Preventing Proximal Femur Pathologic Fractures Improves Outcomes in Patients with Metastatic Bone Disease: A Clinical Study Based on a Single Center Experience by Joana Páscoa Pinheiro, Mariana Nabais, André Spranger, Paulo Almeida, José Portela, Joaquim Soares do Brito

“… INTRODUCTION: Metastatic bone disease decreases a patient’s function and increases morbidity being frequently found in patients with solid malignant tumors and multiple myeloma (MM). …”
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Algorithmic Literacy and the Role of Librarians in Its Education by Shahnaz Khademizadeh, Mohammad Amin Sekhavatmanesh

“…All digital technologies are algorithmic machines and depend on algorithms to function. Now that we are in the era of artificial intelligence and artificial intelligence systems are built on the basis of algorithms, the need for literacy in relation to algorithms is felt more and more under the title of "algorithmic literacy". …”
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Improving the understanding and interpretation of myeloma screening among resident doctors and physician associates: a quality improvement project by Mahmoud Gouda, Hannah Hunter

“…Our results revealed significant variability in the participants' understanding of which tests should be requested for a myeloma screen (Fig 1). …”
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Amelioration of histopathological damage in mice with induced hyperlipidemia by terpenes and phytosterols extracted from Iraqi chickpea by N. R. Hwerif, A. R. Abu Raghif, E. J. Kadhim

“…Further research should assess the efficacy of terpenes and phytosterols and to elucidate the mechanism of their anti-hyperlipidemic action.…”
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Artifacts of Previous Eras, as Objects of Reverence by Ancient Populations (based on the materials of the archaeological places of Bukovyna) by Віталій Калініченко, Сергій Пивоваров

“…It should be mentioned that «heavenly axes in a golden frame» are known in Byzantium, and the fact of the consecration of an ax by a bishop from Scandinavian warriors is recorded in written sources. …”
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Predictive factors of sexual dysfunction and quality of life among type 2 diabetes outpatients in southern Iran: a cross-sectional survey by Vahid Keshtkar, Mina Zarmehrparirouy, Mohammad Ali Izadi, Mohammad Hossein Sharifi

“…The questionnaires were the Audit of Diabetes-Dependent QOL (ADDQOL) and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-15). Data were reported using descriptive and analytical statistics methods.Result The participants’ mean age was 48.35±9.27 years. …”
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Suspensão temporofrontal gálea-periostal com duplo acesso: tática conservadora Temporofrontal galea periosteal lifting with double access: a conservative procedure by Chang Yung Chia

“…<br>BACKGROUND: Surgical treatment of the superior third of the face should usually involve an extensive area, including the frontal and temporal regions. …”
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“Where” and “What” Do Adolescent Athletes Learn When It Comes to Food Literacy Compared With Adolescents that Do Not Play Sports? A Gender-Based Thematic Analysis by Alysha L Deslippe, Coralie Bergeron, Olivia Y Wu, Kimberley J Hernandez, Emilie Comtois-Rousseau, Tamara R Cohen

“…Results: Functional competencies were learned most and often through social media. …”
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Thirteen-Year Sequelae of Marburg Virus Disease Survival: Persistent Cardiometabolic, Immunometabolic, and Haematological Alterations in the Absence of Psychological Morbidity by Jennifer Serwanga, Raymond Ernest Kaweesa, Joseph Katende Ssebwana, Goeffrey Odoch, Raymond Reuel Wayesu, Anne Daphine Ntabadde, Deborah Mukisa, Peter Ejou, FiloStudy Team, Julius Julian Lutwama, Pontiano Kaleebu

“…Laboratory analyses covered electrolytes, inflammatory markers, renal and liver function tests, haematology, and urinalysis. Standardised psychological assessments measured anxiety, depression, perceived stigma, and social support. …”
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HISTOGENETIC ASPECTS OF PNEUMOFIBROSIS DURING CONIOTIC CHANGES IN KUZBASS MINERS by Олег Иванович Бондарев, Сергей Николаевич Филимонов

“…Intracellular changes occurring in PC should serve as a foundation for further in-depth study of complex pathogenetic aspects in medicine.…”
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Damage to the Cardiovascular System in Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus Infection. Part 1: Predictors of the Development of an Unfavorable Prognosis by V. I. Podzolkov, A. I. Tarzimanova, A. E. Bragina, I. I. Shvedov, E. E. Bykova, A. A. Ivannikov, L. V. Vasilyeva

“…Early pharmacological correction of cardiovascular lesions should be one of the goals of the management theese patients.…”
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Pregnancy-induced thrombotic thrombocytopoenic purpura (TTP) complicated by atypical posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) and acute pancreatitis by Rithik Naik Korra, Nikhil Kumar Balagoni

“…Plasma exchange therapy remains the cornerstone of treatment, significantly improving maternal outcomes. Future research should explore optimised treatment strategies for pregnancy-associated TTP, particularly the role of targeted therapies, such as caplacizumab. …”
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Metabolic Syndrome Spectrum in Children with Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia—A Comprehensive Review by Sanja Panic Zaric, Tatjana Milenkovic, Sladjana Todorovic, Katarina Mitrovic, Dimitrije Cvetkovic, Maja Cehic, Jelena Vekic, Katja Dumic, Rade Vukovic

“…It is therefore vital to monitor these risk factors in pediatric CCAH, as well as tailoring treatment with cardiometabolic health in mind, to achieve better long-term cardiovascular and metabolic outcomes. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies of cardiometabolic outcomes and innovative therapeutic approaches to reduce these risks in patients with CCAH.…”
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Cardiovascular and renal comorbidities among saudi patients with type 2 diabetes: A cross-sectional observational study. by Syed Irfan Karim, Kamran Sattar, Tauseef Ahmad, Mustafa Kamal Memon, Abdulfattah S Alqahtani, Abdulrahman M Alsubiheen, Fahad Abdulaziz Alrashed

“…Efforts were made to evenly distribute patients across the six locations, spanning three distinct sectors. Should any location fall short of its patient target, other sites would step in to balance the deficit. …”
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Radioactivity and Space Range of Ultra-Low-Activity for in vivo Off-line PET Verification of Proton and Carbon Ion Beam—A Phantom Study by Fuquan Zhang, Fuquan Zhang, Fuquan Zhang, Fuquan Zhang, Junyu Zhang, Junyu Zhang, Junyu Zhang, Junyu Zhang, Yan Lu, Yixiangzi Sheng, Yun Sun, Jiangang Zhang, Jingyi Cheng, Jingyi Cheng, Jingyi Cheng, Rong Zhou

“…Therefore, the radioactivity and space range of commercial off-line positron emission tomography (PET) acquisition based on ULA should be evaluated accurately to guarantee the reliability of clinical verification. …”
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Optimization of a CRISPR-Cas9 in vitro protocol for targeting the SIX9 gene of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense race 1 associated with banana Fusarium wilt by Liliana Villao, Jeffrey Vargas, Nardy Diez, Nardy Diez, Freddy Magdama, Freddy Magdama, Efrén Santos-Ordóñez, Efrén Santos-Ordóñez

“…However, very little is known about the genetic machinery used by the fungus to infect and kill banana plants. Therefore, research should the focused also in understanding the plant-pathogen molecular interaction by targeting virulent genes for knock-out in Fusarium. …”
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Altered heme metabolism and hemoglobin concentration due to empirical antibiotics-induced gut dysbiosis in preterm infants by Seung Hyun Kim, Min‑Jin Kwak, Jae Kyoon Hwang, Jihyun Keum, Hee Yeon Jin, Chan-Yeong Lee, Rahul Sadashiv Tanpure, Yong Joo Kim, Jeong-Kyu Hoh, Jae Yong Park, Woojin Chung, Byong-Hun Jeon, Hyun-Kyung Park

“…Therefore, antibiotic use should be carefully tailored to minimize potential harm.…”
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Methodological Advancements in Testing Agricultural Nozzles and Handling of Drop Size Distribution Data by Giovanna Mazzi, Lorenzo Becce, Ayesha Ali, Mara Bortolini, Elena Gregoris, Matteo Feltracco, Elena Barbaro, Andreas Gronauer, Andrea Gambaro, Fabrizio Mazzetto

“…The DSD of nozzles can and should be tested before being employed by various methods. …”
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Surgical ICU Admission Criteria: A Scoping Review by Kenneth L. Abbott, MD, Philip Hong, MD, Matthew M. Ruppert, MS, Purvi P. Patel, MD, MHPE, FACS, Philip A. Efron, MD, FACS, FCCM, Natasha Keric, MD, MBA, FACS, Lewis J. Kaplan, MD, FACS, FCCP, FSIS, MCCM, Niels D. Martin, MD, FACS, FCCM, Tyler J. Loftus, MD, PhD, FACS

“…Abstracted data addressed SICU structure, function, findings, and potential future directions. …”
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Robust kinetics estimation from kinematics via direct collocation by Kuan Wang, Linlin Zhang, Leichao Liang, Jiang Shao, Xinpeng Chen, Huihao Wang

“…Currently, this method is better suited to reflect general activity dynamics than subject-specific dynamics in clinical practice. Future research should focus on refining cost functions to achieve an optimal balance between robustness and accuracy.…”
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