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  1. Animal models of skin disease are used to evaluate therapeutics to alleviate disease. One common clinical dermatological complaint is pruritus (itch), but there is a lack of standardization in the characteriza...

    Authors: Karen Lariosa-Willingham, Dmitri Leonoudakis, Florian Simon, Kendall Walker, Philippe Guillaume, Liling Warren and Jennifer Stratton
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:348
  2. The prevalence of obesity among United States adults has increased from 30.5% in 1999 to 41.9% in 2020. However, despite the recognition of long-term weight gain as an important public health issue, there is a...

    Authors: Alexander A. Huang and Samuel Y. Huang
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:346
  3. The Speed-Gene study aims to identify genetic variants influencing athletic performance and human locomotion using motion capture technology. Currently, 60 female participants have completed the testing protoc...

    Authors: Swam Htet, Miftahul Zannah, Thet Hnin Moe, Pongpanot Wongveerakul, Nongnapas Charoenpanich, Vitoon Saengsirisuwan and Ioannis Papadimitriou
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:345
  4. The proper function of Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRRs) as a part of the host immune system can eliminate numerous pathogens from the body. However, some viruses can manipulate PRRs to escape the innate im...

    Authors: Atena Gilanipour, Ali Teimoori, Seyed Alimohammad Arabzadeh, Hamid Reza Mollaie and Elham Mousavi
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:344
  5. Hesperetin is an important O-methylated flavonoid produced by citrus fruits and of potential pharmaceutical relevance. The microbial biosynthesis of hesperetin could be a viable alternative to plant extraction, a...

    Authors: Erik K. R. Hanko, João Correia, Caio S. Souza, Alison Green, Jakub Chromy, Ruth Stoney, Cunyu Yan, Eriko Takano, Diana Lousa, Cláudio M. Soares and Rainer Breitling
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:343
  6. Identification of patients at high risk of aggressive prostate cancer is a major clinical challenge. With the view of developing artificial intelligence-based methods for identification of these patients, we a...

    Authors: Victoria Blanes-Vidal, Ashkan Tashk, Manuella Lech Cantuaria, Rasmus Søgaard Hansen, Charlotte A. Poulsen, Mads H. Poulsen, Marie-Louise Krogh, Søren P. Sheikh and Esmaeil S. Nadimi
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:341
  7. Doxorubicin (DOX) is a highly effective chemotherapeutic used to treat many adult and pediatric cancers. However, its use is limited due to a dose-dependent cardiotoxicity, which can lead to lethal cardiomyopa...

    Authors: Cameron Skaggs, Steve Nick, Conner Patricelli, Laura Bond, Kali Woods, Luke Woodbury, Julia Thom Oxford and Xinzhu Pu
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:340
  8. Regarding deep learning networks in medical sciences for improving diagnosis and treatment purposes and the existence of minimal resources for them, we decided to provide a set of magnetic resonance images of ...

    Authors: Iraj Abedi, Maryam Zamanian, Hamidreza Bolhasani and Milad Jalilian
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:339
  9. Placental extract, which contains various bioactive compounds, has been used as traditional medicine. Many studies have demonstrated additional applications of placental extract and provided a scientific basis...

    Authors: Yusuke Ando, Eri Odawara, Hiroyasu Sakai, Fumiaki Sato and Junzo Kamei
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:338
  10. Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of death globally, with approximately 1.5 million deaths in 2020. TB often coexists with chronic communicable and non-communicable diseases, but data to determine the exten...

    Authors: Sulaiman Lakoh, Patricia Lombeh Vamboi, Abdoul Risgou Ouédraogo, Olukemi Adekanmbi, Gibrilla F. Deen, James B. W. Russell, Ahmed Sankoh-Hughes, Joseph B. Kamara, Joseph Edwin Kanu, George A. Yendewa, Emmanuel Firima and André F. S. Amaral
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:337
  11. The hypermucoviscous-like phenotype has been described in Klebsiella pneumoniae species complex (KpSC) and was described as a contributor of increased virulence. This study described the characterization and whol...

    Authors: Alejandro Alvarado-Delgado, Nadia Rodríguez-Medina, Alejandro Sánchez-Pérez, Elsa María Tamayo-Legorreta, Jackeline Cerón-Lopez, Rayo Morfin-Otero and Ulises Garza-Ramos
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:334
  12. A SNV is a single nucleotide change that can occur at any point in the genome. SNVs are the most common genetic variants that occur in the human genome, and a number of SNVs have been found to be associated wi...

    Authors: P. J. Wijekumar, N. D.K. Ranadeva, A. R. Jayamaha, H. M.N.D.M. Herath, N. Noorden and S. S.N. Fernando
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:333
  13. Nowadays, virtual methods are among the most important and influential marketing instruments in various industries, such as medical tourism. This study aims to investigate the quality of Iranian hospitals’ web...

    Authors: Fatemeh Shaygani, Soodeh Jahangiri, Mohammad Hassan Zahed Roozegar, Zahra Kavosi and Milad Ahmadi Marzaleh
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:332
  14. This in vivo study aims to assess the pink esthetic score in the anterior maxilla after computer-guided immediate implant installation and fully digital immediate temporalization with and without grafting the ...

    Authors: Sherine Osama El Ebiary, Mohammed Atef, Medhat Sameh Abdelaziz and Mohammed Khashaba
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:331
  15. Performing groundstrokes is a fundamental skill for tennis players. However, little is known about changes in plantar pressure when post-impact ball speed is increased during topspin and slice groundstrokes. T...

    Authors: Johanna Lambrich and Thomas Muehlbauer
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:330
  16. Authorship determination on a research article remains a largely subjective process. Existing guidelines on authorship taxonomy lack objectivity and are more useful in determining who deserves authorship rathe...

    Authors: Russell Seth Martins, Mohsin Ali Mustafa, Asad Saulat Fatimi, Nosheen Nasir, Alina Pervez and Sarah Nadeem
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:329
  17. This study aimed to investigate factors influencing the uptake of first and second COVID-19 booster vaccines among adults in Belgium, particularly age, sex, region of residence and laboratory confirmed COVID-1...

    Authors: Elias Vermeiren, Joris A. F. van Loenhout, Léonore Nasiadka, Veerle Stouten, Matthieu Billuart, Izaak Van Evercooren, Lucy Catteau and Pierre Hubin
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:328
  18. Haemophilia A (HA) is associated with high clinical and healthcare burden. We developed an Excel-based model comparing current practice to improved management in severe HA patients currently managed on demand ...

    Authors: Ravichandran Chandrasekaran, Mauro Dávoli, Zulaiha Muda, Uendy Pérez-Lozano, Naouel Salhi, Nakul Saxena, Ming-Ching Shen, HyeRyoung Haylee Song, Darintr Sosothikul, Veronica Soledad Soto-Arellano and Igor Solev
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:327
  19. Few studies assess the link between plant-based diets and colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence. To our knowledge, no study has examined the association between pro-vegetarian dietary pattern (PDP) and CRC globall...

    Authors: Elham Tavassoli Nejad, Elham Moslemi, Fateme Souni, Marzieh Mahmoodi, Mohebat Vali, Mohammad Vatanpour, Mehran Nouri, Atena Ramezani, Zainab Shateri and Bahram Rashidkhani
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:326
  20. As part of our research on Swedish school principals, we examined the concurrent validity between the Karolinska Exhaustion Disorder Scale (KEDS) and the Lund University Checklist for Incipient Exhaustion (LUC...

    Authors: Roger Persson, Kai Österberg and Jonas Björk
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:325
  21. Eel (Anguilla bicolor bicolor) is an Indonesian export commodity. However, it is facing a problem related to Aeromonas hydrophila, which can cause motile aeromonas septicemia (MAS) and produce biofilm formation. ...

    Authors: Dinamella Wahjuningrum, Aisyah Hilal, Diana Elizabeth Waturangi and Sri Nuryati
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:324
  22. Determining the serotype of circulating virus strains is important in implementing effective vaccination. In this study, Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Southern African territory 2 (SAT2) specific primers and Ta...

    Authors: Tshephang I. Kabelo, Elliot M. Fana, Monamodi Kesamang, Joseph Hyera and Kebaneilwe Lebani
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:323
  23. DNA Barcoding has proven to be a reliable method for rapid insect identification. The success of this method is based on the amplification of a specific region, the ‘Folmer’ barcode region at the 5´ start of t...

    Authors: Saskia Bastin, Diana M. Percy and Felipe Siverio
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:322
  24. Soil fauna plays a crucial role in contributing to litter breakdown, accelerating the decomposition rate and enhancing the biogeochemical cycle in terrestrial ecosystems. Comprehending the specific fauna role ...

    Authors: Dangjun Wang, Wuyang Xie, Fang Yuan, Chaochao Deng, Ruimin Qin and Huakun Zhou
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:321
  25. Positioning in an MRI can influence quantitative measures of the muscle. The goal of this pilot study was to assess the influence of different levels of knee elevation during MRI on the predicted cross-section...

    Authors: Katja Oberhofer, Matthias Blum, Basil Achermann and Silvio R. Lorenzetti
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:320
  26. Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour is a rare but potentially curable tumour of the gastrointestinal tract accounting for up to 1% of all gastrointestinal tumours. The discovery of Imatinib mesylate, a novel tyros...

    Authors: Joseph Yorke, Samuel Gyasi Brenu, Ronald Awoonor-Williams, Stephen Tabiri, Anwar Sadat Seidu, Francis Akwaw Yamoah, Joseph Akpaloo, Edmund Muonir Der, Ernest Adjei, Isaac Okyere, Kenneth Kelechi Ihekanandu, Ernest Bawuah Osei Bonsu, Ishmael Kyei, Samuel Mensah, Michael Ofoe Adinku, Dennis Afful Yorke…
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:318
  27. This study aims to describe the diagnostic performance of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), alpha-fetoprotein L3 isoform (AFP-L3), protein induced by vitamin K absence II (PIVKA-II), and combined biomarkers for non-B n...

    Authors: Vinh Thanh Tran, Thang Thanh Phan, Tran Bao Nguyen, Thao Thi Le, Thanh-Tram Thi Tran, Anh-Thu Thi Nguyen, Hang Thuy Nguyen, Ngoc-Diep Bui Nguyen, Toan Trong Ho, Suong Phuoc Pho, Thuy-An Thi Nguyen, Hue Thi Nguyen, Huyen Thi Mai, Bich-Tuyen Thi Pham, Khoa Dinh Nguyen, Binh Thanh Le…
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:317
  28. Pythium insidiosum causes a difficult-to-treat infectious condition called pythiosis, with high morbidity and mortality. So far, genome data of at least 10 strains of P. insidiosum, primarily classified in the ph...

    Authors: Theerapong Krajaejun, Preecha Patumcharoenpol, Thidarat Rujirawat, Weerayuth Kittichotirat and Sithichoke Tangphatsornruang
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:316
  29. Transthoracic esophagectomy is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Therefore, it is imperative to optimize perioperative management and minimize complications. In this retrospective analysis, ...

    Authors: Vered Buchholz, Riley Hazard, Zoe Yin, Nghiep Tran, Sui Wah Sean Yip, Peter Le, Benjamin Kioussis, Jake Hinton, David S Liu, Dong-Kyu Lee and Laurence Weinberg
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:315
  30. Campylobacter species are major causes of foodborne illnesses, with unpasteurized milk being a significant carrier of these bacteria, posing a public health risk. One of the challenges in managing Campylobacter i...

    Authors: Zohreh Ahmadi, Babak Pakbin, Maryam kazemi, Zahra Rahimi and Razzagh Mahmoudi
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:314
  31. This study investigates the effectiveness of incorporating simulated interactive guidelines in nursing students’ performance during disaster situations, compared to routine training.

    Authors: Mohsen Masoumian Hosseini, Seyedeh Toktam Masoumian Hosseini, Karim Qayumi, Shahriar Hosseinzadeh and Soleiman Ahmady
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:313
  32. Haematological and liver fibrotic markers could be appreciably utilized for effective monitoring of Chronic Hepatitis B viral (HBV) infection, thereby increasing patient’s treatment outcome. The objective of t...

    Authors: Eric N. Y. Nyarko, Christian Obirikorang, W. K. B. A. Owiredu, Evans Asamoah Adu and Emmanuel Acheampong
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:312
  33. This study aimed to evaluate the antibiotic resistance patterns and prevalence of carbapenemase genes in Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates in different clinical samples from Tabriz city, northwestern Iran.

    Authors: Abolfazl Jafari-Sales, Noor S.K. Al-Khafaji, Hussein O.M. Al-Dahmoshi, Zahra Sadeghi Deylamdeh, Sousan Akrami, Afsoon Shariat, Hawraa K. Judi, Rozita Nasiri, Hossein Bannazadeh Baghi and Morteza Saki
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:311
  34. Ultrasound is an important method to determine the volume of the gallbladder and check its structure. Considering the variation in the size and volume of the gallbladder in disease and physiological conditions...

    Authors: Farahnaz Joukar, Mohammad Taghi Ashoobi, Ahmad Alizadeh, Tahereh Zeinali, Niloofar Faraji, Mohammadjavad Tabatabaii, Roya Mansour-Ghanaei, Mohammadreza Naghipour and Fariborz Mansour-Ghanaei
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:310
  35. AKT/PKB is a kinase crucial for pluripotency maintenance in pluripotent stem cells. Multiple post-translational modifications modulate its activity. We have previously demonstrated that AKT1 induces the expres...

    Authors: Marcos Gabriel Francia, Paula Verneri, Camila Oses, Camila Vazquez Echegaray, Mora Reneé Garcia, Ayelen Toro, Valeria Levi and Alejandra Sonia Guberman
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:309
  36. In Ethiopia, one in five instrumental deliveries among women giving birth resulted in an unfavourable outcome. This study aimed to assess the determinants of feto-maternal complications of instrumental deliver...

    Authors: Eskinder Israel, Samuel Abayneh, Dawit Utalo, Temesgen Geta, Tamirat Kassaw, Tamirayehu Shonde and Merihun Gebre
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:308
  37. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the disruption of all sectors of the economy including education. According to UNESCO over 1.37 million young people including medical students, were affected by the lockdowns ...

    Authors: Jaime Toro, Juan Sebastián Rivera, Jairo Gaitán, Daniela Rodríguez, Laura Andrea Serna-Corredor, Fabián Cortés-Muñoz, Thomas Medina and Manuel Yepes
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:307
  38. Dysregulation in the secretion of adipokines or adipocytokines plays a significant role in triggering a pro-inflammatory state, leading to endothelial dysfunction and insulin resistance, and ultimately elevati...

    Authors: Alaa Fadhil Jaafar, Reza Afrisham, Reza Fadaei, Vida Farrokhi, Nariman Moradi, Ali Abbasi and Nahid Einollahi
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:306
  39. The objectives of this research were to screen the anti-quorum sensing and antibiofilm activity of marine actinobacteria, isolated from several aquatic environments in Indonesia against several pathogenic bact...

    Authors: Marco Wijaya, Dea Delicia and Diana Elizabeth Waturangi
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:305
  40. Improved sanitation is indispensable to human health. However, lack of access to improved sanitation remains one of the most daunting public health challenges of the twenty-first century in Bangladesh. The aim...

    Authors: Anisuddin Ahmed, Abu Sayeed, Tania Sultana Tanwi, Nondo Saha, Molly Hanson, Dipanjan Adhikary Protyai, Aniqa Tasnim Hossain, Ali Ahmed, Fariya Rahman, Ema Akter, Nowrin Nusrat, Md Shawon Badsha, Afruna Rahman, Md Khairul Islam, Md. Shah Alam, Quamrun Nahar…
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:303
  41. Thyroid autoimmunity is considered as the most prevalent autoimmune condition in women in fertility age. There are different clinical evidences indicating the association between thyroid autoimmunity and incre...

    Authors: Mitra Niafar, Vajihe Samaie, Mohammad Sadegh Soltani-Zangbar, Roza Motavalli, Sanam Dolati, Shahla Danaii, Amir Mehdizadeh and Mehdi Yousefi
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:302
  42. Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) are common worldwide, but due to limited resources, its actual burden in low-income countries is unknown. Currently, there are gaps in knowledge about CAUTI...

    Authors: Sulaiman Lakoh, Le Yi, James B.W. Russell, Juling Zhang, Stephen Sevalie, Yongkun Zhao, Joseph Sam Kanu, Peng Liu, Sarah K. Conteh, Christine Ellen Elleanor Williams, Umu Barrie, Olukemi Adekanmbi, Darlinda F. Jiba, Matilda N. Kamara, Daniel Sesay, Gibrilla F. Deen…
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:301
  43. To examine the significant events experienced by initial trainees during community medicine training, evaluate their impact on community medicine practice, and support improvements in rural community medicine ...

    Authors: Ayako Kumabe, Tsuneaki Kenzaka, Naoya Mizutani, Ken Goda and Shinsuke Yahata
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2023 16:299

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