Central Diabetes Insipidus in Children and Adolescents: Twenty-Six Year Experience from a Single Centre by Hüseyin Anil Korkmaz, Ritika R Kapoor, Jennifer Kalitsi, Simon JB Aylwin, Charles R Buchanan, Ved Bhushan Arya

“…The clinic database was searched to identify patients with CDI managed between 1993 and 2019. Relevant clinical information was collected from patient records. …”
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Unveiling the psychosocial and academic implications of living with sickle cell disease among undergraduates in a private university in Nigeria by Olumide T. Adeleke, Olufemi Folaranmi, Yetunde Olasinde, Larry Ayuba, Oludamola V. Adeleke, Modupe M. Ojo-Rufai, Efeturi Agelebe, Oyelola E. Adeoye, Aderemi T. Olabode, Dolapo E. Ajala, Titilola S. Akingbola

“…The findings underscored the need for increased awareness, support, and understanding to better assist undergraduates with SCD in managing their health and academic responsibilities effectively. …”
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Anti-Biofilm Effect of Ampicillin-Loaded Poly (Lactic-co-glycolic Acid) Nanoparticles Conjugated with Lysostaphin on Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus by Elahe Norouzi, Seyed Mostafa Hosseini, Babak Asghari, Reza Mahjoub, Ehsan Nazarzadeh Zare, Mohammad-Ali Shahbazi, Fereshte Kalhori, Mohammad Reza Arabestani

“…Given the excellent efficacy of the nanomedicine carrier established in the present study, applying this technology to combat hospital-acquired infections caused by Staphylococcus bacteria could yield significant benefits in managing staphylococcal infections.…”
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Improving the Utility, Safety, and Ethical Use of a Passive Mood-Tracking App for People With Bipolar Disorder Using Coproduction: Qualitative Focus Group Study by Laurence Astill Wright, Matthew Moore, Stuart Reeves, Elvira Perez Vallejos, Richard Morriss

“…Principally, people with BD wished to use this novel technology to aid them in self-managing their BD with greater insight and a better understanding of potential triggers. …”
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How can cervical screening meet the needs of vulnerable women? A qualitative comparative study with stakeholder perspectives from seven European countries by Partha Basu, Martin McKee, Adriana Băban, Marc Bardou, Ana Fernandes, Margarida Teixeira, Rebecca Moore, Nuno Lunet, David Ritchie, Romeu Mendes, Eric Lucas, Paolo Giorgi Rossi, Rosa Legood, Berit Andersen, Diana Taut, Keitly Mensah, João Firmino-Machado, Mariana Amorim, Mette Tranberg, Laura Bonvicini, Anneli Uusküla, Pia Kirkegaard, Paola Mantellini, Ines Baia, Liu Sun, Lise Rochaix, Camilla Fiorina, Luca Ghirotto, Anna Tisler, Firmino Machado, Rikke Buus Bøje, Raquel Rico Berrocal, Noemi Auzzi, Kerli Reintamm, Yulia Panayotova, Tatyana Kotzeva, Anna Foss, Rachel Greenley, Letizia Bartolini, Giusy Iorio, Cláudia Gouvinhas, Florian Nicula, Alexandra Tolnai, Vanessa Moore, Isabel Mosquera Metcalfe, Violette Delisle, Irina Todorova, Helena Ros Comesana, Meritxel Mallafré-Larrosa, Ginevra Papi, Nicoleta-Monica Pașca, Christiane Dascher-Nadel, Olivra Djuric

“…Data collection took place in Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, France, Italy, Portugal and Romania.Participants Represented stakeholders at various levels, including user representatives (vulnerable women), healthcare professionals, social workers, programme managers and decision makers.Methods 14 meetings lasting 2 hours each were held in these seven countries between October 2021 and June 2022. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Bintrafusp Alfa, a Bifunctional Fusion Protein Targeting Transforming Growth Factor-β and Programmed Death-Ligand 1, Plus Chemotherapy in Patients With Stage... by Christian Rolfo, MD, PhD, Laurent Greillier, MD, PhD, Remi Veillon, MD, PhD, Firas Badin, MD, MBA, Francois Ghiringhelli, MD, PhD, Nicolas Isambert, MD, PhD, Astrid Paulus, MD, PhD, Surendra Pal Chaudhary, MD, Yulia Vugmeyster, PhD, Masashi Sato, MSc, Sandrine Hiret, MD, PhD

“…Conclusion: Bintrafusp alfa with chemotherapy was found to have a manageable safety profile and encouraging clinical activity in patients with stage IV NSCLC.…”
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Efficacy of double filtration plasmapheresis in hyperlipidemia acute pancreatitis: a retrospective observational study by Rong Qin, Yibei Liu, Rui Ding, Minhui Yang, Yun Huang, Xujia Chen, Feng Zhang, Yanting Liu, Hongping Jia, Yiyao Duan, Lifang Zhou, Hui Wang

“…Abstract Background This study examines the role and effectiveness of double filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) in managing hyperlipidemiclipidemic acute pancreatitis (HLAP). …”
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Integrative review protocol for Indigenous youth participation in health equity promotion by Janice Linton, Darrien Morton, Andrew R Hatala

“…Focusing on qualitative empirical and theoretical studies, they will undergo quality appraisal and Covidence software will be used to manage the review. Data will be sorted, extracted and analysed. …”
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The impact of chronic disease diagnoses on smoking behavior change and maintenance: Evidence from China by Xinxin Chi, Xihua Liu, Cong Li, Wen Jiao

“…Introduction Managing chronic diseases and tobacco use is a formidable challenge in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with limited health literacy and access to quality healthcare. …”
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Temperature and repeated catecholamine surges modulate regional wall motion abnormalities in a rodent takotsubo syndrome model by Ermir Zulfaj, AmirAli Nejat, Abdulhussain Haamid, Aaron Espinosa, Ahmed Elmahdy, Tetiana Pylova, Sandeep Jha, Björn Redfors, Elmir Omerovic

“…This study validates the small-animal TS model by replicating patient findings, and emphasizing the importance of controlling body temperature and limiting adrenergic drug use in managing TS. RWMA analysis offers promise as a diagnostic and prognostic tool in TS, and the delayed adaptive response presents a potential pathway for therapeutic intervention.…”
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The Effect of Community Based Intervention on People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Systematic Review by M Agung Akbar, Junaiti Sahar, Etty Rekawati, Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika, Prateek Gupta

“…Objectives:To evaluate the effectiveness of community-based interventions in managing T2D, focusing on their impact on health outcomes Methods:This systematic review adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. …”
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Tasks scheduling with different structures in cloud manufacturing according to the time and cost of transportation and the task arrival time by Zohre Kiapasha, Ali Salmasnia

“…The results of the comparative studies show the misleading level of the cloud manufacturing manager in the face of the reduced models.Originality/Value: This research aims to present a model for the simultaneous scheduling of tasks with sequential and parallel structures, considering the different task arrival times and logistics in the cloud manufacturing system.…”
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Exploring Breastfeeding Mothers’ and Lactation Consultants’ Experiences of Lactation Consultancy Throughout the Restrictions Put in Place Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic [version 2; p... by Anne Matthews, Anna Connolly

“…Further research is required to understand the unavailability of lactation consultants in hospital settings and to identify how to manage breastfeeding support in future emergency situations.…”
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The effects of wheat and yam flour diets on the toxicity of three botanical extracts to Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) and the underlying biochemical mechanisms by Emmanuel A. Oyeniyi, Ayodeji P. Akinnuoye

“…This study demonstrates the valuable insights needed for the possible development of targeted and sustainable strategies for managing T. castaneum infesting wheat and yam flour.…”
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Effectiveness of a novel amine + zinc + fluoride toothpaste in reducing plaque and gingivitis: results of a six-month randomized controlled trial by Dutmanee Seriwatanachai, Terdphong Triratana, Petcharat Kraivaphan, Norbert Huber, Tilo Poth, Luis R. Mateo, Melissa Stellitano, Yun-Po Zhang

“…Clinical relevance These results suggest that daily use of amine + zinc + fluoride toothpaste can provide a significant improvement in managing plaque accumulation and bleeding associated with gingival inflammation especially for patients experiencing gingivitis. …”
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Quantitative Validation of Hematocrit Percentage Drop Cutoff Points in Postpartum Hemorrhage: An Automated Gravimetric Approach by Venance Basil Kway, José Enrique Calacuayo Rojas, Josué Sidonio Rodríguez Cuevas, Ursula Medina Moreno, José Sergio Camacho Juárez, Jorge Francisco Ayala González, Karla Krebs Larraga, Ilse Veronica Castro Martinez, Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther, Antonio Gordillo Moscoso, Yang Pan

“…Additionally, a hematocrit percentage drop can retrospectively indicate significant blood loss, aiding in managing patients at risk for long-term PPH complications.…”
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Efficacy of Inhaled Steroid Over Systemic Steroid in Stabilizing Acute Asthma in Emergency Room by B.V. Siva Vara Prasad Rao, Santhosh K B, Anil Sankol S M

“…Conclusion: The use of inhaled steroids is an effective treatment approach with faster clinical improvement compared to intravenous steroids in managing acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma in emergency room. …”
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Preoperative ANemiA among elderly undergoing Major Abdominal surgery (PANAMA) is associated with early postoperative morbidity and worse quality of life outcomes by Hairil Rizal Abdullah, Celestine Jia Ling Loh, Eunice Jie Yi Kok, Brenda Pei Yi Tan, Hanis Abdul Kadir, Phui-Sze Au-Yong

“…Preoperative anemia is associated with a significant decrease in QoL based on EQ-VAS. Recognizing and managing preoperative anemia may improve the recovery of elderly patients undergoing major abdominal surgery.…”
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SSMM-DS: A semantic segmentation model for mangroves based on Deeplabv3+ with swin transformer by Zhenhua Wang, Jinlong Yang, Chuansheng Dong, Xi Zhang, Congqin Yi, Jiuhu Sun

“…Experimental results highlight SSMM-DS's effectiveness in extracting mangrove features, making it a valuable tool for monitoring and managing these critical ecosystems.…”
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Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Resistance of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia in China, 2014–2021 by Hanli Wang, Shirong Li, Haoyu Ji, Yixin Hu, Susheng Zhou, Xingwu Chen, Zhiwei Lu, Qinghai You, Yusheng Cheng, Lei Zha

“…Continuous surveillance and effective infection control measures are essential to manage S. maltophilia infections, particularly in vulnerable populations. …”
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