Isolated anti-SS-B (La) antibodies: rare occurrence and lack of diagnostic value by Xavier Mariette, Gaetane Nocturne, Pascale Chretien, Claire Goulvestre, Paul Cioni, Eric Ballot, Dounia Khelifi-Touhami

“…We aimed to evaluate the prevalence and diagnostic significance of isolated anti-SS-B antibodies.Methods We conducted a retrospective study across three hospitals of the Assistance Publique—Hôpitaux de Paris. …”
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The Restoration Effect of Degraded Grassland Depends on the Response of Species Root Distribution to Resource Availability by Yiming Zhao, Hui Li, Fei Peng, Dabu Xilatu, Qing Chen, Shan Lin

“…Field experiments were conducted using isotope techniques in conjunction with a specialized experimental design at a semiarid grassland location featuring heavily grazed (HG) and moderately grazed (MG) grassland sites with different dominant species. …”
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Is the convergence insufficiency symptom survey applicable to elderly individuals? by Saeid Abdi, Haleh Kangari, Saeed Rahmani, Alireza Akbarzadeh Baghban, Zahra Kamary Rad

“…Classical and Rasch analyses were conducted. Results The mean ages and gender ratios in the CI group and normal group were 49.70 ± 5.96 and 49.82 ± 5.64 years with a 50% female distribution among individuals. …”
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Charting the course: Insights into EMR usability from Australian clinicians – A national survey by Sheree Lloyd, Abraham Oshni Alvandi, Yasmine Probst, Jeremy Roach, Richard Olley, Christopher Bain

“…The objective of the study was to measure clinician (nurse, medical and allied health professionals) experience of EMR usability in Australia. We conducted an observational study using a validated, cross-sectional survey, the National Usability-focused Health Information System Scale (NuHISS). …”
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Understanding cellular proliferation activity in breast cancer using multi-compartment model of transverse relaxation time mapping on 3T MRI by Kangwa Alex Nkonde, Kangwa Alex Nkonde, Sai Man Cheung, Nicholas Senn, Jiabao He

“…Immunostaining of Ki-67 was conducted, yielding 9 and 11 cases with high and low proliferating activities respectively.ResultsFor single-compartment model, there was a significant higher overall transverse relaxation time (p = 0.031) in high (83.55 ± 7.38 ms) against low (73.30 ± 11.30 ms) proliferating tumours. …”
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Resolution of unilateral sensorineural hearing loss in a pediatric patient with a severe phenotype of Muckle-Wells syndrome treated with Anakinra: a case report and review of the l... by Cinzia Marchica, Faisal Zawawi, Dania Basodan, Rosie Scuccimarri, Sam J. Daniel

“…Of note, the patient’s history was significant for conductive hearing loss, speech delay, as well as recurrent acute otitis media episodes. …”
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Swiss chiropractic practice-based research network and musculoskeletal pain cohort pilot study: protocol of a nationwide resource to advance musculoskeletal health services researc... by Milo A Puhan, Viktor von Wyl, Alice Kongsted, Cesar A Hincapié, Léonie Hofstetter, Rahim Lalji

“…The primary aims of this protocol are to (1) describe the development of an MSK-focused PBRN within the Swiss chiropractic setting, and (2) describe the methodology of the first nested study to be conducted within the PBRN—an observational prospective patient cohort pilot study.Methods and analysis This initiative is conceptualised with two distinct phases. …”
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Work-related temporary hearing loss and associated factors among textile industry workers in Amhara region, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Giziew Abere, Eshetu Abera Worede, Atalay Tadele Yirdaw, Azanaw Asega Belay, Beletu Kinfe

“…Objectives This study was designed to assess occupational noise exposure levels, prevalence of temporary hearing loss and associated factors among textile industry workers in Amhara region, Ethiopia.Design An institution-based, cross-sectional study was conducted between June and July 2022. Participants were selected via a simple random sampling technique.Setting Textile industry workers in Bahir Dar and Kombolcha.Participants A total of 413 study participants were included in the data analysis.Procedures and analysis The data were collected using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Comparative analysis of species composition and quantitative analysis of udder microflora in cows with subclinical and clinical mastitis by N. N. Avduevskaya, A. V. Kapustin, A. V. Gorbatov, E. V. Ivanov

“…Due to the great relevance of the problem of mastitis in cows, the diversity of udder microflora in the affected animals, as well as to develop therapeutic and preventive measures on farms, studies were conducted to identify similarities and differences in the species composition of microorganisms in animals with sub­clinical and clinical breast inflammation, their proportion, to establish the correlation between the secreted microflora and the type of mastitis, as well as to study and compare the enzymatic properties of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from animals with clinical and subclinical mastitis. …”
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Assessing routine childhood vaccination acceptance, hesitancy and refusal in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa: a mixed-method study protocol by Charles Shey Wiysonge, Lindi Mathebula, Moleen Zunza, Sara Cooper

“…Findings of the study will be shared with various healthcare stakeholders through conferences and presentations at relevant meetings.Conclusion Evidence from several studies conducted in South Africa shows a significant increase in vaccine hesitancy within the country. …”
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CHRONOTYPE AND DAILY FUNCTIONING OF PATIENTS WITH DIFFERENT MOTOR SUBTYPES OF PARKINSON DISEASE by A.D. Shkodina, M. Bardhan, K.A. Tarianyk, M. Yu. Delva

“…Methods and materials. We conducted clinical research on the basis of the Centre for Parkinson Disease and Neurodegenerative Diseases of the Department of Neurological Diseases of Poltava State Medical University. …”
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One-Year Outcomes in Subjects Developing Macular Neovascularization While Undergoing Avacincaptad Pegol Therapy for Geographic Atrophy by Rush RB, Klein W, Rush SW, Reinauer R

“…Ryan B Rush,1– 3 Westin Klein,1 Sloan W Rush,1,2 Robert Reinauer4 1Department of Ophthalmology, Panhandle Eye Group, Amarillo, TX, USA; 2Department of Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Amarillo, TX, USA; 3Department of Ophthalmology, Southwest Retina Specialists, Amarillo, TX, USA; 4Department of Ophthalmology, New Vision Eye Center, Vero Beach, FL, USACorrespondence: Ryan B Rush, Southwest Retina Specialists, 7411 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX, 79106, USA, Tel +1806 351 1870, Email ryan.rush.md@gmail.comPurpose: To assess the 12-month outcomes in subjects developing macular neovascularization (MNV) during intravitreal avacincaptad pegol (IVA) treatment for geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD).Methods: This research was conducted as a case-controlled, retrospective study of AMD subjects undergoing IVA treatment for GA from two private practice institutions. …”
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Challenges and motivating factors for integrating geostatistical models in targeted schistosomiasis control: A qualitative case study in Northwestern Tanzania. by Jake D Mathewson, Linda van der Spek, Dunstan J Matungwa, Anna Samson, Harry L S Coleman, Ente J J Rood

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Seven semi-structured, key informant interviews were conducted in 2022 examining perceived programmatic challenges and motivations of integrating the geostatistical model into current programming through various thematic areas: information systems, financing, services and operational capacity, policy and planning, and coordination. …”
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Prevalence of Undernutrition and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women in a Public General Hospital, Tigray, Northern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study Design by Ebud Ayele, Guesh Gebreayezgi, Teklewoini Mariye, Degena Bahrey, Gebrekiros Aregawi, Gebregziabher Kidanemariam

“…An institution-based cross-sectional study design was conducted in the Tigray region from August 01 to December 30, 2018. …”
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Changing Attitudes Towards Research Through a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience by Keith Brazendale, Michael Rovito, Jeanette Garcia

“…Wilcoxon signed rank tests for paired data were conducted and Mann-Whitney U tests assessed whether there were any differences between students who completed the course face-to-face versus online. …”
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Effect analysis of narrative nursing intervention on anxiety in neurological patients (叙事护理对神经内科患者焦虑情绪的干预效果) by WU Yinxia (吴印霞), ZHANG Xuefeng (张学凤), HU Yuanyuan (胡媛媛)

“…Methods A random drawing balls method was conducted to divide 80 neurological patients into two groups. …”
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Engaging stakeholders in the co-development of programs or interventions using Intervention Mapping: A scoping review. by Umair Majid, Claire Kim, Albina Cako, Anna R Gagliardi

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A scoping review was conducted. MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Scopus and Science Citation Index were searched from 2008 to November 2017. …”
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Propranolol for Treatment of Infantile Hemangioma: Efficacy and Effect on Pediatric Growth and Development by Rachel A. Giese, Merit Turner, Mario Cleves, J. Reed Gardner, Gresham T. Richter

“…Questionnaires regarding milestones, efficacy, and guardian satisfaction were performed, and a combination of both chart results and phone conducted surveys was tabulated. Serum from a small representative cohort of age-matched children with IH treated and not treated with propranolol was collected. …”
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Demographics and Clinical and Endoscopic Characteristics of Patients with Helicobacter pylori Infection and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Case-Control Study by Amir Mari, Naim Mahroum, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi, Mahran Shalaata, Tawfik Khoury, Abdulla Watad, Mahmud Mahamid

“…Multivariate regression analysis was conducted to illustrate the predictors of positivity for H. pylori infection. …”
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Investigating the Role of Osteopontin (OPN) in the Progression of Breast, Prostate, Renal and Skin Cancers by Gautam Kundu, Selvakumar Elangovan

“…<b>Methods</b>: In this study, we conducted a further examination of the transcriptomic expression profile of SPP1 (Osteopontin) during the progression of cancer in four human tissues, breast, prostate, renal and skin, in order to understand the circumstances conducive to its activation and dysregulation, the biological pathways and other mechanisms involved as well as differences in its splicing patterns influencing its expression and functionality. …”
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