Post-COVID-19 laryngo-tracheal sequelae: a comprehensive study at a tertiary care centre by Karthik P., Rupa Mehta, Ranganath T. G., Ajoy K. Behra, Atul Jindal, Himanshi Grover

“…Methods A sample of 348 patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19 using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction were identified retrospectively, and their demographics, comorbidities, intubation/tracheostomy, and management data were collected; then all the patients were subjected to video-laryngoscopy, and findings were noted and analysed. …”
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A cross-sectional study exploring the predictors of herpes zoster vaccination for people aged over 50 years old in Chaoyang district, Beijing by Jiao Zhang, Shuo Zhang, Bin Jia, Yunhua Bai, Zhen Li, Fang Liu, Yingxue Hu, Xiaojing Guo, Jianxin Ma, Shuming Li, Qian Shi

“…On the other hand, higher vaccination coverage was observed among individuals whose spouses had a master’s degree or higher, those awarded that a history of chickenpox may lead to potential herpes zoster infection, those who were knowledgeable about the herpes zoster vaccine, and those received recommendations from medical staff. …”
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Real-world outcomes in patients with melanoma brain metastasis: a US multisite retrospective chart review study of systemic treatments by Ning Ning, Sunandana Chandra, Andriy Moshyk, Divya Patel, Isabella C Glitza Oliva, Jennell Palaia, Leon A Sakkal, Natalia Han, Shardul Odak, Jordana K Schmier

“…Overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) were estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method and compared between treatments in a univariate Cox proportional hazards model.Results In total, 472 patients with MBM who received first-line nivolumab plus ipilimumab (n=246), anti-PD-1 monotherapy (n=112) or BRAF/MEK inhibitors (n=114) were identified. …”
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PEMBANGUNAN PERMUKIMAN KOLONIAL BELANDA DI JAWA : SEBUAH TINJAUAN TEORI by Dimas Wihardyanto, Ikaputra Ikaputra

“…During the VOC, settlements were built independently to meet security aspects in trade, in contrast to the Dutch Colonial Government who began working with the private sector and paid more attention to health and comfort aspects other than security in order to perpetuate colonial efforts in all areas of life. …”
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The impact of uric acid on acute coronary syndrome prognosis in elderly patients by Yifan Li, Tiantian Sang, Naqiang Lv, Jinxing Liu, Yingzhen Gu, Xiaorong Han, Wei Zhang, Aimin Dang

“…This study aimed to explore the impact of UA on the prognosis in advanced-age patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).Methods We included 526 patients aged 80 and older who were diagnosed with ACS. The UA levels were measured at admission, and patients were divided into four groups based on quartiles of UA levels. …”
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Factors associated with the dental service utilization by enrollees on the Lagos State health insurance scheme, Nigeria by Olunike Rebecca Abodunrin, Ezekiel Taiwo Adebayo, Ifeoluwa E. Adewole, Mobolaji Timothy Olagunju, Chibueze Ekeh, Ibitoye Oluwabunmi Samuel, Emmanuella Zamba, Titilola Gbaja-Biamila, Folahanmi Tomiwa Akinsolu, George Uchenna Eleje, Maha El Tantawi, Oliver Chukwujekwu Ezechi, Morẹ́nikẹ́ Oluwátóyìn Foláyan

“…Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted from July to November 2023 recruiting from a database of 1520 enrollees aged of 18 and 72-years-old who had been on the scheme for at least three months. …”
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Hepatokine leukocyte cell‐derived chemotaxin 2 as a biomarker of insulin resistance, liver enzymes, and metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease in the general popu... by Keita Suzuki, Hiromasa Tsujiguchi, Akinori Hara, Yumie Takeshita, Hisanori Goto, Yujiro Nakano, Reina Yamamoto, Hiroaki Takayama, Atsushi Tajima, Tatsuya Yamashita, Masao Honda, Hiroyuki Nakamura, Toshinari Takamura

“…Conclusions The present results suggest the potential of plasma LECT2 levels as a biomarker for insulin resistance in individuals who are not overweight and the prevalence of MASLD in the general population.…”
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Ultrasound-assisted modification of oat protein isolates: Structural and functional enhancements by Hamad Rafique, Pai Peng, Xinzhong Hu, Kanza Saeed, Muhammad Zubair Khalid, Waseem Khalid, Sonia Morya, Tawfiq Alsulami, Robert Mugabi, Gulzar Ahmad Nayik

“…., 64.94 ± 2.7 mg/100 mg, which are significantly higher than WHO and FAO standards, suggesting best total and essential amino acid production in comparison to other treatments.…”
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Secreted LGALS3BP facilitates distant metastasis of breast cancer by Seung-Su Kim, Issac Park, Jeesoo Kim, Na-Lee Ka, Ga Young Lim, Mi-Ye Park, Sewon Hwang, Ji-Eun Kim, So Yeon Park, Jong-Seo Kim, Hyun-Woo Rhee, Mi-Ock Lee

“…Abstract Background Patients with estrogen receptor (ER)-positive breast cancer (BC) can be treated with endocrine therapy targeting ER, however, metastatic recurrence occurs in 25% of the patients who have initially been treated. Secreted proteins from tumors play important roles in cancer metastasis but previous methods for isolating secretory proteins had limitations in identifying novel targets. …”
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La transformation de l’ancien centre de détention secrète de Derb Moulay Cherif en musée des « années de plomb » (Casablanca, Maroc) by Anissa Habane

“…Thus, in the lack of political willingness to follow through on the IER’s recommendation to transform the site into a project for the preservation of memory, all those who have been in contact with the CDS-DMC from near or far refer to "blocked memory" (mémoire empêchée - Ricoeur, 2000, p. 83), preventing the work and duty of remembrance from being fully carried out.…”
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Malaria prevalence, transmission potential and efficacy of artemisinin-based combination therapy in the Kenyan Central highlands: a zone previously characterized as malaria-free by Francis T. Kimani, Kelvin K. Thiongó, Maureen A. Otinga, Lewis K. Mbabu, Mary N. Ombati, Stanley K. Kitur, Sarah A. Ochieng’, Lucy N. Wachira, Damaris K. Matoke-Muhia, Luna Kamau

“…A proportion of participants who tested positive did not report recent history of travel. …”
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Hepatitis B Virus-Related Glomerulonephritis: Not a Predominant Cause of Proteinuria in Korean Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B by Jeong-Ju Yoo, Jeong-Hoon Lee, Jung-Hwan Yoon, Minjong Lee, Dong Hyeon Lee, Yuri Cho, Eun Sun Jang, Eun Ju Cho, Su Jong Yu, Yoon Jun Kim, Hyo-Suk Lee

“…We reviewed the medical records of patients positive for serum hepatitis B surface antigen who underwent renal biopsies due to proteinuria at a tertiary medical center in Korea. …”
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Malignant Bowel Obstruction in Advanced Gynecologic Cancers: An Updated Review from a Multidisciplinary Perspective by Yeh Chen Lee, Nazlin Jivraj, Catherine O’Brien, Tanya Chawla, Eran Shlomovitz, Sarah Buchanan, Jenny Lau, Jennifer Croke, Johane P. Allard, Preeti Dhar, Stephane Laframboise, Sarah E. Ferguson, Neesha Dhani, Marcus Butler, Pamela Ng, Terri Stuart-McEwan, Pamela Savage, Lisa Tinker, Amit M. Oza, Stephanie Lheureux

“…However, there is a paucity of guidelines or innovative approaches to improve the care of women who develop MBO. MBO is a complex clinical situation that requires a multidisciplinary approach to ensure the appropriate treatment modality and interprofessional care to optimally manage these patients. …”
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Application of bedside ultrasound-guided nasointestinal tube placement in critically ill patients during the recovery period (床旁超声定位引导鼻肠管置管在重症康复患者中的应用)... by ZHONG Lirong (钟丽容), HUANG Chunxia (黄春霞), CHEN Fengzhen (陈凤珍), WANG Yingmin (王颖敏)

“…Methods A retrospective analysis of 52 critically ill patients who met the criteria of nasointestinal tube placement during the recovery period was conducted. …”
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The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes of Colorectal Cancer in Singapore by Hui Lionel Raphael Chen, Piea Peng Lee, Yun Zhao, Wei Hao Caleb Ng, Jiashen Zhao, Yu En Christopher Tan, Bo Jie Sean Loh, Kah-Hoe Pierce Chow, Hiang Khoon Tan, Kwong-Wei Emile Tan

“…<i>Materials and Methods</i>: Patients who underwent colonoscopy or surgery for CRC were included. …”
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Blended digital health intervention for adolescents at high risk with digital media use disorders: protocol for a randomised controlled trial within the Res@t-Consortium by Oliver Labrenz, Oliver Labrenz, Lucie Waedel, Lucie Waedel, Michael Kölch, Michael Kölch, Susanne Lezius, Christina Wacker, Antonia Fröhlich, Antonia Fröhlich, Kerstin Paschke, Rainer Thomasius, Olaf Reis, Olaf Reis

“…In particular, children and adolescents who live in families that are part of the child and youth welfare system and receive support services are considered to be at high risk of developing mental disorders. …”
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Gambaran Kadar Trombosit, Besar Limpa dan Kadar Albumin Serum pada Pasien Sirosis Hati dengan Varises Esofagus by Vella Paraditha, Saptino Miro, Eti Yerizel

“…The<br />instruments used in this study are the medical record data of liver cirrhosis patients that have esophageal varices, who<br />have undergone physical, laboratory and endoscopy examinations in dr. …”
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Log odds of positive lymph nodes compared to positive lymph node ratio and number of positive lymph nodes in prognostic modeling for patients with NSCLC undergoing lobectomy or tot... by Qiming Huang, Shai Chen, Zhenjie Li, Longren Wu, Dongliang Yu, Linmin Xiong

“…We hypothesized that LODDS could be a superior independent predictor of prognosis and aimed to compare its effectiveness with nPLN and LNR in predicting survival outcomes in stage I-IIIA NSCLC patients.MethodsWe utilized data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) 17 registry (2010–2019) to study NSCLC patients, focusing on those who underwent surgery with confirmed lymph node involvement (N1 or N2 disease). …”
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The Prevalence of Dermoscopy Use Among Dermatology Residents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study by Abdullah Almeziny, Rahaf Almutairi, Amal Altamimi, Khloud Alshehri, Latifah Almehaideb, Asem Shadid, Mohammed Al Mashali

“…ObjectiveWe aimed to determine the proportion of dermatology residents in Riyadh who use dermoscopy in their clinical practice; identify factors influencing the use of dermoscopy, such as availability of equipment, training, and the perceived importance of dermoscopy in clinical practice; explore barriers to dermoscopy use, including the lack of access to necessary resources (eg, dermoscopes) and insufficient training; and provide insights into the adoption and integration of dermoscopy into dermatology training and clinical practice in Saudi Arabia. …”
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Hubungan Konsumsi Junk Food dengan Status Gizi Lebih pada Siswa SD Pertiwi 2 Padang by Rizki Nur Amalia, Delmi Sulastri, Rima Semiarty

“…</p><p><strong>Kata kunci:</strong> gizi lebih, junk food, FFQ</p><p> </p><p><strong><em>Abstract</em></strong></p><p><em>Overweight is a condition of an individual who suffer from excessive weight due to an excess of energy intake stored in fat tissue. …”
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