Economic evaluation of pan-genotypic generic direct-acting antiviral regimens for treatment of chronic hepatitis C in Iran: a cost-effectiveness study by Seyed Moayed Alavian, Mohammad Tasavon Gholamhoseini, Heidar Sharafi, Helena HL Borba, Asma Sabermahani, Behzad Hajarizadeh

“…This study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of genotype-dependent and pan-genotypic DAA regimens in Iran as an example of a resource-limited setting.Methods A Markov model was developed to simulate HCV natural history. A decision tree was developed for HCV treatment, assuming four scenarios, including scenario 1: genotyping, sofosbuvir/ledipasvir (SOF/LDV) for genotype 1, and sofosbuvir/daclatasvir (SOF/DCV) for genotype 3; scenario 2: genotyping, SOF/LDV for genotype 1, and sofosbuvir/velpatasvir (SOF/VEL) for genotype 3; scenario 3: no genotyping and SOF/DCV for all; and scenario 4: no genotyping and SOF/VEL for all. …”
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The Association Between Internet Addiction and the Risk of Suicide Attempts in Chinese Adolescents Aged 11-17 Years: Prospective Cohort Study by Sihong Li, Xingyue Jin, Lintong Song, Tianqing Fan, Yanmei Shen, Jiansong Zhou

“…Most participants had no previous history of depression (541/782, 69.18%), anxiety (415/782, 53.07%), or stress (618/782, 79.03%). …”
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Irinotecan Plus S-1 Followed by Hepatectomy for a Patient with Initially Unresectable Colorectal Liver Metastases, Who Showed Severe Drug Rash with Oxaliplatin Plus 5-FU and Leucov... by Hiroyuki Komori, Toru Beppu, Yasuo Sakamoto, Yuji Miyamoto, Hiromitsu Hayashi, Katsunori Imai, Hidetoshi Nitta, Masayuki Watanabe, Hideo Baba

“…Although she reported no prior history of adverse reactions to tegafur-uracil, a drug lymphocyte stimulation test showed an allergic response to 5-FU. …”
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Asymptomatic Colorectal Polyps in Taiwan by Fu-Wei Wang, Ping-I Hsu, Hung-Yi Chuang, Ming-Shium Tu, Guang-Yuan Mar, Tai-Ming King, Jui-Ho Wang, Chao-Wen Hsu, Chiu-Hua Chang, Hui-Chun Chen

“…The colorectal polyps were assessed, and medical history and demographic data were obtained from each patient. …”
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Causes and Clinical Profiles of Ascites at University of Gondar Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: Institution-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Oumer Abdu Muhie

“…Eight (15.4%) patients reported a history of multiple sexual partners. Herbal medicine use was reported by 28 patients (53.8%). …”
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Association of pan-immune inflammation value and lung health in adults by Ya Lin, Xiao Lin, Chufan Ren, Lanlan Song, Chao Gu

“…Subgroup analysis revealed variations in these associations stratified by gender, age, smoking and drinking status, as well as certain disease history. Conclusions The study highlighted the potential connections between PIV and respiratory symptoms, respiratory diseases and lung function. …”
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Two Cases of Composite Pheochromocytoma-Ganglioneuromas With Plasma Metanephrine Levels in the Subclinical Range Pheochromocytoma-Ganglioneuroma by Mayssam El Najjar, MD, Elie Naous, MD, Caroline Blake, Aysegul Bulut, MD, Alexander Perepletchikov, MD, Ann T. Sweeney, MD

“…Patient 1 presented with a history of controlled hypertension and symptoms of anxiety along with palpitations, diaphoresis, and flushing. …”
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Secondary prevention of preeclampsia by Muhammad Ilham Aldika Akbar, Muhammad Ilham Aldika Akbar, Roudhona Rosaudyn, Khanisyah Erza Gumilar, Khanisyah Erza Gumilar, Renuka Shanmugalingam, Gustaaf Dekker, Gustaaf Dekker

“…Low molecular weight heparins (LMWH), have pleiotropic effects, besides their anticoagulant effects, LMWH have significant anti-inflammatory effects, and have a potential restricted use in patients with history of prior severe placental vasculopathy with or without the maternal preeclamptic syndrome. …”
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Association of Awake Bruxism with Tooth Wear and Occupational Stress Among Mechanical and Non-Mechanical Workers by Fatima Tu Zahra, Syeda Sameen Zehra Rizvi, Amna Riaz, Amna Nisar, Amna Khan, Naveed Ahmad

“…Dental wear was assessed through the clinical examination tool BSE (bruxism Status Examination) scale by the principal investigator(BSE)after taking history using a questionnaire. Using SPSS 26 univariate and Multivariate analysis was done on factory workers involved in heavy machinery presenting with awake bruxism. …”
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The Contemporary Critical Reception of Walter Pater: Retrospective and Proleptical Views by Geoffrey Sadock

“…No longer burdened with the need to condemn his orientation, desire, or lifestyle, recent critics can readily appreciate the subtlety with which Pater interweaves intellectual history, aesthetic method, and sensual self-indulgence. …”
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Health Behavior Study in Natural Disaster Vulnerability in Palu City (Case Study of Tondo Huntap, Palu City) by Arwan Arwan, Sadly Syam, Muhammad Zikra, Firmansyah Firmansyah, Muhammad Sabri Syahrir, Muhammad Aji Satria

“…There is a need to enhance health behavior preparedness in facing disaster threats, considering that the city of Palu is located in an earthquake-prone zone and has a history of being affected by earthquakes. This research aims to study health behavior and mental health in relation to disaster vulnerability, based on a case study of Huntap in the Tondo area, Palu City, Central Sulawesi, using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) approach.   …”
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Predictors for recurrence of chronic osteomyelitis following long bones cavity defect replacement with synthetic materials by Alexander V. Afanasyev, Svetlana A. Bozhkova, Vasily A. Artyukh

“…The following factors affecting the treatment outcome were assessed: location (r=0.205, p=0.019); duration of osteomyelitis (r=0.23, p=0.007); history of debridement operations (r=0.264, p=0.002); bone defect volume (r=0.175, p=0.045); physiological class according to Cierny-Mader (r=0.188, p=0.004); anatomical type of osteomyelitis according to Cierny-Mader (r=0.15, p=0.086); nature of the pathogen (r=0.123, p=0.162). …”
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The dynamics of sea otter prey selection under population growth and expansion by Clinton B. Leach, Benjamin P. Weitzman, James L. Bodkin, Daniel Esler, George G. Esslinger, Kimberly A. Kloecker, Daniel H. Monson, Jamie N. Womble, Mevin B. Hooten

“…Further, by 2019, sea otters across the bay were primarily foraging on small prey, regardless of the local occupancy history. The absence of a spatial gradient in the size of prey captured late in the study suggests that feedbacks between the top‐down effects of sea otter foraging, sea otter dispersal processes, and local variation in habitat productivity may have homogenized the size structure of available prey across Glacier Bay.…”
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Origin and Affinities of the Malmberget Iron Oxide-Apatite Deposit, Northern Sweden: Insights From Magnetite Chemistry and Fe-O Isotopes by Jens S. Henriksson, Valentin R. Troll, Ellen Kooijman, Ilya Bindeman, Tomas Naeraa, Tobias E. Bauer

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Liver Transplant From a Deceased Donor With Cystinosis: A Case Report by Raeda Taj, Kim Ng, Sanmati R. Cuddapah, Elizabeth B. Rand, Melissa Bleicher, Sandra Amaral, Maarouf A. Hoteit, Rajendar K. Reddy, Eyob Feyssa, Emma E. Furth, Kim M. Olthoff, Samir Abu‐Gazala, Matthew H. Levine, Frederick Vyas, Peter L. Abt

“…Although utilization of deceased donors with history of IMD warrants caution, there may be circumstances under which such donors could be considered as suitable organ donor candidates. …”
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Technological-Based Interventions in Cancer and Factors Associated With the Use of Mobile Digital Wellness and Health Apps Among Cancer Information Seekers: Cross-Sectional Study by Ogochukwu Juliet Ezeigwe, Kenechukwu Obumneme Samuel Nwosu, Oladipo Kunle Afolayan, Akpevwe Amanda Ojaruega, Jovita Echere, Manali Desai, Modupe Olajumoke Onigbogi, Olajumoke Ope Oladoyin, Nnenna Chioma Okoye, Pierre Fwelo

“…We performed weighted univariate and multivariable logistic regression to determine the association between the use of health and wellness apps and socioeconomic factors, medical history and conditions, and lifestyle and behavioral factors. …”
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Outcomes of Surgical Treatment of Multiple Primary Colorectal and Prostate Cancer by I. S. Ignatov, V. V. Balaban, E. A. Bezrukov, A. V. Nikishina, M. He, P. V. Tsarkov

“…The first stage of therapy for the synchronous variant should be surgical treatment of colorectal cancer. The history of surgical treatment of one of the tumors is not a contraindication for the use of minimally invasive techniques, however, the choice of surgical approach should be individualized. …”
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Phylogenetic analysis and detection of positive selection in the SIRT gene family across vertebrates by Qiuxi Zhou, Xiongtao Yang, Da Li, Jing Li, Ling Peng, Wenwu He

“…This study investigates the evolutionary history of the SIRT gene family and examines the selective pressures shaping their functional divergence. …”
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Demographic Associations of Diabetes Status by Both Fasting Plasma Glucose Concentration and Glycated Hemoglobin in a Community Survey in Galle District, Sri Lanka by Keddagoda Gamage Piyumi Wasana, Anoja Priyadarshani Attanayake, Thilak Priyantha Weerarathna, Kamani Ayoma Perera Wijewardana Jayatilaka

“…Of the 147 study subjects, 38.1% were males, 61.9% were females, and 63.3% had a family history of diabetes among first-degree relatives (FDR). …”
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Evaluation of the Short- and Long-Term Effectiveness of Pulsed Radiofrequency and Conventional Radiofrequency Performed for Medial Branch Block in Patients with Lumbar Facet Joint... by Abdurrahman Çetin, Abdulkadir Yektaş

“…Diagnosis of lumbar facet joint disease is the sum of the combinations consisting of history, physical activity, and diagnostic imaging frequently including computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging scans. …”
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