Modulation of brain activity in brain-injured patients with a disorder of consciousness in intensive care with repeated 10-Hz transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS): a... by David Williamson, Francis Bernard, Stefanie Blain-Moraes, Caroline Arbour, Virginie Williams, Louis de Beaumont, Catherine Duclos, Béatrice P De Koninck, Daphnee Brazeau, Amelie A Deshaies, Marie-Michele Briand, Charlotte Maschke

“…This study aims to validate the feasibility and assess the effect of a multi-session transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) intervention in subacute brain-injured patients on recovery of consciousness, related brain oscillations and brain network dynamics.Methods and analyses The study is comprised of two phases: a validation phase (n=12) and a randomised controlled trial (n=138). …”
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Knowledge Sharing antara Tenaga Pendidik Perguruan Tinggi Keagamaan Islam (PTKI) by Khairan AR, Nazaruddin Ahmad

“…One of the most important ways that can be done to overcome this problem is by applying knowledge-sharing methods. This study aims to find the factors that influence the desire to share knowledge among PTKI lecturers, with the research samples being UIN Ar-Raniry and STAIN Tengku Dirundeng. …”
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Meta-analysis of Therapeutic Effect of Warm Acupuncture and Moxibustion on Knee Osteoarthritis of Yang Deficiency and Cold Coagulation and Research on Regularity of Acupoint Select... by Zeling HUANG, Shanni SHI, Junjun HE, Hongjian GAO, Haiya GE, Zhenqiang HONG

“…Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of warm acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis(KOA)of Yang deficiency and cold coagulation, and analyze the regularity of acupoint selection.Methods:Data were searched from the databases of PubMed, Cochrane Library, CNKI, VIP and Wanfang Data. …”
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Relationship between Surface Electromyography Parameters and Balance Function in Patients with Lower Limb Spasm after Stroke by ZHENG Bao, LIU Yiwen, WANG Zongbao, XU Wanyue, XIONG Shanshan

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the correlation between electromyography (EMG) parameters of bilateral lower limb muscles and standing balance parameters in patients with hemiplegic lower limb spasm after stroke, and to provide basis for rehabilitation and treatment of balance function in patients with lower limb spasm after stroke.MethodsA total of 30 patients with hemiplegic lower limb spasm after stroke were recruited as the patient group from Anhui Provincial Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, and 30 healthy people with no history of trauma, gender, age and body mass index (BMI) matched were selected as healthy control group (referred to as healthy group). …”
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Effect of small boat engine noise on hearing loss of fishermen and efficiency of small boat engine silencer by S. Sinworn, N. Viriyawattana

“…The study was conducted in Songkhla Lake, located in Thailand, providing a suitable setting for the current study.METHODS: During an 8-hour work period, 300 sample fishers were monitored using sound-level and noise-dose meters. …”
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Predictive Validity of Hospital-Associated Complications of Older People Identified Using Diagnosis Procedure Combination Data From an Acute Care Hospital in Japan: Observational S... by Seigo Mitsutake, Tatsuro Ishizaki, Shohei Yano, Takumi Hirata, Kae Ito, Ko Furuta, Yoshitomo Shimazaki, Hideki Ito, Alison Mudge, Kenji Toba

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to create a Diagnosis Procedure Combination (DPC) data version of the HAC-OP measure (HAC-OP-DPC) and demonstrate its predictive validity by assessing its associations with hospital length of stay (LOS) and discharge destination. MethodsThis retrospective cohort study acquired DPC data (routinely collected administrative data) from a general acute care hospital in Tokyo, Japan. …”
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Comparative analysis of chloroplast genomes reveals molecular evolution and phylogenetic relationships within the Papilionoideae of Fabaceae by Qian Qin, Yanjing Dong, Jialong Chen, Bo Wang, Yuxin Peng, XinPeng Zhang, Xiaoyun Wang, Jinxiang Zeng, Guoyue Zhong, Shouwen Zhang, Xiaolang Du

“…., with the aim of unraveling the molecular evolution and phylogenetic interconnections among its species. Methods Complete cpDNAs of 18 Pap. species were sequenced using the Illumina Novaseq 6000 platform, followed by assembly and annotation. …”
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Safety and efficacy of filgotinib in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: final results of the DARWIN 3 long-term extension study by Arthur Kavanaugh, Paul Emery, René Westhovens, Mark C Genovese, Kevin L Winthrop, Rieke Alten, Dick de Vries, Lorenzo Dagna, Patrick Verschueren, Maria Greenwald, Regina Cseuz, Robin Besuyen, Vikas Modgill, Ly Huong Le

“…Objectives DARWIN 3 (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02065700) assessed the safety and efficacy of filgotinib in a long-term extension (LTE) of two phase II randomised controlled rheumatoid arthritis (RA) trials.Methods Eligible patients completing the 24-week DARWIN 1 (filgotinib plus methotrexate) and DARWIN 2 (filgotinib monotherapy) trials could enrol. …”
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Impairment of myocardial perfusion correlates with heart failure severity in patients with non‐compaction cardiomyopathy by Andraz Cerar, Martina Jaklic, Sabina Frljak, Gregor Poglajen, Gregor Zemljic, Barbara Guzic Salobir, Maja Dolenc Novak, Monika Stalc, Rok Zbacnik, Mirta Kozelj

“…We sought to analyse a potential correlation between myocardial ischemia and heart failure severity in NCM patients. Methods and results We enrolled 41 NCM patients (28 male and 13 female), aged 21–70 years. …”
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Prediction Models of Severity in Acute Biliary Pancreatitis by Iulia Ratiu, Renata Bende, Camelia Nica, Oana Budii, Calin Burciu, Andreea Barbulescu, Tudor Moga, Bogdan Miutescu, Roxana Sirli, Mirela Danila, Alina Popescu, Felix Bende

“…The aim of the present study wasto compare simple prognostic markers and identify the best predictors of severity in patients with acute pancreatitis. <b>Material and Methods:</b> A retrospective analysis was carried outon 108 patients admitted in our center during one year with acute biliary pancreatitis. …”
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Prevalence and antibiotic resistance patterns of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii strains isolated from chicken droppings on poultry farms in Gondar city, Northwe... by Mitkie Tigabie, Muluneh Assefa, Yalewayker Gashaw, Azanaw Amare, Aklilu Ambachew, Sirak Biset, Feleke Moges

“…This study aimed to assess the prevalence and antibiotic resistance patterns of P. aeruginosa and A. baumannii isolated from chicken droppings on poultry farms. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from March 2022 to June 2022. …”
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Effect analysis of radiofrequency catheter ablation in the treatment of 7 children with atrial tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy by Min Zhang, Xiaoxiao Cao, Suqiong Ji, Mohammadreza Kosari, Yong Zhang

“…Objective we conducted a clinical summary of 7 cases of atrial tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy in children in Wuhan Children’s Hospital to investigate the effectiveness and safety of radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy. Methods A total of 7 children (4 girls and 3 boys) diagnosed with atrial tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy and admitted to Wuhan Children’s Hospital from January 2017 to April 2024 were selected. …”
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Multidrug-Resistant <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i>: Risk Factors for Mortality in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital by Kristina Černiauskienė, Astra Vitkauskienė

“…This study aimed to analyze the characteristics of patients with infections caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) <i>A. baumannii</i> and patients’ clinical outcomes as well as determine the risk factors for mortality in a tertiary care teaching hospital. Materials and methods: A retrospective cohort study including 196 adult patients with <i>A. baumannii</i> strains isolated from different clinical specimens in the Hospital of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences in 2016, 2017, 2020, and 2021 was conducted. …”
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Genetic and audiological determinants of hearing loss in high-risk neonates by Yanan Shi, Naiyao Zhang, Na Du, Tongxi Zheng, Ying Yu, Youjin Li

“…This research seeks to deepen our understanding of the etiology behind congenital hearing loss. Methods: We conducted initial hearing screenings, including automated auditory brainstem response, distortion product otoacoustic emission, and acoustic immittance on 443 high-risk neonates within 7 days after birth and 42 days (if necessary) after birth. …”
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Prevalence, Incidence and Predictors of Anal HPV Infection and HPV-Related Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions in a Cohort of People Living with HIV by Margherita Sambo, Alessandra Bailoni, Federico Mariani, Massimo Granai, Natale Calomino, Virginia Mancini, Anna D’Antiga, Francesca Montagnani, Mario Tumbarello, Stefano Lazzi, Franco Roviello, Massimiliano Fabbiani

“…Among prevention strategies, HPV vaccination is relevant too, but its efficacy in persons already infected by HPV is still debated. <b>Methods</b>: This is a retrospective single-center study on a cohort of PLWH who performed longitudinal screening for anal dysplasia and HPV infection. …”
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The predictive role of the hs-CRP/HDL-C ratio for long-term mortality in the general population: evidence from a cohort study by Yifeng Wang, Li Wang, Zongquan Zhao, Song Yin, Xuejun Tang, Kerui Zhang

“…However, the predictive value of the hs-CRP/HDL-C ratio for long-term mortality in the general population remains unclear. Methods This retrospective cohort study included data from 9,492 adults obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) (2015–2018) in the United States. …”
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Depression symptom severity and behavioral impairment in school-going adolescents in Uganda by Ronald Anguzu, Catherine Abbo, Julia Dickson-Gomez, Max Bobholz, Arthur Kiconco, Abdul R. Shour, Richard Kabanda, Kenneth Kalani, Laura D. Cassidy

“…Here, we determined the association between depression symptom severity and behavioral impairment among adolescents enrolled in secondary schools of Eastern and Central Uganda. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted among 1,669 adolescents enrolled in secondary schools in Eastern and Central Uganda. …”
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Human versus Analogue Insulin for Youth with Type 1 Diabetes in Low-Resource Settings (HumAn-1): protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Éimhín Ansbro, Jing Luo, Chung-Chou H Chang, Kaushik Ramaiya, Bruce L Rollman, Sylvia Kehlenbrink, Sae-Rom Chae, Abigail Foulds, Claire Josey, Christina Lalama, Margaret L Prust, Bedowra Zabeen, Graham Ogle

“…To determine whether insulin glargine, a long-acting insulin analogue, reduces the risk of serious hypoglycaemia and/or improves glycaemic time-in-range (TIR) versus human insulin regimens in this population, we are conducting the Human vs Analogue Insulin for Youth with Type 1 Diabetes in Low-Resource Settings randomised controlled trial.Methods and analysis This is a 1:1 randomised, parallel-group clinical trial comparing biosimilar insulin glargine with human insulin (Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (NPH) or premixed 70/30 insulin) in 400 youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D) recruiting in Dhaka, Bangladesh (n=250) and Mwanza, Tanzania (n=150). …”
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Is Intra-articular Platelet-rich Plasma Injection Safe and Effective in Osteoarthritis Knee? A Prospective Study: A Case Series by R Sahaya Jose, N Kattu Bava, M Syed Moosa

“…Suppression of mediators, such as interleukin-1 interaction with nociceptors, brings inflammatory and analgesic effects. Subjects and methods: This prospective study was conducted in our institution's outpatient orthopedics department from March 2022 to May 2023. …”
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Genetic Variation Analysis of Hsp101 Gene in Common Wild Rice and Asian Cultivated Rice Germplasm Resources by Yue LIU, Liqun JIANG, Shuwei LYU, Bingrui SUN, Chen LI, Qing LIU, Hang YU

“…The study aims to investigate the genetic variation of the Hsp101 gene in common wild rice and Asian cultivated rice, laying a foundation for the exploration of gene resources with excellent heat tolerance.【Methods】The rice germplasm resources of 3 325 genome sequencing data were obtained through retrieval and collation, and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and small fragment insertion and deletion (InDel) variations were revealed by genome resequencing data analysis. …”
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