SARS-COV-2 re-infection and incidence of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) among essential workers in New York: a retrospective cohort studyResearch in context by Tesleem K. Babalola, Sean A.P. Clouston, Zennur Sekendiz, Devi Chowdhury, Nicola Soriolo, Joseph Kawuki, Jaymie Meliker, Melissa Carr, Bruno R. Valenti, Ashley Fontana, Onix A. Melendez, Olga Morozova, Benjamin J. Luft

“…This study investigated the association between the number of COVID-19 episodes and the incidence of PASC among essential workers. Methods: We analyzed data from 2511 essential workers, mainly first responders, with confirmed polymerase chain reaction, antibody, or antigen-positive test results for SARS-CoV-2 infection from March 2020 to February 2024. …”
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Clinical and genetic characteristics of a total or partial congenital aniridia by N.V. Sukhanova, V.V. Kadyshev, T.A. Vasilieva, A.V. Marakhonov, L.A. Katargina, S.I. Kutsev, R.A. Zinchenko

“…</p> <p> <b>Patients and Methods:</b> the study included 83 patients fr om 76 unrelated families with clinical patterns of congenital aniridia. …”
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Perancangan Software As A Service (SAAS) untuk Sistem Pelayanan Kesehatan Ibu dan Anak (PKIA) pada Puskesmas Se-Kota Mataram Berbasis Cloud Computing by Andy Hidayat Jatmika, Royana Afwani, Nadiyasari Agitha

“…This research uses three methods: (1) business service analysis, (2) system requirement analysis, and (3) service oriented architecture analysis. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 infections in pediatric and young adult recipients of chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy: an international registry report by Hongyan Liu, Colleen Callahan, Shannon L Maude, Kevin Owen McNerney, Rebecca M Richards, Paibel Aguayo-Hiraldo, Friso G Calkoen, Julie-An Talano, Amy Moskop, Adriana Balduzzi, Jennifer Krajewski, Hema Dave, Anant Vatsayan, Yimei Li, Kara Lynn Davis

“…While SARS-CoV-2 mortality rates of 33%–40% are reported in adult CAR T-cell recipients, outcomes in pediatric and young adult CAR T-cell recipients are limited.Methods We created an international retrospective registry of CAR T recipients aged 0–30 years infected with SARS-CoV-2 within 2 months prior to or any time after CAR T infusion. …”
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Effect of auricular holographic copper-plate scrapping combined with auricular acupoint pressing therapy in the treatment of nonspecific low back pain of cold-dampness obstruction... by REN Fang (任芳), ZHOU Haiying (周海英), BAI Yang (白洋), LI Lijuan (李利娟)

“…Objective To investigate the effect of auricular holographic copper-plate scrapping combined with auricular acupoint pressing therapy in the treatment of nonspecific low back pain of cold-dampness obstruction type. Methods Totally 90 patients with nonspecific low back pain of cold-dampness obstruction type were randomly divided into the control group and observation group, with 45 cases in each group. …”
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Genetic testing of ocular manifestations of proliferative syndrome to provide pathophysiology-oriented treatment by M.E. Weener, N.A. Bakunina, J.M. Salmasi, G.V. Poryadin, D. Barh, Yu.D. Kuznetsova, L.M. Balashova

“…</i> </p> <p> <i><b>Patients and Methods:</b> 1210 patients with proliferative ocular disorders, retinopathy of prematurity, and diabetes were enrolled. …”
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Effects of landslide hazards on quality of stream water and sediments by O. Phewnil, T. Pattamapitoon, N. Semvimol, W. Wararam, K. Duangmal, A. Intaraksa, K. Chunkao, P. Maskulrath, S. Hanthayung, P. Wichittrakarn

“…These watersheds had experienced recurrent landslides, primarily on mountain slopes characterized by deep clayey and sandy loam soils over old granite and shale rock types as well as old granite limestone.METHODS: During wet and dry periods in April and November 2015, 108 samples were collected from 18 stations (9 stations in the Klong Kram watershed and 9 stations in the Mae Phul–Mae Prong watershed). …”
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The effect of systemic intraoperative warming on cardiac function of patients after off-pump coronary bypass grafting (术中综合保温措施对非体外循环下冠状动脉搭桥术患者心功能的影响)... by CHANG Jia (常佳), HUANG Jing (黄静)

“…Objective To investigate the effect systemic intraoperative warming on cardiac function of patients after off-pump coronary bypass grafting (OPCABG). Methods A total of 530 patients undergoing OPCABG were enrolled and divided into two groups. …”
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La instilación preoperatoria de epinefrina y lidocaína puede reducir el tiempo quirúrgico del tratamiento endoscópico del SDTM by R. Seijas Vazquez, F. Montaña I Pararols, A. Ferré-Aniorte, P. Laiz Boada, M. Vázquez Gómez, R. Cugat

“…Hypothesis: An instillation of vasoconstrictors and local anesthetics before endoscopy will cause less intraoperative bleeding, which will translate into shorter surgical time. Materials and methods: A prospective cohort was retrospectively divided based on the use or absence of a preoperative instillation of physiological saline solution with epinephrine and lidocaine. …”
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Two-field mydriatic fundus photography to assess the prevalence of macular disorder in diabetes by T.A. Avanesova, Zh.G. Oganezova, V.V. Anisimova, A.B. Baeva, D.H. Miaev

“…</p> <p> <b>Materials and Methods:</b> this work is part of a study involving medical institutions of five cities of the Russian Federation. 367 patients with diabetes (34.88% males and 65.12% females; mean age 50.88±20.55 years) were enrolled, including 34.88% with T1D and 65.12% with T2D. …”
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IOP-lowering effect of glaucoma surgery: retrospective analysis by I.B. Alekseev, M.M. Soshina, K.I. Bel'skaja, А.К. Aylarova, Yu.G. Kopchenova, I.A. Koroleva, A.R. Isaev

“…</i> </p> <p> <i><b>Patients and Methods: </b>retrospective analysis of inpatient and outpatient medical records of 93 patients who underwent glaucoma re-surgery was performed.…”
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Decreased vitamin D increase the risk for subclinical hypothyroidism in individuals with T2DM: a cross-sectional study by Yaling Fang, Yaling Fang, Xin Wen, Hui You, Yueye Huang, Shen Qu, Xingchun Wang, Le Bu

“…Our study aimed to examine the relationship between thyroid function and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM).Methods730 patients with T2DM were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. …”
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Circulating Soluble ST2 Predicts All-Cause Mortality in Severe Heart Failure Patients with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator by Zhi-wei Hou, Hai-bo Yu, Yan-chun Liang, Yang Gao, Guo-qing Xu, Min Wu, Zhu Mei, Zu-lu Wang, Zhi-guo Li, Yu-ying Li, Hai-xu Song, Jia-yin Li, Ya-ling Han

“…This study aimed to investigate the relationship between baseline soluble ST2 (sST2) levels in serum and the clinical outcomes of high-risk HF patients with device implantation. Methods. Between January 2017 and August 2018, we prospectively recruited consecutive patients implanted with an ICD for heart failure, with LVEF ≤35% as recommended, and analyzed the basic characteristics, baseline serum sST2, and NT-proBNP levels, with at least 1-year follow-up. …”
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Longitudinal Outcomes of Patients with Aortic Stenosis Stratified by Sex: An Asian Perspective by Joy Y. S. Ong, Aloysius S. T. Leow, Chun Yi Ng, Poay Huan Loh, Swee Chye Quek, William K. F. Kong, Tiong Cheng Yeo, Ching Hui Sia, Kian Keong Poh

“…Hence, we aimed to study the clinical characteristics and impact of sex in moderate-to-severe AS, undergoing both invasive and conservative interventions in an Asian cohort over 10 years. Methods: Consecutive data with echocardiographic diagnoses of AS were stratified according to gender in a tertiary academic center between 2011 and 2021. …”
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Development and validation of a model to predict cognitive impairment in traumatic brain injury patients: a prospective observational studyResearch in context by Xiaofang Yuan, Qingrong Xu, Fengxia Du, Xiaoxia Gao, Jing Guo, Jianan Zhang, Yehuan Wu, Zhongkai Zhou, Youjia Yu, Yi Zhang

“…We aimed to develop and validate a predictive model for cognitive impairment in TBI patients, with the goal of early identification and support for those at risk of developing cognitive impairment at the time of hospital admission. Methods: The training cohort included 234 TBI patients, all of whom were admitted to the Department of Neurosurgery at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University from May 2017 to April 2020. …”
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Comparison of different teaching models on career adaptability of clinical nursing students (“2+2”教学模式与普通教学模式对实习护生生涯适应力影响的比较研究)... by TIAN Ying (田颖), YANG Xiaoxuan (杨晓璇), XUE Ying (薛莹), YU Dafang (于大芳), HAN Ying (韩颖)

“…Besides, this study aims to explore the improvement strategies of the career adaptability of clinical nursing students, so as to provide a theoretical basis for the future development of undergraduate nursing education and for intervention measures to improve the career adaptability of nursing students. Methods A total of 45 undergraduate nursing students who participated in the 2+2 teaching model (classroom teaching in first two years and clinical internship in last two years)from July 2023 to April 2024 were selected as the study group, another 45 students who participated in the 3+1 teaching model(one-year clinical internship after a three-year classroom teaching)were included as the control group. …”
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A Prospective, Crossover, Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Study Comparing the Effectiveness and Ocular Comfort of 0.1% Hyaluronic Acid and 0.3% Hyaluronic Acid in Patients With D... by Kim SJ, Yoo WS, Kwon LH, Kim RB, Yoon HJ, Yoon KC

“…Korea) to treat dry eye disease (DED).Methods: This study was designed as a prospective, crossover, randomized, and double-blind study. …”
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Association between non-insulin-based insulin resistance indicators and frailty progression: a national cohort study and mendelian randomization analysis by Hui Tian, Yong-meng Li, Cheng-qiang Wang, Guo-qiang Chen, Ying Lian

“…It aimed to examine the associations of triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, metabolic score for insulin resistance (METS-IR), estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR) and with long-term deficit-accumulation frailty trajectories and physical function decline. Methods Data from 6722 participants in the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) were analyzed. …”
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Metabolic Risk Factors and Their Impact on Quality of Life in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer, Acute or Exacerbated Chronic Pancreatitis by I. N. Grigor’eva, O. V. Efimova, N. L. Tov, T. S. Suvorova, D. L. Nepomnyashchikh

“…Аim: to evaluate metabolic risk factors and their impact on quality of life in patients with pancreatic cancer (PC) and in patients with acute or exacerbated chronic pancreatitis.Materials and methods. Forty-five patients with PC (group 1) and 141 patients with acute pancreatitis or exacerbated chronic pancreatitis (group 2) in an observational multicenter clinical cross-sectional uncontrolled study were examined. …”
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THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO IMPROVE THE CLINICAL AND ECONOMIC OUTCOMES OF CARE FOR PROSTATE CANCER by O. I. Apolikhin, A. V. Sivkov, I. V. Chernishov, M. I. Katibov, O. V. Zolotukhin, I. A. Shaderkin, S. A. Leonov, D. A. Vojtko, M. Y. Prosyannikov

“…Improving health outcomes in prostate cancer by developing optimal approaches to early detection, staging and treatment of disease. Materials and methods. Urologic care for patients with prostate cancer in the Voronezh region is divided according to the conception of the Program "Urology" into 4 of standardized, integrated stages. …”
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