Oral fluid testing can be used to monitor xenotransplant donor herds for porcine cytomegalovirus/roseolovirus status.

A major concern of xenotransplantation is that donor organs may be a source of pathogens. One pathogen in particular, porcine cytomegalovirus (PCMV), a porcine roseolovirus (PRV), is thought to result in donor organ failure in an immunosuppressed state. Porcine cytomegalovirus is difficult to detect in organ donor swine because of its ability to establish latency.

Corticosteroids in critically ill patients with community-acquired pneumonia: A systematic review and Bayesian meta-analysis.

Introduction: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of adjunct systemic corticosteroid therapy in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with bacterial community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).

Method: We searched MEDLINE, Embase and the Cochrane Library to identify randomised controlled trials (RCTs) published from the databases' inception to February 2024. All RCTs evaluating the effect of systemic corticosteroids on mortality, compared to standard of care among adult bacterial CAP patients admitted to ICU were included.

Effect of yoga on balance, falls, and bone metabolism: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials in healthy individuals.

Unlabelled: This systematic review of 18 RCTs assessed the impact of yoga on balance, fall risk, fear of falling, bone mineral density (BMD), and bone turnover markers in healthy individuals. Yoga significantly improved balance but its effects on BMD were inconclusive. Standardised protocols and longer-term studies are needed.

Retinal ganglion cell circuits and glial interactions in humans and mice.

Retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) are the brain's gateway for vision, and their degeneration underlies several blinding diseases. RGCs interact with other neuronal cell types, microglia, and astrocytes in the retina and in the brain. Much knowledge has been gained about RGCs and glia from mice and other model organisms, often with the assumption that certain aspects of their biology may be conserved in humans.

Genetic architecture of routinely acquired blood tests in a British South Asian cohort.

Understanding the genetic basis of routinely-acquired blood tests can provide insights into several aspects of human physiology. We report a genome-wide association study of 42 quantitative blood test traits defined using Electronic Healthcare Records (EHRs) of ~50,000 British Bangladeshi and British Pakistani adults. We demonstrate a causal variant within the PIEZO1 locus which was associated with alterations in red cell traits and glycated haemoglobin.

Theoretical and experimental investigation of mixed-ligand metal(II) Schiff base complexes using maleic acid as the auxiliary ligand.

This work is focused on the synthesis of several transition metal complexes [ML(MA)], where M = Copper (II), Zinc (II), Cobalt (II) and Nickel (II), MA = maleic acid and L = Schiff base generated from benzene-1,2-diamine [phenylenediamine] and 4-chlorobenzaldehyde. The characterization using Fourier-Transform Infrared, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy, Ultraviolet-Visible spectra, Mass, Electro Paramagnetic Resonance and elemental analysis confirm the square planar geometry of the complexes. The antimicrobial potential of the complexes has been tested by the broth dilution method and the antioxidant method has been done by free radical scavenging analysis.

Biodegradation of sugarcane bagasse biomass using recombinant alpha-galactosidase overexpressing whole-cell : a sustainable method of agricultural waste utilization.

Whole-cell bacteria overexpressing a combo of enzymes capable of breaking down complex lignocellulosic components of cell wall is a path-breaking innovation that is eco-friendly for agricultural waste processing and sustainable environment. In this study, a whole-cell overexpressing the enzyme alpha-galactosidase is used to biodegrade sugarcane bagasse, presenting a sustainable approach for agricultural waste utilization. Alpha-galactosidase is an enzyme that breaks down alpha-D-galactose residues at the non-reducing ends of oligosaccharides (such as raffinose, stachyose, and verbascose), complex galactomannans, and galactolipids.

Are Ethiopian health facilities providing diabetes services capable of managing tuberculosis? Policy implications for introducing diabetes and tuberculosis collaborative care.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the availability and preparedness of health facilities offering diabetes mellitus (DM) to manage tuberculosis (TB) in Ethiopia.

Design: Secondary data analysis of institution-based cross-sectional national survey data.

Setting: Data were obtained from the 2021-2022 Ethiopian Service Provision Assessment (ESPA) survey which includes all active health facilities in Ethiopia.

Development and Initial Characterization of Pigs with Mutations and Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia.

Mutations in more than 50 different genes cause primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) by disrupting the activity of motile cilia that facilitate mucociliary transport (MCT). Knowledge of PCD has come from studies identifying disease-causing mutations, characterizing structural cilia abnormalities, finding genotype-phenotype relationships, and studying the cell biology of cilia. Despite these important findings, we still lack effective treatments and people with PCD have significant pulmonary impairment.

Efficacy and safety of low-dose digoxin in patients with heart failure. Rationale and design of the DECISION trial.

Aims: Digoxin is the oldest drug in cardiovascular (CV) medicine, and one trial conducted >25 years ago showed a reduction in heart failure (HF) hospitalizations but no effect on mortality. However, later studies suggested that the dose of digoxin used in that trial (and other studies) may have been too high. The DECISION (Digoxin Evaluation in Chronic heart failure: Investigational Study In Outpatients in the Netherlands) trial will examine the efficacy and safety of low-dose digoxin in HF patients with reduced or mildly reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) with a background of contemporary HF treatment.

Association between PITX2 polymorphism and androgenetic alopecia in the Indian population.

Background Androgenetic alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness, is a common form of hair loss influenced by environmental, hormonal, and genetic factors. According to recent research, the PITX2 gene may play a key role in the pathophysiology of androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Objective This study examines the association between genetic variants of the PITX2 gene and AGA risk.

Survival Analysis and Recurrence Patterns in 555 Patients with Colorectal Peritoneal Metastases Treated by Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy.

Background: The presence at diagnosis, or development of, colorectal peritoneal metastases (CPM) is common in colorectal cancer. Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) show promising results in selected patients with CPM. The current study aimed to describe oncologic outcomes of patients with CPM, focusing on recurrence patterns and risk factors for adverse events.

Recent advancements in carbon/metal-based nano-catalysts for the reduction of CO to value-added products.

Due to the increased human activities in burning of fossil fuels and deforestation, the CO level in the atmosphere gets increased up to 415 ppm; although it is an essential component for plant growth, an increased level of CO in the atmosphere leads to global warming and catastrophic climate change. Various conventional methods are used to capture and utilize CO, among that a feasible and eco-friendly technique for creating value-added products is the CORR. Photochemical, electrochemical, thermochemical, and biochemical approaches can be used to decrease the level of CO in the atmosphere.

Characterizing the role of endocarp and cells layers during pod (silique) development in Brassicaceae.

The process of silique dehiscence is essential for the proper dispersal of seeds at the end of a dehiscent fruit plants lifecycle. Current research focuses on genetic manipulation to mitigate this process and enhance shatter tolerance in crop plants, which has significant economic implications. In this study, we have conducted a time-course analysis of cell patterning and development in valve tissues of and closely related Triangle of U species (, , and ) from Brassicaceae.

Availability and readiness of health facilities providing services for other infectious diseases to treat neglected tropical diseases in Ethiopia: implications for service integration in high burden areas.

Background: The burden of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria pose significant public health challenges in Ethiopia. This study aimed to the explore service availability and readiness for NTD care among Ethiopian health facilities treating tuberculosis (TB), HIV/AIDS, and/or malaria.

Methods: This study utilized secondary data from the Ethiopian Service Provision Assessment 2021-22 survey.

Engineering Whole-Cell Biosensors for Enhanced Detection of Environmental Antibiotics Using a Synthetic Biology Approach.

Bacterial Two component systems have evolved with many intricate sensory apparatuses for external stimuli like light, temperature, oxygen, pH and chemical compounds. Recent studies have shown the potential of two-component regulatory systems (TCSs) of bacteria in creating synthetic regulatory circuits for several applications. Antimicrobial resistance is increasing globally in both developing and developed countries and it is one of the foremost global threats to public health.

Enhanced RHO-ROCK signaling is associated with CRELD2 production and fibroblast recruitment in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.

A key characteristic of cancer cells is their ability to induce changes in their microenvironment that render it permissive to tumor growth, invasion and metastasis. Indeed, these changes are required for tumor progression. Consequently, the tumor microenvironment is emerging as a key source of new targets against cancer, with novel therapies aimed at reversing tumor-promoting changes, reinstating a tumor-hostile microenvironment and suppressing disease progression.