, Suppanita Tularak, Kanisorn Sungkaro, Theepat Wongkittithaworn

“…Abstract Background The adoption of Value-Based Care (VBC) is essential for enhancing healthcare quality and efficiency, with implications for future healthcare delivery. …”
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RITUXIMAB THERAPY MONITORING IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS HROUGH PERIPHERAL BLOOD GENE EXPRESSION ANALYSIS by E. V. Chetina, A. V. Pivanova, K. Kh. Kuzikyants, A. Yu. Devyataikina, G. V. Lukina, E. Yu. Samarkina, A. P. Aleksankin, E. N. Aleksandrova

“…Objective: to determine the predictors of the efficiency of rituximab (RTM) therapy through analysis of blood gene expressions in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). …”
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Adalimumab in Focus: Evaluating Effectiveness and Safety in Non-Infectious Uveitis at a Tertiary Referral Center in Türkiye by Berru Yargı Özkoçak, Çiğdem Altan, Burcu Kemer Atik, Berna Başarır

“…BCVA was monitored at baseline and subsequent months to determine the onset of functional efficiency of ADA treatment. …”
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Unplanned re-attendance to emergency department of patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome: a situational analysis by Siwapon Srikeaw, Ketsarin Utriyaprasit, Wanlaya Thampanichawat, Siriorn Sindhu, Chukiat Viwatwongkasem, Thitipong Tankumpuan

“…Methods This study employed a cross-sectional and prospective cohort study design. …”
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Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the CODE ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Program: A Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis by Eka Ginanjar, Arif Mansjoer, Lusiani Rusdi, Rizky Ramadantie, Hadiki Habib, Lies Dina Liastuti, Sally Aman Nasution, Idrus Alwi, Abdul Rashid

“…This study aimed to evaluate the healthcare service quality of the CODE STEMI program during the COVID-19 pandemic based on the Donabedian concept.  Methods: This was a mixed-methods study using quantitative and qualitative analyses. …”
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LiDAR Sensor Parameter Augmentation and Data-Driven Influence Analysis on Deep-Learning-Based People Detection by Lukas Haas, Florian Sanne, Johann Zedelmeier, Subir Das, Thomas Zeh, Matthias Kuba, Florian Bindges, Martin Jakobi, Alexander W. Koch

“…Therefore, this paper presents augmentation methods to analyze the influence of the distance, resolution, noise, and shading parameters of a LiDAR sensor in real point clouds for people detection. …”
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Unveiling Functional Impairment in Fabry Disease: The Role of Peripheral vs. Cardiac Mechanisms by Geza Halasz, Chiara Lanzillo, Raffaella Mistrulli, Emanuele Canali, Elisa Fedele, Paolo Ciacci, Federica Onorato, Guido Giacalone, Giovanni Nardecchia, Domenico Gabrielli, Federica Re

“…<b>Methods:</b> Thirty-one patients with genetically confirmed AFD were retrospectively enrolled from two tertiary centers. …”
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Access and coverage of malaria services in Haiti in the context of elimination: a scoping review of the literature by Kenny Moise, Aude Melody Achille, Roubens Duvilaire, Jimmy Fedna, Roody Thermidor, Bertiny Bourdeau, Jessica Maureen Nestor, Gérald Lerebours, Jean Hugues Henrys, Christian Raccurt

“…Future studies should aim to fill this gap and investigate the determinants of the persistence of malaria cases in certain municipalities and departments of the country.…”
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Metabolome and transcriptome analysis reveal the pigments biosynthesis pathways in different color fruit peels of Clausena lansium L. Skeels by Zhichang Zhao, Mark Owusu Adjei, Ruixiong Luo, Huaping Yu, Yali Pang, Jian Wang, Yu Zhang, Jun Ma, Aiping Gao

“…The coloration of the peels was attributed to significant differences in chlorophyll, carotenoid, and anthocyanin content between BP and PP.MethodsThis study investigates the biosynthetic metabolic activities in the brown and purple peels of Clausena lansium L. …”
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Subcellular mass spectrometric detection unveils hyperglycemic memory in the diabetic heart by Jiabing Zhan, Yufei Zhou, Yifan Chen, Kunying Jin, Zhaoyang Chen, Chen Chen, Huaping Li, Dao Wen Wang

“…The present study tried to investigate whether the dysregulated proteins/biological pathways, which persistently altered in diabetic hearts during normoglycemia, participate in the hyperglycemic memory. Methods Hearts of streptozotocin‐induced diabetic mice, with or without intensive glycemic control using slow‐release insulin implants, were collected. …”
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The evolution of sprinting performance: Technological and regulatory influences from 1976 to 2024 by Dariusz Tadeusz SKALSKI, Magdalena PROŃCZUK, Kinga ŁOSIŃSKA, Ewelina LULIŃSKA, Joanna MOTOWIDŁO, Petr STASTNY, Adam MASZCZYK, Grzegorz TRYBEK

“…Future research should explore the interplay between genetic predisposition, neuromuscular efficiency, and emerging sports technologies to determine whether further performance breakthroughs are feasible. …”
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Construction and validation of a predictive model for the serum phosphorus reduction after total parathyroidectomy in patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism by Yingnan Feng, Yingnan Feng, Yinghui Zhou, Xiaodong Feng, Qila Sa, Qila Sa, Ningyuan Zhang, Ningyuan Zhang, Wantao Xie, Wantao Xie, Bailiang Liu, Fengyang Chen, Guangming Cheng, Wei Zhang

“…Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to determine the independent factors and establish a predictive scoring model. …”
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10-YEARS ANALYSIS OF CRYOBAG FRACTURE IN A LARGE INVENTORY OF CELLULAR THERAPY PRODUCTS: RATES AND RISK FACTORS by AR Belisário, LT Mendonça, RK Andrade, MC Martins, LA Costa, KL Prata

“…Methods: This retrospective cohort study included cryobags from individuals referred for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation or immunotherapy. …”
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Effects of Supplementary Irrigation and some Stress Modifiers (Vermicompost, Nano Iron Oxide, and Humic Acid) on Grain Filling Components, Nodulation and Grain Yield of Chickpea (C... by R Seyed Sharifi, R Seyedsharifi

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of supplementary irrigation and stress modifiers (such as humic acid, nano iron oxide and vermicompost) on nodulation and yield of chickpeas under rain fed conditions.Materials and MethodsA factorial experiment was performed at a farm near Ardabil city in 2023 using a RCBD with three replications. …”
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