Sequencing Analysis of Invasive Carbapenem-Resistant <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> Isolates Secondary to Gastrointestinal Colonization by Gaetano Maugeri, Maddalena Calvo, Dafne Bongiorno, Dalida Bivona, Giuseppe Migliorisi, Grete Francesca Privitera, Guido Scalia, Stefania Stefani

“…<i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> represent a common invasive infection etiological agent, whose potential carbapenem-resistance and hypermucoviscosity complicate the patient’s management. Infection development often derives from gastrointestinal colonization; thus, it is fundamental to monitor asymptomatic <i>K. pneumoniae</i> colonization through surveillance protocols, especially for intensive care and immunocompromised patients. …”
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Risk factors for pelvic lymph node metastasis in cervical cancer: a retrospective analysis of 186 patients by Xingyu Sun, Lijuan He, Shaohua Wang

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Validation of the Arabic Version of Asthma Numeracy Questionnaire (ANQ) Among Parents of Asthmatic Children: Factor and Rasch Analyses Study by Al-Qerem W, Jarab A, Al Bawab AQ, Eberhardt J, Alasmari F, Hammad A, Al-Zayadneh E, Al-Iede M, Al-sa’di L, Obidat R

“…Walid Al-Qerem,1 Anan Jarab,2– 4 Abdel Qader Al Bawab,1 Judith Eberhardt,5 Fawaz Alasmari,6 Alaa Hammad,1 Enas Al-Zayadneh,7 Montaha Al-Iede,7 Lujain Al-sa’di,1 Raghd Obidat1 1Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, 11733, Jordan; 2College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi, 112612, United Arab Emirates; 3AAU Health and Biomedical Research Center, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi, 112612, United Arab Emirates; 4Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, 22110, Jordan; 5Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Law, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, TS1 3BX, UK; 6Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 12372, Saudi Arabia; 7Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, JordanCorrespondence: Walid Al-Qerem, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, 11733, Jordan, Email waleed.qirim@zuj.edu.joBackground: The increasing global prevalence of asthma necessitates effective disease management, with patients and their families playing a central role. …”
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A cross-sectional study of the current status of psychological health and its correlation with academic performance in medical students: taking medical students in a medical univer... by Han Chunhong, Han Chunhong, Ding Jingjing, He Huan, Zheng Peiyao, Zhang Xiaona, Yang Xiaowen, Zheng Aiming

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Attitudes towards persons with disabilities vs. personality traits of Polish students by Iwona Radlińska, Marta Kożybska, Arkadiusz Prajzner, Łukasz Krzywoszański, Beata Karakiewicz

“…ObjectiveThe study aimed to establish the relationship between attitudes towards persons with disabilities and personality traits among Polish students, and whether sociodemographic factors moderate this.MethodsA cross-sectional self-report online survey was conducted on 595 Polish students, aged 18–29, from different fields of study: 1) natural science and engineering technology; 2) social science and humanities; 3) medical and health sciences; 4) law, economics, and management. Polish adaptations of the scales were used in the study: Multidimensional Attitudes Scale Towards Persons With Disabilities (MAS) and the Ten Item Personality Inventory (TIPI).ResultsA significant correlation was demonstrated between attitudes towards individuals with physical disabilities and a range of personality traits, including agreeableness, extroversion, conscientiousness, and openness, among Polish students. …”
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A meta-analysis of whole blood transcriptome reveals genes associated with increased neutrophil activity and T cell suppression in sepsis by T. N. Shruthi, Anbazhagan Kolandaswamy, Prabakara Somanna

“…Understanding the underlying mechanism associated with sepsis is essential for discovering biomarkers for better management and treatment. Though several genes are associated with severity of sepsis, there exists vast heterogeneity among gene expression studies. …”
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Associations between autistic traits and early ear and upper respiratory signs: a prospective observational study of the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) ge... by Amanda Hall, Dheeraj Rai, Jean Golding, Yasmin Iles-Caven, Steven Gregory, Richard Maw

“…Results suggest the need for identification and management of ear, nose and throat conditions in autistic children and may provide possible indicators of causal mechanisms.…”
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Precision Medicine Assessment of the Radiographic Defect Angle of the Intrabony Defect in Periodontal Lesions by Deep Learning of Bitewing Radiographs by Patricia Angela R. Abu, Yi-Cheng Mao, Yuan-Jin Lin, Chien-Kai Chao, Yi-He Lin, Bo-Siang Wang, Chiung-An Chen, Shih-Lun Chen, Tsung-Yi Chen, Kuo-Chen Li

“…This study aims to streamline clinical practices and enhance patient care in managing periodontal disease by determining its severity based on the analysis of the radiographic defect angle of the intrabony defect. …”
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Identification of Potential Biomarkers and Immune Features of Sepsis Using Bioinformatics Analysis by Fang-Chen Gong, Ran Ji, Yu-Ming Wang, Zhi-Tao Yang, Ying Chen, En-Qiang Mao, Er-Zhen Chen

“…Sepsis remains a major global concern and is associated with high mortality and morbidity despite improvements in its management. Markers currently in use have shortcomings such as a lack of specificity and failures in the early detection of sepsis. …”
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Profiles of traditional farms: soil texture, total inorganic N and bacteria-producing estate by Yuni Puji Hastuti, Iman Rusmana, T. Widiyanto

“… Pond traditional system is the pond in still activity with a symple management system.  This activity indicated by low technology and relatively low production level.  …”
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Healthcare utilization and costs for patients with Parkinson’s disease in Taiwan by Kuan-Chen Chen, Li-Jung Elizabeth Ku, Ya-Hui Hu, Yu Sun, Alexis Elbaz, Pei-Chen Lee

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Voices from the clinic: a qualitative analysis of physiotherapy strategies in musculoskeletal care for knee osteoarthritis patients by Jennifer Nguyen, Justine M. Naylor, Sarah Dennis, Rebecca Livings, Kathryn Mills, Siobhan M. Schabrun, Jeanette M. Thom

“…The thematic analysis identified two over-arching themes; (1) capacity to deliver and awareness of evidence-based care and (2) perceived recommendations for future physiotherapy management. Participants identified notable areas of potential service improvement including developing stronger and more effective reimbursement models, increased consult times and improved patient access. …”
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Erythropoietin Dose and Mortality in Hemodialysis Patients: Marginal Structural Model to Examine Causality by Elani Streja, Jongha Park, Ting-Yan Chan, Janet Lee, Melissa Soohoo, Connie M. Rhee, Onyebuchi A. Arah, Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh

“…High ESA dose may be causally associated with excessive mortality, which is supportive of guidelines which advocate for conservative management of ESA dosing regimen in hemodialysis patients.…”
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The Expression of IL-6, TNF-α, and MCP-1 in Respiratory Viral Infection in Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Jingtong Zheng, Yue Shi, Lingxin Xiong, Weijie Zhang, Ying Li, Peter G. Gibson, Jodie L. Simpson, Chao Zhang, Junying Lu, Jingying Sai, Guoqiang Wang, Fang Wang

“…There are important opportunities for further investigating AECOPD mechanisms and for the development of better strategies in the management and prevention of virus-related AECOPD.…”
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Translation of a Diabetes Remission Service into Australian Primary Care: Findings from the Evaluation of DiRECT-Australia by Ritesh Chimoriya, Kimberly Mitlehner, Chee L. Khoo, Uchechukwu Levi Osuagwu, Russell Thomson, Lei Si, Michael Lean, David Simmons, Milan K. Piya

“…The Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial (DiRECT) study demonstrated that an intensive and structured weight management program in UK primary care resulted in high rates of diabetes remission in adults with recent onset type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). …”
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Efficacy and safety of acupuncture with moxibustion for knee osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Rui-Xin Zhu, Xing Li, Zhao-Bo Yan, Cheng Chen, Wei Zhai, Heng-Cai Zhang, Wen-Juan Ma, Fu-Kun Wang, Mi Liu, Ge-Shu Du

“…Abstract Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is prevalent, yet its management remains challenging. This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture combined with moxibustion versus other standard treatments in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) based on randomized controlled trials (RCTs). …”
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Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and its associated factors among adults in East African countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Habtamu Wagnew Abuhay, Tigabu Kidie Tesfie, Meron Asmamaw Alemayehu, Muluken Chanie Agimas, Getaneh Awoke Yismaw, Gebrie Getu Alemu, Nebiyu Mekonnen Derseh, Bantie Getnet Yirsaw

“…Therefore, comprehensive diabetes management focusing on optimal glycemic control and healthy weight maintenance is essential to mitigate the problems. …”
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Exploring drug utilization patterns, healthcare resource utilization, and epidemiology of rheumatoid arthritis in Colombia: a retrospective claims database study by Daniel G. Fernández-Ávila, Monica Betancur, Amira Kronfly, Edwin Jáuregui

“…These findings emphasize the importance of tailoring RA management strategies to the local context.…”
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Cornukaempferia puangpeniae sp. nov. and C. aurantiiflora var. vespera var. nov. (Zingiberaceae) from Northern Thailand by Piyaporn Saensouk, Surapon Saensouk, Thawatphong Boonma, Chainarong Techa, Sarayut Rakarcha, Areerat Ragsasilp, Danh Duc Nguyen

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A Prospective Observational Study to Establish a Correlation Between Tinnitus and Hearing Loss by Anshu Chopra, Madhurima Bannerjee, Sanjoy Ghosh

“…If a relation between tinnitus and hearing can be identified, it helps to identify the pathophysiology, which will further be helpful to plan the line of management. There are very limited number of studies conducted. …”
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