Development, validity, and reliability of the Street Food and Beverage Tool: (SFBT).

Objective: To develop and evaluate the validity and reliability of the Street Food and Beverage Tool (SFBT).

Design: This methodological study contains two phases: a) tool development, which involves conducting a systematic review followed by expert evaluation of the items, the creation of a Nutritional Healthfulness Index (NH), and pilot testing; and b) evaluation of the Tool's Validity and Reliability: Content validity was judged by an external technical group, which evaluated the adequacy and pertinence of each tool item. Construct validity was evaluated around schools by testing the hypothesis: In high-income areas, there will be greater availability of healthy food and beverages at street food outlets (SFOs), as measured by the NH-index.

Microwave-Energy-Based Device for the Treatment of Cellulite and Localized Adiposity: Recommendations of the "Onda Coolwaves" International Advisory Board.

The body contour market has grown rapidly in recent years, due to persistent requests for noninvasive treatments for localized fat adiposities, cellulite, and skin laxity. A variety of different methods are now available to improve body shaping. This review aims to provide an exhaustive compendium of the main recommendations for the optimal use of an innovative device delivering microwaves (MWs) for unwanted fat and cellulite reduction (Onda Coolwaves, DEKA, Florence, Italy), resulting from the experiences of the most expert international users.

Comparative analysis of creative problem solving tasks across age groups using modular cube robotics.

Creative Problem Solving (CPS) is an important competency when using digital artifacts for educational purposes. Using a dual-process approach, this study examines the divergent thinking scores (fluidity, flexibility, and originality) and problem-solving speed in CPS of different age groups. Participants engaged in CreaCube CPS tasks with educational robotics for two consecutive instances, with performance analyzed to explore the influence of prior experience and creative intentions.

Disorder within order: identification of the disordered loop of STAS domain as the inhibitory domain in SLC26A9 chloride channel.

The chloride transporter-channel SLC26A9 is mediated by a reciprocal regulatory mechanism through the interaction between its cytoplasmic STAS domain and the R domain of CFTR. In vertebrate Slc26a9s, the STAS domain structures are interrupted by a disordered loop which is conserved in mammals but is variable in non-mammals. Despite the numerous studies involving the STAS domains in SLC26 proteins, the role of the disordered loop region has not been identified.

Infected Haematoma Fistulating Through Adjacent Colorectal Anastomosis Mimicking an Anastomotic Leak.

Anastomotic leakage is a well-understood major complication of colorectal surgery and carries significant implications for patient morbidity and mortality. However, an infected collection fistulating through an otherwise healthy colorectal anastomosis can mimic an anastomotic leak and warrants different management to a primary anastomotic leak. Such a presentation is undocumented in the current literature.

Maize consumption and circulating aflatoxin levels in Mexican middle- and older-aged adults: a cross-sectional analysis.

Background: Maize is frequently contaminated by aflatoxin B (AFB), an established liver carcinogen.

Objectives: The objective of this study is to estimate the effect of maize and maize tortilla consumption on AFB-lysine adduct (AFB-lys) concentrations in middle- and older-aged adults living in south and eastern Mexico.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis in a representative sample of 915 adults aged ≥40 y living in south and eastern Mexico in 2018-2019.

Development of a Multiple Temperature Sensors Device for the Characterization, Control and Monitoring of Microbiological Incubators.

An increasing number of projects require the precise knowledge and control of thermal conditions within the study system and their temporal evolution. This is particularly critical for equipment such as laboratory ovens and microbiological incubators, which are essential in various fields of chemistry and microbiology areas. These devices allow and facilitate the execution of experimental work in controlled environments, leading to reproducible experiments.

[Therapeutic monitoring of itraconazole in patients with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis: a possible solution to a frequent problem].

Introduction: Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis is a fungal disease that, without specific treatment, generates a slow and progressive destruction of the lung parenchyma. The recommended pharmacological therapy is long-term oral antifungal administration. The efficacy of the treatment (especially with itraconazole) is around 65% and the frequency of recurrences 10-15%.

Tissue Glue-Assisted Plaque Radiotherapy for Choroidal Tumors with Scleral Thinning.

Purpose: To evaluate tissue glue-assisted plaque placement regarding accuracy, stability, and longer-term outcomes for choroidal tumors with scleral thinning.

Methods: All patients with tissue glue-assisted plaque radiotherapy at a single ocular oncology center were evaluated for patient demographics, tumor features, surgical details, tumor response, and glue-related complications.

Results: There were 13 patients (mean age 72 years) treated with tissue glue-assisted plaque radiotherapy for choroidal melanoma (n=12) or choroidal metastasis (n=1).

Antibacterial Activity and Action Mechanism of Synthetic Interleukin-8 Derived Peptides Against Flavobacterium psychrophilum.

In Chile, Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout face significant production challenges due to the presence of Flavobacterium psychrophilum, which generates severe disease issues and economic losses. To address this, the salmon industry relies on vaccines and antibiotics, the latter raising concerns about bacterial resistance. For that reason, our study explores an alternative strategy for controlling F.

Novel Uveal Melanoma Patient-Derived Organoid Models Recapitulate Human Disease to Support Translational Research.

Purpose: A lack of representative human disease models has limited the translation of new and more effective treatments in uveal melanoma (UM), the most common primary adult intraocular malignancy. To fill this critical need, we developed and characterized a multicenter biobank of UM patient-derived organoids (PDOs).

Methods: UM patients requiring enucleation from 2019 to 2024 donated tumor tissue for PDO generation.

Nonlinear Thomson scattering: velocity asymmetry inherent in electron figure-8 motion.

The individual polarization components of nonlinear Thomson scattering arise from the separate dimensions of electron figure-8 motion caused by a linearly polarized laser field. We present the first measurements of nonlinear Thomson scattering in both emission hemispheres. In the electron average rest frame, the shape of the electron figure-8 path is symmetric about the laser polarization dimension.

A Novel HLA-A*24 Variant, HLA-A*24:02:01:144Q, Identified in a Breast Cancer Patient From Brazil.

Identification of the novel HLA-A*24:02:01:144Q allele that differs from HLA-A*24:02:01:01 at one position in intron 4.

Long-term hypoxia modulates depolarization activation of BK currents in fetal sheep middle cerebral arterial myocytes.

Introduction: Previous evidence indicates that gestational hypoxia disrupts cerebrovascular development, increasing the risk of intracranial hemorrhage and stroke in the newborn. Due to the role of cytosolic Ca in regulating vascular smooth muscle (VSM) tone and fetal cerebrovascular blood flow, understanding Ca signals can offer insight into the pathophysiological disruptions taking place in hypoxia-related perinatal cerebrovascular disease. This study aimed to determine the extent to which gestational hypoxia disrupts local Ca sparks and whole-cell Ca signals and coupling with BK channel activity.

Fate of biosolids-bound PFAS through pyrolysis coupled with thermal oxidation for air emissions control.

Pyrolysis has been identified as a possible thermal treatment process for reducing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from wastewater solids, though off-gas from the pyrolysis unit can still be a source of PFAS emissions. In this work, the fate of PFAS through a laboratory-scale pyrolysis unit coupled with a thermal oxidizer for treatment of off-gasses is documented. Between 91.

Exploring Hidden Connections: Endophytic System and Flower Meristem Development of (Apodanthaceae) and Interaction with Its Host (Fabaceae).

, an endoparasitic genus within the Apodanthaceae family, grows inside host stems with flowers and fruits being the only external manifestations. Previous studies of growing on provided limited details of the endophyte and omitted the origin of flowers and sinker structure. This study, using classical methods of optical microscopy applied to the analysis with scanning electron microscopy and confocal laser scanning microscopy, expands the understanding of the / complex.

Neuregulin 4 Downregulation Alters Mitochondrial Morphology and Induces Oxidative Stress in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes.

Neuregulin 4 (Nrg4) is an adipokine that belongs to the epidermal growth factor family and binds to ErbB4 tyrosine kinase receptors. In 3T3-L1 adipocytes, the downregulation of expression enhances inflammation and autophagy, resulting in insulin resistance. Here, we searched for the causes of this phenotype.

Safety of immunotherapy with glutaraldehyde-polymerized allergen extract in adults and children.

Background: Allergies to fungi, such as , are significant contributors to respiratory conditions like asthma and rhinitis. Immunotherapy with native extracts often results in high rates of adverse reactions. This study evaluates the safety of immunotherapy using glutaraldehyde-polymerized extracts in both pediatric and adult populations.

A Novel HLA-DPA1*02 Variant, HLA-DPA1*02:141, Identified in a Bone Marrow Donor Candidate From Brazil.

Identification of the novel HLA-DPA1*02:141 allele that differs from HLA-DPA1*02:02:02:01 at one position in exon 4.

Similarities in B Cell Defects between Aging and Obesity.

The aging population is increasing worldwide, and there is also an increase in the aging population living with overweight and obesity, due to changes in lifestyle and in dietary patterns that elderly individuals experience later in life. Both aging and obesity are conditions of accelerated metabolic dysfunction and dysregulated immune responses. In this review, we summarize published findings showing that obesity induces changes in humoral immunity similar to those induced by aging and that the age-associated B cell defects are mainly due to metabolic changes.

Clinical and pre-clinical advances in the PDT/PTT strategy for diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) have demonstrated great potential to diagnose and combat localized cancers. As a matter of fact, these techniques are less invasive and have fewer side effects than traditional cancer treatments like surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. This review summarizes the clinical progress in the theranostics (diagnosis and treatment) of various types of regional cancers using these two light stimuli techniques, PDT and PTT.

Synthesis and characterization of ceramic refractories based on industrial wastes.

The possibility of reusing ceramic roller waste to produce cordierite and mullite refractories was investigated. Five batches were designed using wastes representing ceramic roller waste, magnesite, and silica sand, shaped and fired at 1300 °C/2 h, and one batch was selected at 1200 °C. The chemical composition and precipitated phases of the used raw materials and the fired batches were analyzed using XRF and XRD techniques, respectively.

Voters distrust delayed election results, but a prebunking message inoculates against distrust.

Counting and certifying election results in the United States can take days and even weeks following election day. These delays are often linked to distrust in elections but does delay distrust? What can election officials do to counteract distrust if counting most ballots and announcing results cannot occur on election night? Using a preregistered survey experiment of nearly 10,000 Americans, this article shows that informing voters about longer-than-expected vote counting time induces a large, significant decrease in trust in the election. However, viewing a "prebunking" video in advance of being informed of the delay in results more than makes up for the delay-induced decrease in election trust.