Strategizing Simultaneous Spinal Osteotomy and Total Hip Replacement in Ankylosing Spondylitis by Chen Guo, Yan Liang, Zhenqi Zhu, Shuai Xu, Haiying Liu

“…Furthermore, the Spine First Group exhibited more pronounced changes in pelvic parameters (p = 0.009), albeit at the expense of longer operation times and increased blood loss. No major complications were encountered. …”
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Correlation between mitral annular plane systolic excursion (MAPSE) at different degrees of ejection fraction in patients with diabetes mellitus by Muhammad Rido, Khalid Saleh, A. Makbul Aman, Syakib Bakri, Haerani Rasyid, Andi Alfian Zainuddin

“…Early detection of cardiac dysfunction is crucial for timely intervention and improved patient outcomes. …”
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Transient sex-related changes in the mice hypothalamo–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis during the acute phase of the inflammatory process by T. Daneva, E. Spinedi, R. Hadid, M.-C. Jacquier, M. Giacomini, R. C. Gaillard

“…The effect of LPS on plasma ACTH, corticosterone (B), testosterone and oestradiol (E) levels and on anterior pituitary (AP) ACTH and adrenal B contents at different times after treatment was studied. The results indicate that: (a) basal B but not ACTH plasma levels were significantly higher in female than in male mice; (b) LPS significantly increased both ACTH and B plasma levels over the baseline 2 h after injection, both hormone levels being higher in female than in male mice; (c) although plasma ACTH concentrations recovered the basal value at 72 h after LPS in animals of both sexes, plasma B levels returned to the baseline only at 120 h after treatment; (d) E plasma levels significantly increased 2 h after LPS and returned to the baseline at 72 h post-treatment, in both sexes; (e) at 2 h after LPS, testosterone plasma levels significantly decreased in male mice and increased in female mice, recovering the baseline level at 120 and 72 h after LPS, respectively; (f) AP ACTH content was similar in both sexes in basal condition and it was significantly diminished 72 h post-treatment without sex difference; whereas AP ACTH returned to basal content 120 h after LPS in males, it remained significantly decreased in females; (g) basal adrenal B content was higher in female than in male mice, and it significantly increased in both sexes 2 h post-LPS, maintaining this sex difference. …”
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Analysis of influenza epidemics during the COVID-19 pandemic using an improved surveillance system (from 2021 to 2024) by Ludmila S. Karpova, Maria Yu. Pelikh, Kirill A. Stolyarov, Ksenia M. Volik, Tatyana P. Stolyarova, Daria M. Danilenko

“…Assessing the effectiveness of new baselines and intensity thresholds of epidemics based on rates of incidence and hospitalization with a diagnosis of “influenza” to clarify the timing of epidemics and their spread throughout the Russian Federation against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic (from 2021 to 2024). …”
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The Protective Effect of Teprenone on Aspirin-Related Gastric Mucosal Injuries by Jing Zhao, Yihong Fan, Wu Ye, Wen Feng, Yue Hu, Lijun Cai, Bin Lu

“…The aspirin group received aspirin enteric-coated tablets 100 mg/day, while the aspirin+teprenone group received teprenone 50 mg 3 times/day along with aspirin. The patients were recorded for gastrointestinal symptoms and gastric mucosal injuries during a follow-up period of 12 months with 3-month intervals. …”
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Using positive deviance to enhance HIV care retention in South Africa: development of a compassion-focused program to improve the staff and patient experience by Allison J. Ober, Donald H. Skinner, Laura M. Bogart, Leletu Busakwe, Wadene Davids, Hassan Mahomed, Debbie Ling, Virginia Zweigenthal

“…., adjust folder system to lower wait times); and (3) create a welcoming physical environment (e.g., fresh paint and plants in the waiting area). …”
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A network meta-analysis comparing treatment modalities of short and long implants in the posterior maxilla with insufficient bone height by Yixuan Zhang, Xiaoyue Tang, Yue Zhang, Can Cao

“…Abstract Objective Based on the critical role of implant length and placement timing in treatment success, this study aimed to compare clinical outcomes (implant failure, marginal bone loss, biological and mechanical complications) between short implants (4–8 mm) versus long implants (≥ 8 mm) with sinus floor elevation, and between delayed versus immediate placement of long implants in the posterior maxilla. …”
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Under-nutrition and its associated factors among adult second-line antiretroviral treatment users in Northern Ethiopia by Seteamlak Adane Masresha, Atitegeb Abera Kidie, Getahun Fentaw Mulaw, Fentaw Wassie Feleke, Mesfin Wudu Kassaw, Tadesse Mamo Dejene, Aychew Kassie Gidafie, Fassikaw Kebede Bizuneh

“…The risk of being malnourished at six months of SLART initiation was fifteen times higher among those who were undernourished at SLART start (AOR:15.099, 95%CI: 8.532, 26.720) reflecting the high burden of the problem in the advanced courses of HIV/AIDS treatment and care. …”
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A Rare Case of Mosaic 3pter and 5pter Deletion-Duplication with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Dyskinesia by Luna Bajracharya, Meena Lall, Sunita Bijarnia-Mahay, Praveen Kumar, Imran Mushtaq, Pushpa Saviour, Preeti Paliwal, Anju Joshi, Shruti Agarwal, Praveen Suman

“…This case highlights a rare genetic finding and the need for timely genetic testing in a child with dysmorphism and autism with movement disorder to enable appropriate management and genetic counselling.…”
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2.1 W/mm Output Power Density at 10 GHz for H-Terminated Diamond MOSFETs With (111)-Oriented Surface by Bing Qiao, Pengfei Dai, Xinxin Yu, Zhonghui Li, Ran Tao, Jianjun Zhou, Rui Shen, Tangsheng Chen

“…After passivation, a low ohmic contact resistance <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$R_{c}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> of <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$0.5 \Omega \cdot $ </tex-math></inline-formula>mm was obtained and the 2DHG sheet density was as high as <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$1.0\times 10\,\,^{\mathrm{ 13}}\,\,{\mathrm{ cm}}^{-2}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> with a corresponding mobility of <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$104 {\mathrm{ cm}}^{2} /\text{V}\cdot \text{s}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>. …”
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A bibliometric study on organization citizenship behavior for the environment by M.M. Sulphey, N.S. AlKahtani, N.A.M. Senan, A.H.E. Adow

“…In the same period, the term organization citizenship behavior for the environment was found to be a keyword used 54 times. This trend is expected to continue. This study contributes to an improved understanding of the emerging concept of organization citizenship behaviour in the environment. …”
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Exploring the boundaries of anastomotic leak: experience in a high-volume center by Carolina Riscanevo Bobadilla, Gloria Flórez Dussan, Jorge Vargas, Liliana Suarez, German Jimenez, Carlos Gonzalez, Andrea Carolina Córdoba, Wilmar Martín, Diego Olivera, Raúl Guevara

“…This facilitates the implementation of timely treatments, whether conservative, through the use of endoscopic or percutaneous strategies, or surgical procedures. …”
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Salivary cardiac troponin does not correlate with serum levels by Hoa Tran, Vu Hoang Vu, Quang Dang Duy Pham, Duc Minh Tran, Suong Thi Bang Nguyen, Vien Thanh Truong, Binh Quang Truong

“…However, prior investigations have not adequately addressed the critical aspect of collecting samples upon admission, which is essential for timely troponin level determination. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between troponin levels in serum and saliva among patients admitted for chest pain evaluation.MethodsThis observational study was conducted at the Interventional Cardiology Department of the University Medical Center HCMC. …”
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The effect of psychosocial stimulation on the development, nutrition, and treatment outcomes of hospitalised children with severe acute malnutrition in Southern Ethiopia: a cluster... by Tesfalem Teshome Tessema, Andamlak Gizaw Alamdo, Eyoel B. Mekonnen, Tewodros G. Yirtaw, Fanna A. Debele, Teklu Gemechu, Tefera Belachew

“…Child development and nutrition outcomes were assessed four times using Denver II-Jimma and anthropometric measurements while the length of hospitalisation was used to measure treatment outcome. …”
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Comparison of scores for predictability of corticosteroid failure in patients with acute severe ulcerative colitis by Knežević Milica A., Janjić Nebojša M., Lečić Vuk B., Todorović Nemanja B., Damjanov Dimitrije D.

“…These patients had a 91% higher risk of receiving rescue therapy (infliximab), while this risk is 2.67 times higher in patients with a Lindgren score >8 (it was recorded in 53.3% of patients). …”
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IUENNA – openIng the soUthErn jauNtal as a micro-regioN for future Archaeology: A «para-description» by Hagmann, Dominik, Reiner, Franziska

“…This landscape spans from prehistoric times to the early Middle Ages and encapsulates the diverse Jauntal Valley. …”
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Using verbal and social autopsy approaches to understand why neonates die in rural settings: a case study of a remote rural district in Uganda by Peter Waiswa, Rornald Muhumuza Kananura, Dinah Amongin, Joseph Akuze, Jacquellyn Nambi Ssanyu, Felix Kizito

“…Qualitative insights underscored inadequate awareness of neonatal danger signs, deficient referral systems, drug shortages, reliance on unskilled traditional birth attendants and insufficient neonatal care facilities as significant contributors.Conclusion Addressing delays in both home-based care (delay 1) and timely access to appropriate care in healthcare facilities (delays 2 and 3) is pivotal in mitigating neonatal mortality. …”
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Impact of Pandemic Measures on Emergency Department Visits: A Comparative Analysis of Medico-Legal Cases Before and During COVID-19 by Mehmet Berkay Can, Alper Özkök, Mehmet Ali Aslaner, Taner Akar, Birol Demirel

“…Conclusion: During the pandemic, the significant decrease in overall ED visits compared with the number of medico-legal cases and the decline in the behavior of leaving the hospital voluntarily can indicate the high number of unnecessary green zone admissions in ordinary times. The change in living and consumption habits caused by the pandemic may also have changed the frequency and epidemiological distribution of forensic cases, such as motorcycle accidents.…”
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Maternal death audit in Rwanda 2009–2013: a nationwide facility-based retrospective cohort study by Jeroen van Dillen, Felix Sayinzoga, Leon Bijlmakers, Fidele Ngabo, Victor Mivumbi, Koos van der Velden

“…Maternal deaths that were not subjected to a local audit are not part of the cohort.Population 987 audited cases of maternal death.Main outcome measures Characteristics of deceased women, timing of onset of complications, place of death, parity, gravida, antenatal clinic attendance, reported cause of death, service factors and individual factors identified by committees as having contributed to death, and recommendations made by audit teams.Results 987 cases were audited, representing 93.1% of all maternal deaths reported through the national health management information system over the 5-year period. …”
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Long-term outcome and risk factors of reintervention after high intensity focused ultrasound ablation for uterine fibroids: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yuya Dou, Lian Zhang, Yu Liu, Min He, Yanzhou Wang, Zhibiao Wang

“…The reintervention risk for hyper-intensity fibroids on T2WI was 3.45 times higher (95% CI: 2.7–4.39) for hypo-/iso-intensity fibroids.Conclusion This meta-analysis showed that the overall reintervention rates after HIFU were acceptable and provided consultative suggestions regarding treatment alternatives for patients with fibroids. …”
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