Prediction model for unfavorable treatment outcome for complicated sever acute malnutrition (SAM) in under five children admitted in hospitals at Amhara Region by Almaw Genet Yeshiwas, Zelalem Alamrew Anteneh, Tilahun Degu Tsega, Ahmed Fentaw Ahmed, Chalachew Yenew

“…This study validates a prediction model and develops risk scores for unfavorable treatment outcomes in SAM patients, addressing the scarcity of risk assessment tools in low-income settings and providing clinicians with a practical tool to improve decision-making.MethodsA cohort study was conducted among 915 SAM children hospitalized with SAM hospitals in Amhara Region. …”
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Ivermectin as a promising therapeutic option for onchocerciasis‐associated epilepsy by Mohammad Amin Manavi, Razieh Mohammad Jafari, Hamed Shafaroodi, Mohammad Sharifzadeh, Ahmad Reza Dehpour

“…About one third of Ugandan patients saw reduced seizure frequency or intensity after one 150 μg/kg dose. …”
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Prediction of subsequent vertebral fracture after percutaneous vertebral augmentation using MRI-based vertebral bone quality and CT-based Hounsfield units: a retrospective cross-se... by Youdi Xue, Kun Shi, Weixiang Dai, Chao Ma, Jie Li

“…This study included consecutive 341 patients with OVCF who were treated with PVA from March 1, 2020, to December 31, 2022. …”
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Design and Development of a Web‐Based Registry for Outpatient Rehabilitation: A Delphi Multi‐Disciplinary, Expert Consensus Study by Seyyedeh Fatemeh Mousavi Baigi, Masoumeh Sarbaz, Davood Sobhani‐Rad, Salman Nazary‐Moghadam, Javad Heravian Shandiz, Kosar Ghaddaripouri, Reyhane Norouzi Aval, Khalil Kimiafar

“…The registry was intended to enhance assessment, guide optimal care, and provide value‐based and evidence‐based rehabilitation management for patients. Methods This cross‐sectional study utilized the Delphi technique at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in northeastern Iran from 2022 to 2023. …”
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Hubungan OAINS pada Pengobatan Dismenorea dengan Kejadian Dispepsia pada Mahasiswi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Andalas by Siti Dwiaulia Risnomarta, Arnelis ., Ernawati .

“…<br />Kata kunci: dismenorea, OAINS, dispepsia</p><p> </p><p>Abstract<br />Dysmenorrhea is one of most common gynecological complaint that bring the patients come to see doctor. Dysmenorrhea occurs 40-80% and 5-10% need treatment. …”
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Clinical Outcomes of Aberration-Free All Surface Laser Ablation (ASLA) vs. Aberration-Free ASLA Assisted by Smart Pulse Technology in High Myopia: A One-Year Follow-Up Study by XiaoHao Du, Jia Zhang, Meng Su, WenJia Cao, Shuang Zeng, QinMei Wang, Ioannis M. Aslanides, ShiHao Chen

“…This study retrospectively analyzed 138 eyes (138 patients, only the right eye was selected) treated for high myopia (spherical equivalent ≥−6.00 diopters) using aberration-free ASLA (non-SPT group; 85 eyes) and aberration-free ASLA assisted by SPT (SPT group; 53 eyes). …”
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Video Laryngoscopy for Endotracheal Intubation: A Consideration for Manual In-Line Stabilization Without Cervical Collar Versus Full Immobilization by Aramvanitch K, Leela-Amornsin S, Tienpratarn W, Nuanprom P, Aussavanodom S, Yuksen C, Boonsri S, Boonjarus N, Sanepim S

“…Kasamon Aramvanitch,1 Sittichok Leela-Amornsin,2 Welawat Tienpratarn,1 Promphet Nuanprom,1 Supassorn Aussavanodom,1 Chaiyaporn Yuksen,1 Sirinapa Boonsri,1 Natcha Boonjarus,1 Somchoak Sanepim1 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; 2Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Samut Prakan, ThailandCorrespondence: Sittichok Leela-Amornsin, Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Samut Prakan, Thailand, Email sittichok.lee@mahidol.ac.thIntroduction: Traumatic patients with cervical spine motion restriction have difficulty with endotracheal intubation (ETI) due to the limitations of neck movement and mouth opening. …”
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A mediation analysis of meteorological factors on the association between ambient carbon monoxide and tuberculosis outpatients visits by Tianfeng He, Tianfeng He, Xujun Qian, Jing Huang, Guoxing Li, Xinbiao Guo

“…This study aims to investigate the short-term association between low-level CO exposure and PTB outpatient visits in a developing region.MethodsWe conducted a time-series study utilizing a distributed lag non-linear model (DLNM) combined with mediating effect analysis, based on daily CO and PTB cases from 2011 to 2020 in Ningbo, China.ResultsAmong all patients with PTB, a 0.1 mg/m3 increase in CO concentration was associated with an increased risk of PTB outpatient visits in the single-pollutant model, particularly at lag days 2–6. …”
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Structural reversal of disc cupping measured in Bruch’s membrane opening-based OCT morphometry after PRESERFLO microshunt implantation for open-angle glaucoma by Jan Niklas Lüke, Constantin Popp, Caroline Gietzelt, Florian Steinberg, Vincent Lüke, Alexandra Lappa, Thomas Dietlein, Philip Enders

“…Abstract Background/ Aims To analyze the longitudinal change in Bruch’s membrane opening minimal rim width (BMO-MRW) and peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (pRNFL) thickness using optical coherence tomography (OCT) after implantation of a PRESERFLO® microshunt for surgical glaucoma management in adult glaucoma patients. Methods Retrospective data analysis of 59 eyes of 59 participants undergoing implantation of a PRESERFLO microshunt between 2019 and 2022 at a tertiary center for glaucoma management. …”
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Epidemiological Analysis of Fungal Infection Disease in Pediatric Population: Focus on Hospitalization from 2007 to 2022 in Veneto Region in Italy by Lorenzo Chiusaroli, Claudia Cozzolino, Silvia Cocchio, Mario Saia, Carlo Giaquinto, Daniele Donà, Vincenzo Baldo

“…Data were stratified based on age, year, ward of admission, and type of diagnosis. Patients older than eighteen and HDRs related to a second admission within thirty days from the previous admission were excluded. …”
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Inhibition of complement system-related gene ITGB2 attenuates epithelial–mesenchymal transition and inflammation in diabetic nephropathy by Jun Peng, Wenqi Zhao, Lu Zhou, Kun Ding

“…Thus, this study was conducted to explore the complement system-related key biomarkers for patients with DN. Methods DN microarray datasets were downloaded from the GEO database, followed by differentially expressed genes (DEGs) screening. …”
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Histological chorioamnionitis and its predictors among mothers with premature rupture of membranes delivering at tertiary hospitals in Uganda: a multicenter cross-sectional study by Ibrahim Abdi Abdinasir, Marie Pascaline Sabine Ishimwe, Maxwell Okello, Paul Byaruhanga, Ralph Samson Enyamitoit, Theoneste Hakizimana

“…Neutrophil infiltration was the most frequently observed histological lesion. Patients with PROM who were referred from other health facilities or had not attended PNC were at a higher risk of developing HCA. …”
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Compound identification of Shuangxinfang and its potential mechanisms in the treatment of myocardial infarction with depression: insights from LC-MS/MS and bioinformatic prediction by Yize Sun, Yize Sun, Haibin Zhao, Zheyi Wang

“…BackgroundPatients with myocardial infarction (MI) have a high incidence of depression, which deteriorates the cardiac function and increases the risk of cardiovascular events. …”
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Elevated Platelet‐to‐Lymphocyte Ratio as a Predictor of All‐Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality in Hypertensive Individuals by Rui Xu, Ling Chen, Changshun Yan, Hong Xu, Guiqiu Cao

“…Elevated PLR independently predicts heightened risks of both all‐cause and cardiovascular mortality among hypertensive patients.…”
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A Mitochondria‐Related Signature in Diffuse Large B‐Cell Lymphoma: Prognosis, Immune and Therapeutic Features by Zhen‐Zhong Zhou, Jia‐Chen Lu, Song‐Bin Guo, Xiao‐Peng Tian, Hai‐Long Li, Hui Zhou, Wei‐Juan Huang

“…The risk model was defined using Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (Lasso) regression algorithm, and its prognostic value was further examined in independent datasets. Patients were stratified into two clusters based on the risk scores, additionally a nomogram was generated based on the risk score and clinical characteristics. …”
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Association between Dysfunctional Beliefs and Coping Strategy among Persons Suffering from Substance Use Disorder by Prosenjit Ghosh, Saptarshi Paul Choudhury, Subho Panja

“…Materials and Methods: The population of this descriptive and cross-sectional study were 44 patients who were admitted under psychiatry ward and consented to the study. …”
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MRI-based deep learning radiomics to differentiate dual-phenotype hepatocellular carcinoma from HCC and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: a multicenter study by Qian Wu, Tao Zhang, Fan Xu, Lixiu Cao, Wenhao Gu, Wenjing Zhu, Yanfen Fan, Ximing Wang, Chunhong Hu, Yixing Yu

“…Methods Our study consisted of 381 patients from four centers with 138 HCCs, 122 DPHCCs, and 121 ICCs (244 for training and 62 for internal tests, centers 1 and 2; 75 for external tests, centers 3 and 4). …”
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Clinical Profile and Prescription Patterns in Culture-proven Enteric Fever in Children by Divya Priyadharshini, Mobill Clinton, Nandini Sethuraman, Mathrubootham Sridhar, Vidya Krishna

“…Leukopenia occurred in 28 (21.8%) patients. The average inpatient fever defervescence time was 4.62 days (range: 1–28 days). …”
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Problems and Barriers Related to the Use of AI-Based Clinical Decision Support Systems: Interview Study by Godwin Denk Giebel, Pascal Raszke, Hartmuth Nowak, Lars Palmowski, Michael Adamzik, Philipp Heinz, Marianne Tokic, Nina Timmesfeld, Frank Brunkhorst, Jürgen Wasem, Nikola Blase

“…These included representatives of patients, physicians and caregivers, developers of AI-based CDSSs, researchers (studying AI in health care and social and health law), quality management and quality assurance representatives, a representative of an ethics committee, a representative of a health insurance fund, and medical product consultants. …”
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Diabetic retinopathy further increases risk of cardiovascular disease mortality in a high-risk cohort by Richard Kha, Yasemin Kapucu, Mayuri Indrakumar, George Burlutsky, Aravinda Thiagalingam, Pramesh Kovoor, Paul Mitchell, Gerald Liew

“…Further adjustment for coronary artery disease using Gensini scores and excluding patients without diabetes had minimal impact on the association. …”
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