Comparison of vaginal versus intramuscular progesterone in programmed cycles for frozen-thawed blastocyst transfer in patients with endometriosis by Ziqi Jin, Guoxia Yang, Tianrui Wen, Benyu Miao, Chen Wang, Qingyan Zhang, Fang Gu, Yanwen Xu

“…According to the routes of luteal support, patients were divided into vaginal progesterone and intramuscular progesterone groups. Analyses were conducted using multivariate regression models and subgroup analysis. …”
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Parents'/caregivers' fears and concerns about their child's epilepsy: A scoping review. by Bernie Carter, Georgia Cook, Lucy Bray, Amber Collingwood, Holly Saron, Alison Rouncefield-Swales

“…A data extraction table was created to chart all studies. The conduct and reporting of this study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidance for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) (S1 Table). …”
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“Beyond the Finish Line” the Epidemiology of Injury and Illness in Professional Cycling: Insights from a Year-Long Prospective Study by Thomas Fallon, Rory Nolan, John Peters, Neil Heron

“…<b>Methods:</b> A prospective, longitudinal study was conducted with 47 professional cyclists (30 males and 17 females) over the 2024 season (1 November 2023–31 October 2024). …”
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Hyperglycemia Is a Potential Prognostic Factor for Exacerbation in Severe Psoriasis with Diabetes or Prediabetes by Yongpisarn T, Thadanipon K, Suchonwanit P, Rattanakaemakorn P

“…However, whether it could trigger psoriasis flares is not known.Objective: To investigate the association between hyperglycemia and psoriasis exacerbation.Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study at a university-affiliated hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, between 2008 and 2022 to examine the effects of elevated HbA1c on psoriasis flares. …”
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Causes of revision hip arthroplasty after hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fracture by Alexander N. Tsed, Nikita E. Mushtin, Alexander K. Dulaev

“…The aim of the study is to analyse unsatisfactory outcomes of hemiarthroplasty and compare them with the similar outcomes of total hip arthroplasty in elderly patients with femoral neck fractures. Methods. We conducted a retrospective randomized study, which enrolled 36 patients who underwent revision endoprosthetics after various types of arthroplasty for a femoral neck fracture. …”
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Barriers and drivers to exclusive breastfeeding in Kyrgyzstan: a qualitative study with mothers and health workers by Cath Jackson, Marina Duishenkulova, Nurila Altymysheva, Jyldyz Artykbaeva, Raisa Asylbasheva, Eleonora Jumalieva, Anastasia Koylyu, Sian Lickess, Tursun Mamyrbaeva, Veerle Snijders, Julianne Williams, Tiina Likki

“…Ten focus group discussions with 40 primary care health workers and 20 in-depth interviews with mothers of a child currently aged 6–12 months who initiated breastfeeding with this child were conducted. Mothers were purposively selected to represent four groups of infant feeding practices in the first six months: (1) exclusive breastfeeding, (2) breastfeeding alongside other fluids/solids, (3) breastfeeding alongside infant formula, (4) breastfeeding followed by switching to formula only. …”
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Preparation of doped spinel LiMn2O4 cathode using α-MnO2 for high-performance Li-ion batteries by Jean Pierre Mwizerwa, Khuram Usman, Sefiu Abolaji Rasaki, Pamphile Ndagijimana

“…This, in turn, increased the electron conductivity of spinel LiMn2O4 at 800°C. Our research findings shed light on facile doping strategies of spinel LiMn2O4 cathode material from LIB λ-MnO2 precursor, aiming to enhance capacity and cycling stability.…”
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Inflammatory bowel disease increases the risk of pancreatitis: a two-sample bidirectional Mendelian randomization analysis by Li-Hui Fang, Jia-Qi Zhang, Jin-Ke Huang, Xu-Dong Tang

“…Finally, further meta-analysis was conducted on the MR results. Results Generally, IBD is associated with an increased risk of pancreatitis (IBD-AP, OR = 1.050, 95% CI 1.020–1.080, P = 7.20 × 10–5; IBD-CP, OR = 1.050, 95% CI 1.010–1.090, P = 0.019). …”
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Prevalence of Computer Vision Syndrome and Associated Factors among Instructors in Ethiopian Universities: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Demisu Zenbaba, Biniyam Sahiledengle, Mitiku Bonsa, Yohannes Tekalegn, Jember Azanaw, Vijay Kumar Chattu

“…A web-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 422 university instructors in Ethiopia from February 02 to March 24, 2021. …”
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LncRNA-ANRIL regulates CDKN2A to promote malignant proliferation of Kasumi-1 cells by Jianxia Xu, Jingxin Zhang, Chengsi Zhang, Huali Hu, Siqi Wang, Fahua Deng, Wu Zhou, Yuancheng Liu, Chenlong Hu, Hai Huang, Sixi Wei

“…Cell proliferation assays were conducted with CCK-8 following palbociclib treatment and CDKN2A downregulation. …”
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Assessing the fall risk with Stay Independent Questionnaire in people with stroke by Peiming Chen, Peiming Chen, T. W. Liu, Shamay S. M. Ng, Shamay S. M. Ng

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Stay Independent Questionnaire (C-SIQ) in evaluating individuals with stroke.DesignThe study adopted a cross-sectional design.SettingThe research was conducted at a university-based neurorehabilitation center.ParticipantsThe study included a total of 100 individuals with stroke and 49 healthy older adults.MethodsOn Day 1, both individuals with stroke and healthy older adults underwent assessments using the C-SIQ. …”
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Identifikasi Nyamuk Anopheles Sebagai Vektor Malaria dari Survei Larva di Kenagarian Sungai Pinang Kecamatan Koto XI Tarusan Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan by Suci Lestari, Adrial Adrial, Rosfita Rasyid

“…Kenagarian Sungai Pinang  is one of endemic areas which supported by the topography of the area, consists of beaches, marshes, rivers, agricultural area and a residential area. Research conducted in Kenagarian Sungai Pinang from October 2011 to March 2012. …”
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Survival and Its Predictors Among Patients Receiving Transarterial Chemoembolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Ethiopia: A 6-Year Follow-Up Study by Abigia Ashenafi, Soliyana Demelash, Efrata Melaku, Haymanot Abe, Meron Yitna, Fisseha Tekle, Jiksa Dabessa, Biniam Araya, Yared Nigussie, Wondmagegn Demsiss, Ashenafi Zelalem, Song Jung Kim, Nebiyu Dereje

“…PURPOSETo analyze survival and its predictors among patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) receiving transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) in Ethiopia.MATERIALS AND METHODSWe conducted a retrospective cohort study among patients who received TACE for HCC at MCM Hospital from December 1, 2016, to December 31, 2022. …”
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Association of lung health and cardiovascular health (Life’s Essential 8) by Wanjia Zhang, Menglong Zou, Junyao Liang, Dexu Zhang, Man Zhou, Hui Feng, Chusen Tang, Jie Xiao, Zhan Yi, Yin Xu

“…Subgroup analysis was conducted to verify stability.ResultsOverall lung health was better in the high LE8 group than in the low LE8 group. …”
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Geographic factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 prevalence during the first wave − 6 districts in Zambia, July 2020 by Stephen Longa Chanda, Tadatsugu Imamura, Warren Malambo, Rommel Bain, Chisenga Musuka, Nyambe Sinyange, Jonas Z. Hines

“…Conclusions SARS-CoV-2 prevalence was higher in wealthier, urban EAs, with poor access to WASH. As this study was conducted early in the first wave could have impacted our findings. …”
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Primary Terminal Haemochromatosis in a 50 Year-Old Patient by M. I. Gonik, M. S. Zharkova, O. Yu. Kiseleva, E. V. Berezina, Sh. A. Ondos, Yu. V. Lerner, E. A. Kogan, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Cardiac rhythm and conduction disorder: paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. …”
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Mobile-based in-home telerehabilitation compared with in-hospital face-to-face rehabilitation for elderly patients after total hip arthroplasty in China's level 1 trauma center: a... by Yang Zhou, Yiming Lyu, Qiaojie Wang, Yanhong Ma, Lihua Huang, Xin Zhang, Xin Zhang

“…BackgroundTelerehabilitation is gaining popularity in European and American countries, but whether it can be successfully implemented in China still lacks support from clinical studies.ObjectiveThis trial aimed to determine if a home-based telerehabilitation method is clinically noninferior to standard in-hospital face-to-face rehabilitation for elderly patients with total hip arthroplasty (THA) in China.MethodsThis multicenter randomized controlled trial was conducted from January 2021 to June 2022 at The First Rehabilitation Hospital in Shanghai, Shanghai Jiao Tong University affiliated Sixth People's Hospital and Shanghai Tongji University affiliated Tenth People's Hospital. …”
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Femoral neck system (FNS) versus 4 cannulated compression screws (CCSs) in the treatment of young patients with Pauwels type III femoral neck fracture: a retrospective comparative... by Yang Gao, Tianle Ma, Xiaohu Chang, Peng Jia, Xiaoteng Li, Xin Tang

“…Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on young patients with Pauwels type III femoral neck fractures treated at our hospital from January 2021 to December 2022. …”
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Risk Factors and Pharmacological Interventions Impacting Cerebrovascular Ischemic Events in Giant Cell Arteritis: A Narrative Review by Muhammad Osama Siddiqui, Mohammad Ali Syed, Ayaan Ahmed Qureshi, Mustafa Hussain Imam, Jatin Motwani, Verkha Kumari, Arooba Siddiqui, Noor Ul Ain, Mohammed Hammad Jaber

“…Methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted using Pubmed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and other relevant medical databases. …”
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Scrub typhus in pregnancy: A 10-year multicenter study in resource-limited settings in China. by Peilin Zhao, Tieyong Dong, Hongbin Lu, Rui Zhu, Shanshan Zhao, Wuqian Tao, Li Li, Chunmei Liu, Shuwei Pu, Ling Mo, Huanhuan Wang

“…<h4>Background</h4>Despite its association with high mortality rates and negative fetal outcomes, large-scale epidemiological studies on scrub typhus (ST) during pregnancy remain scarce.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a retrospective, multicenter study by collecting 260 pregnant women with ST in China across a 10-year time period to evaluate how clinical characteristics changed over this time and identify risk factors for poor fetal outcome.…”
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