Longitudinal Changes in Body Weight of Breastfeeding Mothers in the First Year after Delivery and its Relationship with Human Milk Composition: a Combined Longitudinal and Cross-se... by Huijuan Ruan, Yajie Zhang, Qingya Tang, Xuan Zhao, Xuelin Zhao, Yi Xiang, Wei Geng, Yi Feng, Wei Cai

“…The main objectives of this study are to understand the changes in body weight of breastfeeding mothers during long-term follow-up and preliminarily explore the relationship between maternal body weight and human milk composition, including macronutrients, leptin, and adiponectin. Methods: The study included a longitudinal cohort (122 mothers), and a cross-sectional cohort (37 mothers). …”
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Application of fine nursing management for patients undergoing simultaneous bilateral lobectomy (精细化护理干预在同期双侧肺叶切除术患者中的应用) by BAI Xue (白雪), ZHAO Ying (赵莹), ZHENG Yue (郑悦), LIU Dongying (刘东颖), LI Huiyan (李惠艳)

“…Objective To investigate the effect of f fine nursing management for patients undergoing simultaneous bilateral lobectomy. Methods Totally 52 patients under simultaneous bilateral lobectomy were randomly divided into the control group and observation group, with 26 cases in each group. …”
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Green Tea Extract (<i>Theaceae</i>; <i>Camellia sinensis</i> L.): A Promising Antimicrobial, Anti-Quorum Sensing and Antibiofilm Candidate Against Multidrug-Resistant <i>Campylobac... by Mona S. Emara, Ahmed M. Ammar, Ashraf M.O. Abdelwahab, Attia A. Elgdawy, Adel Abdelkhalek, Elena Pet, Gabi Dumitrescu, Mirela Ahmadi, Norhan K. Abd El-Aziz

“…Many studies have been carried out to explore innovative and alternative strategies to control antibiotic-resistant campylobacters in animal reservoirs and human hosts; however, limited studies have been performed to develop efficient control schemes against <i>Campylobacter</i> biofilms. Methods: This study investigated the antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of some herbal extracts against multidrug-resistant (MDR) <i>Campylobacter</i> species recovered from different sources using phenotypic and molecular techniques. …”
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Evaluation of health care providers’ ability to identify patient-ventilator triggering asynchrony in intensive care unit: a translational observational study in China by Shengjun Liu, Zhangyi Zhao, Xiangyu Chen, Yi Chi, Siyi Yuan, Fuhong Cai, Zhangwei Song, Yue Ma, Huaiwu He, Longxiang Su, Yun Long

“…The aim of our study was to evaluate the ability and potential influencing factors to correctly identify patient-ventilator triggering asynchrony in tertiary hospitals in China. Methods This was an observational study carried out in 53 tertiary hospitals in China. …”
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PINK1 modulates Prdx2 to reduce lipotoxicity‐induced apoptosis and attenuate cardiac dysfunction in heart failure mice with a preserved ejection fraction by Hao Zhang, Tianyu Xu, Xiyuan Mei, Qiming Zhao, Qiling Yang, Xianghui Zeng, Zhuang Ma, Haobin Zhou, Qingchun Zeng, Dingli Xu, Hao Ren

“…Objective This study aimed to investigate the interaction between PINK1 and Prdx2 to mitigate cardiac diastolic dysfunction in HFpEF. Methods In vivo, PINK1‐knockout mice and cardiac‐specific PINK1‐overexpressing transgenic mice were used to establish an HFpEF mouse model via a high‐fat diet and L‐NAME. …”
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Role of BDNF-TrkB signaling in the improvement of motor function and neuroplasticity after ischemic stroke in rats by transcranial direct current stimulation by Yu Chen, Lin Mao, Qinxiang Zhou, Dingqun Bai, Yuhan Kong

“…This study explored the role of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF) and its associated receptor tropomyosin-receptor kinase B(TrkB) while deciphering the underlying mechanisms in transcranial direct current therapy to treat ischemic stroke. Methods: A middle cerebral artery occlusion-reperfusion(MCAO/R) model was established in rats to observe tDCS effects on brain damage. …”
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A Meta-analysis of the effect of five-element music therapy for patients with insomnia (五行音乐对失眠患者干预效果的Meta分析) by WU Yang (吴洋), GAI Haiyun (盖海云), MA Minghui (马明会)

“…Objective To evaluate the effect of five-element music therapy for patients with insomnia based on the results of Meta-analysis. Methods By searching Chinese databases such as CNKI, Wanfang Data and VIP, randomized controlled trials of five-element music therapy in treating insomnia were collected, and retrieval time-limit was from the establishment of the database to April 2022. …”
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Meta Analysis of Efficacy and Safety of Moxibustion on Neurogenic Bladder after Spinal Cord Injury by Xueqi HAN, Huirong HUANG, Zhongbiao XIU, Jingling WU, Qinyu LIU, Shaofang MIAO, Xiaona YAN

“…Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of moxibustion in the treatment of neurogenic bladder (NB) after spinal cord injury (SCI) by Meta analysis, so as to provide evidence-based basis for improving the prognosis of NB after SCI.Methods:Data were searched from the databases of PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of science, EMbase, OVID, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), China Biomedical Literature Database (CBMdisc), Wanfang Database (Wanfang Data) and Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP). …”
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Metabolomic profiling and antibacterial efficacy of probiotic-derived cell-free supernatant encapsulated in nanostructured lipid carriers against canine multidrug-resistant bacteri... by Nay Zin Myo, Nay Zin Myo, Ratchnida Kamwa, Ratchnida Kamwa, Thitirat Jamnong, Busaba Swasdipisal, Papavarin Somrak, Phanchompoo Rattanamalakorn, Vipada Neatsawang, Prasert Apiwatsiri, Teerapong Yata, David J. Hampson, Nuvee Prapasarakul, Nuvee Prapasarakul

“…Additionally, it aimed to identify specific bioactive compounds that contribute to the reported antibacterial properties by characterizing the metabolite substances present in the CFS using a metabolomic analysis technique.MethodsEight strains of lactic acid bacteria including Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (L22F and L25F), Pediococcus acidilactici (P72N, BF9, BF 14, BYF 20 and BYF 26) and Ligilactobacillus salivarius (BF 12) were selected as probiotic candidates. …”
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Deep Neck Infections: The Effectiveness of Therapeutic Management and Bacteriological Profile by Geanina Bandol, Mihail Dan Cobzeanu, Mihaela Moscalu, Octavian Dragos Palade, Liliana Moisii, Florentina Severin, Emilia Patrascanu, Florin Mocanu, Andrei Ionut Roman, Bogdan Mihail Cobzeanu

“…This study aims to review the microbiology of DNIs and to identify the factors that influence prolonged hospitalization. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: The present retrospective cohort observational analytical study analyzed 138 patients with DNIs who were diagnosed and received surgical treatment over a 8-year period. …”
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Disturbances of visual perception in non-demented patients with Parkinson’s disease by R. Timofejavaitė, V. Vilda, A. Liveikienė, R. Kaladytė-Lokominienė

“…There is limited data on hallucinations in PD without dementia, considering them mostly iatrogenic. Materials and methods. The permission to perform the study was received at Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos (VUHSK). 30 self-contained patients of VUHSK with PD without dementia staged 1.0-3.0 according to Hoehn and Yahr scale (19 males and 11 females) were interviewed. …”
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The effect of renal function on the clinical outcomes and management of patients hospitalized with hyperglycemic crises by Sumaya N. Almohareb, Sumaya N. Almohareb, Sumaya N. Almohareb, Norah Aljammaz, Nada Yousif, Mayar Sunbul, Raghad Alsemary, Lama Alkhathran, Mohammed Aldhaeefi, Omar A. Almohammed, Abdulrahman I. Alshaya, Abdulrahman I. Alshaya, Abdulrahman I. Alshaya

“…Accordingly, this study aims to evaluate the impact of renal function on the safety and efficacy of insulin use in patients with isolated DKA or combined DKA/HHS.MethodsA retrospective observational study was conducted at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Saudi Arabia, from January 2016 to December 2021. …”
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Food choice motivations and perceptions of healthy eating: a cross-sectional study among consumers in the UAE by Leila Cheikh Ismail, Tareq M. Osaili, Reyad Shaker Obaid, Mona Hashim, Marya Ahmed, Fatma Al-Fayadh, Aisha Farah, Hanin Sad, Humood Alghanem, Maysm N. Mohamad, Sheima T. Saleh, Rameez Al Daour, Emad Masuadi, Lily Stojanovska, Habiba I. Ali, Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri

“…This study aimed to examine the food choice motivations and perceptions of healthy eating among adults in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and to segment consumers based on their motivations. Methods A web-based, cross-sectional study was conducted among adults in the UAE (n = 1209). …”
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Association of systemic immune-inflammatory index with in-stent restenosis in patients with and without diabetes mellitus by Xunwei Deng, Xunwei Deng, Xunwei Deng, Qiaoting Deng, Qiaoting Deng, Qiaoting Deng, Qunji Zhang, Qunji Zhang, Qunji Zhang, Jingyuan Hou, Jingyuan Hou, Jingyuan Hou

“…This study aimed to determine the association between the SII and the risk of ISR among ACS patients with and without diabetes mellitus (DM).MethodsIn this retrospective cohort study, a total of 1,652 patients who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) from February 2015 to December 2020 and were finally enrolled after follow-up with coronary angiography. …”
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The rate of eye comorbidities in patients with cataracts (results of a population study) by M.M. Bikbov, O.I. Orenburkina, T.R. Gilmanshin, A.E. Babushkin

“…</p> <p> <b>Patients and Methods: </b>this population study included 5899 individuals (3400 living in the rural area and 2499 living in the city). …”
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Ambulatory Surgery for Perianal Crohn’s Disease: Study of Feasibility by S. Sibio, A. Di Giorgio, M. Campanelli, S. Di Carlo, A. Divizia, C. Fiorani, R. Scaramuzzo, C. Arcudi, G. Del Vecchio Blanco, L. Biancone, G. Sica

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of outpatient treatment of symptomatic perianal fistulas in CD patients. Methods. All CD patients under regular follow-up at our inflammatory bowel disease referral center, presenting with symptomatic perianal fistulas, were offered surgical consultation. …”
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Targeting the G-quadruplex as a novel strategy for developing antibiotics against hypervirulent drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by Maria Sultan, Maria Razzaq, Joohyun Lee, Shreyasi Das, Shrute Kannappan, Vinod Kumar Subramani, Wanki Yoo, Truc Kim, Hye-Ra Lee, Akhilesh K. Chaurasia, Kyeong Kyu Kim

“…In this study, we hypothesized that the G-quadruplex (G4)-binding ligands can be used as novel antibiotics as their binding can possibly downregulate/block the expression of vital genes. Methods To test this, first we screened the antibiotic properties of representative G4-binding ligands against hypervirulent and MDR S. aureus USA300 and determined the in vitro and in vivo antibacterial activity; and proposed the mechanism of action by applying various microbiological, infection, microscopic, and biophysicochemical techniques. …”
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Effects of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined with Balance Acupuncture Treatment on Sleep Quality and Psychology in Patients after Stroke by YANG Huazhong, CUI Jinlong, FAN Hexin, XIONG Zhonghui, YAO Yuanmian, ZHOU Shasha, CUI Wenxiu, SUN Tianbao

“…ObjectiveTo observe the clinical effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) combined with balance acupuncture treatment on sleep quality and psychology in patients after stroke.MethodsA total of 60 patients with post-stroke sleep disorder admitted at Xiangya Boai Rehabilitation Hospital were selected and randomly divided into three groups: rTMS group (psychotherapy+rTMS), balance acupuncture group (psychotherapy+balance acupuncture treatment), and combination group (psychotherapy +rTMS+balance acupuncture), with 20 cases in each group. …”
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Clinical, pathological, and genotypic analysis of infectious bronchitis virus in broiler chickens in the Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates by Hassan Zackaria Ali Ishag, Abdelnasir Mohammed Adam Terab, Ebrahim Mohamad Abdalsalam Osman, El Tigani Ahmed El Tigani-Asil, El Tigani Ahmed El Tigani-Asil, Mohammed Saleh Albreiki, Oum Keltoum Bensalah, Asma Abdi Mohamed Shah, Abdelmalik Ibrahim Khalafalla

“…This study aims to provide information on clinical, pathological, and genotypes of IBV detected within the Abu Dhabi Emirate, during 2022–2023.MethodsEpidemiological data were collected from twelve suspected IB outbreaks across seven broiler farms located in the Abu Dhabi Emirate. …”
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Development of a clinical-radiological nomogram for predicting severe postoperative peritumoral brain edema following intracranial meningioma resection by Chen Bo, Geng Ao, Lu Siyuan, Lu Siyuan, Wu Ting, Wang Dianjun, Zhao Nan, Shan Xiuhong, Deng Yan, Sun Eryi

“…ObjectiveThe goal of this study was to develop a nomogram that integrates clinical data to predict the likelihood of severe postoperative peritumoral brain edema (PTBE) following the surgical removal of intracranial meningioma.MethodWe included 152 patients diagnosed with meningioma who were admitted to the Department of Neurosurgery at the Affiliated People’s Hospital of Jiangsu University between January 2016 and March 2023. …”
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