Optimal trajectory of the neuroendoscope for third ventricle pavement access by Joana Sousa, Susana Maria Silva, Susana Maria Silva, Hélio Alves, Bruno Carvalho, Bruno Carvalho, José Maria Sousa, Manuel J. Ferreira-Pinto, Manuel J. Ferreira-Pinto, Manuel J. Ferreira-Pinto, Manuel J. Ferreira-Pinto, José Paulo Andrade, José Paulo Andrade

“…By defining a new trajectory and entry point interval, we aim to establish a standardized approach for FreeHand ETV, a vital technique when specialized tools are unavailable, or during emergencies.Methods187 MRIs were analyzed, with 30 having hydrocephalus. …”
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The Roles of Siglec7 and Siglec9 on Natural Killer Cells in Virus Infection and Tumour Progression by Yayun Zheng, Xue Ma, Dongmei Su, Yue Zhang, Lin Yu, Fangfei Jiang, Xue Zhou, Ying Feng, Fang Ma

“…Siglec7 and Siglec9 are very similar in distribution, gene encoding, protein sequences, ligand affinity, and functions in regulating the immune system against virus and cancers, but differences still exist between them. In this review, we aim to discuss the similarities and differences between Siglec7 and Siglec9 and analyze their functions in virus infection and tumour progression in order to develop better anti-viral and anti-tumor immunotherapy in the future.…”
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Geographic Mapping of Crohn’s Disease and Its Relation to Affluence in Jiangsu Province, an Eastern Coastal Province of China by Dong Hu, Jianan Ren, Gefei Wang, Guosheng Gu, Song Liu, Xiuwen Wu, Jun Chen, Huajian Ren, Zhiwu Hong, Jieshou Li

“…However, there are no comparable data in mainland China. Methods. We retrospectively identified incident cases of CD patients registered in Jinling hospital during 2003 to 2012. …”
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Genetic Testing Distinguishes Multiple Chondroid Chordomas with Neuraxial Bone Metastases from Multicentric Tumors by Hiroshi Kobayashi, Masahiro Shin, Naohiro Makise, Aya Shinozaki-Ushiku, Masachika Ikegami, Yuki Taniguchi, Yusuke Shinoda, Shinji Kohsaka, Tetsuo Ushiku, Katsutoshi Oda, Kiyoshi Miyagawa, Hiroyuki Aburatani, Hiroyuki Mano, Sakae Tanaka

“…Case Presentation. Here, we present the case of a 57-year-old woman with multiple chordomas at the clivus, C6, and T12 upon initial presentation. …”
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Factors Affecting Health-Related Quality of Life and Physical Activity after Liver Transplantation for Autoimmune and Nonautoimmune Liver Diseases: A Prospective, Single Centre Stu... by Katarzyna Kotarska, Ewa Wunsch, Agnieszka Kempińska-Podhorodecka, Joanna Raszeja-Wyszomirska, Dimitrios P. Bogdanos, Maciej Wójcicki, Piotr Milkiewicz

“…With the improvement of the outcomes after liver transplantation (LTx), health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and physical activity are becoming significant outcome parameters. We prospectively assessed these parameters in patients with autoimmune and nonautoimmune liver disorders undergoing LTx. …”
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Classic and Novel Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Effects on the Cardiovascular System in Men by Carla Basualto-Alarcón, Paola Llanos, Gerardo García-Rivas, Mayarling Francisca Troncoso, Daniel Lagos, Genaro Barrientos, Manuel Estrada

“…According to emerging clinical evidence, here, we will discuss the potential mechanisms with cardioprotective effects and SHBG levels to be used as an early metabolic and cardiovascular biomarker in men.…”
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Dual Mechanisms of Action: Anti-Candida and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of <i>Lactobacillus</i> Fermentation Broth in Treating Vulvovaginal Candidiasis by Huann-Cheng Horng, Jin-Wei Xu, Yi-Shan Kuo, Yu-Sin Chen, Yu-Hsuan Chiu, Kuan-Hao Tsui, Yu-Tang Tung

“…Using a BALB/c mouse model of <i>C. albicans</i> infection, we evaluated VAGINNE^®’s effects on vaginal microbiome composition, inflammatory markers, and tissue integrity. …”
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Safety of Digestive Endoscopy following Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Systematic Review by Alastair Dorreen, Sarvee Moosavi, Myriam Martel, Alan N. Barkun

“…The safety of endoscopy after an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is poorly characterized. We thus performed a systematic review assessing the safety of endoscopy following ACS. …”
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Comparison of Fecal Calprotectin Methods for Predicting Relapse of Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Saranya Kittanakom, Md. Sharif Shajib, Kristine Garvie, Joceline Turner, Dan Brooks, Sufian Odeh, Robert Issenman, V. Tony Chetty, Joseph Macri, Waliul I. Khan

“…Recently, fecal calprotectin (FCal) was proposed as a noninvasive and specific marker of gut inflammation. We evaluated the analytical performance of three FCal assays and their clinical performance in predicting relapse in pediatric IBD. …”
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Reference Intervals of Central Aortic Blood Pressure and Augmentation Index Assessed with an Oscillometric Device in Healthy Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults from Argentina by Alejandro Diaz, Yanina Zócalo, Daniel Bia, Edmundo Cabrera Fischer

“…To analyze the existence of associations among cSBP and cAIx with demographic, anthropometric, and hemodynamic parameters and to generate percentile curves and RIs adjusted to each level of age and gender and/or body height. cSBP and cAIx were measured in 1038 healthy children, adolescents, and young adults. First, we evaluated if RIs for males and females were necessary using correlation and covariate analysis. …”
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Bibliometric and visual analysis in the field of electroacupuncture’s analgesia and regulation on negative emotion from 2014 to 2024 by Xubo Huang, Jiajie Gao, Yuxin Ding, Jiali Wang, Junfan Fang, Junfan Fang, Jianqiao Fang, Jianqiao Fang, Junying Du, Junying Du

“…EA, a contemporary adaptation of traditional acupuncture, has gained significant attention for its potential therapeutic benefits in managing chronic pain and mood disorders.MethodsUsing the Web of Science Core Collection as the primary data source, we identified 537 articles related to EA’s therapeutic effects. …”
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Evaluation of the Definitions of “High-Risk” Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Using the American Joint Committee on Cancer Staging Criteria and National Comprehensive Cancer Netwo... by Melinda B. Chu, Jordan B. Slutsky, Maulik M. Dhandha, Brandon T. Beal, Eric S. Armbrecht, Ronald J. Walker, Mark A. Varvares, Scott W. Fosko

“…Thus, in theory, both definitions should identify a similar proportion of “high-risk” tumors. We sought to evaluate the AJCC and NCCN definitions of “high-risk” cSCCs and to assess their concordance. …”
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Inhibition of Endothelial–Mesenchymal Transition Mediated by Activin Receptor Type IIA Attenuates Valvular Injury Induced by Group A Streptococcus in Lewis Rats by Zirong Lu, Yuan Li, Chuanghong Lu, Zhongyuan Meng, Ling Bai, Feng Huang, Zhiyu Zeng

“…Methods: Our study was divided into two parts: in vivo and in vitro. We constructed a small interfering RNA (ACVR2A-siRNA) by silencing activin receptor type IIA (ACVR2A) and an adeno-associated virus (AAV-ACVR2A) containing a sequence that silenced ACVR2A. …”
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Perceived coercion amongst healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic by Andrea S. Stoltenberg, Veronica Ranieri, Hege Kristine N. Dahlen, Eleni Nastouli, SAFER Investigators, Roger Almvik, Sarah J. L. Edwards, Sunjeev K. Kamboj

“…To improve our understanding of perceived coercion amongst HCWs, we developed a 10-item scale—the Pandemic-specific Perceived Coercion Scale for Healthcare Workers (PPCS-HCW) scale—designed to be adaptable and applicable for use in future mass-contagion emergencies. …”
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Comparison of the lower genital tract microbiome composition in patients with benign gynecological disease by Yonghui Shi, Jun Li, Jinjing Xie, Tianye Yang, Qiongyan Ma, Hua Chen, Wenwei Guo

“…According to ANOSIM, there was no significant difference in community structure among the four groups.ConclusionsA nonsignificant result was obtained from the microbiome diversity comparison among the different groups. However, we demonstrated that the OC group had a greater abundance of Lactobacillus and that the UM group had a lower abundance of Atopobium, which might contribute to the occurrence of diseases, providing new clues for preventive measures.…”
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A patient choice‐driven lifestyle intervention lowers HbA1c in type 2 diabetes: A feasibility study by Nathan R. Weeldreyer, Mindy L. McEntee, Matthew P. Martin, Chong D. Lee, Farshad Fani Marvasti, Glenn A. Gaesser, Rodger Kessler, Siddhartha S. Angadi

“…While the primary care setting is positioned to provide lifestyle management education, studies are lacking which integrate behavior interventions in this setting utilizing clinic staff. Thus, we evaluated a 90‐day lifestyle intervention for management of glycemia at a family practice clinic administered by clinic medical assistants. …”
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Metronidazole-Induced Pancreatitis: Is There Underrecognition? A Case Report and Systematic Review of the Literature by Ibrahim Youssef, Naba Saeed, Mohammad El Abdallah, Kara Huevelhorst, Kais Zakharia

“…A number of medications are known to cause acute pancreatitis, with 0.3-1.4% of all cases of pancreatitis being drug induced (DIP). Here, we present a case of metronidazole-induced acute pancreatitis. …”
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Kinetics of Sphalerite Leaching by MnO₂-KI Oxidation System in Sulfuric Acid by Mladen Bugarčić, Aleksandar Jovanović, Dimitrije Anđić, Ivana Jelić, Milica Miletić, Branislav Marković, Miroslav Sokić

“…While cyclic oxidation systems like the Fe³⁺/Fe²⁺ pair are known, they often fail to achieve high leaching rates, especially when the raw material contains multiple sulfide minerals. In this study, we developed a novel oxidation system using manganese dioxide (MnO₂) as the primary oxidizing agent and potassium iodide (KI) as a supporting material to create an I₂/I⁻ oxidation cycle in a sulfuric acid medium, at an atmospheric pressure between 40 °C and 80 °C. …”
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Effect of home-based interventions on basic activities of daily living for patients who had a stroke: a systematic review with meta-analysis by Ping Qin, Canxin Cai, Xuan Chen, Xijun Wei

“…Objectives To investigate the effectiveness of home-based interventions in improving the ability to do basic activities of daily living in patients who had a stroke.Methods Randomised controlled trials were searched through MEDLINE, Embase and CINAHL from their inception to 31 December 2021. We included studies involving home-based intervention prescribed by professionals and implemented at patients’ homes. …”
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Creation of new anastomosis for management of obstructive symptoms related to gastrojejunal anastomosis in patients who undergo gastric bypass: a case series by Rohit Agrawal, MD, Ethan M. Cohen, MD, Ayowumi A. Adekolu, MD, Soban Maan, MD, Mouaz Haffar, MD, Monica Chowdhry, MD, Shyam Thakkar, MD, Shailendra Singh, MD

“…In patients with refractory strictures and/or angulation, we evaluate the safety and feasibility of a new anastomosis EUS-guided gastroenterostomy as an alternative to surgical revision. …”
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