Risk factors for re-hospitalization within 90 days of discharge for severe influenza in children by Shuo Yang, Sukun Lu, Can Qi, Yinghui Guo, Le Wang

“…Demographic data, clinical characteristics, underlying medical conditions, microbiology, treatment outcomes, and 90-day readmissions were retrieved and retrospectively analyzed. Those who tested positive for COVID-19 were excluded. …”
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Clinical profile and treatment outcome in chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis: Experience from a tertiary care center in Southern India by Sandeep Surendran, Suma Balan

“…Methods: Case records of children who were diagnosed with CRMO between January 2014 and December 2017were reviewed retrospectively. The cases were diagnosed based on the typical history along with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). …”
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Evaluation of Overall Survival Predictions In Inoperable Pancreas Ductal Adenocarcinoma by Hasan Önner, Mustafa Erol, İlknur Küçükosmanoğlu

“…Objective: In this study, we aimed to determine the independent predictive parameters of overall survival (OS) ofpatients with inoperable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and to investigate whether these parameterscan be used as potential biomarkers to shape precision medicine practices for PDAC patients.Material and Methods: The clinical and pathological data of patients who were diagnosed with inoperablepancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma between January 2016 and December 2019 and who underwent18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG PET/CT) in our departmentwere retrospectively analyzed. Tumor diameter, maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax), metabolictumor volume (MTV), and total lesion glycolysis (TLG) were calculated from FDG PET/CT images. …”
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Treating self-harm behaviors in prisons: implementation of the STEPPS program by Rosa Lorente-Català, Irene Jaén, Xavier Buscà-Huertas, Berta Framis, Azucena García-Palacios

“…Trial Registration NCT06297460 (ClinicalTrials.gov, retrospectively registered, 2022/01/01).…”
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A comparative study of the minimally invasive lateral shoulder approach and deltopectoral space approach for the treatment of proximal humerus fractures by Kunpeng Ma, Xinyu Wang, Zhilong Pi, Ying Zhang, Renkai Wang

“…Methods The clinical data of 95 patients with proximal humerus fractures admitted to the hospital from June 2018 to June 2023 were retrospectively collected. Forty-four patients were treated with a minimally invasive lateral shoulder approach (study group), and 51 patients were treated with a deltopectoral space approach (control group). …”
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Expression Levels of IL-17A, IL-17F, IL-17RA, and IL-17RC in Prostate Cancer with Taking into Account the Histological Grade according to Gleason Scale in Comparison to Benign Pros... by Marlena Janiczek, Łukasz Szylberg, Paulina Antosik, Anna Kasperska, Andrzej Marszałek

“…The aim of the study was to retrospectively assess the histological material of PCa divided into few groups using the Gleason score. …”
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Anterior Opening Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy for Recurvatum Deformity of the Proximal Tibia Secondary to Physeal Arrest: A Dual Site Study by John J. Bartoletta, Gregory A. Schmale, Tressa M. Mattioli-Lewis, Maryse Bouchard

“…Settings and Design: Patients from two tertiary pediatric institutions with proximal tibial recurvatum treated with an AHTO between 2002 and 2017 were retrospectively reviewed. Materials and Methods: Deformity was assessed radiographically using the posterior proximal tibial angle (PPTA), medial proximal tibial angle, and Caton–Deschamps index (CDI). …”
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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for Chinese neonates with severe respiratory and cardiac failure by Xiao-Juan Zhang, Ying-Yue Liu, Hui Wang, Xiao-Yang Hong

“…Method The clinical data of 28 neonates who required ECMO assistance were studied retrospectively. Results A total of 28 neonates underwent support with veno-arterial ECMO, including 14 cardiac support and 14 respiratory support. …”
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High mortality rates and long-term complications in children with infectious brainstem encephalitis: A study of sixteen cases. by Yuanyuan Zhou, Yi Zhu, Lingfeng Cao, Yingyan Shi, Jun Shen

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Pediatric patients diagnosed with BE in our Medical Center from 01 January 2015 to 31 July 2024 were retrospectively reviewed. The clinical data of these children were obtained from the hospital's medical database on 15 August 2024. …”
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Assessment of Combined Karyotype Analysis and Chromosome Microarray Analysis in Prenatal Diagnosis: A Cohort Study of 3710 Pregnancies by Jin Wang, Danni Wang, Yan Yin, Yi Deng, Mengling Ye, Ping Wei, Zhuo Zhang, Chun Chen, Shengfang Qin, Xueyan Wang

“…From March 2019 to March 2021, 3710 amniocentesis samples were retrospectively collected from women who accepted prenatal diagnosis at 16 to 22 + 6 weeks of pregnancy. …”
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A New Nomogram to Predict the Success of Shock Wave Lithotripsy in Ureteral Stones by Muhammed Fatih Simsekoglu, Engin Derekoylu, Mustafa Ozkaya, Muhammet Demirbilek, Ugur Aferin, Berin Selcuk, Ahmet Erozenci, Bulent Onal

“…Materials and Methods. We retrospectively enrolled 2,144 patients with ureteral stones who underwent SWL between January 1993 and April 2020. …”
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Definition of a Novel Cuproptosis-Relevant lncRNA Signature for Uncovering Distinct Survival, Genomic Alterations, and Treatment Implications in Lung Adenocarcinoma by Zhuning Wang, Junqiao Yao, Tengyu Dong, Xing Niu

“…We collected transcriptome expression profiling, clinical information, somatic mutation, and copy number variations from TCGA-LUAD cohort retrospectively. The genetic alterations of cuproptosis genes were systematically assessed across LUAD, and cuproptosis-relevant lncRNAs were screened for defining a LASSO prognostic model. …”
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Effectiveness of Super Floss and Water Flosser in Plaque Removal for Patients Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Nozha Sawan, Afnan Ben Gassem, Faisal Alkhayyal, Aroob Albakri, Nada Al-Muhareb, Eman Alsagob

“…Registered 12 September 2021-retrospectively registered, https://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN83875016.…”
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Impact of Out-of-pocket Costs on Varenicline Utilization and Persistence by Aaron Galaznik, Katherine Cappell, Leslie Montejano, Geoffrey Makinson, Kelly H. Zou, Gregory Lenhart

“…**Methods:** De-identified claims data in the MarketScan® Commercial Claims and Encounters Database were analyzed retrospectively. Participants were all patients at least 18 years of age continuously enrolled in plans during 2009. …”
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A systematic approach to the recurrent laryngeal nerve dissection at the cricothyroid junction by Oleksandr Butskiy, Brent A. Chang, Kimberly Luu, Robert M. McKenzie, Donald W. Anderson

“…Methods All thyroidectomies completed by the senior author between August 2014 and January 2016 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were excluded if concurrent lateral or central neck dissection was performed. …”
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Factors Influencing Postoperative Inpatient Rehabilitation Requirement After Surgical Intervention for Isolated Hip Fracture: A Multicenter Study by Daniel J. Lynch, Andrew Romero, James P. McFadden, Peter Zeblisky, Huazhi Liu, Darwin Ang

“…Methods Patients undergoing operative management of hip fractures (n = 71,849) from 2017 to 2019 at institutions that submitted data to a nationwide database were analyzed retrospectively. Various factors were compared between patients discharged to inpatient rehab (n = 56,178) versus home (n = 15,671). …”
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Analysis of the short-term effect of three different level pedicle screws in the treatment of thoracolumbar type A fractures by Alimujiang Yusufu, Abudula Abulaiti, Abuduwupuer Haibier, Junyi Ma, Yuan Ma

“…Methods Data from 277 patients who underwent posterior pedicle screw fixation for thoracolumbar fractures between September 2018 and January 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. Surgery-related indicators, laboratory parameters, clinical functional measures (VAS and ODI), and postoperative imaging findings were compared among the three groups. …”
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Evaluation of Skin Prick Test Results Performed for the Diagnosis of Inhaled Allergens in Konya by İlknur Külhaş Çelik, Ayşe Can Erçin, Hasibe Artaç, Bahar Ürün Ünal

“…Demographic characteristics and skin prick test results of 696 patients with sensitivity to at least one inhaled allergen were retrospectively evaluated. Results: Sensitivity to at least one inhaled allergen was detected in 696 (29.6%) of 2351 patients who underwent skin prick testing for allergic symptoms. …”
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Reassessing the Significance of Mycobacterium in Neglected Tropical Diseases: A Study Protocol in Nigeria by Ngozi Ekeke, Francis Sunday Iyama, Edmund Ndudi Ossai, Joseph Ngozi Chukwu, Chinwe Chika Eze, Daniel Egbule, Charles Nwafor, Martin I. Njoku, Anthony O. Meka, Michael Odama, Okechukwu E. Ezeakile, Ngozi N. Murphy-Okpala

“…Trial registration: PACTR Registration number: PACTR202404852537141. https://pactr.samrc.ac.za/Default.aspx?Logout=True Retrospectively registered.…”
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3D CT/MRI fusion image-assisted treatment of lumbar burst fractures with laminar fractures by Zhenhui Zhang, Qiangqiang Pan, Qingde Wang, Wei Mei, Xuyi Chen

“…Methods The clinical data of 38 patients with lumbar burst fracture combined with lamina fracture admitted to our hospital from January 2015 to December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. CT and MRI examinations were performed before surgery, and the 3D fusion images of CT and MRI were reconstructed by Medraw software to determine whether lumbar burst fractures with interlaminar herniation of the cauda equine and entrapped nerve root. …”
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