Development of a robust FT-IR typing system for Salmonella enterica, enhancing performance through hierarchical classification by Diego Fredes-García, Javiera Jiménez-Rodríguez, Alejandro Piña-Iturbe, Pablo Caballero-Díaz, Tamara González-Villarroel, Fernando Dueñas, Aniela Wozniak, Aiko D. Adell, Andrea I. Moreno-Switt, Patricia García

“…This study evaluates the IR Biotyper, a Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy system, in differentiating Salmonella serovars. …”
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Performance and Cost-Effectiveness of Computed Tomography Lung Cancer Screening Scenarios in a Population-Based Setting: A Microsimulation Modeling Analysis in Ontario, Canada. by Kevin Ten Haaf, Martin C Tammemägi, Susan J Bondy, Carlijn M van der Aalst, Sumei Gu, S Elizabeth McGregor, Garth Nicholas, Harry J de Koning, Lawrence F Paszat

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>This study used microsimulation modeling informed by various data sources, including the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP), Ontario Cancer Registry, smoking behavior surveys, and the NLST. …”
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Germicidal Efficiency of 272 nm LED in Relation to the Hospital Strain of Klebsiella Pneumoniae by A. S. Kamrukov, T. V. Chernenkaya, L. Yu. Volodin, S. S. Petrikov, K. A. Popugaev, V. V. Bagrov, I. V. Bukhtiyarov, E. V. Zibarev, K. A. Semenov, V. I. Krylov

“…However, their possibilities for the treatment of wounds and infectious diseases have not been practically researched to date, which determines the relevance of experiments aimed at studying the biocidal and therapeutic properties of shortwavelength UV LEDs.Purpose. OF STUDY To evaluate the bactericidal efficacy of 272 nm LED radiation against hospital strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteria characterized by multidrug resistance.Materials and Methods. …”
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Research Progress on the Effect of Dissolved Organic Matter on the Environmental Behavior of Cadmium in Environmental Remediation by Jiabao MA, Siwen LIU, Bo WANG, Di WU, Jixin WEI, Qing SUN, Chenge MA, Yi HUANG, Taotao YAN

“…On this basis, the application research of DOM in in situ passivation remediation and ex situ remediation of soil/sediment Cd pollution was summarized. These methods help to reduce environmental risks and remediation costs of Cd pollution remediation. …”
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Digital Health Platform for Maternal Health: Design, Recruitment Strategies, and Lessons Learned From the PowerMom Observational Cohort Study by Toluwalase Ajayi, Jacqueline Kueper, Lauren Ariniello, Diana Ho, Felipe Delgado, Matthew Beal, Jill Waalen, Katie Baca Motes, Edward Ramos

“…Its ability to integrate multimodal data sources showcases its potential to provide comprehensive maternal-fetal health insights. …”
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Digital Therapeutics in China: Comprehensive Review by Nan Jiang, Xiru Yu, Yuxi Yang, Guanqiao Li, Chanchan He, Man Ping Wang, Yih Chung Tham, Tien Yin Wong, Keqin Rao

“…We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate clinical trials, searching PubMed, Google Scholar, IEEE, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect until July 2024. …”
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Does diabetes status modify the association between the triglyceride-glucose index and major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with coronary heart disease? A systematic rev... by Shicong Xu, Zhihui Zhang, Jing Li, Yiyan Ding, Yuanguo Chen, Yunxia Zhou, Shenglin Hu

“…The aim of this study is to systematically evaluate the relationship between the TyG index and MACEs among CHD patients with different diabetes statuses. …”
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Efficacy and safety of oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy as first-line treatment in elderly patients with metastatic colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis by Shaoqing Fan, Zeming Zhao, Haiqian Wang, Handong Wang, Wenbo Niu

“…Despite oxaliplatin’s established role in first-line metastatic CRC (mCRC) therapy, its clinical utility in older adults remains debated due to concerns over efficacy, toxicity, and survival outcomes. This meta-analysis evaluates the therapeutic benefits and risks of oxaliplatin-based regimens in elderly patients with mCRC, with emphasis on tumor response, survival endpoints, and treatment-related toxicities.MethodsWe systematically reviewed PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Chinese databases (CNKI, Wan Fang) through November 2024 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy to non-oxaliplatin regimens in patients aged ≥65 with mCRC. …”
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Lipid have a direct effect on multiple myeloma: a Mendelian randomization study by Yingbin Zhong, Yingbin Zhong, Yingbin Zhong, Yingbin Zhong, Yanhao Li, Weipeng Sun, Mingfeng Xiao, Mingfeng Xiao, Mingfeng Xiao

“…The inverse variance weighted (IVW) method, MR-Egger method, weighted median (WM) method, and simple median were utilized for MR analysis assessment, alongside Cochran’s Q test, MR-Egger intercept, MR-Pleiotropy Residual Sum and Outlier (MR-RESSO) method, and leave-one-out analysis for evaluating heterogeneity, multiplicity, and instrumental bias.ResultsThe study identified 88 significant, independent single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) as IVs for MR analysis, each with an F-statistic value above 10, indicating robustness against weak instrument bias. …”
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Etelcalcetide: What we know eight years since its approval by Pedro Freitas, Luciano Pereira

“…Several sources were used, such as PubMed, Google Scholar and Cochrane Library. …”
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Integrative Analysis of Plasma Proteomics and Transcriptomics Reveals Potential Therapeutic Targets for Psoriasis by Hesong Wang, Chenguang Wang, Ruihao Qin, Jia He, Xuan Zhang, Chenjing Ma, Shi Li, Lijun Fan, Liuying Wang, Lei Cao

“…Many patients experience relapse or inadequate responses, and PsO subtypes also lack effective therapies, highlighting the need for new therapeutic targets. <b>Methods:</b> We performed a proteome-wide Mendelian randomization (MR) to explore potential therapeutic targets for PsO. …”
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Use of Digital Health Technologies for Dementia Care: Bibliometric Analysis and Report by Hebatullah Abdulazeem, Israel Júnior Borges do Nascimento, Ishanka Weerasekara, Amin Sharifan, Victor Grandi Bianco, Ciara Cunningham, Indunil Kularathne, Genevieve Deeken, Jerome de Barros, Brijesh Sathian, Lasse Østengaard, Frederique Lamontagne-Godwin, Joost van Hoof, Ledia Lazeri, Cassie Redlich, Hannah R Marston, Ryan Alistair Dos Santos, Natasha Azzopardi-Muscat, Yongjie Yon, David Novillo-Ortiz

“…Eligible reviews were then subjected to a bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer to evaluate document types, authorship, countries, institutions, journal sources, references, and keywords, creating social network maps to visualize emergent research trends. …”
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Molecular identification, genotyping and phylogenetic analysis of Ixodes and Rhipicephalus ticks and their associated spotted fever group Rickettsia species from a single location... by Myriam Kratou, Hanène Belkahia, Rachid Selmi, Rachid Selmi, Meriam Ben Abdallah, Ghassan Tayh, Lilia Messadi, Mourad Ben Said, Mourad Ben Said

“…Future studies should assess infection status in hosts, explore seasonal tick dynamics, and evaluate environmental factors affecting Rickettsia transmission.…”
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Anosmia, dysgeusia and malnutrition in chronic kidney disease: A systematic review by Gaetano Ferrara, Sara Morales Palomares, Giuliano Anastasi, Mauro Parozzi, Lea Godino, Domenica Gazineo, Marco Sguanci, Stefano Mancin

“…The search included scientific databases such as PubMed, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Scopus, and Web of Science, as well as sources of grey literature. Quality assessment and risk of bias were evaluated using JBI guidelines, while the certainty of evidence was assessed with the Oxford Centre methods. …”
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The Association of Placental Grading with Perinatal Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Antonios Siargkas, Christina Pachi, Meletios P. Nigdelis, Sofoklis Stavros, Ekaterini Domali, Apostolos Mamopoulos, Ioannis Tsakiridis, Themistoklis Dagklis

“…Study Eligibility Criteria: Observational studies including singleton pregnancies with PPC diagnosed via ultrasonography between 28⁺⁰ and 36⁺⁶ weeks of gestation and comparing them with pregnancies with Grannum grade 0, 1, or 2 placentas were considered eligible. <b>Methods</b>: Study quality was assessed using the Newcastle−Ottawa Scale, and the risk of bias was evaluated with the Quality In Prognosis Studies tool. …”
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Systematic review of longitudinal studies on daily health behavior and activity of daily living among older adults by Ling-ying Wang, Ling-ying Wang, Zi-yi Hu, Hong-xiu Chen, Hong Zhu, Chun-fen Zhou, Rui-xue Zhang, Meng-lin Tang, Xiu-ying Hu

“…A comprehensive synthesis of longitudinal studies is required to elucidate the impact of daily health behaviors on ADLs in older adults.ObjectivesOur goal was to assess the predictive relationship between daily health behaviors and ADLs, aiming to better understand their longitudinal interplay among the older adults population.DesignThis systematic review was meticulously conducted following the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) and the recommendations of the Cochrane Community.Data sourcesA thorough search was conducted using Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms and associated keywords in databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Technical Periodicals (VIP), and Wanfang, up to December 2024.MethodsTwo researchers independently screened the articles, and data extraction and verification were carried out for those meeting the inclusion criteria. …”
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Soil analysis in discussions of agricultural feasibility for ancient civilizations: A critical review and reanalysis of the data and debate from Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. by Jon-Paul P McCool, Samantha G Fladd, Vernon L Scarborough, Stephen Plog, Nicholas P Dunning, Lewis A Owen, Adam S Watson, Katelyn J Bishop, Brooke E Crowley, Elizabeth A Haussner, Kenneth B Tankersley, David Lentz, Christopher Carr, Jessica L Thress

“…We combine all available electrical conductivity data, including our own, and apply multiple established conversion methods in order to estimate soil salinity values and evaluate their relationship to agricultural productivity potential. …”
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An Alignment between National Development Administration and Foreign Policy by Reza Vaezi, َAtefeh Asadi, Vajhollah Ghorbanizadeh, Seyed Jalal Dehghani Firouzabadi

“…Therefore, this research seeks to examine the theoretical basis of the alignment of foreign policy and national development from the perspective of development administration and provide a framework for decision-making at the policy-making level.Methodology: This research is of a qualitative type, with a method of meta-sythesis. The sources of information used in the research are articles published in internal databases including; the comprehensive database of Iranian human sciences, Magsiran and Noormags, and international data base of EBSCOConclusion: Iran's national development requires a holistic  approach and not just an economic one, and accordingly, special policies and strategies in foreign policy. …”
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Improving nutritional quality and aflatoxin detoxification of peanut meal by co-fermentation with Weizmannia coagulans, Bacillus subtilis, and supplemented enzymes by Youwei Chen, Hao Huang, Dan Li, Limei Zou, Wendi Yu, Weiwei Dong, Xiang Yu, Yanli Feng, Jun Liu, Shumiao Zhao, Yunxiang Liang, Yuanliang Hu, Nan Peng

“…Further validation via animal trials is necessary to evaluate its efficacy as a replacement for conventional protein feed sources.…”
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Real‐world effectiveness and tolerability of cenobamate in drug‐resistant epilepsy: A retrospective analysis of the patients included into the Early Access Programs (EAP) in German... by Sylvain Rheims, Bernhard J. Steinhoff, Edouard Hirsch, Felix Rosenow, Arnaud Biraben, Rhys Thomas, Alessandro Lovera, Paola Lipone, Alessandro Comandini, Caroline Benoist, Elena Alvarez Baron, John Paul Leach, Karthinathan Thangavelu, Agnese Cattaneo

“…Data were sourced from clinical records. Participants were evaluated at baseline, 1 months, and 3 months from cenobamate start, and 3, 6, and 12 months after maintenance. …”
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