Review
Oncology
Dagmara Pietkiewicz, Szymon Plewa, Mikolaj Zaborowski, Timothy J. J. Garrett, Eliza Matuszewska, Zenon J. J. Kokot, Jan Matysiak
Summary: Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) enables simultaneous multidimensional analysis, providing valuable insights for studying neoplastic processes and identifying therapeutic targets. However, the technique requires standardized protocols and faces challenges in various aspects.
CANCER CELL INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Madoka Inoue, Krish Ragunath
Summary: There is a growing interest in establishing quality indicators (QIs) for endoscopic screening and surveillance in Barrett's esophagus (BE), as it is important for early and accurate detection of dysplasia and neoplasia. However, issues remain in determining the most appropriate QIs, including inconsistent use of terminology and a scarcity of studies linking QIs with patient outcomes. It is urgent to determine appropriate QIs for Barrett's endoscopy, define QI items, and identify ways to measure key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure clinically effective and patient-focused care.
DIGESTIVE ENDOSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Economics
Sotiris Georganas, Ioannis Laliotis, Alina Velias
Summary: This paper examines the impact of retirement on prosocial behavior. Through survey data and a field experiment, it is found that retirement leads to an increase in volunteering and altruistic behavior, and this change is not solely attributed to external factors but reflects an overall change in prosociality. Given the aging population, these findings are policy-relevant.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC BEHAVIOR & ORGANIZATION
(2022)
Review
Orthopedics
William M. Mihalko, Kenneth Urish, Hani Haider
Summary: Over the past three decades, there have been significant advancements in knee and hip replacement technology, improving functional outcomes and survivorship. Despite these advancements, issues with patient satisfaction, functional limitations, and early revisions persist. These issues may be addressed through improvements in implant design and surgical technique.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Editorial Material
Area Studies
Erica Marat
Summary: In the past 30 years, the field of Central Asian studies has become more diverse and new generations of scholars have emerged. Ten authors representing the field have contributed seven articles, critiquing misinterpretations or omissions in their respective disciplines. Exciting innovations for understanding Central Asia continue to flourish, with the coming decade being a turning point for spirited debates and exploration of experimental approaches, new theories, and topics.
CENTRAL ASIAN SURVEY
(2021)
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Ivana Mikolasevic, Dorotea Bozic, Tajana Pavic, Alen Ruzic, Goran Hauser, Marija Radic, Delfa Radic-Kristo, Melanija Razov-Radas, Zeljko Puljiz, Sandra Milic
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant indirect impacts on the global health system, leading to increases in liver-related diseases like nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and viral hepatitis. Challenges in treating chronic liver disease and a decrease in liver transplants are the main consequences of the pandemic.
WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Peter Wostyn
Summary: The concern of long-term sequelae resembling myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome in COVID-19 patients has led to the need for clarifying mechanisms underlying post-COVID-19 fatigue syndrome. Integrating insights from various conditions, the study suggests a hypothesis involving damage to olfactory sensory neurons leading to congestion in the glymphatic system as a potential cause. Research is needed to confirm this hypothesis and explore the role of the glymphatic-lymphatic system in combating post-COVID-19 fatigue syndrome.
MEDICAL HYPOTHESES
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Brad A. Davidson, Sarah Croessmann, Ben H. Park
Summary: Advancements in genomic strategies and targeted therapies have enabled precision medicine to revolutionize oncology. Liquid biopsy, which gathers genetic information through minimally invasive methods, offers valuable insights for potential targeted therapies and tumor surveillance. However, lack of prospective clinical trials showing direct patient benefit has hindered the widespread implementation of liquid biopsies in standard clinical applications.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2021)
Editorial Material
Nursing
Melora D. Ferren
Summary: Dr. Robin P. Newhouse discusses her journey to becoming the Dean of the Indiana University School of Nursing, as well as her work in engaging patients in research and advancing nursing science.
JOURNAL OF NURSING ADMINISTRATION
(2022)
Review
Physiology
Maria Luisa Jabbur, Carl Hirschie Johnson
Summary: This paper reviews the literature on the ecology and evolution of circadian clocks, with a special focus on cyanobacteria as model organisms. It discusses the role of circadian clocks in adaptive fitness and their potential response to climate change. The paper also explores the oldest known circadian clock and its evolution under early Earth conditions.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Daniel Fernandez Marchan, Marta Novo, Jorge Dominguez, Alberto Da Silva, Alejandro Martinez, Sylvain Gerard, Mickael Hedde, Thibaud Decaens
Summary: Since the 18(th) century, taxonomists have been studying the French earthworm fauna, which is one of the most well-known earthworm communities in Europe. Surprisingly, new species are continuously being discovered, even among the larger ones. Recent sampling in southern France revealed six previously undescribed species of Scherotheca. This discovery increases the diversity of Scherotheca to 51 species and highlights the importance of conserving these unique earthworms.
ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2023)
Review
Rheumatology
Vianney Delplace, Marie-Astrid Boutet, Catherine Le Visage, Yves Maugars, Jerome Guicheux, Claire Vinatier
Summary: Osteoarthritis affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide with increasing prevalence. While there is currently no treatment to alter the disease course, promising therapeutic strategies and novel targets are being explored. Innovative cell therapies, gene therapy, and the potential for personalized treatments provide hope for new approaches in osteoarthritis management.
Article
Psychology, Social
Lauren Kremble, Michael A. Busseri
Summary: The study found that using a reflective thinking mode is associated with more positive emotions and motivation, while evaluative thinking mode is related to more negative emotions and motivation. This suggests that individual's way of thinking can influence their visions and goals for the future.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Prashant Dogra, Eugene J. Koay, Zhihui Wang, Farhaan S. Vahidy, Mauro Ferrari, Renata Pasqualini, Wadih Arap, Marc L. Boom, H. Dirk Sostman, Vittorio Cristini
Summary: The Elliott Wave principle, based on human emotions driving financial decisions, can be similarly used to predict the future evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic. This method reproduced data patterns for various countries and the world, leading to potential scenarios being extrapolated.
TRANSLATIONAL PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Geography
Beverley Mullings
Summary: The article compares historical and contemporary labour geographies from the Caribbean to explore how lives are made within capitalist systems in a world of automation, precarity, and free market fundamentalism. By tracing continuities in the ways people in extreme precarity engage with space to exercise control over their labour, the article aims to unsettle the theoretical separation of social reproduction from economic production and offer insights into labour geographies beyond formal organized labor and the formal economy. The Caribbean is presented as a space of theory making that offers lessons for future developments.
