Epidemiology of retinal vein occlusions: state-of-the-art by L.K. Moshetova, S.А. Usharova, S.V. Simonova, K.I. Turkina

“…Turkina¹</b> </p> <p> <b>¹Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, <br> &nbsp;Russian Federation</b> </p> <p> <b>²Research Institute of Public Health Organization and Medical Management, <br> &nbsp;Moscow, Russian Federation</b> </p> <p> <br> </p> <p> <i>Impaired blood flow in various organs and tissues is a common cause of disabling disorders that even result in a lethal outcome. …”
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Spatial Patterns of Taxonomic, Functional, and Phylogenetic Diversity of Mammals in Southern Mexico by Cintia Natalia Martín‐Regalado, Mario C. Lavariega, Miguel Briones‐Salas

“…However, spatial incongruence among these different dimensions of diversity has been found to be common at global and regional levels, posing challenges for conservation. …”
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Changes in household food security, access to health services and income in northern Lao PDR during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey by Jennifer R Head, Phetsavanh Chanthavilay, Helen Catton, Ammaline Vongsitthi, Kelley Khamphouxay, Niphone Simphaly

“…We determined indicators of food security and source of foods consumed for households, women and children, as well as prevalence of malnutrition in children under 5.Results Nearly four-fifths (78.5%) found it harder to meet household food needs during the pandemic. The most common reasons were increased food prices (51.2%), loss of income (45.3%) and decreased food availability (36.6%). …”
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Feeding Problems Assessment Tools in Children: A Scoping Review by Suci Destriatania, Judhiastuty Februhartanty, Fariz Nurwidya, Rini Sekartini

“…Pedi-EAT, MCH-FS and BPFAS were commonly used instruments. However, it is clear that no single instrument covers comprehensively all aspects of feeding problems in children. …”
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Feasibility and acceptability for LION, a fully remote, randomized clinical trial within the VA for light therapy to improve sleep in Veterans with and without TBI: An MTBI2 sponso... by Jonathan E Elliott, Jessica S Brewer, Allison T Keil, Brittany R Ligman, Mohini D Bryant-Ekstrand, Alisha A McBride, Katherine Powers, Savanah J Sicard, Elizabeth W Twamley, Maya E O'Neil, Andrea D Hildebrand, Thuan Nguyen, Benjamin J Morasco, Jessica M Gill, Bradley A Dengler, Miranda M Lim

“…These TBI-related sleep impairments confer significant burden and commonly exacerbate other functional impairments. Therapies to improve sleep following mTBI are limited and studies in Veterans are even more scarce. …”
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The efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions for patients with COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Li Li, Ying Wu, Ying Zhang, Lingyun Tian, Yinglan Li

“…Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common chronic respiratory disease. It has adverse effects on patients’ physical health, mental well-being and quality of life. …”
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Solanum virginianum mediated green nanoparticles to control dental pathogens by Samrin Barkath Akbar Basha, Ranjani Soundhararajan, Hemalatha Srinivasan

“…Post-endodontic therapy pain and infection were more frequently detected in endodontic treatment failure cases. Dental caries most commonly referred to as cavities or tooth decay, is a serious worldwide health concern that affects people of all age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds. …”
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Characterization of Genetic Diversity to Ecological Stripe Rust Resistance in Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) by Khan Mueen Alam, Iqbal Rashid

“…Wheat is the most commonly cultivated crop in the world and is a staple diet for many people. …”
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Missed Registration of Disease Codes for Pediatric Anaphylaxis at the Emergency Department by Byungho Choi, Sun Hyu Kim, Hyeji Lee

“…Fluid administration (82.6% vs. 28.0%, p=0.001), steroid use (60.9% vs. 23.0%, p=0.001), and epinephrine use (65.2% vs. 13.0% p=0.001) were more common treatments for anaphylaxis in the emergency department in the accurate group. …”
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A modified vertical pressure bandage to prevent pharyngocutaneous fistula after total laryngectomy by Xuwei Duan, Jian Xu, Xueqin Liu, Duoping Wang, Biaoyou Chen

“…Objective: Pharyngocutaneous Fistula (PCF) is one of the most common and challenging postoperative complications after Total Laryngectomy (TLE). …”
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Psychotropic Drugs in Dermatology Part 1: Anti-depressants and Mood Stabilisers by Varsha L. Kenkare, Bhushan Madke, Ankita Choudhary, Shiti Bose

“…Additionally, norepinephrine dopamine reuptake inhibitors like bupropion; tricyclic antidepressants including doxepin, amitriptyline, imipramine, and clomipramine; and tetracyclic antidepressants like mirtazapine are commonly employed. Supplementary medications like anti-convulsants (e.g., gabapentin and pregabalin) further enrich the therapeutic landscape in psycho-dermatology. …”
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Possible Threats of IgA Vasculitis in Children: One Center Experience by Eglė Lanzbergaitė-Manuilova, Skirmantė Rusonienė, Augustina Jankauskienė

“… Introduction: Immunoglobulin A vasculitis (IgAV) is the most common vasculitis in children. Although typically self-limiting, IgAV may result in serious complications. …”
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Sociodemographic disparities in everyday discrimination among a national sample of adults in the United States, 2023 by Delvon T. Mattingly, Osayande Agbonlahor, Joy L. Hart

“…Results: Over half of US adults experienced any discrimination (55.8 %), and the most common form of perceived discrimination was being treated with less respect (45.2 %). …”
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NT5E (CD73) as a prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target associated with immune infiltration in lung adenocarcinoma by Leyan Chen, Tuoya Qi, Bishu Zhang, Xuelong Wang, Mingfeng Zheng

“…Abstract Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD), the most common type of lung cancer, is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality. …”
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New‐Occurrence of Postoperative Modic Changes and Its Influence on the Surgical Prognosis After Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Disc Discectomy by Lei Li, Chao Wang, Hao Zhang, Zhiming Liu, Zheng Lian, Han Li, Hao Tao, Xuexiao Ma

“…ABSTRACT Objectives Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a common degenerative spinal disease in clinical practice. …”
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Electroacupuncture Zusanli (ST36) Relieves Somatic Pain in Colitis Rats by Inhibiting Dorsal Root Ganglion Sympathetic-Sensory Coupling and Neurogenic Inflammation by Yi-li Wang, Hai-yan Zhu, Xi-qian Lv, Xing-ying Ren, Ying-chun Peng, Jin-yu Qu, Xue-fang Shen, Ran Sun, Meng-lu Xiao, Hong Zhang, Zhao-hui Chen, Peng Cong

“…Referred somatic pain triggered by hyperalgesia is common in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). …”
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HIV-related stigma among young men who have sex with men in HIV care in Plateau State Nigeria by Tolulope O. Afolaranmi, Tolulope O. Afolaranmi, Beth Chaplin, Ayuba I. Zoakah, Phyllis J. Kanki

“…BackgroundHIV-related stigma is often expressed as irrational behaviors, negative attitudes, and unfavorable judgments toward people living with or at risk of HIV which remains very common in low- and middle-income countries including Nigeria. …”
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META-ANALYSIS: SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA CASES ARISING FROM MORBUS HANSEN IN DR. SITANALA CENTRAL HOSPITAL (2011-2021) by Francisca Victoria, Sweety Pribadi

“…Result: In this study, out of the twenty-one patients, the majority were male (86%), and the most common age group affected was between 46 and 55 years, accounting for 43% of the cases. …”
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Ovarian adenomyoma: a case report by Weilong Liu, Tongtong Yao, Haiyan Wang, Wenjing Yu, Hongtang Shi, Jiwei Guo, Zhiqiang Liu

“…Menstrual abdominal pain is the most common symptom, and auxiliary examinations often cannot clarify its nature. …”
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Barriers and enablers to opioid deprescription: A qualitative study. by Rebecca Lawrence, Everett Versteeg, Andrea Pike, Holly Etchegary, Amanda Hall

“…Enablers include working with colleagues who share common views on overuse of opioids and deprescription; access to other healthcare providers, community-based resources, and clinical tools; using a systematic approach to deprescription; previous experience successfully deprescribing opioids; and practicing in a rural setting.…”
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