Mental health in public safety personnel with workplace injuries requiring surgery: a longitudinal population-wide administrative data study in Manitoba, Canada by Tracie O Afifi, Jitender Sareen, Dan Chateau, Alyson Mahar, Jordan Nantais, James Bolton, Allen Kraut, Sarvesh Logsetty, Thomas Turgeon, Brenda Comaskey, Justin Gawaziuk, Rae Spiwak, Lauren Burton, Anthony Wightman, Jai Sareen, Natalie Mota

“…The objective of this study was to investigate whether PSP with traumatic physical workplace injuries requiring surgery with anaesthetic have higher post-injury rates of mental disorders compared with the general population with similar non-workplace injuries.Design Retrospective longitudinal cohort study.Setting Population-based study using linked anonymised administrative data for PSP and the general population in Manitoba, Canada.Participants This study compared two groups hospitalised for a traumatic physical injury requiring surgery with anaesthetic between 1 January 2002 and 31 December 2018: (1) PSP (n=293) injured in the workplace and matched 1:5 on sex, age, geographical region and surgical procedure code with (2) individuals in the general population (GenPop) injured outside the workplace (no Workers Compensation Board claim) (n=1198).Primary and secondary outcomes and measures As planned in the study protocol, the prevalence of mental disorders including anxiety, depression and substance use was measured in the cohorts 2 years pre- and post-injury.Results This study found an elevated unadjusted risk of depression in PSP compared with the general population in the 2 years post-injury, adjusting for pre-injury mental health (rate ratio, 1.49; 95% CI, 1.02 to 2.17; p<0.0001). …”
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Efficacy of TIPS plus extrahepatic collateral embolisation in real-world data: a validation study by Chao Chen, Feng Zhang, Hao Wu, Wei Wu, Hui Xue, Yuzheng Zhuge, Chunqing Zhang, Guangchuan Wang, Zhengjie Li, Qiong Wu, Bo Wei, Jun Tie, Xiubin Sun, Lianhui Zhao, Yifu Xia, Jiao Xu, Peijie Li

“…This study aims to confirm the effectiveness of TIPS+E using real-world data.Methods The multicentre retrospective cohort included 2077 patients with cirrhosis who underwent TIPS±E (TIPS: 631, TIPS+E: 1446) between January 2010 and December 2022. Regression and propensity score matching (PSM) were used to adjust for baseline characteristic differences. …”
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Use of real-world data to study health services utilisation and comorbidities in long-term breast cancer survivors (the SURBCAN study): study protocol for a longitudinal population... by Xavier Castells, Beatriz Poblador-Plou, Alexandra Prados-Torres, Maria Sala, Javier Gorricho, Anna Jansana, Isabel Del Cura, Teresa Sanz Cuesta, A Gimeno Miguel, Manuela Lanzuela, Berta Ibañez, Ibai Tamayo, Conchi Moreno-Iribas, María Padilla-Ruiz, Maximino Redondo, Mercè Comas, Laia Domingo, Antonio Díaz-Holgado, Francisco Javier Salamanca, Mercè Abizanda, Talita Duarte, Javier Louro, María del Carmen Martínez, Cristóbal Molina, Guillermo Pérez, Ana María Muñoz, Óscar Toldos, Javier Baquedano, Rossana Burgui

“…Recruitment started in December 2018.Ethics and dissemination This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Parc de Salut Mar. …”
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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth in Various Specialties of Medical Practice (Literature Review and Expert Council Resolution) by V. T. Ivashkin, V. V. Fomin, O. N. Tkacheva, O. S. Medvedev, E. A. Poluektova, D. I. Abdulganieva, S. R. Abdulkhakov, O. P. Alexeeva, S. A. Alekseenko, D. N. Andreev, A. Yu. Baranovsky, M. S. Zharkova, O. Yu. Zolnikova, K. V. Ivashkin, I. L. Kliaritskaia, N. V. Korochanskaya, S. N. Mammaev, R. V. Maslennikov, R. G. Myazin, M. V. Perekalina, A. V. Povtoreyko, A. I. Ulyanin, M. V. Fadeeva, I. B. Khlynov, V. V. Tsukanov, O. S. Shifrin

“…Aim: to discuss current views on the clinical significance, diagnostic opportunities, and therapeutic approaches in the treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) as an important component in the gut microbiota function assessment, to assess the awareness of physicians and the opportunities in the diagnosis and treatment of this disease in patients in the Federal districts of the Russian Federation, as well as to present the proceedings of the Expert Council held on December 16, 2023 in Moscow.Key points. SIBO is a common syndrome often associated with irritable bowel syndrome, liver cirrhosis, asthma, and congestive heart failure, being also a predictor of early death in the elderly. …”
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Biochemical recurrence prediction after robot-assited radical prostatectomy (BCR-PRARP) by Tanan Bejrananda, Kiyoshi Takahara, Dutsadee Sowanthip, Tomonari Motonaga, Kota Yagi, Wataru Nakamura, Masanobu Saruta, Takuhisa Nukaya, Masashi Takenaka, Kenji Zennami, Manabu Ichino, Hitomi Sasaki, Makoto Sumitomo, Ryoichi Shiroki

“…Material and methods: A cohort of 1700 patients who underwent robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for prostate cancer between August 2009 and December 2022 was included. BCR was defined as two consecutive PSA levels exceeding 0.2 ng/mL post-radical prostatectomy. …”
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Effect of Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Perfusion Chemotherapy Combined with Radical Surgery and Capecitabine on Stage III Gallbladder Cancer by Sulai Liu, Zhendong Zhong, Weimin Yi, Zhangtao Yu, Zhihua Zhang, Guoyi Xia, Bo Jiang, Yinghui Song, Chuang Peng

“…Seventy-eight patients with stage III gallbladder cancer treated in our hospital between December 2015 and April 2019 were retrospectively enrolled. …”
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Analysis of acute non-pharmaceutical toxic exposures in children: a 5-year retrospective study by Yanning Qu, Rui Tang, Zhuyan Duan, Mengyi Sheng, Hui Wang, Shuang Liu, Jiao Li, Linlin Guo, Linying Guo, Si Zheng, Si Zheng

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to systematically analyze the epidemiological characteristics, clinical interventions and outcomes of children with acute non-pharmaceutical toxic exposures.MethodsThis retrospective study included all children with acute non-pharmaceutical toxic exposure admitted to the emergency department of the Capital Institute of Pediatrics between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023. Eligible patients were triaged into red, yellow, and green groups according to their severity condition. …”
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Evaluating academic detailing as an antibiotic stewardship intervention in primary healthcare settings in Croatia by Darija Kuruc Poje, Domagoj Kifer, Maja Kuharić, Katarina Gvozdanović, Željka Draušnik, Ana Posavec Andrić, Vesna Mađarić, Vlatka Janeš Poje, Marina Payerl-Pal, Arjana Tambić Andrašević, Juraj Mark Poje, Vesna Bačić Vrca, Srećko Marušić

“…Study focused on prescribed daily defined doses (DDD) per day among PCPs pre-intervention (from 01st January 2018 to 31st March 2020) and post-intervention (from 1st May 2020 to 31st December 2022). Results Data was collected from sixteen out of fifty-seven eligible PCPs with mean 29 years (SD 11.38) in practice. …”
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Risk factors for gastric cancer and related serological levels in Fujian, China: hospital-based case–control study by Lin Cai, Wen Wang, Ping Yuan, Lan Lin, Kuicheng Zheng, Sihan Wu, Liangxiang Huang, Bingshan Wu, Tiehui Chen, Xiaoqing Li

“…Objective To explore the relationships between gastric cancer and serum pepsinogen I (PG I), PG II, PG I/II ratio, gastrin 17 (G-17) and Helicobacter pylori infection, and to investigate dietary and lifestyle risk factors for gastric cancer in Fujian Province, China.Design A hospital-based, 1:1 matched case–control study.Setting Patients with newly diagnosed gastric cancer were recruited from the Fujian Provincial Hospital and the No. 900 Hospital of the Joint Support Force of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army between July 2014 and December 2016.Participants A total of 180 pairs of patients with gastric cancer and control subjects were recruited in the study, including 134 (74.4%) male pairs and 46 (25.6%) female pairs.Investigation and analysis measures Serological indicators were tested with ELISA kits. …”
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Seroconversion and dynamics of IgG anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies during the pandemic: A two-month observation cohort study on the population of Sleman in Indonesia. by Jajah Fachiroh, Septi Kurnia Lestari, Dewi Kartikawati Paramita, Bagas Suryo Bintoro, Fatwa Sari Tetra Dewi, Lutfan Lazuardi, Cici Permata Rusadi, Erti Nur Sagenah, Eggi Arguni

“…Study subjects were recruited between April and December 2021 using convenience sampling and were followed up 2 times, i.e. 4-5 and 8-9 weeks. …”
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Spatial and temporal epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 virus lineages in Teesside, UK, in 2020: effects of socio-economic deprivation, weather, and lockdown on lineage dynamics by Moss, E.D., Rushton, S.P., Baker, P., Bashton, M., Crown, M.R., dos Santos, R.N., Nelson, A., O’Brien, S.J., Richards, Z., Sanderson, R.A., Yew, W.C., Young, G.R., McCann, C.M., Smith, D.L.

“…Methods: We examined the spatial and temporal patterns of COVID-19 in the Teesside sub-region of the UK, from January to December 2020, capturing the first two waves of the epidemic. …”
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Transanal endoscopic cooperative surgery as a less invasive resection technique for anorectal tumors extending beyond the dentate line: Case series by Kohei Shigeta, Kazunori Takada, Kinichi Hotta, Kenichiro Imai, Sayo Ito, Junya Sato, Yoichi Yamamoto, Masao Yoshida, Yuki Maeda, Noboru Kawata, Hirotoshi Ishiwatari, Hiroyuki Matsubayashi, Akio Shiomi, Hiroyasu Kagawa, Manabe Shoichi, Yusuke Yamaoka, Shunsuke Kasai, Yusuke Tanaka, Yasuyuki Hirashima, Ayako Mochizuki, Shusuke Yoshikawa, Arata Tsutsumida, Wataru Omata, Takuma Oishi, Hiroyuki Ono

“…TaECS was performed for three patients with anorectal tumors extending beyond the dentate line between January and December 2022. TaECS was indicated for local resection of tumors extending beyond the dentate line with a low risk of lymph node metastases. …”
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Research involvement among undergraduate medical students in Bangladesh: a multicenter cross-sectional study by Mohammad Jahid Hasan, Salwa Islam, Hasnat Sujon, Fahmida Islam Chowdhury, Muna Islam, Mostak Ahmed, Mahbuba Shabnam, Mahbub Mayukh Rishad, Mohammad Nurunnabi, Md Marufur Rahman, Jannatul Fardous, Mir Susmita Zaman, Mir Paramita Zaman, Mir Ahsan Ali, Md Rabiual Awal, Taha Choudhury, Ahmed Ullah Shuvo, Sabrina Sultana, Tanjina Tabassum, Monjur Rahman, Anindita Das Barshan, Tamanna Tabassum, Md. Abdur Rafi, Sharmeen Yasmeen

“…Methods A multi-center cross-sectional study involving 2864 medical students from both public and private medical colleges was conducted between June and December 2023. Data on demographics, research involvement, participation in research training, future career aspirations in research, and obstacles encountered by students were collected. …”
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Bibliometric analysis of laryngeal cancer treatment literature (2003–2023) by Yan Zhao, Jiancheng Xue

“…Methods: Data were extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection database on December 1, 2023. Bibliometric and knowledge mapping analyses were conducted using software tools such as R-Studio 4.1.3, CiteSpace 6.1.R6, VOSviewer 1.6.18, and http://bibliometre.com.…”
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Outcome evaluation and cost-effectiveness analysis for an integrated multidisciplinary diabetic limb salvage program: a combined observational and simulation study by Yan Sun, Xiaoli Zhu, Jaime Lin, John Abisheganaden, Zhiwen Joseph Lo, Lixia Ge, Joseph Molina, Elaine Tan, Huiling Liew, Jeremy Hoe, Gary Ang, Kai Qiang Low, Theophilus Yap, Nur Aberleen Syafirah Binte Azmi, Enming Yong, Tiffany Chew, Hui Yan Koo, Chelsea Law, Dexter Yak Seng Chan, Claris Shi, Julia Choo, Wai Han Hoi, Sadhana Chandraskear, Jo Ann Lim, Jemes Siow, Sabariah Binte Kaspon, Subramaniam Tavintharan, Daniel Chew

“…We conducted an observational study to analyze 2798 patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) enrolled in the program between June 2020 and June 2021 (DEFINITE Care group) and 5462 patients with DFUs from June 2016 to December 2017 as historical controls. One-to-one propensity score matching (PSM) with replacement was conducted to estimate the treatment effect of the program on clinical outcomes and healthcare utilization over 1 year. …”
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Predicted impact of banning nonessential, energy-dense food and beverages in schools in Mexico: A microsimulation study. by Ana Basto-Abreu, Martha Carnalla, Francisco Reyes-Sánchez, Alan Reyes-García, Michelle M Haby, Isabel Junquera-Badilla, Lianca Sartoris-Ayala, Juan A Rivera, Barry M Popkin, Tonatiuh Barrientos-Gutiérrez

“…</h4>- School-based interventions have been recognized as effective means to improve nutritional knowledge and prevent obesity-related diseases.- In December 2023, the Chamber of Representatives of Mexico approved an amendment that strengthens and updates the General Education Law (Article 75) and nutritional guidelines to ban the sales and advertising of nonessential energy-dense food and beverages (NEDFBs) in schools.…”
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Urban-Suburban Differences in Public Perspectives on Digitalizing Pediatric Research: Cross-Sectional Survey Study by Heping Fang, Ruoling Xian, Juan Li, Yingcun Li, Enmei Liu, Yan Zhao, Yan Hu

“…MethodsA cross-sectional web-based survey targeting caregivers of kindergarten children (aged 2-7 years) in Chongqing was conducted between June and December 2023. A total of 4231 valid questionnaires were analyzed, with 25.1% (n=1064) of the children residing in urban areas and 74.9% (n=3167) in suburban areas. …”
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Artificial intelligence conversational agents in mental health: Patients see potential, but prefer humans in the loop by Hyein S. Lee, Hyein S. Lee, Colton Wright, Julia Ferranto, Jessica Buttimer, Clare E. Palmer, Andrew Welchman, Kathleen M. Mazor, Kimberly A. Fisher, David Smelson, Laurel O’Connor, Laurel O’Connor, Nisha Fahey, Nisha Fahey, Apurv Soni, Apurv Soni, Apurv Soni

“…Data were collected from December 2022 to February 2023, and three researchers conducted rapid qualitative analysis to identify and synthesize themes.ResultsThe sample included 29 adults (ages 19-66), predominantly under age 35, non-Hispanic, White, and female. …”
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Confocal Microscopy for Detection of Intracellular Bacteria in Urine Samples of patients Suspected with Urinary Tract Infection: A Cross-sectional Observational Study by Bhagyashri Patil-Takbhate, Nilam Memane, Srikanth Tripathy, Nageswari Gandham, Shahzad Mirza

“…The study done for detection of IIB/IBC in urine samples suspected with UTI between January 2022 to December 2022. Four hundred ninety-five urine samples collected from women of age group 18-50 years visited at Central laboratory for suspected diagnosis of UTI. …”
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Retrospective analysis of disease characteristics and treatment patterns among patients with esophageal cancer across 14 surgically represented centers by Zhihao Lu, Mingfei Geng, Yongtao Han, Jianzhong Cao, Jun Wang, Tianshu Liu, Xianglin Yuan, Xue Meng, Yanqiao Zhang, Rong Zhao, Lixin Wan, Enxiao Li, Wenran Wang, Zhijie Li, Danfeng Shi, Jing Qian, Si Shi, Fengshi Dong, Lin Shen

“…Methods: CHANNEL was a large, retrospective study using patient-level data from 14 hospitals/cancer centers across China, including adults initiating therapy for newly diagnosed EC (January to December 2018). Demographics, clinicopathologic characteristics, and treatment patterns over 6 months were descriptively summarized. …”
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