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Foodborne illness is a critical environmental and public-health challenge, shaped by host immunity, ecological conditions, and contaminated food sources. Globally, millions of cases occur annually, with substantial morbidity and mortality [1,2]. Contaminants include microbial agents—bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi—…

Neoplastic myeloid diseases are clonal hematopoietic stem cell disorders characterized by abnormal proliferation, impaired differentiation, and accumulation of myeloid cells, resulting in disrupted normal hematopoiesis. Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) is the most aggressive of these disorders and predominantly affects…

Background: The scale of environmental damage caused by plastic pollution highlights the need to implement sustainably sourced biodegradable plastics within the global economy. Microalgae biofilms cultivated on rotating algae biofilm reactors (RABRs) using anaerobically digested municipal wastewater provide a feedstock…

Delirium is one of the most common and clinically significant neuropsychiatric syndromes encountered in hospitalized adults, particularly among older patients, critically ill individuals, and those undergoing major surgery. Characterized by an acute disturbance in attention, awareness, and cognition, delirium is associ…

Background: Automated lesion classification and interpretation of pediatric abdominal X-rays is clinically important but constrained by data scarcity and strict privacy regulations. Synthetic image-caption pair datasets offer a practical solution. Methods: We used the AI Hub synthetic pediatric abdominal X-ray dataset …

Excessive Gingival Display (EGD), commonly known as a gummy smile, is an esthetic condition that may negatively affect patients' self-confidence and quality of life. Lip repositioning surgery has emerged as a minimally invasive treatment option for patients with hyperactive upper lips, although long-term stability rema…

Background: Museum artwork recognition presents distinct challenges: extreme data scarcity (typically one training image per title), museum-specific imaging conditions, and high intra-class visual variability that requires sensitivity to artistic style rather than semantic content alone. Methods: We present a Style-Awa…

Nanotechnology plays a major role in modern science and industry through the development of novel materials and advanced consumer products with unique physicochemical properties. Nanoparticles are increasingly utilized in medicine, electronics, agriculture, cosmetics, and industrial applications due to their enhanced f…

Introduction: Major depressive disorder is a prevalent psychiatric condition affecting millions worldwide, yet current pharmacotherapies, primarily based on monoamine modulation, are limited by delayed onset, insufficient efficacy, and adverse effects. Maizhuni-Nujia (MZNNJ) is a classic multi-herb prescription from Uy…

Water kefir is a non-dairy fermented beverage produced by the fermentation of sugar-rich solutions by a symbiotic consortium of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB), Acetic Acid Bacteria (AAB), and yeasts embedded in a polysaccharide matrix. Unlike milk kefir, water kefir is suitable for individuals with lactose intolerance, mil…

Introduction: While prostate cancer is the most common malignancy in men, cutaneous penile metastases are rare and indicate a poor prognosis. Case Presentation: A 63-year-old man with painful non-healing penile lesions was referred to our unit for workup. Clinical examination revealed indurated ulcerative lesions with …

Background: Cereals are staple component of the Nigerian diet; however, their contamination with heavy metals raises serious public health concerns. This study evaluated the concentrations of cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn) in company processed rice (CPR), locally processed rice (LPR)…

Medical schools play a significant role in cultivating an inclusive health system. In 2019, the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (UMMSM) was ranked as the 6th best graduate school in the U.S. for Diversity when the Racial Justice Report Card (RJRC) assigned this institution lowest grade possible. To better…

Myocardial Infarction (MI) in young adults aged 18–30 years is an emerging clinical concern with a steadily increasing global incidence. Although traditionally attributed to premature atherosclerosis, growing evidence suggests that early-onset MI results from a complex interplay of endothelial dysfunction, coronary vas…

Fusarium oxysporum is a destructive soilborne pathogen that causes vascular wilt and root rot in Cannabis sativa, limiting plant health and productivity under greenhouse production. This study evaluated the antagonistic and growth-promoting effects of plant growth-promoting microorganisms, namely Trichoderma asperellum…