Increased glenoid baseplate retroversion improves internal rotation following reverse shoulder arthroplasty by Lisa A. Galasso, MD, Bryce N. Clinger, MD, Brian C. Werner, MD, Patrick J. Denard, MD, Albert Lin, Anthony Romeo, Anup Shah, Asheesh Bedi, Benjamin W. Sears, Bradford Parsons, Brandon Erickson, Bruce Miller, Christopher O. Grady, Daniel Davis, David Lutton, Dirk Petre, Evan Lederman, Justin Griffin, John Tokish, Jorn Steinbeck, Julia Lee, Kevin Farmer, Mathew Provencher, Michael Bercik, Michael Kissenberth, Patric Raiss, Peter Habermeyer, Philipp Moroder, Robert Creighton, G. Russell Huffman, Samuel Harmsen, Sven Lichtenberg, Tim Lenters, Matthew Tyrrell Burrus, Tyler Brolin

“…The secondary purpose to investigate the effects of baseplate retroversion on external rotation (ER) and patient-reported outcomes (PROs). Methods: A retrospective review was performed on a prospectively maintained multicenter database of patients who underwent primary reverse shoulder arthroplasty using a 135° humeral prosthesis and lateralized glenoid with minimum 2-year clinical follow-up. …”
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Association between weight-adjusted-waist index and long-term prognostic outcomes in cardiovascular disease patients: results from the NHANES 1999–2018 study by Hanbin Li, Wen Zhong, Hongxin Cheng, Shiqi Wang, Ran Li, Lu Wang, Chengqi He, Quan Wei

“…Abstract Background As cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality increase yearly, this study aimed to explore the potential of the weight-adjusted-waist index (WWI) and its relation to long-term mortality in patients with CVD. Methods The diagnosis of CVD was based on standardized medical condition questionnaires that incorporated participants’ self-reported physician diagnoses. …”
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Association between smoking status and health-related quality of life: a study on differences among age groups by Guanping Zhong, Yang Shu, Hongwei Li, Yuelin Zhou, Qiaoying Wei, Biao Yang, Lian Yang

“…PurposeThis study explored the effect of four different smoking statuses (non-smokers, moderate smokers, heavy smokers, and former smokers) on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among residents aged 15 years and older in Sichuan Province, China with consideration of potential differences among age groups (young, middle-aged, and older adults).MethodsThe EQ-5D-5L utility index and EQ-VAS score were used to measure HRQOL. …”
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Real-World Life Analysis of a Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Smart Insulin Pen System in Type 1 Diabetes: A Cohort Study by Paola Pantanetti, Giovanni Cangelosi, Sara Morales Palomares, Gaetano Ferrara, Federico Biondini, Stefano Mancin, Gabriele Caggianelli, Mauro Parozzi, Marco Sguanci, Fabio Petrelli

“…Aim: This study aims to evaluate the baseline characteristics of patients switching from MDI therapy to the Medtronic Smart MDI system [composed of a smart insulin pen (InPenTM) and a connected CGM Medtronic SimpleraTM sensor] and to assess its impact on glycemic outcomes over different time periods (14, 30, and 90 days). Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted among adults with T1D who initiated Medtronic Smart MDI therapy. …”
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5-year migration and inducible displacement of the uncemented LCS and ATTUNE rotating platform knee systems: a secondary report of a randomized controlled RSA trial by Raymond Puijk, Lennard A Koster, Bart G C W Pijls, Jiwanjot Singh, Marjolein Schager, Bart L Kaptein, Peter A Nolte

“…In this secondary report of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) we aimed to evaluate whether the 5-year migration, inducible displacement, and the clinical outcome of the ATTUNE components were comparable to those of the LCS. Methods: Patients from the initial 2-year radiostereometric analysis (RSA) RCT were recruited for a 5-year follow-up. …”
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Exploring and detecting predictors associated with survival and mortality of cervical cancer patients: a 10-year retrospective study by Shaba Muneeha, Raushan Kumar Chaudhary, Vijith Vittal Shetty, Soumya Patil, Uday Venkat Mateti

“…Thus, we aimed to identify the predictors associated with survival outcomes and mortality rates among cervical cancer. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted over 8 months at a tertiary care hospital where 10-year (January 2013–December 2022) data of cervical cancer patients were analyzed from medical record department (MRD). …”
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Hubungan Antara Tingkat Aktivitas Fisik dengan Fungsi Kognitif pada Usila di Kelurahan Jati Kecamatan Padang Timur by Milfa Sari Muzamil, Afriwardi ., Rose Dinda Martini

“…This study was a cross sectional study with non probability sampling method. The study population was elderly ≥ 60 years who reside in the Village of Jati, East Padang district and fit the inclusion and exclusion criteria. …”
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Helping people with psychosis with a low-cost intervention DIALOG+: protocol for the economic evaluation in a randomised control trial in India and Pakistan by Victoria Jane Bird, Sara Evans-Lacko, Lakshmi Venkatraman, Padmavati Ramachandran, Ashar Muhammad Malik, Renata Peppl, Sana Zehra Zehra Sajun, Onaiza Qureshi, Krishna Priya, Hufsa Sarwar

“…The PIECEs project aims to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a solution-focused resource-oriented approach (DIALOG+) for improving the quality of life and mental well-being of people with psychosis in India and Pakistan.Methods The research design of this analysis is an economic evaluation piggybacked on the PIECEs randomised control trial to test the feasibility of DIALOG+ in India and Pakistan. …”
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Unveiling the role of ASPP1 in cancer progression: pan-cancer bioinformatics and experimental validation in colorectal cancer by Keyuan Xiao, Xiang Li, Ihsan Ullah, Wenqing Hu, Kaiqiang Wang, Fan Yang, Chengyu Yang, Chunqi Feng, Liang Zong, Xinghua Li

“…Its expression varies across cancer types, suggesting a potential role in oncogenesis.MethodsThis study investigates ASPP1’s role across various cancers using a comprehensive bioinformatics approach. …”
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Distribution of Major HLA-A, -B, -DR, and -DQ Loci Potentially Associated with Multiple Sclerosis in a Healthy Population from Southern Morocco by Abir Fguirouche, Fatimazahra Ouahmani, Ikram Brahim, Raja Hazime, Nissrine Louhab, Najib Kissani, Mohamed Chraa, Brahim Admou

“…The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of HLA class I (A and B) and II (DR and DQ) linked to Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in a healthy population from the South of Morocco. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> A cross-sectional study was carried out over the 2016–2023 period on 685 Moroccan healthy individuals, including 355 males and 330 females. …”
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Clinical and molecular analysis of JCPyV and BKPyV infection and associated risk of urothelial carcinoma development in the upper tract by Chun-Nun Chao, Chi-Feng Hung, Wei‑Hong Lai, Chun-Liang Tung, Wan-Yun Yeh, Kai-Wu Yang, Meilin Wang, Ya-Yan Lai, Pei-Lain Chen, Cheng-Huang Shen

“…This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of JCPyV and BKPyV in UTUC and their correlation with cancer progression among the southwest Taiwanese population from 2020 to 2022. Methods A total of 72 paraffin-embedded UTUC tissue samples and 41 adjacent tissue samples were collected from 72 patients. …”
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Intervening Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Progression by Cell Membrane Coated Platycodin D via Regulating Hsa-miR-1246/FUT9/GSK3&beta; Pathway by Zheng S, Xie Z, Zhou Z, Wang S, Xin Y, Lin J, Cheng K, Lu T, Qi R, Guo Y

“…Prior studies showed Platycodin D (PD)-induced cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in NSCLC via RNA regulatory network, yet elucidating PD’s mechanisms in NSCLC progression is challenging in the real world.Methods: Biological effects of PD on NSCLC cell lines A549 and PC-9 were assessed through in vitro assays, encompassing apoptosis, proliferation, colony formation, migration and invasion. …”
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Clinical characteristics, etiology, and treatment of young adult‐onset epilepsy: A 24‐year retrospective study by Xu Zhang, Feng Xiang, Ziyu Wang, Yang Li, Chenjing Shao, Xiaoyang Lan, Senyang Lang, Xiangqing Wang

“…Abstract Objective To analyze the clinical characteristics, etiology, drug treatment, and related factors of patients with young adult‐onset epilepsy. Methods The study included patients with epilepsy aged between 18 and 44 years and aimed to analyze the clinical characteristics of epilepsy in young people and their response to antiseizure medication (ASM) over a 24‐year period (February 1999 and March 2023). …”
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Genome skimming provides evidence to accept two new genera (Apiaceae) separated from the Peucedanum s.l. by Bo-Ni Song, Chang-Kun Liu, Chang-Kun Liu, Jiao-Jiao Deng, Wei-Yan Tan, Song-Dong Zhou, Xing-Jin He

“…Therefore, we conducted a comprehensive taxonomic revision of taxa within the polyphyletic Peucedanum s.l. genus in this study.MethodsWe used two molecular datasets (103 plastomes and 43 nrDNA sequences) generated by genome skimming to reconstructed a reliable phylogenetic framework with high support and resolution. …”
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95-95-95 HIV indicators among children younger than 15 years in South Africa: results from the 2017 national HIV prevalence, incidence, behaviour, and communication survey by Rindidzani E. Magobo, Musawenkosi Mabaso, Sean Jooste, Lesiba Molopa, Inbarani Naidoo, Leickness Simbayi, Khangelani Zuma, Nompumelelo Zungu, Olive Shisana, Sizulu Moyo

“…This study examines the progress made towards achieving the 95-95-95 HIV indicators and associated factors among CLHIV < 15 years in South Africa. Methods The data was collected as part of the 2017 cross-sectional, multistage cluster randomized population-based household National HIV survey. …”
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Evaluation of the feasibility, acceptability, and impact of Group Antenatal Care at the health post level on continuation in antenatal care and facility based delivery in Ethiopia... by Reena Sethi, Rediet Fasil, Walelegn W. Yallew, Della Berhanu, Yenealem Woldemariam, Gayane Yenokyan, Alemayehu Worku, Dedefo Teshite, Konjit Wolde, Anne Hyre, Stephanie Suhowatsky, Lisa Noguchi

“…The objectives of this study are to evaluate the acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness of G-ANC delivered by health extension workers at the health-post level compared to conventional ANC on ANC attendance and facility-based delivery. Methods Group ANC will be piloted in five purposively selected health posts. …”
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Attenuation of acute kidney injury in a murine model of neonatal Escherichia coli sepsis by Esther M. Speer, Atilade A. Adedeji, Joyce Lin, Alexandra Khorasanchi, Asma Rasheed, Maya Bhat, Kelly Mackenzie, Randolph Hennigar, Kimberly J. Reidy, Robert P. Woroniecki

“…We hypothesized that addition of PTX to antibiotics may attenuate immune and histological AKI in a murine neonatal sepsis model.MethodsPostnatal (PN) day 1 C57BL/6J mice were injected with E. coli K1 strain at 105 colony forming units per gram weight or saline control. …”
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The effects of contralateral limb cross-education training on post-surgical rehabilitation outcomes in patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a randomized control... by Chao Liu, ShiJia Li, JianPing Li, HongHao Zhang, GuQiang Li, XiangZhan Jiang

“…Abstract Objective This study examines whether cross-education training of the healthy limb promotes cross-transfer through central nervous system stimulation, enhancing the function, kinematic parameters, dynamic balance, and plantar pressure of the affected knee joint in patients recovering from postoperative anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Methods Forty anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) patients, 5–6 weeks postoperatively, were included and randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n = 20) or a control group (n = 20). …”
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Nationwide cervical precancer screening in Ghana: concurrent HPV DNA testing and visual inspection under an expanded hub-and-spoke model by Kofi Effah, John Allotey, Ethel Tekpor, Comfort Mawusi Wormenor, Joseph Emmanuel Amuah, Ernest Antwi-Boasiako, Erasmus Nikoi Kotey, Seyram Kemawor, Isaac Gedzah, Helena Maame Ama Frempong, Stephen Danyo, Edna Sesenu, Bernard Hayford Atuguba, Nana Owusu Mensah Essel, Patrick Kafui Akakpo

“…The aim of this study was to examine the outcomes of nationwide concurrent screening using high-risk human papillomavirus (hr-HPV) DNA testing and visual inspection methods, as well as factors associated with the screening outcomes. …”
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Regulatory problems and developmental psychopathology within the first 2 years of living—a nested in cohort population-based study by Janni Ammitzbøll, Janni Ammitzbøll, Anne Lise Olsen, Susanne Landorph, Christian Ritz, Anne Mette Skovgaard, Anne Mette Skovgaard

“…BackgroundInfancy regulatory problems (RP) of sleep, feeding and eating, and excessive crying are thought to play a key role in the development of psychopathology in childhood, but knowledge of the early trajectories is limited.ObjectiveTo explore RP at ages 8–11 months and the associations with mental health problems at 1½ years, and assess the influences of maternal mental health problems and relationship problems.MethodsRP was explored in a nested in-cohort sample (N = 416) drawn from a community-based cohort (N = 2,973). …”
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