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Abstract Purpose Staphylococcal contamination of smoked fish represents a public health concern, particularly in informal food markets. This study investigated the microbial risk associated with Staphylococcus-contaminat...

Abstract Background Hypertension is a leading cause of cardiovascular mortality in Nigeria, with a high burden in the Northwest. Effective management at the primary healthcare (PHC) level is critical, yet data on healthc...

Abstract Background Tuberculosis remains a major public health challenge in Somalia, where a fragile health system and reliance on private providers complicate care. Although Public-Private Partnerships are globally reco...

Abstract Background/Objectives Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is characterized by heart failure and cardiac dilation, distinguishing it from ischemic and non-ischemic heart diseases. To date, more than 50 genes have been i...

Abstract Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a major cause of cancer-related mortality globally, linked to an immunosuppressive microenvironment. Circular RNA circSPARC is crucial in cancer, but its function in NSCLC r...

Abstract Background Electronic cigarette consumption has increased worldwide. In Latin America, multiple gaps exist regarding health policies on manufacturing and restriction of electronic cigarette use. Although previou...

Abstract Background Neutrophils (polymorphonuclear leukocytes, PMNs) have long been underestimated in the context of autoimmunity. To elucidate their role from a sex-specific perspective, an immunoendocrinological framew...

Abstract Water is vital to life, so preserving it from pollution is an important issue. Chromium, in its various oxidation states, poses a significant threat to water contamination. This study analyzes the sulfonation pr...

Abstract Objective Medical education aims to prepare future physicians for high-quality patient care. This prospective study examines the perceptions of medical students and clinical teachers with regard to teaching in o...

Abstract Background Endoscopic vidian neurectomy has been performed for decades on patients with refractory allergic rhinitis and vasomotor rhinitis. Although the surgical approach has evolved continuously, it still has ...

Abstract Background Sphincter preservation (SP) during laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (LaTME) for low rectal cancer is challenged by a deep, narrow pelvis. Robust, MRI-based predictors for both SP success and ope...

Abstract Objective Eating disorders (ED) are most prevalent in women of reproductive age. EDs affect fertility, maternal BMI, and obstetric outcomes. During the early postpartum period, women with an ED history are at hi...

Abstract Background Disordered eating behaviors are prevalent among children and adolescents with overweight and obesity but are frequently overlooked or underrecognized. We performed a scoping review to identify and map...

Abstract The core pathological mechanisms of diabetic microvascular diseases, such as nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy (DR), and neuropathy, involve the dysfunction and loss of microvascular endothelial cells (ECs), vas...

Abstract Automobile cabin air filter-deposited particulate matter represents an underappreciated exposure source, yet the differential toxicity between filter sides and underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we syst...

Abstract Background The genetic architecture of circulating amino acids (AAs) and microbiota-related metabolites (MRMs) in relation to cardiometabolic disease remains poorly characterized in East Asian populations, limit...

Abstract Background The timing of puberty in offspring is influenced by various factors, including genetics and environment. While some studies suggest a link between parental age at childbirth and pubertal timing, the e...

Abstract Objective To investigate the association between the Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII), Systemic Inflammation Response Index (SIRI), and in-stent restenosis (ISR) following percutaneous coronary intervent...

Abstract Objectives DNA methylation (DNAm) can change dynamically in response to intrinsic or external exposures. Characteristic methylation profiles are associated with accelerated biological ageing and poorer health ou...

Abstract Background Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) disproportionately affects elderly women and is closely associated with central obesity and metabolic dysfunction. Although sodium-glucose co-tra...

Abstract Background Chronic liver disease (CLD) and heart disease (HD) are major contributors to global morbidity and mortality. Although increasing evidence supports close interactions between the liver and heart, popul...

Abstract Objective The relationship between muscle function recovery and biomechanical alterations after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) during high-risk movements remains unclear. This study aimed to in...

Abstract Background This study aims to characterize the clinicopathological and immunophenotypic profile of calcifying fibrous tumor (CFT) occurring in the thoracic cavity, and to elucidate its key diagnostic features fo...

Abstract Background Preeclampsia is a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality, often influenced by maternal nutrition. Calcium and zinc are essential micronutrients implicated in the prevention of preeclamp...