An intestinal histiocytic sarcoma in a collared peccary (Pecari tajacu): a case report.

Background: Research on cancer in wild animals provides important insights into the mechanisms of carcinogenesis. Histiocytic sarcomas comprise a rare malignant macrophage-dendritic cell lineage neoplasm in wildlife. This study reports a case of histiocytic sarcoma in the small intestine of a collared peccary (Pecari tajacu), describing its clinical, anatomopathological, and immunohistochemical aspects.

Multimodal approach to the diagnosis of pure neural neuropathy in leprosy.

Introduction: Neuropathy is an important feature of leprosy, a chronic infection caused by that mainly affects the skin and peripheral nerves. There is a rare and atypical form called the pure neural form, which is manifested only by changes in the nerves, without lesions on the skin, which makes early diagnosis difficult. If left untreated, neuropathy can lead to deformities and disabilities.

VORTEX (Variscite origin recognition technology X-ray based) Data. A European geoarchaeological green phosphate compositional dataset.

This dataset includes the compositional information of = 1778 geoarchaeological samples of green phosphate minerals sourced from three major Iberian deposits with evidence of prehistoric mining: Aliste, Terena, and the Gavà Mines. It has been used to develop a data-driven framework that integrates portable X-ray fluorescence (p-XRF) analysis and machine learning (ML), to determine the provenance of archaeological artifacts based on its elemental composition. In addition, a mineralogical analysis by X-ray diffraction (XRD) of a subset ( = 249; n_Aliste = 122, n_Terena = 47, n_Gavà = 80) was conducted to complement the geochemical characterisation of the sample.

Complementary Predictors for Asthma Attack Prediction in Children: Salivary Microbiome, Serum Inflammatory Mediators, and Past Attack History.

Background: Early identification of children at risk of asthma attacks is important for optimizing treatment strategies. We aimed to integrate salivary microbiome and serum inflammatory mediator profiles with asthma attacks history to develop a comprehensive predictive model for future attacks.

Methods: This study contained a discovery (SysPharmPediA) and a replication phase (U-BIOPRED).

Aging: a possible road toward gut microbiota pathoadaptation.

Laboratory-raised mice live approximately seven times longer and healthier lives compared to their wild counterparts, due to a standardized healthy diet and limited exposure to environmental stressors. Aging is associated with increased inflammation and microbial dysbiosis. Collectively, these influence microbiota evolution and may contribute to the enrichment in pathobiont frequency observed in old age.

Monitoring of deep lymphocyte phenotypes in the blood and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of patients with severe malaria-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Restoring immune homeostasis after an acute insult is essential for achieving a full recovery from an acute respiratory distress syndrome episode. Immune monitoring tools that are not exclusive to the blood compartment are in great demand to help guide treatment decisions. In this longitudinal study, we report a case of severe malaria-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome supported by venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

Rating of perceived exertion in continuous sports: a scoping review with evidence gap map.

Introduction: Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) is widely used for assessing training load in sports due to its validity, simplicity, and utility. Despite its broad application, the diverse contexts and methodologies in which it is used warrant a comprehensive review of the existing evidence.

Objective: This scoping review aims to map the current evidence on the use of RPE, focusing on its application, measurement methods, and reliability across different continuous sports.

Risk Factors Associated with the Prevalence of Antibodies Against Brucellosis in Equids from Western Pará, Brazil.

This study aimed to determine the prevalence of antibodies against equine brucellosis in three distinct equid groups (farm animal, urban carthorse, and sport horse) in Western Pará, Brazil, and to identify associated risk factors. A cross-sectional study, involving 75 farms across 14 municipalities, sampled 1069 equids composed of urban carthorses and sport horses. Serum samples were tested for antibodies against spp.

Advanced energy storage systems as power sources for biosensing technologies.

In recent years, the pursuit of efficient, reliable, customizable and sustainable power sources for wearable, ingestible and implantable (WII) biosensing technologies has intensified, aiming at effective energy management. This chapter overviews the recent developments on advanced energy storage systems for application as power sources in WII biosensing technologies. The progress in energy storage and harvesting technologies will be highlighted, ranging from batteries, supercapacitors and biofuel cells to wireless power transfer systems and self-powered energy harvesting/storage devices.

Sustainable Recycling of Mooring Ropes from Decommissioned Offshore Platforms: Development of New Products Based on Post-Consumer Polyethylene and Polyester Fibers.

Decommissioning Offshore Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) platforms is a process that requires technical expertise in a variety of technical endeavors. The mooring systems of FPSO platforms use high-tenacity polyester yarn, which is based on high molecular weight polyethylene terephthalate (PET). They are of high value and shouldn't be thrown away like any other trash.

Effect of PLGA composition on nanoencapsulation, fluorescence stability and cellular internalization of R-phycoerythrin in colorectal cancer cells.

In Colorectal Cancer (CRC), precise tumor imaging is crucial for detection but remainschallenging. R-phycoerythrin (R-PE), a highly fluorescent protein from red algae, shows potential for this purpose but its instability in aqueous environments limits direct use.Thus, nanoencapsulationcould be a promising strategy to overcome this limitation.

Blood Pressure Control and Anthropometric Differences in Afro-Descendants and Other Ethnic Groups in Hypertensive Brazilian Populations.

Background: The prevalence of hypertension (HT) and blood pressure (BP) control varies among ethnic-racial groups, but studies on this issue and correlations between BP and body mass index (BMI) in the black Brazilian population are scarce.

Methods: Cross-sectional study in individuals included in the First Brazilian Hypertension Registry. Relationships between variables were analysed by a binary logistic regression analysis.

Validating Predictive Simulation-Derived Electrical Stimulation Cycling in a Person with Spinal Cord Injury.

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is commonly used in rehabilitation for its ability to activate muscle groups and functionally apply them. One of the most popular applications of FES is cycling for its safety and proven increase in users' health and quality of life. However, some challenges are intrinsic to the cycling application, among them, finding the best parameters of electrical stimulation to optimize the benefits for each user.

Trends for producing sustainable yarns in the textile industry: A mini-review.

The textile products have a significant impact on the environment in terms of water, energy and waste disposal. Thus, recycling technology reduces waste and new raw material use. This mini-review aims to explore the trends in sustainable yarn development that address the use of pre- and post-consumer textiles.

Rat Hair Follicle Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes: Isolation, Characterization and Comparative Analysis of Their In Vitro Wound Healing Potential.

Stem cell-derived secretome and exosomes present a promising cell-free strategy for tissue repair and wound healing. This study aimed to isolate and characterize, for the first time, exosomes derived from rat hair follicle stem cells (rHFSCs) and to evaluate their wound-healing potential alongside rHFSC secretome. Exosomes were isolated via ultracentrifugation and characterized using Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR), biomarker profiling and protein quantification.

A metabolite-based resistance mechanism against malaria.

Jaundice is a common presentation of malaria, which arises from the accumulation of circulating bilirubin. It is not understood whether it represents an adaptive or maladaptive response to spp. infection.

A marine and salt marsh sediment organic carbon database for European regional seas (EURO-CARBON).

Marine and salt marsh sediments contain large amounts of organic carbon (OC) and are therefore important in the global carbon cycle. Here, we collated previously published and unpublished measurements of sediment OC in marine and salt marsh sediments in European regional seas (EURO-CARBON; available at https://doi.org/10.

Arthrogryposis and axonopathy in the spinal cord in offspring of beef cattle grazing regrowth Sorghum spp. in Brazil.

Sorghum-associated arthrogryposis and axonopathy is a rare congenital condition reported in ruminants and horses. Here, we describe the epidemiologic, clinical, and pathologic aspects of nine outbreaks of this condition in beef cattle in midwestern and southeastern Brazil (2014-2023). These regions are the most productive grain sorghum areas, where livestock producers use the straw extensively, producing a high regrowth during drought periods.

The Industrial Residue of Andiroba ( sp.): A Promising Source of Natural Acaricides Against (Acari: Ixodidae).

(tropical horse tick) is a tick species commonly found parasitizing horses and other equids in the Amazon region, causing economic losses. Currently, tick control is based on chemical acaricides, usually in a power formulation for topical use. However, its indiscriminate use results in the emergence of resistant tick lineages.

Use of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) for the control of gingival inflammation in a rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) with progressive syndrome of acquired dental disease (PSADD): case report.

Progressive syndrome of acquired dental disease (PSADD) is common in domestic rabbits and is often associated with chronic gingivitis, which compromises quality of life. Conventional treatment involves prolonged use of antimicrobials and anti-inflammatories, which may cause resistance and adverse effects. Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties, suggesting its therapeutic potential.

Combined use of olfactory mucosal mesenchymal stem cells conditioned medium and neural guide conduits promotes nerve regeneration in an ovine model.

Introduction: Peripheral nerve injuries remain a significant clinical challenge, particularly in severe neurotmesis injuries requiring complex therapeutic interventions to restore functionality. This study aimed to evaluate the pro-regenerative potential of combining neural guide conduits with conditioned medium from olfactory mucosa mesenchymal stem cells, compared to gold-standard surgical techniques.

Methods: The study was conducted using a validated ovine model of common peroneal nerve injury.

Intracerebral hemorrhage (hemorrhagic stroke) secondary to Bothrops spp. snakebite envenomation in a horse.

This report describes the first documented case of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) in a horse following Bothrops snakebite envenomation. A 3-year-old mare developed acute kidney injury, systemic hemorrhage, and neurological signs before euthanasia. Postmortem findings confirmed massive ICH with intralesional venom identified by immunohistochemistry.

Non-Invasive Central Blood Pressure and Intracranial Waveform Assessment in Hypertensive Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: There is a strong association between hypertension and cerebrovascular disease, mainly with stroke and cognitive impairment. However, but the mechanistic of this relationship are not completely understood.

Objective: To analyze the relationship of central, peripheral blood pressure (BP) and arterial stiffness, with intracranial pressure (ICP) in long-term chronic hypertensive patients.

Microwave hydrodiffusion and gravity: A green extraction technology for phenylethyl isothiocyanate from watercress by-products.

Watercress is a cruciferous vegetable and the primary natural source of phenylethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC), a powerful health-promoting agent. Conventional extraction of PEITC relies on harmful solvents, which limits sustainability. This study introduces a novel, solvent-free method-microwave hydrodiffusion and gravity (MHG)-to extract PEITC from watercress by-products (WCBP).