Development of a new data management system for the study of the gut microbiome of children who are small for their gestational age by Felix Manske, Magdalena Durda-Masny, Norbert Grundmann, Jan Mazela, Monika Englert-Golon, Marta Szymankiewicz-Bręborowicz, Joanna Ciomborowska-Basheer, Izabela Makałowska, Anita Szwed, Wojciech Makałowski

“…By providing users with the MetagenomicsDB backend which constitutes the major part of the system, we ensure that custom development can be finished in a reasonable amount of time. We report our endeavors in order to motivate the application of data management systems at the scale of single studies in microbiome research.…”
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Barriers to healthcare access among female youths in Mozambique: a mixed-effects and spatial analysis using DHS 2022/23 data by Habtu Kifle Negash, Hiwot Tezera Endale, Hailu Aragie, Winta Tesfaye, Mihret Getnet, Tseganesh Asefa, Yibeltal Yismaw Gela, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye

“…Results This study found that 49.10% (95% CI: 47.81%, 50.39%) of female youths reported barriers to healthcare access, primarily due to financial difficulties (40.69%) and distance (38.16%). …”
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Significant role of biomass burning in heavy haze formation in Nanjing, a megacity in China: molecular-level insights from intensive PM_2.5 sampling on winter hazy days by M. Kang, M. Kang, M. Bao, M. Bao, M. Bao, W. Song, W. Song, A. Abulimiti, A. Abulimiti, C. Wu, C. Wu, F. Cao, F. Cao, S. Szidat, Y. Zhang, Y. Zhang

“…<p>Reports on the molecular-level characterization of primary and secondary constituents in PM<span class="inline-formula">_2.5</span> at high temporal resolution, particularly during haze events, are still limited. …”
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Traditional Chinese Mind and Body Exercises for Neck Pain: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Yu-Hua Xie, Man-Xia Liao, Mao-Yuan Wang, W. C. Hewith A. Fernando, Yue-Ming Gu, Xue-Qiang Wang, Lin-Rong Liao

“…Randomized controlled trials reporting the effects of TCMBE on pain intensity, functional mobility, and QOL in individuals with neck pain were included. …”
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SARS-COV-2 re-infection and incidence of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) among essential workers in New York: a retrospective cohort studyResearch in context by Tesleem K. Babalola, Sean A.P. Clouston, Zennur Sekendiz, Devi Chowdhury, Nicola Soriolo, Joseph Kawuki, Jaymie Meliker, Melissa Carr, Bruno R. Valenti, Ashley Fontana, Onix A. Melendez, Olga Morozova, Benjamin J. Luft

“…Data were collected through in-person questionnaires and surveys sent via text and email, internal medical records, follow-up calls, and external medical records. Participants who reported continuation or the development of new symptoms three months after the initial SARS-CoV-2 infection, with symptoms lasting for at least two months, were categorized as having PASC, while those without any COVID-19 or whose symptoms resolved were classified as non-PASC. …”
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The impact of routines on emotional and behavioural difficulties in children and on parental anxiety during COVID-19 by Vera Lees, Rosie Hay, Helen Bould, Helen Bould, Helen Bould, Alex S. F. Kwong, Daniel Major-Smith, Daniel Major-Smith, Daphne Kounali, Rebecca M. Pearson, Rebecca M. Pearson

“…Keeping a routine was associated with emotional and behavioural difficulty scores 5.0 points lower (95% CI −10.0 to −0.1), p = 0.045 than not keeping a routine. Parents who reported keeping a routine had anxiety scores 4.3 points lower (95% CI −7.5 to −1.1), p = 0.009 than those who did not. …”
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Anti-LAG-3 antibody LBL-007 plus anti-PD-1 antibody toripalimab in advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma and other solid tumors: an open-label, multicenter, phase Ib/II trial by Gang Chen, Dong-Chen Sun, Yi Ba, Ya-Xiong Zhang, Ting Zhou, Yuan-Yuan Zhao, Hong-Yun Zhao, Wen-Feng Fang, Yan Huang, Zhen Wang, Chao Deng, De-Sheng Hu, Wei Wang, Jin-Guan Lin, Gui-Ling Li, Su-Xia Luo, Zhi-Chao Fu, Hai-Sheng Zhu, Hui-Li Wang, Sheng-Li Cai, Xiao-Qiang Kang, Li Zhang, Yun-Peng Yang

“…No treatment-related deaths were reported. In immunotherapy-naive NPC patients (n = 12), ORR was 33.3%, disease control rate (DCR) was 75%, and median progression-free survival (PFS) was 10.8 months (95% CI, 1.3 to not estimated). …”
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Application of iron-rich slag to capture carbon dioxide gas through direct gas-solid carbonation by F. Abdul, R.F. Rahman, K.A. Purwanto, F.I. Ma'ruf, Y. Setiyorini, V.A. Setyowati, S. Pintowantoro

“…The iron-rich slag operates under the diffusion-controlled model when it comes to capturing carbon dioxide.CONCLUSION: Iron-rich slag is reported to capture carbón dioxide at 175 degrees celsius with carbón dioxide and water vapor condition, which is proven both from thermodynamic calculations and experiments. …”
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Impact of the Mediterranean Diet on Patients With Psoriasis: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Javier Perez-Bootello, Emilio Berna-Rico, Carlota Abbad-Jaime de Aragon, Ruth Cova-Martin, Leticia Goni, Asuncion Ballester-Martinez, Pedro Jaen-Olasolo, Nehal Mehta, Joel M Gelfand, Miguel Angel Martinez-Gonzalez, Alvaro Gonzalez-Cantero

“…Trial RegistrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT06257641; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06257641 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)DERR1-10.2196/64277…”
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Evaluation of Common and Atypical Clinical Presentations of Tinea Faciei: A Cross-sectional Study from Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India by Suganita, Deepika Agarwal, Sonal Sachan, Vandana Yadav, Harshit Jaiswal, Divya Prajapati

“…While it is less common than dermatophyte infections of other anatomical sites, tinea faciei has become more prevalent in recent years, being reported in Dermatology Outpatient Departments. Aim: To enrich our understanding of tinea faciei with the intention of improving diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes. …”
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Evaluation of a Guided Chatbot Intervention for Young People in Jordan: Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial by Anne Marijn de Graaff, Rand Habashneh, Sarah Fanatseh, Dharani Keyan, Aemal Akhtar, Adnan Abualhaija, Muhannad Faroun, Ibrahim Said Aqel, Latefa Dardas, Chiara Servili, Mark van Ommeren, Richard Bryant, Kenneth Carswell

“…MethodsA 2-arm, single-blind, feasibility randomized controlled trial was conducted among 60 young people aged 18 years to 21 years living in Jordan with self-reported elevated levels of psychological distress. …”
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The analgesic effects of quadratus lumborum block versus caudal block for pediatric patients undergoing abdominal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yu Zhu, Jin Wu, Shenglong Qu, Peng Jiang, Chetan Bohara, Chetan Bohara, Yi Li

“…Other secondary outcome measures were the time of first rescue analgesia, the incidence of PONV, and the incidence of postoperative complications, such as post-block infection, anaphylaxis to local anesthesia and hematoma.Evidence reviewWe systematically reviewed Pubmed, Central, EMBASE, Google Scholar, Web of Science citation index, the US clinical trials register, and abstracts for randomized controlled trials that compared these blocks and reported the rate of postoperative rescue analgesia.FindingsSeven RCTs (444 patients) were included in the final analysis. …”
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Association between penicillin allergy labels and serious adverse events in hospitalized patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shipeng Zhang, Shipeng Zhang, Tianyi Dong, Jiawen Xian, Jiawen Xian, Xinyue Xiao, Xinyue Xiao, Jiaqing Yuan, Jiaqing Yuan, Tong Zeng, Tong Zeng, Kuan Deng, Kuan Deng, Rui Fu, Hanyu Wang, Hanyu Wang, Yanjie Jiang, Xueying Li, Xueying Li

“…BackgroundTo date, several studies have demonstrated that erroneous labeling of Penicillin allergy (PAL) can significantly impact treatment options and result in adverse clinical outcomes, while other studies have reported no negative effects. Therefore, to systematically evaluate these effects and investigate the association between adverse clinical outcomes and the Penicillin label, we conducted this meta-analysis.MethodSearches were conducted in the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases from inception to 13 July 2024. …”
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Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostic Breast Ultrasound: A Comparative Analysis of Decision Support Among Radiologists With Various Levels of Expertise by Filiz Çelebi, Onur Tuncer, Müge Oral, Tomris Duymaz, Tolga Orhan, Gökhan Ertaş

“…Two radiologists, one with 15 years of experience and the other with one year of experience, evaluated the images for breast imaging-reporting and data system (BI-RADS) scoring. The less-experienced radiologist re-evaluated the images with the guidance of a commercial AI system and the maximum elasticity from shear wave elastography. …”
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Une double discordance cardiaque complexe décompensée, à propos d’un cas et revue de la littérature by Nabila Soufi Taleb Bendiab, Rachid Djaziri, Fouad Sekkal, Nesrine Khedim, Abderrahim Meziane-Tani

“…Its prognosis depends mainly on other associated congenital heart defects, arrhythmias and disorders of the conduction, as well as systolic function of the right ventricle in the systemic position. We report the case of a 23-year-old patient with a complex cyanogen heart disease. …”
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An observational study evaluating the epidemiological and entomological impacts of piperonyl butoxide insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) compared to a combination of indoor residual s... by Banchamlak Tegegne, Delenasaw Yewhalaw, Emily R Hilton, Sarah Zohdy, Cecilia Flatley, Kelly M Davis, Amha Worku, Meshesha Balkew, Peter Mumba, Sheleme Chibsa, Jon Eric Tongren, Gudissa Assefa, Achamyelesh Sisay, Dawit Teshome, Mastewal Worku, Mulat Yimer, Melissa Yoshimizu, Isabel Swamidoss, Carla Mapp, Jimee Hwang, Wendy Inouye, Aklilu Seyoum, Dereje Dengela, Sarah M Burnett

“…Confirmed malaria cases reported during the high transmission season (September to December) were compared in the 2 years before (2019 and 2020) vs the 2 years after (2021 and 2022) the 2021 campaigns. …”
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Mamá Empoderada: study protocol for a pilot trial of a novel parenting and mental health prevention intervention for migrant mothers with young children at the Mexico-US border by Gudelia Rangel, Shira M Goldenberg, Eileen Pitpitan, Kaylee Ramage, Ietza Bojorquez-Chapela, Cecilia Martinez-Torteya, Katherine Rosenblum, Chelsie Hernandez, Monica Alvarez

“…In collaboration with our community partners, results will be disseminated via peer-reviewed publications; presentations; and plain-language reports, infographics, and presentations to community, clinical, and policy audiences. …”
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Factors influencing changes in the quality of life of the Hainan migratory population with hypertension: a survey of the Chengmai mangrove bay community by Qiaochun Chen, Jing Zhou, Na Li, Luming Liu, Yixuan Li, Wenfang Long, Ziyue Luo, Yunru Liu, Sha Xiao

“…Abstract Background Hainan is a tropical island in China with a large migratory population. Study have reported that the blood pressure of Hainan elderly hypertensive migratory population decreased significantly, which may be related to the improvement of environment and quality of life (QoL). …”
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Exploring the benefits and prescribing informations of combining East Asian herbal medicine with conventional medicine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review... by Hee-Geun Jo, Jihye Seo, Eunhye Baek, Donghun Lee

“…The review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, using the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 20/50/70 Response Criteria and the incidence of adverse events (AEI) as primary outcomes. …”
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RETRACTED: Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Patients With Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Implantation—Implications for Physiotherapists by Peng-Ming Yu, Peng-Ming Yu, Yu-Qiang Wang, Ze-Ruxing Luo, Raymond C. C. Tsang, Oystein Tronstad, Oystein Tronstad, Jun Shi, Ying-Qiang Guo, Alice Y. M. Jones

“…At 30 days post-surgery, patients without PPCs maintained higher MIP and 6MWD compared to those with PPCs, but there were no significant between-group differences in other lung function parameters nor KCCQ.ConclusionThis is the first study to report the incidence of PPCs post TTVI. Despite a 3-day prehabilitation protocol and standard post-operative physiotherapy, PPCs were common among patients after TTVI and significantly impacted on hospital and short-term recovery and outcomes. …”
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