Efficacy of total transanal laparoscopic pull‑through and pure transanal endorectal pull‑through in the treatment of common‑type Hirschsprung disease by Guizhen Huang, Wenqian Huang, Chi Sun, Meng Li, Chaosheng He, Yi Su, Weili Xu, Suolin Li

“…Materials and methods: We retrospectively evaluated clinical data and follow-up results of 60 children with common-type HD who underwent TTLP or PTEP. …”
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Efficacy of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Modulating Upper Extremity Sympathetic Skin Response in Alleviating Cancer Survivors With Chemotherapy-Induced Periphe... by Xu Y, Wu J, Jiang Q, Lv Y, Zhou J, Wang Z, Zhao H, Du D

“…Yongming Xu,1,* Junzhen Wu,1,* Qingqing Jiang,2 Yingying Lv,1 Jin Zhou,1 Zhiyu Wang,3 Hui Zhao,3 Dongping Du1 1Department of Pain Management Center, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Neurology, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Internal Oncology, Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Dongping Du, Department of Pain Management Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-21-24058896, Email dudp@sjtu.edu.cn Hui Zhao, Department of Neurology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai, 200233, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-21-24058328, Fax +86-21-240598328, Email zhao-hui@sjtu.edu.cnObjective:  Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common side effect of chemotherapy and it is currently intractable We compared the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) against non-TEAS groups and investigated the variables that predict effective relief of upper extremity pain in cancer survivors with CIPN.Methods: We retrospectively collected data of cancer survivors who developed CIPN between May 2017 to March 2022. …”
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The role of Anti-PAD4, Anti-CarP, and Anti-RA33 antibodies combined with RF and ACPA in predicting abatacept response in rheumatoid arthritis by Alberto Floris, Maria Maddalena Angioni, Mattia Fadda, Micaela Rita Naitza, Mattia Congia, Elisabetta Chessa, Matteo Piga, Alberto Cauli

“…The RF and ACPA status were retrospectively assessed by reviewing the patients’ clinical records. …”
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Clinical Study of Sentinel Lymph Node Detection to Evaluate Pelvic Lymph Node Metastasis to Determine the Prognosis of Patients with Early Cervical Cancer by Peipei Li, Shuai Feng, Guodong Zhou, Lu Zhang, Xiugui Sheng, Dapeng Li

“…The current study is aimed at investigating the feasibility and accuracy of combined tracer method for localization of SLN in initial stages of cervical cancer and to evaluate the clinical value of SLN biopsy in replacing pelvic lymph node resection. Methods. We retrospectively reviewed 348 cases who were admitted to the Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Shandong Provincial Cancer Hospital, China, between February 2003 and June 2018 with FIGO stage IA2 to IIA2 cervical cancer and undergone through SLN biopsy. …”
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Evaluation of treatment for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma using plasma D-dimer levels by Ruonan Shao, Danchen Meng, Beibei Gao, Lu Zhang, Qingqi Meng, Yanqiu Hou, Zhangbiao Long, Jinsong Yan, Xiaofeng Shi

“…This study means to retrospectively evaluate the role of D-dimer in prediction of treatment efficacy in patients with DLBCL. 151 patients with newly diagnosed DLBCL were enrolled. …”
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Impact of Bone-Modifying Agents on Post-Bone Metastasis Survival Across Cancer Types by Hironari Tamiya, Kazumi Nishino, Yuji Kato, Reina Nakahashi-Kato, Yurika Kosuga-Tsujimoto, Shota Kinoshita, Rie Suzuki, Makiyo Watanabe, Toru Wakamatsu, Shigeki Kakunaga, Satoshi Takenaka

“…Methods: A total of 539 cancer patients were retrospectively analyzed to identify significant independent factors in post-bone metastasis survival. …”
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The aptamer BC 007 for treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy: evaluation in Doberman  Pinschers of efficacy and outcomes by Sabine Werner, Gerd Wallukat, Niels‐Peter Becker, Katrin Wenzel, Johannes Müller, Ingolf Schimke, Gerhard Wess

“…For controlling, two groups were created: 14 β1‐AAB‐positive DP with DCM not treated with BC 007 (Control 1) and 14 DP with DCM closely matched to the BC 007‐treated DP (Control 2), retrospectively selected from the institutional database of DP. …”
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A dosimetric comparison of non-coplanar volumetric modulated arc therapy and non-coplanar fixed field intensity modulated radiation therapy in hippocampus-avoidance whole-brain rad... by Huaqu Zeng, MinZhi Zhong, Zongyou Chen, Shukui Tang, Zunbei Wen

“…ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the dosimetric differences between non-coplanar volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) and non-coplanar fixed-field intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) in hippocampus-avoidance whole-brain radiation therapy with a simultaneous integrated boost (HA-WBRT+SIB) for brain metastases using the Monaco treatment planning system (TPS).MethodA total of 22 patients with brain metastases were retrospectively enrolled. Two radiotherapy treatment plans were designed for each patient: non-coplanar VMAT and non-coplanar fixed field IMRT. …”
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Effect of visceral fat area on prognosis of patients undergoing radical gastrectomy and construction of nomogram by Zhicheng Huang, Baohua Zheng, Zhiwei Wang, Xiaobin Chen, Yu Wang

“…Abstract Background We aim to investigate the impact of visceral fat area (VFA) on the prognosis of patients following radical gastric resection and develop a nomogram prediction model to forecast the prognosis of gastric cancer patients. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 156 patients who underwent laparoscopic radical gastrectomy for distal gastric cancer in the 900th hospital of the Joint Logistics Support Force from April 2018 to April 2020. …”
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Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of ciprofol after continuous infusion in elderly patients by Xiaowen Guo, Yang Qiao, Sijie Yin, Fengqin Luo, Lingmei Yi, Jiajia Chen, Man Lu

“…The pre-registration date was June 20, 2021, and the review approval and official case solicitation began in December 2021; Retrospectively registered) was conducted in accordance with the World Medical Congress Declaration of Helsinki and Good Clinical Practice guidelines. …”
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Effect of chemoradiotherapy on the dynamics of circulating lymphocyte subsets in patients with non-metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma by Lilan Yi, Lilan Yi, Yinfang Gu, Yinfang Gu, Longhua Guo, Longhua Guo, Xiaofang Zou, Xiaofang Zou, Guowu Wu, Guowu Wu

“…The composition of lymphocyte subsets before treatment, post-completion of CRT, and one month following CRT was retrospectively analyzed. Further, the relationship between the composition of circulating lymphocyte subpopulations and distinguish clinical responses was evaluated.ResultsThe proportion of CD3+ T cells showed an initial increase followed by a significant decrease at baseline, post-completion of CRT, and one month following CRT. …”
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Early Postoperative Safety of Total Hip Arthroplasty in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients by YANG Xingdong, YU Muyang, XU Yiming, ZHU Wei, HU Mingwei, WENG Xisheng, FENG Bin

“…ObjectiveTo analyze the occurrence of early complications after total hip arthroplasty (THA) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).MethodsThe data of patients who underwent THA at Peking Union Medical College Hospital from June 2012 to April 2024 were retrospectively and consecutively collected. The patients were categorized into SLE group and control group based on the presence or absence of SLE. …”
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Twelve-Month Outcomes and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Biomarkers After Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implantation in Pseudophakic Eyes with Post-Vitrectomy Cystoid Macular Edem... by Francesco Pignatelli, Alfredo Niro, Giuseppe Addabbo, Pasquale Viggiano, Giacomo Boscia, Maria Oliva Grassi, Francesco Boscia, Cristiana Iaculli, Giulia Maria Emilia Clima, Antonio Barone, Ermete Giancipoli

“…<b>Methods</b>: Medical records of consecutive pseudophakic patients, who underwent PPV for different retinal pathologies, were retrospectively evaluated in this single-center, uncontrolled study. …”
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Real-world ePRO use and clinical outcomes using electronic patient-reported symptom monitoring for patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer receiving first-line pembrolizu... by L. Johnetta Blakely, Sabine Oskar, Ian Kudel, Ashley Roush, Zoya Shamsi, Toni Perry, Annette Christianson, Brittni Smith, Thomas Burke

“…Those initiating pembrolizumab from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2019, identified retrospectively (historical cohort), were compared with those initiating pembrolizumab from 1 October 2019 to 30 September 2021 who were prospectively offered Noona (standard of care [SoC] cohort). …”

Process evaluation of Project Daire: a food environment intervention that impacted food knowledge, wellbeing and dietary habits of primary school children by Naomi Anderson, Sarah F. Brennan, Fiona Lavelle, Sarah E. Moore, Dilara Olgacher, Amy Junkin, Moira Dean, Michelle C. McKinley, Patrick McCole, Ruth F. Hunter, Laura Dunne, Niamh E. O’Connell, Chris T. Elliott, Danielle McCarthy, Jayne V. Woodside

“…National Library of Medicine Clinical Trials.gov (ID: NCT04277312; retrospectively registered 11th February 2020).…”
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Machine learning for predicting neoadjuvant chemotherapy effectiveness using ultrasound radiomics features and routine clinical data of patients with breast cancer by Pu Zhou, Pu Zhou, Hongyan Qian, Pengfei Zhu, Jiangyuan Ben, Jiangyuan Ben, Guifang Chen, Qiuyi Chen, Lingli Chen, Jia Chen, Ying He, Ying He

“…BackgroundThis study explores the clinical value of a machine learning (ML) model based on ultrasound radiomics features of primary foci, combined with clinicopathologic factors to predict the pathological complete response (pCR) of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) for patients with breast cancer (BC).MethodWe retrospectively analyzed ultrasound images and clinical information from 231 participants with BC who received NAC. …”
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Mortality Risk Prediction in Patients With Antimelanoma Differentiation–Associated, Gene 5 Antibody–Positive, Dermatomyositis–Associated Interstitial Lung Disease: Algorithm Develo... by Hui Li, Ruyi Zou, Hongxia Xin, Ping He, Bin Xi, Yaqiong Tian, Qi Zhao, Xin Yan, Xiaohua Qiu, Yujuan Gao, Yin Liu, Min Cao, Bi Chen, Qian Han, Juan Chen, Guochun Wang, Hourong Cai

“…MethodsIn total, 609 consecutive patients with anti-MDA5+DM-ILD were retrospectively enrolled from 6 hospitals across China. …”
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Bilateral synchronous UBE for unilateral laminotomy and bilateral decompression as a potentially effective minimally Invasive approach for two-level lumbar spinal stenosis by Yulin Zhao, Yingjun Guo, Xin Pan, Hao Li, Xianlei Gao, Haipeng Si, Wanlong Xu

“…Sixty-four patients with two-level lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) treated with BS-UBE-ULBD from October 2022 to January 2024 were retrospectively analyzed. All patients were treated with BS-UBE-ULBD. …”
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Preoperative ultrasound risk factors for peripartum hysterectomy among PAS suspected pregnancies by Lulu Wang, Tianjiao Liu, Yang Yang, Yalan Li, Li Xiao, Xin Li, Sumei Wei

“…Methods Data were retrospectively extracted from the Longitudinal Placenta Accreta Spectrum Study (LoPASS), covering pregnancies with PAS from January 2018 to March 2023 at our institute. …”
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Efficacy of PD-1 blockade plus chemotherapy in patients with oncogenic-driven non-small-cell lung cancer by Haowei Wang, Lei Cheng, Jian Chen, Peixin Chen, Zhuoran Tang, Qianyi Wang, Ying Ma, Chao Zhao, Xuefei Li, Tao Jiang, Fei Zhou, Xiaoxia Chen, Caicun Zhou

“…Methods Three hundred twelve NSCLC patients with at least one oncogenic driver alteration received PD-1 plus chemotherapy or each monotherapy were retrospectively identified. Objective response rate (ORR), progression-free survival (PFS), and overall survival (OS) were compared to evaluate the therapeutic outcomes differences among patients with different oncogenic drivers. …”
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