Metabolome profiling dissects the oat (Avena sativa L.) innate immune response to Pseudomonas syringae pathovars. by Chanel J Pretorius, Paul A Steenkamp, Ian A Dubery

“…Chemometric modelling and multivariate statistical analysis indicated time-related metabolic reconfigurations that point to host and nonhost interactions in response to bacterial inoculation/infection. Metabolic profiles derived from further multivariate data analyses revealed a range of metabolite classes involved in the respective defence responses, including fatty acids, amino acids, phenolic acids and phenolic amides, flavonoids, saponins, and alkaloids. …”
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Overcoming immunotherapy resistance in gastric cancer: insights into mechanisms and emerging strategies by Dingtian Luo, Jing Zhou, Shuiliang Ruan, Binzhong Zhang, Huali Zhu, Yangming Que, Shijie Ying, Xiaowen Li, Yuanmin Hu, Zhengwei Song

“…Furthermore, the review explores GC-specific factors such as molecular subtypes, unique immune evasion mechanisms, and the impact of Helicobacter pylori infection. We also discuss emerging strategies to overcome resistance, including combination therapies, novel immunotherapeutic approaches, and personalized treatment strategies based on tumor genomics and the immune microenvironment. …”
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Electrochemically reduced graphene oxide integrated with carboxylated-8-carboxamidoquinoline: A platform for highly sensitive voltammetric detection of Zn(II) ion by screen-printed... by Ling Ling Tan, Nur Syamimi Mohamad, Nurul Izzaty Hassan, Choo Ta Goh

“…Zinc has been demonstrated to boost immune response during SAR-CoV-2 infection, where it prevents coronavirus multiplication. …”
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Prevalence of resistance-associated substitutions (RAS) in hepatitis C virus in the Former Soviet Union countries by Sten H Vermund, Salima Davlidova, Syed Hani Abidi, Syed Ali, Robert Heimer, Aidana Mustafa, Dinara Begimbetova

“…The NS5B RASs found in this study were 451S and 556G, associated with resistance to dasabuvir.Conclusion The high prevalence of HCV genotypes 1b and 3a in the FSU region and the presence of specific RASs should be considered when determining the most effective treatment regimen for HCV-infected individuals in the FSU countries.…”
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Hematological manifestations of autoimmune gastritis by Ye. A. Losik, V. T. Ivashkin

“…No Helicobacter pylori infection has been revealed in the patients with macrocytic anemia, however no significant difference on its prevalence in patients with different serum cobalamin level was found out. …”
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Public health implications of Bovine Cysticercosis from Cattle slaughtered at Dilla Municipal abattoir, Southern Ethiopia by Fikadu Tesfaye, Jemere Bekele, Mesele Abera, Nebyou Moje Hawas

“…Of the total 69 interviewed respondents, 57.79% (40/69) had contracted T. saginata infection. The majority of the respondent had an experience of raw meat consumption (65.2%; 45/69) as a result of traditional and cultural practice. …”
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Copper strontium phosphate glasses with high antimicrobial efficacy by Roman Golovchak, Bohdan Mahlovanyi, Yaroslav Shpotyuk, Malgorzata Kus-Liskiewicz, Julia Kozianska, Renata Zadrag-Tecza, Grzegorz Zagula, Malgorzata Trzyna-Sowa, Andriy Kovalskiy, Agnieszka Gala-Bladzinska, Jozef Cebulski

“…Abstract The emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains caused by the extensive use of antibiotics in the world requires a preventive approach to stop the infection spread, especially in a hospital setting. …”
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Efficacy of green tea mouth wash as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal treatment in patients with chronic periodontitis by Sarwar Qasim Mustafa, Dilyar Ahmed Baban

“… Background and objectives: Periodontal disease is the most common disease associated with microbial infection with the destruction of supporting structures. …”
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Development of an expectation management intervention for patients with Long COVID: A focus group study with affected patients. by Manuel Funk, Max Reinke, Bernd Löwe, Petra Engelmann

“…<h4>Background</h4>A significant number of individuals who have contracted SARS-CoV-2 report persistent somatic symptoms after the infection has resolved. Evidence-based treatment options for Long COVID are lacking to date. …”
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Evaluation of primary health care nurses’ knowledge and neonatal screening performance for phenylketonuria in Alexandria by Esraa Mohammed Abd El-Samie Ismail, Wafaa Mohamed Elarousy, Shaymaa Saeed Mohamed Badawe, Rasha Mohamed Abohadida

“…However, they still needed support in steps related to infection control.…”
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Sepsis Management in a Case of Myasthenic Crisis: A Case Report by Hossein Karballaei Mirzahosseini, Ehsan Yousefi-Mazhin, Rezvan Hassanpour, Atabak Najafi, Mahsa Tofighi-Mohammadi, Hamidreza Sharifnia, Amirmahdi Mojtahedzadeh, Mojtaba Mojtahedzadeh

“…After eradicating the infections and stabilizing the patient's hemodynamic, she received rituximab. …”
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Zika, a Mosquito-Transmitted Virus by L. Phil Lounibos, Barry W. Alto, Nathan D. Burkett-Cadena, Cynthia C. Lord, Chelsea T. Smartt, C. Roxanne Rutledge Connelly, Jorge R. Rey

“…In its native range in West Africa and Uganda, the Zika virus stays in the forest for the most part, and human infections are considered incidental and medically inconsequential. …”
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Monoclonal Antibodies in Prevention and Early Treatment of COVID-19 in Lung Transplant Recipients: A Systematic Review and Perspective on the Role of Monoclonal Antibodies in the F... by David A. Van Eijndhoven, Robin Vos, Robin Vos, Saskia Bos, Saskia Bos

“…Pre-exposure prophylaxis with mAbs reduced COVID-19 breakthrough infection in LTR. Early treatment of COVID-19 with mAbs correlated with a reduced incidence of severe COVID-19 outcomes, although statistical significance varied among studies. …”
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COVID-19 Symptomatology from the Otorhinolaryngology Perspective: Survey from Tertiary Care Center by Raj Tajamul Hussain, Mayank Yadav, Jasdeep Monga

“…Results 722 patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 infection were included in the study. Median age was 37.7 ± 10.6 years (range 19–85 years), 66.20% (n = 478) were males and 33.79% (n = 244) were females. …”
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Resistant stomach ulcer at Cushing disease: clinical case by N. V. Novozhilov, Yu. O. Shulpekoa, S. V. Mironov, Ye. K. Baranskaya, A. A. Sheptulin, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Pathogenesis of chronic stomach ulcer is complex: effect of H.pylori infection, drugs (NSAID, steroids) and hypercorticoidism. …”
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A three dimensional printed endobronchial stent for the treatment of a broncho-esophageal fistula by Illaa Smesseim, Sophia van Beelen, Jolanda M. van Dieren, Koen J. Hartemink, Johanna van Sandick, Jacobus A. Burgers

“…Broncho-esophageal fistulas (BEFs) are a rare but serious complication that can occur after esophagectomy, often resulting in aspiration, respiratory issues, and infection. Management depends on fistula size and location, with options including conservative treatments, surgical closure and stenting. …”
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Side Effects of Steroidal And Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs on The Oral Cavity. by Shayma Ghazi, Khalid Yasin Rasul, Aras Khidhir Hamad, Aso Abdulkhaliq Khidhir, Lozan Khalil Ahmed

“…Results: The data showed that a majority of NSAIDs users complained of gingival bleeding (39%) and Xerostomia (32%), while corticosteroid users complained of fungal infection (50%), gingival inflammation (25%) and other less frequent side effects. …”
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Evaluation of the efficacy of percutaneous spinal cord stimulation according to the single or double leads by Esra Ertilav, Osman Nuri Aydin

“…There was at least 50% reduction in VAS scores in 71.4% (15 patients) with single lead implantation and 65% (13 patients) with double lead implantation (p = 0.7). Infection was significantly higher in patients with double lead than in patients with single lead implantation (p < 0.05). …”
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Recurrent Massive Hydrothorax in a Patient with Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis by K. S. Zemlyanukhina, I. N. Tikhonov, M. S. Zharkova, O. Yu. Kiseleva, R. Т. Rzayev, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Aim: to demonstrate the need for a detailed differential diagnosis and selection of therapy in a patient with decompensated liver cirrhosis of combined etiology (HCV infection and primary sclerosing cholangitis).   Key points. …”
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Optimal control analysis of Taenia saginata bovine cysticercosis and human taeniasis by Damian, Kajunguri, Joshua, A. Mwasunda, Jacob I, Irunde

“…Sensitivity analysis results indicate that human’s and cattle’s recruitment rates, infection rate of cattle from contaminated environment, probability of humans to acquire taeniasis due to consumption of infected meat, defecation rate of humans with taeniasis and the consumption rate of raw or undercooked infected meat are the most positive sensitive parameters whereas the natural death rates for humans, cattle, Taenia saginata eggs and the proportion of unconsumed infected meat are the most negative sensitive parameters in diseases’ transmission. …”
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