The genus Legionella is comprised of over 60 different species including the first described and most notorious one, L. pneumophila. However, although less well-known, other species of this genus also have a pathogenic potential. This review investigates 226 reports of legionellosis caused by Non Pneumophila Legionella species retrieved. Among those reports, at least one instance of human infection was found for 27 Non-Pneumophila Legionella species. Infection of the respiratory tract was…

This reflective note explores the profound spiritual and symbolic role of Mount Fuji in shaping my academic and personal journey. From an obscured view during a professional trip in 2014 to awe inspiring full views in 2017, Mount Fuji became more than a natural landmark; it evolved into a sacred guide during moments of professional hardship. Faced with rejection, academic politics, and delayed promotion, I found renewed purpose and motivation through the recurring appearance of the mountain…

This mini-review is devoted to evaluation of gerontologic advances approximately till the onset of current century, making some prognostic considerations for the next decades. An attention is focused on the works of some Russian authors, together with our own studies related to stress hormones and proteins.

Keywords: Aging; Gerontology; Glucocorticoids; Stress

This story began for us at the end of the decade of eighties when we became involved in studies on hormonal regulation in primary liver and pituitary cell cultures obtained from rats of different age groups: perinatal, prepubertal and adults. These studies continued later in vivo on somaitc and organ growth in rats treated with several hormones. The results of investigations in vivo and in vitro, together with the data of subsequent epidemiological studies have influenced our decision to be…

Academic reflection does not always begin in laboratories, classrooms, or manuscripts. Sometimes it begins at the dining table, when the body is tired, the mind is quiet, and the hands are doing something ordinary without ambition. The objective of this reflective commentary is to examine how an ordinary home cooking experience can generate broader insights into academic life by exploring how presentation, intentionality, and mindful arrangement shape engagement, interpretation, and…

Women living in urban slums face compounded vulnerabilities stemming from structural inequalities, gendered labor divisions, and limited access to health resources. This paper examines the interplay between gender, health, and hidden inequalities in three hypothetical slum communities in Kolkata, India. Using the Feminist Political Economy (FPE) framework, data from 35 married women, collected through semi-structured interviews, ethnographic observation, and six expert consultations, reveal…

This study explores the everyday lives, mental well-being, and work-life balance of slum population who has lived for more than two generations in the slums of Kolkata. The research has used a qualitative phenomenological design. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted. Participants were chosen through purposive sampling so that the sample includes a mix of gender, age, and occupation. Thematic analysis showed that the daily life of these marginalised women is shaped by a mix of…

Objective: To synthesize patient-level evidence on pulmonary talcosis and compare demographic, exposure-related, clinical, radiologic, histopathologic, management, and outcome patterns across exposure routes.

Methods: PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect were searched from inception through April 2026 for patient-level reports. PRISMA 2020, PRISMA-S, and SWiM guidance were followed. Data were summarized descriptively, and selected route…

Background: Neonatal and pediatric head and neck trauma presents unique diagnostic and management challenges due to anatomical immaturity, age specific injury patterns, and evolving mechanisms of trauma. Early literature highlighted the vulnerability of the pediatric airway and craniofacial skeleton, while contemporary studies emphasise imaging-based evaluation and multidisciplinary care.

Objective: To synthesise historical and contemporary…

Academic promotion is often regarded as the culmination of scholarly achievement. Yet the official announcement of promotion rarely reflects the invisible years of disappointment, self doubt, perseverance, and personal growth that precede it. This reflective commentary examines my own journey towards promotion to full professor after three applications over eight years. My first application in 2013 was not supported at the departmental level, while my second application in 2016 was…