Novel complex medication containing medium chain triglycerides for the treatment of dry eye by T.N. Safonova, G.V. Zaytseva, K.Yu. Kravets, N.B. Polyakov

“…Corneal staining grade 1 was reported in 94% of group 1 patients. In group 2, corneal staining did not change significantly. …”
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Eu-Substituents-Induced Modifications in the Thermoelectric Properties of the Zintl Phase Ba_1-<i>x</i>Eu<i>_x</i>Zn₂Sb₂ System by Daewon Shim, Junsu Lee, Aziz Ahmed, Ji Hee Pi, Myung-Ho Choi, Kang Min Ok, Kyu Hyoung Lee, Tae-Soo You

“…., <i>r</i>₊/<i>r</i>₋), was successfully verified in the title system, as in our previous reports, where <i>r</i>₊/<i>r</i>₋ > 1 for the BaCu₂S₂-type structure. …”
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Coronary Heart Disease Risk Prediction Model Based on Machine Learning by YUE Haitao, HE Chanchan, CHENG Yuyou, ZHANG Sencheng, WU You, MA Jing

“…Methods Utilizing cross-sectional survey data from the 2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) in the United States, a cohort of 112 606 participants was identified, featuring 24 variables related to risk behaviors and health status, with self-reported coronary heart disease (CHD) as the outcome measure. …”
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Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing in Pneumonia: Applications in the Detection of Responsible Pathogens, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Virulence by Liu B, Bao Z, Chen W, Xi X, Ge X, Zhou J, Zheng X, Zhang P, Deng W, Ding R, Zhou M, Fang J

“…In addition, 81 AMR genes associated with responsible pathogens were reported, and 75.8% (25/33) priority drug-resistant pathogens could be directly identified. …”
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Unveiling GPT-4V's hidden challenges behind high accuracy on USMLE questions: Observational Study by Zhichao Yang, Zonghai Yao, Mahbuba Tasmin, Parth Vashisht, Won Seok Jang, Feiyun Ouyang, Beining Wang, David McManus, Dan Berlowitz, Hong Yu

“…To better understand GPT-4V’s explanation ability, we modified a patient case report to resemble a typical “curbside consultation” between physicians. …”
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Sequential use of low-load-blood-flow-restricted vs. high-load resistance training on neuromuscular activation, hypertrophy and neuromuscular performance by Romina Ledergerber, Paul Ritsche, Eric Lichtenstein, Martin Keller

“…Linear mixed models were used to analyze group differences over time, with Cohen’s d effect sizes. Here, we report the preliminary data of 20 participants. …”
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Health-related quality of life and health state utility value in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Guixiang Zhao, Siyuan Lei, Ya Li, Zhenzhen Feng, Jiansheng Li

“…Methods We searched the PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science and Cochrane Library databases for studies reporting the HRQoL or HSUV of IPF patients, with the retrieval time from the establishment of each database to April 2024. …”
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Effectiveness of the Modified WHO Labour Care Guide to Detect Prolonged and Obstructed Labour Among Women Admitted at Eight Publicly Funded, Midwife-Led Community Health Facilities... by Mugyenyi GR, Tumuhimbise W, Atukunda EC, Tibaijuka L, Ngonzi J, Kayondo M, Kanyesigye M, Musimenta A, Yarine FT, Byamugisha JK

“…The mean maternal and gestation ages were similar between the two groups, reported at 25.9 (SD=5.6) years, and 39.4 (SD=1.8) weeks, respectively. …”
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The initial results of using brolucizumab (Beovu®), an angiogenesis inhibitor, for choroidal neovascularization in patients with age-related macular degeneration by N.S. Zhayvoronok, O.V. Kolenko, L.P. Danilova, E.L. Sorokin

“…In all patients after three injections the minimal values of CRT were reported: they decreased from 298 (284; 302) to 268 (263; 270) µm. …”
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Complex program for the prevention of the development and progression of refractive errors in school year children by T.K. Botabekova, N.A. Aldasheva, V.R. Abdullina, I.S. Stepanova, B.I. Isergepova, Zh.S. Iskakbaeva

“…Poor general health was reported in 33% of children who wear glasses and 15% of children who wear&nbsp; contact lenses.…”
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Neovascular glaucoma as a complication of proton therapy for uveal melanoma by I.E. Panova, E.M. Svistunova, N.A. Vorobyov, E.V. Samkovich, N.I. Martynova, A.A. Bykhovsky

“…Ocular hypertension was reported in 13 patients, and NVG developed in 9 of them. …”
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Long-Term Impact of Using Mobile Phones and Playing Computer Games on the Brain Structure and the Risk of Neurodegenerative Diseases: Large Population-Based Study by Yi Xiao, Sirui Zhang, Yuanzheng Ma, Shichan Wang, Chunyu Li, Yan Liang, Huifang Shang

“…All the characteristics of using mobile phones and playing computer games were collected through face-to-face interviews at baseline, and outcomes were extracted from the algorithmic combinations of self-reported medical conditions, hospital admissions, and death registries. …”
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Etelcalcetide: What we know eight years since its approval by Pedro Freitas, Luciano Pereira

“…However, only a handful of studies reported clinically relevant outcomes. This narrative review aims to summarize the published data about etelcalcetide, focusing on biochemical, cardiovascular (CV) and bone endpoints, as well as adverse effects and all-cause mortality. …”
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Profil Pasien Pneumonia Komunitas di Bagian Anak RSUP DR. M. Djamil Padang Sumatera Barat by Osharinanda Monita, Finny Fitry Yani, Yuniar Lestari

“…The objective of the study was to report the profile of CAP in pediatric ward of DR. …”
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Enhancing Access to Mental Health Services for Antepartum and Postpartum Women Through Telemental Health Services at Wellbeing Centers in Selected Health Facilities in Bangladesh:... by Aniqa Tasnim Hossain, Md Hafizur Rahman, Ridwana Maher Manna, Ema Akter, SM Hasibul Islam, Md Alamgir Hossain, Tasnu Ara, Nasimul Ghani Usmani, Pradip Chandra, Maruf Ahmed Khan, SM Mustafizur Rahman, Helal Uddin Ahmed, Muhammad Kamruzzaman Mozumder, Jesmin Mahmuda Juthi, Fatema Shahrin, Sadia Afrose Shams, Fahmida Afroze, Mukta Jahan Banu, Shafiqul Ameen, Sabrina Jabeen, Anisuddin Ahmed, Mohammad Robed Amin, Shams El Arifeen, Mohammad Sohel Shomik, Ahmed Ehsanur Rahman

“…ResultsAlmost all health care providers (165/168, 98.2%) reported that the Wellbeing Centers were feasible to implement in their health facilities; however, about half (84/168, 50%) felt that trained staff to operate them were insufficient. …”
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Initial clinical experience with [177Lu]Lu-PNT2002 radioligand therapy in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: dosimetry, safety, and efficacy from the lead-in cohort o... by Aaron R. Hansen, Stephan Probst, Jean-Mathieu Beauregard, Benjamin L. Viglianti, Jeff M. Michalski, Scott T. Tagawa, Oliver Sartor, Ronald F. Tutrone, Orhan K. Oz, Kevin D. Courtney, Ebrahim S. Delpassand, Luke T. Nordquist, Medhat M. Osman, Kim N. Chi, Richard Sparks, Noble George, Sara M. Hawley, Wenting Wu, Jessica D. Jensen, Neil E. Fleshner

“…This study leveraged a lead-in phase to assess tissue dosimetry and evaluate preliminary safety and efficacy, prior to expansion into a randomized phase. Here we report those results.MethodsEnrolled participants had mCRPC that progressed on one prior androgen receptor pathway inhibitor (ARPI), were prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET–positive as determined by a central reader, were chemotherapy-naïve for mCRPC, and had adequate bone marrow and end-organ reserve. …”
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Observation on therapeutic effect of acupoint application and massage technique in treating constipation after cerebral infarction (穴位贴敷与推拿手法治疗脑梗死后便秘疗效观察)... by GUO Haijiao (果海姣), LIU Ganlu (刘甘露), MA Xiaoxu (马晓旭), SU Rong (苏容), CHEN Cheng (陈程), MA Dayong (马大勇), HU Zhe (胡哲), LIU Wenli (刘文丽), GENG Qingwen (耿庆文)

“…Increased frequency of defecation was reported in three groups in the second week of treatment compared with that in the first week of treatment. …”
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The first experience with brolucizumab for neovascular age-related macular degeneration by A.N. Kulikov, D.S. Maltsev, A.Yu. Malafeeva, S.M. Perminova, V.R. Zhalimova, A.S. Vasiliev, A.A. Kazak

“…</i> </p> <p> <i><b>Results</b>: in group 1, a significant increase in BCVA from 34.9±6.6 letters to 44.1±4.2 letters (p=0.02) was reported. Meanwhile, in group 2, BCVA remained unchanged (35.0±3.5 letters before treatment vs. 33.8±3.7 letters after treatment, p&gt;0.05). …”
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Evaluation of hierarchical management of operating room nurses to in the promotion of high-quality nursing service (手术室护士分层管理在优质护理服务中的应用效果)... by LI Yanzhen (李棪臻), ZHANG Hui (张慧), HE Lili (何利利), ZHANG Jing (张静), LEI Dan (雷丹), WEI Qianqian (卫倩倩), XI Hongna (席红娜), LI Hao (李豪), LIU Ruzhong (刘儒忠), HUANG Xinkun (黄新坤), LIU Xiongtao (刘雄涛)

“…In terms of adverse nursing events, 12 cases of insufficient surgical instruments and 12 cases of omission of nursing were reported before implementation of hierarchical management, and it dropped to 6 cases and 4 cases after implementation of hierarchical management. …”
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Sex differences in the peripheral levels of cytokines during 12-month antipsychotic treatment in a drug-naïve schizophrenia spectrum cohort by I. Ratke, A. Torsvik, C.A. Bartz-Johannessen, F. Fathian, I. Joa, S.M. Klæbo Reitan, E.M. Løberg, M. Rettenbacher, S. Skrede, V.M. Steen, E. Johnsen, R.A. Kroken

“…The aim of our study was to compare changes in cytokine levels in men and women with schizophrenia spectrum disorder over 12 months of treatment with antipsychotics. Methods: This study reports pre-planned secondary outcomes from the BeSt InTro Study – a pragmatic, semi-randomised, rater-blinded comparison of amisulpride, aripiprazole, and olanzapine. …”
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