Effect tongue pressure feedback training with enabling education on swallowing and depression in head and neck tumor patients.

Background: Patients with head and neck cancer often develop depressive symptoms during radiochemotherapy due to changes in saliva secretion, radiation-induced oral mucositis, and dysphagia. These symptoms significantly affect quality of life. Although existing nursing interventions provide some relief, they have limitations in improving swallowing function and developing coping strategies.

Comparison of pregnancy outcomes after history-indicated and ultrasound-indicated cervical cerclage: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To compare maternal and neonatal outcomes in women with a previous history of pregnancy loss and/or preterm delivery who underwent ultrasound-indicated cerclage (UIC) or history-indicated cerclage (HIC).

Methods: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Embase databases were searched for observational studies and randomized controlled trials (RCT) from inception to 30 April 2024. Eligible studies should have compared the outcomes of women with singleton pregnancies who underwent UIC or HIC.

Effect of Atmospheric Cold Plasma Treatment on the Microorganism Growth, Diversity, and Quality of Coconut Water During Refrigerator Storage.

To study the effect of cold plasma (CP) on the refrigerator shelf life of coconut water, microorganism growth and diversity and physicochemical properties were investigated. Results indicated that CP treatment did not cause significant color changes in coconut water, with turbidity remaining lower than the control even after 6 days of storage. Enzymatic activity analysis revealed reduced polyphenol oxidase (PPO) and peroxidase (POD) levels in treated samples.

Comprehensive characterization of cold plasma/nanoparticles-functionalized gelatin active film and its application in tilapia fillets.

With the increasing demand of consumers for food preservation materials, the development of high-performance active packaging films has become a research hotspot. This study constructed a novel chondroitin sulfate-zein nanoparticles system co-encapsulating curcumin and resveratrol (ZCRC NPs) for gelatin-based active packaging, modified by atmospheric cold plasma (ACP) to achieve multifunctional enhancement. The ACP-treated composite film exhibited significantly improved in physical properties, with opacity increasing to 1.

Antibacterial mechanism of non-thermal treatments against Pseudomonas putida and their application in tilapia fillets.

Pseudomonas putida is a common spoilage organism in food. This study investigated the inhibitory effects of plasma-activated water (PAW), ozone water (OW), and slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW) on P. putida by examining bacterial morphology, membrane structure, redox balance, metabolic activity, and molecular mechanisms.

Mechanistic insights into promotion of non-small cell lung cancer by BAG5 using integrative multi-omics approaches.

Introduction: With the continuous emergence of new technologies in omics, the integrative analysis of multi-omics data has become a new direction to explore life mechanisms. The Bcl-2 associated athanogene (BAG) family consists of co-chaperones involved in various cellular processes, including stress signaling, cell cycle regulation, and tumorigenesis. BAG5, a unique member of this family, contains multiple BAG domains, yet its role in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains largely unexplored.

Correction: Evaluation of a novel IgG lateral flow assay for the diagnosis of non-neutropenic patients with acute and subacute invasive aspergillosis.

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Plasma-activated water treatment delayed the lipid oxidation and degradation of golden pompano fillets during storage based on lipidomics.

Lipid oxidation and degradation during storage represent key challenges affecting the quality of golden pompano () fillets. This study aimed to investigate the dynamic changes in lipid profiles of plasma-activated water (PAW)-treated fillets over 18 days, using chemical analysis and UHPLC-MS-based lipidomics. The results showed that the PAW-treated group exhibited higher POV and TBARS values within 0-6 days, but significantly delayed their increase within 6-18 days.

Genetic diversity and reproductive trait selection signal analysis of Bohuai goats based on whole genome sequencing.

Bohuai goat is a crossbreeding breed between Huai goat and Boer goat, which has higher meat yield and reproductive efficiency. To explore the genetic basis of these traits, we sequenced the whole genome of 289 samples from 8 Chinese local goat populations and Boer goats. Through variation detection and genetic diversity analysis, we identified 68,166,098 SNPs and assessed genetic diversity parameters such as nucleotide diversity, linkage disequilibrium, and homozygous regions (ROH).

Accumulation of Mixed Heavy Metals in Maternal Hair and Risk of Pre-Eclampsia: A Prospective Nested Case-Control Study.

Heavy metals (lead [Pb], cadmium [Cd], arsenic [As], mercury [Hg], manganese [Mn], copper [Cu], zinc [Zn], and iron [Fe]) might be risk factors for pre-eclampsia (PE), whereas their joint effect remains unclear. To address this issue, we conducted a nested case-control study consisting of 49 PE cases and 329 controls from a Chinese prospective birth cohort and divided the participants into low/high and quartile groups based on hair metal concentrations. We used logistic regression models and a weighted quantile sum (WQS) model to investigate the independent and mixed associations between these eight heavy metals in maternal hair and the risk of PE.

Impact of varying magnetic field conditions on the microstructure and quality of yellowfin tuna during assisted re-freezing.

As traditional freezing methods can cause serious and irreversible damage to fish, in order to improve the freezing quality of yellowfin tuna, the effects of magnetic field (MF) treatments on freezing behavior and muscle quality were investigated. Six conditions were applied: no magnetic field (NMF), static magnetic fields (SMF) at 1 and 3 mT, and alternating magnetic fields (AMF) at 1, 3, and 5 mT. Compared to NMF, MF-assisted freezing significantly reduced the phase transition time and improved physicochemical properties, myofibrillar protein stability, and ice crystal morphology.

Effects of the acetic acid-water ratio and zein concentration on solution blow spinning: influence on solution properties and film characterization.

Growing emphasis on green sustainability drives interest in eco-friendly packaging. This study first fabricates biodegradable zein-based nanofibers for active food packaging via green solution blow spinning, using zein/polyethylene oxide composites to enhance fiber uniformity and mechanical properties. Systematic modulation of acetic acid-water ratios and zein concentrations tailored nanofiber film characteristics.

Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Skipjack Tuna () Bone Gelatin Extracted at Different Temperatures.

In this study, we produced gelatin from Skipjack tuna () bone. We used three heating levels to obtain the gelatin (80 °C, 90 °C, 100 °C), and its physicochemical and gel characteristics were thoroughly examined. The results revealed that the extraction temperature significantly affected the yield, gel strength, amino acid composition, antioxidant activity, and microstructure of the gelatin.

Evaluation of a novel aspergillus IgG lateral flow assay for the diagnosis of non-neutropenic patients with acute and subacute invasive aspergillosis.

Purpose: This study aimed to assess a novel lateral flow assay (LFA) for IgG detection in patients with non-neutropenic invasive aspergillosis (IA).

Methods: IgG LFA and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) were performed in non-neutropenic IA patients and control group (proven community acquired pneumonia and healthy persons), respectively. The diagnostic performance of IgG LFA for IA was evaluated and compared with ELISA method.

Development and validation of a novel prediction model for new-onset atrial fibrillation after lung resection.

Background: Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is the most prevalent and potentially life-threatening arrhythmia following thoracic surgery. This study aimed to construct and validate a predictive model for assessing POAF risk.

Methods: A meta-analysis was conducted to rank risk factors associated with POAF based on their respective risk ratios (RRs).

The effect of multiple micronutrients supplementation on preventing anemia during pregnancy: a retrospective cohort study.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Multiple Micronutrient (MMN) Supplements during pregnancy in reducing the risk of anemia among pregnant women.

Method: A retrospective cohort study was conducted with the supplement of Folic Acid (FA) only and FA plus MMN groups. Data was collected through questionnaires during the first prenatal visit.

Cerebral hemodynamics evaluation of FLAIR vascular hyperintensity in TIA patients with large artery severe stenosis or occlusion.

Purpose: To assess the practicality and utility of employing dual post-label delay (PLD) arterial spin labeling (ASL) in transient ischemic attack (TIA) individuals exhibiting Fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) vascular hyperintensity (FVH).

Materials And Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of clinical data from TIA patients presenting with unilateral severe atherosclerotic stenosis or obstruction of either the intracranial internal carotid artery or the middle cerebral artery. Participants were categorized into two groups based on the presence or absence of FVH: FVH positive and FVH negative.

Associations of copper with the risk of preterm birth and the potential mediating effect of serum lipid.

The association of copper (Cu) with preterm birth (PTB) and its subtypes, spontaneous preterm birth (SPB) and iatrogenic preterm birth (IPB), are still unclear. In addition, previous studies suggested that serum lipid was associated with both Cu and PTB. Therefore, we explored the association of blood Cu in the first trimester with the risk of PTB and its subtypes, as well as the potential mediating effect of serum lipid using a nested case-control study.

The CNV map construction and ROH analysis of Pinan cattle.

Pinan cattle, as the progeny of crossbreeding improvement between Nanyang cattle and Piedmontese, have attracted attention for their excellent growth performance. In this study, we constructed a copy number variation map by whole genome resequencing of 132 Pinan cattle. In the genome of Pinan cattle, deletion-type copy number variants occupied a higher proportion and only 3.

The neglected role of forest eco-hydrological process representation in regulating watershed nitrogen loss.

Forest eco-hydrological functions are relevant to multiple water and ecosystem services essential for watershed management. However, these have received limited attention compared to pollution sources such as farming and fossil fuel power plants. In this study, we systematically analyzed the characteristics, pathways, and sources of nitrogen (N) loss in a forested watershed using a combination of field sampling, remote sensing, and a modified Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) model with enhanced forest eco-hydrological representation.

Metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses provide insights into the role of MiMYB114 and MiMYC2 in the MeJA-induced regulatory network for mango pericarp coloration.

The color of mango fruit peel is a critical factor influencing consumer preference and market value. MeJA can enhance mango pericarp coloration, but its effects on different pigments accumulation and the underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear. In this study, exogenous treatment of 4 mmol/L MeJA enhances the red and yellow pigments in the pericarp of mango cultivar 'Guifei'.

Warning indicators of COVID-19 severity: a retrospective observational study integrating modern biomarkers and traditional tongue features.

Objective: This study aims to identify early warning indicators of COVID-19 severity by integrating modern medical biomarkers with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) tongue features.

Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted on 409 hospitalized COVID-19 patients from two centers in China. Patients were stratified into severe ( = 50) and non-severe ( = 359) groups based on the 10th edition of China's diagnostic guidelines.

Protein oxidation and its effect on functional properties of livestock products during the processing and storage: A review.

Protein oxidation is a complex chemical process that pervades the entirety of the food domain. It is governed by two primary mechanisms: the direct oxidation by active entities and the indirect oxidation by secondary oxidation byproducts like lipid oxidation, influenced by many factors. The oxidation of proteins in livestock products readily occurs post-processing and storage through techniques such as freezing, cooking, ultrasonication, among others, leading to protein carbonylation and subsequent alterations in structure.

Factors associated with dementia risk reduction lifestyle in mild cognitive impairment: a cross-sectional study of individuals and their family caregivers.

Objective: A healthy lifestyle has been shown to mitigate cognitive decline in patients with mild cognitive impairment, with family caregivers playing a pivotal role in the patients' lifestyle management. Exploring the level of dementia risk reduction lifestyle and the influencing factors at both the patient and caregiver levels in patients with mild cognitive impairment is crucial for identifying strategies to improve patients' lifestyles and delay disease progression.

Methods: Using a convenience sampling method, 302 patients with mild cognitive impairment and their family caregivers admitted to the neurology departments of four tertiary care hospitals in China, from December 2024 to February 2025 were recruited and surveyed using a general information questionnaire, the Dementia Risk Reduction Lifestyle Scale (DRRLS), the Motivation to Change Lifestyle and Health Behaviors for Dementia Risk Reduction scale (MCLHB-DRR), the Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS), and the Mutuality Scale (MS).

Comparison of annealing and heat-moisture modification on effects of Tartary buckwheat starch under plasma-activated water condition.

This study investigated the effects of plasma-activated water (PAW) assisted annealing and heat-moisture treatment (HMT) on the physicochemical, structural properties, and in vitro digestibility of Tartary buckwheat starch (TBS). The results showed that there were much aggregates on the surface of starch granules under annealing and HMT conditions, it was more pronounced when subjected in PAW. The modified starches showed higher R and pasting temperature, which led to reducing digestibility of TBS.