Adjuvant chemotherapy may have no significant survival benefit in older patients with stage II/III gastric cancer: a multicenter retrospective study by Zheng-Zheng Shen, En-Ze Li, Ruo-Lan Zhang, Meng-Xuan Cao, Yan-Qiang Zhang, Qing Yang, Can Hu, Si-Wei Pan, Zhi-Yuan Xu, Zai-Sheng Ye, Jing-Yang He

“…Conclusions Age and adjuvant chemotherapy are independent risk factors for OS and CSS in patients with stage II/III GC; for patients with stage II/III gastric cancer aged ≥ 75 years, shared decision-making should be made taking into account functional status and comorbidities, rather than conventional adjuvant chemotherapy.…”
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Post Intensive Care Syndrome in patients affected by COVID-19 by Sara Ciuffi, Beatrice Meucci, Yari Longobucco, Camilla Elena Magi, Carla Amato, Khadija El Aoufy, Paolo Iovino, Alberto Lucchini, Carolinna Forciniti, Pasquale Iozzo, Laura Rasero, Stefano Bambi

“…Similar to non-COVID-19 patients, the implementation of the ABCDEF bundle should be considered for COVID-19 patients to prevent PICS. …”
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Mechanism of action, efficacy and adverse events of selected drugs used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): A Literature Review by Mikołaj Łabuda, Adrianna Bogucka, Oliwia Mentel, Teresa Sowińska, Agnieszka Szema, Jakub Sikora, Aleksandra Słojewska, Agata Kotkowiak, Klaudia Królikowska, Karolina Knychalska

“… Introduction and purpose: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorder, affecting approximately 11% of the global population, with a higher prevalence in women. …”
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Growing attention of immunogenicity among patients with autoimmune diseases post-SARS-CoV-2 vaccination: meta-analysis and systematic reviews of the current studies by Chao Zhang, Yu-Qiang Zhang, Run-Ben Liu, Yu-Tong Ma, Lin-Kang Zhao, Fu-Qiang Yin, Jing Tu, Yang-Yang Yao

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Preparing Future Teachers for the Digitalization of Preschool Education by A. I. Klimina, O. V. Krezhevskikh

“…We can be conclude that the preparation of future  teachers for the digitalization of preschool education is an urgent task  of modern education, the solution of which is tied to the scientific justification and identification of a set of necessary competencies that  a modern specialist should possess. In the course of our work, we found that the preparation of future teachers for digital education of preschoolers would be more effective in developing and testing a structural and functional model and supporting its organizational and pedagogical conditions. …”
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A global systematic review of the remote sensing vegetation indices by Kai Yan, Si Gao, Guangjian Yan, Xuanlong Ma, Xiuzhi Chen, Peng Zhu, Jinhua Li, Sicong Gao, Jean-Philippe Gastellu-Etchegorry, Ranga B. Myneni, Qiao Wang

“…This study conducted a bibliometric review of VI-related literature in the web of science (WOS) database since 1986, examining current trends and issues in data sources, geographic areas, eco-functional areas, applications, and technical methods. …”
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Child Amputee Prosthetics Project—Prosthesis Satisfaction Inventory (CAPP-PSI): Validation of Italian Version in Children with Upper Limb Amputation by Luigino Santecchia, Gessica Della Bella, Francesca Caspi, Paola Luttazi, Lorenzo Pochiero, Fabrizio Taffoni, Giordana Mariani, Marco Gaudenzi, Donatella Valente, Marco Tofani

“…<b>Background:</b> The Child Amputee Prosthetics Project—Prosthesis Satisfaction Inventory (CAPP-PSI) is a comprehensive instrument designed to measure satisfaction across functionality, aesthetic, and service domains. This study aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and evaluate the psychometric properties of the CAPP-PSI in an Italian pediatric population. …”
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Psychoeducation for Relatives of Young Adults with First-Episode Psychosis: A Qualitative Exploration of Needs and Experiences by S. A. Kuipers, C. A. Elzinga-Hut, B. S. Rosema, S. Sanches, D. Boertien, B. Stavenuiter, S. K. Spoelstra, G. H. M. Pijnenborg, N. Boonstra

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Although psychoeducation for relatives of individuals with a first episode psychosis is important for increasing understanding of psychosis, reducing relapse rates, decreasing hospitalization duration, and improving patient functionality, there is limited research on the specific experiences and needs of relatives of patients with a first episode psychosis. …”
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Percutaneous versus surgical closure of paravalvular leaks in prosthetic valves: A cross‐sectional comparison of clinical outcomes by Mohammadsaleh Baghi, Erfan Kohansal, Mahsa Akbarian, Sara Adimi, Hooman Bakhshandeh, Ata Firoozi, Pegah Salehi, Kasra Mehdizadeh, Hamed Hesami, Mina Yousefi, Sajjad Erami, Yeganeh Dehghani, Zahra Hosseini, Maryam Shojaeifard

“…This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of percutaneous versus surgical PVL closure by analyzing changes in leak severity, functional status, echocardiographic parameters, and clinical outcomes. …”
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Mitigation strategies for regional heat island effects: integrated network construction of cold and heat islands by Qunyue Liu, Huimin Zhang, Jiaxin Peng, Qi Li, Ting Liu, Feng Hu, He Huang, Yuanping Shen, Baojian Ye, Yourui Guo, Hongxin Wang

“…The Qinling Mountains and northern highlands serve as core areas for urban cold island functions, suggesting the construction of a mountainous cold island network. …”
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Multisectoral coordination in public health: insights from the 8th EMPHNET regional conference by Rana AlHamawi, Suhaib Yehya, Faris Lami, Mahmudur Rahman, Muhammad Sartaj, Jonathan E. Suk, Scott F. Dowell, Mohammed Youbi, Heba Mahrous, Vimala Edwin, Abdul Rehman, Mohannad Al Nsour, Magid Al-Gunaid, Yousef Khader, Haitham Bashier

“…Additionally, the purpose of coordination should be clearly identified and articulated alongside the shared benefits for improved engagement of relevant sectors. …”
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Respiratory microbiome and metabolome features associate disease severity and the need for doxycycline treatment in children with macrolide-resistant Mycoplasma pneumoniae-mediated... by Wei-Chao Liao, Wei-Chao Liao, Shiao-Wen Li, En-Wei Hsing, Sung-Han Hsiao, Ian Yi-Feng Chang, Yin-Cheng Chen, Yi-Yin Chen, Yi-Jiun Pan, Yu-Chia Hsieh

“…IntroductionCommensal bacterial community along the upper respiratory tract functions against pathogens. The host determinants of Mycoplasma pneumoniae severity should be identified against the increasing threat of macrolide-resistant M. pneumoniae (MRMP) infection. …”
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Case Report: Clinical impact of BRCA1 and BRIP1 vs. BRCA1 and BRCA2 germline double heterozygosity in ovarian cancer: a comparative case study by Limei Zheng, Qianyuan Zhu, Qianyuan Zhu, Fenglan Zhang, Hao Qiu, Lan Qin, Jianhua Yang, Ming Qi, Ming Qi, Ming Qi, Ming Qi

“…This study underscores the clinical significance of GDH heterogeneity and the importance of comprehensive genetic testing for guiding individualized treatment strategies. Future research should focus on expanding sample sizes and conducting in-depth functional analyses to further clarify the clinical implications of different GDH types, ultimately refining treatment approaches for GDH-associated OC.…”
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Case report: A rare case of catastrophic Takayasu arteritis: acute ischemic stroke and anterior ischemic optic neuropathy by Oladotun V. Olalusi, Oladotun V. Olalusi, Joseph Yaria, Akintomiwa Makanjuola, Rufus Akinyemi, Rufus Akinyemi, Rufus Akinyemi, Mayowa Owolabi, Mayowa Owolabi, Mayowa Owolabi, Mayowa Owolabi, Mayowa Owolabi, Adesola Ogunniyi, Adesola Ogunniyi

“…Clinicians should be aware of the protean clinical presentations of TAK to reduce adverse cardiovascular complications.…”
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The application of One Health concept in China and its practice and innovation in cross-sector cooperation by Yang Gao, Chengyue Li, Qingyu Zhou, Mo Hao

“…First of all, cross-departmental cooperation requires clear departmental responsibilities and coordination strategies, but in reality, it is often due to the overlapping of functions between departments or the lack of effective communication mechanism, resulting in insufficient cooperation. …”
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Pilot study to evaluate the use of remote patient monitoring to guide the timing of valve intervention in patients with severe asymptomatic aortic stenosis (APRAISE-AS): study prot... by James M Cotton, Derek Kyte, Nazish Khan, Winnie Chua, Larissa Fabritz, Richard P Steeds, Yongzhong Sun, Samir Mehta, Katie Kirkham, Philip Collis, Clive Stubbs, Mary Nulty

“…Proactive surveillance of symptoms, quality of life and functional capacity should enable timely identification of people who will benefit from aortic valve replacement. …”
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Concurrent Validity of Wearable Nanocomposite Strain Sensor With Two-Dimensional Goniometer and Its Reliability for Monitoring Knee Active Range of Motion in Multiple Participants by Han-Byeol Choi, Yongjun Kim, Ji Young Lim, Seonghee Kim, Sang Yul Yang, Kihyeon Kim, Hyouk Ryeol Choi, Seunghyun Baik, Ji Hye Hwang

“…The range of motion (ROM) of joints in the human body is essential for movement and functional performance. Real-time monitoring of joint angles is crucial for confirming pathologic biomechanics, providing feedback during rehabilitation, and evaluating the treatment efficacy. …”
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Biotransformation of tobacco-derived Z-abienol into precursors of ambrox by newly identified Acinetobacter tjernbergiae LSC-2 by Gaolei Xi, Wenyuan Qi, Aamir Rasool, Aamir Rasool, Yongzhen Zhao, Qingfu Wang, Liuke Zhang, Haoyang Chen, Xinlong Zhang, Shen Huang, Zhifi Chen

“…Whole-genome sequencing and functional annotation revealed that oxidoreductases, especially those from the auxiliary activity enzyme family, play a critical role in Z-abienol degradation. …”
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Assessing Diagnostic Precision: Adaptations of the Hopkins Symptom Checklist (HSCL-5/10/25) Among Tertiary-Level Students in Norway by Børge Sivertsen, Jens C. Skogen, Anne Reneflot, Marit Knapstad, Otto Robert Frans Smith, Leif Edvard Aarø, Benedicte Kirkøen, Bengt Oscar Lagerstrøm, Ann Kristin Skrindo Knudsen

“…For improved diagnostic accuracy, future HSCL versions should incorporate functional impairment assessment. …”
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The development of multidisciplinary convalescence recommendations after childbirth: a modified Delphi studyAJOG Global Reports at a Glance by Zayël Z. Frijmersum, MD, Eva Van der Meij, MD, PhD, Esther V.A. Bouwsma, MD, PhD, Corine J.M. Verhoeven, PhD, Johannes R. Anema, MD, PhD, Judith A.F. Huirne, MD, PhD, Petra C.A.M. Bakker, MD, PhD

“…Multidisciplinary consensus of at least 67% was achieved on convalescence recommendations for 27 relevant functional activities after childbirth. RESULTS: Multidisciplinary consensus on convalescence recommendations was reached for 26 of 27 functional activities for uncomplicated vaginal and cesarean delivery after 6 Delphi rounds and 2 group discussions. …”
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