Clinical characteristics and risk factors of Clostridioides difficile infection in children with diarrhoea by Ning Wang, Kun Jiang, Jinyue Huang, Mengzhu Hou, Lu Wang, Wei Wang, Yulian Fang

“…Interleukin - 6 (IL - 6) levels were lower in the CDI group than in the non - CDI group, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). …”
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The Impact of Atorvastatin on Intraprostatic Biomarkers – Prognostic Value of 3LS-score – Follow-up of ESTO1-Trial by Eemil Lehtonen, Maiju Vertanen, Heimo Syvälä, Teemu Tolonen, Seppo Auriola, Teuvo Tammela, Aino Siltari, Teemu Murtola

“…After a median follow-up of seven years, no significant differences were observed in biochemical recurrence, overall mortality, or initiation of hormonal therapy. However, the atorvastatin arm had a lower risk of major acute cardiovascular events (HR 0.11, 95% CI 0.01–1.01). …”
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Real-World Analysis of Weight Gain and Body Mass Index Increase Among Patients with HIV-1 Using Antiretroviral Regimen Containing Tenofovir Alafenamide, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumara... by Bruno Emond, Carmine Rossi, Rachel Rogers, Patrick Lefebvre, Marie-Hélène Lafeuille, Prina Donga

“…**Conclusions:** Among a population of patients predominantly initiating integrase strand transfer inhibitors, increases in weight and BMI post-ART initiation were common and appeared to be higher and occur more rapidly among patients receiving TAF 25 mg compared with lower TAF doses or other nucleosides. When considering long-term health consequences, weight gain is an important factor to consider when selecting an ART regimen.…”
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Exploring healthcare workers’ immunisation behaviour towards COVID-19 vaccines through psychological patterns by Nour El Houda Benkaddour, Sara Ramdani, Hind Khalil, Asmae Lekfif, Naima Abda, Bouchra Oneib, Yassamine Bentata

“…In contrast, healthcare professionals based at the university hospital had a significantly lower stress level (p = 0.01). Conclusion: Moroccan healthcare professionals exhibited high vaccine acceptance and positive perceptions, particularly among vaccinated individuals despite notable stress around immunisation. …”
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Effects of dietary Chlorella ellipsoidea on growth performance, body composition, and hematology of stinging catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis by Alam Asraful, Bristy Fouzia Sultana, Amzad Hossain M., Rabiul Islam M., Fatema Umme Kaniz, Golam Rasul M.

“…Five experimental diets were formulated to conduct this experiment by supplementing 0, 2.5, 5.0, 7.5, and 10% C. ellipsoidea at the expense of fish meal, and these are referred to as the control, CE 2.5, CE 5, CE 7.5, and CE 10 diets, respectively. …”
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The predicted value for venous thromboembolism based on a modified model of caprini combined with fasting blood glucose and D-dimer: a retrospective study by Ping Wang, Yusi Yang, Lin Zheng, Xiaotong Qi, Sheng Yan, Honglin Dong

“…Abstract Background The Caprini risk assessment model (RAM) is a classical score that evaluates the risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE) aimed at patients with lower extremity fractures (LEF). However, the influencing factors of RAM pay more attention to clinical characteristic variables and recognized thrombophilia markers such as prothrombin, while ignoring the influence of other laboratory indicators on thrombosis. …”
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On the time lag between sea-level rise and basin infilling at tidal inlets by Roshanka Ranasinghe, Zheng Bing Wang, Janaka Bamunawala, Trang Minh Duong

“…In terms of absolute values, these under/over-estimations increase in time and with the severity of emission scenario.…”
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The effect of silymarin on ischemia-reperfusion injury in skeletal muscles of rats by Abdullah Ozer, Basak Kocak, Mustafa Arslan, Baris Mardin, Aysegul Kucuk, Saban Cem Sezen, Mustafa Hakan Zor, Mustafa Kavutcu

“…For this purpose, we planned to see the effect of silymarin on muscle tissue in rats subjected to lower extremity I/R injury. Material and Methods: We used 18 male Wistar albino rats weighing 225-275 g. …”
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The Impact of Lockdown on Air Quality in Pakistan during the COVID-19 Pandemic Inferred from the Multi-sensor Remote Sensed Data by Rehana Khan, Kanike Raghavendra Kumar, Tianliang Zhao

“…This is due to the reduction in local emissions related to the lockdown measures taken in the control of pandemic. However, the ozone (O3) concentrations witnessed an increase to a lower extent as 11.39%, 5.78%, and 4.74% in KPK, BP, and IBR, respectively attributed to rising in solar radiation intensity and temperature in hot summers, and decrease in NOx levels during the study period.…”
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Divergent thinking in groups during cold-water immersion is impaired by cold stress not the cold shock response by Max Kailler Smith, Max Kailler Smith, Rebecca Weller, Rebecca Weller, Tony Duong, Tony Duong, Rebecca McClintock, Rebecca McClintock, Matthew Peterson, Nathaniel Barr, Douglas M. Jones, Timothy L. Dunn

“…To date, research shows that executive functioning is generally impaired by intense, acute stress, which implies the ability to think through potential actions to maximize survival would also be impaired by the cold shock response.MethodsTo examine whether the severity of cold shock response impairs higher-level thinking in a group, 29 active duty service members completed a group format Divergent Association Task (DAT; 4–5 per group) prior to and during a 13-min cold-water immersion (water temperature: 1.3°C, air temperature: −2.7°C).ResultsResults showed no relationship between cold shock response magnitude, indexed by peak heart rate, and DAT performance. However, results indicated that those with lower skin temperatures performed worse on the DAT.DiscussionResults suggest that the ability to engage in divergent thinking is relatively preserved in the critical ~10-min window although skin cooling may bias attention toward the cold stress impacting task performance. …”
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Causal machine learning models for predicting low birth weight in midwife-led continuity care intervention in North Shoa Zone, Ethiopia by Wudneh Ketema Moges, Awoke Seyoum Tegegne, Aweke A. Mitku, Esubalew Tesfahun, Solomon Hailemeskel

“…The estimated ATE for the S-learner was 0.284, which is lower than the true ATE of 0.216. Additionally, the estimated ITE for both the T-learner and X-learner was less than -0.5, indicating that mothers would not choose to participate in the MLCC program. …”
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Coastal aquaculture ponds represent a notable source of the blooming jellyfish Aurelia coerulea by Lei Wang, Lei Wang, Tingting Sun, Huichao Jiang, Huichao Jiang, Wenjing Zhang, Jianlong He, Jianlong He, Yuanqing Ma, Yuanqing Ma, Jianmin Zhao, Zhijun Dong

“…The frequent occurrence of Aurelia coerulea medusae in coastal waters poses a serious threat to power plants and fisheries, emphasizing the importance of early jellyfish bloom detection. …”
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Exploring avocado consumption and health: a scoping review and evidence map by Stephen A. Fleming, Tristen L. Paul, Rachel A. F. Fleming, Alison K. Ventura, Megan A. McCrory, Corrie M. Whisner, Paul A. Spagnuolo, Louise Dye, Jana Kraft, Jana Kraft, Nikki A. Ford

“…Interventions assessed the impact of diets enriched in monounsaturated fatty acids, diets higher/lower in carbohydrates, or in free-feeding conditions. …”
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Biomarkers of gastric atrophy at stomach cancer by A. V. Belkovets, S. A. Kurilovich., Yu. I. Ragino, L. V. Scherbakova, O. B. Cheremisina, N. V. Cherdyntseva, N. A. Andryushina, M. I. Voyevoda

“…Fundic atrophy was diagnosed by serological tests in over 40% of patients, however no association with location, stage and morphological type of the tumor was established. …”
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Trend analysis of precipitation and temperature in Lahaul-Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh, India by Pankaj Kumar, Dhanjit Deka, Md. Arif Husain, Manish Kumar, Pandurang Choudhari, Shipra Singh, Azka Kamil, Abhishek Banerjee

“…According to the perceptions of people, the temperature rise has accelerated the melting of glaciers and reduced the snow cover area. The increase in rainfall can lead to a higher incidence of mudflows, landslides, floods, and other related events, as the region is made up of sedimentary rocks. …”
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In silico evaluation of missense SNPs in cancer-associated Cystatin A protein and their potential to disrupt Cathepsin B interaction by Shafaat Hossain, Omar Hamza Bin Manjur, Mst Sharmin Sultana Shimu, Tamanna Sultana, Mustafizur Rahman Naim, Shahariar Siddique, Abdullah Al Mamun, Md Miftaur Rahman, Md Abu Saleh, Md Rakibul Hasan, Tania Rahman

“…Among these, the Y53H (rs1448459675) and E94K (rs200394711) mutants were recognized as weaker inhibitors because they had 2.5 % and an 8 % lower binding affinity, respectively. Moreover, the E94K-CTSB complex, with a root mean square deviation (RMSD) above 5 Å, was found to be highly unstable during molecular dynamics. …”
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On-farm hatching and contact with adult hen post hatch induce sex-dependent effects on performance, health and robustness in broiler chickens by Guilloteau, Laurence A, Bertin, Aline, Crochet, Sabine, Bagnard, Charlotte, Hondelatte, Alice, Ravon, Laure, Schouler, Catherine, Germain, Karine, Collin, Anne

“…To challenge the robustness of chickens, they were exposed on D27 to suboptimal rearing conditions by combining for 4 h transport in boxes in a new room at a lower temperature and fasting. On their return to the original room, the chicken density was increased, and birds were orally vaccinated with the Gumboro vaccine. …”
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In vitro and in vivo investigations of selected varieties of Areca catechu L - Phytochemical analysis, antiulcer, and wound healing activity by R. Deveswaran, D.J. Madhu Kumar, V. Madhavan, Soma Chaki, Misbah Khan, Govind R. Kadambi, B.V. Basavaraj, J. Anbu

“…Cell line studies using human gingival fibroblasts demonstrated that higher doses of the extracts exhibited a mitogenic effect, with a plateau observed at higher concentrations. Lower concentrations showed maximum cell viability, reaching 80 % at 2.5 mg/mL. …”
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Effect of polishing methods on Candida albicans adhesion and contributing factors in heat-cured acrylic dentures: an in-vitro comparative study by Shahrukh Ali Khan, Zulfiqar Ali Mirani, Taimur Khalid, Engr Muhammad Wasiq Ali Khan, Ziaullah Choudhary, Syed Murtaza Raza Kazmi

“…Results Surface roughness did not significantly differ between the two polishing methods. However, CP resulted in significantly reduced water sorption, lower free surface energy, and decreased Candida albicans adhesion compared to MP. …”
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A within-person investigation of recovery identity following substance use disorder: examining the impact of recovery-focused social contexts by Joseph H. Lancaster, Hannah B. Apsley, Timothy R. Brick, Timothy R. Brick, H. Harrington Cleveland

“…Because recovery-focused social contexts exist to support individuals’ recovery wellbeing, we assessed the moderating impact of two such contexts (recovery community centers [RCCs] and recovery meetings) as same-day moderators.Methods and materials91 RCC visitors across Pennsylvania completed daily diary surveys for 10 evenings. …”
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