Baseline Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Adrenal Incidentaloma from a Single Center in China: A Survey by Lele Li, Guoqing Yang, Ling Zhao, Jingtao Dou, Weijun Gu, Zhaohui Lv, Juming Lu, Yiming Mu

“…The patient gender, age at visits, imaging features, functional status, and histological results were analyzed. …”
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A Green Synthesis of Controllable Shear-Assisted Catalytically Graphitized Biomass-Derived Carbon and Its Multi-Scale Reinforcement Mechanism in Natural Rubber by Xingxin Xu, Chengjun Li, Xu Lin, Defa Hou, Yunwu Zheng, Fulin Yang, Hao Sun, Can Liu

“…This treatment effectively increased graphitized domains while enriching surface functional groups. Systematic investigations were conducted on the effects of ball-milling duration and biochar loading on rubber reinforcement performance. …”
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Stroke in young adults: A 3-month outcome analysis and predictors of mortality in Northeast India – A regional perspective by Baiakmenlang Synmon, Iada Rilang Tiewsoh, Tamajyoti Ghosh, SR Sharma, C Daniella, Nasheman Khongthaw, Pynjanai Thongni

“…This study analyzes functional outcomes and mortality predictors using the modified Rankin scale in young stroke patients. …”
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Fully 3D‐Printed Soft Capacitive Sensor of High Toughness and Large Measurement Range by Fei Xiao, Zhuoheng Wei, Zhipeng Xu, Hao Wang, Jisen Li, Jian Zhu

“…It is believed that the strategy, employing 3D printing for soft microstructured sensors, is a general approach not only applicable for improving the performance of soft sensors, but also conducive to designing powerful soft functional devices.…”
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Effects of Acitretin Treatment on Hearing in Patients with Psoriasis Vulgaris by Başak Mutlu, Merve Torun Topçu, Ayşe Serap Karadağ, Yasemin Gündüz, Mahmut Tayyar Kalcıoğlu

“…Objective: In this study, we aimed to compare the hearing thresholds and outer hair cell functions of patients with psoriasis vulgaris (PV) with healthy individuals and to investigate the ototoxic effects of acitretin treatment (AT) in patients with PV. …”
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Quality Of Life in Patients with Non-Genital Warts: A Cross-Sectional Study using Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) Questionnaire by Sushil Paudel, Prajwal Pudasaini, Monique Kafle, Indu Acharya

“…Clothing habits and sexual functions were affected based on the site of involvement with the warts. …”
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Nanozyme-driven multifunctional dressings: moving beyond enzyme-like catalysis in chronic wound treatment by Si-Jie Zhang, Ran Xu, Shao-Bin He, Rong Sun, Guan-Nan Wang, Shu-Yi Wei, Xi-Yun Yan, Ke-Long Fan

“…Factors such as bacterial infections, hyperglycemia, and oxidative stress disrupt cellular functions and impair angiogenesis, substantially delaying wound repair. …”
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The Advanced Role of Carbon Quantum Dots in Nano-Food Science: Applications, Bibliographic Analysis, Safety Concerns, and Perspectives by Abdul Majid, Khurshid Ahmad, Liju Tan, Waqas Niaz, Wang Na, Li Huiru, Jiangtao Wang

“…As an innovative sensing tool, CQDs with different surface functional groups enable them to detect food contaminants, i.e., food additives in processed food, drug residues in honey, and mycotoxins in beer and flour, based on different sensing mechanisms (IFE, PET, and FRET). …”
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Characterization of thermo-responsive shape memory bio-based thermoplastic polyurethane (SMTPU) for 3D/4D printing applications by Yang Sook Jung, Jaehyeung Park, Sunhee Lee, Eun Joo Shin

“…Abstract In recent years, significant advancements have been made in smart and multifunctional materials through the integration of 4D printing and shape memory polymers (SMPs). …”
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Curcumin inhibits growth of Porphyromonas gingivalis by arrest of bacterial dipeptidyl peptidase activity by Hiroki Murai, Masae Kuboniwa, Miho Kakiuchi, Reiko Matsumura, Yoshihiko Hirata, Atsuo Amano

“…Background Curcumin is a multi-functional polyphenol with anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effects and may have potential for treatment of periodontal diseases. …”
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New Prospects of Cytoprotection in the Treatment and Prevention of Gastric and Intestinal Diseases (Resolution of an Expert Council and Literature Review) by A. I. Martynov, A. A. Sheptulin, I. V. Mayev, A. N. Kazyulin, A. Ye. Karateev, A. V. Melekhov, L. K. Pal’gova, K. L. Raikhel’son

“…The efficacy of Rebamipide in the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, as well as functional dyspepsia and chronic gastritis, was confirmed.Conclusions. …”
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The Effect of Processing of Hempseed on Protein Recovery and Emulsification Properties by Anne Pihlanto, Markus Nurmi, Nora Pap, Jarkko Mäkinen, Sari Mäkinen

“…In conclusion, germination and peeling in combination with defatting are promising methods to produce functional protein concentrates with efficient emulsion stability and activity as well as a mild colour for food applications.…”
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Biocompatibility Assessment of PLCL-Sericin Copolymer Membranes Using Wharton’s Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Kewalin Inthanon, Donraporn Daranarong, Pimwalan Techaikool, Winita Punyodom, Vorathep Khaniyao, Audrey M. Bernstein, Weerah Wongkham

“…Stem cells based tissue engineering requires biocompatible materials, which allow the cells to adhere, expand, and differentiate in a large scale. …”
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Topical application of medicinal plant oils in pediatric-related disorders: A comparative review article based on traditional Persian medicine by Maryam Mohammadian-Dameski, AhmdShah Farhat, Maliheh Motevasselian, Vahid Reza Askari

“…This study aimed to evaluate and reconcile the uses of anointment in children in TPM and the new studies.Materials and Methods: Accordingly, TPM documents were scrutinized for anointments and their applications in pediatric disorders. …”
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Comprehensive Assessment of Potentially Toxic Element (PTE) Contamination in Honey from a Historically Polluted Agro-Industrial Landscape: Implications for Agricultural Sustainabil... by Ioana Andra Vlad, Szilárd Bartha, Győző Goji, Ioan Tăut, Florin Alexandru Rebrean, Laviniu Ioan Nuțu Burescu, Călin Gheorghe Pășcuț, Petrică Tudor Moțiu, Adrian Tunduc, Claudiu Ion Bunea, Florin-Dumitru Bora

“…Honey is increasingly recognized not only as a functional food but also as a potential bioindicator of environmental pollution. …”
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Trace element composition of organs and tissues of the Caspian seal (<i>Phoca caspica</i> Gmelin, 1788) in the conditions of technogenesis of the biosphere by T. S. Ershova, V. F. Zaitsev, M. Z. Gadzhidadaev, Sh. M. Samudov, V. A. Chaplygin, Yu. A. Shevchenko

“…Chemical elements are distributed unevenly in the body of a seal, depending on the properties of metals and the functional features of organs. Significant concentrations of metals are noted primarily in organs that are characterized by active metabolic processes on the one hand, and on the other are actively involved in processes aimed at maintaining homeostasis.…”
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Modern Hardware and Software Solutions for Whole-Genome Sequencing, Prospects of Their Implementation in the Practice of Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Protection Troops of the A... by A. A. Petrov, A. V. Kazantsev, E. A. Kovalchuk, M. Yu. Pavlyukov, A. V. Sapkulov, D. A. Kutaev, S. V. Borisevich

“…For the successful use of NGS by units of the RCB protection troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, it is necessary to solve the main problem, which is the development of domestic hardware, appropriate bioinformatics tools and databases certified in accordance with the established procedure for functioning offiine without connecting to the Internet.…”
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Selenium Uptake by <i>Hericium erinaceus</i> Basidiocarps on Various Substrates and Their Effect on Growth and Yield by Miroslav Jozífek, Lukáš Praus, Jaroslav Matějka, Ivan Jablonský, Martin Koudela

“…Experimental substrates included lignocellulosic materials fortified with Se (0, 2, 6, and 18 µg/g) in the form of sodium selenite. …”
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Sustainable Fabrication of Reddish Silk Fabric with Enhanced Color Intensity and Fastness Using Lycopene by Jiahong Zuo, Yuyang Zhou

“…A significant development has been the integration of natural elements with bio-based materials to produce entirely bio-based functional textiles. …”
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Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy in High-Risk Prostate Cancer by V. N. Pavlov, M. V. Loginova, A. A. Izmailov, M. F. Urmantsev

“…Th e review summarises published data on functional and oncological RARP outcomes in high-risk PC patients and analyses surgical inpatient cases at the BSMU Clinic for 2018—2021.Materials and methods. …”
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