Traditional Chinese medicine manual therapy for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a case report by Bowen Zhu, Miaoxiu Li, Jun Ren, Tianxiang He, Xin Zhou, Shoujian Wang, Lingjun Kong, Min Fang, Min Fang

“…ObjectivesThis case demonstrates the efficacy and safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine manual therapy (TCMMT) for the treatment of mild to moderate AIS.MethodsAn 10-year-old girl who suffered from low back pain (LBP) with marked shoulder inequality and razorback postural abnormalities, with a clinical diagnosis of idiopathic scoliosis, and the Cobb angle of 20° and angle of trunk rotation (ATR) of the thoracic vertebral segment at 7°, and ATR of the lumbar vertebral segment at 8°, was treated with TCMMT. …”
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Evaluasi Tingket Kepuasan Pengguna Layanan Semeton Denpasar Menggunakan Metode E-Govqual by Nyoman Sutrisna Janureksa, I Made Candiasa, Komang Setemen

“…To improve the service of SEMETON Denpasar to increase user satisfaction, this study aims to evaluate the user satisfaction of SEMETON Denpasar services using the e-GovQual method, which includes 6 dimensions with several attributes that are adjusted to the conditions of the information system. …”
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COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination rate in patients with psoriasis treated with biologics: A single center experience by Milčić Danijela, Malinić Marija, Ćirković Anđa, Krupniković Doroteja, Milinković-Srećković Mirjana

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of COVID-19 on clinical characteristics and quality of life of psoriatic patients treated with biologics and evaluate the effectiveness of biologic therapy during the pandemic. Methods. A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at the Clinic of Dermatology and Venereology of the University Clinical Center of Serbia from March 2020 to January 2022. …”
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Combination of Metformin and Magnesium Citrate Reduces TNF-α, NF-κB p65, IL-6, CD4, and MMP-9 Expressions in Diabetic Model Rats by Rachmi Fauziah Rahayu, Adi Prayitno, Bambang Purwanto, Widiastuti Soewondo, Ida Nurwati, Eti Poncorini Pamungkasari, Paramasari Dirgahayu

“…This study aimed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effects of magnesium citrate, alone and in combination with metformin, by measuring TNF-α, NF-κB p65, IL-6, CD4, and MMP-9 expression in diabetic model rats. METHODS: Thirty male Wistar rats were divided into five groups: normal control, diabetes control, metformin (treated with 9 mg/200 g/day metformin), magnesium citrate (treated with 3.6 mg/200 g/day magnesium citrate), and combination therapy (treated with 4.5 mg/200 g/day metformin + 1.8 mg/200 g/day magnesium citrate). …”
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The importance of specific exercise therapy in pediatric oncology by Bianca Celine Schmidli, Céline Hammadou, Christina Schindera, Nicolas von der Weid, Uta Tacke, Oliver Faude, Sarah Koch, Fiona Streckmann

“…The international Pediatric Oncology Exercise Guidelines (iPOEG) highlight PA and exercise as safe, beneficial and recommended for all children and adolescents with cancer (Wurz et al. 2021). Methods We are therefore currently trying to increase awareness regarding the importance of movement therapy in pediatric oncology. …”
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Development and Validation of the Systemic Inflammatory Response Index-Based Nomogram for Predicting Short-Term Adverse Events in Patients With Acute Uncomplicated Type B Aortic In... by Wang Y, Wu X, Wang Y, Zhang Z, Liu X, Sun D, Liu X, Zhou T, Wang X

“…Yasong Wang,1,2 Xuan Wu,2 Yue Wang,2 Zhiqiang Zhang,2 Xuanze Liu,2 Dongyuan Sun,2 Xue Liu,2 Tienan Zhou,2 Xiaozeng Wang2 1Graduate School of Dalian Medical University, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, People’s Republic of China; 2State Key Laboratory of Frigid Zone Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Research Institute and Department of Cardiology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, 110016, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Xiaozeng Wang, Department of Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Research, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenhe District, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110016, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-24-28897241, Email wxiaozeng@163.comPurpose: This study aims to develop and validate a nomogram based on the Systemic Inflammatory Response Index (SIRI) to predict short-term aortic-related adverse events (ARAEs) in patients with acute uncomplicated Type B intramural hematoma (IMH).Patients and methods: We retrospectively analyzed 332 patients diagnosed with acute uncomplicated Type B IMH between April 2018 and April 2024. …”
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Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase and carbapenemase-producing Gram-negative bacteria in urinary tract infections in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mitkie Tigabie, Getnet Ayalew, Lidetu Demoze, Kebebe Tadesse, Yalewayker Gashaw, Muluneh Assefa

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis, therefore, aimed to assess the pooled prevalence of ESBL- and carbapenemase-producing Gram-negative bacteria associated with UTIs in Ethiopia. Methods A systematic literature search of all available electronic databases such as PubMed, Hinari, Google Scholar and EMBASE, Scopus, and African journal online was performed. …”
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Identification of biomarkers for knee osteoarthritis through clinical data and machine learning models by Wei Chen, Haotian Zheng, Binglin Ye, Tiefeng Guo, Yude Xu, Zhibin Fu, Xing Ji, Xiping Chai, Shenghua Li, Qiang Deng

“…The SHapley Additive Planning (SHAP) method was employed to rank feature importance quantitatively. …”
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Development of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) based mathematics comic media using Pixton to improve students' mathematical problem-solving skills in class VIII junior high school by M. Afifuddin Khotibul Umam, Dewi Iriani, Novferma

“…This study utilized the research and development (R&D) method with branches. The product results obtained from this research meet valid criteria, obtained from the results of material validation, namely meeting the "Very Good" criteria with a total score of 81  included in the interval Good" with a total score of 82. …”
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Daily home monitoring of potassium, creatinine, and estimated plasma volume in heart failure post‐discharge by Patrick Rossignol, Renaud Fay, Nicolas Girerd, Faiez Zannad

“…This study aimed at describing the daily variations in estimated plasma volume (ePV, a surrogate of congestion computed from haemoglobin and haematocrit), blood potassium, and estimated glomerular filtration rate during 2 months post‐hospitalization for decompensated HF with reduced ejection fraction. Methods and results The study was conducted in a single tertiary referral centre. …”
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Solitary vitreous cysts: a series of case reports by A.B. Galimova, I.V. Baranchikova, G.I. Garipova, I.R. Karachurina, R.Yu. Ziyazetdinova

“…</p> <p> <b>Patients and Methods: </b>a total of five patients with solitary vitreous cysts associated with various degenerative eye diseases were examined. …”
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Technologies for Interoperable Internet of Medical Things Platforms to Manage Medical Emergencies in Home and Prehospital Care: Scoping Review by Mattias Seth, Hoor Jalo, Åsa Högstedt, Otto Medin, Bengt Arne Sjöqvist, Stefan Candefjord

“…ObjectiveThis scoping review aims to summarize best practices and technologies to overcome interoperability issues in IoMT platform development for prehospital care and HBC. MethodsThis review adheres to a protocol published in 2022. …”
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Pragmatic performance, its relationship with symptom severity, and early clinical predictors of pragmatics in 5 ~ 6-year-old children with autism spectrum disorder by Lu Qian, Ning Ding, Hui Fang, Ting Xiao, Bei Sun, HuiYun Gao, XiaoYan Ke

“…However, minimal longitudinal research has focused on defining early predictors of pragmatic development in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Methods In the present study, 71 children with ASD and 38 age- and gender- matched 24- to 30-month-old typically developing (TD) children were enrolled. …”
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CircHipk3 serves a dual role in macrophage pyroptosis by promoting NLRP3 transcription and inhibition of autophagy to induce abdominal aortic aneurysm formation by Donghua Cai, Chuling Li, Yingyuan Zhang, Sisi He, Yihai Guo, Wangjun Liao, Yulin Liao, Jianping Bin, Xiang He

“…This study explored the contribution to AAA of circHipk3, which was macrophage pyroptosis promoter, and the underlying mechanism. Methods and Results CircHipk3 was markedly upregulated in aortic aneurysms compared with that in normal arteries. …”
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Single-cell transcriptomics reveals the heterogeneity and function of mast cells in human ccRCC by Xiyu Song, Xiyu Song, Xiyu Song, Jianhua Jiao, Jianhua Jiao, Jiayang Qin, Wei Zhang, Weijun Qin, Weijun Qin, Shuaijun Ma, Shuaijun Ma

“…IntroductionThe role of mast cells (MCs) in clear cell renal carcinoma (ccRCC) is unclear, and comprehensive single-cell studies of ccRCC MCs have not yet been performed.MethodsTo investigate the heterogeneity and effects of MCs in ccRCC, we studied single-cell transcriptomes from four ccRCC patients, integrating both single-cell sequencing and bulk tissue sequencing data from online sequencing databases, followed by validation via spatial transcriptomics and multiplex immunohistochemistry (mIHC).ResultsWe identified four MC signature genes (TPSB2, TPSAB1, CPA3, and HPGDS). …”
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Determining the association of hyperoxia while on extracorporeal life support with mortality in neonates following Norwood operation by Beshish Asaad G., Aljiffry Alaa, Xiang Yijin, Evans Sean, Scheel Amy, Harriott Ashley, Patel Shayli, Amedi Alan, Harding Amanda, Davis Joel, Shashidharan Subhadra, Kwiatkowski David M.

“…Background: Patients requiring extracorporeal life support (ECLS) support post-Norwood operation constitute an extremely high-risk group. Materials and methods: We retrospectively aimed to evaluate the relationship of hyperoxia with mortality and other clinical outcomes in patients who required ECLS following Norwood operation between January/2010 and December/2020 in a large volume center. …”
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Patient satisfaction with radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag localization compared with wire localization for nonpalpable breast lesions: the RFID trial by Raphaël Pete, Céleste Pinard, Fanny Sirodot, Ioana Molnar, Margot Dressaire, Angeline Ginzac, Catherine Abrial, Xavier Durando, Marielle Tekath

“…The purpose of this clinical trial was to assess the superiority of RFID tags (HOLOGIC) in terms of patient satisfaction, over wire localization of non-palpable breast lesions. Methods This was a single-centre, prospective, controlled and non-interventional trial. …”
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Association of over-the-counter mouthwash use with markers of nitric oxide metabolism, inflammation, and endothelial function—a cross-sectional study by Kai Guo, Kaumudi Joshipura, Karina Ricart, Rakesh P. Patel, Barbara A. Gower, Oelisoa Mireille Andriankaja, Evangelia Morou-Bermudez

“…We hypothesize that nitrates/nitrites are associated with these biomarkers, and that their associations would vary with the frequency of mouthwash use.MethodOur cross-sectional study used data and specimen from the baseline of the San Juan Overweight Adult Longitudinal Study (SOALS). …”
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Examining differences in exposure to digital marketing of unhealthy foods reported by Canadian children and adolescents in two policy environments by Laura Vergeer, Carolina Soto, Mariangela Bagnato, Elise Pauzé, Ashley Amson, Tim Ramsay, Dana Lee Olstad, Vivian Welch, Monique Potvin Kent

“…This study examined differences in self-reported exposure to digital food marketing between children and adolescents in different policy environments: Ontario (where food marketing is self-regulated) and Quebec (where advertising is government regulated). Methods An observational cross-sectional online survey was conducted in April 2023 among children (aged 10–12 years) and adolescents (13–17 years) from Ontario and Quebec, recruited by Leger Marketing. …”
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Network Pharmacology, Molecular Docking, and Molecular Dynamics Analysis of Honokiol against Triple-negative Breast Cancer by Hassan H. Alhassan

“…Settings and Design: The study employed a multidisciplinary approach, combining network pharmacology analysis, molecular docking simulations, and molecular dynamics simulations to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of honokiol against TNBC. Materials and Methods: Network pharmacology analysis was used to identify potential protein targets and signaling pathways associated with honokiol’s activity. …”
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