Cyanoacrylate glue in breast surgery: the GLUBREAST Trial by Emanuela Esposito, Claudio Siani, Ivana Donzelli, Anna Crispo, Sergio Coluccia, Piergiacomo Di Gennaro, Assunta Luongo, Franca Avino, Alfredo Fucito, Ugo Marone, Maria Teresa Melucci, Ruggero Saponara, Raimondo di Giacomo

“…The assumed mechanism of action in breast surgery is that the glue would create a seal coating in the operative field to occlude lymphatic leaks and limit seroma formation.Materials and methodsThe trial included 180 patients scheduled for breast-conserving surgery or for radical modified mastectomy without reconstruction. …”
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Que peut-on apprendre du développement locomoteur des catarrhiniens? Approche intégrative de la bipédie chez le babouin olive élevé en captivité by François Druelle, Gilles Berillon, Peter Aerts

“…Le suivi porte parallèlement sur : 1- l’anatomie : l’estimation des propriétés d'inertie par l’anthropométrie, 2- la biomécanique : la mesure des paramètres spatio-temporels de la marche bipède, 3- le comportement : la description quantitative du répertoire positionnel, incluant la bipédie, par la méthode du "focal sampling" en enregistrement continu. …”
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The Benefits of Using a Small Caliber Ureteroscope in Evaluation and Management of Urethral Stricture by Walid Shahrour, Pankaj Joshi, Craig B. Hunter, Vikram S. Batra, Hazem Elmansy, Sandesh Surana, Sanjay Kulkarni

“…We propose that the use of a small caliber ureteroscope (4.5 Fr and 6.5 Fr) can offer additional help and use for the surgical planning in urethroplasty. Methods. We prospectively collected data on 76 patients who underwent urethroplasties in Kulkarni Reconstructive Urology Center, Pune, India and Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center, Thunder Bay, Canada. …”
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Identification of WDR74 and TNFRSF12A as biomarkers for early osteoarthritis using machine learning and immunohistochemistry by Yiwei Chen, Yiwei Chen, Jiali Lin, Detong Shi, Yu Miao, Yu Miao, Feng Xue, Feng Xue, Kexin Liu, Kexin Liu, Xiaotao Wang, Changqing Zhang, Changqing Zhang

“…This study aims to integrate URG expression data with machine learning (ML) to identify biomarkers that improve diagnosis and prognosis in the early stages of OA.MethodsOA single-cell RNA sequencing datasets were collected from the GEO database. …”
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Idiopathic Retroperitoneal Fibrosis-Related Hydronephrosis: Evaluation of Comprehensive Management and Prediction of Inflammatory Markers for Stent-Free Outcomes by Huang Z, Liu Y, Xiao Y, Hu H, Xu T

“…Zixiong Huang,1– 3 Yanying Liu,4,5 Yunshu Xiao,5 Hao Hu,1,2 Tao Xu1,2 1Department of Urology, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, 100044, People’s Republic of China; 2Applied Lithotripsy Institute, Peking University, Beijing, 100044, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Urology, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA; 4Department of Rheumatology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing, 100044, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Hao Hu; Tao Xu, Department of Urology, Peking University People’s Hospital, 11 Xizhimen South Street, Beijing, 100044, People’s Republic of China, Email huhao@bjmu.edu.cn; xutao@pkuph.edu.cnObjective: This study investigated the efficacy of comprehensive management and predictable inflammatory markers for idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis (iRPF)-related hydronephrosis outcomes.Methods: Patients with iRPF-related hydronephrosis underwent surgical (ureteral stent and/or nephrostomy tube placement) and medical (corticosteroid-based multiple immunosuppressants) management were classified according to stent-indwelling outcomes. …”
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The Mechanical Power in Patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Undergoing Prone Positioning Can Predict Mortality by Ko-Wei Chang, Shaw-Woei Leu, Han-Chung Hu, Ming-Cheng Chan, Shinn-Jye Liang, Kuang-Yao Yang, Li-Chung Chiu, Wen-Feng Fang, Chau-Chyun Sheu, Ying-Chun Chien, Chung-Kan Peng, Ching-Tzu Huang, Kuo-Chin Kao

“…We examined the relationship between MP and mortality in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who underwent prone positioning. <b>Methods:</b> This multicenter retrospective study included data on all patients admitted to the intensive care units of eight referral hospitals in Taiwan from October 2015 to March 2016, and in Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Linkou branch from January 2017 to October 2023. …”
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The role of airway management group in tracheotomy decannulation in patients with severe acquired brain injury (气道管理小组在重度获得性脑损伤患者拔除气切套管中的作用)... by LIU Yuewei (刘月伟), WANG Yuan (王远), ZHANG Jimin (张继敏), SONG Lu (宋璐)

“…Objective To investigate the role of airway management group in removing tracheotomy cannula for patients with severe acquired brain injury (sABI). Methods This retrospective study enrolled sABI patients with tracheotomy tubes who underwent rehabilitation in Rehabilitation Medicine Center from October 2017 to December 2021. …”
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Clozapine for Treatment-Resistant Disruptive Behaviors in Youths With Autism Spectrum Disorder Aged 10-17 Years: Protocol for an Open-Label Trial by André Luiz Schuh Teixeira da Rosa, Marina Ribeiro Barreto da Costa, Gabriela Bezerra Sorato, Felipe de Moura Manjabosco, Érica Bonganhi de Bem, Lucas Dellazari, Arthur Bezerra Falcão, Lucas de Oliveira Cia, Olivia Sorato Bezerra, Rogério Boff Borges, Luis Augusto Rohde, Ana Soledade Graeff-Martins

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of clozapine for treatment-resistant DB in youths with ASD. MethodsThis is a prospective, single-center, noncontrolled, open-label trial. …”
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Application of Six Sigma methodology in the homogeneous nursing management for patients with acute pancreatitis (六西格玛管理法在急性胰腺炎患者同质化护理管理中的应用)... by LYU Jian (吕健), ZHOU Qun (周群), WEI Yanli (魏艳丽), XIE Lan (谢岚)

“…Objective To investigate the role of Six Sigma methodology in the homogeneous nursing management for patients with acute pancreatitis (AP). Methods Totally 21 AP patients who admitted to emergency room of the hospital between June 2018 and June 2020 were included as the control group. …”
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Transition to competent oral feeding in preterm infants: Analyzing timing and determinants by Gabriela Bolea Muguruza, Cristina de Frutos Martínez, M. Teresa Tamayo Martínez, Judith Martín Corral

“…Objective: The aim of our study was to determine the time elapsed to development of OFC in very low birth weight (VLBW, weight < 1500 g) preterm infants and to identify factors associated with greater difficulty in achieving this skill. Population and methods: Observational, longitudinal and prospective study in VLBW infants over a period of 7 years (2016–2022). …”
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New avenues of preoperative evaluation before corneal refractive surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic by S.N. Sakhnov, O.A. Klokova, A.V. Piskunov, R.O. Damashauskas, M.S. Geidenrich, E.I. Dyakonova

“…</i> </p> <p> <i><b>Patients and Methods: </b>124 patients (248 eyes) aged 18–45 years (mean age 25.24±7.5 years) were enrolled. …”
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Association of pre- and post-diagnosis dietary total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI) with overall survival in patients with ovarian cancer... by Dong-Dong Wang, Ming-Qian Jia, He-Li Xu, Yu Li, Jia-Xin Liu, Jia-Cheng Liu, Jia-Nan Sun, Fan Cao, Lang Wu, Fang-Hua Liu, Yi-Zi Li, Yi-Fan Wei, Xiao-Ying Li, Qian Xiao, Song Gao, Dong-Hui Huang, Tao Zhang, Ting-Ting Gong, Qi-Jun Wu

“…Objective This study aimed to investigate these associations in a prospective cohort of Chinese patients with OC. Methods In this prospective cohort study, patients with epithelial OC completed a food frequency questionnaire at diagnosis and 12 months post-diagnosis, and were followed from 2015 to 2023. …”
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Application of checklist-based nursing in management of pediatric intravenous infusion via scalp vein set (清单式护理在小儿头皮静脉输液中的应用效果) by MU Kaining (穆凯宁), LIU Jing (刘静), DONG Xiaofeng (董小锋), ZHANG Fengwen (张凤文), AI jing (艾静), LIU Mina (刘咪娜), ZHAO Yuhuan (赵玉焕)

“…Objective To investigate the checklist –based nursing in management of pediatric intravenous infusion via scalp vein set. Methods Totally 200 pediatric patients who visited the clinic between March 2022 to June 2022 were selected as the control group, another 200 pediatric patients who visited the clinic between July 2022 to October 2022 were selected as the observation group. …”
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Engaging the private sector as part of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis service delivery in Vietnam: a comparative analysis of uptake, persistence and HIV seroconversion from 2018 to 2... by Bao Ngoc Vu, Kimberly Green, Huong Phan, Long Tran, Phuong Phan, Tham Tran, Linh Doan, Yen Vu, Chau Pham, Dao Nguyen, Anh Doan, Trang Ngo, Phuong Tran, Vuong Nguyen, Bieu Nguyen, Thai Phan, Ha Nguyen

“…We assessed the effectiveness of this approach to inform ongoing efforts to accelerate epidemic control by 2030.MethodsWe implemented a process evaluation with longitudinal design using retrospective programmatic data collected and uploaded onto a secure online system (HMED) from 23 public and 17 private PrEP clinics in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), and Dong Nai. …”
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mHealth-Based Diabetes Prevention Program for Chinese Mothers With Abdominal Obesity: Randomized Controlled Trial by Qinyuan Huang, Qinyi Zhong, Yanjing Zeng, Yimeng Li, James Wiley, Man Ping Wang, Jyu-Lin Chen, Jia Guo

“…ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of an mHealth-based diabetes prevention program and its preliminary efficacy in reducing weight-related variables, behavioral variables, psychological variables, and diabetes risk among Chinese mothers with abdominal obesity over 6 months. MethodsA randomized controlled trial was conducted at health management centers in 2 tertiary hospitals in Changsha, China. …”
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Genomic insights into genetic diversity and seed coat color change in common bean composite populations by Eva Plestenjak, Eva Plestenjak, Mohamed Neji, Lovro Sinkovič, Vladimir Meglič, Barbara Pipan

“…This study investigates the genetic diversity and molecular mechanisms associated with seed coat color change in composite bean populations through phenotypic analysis and whole genome sequencing (WGS).MethodsFour composite populations and two standard varieties of common bean were cultivated over a two-year period and seed coat color and morphological traits were assessed. …”
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Multicenter Evaluation of Morbidity and Predictors of Response to Imiquimod Treatment for Penile Intraepithelial Neoplasia by Ofir Avitan, Laura Elst, Manon Vreeburg, Tynisha Rafael, Katja Jordanova, Niels Graafland, Kees Hendricksen, Bas W.G. van Rhijn, Henk G. van der Poel, Maarten Albersen, Oscar Brouwer

“…The primary objective of our study was to assess the response to IQ treatment, associated SEs, and potential predictors of response in the largest reported cohort to date. Methods: We conducted a collaborative retrospective study involving patients diagnosed with PeIN and treated with IQ between 2010 and 2022 in two high-volume centers in the Netherlands and Belgium. …”
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Radiomics signature for dynamic monitoring of tumor inflamed microenvironment and immunotherapy response prediction by Enriqueta Felip, Paolo Nuciforo, Elena Garralda, Joan Frigola, Ramon Amat, Garazi Serna, Francesco Grussu, Kinga Bernatowicz, Olivia Prior, Marta Ligero, Christina Zatse, Rodrigo Toledo, Manel Escobar, Raquel Perez-Lopez

“…To address these challenges, we develop an ICI response signature by integrating radiomics with T cell-inflamed gene-expression profiles.Methods We conducted a pan-cancer investigation into the utility of radiomics for TIME assessment, including 1360 tumors from 428 patients. …”
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Evaluation of corn steep powder as a protein source for feed of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus by Dodi Hermawan, Muhammad Agus Suprayudi, Dedi Jusadi, Alimuddin Alimuddin, Julie Ekasari

“…This study applied the completely randomized design experimental method containing six diet treatments and four replications. …”
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Increased Early‐Mortality in Children With Solid Tumors During the COVID‐19 Pandemic in a Middle‐Income Country by Oscar Ramirez, Vivian Piedrahita, Santiago Bolivar, Karina Grillo, Adriana Linares, Carlos Pardo, Martha Piña, Amaranto Suarez, Carlos A. Portilla, Jesus Ardila, Viviana Lotero, Luz A. Urcuqui, Angela Trujillo, Patricia Montenegro, Luis E. Bravo, Paula Aristizabal, VIGICANCER Working Group

“…This study describes the impact of the pandemic on childhood cancer early‐mortality (≤ 24 months). Methods A multicenter prospective cohort was conducted in 10 Colombian cities. …”
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