5-Fluorouracil-β-Cyclodextrin conjugates:Linker strategies to enhance the anticancer efficacy and reduce the side effects by Liangliang Hu, Ting Meng, Davies Marabada, Zhichao Jin, Qing Huang, Shijie Wei, Zhizhong Wang

“…Additionally, the conjugate exhibited reduced cytotoxicity towards normal colon epithelial cells. Pharmacokinetic analyses revealed that 5-FUSA-β-CD and 5-FUBA-β-CD were eliminated slowly and their half-lives were longer than that of free 5-FU. …”
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Role of Intraoperative Left Ventricular Global Longitudinal Strain in Hemodynamic and Cognitive Outcomes in On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Prospective Observational Stud... by Eric B. Lineburger, Rajesh C. Arya, Celso G. Junior, Fernanda S. Lima, Eduardo M. Búrigo, Gabriel Simoni R. Fermo

“…Conclusions: In CABG surgeries, LVGLS was a predictor of adverse outcomes in both awake and anesthetized patients with normal LVEF.…”
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Влияние курсового приема L-орнитин- L-аспартата на фиброз и стеатоз печени у больных ассоциированной с нарушениями метаболизма жировой болезнью печени (неалкогольной жировой болезн... by Е. V. Garanina

“…The control cohort included patients with liver steatosis S0–S1, absent liver fibrosis, normal liver function tests, clean history of liver disease, while MAFLD cohort gathered liver steatosis S2–S3 and METAVIR fibrosis F1. …”
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Optimization of the cholesterol gallstone model in C57BL/6 mice and evaluation of Lactobacillus intervention effects by Cong Wang, Ting Jiang, Lvwang Ye, Mengyan Du, Fang Liu

“…In this study, 8-week-old male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into four groups: a high-fat diet + saline group (HF-S), a high-fat diet + probiotic group (HF-P), a normal diet + saline group (ND-S), and a normal diet + probiotic group (ND-P), to assess the effect of probiotics on gallstone formation. …”
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Biogeochemical coupling of C/Fe in oil-polluted wetlands associated with iron reduction by Xiaolin Zhang, Wendan Xue, Guoliang Wang, Jieliang Liang, Qi Wang, Yuhao Li, Wensheng Shu, Qixing Zhou

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Lidocaine Versus Ketamine Pretreatment on Propofol Injection Pain by Amir Murad Khudadad Boujan, Nashmeel fazeel Kareem, Amanj A. Marouf, Saman Abdullah Ahmed Fahmi, Salah Qadir Mahmood

“…In the normal saline pretreatment group 8.1% of the patient experienced severe pain, compared with   0% in the lidocaine and ketamine. …”
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Phlegmonous appendicitis as a variant of uncomplicated appendicitis by Tezcan Akın, Hüseyin Fahri Martlı, Eda Şahingöz, Birkan Birben, Sadettin Er, Ayşe Çiftçi, Hayriye Tatlı Doğan, Mesut Tez

“…Patients were classified based on histopathological findings into four groups: normal appendix, uncomplicated appendicitis, phlegmonous appendicitis, and complicated appendicitis. …”
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Factors Associated with Poor Ovarian Reserve in Young Infertile Women: A Hospital-based Cohort Study by Sanghamitra Hazarika, Paapa Dasari, Sairem Mangolnganbi Chanu, Sharbari Basu

“…Materials and Methods: Women aged more than 21 years and <35 years without Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) or ovarian dysgenesis with normal male factor were included after ethical approval. …”
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Production of possible ΣcΣ¯c molecular states in nucleon-antinucleon collision by Lin-Qing Song, Jun He

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Machine learning-random forest model was used to construct gene signature associated with cuproptosis to predict the prognosis of gastric cancer by Xiaolong Liu, Pengxian Tao, He Su, Yulan Li

“…Abstract Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the most common tumors; one of the reasons for its poor prognosis is that GC cells can resist normal cell death process and therefore develop distant metastasis. …”
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Contextualizing the challenges of education graduate students in the Philippines: translating needs analysis into strategic solutions by Nilo Jayoma Castulo, Arlyne C. Marasigan, Ma. Laarni D. Buenaventura, Jayson L. de Vera, Evelyn C. Bagaporo, Mark Ponce C. San Juan, Nathaniel S. Dalida

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Sulfur-vulcanized CoFe2O4 with high-efficiency photo-to-thermal conversion for enhanced CO2 reduction and mechanistic insights into selectivity by Xiaoke Chen, Ming Cai, Pengwei Huo, Yan Yan, Yue Zhang, Pengxin Li, Zhi Zhu

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Primary liver lymphoma: review of the literature and clinical case presentation by A. K. Smolyaninova, A. V. Gubkin, Ye. Ye. Zvonkov, Yu. A. Kucheryavy

“…Presence of multiple focal lesions in the liver and signs of progressive liver failure at normal level of tumor markers requires taking into account primary liver lymphoma in the spectrum of possible etiologies. …”
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Studying the impact of chitosan salicylaldehyde/schiff base/CuFe2O4 in PC3 cells via theoretical studies and inhibition of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signalling by Ghada H. Elsayed, Asmaa M. Fahim

“…Moreover, the anti-proliferative effect of chitosan, chitosan salicylaldehyde, and chitosan salicylaldehyde/CuFe2O4 was evaluated in PC3 human prostate cancer cells and HSF normal human skin fibroblasts. After 48 h, PC3 cell proliferation was significantly inhibited by chitosan salicylaldehyde/CuFe2O4 and chitosan salicylaldehyde (IC50 = 35.3 and 45.55 µg/ml, respectively) without any effects on normal HSF cells. …”
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Nurses’ and nurse leaders’ perspectives on a health-promoting work environment: a meta-ethnographic study by Diako Morvati, Rita Solbakken, Jonas Vaag, Yvonne Hilli

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Facts about Potassium by R. Elaine Turner, Linda B. Bobroff

“…It is important because it helps regulate fluid and electrolyte balance, maintain normal blood pressure, transmit nerve impulses, control muscle contraction, and maintain healthy bones. …”
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Teen Relationship Abuse Research Study by Donna Davis

“…., researchers discovered deep and troubling evidence that today’s teens are not only experiencing dating violence, but are accepting it as normal.” This 2-page Family Album Radio transcript was written by Donna Davis and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, August 2012. …”
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Author Correction: Automatic detection and counting of wheat spike based on DMseg-Count by Hecang Zang, Yilong Peng, Meng Zhou, Guoqiang Li, Guoqing Zheng, Hualei Shen

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Facts About Niacin by R. Elaine Turner, Wendy J. Dahl

“…Niacin also is needed for DNA repair and for the normal use of calcium in the body. This 2-page fact sheet was written by R. …”
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Bilateral Fracture Dislocation of Shoulder: A Rare Case by Shreya Nandan, Ujjawal Pradhan, Avik Chakravorty, Yasser Ahmed

“…Three months postinjury, the patient showed a good prognosis with near normal range of movements of the bilateral shoulder.…”
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