The burden and outcomes of firearm injuries at two district-level emergency centres in Cape Town, South Africa: A descriptive analysis by L Bush, C Hendrikse, C Van Koningsbruggen, K Evans

“…Firearm injuries represent a substantial proportion of the trauma burden at district emergency centres in the Western Cape Province. Managing patients with firearm injuries is resource intensive, as evident by their high acuity, the need for operative care, the long length of stay, the high burden on emergency medical services with interfacility transfers and the high demand for tertiary care. …”
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Characteristics of the smallest brucellaphage with strong lytic ability by Hongbaiyu Liu, Hongbaiyu Liu, Youhong Zhong, Zhihong Zhang, Kehong Xu, Kehong Xu, Chunpeng Mao, Chunpeng Mao, Qiuju Yang, Lihua Yang, Binbin Yu, Ying Long, Ying Long, Xinyu Qin, Xinyu Qin, Liyuan Shi, Sheng Chang, Yuanying Shen, Peng Wang

“…This study significantly enriches the brucellaphage database and highlights the potential of Y17 as a biocontrol agent for managing brucellosis in endemic regions.…”
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Investigating neuropathological correlates of hyperactive and psychotic symptoms in dementia: a systematic review by Giulia Negro, Giulia Negro, Michele Rossi, Camillo Imbimbo, Alberto Gatti, Andrea Magi, Andrea Magi, Ildebrando Marco Appollonio, Ildebrando Marco Appollonio, Alfredo Costa, Alfredo Costa, Tino Emanuele Poloni, Tino Emanuele Poloni

“…Among these, the Hyperactivity–Impulsivity–Irritiability–Disinhibition–Aggression–Agitation (HIDA) and Psychosis (P) domains are particularly challenging to manage. Despite their prevalence, their underlying mechanisms and neuropathological correlates, remain poorly understood. …”
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Data-driven insights into pre-slaughter mortality: Machine learning for predicting high dead on arrival in meat-type ducks by Chalita Jainonthee, Phutsadee Sanwisate, Panneepa Sivapirunthep, Chanporn Chaosap, Raktham Mektrirat, Sudarat Chadsuthi, Veerasak Punyapornwithaya

“…Additionally, considering these factors when managing transportation can help create conditions that reduce duck deaths.…”
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The Role of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Heart Failure: A Narrative Review by Olivier Uwishema, Ece Karabulut, Dalal Sheikhah, Burhan Kantawala, Misgana Gallo, Fatima Soufan, Magda Wojtara

“…Mendeley was used as a reference manager for formatting. Results Functional improvements and an enhanced quality of life across a diverse range of patients have been demonstrated using CRT. …”
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Temporal backscatter characterisation of ratoon rice crops based on Sentinel-1 intensity data by Vidya Nahdhiyatul Fikriyah, Roshanak Darvishzadeh, Alice Laborte, Jitender Rathore, Andrew Nelson

“…We also found no significant backscatter difference in ratoon crops across different water managements throughout all growth phases. This study demonstrates the potential of SAR Sentinel-1 time series data to determine periods and SAR features for optimal main and ratoon rice discrimination, which offers advantages for future remote sensing-based rice ratooning mapping and rice production estimation.…”
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The effects of mother-infant bonding on children's strengths and difficulties by Tomoko Kawasaki, Yoshikazu Noda, Yoshiyuki Hirano, Akiko Kawanami, Kenichi Sakurai, Chisato Mori, Eiji Shimizu

“…These findings can help parents better understand and manage these issues in their children for prevention and intervention.…”
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Servicesheds connect people to the landscapes upon which they depend by Yiyi Zhang, Hugo Thierry, Lara Cornejo, Lael Parrott, Monique Poulin, Kate Sherren, Danika Van Proosdij, Brian Robinson

“…Servicesheds can help planners and managers better design zoning restrictions, restoration activities to benefit communities, or subsidy programmes to replace the value of ES lost due to climate change or land use development. …”
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A Comprehensive Analysis of <i>Echinococcus granulosus</i> Infections in Children and Adolescents: Results of a 7-Year Retrospective Study and Literature Review by Cristina Maria Mihai, Ancuta Lupu, Tatiana Chisnoiu, Adriana Luminita Balasa, Ginel Baciu, Vasile Valeriu Lupu, Violeta Popovici, Felicia Suciu, Florin-Daniel Enache, Simona Claudia Cambrea, Ramona Mihaela Stoicescu

“…Our findings highlight the complexity of managing <i>E. granulosus</i> infections in children and evidence the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, combining early diagnostic tools, tailored medical therapy, and careful surgical intervention when necessary.…”
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A contentious intervention to support the medical workforce: a case study of the policy of introducing physician associates in the United Kingdom by Martin McKee, Louella K. Vaughan, Giuliano Russo

“…The name soon changed, to physician associate, and the range of roles and responsibilities expanded greatly, although in a largely unregulated manner; by 2024, some were undertaking complex procedures or managing undifferentiated patients in primary care. …”
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First detection of the S989P+V1016G+D1763Y haplotype and expansion of voltage-gated sodium channel mutations in Aedes aegypti in Taiwan in 2016-2023. by Han-Hsuan Chung, Hwa-Jen Teng, Chin-Gi Huang, I-Jung Tsai, Hung-Jui Chen, Osamu Komagata, Shinji Kasai, Kun-Hsien Tsai, Shiu-Ling Chen

“…Pyrethroid-based control strategies are effective in managing this vector; however, the development of insecticide resistance has hindered these efforts. …”
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Redo Aortic Valve Replacement After Prior Transcatheter versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: Insights from Western Experience by Arber Aliu, Klodiana Durici, Ira Lazo, Altin Veshti

“…It underscores the urgent need to develop an optimal strategy for managing these patients and offers fresh insight.  …”
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Effect of perioperative esketamine use on emergency delirium in children undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled... by Junfeng Liu, Jinming Liu, Hong Sun, Xue Cheng, Chunhui Wang, Daoyun Lei, Chao Han

“…Data synthesis was performed by using Review Manager 5.4 software.ResultsTwenty-three relevant studies involving a total of 1,996 children were identified. …”
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Clinical Efficacy of Three-Dimensional-Printed Pure Titanium Fracture Plates with Locking Screw Systems in Distal Tibia Fractures by Ji Hye Choi, Jun Hyoung Lee, Seung Hyeop Lee, Woo Young Jang

“…<i>Conclusions:</i> This study showed that 3D-printed pure titanium plates with integrated locking screw systems provide a viable and effective solution for managing distal tibia fractures. Three-dimensional printing and pure titanium show promise for orthopedic advancements.…”
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Synergistic Antifungal Activity of Terbinafine in Combination with Light-Activated Gelatin–Silver Nanoparticles Against <i>Candida albicans</i> Strains by Atif Ullah, Fawad Ali, Farman Ullah, Sajid Khan Sadozai, Saeed Ahmed Khan, Sajid Hussain, Abdulwahed Fahad Alrefaei, Sajid Ali

“…The development of resistance to traditional antifungal therapies has necessitated the exploration of alternative treatment strategies to effectively manage fungal infections, particularly those induced by <i>Candida albicans</i> (<i>C. albicans</i>). …”
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Gait kinematics at trot before and after repeated ridden exercise tests in young Friesian stallions during a fatiguing 10-week training program by Esther W. Siegers, Jeanne I. M. Parmentier, Jeanne I. M. Parmentier, Marianne M. Sloet van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan, Carolien C. B. M. Munsters, Filipe M. Serra Bragança

“…Upper body vertical movement asymmetry was above the described reference ranges in 69% of the horses.Main limitationsNumber of horses used and only four horses managed to complete the 10-week training program as breeding stallions.ConclusionThe young Friesian stallions showed individually different responses in absolute gait kinematics after exercise and during an intense training program. …”
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Don’t assume, ask! A focus group study on end-of-life care planning with people with intellectual disabilities from minoritised ethnic groups by Andrea Bruun, Leon Jordan, Jo Giles, Rhidian Hughes, Rebecca Anderson-Kittow, Irene Tuffrey-Wijne

“…Abstract Background People with intellectual disabilities are less likely to have access to palliative care, and the evidence shows that their deaths are often unanticipated, unplanned for, and poorly managed. Within the general population, people from minoritised ethnic groups are under-represented within palliative care services. …”
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Metaverse Clinic for Pregnant Women With Subclinical Hypothyroidism: Prospective Randomized Study by Yuanyuan Zheng, Yizhen Chen, Yan Chen, Liang Lin, Ting Xue, Chuhui Chen, Junping Wen, Wei Lin, Gang Chen

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a metaverse platform in managing SCH during pregnancy. MethodsA randomized controlled trial was conducted at Fujian Provincial Hospital, China, from July 2022 to December 2023. …”
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Construction and validation of risk prediction models for renal replacement therapy in patients with acute pancreatitis by Fei Zuo, Lei Zhong, Jie Min, Jinyu Zhang, Longping Yao

“…Abstract Background Renal replacement therapy (RRT) plays a crucial role in managing acute pancreatitis (AP). This study aimed to develop and evaluate predictive models for determining the need for RRT among patients with AP in the intensive care unit (ICU). …”
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Qualitative analysis of patients’ feedback from a PROMs survey of cancer patients in England by Richard Wagland, Jessica Corner, Adam Glaser, Sir Mike Richards

“…The data suggest more systematic preparation and aftercare for individuals to self-manage post-treatment problems might improve QoL outcomes among cancer survivors.…”
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