Risk factors and clinical significance of refractory pain in patients with bone metastases: a comprehensive meta-analysis by Qiju Li, Qingqing Liu, Liu Yang, Qin Li, Aimin Zhang

“…In addition, we performed a systematic review of previous studies that delve into more effective pain strategies.MethodsThis meta-analysis and systematic review were conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Automated Recipe Generation AI Tool from Food Images using Machine Learning. Approach for Ingredient Extraction and Cooking Instructions by Lwamaza, Eddy, Nuwasiima, Happy

“…It discusses the selection of programming languages, frameworks, and technologies employed in building the recipe generation AI tool. …”
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Prostate tumor neuroendocrine differentiation via EMT: The road less traveled by Haley Dicken, Patrick J. Hensley, Natasha Kyprianou

“…Neuroendocrine prostate cancer (NEPC) is highly aggressive exhibiting reactivation of developmental programs associated with EMT induction and stem cell-like characteristics. …”
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Scanning the horizon of personalized prevention research: an overview of ongoing European funded initiatives by Alessandra Maio, Sara Farina, Tommaso Osti, Salvatore Di Grande, Roberta Pastorino, Roberta Pastorino, Stefania Boccia, Stefania Boccia

“…Inclusion criteria focused on projects that began or were ongoing in 2024 (from January 1st to December 31st).ResultsWe identified 67 projects supported by a total amount of €511.9 million from EC funding. The main programs include Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and EU4Health. …”
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Cybersecurity Framework: Addressing Resiliency in Welsh SMEs for Digital Transformation and Industry 5.0 by Nisha Rawindaran, Ambikesh Jayal, Edmond Prakash

“…This study addresses these issues by pursuing four key objectives: (1) conducting a comprehensive assessment of cybersecurity knowledge and awareness within the SME sector through a systematic literature review, (2) evaluating the impact and effectiveness of cybersecurity awareness programs on SME behaviors and risk mitigation, (3) identifying core barriers—financial, technical, and organizational—that hinder effective cybersecurity adoption, and (4) introducing and validating the enhanced ROHAN model in conjunction with the Cyber Guardian Framework (CGF) to offer a scalable roadmap for cybersecurity resilience. …”
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Measuring the disease burden of seasonal influenza in Germany 2015 - 2020 using the incidence-based disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) by Marin Stapic, Ricarda Sophia Schulz, Elena Tamayo-Cuartero, Tobias Kurth, Ralph Brinks

“…Outcome trees were created based on information from a rapid review and previous publications. Baseline, lower-bound and upper-bound scenarios were developed to assess the disease burden under varying conditions. …”
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Discerning Genes to Deliver Varieties: Enhancing Vegetative- and Reproductive-Stage Flooding Tolerance in Rice by Sanchika Snehi, Kt Ravi Kiran, Sanket Rathi, Sameer Upadhyay, Suneetha Kota, Satish Kumar Sanwal, Bm Lokeshkumar, Arun Balasubramaniam, Nitish Ranjan Prakash, Pawan Kumar Singh

“…Although the SUB1 QTL, which confers tolerance to complete submergence during the vegetative stage, has been incorporated into breeding programs, the development of alternative sources is crucial. …”
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Opioid-related harms and experiences of care among people in justice settings in New South Wales, Australia: evidence from the National Ambulance Surveillance System by Naomi Beard, Michael McGrath, Harry M. X. Lai, James Wilson, Anthony Hew, Amaya Muñoz Labiano, Dan I. Lubman, Rowan P. Ogeil

“…Qualitative findings highlight current barriers to effective opioid care in justice settings and identify opportunities for intervention, including targeted harm reduction programs, as well as policies that promote continuity of care particularly during transitions in and out of justice settings.…”
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Return‐to‐play in athletes with transvenous and subcutaneous implantable cardiac defibrillator: A meta‐analysis by Rifqi Rizkani Eri, Sania Zahrani, Prasetyo Andriono, Haikal Balweel, Novaro Adeneur Tafriend, Agus Harsoyo

“…Methods A systematic review and meta‐analysis were conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Profile of Occupational Health Services in Iran: A Mixed-Methods Study with a Focus on Service Coverage and Interventions by Narmin Hassanzadeh-Rangi, Bayan Hosseini, Yeganeh Akhtari, Ehsan Farvaresh, Yahya Khosravi

“…Additionally, redesigning occupational health services should focus on modifying educational curricula, research, and implementation programs, emphasizing the economic aspects of controls, and prioritizing low-cost and effective measures, especially in small workplaces.…”
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Risk factors of the thyroid cancer by Joanna Miśkiewicz, Aleksandra Ciuła, Anna Jakubiak, grzegorz Karaban, Monika Paszkowska, Michał Borawski, Klaudia Mularczyk, Patrycja Znamirowska, Tadeusz Kuźnieców, Magdalena Kupis

“…The goal of our work is to classify and describe risk factors [RF] for TC. Review Methods: A systematic search of the ‘’PubMed’’ database was conducted, focusing on studies published within the last 10 years. …”
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International developments in atherosclerosis disease research using precision medicine (1994-2024): A bibliometric analysis by Prasetyaning Amukti Danang, Muhammad Irham Lalu, Surono Sugiyarto, Adikusuma Wirawan, El Khair Riat, Gustinanda Rizky, Singh Dilpreet, Chong Rockie, Ates Ilker, Rungprai Daraporn

“…VOSViewer v.1.6.16 and Biblioshiny software programs were used to perform bibliometric analysis. …”
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Modern approaches to the diagnosis of endometrial hyperplasia by M. M. Damirov, O. B. Yurchenko, G. P. Titova, N. V. Borovkova, A. P. Ierusalimskiy

“…A decrease in the concentration of factors initiating apoptosis is accompanied by a decrease in the induction of programmed endometrial cell death. Dysregulation of apoptosis leads to a decrease in the content and abolition of cyclic changes in the number of apoptotic cells in the endometrium.…”
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Cryptic species and hybridisation in corals: challenges and opportunities for conservation and restoration by Riginos, Cynthia, Popovic, Iva, Meziere, Zoe, Garcia, Vhon, Byrne, Ilha, Howitt, Samantha M., Ishida, Hisatake, Bairos-Novak, Kevin, Humanes, Adriana, Scharfenstein, Hugo, Richards, Thomas, Briggs, Ethan, Clark, Vanessa, Lei, Chuan, Khan, Mariam, Prata, Katharine E.

“…Incorporating the expectation that coral cryptic taxa with incomplete species boundaries will frequently be encountered is critical to the long-term success of coral conservation and restoration programs. Studying these phenomena in more detail will directly benefit conservation and restoration goals. …”
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Clinical courses and outcomes of cerebral toxoplasmosis in HIV-positive patients in Shiraz, Southern Iran: a retrospective study by Fatemeh Javvi, Keivan Sahebi, Qasem Asgari, Fattaneh Mikaeili, Aref Teimouri

“…Our findings also highlight the importance of implementing HIV screening programs, particularly for at-risk young adults. Future studies should address the limitations of this study by employing larger and more diverse samples.…”
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Consolidating Medical Education in Sudan During War by Mohamed H. Taha, Nazik E. Husain, Wail Nuri Osman Mukhtar, Mohamed Elhassan Abdalla

“…Methods: A comprehensive literature review covered relevant articles published from 1915 to 2023. …”
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How to eliminate hepatitis C between people who inject drugs in community services and prisons in Catalonia by Elena Yela, Daniel G. Abiétar, Rafael Clua-García

“…Considering the social determinants of health perspective, it is essential that policies and programs are structured to reduce structural inequities and vulnerabilities, thereby promoting equity in both access to prevention, care, treatment, and health benefits across all population groups, particularly those most affected.…”
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Conservation translocations in urban environments: State of the knowledge and future directions by Julian Brown, Nicholas S.G. Williams, Kylie Soanes

“…There is also a need for longer-term monitoring of translocation success that might be achieved simultaneously while enhancing human-nature connections through citizen science programs.…”
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Bovine Leukemia Virus: Origin, Prevalence, Phylogenetic Diversity, Risk Factors, and Strategies for Control by Yuxi Zhao, Jiandong Wang, Jianguo Chen, Yingyu Chen, Changmin Hu, Xi Chen, Aizhen Guo

“…Despite concerted efforts in some regions to implement eradication programs, BLV continues to maintain a high prevalence worldwide. …”
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Impact of the Kidney Score Platform on Communication About and Patients’ Engagement With Chronic Kidney Disease Health: Pre–Post Intervention Study by Delphine Tuot, Susan Crowley, Lois Katz, Joseph Leung, Delly Alcantara-Cadillo, Christopher Ruser, Elizabeth Talbot-Montgomery, Joseph Vassalotti

“… Abstract BackgroundChronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 14% of the US adult population, yet patient knowledge about kidney disease and engagement in their kidney health is low despite many CKD education programs, awareness campaigns, and clinical practice guidelines. …”
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