The Neural Correlates of Chewing Gum—A Neuroimaging Review of Its Effects on Brain Activity by James Chmiel, Agnieszka Malinowska

“…Future research should address longer-term impacts, refine methods to isolate flavour or stress variables, and explore potential therapeutic applications for mastication-based interventions.…”
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Media Framing and Portrayals of Ransomware Impacts on Informatics, Employees, and Patients: Systematic Media Literature Review by Atiya Avery, Elizabeth White Baker, Brittany Wright, Ishmael Avery, Dream Gomez

“…Fourth, media frames regarding “human interest” and “responsibility” were equally representative in the sample. The “response” function of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 was noted in 36 of the 48 (75%) articles. …”
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The Role of Ferroptosis in Osteoporosis and Advances in Chinese Herbal Interventions by Pan Li, Tian-Yang Xu, Ao-Xue Yu, Jing-Ling Liang, Ya-Shuang Zhou, Huai-Zhu Sun, Yu-Lin Dai, Jia Liu, Peng Yu

“…These findings underscore ferroptosis as a pivotal mechanism in OP progression and highlight the therapeutic promise of Chinese herbs in bridging traditional medicine with modern mechanistic insights. Future research should prioritize elucidating precise molecular targets, optimizing formulations, and validating clinical efficacy to address current therapeutic gaps.…”
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A Staged Biventricular Approach Combining the Starnes and Cone Procedures in Ebstein’s Anomaly: A Case Report and Literature Review by Paul Linnenbank, Daniel Biermann, Eike Philipp Schneider, Ida Hüners, Nora Lang, Fridrike Stute, Thomas S. Mir, Michael Hübler, Rainer Kozlik-Feldmann, Jakob Olfe

“…Consequently, the Starnes procedure should be modified to facilitate subsequent biventricular correction. …”
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Unlocking hope: domino liver transplantation for maple syrup syndrome, a single center experience work carried out at the King Fahad Specialist Hospital by Mohammed Al Qahtani, Rawan Aloufi, Ethar Gaw, Hammam Momani, Bodhisatwa Sengupta, Iftikhar Khan, Ibrahim Hassan, Razan Bader, Rehab Abdullah, Mansour Tawfeeq, Ahmed Zidan, Ahmed Zidan

“…The findings suggest that DLT using MSUD livers is a viable option, particularly in regions with limited deceased donor activity, and should be considered in mature liver transplant programs to address organ shortages.…”
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Risk factors for venous thromboembolic events in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by M. A. Satybaldyeva, T. M. Reshetnyak, N. V. Seredavkina, S. I. Glukhova, D. E. Karateev, E. L. Nasonov

“…The classification function value Z = 1.65 identifies groups of patients at high and low risk for VTEE. …”
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Decoding chemical interactions among pomegranate, Aphis punicae, and associated insects in Taif fields through open-loop stripping by Nour Houda M’sakni, Taghreed Alsufyani, Noura J. Alotaibi

“…These VOCs are hypothesized to function as early biochemical markers of pest stress and semiochemical cues guiding insect behavior, offering potential integration into decision-support tools within integrated pest management (IPM) frameworks. …”
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EFFECTIVENESS OF DISTRACTION AND ORTHOGNATHIC INTERVENTION IN THE TREATMENT OF MESIAL OCCLUSION IN PATIENTS WITH MAXILLARY UNDERDEVELOPMENT by І. Скрипник, С. Шнайдер, О. Дєньга, Ж. Новікова, С. Рачинський, О. Демид

“… Mesial occlusion is a complex orthodontic pathology that adversely affects facial aesthetics, masticatory function, and patient quality of life, making timely treatment critical. …”
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Sequence-based GWAS in 180,000 German Holstein cattle reveals new candidate variants for milk production traits by Ana-Marija Križanac, Christian Reimer, Johannes Heise, Zengting Liu, Jennie E. Pryce, Jörn Bennewitz, Georg Thaller, Clemens Falker-Gieske, Jens Tetens

“…In order to fully exploit the power of GWAS, one should aim at very large samples combined with whole-genome sequence data. …”
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River Waste to Goldmine: A Tale of Floating Agriculture in Vulnerable Southern Regions of Bangladesh by Mou Rani Sarker, Nanda Dulal Kundu, Md. Hayder Khan Sujan, Md. Salman, Andrew M. McKenzie, Md. Monjurul Islam, Md. Alimur Rahman, Md. Taj Uddin, Humnath Bhandari, Md. Abdur Rouf Sarkar

“…To scale up floating agriculture, policy measures should focus on financial support, technical training, cost‐effective innovations, and fostering cooperative farming. …”
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Proteomic analysis of laser captured tubular tissues reveals complement activation and mitochondrial dysfunction in autoimmune related kidney diseases by Mengyun Xiao, Xianggeng Chi, Xiaohui Zhu, Zigan Xu, Yaoshuang Zou, Yue Peng, Shaodong Luan, Jingjing Dong, Yong Dai, Lianghong Yin

“…Abstract Autoimmune related kidney diseases (ARKDs), including minimal change nephropathy (MCN), membranous nephropathy (MN), IgA nephropathy (IgAN), and lupus nephritis (LN), significantly affect renal function. These diseases are characterized by the formation of local immune complexes and the subsequent activation of the complement system, leading to kidney damage and proteinuria. …”
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Manganese Intoxication Induced by Total Parenteral Nutrition in the Intensive Care Unit: A Case Report by Victoria Seijas-Martínez-Echevarría, Rita Martínez-Manzanal, Ester Mena-Pérez, Pilar Nuñez-Valentín, Guadalupe Ruiz-Martin

“…It is essential to monitor patients receiving parenteral nutrition (PN) solutions containing Mn, especially in those who have biomarkers of susceptibility, even if they have not yet shown neurological signs, and routinely measure whole-blood Mn concentrations, iron levels, age, and liver function. If Mn intoxication is suspected, a brain MRI examination should be conducted.…”
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CYP2C19 polymorphism and coronary in-stent restenosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis [version 3; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] by Ivana Purnama Dewi, Irawan Yusuf, Agussalim Bukhari, Muzakkir Amir, Vitriyaturrida ., Yusra Pintaningrum, Idar Mappangara, Hendy Bhaskara Perdana Putra

“…The association between the CYP2C19 loss of function (LOF) gene and the prevalence of ISR after coronary stenting remains controversial. …”
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Onset of Hyperkalemia following the Administration of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor or Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker by Hye-Ran Jun, Hyunah Kim, Seung-Hwan Lee, Jae Hyoung Cho, Hyunyong Lee, Hyeon Woo Yim, Kun-Ho Yoon, Hun-Sung Kim

“…However, when prescribed for patients with abnormal kidney function, clinicians should always consider the possibility of developing hyperkalemia.…”
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Experience and challenges delivering hepatitis C virus treatment for people who inject drugs in Kenya by Joyce Boke, Aliza Monroe-Wise, Grace Umutesi, Loice Mbogo, Betsy Sambai, David Bukusi, Bhavna Chohan, John Scott, Esther Gitau, William Sinkele, Helgar Musyoki, Joshua Herbeck, Carey Farquhar, Carey Farquhar, Carey Farquhar, Brandon L. Guthrie, Brandon L. Guthrie

“…Based on our experience, strategies to deliver HCV treatment for PWID in Kenya should consider improving the availability of laboratory tests and prioritizing treatment through methadone centers to achieve good outcomes.…”
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Brachial Plexus Anatomy of Sprague Dawley Rat Compared to Human by Alison N. Jacobs, Luke J. Bolstad, Natalie Martinson, Ethan Mickelson, Matthew R. Ceelen, Owen R. Lefebvre, Roy Ram Klein, Daniel J. Hellenbrand, Amgad S. Hanna

“…A mild BPI results in acute arm pain, tingling, or numbness, while more severe injuries can lead to permanent muscle weakness or loss of function of the extremity if left untreated. Many BPI treatments developed in small animal models fail to translate effectively to human clinical trials. …”
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The impact of Modernity on Physical and Spatial Transformation of Rural Settlements in Iran by Farhad Azizpour

“…Urban and rural areas as geographical landscapes are spatial containers, which manifest intellectual abilities in their structure and function under conditions of time. In fact, structural-functional characteristics of ecological domains are affected by theories and paradigms that derived from ​​human thinking. …”
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Strategies and challenges for green campuses by Zohar Barnett-Itzhaki, Zohar Barnett-Itzhaki, Sigal Tifferet, Sigal Tifferet, Daniel Berkowic, Tamir Arviv, Tamir Arviv, Alon Daya, Alon Daya, Gal Hagit Carasso Romano, Adi Levi, Adi Levi

“…The synthesis of findings revealed that HEIs can function as microcosms of sustainable urban environments, showcasing efficient resource management and infrastructure enhancement. …”
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Spatiotemporal analysis of the burden of lower respiratory infections in the older adult population due to air pollution: trends from 1990 to 2021 and predictions for the next 30 y... by Zheng Lei, Ziguo Sun, Huiyu Li, Ji Luo, Li Zhang, Yuanjun Zhang

“…The older adult population, with declining immune function and physiological capabilities, exhibits reduced resistance to air pollution, making them a high-risk group for LRI. …”
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Physically Guided Estimation of Vehicle Loading-Induced Low-Frequency Bridge Responses with BP-ANN by Xuzhao Lu, Guang Qu, Limin Sun, Ye Xia, Haibin Sun, Wei Zhang

“…The intersectional relationship in bridge health monitoring refers to the mapping function that correlates bridge responses across different locations. …”
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