Older Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease Feature a Distinct Clinical Profile.

Introduction: There are few studies investigating the clinical profile of older patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD), so this study investigated the characteristics of the older population diagnosed with ILD.

Material And Methods: Retrospective study in a population of new referrals at an ILD clinic from January 2013 to September 2017. Patients over 64 years were selected.

Understanding fruit and vegetable consumption among Uruguayan adults.

Although fruits and vegetables are an essential component of a healthy diet from sustainable food systems, their consumption remains below recommended levels worldwide. In this context, the aim of the present work was to explore factors influencing fruit and vegetable consumption among Uruguayan adults. A telephone survey with 505 adults, living in Montevideo and involved in food purchasing for the household, was conducted by a specialized company in May 2024.

Lung Nodules and Masses in non-HIV Immunocompromised Patients: A Clinical-Imaging Algorithmic Approach.

Topic Importance: The incidence of pulmonary nodules and masses in non-HIV immunocompromised patients has significantly increased due to advancements in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), solid organ transplantation (SOT), and the widespread use of chemotherapy and immunosuppressive therapies. Differentiating between infectious and non-infectious causes is critical for appropriate diagnosis and management, especially as radiological and clinical presentations can be nonspecific.

Review Findings: This review provides a practical framework for evaluating pulmonary nodules and masses in non-HIV immunocompromised patients, incorporating clinical, immunological, and radiological features.

Enhancing the cultivation of with agroindustrial compost leachates in a cascade cropping system: evaluating the impact of melatonin application.

Cascade cropping systems (CCS) utilize leachate from a primary crop to grow secondary crops and enhance the efficient use of water and fertilizers in areas with scarce water resources. A preliminary study investigated the effect of melatonin in a cascade cropping system to potentially improve plant tolerance to abiotic stresses. This study aimed to cultivate in this cropping system to reduce nutrient discharge and assess the impact of exogenous melatonin on Salicornia growth and quality.

Taking advantage of reference-guided assembly in a slowly-evolving lineage: Application to Testudo graeca.

Background: Obtaining de novo chromosome-level genome assemblies greatly enhances conservation and evolutionary biology studies. For many research teams, long-read sequencing technologies (that produce highly contiguous assemblies) remain unaffordable or unpractical. For the groups that display high synteny conservation, these limitations can be overcome by a reference-guided assembly using a close relative genome.