A systematic review of Randomized Controlled Trials about some non-pharmacological interventions for treatment of hypertension: Physical exercise, sodium restriction, weight and al... by Amobi Akonobi, Jawad Khan

“…Introduction: Aim of this study was to systematically review available evidence to analyse how effective are some non-pharmacological interventions such as physical exercise, sodium restriction, weight reduction and alcohol reduction in the management of hypertension and to study which of them produce the greatest reduction in blood pressure. …”
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Forty years of HIV infection and AIDS in Taiwan: Reflection on the past and looking toward the future by Sung-Hsi Huang, Hsun-Yin Huang, Stephane Wen-Wei Ku, Po-Hsien Kuo, Kuan-Yin Lin, Guan-Jhou Chen, Chia-Chi Lee, Yen-Fang Huang, Chien-Ching Hung

“…Challenges remain to achieve HIV elimination and long-term successful management of HIV infection, which include stigma and discrimination, late presentation of HIV infection, and accelerated ageing with increasing rates of co-morbidities among people with HIV.…”
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Case report: Clinical characteristics and Genetical analysis of HSD11B2 in three Chinese children with apparent mineralocorticoid excess: a case series by Yuan Ding, Yuan Ding, Ming Cheng, Ming Cheng, Bingyan Cao, Bingyan Cao, Min Liu, Min Liu, Xuyun Hu, Xuyun Hu, Di Wu, Di Wu, Di Wu

“…This article aims to enhance the understanding of the course and prognosis of AME, by detailing the management protocols employed for patients with genetically confirmed diagnoses.MethodsAn analysis comprising three cases and a review of relevant literature were conducted to synthesize the insights and experiences derived from gathering clinical and laboratory data on patients.ResultsAll three patients were born to non-consanguineous parents, were small for gestational age and exhibited severe hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis, hypertension, nephrocalcinosis, and hypercalciuria. …”
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Unveiling microbial diversity in slightly and moderately magnesium deficient acidic soils by Munmun Dash, Subramaniam Thiyageshwari, Duraisamy Selvi, Haina K. V. Johnson, Manikandan Ariyan, Karuppusamy Rajan, Rangasamy Anandham

“…This research highlights the significant influence of Mg levels on bacterial diversity and functional potentials in acidic soils, providing insights into soil management strategies in Mg-deficient regions.…”
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Prospective cohort protocol examining the perioperative indicators for complications and early mortality following hip fracture surgery in the frail patient by Louis de Jong, Veronique van Rijckevorsel, Taco M A L Klem, Martijn Kuijper, Gert R Roukema

“…Patient data are stored anonymously using the Castor data management system. No external funding is used for this study. …”
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College English teaching in a digital environment: The experience of China by Ke LI

“…Negative percentages (≈-50.0% and ≈-16.7%) indicate a decrease in the proportion of students with the B1 (intermediate) level after the intervention. Thus, some students managed to reach higher levels of language proficiency (B2, C1). …”
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A Model Study of Building Seismic Damage Information Extraction and Analysis on Ground-Based LiDAR Data by Fan Yang, Xintao Wen, Xiaoshan Wang, Xiaoli Li, Zhiqiang Li

“…A rapid assessment of the extent of building damage is essential for emergency response management, rescue operations, and reconstruction. Terrestrial laser scanning technology can obtain high precision light detection and ranging (LiDAR) point cloud data of the target. …”
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Noncoding RNAs Associated with PPARs in Etiology of MAFLD as a Novel Approach for Therapeutics Targets by Fatemeh Kazeminasab, Maryam Baharlooie, Kamran Ghaedi

“…PPARγ ligands, including pioglitazone, are also used in the management of this disease. Noncoding RNAs play a critical role in various diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and liver diseases including MAFLD. …”
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Phenobarbital as an adjunctive agent for sedation in pediatric intensive care unit patients: A single-center, retrospective study from Colorado by Kelli Jo Welter, Mackenzie N. DeVine, Sharon E. Gordon, Gina Demasellis

“…Background: Pediatric patients require pharmacological management of pain and agitation associated with mechanical ventilation. …”
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Relationship between Knowledge and Attitude toward Oral Function in Middle-Aged and Older Adults by Haruka Nakata, Yuichi Masaki, Yuri Watanabe, Mai Ohkubo, Tetsuya Sugiyama, Kenichiro Kobayashi

“…Oral hypofunction is the stage at which recovery can be expected with proper diagnosis, management, and motivation before oral dysfunction occurs. …”
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Coexistence of adenomyomatosis in a left-sided gallbladder: a case report by Mohamed Tolba, Hadeer Hafez, John Adel

“…It is often discovered incidentally during procedures necessitating surgical expertise to safely manage anatomical variations. Case presentation We report an old man with a history of hepatitis C, carcinoma and liver cirrhosis complained of sudden epigastric pain. …”
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Omega-3 fatty acids: molecular weapons against chemoresistance in breast cancer by Vittoria Marchio, Giuseppina Augimeri, Catia Morelli, Adele Vivacqua, Cinzia Giordano, Stefania Catalano, Diego Sisci, Ines Barone, Daniela Bonofiglio

“…This review aims to provide an overview of the molecular mechanisms driving breast cancer chemoresistance, focusing on the role of ω-3 PUFAs in these recognized cellular paths and presenting current findings on the effects of ω-3 PUFAs combined with chemotherapeutic drugs in breast cancer management.…”
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Impact of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and Implantation of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump on the Outcome of an Acute Total Obstruction of the Left Main Coronary Artery by Hamza Hamayel, Yahya Ismail, Sajed Majadla, Yousef Hamshari, Yunis Daralammouri

“…However, mortality of those patients is very high even with either; few cases reported successful management of acute total occlusion of the LMCA including our patient. …”
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Within-host bayesian joint modeling of longitudinal and time-to-event data of Leishmania infection. by Felix M Pabon-Rodriguez, Grant D Brown, Breanna M Scorza, Christine A Petersen

“…The host immune system plays a significant role in managing and clearing pathogen material during an infection, but this complex process presents numerous challenges from a modeling perspective. …”
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Unit commitment in microgrid systems using artificial intelligence techniques by Barnabas I. Gwaivangmin, Ganiyu A. Bakare, Ya’U S. Haruna, Abdullahi L. Amoo

“…The research focused on managing the activation of various power sources, including micro-pumped hydro storage, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, diesel generators, and public power supply, over a 24-hour period. …”
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Patellofemoral Pain (Ⅱ): Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health by The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association

“…The guidelines provided clinicians, including physiatrists and therapists, the overall rehabilitation protocol on management of PFP, also helped them link up their work between each other based on the unified standard and consensus. …”
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Advances in carbon dioxide capture and conversion technologies: Industrial integration for sustainable chemical production by Okezie Emmanuel, Rozina, Thaddeus C. Ezeji

“…Prioritizing sustainable energy development and management offers the potential to significantly reduce anthropogenic CO2 emissions while creating useful products. …”
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Difference Between Two Versions of the International Standard of Cylindrical Gears ISO 1328-1 by Tang Jie, Chai Lingyu, Shi Zhaoyao

“…More attentions should be paid by someone involved including standard development,gear measurement instrument design and gear quality management.…”
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Causal Link between Ventricular Ectopy and Concussion by J. Patrick Neary, Jyotpal Singh, Jonathan P. Christiansen, Taylor A. Teckchandani, Kirsty L. Potter

“…Our study has important implications for both cardiac patients and the patients that sustain a concussion, and if medically managed with appropriate pharmacological intervention, it can reverse ventricular ectopy and concussion symptomology. …”
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Partnering with Palliative Care: A Case Report of Severe Pain in Critical Limb Ischemia Treated Successfully with a Continuous Popliteal Nerve Catheter by Ryan S. D’Souza, Stephanie Shen, Frederick Ojukwu, Halena M. Gazelka, Bridget P. Pulos

“…Palliative medicine service was consulted for pain management in the setting of escalating narcotic dose requirements. …”
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