Mitigating Cd stress in alfalfa: the role of melatonin and nano-calcium oxide in enhancing photosynthesis and antioxidant defense.

Background: Heavy metal contamination, particularly cadmium (Cd), is a significant threat to agricultural productivity and food security. Melatonin, as a key biostimulant, plant growth regulator and stress resistance hormone, along with nano-calcium oxide (nCaO), can enhance plant resilience to stress. However, few studies have investigated the combined effects of melatonin and nCaO in mitigating Cd stress in plants.

Arthroscopic Bankart Repair Versus Open Latarjet Repair for Anterior Shoulder Instability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Anterior shoulder instability is prevalent among young, active individuals, especially athletes. The optimal surgical intervention remains debated between Arthroscopic Bankart repair and Open Latarjet procedure.

Objectives: The Open Latarjet procedure results in lower recurrence rates and better functional outcomes compared with the Arthroscopic Bankart repair in patients with recurrent anterior shoulder instability, particularly those with significant glenoid bone loss and multiple preoperative dislocations.

evaluation and efficacy of bacteriophage isolated from commercial poultry farms against .

Avian Salmonellosis impacts the economy and public health, with chicken products being a major cause of gastroenteritis. Hygiene, immunization and medicines are all used as control techniques. Bacteriophages provide a safe, targeted alternative.

Synthesis of Sol-Gel Assisted TiO Nanostructures for Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue.

It is highly needed for future generations to develop a low-cost photocatalysts for the degradation of colored dyes to save our environment. Herein, we report an efficient and low-cost sol-gel method for the synthesis of titanium dioxide (TiO) nanostructures. The structural, compositional, optical, and morphological properties of the as-synthesized samples have been analyzed by various analytical techniques, including X-ray Diffraction, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-Vis), Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX), and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).

The Interplay of Cancer and Hypertension: Rising Mortality and Widening Disparities Across the United States (1999-2023).

: Growing evidence suggests a strong relationship between hypertension and cancer, which can increase the risk of poor prognosis. However, data regarding mortality related to cancer and hypertension are limited. Our study aims to analyze the mortality trends related to cancer and hypertension in the United States from 1999 to 2023.

Higher risk of recurrence in partially thrombosed cerebral aneurysms post-WEB (Woven EndoBridge) device treatment: insights from the WorldWideWEB Consortium registry.

Background: The Woven EndoBridge (WEB) device is a prevalent treatment for intracranial aneurysms. While many studies have assessed the obliteration rate post-WEB embolization, few have focused on long-term outcomes in partially thrombosed aneurysms.

Objective: To assess whether partially thrombosed aneurysms are at higher risk of recurrence or retreatment following WEB embolization compared with non-thrombosed aneurysms.

Balloon guide catheter impact on angiographic and clinical outcomes in distal medium vessel occlusion stroke thrombectomy.

Background: The use of balloon guide catheter (BGC) has been associated with better reperfusion and clinical outcomes in mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for large vessel occlusion stroke. However, the impact of BGC on angiographic and clinical outcomes in patients with distal medium vessel occlusion (DMVO) strokes undergoing MT has not been extensively investigated.

Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of a prospectively collected database from 14 comprehensive stroke centers in the United States and Europe.

Retraction notice to "Exploring the convergence of ICT, digital financial inclusion, environmental pressures, and free trade and their significance in driving sustainable green investment initiatives under carbon neutrality targets" [Heliyon 10 (2024) e31102].

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.

Retraction: Role of Statins in Reducing Cardiovascular Mortality: A Systematic Review of Long-Term Outcomes.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.7759/cureus.78137.

Navigating Nipah virus: Insights, challenges, and recommendations.

Nipah virus (NiV), a zoonotic pathogen with global implications, poses multifaceted challenges. Highlighting the virus's diverse strains and recurrent outbreaks, we explore the rapid course of infections, diagnostic limitations, and the pressing need for therapeutic advancements. Emphasizing the complex dynamics of viral transmission; the urgency for comprehensive biosecurity measures and early detection systems is highlighted.

Prediction of persistent incomplete occlusion of intracranial aneurysms treated with woven EndoBridge device.

While the Woven EndoBridge (WEB) device has transformed the treatment of wide-neck intracranial aneurysms, incomplete occlusion remains a significant challenge requiring better understanding of contributing factors. A retrospective analysis was conducted on multicenter data from patients who underwent WEB device treatment for intracranial aneurysms between January 2011 and December 2022. Using machine learning models, Cox regression, and time-stratified analyses, we evaluated factors associated with persistent incomplete occlusion, defined as non-improving Raymond-Roy Occlusion Classification grade 2 or 3 at final follow-up.

Is the Transplantation of Elderly and DCD Donors in Low MELD Recipients Justified: An Intent-to-treat Analysis.

Background: Thousands of people die or are removed from the liver transplant waitlist because of deterioration. One major challenge is the donor shortage. Increasing extended criteria donor (ECD) allograft usage can address this.

Role of Statins in Reducing Cardiovascular Mortality: A Systematic Review of Long-Term Outcomes.

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of mortality worldwide, highlighting the critical need for effective preventive therapies. Statins, or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, are widely prescribed for their ability to lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and reduce CV risk. This systematic review evaluates the long-term impact of statins on CV and all-cause mortality across diverse populations, including those with chronic kidney disease, chronic heart failure, and other comorbid conditions.

Transcriptomic Analysis Divulges Differential Expressions of Microglial Genes After Microglial Repopulation in Mice.

Microglia are key immune cells in the central nervous system (CNS) and maintain hemostasis in physiological conditions. Microglial depletion leads to rapid repopulation, but the gene expression and signaling pathways related to repopulation remain unclear. Here, we used RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) analysis to profile the transcriptome of microglia-depleted tissue by taking advantage of a conditional genetic microglial depletion model (CX3CR1CreER/+ system).

Incidence and predictors of Woven EndoBridge (WEB) shape modification following treatment of intracranial aneurysms in a large multicenter study.

The Woven EndoBridge (WEB) device is FDA-approved for the treatment of bifurcation aneurysms. Despite its wide popularity, it has been under scrutiny for its association with potential aneurysm recanalization and retreatment due to device shape modification. This study aims to analyze the shape modification rate of WEB devices and identify factors associated with this phenomenon, as well as its correlation with aneurysm retreatment.

Acute postoperative pain management after living donor hepatectomy during the transition from an open to minimally invasive surgical approach.

Background: Acute post-surgical pain is a common concern for patients undergoing living donor hepatectomy (LDH), potentially leading to unfavorable outcomes if not treated adequately. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the transition of surgical techniques from open and laparoscopic to robot-assisted minimally invasive surgical (MIS) approach, and the different types of graft resection, including right, left, and left lateral partial lobectomy (LL), on analgesia requirements during the first two postoperative days.

Methods: A single-center retrospective electronic chart review of all patients who underwent LDH procedures between 2018 and 2020 was performed.

Factors Associated With Long-term Kidney Allograft Survival: A Contemporary Analysis of the UNOS Database.

Background: Various clinicopathologic markers, such as 1-year serum creatinine (Cr), have been used to prognosticate kidney allografts after transplantation. However, a contemporary analysis of their relationship with long-term graft survival is lacking. This study aimed to analyze recent data on the association of prognostic factors with kidney allograft survival in patients who underwent transplantation in the modern era.

Impact of smoking on recurrence rates among wide-neck intracranial aneurysms treated with Woven EndoBridge: a multicenter retrospective study.

Objective: Tobacco smoking is among the factors known to significantly augment the risk of untreated intracranial aneurysm (IA) growth and rupture. Smoking appears to have a variable effect on different endovascular treatment modalities. The impact of smoking on the safety, efficacy, and outcomes of Woven EndoBridge (WEB) device use for wide-neck IAs has not been evaluated.

Balloon-mounted versus self-expandable stent in failed neurothrombectomy: a post hoc analysis of the SAINT study.

Background: Previous studies have shown that when thrombectomy has failed, rescue intracranial stenting is associated with better clinical outcomes compared with failed reperfusion. However, comparative data regarding stent type are lacking.

Objective: To compare the procedural and clinical outcomes of balloon-mounted stents (BMS) with those of self-expandable stents (SES).

Corticotropin-releasing factor-like diuretic hormone 44 and five corresponding GPCRs in Drosophila suzukii: Structural and functional characterization.

Diuretic hormones (DHs) activate corresponding G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), mediating the water and ion homeostasis in arthropods. There are two different DHs known to be expressed in insects, calcitonin (CT)-like DH31 and corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF)-like DH44. In this study, we identified and characterized a DH44 and five GPCR variants, DH44-R1 and DH44-R2a/b/c/d, in Drosophila suzukii (spotted-wing drosophila), causing detrimental damage to fresh and soft-skinned fruits.

Income inequality-renewable energy demand nexus in emerging Asian economies: does asymmetry matter?

Several efforts have been made to explore the income inequality influence on environmental degradation, but the query regarding the nexus of income inequality and renewable energy consumption (REC) is still unanswered. This vacuum in existing literature has raised the need to inspect the relationship between income inequality and REC. Thus, this study purposes to investigate the asymmetric effect of income inequality on REC for emerging Asian economies over the period 1990-2019 by adopting the nonlinear autoregressive distributed lag (NARDL) approach.