A False Case of Clozapine-Resistant Schizophrenia by J. P. Maia-de-Oliveira, J. P. Pinto, V. Alexandre, J. P. Machado-de-Sousa, S. L. Morais, C. Chaves, A. C. Sakamoto, A. W. Zuardi, J. A. S. Crippa, J. E. Hallak

“…Here, we describe a patient with an initial diagnosis of refractory schizophrenia who had a history of dramatic aggressiveness. However, in this case, “refractoriness” was a wrong diagnosis. …”
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Updates on the molecular spectrum of MEFV variants in lebanese patients with Familial Mediterranean Fever by Rudy Feghali, José-Noel Ibrahim, Nabiha Salem, Romy Moussallem, Ghina Hijazi, Charbel Attieh, Tony Yammine, Alain Chebly, Alain Chebly

“…Interestingly, family history was found to be significantly higher in patients having two MEFV variants than those with one variant (p = 0.0026). …”
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Case report: Chest radiotherapy-induced vertebral fractures in lung cancer patients: a case series and literature review by Oscar Arrieta, Francisco Lozano-Ruiz, Alberto Guijosa, Pamela Soberanis-Pina, Monika Blake-Cerda, Ana Pamela Gómez-García, Federico Maldonado-Magos, Emilio Conde-Flores, Andrés F. Cardona, Sandra Ileana Pérez Álvarez, Luis Antonio Cabrera-Miranda

“…These patients shared common characteristics, including advanced age, a history of heavy smoking, and high radiation doses. …”
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Epidemics In The 21st Century: A Multifaceted Challenge by Shawana Sharif

“… In the intricate tapestry of human history, the 21st century stands as a chapter marked by the recurring emergence of epidemics, each weaving its unique thread into the fabric of global health. …”
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Securing black lion tamarin populations: improving habitat-based inputs and risks for population viability analysis to inform management decisions by Francy Forero-Sánchez, Francy Forero-Sánchez, Gabriela Cabral Rezende, Gabriela Cabral Rezende, Cláudio Valladares-Pádua, Cláudio Valladares-Pádua, Fabio Stucchi Vannucchi, Fabio Stucchi Vannucchi, Leandro Jerusalinsky, Leandro Jerusalinsky, Luciana Pacca, Kathy Traylor-Holzer

“…The Endangered black lion tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysopygus) survives in 17 fragments of the Atlantic Forest within the Paranapanema River basin, in southeast Brazil, with an estimated 2,255 individuals. Life history and threat data from the 2005 Population Viability Analysis (PVA) for this species were updated and augmented, including new estimates of environmental resistance factors present in, or projected for, their habitat. …”
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Association between the triglyceride-glucose index and its combined obesity indicators and the risk of hypertension in middle-aged and older Chinese adults: A nationwide cross-sect... by Huoping Zheng, Meiling Xu, Jing Yang, Mingjun Xu

“…Data on basic demographics, behavioral habits, medical history, physical examination results, and blood indicators were collected. …”
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Association of Vitamin D Levels and Clothing Pattern in Women of Reproductive Age Group Having Chronic Back Pain by Shubham Saraswat, Anuj Rastogi, Farid Mohammad, Rachhanaa Pawaskar

“…Demographic and other details related to their diet, clothing pattern, and obstetric history were taken using a pretested questionnaire. …”
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A high number of tumor deposits (≥ 4) is an isolated predictor of local recurrence and distant metastasis in non-metastatic colorectal cancer: a single center study by Ahmed Bendari, Ebubekir Ucar, Alaa Bendari, Hamed Hammoud, FNU Kiran, Reham Al-Refai, Sunder Sham, Sanjay Kirshan Kumar, Ryan Des Jean, Manju Harshan

“…However, variables such as age, sex, smoking, alcohol consumption, family history of CRC, PNI, LVI, tumor size, and histological features like mucinous or signet ring cell morphology did not show any statistical significance (p > 0.05). …”
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Once a Triple, Not Always a Triple: The Evolution of Hierarchical Triples That Yield Merged Inner Binaries by Cheyanne Shariat, Smadar Naoz, Kareem El-Badry, Antonio C. Rodriguez, Bradley M. S. Hansen, Isabel Angelo, Alexander P. Stephan

“…Overall, we estimate that 44% ± 14% of observed wide DWDs originated in triple star systems and thereby have rich dynamical histories. We also examine MS+MS and MS+red giant mergers manifesting as blue straggler stars (BSSs). …”
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Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratios and systemic immune-inflammation index in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder by Gözde Yontar, Elif Aktan Mutlu

“…Additionally, patients with diseases that could affect the leukocyte count (hematopoietic disease, malignancy, acute infection, acute or chronic renal failure, liver failure) and medication use (chemotherapy, history of glucocorticoid use in the last three months) were not included in the study. …”
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The Application of Biologically Active Components Derived from Mineral, Synthetic, Phyto- and Organic Sources for Developing Local Hemostatic Agents: Historical Traditions and Cont... by S. Abramov, S. Sokolovskyi, A. Gozhenko, I. Sobko, G. Titov, V. Gladyshev, M. Khmil, Ugis Kletnieks

“…The use of biologically active components derived from various sources, including minerals, synthetic materials, plants, and organic compounds, has a long history in the development of hemostatic agents. These components can act through various mechanisms, such as inducing platelet aggregation, activating the coagulation cascade, or promoting the formation of blood clots. …”
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The management and clinical outcome of paracetamol poisoning in South African adults: A single-centre retrospective review by C Kotze, J Swanepoel, E C Kruger, E Decloedt

“…People living with HIV (p=0.04), a history of chronic alcoholism (p=0.04), chronic liver disease (p=0.01) and severity of acute kidney stage (p<0.001) were all associated with increased mortality. …”
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Empresarios, capitales e industrias en la región Caribe colombiana bajo el despegue del modelo agroexportador a comienzos del siglo XX by SEGIO PAOLO SOLANO

“…Abstract This article discusses the relationship between the capacity of accumulation of capital by the business elite of Barranquilla, investment in industry and manufacturing unit of the type that emerged in this city between 1900 and 1934. Recent history explains the weakness of the industrial development of the Colombian Caribbean region in terms of regional market inelasticity, the absence of products for international markets, changing the national transportation system, off the port of Buenaventura in the Pacific coast that went to the ports on the Caribbean coast and the economic policies of the central government. …”
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Phosphorus transitions driven by cyclone biparjoy linked middle east North Africa (MENA) and Indian Thar Desert dust storm pathways in Asia’s largest grassland by Rupak Dey, Seema B. Sharma, Mahesh G. Thakkar, Ranjit Kumar Sarangi, Abhiroop Chowdhury, Aliya Naz

“…The study area, the Banni grassland, is a semiarid ecosystem with a unique geological history that has experienced degradation for various natural and anthropogenic reasons. …”
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Germline variants of the genes involved in NF-kB activation are associated with the risk of COPD and lung cancer development by Baranasic Jurica, Niazi Yasmeen, Chattopadhyay Subhayan, Rumora Lada, Ćorak Lorna, Dugac Andrea Vukić, Jakopović Marko, Samaržija Miroslav, Försti Asta, Knežević Jelena

“…Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer (LC) are closely related diseases associated with smoking history and dysregulated immune response. However, not all smokers develop the disease, indicating that genetic susceptibility could be important. …”
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Gambaran Kejadian Hemoptisis pada Pasien di Bangsal Paru RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang Periode Januari 2011 – Desember 2012 by Intan Irfa, Irvan Medison, Detty Iryani

“…While the highest frequency distribution based on patients’ history of education is high school diploma (32%), based on patients’ profession is housewife (29.1%) and most of patients live in Padang. …”
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Phylogeography and population structure of the global, wide host-range hybrid pathogen Phytophthora × cambivora by Martin S. Mullett, Kris Van Poucke, Annelies Haegeman, Fran Focquet, Nicholas C. Cauldron, Brian J. Knaus, Marilia Horta Jung, Koji Kageyama, Ayaka Hieno, Hayato Masuja, Seiji Uematsu, Joan F. Webber, Clive M. Brasier, József Bakonyi, Kurt Heungens, Niklaus J. Grünwald, Thomas Jung

“…We determined its population genetic history in Europe, North and South America, Australia and East Asia (mainly Japan) using genotyping-by-sequencing. …”
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Identifying biomarkers for epilepsy after cerebral malaria in Zambian children: rationale and design of a prospective observational study by Bo Zhang, Archana A Patel, Gretchen L Birbeck, Maitreyi Mazumdar, Suzanna Mwanza, Rosemary Nyirongo, Dixon Berejena, Joseph Kasolo, Tina Mwale, Violet Nambeye, Kafula Lisa Nkole, Nfwama Kawatu, Alexander Rotenberg

“…Our goal is to develop a predictive PME index composed of EEG and clinical history metrics that are highly feasible to obtain in low-resourced regions.Methods and analyses This prospective observational study being conducted in Eastern Zambia will recruit 250 children aged 6 months to 11 years presenting with acute CM and follow them for two years. …”
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Canine distemper outbreak and laryngeal paralysis in captive tigers (Panthera tigris) by Sarin Suwanpakdee, Anuwat Wiratsudakul, Nattarun Chaisilp, Luxsana Prasittichai, Anurux Skulpong, Patarapol Maneeorn, Benjaporn Bhusri, Chalisa Mongkolpan, Ruangrat Buddhirongawatr, Jarupa Taowan, Peerawat Wongluechai, Nlin Arya, Parin Suwannaprapha, Natharin Ngamwongsatit, Witthawat Wiriyarat, Nareerat Sangkachai

“…This study aimed to understand better the burden of CDV outbreaks in captive tiger populations in Thailand and a novel discovery of their clinical signs with a history of CDV exposure. We followed up on their infection from May 2016 to October 2020 with laboratory testing and veterinary medical records. …”
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Incidence of seroma and postoperative complications after breast surgery before and during the Covid-19 pandemic: results from a retrospective multicenter analysis by Maximilian Heinz Beck, Izabela A. Brachaczek, Pimrapat Gebert, Jens-Uwe Blohmer, Askin C. Kaya, Julia S. M. Zimmermann, Julia C. Radosa, Maria M. Karsten

“…Abstract Background In recent years, there has been a growing number of case reports documenting delayed seroma in patients with a history of breast surgery and reconstruction. The occurrence of these seromas has been associated with prior SARS-CoV-2 infection or SARS-CoV-2 vaccination. …”
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