Creation of new anastomosis for management of obstructive symptoms related to gastrojejunal anastomosis in patients who undergo gastric bypass: a case series by Rohit Agrawal, MD, Ethan M. Cohen, MD, Ayowumi A. Adekolu, MD, Soban Maan, MD, Mouaz Haffar, MD, Monica Chowdhry, MD, Shyam Thakkar, MD, Shailendra Singh, MD

“…Results: Our case series includes 6 patients with a history of RYGB referred for management of obstructive symptoms. …”
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Factors associated with acute respiratory infection and healthcare-seeking behaviour among primary caregivers in Bangladesh: a study based on MICS 2019 by Md Fuad Al Fidah, Syeda Sumaiya Efa, Ali Amin Nabin

“…U5 children were included in the analysis (n=22 779). A p<0.05 as considered statistically.Results The prevalence of ARI in the past 2 weeks of survey was 2.03%. …”
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A Standardized Approach to Quantitative Analysis of Nicotine in e-Liquids Based on Peak Purity Criteria Using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography by Vinit V. Gholap, Leon Kosmider, Matthew S. Halquist

“…The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) is a growing trend in population. E-cigarettes are evolving at a rapid rate with variety of battery powered devices and combustible nicotine refills such as e-liquids. …”
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A Pilot Study Investigating the Expression Levels of Pluripotency-Associated Genes in Rectal Swab Samples for Colorectal Polyp and Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis by Ryan Wai-Yan Sin, Dominic Chi-Chung Foo, Deepak Narayanan Iyer, May Sau-Yee Fan, Xue Li, Oswens Siu-Hung Lo, Wai-Lun Law, Lui Ng

“…A panel of c-MYC and CXCR4 achieved CRC/polyp identification with an AUC value of 0.79 (p=0.002), with a sensitivity of 82.8% and specificity of 80.0%. …”
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Fish protein fertilizer serves as a sustainable alternative, improving soil properties, bamboo growth and shoots yield in Lei bamboo forests by Jiancheng Zhao, Huijing Ni, Bo Wang, Zhenya Yang

“…Heavy use of chemical fertilizers and cover cultivation to produce off-season bamboo shoots results in soil degradation and a decline in soil productivity. This paper introduces an amino acid fertilizer, fish protein fertilizer, to replace a portion of chemical fertilizer, investigating the effects of different fertilizer combinations on bamboo growth, shoot yield, and soil properties, clarifying the growth-promoting mechanism of amino acid fertilizer. …”
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Partial versus complete prostatectomy specimen sampling: prospective non-inferiority study for pT3a tumours and surgical margin involvement by Mike Kliffen, Eelco R P Collette, Michael A den Bakker, Sjoerd O Klaver, André N Vis

“…Upstaging from pT2 to pT3a and upgrading from a negative-to-positive surgical margin was analysed.Results In 12 of 564 patients (2.1%), complete sampling yielded new information. …”
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Diffuse Idiopathic Pulmonary Neuroendocrine Cell Hyperplasia (DIPNECH): A Case of Indolent Pulmonary Nodules Diagnosed with Robotic-Assisted Navigational Bronchoscopy by Adam Purdy, Firas Ido, Deborah Stahlnecker

“…Here, we present the case of a 46-year-old female with a history of ulcerative colitis on mesalamine who presented with a 6-month history of ongoing shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing, and cough. …”
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Description of Two New ABCB11 Mutations Responsible for Type 2 Benign Recurrent Intrahepatic Cholestasis in a French-Canadian Family by Yannick Beauséjour, Fernando Alvarez, Martin Beaulieu, Marc Bilodeau

“…Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis is a rare clinical entity that is caused by mutations in the canalicular transport genes. …”
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Effect of Channel Orientation and Rib Pitch-to-Height Ratio on Pressure Drop in a Rotating Square Channel with Ribs on Two Opposite Surfaces by Prabhu S. V., Arora Neelabh, Vedula R. P.

“…The present investigation is a study of the overall pressure drop distribution in a square cross-sectioned channel, with rib turbulators, rotating about an axis normal to the free stream. …”
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Mechanical Performance Analysis and Parametric Study of a Self-Anchored Suspension Bridge with Ultra-Wide Double-Sided Steel Box Girder by Fangwen Wu, Wenlong Tang, Shuo Liu, Yanpeng Feng, Guangqian Wang, Maohua Du

“…A sufficient understanding of mechanical performance of self-anchored suspension bridge with double-sided steel box girder is essential for design and normal use as such bridges are widely built in urban bridge. …”
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Una aproximación metodológica a la persistencia de la vulnerabilidad social: el barrio de Tiro de Línea (Sevilla) by José Luis Moreno Pérez

“…El artículo ofrece una aproximación a la situación vulnerable de un barrio cuyo movimiento social urbano contiene una acción colectiva arraigada desde sus orígenes hasta la actualidad. …”
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Stepping into a Critical Crossroads? Analysis of the Current Status and Obstacles of the Introduction of the Deep-Sea Mining Draft Exploitation Regulations, and China's Response by LI Jiaxing

“…As an important participant and contributor to the development of the international seabed area, China should help improve the existing deep-sea resource development system, strengthen deep-sea scientific research, improve deep-sea resource development capacity, actively build a blue partnership for deep-sea mining, and assist the International Seabed Authority in promoting the construction of deep-sea mining system.…”
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Five-Year Follow-Up of Distal Tibia Bone and Foot and Ankle Trauma Treated with a 3D-Printed Titanium Cage by Eugene C. Nwankwo, Fangyu Chen, Dana L. Nettles, Samuel B. Adams

“…In this study, we report a successful case of bone defect treatment using personalized 3D-printed implant. …”
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Should I Do a General Surgery Away Rotation?: Perspectives From the Collaboration of Surgical Education Research Fellows (CoSEF) by Colleen E. McDermott, MD, MPH, Ananya Anand, MD, Riley Brian, MD, MAEd, Connie Gan, MD, Joseph C. L’Huillier, MD, Sarah Lund, MD, Tejas Sathe, MD, Caitlin Silvestri, MD, John M. Woodward, MD

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Assessment of knowledge and attitude towards influenza and pertussis vaccination in pregnancy and factors affecting vaccine uptake rates: a cross-sectional survey by Eliane Yuting Hong, Kanaka Kulkarni, Arundhati Gosavi, Hung Chew Wong, Kuldip Singh, Anita Sugam Kale

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A deep learning algorithm to generate synthetic computed tomography images for brain treatments from 0.35 T magnetic resonance imaging by Luca Vellini, Flaviovincenzo Quaranta, Sebastiano Menna, Elisa Pilloni, Francesco Catucci, Jacopo Lenkowicz, Claudio Votta, Michele Aquilano, Andrea D’Aviero, Martina Iezzi, Francesco Preziosi, Alessia Re, Althea Boschetti, Danila Piccari, Antonio Piras, Carmela Di Dio, Alessandro Bombini, Gian Carlo Mattiucci, Davide Cusumano

“…Background and Purpose: The development of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)-only Radiotherapy (RT) represents a significant advancement in the field. This study introduces a Deep Learning (DL) algorithm designed to quickly generate synthetic CT (sCT) images from low-field MR images in the brain, an area not yet explored. …”
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Association of the Ratio of Triglycerides to High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels with the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: A Retrospective Cohort Study in Beijing by Hongzhou Liu, Shuangtong Yan, Gang Chen, Bing Li, Ling Zhao, Yajing Wang, Xiaodong Hu, Xiaomeng Jia, Jingtao Dou, Yiming Mu, Junping Wen, Zhaohui Lyu

“…Previous studies have shown that the ratio of triglyceride to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level (TG/HDL-C) is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). …”
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A Service User Perspective Informing the Role of Occupational Therapy in School Transition Practice for High School Learners with TBI: An African Perspective by Lee-Ann Jacobs-Nzuzi Khuabi, Estelle Swart, Mogammad Shaheed Soeker

“…In the South African context, there are no specific guidelines regarding how to prepare and support adolescents for the transition from a health care to a high school setting post TBI. …”
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De la mobilité à l’accessibilité : l’évolution des transports comme ressources dans la ville sud-africaine by Solène Baffi

“…Outil de contrôle, le devenir de ces services à l’époque post-apartheid questionne aussi bien la redistribution des ressources, l’accessibilité permise par les réseaux de transport que les modalités de la planification sous l’égide d’un gouvernement métropolitain fort. …”
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Effectiveness of ertugliflozin during Ramadan fasting in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a real-world study (ErtuRamadan study) by Md Faruque Pathan, Nazma Akter, Marufa Mustari, M. Saifuddin, Mirza Sharifuzzaman, Mohammad Motiur Rahman, Mohammed Ripon, S. M. Mohiuddin, A. B. M. Kamrul-Hasan, Mohammad Abdul Hannan, Muhammad Shah Alam, Samira Mahjabeen, Faria Afsana, Muhammed Abu Bakar, Tahniyah Haq, Afsar Ahammed, Samir Kumar Talukder, Sourav Sarkar, Shahjada Selim

“…Patients attended a baseline visit one month before the first day of Ramadan and a follow-up visit within one month after the last day of Ramadan. …”
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