Dipeptides from Lactiplantibacillus plantarum limit Pseudomonas aeruginosa pathogenesis.

Aims: Lactobacilli have drawn a great deal of attention due to the heterogeneity of their cells, as well as their remarkable ability to adapt to a range of harsh conditions. One such adaptation response by Lactiplantibacillus plantarum was forming a V-shaped cell structure in low acidic pH conditions. This study aims to identify low pH induced-biofilm formation in L.

Pneumonia detection on chest X-rays from Xception-based transfer learning and logistic regression.

Pneumonia is a dangerous disease that kills millions of children and elderly patients worldwide every year. The detection of pneumonia from a chest x-ray is perpetrated by expert radiologists. The chest x-ray is cheaper and is most often used to diagnose pneumonia.

A Facile Synthesis of RGO-AgMoO Nanocomposites for Efficient Lead Removal from Aqueous Solution.

Efficiently treating wastewater, particularly the elimination of heavy metal ions from water systems, continues to be one of the most pressing and complex challenges in modern environmental management. In this work, reduced graphene oxide coupled silver molybdate binary nanocomposites (RGO-AgMoO NCs) have been prepared via hydrothermal method. The crystalline nature and surface properties of the developed RGO-AgMoO NCs were proved by XRD, FTIR, SEM, and EDS techniques.

Polyindole-Functionalized RGO-NiFeO-SiO Nanocomposite: A Dual-Functional Nanomaterial for Efficient Antimony Adsorption and Subsequent Application in Supercapacitor.

Effective wastewater treatment remains a critical challenge, especially when dealing with hazardous pollutants like antimony (Sb(III)). This study addresses this issue by using innovative nanocomposites to remove Sb(III) ions from water, while simultaneously repurposing the spent adsorbents for energy storage applications. We developed reduced graphene oxide-NiFeO-SiO-polyindole nanocomposites (RGO-NiFeO-SiO-PIn NCs) via a hydrothermal synthesis method, achieving a high removal efficiency of 91.

Advanced Noise-Resistant Electrocardiography Classification Using Hybrid Wavelet-Median Denoising and a Convolutional Neural Network.

The classification of ECG signals is a critical process because it guides the diagnosis of the proper treatment process for the patient. However, any form of disturbance with ECG signals can be highly conspicuous because of the mechanics involved in data acquisition from living beings, which has a significant impact on the classification procedure. The purpose of this research work is to advance ECG signal classification results by employing numerous denoising methods and, in turn, boost the accuracy of cardiovascular diagnoses.

Comparative analysis of the antimicrobial activity and dye degradation of metal oxides (TiO, CdO, MnO, and ZnO) nanoparticles using a green approach.

A tremendous amount of recent work has been done on different metal oxide nanomaterials for biological activities and photocatalytic dye degradation. This work used the Cissus quadrangularis leaf extract to prepare TiO, CdO, MnO, and ZnO nanoparticles using a green synthesis approach. To ascertain the physicochemical characteristics of the generated metal oxide nanoparticles, various characterisation techniques were used.

Taxonomic Identification of Ligustrum foliosum Nakai: A Comprehensive Study of Macro- and Micromorphology.

Ligustrum foliosum Nakai, a species endemic to South Korea, is a member of the Oleaceae family. This study provides a comprehensive taxonomic identification of L. foliosum based on its macro- and micromorphological characteristics, particularly focusing on the leaf foliar epidermal taxonomy.

Efficacy and safety of radial probe endobronchial ultrasound-guided biopsy for peripheral lung lesions in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients.

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with frequent complications after transthoracic biopsy. Radial probe endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial lung biopsy (RP-EBUS-TBLB) is widely used to diagnose peripheral pulmonary lesions (PPLs). However, the efficacy and safety of this procedure for the diagnosis of PPLs in patients with COPD remain poorly understood.

Anxiety and Depression Are Associated with Poor Long-term Quality of Life in Moderate-to-Severe Ulcerative Colitis: Results of a 3-Year Longitudinal Study of the MOSAIK Cohort.

Background/aims: We previously reported that patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis (UC) often experience common mental disorders (CMDs) such as anxiety and depression, necessitating immediate psychological interventions within the first 4 weeks of diagnosis. In this 3-year follow-up study of the MOSAIK cohort in Korea, we examined the effects of CMDs at initial diagnosis on clinical outcomes and health-related quality of life (HRQoL).

Methods: We examined differences in clinical outcomes (evaluated based on clinical response, relapse, hospitalization, and medication use) and HRQoL (assessed using the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire [IBDQ] and Short Form 12 [SF-12]) according to Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) scores at diagnosis.

A molecular perspective on the role of FERONIA in root growth, nutrient uptake, stress sensing and microbiome assembly.

Background: Roots perform multifaceted functions in plants such as movement of nutrients and water, sensing stressors, shaping microbiome, and providing structural support. How roots perceive and respond above traits at the molecular level remains largely unknown. Despite the enormous advancements in crop improvement, the majority of recent efforts have concentrated on above-ground traits leaving significant knowledge gaps in root biology.

ZIF-67 derivatives of NiCoS Decorated in Salen-Complex Amine Functionalization GO Layers for High-Performance Applications in Supercapacitor Devices.

The study develops polyamine-functionalized graphene oxide-supported NiCoS nanomaterial using a metal-organic framework (MOF). This modification adds free amines and oxygen functionality to the graphene oxide electrode surface, resulting in the decrease in the 2 theta value from 11.2 to 7.

Prediction of menstrual recovery patterns in premenopausal women with breast cancer taking tamoxifen after chemotherapy: an ASTRRA Substudy.

Background: Chemo-endocrine therapy can lead to various side effects associated with ovarian dysfunction. Predicting menstrual recovery is necessary to discuss the treatment-related issues regarding fertility and premature menopause with patients.

Methods: In the ASTRRA trial, patients who resumed ovarian function within 2 years after chemotherapy were randomized to receive tamoxifen for 5 years or OFS with tamoxifen for 2 years.

Evaluating the efficacy of endophytic bacteria in controlling rice sheath blight: In vitro and In vivo studies.

Rice production is highly susceptible to various pathogens, including Rhizoctonia solani, Curvularia lunata, and Epicoccum rostratum, which are major threats in Asia. Exploring biological control methods using endophytic bacteria offers promising opportunities to enhance rice resilience against these lethal diseases. Using 16S RNA sequencing, we identified four endophytic isolates of Bacillus spp.

Biofilm formation and antibiogram profile of bacteria from infected wounds in a general hospital in southern Ethiopia.

Biofilm-producing bacteria associated with wound infections exhibit exceptional drug resistance, leading to an escalation in morbidity, worse clinical outcomes (including delay in the healing process), and an increase in health care cost, burdening the whole system. This study is an attempt to estimate the prevalence and the relationship between the biofilm-forming capacity and multi-drug resistance of wound bacterial isolates. The findings intended to help clinicians, healthcare providers and program planners and to formulate an evidence-based decision-making process, especially in resource-limited healthcare settings.

P-type pilus PapG protein elicits toll-like receptor 2-mediated immune activation during cancer immunotherapy.

The immune activation ability of FimH, an adhesion protein in pili of Escherichia coli (E. coli), has been recently reported. However, studies on the immune activity of PapG, another major pili terminal protein, have not been well explored.

Sustainable supercapacitors of sulfur-doped carbon from environmentally friendly sodium lignosulfonate impregnated with bacterial cellulose.

The use of sustainable natural sources to fabricate porous carbon materials has garnered significant interest in energy storage. This study proposes a method for synthesizing sulfur-doped porous carbon (S‑carbon) materials via the carbonization of bacterial cellulose (BC) impregnated with sodium lignosulfonate (LS), which functions as a renewable source of both carbon and sulfur, eliminating the need for external activation processes. The carbonization process yielded S‑carbon with a notable sulfur content of 1.