Research of urban agglomerations in the aspect of implementation of the administrative and territorial reform in Ukraine (case study of Kharkiv region) by Kostiantyn Niemets, Kateryna Sehida, Liudmyla Niemets, Kateryna Kravchenko, Yevheniia Telebienieva, Liudmyla Kliuchko, Volodymyr Redin

“…The essence of the method of modeling of integral influence function (IIF modeling) was revealed, the author's research methodology was substantiated. …”
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Vibrotactile Stimulation in Lower Extremity Amputation Patients Using a Noninvasive Vibration Device: A Pilot Study by Floris V. Raasveld, MD, Jenna Daddario, PA, Wen-Chih Liu, MD, Dun-Wei Huang, MD, Rachel E. Cross, BA, Karan Amin, BA, Arthur Graham, CP, David Crandell, MD, David Hao, MD, Ian L. Valerio, MD, MS, MBA, FACS, Kyle R. Eberlin, MD

“…Patient activity levels and psychological factors likely play important roles in the clinical effectiveness of the device. Future studies should focus on personalizing interventions based on patient profiles and exploring long-term benefits.…”
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Systematic review and meta‐analysis of the pelvic organ prolapse and vaginal prolapse among the global population by Tharanga Mudalige, Vindya Pathiraja, Gayathri Delanerolle, Heitor Cavalini, Shuqi Wu, Julie Taylor, Om Kurmi, Kathryn Elliot, Sharron Hinchliff, Carol Atkinson, Kristina Potocnik, Paula Briggs, Lucky Saraswat, Helen Felicity Kemp, George Eleje, Toh Teck Hock, Cristina Laguna Benetti‐Pinto, Irfan Muhammad, Rabia Kareem, Yassine Bouchareb, Peter Phiri, Ruishu Zhang, Yunfei Weng, Ieera Aggarwal, Jian Qing Shi, Ashish Shetty, Ian Litchfield, Nirmala Rathnayake, Sohier Elneil

“…Symptoms include pelvic discomfort, fullness, and changes in bladder or bowel function. Treatment ranges from conservative approaches to surgery, depending on symptom severity. …”
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Bone marrow sympathetic neuropathy is a hallmark of hematopoietic malignancies and it involves severe ultrastructural damage by Aurora Bernal, Vincent Cuminetti, Marc Serulla, Adrian Florit, Joanna Konieczny, Golnaz Golnarnik, Yimeng Chen, Marc Ferré, Samuel Geiseler, Anders Vik, Randi Olsen, Lorena Arranz

“…Abstract The hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) niche in the bone marrow (BM) supports HSC function, fate and numbers [1]. Sympathetic fibres innervate the BM and are components of the hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell (HSPC) niche [2]. …”
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Study of the state of th vascular endothelium in various forms of coronary heart disease by F. A. Shukurov, M. S. Tabarov, Z. M. Toshtemirova, M. Kh. Khodzhaeva

“…The progression and deterioration of vascular endothelium is mostly associated with the presence of hyperhomocysteinemia, and the most pronounced changes in endothelial function are determined in patients with a combination of cardiovascular risk factors. …”
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Medical Conditions in Former Professional American-Style Football Players Are Associated With Self-Reported Clinical Features of Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome by Rachel Grashow, Shawn R. Eagle, Douglas P. Terry, Heather DiGregorio, Aaron L. Baggish, Marc G. Weisskopf, Anthony Kontos, David O. Okonkwo, Ross Zafonte

“…., difficulties with memory, executive function) or neurobehavioral dysregulation (ND; e.g., explosiveness, rage, and mood lability) be present and not fully accounted for by other health disorders. …”
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The Prognostic Significance of Sleep and Circadian Rhythm for Myocardial Infarction Outcomes: Case-Control Study by Wei-Chih Chin, Pao-Hsien Chu, Lung-Sheng Wu, Kuang-Tso Lee, Chen Lin, Chien-Te Ho, Wei-Sheng Yang, I-Hang Chung, Yu-Shu Huang

“…The evaluation of sleep and circadian rhythm in patients with acute MI can serve as a valuable indicator for prognosis and should be further studied.…”
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Current trends in ACL reconstructions. A Perspective Review of Recent Literature by Joanna Brzoza, Wiktor Werenkowicz, Aleksandra Boral, Dominika Kryś, Julia Koczur, Michał Górski, Wiktoria Pniok, Wojciech Kurkiewicz, Kinga Bylica, Bartłomiej Czarnecki

“…Addressing mental health during rehabilitation is also essential. Future strategies should focus on standardizing care, integrating psychological support, and exploring regenerative therapies. …”
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Symptom network analysis of pregnancy stress, depressive symptoms and quality of life: a cross-sectional study of pregnant women in Xinjiang, China, 2023–2024 by Sufeila Shalayiding, Weicui Meng, Xiaoting Wang, Bahedana Sailike, Ting Jiang

“…Results Maternal pregnancy stress score (1.71 ± 0.55), depressive symptoms (15.36 ± 4.70), and quality of life had the highest social functioning score (74.45 ± 12.63) and the lowest physical functioning score (65.18 ± 26.75). …”
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Protective effect of resveratrol on retinal damage in glaucoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical studies by Feng Zhang, Feng Zhang, Tao Li, Junli Wan, Junli Wan, Lu Wang, Lu Wang, Wenmei Guo, Wenmei Guo, Yue Hu, Yue Hu, Hao Wang, Hao Wang, Wei Bian, Wei Bian

“…However, given that the animal research models utilized in the study may not fully reflect the intricate scenarios of multiple coexisting diseases in clinical settings, and the administration methods in animal models may differ from those in clinical practice, future studies should aim to provide higher levels of evidence to facilitate the clinical translation of these findings.Systematic Review Registration:identifier [CRD42024535673].…”
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Association between vascular endothelial growth factor and atrial fibrillation: a systematic review by Nikhil Sharma, Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib, R. Roopashree, Mandeep Kaur, Manish Srivastava, Amit Barwal, G. V. Siva Prasad, Pranchal Rajput, Rukshar Syed, Kamal Kundra, Vinamra Mittal, Muhammed Shabil, Amit Kumar, Pancham Cajla, Ganesh Bushi, Rachana Mehta, Zaid Khan, Prakasini Satapathy, Shilpa Gaidhane, Afukonyo Shidoiku Daniel, Renu Sah

“…These variations point to the complex role of VEGF in AF, influencing factors like angiogenesis, endothelial function, and inflammatory responses. Conclusion VEGF is potentially a significant contributor to AF pathophysiology, with its levels reflecting disease activity. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 Variant-Specific Antibodies in Vaccinated Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients by Eva Ulla Lorentzen, Richard Vollenberg, Rieke Neddermeyer, Michael Schoefbaenker, Eike R. Hrincius, Stephan Ludwig, Phil-Robin Tepasse, Joachim Ewald Kuehn

“…Anti-TNF-treated individuals with antibody levels below the optimized CMIA threshold should be considered for early booster vaccination and/or close immunological monitoring.…”
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WHO malaria nucleic acid amplification test external quality assessment scheme: results of eleven distributions over 6 years by Rebecca M. Thomson, Jane A. Cunningham, Michelle M. Gatton, Sean C. Murphy, Maria de la Paz Ade, Xavier C. Ding, Sandra Incardona, Eric Legrand, Naomi Lucchi, Didier Menard, Samuel L. Nsobya, Agatha C. Saez, Jaya Shrivastava, Peter L. Chiodini

“…Change in performance over time was calculated using a generalized mixed model with a logit link function. Results Participating laboratories were located in 42 countries. …”
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Salvia deserti Decne., an endemic and rare subshrub from Arabian desert: antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic effects of leaf hydroethanolic extracts by Arbi Guetat, Slimen Selmi, Abdelrhman T. Abdelwahab, Marwa A. Abdelfattah, Abd Ealrhman M. Elhaj, Roaa T. Mogharbel, M. J. A. Abualreish, Abdullah F. Alanazi, Karim Hosni, Naceur Mejri, Abdennacer Boulila

“…Many plant species of the genus Salvia L. such as “Arabian desert sage” (Salvia deserti) should began to be the focus of phytochemical and bioactivity studies.MethodsThe study aims to investigate, first-ever, the antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic effects of the leaf hydroethanolic extract of S. deserti, an endemic and rare subshrub from Arabian desert. …”
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Feeding challenges in early infancy: the role of reflexes, muscle tone, and developmental milestones by Wiktoria Kowalska, Maria Tuczyńska, Jacek Kwiatkowski, Oskar Komisarek, Ewa Mojs, Mirosław Andrusiewicz, Tomasz Szczapa, Włodzimierz Samborski, Dorota Sikorska, Ewa Baum, Roksana Malak

“…Feeding skill is the first coordinated function a child acquires, providing him with nutrients and sensory stimulation needed for further proper development. …”
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Modlitwa poranna Jezusa (Mk 1,35) by Lesław Daniel Chrupcała

“…The main problem lies in the choice between two opposing models of the messianic function of Jesus: a messianism of glory and power, and a messianism of humility, suffering and death. …”
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Assessing adherence to standard guidelines in acute kidney injury (AKI) management: a compliance audit by Shadman Sakib Rahman, Kazi Subrina Nazneen, Sumaiya Kamal, Sm Rezwanuzzaman

“…Results and Discussion: The results revealed that 85% of patients had an AKI diagnosis accurately documented, 86% underwent daily renal function testing and 85% received senior clinical review within 12 h of admission, reflecting timely initial recognition (Fig 1). …”
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Targeting Cancer with Paris’ Arrow: An Updated Perspective on Targeting Wnt Receptor Frizzled 7 by Kieran Hodson, Hector M. Arredondo, William E. Humphrey, Dustin J. Flanagan, Elizabeth Vincan, Karl Willert, Helen B. Pearson, Toby J. Phesse

“…This integrated approach aims to provide updated insights into the function of FZD7 during cancer and its growing status as an attractive target for therapy. …”
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Efficacy of P62-expressing plasmid in treatment of canine osteoarthritis pain: a pilot study by Vladimir Gabai, Evgeny Bakin, Maxim Langs, Robert Devlin, Sergei Krasny, Yauheni Baranou, Sergey Polyakov, Maksim Patapovich, Sergey Gvozdev, Maksim Kardash, Aliaksei Bazyleuski, Andrei Yeliseyeu, Egor Lelikov, Andrei Borodko, Alexander Shneider, Alexander Shneider

“…IntroductionOsteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive degenerative disease of synovial joints which is highly prevalent in dogs and results in lameness, loss of joint function and mobility, chronic pain, and reduced quality of life. …”
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Modeling growth curve parameters in Peruvian llamas using a Bayesian approach by Ali William Canaza-Cayo, Rubén Herberht Mamani-Cato, Roxana Churata-Huacani, Francisco Halley Rodríguez-Huanca, Maribel Calsin-Cari, Ferdynand Marcos Huacani-Pacori, Oscar Efrain Cardenas Minaya, Júlio Sílvio de Sousa Bueno Filho

“…The MCMC method using the Metropolis-Hastings algorithm with noninformative prior distributions was applied in the Bayesian approach. All non-linear functions closely fitted actual body weight measurements, while the Brody function provided the best fit in both frequentist and Bayesian approaches in describing the growth data of llamas. …”
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