Directional and Strain-Specific Interaction Between and .

The interaction between and strains FRI-1169 and MN8, two original isolated strains from menstrual toxic shock syndrome (mTSS) cases, is a key focus for developing non-antibiotic strategies to control -related infections. While the antagonistic effects of species on through mechanisms like organic acid and bacteriocin production are known, the molecular dynamics of these interactions remain underexplored. This study employs a proteomic approach to analyze the interactions between WCFS1 and strains, FRI-1169 and MN8, during co-culture.

Spinal Cord Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injury-Related Pain: A Pilot Study.

Background: Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has emerged as an effective treatment for managing chronic pain that is unresponsive to traditional therapies. While SCS is well documented for conditions like failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), its effectiveness in managing pain related to spinal cord injuries (SCI) is less studied. This study aims to assess the efficacy of SCS in alleviating SCI-related pain and improving patients' quality of life, filling a gap in the existing literature.

Recent Incarceration and Minoritized Racial Status as Barriers to the Effectiveness of Recovery Management Checkups.

: Recovery management checkups done in primary care settings (RMC-PCs) can be an effective intervention to link individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) to treatment and help them stay engaged with treatment. There is reason to question, however, whether RMC-PCs are as effective for those who have been recently incarcerated or for those holding a minoritized, racial identity. : We examined data from a randomized controlled trial of RMC-PCs compared to a control condition ( = 266).

Expanding the immune-related targetome of miR-155-5p by integrating time-resolved RNA patterns into miRNA target prediction.

The lack of a sufficient number of validated miRNA targets severely hampers the understanding of their biological function. Even for the well-studied miR-155-5p, there are only 239 experimentally validated targets out of 42,554 predicted targets. For a more complete assessment of the immune-related miR-155 targetome, we used an inverse correlation of time-resolved mRNA profiles and miR-155-5p expression of early CD4+ T cell activation to predict immune-related target genes.

Community case study: Our Wave, an online platform to facilitate survivor disclosure of sexual assault and trauma recovery.

This community case study introduces Our Wave, an online platform that provides a safe, anonymous space for survivors of sexual harm to share their stories, reflect on their healing journeys, and connect with others. Designed to empower survivors, the platform allows users to post anonymous stories or visual media, ask questions, and send messages of hope, all while prioritizing privacy and security. It also aims to create a broader impact by analyzing shared narratives to detect patterns, identify best practices for healing, and inform global approaches to SV recovery.