Mycobacterium neoaurum Bloodstream Infection Associated with a Totally Implanted Subclavian Port in an Adult with Diabetes and History of Colon Cancer by Jack E. Moseley Jr., Sharanjeet K. Thind

“…The patient’s condition improved to near premorbid levels after port removal and 6 weeks of targeted antimicrobial therapy. Discussion and Conclusions. …”
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Factors Indicating the Accuracy of Fetal Weight Estimation in Preterm Newborns with Normal Amniotic Fluid Volume by Onur Guralp, Nevin Tuten, Abdullah Tuten, Altay Gezer

“…STUDY DESIGN: Three hundred and seventy-one singleton pregnancies with normal amniotic fluid volume and delivered at between 24+0 and 37+0 gestational weeks were evaluated in a retrospective study. Any possible associations between the absolute percentage error of fetal weight estimations and the maternal and fetal data were examined. …”
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Do Lactation-Induced Changes in Ghrelin, Glucagon-Like Peptide-1, and Peptide YY Influence Appetite and Body Weight Regulation during the First Postpartum Year? by D. Enette Larson-Meyer, Jessica Schueler, Erin Kyle, Kathleen J. Austin, Ann Marie Hart, Brenda M. Alexander

“…To determine whether fasting and meal-induced appetite-regulating hormones are altered during lactation and associated with body weight retention after childbearing, we studied 24 exclusively breastfeeding women (BMI = 25.2 ± 3.6 kg/m2) at 4-5 weeks postpartum and 20 never-pregnant controls (BMI = 24.0 ± 3.1 kg/m2). …”
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Evaluating mobile apps for sun protection: content analysis and user preferences in a two-part study by Angela M. Rodrigues, Faye L. Doughty, Caroline Charlton, Sarah Woodhouse, Elizabeth Sillence

“…Part 2 explored user preferences and usability post-initial use and two weeks later.Results: Part 1 identified 1294 apps; after applying exclusion criteria, 87 apps were downloaded, with 48 included for analysis. …”
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Formulation for foliar and soil application of entomopathogenic nematodes for controlling the onion thrips Thrips tabaci Lindeman (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) by Hala M. S. Metwally, Mahmoud M. E. Saleh, Mokhtar Abonaem

“…Using the nematode-infected insect approach, a single application of 10 H. bacteriophora-infected Tenebrio molitor L. larvae per 1 m of the row (70 cm between rows) remained effective in the onion field for 5 weeks, following treatment, generating a pest population reduction of up to 77%, while the same rates of S. feltiae reduced the pest population by up to 59%. …”
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Normative Data for Bone Mass in Healthy Term Infants from Birth to 1 Year of Age by Sina Gallo, Catherine A. Vanstone, Hope A. Weiler

“…A prospective study was conducted to assess bone mass of term infants (37 to 42 weeks of gestation), weight appropriate for gestational age, and born to healthy mothers. …”
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Improving compliance and evaluating physician–patient concerns in glaucoma: a pilot study by Mohannad Albdour, Aaron Shi, Chuhan Wang, Ibrahim Saleh, Karanjit S Kooner

“…The patients were reinterviewed after 4 weeks of the intervention. An independent group of sixteen glaucoma specialists were also surveyed regarding their concerns for their glaucoma patients. …”
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Evaluating the effect of virgin coconut oil pulling on viral load, bacterial load and inflammatory mediator levels in chronic periodontitis – A clinical study by Monika M, Rudhra K, Vennila K, Elanchezhiyan, Sri Harini P, S. Shakeron

“…Post-operative samples were collected after four weeks. Both pre- and post-treatment samples were subjected to real-time PCR (rtPCR) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to quantify viral and bacterial loads, as well as levels of key inflammatory mediators. …”
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Evaluating the Mechanisms of Improved Glucose Homeostasis after Bariatric Surgery in Ossabaw Miniature Swine by Jonathan G. Sham, Vlad V. Simianu, Andrew S. Wright, Skye D. Stewart, Mouhamad Alloosh, Michael Sturek, David E. Cummings, David R. Flum

“…Intravenous glucose tolerance tests and standardized meal tolerance tests were performed prior to, 1, 2, and 8 weeks after surgery and at a single time-point for regular diet control pigs. …”
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The Taking Charge After Stroke (TaCAS) study protocol: a multicentre, investigator-blinded, randomised controlled trial comparing the effect of a single Take Charge session, two Ta... by Mark Weatherall, Harry McNaughton, Vivian Wai Yin Fu

“…Participants will be randomly assigned to one Take Charge session, two Take Charge sessions 6 weeks apart or control.Outcomes The primary outcome will be the Physical Component Summary score of the Short-Form 36 at 12 months post stroke. …”
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Temporal Study of Environmental DNA and Acoustic Data Reveals Coexistence of Sympatric Bat Species in a North American Ecosystem by Vrinda M. Suresh, Trevor Hébert, Kirsten Isabel Verster, Elizabeth A. Hadly

“…We used two different methods to assess niche partitioning among insectivorous bats at a site in the San Francisco Bay Area, California: (1) eDNA sequencing of bat feces that were collected weekly from a bat roost, and (2) nightly acoustic recordings of ultrasonic bat calls from recorders at multiple sites. …”
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Efficacy of ARB/HCTZ Combination Therapy in Uncontrolled Hypertensive Patients Compared with ARB Monotherapy: A Meta-Analysis by Linlin Ma, Keyang Zheng, Jiafu Yan, Wenli Cheng

“…We included articles that were randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing ARB/HCTZ with ARB for a duration of at least 4 weeks and reported on the efficacy or safety. Meta-analyses for efficacy outcomes were performed. …”
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Evaluating Older Adults’ Engagement and Usability With AI-Driven Interventions: Randomized Pilot Study by Marcia Shade, Changmin Yan, Valerie K Jones, Julie Boron

“…MethodsA randomized pilot trial was conducted for 12-weeks in adults aged 60 years or older, self-reported living alone, and having chronic musculoskeletal pain. …”
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The effects of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine rehabilitation programs on post-acute ankle sprain: A randomized controlled trial study protocol. by Hang Gao, Xiao Chen, Jiayi Ren, Xinglai Zhang, Yuqian Hu, Zhao Ma, Yuanjia Gu, Jiming Tao, Weian Yuan

“…The intervention lasted for a total of 2 weeks. The main outcome measures are Visual Analog Scale and Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire; the secondary outcome measures are the Foot Ankle Ability Assessment Scale, AOFAS Ankle Posterior Foot Scale, torque and gait. …”
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A risk-based approach to reduction of warm air infiltration for energy efficiency optimization in a cold storage system-a case study of a fruit packaging plant by Peter Kibagendi Mokaya, James Wakiru, Josephat Tanui

“…Warm air infiltration is a hidden phenomenon that can go unnoticed for weeks, months, or even years in cold storage envelopes. …”
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Nanoparticle-in-Hydrogel Delivery System for the Sequential Release of Two Drugs by Demian van Straten, Jaime Fernández Bimbo, Wim E. Hennink, Tina Vermonden, Raymond M. Schiffelers

“…The micelles immediately released free dexamethasone from the hydrogel for two weeks. The dexamethasone phosphate loaded in the liposomes was not released until the gel degraded and intact liposomes were released, starting after 15 days. …”
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Ab Externo Choroidal Fluid Drainage, Pars Plana Vitrectomy, and Endotamponade for the Management of Persistent Hypotony following Glaucoma Surgery by Susanna Friederike Koenig, Efstathios Vounotrypidis, Christian Maximilian Wertheimer, Armin Wolf

“…This is a retrospective cohort study of the postoperative course of ab externo drainage of persistent serous choroidal detachment (≥4 weeks) in combination with pars plana vitrectomy and gas endotamponade in six eyes of six patients after exhausting all conservative treatment options. …”
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Longitudinal Assessment of Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Increases in Pain and Their Relationship to Functional Declines and Medication Changes by Hallie M. Altwies, Leah M. Santacroce, Javier Marrugo, Jacklyn Stratton, Jack Ellrodt, Robert S. Rudin, Daniel H. Solomon

“…The median number of pain interference PROs answered per patient was 37 over 52 weeks. Using the first five pain interference PRO responses as the baseline, 60 (72%) patients experienced worsening of at least the MCID, with a median duration of 16 days. …”
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Plasma Sterilization Effectively Reduces Bacterial Contamination in Dental Unit Waterlines by Sarocha Noopan, Phattranit Unchui, Supitcha Techotinnakorn, Ruchanee Salingcarnboriboon Ampornaramveth

“…Water samples were collected at the beginning and on a weekly basis for 4 months. Water was analyzed for bacterial contamination (CFU/mL). …”
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Parasites infestation on juvenile tiger grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus) nursed in net cage at Sea Farming Instalation Kepulauan Seribu, Jakarta by Yani Hadiroseyani, Irzal Effendi, Agnis Murti Rahayu, Heni Sela Arianty

“…A total of five tiger grouper fry from each location, checked every two weeks during the nursery period in August-September 2008 and June-August 2009. …”
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