Unravelling the role of secretory Immnuoglobulin-A in COVID-19: a multicentre study in nursing homes during the first wave by Rafael Bielza, Patricia Pérez, Nuria García, Laura Ballesteros-Sanabria, Rosa María Martínez, Azam Ghazi, Clara Hernando, María Victoria Rodríguez, Israel J. Thuissard, Cristina Andreu-Vázquez, José Manuel Bautista

“…Methods In this multicentre longitudinal study, conducted in two NHs attended in coordination with a hospital-based Geriatric team, 305 residents (87.3 years, 74.4% female) were included. …”
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Mamá Empoderada: study protocol for a pilot trial of a novel parenting and mental health prevention intervention for migrant mothers with young children at the Mexico-US border by Gudelia Rangel, Shira M Goldenberg, Eileen Pitpitan, Kaylee Ramage, Ietza Bojorquez-Chapela, Cecilia Martinez-Torteya, Katherine Rosenblum, Chelsie Hernandez, Monica Alvarez

“…We have recently adapted this intervention for MMC in Mexico and will conduct a pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT) of the intervention with MMC (n=100; Ntreatment=50; Ncontrol=50). …”
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Factors influencing changes in the quality of life of the Hainan migratory population with hypertension: a survey of the Chengmai mangrove bay community by Qiaochun Chen, Jing Zhou, Na Li, Luming Liu, Yixuan Li, Wenfang Long, Ziyue Luo, Yunru Liu, Sha Xiao

“…Methods A cross-sectional study of elderly hypertensive migratory population were conducted in Chengmai Mangrove Bay community of Hainan from December 2021 to January 2022. …”
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Exploring the benefits and prescribing informations of combining East Asian herbal medicine with conventional medicine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review... by Hee-Geun Jo, Jihye Seo, Eunhye Baek, Donghun Lee

“…This study aimed to evaluate the extent to which East Asian herbal medicine with CM combination therapy (EACM) provides additional benefits in effectiveness and safety. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search across 11 databases in English, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese for randomized controlled trials. …”
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Dexmedetomidine versus Dexamethasone as Perineural Adjuvants in Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block: An Interventional Study by Charmi Hitenbhai Shah, Jinesh Pareshbhai Kothari, Nilesh Vrajmohan Shah, Rajsi Rajan Shah, Sara Mary Thomas

“…Materials and Methods: This interventional study was conducted in the Department of Anaesthesiology at Dhiraj Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat, India from October 2023 to April 2024 on 80 patients with American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I and II, aged 18 to 65 years, scheduled for surgery under supraclavicular brachial plexus block. …”
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Selection of potential probiotic candidate bacteria from seawater and shrimp pond sediments for controlling the pathogenic Vibrio parahaemolyticus by Anisa Zulfani, Munti Yuhana, Sukenda Sukenda, Usamah Afif

“…This study aims to obtain isolates and characterize the potential probiotic bacteria isolated from seawater and pond sediments as an inhibition effort V. parahaemolyticus. The research was conducted experimentally using a completely randomized design with 3 treatments and 2 replicates in the in vitro antagonistic test as well as the in vivo non-pathogenicity test. …”
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Utilization of fermented chicken manure and catfish culture waste in recirculated sludge worm culture by Diana Sriwisuda Putri, Eddy Supriyono, Daniel Djokosetiyanto

“…The experimental design used was completely randomized design with four treatments and two replications. Treatments conducted were addition of fermented chicken manure into sediments (P0), fermented chicken manure into sediments and repetition once in five days (P1), fermented chicken manure into sediment and waste from intensive catfish farming (P2), fermented chicken manure into sediments and repetition once in five days and also waste from intensive catfish farming (P3). …”
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Therapeutic Potential of Social Chatbots in Alleviating Loneliness and Social Anxiety: Quasi-Experimental Mixed Methods Study by Myungsung Kim, Seonmi Lee, Sieun Kim, Jeong-in Heo, Sangil Lee, Yu-Bin Shin, Chul-Hyun Cho, Dooyoung Jung

“…MethodsA single-group pre-post study was conducted with university students who interacted with the chatbot for 4 weeks. …”
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The First 24 h Hemodynamic Management in NICU after Revascularization Surgery in Moyamoya Disease by Jie Song, Yu Lei, Long Chen, Chao Gao, Wei Ni, Xing Wu, Gang Wu, Ying Mao, Jin Hu, Yuxiang Gu

“…Systematic assessments with perioperative mean arterial pressure (MAP), red blood cell (RBC) parameters, and fluid management were also conducted. Logistic regressions were applied to evaluate the predictors of worse outcomes. …”
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Peripartum energy metabolism of prolific ewes and their progeny in response to prepartum feeding and litter size by M. Plante-Dubé, R. Bourassa, P. Luimes, S. Buczinski, F. Castonguay, R. Gervais

“…The current study was conducted to evaluate the effects of dietary energy during the last 6 weeks prepartum on the energy metabolism dynamic responses and the newborn lamb metabolic profile in prolific ewes. …”
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Exploring the alleviating effects of Bifidobacterium metabolite lactic acid on non-alcoholic steatohepatitis through the gut-liver axis by Hongmei Zhao, Hongmei Zhao, Juan Zhou, Lingzhi Yuan, Zhiyi Sun, Yi Liu, Xinyu Zhao, Feng Ye

“…The evaluation of liver function and lipid metabolism was conducted using the liver-to-body weight ratio, histological staining, and biochemical assays. …”
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Performance of antiretroviral drugs supply chain management and related challenges in Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia. In the case of public health facilities found in the... by Meseret Tilahun Zeleke, Berhanemeskel Weldegerima Atsbeha, Belachew Yebeyin Melaku, Yesuneh Tefera Mekasha, Abibo Wondie Mekonen, Shimelis Dagnachew Nigatu

“…Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey complemented by a qualitative research approach was conducted in 30 health facilities (7 hospitals and 23 health centers) that provide ART services. …”
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Global and China trends and forecasts of disease burden for female lung Cancer from 1990 to 2021: a study based on the global burden of disease 2021 database by Bilu Li, Yuyan Wu, Yanhong Zhang, Chengyun Hu, Xue Li, Shanshan Luo, Chenyu Sun, Iyad Yousef, Yefei Wang, Chaoliang Tang

“…Lung cancer not only poses a severe threat to women’s health but also places a heavy burden on families and society. Objective To conduct an in-depth analysis of the trends in disease burden for female lung cancer in China and globally from 1990 to 2021 and to forecast the next 15 years (2022–2037). …”
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Application of SPORT medical care model and nursing practice of hematopoietic stem cells collection for related donors of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (SPORT医... by FU Xiaofeng (傅小凤), ZHU Liying (朱丽影)

“…Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 35 related donors of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation whose hematopoietic stem cells were collected using Com. …”
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Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy in Patients with Cerebrovascular Accident: A Cross-sectional Study by (Col.) OK Radhakrishnan, Rutu K Rao, Varsha Manade, Swaranjali Gore, Shreya Gandhi, Khushboo Goyal, Tushar Agrawal

“…Materials and Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Ophthalmology, Dr. D. …”
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Tratamento Diretamente Observado para a Tuberculose na Atenção Primária à Saúde: discursos e práticas by Ingrid Gabriel Grigorio, Kalyta Michaelly Silva Glória, Milena de Oliveira Simões, Katiuscia Cardoso Rodrigues, Flávia Rodrigues Pereira

“…Method: This is a qualitative and descriptive study based on an action-research approach, conducted with Primary Health Care health professionals in the municipality of Governador Valadares, MG. …”
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Botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of patients with post-stroke spasticity in Thailand: cost-utility and budget impact analysis by Phorntida Hadnorntun, Pattara Leelahavarong, Tanawan Kongmalai, Varalak Srinonprasert, Juthamas Prawjaeng, Phakamas Tanvijit, Chuenchom Chueluecha, Nawarat Jintakul, Tipyarat Saringcarinkul, Witsanu Kumthornthip

“…Objectives To evaluate the cost-utility of botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) for treating upper limb (UL) and lower limb (LL) post-stroke spasticity.Design Using a Markov model, adopting a societal perspective and a lifetime horizon with a 3% annual discount rate, the cost-utility analysis was conducted to compare BoNT-A combined with standard of care (SoC) with SoC alone. …”
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A Novel Unilateral Bi/Multi‐Portal Endoscopic Transforaminal Interbody Fusion Utilizing Uniaxial Spinal Endoscope Instead of Arthroscope: Technical Note and Preliminary Clinical Re... by Liyu Yang, Long Zhou, Min Qiu, Feng Liang, Liqing Yang, Qin Fu, Gen Ba

“…Furthermore, a follow‐up CT scan conducted 12 months post‐surgery showed 100% fusion rate of the surgical segments in all patients. …”
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Reasons and countermeasures of nursing disputes in the nucleic acid testing clinic (核酸检测门诊护理纠纷的原因与对策研究) by ZHAO Jialu (赵佳璐), WANG Huaxin (王华新), ZHOU Jie (周洁), TANG Ling (唐玲), MA Kexin (马可欣), ZENG Chunfeng (曾春凤)

“…Methods A retrospective before-after study was conducted. Potential reasons of nursing disputes happened between April and September 2021 were retrospectively analyzed, and countermeasures were carried out to optimize management in the nucleic acid testing clinic. …”
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Pola Kasus dan Penatalaksanaan Peritonitis Akut di Bangsal Bedah RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang by Aiwi Japanesa, Asril Zahari, Selfi Renita Rusjdi

“…</em><em> </em><em>This retrospective descriptive study was conducted from September 2014 to October 2014 using a total sampling technique. …”
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