Clinical evaluation of 3D PEEK implants for skull bone defects repair: a single center case serious by Mohamed Ahmed Elnaggar, Hossam Abdelhakim Elnoamany, Mohamed K. Eissa

“…Methods A retrospective case series was conducted at Menoufia University Hospital, reviewing the medical records of patients who underwent cranioplasty between January 2022 and December 2023. Patients aged 18–65 years with skull bone defects due to trauma, surgical resection, or congenital anomalies were included. …”
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Mode of Vaginal Delivery: A Modifiable Intrapartum Risk Factor for Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury by Marta Simó González, Oriol Porta Roda, Josep Perelló Capó, Ignasi Gich Saladich, Joaquim Calaf Alsina

“…We performed an observational, retrospective study of all vaginal deliveries attended at a tertiary university hospital between January 2006 and December 2009. We analyzed the incidence of obstetric anal sphincter injury for each mode of vaginal delivery: spontaneous delivery, vacuum, Thierry spatulas, and forceps. …”
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Evidence assessing the diagnostic performance of medical smartphone apps: a systematic review and exploratory meta-analysis by Livia Faes, Lucas M Bachmann, Martin K Schmid, Michael A Thiel, Rahel Buechi, Nicolas S Bodmer, Oliver Job, Kenny R Lienhard

“…We comprehensively assessed papers investigating the diagnostic value of available diagnostic health applications using inbuilt smartphone sensors.Methods Systematic Review—MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science inclusive Medical Informatics and Business Source Premier (by citation of reference) were searched from inception until 15 December 2016. Checking of reference lists of review articles and of included articles complemented electronic searches. …”
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Delving into discrepancies, a single-center experience with Accelerate Pheno for gram-negative bacteremia, a rapid phenotypic susceptibility testing method by Zoe Freeman Weiss, Dimitar Zelenkov, Jon Englert, Maureen Campion

“…Patients (participants): All patients admitted to the hospital with gram-negative bacteremia from January 2020 to December 2022. Methods: Microbiology was reviewed for discrepancies as defined by very major errors (VMEs), major errors (MEs), and minor errors (mEs). …”
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Neoadjuvant programmed death ligand-1 with chemotherapy versus chemotherapy alone for limited-stage small-cell lung cancer: a retrospective study by Zhi Yang, Yan-qing Wang, Xiujun Chang

“…Summary backgroundOur objective was to investigated the safety and feasibility of neoadjuvant treatment with PD(L)1 inhibitors and chemotherapy followed by surgery for resectable SCLC.MethodsIn this retrospective cohort study, we included patients with limited-stage SCLC treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy (with/without)ICI at Beijing Chest Hospital (Beijing, China) between July 2020 and December 2021. Seventeen patients with LD-SCLC were enrolled in the study. …”
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Nilai Diagnostik Ultrasonografi Hepatobilier sebagai Prediktor Atresiabilier pada Kolestasis Bayi di RSUP Sanglah Denpasar Tahun 2017 - 2021 by Kristin Agustina, Pande Putu Yuli Anandasari, Firman Parulian Sitanggang, I Wayan Gede Artawan Eka Putra, Made Widhi Asih, Putu Patriawan

“…The research subjects were 40 infants taken by total sampling from January 2017 until December 2021. Data were obtained from medical records, hepatobiliary ultrasound images were accessed from PACS, and cholangiography results from SIMARS. …”
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“Sobre llovido, mojado”. Problems, strategies, and demands of the Argentine popular, social, and solidarity economy during the pandemic by María Victoria Deux-Marzi, Cecilia Cavigliasso, María Sol Fransoi, Florencia Pisaroni, Diego Nicolás Rach, Carlos Alfredo Vignolo, Sofía Magalí Vitali-Bernardi

“…A qualitative research process was developed based on interviews with representatives of 14 organizations of EPSS of Greater Rosario (primary sources) and the review of emergency measures and programs implemented by the three levels of government – national, provincial, and local – beginning with the declaration of the health emergency until December 2021 (secondary sources). In the final reflections, the main results are highlighted, positing that the state’s responses did not give rise to new institutions, rights, and protections, but rather “organized” and “administered” the institutionality that already existed.…”
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Mechanism of seismic-collapsed loess landslides induced by the Ms6.2 earthquake in Jishishan County, Gansu Province, China by Yali Wang, Ping Wang, Guofu Luo, Shaofeng Chai, Wenguo Ma, Chenyang Ye, Shiyang Xu, Haoran Yu

“…On December 18, 2023, a magnitude MS6.2 earthquake struck Jishishan County, Gansu Province, triggering over 40 seismic subsidence sites within a seismic intensity VI zone, 32 km from the epicenter.The earthquake caused tens of millions in economic losses to mountain photovoltaic power stations. …”
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Risk factors of recurrent periprosthetic joint infection of the knee after two-stage reimplantation by Do Weon Lee, Hyuk-Soo Han, Du Hyun Ro

“…Materials and methods From March 2002 to December 2022, 65 knees that underwent two-stage reimplantation for PJIs in a single, tertiary hospital were retrospectively reviewed, and 44 patient-related, laboratory-related, and surgery-related factors, including body mass index, pathogen type, and the usage of transfusions, were selected as the potential risk factors for recurrence. …”
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Comparison of the neurological outcomes and infection rate in surgical and conservative management of compound depressed skull fractures by Shashank Nahar, Pavni Agrawal

“…Material and methods: This prospective interventional study included 102 patients with compound depressed fractures with a surgical indication as per “Brain Trauma Foundation Guidelines 2006 Level 3 Management” from August 2020 to December 2021. A minimum of 6 months of follow-up was done. …”
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Clinical features of pneumatosis intestinalis induced by alpha- glucosidase inhibitor in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a single center retrospective study by Guanlin Wu, Weiheng He, Huimin Rao, Lin Lu, Xinran He, Xuewen Hou

“…This study aims to analyze the clinical features of PI induced by αGIs in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis of patients diagnosed with PI between January 2018 and December 2023. Data collected included demographic characteristics, clinical symptoms and signs, laboratory findings, imaging results, endoscopic manifestations, treatments, and outcomes. …”
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Investigation of the Frequency and Characteristic Features of De Novo Mutations in Clinical Exome Sequence Trio Samples by Ebru Marzioğlu-özdemir, Tülin Çora, Ozkan Bagci, Batuhan Şanlıtürk, Ali Torabi, Nadir Koçak

“…Methods: A total of 69 families who underwent Trio Clinical Exome Sequencing (CES) analysis at the Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Selçuk University, between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2023, were included in the study. DNA samples extracted from peripheral venous blood of individuals were sequenced using the Roche CES kit and DNBSEQ-G400™ sequencing device, and a total of 3892 genes were analyzed using the Seq Platform. …”
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An ingredient co-occurrence network gives insight into e-liquid flavor complexity by Jeroen L. A. Pennings, Ina M. Hellmich, Sanne Boesveldt, Reinskje Talhout

“…Methods We used e-cigarette ingredient data from the European Common Entry Gate system (EU-CEG) as available on 31 December 2022. Results In e-liquids, we found 214 ingredient pairs with a co-occurrence odds ratio greater than 10. …”
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Determining the required data elements to develop the information management system for Iranian traditional medicine by Razieh Mirzaeian, Abdolghader Bahraini, Hadi Kazemi-Arpanahi

“…Methods This multi-phased method study was performed from December 30, 2022 to March 20, 2023. The first phase involved a literature review, the second phase utilized the Delphi technique, and the third phase focused on validating the MDS-ITM. …”
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Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Intestinal Parasitic Infection among Primary School Children in Dera District, Northwest Ethiopia by Dires Tegen, Destaw Damtie

“…A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2019 to February 2020. The study used a structured pretested questionnaire and stool tests to obtain epidemiological and disease data. …”
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Exploring the readiness to practice of underrepresented healthcare workers: A scoping review by Sara Hussein, Liam Ishaky, Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia, Sarah Laughton, Basem Gohar

“…We examined three databases, MEDLINE, CINAHL, and PsycINFO, from 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2023. Our search focused on readiness to practice among various healthcare professions, whether clinically focused or broadly related to professionalism. …”
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Using Real World Evidence to Describe Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Treatment Patterns, Healthcare Resource Utilization, and Costs Associated with PDE-5 Inhibitor Monotherapy by George Ruiz, Jason Yeaw, Cassandra A. Lickert, Ajita P. De, Rolin L. Wade, Janis Pruett, William Drake

“…**Methods:** This retrospective study analyzed PharMetrics Plus claims data including 150 million lives; study period was January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2013. Eligible patients were ≥18 years with ≥1 inpatient or ≥2 outpatient claims ≥30 days apart, a diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension or other chronic pulmonary heart disease, and an initial PDE-5i prescription. …”
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Intramedullary Nailing of Proximal Tibia Fractures in Semi-extended Position Using Suprapatellar Approach: Results and Outcomes by Kumar Rohit, Vikas Verma

“…Materials and Methods: In our prospective study, 15 cases of extra-articular closed proximal third tibia fractures admitted between January 2019 to December 2020, treated with intramedullary nailing through suprapatellar approach, were included. …”
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Length of hospital stay and its factor associated among neonates with perinatal asphyxia in the Northwest Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia 2023: a multicentre retrospective cross-... by Gezahagn Demsu Gedefaw, Asnake Tadesse Abate, Degalem Tilahun Worku, Mulugeta Endalamaw Ayenew, Dawit Tesfaye Daka

“…Objective To determine the length of hospital stay and related factors in newborns with perinatal asphyxia in comprehensive specialised hospitals in Northwest Ethiopia.Design A multicentre institutional-based cross-sectional study.Setting Tertiary hospitals in Northwest Amhara Regional State, Northwest Ethiopia, from 1 to 30 December 2023.Participants A total of 609 neonates with perinatal asphyxia were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of selected public hospitals in Northwest Amhara from September 2018 to October 2023.Outcome measures Length of hospital stay and associated factors in newborns with perinatal asphyxia were noted.Results A total of 609 newborns with perinatal asphyxia were included in this study. …”
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Self-Reported Violence Experienced by Swiss Prehospital Emergency Care Providers by Simon Savoy, Pierre-Nicolas Carron, Nathalie Romain-Glassey, Nicolas Beysard

“…The objectives were to describe the acts of violence experienced by prehospital emergency care providers (PECPs) in the western part of Switzerland between January and December 2016 and to assess the consequences for subsequent PECPs behaviors. …”
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