Retrospective analysis of the occurrence, potential risk factors and medical significance of pulmonary complications after total shoulder arthroplasty from the National Inpatient S... by Mengning Dong, Huitong Liang, Jinlang Fu, Zeying Guo, Hao Xie, Qinfeng Yang, Qingmei Yu, Xiaomin Hou

“…This study aimed to conduct a thorough examination of the prevalence, influential factors and medical importance of pulmonary complications, with emphasis on pneumonia, respiratory failure and pulmonary embolism (PE) following total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) procedures in USA. Methods The National Inpatient Sample (NIS) was utilized to survey all patients who underwent primary elective TSA from 2010 to 2019. …”
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Meta-analysis of integrative medicine in the treatment of irradiation cystitis (中西医结合治疗放射性膀胱炎的Meta分析) by SONG Jiangman (宋江曼), LIU Feifei (刘菲菲), LIAN Xiaojing (廉晓静)

“…Objective　Methods The randomized controlled trials on the treatment of irradiation cystitis by integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine published by PubMed, Cochrane library, CBM, CNKI, VIP and Wanfang Database were searched by computer according to the inclusion criteria. …”
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Prevalence and Molecular Characterization of Carbapenemase-Producing Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Infections by Mohd Saleem, Soha Abdallah Moursi, Tahani Nasser Almofeed Altamimi, Mohammed Salem Alharbi, Alwaleed Mohammad Alaskar, Sahar Adly Hassan Hammam, Ehab Rakha, Ozair Ilyas Syed Muhammad, Hamoud Abdulmohsin Almalaq, Metab Nasser Alshammari, Azharuddin Sajid Syed Khaja

“…Among these pathogens, carbapenemase-producing pathogens have emerged as particularly concerning owing to their resistance to β-lactam antibiotics, including carbapenems. <b>Methods:</b> This study evaluated the prevalence of MDR bacteria, specifically carbapenemase-producing pathogens, in DFU infections. …”
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Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of an ACT and compassion-based intervention for women with breast cancer: study protocol of two randomised controlled trials {1} by Inês A. Trindade, Andreia Soares, David Skvarc, Diogo Carreiras, Joana Pereira, Óscar Lourenço, Filipa Sampaio, Bruno de Sousa, Teresa C. Martins, Paula Boaventura, Joana Marta-Simões, Mind Project Team, Helena Moreira

“…This paper presents the study protocol of two randomised controlled trials that aim to test the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of an optimised version of the Mind programme in women with breast cancer. Methods Participants will be women diagnosed with breast cancer randomly assigned to the Mind programme or a support group intervention (active control) in a 1:1 ratio for study 1, while study 2 includes one more arm (treatment as usual; inactive control) and a 2:2:1 ratio. …”
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Modalities for the treatment of primary open-angle glaucoma by Zh.G. Oganezova, S.V. Simonova

“…&nbsp;<b>Financial Disclosure:</b>&nbsp;no authors has a financial or property interest in any material or method mentioned. There is no&nbsp;<b>conflict of interests. …”
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The association of visceral and subcutaneous fat areas with phenotypic age in non-elderly adults, mediated by HOMA-IR and HDL-C by Yuanhong Liu, Min Xu, Liqing Wang, Linyun Meng, Mengran Li, Shumin Mu

“…Abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue, visceral adipose tissue, the Homeostasis Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR), and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) have all been shown to correlate with ageing; however, the connections between these factors and PhenoAge are still insufficiently investigated. Methods Data for this study were sourced from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2015–2018), comprising 2580 participants. …”
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Single-cell profiling of SLC family transporters: uncovering the role of SLC7A1 in osteosarcoma by Yan Liao, Junkai Chen, Hao Yao, Ting Zheng, Jian Tu, Weidong Chen, ZeHao Guo, Yutong Zou, Lili Wen, Xianbiao Xie

“…Solute carrier (SLC) family transporters have been implicated in the malignant progression of a variety of tumors, however, their specific role in osteosarcoma remains poorly understood. Methods The single-cell sequencing data from GSE152048 and GSE162454, along with RNA-seq from the TARGET and GSE21257 cohorts, were utilized for the analysis in this study. …”
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Nitrogen dynamic and precise management to predict corn yield in tropical upland acid soils by A. Kasno, A.A. Rivaie, C. Tafakresnanto, E. Pratiwi, E. Karmawati, A.F. Siregar, M. Hatta, M.T. Sutriadi

“…This research aims to determine nitrogen dynamics and precise nitrogen nutrient management in corn cultivation using a leaf chlorophyll meter and nitrogen response tests to predict corn yield in tropical upland acid soils.METHODS: This research was conducted in an Ultisol and verified in an Oxisol. …”
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Integrated hepatic transcriptomics and metabolomics identify Pck1 as a key factor in the broad dysregulation induced by vehicle pollutants by Gajalakshmi Ramanathan, Yuqi Zhao, Rajat Gupta, Siri Langmo, May Bhetraratana, Fen Yin, Will Driscoll, Jerry Ricks, Allen Louie, James A. Stewart, Timothy R. Gould, Timothy V. Larson, Joel Kaufman, Michael E. Rosenfeld, Xia Yang, Jesus A. Araujo

“…We aimed to determine molecular pathways activated by DE in the liver that could be responsible for its cardiometabolic toxicity. Methods Apolipoprotein E knockout (ApoE KO) mice were exposed to DE or filtered air (FA) for two weeks, or DE for two weeks followed by FA for 1 week. …”
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Molecular docking and dynamics studies to identify novel active compounds targeting potential breast cancer receptor proteins from an indigenous herb Euphorbia thymifolia Linn [ver... by ShamaPrasada K, Reshma Kumarchandra, Vasavi Kumblekar, K Sreedhara Ranganath Pai, Suman Manandhar, Sharada Rai, Rajeshwari Shastry

“…Therefore, the aim of the present study was to screen the phytoconstituents and identify the active compounds present in the methanolic extract of E. thymifolia (ME.ET) as ligands to inhibit human cancer cell lines with special reference to potential protein targets implicated in breast cancer using an In-silico approach. Methods ME.ET was subjected to GC-MS analysis to screen the phytoconstituents, and the identified compounds were docked with protein targets such as extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERK1), a serine/threonine kinase-1(AKT1), human epidermal growth factor 2 (HER2), estrogen receptor (ER), maternal embryonic leucine zipper kinase (MELK), polo-like kinase-1(PLK1), and protein tyrosine kinase (PTK6). …”
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Rationale, design, and methodology of My Body Is Fit and Fabulous at school (MyBFF@school) study: a multi-pronged intervention program to combat obesity among Malaysian schoolchild... by Abdul Halim Mokhtar, Ruziana Mona Wan Mohd Zin, Abqariyah Yahya, Fuziah Md. Zain, Rusidah Selamat, Zahari Ishak, Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin

“…This paper is aimed at describing the protocol of the MyBFF@school program and presenting the baseline findings including the overweight and obesity prevalence. Methods MyBFF@school is a school-based, cluster randomized controlled trial (C-RCT) study. …”
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NLRP3 activation maintains intestinal epithelial barrier and reduces liver injury in alcoholic liver disease mice by Shi‐Qing Li, Ya‐Ru Wang, Zhong‐Liang Xie, Yan Wang, Zi‐Han Feng, Jian‐Hao Xu, Bing Yuan, Yi‐Tong Zhang, Guan Yang, Jing‐Lin Wang, Yuan Yuan

“…Nevertheless, the mechanisms predisposing ALD patients to bacterial infections and the role of the NLRP3 inflammasome in the intestinal epithelial barrier in ALD remain unclear. Methods We established ALD mice models of WT, Nlrp3−/− and Gsdmd−/− through chronic alcohol consumption feeding and acute alcohol induction. …”
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Association of T3/T4 ratio with inflammatory indicators and all-cause mortality in stroke survivors by Sheng Zhang, Zhongzhou Su, Xianqiang Wen

“…At present, the relationship between triiodothyronine (T3)/thyroxine (T4) ratio and inflammatory indicators and all-cause mortality of stroke survivors is still unclear.MethodsWe obtained the relevant data of the respondents from 2007 to 2012 through the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database for statistical analysis. …”
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The effect of the relative dose intensity of chemoradiotherapy on the effectiveness of therapy of locally advanced unresectable non-small cell lung cancer by A. E. Glukhareva, G. V. Afonin, I. V. Kolobaev, L. Yu. Grivtsova, S. A. Ivanov, A.  D.  Kaprin

“…To estimate the number of patients with the preservation of relative dose intensity (RDI) ≥ 80 % of first-line antitumor therapy in patients with unresectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and to compare the effectiveness of therapy in groups with optimal and lower RDI.Patients and methods. The study included 30 patients (25 men and 5 women) with locally advanced unresectable NSCLC. …”
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Comparing the Therapeutic Impact of Strain-Counterstrain and Exercise on Low Back Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Trial by Koura GMR, Elshiwi AMF, Selim MN, Asiri AAM, Alqahtani RHJ, Elimy DA, Alshehri MA, Alnakhli HH, Assiri SM, Ahmad F, Ahmad I

“…This study evaluates the effects of SCS combined with exercise on pain severity, lumbar range of motion (ROM), and functional disability in patients with chronic LBP.Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 30 participants aged 45– 55 years, divided into Group A (SCS + Exercise) and Group B (Exercise Only). …”
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The long-term impact of childhood sexual assault on depression and self-reported mental and physical health by Oluwasegun Akinyemi, Temitope Ogundare, Mojisola Fasokun, Fadeke Ogunyankin, Nkemdirim Ugochukwu, Walia Ajisafe, Seun Ikugbayigbe, Oluebubechukwu Eze, Kakra Hughes, Miriam Michael

“…This study quantifies the impact of CSA on the likelihood of being diagnosed with depression in adulthood, as well as its influence on poor mental and physical health days.MethodsWe analyzed data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) (2016–2023), comprising 321,106 respondents. …”
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Learning health system research as a catalyst for promoting physician wellness: EHR InBasket Spring cleaning and team‐based compassion practice by Ming Tai‐Seale, Amanda Walker, Yuwei Cheng, Nathan Yung, Sophie Webb, Ottar Lunde, David Bazzo, Ammar Mandvi, Neal Doran, Gene Kallenberg, Christopher A. Longhurst, Sidney Zisook, Thomas J. Savides, Marlene Millen, Lin Liu

“…As electronic health record (EHR) workload and teamwork have been identified as major contributing factors to physician well‐being, we aimed to mitigate burnout through EHR‐based interventions and a compassion team practice (CTP), targeting EHR workload and team cohesion. Methods A modified stepped wedge‐clustered randomized trial was conducted, involving specialties with heavy InBasket workloads. …”
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Clinical observation on effect of Chinese herbal fumigation and washing with Xiwenjing Huoxue Tongluo Decoction on limb numbness after chemotherapy for malignant tumor (中药熏洗温经活血通络方... by WU Ying (吴莹), TIAN Weili (田薇莉)

“…Objective To investigate the effect of Chinese herbal fumigation and washing with the Xiwenjing Huoxue Tongluo Decoction on limb numbness after chemotherapy for malignant tumor. Methods Totally 120 patients with numbness of limbs after chemotherapy for malignant tumors were enrolled. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Biochemical Parameters, Thermal Behavior, Rheological Features, and Gelling Characteristics of Thai Ligor Hybrid Chicken and Broiler Meats by Ngassa Julius Mussa, Chantira Wongnen, Warangkana Kitpipit, Worawan Panpipat, Mingyu Yin, Siriporn Riebroy Kim, Manat Chaijan

“…Understanding these variations in biochemical properties and functional behavior can help optimize processing methods and produce meat products of superior quality that meet consumer preferences.…”
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CMPK2 promotes NLRP3 inflammasome activation via mtDNA‐STING pathway in house dust mite‐induced allergic rhinitis by YaoMing Zheng, YaDong Xie, JiaYing Li, YuJie Cao, Min Li, Qing Cao, MiaoMiao Han, HongFei Lou, YiLai Shu, Hui Xiao, HuaBin Li

“…Objective This study aimed to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying HDM‐induced AR. Methods We examined the expression of cytidine/uridine monophosphate kinase 2 (CMPK2), STING and the NLRP3 inflammasome in both AR patients and mice. …”
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