Maize Crops Under Rising Temperatures: Bacterial Influence on Biochemical and Lipidomic Changes Induced by Heat.

Rising global temperatures are increasingly affecting plant performance, leading to reduced growth, altered metabolism, and compromised membrane integrity. Although plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) show promise in enhancing thermotolerance, the underlying mechanisms remain insufficiently explored. Therefore, this study investigated the effects of PGPB inoculation on under control (26 °C) and heat stress (36 °C) conditions.

Diagnosis and multimodality treatment of primary malignant tracheal tumors.

Primary malignant tracheal tumors (PMTTs) are rare, representing less than 0.5% of all cancers. The predominant histological variants are adenoid cystic carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.

Impact of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery on Sarcopenia-Related Parameters According to the EWGSOP2 Consensus Criteria in Persons Living with Obesity.

Although bariatric and metabolic surgery (BS) has proved effective in the treatment of obesity based on the reduction in fat mass and the remission of comorbidities, there is also loss of lean mass after BS which could compromise muscle functionality. According to the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP), sarcopenia is a disease associated with loss of muscle mass, strength, and function. Through a comprehensive review of the literature, we identified a range of studies focusing on evaluating sarcopenia-related parameters according to the EWGSOP2 consensus criteria, before and after BS.

Inducing Drought Resilience in Maize Through Encapsulated Bacteria: Physiological and Biochemical Adaptations.

Droughts are projected to become prevalent throughout the 21st century, endangering agricultural productivity and global food security. To address these challenges, novel strategies to enhance water management and augment plant resilience are imperative. Bacterial encapsulation has emerged as a promising approach, offering benefits such as enhanced bacterial survival, soil compatibility, and sustainable plant growth.

Comparing International Guidelines for the Remission of Hypertension After Bariatric Surgery.

Background/objectives: Obesity remains a global health concern and is associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease overall. Dissimilar hypertension guidelines are available for clinicians, namely those prepared by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), which may lead to distinctive appreciation of health outcomes of patients with obesity after bariatric and metabolic surgery, such as hypertension remission. The main goal of this study was to compare the effects of applying stricter (AHA) versus looser (ESC) blood pressure criteria on hypertension diagnosis pre-bariatric surgery and remission assessment one year post-op.

Plasma Surface Modification of the Inner Wall of Montgomery's Tracheal Implant (T-Tube).

Tracheal stenosis (i.e., the abnormal narrowing of the trachea) can occur due to a variety of inflammatory and infectious processes as well as due to therapeutic procedures undertaken by the patient.

Potential advantage of invasive estuarine worms over native species under exposure to relevant concentrations of graphene oxide: Behavioral and biochemical insights.

Technological development using graphene oxide (GO) has increased in the last years, leading to the release of this contaminant to final sinks, such as estuaries. Due to their potential to flocculate and deposit when interacting with high ionic strength media, GO poses a threat, especially to benthic organisms like polychaetes. In addition to chemical contamination, estuaries also face a severe threat from invasive species, which can cause irreversible damage to ecosystems.

Bacterial Volatile Organic Compounds as a Strategy to Increase Drought Tolerance in Maize ( L.): Influence on Plant Biochemistry.

Maize is highly susceptible to drought, which affects growth and yield. This study investigated how bacterial volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) affect maize drought tolerance. Drought reduced shoot size but increased root length, an adaptation for accessing deeper soil moisture.

Variables Associated with the Effectiveness of Ball Possession in At-Home Futsal Matches.

This study aims to identify contextual situations (score, game time, the interaction between teammates and opponents, start and restart plays) that increase the odds ratio of maintenance of ball possession and scoring a goal. Twenty professional futsal players were evaluated in seven home official matches. The games were filmed to analyze the offensive actions.

First real-time imaging of bronchoscopic lung volume reduction by electrical impedance tomography.

Background: Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) with one-way endobronchial valves (EBV) has better outcomes when the target lobe has poor collateral ventilation, resulting in complete lobe atelectasis. High-inspired oxygen fraction (FO) promotes atelectasis through faster gas absorption after airway occlusion, but its application during BLVR with EBV has been poorly understood. We aimed to investigate the real-time effects of FO on regional lung volumes and regional ventilation/perfusion by electrical impedance tomography (EIT) during BLVR with EBV.

A Conservative and Multidisciplinary Approach to Boerhaave Syndrome: A Case Report.

Boerhaave's syndrome is a life-threatening spontaneous esophageal rupture, usually in its distal part. It generally develops after situations that suddenly increase the intraesophageal pressure, such as, during or after persistent vomiting. Despite it being a rare condition in clinical practice, it has a high mortality rate (18-39%).

How Bacteria Cope with Oxidative Stress Induced by Cadmium: Volatile Communication Is Differentially Perceived among Strains.

Soil is an environment with numerous niches, where bacteria are exposed to diverse conditions. Some bacteria are exposed earlier than others to pressure, and the emission of signals that other bacteria can receive and perceive may allow a better response to an eminent stimulus. To shed light on how bacteria trigger their response and adapt to changes in the environment, the intra- and interspecific influences of volatiles on bacterial strains growing under non-stressed and cadmium-stressed conditions were assessed.

Bio-Inspired Magnetically Responsive Silicone Cilia: Fabrication Strategy and Interaction with Biological Mucus.

Cilia are biological structures essential to drive the mobility of secretions and maintain the proper function of the respiratory airways. However, this motile self-cleaning process is significantly compromised in the presence of silicone tracheal prosthesis, leading to biofilm growth and impeding effective treatment. To address this challenge and enhance the performance of these devices, we propose the fabrication of magnetic silicone cilia, with the prospect of their integration onto silicone prostheses.

The ESTS-AIR database-initial results of a multi-institutional database on airway surgery.

Objectives: Compared to lung resections, airway procedures are relatively rare in thoracic surgery. Despite this, a growing number of dedicated airway centres have formed throughout Europe. These centres are characterized by a close interdisciplinary collaboration and they often act as supra-regional referring centres.

Application of starch-rich mango by-product as filler for the development of an additive manufacturing filament compound.

The surge in global polymeric waste underscores the imperative for biodegradable materials to substitute traditional polymers. Crucially, advancements are needed for emerging technologies like Materials Extrusion (ME) in additive manufacturing, where current biodegradable materials exhibit limitations. This work was based on the development of a biodegradable composite filament.

Brazilian airway surgery survey indicates low overall numbers and need for improved teaching skills.

Objectives: The Brazilian Society of Thoracic Surgeons conducted an online survey to determine the number of surgeons that perform adult and paediatric airway surgery and to understand the practice patterns along the country.

Methods: Active members were electronically invited to complete the questionnaire through the REDCapR platform. Invitations were sent from January to April 2020.

Fusion Object Detection and Action Recognition to Predict Violent Action.

In the context of Shared Autonomous Vehicles, the need to monitor the environment inside the car will be crucial. This article focuses on the application of deep learning algorithms to present a fusion monitoring solution which was three different algorithms: a violent action detection system, which recognizes violent behaviors between passengers, a violent object detection system, and a lost items detection system. Public datasets were used for object detection algorithms (COCO and TAO) to train state-of-the-art algorithms such as YOLOv5.

Soybean Seed Enrichment with Cobalt and Molybdenum as an Alternative to Conventional Seed Treatment.

Biological nitrogen fixation in soybean is enhanced when seed is treated with cobalt (Co) and molybdenum (Mo) prior to planting. In this study, our objective was to verify if Co and Mo application during the reproductive phase of the crop increases seed Co and Mo concentration without adverse effects on seed quality. Two experiments were conducted.

Application of Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria from Cape Verde to Increase Maize Tolerance to Salinity.

Salinity constitutes a major abiotic factor that negatively affects crop productivity. Inoculation with plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) is proven to increase plant tolerance to abiotic stresses and enhance plant growth, development and productivity. The present study aims to increase the resilience of crops to salinity using bacteria from the microbiome of plants growing in saline environments.