Association between individual urinary iodine concentrations in pregnant women and maternal/newborn outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To assess whether individual diagnosis of low urinary iodine concentration (UIC) in pregnant women is associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Methods: Studies that compared pregnant women with UIC <150 μg/L and those with UIC 150-249 μg/L were systematically reviewed. MEDLINE, EMBASE, LILACS, and CENTRAL were our source databases.

Preemptive vs preventive coadministration of ibuprofen L-arginine and dexamethasone in lower third molar surgeries: a randomized controlled trial.

Objective: To compare the effect of different preemptive and preventive analgesia strategies involving oral coadministration of ibuprofen-arginine (770 mg)-Ib-Ar and dexamethasone (8 mg)-DX, and their respective placebos (P-Ib-Ar and P-DX), four evaluation groups on inflammatory and laboratory parameters, impact on quality of life, pain catastrophizing perception and sleep quality related after lower third molar surgery.

Study Design: A randomized split-mouth, triple-blind, controlled clinical trial was conducted with 48 volunteers. They were allocated depending on the use of Ib-Ar or DX, 1 hour before surgery or immediately postoperatively, discriminating the groups: G1 (Ib-Ar + DX), G2 (Ib-Ar + P-DX), G3 (P-Ib-Ar + DX), and G4 (P-Ib-Ar + P-DX).

Myofascial force transmission between latissimus dorsi and contralateral gluteus maximus in runners: a cross-sectional study.

The anatomical connection between latissimus dorsi (LD), thoracolumbar fascia, and contralateral gluteus maximus (GM) enables myofascial force transmission (MFT) between the shoulder, trunk, and hip. This study investigates whether regular sports practice, specifically running, influences this MFT pathway. Given the potential changes in tissue stiffness from sports practice and the importance of this property for MFT, we hypothesize that runners may exhibit greater MFT between the LD and GM, resulting in altered passive properties of the lumbar and hip regions during LD contraction.

Rescuing pathogen-specific memory B-cell from PBMC of prior Zika virus-infected individuals.

Immunological memory, a fundamental immune system mechanism, is instrumental in long-term protection. Successful vaccines can elicit and sustain immunological memory against pathogens for the long term. Memory B cells (MBC) are key players in secondary responses due to their longevity and rapid differentiation into high-affinity antibody-secreting cells upon second antigen exposure.

The use of dietary isotopes as a preliminary step in the death investigation of unidentified skeletal human remains in British Columbia, Canada.

In British Columbia, Canada, unidentified skeletal human remains are often recovered by law enforcement or civilians and there is a question if they are modern and of medicolegal significance, or historical or archaeological. We used relatively fast and inexpensive carbon and nitrogen stable isotope analysis of human bone collagen from a selection of these remains (n = 48) combined with a logistic regression model to classify remains as modern, historical, or archaeological. We then confirmed our temporal classification through directly radiocarbon dating each individual and found that we could predict the temporal group with 93% accuracy.

Kinetic and kinematic strategies integrating the trunk and lower limbs for a powerful soccer kick in amateur players.

This study investigated the kinematic (KmS) and kinetic (KnS) strategies integrating the trunk and lower limbs to achieve maximal kicking performance. Although strategies consisting of individual joint movements or moments are known, strategies combining joint movements or moments of the trunk and lower limbs have been less studied. Fifty adult amateur soccer players were assessed.

Elucidating the Photophysics and Nonlinear Optical Properties of a Novel Azo Prototype for Possible Photonic Applications: A Quantum Chemical Analysis.

The photophysics and nonlinear optical responses of a novel nitrothiazol-methoxyphenol molecule were investigated using density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent density functional theory (TD-DFT) methods with the polarizable continuum model to take the solvent effect into account. Special attention is paid to the description of the lowest absorption band, characterized as a strong π → π* state in the visible region of the spectrum. The TD-DFT emission spectrum analysis reveals a significant Stokes shift of more than 120 nm for the π → π* state in gas phase condition.

Predictive Factors for Functional and Anatomical Outcomes After Anti-VEGF Treatment for Macular Edema in Patients with Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion.

Purpose: This study aimed to identify predictive factors for the improvement of best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and reduction of central macular thickness (CMT) after treatment of macular edema (ME) due to branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) in a real-world setting.

Methods: This retrospective study included patients with ME secondary to BRVO who were treated with intravitreal injection of bevacizumab as the first-line therapy and were followed up for 12 months. Demographic and clinical data, in addition to baseline spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) features, were considered as possible biomarkers of final BCVA and CMT.

Action of melatonin and physical exercise on the liver of cirrhotic rats: Study of oxidative stress and the inflammatory process.

Background And Aim: Cirrhosis is characterized by structural and functional alterations of the liver. Melatonin (MLT) has antioxidant properties. Physical exercise (EX) can reverse muscle loss in cirrhotic patients.

4th DNA Forensic Symposium: Challenges and future directions in Africa.

The 4th Forensic DNA Symposium in Africa underscored the critical role of regional collaboration in advancing forensic sciences, with a particular focus on forensic DNA examinations, databases, and humanitarian initiatives. The symposium aimed to assess the current forensic DNA capabilities across African countries and develop strategies to expand and better utilize DNA platforms. Key findings from the symposium highlight the necessity for enhanced cooperation among African nations to build robust forensic DNA databases and improve data-sharing mechanisms.

Small Nucleolar RNAs in Solid Tumors: A Brief Review of the Literature on These Potential Biomarkers.

Objective: The objective of this study was to conduct an integrative review, addressing the key findings, biological functions, and clinical significance of these biomolecules in solid tumors.

Methods: This document analyzes the main data on the involvement of snoRNAs in solid tumors. For this, Pubmed and Science direct were used, with keywords.

Evaluation of the trade-off between variety, processing, and low-GI claim in ready-to-eat rice.

An increasing number of consumers demand healthier, more convenient, and sustainable food products, including rice, a staple worldwide. Food manufacturers have responded to this trend by considering food's intrinsic and extrinsic aspects. This study evaluated the importance of variety, processing, and claims on willingness to try ready-to-eat rice (RTE-rice).

Effects of Biomimetic Shoes on Healthy Young Children's Gait.

 To compare the spatial-temporal parameters and walking kinematics of toddlers wearing biomimetic shoes, regular shoes (daily use owned shoes), and barefoot.  Spatial-temporal parameters (speed, step length, and stride width), the mean vertical displacement of the center of mass (COM), knee flexion peak, and maximal foot height were analyzed.  Children were not different in biomimetic shoes and barefoot conditions on speed, step length, and COM vertical displacement.

Reductions in rearfoot eversion posture due to proximal muscle strengthening are dependent on foot-ankle varus alignment.

Background: Strengthening the hip and trunk muscles may decrease foot pronation in upright standing due to expected increases in hip passive torque and lower-limb external rotation. However, considering the increased pronation caused by a more varus foot-ankle alignment, subjects with more varus may experience smaller or no postural changes after strengthening.

Objective: To investigate the effects of hip and trunk muscle strengthening on lower-limb posture during upright standing and hip passive torque of women with more and less varus alignment.

Clinical and biomechanical characteristics of responders and non-responders to insoles in individuals with excessive foot pronation during walking.

This study aimed to identify the clinical and biomechanical factors of subjects with excessive foot pronation who are not responsive (i.e., "non-responders") to medially wedged insoles to increase knee adduction external moment.

What is the role of circRNAs in the pathogenesis of cervical cancer? A systematic literature review.

Cervical Cancer (CC) is one of the most prevalent neoplasms among women, considered the leading cause of gynecological death worldwide, and the fourth most common type of cancer. Regional metastasis is closely related to the low effectiveness of treatment, and validating biomarkers can optimize accuracy in diagnosis and prognosis. Among the potential biomarkers associated with disease metastasis are circular RNAs (circRNAs), whose altered expression has been linked to CC progression.