Background: Bipolar disorders present complex ethical challenges to patient care due to the delicate balance between patient autonomy and safety. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly ChatGPT, holds the potential to address these dilemmas by providing personalized treatment plans, monitoring patient well-being, and reducing stigma associated with mental health issues. However, the application of AI in this context requires a deep understanding of the unique needs and vulnerabilities of individuals with bipolar disorder.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPositron emission tomography (PET) has become a powerful tool in Alzheimer's disease (AD) research by enabling in vivo visualization of pathological biomarkers. Recent efforts have aimed to integrate PET-derived imaging phenotypes with genome-wide association studies (GWASs) to better elucidate the genetic architecture underlying AD. This systematic review examines studies that leverage PET imaging in the context of GWASs (PET-GWASs) to identify genetic variants associated with disease risk, progression, and brain region-specific pathology.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCase Rep Otolaryngol
August 2025
Schwannomas are benign, slow-growing tumors that develop from Schwann cells in the nerve sheath and can occur in peripheral, cranial, or autonomic nerves. Foramen ovale schwannomas are a rare variant in the head and neck region representing 1%-2% of all intracranial schwannomas, with parapharyngeal space involvement complicating surgical resection. A 48-year-old male presented with headaches after an episode of light-headedness along with facial pain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFruit size is an important agronomic trait affecting the yield and commercial value of melon and a key trait selected for during domestication. In this study, two respective melon accessions (large-fruited M202008 and small-fruited M202009) were crossed, and developed biparental mapping populations of the F generation (160 and 382 plants) were checked across two subsequent experimental years (2023 and 2024). The phenotypic characterization and genetic inheritance analysis showed that melon fruit size is modulated by quantitative genetics.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study aimed to evaluate the antidiabetic, dermatoprotective, and antibacterial properties of Mentha pulegium L. essential oil (MPEO), harvested in Ouezzane, northwest Morocco. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis identified pulegone (41.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA highly efficient Pd-built catalytic system for the Suzuki Miyaura coupling of nicotinaldehyde was developed under gentle reaction conditions. Analytical techniques included FTIR, Uv-Visible, H NMR, and C NMR, whereas computational analysis used during the investigation involved DFT (density functional theory), Molecular docking, PASS, ADMET and drug likeness. In the current investigation, new nicotinaldehyde derivatives were synthesized via a Pd(0)-catalyzed Suzuki coupling reaction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWorld J Nephrol
June 2025
Background: Renal complications of diabetes mellitus pose a significant public health challenge, contributing to substantial morbidity and mortality globally. Understanding temporal trends and regional disparities in mortality related to diabetic nephropathy is crucial for guiding targeted interventions and policy decisions.
Aim: To display the trends and disparities of diabetic nephropathy related mortality.
Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) has a long cultivation history around the world. In northeast part of China, the alkaline soil geology severely reduces crop production.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn India, water pollution has become a severe environmental issue that affects millions of individuals as well as ecosystems across the country. The current research article deals with removing the heavy metal hexavalent chromium and bivalent copper ions from aqueous wastewater using an environmentally friendly and low-cost binary mixture of chitosan (CS), bioactive glass (BAG). The new bioactive glass is prepared by using biosilica extracted from cow dung ash, calcium oxide extracted from eggshell ash, and phosphorus pentoxide.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNuclear receptors (NRs) include a family of 48 transcription factors (TFs) that regulate gene expression implicated in biological processes such as cell proliferation, differentiation, metabolism, and immune response. Cancer development has been widely linked to the dysregulation of NRs and their signaling pathways, providing promising targets for therapeutic applications. Recent progress in OMIC approaches and high-throughput drug screening has facilitated the emergence of biomolecules, especially phytochemicals, as potential substitutes for synthetic anti-cancer drugs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInflammation is a complex and finely tuned component of the host defense mechanism, responding sensitively to a range of physical, chemical, and biological stressors. Current research is advancing our grasp of both cellular and molecular mechanisms that initiate and regulate interactions within inflammatory pathways. Substantial evidence now indicates a profound link between inflammation, innate immunity, and cancer.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe blood-retinal barrier (BRB) serves as a physiological boundary regulating the passage of nutrients, waste, ions, proteins, and water to and from the retina. In patients with diabetic retinopathy, breakdown of the inner BRB (iBRB) results in damage to the neurovascular unit and is a principal cause of vision loss in the diabetic population. Here, we demonstrate that hypoglycemia, a common consequence of tight glycemic control and high glycemic variability, results in accumulation of the transcription factors hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) and HIF-2α and the expression of dozens of HIF-dependent vasoactive mediators in the mouse retina.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe contemporary diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) primarily relies on subjective assessments and self-reported measures, often resulting in inconsistent and imprecise evaluations. To address this issue and facilitate early intervention, there is a growing interest in utilizing objective criteria such as Electroencephalography (EEG) features analyzed through Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques. This systematic review explores the advances in EEG-based detection of MDD using both shallow and deep learning methods, with the aim of enhancing understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying the disorder and identifying potential biomarkers for its diagnosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLigand-receptor interactions mediate intercellular communication, inducing transcriptional changes that regulate physiological and pathological processes. Ligand-induced transcriptomic signatures can be used to predict active ligands; however, the absence of a comprehensive set of ligand-response signatures has limited their practical application in predicting ligand-receptor interactions. To bridge this gap, we developed Lignature, a curated database encompassing intracellular transcriptomic signatures for 362 human ligands, significantly expanding the repertoire of ligands with available intracellular response signatures.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe rind color of watermelon fruit is a significant trait that directly affects consumer acceptability. However, the genetic regulatory mechanisms underlying rind color remain poorly understood. In this study, we crossed two differentiated watermelon lines (K2Q "female parent line with a light green rind" and K2S "male parent line with a dark green rind") and developed segregated F mapping populations.
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March 2025
Early diagnosis and accurate prognosis play a pivotal role in the clinical management of cancer and in preventing cancer-related mortalities. The burgeoning population of Asia in general and South Asian countries like India in particular pose significant challenges to the healthcare system. Regrettably, the demand for healthcare services in India far exceeds the available resources, resulting in overcrowded hospitals, prolonged wait times, and inadequate facilities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has long been used to treat behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). However, there are no guidelines for the use of ECT in this population. Contributing to efforts addressing this gap in the literature, this qualitative systematic review examines areas of consensus and disagreement in currently published protocols for the use of ECT in BPSD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study delves into the proteomic intricacies of drug-resistant cells (DRCs) within prostate cancer, which are known for their pivotal roles in therapeutic resistance, relapse, and metastasis. Utilizing single-cell proteomics (SCP) with an optimized high-throughput data-independent acquisition (DIA) approach with the throughput of 60 sample per day, we characterized the proteomic landscape of DRCs in comparison to parental PC3 cells. This DIA method allowed for robust and reproducible protein quantification at the single-cell level, enabling the identification and quantification of over 1300 proteins per cell on average.
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March 2025
ChatGPT, the latest advancement in Artificial Intelligence (AI), represents one of the most advanced and rapidly evolving chatbot technologies to date. Its capability to provide swift and intelligent responses has garnered admiration from scientists and educators globally. Particularly, the healthcare sector stands to gain significantly from the integration of systems like ChatGPT, with benefits including enhanced productivity, reduced expenses, and improved patient outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTuberculosis is a leading cause of death globally. Given the airborne transmission of tuberculosis, anybody can be infected, but people in high-incidence settings are more exposed. Risk of progression to disease is higher in the first years after infection, and in people with undernourishment, immunosuppression, or who smoke, drink alcohol, or have diabetes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe increasing demand for oilseed crops like soybeans requires sustainable cultivation practices that not only boost productivity but also maintain the long-term health of soil and the environment. This research aimed to investigate the impact of an integrated nutrient management strategy, which includes organic sources (compost types), phosphorus management, and inoculation with phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB), on soybean productivity and profitability. Furthermore, the study examined the response of soybeans to varying potassium levels and different types of compost under both irrigated and dryland conditions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a common congenital heart defect with a traditionally high reintervention rate of post-surgical correction. The Residual Lesion Score (RLS) is a tool used to evaluate the quality of surgical outcomes by assessing postoperative echocardiography findings and the need for unplanned reinterventions. The study assesses the association between the Residual Lesion Score (RLS) and early and midterm outcomes, including reintervention rates, in patients undergoing valve-sparing TOF repair at a tertiary care center in a low- and middle-income country (LMIC).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFruits are an important source of a healthy diet due to their essential nutrients for daily intake. Melon is known as a significant fruit crop of the Cucurbitaceae family based on its various dietary benefits, but its shelf life needs to be maintained for long-term usage. 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) is a cyclopropene-derived synthetic plant growth regulator (PGR) that is used for significantly delaying the ripening process and maintaining the shelf life of climacteric fruits during storage.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFProfessional societies recommend all caregivers of neonates be vaccinated to Tdap to prevent neonatal pertussis. Limited data exist as to whether parents, including female parents (i.e.
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