Combination treatment with photodynamic therapy and antibiotic in refractory cutaneous nocardiosis: A case report by Xiaohan Liu, Yang Tan, Qionghui Cheng, Liang Wang, Jinyi Chen, Hong Liu, Wen Ding, Xia Lei

“…Case presentation: This report describes a case of cutaneous nocardiosis who was effectively treated in a brief amount of time with three sessions of 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy (ALA-PDT) in conjunction with antibiotics. …”
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Effect of integrated case-based and problem-based learning on clinical thinking skills of assistant general practitioner trainees: a randomized controlled trial by Dingyuan Jiang, Danpei Huang, Hua Wan, Wuliang Fu, Weidong Shi, Jin Li, Huan Zou, Niannan Hou, Qing Li, Nani Li

“…Methods This randomised controlled trial involved 70 second-year AGP trainees who were randomly assigned to either the CBL-PBL group or the LBL group using a simple randomisation method. …”
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Aetiological, seasonal and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of diarrhoeal diseases in Bhutan (2016–2022): a retrospective study of surveillance data by Sangay Dorji, Kinley Gyem, Sonam Pelden, Dorji Tshering, Kinley Penjor, Rinzin Wangchuk, Jigme Tenzin, Birdi Lal Phuyel

“…Objectives This study aimed to identify the aetiological spectrum, seasonal distribution and antimicrobial resistance patterns of diarrhoeal diseases in Bhutan.Study design and setting The study used a cross-sectional, retrospective analysis of secondary data gathered through a passive, hospital-based sentinel surveillance for diarrhoeal disease across 12 hospitals, representing Bhutan’s demographically diverse regions.Participants A total of 3429 participants’ data of all age groups who presented with diarrhoea at sentinel hospitals between 1 January 1 2016 and 31 December 2022 were analysed.Results Diarrhoeagenic Escherichia coli (DEC), Shigella, Salmonella and Aeromonas spp. were predominant bacterial pathogens, while Rotavirus, Astrovirus and Norovirus were the leading viral pathogens. …”
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Cross-education: motor unit adaptations mediate the strength increase in non-trained muscles following 8 weeks of unilateral resistance training by Edoardo Lecce, Alessandra Conti, Alessandro Del Vecchio, Francesco Felici, Alessandro Scotto di Palumbo, Massimo Sacchetti, Ilenia Bazzucchi

“…To address this gap, we recorded myoelectrical activity from the biceps brachii using high-density electromyography.MethodsNine participants performed 8-week unilateral resistance training and were compared to nine control individuals who did no intervention. Discharge characteristics of longitudinally tracked motor units were assessed during maximal voluntary contractions and isometric ramp contractions at 35% and 70% of the maximal voluntary force (MVF) at baseline (T0), 4 weeks (T1), and 8 weeks (T2) post-intervention.ResultsMVF increased by 7% in untrained muscles at T1 and 10% at T2 (p < 0.05). …”
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Use of psychedelic treatments in psychiatric clinical practice: an EPA policy paper by M. Destoop, P. Mohr, F. Butlen, P. Kéri, J. Samochowiec, L. De Picker, A. Fiorillo, K.P.C. Kuypers, G. Dom

“…Steps need to be taken toward a well-balanced policy based upon sound scientific evidence and research, aiming at safe, ethical responsible integration of psychedelic therapy available for all patients who can potentially benefit. Methods In this EPA policy paper, we highlight the potential benefits, and also the challenges of psychedelic treatments, which can be relevant for the future real-world implementation of these treatments. …”
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Muslim Turcophobia: A Study of Two Missionary Authors by Murat Köylü

“…The study aims to investigate the root causes of Muslim Turcophobia and to draw the attention of researchers to the issue in the context of two missionary writers (George Horton (d. 1942), Sir Edwin Pears (d. 1919)) who insulted, slandered, and attacked Muslims and saw Muslims as a threat to Christianity in the Turkish nation.…”
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Construction of nomogram model based on contrast-enhanced ultrasound parameters to predict the degree of pathological differentiation of hepatocellular carcinoma by Shu-Min Lian, Hong-Jing Cheng, Hong-Jing Li, Hui Wang

“…ObjectiveTo predict the degree of pathological differentiation of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by quantitative analysis the correlation between the perfusion parameters of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) and the pathological grades of HCC using VueBox® software.MethodsWe enrolled 189 patients who underwent CEUS and liver biopsy at our hospital from July 2019 to September 2024 and were pathologically confirmed with primary HCC. …”
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Preoperative comprehensive risk estimation for axillary lymph node metastasis in breast cancer: development and verification of a network-based prediction model by Baoqi Sun, Guangdong Shao, Mingming Shi, Zenggang Sun, Xiaolin Wang, Yining Song, Zheng Sun, Zhanjie Jin, Chunhong Xu, Guolou Li

“…We retrospectively analyzed data from patients who underwent surgery for breast cancer at the Weifang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine between January 2019 and June 2023. …”
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The clinical characteristics and implications of acute kidney injury during induction therapy for acute promyelocytic leukemia by Kai Shen, Chenlu Yang, Jie Huang, Xiao Shuai, Ting Niu, Hongbing Ma

“…Nevertheless, its clinical characteristics and impact on APL prognosis have yet to be elucidated.ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to describe the clinical characteristics of DS-related AKI in patients with APL and its impact on patient prognosis.MethodsThis was a retrospective study from a single center in a real-world setting. APL patients who developed AKI during ATRA- and ATO-based induction were included. …”
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Validation of a novel method for localization of parathyroid adenomas using SPECT/CT by Rachelle A. LeBlanc, Andre Isaac, Jonathan Abele, Vincent L. Biron, David W. J. Côté, Matthew Hearn, Daniel A. O’Connell, Hadi Seikaly, Jeffrey R. Harris

“…Method This was a retrospective review of patients who underwent parathyroidectomy for a single adenoma between 2010-2017. …”
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COVID-19 Recombinant mRNA Vaccines and Serious Ocular Inflammatory Side Effects: Real or Coincidence? by Arash Maleki, Sydney Look-Why, Ambika Manhapra, C. Stephen Foster

“…The second patient was a 33-year-old healthy female who was referred to us for a progressive nasal field defect in her left eye, and for flashes in both eyes. …”
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Blood Lipid Levels and Their Value as Markers of Disease Activity in Severe Ulcerative Colitis by Zhu L, Tian L, Li S, Huo L

“…This study aimed to explore the relationship between blood lipid levels and disease activity, and to evaluate the early predictive value of blood lipid levels for severe ulcerative colitis (UC).Patients and Methods: Here, we analyzed blood lipid indicators of 210 patients with UC and 210 healthy individuals who visited the hospital between August 2018 and August 2022. …”
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Nurturing care during COVID-19: a rapid review of early evidence by Bernadette Daelmans, Tarun Dua, Vanessa Cavallera, Kristy Hackett, Kerrie Proulx, Rachel Lenzi-Weisbecker, Rachel Hatch, Carina Omoeva

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The GWAS-MAP platform for aggregation of results of genome-wide association studies and the GWAS-MAP|homo database of 70 billion genetic associations of human traits by T. I. Shashkova, D. D. Gorev, E. D. Pakhomov, A. S. Shadrina, S. Zh. Sharapov, Y. A. Tsepilov, L. C. Karssen, Y. S. Aulchenko

“…In particular, the researchers who would like to use GWAS summary statistics in their studies have to become aware that the data are scattered across multiple websites, are presented in a variety of formats, and, often, were not quality controlled. …”
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Caprini score combined with thrombotic molecular markers for predicting DVT in patients with traumatic fractures by Zhengsheng Wu, Yaoqiang Du, Xiaofeng Cai, Qian Xu

“…A total of 342 patients who underwent surgery for traumatic fractures were included in the study. …”
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Prognostic Value of N1/N2 Neutrophils Heterogeneity and Tertiary Lymphoid Structure in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients by Yanfei Lang, Weiwei Fu, Wei Xu, Chao Ma, Xiuyun Tian, Chunyi Hao, Shigang Ding

“…Methods A retrospective cohort of 79 HCC patients who underwent radical resection from 2015 to 2018 was analyzed, with complete clinical characteristics and survival data of more than 5 years. …”
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Impact of diabetes remission or progression on the incidence of cardiovascular disease in Japan: historical cohort study using a nationwide claims database by Chihiro Shimayama, Kazuya Fujihara, Laymon Khin, Hiroki Takizawa, Chika Horikawa, Takaaki Sato, Masaru Kitazawa, Yasuhiro Matsubayashi, Takaho Yamada, Hirohito Sone

“…Methods This retrospective cohort study included 299,967 individuals aged 20–72 years who underwent multiple checkups between 2008 and 2020 and completed ≥ 3 years of follow-up. …”
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Speed of urban public transport as criterion of the justification of spatial and time-based prioritization by Yurii Yevchuk

“…Given that it is difficult to find additional capacity reserves, space and time have to be taken away from those users of the transport network who use private automobile transport to ensure priority for urban public transport. …”
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Croatian National Data and Comparison with European Practice: Data from the Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Survey II Multicenter Registry by Sandro Brusich, Ivan Zeljković, Nikola Pavlovic, Ante Anić, Zrinka Jurišić, David Židan, Marina Klasan, Zlatko Čubranić, Kenneth Dickstein, Cecilia Linde, Camilla Normand, Sime Manola

“…Five centres from Croatia recruited consecutive patients, in a 15-month period, who underwent CRT implantation, primary or an upgrade. …”
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Alternative healthcare delivery arrangements in Nepal: a systematic review of comparative effectiveness, safety and cost-effectiveness studies by Rachelle Buchbinder, Shyam Sundar Budhathoki, Denise A O’Connor, Ilana Ackerman, Pramila Rai

“…We synthesised the existing randomised trial evidence to compare the effects of alternative healthcare delivery arrangements versus usual care in Nepal.Methods For eligible studies published since 2005, we searched MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL, CINAHL, Scopus, the WHO clinical trials registry and NepJOL on 31 October 2024. …”
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