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Identifying and Prioritizing Core Components of Relationship Education Programs: a Case Study of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assisted Systematic Review.

The field of prevention science seeks to identify and implement effective strategies to address social, emotional, and health challenges. A critical aspect of this endeavor is determining the core components of prevention programs that drive positive outcomes. This article presents a case study utilizing artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted systematic review methods to identify key components of healthy marriage and relationship education programs. Given the growing body of research in this domain, AI tools offer a promising means to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of literature reviews. This study employed AI to screen, code, and validate research articles, demonstrating its effectiveness in expediting systematic reviews while maintaining high accuracy in inclusion screening. This case study involved a systematic review of 22,028 resources (identified from PsycINFO, Academic Search Ultimate, and Google) and a final data set of 268 relevant studies. AI screening was integral in effectively conducting multiple rounds of screening. However, findings also highlight challenges in AI-assisted qualitative data abstraction, underscoring the continued need for human expertise in complex coding tasks. The study contributes to the ongoing discourse on integrating AI into prevention science methodologies and offers insights for optimizing AI applications in systematic reviews.

Artificial Intelligence

Emotional and Cognitive Processes Underlying Persuasion, Moderating Factors, and Physiological Reactions: A Systematic Review.

Persuasion is a type of social influence aiming to produce changes in others' attitudes or behaviors. This study explores the relationship between emotions and persuasion, principal moderating factors, and physiological reactions during persuasive attempts. Following PRISMA guidelines, 28 empirical articles were analyzed, addressing emotions, affective/cognitive orientations, framing effects, and psychophysiological reactions. Mixed findings emerged regarding emotions, with fear appeals being effective in health education, while more recent studies favor the use of positive persuasive messages to increase behavior intention. Principal moderating factors included personal relevance, need for cognition (NFC) and need for affect (NFA), thought confidence, vulnerability, and efficacy beliefs. Psychophysiological studies revealed distinct physiological arousal during persuasion processing compared to a rest state. In addition, a greater misalignment between current behavior and the persuasive attempt led to perceived freedom threat and psychological reactance. These insights enhance persuasive effectiveness and deepen understanding of persuasion processes, guiding future research directions.

Humans

Rare clinical complications following scorpion envenomation worldwide: A systematic review.

Scorpion envenomation is an important public health problem in many tropical and subtropical regions and may result in rare but life-threatening grade III complications involving multiple organ systems. This systematic review synthesizes published articles from 2000 to 2025 that describe uncommon, severe clinical manifestations following scorpion stings. A total of 71 rare clinical complications were identified, encompassing cardiovascular, neurological, respiratory, renal, hematological, ocular, dermatological, and other systemic manifestations. Cardiovascular complications were the most frequently reported, whereas neurological complications exhibited the greatest clinical diversity. Mesobuthus tamulus and Hemiscorpius lepturus were most commonly associated with severe complications, and children younger than 10 years appeared to be at increased risk of serious neurological involvement. These findings highlight the remarkable clinical heterogeneity of grade III scorpion envenomation and emphasize the importance of early recognition, species-specific clinical awareness, and timely management to reduce severe outcomes in endemic regions.

Humans

Molecular Determinants and Therapeutic Targeting of Stop Codon Readthrough in Eukaryotic Translation.

Accurate translation termination is essential for proteome integrity and in eukaryotes is primarily governed by the release factors eRF1 and eRF3, which ensure precise recognition of stop codons and efficient release of nascent polypeptides. However, proteome integrity is challenged by mutations that generate premature termination codons (PTCs), leading to truncated, nonfunctional proteins and degradation of the aberrant transcript via nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD). Collectively, these events account for ∼1800 human genetic diseases. Translational readthrough, the process by which near-cognate tRNAs decode stop codons and allow ribosomes to continue elongation beyond the stop codon, represents a possibility to suppress PTCs and restore full-length protein synthesis. Initially discovered in viruses as a mechanism to expand coding capacity, readthrough is now recognized as a regulated feature of eukaryotic gene expression influenced by both cis-acting sequence elements and trans-acting factors. Recent evidence highlights the remarkable context dependence of readthrough, revealing variation across transcripts, tissues, and developmental stages. In this review, we examine the molecular determinants that define stop codon recognition and readthrough efficiency, with particular emphasis on nucleotide context. We further discuss the mechanisms and binding sites of small molecules that promote PTC readthrough, and summarize the clinical development landscape of readthrough-inducing compounds for the treatment of diseases caused by nonsense mutations.

Humans

Endocrine-disrupting chemical-induced gene networks confer coronary heart disease risk revealed by causal inference and single-cell analyses.

BACKGROUND: Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are linked to coronary heart disease (CHD), but underlying mechanisms remain unclear. We aimed to identify EDC-related genes and evaluate their causal roles in CHD. METHODS: We curated EDC-related genes from a compound-gene interaction database and integrated them with CHD genome-wide association study (GWAS) summary statistics and tissue-specific expression quantitative trait loci (eQTL) data. Two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) and Bayesian colocalization were applied to infer causality. Functional enrichment, single-cell RNA sequencing of human coronary arteries, and EDC-gene networks were further analyzed. RESULTS: After FDR correction, 39 genes were significantly associated with CHD risk via MR. Four genes-ZNF827, FCHO1, IPO9 (protective), and RPL13 (risk-increasing)-showed strong colocalization (PPH4 > 0.9). Pathway and single-cell analyses of coronary artery tissue indicated that vascular and immune pathways mediate these effects. An interaction network highlighted associations between specific EDCs and candidate genes implicated in CHD susceptibility. CONCLUSION: This integrative genomic study provides evidence that EDCs influence CHD susceptibility through distinct gene networks, revealing potential mechanisms and molecular targets for prevention and therapy.

Humans

Chronic postsurgical pain: risk assessment and mitigation.

PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW: Chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) and persistent postoperative opioid use (PPOU) are two of the most common complications of a number of surgical interventions, which can cause significant personal and economic negative consequences. This review outlines known and potential risk factors for CPSP and PPOU and approaches to reduce these risk factors. RECENT FINDINGS: Modifiable risk factors for developing CPSP include psychological distress, preoperative pain intensity, and perioperative opioid exposure. Although less studied, psychological comorbidities are also risk factors for PPOU. Evidence-based mitigation strategies include psychological interventions and perioperative opioid sparing. SUMMARY: A number of perioperative risk factors for developing CPSP and PPOU have been identified, and anesthesiologists should be cognizant of these risk factors and potential risk mitigation strategies. Additional prospective studies are needed to further develop easily adoptable, evidence-based interventions to reduce the incidence of CPSP and PPOU.

Humans

Orange juice and hesperidin increase flavanone exposure without detectable short-term vascular benefits: a randomized crossover trial.

Orange juice is a major dietary source of hesperidin, a citrus flavanone with vascular protective effects in experimental models. However, whether nutritionally realistic intake levels induce measurable benefits in humans remains unclear. We investigated the effects of orange juice and hesperidin supplementation, at realistic dietary doses, on vascular function, flavanone bioavailability, and molecular responses. Thirty-seven centrally overweight men completed a randomized, double-blind, controlled, three-period crossover trial with three 6-week interventions separated by washout periods. Participants consumed daily 330 mL of 100% orange juice (OJ), an isoenergetic control beverage (CON), or a hesperidin-enriched control beverage (HESP, 210 mg day-1). Fasting vascular, metabolic and anthropometric parameters were assessed before and after each intervention, with flow-mediated dilation (FMD) as the primary endpoint. Postprandial FMD, circulating flavanone metabolites and oxylipin profiles were evaluated following a standardized high-fat meal challenge, and flavanone bioavailability was assessed by 24 h urinary excretion. Whole-blood transcriptomics were performed in a subset (n = 9). Plasma exposure to phase II hesperetin metabolites (AUC0-6 h) and 24 h urinary excretion were comparable after OJ and HESP, indicating effective hesperidin delivery and limited matrix effects on bioavailability. Neither intervention significantly affected fasting or postprandial FMD, vascular, metabolic or anthropometric parameters, or oxylipin profiles versus CON. Marked interindividual variability was observed in vascular responses and flavanone bioavailability, although treatment effects were unrelated to baseline endothelial function or flavanone exposure. Exploratory transcriptomic analyses suggested modulation of pathways involved in vascular biology following OJ and HESP. Under nutritionally realistic conditions, orange juice and hesperidin induced measurable biological engagement without detectable short-term vascular benefits, highlighting the complexity of linking flavanone exposure to functional vascular outcomes in humans.

Humans

Nurse-Led Home-Based Mobile Health Cardiac Rehabilitation Program for Patients With Chronic Heart Failure: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This 12-week randomized controlled trial evaluated a nurse-led mHealth intervention for patients with chronic heart failure, conceptually informed by Riegel's middle-range theory of self-care of chronic illness. The program integrated wearable activity tracking with weekly nurse-led behavioral coaching, reflecting the core self-care processes of monitoring, maintenance, and management. Compared with usual care, the intervention significantly improved daily step count, 6-minute walk distance, metabolic equivalents, and left ventricular ejection fraction. Findings highlight the effectiveness of theory-informed, nurse-delivered mHealth strategies in enhancing physical activity and cardiopulmonary function, while underscoring the critical role of advanced practice nurses in home-based chronic disease management.

Aged

Retinoid dynamics in immune cells during age-related diseases.

Retinoids comprise vitamin A and its structurally related natural and synthetic derivatives. Retinoid dynamics involves multiple retinoid forms, carrier proteins, and enzymes that orchestrate the absorption, transport, storage and biotransformation of dietary vitamin A. Beyond their canonical metabolic functions, metabolites and proteins involved in retinoid metabolism also play distinct roles in signal transduction and transcriptome reprogramming, broadening the mechanisms that influence immune cell fate decisions. Age‑related changes in retinoid bioavailability and signaling intensity alter immune cell polarization and function, thereby contributing to the pathogenesis of chronic inflammation in neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, osteoarthritis, and other age-related diseases. In this review, we focus on age-related alterations in the retinoid metabolic pathway and their impact on inflammation and the progression of age-related diseases. This review highlights the pivotal role of retinoid metabolism in anti-ageing interventions and considers future directions and challenges in this field.

Humans

Feasibility and Efficacy of Lorlatinib in Japanese Patients With Relapsed/Refractory ALK-Aberrant Neuroblastoma.

Lorlatinib, a third-generation ALK inhibitor, was administered off-label to five heavily pretreated patients with relapsed or refractory ALK-aberrant neuroblastoma. ALK alterations included F1174L, R1275Q, BEND5::ALK fusion, and ALK amplification; three patients had MYCN amplification. Best responses were three partial responses and two disease progressions. The longest progression-free survival (6.7 months) occurred in a patient with F1174L and non-amplified MYCN, whereas rapid progression was observed in two MYCN-amplified cases. Lorlatinib was generally well tolerated with manageable adverse events. These findings suggest that lorlatinib is a feasible therapeutic option in ALK-aberrant neuroblastoma and that clinical heterogeneity in treatment response warrants further investigation.

Humans

In silico identification of DNMT1 inhibitors from the PlantCyc database through computational approach to assess the anti-cancer potential of nutraceutical compounds in breast cancer.

Breast cancer accounts for a disproportionate share of global cancer-related deaths, with 670,000 fatalities and 2.3 million new diagnoses recorded in women during 2022 alone. Existing treatment modalities carry considerable toxicity burdens, and resistance to available agents remains an unresolved clinical problem. DNA methyltransferase 1 (DNMT1), the enzyme chiefly responsible for maintaining genome-wide methylation patterns during DNA replication, has been mapped out as a high-value target in breast cancer because its dysregulation silences tumour suppressor genes through promoter hypermethylation. The present work involves hierarchical in silico workflow to screen 4549 plant-derived compounds from the PlantCyc database (v16.0.3) against the human DNMT1 catalytic domain (PDB ID: 4WXX). Ten top-scoring compounds were taken forward for molecular docking via AutoDock Vina; Quercetin and Kaempferol both recorded the highest binding affinities at -9.5 kcal/mol, Wogonin (-9.3 kcal/mol) and Xanthohumol (-8.1 kcal/mol) also emerged as strong binders. Pharmacokinetic evaluation using ADMET-AI confirmed that all 10 compounds met Lipinski's rule of five, with human intestinal absorption values at or above 0.98. Wogonin and Xanthohumol were selected for a 100 ns all-atom molecular dynamics (MD) simulation in GROMACS due to their well-rounded ADMET profiles and limited existing data on their specific interactions with DNMT1 in breast cancer. Across all measured trajectory metrics, backbone RMSD, residue fluctuation, radius of gyration, solvent-accessible surface area, and intermolecular hydrogen bond count, Wogonin formed a more stable, compact complex. These findings suggest that Wogonin and Xanthohumol are non-toxic nutraceutical candidates suitable for DNMT1 targeted epigenetic therapy, with computational foundation strong enough to facilitate future in vitro and in vivo validation work.

Humans

Molecular mechanisms underlying umami taste perception: A DIA-based proteomic analysis of Agrocybe aegerita peptides.

The mechanisms underlying the modulation of the salivary perception of umami peptides remain poorly understood. Herein, three umami peptides (DDL, DEL, and ENG) obtained from Agrocybe aegerita were used to investigate the regulatory role of saliva in umami taste perception via a combined approach involving sensory evaluation and proteomics analysis based on 4D-DIA technology. The results revealed that umami intensity peaked at 10&#xa0;s after ingestion and was accompanied by a significant increase in saliva secretion (p&#xa0;<&#xa0;0.05). Further proteomics analysis revealed that lactotransferrin and proline-rich proteins are closely associated with the sensory perception of umami peptides. Differentially expressed proteins were mainly enriched in pathways related to saliva secretion and proteasome function. This study provides new insights from the perspectives of salivary proteomics and dynamic salivary secretion, contributing to a deeper understanding of the mechanisms by which saliva regulates umami perception.

Humans

Crinecerfont: emerging role in the management of congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

INTRODUCTION: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency is a rare genetic endocrine disorder characterized by impaired cortisol synthesis, excessive adrenal androgen production, and elevated adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) concentrations. The current standard of care involves supraphysiologic doses of glucocorticoids to suppress ACTH and manage androgen excess, often leading to long-term complications. AREAS COVERED: A literature search of PubMed was conducted. This review critically examines the pharmacology, clinical efficacy, and potential role of crinecerfont in redefining CAH management. EXPERT OPINION: Crinecerfont, a selective corticotropin-releasing factor type 1 receptor (CRF1) antagonist, offers a novel therapeutic approach by targeting ACTH secretion at its hypothalamic origin. Recent Phase 2 and Phase 3 trials have demonstrated promising efficacy and safety across adult, adolescent, and pediatric populations. Crinecerfont may represent a promising adjunctive therapy in CAH management, addressing both biochemical control as well as quality of life and potentially long-term outcomes.

Humans

Single-cell transcriptome revealed the aberrant keratinocytes activation in antigen presentation in atopic dermatitis.

BACKGROUND: Atopic dermatitis (AD), a common chronic inflammatory skin disease, has been extensively studied using single-cell genomics. However, keratinocytes, as key effector cells in AD, have underlying mechanisms remain incompletely understood and require further investigation. METHODS: We integrated single-cell transcriptomic data from skin tissues of healthy controls, chronic active AD patients, spontaneously healed AD (SHAD) patients, and an ovalbumin-induced AD mouse model. The study particularly emphasized the gene expression and cellular dynamics of keratinocytes across the different groups, as well as their interactions with immune cells. RESULTS: Compared to healthy controls, we observed significant changes in the keratinocyte transcriptome, cellular state, and keratinocyte-immune cell ligand-receptor interactions in AD skin, particularly the marked activation of genes involved in antigen processing and presentation. Interestingly, such gene activation was not observed in keratinocytes from the ovalbumin-induced AD mouse model, despite its phenotype closely resembling human AD. Furthermore, in SHAD, we identified a recovery of both the ligand-receptor interaction patterns and antigen processing and presentation genes, accompanied by a notable shift in the transcriptome. This involved a significant downregulation of genes related to cytoplasmic transcription and oxidative phosphorylation. Notably, this pattern was not observed in the self-healing mouse model following the removal of ovalbumin stimulation. CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that the persistent activation of antigen processing and presentation pathways in keratinocytes may be a key driver of chronic inflammation in AD. Therefore, redirecting anti-allergic therapeutic strategies from solely targeting immune cells to targeting of keratinocyte-mediated antigen presentation may offer a more effective approach. Furthermore, we raise concerns about the use of ovalbumin-induced mouse models to recapitulate human chronic AD, as the underlying mechanisms may differ significantly.

Dermatitis, Atopic

The science of Arabic coffee (Qahwa): from phytochemistry and nutritional profile to health benefits and safety evaluation.

Arabic coffee (Qahwa), a traditional beverage widely consumed in the Middle East, has attracted increasing scientific attention due to its distinctive phytochemical composition and associated health effects. This review provides an integrated analysis of Qahwa's nutritional profile, focusing on its key bioactive constituents, including chlorogenic acids, caffeine, diterpenes (cafestol and kahweol), and phenolic compounds. These constituents contribute to a range of biological activities, notably antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and metabolic regulatory effects. The influence of technological variables, including roasting degree, brewing method, and bean origin, on the chemical composition and functional properties is critically examined. Safety concerns, particularly acrylamide formation and mycotoxin contamination, are also discussed. Although emerging data support Qahwa's potential as a functional beverage, further research is required to clarify dose-response relationships, synergistic interactions, and long-term health outcomes. This work highlights Qahwa as a promising candidate for food and nutraceutical applications, warranting standardized compositional profiling and toxicological evaluation.

Humans

Patient-reported outcomes in pediatric regional anesthesia trials: current use and limitations.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review examines the current use and limitations of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in pediatric regional anesthesia research. Despite the increasing emphasis on patient-centered outcomes, existing pediatric outcome assessment frameworks may inadequately capture the pain experience and interference with daily living. RECENT FINDINGS: Across 17 identified randomized controlled trials and 15 ongoing studies, PROM use remains highly variable, with consistent reliance on observational pain scales such as the Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability scale and limited incorporation of standardized, longitudinal health-related quality-of-life measures. SUMMARY: Current pediatric PROM frameworks remain fragmented, limiting comprehensive evaluation of recovery. Greater standardization and incorporation of developmentally appropriate, longitudinal outcome measures are needed to better align clinical research with meaningful patient-centered endpoints and to improve assessment of functional and psychosocial recovery.

Humans

Metagenome-scale modeling to assess microbiome metabolic complementarity for precision microbiota transplantation therapies.

Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) holds therapeutic promise beyond recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection, but clinical outcomes remain unpredictable and donor-selection strategies remain limited, in part because the role of donor&#x2012;recipient metabolic interactions in shaping the post-FMT community remains poorly understood. Here, we leverage metagenome-scale metabolic modeling to quantify metabolic niche complementarity between donor and recipient microbiomes and predict post-FMT community composition. Using MICOM-derived metabolic models, we show that donor genomes whose metabolic flux profiles are more dissimilar from the recipient community colonize at significantly higher rates in a murine FMT model. In a human IBS trial, the same metric predicted post-FMT community composition via leave-one-out cross-validation and captured known disease-associated alterations in short-chain fatty acid, sulfur, and gas metabolism. We then performed 2,548 in silico FMT simulations between IBS-D/M patients and donors from the OpenBiome biobank to evaluate personalized donor screening, identifying super-donors characterized by high taxonomic diversity, broad metabolic niche coverage, and community interaction networks dominated by cross-feeding rather than competition. Together, these results support metabolic niche complementarity as a potential determinant of post-FMT community composition and provide a mechanistic basis for evaluating donor-recipient metabolic compatibility. This framework offers a scalable approach for generating testable hypotheses for personalized donor selection.

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation

Computational metabolomics at scale: from open data to insight.

Metabolomics data are currently generated at scale thanks to the evolution of technologies that have led to marked improvements in the number of metabolites detected, spanning all chemical classes. These data are increasingly submitted to public repositories for data reuse, integration, and interpretation. Despite the availability of public resources and associated computational tools, the field still lacks a widely adopted, consistent data and analytics infrastructure capable of transforming this wealth of information into scientific insight. Indeed, the metabolomics field is just now scratching the surface of being able to harness the power of new computational technologies. In this review, we summarize discussions from the "Dagstuhl-Seminar 24181 Computational Metabolomics: Towards Molecules, Models, and their Meaning" with a focus on public data availability, open data standards, data and knowledge integration, and education. Our goal is to raise awareness and adoption of the latest open science resources while highlighting key areas needing further development.

Metabolomics