Diversification of an emerging bacterial plant pathogen; insights into the global spread of Xanthomonas euvesicatoria pv. perforans. by Sujan Timilsina, Fernanda Iruegas-Bocardo, Mustafa O Jibrin, Anuj Sharma, Aastha Subedi, Amandeep Kaur, Gerald V Minsavage, Jose C Huguet-Tapia, Jeannie Klein-Gordon, Pragya Adhikari, Tika B Adhikari, Gabriella Cirvilleri, Laura Belen Tapia de la Barrera, Eduardo Bernal, Tom C Creswell, Tien Thi Kieu Doan, Teresa A Coutinho, Daniel S Egel, Rubén Félix-Gastélum, David M Francis, Misrak Kebede, Melanie Lewis Ivey, Frank J Louws, Laixin Luo, Elizabeth T Maynard, Sally A Miller, Nga Thi Thu Nguyen, Ebrahim Osdaghi, Alice M Quezado-Duval, Rebecca Roach, Francesca Rotondo, Gail E Ruhl, Vou M Shutt, Petcharat Thummabenjapone, Cheryl Trueman, Pamela D Roberts, Jeffrey B Jones, Gary E Vallad, Erica M Goss

“…Although Xep has been continuously monitored in Florida since its discovery, the global population structure and evolution at the genome-scale is yet to be fully explored. The objectives of this work were to determine genetic diversity globally to ascertain if different tomato production regions contain genetically distinct Xep populations, to examine genetic relatedness of strains collected in tomato seed production areas in East Asia and other production regions, and to evaluate variation in type III secretion effectors, which are critical pathogenicity and virulence factors, in relationship to population structure. …”
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Development and performance evaluation of a Bengali-adapted mHealth app for early detection of impaired visual acuity by Monzurul Haque, Marzia Zaman, Ashraful Islam, Farhana Sarker, Nahid Ferdausi, Khondaker A. Mamun

“…Future directions include expanding the app's features, enhancing its integration with healthcare systems, and extending its reach to other similar contexts.…”
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d-Amino acids differentially trigger an inflammatory environment in vitro by Siew Hwei Yap, Cheng Siang Lee, Nur Diyana Zulkifli, Darshinie Suresh, Kenji Hamase, Kumitaa Theva Das, Reena Rajasuriar, Kok Hoong Leong

“…Conversely, d-Ala-treated cells induced H2O2 production, and were also accompanied by the upregulation of activated NF-кB, TNF-α, and IL-8, but did not cause significant apoptosis. …”
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Treatment of Early Cesarean Scar Pregnancy with Double Balloon Catheter: A Systematic Review of the Literature by Irene Passerini, Francesco Marasciulo, Federico Prefumo, Anna Fichera, Nicola Fratelli, Filippo Alberto Ferrari, Federico Ferrari, Franco Odicino

“…Most of the patients (73%) received adjuvant systemic methotrexate (MTX) and the catheter dwell time ranges from 1 to 5 days. …”
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Nutrient-adequate diets with the lowest greenhouse gas emissions or price are the least acceptable—insights from dietary optimisation modelling using the iOTA model® by Mahya Tavan, Nick W. Smith, Andrew J. Fletcher, Andrew J. Fletcher, Jeremy P. Hill, Jeremy P. Hill, Warren C. McNabb

“…Over the past decade, there has been an increasing interest in the environmental sustainability of diets because food systems are responsible for a third of the anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE). …”
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Assessing the Role of DNA Methylation-Derived Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in Rheumatoid Arthritis by Srikant Ambatipudi, Gemma C. Sharp, Sarah L. N. Clarke, Darren Plant, Jonathan H. Tobias, David M. Evans, Anne Barton, Caroline L. Relton

“…Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease of chronic systemic inflammation (SI). In the present study, we used four datasets to explore whether methylation-derived neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (mdNLR) might be a marker of SI in new onset, untreated, and treated prevalent RA cases and/or a marker of treatment response to the tumour necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi) etanercept. mdNLR was associated with increased odds of being a new onset RA case (OR = 2.32, 95% CI = 1.95–2.80, P<2×10−16) and performed better in distinguishing new onset RA cases from controls compared to covariates: age, gender, and smoking status. …”
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Origin and risk assessment of natural radioactivity in groundwater from the Eastern Gonghe Basin, Tibetan Plateau by Zhao-xuan Niu, Zhi-hui Deng, Xue Niu, Dong-fang Chen, Gui-lin Zhu, Wen-hao Xu, Lin-you Zhang, Qing-da Feng

“…The characteristics of gross-α and gross-β activities, as well as the concentrations of nuclide including 238U, 232Th, and 226Ra, have been investigated in groundwater samples from 12 groups encompassing various types such as hot springs and artesian wells across different aquifer systems. Correlation analysis and dose estimation models were applied to preliminary estimate the radiation exposure to local residents and to explore the genesis and hazards of natural radioactivity in groundwater. …”
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Unlocking wellness: the comprehensive impact of community-based exercise programs on older adults by Ronal Surya Aditya, Ah Yusuf, Qory Tifani Rahmatika, Achmad Masfi, Muhammad Putra Ramadhan, Eri Yanuar Akhmad Budi Sunaryo, Nurma Afiani, Nurul Evi, Yhenti Widjayanti, Neni Fidya Santi, Domingos Soares, Reem Iafi AlMutairi

“…These findings underscore the need for personalized approaches and enhanced support systems to maximize benefits and ensure sustained engagement. …”
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A cross-tissue transcriptomic approach decodes glucocorticoid receptor-dependent links to human metabolic phenotypes by Marcin Piechota, Mateusz Zieba, Małgorzata Borczyk, Slawomir Golda, Jacek Hajto, Urszula Skupio, Michal Slezak, Jan Rodriguez Parkitna, Michal Korostynski

“…As expected, GR-dependent transcripts were associated with essential metabolic processes (glycolysis/gluconeogenesis, lipid-metabolism) and inflammation-related pathways. …”
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Purinergic Receptor (P2X7R): A Promising Anti-Parkinson’s Drug Target by Saivarshini Magham, M. Lalith Kumar, Praveen Thaggikuppe Krishnamurthy, Neenu Shaji, Aishwarya Reddy Ramakkamma

“…They are found in both central and peripheral nervous systems (CNS & PNS), and are activated in glial cells during inflammation. …”
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Priorities and expectations of researchers, funders, patients and the public regarding the funding of medical research: results from the PERSPECT qualitative study by Mayank Goyal, Aravind Ganesh, Tanaporn Jaroenngarmsamer, Bogna A Drozdowska, Joachim Fladt, Arshia Sehgal, Nora Cristall, Rosalie Victoria McDonough

“…Background Ideally, medical research provides crucial data about disease processes, diagnoses, prognoses, treatment targets and outcomes, and systems of care. However, medical research is costly, and funding is difficult to receive because the processes are highly competitive. …”
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Measurement of Peripheral Nerve Magnetostimulation Thresholds of a Head Solenoid Coil Between 200 Hz and 88.1 kHz by Alex C. Barksdale, Natalie G. Ferris, Eli Mattingly, Monika Sliwiak, Bastien Guerin, Lawrence L. Wald, Mathias Davids, Valerie Klein

“…This study aims to investigate PNS thresholds at frequencies up to 88.1 kHz and to explore deviations from the widely accepted hyperbolic strength-duration curve (SDC).PNS thresholds were measured in the head of 8 human volunteers using a solenoidal coil at 16 distinct frequencies, ranging from 200 Hz to 88.1 kHz. …”
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Functional nanocrystal as effective contrast agents for dual-mode imaging: Live-cell sonoluminescence and contrast-enhanced echography by V. Vighetto, E. Pascucci, N.M. Percivalle, A. Troia, K.M. Meiburger, M.R.P. van den Broek, T. Segers, V. Cauda

“…In the context of molecular imaging, the present work explores an innovative platform made of lipid-coated nanocrystals as contrast-enhanced agent for both ultrasound imaging and sonoluminescence. …”
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The Impact of Acute Ammonia Nitrogen Stress on the Gill Tissue Structure and Antioxidant Ability of Gills and Red and White Muscle in Juvenile Yellowfin Tuna (<i>Thunnus albacares<... by Yongyue Sun, Zhengyi Fu, Xuancheng Liu, Zhenhua Ma

“…The findings provide scientific data that can support the aquaculture and recirculating aquaculture systems of juvenile tuna.…”
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Endothelial keratoplasty: indications and outcomes in a tertiary care center in Lebanon by Sally Al Hassan, Martine Elbejjani, Sara Mansour, Joseph Khalil, Shady T. Awwad, Joanna S. Saade

“…Significant improvements in VA and CCT were observed postoperatively (p < 0.001 and p ≤ 0.015 respectively). …”
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Impact of Long-Term Care Insurance on health out-of-pocket expenditure ratios for older adults by Zhe Liu, Ruolin Shi, Lexue Jiang, Fengwen Tang, Zenghui Qiu, Lan Yao

“…Notably, OOPE ratios continued to increase over time, indicating that inflation and systemic cost pressures may offset policy gains.ConclusionsWhile LTCI has demonstrable short-term benefits in reducing OOPE ratios and improving equity, long-term sustainability remains at risk due to persistent cost escalation. …”
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Trends and geographic distribution of bacterial zoonoses in veterinary cases in the Eastern Cape: A ten-year retrospective analysis by Chika Felicitas Nnadozie, Oghenekaro Nelson Odume

“…Following this, the specific diseases frequently, with more than 10 cases reported monthly, were explored. The findings from this study reveal a notable rise in cases of zoonoses in animals, particularly colibacillosis, across several regions in Eastern Cape, South Africa, such as Alexandria, Graaff-Reinet, and Jeffreys Bay. …”
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Adolescents' Sexual Health During the COVID‐19 Outbreak: A Systematic Review by Elahe Ahmadnia, Arezoo Haseli, Atefeh Davoudian, Mina Abbasi

“…This systematic review explored adolescent sexual health during the COVID‐19 pandemic. …”
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How can advocates leverage power to advance comprehensive regulation on ultra-processed foods? learning from advocate experience in Argentina by Simone Wahnschafft, Achim Spiller, Beatriz Andrea Graciano

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Clarifying the Impact of Small-Sided Games and HIIT on Anaerobic Endurance in Adolescent Hockey Players by Sohom Saha, Simran Obhrai, Richa Vishwakarma, Prabir Mondal, Nagesh, Bharat Prasad, Kautilya Upadhyay, Dev Karan Singh

“…While hockey requires significant anaerobic power for explosive movements and sprints, the intermittent nature of the game also places considerable demands on aerobic systems for recovery between high-intensity efforts. …”
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