Efficacy and safety of non-invasive low-frequency tibial nerve stimulator in overactive bladder by Zhipeng Zhang, Mengzhu Liu, Yangyun Wang, Peng Wu, Yiping Zhu, Bangmin Han, Zhihui Xu, Xudong Li, Chaoliang Shi, Jing Zhang, Deyi Luo, Guowei Shi, Yaoguang Zhang

“…Abstract Objectives To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a non-invasive low-frequency tibial nerve stimulator (TNS-01) vs sham control in relieving the symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB) patients. Patients Participants who were diagnosed with primary OAB or exhibited at least one OAB symptom. …”
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Sleep quality and cognitive functioning among Chinese older adults living in the US: a mixed-effects model analysis by Fengyan Tang, Yuyang Zhu, Dasuni Jayawardena, Guoping Jin, Yanping Jiang

“…Methods This observational study utilized a two-wave panel design as part of the PINE, including 2,228 participants aged 65 years or older who self-identified as Chinese. Participants completed interviews at two time points. …”
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Histological chorioamnionitis and its predictors among mothers with premature rupture of membranes delivering at tertiary hospitals in Uganda: a multicenter cross-sectional study by Ibrahim Abdi Abdinasir, Marie Pascaline Sabine Ishimwe, Maxwell Okello, Paul Byaruhanga, Ralph Samson Enyamitoit, Theoneste Hakizimana

“…Neutrophil infiltration was the most frequently observed histological lesion. Patients with PROM who were referred from other health facilities or had not attended PNC were at a higher risk of developing HCA. …”
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Prevalence, clinicopathologic features and long-term overall survival of early breast cancer patients eligible for adjuvant abemaciclib and/or ribociclib by Sylvain Ladoire, Ariane Mamguem Kamga, Loick Galland, Manon Reda, Isabelle Desmoulins, Didier Mayeur, Courèche Kaderbhai, Silvia Ilie, Audrey Hennequin, Henri Talucier, Clementine Jankowski, Charles Coutant, Laurent Arnould, Sandrine Dabakuyo

“…Node-negative patients who would have been eligible for adjuvant ribociclib represent 10.9% of the eligible population. 21.7% of patients now eligible for adjuvant abemaciclib, and 32.1% for ribociclib did not receive (neo)adjuvant chemotherapy. …”
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An Age-Related Hearing Protection Locus on Chromosome 16 of BXD Strain Mice by Qing Yin Zheng, Lihong Kui, Fuyi Xu, Tihua Zheng, Bo Li, Melinda McCarty, Zehua Sun, Aizheng Zhang, Luying Liu, Athena Starlard-Davenport, Ruben Stepanyan, Bo Hua Hu, Lu Lu

“…A small number of BXD strains at 2 years with good hearing correspond roughly to the percentage of humans who have good hearing at 90 years old. Further studies to define candidate genes in the ahp locus and related molecular mechanisms involved in age-related resilience or resistance to AHL are warranted.…”
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Bone-patellar tendon-bone vs hamstring tendon autograft for anatomical anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: outcomes at a mean follow-up of 8 years by Thatchinamoorthy Santhamoorthy, Anish Anto Xavier, Lalithambigai Chellamuthu, Arun Kaliaperumal, Dharamveer Kumar Dubey

“…The study enrolled 150 patients who underwent primary anatomical anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using either bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) or hamstring tendon (HT) autograft. …”
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Combining systemic inflammation biomarkers with traditional prognostic factors to predict surgical site infections in elderly hip fracture patients: a risk factor analysis and dyna... by Yuhui Guo, Chengsi Li, Haichuan Guo, Peiyuan Wang, Xuebin Zhang

“…Methods Data were retrospectively collected from patients over 60 with acute hip fractures who underwent surgery and were followed for more than 12 months between June 2017 and June 2022 at a tertiary referral hospital. …”
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FLOT Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Followed by Laparoscopic D2 Gastrectomy in the Treatment of Locally Resectable Advanced Gastric Cancer by Shun Zhang, Dongyi Yan, Qi Sun, Tao Du, Dongliang Cao, Yao Yang, Biao Yuan, Haiqiang Li, Xiaohua Jiang, Chun Song

“…We analyzed 23 resectable advanced gastric cancer patients who received FLOT followed by laparoscopic gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy to evaluate the efficacy and safety. …”
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Human exploitation of adult horseshoe crab and public awareness campaign in Hong Kong SAR, China by Pui Yi Tang, Hei Wut Fong, Shan Yee Lee, Wing Tung Chang, Lee Yan Pang, Tin Yan Hui, Kelvin Jun Yin So

“…However, such knowledge improved with an increased education level, particularly among those in the 50–59 age group and those who visited horseshoe crab habitats. Nearly all respondents (975) pledged not to consume horseshoe crabs upon being informed of their conservation status. …”
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Understanding and reducing delayed dental care for early childhood caries: a structural equation model approach by Mengmeng Wang, Yu Zhang, Xiaofei Li, Xin Liu

“…Methods Data were collected from young children who visited the department of stomatology at a tertiary hospital from January to December 2023. …”
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Domestic sewage irrigation on dynamics of nutrients and heavy metals in soil and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production by S. R. Salakinkop, C. S. Hunshal

“…The values of these metals were below the recommended maximum tolerable levels proposed by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives, Summary and conclusions. …”
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The succession of One Day Surgery with Breast Cancer Home Recovery Program by the National Cancer Institute (ODS BHR NCI) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand by Chayanoot Rattadilok, Napaphat Poprom, Vipavee Niyomnaitham, Oradee Phadhana-anake, Jirawadee Ruamjaroenchai, Napat Saigosoom, Wimonporn Papathe, Suttida Thuranutch, Araya Chanwet

“…Method: The cohort study includes all breast cancer patients who underwent surgery through the ODS BHR NCI program between August 2021 to November 2023. …”
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Attitudes of nurses toward telenursing and influencing factors in resource-limited settings: Northwest Ethiopia 2022 by Fikadu Wake Butta, Biniyam Chaklu Tilahun, Berhanu Fikadie Endehabtu, Adamu Ambachew Shibabaw, Alex Ayenew Chereka, Ayenew Sisay Gebeyew, Mekides Molla Reda, Gemeda Wakgari Kitil, Teshome Demis Nimani

“…Additionally, a binary logistic regression analysis was conducted with 95% confidence intervals and a significance level of P < 0.05 to identify factors influencing nurses' attitudes toward telenursing.ResultOut of the total 416 nurses who responded, representing a response rate of 98.35%, 39.7% exhibited favorable attitudes towards telenursing care. …”
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Outcomes of Worsened Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement by Hu Z, Wang C, Luo S, Yang B, Zheng S, Hu X, Sun Y, Chen J, Fu M, Fan R, Luo J, Li J

“…However, the effect of acute worsening LVEF is unclear.Methods: All consecutive patients who underwent TAVR between January 2016 and May 2022 were analyzed. …”
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Altered CD73-Adenosine Signaling Linked to Infection in Patients undergoing hemodialysis by Xiang F, Zhang Z, Nie Y, Cao X, Li Y, Chen X, Gong S, Zou J, Teng J, Ding X, Shen B

“…Diminished CD73-adenosine signaling contributes to severe infections.Methods: In this prospective cohort study, 393 patients who underwent HD for over six months were evaluated for CD73+Tcell ratios and were followed up for three years to track infection events. …”
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Prehabilitation during neoadjuvant therapy in patients with cancer of the upper gastrointestinal tract and rectum—the study protocol by Irina Chmelova, Irina Chmelova, Dalibor Pastucha, Dalibor Pastucha, Tomas Hudecek, Zdenek Guran, Zdenek Guran, Sona Ciecotkova, Lubomír Martínek, Jana Zubikova, Alena Matlova, Jakub Dolezel, Dana Salounova, Jakub Chmelo

“…Primary outcomes include: the percentage of patients interested in participating in the study out of all patients indicated for neoadjuvant therapy at University Hospital Ostrava during the observed period, the percentage of patients who complete the prehabilitation programme until the date of surgery and individual patient compliance. …”
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Knowledge and perception of stroke management practices among middle-aged residents of Otolo community in Nnewi North Local Government Area, Nigeria by Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Chidera Chibuikem Fortunate, Sochima Johnmark Obiekwe, Uchechukwu Martha Chukwuemeka, Christiana Nkiru Okafor, Augustine Asiduba Igwe, Jovita Ada Daniel

“…The burden of stroke is particularly high in middle-aged individuals, who are often the primary breadwinners and caregivers in their families. …”
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A Nomogram Built on Clinical Factors and CT Attenuation Scores for Predicting Treatment Response of Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients by Linna Liu, Wenzheng Lu, Li Xiong, Han Qi, Robert Peter Gale, Bin Yin

“…<b>Methods</b>: This retrospective study included 74 newly diagnosed AML patients who underwent unenhanced abdominal CT scans within one week before receiving their first induction chemotherapy. …”
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Prevalence of Precancerous Conditions and Gastric Cancer Based upon the National Cancer Screening Program in Korea for 7 Years, Single Center Experience by Ji Hyuk Kang, Yun Jeong Lim, Jung Hyun Kang, Jae Nam Yang, Seung Min Shin, Jae Hyeuk Choi, Jin Ho Lee

“…Data from 40,821 subjects who received the screening EGD in the single center for 7 years were retrospectively investigated. …”
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Guideline for Minimizing Radiation Exposure of Interventionalists during Fluoroscopy-guided Interventional Procedures by Il Sang Shin, Yun Nah Lee, Jun Kyu Lee, Joo Seong Kim, Sung Bum Kim, Jiyoung Keum, Chang Hoon Oh, Kang Won Lee, Joowon Chung, Lyo Min Kwon, Nam Hee Kim, Sang Soo Lee, Byoung Kwan Son, Miyoung Choi

“…This guideline provides recommendations to deal with the risk of radiation exposure to interventionalists who perform fluoroscopy-guided procedures, and emphasizes the importance of proper and practical approaches to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure. …”
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