Benefits and Harms of Extending the Duration of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Drug-Eluting Stents: A Meta-Analysis by Chun Shing Kwok, Heerajnarain Bulluck, Alisdair D. Ryding, Yoon K. Loke

“…The optimal duration of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is unclear. …”
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Resistance to death pathway induction as a potential targeted therapy in CRISPR/Cas-9 knock-out colorectal cancer cell lines by Malgorzata Adamiec-Organisciok, Magdalena Wegrzyn, Lukasz Cienciala, Ngoni Magate, Magdalena Skonieczna, Joanna Nackiewicz

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Effect of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy on Motor Function of Rats with Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury Based on Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Imaging by JIANG Pingli, CHEN Xiaocheng, XU Wenshan, DING Yanyi, LIU Weilin, TAO Jing

Subjects: “…constraint-induced movement therapy…”
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Efek Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT) terhadap Daya Ingat Pasien Skizofrenia di RSJ Prof. HB. Sa’anin Padang by Ikky Nabila Nandinanti, Yaslinda Yaunin, Siti Nurhajjah

“…<br />Kata kunci: skizofrenia, ECT, daya ingat</p><p> </p><p>Abstract <br />ECT is an electric convulsive therapy by delivering electrical current to electrodes and mounted on the head causing convulsions. …”
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Resolution of Multiple Severe Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug-Induced Colonic Strictures with Prednisone Therapy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Robert M Penner, C Noel Williams

“…Discontinuation of NSAID therapy did not result in endoscopic change, but a 20-week course of prednisone was followed by complete resolution. …”
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Novel combination therapy for platinum-eligible patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Takafumi Yanagisawa, Keiichiro Mori, Akihiro Matsukawa, Tatsushi Kawada, Satoshi Katayama, Ekaterina Laukhtina, Pawel Rajwa, Fahad Quhal, Benjamin Pradere, Wataru Fukuokaya, Kosuke Iwatani, Renate Pichler, Jeremy Yuen-Chun Teoh, Marco Moschini, Wojciech Krajewski, Jun Miki, Shahrokh F. Shariat, Takahiro Kimura, European Association of Urology–Young Academic Urologists Urothelial Carcinoma Working Group (EAU-YAU)

“…Abstract Recent phase 3 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) demonstrate the promising impact of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-based combination therapies on locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma (UC). …”
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A Phase I/II Study of Ultra-Hypofractionated Carbon-ion Radiation therapy for Low- and Intermediate-Risk Localized Prostate Cancer by Noriyuki Okonogi, MD, PhD, Hiroshi Tsuji, MD, PhD, Kana Kobayashi, MD, PhD, Mio Nakajima, MD, PhD, Shuri Aoki, MD, PhD, Takanobu Utsumi, MD, PhD, Hiroyoshi Suzuki, MD, PhD, Koichiro Akakura, MD, PhD, Tomohiko Ichikawa, MD, PhD, Hitoshi Ishikawa, MD, PhD

“…Purpose: We report herein the 3-year results of a phase I/II prospective study of 4-fraction course of carbon-ion radiation therapy (CIRT) in patients with localized prostate cancer. …”
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Ion Introduction Therapy Reduces the Incidence of Acute Exacerbation of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Prospective Cohort Study by Wang Y, Xu B, Wang J, Li S, Xie Y

“…Yan Wang,1,2 Baichuan Xu,1,2 Jiajia Wang,1,3,4 Suyun Li,1,3,4 Yang Xie1,3,4 1National Regional Traditional Chinese Medicine (Lung Disease) Diagnosis and Treatment Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, People’s Republic of China; 2The First Clinical College of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450000, People’s Republic of China; 3Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Respiratory Disease Diagnosis and Treatment and New Drug Research and Development Provincial and Ministry Co-Built Collaborative Innovation Center, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, People’s Republic of China; 4Henan Key Laboratory of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Prevention and Treatment of Respiratory Diseases, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450046, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Yang Xie; Suyun Li, Email xieyanghn@163.com; lisuyun2000@126.comObjective: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) ion introduction therapy in the treatment of patients with acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (AE-IPF).Methods: This study adopts a prospective cohort study design, with 60 AE-IPF patients as the research subjects. …”
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Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Caused by Listeria monocytogenes Associated with Ascitic Fluid Lymphocytosis: A Case Report and Review of Current Empiric Therapy by Todd Yecies, Sanae Inagami

“…Given increasing rates of cefotaxime-resistant SBP alongside the possibility of Listeriosis, the use of cefotaxime as first-line therapy in SBP should be reevaluated.…”
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One-Year Follow-Up of the Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy for Patients’ Depression: A Randomized, Single-Blinded, Controlled Study by Kai-Jo Chiang, Tsai-Hui Chen, Hsiu-Tsu Hsieh, Jui-Chen Tsai, Keng-Liang Ou, Kuei-Ru Chou

“…The aim of the study was to investigate the long-term (one year) effectiveness of a 12-session weekly cognitive behavior group therapy (CBGT) on patients with depression. This was a single-blind randomized controlled study with a 2-arm parallel group design. …”
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Therapy of Inflammatory Bowel Disease using 5-Aminosalicylic Acid, 4-Aminosalicylic Acid and Olsalazine Retention Enemas: Review of Clinical Trials by M. Campieri, P. Gionchetti, A. Belluzzi, C. Brignola, P. Iannone, M. Miglioli, L. Barbara

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Enhancing oral cancer treatment via photodynamic therapy: Gold nanoparticle-based delivery system for 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) by Romesa Soomro, Mohamed Abdelmonem, Bachren Azra Saputra, Che Azurahanim Che Abdullah

“…These limitations have spurred the search for alternative therapies, with photodynamic therapy (PDT) gaining recognition for its reduced invasiveness, improved targeting, and better cosmetic outcomes. …”
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Endobronchial One-Way Valve Therapy Facilitates Weaning from Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a Patient with ARDS and Persistent Air Leak by Alessandro Ghiani, Matthias Hansen, Konstantinos Tsitouras, Claus Neurohr

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Conversion therapy strategy: A novel GPC3-targeted multimodal organic phototheranostics platform for mid-late-stage hepatocellular carcinoma by Fan Wu, Xin Kuang, Sanlin Deng, Shuo Qi, Jian Xiong, Bibo Zhao, Chuanfu Li, Senyou Tan, Qiang Kang, Hao Xiao, Xiaofeng Tan, Gui-long Wu, Qinglai Yang, Guodong Chen

“…Since traditional therapies are often accompanied by uncertainty of efficacy, there is an urgent need to explore new treatment strategies. …”
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Transition from Intravenous Epoprostenol to Oral or Subcutaneous Therapy in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: A Retrospective Case Series and Systematic Literature Review by Kirily Park, David Ostrow, Robert D Levy, John Swiston

“…BACKGROUND: Intravenous epoprostenol, a prostaglandin analogue, has been a mainstay of therapy for patients with advanced pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) since the early 1990s. …”
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Home oxygen therapy for Thai preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia. What are the predictive factors for successful weaning: a 20-year review by Vipada Grajangdara, Anchalee Limrungsikul, Allan L. Coates, Harutai Kamalaporn

“…Abstract Background Consequences of lung injury and inflammation in preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) contribute to prolonged oxygen requirements. Home oxygen therapy (HOT) is an alternative way of respiratory support in infant with BPD. …”
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Outcome of 177Lu-DOTATATE Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy in Progressive Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumors from a Tertiary Care Center by David Mathew, Saumya S. Sunny, Justin Benjamin, Junita R. John, Felix K. Jebasingh, Josh T. Georgy, Ashish Singh, Regi Oommen

Subjects: “…peptide receptor radionuclide therapy…”
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Polymyxin Combination Therapy and the Use of Serum Bactericidal Titers in the Management of KPC-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae Infections: A Report of 3 Cases by Eric Gomez, Martha Sanchez, Zonaira Gul, Carl Urban, Noriel Mariano, Robert H. K. Eng, David B. Huang, Tom Chiang

“…We report three cases of KPC-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteremia that were successfully treated using combination therapy with polymyxin B and other antimicrobials. …”
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MOMENT registry: Patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer harboring MET exon 14 skipping treated with systemic therapy by Michael Thomas, Petros Christopoulos, Wade T Iams, Julien Mazieres, Alexis B Cortot, Nir Peled, Gabriele Minuti, Egbert F Smit, Francois Audhuy, Karin Berghoff, S Peter Eggleton, Frank Fries, Maike Hildenbrand, Peter Liu, Seyed Hamidreza Mahmoudpour, Christoph Menzel, Dina Oksen

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Aloe-Emodin-Mediated Photodynamic Therapy Induces Apoptosis in Basal Cell Carcinoma Cells via Activation of ERK/JNK Signaling Pathway by Woodvine Otieno Odhiambo, Songmei Geng, Xiaopeng Wang, Xiaodong Chen, Mengting Qin, Meng Yuan, Yang Wang, Farooq Riaz, Chengcheng Liu, Yanhong Ji

“…Previous studies have reported the noninvasive, cost-effective, and localized photodynamic therapy (PDT) approach to BCC treatment. This study investigated the photodynamic effects of aloe-emodin (AE), a natural anthraquinone photosensitizer (PS), on proliferation and apoptosis of BCC TE 354.T cell line. …”
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