Programmed cell death regulates hematopoietic cell homeostasis under radiation conditions by Manling Shu, Jinfu Zhang, Yuhong Peng, Zhengyang Li, Xin Shu, Jie Wang, Huihong Zeng, Lijian Shao

“…However, it is uncertain whether different hematopoietic cells apply specific cell death pathways under irradiation exposure. Methods We investigated the role of different programmed cell death pathways in irradiation-induced hematopoietic cell injury. …”
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Attitudes Toward AI Usage in Patient Health Care: Evidence From a Population Survey Vignette Experiment by Simon Kühne, Jannes Jacobsen, Nicolas Legewie, Jörg Dollmann

“…Our study offers novel insights into the relative importance of AI system characteristics for public attitudes and acceptance. MethodsWe conducted a factorial vignette experiment with a probability-based survey of 3030 participants from Germany’s general population. …”
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The relationship between below average cognitive ability at age 5 years and the child’s experience of school at age 9 by Andrea K. Bowe, Mathias Urban, Anthony Staines, Deirdre M. Murray, Deirdre M. Murray

“…Principal components analysis was used to produce a composite general cognitive ability score for each child. …”
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Medicinal plants for the treatment and prevention of post-menopausal obesity: a review by Jing Liu, Reshmi Akter, Esrat Jahan Rupa, Hoang Van-An, Jinfeng Li, Deok Chun Yang, Dong Uk Yang, Muhammad Awais, Jong-Hoon Kim

“…The review examines each plant’s taxonomic family, common name, bioactive compounds, and experimental evidence from cellular and animal models that illustrate potential anti-obesity mechanisms relevant to post-menopausal conditions.ResultsThe analysis reveals that phytoestrogens employ diverse mechanisms in mitigating obesity. …”
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Front‐line treatment efficacy and clinical outcomes of elderly patients with multiple myeloma in a real‐world setting: A multicenter retrospective study in China by Li Bao, Ai‐Jun Liu, Bin Chu, Qian Wang, Yu‐Jun Dong, Min‐Qiu Lu, Lei Shi, Shan Gao, Yu‐Tong Wang, Li‐Fang Wang, Wen‐Ming Chen, Jun‐Ling Zhuang

“…Methods We retrospectively analyzed the treatment patterns and outcomes of 328 Chinese patients (≥65 years) with MM in a real‐world setting. …”
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Abstract 229: Recanalization Rate in Mechanical Thrombectomy in Patients With Elevated LDL‐C Levels by Xiaoyi Gao, Kara Christopher, Wilson Rodriguez, Weston Gordon, Guillermo Linares

“…We also aim to investigate whether LDL‐C levels affect MT recanalization rate. Methods We reviewed the records of 223 patients who received MT at our institution from 2018‐2023. …”
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Optimizing risk in action: Differences between fixated aim points and movement outcomes in throwing by Stephan Zahno, Damian Beck, Ralf Kredel, André Klostermann, Ernst-Joachim Hossner

“…Here, we investigate sensorimotor behaviour under risk in throwing, across three experiments with 20 participants each. Methods Participants’ task was to throw balls on a target circle in a virtual reality (VR) setup, gaining 100 points for each hit. …”
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Unveiling the impact of DNA-methylation age acceleration on mortality risk in diabetes and pre-diabetes: insights from the US NHANES program by Shuang Wu, Ziyi Zhong, Yimeng Wang, Jingyang Wang, Siqi Lyu, Hongyu Liu, Yang Chen

“…However, the impact of DNAmAA on long-term outcomes in specific populations with diabetes and pre-diabetes has not yet been comprehensively studied. Methods This retrospective cohort study utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999–2002, including participants aged 20 years or older diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes. …”
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“Miss having in-person classes” – university studying during COVID-19 pandemic by I. P. Visković

“…Without suffi time for preparations, different models of distance education were applied. The aim was to ensure the continuity of teaching, to encourage the process of distance learning, and to enable their evaluation.Aim. …”
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Evaluating knowledge and awareness of 3D design and printing among dental students in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study by Hamdan Alamri, Falah R. Alshammari, Abdullah Bin Rahmah, Mohammed I. Alsaif, Farah Almutairi, Hissah Alolaywi, Aroub Altariqi, Sarah Alotaibi, Rahaf Almutairi, Hossam Almadhoon, Hani S. AlMoharib

“…This study aims to assess the knowledge and awareness of dental students in Saudi Arabia about 3D design and printing technology.MethodsA cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted among dental students in their third, fourth, and fifth years at multiple universities in Saudi Arabia between February and October 2023. …”
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Neuroprotective properties of GABA and its derivatives in diabetic encephalopathy in old animals by I. N. Tyurenkov, D. A. Bakulin, A. V. Smirnov, M. R. Ekova, A. I. Bisinbekova, G. L. Snigur, Yu. I. Velikorodnaya, E. I. Morkovin, D. V. Verkholyak, O. S. Vasilyeva

“…The aim of the work was to evaluate the GABA neuroprotective properties and its structural analogues in old animals after seven months of hyperglycemia.Materials and methods. Diabetes mellitus was modeled in white outbred male rats (12 months old) by the administration of a streptozotocin (65 mg/kg) and nicotinamide (230 mg/kg) combination. …”
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Maternal time interval between menarche and childbirth is associated with daughter's age at menarche by Mari Landås Warp, Thea Grindstad, Karoline H. Skåra, Maria C. Magnus, Siri E. Håberg, Nils‐Halvdan Morken, Liv Bente Romundstad, Cecilia H. Ramlau‐Hansen, Hans Ivar Hanevik

“…Whether the interval between menarche and childbirth or between childbirth and menopause among mothers is associated with age at menarche in daughters is not known. Material and Methods We conducted a cohort study with retrospectively collected data including mothers and daughters participating in the Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort Study. …”
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Increasing Access to Mental Health Supports for 18- to 25-Year-Old Indigenous Youth With the JoyPop Mobile Mental Health App: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Angela MacIsaac, Teagan Neufeld, Ishaq Malik, Elaine Toombs, Janine V Olthuis, Fred Schmidt, Crystal Dunning, Kristine Stasiuk, Tina Bobinski, Arto Ohinmaa, Sherry H Stewart, Amanda S Newton, Aislin R Mushquash

“…Descriptive statistics pertaining to baseline variables and app usage will be reported. Linear mixed modeling will be used to analyze change in outcomes over time as a function of condition assignment, while a cost-consequence analysis will be used to evaluate the association between app use and service use. …”
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Effectiveness of a Combination of Nasturtium Herb and Horseradish Root (Angocin^® <i>Anti-Infekt N</i>) Compared to Antibiotics in Managing Acute and Recurrent Urinary Tr... by Nina Kassner, Meinolf Wonnemann, Yvonne Ziegler, Winfried Vahlensieck, Jennifer Kranz, Karel Kostev

“…Univariable logistic and Cox regression models were used to investigate the association between Angocin^® prescription and the defined study outcomes. …”
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Association of Trace Elements with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women—A Case-Control Study by Tinkara Srnovršnik, Bojana Pinter, Milena Horvat, Janja Snoj Tratnik, Ingrid Falnoga, Darja Mazej, Ivan Verdenik, Irma Virant-Klun

“…This case–control study aimed to determine levels of essential TEs (manganese (Mn), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), selenium (Se), molybdenum (Mo)) and non-essential TEs (arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), lead (Pb)) in urine, whole blood, and serum to investigate a possible association with kidney and liver function, endocrine and metabolic parameters, and environmental and lifestyle sources of potential exposure and provide possible recommendations. <b>Methods:</b> In our case–control study, women with PCOS (<i>n</i> = 35) and healthy controls (<i>n</i> = 35) underwent clinical and ultrasonographic examination, filled in questionnaires targeting general, lifestyle, and environmental information, and provided fasting venous blood samples and first morning urine for biochemical, hormonal, and TE analysis. …”
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The association between tobacco and alcohol use and health outcomes in individuals living with diabetes and prediabetes in South Africa: A cross-sectional study by S J Mulder, T Chivese, C O Egbe

“…The associations between these exposures and health outcomes in the different groups were assessed using multivariable logistic regression analysis. We adjusted for specific confounders in the regression models. …”
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The Impact of Leader&ndash;Member Relationships on Team Effectiveness Through Speaking Up and Silence: A Cross-Sectional Study in Rural Chinese Hospitals by Wang H, Buljac-Samardzic M, van Wijngaarden JDH, van de Klundert J

“…This study investigates how leader-member relationships (ie leader-member perceived similarity and power distance orientation) influence team outcomes (ie perceived quality of care and job satisfaction) via speaking up and silence.Methods: An online questionnaire was completed by 1017 team members (ie doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals) of 300 teams in four rural Chinese hospitals in October 2022. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 Infection Is Associated with an Accelerated eGFR Decline in Kidney Transplant Recipients up to Four Years Post Infection by Shawn Qiu, Roham Hadidchi, Aditi Vichare, Justin Y. Lu, Wei Hou, Sonya Henry, Enver Akalin, Tim Q. Duong

“…Kaplan–Meier survival analysis and Cox proportional modeling were performed for mortality. …”
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AI-Enhanced Virtual Reality Self-Talk for Psychological Counseling: Formative Qualitative Study by ‪Moreah Zisquit, Alon Shoa, Ramon Oliva, Stav Perry, Bernhard Spanlang, Anat Brunstein Klomek, Mel Slater, Doron Friedman

“…ObjectiveThis formative study aims to assess the challenges and advantages of integrating an AI agent into self-talk in VR for psychological counseling, focusing on user experience and the potential role of AI in supporting self-reflection, problem-solving, and positive behavioral change. MethodsWe carried out an iterative design and development of a system and protocol integrating large language models (LLMs) within VR self-talk during the first two and a half years. …”
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Impact of maternal body mass index and gestational weight gain on maternal and neonatal outcomes in twin pregnancies by Julia Schubert, Nina Timmesfeld, Kathrin Noever, Susann Behnam, Angela Vinturache, Birgit Arabin

“…This study aimed to contribute evidence to this gap of knowledge. Material and methods Using a cohort of 10 603 twin pregnancies delivered between 2000 and 2015 in the state of Hessen, Germany, the individual and combined impact of maternal body mass index and gestational weight gain on maternal and neonatal outcomes was analyzed using uni‐ and multivariable logistic regression models. …”
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