Book Review: Small Supernumerary Marker Chromosomes. BasicsAbstract
This review provides a critical assessment of the content and structure of the recently published book by Dr. Thomas Liehr, 'Small Supernumerary Marker Chromosomes: Basics.' 807 3960 |
The Contribution of Dietary Fatty Acids to Prediction of All-Cause Mortality in a Cohort of Middle-Aged Men Followed-Up for 61 Years Until ExtinctionAbstract
To describe the contribution of three classes of dietary fatty acids to all-cause mortality and age at death among middle-aged men followed up for 61 years until extinction. The cohort comprised 1712 men aged 40-59 years at entry examination in 1960, belonging to the Italian Rural Areas of the Seven Countries Study of Cardiovascular Diseases. A dietary survey allowed to estimate dietary fatty acids [saturated (SAFA), mono-unsaturated (MUFA), poly-unsaturated (PUFA) and their ratios (M/S, P/S)] that were fed as poss [...] 934 3947 |
Modeling the Mesoscopic-Scale Spatial Evolution of the Epileptic Pre-Ictal and Ictal PhasesAbstract
The spatial evolution of the epileptiform regime in neural networks can be alternatively described in terms of a statistical approach, dealing with average smooth, differentiable fields rather than discrete neural elements. After a brief review of mathematical methods for modeling epilepsy (the condensed matter vs. the neural mass models) together with their pros and cons, we introduce our continuous-space model for the pre-ictal scalar field and the ictal epileptiform vector flux in the form of the diffusion equat [...] 925 3881 |
Oral Features in Children with X-Linked Hypophosphatemic Rickets: An 8-Year Follow-Up Case ReportAbstract
X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets (XLHR) is a hereditary metabolic disease caused by the loss of phosphate through the renal tubules into the urine and an associated decrease in serum calcium and potassium phosphate, resulting in bone and dental abnormalities. We report this case, aiming to describe, through an 8-year follow-up case report, the clinical approach adopted in managing dental features in both primary and permanent dentition in a child diagnosed with XLHR. The oral manifestations were mainly premature e [...] 756 3871 |
Cytogenetic and ISSR-Markers Polymorphism in the Population of Local Ukrainian Lebedyn CowsAbstract
The preservation of the fund of local breeds of agricultural animals, which are breeding materials for the creation of new ones and the improvement of existing ones, meets the FAO requirements, which are the protection of biological diversity. The study of the genetic structure of cows of the local Lebedyn breed, which was bred in Ukraine, using cytogenetic and molecular genetic methods, is aimed at establishing information about the structure of the gene pool of these animals and the uniqueness of their genotype. [...] 668 3849 |
Paranitrophenol and Organic Azo Dye Degradation: Catalytic Power of Terminalia Leaf Silver NanoparticlesAbstract
Terminalia species is a widely available plant that can be used to synthesise silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and harness their catalytic capacity. This experimental design will explore the potential of Terminalia AgNPs in contributing to the degradation process of toxic chemicals generated by industries such as textiles, food, and pharmaceuticals. This research uses four leaf varieties of Terminalia species—T. arjuna, T. bellirica, T. chebula, and T. catappa—to synthesize AgNPs, evaluate their optimal synthesis condi [...] 684 3848 |
Dependence Levels and Oral Functionality in Older Peopleby
Alicia Morales
,
Vania Cataldo
,
Diego Berrios
,
Ana Beatriz
,
Karen Danke
,
Gisela Jara
,
Fabiola Werlinger
,
Mauricio Baeza
,
Viviana García Ubillo
and
Jorge Gamonal
Abstract
It has been suggested that an individual's overall functional capacity gradually declines with age. It has been reported that a decline in oral functionality increases the risk of sarcopenia and frailty, which contributes to the decrease in functional capacity. In Chile, the Preventive Medical Examination for Older Adults (EMPAM) is used to assess the functionality of that population; however, this examination does not include an evaluation of oral functionality. To address this gap, the Preventive Dental Examinati [...] 993 3848 |
And the ICMART Science Award 2025, Presented at the World Congress on Medical Acupuncture, Goes to…Abstract
During this year’s World Congress on Medical Acupuncture, the ICMART (International Council of Medical Acupuncture and Related Techniques) Science Award 2025 was presented in recognition of excellence in research and innovation within the field of medical acupuncture. The award honored pioneering work on acupuncture and moxibustion in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), conducted in collaboration with the team at Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan. The study, a randomized controlled trial (RCT), showed that ac [...] 674 3843 |
Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Journal of Energy and Power Technology in 2024Abstract
The editors of Journal of Energy and Power Technology would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2024. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Additionally, reviewers can [...] 808 3843 |
Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Catalysis Research in 2024Abstract
The editors of Catalysis Research would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2024. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Additionally, reviewers can sign up to the Web [...] 988 3829 |
The Identification and Classification of Novel Genetic Variants in the MCPH1 Gene Suggest Association with Non-Syndromic Hearing ImpairmentAbstract
Human mouse orthologous hearing impairment genes were investigated in African patients for causal variants. A homozygous mutation in exon 13 of the microcephalin1 (MCPH1) gene, which encodes the BRCA1-carboxyl terminal 2 domain (BRCT2), was reported in non-syndromic hearing impairment (NSHI). The present study aims to investigate further the emerging roles of MCPH1 in the genetics of NSHI in African patients in the new and larger cohorts. This study screened multiplex families and isolated cases, including 90 patie [...] 747 3814 |
“At My Age, Its Perhaps the End of My Walking or the End of a Lot of My Life”: A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of a Serious Fall to Independent Older AdultsAbstract
The purpose of this original research was to describe the lived experience and meaning of a serious fall to independently residing older adults. A qualitative phenomenological approach was utilized with a purposive sample of 19, independent, high-level functioning older adult residents of a Continuing Care Retirement Community to describe their most serious fall and its personal meaning. Traced through multiple data sources, interpretive analysis of the language expressed by older adults were integrated to support [...] 804 3813 |
Impact of Normalization Methods on Metagenomic Characterization of Amaranthus Cruenthus var. Pribina-Associated Microbiomes Under Cadmium StressAbstract
The study of endophytic and rhizosphere microbiota offers considerable potential for applications in agriculture, biotechnology, and bioremediation, given the phytoremediation capacity of Amaranthus cruentus var. Pribina performed a detailed analysis of the root and rhizosphere microbial communities under cadmium (Cd) stress. Although metagenomics provides powerful tools for microbial community profiling, the reproducibility and interpretability of the results are strongly influenced by the data processing strategi [...] 1035 3809 |
Acknowledgment to Reviewers of OBM Genetics in 2023Abstract
The editors of OBM Genetics would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2023. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Additionally, reviewers can sign up to the Web of Sci [...] 816 3793 |
Mechanisms of Action of Ready-to-Use Therapies in Hematologic Malignancies: From Clinical Impact to Future Directionsby
Filomena Emanuela Laddaga
,
Bruna Daraia
,
Pamela Pinto
,
Antonio D’amato
,
Stella D’oronzo
,
Stefano Martinotti
and
Francesco Gaudio
Abstract
Off-the-shelf cellular therapies, utilizing allogeneic T cells derived from healthy donors, represent a promising alternative to autologous chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapies for the treatment of hematological malignancies such as leukemias and lymphomas. Unlike autologous approaches, which require the patient’s own cell collection, modification, and expansion, off-the-shelf therapies can be prepared in advance, substantially reducing treatment timelines, decreasing costs, and improving global acces [...] 823 3792 |
Versatility of the Axillary Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump in Adult Cardiac SurgeryAbstract
The axillary intra-aortic balloon pump (ax-IABP) has been proposed as an alternative to the femoral IABP, particularly for patients with comorbidities rendering them unsuitable for fem-IABP insertion. Patient mobilisation with the ax-IABP in situ is deemed an additional potential benefit. We reviewed our experience with the ax-IABP. A single-centre retrospective review of all adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery (including heart transplantation) in a UK quaternary cardiac surgery centre between 2017 and 2021 w [...] 670 3774 |
Are Children in Foster Care Settings More Likely to Display Challenging Behavior on Specific Days of the Week?Abstract
Previous studies have shown that the use of a three-color (red, yellow, and green) rating system of child behaviors by caregivers can help facilitate deprescribing of psychotropic medications in foster youth. Using a similar three-color rating system within a state-funded project, we assessed whether there was a day of the week when 48 foster youth consistently displayed challenging behavior. For each foster child, we used conditional probability analyses to determine if there was a day of the week with an increase [...] 637 3738 |
Acknowledgement to Reviewers of Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research in 2023Abstract
The editors of Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2023. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal's editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Additionall [...] 587 3701 |
Efficiency of Pre-Expanded Anterior Supraclavicular Artery Pedicled Skin Flaps: A Meta-Analysis StudyAbstract
The supraclavicular artery flap presents a promising solution for facial reconstruction challenges since 1997, surpassing limitations of traditional methods like the deltopectoral flap. Its extended pedicle and thin, pliable epidermis offer reliable outcomes with minimal donor site morbidity, making it a preferred choice for head and neck reconstruction. This systematic review evaluates the efficacy of pre-expanded supraclavicular artery flaps based on a comprehensive analysis. In accordance with the Preferred Repo [...] 649 3698 |
Anticipatory Care Plan for End-Stage Chronic Kidney Patients – Case ReportAbstract
Chronic Kidney Disease is characterized by progressive, persistent, and irreversible loss of kidney function, with a high prevalence and increasing trend in the population. An important observation, common to all recent studies, is the constant changes experienced by these individuals. Analytical changes, health status and the patient's preferences should be considered when planning anticipatory care at any phase of the disease. To comprehend the significance of the Anticipatory Care Plan for Patients with End-Stag [...] 755 3676 |
A Pilot Double-Blind Randomised Sham-Controlled Trial of Paraesthesia-Free Burst Waveform Spinal Cord Stimulation in a Small Case Series of Patients with Chronic Spinal or Limb Painby
John Salmon
and
Peter D. Drummond
Abstract
The aim of this study was to identify methodological issues that might influence comparison of burst versus sham spinal cord stimulation for treating chronic pain. Six patients with an implanted BurstDR spinal cord stimulator were assessed double-blind during eight 3-to-4-day ON or OFF cycles over a 28-day period. The stimulator was switched off during two randomly selected cycles. Pain intensity was the primary outcome, and secondary outcomes included analgesic consumption, activity estimation and sleep quality. T [...] 603 3671 |
Acknowledgement to Reviewers of OBM Geriatrics in 2023Abstract
The editors of OBM Geriatrics would like to express their sincere gratitude to the following reviewers for assessing manuscripts in 2023. We greatly appreciate the contribution of expert reviewers, which is crucial to the journal’s editorial process. We aim to recognize reviewer contributions through several mechanisms, of which the annual publication of reviewer names is one. Reviewers can download a certificate of recognition directly from our submission system. Additionally, reviewers can sign up to the We [...] 663 3646 |
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