Advanced Solubilization of Brazilian Cerrado Byproduct Extracts Using Green Nanostructured Lipid Carriers and NaDESs for Enhanced Antioxidant Potentials by Victor Carlos Mello, Giovanna Oliveira de Brito, Marina Arantes Radicchi, Isadora Florêncio, Tathyana Benetis Piau, Eduardo Antonio Ferreira, Leonardo Fróes de Azevedo Chang, Ariane Pandolfo Silveira, Marina Mesquita Simões, Karen Letycia Rodrigues de Paiva, Mac-Kedson Medeiros Salviano Santos, Nicole Santana Alves, Cesar Koppe Grisolia, Sônia Nair Báo, Eliana Fortes Gris

“…This outcome underscores the synergy between NaDESs and NLC systems in protecting and delivering phenolic compounds. …”
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Cardiac Niche Influences the Direct Reprogramming of Canine Fibroblasts into Cardiomyocyte-Like Cells by Giacomo Palazzolo, Mattia Quattrocelli, Jaan Toelen, Roberto Dominici, Luigi Anastasia, Guido Tettamenti, Inès Barthelemy, Stephane Blot, Rik Gijsbers, Marco Cassano, Maurilio Sampaolesi

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Periodontitis, Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes: Identifying Patients at Risk for Three Common Diseases Using the aMMP-8 Rapid Test at the Dentist’s Office by Taija Kristiina Hopealaakso, Julie Toby Thomas, Tommi Pätilä, Miika Penttala, Dimitra Sakellari, Andreas Grigoriadis, Shipra Gupta, Timo Sorsa, Ismo T. Räisänen

“…<b>Methods</b>: Relevant articles were sourced using keywords in databases like PubMed/Medline, Science Direct, Scopus, and Google Scholar. …”
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Association between choroidal microvasculature in the eye and Alzheimer's disease risk in cognitively healthy mid‐life adults: A pilot study by Jamie Burke, Samuel Gibbon, Audrey Low, Charlene Hamid, Megan Reid‐Schachter, Graciela Muniz‐Terrera, Craig W. Ritchie, Baljean Dhillon, John T. O'Brien, Stuart King, Ian J. C. MacCormick, Thomas J. MacGillivray

“…Abstract INTRODUCTION We explored associations between measurements of the ocular choroid microvasculature and Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk. …”
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Combination of Alcohol and EVOH as a New Embolic Agent: Midterm Tissue and Inflammatory Effects in a Swine Model by Jean-François Hak, Farouk Tradi, Mickael Bobot, Pauline Brige, Paul Habert, Sophie Chopinet, Aurélie Haffner, Gilles Soulez, Benjamin Guillet, Vincent Vidal

“…AS18 can suggest a better distal sclerotic and embolic character as compared with S18® alone without systemic toxicity.…”
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Postpartum Depression: A Closer Look at Treatment with Zuranolone by Katarzyna Brudniak, Karolina Garbino, Magdalena Czyczerska, Antoni Szuścik, Katarzyna Gadżała, Sabina Przygodzka, Maciej Mach, Maciej Rutkiewicz

“…Future longitudinal studies are required to explore its long-term impact on maternal mental health. …”
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Focusing on the process: experiences and needs of Chinese post-esophagectomy patients and caregivers regarding home enteral nutrition by Huiyan Liao, Huiyan Liao, Muxi Cheng, Muxi Cheng, Yuxin He, Yuxin He, Hui Li, Hui Li, Xinhui Song, Xinhui Song, Lei Zhong, Lei Zhong, Mei Li

“…In-depth, face-to-face interviews were conducted with 13 patients and 15 caregivers at a tertiary hospital in Guangdong Province, China, between November 2024 and January 2025. …”
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The perspective and experiences of significant others on electroconvulsive therapy by Pieter-Jan Geerts, Pieter-Jan Geerts, Souad Abihi, Nele Van De Velde, Chris Baeken, Chris Baeken, Chris Baeken, Chris Baeken, Chris Baeken, Gilbert Lemmens, Gilbert Lemmens, Sofie Verhaeghe, Sofie Verhaeghe, Sofie Verhaeghe

“…SOs value transparent communication from psychiatrists and seek structured support systems to navigate practical and emotional challenges. …”
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Ultrasound-Assisted, Base-Catalyzed, Homogeneous Reaction for Ferulic Acid Production from γ-Oryzanol by Hoa Thi Truong, Manh Van Do, Long Duc Huynh, Linh Thi Nguyen, Anh Tuan Do, Thao Thanh Xuan Le, Hung Phuoc Duong, Norimichi Takenaka, Kiyoshi Imamura, Yasuaki Maeda

“…A method for producing ferulic acid by ultrasound-assisted, homogeneous, base-catalyzed hydrolysis of γ-oryzanol was developed. Experiments were conducted using various reaction temperatures and ratios of γ-oryzanol to base catalyst in both homogeneous and heterogeneous systems. …”
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Current policies for promoting neglected and underutilized crop species in Burkina Faso and Niger by Susanna Rokka, Hamid El Bilali, Teresa Borelli, Generosa J. Calabrese, Silvia Lecci, Gloria Otieno, Fanta Reine Sheirita Tietiambou, Marie Reine Bteich, Francesca Grazioli, Blaise Kabre, Magnini Seindira, Souleymane Karambiri, Jacques Nanema, Yacoubou Bakasso, Iro Dan Guimbo, Lawali Dambo, Bassirou Nouhou, Haoua Mahamadou Hima, Narcisse Ouedraogo, Ali Badara Diawara, Andrea Ghione, Carlo Dianin, Maria Gonnella, Filippo Acasto

“…This study uses a mixed method where analysis of current policies, an online survey and workshops with stakeholders were combined. It gives an overview on policies on different sectors and helps to explore options for enhancing the efficiency of incentives aimed at promoting the use of NUS. …”
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A comparative study on the detection and localization of interictal epileptiform discharges in magnetoencephalography using optically pumped magnetometers versus superconducting qu... by Jiechuan Ren, Ming Ding, Yuming Peng, Chang Sun, Chunqing Yang, Shuxian Zhou, Jiayin Tian, Qun Wang, Zhimei Li

“…IED detection, amplitude, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), sensor-scalp distance, and source localization results were compared between OPM-MEG and SQUID-MEG through statistical analysis. …”
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An automatic measure for speech intelligibility in dysarthrias—validation across multiple languages and neurological disorders by Johannes Tröger, Felix Dörr, Louisa Schwed, Nicklas Linz, Alexandra König, Alexandra König, Alexandra König, Tabea Thies, Tabea Thies, Michael T. Barbe, Juan Rafael Orozco-Arroyave, Juan Rafael Orozco-Arroyave, Jan Rusz

“…Participants’ speech intelligibility was assessed using the ki: SB-M intelligibility score, which is derived from automatic speech recognition (ASR) systems. Verification with inter-ASR reliability and temporal consistency, analytical validation with correlations to gold standard clinical dysarthria scores in each disease, and clinical validation with group comparisons between HCs and patients were performed.ResultsVerification showed good to excellent inter-rater reliability between ASR systems and fair to good consistency. …”
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Endothelial Features Along the Pulmonary Vascular Tree in Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: Distinctive or Shared Facets? by Janne Verhaegen, Lynn Willems, Allard Wagenaar, Ruben Spreuwers, Nessrine Dahdah, Lucia Aversa, Tom Verbelen, Marion Delcroix, Rozenn Quarck

“…This suggests that endothelial cells from both systemic and pulmonary circulation contribute to lesion recanalization. …”
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CALPHAD-aided synthesis and characterization of an Al–Co–Cr–Fe–Ni–W high-entropy alloy prepared by arc melting and spark plasma sintering by L. Fenocchio, A. Saviot, S. Gambaro, S. Le Gallet, F. Valenza, M.R. Ardigo-Besnard, G. Cacciamani

“…Samples were characterized by low optical microscopy (LOM), scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM and TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and microhardness measurements. …”
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Resistin upregulates fatty acid oxidation in synoviocytes of metabolic syndrome-associated knee osteoarthritis via CAP1/PKA/CREB to promote inflammation and catabolism by Lu Ding, Jin-Yi Ren, Yi-Fan Huang, Jian-Zeng Zhang, Zi-Ran Bai, Yi Leng, Jun-Wei Tian, Jing Wei, Min-Li Jin, Guan Wang, Xia Li, Xin Qi

“…Abstract Background Metabolic Syndrome (MetS), as a syndrome characterized by low-grade inflammation and energy metabolism disorders, is considered to be an important systemic risk factor for knee osteoarthritis (KOA). …”
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Amikacin Coated 3D-Printed Metal Devices for Prevention of Postsurgical Infections (PSIs) by Chu Zhang, Ishwor Poudel, Nur Mita, Xuejia Kang, Manjusha Annaji, Seungjong Lee, Peter Panizzi, Nima Shamsaei, Oladiran Fasina, R. Jayachandra Babu, Robert D. Arnold

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Personalized 3D-printed (3DP) metallic implants delivery systems are being explored to repair bone fractures, allowing the customization of medical implants that respond to individual patient needs, making it potentially more effective and of greater quality than mass-produced devices. …”
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Metformin and berberine synergistically improve NAFLD via the AMPK–SREBP1–FASN signaling pathway by Na Li, Quan-wei Chen, Xiao-long Gong, Fang Liu, Bin Zhang, Qi-shen Wang, Hao Zhang, Jian-jun Han

“…In HepG2 cells, these effects were partially reversed by the AMPK inhibitor, confirming AMPK dependence. …”
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Bringing AI to Clinicians: Simplifying Pleural Effusion Cytology Diagnosis with User-Friendly Models by Enrico Giarnieri, Elisabetta Carico, Stefania Scarpino, Alberto Ricci, Pierdonato Bruno, Simone Scardapane, Daniele Giansanti

“…AI-powered diagnostic systems have emerged as valuable tools in digital cytopathology. …”
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Genomic insights about the effect of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors: a systematic review by Pavitraa Saravana Kumar, Yogapriya Chidambaram, G. Shree Devi, Vettriselvi Venkatesan, Ramesh Sankaran, Nagendra Boopathy Senguttuvan, Thanikachalam Sadagopan, Dorairaj Prabhakaran

“…This systematic review examines the genomic effects of SGLT2 inhibitors in HF patients, focusing on gene expression, inflammatory biomarkers, and potential personalized treatment pathways.MethodsA systematic literature search of various databases was conducted up to November 2024, following PRISMA guidelines. Studies were included if they explored the genomic or molecular impacts of SGLT2 inhibitors in HF. …”
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Tumor‐Associated Macrophages: Key Players in the Non‐Small Cell Lung Cancer Tumor Microenvironment by Tongtong Lv, Rui Fan, Jiaqi Wu, Haolan Gong, Xiaoru Gao, Xin Liu, Yixin Gong, Bo Luo, Yanhua Zhang, Xiaochun Peng, Gai Liang

“…The available studies were screened for selection based on quality and relevance. …”
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