Antibiotic resistance profiles and risk factors of multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli in a large tertiary care hospital in a low- and middle-income country by Nour Mousa, Banan M. Aiesh, Ruba Jomaa, Yousef Zouneh, Ashraqat Namrouti, Adham Abutaha, Samah W. Al-Jabi, Ali Sabateen, Sa’ed H. Zyoud

“…The mean age of the patients was 50.3 years, with no significant differences among the three subgroups of E. coli. …”
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Effects of cold water on plant growth and development of strawberry under hydroponic system by Runglawan Intawong, Werapat Panchai, Daruni Naphrom

“…Significance of this study What is already known on this subject? In recent years, climate change has caused unpredictable weather patterns, leading to agricultural challenges in Thailand. …”
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Winter wheat yield responses to growing degree days: Long-term trends and adaptability in major producing areas of China by Ziyang Liu, Davide Cammarano, Xiaojun Liu, Yongchao Tian, Yan Zhu, Weixing Cao, Qiang Cao

“…However, understanding the specific spatiotemporal patterns of GDD and its influence on wheat yields remains limited. …”
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Plasmid-driven clonal expansion of multidrug-resistant monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium in a Global Food Trade Hub by Dingjie Huang, Ziqi Wu, Yixiang Jiang, Lulu Hu, Rui Cai, Xi Yang, Chen Du, Shiting Chen, Panpan Yang, Bingchan Guo, Xiaolu Shi, Shuang Wu, Yinghui Li, Zhemin Zhou, Qinghua Hu

“…This study integrates 17 years of genomic, epidemiological, and food safety data. …”
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High prevalence of overweight/obesity and central obesity among women in a rural district of Nepal in 2012–2013: a population-based study by Chandra Yogal, Chandra Yogal, Astrid Kamilla Stunes, Astrid Kamilla Stunes, Sunila Shakya, Biraj Karmarcharya, Rajendra Koju, Mats P. Mosti, Mats P. Mosti, Miriam K. Gustafsson, Miriam K. Gustafsson, Bjørn Olav Åsvold, Bjørn Olav Åsvold, Berit Schei, Unni Syversen, Unni Syversen

“…Married, non-pregnant women ≥15 years of age were included. Height, weight, and waist circumference (WC) were measured, and body mass index (BMI) calculated. …”
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A multidimensional analysis of older adults wellbeing and health literacy in Alentejo: a cross-sectional study by Rute Sadio, Rute Sadio, Adriana Henriques, Adriana Henriques, Adriana Henriques, Paulo Nogueira, Paulo Nogueira, Paulo Nogueira, Andreia Costa, Andreia Costa, Andreia Costa

“…Data were analyzed using SPSS software, employing descriptive and inferential statistics to identify significant patterns and relationships between variables.ResultsThe sample consisted of 52% women, with an average age of 75.3 years (SD = 7.31; range = 65–96 years). …”
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Mortality trends related to cardiogenic shock in heart failure patients aged 25 and older across the United States: A study utilizing the CDC WONDER database from 1999 to 2023 by Abdullah Naveed Muhammad, Sivaram Neppala, Himaja Dutt Chigurupati, Muhammad Omer Rehan, Hamza Naveed, Rabia Iqbal, Bazil Azeem, Ahila Ali, Mushood Ahmed, Prakash Upreti, Mobeen Zaka Haider, Yasar Sattar, Jamal S. Rana, Gregg C. Fonarow

“…This study investigates demographic patterns and trends in CS mortality among HF patients over 25 years. …”
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Exploring the Associations of Neck Circumference, Blood Pressure, CRP, and Insulin Resistance on the Visceral Adiposity Index: Insights from a Cross-Sectional Study by Lucas Fornari Laurindo, Francine Cruz Camargo, Alessandra Perfeito, Bruno Benedito Ciano, Clara Tainá Coelho, Gleice Assis Apolinário, Isabela do Nascimento Vicentin, Jéssica Cambui Andreasi, Beatriz Leme Boaro, Ricardo José Tofano, Cláudia Rucco Penteado Detregiachi, Jesselina Francisco dos Santos Haber, Sandra Maria Barbalho, Lance Alan Sloan, Kátia Portero Sloan, Antonelly Cassio Alves de Carvalho, Marie Oshiiwa, Patrícia Cincotto dos Santos Bueno, Tereza Laís Menegucci Zutim, Rebeca Maria Siqueira da Silva, Eduardo Federighi Baisi Chagas, Marcelo Dib Bechara, Karina R. Quesada

“…Analysis across VAI quartiles highlighted distinct patterns, revealing lower NC and elevated systolic blood pressure (SBP) values in higher VAI categories. …”
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Transmission network and phylogenetic analysis reveal older male-centered transmission of CRF01_AE and CRF07_BC in Guangxi, China by Fei Zhang, Yao Yang, Na Liang, Huayue Liang, Yongzheng Chen, Zhaosen Lin, Tongbi Chen, Wenling Tan, Yuan Yang, Rongye Huang, Lin Yao, Fuling Chen, Xingzhen Huang, Li Ye, Hao Liang, Bingyu Liang

“…This study aims to reveal the local HIV transmission patterns, especially how older people affect virus transmission. …”
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Characterizing everyday exposure to volatile organic compounds and upper respiratory health effects by Youn Soo Jung, Simon Chiang, Tejas S. Athni, Janaki Shah, Kara McCurdy, Sophie E. Yu, Rohith Kariveda, Margaret Mitchell, Mengyuan Ruan, Jonathan Zou, Mitali Banerjee, Zainab Awan, Tanujit Dey, Curtis L. Nordgaard, Joseph G. Allen, Alice Maxfield, Rachel Roditi, Regan Bergmark, Kari Nadeau, Stella E Lee

“…Our study included 981 participants (mean ages = 58.8 years, ranges = 40–80 years) from the 2013–2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) with available urinary VOC metabolites (mVOC) data. …”
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Unveiling Drug-Drug Interactions in Dental Patients: A Retrospective Real-World Study by Daiana Colibășanu, Sebastian Mihai Ardelean, Florina-Diana Goldiș, Maria-Medana Drăgoi, Sabina-Oana Vasii, Tamara Maksimović, Șerban Colibășanu, Codruța Șoica, Lucreția Udrescu

“…Fifteen patients aged 31–60 years experienced the most major DDIs of 61.3%, patients ≥ 61 years faced 38.7%, and the 0–30 group had none, highlighting age-specific risks. …”
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Comparative effectiveness of maintenance doses of opioid agonist treatment among individuals with opioid use disorder: a target trial emulation protocol using a population-based ob... by M Eugenia Socías, Fahmida Homayra, Bohdan Nosyk, Jeong Eun Min, Julie Bruneau, Nikki Bozinoff, Shaun Seaman, P Todd Korthuis, Paxton Bach, Ehsan Karim, Michelle Zanette, Mary Clare Kennedy

“…Introduction Opioid agonist treatment (OAT) prescribing patterns have shifted in recent years in British Columbia (BC), Canada due to the increasingly toxic unregulated drug supply. …”
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Buddhist ordination as a culturally embedded model for improving diet, body composition, and sleep quality in overweight and obese adults by Phrarajvarjirayanamethi Chatchai Moosan, Phim On Suklaew, Charoonsri Chusak, Thanaporn Kaewpradup, Kritmongkhon Kamonsuwan, Sirichai Adisakwattana

“…Abstract Buddhist ordination involves significant lifestyle changes including meal timing, diet, and sleep patterns, yet short-term physiological effects remain poorly understood. …”
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Distinct clinicopathological features and treatment differences in breast cancer patients of young age by Rasmus O. C. Humlevik, Amalie A. Svanøe, Turid Aas, Anette Heie, Anna K. M. Sæle, Lars A. Akslen, Elisabeth Wik, Erling A. Hoivik

“…Accordingly, age below 40 years was associated with lower mRNA expression of the estrogen- and progesterone receptors, encoded by ESR1 and PGR, a higher proportion of the basal-like subtype, and increased transcription patterns reflecting stemness. …”
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Exploring the research progression and evolutionary trends of gut microbiome and hypertension: a bibliometric analysis by Xinyu Huang, Yingying Liu, Feng Jiang, Laiyun Xin, Zhenyuan Wang, Zhen Hua, Cong Wang, Lei Zhang, Jie Yu

“…The analysis indicates that the number of publications in this field has steadily increased in recent years, with China and the United States leading in development. …”
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Exploring the biodiversity of cetacean communities along the western North Atlantic Ocean shelf-break by Samara Haver, Peter Corkeron, Annamaria DeAngelis, Simone Baumann-Pickering, Danielle Cholewiak, Genevieve Davis, Kaitlin Frasier, Natalie Posdaljian, Macey Kadifa, Alba Solsona-Berga, Annabel Westell, Sofie Van Parijs

“…Observing community groups can reveal spatial patterns and identify shifts in presence over time, providing information to support conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services. …”
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MODERN VIEWS ON BILATERAL BREAST CANCER by Ye. A. Fesik, N. V. Krakhmal, M. V. Zavyalova, V. M. Perelmuter, Ye. M. Slonimskaya, S. V. Vtorushin

“…Highlight the results of domestic and foreign studies in recent years to determine the prognostic factors and recurrence of synchronous and metachronous bilateral breast cancer. …”
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Spatio-temporal evolution of land subsidence and susceptibility zonation of associated ground fissures in the urban area of loess plateau: a case in Xianyang city, China by Yuemin Sun, Jiewei Zhan, Fei Qiang, Quanzhong Lu, Cong Liu, Zhaowei Yao, Jianbing Peng

“…For over 50 years, the Xianyang city on the Chinese loess plateau, has been deeply affected by land subsidence and its associated ground fissures. …”
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The Prevalence of Benzodiazepine Usage Among Cardiovascular Patients by Vahid Mohammadkarimi, Pariya Kouhi, Noushafarin Baziar, Javad Kojuri, Nazanin Hosseini, Reza Golchin Vafa, Mohammad Montaseri, Ebrahim Moghimi Sarani

“…Using the cluster sampling method, we collected data on cardiovascular disease type, potential psychiatric comorbidities, and benzodiazepine use patterns. Results: The study included 513 participants aged 18-80 years (265 men, 51.7%). …”
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A Tunable Transparent Graphene Absorber with Multifrequency Resonance by Chen Chen, Guang Cui, Jiawei Yang, Feng Zhang, Huihui Wang, Baolu Guan

“…Abstract The demand for multinarrowband absorber has attracted increasing interest among researchers in recent years. However, integrating multifrequency absorption, tunability, and high optical transparency into an absorber remains a crucial challenge. …”
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