Backgrounds of origin and character of structural changes in testicles of coalminers of Donbass region by Yu. V. Danilov, T. I. Shevchenko, K. V. Motkov

“…Purpose – to establish mechanisms of changes in morphological and functional states of testicles of coal miners by complex of qualitative and quantitative histological and immunohistochemical studies for further development of differential diagnostic criteria of verification of the Chernobyl impact factor on liquidators of CNPP accident. …”
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A mono-center clinical study on clinical pathological features and prognosis of adult idiopathic membranous nephropathy by CHEN Jing, LIAO Yun-juan, JIANG Hong-ying, LI Ji-sai, LI Luo-hua, LI Jing

“…Therefore, the patients should be diagnosed definitely and intervened medically in an individualized manner.…”
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Spontaneous ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in a twin pregnancy: A case report by Tayebe Hashemi Arani, Zohreh Tabassi, Delaram Beyrami

“…Laboratory tests showed normal hemoglobin levels, electrolytes, and renal function. Conservative management included subcutaneous heparin (5,000 units twice daily) for thromboprophylaxis, ceftriaxone, and fluid restriction. …”
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Transition characteristics and driving mechanisms of different types of rural settlements in plain agricultural areas by QU Yanbo, HE Xinhan, DONG Xiaozhen, LIU Chunqiang, YANG Yong, LI Yuanchao

“…In order to promote the sustainable use and management of rural settlements, corresponding policies for transition and development should be formulated based on their morphological characteristics.…”
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A response of rituximab plus lenalidomide therapy in patients with post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease and methotrexate-related lymphoproliferative disorder in the central... by Hanguo Guo, Hong Zhang, Wenyu Li

“…Owing to the relatively small sample size, the effect of this treatment should be further investigated under a larger sample size.…”
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MODERN VIEWS ON ETHIOPOLOGICAL FACTORS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS (LITERATURE REVIEW) by V.F. Makeiev, M.Y. Oliynyk

“…These disorders are due to peculiarities of the structure and function of the TMJ. Occlusion is the first and perhaps the most controversial etiological factor in the occurrence of TMD. …”
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Bacterial communities associated with ambrosia beetles: current knowledge and existing gaps by Juan Carlos Cambronero-Heinrichs, Juan Carlos Cambronero-Heinrichs, Peter H. W. Biedermann, Laura Besana, Andrea Battisti, Davide Rassati

“…More studies should be conducted to test hypotheses regarding the various factors influencing microbial composition and function, and advanced molecular techniques, including (meta-) genome and transcriptome sequencing, which have been employed in only a limited number of studies, could offer great potential to help bridging this knowledge gap.…”
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Abdominal lymphatic malformations in children: case series by Carmine Noviello, Alfonso Papparella, Mirko Bertozzi, Giovanna Riccipetitoni, Ilaria Cascone, Carmine Botta, Giulia Fusi, Veronica Vitali, Mercedes Romano

“…The goal of treatment is to maintain organ function, preserve aesthetic integrity and complications control. …”
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Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil derived from the aerial parts of Cymbopogon flexuosus (Nees ex Steud.) Will. Watson (lemongrass oil) for use i... by EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), Vasileios Bampidis, Giovanna Azimonti, Maria de Lourdes Bastos, Henrik Christensen, Mojca Durjava, Maryline Kouba, Marta López‐Alonso, Secundino López Puente, Francesca Marcon, Baltasar Mayo, Alena Pechová, Mariana Petkova, Fernando Ramos, Yolanda Sanz, Roberto Edoardo Villa, Ruud Woutersen, Andrew Chesson, Josef Schlatter, Johannes Westendorf, Yvette Dirven, Paola Manini, Birgit Dusemund

“…The essential oil under assessment should be considered as an irritant to skin and eyes and as a dermal and respiratory sensitiser. …”
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Comparison of the effectiveness and renal safety of tenofovir versus entecavir in patients with chronic hepatitis B by Beatriz López Centeno, Roberto Collado Borrell, Montserrat Pérez Encinas, Maria Luisa Gutiérrez García, Patricia Sanmartin Fenollera

“…In terms of renal safety, we have not found any significant differences, but two cases of treatment interruption due to renal toxicity with tenofovir lead us to the conclusion that treatment decision in patients with renal function alteration should include an individualized assessment of each case.…”
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Oxygen Tension Strongly Influences Metabolic Parameters and the Release of Interleukin-6 of Human Amniotic Mesenchymal Stromal Cells In Vitro by Asmita Banerjee, Andrea Lindenmair, Ralf Steinborn, Sergiu Dan Dumitrescu, Simone Hennerbichler, Andrey V. Kozlov, Heinz Redl, Susanne Wolbank, Adelheid Weidinger

“…To conclude, short-time cultivation at 20% oxygen of freshly isolated hAMSCs induced significant changes in mitochondrial function and release of IL-6. Depending on the therapeutic purpose, cultivation conditions of the cells should be chosen carefully for providing the best possible quality of cell therapy.…”
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Gut microbiota: A bridge between depression and cardiovascular disease-A narrative review by Xingdou Mu, Lele Feng, Hong Li, Yang Sun

“…However, challenges remain in addressing heterogeneity across studies, establishing causal relationships, and optimizing personalized interventions. Future research should integrate multi-omics approaches and longitudinal studies to unravel the gut-brain-heart axis, paving the way for precision therapies. …”
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Identification of bacterial key genera associated with breast cancer using machine learning techniques by Md. Kaderi Kibria, Isteaq Kabir Sifat, Md. Bayazid Hossen, Farhana Hasan, Md Parvez Mosharaf, Md Ziaul Hassan

“…These findings highlight the potential of fecal microbiota as non-invasive biomarkers for BC detection and prognosis. Future research should focus on the functional roles of these bacterial alterations and their implications in BC pathogenesis, aiming to develop microbiota-based diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.…”
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A propensity-matched analysis of cardiac operation in patients with and without cardiac amyloidosisCentral MessagePerspective by Akshay Chauhan, MBBS, Kevin L. Greason, MD, Daniel D. Borgeson, MD, Austin Todd, MS, John M. Stulak, MD, Richard C. Daly, MD, Juan A. Crestanello, MD, Hartzell V. Schaff, MD

“…Conclusions: Early procedural outcomes and 1-year survival are similar in patients with and without cardiac amyloidosis with preserved cardiac function. Diagnosis of amyloidosis should not be a contraindication to cardiac surgery.…”
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Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of a tincture derived from the leaves or aerial parts of Thymus serpyllum L. (wild thyme tincture) for use in all animal species (... by EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), Roberto Edoardo Villa, Giovanna Azimonti, Eleftherios Bonos, Henrik Christensen, Mojca Durjava, Birgit Dusemund, Ronette Gehring, Boet Glandorf, Maryline Kouba, Marta López‐Alonso, Francesca Marcon, Carlo Nebbia, Alena Pechová, Miguel Prieto‐Maradona, Ilen Röhe, Katerina Theodoridou, Maria de Lourdes Bastos, Emilio Benfenati, Paul Brantom, Andrew Chesson, Josef Schlatter, Johannes Westendorf, Paola Manini

“…Regarding user safety, the additive under assessment should be considered as irritant to skin and eyes, and as a dermal and respiratory sensitiser. …”
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The integration and associated challenges of Mental Health Competencies in Undergraduate Nursing Education: a scoping review by Precious Chibuike Chukwuere, Nombulelo Esme Zenani, Katlego Mthimunye, Rosemary Godbold, Ghada Shahrour

“…The screening and selection process was conducted in the following phases: Firstly, the search results were imported into EPPI reviewer software, and duplicates were removed using the software’s built-in function. Secondly, careful screening of the titles and abstracts of all imported studies was followed based on the inclusion criteria. …”
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Comparison of the Depression Disorder and Related Psychosocial Disorders Before and After Contracting COVID-19 in Women Attending Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex by Mamak Shariat, Nasrin Abedinia, Fatereh Momeni, Yasamin Soufi Enayati

“…Data were collected using demographic questionnaires, The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), The Billings and Moss Coping Strategies, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Russell Loneliness Scale, Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation (BSSI), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). …”
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Investigating the effect of animal manure on colloidal-facilitated phosphorus transport by Kritika Malhotra, Jasmeet Lamba, Thomas R. Way, Colleen Williams, K.G. Karthikeyan, Rishi Prasad, Puneet Srivastava, Jingyi Zheng

“…Therefore, the results of this study show that colloidal-facilitated migration of P can be significant and should be considered when elucidating P transport in agricultural systems fertilized with animal manure.…”
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Impact of Progression of Parkinson’s Disease on Swallowing Ability and Oral Environment by George Umemoto, Shinsuke Fujioka, Yasuyuki Iwasa, Yoshie Ozaki, Kayoko Koga, Kazumi Nishimura, Yoshio Tsuboi

“…Patients and clinicians should be aware that higher LEDD can increase xerostomia and associated deficits in oral health.…”
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Exploring interactions between shading and view using visual difference prediction by Stephen Wasilewski, Marilyne Andersen

“…Moving forward, these findings should be used to confirm the fundamental attributes of human visual perception across shading systems and, relying on human subjects, calibrate them to models’ responses. …”
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