Effects of switching from MiniMed™ 640G to 770G on continuous glucose monitoring metrics and DTR‐QOL scores: An observational study of Japanese people with type 1 diabetes mellitus... by Toshiki Kogai, Junko Sato, Haruna Yasuda, Tatsuhiro Ayame, Azusa Ozaki, Eri Takagi, Mami Koshibu, Yuya Nishida, Fuki Ikeda, Hirotaka Watada

“…ABSTRACT Aims/Introduction We evaluated the effect of the MiniMed™ 770G, an insulin pump using hybrid closed‐loop technology, on blood glucose management and quality of life in Japanese people with type 1 diabetes. …”
Get full text

G-UNETR++: A Gradient-Enhanced Network for Accurate and Robust Liver Segmentation from Computed Tomography Images by Seungyoo Lee, Kyujin Han, Hangyeul Shin, Harin Park, Seunghyon Kim, Jeonghun Kim, Xiaopeng Yang, Jae Do Yang, Hee Chul Yu, Heecheon You

Get full text

Influence of Mountain Wildfires on the Insulation Properties of Air Gaps in Power Grids by Fangrong Zhou, Hao Geng, Gang Wen, Yutang Ma, Yi Ma, Guofang Wang, Jun Cao, Jiaze Xu, Hongwei Mei

“…Studying the breakdown characteristics of air gaps under wildfire conditions is of great significance for understanding wildfire propagation mechanisms, risk assessment and management, and ecological environment protection. This paper establishes an experimental platform simulating wildfire climatic conditions and conducts experimental research on air gaps between rod–rod gaps and conductor–ground gaps. …”
Get full text

Recurrent Pneumothorax in a Critically Ill Ventilated COVID-19 Patient by Lucas Rehnberg, Robert Chambers, Selina Lam, Martin Chamberlain, Ahilanandan Dushianthan

“…She was too ill for surgical interventions initially, opting for conservative management. After 60 days, she successfully underwent a video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for a washout and placement of further ICDs. …”
Get full text

Ultraviolet-Induced Fluorescence Dermoscopy, a Novel Diagnostic Technique in Dermatological Practice: A Systematic Review by Yasmeen Jabeen Bhat, Mohd Shurjeel Ul Islam, Enzo Errichetti

“…Conclusion: We concluded that UVFD will improve clinical diagnosis, disease management, and outcomes. More clinical trials with larger sample sizes are recommended to better understand this novel and intriguing new diagnostic tool.…”
Get full text

Stakeholders’ perceptions of adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health needs in Southeast Nigeria: a qualitative study by Obinna Onwujekwe, Chinyere Cecilia Okeke, Chinyere Ojiugo Mbachu, Ifunanya Clara Agu, Uchenna Ezenwaka, Ifeyinwa Arize, Chibuike Agu, Chinonso Obayi

Get full text

Betaine Inhibits NLRP3 Inflammasome Hyperactivation and Regulates Microglial M1/M2 Phenotypic Differentiation, Thereby Attenuating Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Depression-Like Behavi... by Man Zhang, Xiao-Long Wang, Hui Shi, Lan-Qing Meng, Hong-Feng Quan, Lin Yan, Hui-Fang Yang, Xiao-Dong Peng

Get full text

Determinants of mortality and prolonged hospital stay among dengue patients attending tertiary care hospital: a cross-sectional retrospective analysis by Yusra Habib Khan, Tauqeer Hussain Mallhi, Amer Hayat Khan, Azmi Sarriff, Azreen Syazril Adnan

“…Early identification of factors relating to prolonged hospitalisation and death will have obvious advantages in terms of appropriate decisions about treatment and management in high dependency units.…”
Get full text

Expression analysis of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) in oral squamous cell carcinoma by Dev Arora, Dhanraj M. Ganapathy, Ashikha Shirin Usman Pp, K.P. Ameya, Durairaj Sekar, Kumaravel Kaliaperumal

“…Although much progress has been made in controlling OSCC in recent years, the management or treatment option for OSCC remains challenging. …”
Get full text

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW: ANAPLASTIC LARGE CELL LYMPHOMA FOLLOWING BREAST IMPLANT SURGERY by Kezia Eveline, Rizqi Shabrina Lestari, Beta Subakti Nata’admadja, Lavonia Berlina Adzalika

“…Our objective is to review the incidence, characteristics of patients, implant types, management, and outcome of BIA-ALCL. Methods: Pubmed and Science Direct databases were searched to identify case series and observational research. …”
Get full text

The relationship between cholesterol levels and thyroid eye disease by Caroline Cardo, Roberto Bernardo Santos, Ana Beatriz Pinotti Pedro Miklos, Sabrina Barbosa Jaconis, João Hamilton Romaldini, Danilo Villagelin

“…Further research is needed to determine whether lipid-lowering interventions could reduce TED risk or improve its management.…”
Get full text

Use of Multimodal Artificial Intelligence in Surgical Instrument Recognition by Syed Ali Haider, Olivia A. Ho, Sahar Borna, Cesar A. Gomez-Cabello, Sophia M. Pressman, Dave Cole, Ajai Sehgal, Bradley C. Leibovich, Antonio Jorge Forte

“…These findings highlight the potential of AI-driven solutions to enhance surgical-instrument management and underscore the need for further refinements to improve accuracy and support patient safety.…”
Get full text

The global energy challenge: second-generation feedstocks on marginal lands for a sustainable biofuel production by Claudio Russo, Valerio Cirillo, Nausicaa Pollaro, Fabio Terribile, Andrea Chiodini, Albino Maggio

“…To fully exploit this option, it will be critical to calibrate plant growth models to estimate the potential biofuel production on marginal land from second-generation feedstock and to create tools for a more rational management of this land. Graphical abstract…”
Get full text

Effects of Soil Conservation Practice and Crop Rotation on Selected Soil Physicochemical Properties: The Case of Dembecha District, Northwestern Ethiopia by Melkamu Degu, Asmare Melese, Wondwosen Tena

Get full text

Triglyceride-glucose index is associated with microcirculatory resistance in patients with type 2 diabetes and STEMI undergoing primary PCI by Guoyu Wang, Cen Xu, Jian Wang, Zhimei Teng, Xiang Sha, Kai Xu, Ruzhu Wang, Li Zhu

Get full text

Patterns of self-harm presentations at a Tertiary Urban Hospital in Kenya: A retrospective 5-year study (2018-2022). by Willie Njoroge, Catherine Gitau, Everline Onchari, Linnet Ongeri, Linda Khakali, Murad Khan, Zul Merali, Lukoye Atwoli, Jasmit Shah

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>This study shows a high rate of self-harm among patients with mental illness in this facility, necessitating the development of self-harm prevention and management protocols. A national registry of self-harm behavior would also help further elucidate the occurrence and mechanisms of self-harm in the population, improving the possibility for early interventions and prevention.…”
Get full text

Reduced SARS-CoV-2 Infection Rates in Lab Workers Conducting Nucleic Acid Testing: Controlling for the Healthy Worker Effect by Ling-Qing Lin, Yu-Yan Chen, Gen-Zhao Lin, Xu Shen, Tian-Ci Yang, Li-Li Liu, Yao Xiao

Get full text

Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte and Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratios Are Correlated with Complicated Diverticulitis and Hinchey Classification: A Simple Tool to Assess Disease Severity in th... by Amir Mari, Tawfik Khoury, Ahmad Lubany, Mohammad Safadi, Moaad Farraj, Amir Farah, Anas Kadah, Wisam Sbeit, Mahmud Mahamid

“…This simple available laboratory tool can be implemented into clinical practice to optimize patient management.…”
Get full text

Human-centered design of a health recommender system for orthopaedic shoulder treatment by Akanksha Singh, Benjamin Schooley, John Mobley, Patrick Mobley, Sydney Lindros, John M. Brooks, Sarah B. Floyd

Get full text

Strategies for Optimizing Acute Burn Wound Therapy: A Comprehensive Review by Andrei Cretu, Andreea Grosu-Bularda, Eliza-Maria Bordeanu-Diaconescu, Florin-Vlad Hodea, Vladut-Alin Ratoiu, Catalina-Stefania Dumitru, Mihaela-Cristina Andrei, Tiberiu-Paul Neagu, Ioan Lascar, Cristian-Sorin Hariga

“…Recent advancements in acute burn wound therapy are transforming the management of burn injuries, with a focus on improving healing times, graft integration, and minimizing complications. …”
Get full text