Review of Bio-Based Biodegradable Polymers: Smart Solutions for Sustainable Food Packaging.

Conventional passive packaging plays a crucial role in food manufacturing by protecting foods from various external influences. Most packaging materials are polymer-based plastics derived from fossil carbon sources, which are favored for their versatility, aesthetic appeal, and cost-effectiveness. However, the extensive use of these materials poses significant environmental challenges due to their fossil-based origins and persistence in the environment.

Comparative Analysis of the Cutaneous Microbiome in Psoriasis Patients and Healthy Individuals-Insights into Microbial Dysbiosis: Final Results.

Psoriasis is one of the most frequent chronic inflammatory skin diseases and exerts a significant psychological impact, causing stigmatization, low self-esteem and depression. The pathogenesis of psoriasis is remarkably complex, involving genetic, immune and environmental factors, some of which are still incompletely explored. The cutaneous microbiome has become more and more important in the pathogenesis of inflammatory skin diseases such as acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.

Pulmonary Infarction in a Young Man With Situs Inversus Totalis.

We report the case of a 45-year-old male patient, a smoker, with a known condition of situs inversus totalis (SIT), who was diagnosed with an alveolar consolidation process during a chest imaging examination. Thorough medical investigations, including a surgical lung biopsy, resulted in the diagnosis of pulmonary infarction. The patient's clinical picture began suddenly, with chest pain of a stabbing character on the left side, inspiratory dyspnea, one episode of hemoptysis, fever (40°C), chills, and profuse sweating.

Aorto-Right Atrial and Aorto-Right Ventricular Fistulas as a Complication of Subacute Infective Endocarditis.

Unlabelled: Aorto-atrial fistula (AAF) and aorto-ventricular fistula (AVF) are a rare, but potentially life-threatening condition, where an anomalous connection forms between the aortic structures and the cardiac atria or ventricles. The exact incidence of this condition is unknown, as are the major precipitating factors and best treatment options. It may be congenital, secondary to conditions such as aortic dissection, infective endocarditis, or valve replacement, or iatrogenic in nature.

Role of inter- and extra-lesion tissue, transfer learning, and fine-tuning in the robust classification of breast lesions.

Accurate and unbiased classification of breast lesions is pivotal for early diagnosis and treatment, and a deep learning approach can effectively represent and utilize the digital content of images for more precise medical image analysis. Breast ultrasound imaging is useful for detecting and distinguishing benign masses from malignant masses. Based on the different ways in which benign and malignant tumors affect neighboring tissues, i.

Anxiety and Depression in Advanced and Metastatic Lung Cancer Patients-Correlations with Performance Status and Type of Treatment.

: The treatment of advanced and metastatic lung cancer is multimodal, and it is coordinated by a multidisciplinary team. Anxiety and depression occur frequently in patients with lung cancer, creating considerable discomfort in therapeutic management. At the same time, these psychoemotional symptoms affect the patients' quality of life.

Evaluation of Amiodarone Administration in Patients with New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation in Septic Shock.

: New-onset atrial fibrillation (NOAF) is a common cardiac condition often observed in intensive care units. When amiodarone is used to treat this condition, either to maintain sinus rhythm after electrical cardioversion or to control heart rate, complications can arise when a systemic pathology is present. Systemic pathology can result in a decrease in cardiac output and blood pressure, making the management of NOAF and septic shock challenging.

Optimization and Analysis of Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding (RFSSW) Parameters of Dissimilar Aluminum Alloy Joints by FE and ANN Methods.

The quality of the refill friction stir spot welding (RFSSW) process is heavily dependent on the selected welding parameters that influence the resultant joint characteristics. Thermomechanical phenomena integral to the process were investigated using finite element (FE) analysis on two dissimilar materials. This FE analysis was subsequently validated through controlled experiments to ensure reliability.

Impact of the Patient-Doctor Relationship on Treatment Outcomes in Children with Type 1 Diabetes: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.

(1) Background: Despite the recognized importance of the patient-doctor relationship (PDR) for pediatric diabetes management, the literature presents diverse and emerging findings regarding its impact on treatment outcomes for children with type 1 diabetes (T1D). (2) Methods: Using a meta-analytic approach, a comprehensive search for relevant studies was conducted across major databases, from the earliest study to June 2024. Inclusion criteria were studies on PDR and T1D outcomes in underaged individuals, providing quantitative results.

Convolutional Neural Network-Machine Learning Model: Hybrid Model for Meningioma Tumour and Healthy Brain Classification.

This paper presents a hybrid study of convolutional neural networks (CNNs), machine learning (ML), and transfer learning (TL) in the context of brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The anatomy of the brain is very complex; inside the skull, a brain tumour can form in any part. With MRI technology, cross-sectional images are generated, and radiologists can detect the abnormalities.

The Impact of Dementia on Patients with Hip Fracture.

Hip fractures are a serious global health concern with a substantial impact on senior patients' mobility, quality of life, and morbidity. Patients with psychiatric pathology may experience heightened levels of distress, making pain management more challenging. The presence of multiple comorbidities may complicate the therapeutic management of hip fractures.

Electric Scooter Falls: The 2023-2024 Experience in the Clinical Emergency Children's Hospital in Galați.

(1) Introduction: Since electric scooters were launched in 2017, they have become increasingly popular worldwide and a cause of childhood trauma. (2) Case reports: This paper has a double-fold purpose: it reports two cases of epidural hematomas and compares them with electric scooter-related head trauma in the literature. An overview of the literature on this topic was performed to make such a comparison.

Comparative Epidemiological and Clinical Outcomes on COVID-19 and Seasonal Influenza Hospitalized Patients during 2023.

COVID-19 and influenza are highly contagious respiratory viral diseases and priority global public health concerns. We conducted a retrospective observational study of COVID-19 and/or influenza hospitalized cases, during 2023. We identified 170 influenza cases, 150 COVID-19 cases and 3 co-infections.

Trace elements in two endemic fish species (Barbus strumicae, Karaman 1955 and Squalius оrpheus, Kottelat & Economidis, 2006) of Nestos River (NE Greece): Levels, organ bioaccumulation and potential health risk.

This paper aims to determine the content and bioaccumulation patterns of eight trace elements (Li, Cr, Co, As, Se, Cd, Pb and Hg) and one radioisotope (U) in kidney, liver and muscle tissues of two fish species (Squalius orpheus and Barbus strumicae) from Nestos River (northern Greece), and the potential human health risk due to the fish muscle consumption. Kidney and liver accumulate higher element concentrations, except Hg. The site closer to the river-mouth presents higher concentrations since it receives effluents from agricultural activities.

Long-Term Survival in Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma of Intestinal Type.

Pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed in an advanced/metastatic stage, as it is a very aggressive type of cancer. The prognosis of pancreatic cancer is extremely unfavorable. The mean survival rate for patients with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma is 3-6 months.

Enhanced Immunohistochemistry Interpretation with a Machine Learning-Based Expert System.

Background: In recent decades, machine-learning (ML) technologies have advanced the management of high-dimensional and complex cancer data by developing reliable and user-friendly automated diagnostic tools for clinical applications. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is an essential staining method that enables the identification of cellular origins by analyzing the expression of specific antigens within tissue samples. The aim of this study was to identify a model that could predict histopathological diagnoses based on specific immunohistochemical markers.

AI-Enhanced ECG Applications in Cardiology: Comprehensive Insights from the Current Literature with a Focus on COVID-19 and Multiple Cardiovascular Conditions.

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in electrocardiography is revolutionizing cardiology and providing essential insights into the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. This comprehensive review explores AI-enhanced ECG (AI-ECG) applications in risk prediction and diagnosis of heart diseases, with a dedicated chapter on COVID-19-related complications. Introductory concepts on AI and machine learning (ML) are explained to provide a foundational understanding for those seeking knowledge, supported by examples from the literature and current practices.

Pumpkin and Pumpkin By-Products: A Comprehensive Overview of Phytochemicals, Extraction, Health Benefits, and Food Applications.

A versatile and popular vegetable, pumpkin has recently gained much attention because of its variety of phytochemicals and health advantages. Pumpkins are a type of winter squash, traditionally with large, spherical, orange fruits and a highly nutrient food. Pumpkin by-products comprise various parts, such as seeds, peels, and pulp residues, with their bioactive composition and many potential benefits poorly explored by the food industry.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea after COVID-19: An Observational Study.

The risk factors of hospitalized COVID-19 and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) overlap. The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence and associated factors of post-COVID-19 OSA in hospitalized adult patients from southeastern Romania. A follow-up study was conducted on patients hospitalized for COVID-19 at the Pneumology Hospital in Galati, Romania, between 2021 and 2022.

Predicting Unfavorable Pregnancy Outcomes in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Patients Using Machine Learning Algorithms.

: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex disorder that can negatively impact the obstetrical outcomes. The aim of this study was to determine the predictive performance of four machine learning (ML)-based algorithms for the prediction of adverse pregnancy outcomes in pregnant patients diagnosed with PCOS. : A total of 174 patients equally divided into 2 groups depending on the PCOS diagnosis were included in this prospective study.