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Insights into the degradation mechanism of aflatoxin in food matrix via micro-nano bubble-coupled ozone technology

Aflatoxin contamination seriously endangers food safety and human health, and efficient detoxification technologies are still lacking. In this study, a customized device that combines micro-nano bubbles with ozone (MNBW-O 3 ) was developed to degrade four major aflatoxins (AFB 1...

Ethnobotanical wealth of the Indian Himalaya: a synthesis of useful species, traditional knowledge and conservation priorities

The Himalaya constitutes one of the significant repositories of traditional plant knowledge maintained by indigenous communities over centuries. Its systematic synthesis is critical for conservation, drug discovery, and reversing loss of biocultural heritage. This study aimed to...

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) among residents of Enugu metropolis, Nigeria

Introduction Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) is a vector-borne neglected tropical disease of significant public health importance in sub-Saharan Africa, caused by Trypanosoma species. Previous national control programmes substantially reduced the number of reported cases, dec...

A scoping review of occupational hazards and health problems among artisans in low- and middle-income countries

Artisans form a significant part of the informal workforce in many low and middle-income countries. Their work supports local economies, reduces unemployment, and provides services that are often unavailable in the formal sector. Despite their importance, evidence from multiple s...

Energy efficient three-dimensional user clustering for dynamic power allocation in MIMO-NOMA systems towards 5G/6G network environments

The evolution towards 5G and 6G wireless networks demands innovative resource allocation strategies to address unprecedented capacity and reliability requirements, particularly in dense urban environments with significant vertical user distribution. Conventional two-dimensional u...

Physical fitness profiles and behavioral correlates among preschoolers in a high-latitude cold region: a cross-sectional study in Heilongjiang, China

Physical fitness during the preschool years is an important indicator of growth, motor development, and early health. However, evidence describing physical fitness profiles among preschool children in cold-climate regions remains limited, particularly regarding how body morpholog...

Assessment of foot perfusion before and after revascularization using quantitative ICG near-infrared fluorescence imaging in patients with and without diabetes mellitus

Diabetes Mellitus(DM) complicates peripheral artery disease (PAD) by increasing neuropathy, ischemia, and amputation risk. Perfusion differences between PAD patients with and without diabetes may support more personalized revascularization strategies than current WIfI-based predi...

Longitudinal hemifield-specific macular ganglion cell complex thinning and its association with arterial stiffness in eyes without baseline glaucomatous abnormalities

PURPOSE: To characterize longitudinal hemifield-specific changes in macular ganglion cell complex (GCC) thickness in eyes without baseline glaucomatous abnormalities and to evaluate whether arterial stiffness, assessed by brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV), is associated...

Learning curve for single-surgeon robot-assisted single-port extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy

To evaluate surgical outcomes of robot-assisted single-port extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy (E-sp-RALP) performed by a single surgeon and to characterize the procedural learning curve. Clinical data from 50 consecutive E-sp-RALP procedures performed at the Affiliated Hospit...

TRPV4 antagonism attenuates TLR4–NLRP3-mediated neuroinflammation and oxidative stress in cingulate cortex neurons in a genetic rat model of hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus is characterized by pathological ventricular expansion and periventricular tissue damage, although the molecular mechanisms governing parenchymal injury in this condition remain unclear. Surgical interventions, such as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunting are the stan...

Anaesthesia for patients with non-vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndromes: recommendations based on a descriptive cohort study of 69 patients and 127 orthopaedic operations

Anaesthetists are generally well-aware of the serious complications that can occur when anaesthetising patients with vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. They are usually less familiar with complications that can occur in patients with hypermobile EDS and other non-vascular EDS (nvED...

Preliminary evaluation of a large language model for pediatric uroflowmetry interpretation: a single-center comparative analysis with local expert consensus

This study aimed to evaluate the performance of a large language model (LLM)-based artificial intelligence system in interpreting pediatric uroflowmetry (UFM) results using both conceptual knowledge and real-world clinical data. This retrospectively designed study involved a two-...

Application research on the evaluation index system of chronic disease prevention and control effects in county areas of Chongqing city, China

To enhance the practical application of the evaluation index system for chronic disease prevention and control in county-level areas of Chongqing, this study retrospectively evaluated the effectiveness of chronic disease prevention and control in districts and counties from 2022...

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, severe sepsis, and infection-related outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes

Background: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) are vulnerable to infections. While sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors provide established cardiorenal benefits, their effects on infection remain unclear. This study aimed to evaluat...

Nutritional optimization for older adults undergoing hip fracture surgery: a randomized controlled pilot trial

Objectives: To identify the incidence of malnutrition in elderly patients with hip fracture, evaluate the impact of a nutritional intervention, and assess feasibility of study design. Design: Randomized controlled pilot trial. Setting: Level 1 trauma center. Patients/Participants...

Latent classes and determinants of depressive and anxiety symptoms among older adults with chronic diseases in rural China

The mental health of older adults with chronic diseases in rural, underdeveloped regions of China poses a critical public health challenge. Comorbid depressive and anxiety symptoms are highly prevalent but exhibit substantial heterogeneity, necessitating person-centered approache...

Experiences of nurses working at the hospital during the initial major one of the February 6 earthquakes in Turkiye: a qualitative study

Destructive earthquakes have escalated in number and thus disrupted nursing care. From that perspective, understanding nurses’ experiences during earthquakes can offer valuable insights. This study aims to examine the experiences of nurses working at the hospital during the initi...

Organizational ostracism and quiet quitting in healthcare a mediated moderated model of deviance and anxiety

Organizational ostracism experienced by healthcare workers in the workplace can reduce their motivation and productivity, potentially leading to undesirable behaviors such as quiet quitting. In this context, the roles of organizational deviance behaviors and anxiety levels among...

Training the brain to play the game: a single-case study of personalized action observation training in an elite basketball player

Optimizing motor learning in sports ideally requires procedures influencing both the physical and cognitive dimensions of performance. The Action Observation Training (AOT) operationalizes this principle by combining action observation, motor imagery, and physical practice and ha...

Antineoplastic agent-induced palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia syndrome: insights from the FDA adverse event reporting system

Palmar-plantar erythrodysaesthesia syndrome (PPE), also called hand-foot syndrome (HFS), is a common cutaneous adverse reaction to anticancer drugs that impairs patients’ quality of life. This study analyzed PPE reports from the U.S. FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) to...