Use High-Flow Nasal Cannula for Acute Respiratory Failure Patients in the Emergency Department: A Meta-Analysis Study by Cheng-Chieh Huang, Hao-Min Lan, Chao-Jui Li, Tsung-Han Lee, Wen-Liang Chen, Wei-Yuan Lei, Pei-You Hsieh, Mei-Chueh Yang, Chu-Chung Chou, Han-Ping Wu, Yuan-Jhen Syue

“…To evaluate the efficacy of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy compared with conventional oxygen therapy (COT) or noninvasive ventilation (NIV) for the treatment of acute respiratory failure (ARF) in emergency departments (EDs). Method. We comprehensively searched 3 databases (PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library) for articles published from database inception to 12 July 2019. …”
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Impact of cardiac factors on central airway anatomical parameters in patients undergoing lung mass surgery by Yingding Ruan, Hongsheng Xue, Wenjun Cao, Jianwei Han, Aiming Yang, Jincheng Xu, Ting Zhang

“…This study examined the correlation between these factors and central airway anatomical parameters in adult patients. Methods All consecutive patients who underwent lung mass surgery at our hospital between December 2020 and December 2023 were included in this study. …”
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Exploring the Diversity of Some Microorganisms from Lake Al-Asfar, KSA: The Good, the Bad, and the Pathogenic by Fatimah Al Tammar, Nermin El Semary, Munirah F. Aldayel, Duaa Althumairy, Gowhara Alfayad

“…Some pose serious health risks, but some of them also contribute to reducing some of the pollution levels. <b>Methods:</b> Bacteria associated with algae were isolated in pure form. …”
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The presence of disease in growing spiny lobster Panulirus spp. in floating net cages at Tanjung Putus Island, Lampung by Sukenda, Mira Lastriliah, Widanarni Widanarni, Irzal Effendi, Dendi Hidayatullah

“…The purpose of this study was to investigate infectious diseases in rearing spiny lobster Panulirus spp. that were kept in floating net cages at Tanjung Putus, Lampung. The research method involved sampling five spiny lobsters in floating net cages, observation of clinical symptoms, bacterial isolation, identification of bacteria, detection of Milky Hemolymph Disease of Spiny Lobster (MHD-SL) through polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis and histopathology. …”
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Effects of Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant in Preoperative Ultrasound-Guided Internal Branch of Superior Laryngeal Nerve Block on Postoperative Sore Throat and Hemodynamics in Patie... by Chen Z, Zhang L, Lu G, Zhang Y, Zhao D, Zhao S, Zhang H, Jin Y, Zhao X, Jin Y

“…In this first randomized controlled trial to date, we aimed to investigate the effects of US-guided iSLNB, with or without perineural dexmedetomidine, on the incidence and severity of POST following DLTs.Methods: A total of 159 patients were randomly assigned to three groups: control, bilateral US-guided iSLNB (2 mL 0.20% ropivacaine + 1 mL saline on each side), and bilateral US-guided iSLNB combined with perineural dexmedetomidine group (2 mL 0.20% ropivacaine + 1 mL 0.5 μg·kg− 1 dexmedetomidine on each side). …”
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Trends in certifications of overall vision impairment and that due to diabetic retinopathy/maculopathy in England and Wales, 2009/2010 to 2019/2020: a retrospective database analys... by Catey Bunce, Gwyn Samuel Williams, David Owens, Wen Xing, Rhianon Reynolds, Antra Zekite, Declan Flanagan, RL Thomas, Rebecca John

“…The focus is on diabetic retinopathy/maculopathy as the key causative factor.Design Retrospective database analysis.Setting England and Wales.Participants Individuals certified as SI or SSI.Outcome measures Trends in certification of vision impairment in England and Wales due to any cause, with specific attention to diabetic retinopathy.Methods Certifications of vision impairment made by ophthalmologists in England and Wales were recorded and copies were sent to Moorfields Eye Hospital for epidemiological analysis. …”
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Meta-Analysis of Acupuncture on Physical and Activity Participation Related Functions of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders by CHEN Qiang, KAN Mengfan, JIANG Xiaoyu, LIU Huifen, SUN Wenyu, BI Hongyan

“…ObjectiveWith reference to the theory and framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health for Children and Youth (ICF-CY), a meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the effect of acupuncture on physical and activity participation functions of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).MethodsData were searched from Chinese and English databases such as Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, VIP, CBMdisc, Wanfang Data and CNKI. …”
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Analysis of the effect of initial hemostasis resuscitation with recombinant human coagulation factor VII a on the treatment of postoperative hemorrhage in cardiac surgery by Yan Yu, Maomao Liu, Xuran Lu, Li Yu, Nan Liu

“…Abstract Objective To investigate the effectiveness of initial hemostatic resuscitation(IHR) on the treatment of bleeding with recombinant human coagulation factor VIIa after cardiac surgery. Methods The clinical data of patients who received rFVIIa hemostatic treatment after cardiac surgery at Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021 were retrospectively collected. …”
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Uncovering women's healthcare access challenges in low- and middle-income countries using mixed effects modelling approach: Insights for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals... by Bewuketu Terefe, Belayneh Shetie Workneh, Gebreeyesus Abera Zeleke, Enyew Getaneh Mekonen, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Agazhe Aemro, Berhan Tekeba, Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Mulugeta Wassie, Mohammed Seid Ali

“…This study used Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data from 61 LMICs between 2010-2023 to identify women's healthcare access challenges.<h4>Methods</h4>This study used data from the DHS conducted in 61 LMICs to identify women's healthcare access challenges from 2010 to 2023. …”
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Development of a territory-wide household-based composite index for measuring relative distribution of households by economic status in individual small areas throughout Hong Kong by Eva L.H. Tsui, Philip L.H. Yu, K. F. Lam, Kelvin K.Y. Poon, Adam C.M. Ng, K. Y. Cheung, Winnie Li, Michael L.H. Leung, David H.Y. Lam, James L.Y. Cheng, Sharon P.W. Ng

“…Globally, this is the first study that presents the distribution of domestic households by the territory-wide economic status index decile groups within each of the 2,252 small subunit groups (SSUGs) throughout Hong Kong, with a median study population of 1,300 and a median area of 42,400 m2. Methods The index development involved 248,000 anonymized sampled household-based data collected from the population census, representing 2·66 million domestic households and 6·93 million population in mid-2021. …”
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A dosimetric comparison of non-coplanar volumetric modulated arc therapy and non-coplanar fixed field intensity modulated radiation therapy in hippocampus-avoidance whole-brain rad... by Huaqu Zeng, MinZhi Zhong, Zongyou Chen, Shukui Tang, Zunbei Wen

“…ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the dosimetric differences between non-coplanar volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) and non-coplanar fixed-field intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) in hippocampus-avoidance whole-brain radiation therapy with a simultaneous integrated boost (HA-WBRT+SIB) for brain metastases using the Monaco treatment planning system (TPS).MethodA total of 22 patients with brain metastases were retrospectively enrolled. …”
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Comparison of centrifugal-membrane hybrid plasmapheresis and centrifugation therapeutic plasma exchange in hyperlipidemia by ZHANG Bin, WU Chunxi, ZHOU Yumeng, ZHOU Fang, YI Zhongmei

“…[Objective] To establish a new centrifugal-membrane hybrid plasmapheresis (CMHP) model, and observe its clinical efficacy, safety and advantages in the treatment of hyperlipidemia by comparing with centrifugation therapeutic plasma exchange (cTPE). [Methods] A retrospective analysis was performed on 47 patients with hyperlipidemia treated in our department from August 2021 to September 2023, with a total of 60 treatments. …”
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Burden of alopecia areata in China, 1990–2021: Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Xiangqian Li, Huixin Liu, Wenhui Ren, Qijiong Zhu, Peng Yin, Lijun Wang, Jianzhong Zhang, Jinlei Qi, Cheng Zhou, Lishao Guo

“…In this study, we aimed to comprehensively assess the disease burden of AA in China. Methods:. The following four key indicators were utilized: the prevalence of cases; disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs); the age-standardized prevalence rate (ASPR); and the age-standardized DALY rate (ASDR) of AA according to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study 2021. …”
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Polo-like Kinase 1 Expression as a Biomarker in Colorectal Cancer: A Retrospective Two-Center Study by Lana Jajac Brucic, Vesna Bisof, Majana Soce, Marko Skelin, Ivan Krecak, Andjela Nadinic, Branka Vrbicic, Zivana Puljiz, Suzana Hancic, Slavko Gasparov

“…However, data on PLK-1 expression in EOCRC compared to LOCRC remain limited. <b>Methods</b>: Patients with sporadic CRC, aged >18 years, were included in this study. …”
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Production performance of eel Anguilla bicolor bicolor with the addition of calsium carbonat by Ardyen Saputra, Tatag Budiardi, Eddy Supriyono

“…The study was conducted with an experimental method with four treatments, the addition of dose CaCO3 on the culture media were (0, 50, 100, 150 mg/L) and repeated three times. …”
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Comparative study of single-port single-channel and single-port multi-channel adrenalectomy in various maximum tumor diameters by Pengcheng Zhang, Yuhan Pei, Yunlai Zhi, Fanghu Sun, Ninghong Song

“…Abstract Background Investigating the application of single-port single-channel and single-port multi-channel adrenalectomy in various maximum tumor diameters. Methods Retrospective analysis of clinical data from 218 adrenal tumors treated with single-port retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy at Lianyungang Clinical Medical College of Nanjing Medical University from September 2018 to November 2023. …”
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Enhancing surveillance for dengue fever in Oyo State, Nigeria – a one health approach by Olawale Sunday Animasaun, Joseph Ojonugwa Shaibu, Busayo Kayode Akomolafe, Olamide Priscilla Animasaun, Piring’ar Mercy Niyang, Olukemi Titilope Olugbade, Akinfemi Oyewumi Akinyode, Ibukun Akinsola Omisakin, Adedapo Olufemi Adeogun, Rosemary Ajuma Audu

“…Adopting a one-health approach is crucial to understanding the dynamics of DF transmission. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2022 to April 2023 in 10 high-risk LGAs of Oyo State. …”
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Oxygenation targets for endovascular therapy in acute ischemic stroke patients (Oxy-TARGET): protocol for a single-centre, open-label randomised controlled trial by Anxin Wang, Zhengfang Hu, Ruquan Han, Fa Liang, Youxuan Wu, Minyu Jian, Xinyan Wang, Yunzhen Wang, Haiyang Liu, Xuan Hou, Kangda Zhang, Zihui Zhang

“…Therefore, we are conducting a randomised controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate the impact of high-concentration oxygen vs low-concentration normobaric oxygen on early neurological function after EVT.Methods and analysis The Oxy-TARGET trial is an ongoing prospective, open-label, parallel-design RCT being conducted at Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University. …”
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Associations of meteorological factors and ambient air pollutants with mumps incidence in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region: boosted regression tree model analysis by Xianglong LIU, Linlin CHEN, Jiayu YU, Rui GONG, Yaogeng CHEN, Yu ZHAO

“…ObjectiveTo evaluate the associations of meteorological factors and ambient air pollutants with the incidence of mumps in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, and to provide a reference for the development of early warning and response systems for mumps epidemic. MethodsData on the daily number of mumps cases in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region from 2015 to 2019 were obtained from the Notifiable Infectious Disease Surveillance System of the region, and data on meteorological factors (daily mean temperature/relative humidity/atmospheric pressure/wind speed) and air pollutants (daily concentrations of ozone, [O3], sulfur dioxide [SO2], carbon monoxide [CO], nitrogen dioxide [NO2], and particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter < 2.5/10 mum [PM2.5/PM10]) for the same period were obtained from the National Meteorological Science Data Center. …”
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Specimen oriented intraoperative margin assessment in oral cavity and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma by P. Horwich, C. MacKay, M. Bullock, S. M. Taylor, R. Hart, J. Trites, L. Geldenhuys, B. Williams, M. H. Rigby

“…Study design Retrospective case series and subsequent prospective cohort study Setting Tertiary care academic teaching hospital Subjects and methods Retrospective case series of all institutional T1-T2 OCSCC or OPSCC treated with primary surgery between January 1st 2009 – December 31st 2014. …”
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