Health-related quality of life, physical and mental capacity at one year follow up of COVID-19 ICU patients: A prospective cohort study by Anders Ersson, Henrik Överengen Reuterborg, Anestis Divanoglou, Richard Levi, Lotti Orwelius

“…Abstract Purpose In 2020 as COVID-19 rapidly overwhelmed ICU resources, patient care capacity was reduced thus increasing the risk of development of post intensive care syndrome (PICS). …”
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The impact of the structural state of the tubulin cytoskeleton on chlorophyll fluorescence indicators and auxin content in Solanum tuberosum by I.Yu. Makeeva, T.I. Puzina

“…Caffeic acid reduced the negative effect of oryzalin on chlorophyll fluorescence and auxin content. …”

High-throughput sequencing metabarcoding and network analysis elucidate the effects of soil fumigation and biostimulant on potato yield, rhizoctonia canker, and fungal community by Honoré Tekeu, Honoré Tekeu, Honoré Tekeu, Joël D’Astous-Pagé, Thomas Jeanne, Richard Hogue

“…Fumigation alone reduced fungal abundance during the season, but the biostimulant slightly increased the mean and variability of fungal abundance. …”
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Lung shunting and radiation pneumonitis after holmium-166 TARE: a case study by Meike W. M. van Wijk, Marcel J. R. Janssen, Mark J. Arntz, Bram H. J. Geurts, Laura A. Michon, Eric T. T. L. Tjwa, Joey Roosen, J. Frank W. Nijsen

“…Abstract Purpose The assessment of the lung shunting fraction (LSF) in yttrium-90 (90Y) or holmium-166 (166Ho) transarterial radioembolization (TARE) is customary in order to reduce the risk of radiation pneumonitis (RP). Lung shunting detected through a test dose is considered a relative contraindication, and it is generally advised to keep the predicted lung dose below 30 Gy. …”
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More but Smaller: Marine Heatwaves Exacerbate Size Truncation in Overfished Fish Communities in the Skagerrak by Kjell Magnus Norderhaug, Portia Joy Nillos Kleiven, Thomas Wernberg, Ann‐Elin Synnes, Karen Filbee‐Dexter, Sigurd Espeland, Jonas Thormar, Kyrre Heldal Kartveit, Lene Christensen, Even Moland

“…Particular attention should be directed at changes in the distribution and function of foundation species due to their disproportionately important ecological roles. …”
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Exosomes Derived from Nerve Stem Cells Loaded with FTY720 Promote the Recovery after Spinal Cord Injury in Rats by PTEN/AKT Signal Pathway by Jianbin Chen, Can Zhang, Shouye Li, Zheming Li, Xiaojing Lai, Qingqing Xia

“…Meanwhile, the effect of these treatments on spinal cord microvascular endothelial cells (SCMECs) was detected under hypoxic circumstance. Results. Our results found that FTY720-NSCs-Exos could alleviate pathological alterations and ameliorate the hindlimb function and oxygen insufficiency in model mice after SCI. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of insulin resistance in recovered COVID-19 and uninfected residents of two regional capitals in Ghana: An observational study. by Ansumana Sandy Bockarie, Leonard Derkyi-Kwarteng, Jeffrey Amankona Obeng, Richard Kujo Adatsi, Ebenezer Aniakwaa-Bonsu, Charles Apprey, Jerry Ampofo-Asiama, Samuel Acquah

“…Irrespective of background, low (31.18%) and high (19.41%) levels of beta-cell function were detected. Additionally, high levels of very-low density lipoprotein cholesterol (8.31%), triglycerides (24.9%), total cholesterol (27.45%), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (44.71%) and low level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (11.96%) coupled with low-grade inflammation (50.59%) were observed. …”
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Levosimendan attenuates suspension-reperfusion injury in isolated hearts of rat models by PANG Yunting, REN Xiaoshuang, BAO Han, MENG Fanqing, SHI Feng

“…Conclusions Levosimendan may protect myocardial tissue by inhibiting the cGAS-STING signaling pathway, down-regulating cardiomyocyte autophagy and reducing myocardial infarction size, so to improve cardial function.…”
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Effects of kefir addition on apparent digestibility of dry complete food, faecal characteristics, and blood parameters of healthy dogs by Oguzhan Kahraman, Fatma Inal, Huzur Derya Arık, Zekeriya Safa Inanc, Battal Yılmaz

“…Kefir reduced faecal ammonia and increased SCFAs. Kefir could be further developed as a functional dietary food supplement to improve the quality of life of dogs.…”
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Effects of Debittering Treatments on Some Secondary Metabolites’ Bioaccessibility, Fatty Acid, and Aroma Profiles of Semidried Gemlik Variety Black Olives by Senanur Durgut Malçok, Cüneyt Tunçkal, Azime Özkan Karabacak, Gülderen Coşgun, Mehmet Torun, Canan Ece Tamer

“…These findings suggest that when reduced salt consumption is a priority, low-temperature drying process in combination with other debittering treatments can result in olives with an improved flavor and enhanced functionality, providing a healthy black table olive option for consumers.…”
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The role of high-resolution manometry in the diagnosis of esophageal disorders (literature review and personal clinical observations) by Yu.M. Stepanov, N.V. Prolom, S.O. Tarabarov, O.M. Babii, I.M. Adamska

“…HRM has established itself as an exceptionally effective method for detecting motor disorders such as achalasia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, diffuse esopha­geal spasm, as well as other functional abnormalities that may cause dysphagia or impair bolus transit. …”
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Magnesium Isoglycyrrhizinate Alleviates Alectinib-Induced Hepatotoxicity by Inhibiting Mitochondrial Damage-Mediated Pyroptosis by Chen Y, Wang C, Wu Y, Zeng Y, Xie S, Weng J, Guo L, Fu J, Zhou T, Zhang X, Zhou Z

“…MgIG was found to alleviate mitochondrial damage and reduce ROS levels, restore the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway, thereby inhibiting oxidative stress and pyroptosis caused by alectinib.Conclusion: Alectinib induces elevated ROS levels in hepatocytes by damaging mitochondria and causing oxidative stress in hepatocytes, which results in cell pyroptosis and ultimately hepatotoxicity, whereas MgIG can treat alectinib-induced hepatic injury by restoring mitochondrial function and structure.Keywords: alectinib, mitochondria damage, oxidative stress, pyroptosis, magnesium isoglycyrrhizinate…”
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Complete urethral rupture accompanying penile fracture: a case report by Dursun Baba, Necati Ekici, Arda Taşkın Taşkıran, Yusuf Şenoğlu, Ekrem Başaran, Ahmet Yıldırım Balik

“…Early surgical treatment has been shown to improve functional outcomes and reduce long-term complications. …”
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The Processes of Intelligent Firefighting in Seawater Tunnel: a Case Study of Karnaphuli Tunnel in Bangladesh by Yan Yi, Tao Yang, Songsong Xiao, Xing Liu, Min Deng, Zewen Sun, Zhengyang Fan, Hao Huang

“…Aim: In the case under consideration, research was conducted to optimize the design process of fire protection for an underwater sea tunnel to reduce potential fire risks and enhance the resistance of fire protection pipelines to corrosion caused by seawater. …”
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Molecular mechanisms and cancer-promoting roles of sodium arsenite in regulating FNDC3B expression in A549 cells by Jinyun JIANG, He MA, Na LIU, Ruihuan ZHAO, Chenglan JIANG, Yuefeng HE

“…The mRNA and protein expression of FNDC3B gene was then detected by qRT-PCR and WB assay. Cell viability was determined through CCK-8 assay. …”
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Pulmonary Manifestations of Primary Humoral Deficiencies by Ana Casal, Vanessa Riveiro, Juan Suárez-Antelo, Lucía Ferreiro, Nuria Rodríguez-Núñez, Adriana Lama, María Elena Toubes, Luis Valdés

“…The types of complications include bronchiectasis secondary to recurrent respiratory infections and interstitial pulmonary involvement, which can be associated with autoimmune cytopenias, lymphoproliferation, and a range of immunological manifestations. Early detection is key to timely management. Immunoglobulin replacement therapy reduces the severity of disease, the frequency of exacerbations, and hospital admissions in some primary humoral deficiencies. …”
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The experience of oxalate nephrolithiasis therapy by sodium pyrophosphate in experiment by A. Yu. Zharikov, Ya. F. Zverev, V. V. Lampatov, V. M. Bryukhanov, O. V. Azarova, O. S. Talalayeva, A. V. Kudinov, Yu. G. Motin

“…In the second group since the third week was being administrated sodium pyrophosphate in dose 2 g/kg. Was detecting parameters of kidney’s function, markers enzymes activity, was carried out morphological researches.It was concluded that sodium pyrophosphate’s therapy reduce experimental oxalate nephrolithiasis.…”
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Investigating the Impact of Estrogen Levels on Voiding Characteristics, Bladder Structure, and Related Proteins in a Mouse Model of Menopause-Induced Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms by Chenglong Zhang, Yuangui Chen, Lingxuan Yin, Guoxian Deng, Xiaowen Xia, Xiaoshuang Tang, Yifeng Zhang, Junan Yan

“…Estrogen treatment could improve bladder function, decrease urination frequency, and reduce collagen deposition in the bladder tissues. …”
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Cardiorehabilitation аnd quality of life of patients with cardiovascular diseases by T. A. Evdokimova, A. E. Kutuzova, A. A. Potapchuk, O. E. Malneva

“…Regardless of the fact that changes in tolerance of exercise tolerance test were not detected, patients’ quality of life as well as their physical functioning and vitality increased. …”
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Elite Tennis Players with a Weak Rotator Cuff: The Paradox of Infraspinatus Atrophy - A Clinical Commentary and Practical Approach by Yannick Lambrecht, Leon Philipp Knoche, Lukas Höller

“…Diagnosis involves visual inspection, palpation, and functional tests, though ultrasound imaging offers a more objective assessment of infraspinatus muscle thickness. …”
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