Development of an expectation management intervention for patients with Long COVID: A focus group study with affected patients. by Manuel Funk, Max Reinke, Bernd Löwe, Petra Engelmann

“…Large parts of the manual received overall positive feedback, including psychoeducation on the biopsychosocial etiology of the condition, elements of cognitive restructuring, and an imagination exercise. …”
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The role of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonists in enhancing endothelial function: a potential avenue for improving heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (H... by Darshan Hullon, Ghasaq K. Subeh, Yelizaveta Volkova, Karolina Janiec, Adam Trach, Ruslan Mnevets

“…A comprehensive review of the literature was conducted to examine the etiology of HFpEF, the role of endothelial dysfunction, and the effects of GLP-1R agonists on endothelial function and heart failure outcomes. …”
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Incidence and influencing factors related to social isolation among HIV/AIDS patients: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Qiao Wu, Jiarong Tan, Shu Chen, Jiayi Wang, Xiaogang Liao, Lingling Jiang

“…<h4>Results</h4>The results may reveal the prevalence of social isolation among PLWH and provide data support for understanding its etiology and prevention.<h4>Conclusion</h4>By systematically reviewing the existing literature on social isolation among PLWH, this study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the prevalence of social isolation within this population, elucidate the detrimental effects it poses for people affected by HIV, and effectively inform targeted interventions for high-risk groups. …”
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Contributions of a Child's Built, Natural, and Social Environments to Their General Cognitive Ability: A Systematic Scoping Review. by Jazmin Del Carmen Ruiz, James J Quackenboss, Nicolle S Tulve

“…The etiology of a child's cognitive ability is complex, with research suggesting that it is not attributed to a single determinant or even a defined period of exposure. …”
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Odevixibat treatment in a child with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and severe cholestatic pruritus: a case report by Rainer Ganschow, Christof Maucksch, Peter Rauschkolb, Martin B. E. Schneider

“…Together with those of previous studies in patients with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis and Alagille syndrome, these results suggest that odevixibat warrants further study as a potential treatment option for patients with cholestatic pruritus of diverse etiologies.…”
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Vascular Pathology in Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficient Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Emphysema Patients: Case Reports by Gordon M, Gangemi AJ, Sandwith EL, Kumaran M, Kueppers F

“…This report emphasizes both the need for heightened awareness of AATD as a potential etiology of unexplained vascular aneurysms, as well as the need for screening for vascular pathology in patients with AATD-associated COPD and emphysema to facilitate early intervention and improve patient outcomes.Keywords: alpha 1 antitrypsin, lung disease, aneurysm, aneurysm disease, vascular pathology, vascular disease…”
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MRI findings one year post-radio frequency ablation for chronic Achilles tendonosis: A case report by Claudia Radek-Ziffra, DPM, Howard A. Stone, DPM, FACFAS

“…Achilles tendinosis has numerous possible etiologies including overuse, decreased tendon blood supply and tensile strength due to aging, muscle imbalance or weakness, and excessive pronation of the foot. …”
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Cancer Mortality by Ethnicity in Colombia Between 2011 and 2022: A Population-Based Study by Maria Camila Urrea Suescun, Isabel C. Garcés-Palacio, Amr S. Soliman

“…Compared to the Mestizo population, Raizales and Afro-Colombians experienced disproportionately higher age-standardized mortality rates due to prostate cancer (26.6/100,000 and 8.6/100,000 vs. 8.1/100,000), and for Raizales and Rom breast cancer (14.0/100,000 and 103.2/100,000 vs. 9.1/100,000).ConclusionThe disparities in cancer mortality in ethnic minorities in Colombia call for investigating cancer etiology and access to care among the Rom and the Raizal populations.…”
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Probiotics for the prevention of antibiotic-associated adverse events in children-A scoping review to inform development of a core outcome set. by Jan Łukasik, Qin Guo, Leah Boulos, Hania Szajewska, Bradley C Johnston

“…Diarrhea duration, severity, and etiology were reported in 9, 4, and 7 studies, respectively. …”
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Management of Anal Fistula with Crohn's Disease by Shota Takano, Yasushi Nakamura, Kohei Tamaoka, Takafumi Yoshimoto, Yasue Irei, Yoriyuki Tsuji

“…Perianal fistulizing CD (PFCD) has an unknown etiology and recurring symptoms such as pain and discharge, which seriously affects the patient's quality of life (QOL). …”
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Powassan Encephalitis: A Case Report from New York, USA by Danielle A. Bazer, Matthew Orwitz, Nicholas Koroneos, Olga Syritsyna, Elizabeth Wirkowski

“…The Powassan virus is a known etiology for encephalitis in North America. Although the peak incidence of transmission is in the summer and fall, this does not exclude transmission during other seasons. …”
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Recurrence of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura after mRNA-1273 COVID-19 Vaccine Administered Shortly after COVID-19 by Korin Karabulut, Ana Andronikashvili, Ahmet Hakki Kapici

“…Most of the cases are the result of acquired deficiency of ADAMTS13, for which the exact etiology is unknown but reported to be related to various autoimmune disorders, infections, and medications. …”
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MICROBIAL PATTERNS OF HOSPITALIZED HIV POSITIVE PATIENTS ADMITTED IN DR. SOETOMO GENERAL HOSPITAL, SURABAYA INDONESIA by Feriawan Tan, Erwin Astha Triyono, Manik Retno Wahyunitisari

“…In Indonesia currently, there is no bacterial epidemiological mapping of the etiology of opportunistic infections in HIV patients. …”
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Comprehensive Enteroviral Serology Links Infection and Anti‐Melanoma Differentiation‐Associated Protein 5 Dermatomyositis by Sahana Jayaraman, Eleni Tiniakou, William R. Morgenlander, Miso Na, Lisa Christopher‐Stine, H. Benjamin Larman

“…Conclusion Considering the role of MDA5 as a sensor of picornaviral infections and a mediator of inflammatory signaling, our data suggest a novel etiologic link between enterovirus infection and anti‐MDA5 dermatomyositis.…”
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PMMB COVID-19 Bulletin: Spain (18th April 2020) by Hooi-Leng Ser, Vengadesh Letchumanan, Jodi Woan-Fei Law, Loh Teng-Hern Tan, Nurul-Syakima Ab Mutalib, Learn-Han Lee

“…Fast forward to the last month of 2019, the WHO China Country Office was informed of pneumonia cases with unknown etiology, which later on determined a new type of coronavirus known as SARSCoV-2. …”
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Kidney and gallbladder stones and the risk of prostate cancer: Results from the EPICAP study. by Melissa Sawaya, Emilie Cordina-Duverger, Pierre-Jean Lamy, Brigitte Trétarre, Florence Menegaux

“…Despite its high morbidity and mortality rates, the etiology of prostate cancer remains relatively unknown, with only non-modifiable established risk factors. …”
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Primary hyperparathyroidism presenting as acute hypercalcemic crisis: a case report by Gia Gill, Veena Agrawal, Paul Kerr

“…Conclusion This case gives potential insight into the etiology of hyperparathyroid crisis, and the difficulty in achieving control of hypercalcemia with medical means. …”
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Social Media and Urticaria - A Data Audit of Facebook®, LinkedIn®, and Twitter® Posts by Himel Mondal, Arunima Dhabal, Shaikat Mondal, Indrashis Podder

“…Twitter® users mostly interacted with peers about their urticaria symptoms and perceived etiologic and triggering factors. Regarding the type of post, images were maximally shared on Facebook®, while video/video links and web links were highest on LinkedIn® (χ2 = 21.59, P < 0.0001). …”
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The Associations of COVID-19 Induced Anxiety, Related Knowledge and Protective Behavior by Abanoub Riad, Yi Huang, Liping Zheng, Steriani Elavsky

“…On the last day of 2019, 44 pneumonia cases with unknown etiology were reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office of China. …”
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Current knowledge about early childhood caries in the gulf cooperation council with worldwide reflection: Scoping review of the scientific literature (2010-2021). by Asmaa Othman Alkhtib, Hasaan G Mohamed

“…Early childhood caries (ECC) is one of the most prevalent chronic childhood diseases affecting the primary teeth of children younger than 6 years of age. The disease etiology is complex and includes social, biological, and dietary factors. …”
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