Low body mass index as a predictor of sputum culture conversion and treatment outcomes among patients receiving treatment for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Lesotho by Lawrence Oyewusi, Chengbo Zeng, KJ Seung, Stephanie Mpinda, Mikanda Kunda, Carole D Mitnick, Makelele Kanu, Meseret Tamirat, Joalane Makaka, Mabatloung Mofolo, Refiloe Maime, Llang Maama, Ninza Senyo, Bamidele Oguntoyinbo, Lwayi Mayombo, Molly F Franke

“…Methods Secondary data from a prospective cohort of patients initiating a longer (18–20 months) treatment containing bedaquiline and/or delamanid under routine programmatic conditions in Lesotho were analysed. …”
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Vasoreactive testing prevalence and characteristics in patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension by Goncharova Natalia, Kirill Lapshin, Aelita Berezina, Irina Zlobina, Anton Ryzhkov, Zhaneta Matakaeva, Elizaveta Andreeva, Olga Moiseeva

“…METHODS: One hundred and sixty-six adult IPAH patients (44.2 ± 15.3 years, 34 males) comprised into prospective single-center study between 2008 and 2023 years. …”
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Global longitudinal strain and its dynamics after replacement of aortal valve in patients with severe aortic stenosis by N.V. Ponych, O.O. Nemchyna, O.J. Zharinov, O.A. Yepanchintseva, B.M. Todurov

“…Materials and methods. In a one-center prospective study, 30 patients with severe AS were sequentially screened for RAV surgery. …”
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Impact of HACOR Score on Noninvasive Ventilation Failure in Non-COPD Patients with Acute-on-Chronic Respiratory Failure by Min Ding, Xiaoli Han, Linfu Bai, Shicong Huang, Jun Duan

“…Data had been collected prospectively between June 2011 and January 2019. We enrolled non-COPD patients who received NIV due to acute-on-chronic respiratory failure, pH < 7.35, and PaCO2 >45 mmHg. …”
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Over-Expression of MicroRNA-210 and MicroRNA-185-5p in Normotensive Late-Fetal Growth Restriction: Preliminary Cohort Study by Esra Altan Erbilen, Gulizar Fusun Varol, Necdet Sut, Nebiye Pelin Turker, Niyazi Cenk Sayin

“…STUDY DESIGN: In this prospective cohort study conducted at the Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic of Trakya University Faculty of Medicine Hospital, miR-210 and miR-185-5p expression was evaluated in the placenta of healthy (n=30) and LFGR (n=30) cases. …”
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Association between weight-adjusted waist-index and symptoms of sleep apnea in US adults: results from 2015–2018 national health and nutrition examination survey by Edmore Madondo, Paddington T. Mundagowa, Ayesha Mukhopadhyay, Debra Bartelli, Yu Jiang, Fawaz Mzayek

“…Our findings suggest that WWI can be used in the evaluation of symptoms of sleep apnea; however, prospective studies may be needed to confirm our findings.…”
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Biomarkers for Diagnosis and Prediction of Outcomes in Contrast-Induced Nephropathy by Justor Banda, Raquel Duarte, Therese Dix-Peek, Caroline Dickens, Pravin Manga, Saraladevi Naicker

“…This single-centre, nested, prospective case-controlled study included 30 patients with CIN and 60 matched controls. …”
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Blockchain Technology Applications in Healthcare Supply Chains&#x2014;A Review by Sarthak Dhingra, Rakesh Raut, Koteswararao Naik, Kamalakanta Muduli

“…Understanding the prospective of blockchain technology and its uses in the healthcare sector is essential so that its considerable implementation can support the industry&#x2019;s much-needed digitization. …”
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Different Timing of Adjuvant Low Dose hCG and GnRH Agonist Trigger Protocol, in OHSS High-Risk Patient with Peak E2 Level <4000 pg/mL by Emilija Zoran Petanovska Kostova, Velentina Sotirovska, Gligor Dimitrov, Snezana Stojkovska, Makjuli Hadzi Lega, Daniela Stojanovska, Nikoleta Stamenkovska, Liljana Simjanovska, Zoranco Petanovski

“… OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study is to compare the live birth rates between 1,500 I.U. of Human chorionic gonadotropin at the time of Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist trigger day or 35-36 h later on the oocyte pick-up day, without affecting the risk of significant ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome development in high-risk patients with peak E2 level <4,000 pg/mL STUDY DESIGN: This single-center prospective cohort study encompassed the period from March 2016 to March 2018 year. …”
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Short-Term Outcomes of Elective High-Risk PCI with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support: A Single-Centre Registry by Alexander M. Griffioen, Stijn C. H. Van Den Oord, Marleen H. Van Wely, Gerard C. Swart, Herbert B. Van Wetten, Peter W. Danse, Peter Damman, Niels Van Royen, Robert Jan M. Van Geuns

“…High-risk PCI with hemodynamic support using VA-ECMO is a feasible treatment option, if surgical revascularization is considered very high risk. Larger and prospective studies are awaited to confirm the benefits of ECMO support in elective high-risk PCI comparing ECMO with other mechanical circulatory support devices, including coaxial left cardiac support devices and IABP. …”
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Functional Evaluation of Open Carpal Tunnel Release in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients by Swagat Mahapatra, Devta Singh, Prakhar Mishra, Jaydeep Patel, Madhusudan Mishra, Animesh Gupta

“…Materials and Methods: This prospective cohort study was performed in the department of orthopedics at our institute for 8 months (January 2021 to August 2022) on carpal tunnel syndrome patients of either sex age ranging 20–60 years who attended orthopedic outpatient department and orthopedic wards, and who confirmed consent and found fitted according to inclusion criteria were recruited for this study. …”
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Association of hepatitis B virus DNA levels with efficacy and safety and the impact of antiviral therapy on prognosis in liver cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor... by Hongxia Cui, Su Li, Wu Lv, Jing Xiang

“…Furthermore, the risk of HBVr in the high HBV-DNA group was lower than that in the low HBV DNA group. More prospective studies with larger sample sizes are essential to confirm the results.…”
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Prediction of Reproductive Outcomes of Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Cycles Using a Multivariate Scoring System by Ahmed Abuelsoud Abden, Momen Ahmed Kamel, Ahmed Nabil Fetih, Ali Haroun Yousef

“…Settings and Design: This prospective observational cohort study (NCT03846388) included patients who pursued IVF or ICSI in a tertiary infertility unit between February 2019 and December 2021. …”
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Shear Wave Elastography versus Strain Elastography in Diagnosing Parathyroid Adenomas by Laura Cotoi, Daniela Amzar, Ioan Sporea, Andreea Borlea, Dan Navolan, Flore Varcus, Dana Stoian

“…The aim of the study was to compare elastographic means in parathyroid adenomas, using shear wave elastography and strain elastography. Methods. This prospective study examined 20 consecutive patients diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism and parathyroid adenoma, confirmed by biochemical assay, technetium-99 sestamibi scintigraphy, and pathology report, after parathyroid surgery. …”
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Phenotypic Characterization and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase- and AmpC β-Lactamase-Producing Gram-Negative Bacteria in a Referral Hospital, Saudi... by Mutasim E. Ibrahim, Mohammed Abbas, Abdullah M. Al-Shahrai, Bahaeldin K. Elamin

“…The study aimed to determine antibiotic-resistant patterns and frequency of extended-spectrum β-lactamase- (ESBL-) producing Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) and AmpC β-lactamase-producing GNB. Methodology. A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted during a period from September 2017 to August 2018 at King Abdullah Hospital, Bisha Province, Saudi Arabia. …”
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Predictors of Neurological and Functional Recovery in Patients with Moderate to Severe Ischemic Stroke: The EPICA Study by Manuel Murie-Fernández, Mercedes Molleda Marzo

“…To determine predictors of recovery. Design. Prospective observational registry. Population. Patients having suffered acute moderate to severe ischemic stroke of moderate to severe intensity within the previous 3 months with National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score from 10 to 20, 24 hours after arrival at emergency room (ER). …”
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Vitamin D supplementation during intensive care unit stay is associated with improved outcomes in critically Ill patients with sepsis: a cohort study by Caifeng Li, Ke Zhao, Qian Ren, Lin Chen, Ying Zhang, Guolin Wang, Keliang Xie

“…However, further high-quality prospective studies are still needed to validate these findings.…”
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Visual Outcomes and Quality of Vision After Bilateral Implantation of a Hydrophobic Acrylic Trifocal Intraocular Lens by Newsom TH, Szabo B, Unsell K, Newsom C, Newsom BA, Hall B

“…T Hunter Newsom,1 Brian Szabo,1 Kayla Unsell,1 Chase Newsom,1 Brooke Ayers Newsom,1 Brad Hall2 1Newsom Eye, Sebring, FL, USA; 2Sengi, Penniac, NB, CanadaCorrespondence: T Hunter Newsom, Newsom Eye, 4211 US Hwy 27 N, Sebring, FL, 33870, USA, Tel +1-813-908-2020, Email hunter@newsomeye.netPurpose: To evaluate visual outcomes and quality of vision following bilateral implantation of a hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lens (IOL) in eyes targeted for emmetropia.Methods: This was a prospective, single arm study. Subjects were bilaterally implanted with the Clareon PanOptix IOL and evaluated at 1 and 3 months postoperatively. …”
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The impact of dietary patterns on gut microbiota for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease: a systematic review by Junwen Yu, Yue Wu, Zheng Zhu, Hongzhou Lu

“…Plant-rich diets promoted the proliferation of butyrate-producing bacteria, suggesting promising prospects for modulating gut microbiota and butyrate production through dietary interventions to enhance cardiovascular health. …”
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Comparison of Nasopharyngeal Airway with Endoscopic Respiratory Mask for Hypoxemia in Painless Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Obese Outpatients: Study Protocol for a Randomized Cont... by Xiang D, Deng L, Zhou R, Zhang X, Tian L, Jiang W, Zhou Y, Chen W, Peng Y

“…This study aims to investigate the effects of the nasopharyngeal airway in mitigating hypoxemia via alleviating upper airway obstruction in obese outpatients during painless gastrointestinal endoscopy procedure.Methods: This is a prospective single-center randomized controlled study. …”
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