Patterns of failure and prognosis in nasopharyngeal carcinoma according to Epstein-Barr virus DNA status by Lin-Feng Guo, Guan-Zhong Lu, Zhen-Zhen Lu, Yi-Feng Yu, San-Gang Wu

“…Methods We included NPC patients who were diagnosed with locoregional recurrence (LRR) and/(or) distant metastasis (DM) between January 2017 and June 2024. …”
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Varying circumstances surrounding opioid toxicity deaths across ethno-racial groups in Ontario, Canada: a population-based descriptive cross-sectional study by Tara Gomes, Mina Tadrous, Sophie A Kitchen, Frank Crichlow, Tonya J Campbell, Cynthia Damba, Colin H Johnson, Ashley Smoke

“…Accordingly, we sought to describe and compare characteristics and circumstances of opioid toxicity deaths across ethno-racial groups.Methods We conducted a population-based, descriptive cross-sectional study of all individuals who died of accidental opioid toxicity in Ontario, Canada between 1 July 2017 and 30 June 2021. …”
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Clinical Characteristics of 31 Patients with Chest Pain Variant Asthma by Mao W, Gao Y, Sun W, Li J, Wang J, Wang Z, Zhang L, Huang K

“…Although chest pain variant asthma (CPVA) is not common in clinical practice, there are still a few people who only or mainly manifest as chest pain. Here, we aim to introduce the characteristics of their symptoms, lung function and chest imaging features to arouse the attention of physicians to know better of the disease.Patients and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed thirty-one patients who had been diagnosed with CPVA based on clinical data and positive bronchial provocation tests (BPTs).Results: The mean age of all enrolled patients was forty-seven years, and females accounted for 64.5%. …”
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Trifluridine/tipiracil regimen in combination with bevacizumab for metastatic colorectal cancer in the third line: an expert opinion by Carmine Pinto, Sara Lonardi, Evaristo Maiello, Erika Martinelli, Michele Prisciandaro, Lisa Salvatore, Lisa Salvatore, Andrea Sartore-Bianchi, Andrea Sartore-Bianchi, Mario Scartozzi, Giuseppe Aprile, Chiara Cremolini, Alberto Sobrero

“…Of note, the efficacy is confirmed independently from KRAS mutational status and also for patients who had breaks in anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapy. …”
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What Can Be Done to Improve the Mental Health of University Students? Identifying Determinants of Psychological Distress at an Australian University by Patrick J. Owen, Shane A. Kavanagh, Anthony D. LaMontagne

“…Methods: This cross-sectional study included 3,581 university students (response rate: 7.1%) who completed an anonymous online survey. Individual determinants included socio-demographics and financial, housing, and employment status. …”
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Impact of Hypoglycemia on Health-Related Quality of Life among Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study in Thailand by Thongchai Pratipanawatr, Bancha Satirapoj, Boonsong Ongphiphadhanakul, Sompongse Suwanwalaikorn, Wannee Nitiyanant

“…The study population were males or females diagnosed with type 2 DM according to ADA criteria, 30 years of age or older, who had been treated with sulfonylurea (SU) monotherapy or SU and metformin combination for at least 6 months. …”
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Impact of type 2 diabetes mellitus on low-grade inflammation in patients with ST-elevated myocardial infarction by M.V. Bielinskyi, N.M. Seredyuk, A.I. Vytryhovskiy, V.D. Koroliuk

“…We enrolled 158 patients diagnosed with STEMI who were admitted to the Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Clinical Cardiological Center. …”
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Feasibility of implementing family-integrated newborn care for hospitalised preterm and low birthweight infants in newborn care units of Ethiopia: a mixed-methods design by Hege Langli Ersdal, Araya Abrha Medhanyie, Damen Haile Mariam, Siren Rettedal, Znabu Hadush Kahsay

“…Objective To evaluate the feasibility of implementing family-integrated newborn care (FINC) for hospitalised preterm and low birthweight infants in Ethiopia. Despite the WHO’s call for family engagement in newborn care, evidence of the feasibility of implementation remains scarce.Design An observational feasibility study employing a mixed-methods design comprising a quantitative cross-sectional survey among 157 healthcare providers (HCPs) and a qualitative Participatory Rural Appraisal.Setting The study was conducted in 30 neonatal care units (NCUs) of hospitals in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia.Participants HCPs who were on duty in NCUs during the data collection period were included in the study.Analysis Descriptive statistics were obtained for the quantitative data using STATA V.16, while qualitative data were coded and analysed using a framework analysis approach with qualitative data analysis software (Atlas.ti V.9).Results In total, 157 HCPs were enrolled with a mean (SD) age of 32 (±6.8) years. …”
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Reconstructive trends and complications following parotidectomy: incidence and predictors in 11,057 cases by Cory Donovan Bovenzi, Peter Ciolek, Meghan Crippen, Joseph M. Curry, Howard Krein, Ryan Heffelfinger

“…CPT codes were used to identify patients who underwent parotidectomy with or without reconstruction. …”
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Synthesizing the impact of armed conflicts on food security, livelihoods and social dynamics in Amhara region, Ethiopia by Jemal Hassen Muhyie, Desalegn Yayeh, Seblewongiel Ayenalem Kidanie, Wubshet Asnake Metekia, Temesgen Tilahun

“…Data were collected from local authorities, representatives of displaced people, government and non-government officials who responded to the crisis and from the community members who were directly affected by the conflict. …”
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A hammerhead ribozyme selects mechanically stable conformations for catalysis against viral RNA by Man Lu, Zhiqiang Cao, Luoan Xiong, Hongying Deng, Kangkang Ma, Ning Liu, Yanding Qin, Shen-Bo Chen, Jun-Hu Chen, Yao Li, Yijin Liu, Zhongbo Yu

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Condom use among women of reproductive age (18–49 years) in Puerto Rico during the 2016 Zika virus outbreak: secondary analysis of data from a cross-sectional, population-based, ce... by Carrie K Shapiro-Mendoza, Margaret Christine Snead, Karen T Chang, Ruby A Serrano Rodriguez, Connie Bish, Sascha R Ellington

“…Among women using more effective contraception, condom use was higher for women who received ZIKV counselling (aPR: 1.61, 95% CI: 1.15 to 2.25) and those worried about having a child with a ZIKV-associated birth defect (aPR: 1.47, 95% CI: 1.03 to 2.10). …”
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The valve-sparing aortic root replacement: Results of the David I technique by B. M. Todurov, I. O. Stetsyuk, O. V. Zelenchuk, I. Yu. Mokryk, L. R. Stetsiuk, V. B. Demyanchuk, N. V. Malova

“… The aim – to determine the long-term results and quality of life of patients who underwent David І valve-sparing operation. Materials and methods. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes in South Africa: Evidence from the 2016 Demographic and Health Survey by L Mpolokeng, A Musekiwa

“…The odds of experiencing adverse pregnancy outcomes were significantly higher for those aged 35 - 49 years (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 7.41, 95% CI 3.46 - 15.85) or 20 - 34 years (aOR 2.07, 95% CI 1.02 - 4.18), compared with those aged 15 - 19 years. Women who were currently in a union/living with a man (aOR 1.85, 95% CI 1.41 - 2.43) or formerly in a union/living with a man (aOR 2.66, 95% CI 1.64 - 4.29), compared with those who had never been in a union, had higher odds of adverse pregnancy outcomes. …”
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Assessment of Technology Readiness in Norwegian Older Adults With Long-Term Health Conditions Receiving Home Care Services: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study by Sverre Bergh, Jūratė Šaltytė Benth, Lisbeth Dyrendal Høgset, Britt Rydjord, Lars Kayser

“…ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to understand the technology readiness level of a group of older adults who were provided home care services in order to address the present and future needs of this group in relation to the implementation of digital health care services. …”
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DIAGNOSTIC VALUE OF LABORATORY TESTS OF WOMEN IN THE DYNAMICS OF TREATMENT OF PERIODONTAL DISEASES CONCOMITANT WITH BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS by T.O. Petrushanko, A.D. Krutikova, E.I. Krutikova

“…The subjects were assigned into groups according to their gynecological status: Group I (control) (n=10) included women with the I and II degree of purity of the vagina Group II (n=10) included carriers of Gardnerella vaginalis without diagnosed bacterial vaginosis ; Group ІІІ-A (n=15) included women with verified diagnosis of BV who received conventional treatment; Group IІІ-B (n=15) included women with BV, who received treatment using our patented treatment regimen that takes into account the presence of specific BV-microflora found in the oral cavity in this group of subjects. …”
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The effect of environmental awareness as a moderation on determinants of green product purchase intention by A.S. Rama, . Yasri, P. Susanto

“…The population in this study is Generation Y in West Sumatra, who intend to buy low-cost green cars. This study used a nonprobability approach in the sample selection. …”
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EL ROL DE LOS ACTORES SOCIALES EN LA CONFIGURACIÓN TERRITORIAL DE MOQUEHUE by Celia Viviana Torrens, Elsie Marcela Jurio, Vanesa Yanina Cappelletti, Germán Gabriel Pérez, Daiana Elcira Cara Plá, Gimena Nathalie Cuevas, María Silvina Hauw, Pablo Alejandro Leyes

“…Four relevant social actors are recognized in the development and growth of Moquehue, linked especially to tourism activity: the municipality, that defines parcels for permanent residential use and services; private actors, that increase accommodation supply; historical local people who subdivide and sell land irregularly, and new actors who settle in the area with permanent residence, linked to other activities that made them choose this place because of its environmental values. …”
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Pancreatic cancer mortality in South Africa: A case-control study by M L Nhleko, I Edoka, E Musenge

“…A significantly increased risk of pancreatic cancer mortality was observed among males who were managers (odds ratio (OR) 2.99; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.36 - 6.60; p=0.006) and craft and related trade workers (OR 1.89; 95% CI 1.14 - 3.14; p=0.013). …”
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Effects of the Implementation of an Emergency Surgical Pattern in Patients with Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment: A Retrospective Observational Study by Ziye Chen, Kai Gao, Kunbei Lai, Wenbin Zheng, Jizhu Li, Yaping Liu, Baoyi Liu, Xiaoyue Wei, Yuan Ma, Zitong Chen, Rebiya Tuxun, Tao Li

“…We reviewed the electronic medical records of 346 patients (348 eyes) who underwent surgical repair of RRD at the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center in Southern China. …”
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