Contributing factors to pain-free outcome in trigeminal neuralgia following microvascular decompression.

Background: Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a disease that impairs patients' daily activities. Microvascular decompression (MVD) is known as the best procedure to relieve pain, yet a small portion of patients still experience pain after surgery. This study will analyze the prognostic factor of MVD for TN patients.

Aquaporin-9 as a biomarker for hydrocephalus: Insights from experimental rat models.

Background: Hydrocephalus, characterized by ventricular enlargement often associated with elevated intracranial pressure, necessitates reliable biomarkers for accurate diagnosis. Aquaporin-9 (AQP-9), localized at the interface of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) spaces and blood vessels, plays a critical role in brain water homeostasis but remains underexplored in the context of hydrocephalus. Further investigation into AQP-9 expression in CSF is essential to elucidate its potential as a diagnostic biomarker and its role in hydrocephalus pathophysiology.

Altered Mitochondrial Morphology and Reduced Cardiolipin Levels in Oocytes of Endometriosis Model Mice: Implications for Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Infertility.

BACKGROUND Women with endometriosis experience significantly reduced fertility, potentially linked to mitochondrial dysfunction. This study investigates the impact of endometriosis on oocyte mitochondrial morphology and cardiolipin levels, key indicators of mitochondrial health and function. MATERIAL AND METHODS Thirty-two healthy mice were randomly allocated into 2 groups: a control group (P0, n=16) and an endometriosis model group (P1, n=16).

Helminthiasis in school-age children from Gresik, East Java, Indonesia.

This study aims to investigate the soil-transmitted helminth infection among school-age children in Gresik, East Java, Indonesia. An analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted from July to November 2023 in selected elementary schools in Gresik, East Java, Indonesia. Logistic regression analysis was employed to assess the impact of each risk factor on the likelihood of infection transmission.