Clinical characteristics of hospitalized male adolescents and young adults with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) by Jason M. Nagata, Anita V. Chaphekar, Patrick Low, Ruben Vargas, Kyle T. Ganson, Anthony Nguyen, Sara M. Buckelew, Andrea K. Garber, Amanda E. Downey

“…Male youth with ARFID (mean age 15.5 ± 2.8) had lower heart rate nadir (49.2 vs. 57.6 beats per minute, p = .019) and lower total cholesterol (129.8 vs. 159.3 mg/dL, p = .008), but higher hemoglobin (13.9 vs. 13.0 g/dL, p = .015) and prescribed calories at discharge (3323 vs. 2817 kcal, p = .001) compared to females with ARFID. Males with AN, who on average had higher admission BMI than males with ARFID (17.3 vs. 15.5 kg/m2, p = .013), required more (3785) kcal on discharge to restore medical stability than males with ARFID (3323 kcal). …”
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Analysis of the prognostic value of thyroglobulin antibody change trends during follow-up after 131I treatment in patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma by Hua Ge, Wenxin Chen, Zhiyi Lin, Yuxuan Li, Shuting Chen

“…This study aims to evaluate the impact of change trends in TgAb levels on the prognosis of patients with DTC and to explore its potential application in clinical practice.Materials and methodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on the medical records of 2,981 DTC patients who underwent surgery followed by 131I treatment. …”
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A Rare Case of Spontaneous Heterotopic Pregnancy at 12 weeks of Gestation Following Natural Conception With Literature Review by Wang F, Xu Y, Dong X, Jiang P, Yu QQ

“…The complexity of clinical and laboratory findings complicates its diagnosis, necessitating a high index of suspicion for prompt intervention.Case Presentation: We reported the case of a 36-year-old woman diagnosed with heterotopic pregnancy at 12 weeks of gestation following spontaneous conception, who presented with severe abdominal pain. Initial beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) levels were 57,278.00 mIU/mL. …”
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Smoking behavior among Asian Americans during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic: The influence of pandemic stressors and depression by Paula Lozano, Aven Peters, Alia Southworth, Yicklun Mo, Helen Lam, Fornessa T. Randal, Karen E. Kim

“…Results from these interactions suggest that Asian Americans who experienced racial discrimination and depression during the pandemic may be more likely to be current smokers compared to their pre-pandemic counterparts. …”
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Community empowerment of waste management in the urban environment: More attention on waste issues through formal and informal educations by A. Brotosusilo, D. Utari, H. Negoro, A. Firdaus, R. Velentina

“…An individual has a self-initiative, the probability of littering will be 0.1732 times lower than those who do not have self-initiative. This study also found that per capita income and per capita expenditure in big cities in Indonesia ranged between USD 156,903 and USD 116,857. …”
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Comparison of the Diagnostic Performance of Five Clinical Questionnaires for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Alirio R. Bastidas, Eduardo Tuta-Quintero, José S. Arias, Diana Cufiño, Diana Moya, Daniel Martin, Faure Rodríguez, Carolina Aponte-Murcia, Doris M. Pumarejo, Maria A. Bejarano, Geraldine Ospina, Lina M. Morales, Adriana M. Portella, Maria D. Barragán, Daniela A. Álvarez, José M. Hernández

“…A cross-sectional study was carried out on subjects who underwent spirometry in the third-level center. …”
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Prediction of Length of Stay After Colorectal Surgery Using Intraoperative Risk Factors by Daitlin Esmee Huisman, MD, Erik Wouter Ingwersen, MD, Joanna Luttikhold, MD, PhD, Gerrit Dirk Slooter, MD, PhD, Geert Kazemier, MD, PhD, Freek Daams, MD, PhD, LekCheck Study Group, Audrey Jongen, Carlo V. Feo, Simone Targa, Hidde M. Kroon, Emmanuel A. G. L. Lagae, Aalbert K. Talsma, Johannes A. Wegdam, Bob van Wely, Dirk J. A. Sonneveld, Sanne C. Veltkamp, Emiel G. G. Verdaasdonk, Rudi M. H. Roumen, Freek Daams

“…This study included patients who underwent colorectal surgery in 14 different hospitals between January 2016 and December 2020. …”
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Clinical Holistic Medicine (Mindful,Short-Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Complemented with Bodywork) in the Treatment of Experienced Mental Illness by Søren Ventegodt, Suzette Thegler, Tove Andreasen, Flemming Struve, Lars Enevoldsen, Laila Bassaine, Margrethe Torp, Joav Merrick

“…Short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy (STPP) complemented with bodywork improved 31 of 54 patients (57.4%, 95% CI: 43.21–70.77%) who rated themselves mentally ill before treatment. …”
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Co-Occurrence of Multiple Endocrine Abnormalities Induced by the DIHS/DRESS by Mingqun Deng, Han Wu, Miao Yu, Yi Tian, Yuxiu Li, Xinhua Xiao

“…We retrospectively analyzed the patients diagnosed with DIHS/DRESS in Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) during the period of 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2017, and those who developed endocrine disorders after DIHS/DRESS were further examined. …”
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TIPOLOGI BUKAAN PADA RUMAH TRADISIONAL BUGIS DI BENTENG SOMBA OPU MAKASSAR by Marwati Marwati, Sri Andriani

“…Terdapat Perbedaan dalam tipologi bentuk bukaan terlihat pada variasi ukuran dan ornament yang digunakan Kata Kunci:Tipologi; Bugis; Bukaan; Tradisional   Abstract_ The development of the current era led to the application of openings in homes of bugis people to change, it can be seen on the shape, size, materials, and ornaments at openings such as doors, windows and ventilation in homes of today's bugis people who started to follow the times . This study aims to identify the typology of openings such as doors, windows, and ventilation of traditional Bugis houses within the Somba Opu Fortress area before being transformed. …”
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Improving capacity for advanced training in obstetric surgery: evaluation of a blended learning approach by Helen Allott, Alan Smith, Sarah White, Irene Nyaoke, Ogoti Evans, Michael Oriwo Oduor, Steven Karangau, Sheila Sawe, Nassir Shaaban, Ochola Ephraim, Charles Anawo Ameh

“…Sixty doctors participated in part 2, and 53 participated in part 3. All participants who completed an evaluation reported (n = 53) that the training was relevant, useful and would lead to changes in their clinical practice. …”
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Evaluation of Fundus Function in Mature Cataract Patients by Visual Electrophysiology by Min Zhang, Min Ji, Mengjia Tan, Ying Yu, Huaijin Guan

“…Approximately one month after the operation, BCVA was measured, and visual electrophysiology was performed on subjects who had a stable fundus condition and had not received treatment for fundus disease. …”
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Evaluation of placental growth factor, Vitamin D, and systemic inflammatory index as predictive biomarkers for preeclampsia severity: a retrospective cohort study by Xiaoyan Han, Hua Yang

“…Materials and methods This retrospective cohort study included 457 pregnant individuals who delivered at our hospital between March 2023 and October 2024. …”
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Effectiveness of a training program for the acquisition of motor milestones in infants: a randomized clinical trial by Luis Fernández-Sola, Beatriz Cano-Díez, Yessica Pons-Solaz, Begoña Vera-Egido, Sergio Moreno-González

“…The information collected will help professionals who support parents in monitoring their babies. …”
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Tibiofemoral Joint Contact Force Estimation Based on OpenSim Musculoskeletal Modeling by WANG Xiaoling, JIAN Jiawei, XIE Qiurong, LIAN Zhanghui, GUO Chunming, GUO Jiemei, LI Yurong

“…ObjectiveA full-body musculoskeletal model is developed based on OpenSim, which has a knee joint structure with double contact points and three degrees of freedom, and to estimate the knee joint load, so as to provide the reliable basis for precise diagnosis of the patients with knee osteoarthritis and formulation of customized rehabilitation plan in clinic.MethodAuthorized public data set from Stanford university, published by the Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research & Education at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, California, was used to collect four subjects who had been undergone the total knee arthroplasty and implanted the pressure testing equipment. …”
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An Early Experience of Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) in the Republic of Korea: A Retrospective Multicenter Study by Joonhyeon Park, Sung Woo Jang, Byungchul Yu, Gil Jae Lee, Sung Wook Chang, Dong Hun Kim, Ye Rim Chang, Pil Young Jung

“…Purpose This retrospective multicenter study analyzed trauma patients who underwent resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) in the Republic of Korea. …”
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Collaborative capacity building for strengthening rehabilitation services in Sabah, Malaysia: a partnership between university hospital and state health department by Fatimah Ahmedy, Khin Nyein Yin, Syahiskandar Sybil Shah, Sukhbheer Kaur Darsin Singh, Nurul Afiqah Fattin Amat, Frisca Aziah Francis, Yusof Ibrahim, Helen Lasimbang, Rosalam Sarbatly, Kasim Mansur, Candace Goh, Md. Feroz Kabir

“…This approach is aligned with the WHO’s Rehabilitation 2030 initiative, advocating for stronger integration of rehabilitation into healthcare systems. …”
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Exploring the general practitioners’ perception of the inter-professional care of rheumatoid arthritis patients (GEPRA—II): a qualitative interview study by Anne-Laure Yailian, Audrey Janoly-Dumenil, Emmanuelle Vignot, Aurélie Fontana, Charline Estublier, Cyrille Confavreux, Roland Chapurlat, Claude Dussart, Humbert de Freminville

“…Conclusions The implementation of a collaborative patient support programme in RA should be developed taking into account the barriers and facilitators identified by GPs who appeared to be aware of the causes of potential non-adherence, and were particularly interested in receiving more information about the therapeutic monitoring of patients by hospital professionals.…”
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Intercostal Nerve Cryoablation During Lobectomy for Postsurgical Pain: A Safe and Cost-Effective Intervention by Daniel L. Miller, Jacob Hutchins, Michael A. Ferguson, Yazid Barhoush, Emily Achter, John P. Kuckelman

“…The current study compared hospital economics, resource use, and clinical outcomes during the index stay and accompanying short-term follow-up. Patients who underwent lobectomy with standard of care treatment for postsurgical pain management and cryoablation were compared to those with standard of care treatment only. …”
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Prevalence of Active Trachoma and Associated Factors in Areka Town, South Ethiopia, 2018 by Melese Menta Alambo, Eyasu Alam Lake, Shimelash Bitew Workie, Addisu Yeshambel Wassie

“…The prevalence of active trachoma in the children aged 1–9 years in the study area was found to be high, and it is much higher than the WHO elimination threshold.…”
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