{"title":"Modifiable risk factors of dementia in the Indian scenario.","authors":"Ankul Singh S, Lakshmi Chandran, Chitra Vellapandian","doi":"10.1080/20565623.2025.2483132","DOIUrl":"10.1080/20565623.2025.2483132","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12568,"journal":{"name":"Future Science OA","volume":"11 1","pages":"2483132"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11938979/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143691677","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future Science OAPub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-02-17DOI: 10.1080/20565623.2025.2463851
Shema Ayadi, Hela Jamoussi
{"title":"Reply to the letter to the editor: previous immunological disease can promote neurological complications of SARS-CoV-2 infection, such as VST or GBS.","authors":"Shema Ayadi, Hela Jamoussi","doi":"10.1080/20565623.2025.2463851","DOIUrl":"10.1080/20565623.2025.2463851","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12568,"journal":{"name":"Future Science OA","volume":"11 1","pages":"2463851"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11834411/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143432936","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future Science OAPub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-02-18DOI: 10.1080/20565623.2025.2467607
Erkan Kahraman, Koray Kalenderoglu
{"title":"The association between whole blood viscosity and CHA2DS2-VASc/CHA2DS2-VA scores in patients with atrial fibrillation.","authors":"Erkan Kahraman, Koray Kalenderoglu","doi":"10.1080/20565623.2025.2467607","DOIUrl":"10.1080/20565623.2025.2467607","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>CHA2DS2-VASc and CHA2DS2-VA scores are often used to demonstrate thromboembolic risk in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. Elevated whole blood viscosity is an independent risk factor for ischemic stroke.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to ascertain the correlation between whole blood viscosity and CHA2DS2-VASc/CHA2DS2-VA scores.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study was performed retrospectively in a tertiary cardiac facility, encompassing 150 patients.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study's results demonstrate that whole blood viscosity, concerning both high shear rate and low shear rate variables, are statistically significant in forecasting the likelihood of elevated CHA2DS2-VA and CHA2DS2-VASc scores. <b>(</b>AUC: 0.690, 0.693; <i>p</i>: <0.001; 0.647, 0.665; <i>p</i>: <0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Whole blood viscosity had a substantial correlation with the CHA2DS2-VASc/CHA2DS2-VA scores in patients with atrial fibrillation and may be used to evaluate thromboembolism risk, akin to these scores.</p>","PeriodicalId":12568,"journal":{"name":"Future Science OA","volume":"11 1","pages":"2467607"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11845118/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143448798","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future Science OAPub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-03-19DOI: 10.1080/20565623.2025.2476866
Prajita Pandey, Brianna A White, Colin Goswell, Neelanjan Bose, Sara Butterworth Connell, Nicolee Schulze, Jim Nevelos, Ana Najafi, Ramin Najafi, Ryan K Cheu
{"title":"Bioanalytical method validation to quantify ketorolac in human vitreous and aqueous via surrogate matrix of human plasma.","authors":"Prajita Pandey, Brianna A White, Colin Goswell, Neelanjan Bose, Sara Butterworth Connell, Nicolee Schulze, Jim Nevelos, Ana Najafi, Ramin Najafi, Ryan K Cheu","doi":"10.1080/20565623.2025.2476866","DOIUrl":"10.1080/20565623.2025.2476866","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Intracameral phenylephrine 1.0%/ketorolac 0.3% (OMIDRIA<sup>®</sup>) is used during cataract surgery to prevent intraoperative miosis and reduce postoperative pain. Although studied in beagles, no human data exist showing the duration ketorolac remains in the eye postoperatively. A clinical trial measuring ketorolac concentrations in aqueous/vitreous samples necessitated the development of a validation process for acquiring these measurements. Due to limited human aqueous/vitreous humor sample availability, a bioanalytical method was developed and validated to quantify ketorolac levels using human plasma as a surrogate matrix.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The developed process involves extracting ketorolac and its internal standard (ketorolac-<i>d</i>5) from plasma as a surrogate for aqueous and vitreous humor using a protein precipitation sample preparation technique, followed by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The validated method can be successfully applied for quantitation of ketorolac over a concentration range of 2.5 ng/mL to 5000 ng/mL. The method met the acceptance criteria with respect to selectivity, specificity, precision, accuracy, linearity, dilution integrity, and stability.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The validated method can use plasma as a surrogate matrix for quantitation of ketorolac in aqueous and vitreous humor, thereby eliminating the need to procure human vitreous and aqueous samples for validation prior to initiation of a clinical trial.</p>","PeriodicalId":12568,"journal":{"name":"Future Science OA","volume":"11 1","pages":"2476866"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11925105/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143656989","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future Science OAPub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-04-01DOI: 10.1080/20565623.2025.2458432
Zhaoyun Jiang, Bing Xu, Bo Sun, Beibei Yang, Su Lu, Mengjian Li, Juan Zhang, Liqiang Qi, Qixi Wu
{"title":"Germline variants analysis of Chinese breast cancer patients reveals numerous alterations in homologous recombination genes.","authors":"Zhaoyun Jiang, Bing Xu, Bo Sun, Beibei Yang, Su Lu, Mengjian Li, Juan Zhang, Liqiang Qi, Qixi Wu","doi":"10.1080/20565623.2025.2458432","DOIUrl":"10.1080/20565623.2025.2458432","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>We aimed to identify the pathogenic variants of homologous recombination (HR) genes and analyze the correlation between the pathogenic variants and clinical characteristics in Chinese breast cancer patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cohort of 178 breast cancer patients participated in this study. We assessed genomic alterations using a 23-gene panel, which includes most of the HR-related genes and DNA mismatch repair (MMR) gene, through next-generation sequencing. The pathogenicity of variants was determined based on the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics standards and guidelines. The correlation between these pathogenic variants and the clinical characteristics of the patients was investigated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>26 pathogenic variants, including one novel suspected pathogenic variant, were detected in 28 (15.7%) patients. These variants occurred in 7 HR-related genes: <i>BRCA1</i>, <i>BRCA2</i>, <i>PALB2</i>, <i>RAD51D</i>, <i>RAD50</i>, <i>BRIP1,</i> and <i>ATM</i>. The frequency of <i>BRCA1</i> variants was higher in the younger group (8.9%) compared to the older group (2.6%), while the trend was reversed for <i>BRCA2</i> (3.0% vs. 7.8%). All three patients with the pathogenic variant (p.Lys91fs) in <i>RAD51D</i> were diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>HR-gene testing in breast cancer could help to find new suspected pathogenic variants and increase the clinical benefit of multi-gene testing for breast cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":12568,"journal":{"name":"Future Science OA","volume":"11 1","pages":"2458432"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11970748/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143752200","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unraveling the anoikis-cancer nexus: a bibliometric analysis of research trends and mechanisms.","authors":"Junjie Jiang, Wei Peng, Nianzhe Sun, Deze Zhao, Weifang Cui, Yuwei Lai, Chunfang Zhang, Chaojun Duan, Wei Zeng","doi":"10.1080/20565623.2025.2484159","DOIUrl":"10.1080/20565623.2025.2484159","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cancer, influenced by genetics and the environment, involves anoikis, a cell death mechanism upon extracellular matrix detachment crucial for metastasis. Understanding this relationship is key for therapy. We analyze cancer and anoikis trends using bibliometrics.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A search was conducted from Web of Science Core, PubMed, Scopus and non-English databases such as the CNKI (inception- 21 December 2024). Data analysis employed Microsoft Excel, VOSviewer, CiteSpace, R software, and the online platform (https://bibliometric.com/).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>2510 publications were retrieved, with a significant increase in the last decade. China led, the University of Texas system was productive, and the Oncogene Journal was popular. Breast, and colorectal cancers were frequently studied. Among them, representative tumor-related mechanisms were identified, commonalities such as (EMT, ECM, autophagy) and respective specific mechanisms were summarized.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This bibliometric analysis highlights rapid advances in anoikis research in cancer, emphasizing EMT and FAK pathways' translational potential, guiding targeted therapies, and improving cancer treatment outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":12568,"journal":{"name":"Future Science OA","volume":"11 1","pages":"2484159"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11959893/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143752206","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Extracellular vesicles in the pathogenesis and future diagnostics of oral squamous cell carcinoma.","authors":"Anđela Batur, Ruđer Novak, Grgur Salai, Stela Hrkač, Vesna Ćosić, Lovorka Grgurević","doi":"10.1080/20565623.2025.2461940","DOIUrl":"10.1080/20565623.2025.2461940","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Extracellular vesicles are a group of heterogeneous particles secreted during both physiological and pathological conditions which serve in intercellular communication and play a role in the development and progression of oral squamous cell carcinoma, the most common malignant tumor of the head and neck with a high mortality rate. Extensive research is being conducted in order to determine the precise role of extracellular vesicles in oncogenic processes and to explore the possible application of extracellular vesicles as early tumor biomarkers. In this review, we aimed to systematize observed roles extracellular vesicles might play in organizing of tumor microenvironment, tumor invasion and metastasis, as well as the impact of extracellular vesicles on immune dysregulation and development of resistance to chemotherapeutics. Additionally, we summarized findings involving the potential use of extracellular vesicles cargo proteins as early disease biomarkers.</p>","PeriodicalId":12568,"journal":{"name":"Future Science OA","volume":"11 1","pages":"2461940"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11812389/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143370653","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future Science OAPub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-02-07DOI: 10.1080/20565623.2025.2459001
Xiaoyue Zhao, Min Luo, Qinjie Tian
{"title":"Therapeutic selection for abnormal uterine bleeding with ovulatory dysfunction: a cross-sectional study in Chinese women.","authors":"Xiaoyue Zhao, Min Luo, Qinjie Tian","doi":"10.1080/20565623.2025.2459001","DOIUrl":"10.1080/20565623.2025.2459001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To investigate the therapeutic selection of abnormal uterine bleeding with ovulatory dysfunction (AUB-O) among Chinese women and analyze the impact of various factors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a cross-sectional study involving 3527 patients with AUB-O diagnosed by local doctor between 14 and 55 years old. Questionnaire compiled according to the Chinese AUB-O treatment guidelines was used to collect the demographic and therapeutic information.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The patients were divided into the juvenile group, the reproductive group, and the senior group. The results showed that irregular menstruation (37.6-46.3%), dysmenorrhea (29.9-44.4%), and heavy menstrual bleeding (16.7-32.2%) were the main symptoms in Chinese AUB-O patients. Most of the patients chose to seek help in the Department of General Gynecology (78.6-90.7%). Among the therapeutic options, combined oral contraceptives (COCs) met the treatment expectations with high acceptance among patients (36.6%-52.2%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study underscores the crucial need to fortify the endocrine diagnostic proficiency of doctors within the Department of General Gynecology. Furthermore, it also indicates that implementing clinical medication education programs for patients could facilitate their correct selection of appropriate therapeutic strategies for AUB-O.</p>","PeriodicalId":12568,"journal":{"name":"Future Science OA","volume":"11 1","pages":"2459001"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11812333/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143370681","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Risk factors of major lower limb amputation in symptomatic peripheral artery disease: a retrospective cohort study.","authors":"Supatcha Prasertcharoensuk, Krittin Prateepphuangrat, Phati Angkasith, Panu Teeratakulpisarn, Parichat Tanmit, Saowapa Chimluang, Kittisak Sawanyawisuth, Narongchai Wongkonkitsin","doi":"10.1080/20565623.2025.2476881","DOIUrl":"10.1080/20565623.2025.2476881","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To find risk factors of major amputation in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) by a combination of both personal risk factors and treatment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a retrospective cohort study enrolled adult patients diagnosed as symptomatic PAD. Predictors for major amputation were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There were 221 patients with PAD met the study criteria; 28 patients (12.67%) had major amputation events. There were three independent factors Rutherford classification, white blood cell, and serum albumin. The adjusted odds ratio (95% confidence interval) of these factors were 1.824 (1.118, 2.976), 1.073 (1.019, 1.131), and 0.421 (0.202, 0.879), respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Serum albumin was modifiable to prevent future major amputation in patients with PAD.</p>","PeriodicalId":12568,"journal":{"name":"Future Science OA","volume":"11 1","pages":"2476881"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11916367/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143624159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Future Science OAPub Date : 2025-12-01Epub Date: 2025-02-21DOI: 10.1080/20565623.2025.2468128
Sridevi N, Thirumal M
{"title":"Evaluation of polyherbal synergy against diabetes: <i>in-vitro</i> analysis.","authors":"Sridevi N, Thirumal M","doi":"10.1080/20565623.2025.2468128","DOIUrl":"10.1080/20565623.2025.2468128","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>To evaluate the anti-diabetic properties of a polyherbal formulation consisting of <i>Curcuma longa</i>, <i>Emblica officinalis</i>, and <i>Trigonella foenum-graecum</i> through <i>in-vitro</i> assays, and investigate its synergistic effects on glucose metabolism, lipid metabolism, and insulin function.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The polyherbal extract was prepared using methanol, water, and methanol-water as solvents. <i>In-vitro</i> antioxidant (DPPH, Phosphomolybdenum) and anti-diabetic (α-amylase, α-glucosidase inhibition, yeast glucose uptake, and inhibitory glucose diffusion) assays were conducted. L6 rat skeletal muscle cells were used for MTT assay and glucose uptake.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The methanol extract showed the highest antioxidant and anti-diabetic activities compared to aqueous and hydroalcoholic extracts. The IC<sub>50</sub> values in DPPH and α-amylase inhibition assays were close to standard drugs, while the MTT assay demonstrated moderate cytotoxicity, confirming the extract's safety. Glucose uptake increased significantly, particularly in L6 cells treated with the methanolic extract.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The polyherbal formulation exhibited potent anti-diabetic properties, particularly the methanolic extract, showing significant glucose regulation and insulin function improvement. This formulation holds promise as a natural treatment for diabetes.</p>","PeriodicalId":12568,"journal":{"name":"Future Science OA","volume":"11 1","pages":"2468128"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11849915/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143467682","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}