Functional, Physical and Psychosocial Impacts of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Temporomandibular Disorders—A Comparative Study by Lujain AlSahman, Hamad AlBagieh, Roba AlSahman, Leopoldo P. Correa, Noshir R. Mehta

“…Participants were equally categorized into two groups: TMD and controls. …”
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Results of Therapy Including Omalizumab in Adolescents With Recurrent Urticaria: Retrospective Cohort Study by Vera G. Kalugina, Elena A. Vishneva, Leyla S. Namazova-Baranova, Polina R. Grinchik

“…To estimate results of the therapy including Omalizumab in adolescents with recurrent urticaria.Methods. We have studied clinical records of day hospital patients aged from 12 to 17 with recurrent urticaria uncontrolled with second-generation antihistamines and/or immunosuppressive drugs at least for a month (in standard or higher dose), but receiving Omalizumab (300 mg once in 4 weeks subcutaneously). …”
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Allergic conditions and risk of rheumatoid arthritis: a Swedish case–control study by Johan Askling, Lars Klareskog, Lars Alfredsson, Marie Holmqvist, Helga Westerlind, Cynthia S Crowson, Vanessa L Kronzer

“…Objective To determine the association of allergic conditions with incident rheumatoid arthritis (RA), especially in relation to smoking history and anti-citrullinated peptide antibody (ACPA) status.Methods This case–control study included 3515 incident RA cases and 5429 matched controls from the Epidemiological Investigation of Rheumatoid Arthritis study 1995 to 2016, including questionnaire-based information on eight allergic conditions composed from a list of 59 unique allergies. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Anesthetists in Managing Severe Craniocerebral Trauma in China: A Cross-Sectional Study by Zha C, Che X, Xiong L, Ji Y, Zhang G

“…Chaochao Zha,1,* Xuehua Che,1 Li Xiong,2 Yunhan Ji,2,* Gonghao Zhang2 1Department of Anesthesiology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Orthopedics, Tongren Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200050, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Gonghao Zhang, Department of Orthopedics, Tongren Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200050, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-18121223516, Email ZGH4636@shtrhospital.comObjective: The study explored the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward severe craniocerebral trauma perioperative management among anesthetists in China.Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited anesthetists from 15 provinces in China between October 17, 2022, and November 09, 2022. …”
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Ultrastructural and developmental anatomy of the peripheral olfactory organs of Dicentrarchus labrax inhabiting Egyptian Mediterranean water by Sheren A. Al-Zahaby, Al-Ahmady S. Al-Zahaby, Radwa A. Mohamed, Eman H. Elsheikh

“…Aim: In this study, we investigated the morphogenesis and ontogeny of the seabass's (Dicentrarchus labrax, Linnaeus, 1758) olfactory organ. Methods: SEM is used to study these organs' development in fries, fingerlings, juveniles, and adults. …”
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Non-adherence and predictors in patients with schizophrenia on second generation antipsychotics at Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia. by Melak Gedamu Beyene, Solomon Teferra, Teferi Gedif Fenta

“…This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, factors, and reasons contributing to non-adherence among Ethiopian patients with schizophrenia who are receiving second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs).<h4>Methods</h4>A hospital-based cross-sectional study was done at Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital (AMSH) from 03/10/2022 to 31/8/2023. …”
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Effect of 12 weeks of selective cardiorespiratory endurance and plyometrics training on 800-meter rural collegiate athletes: a randomised controlled trial by Neeraj Kumar, Anand N. Badwe

“…The purpose of the present study was to determine the effects of 12 weeks of selective plyometrics training in addition to their regular cardiorespiratory endurance training on the running performance in 800-meterrural collegiate athletes. Methods A total of 110 healthy volunteer rural collegiate 800-meter athletes were randomly selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. …”
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What is the evidence for physical therapy poststroke? A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Janne Marieke Veerbeek, Erwin van Wegen, Roland van Peppen, Philip Jan van der Wees, Erik Hendriks, Marc Rietberg, Gert Kwakkel

“…The aim of this systematic review was to provide an update of the evidence for stroke rehabilitation interventions in the domain of PT.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) regarding PT in stroke rehabilitation were retrieved through a systematic search. …”
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Diagnostic value of Epstein – Barr virus DNA quantification in blood leukocytes in children with infectious mononucleosis by M. I. Popkova, E. N. Filatova, E. A. Soboleva, D. A. Bryzgalova, E. A. Kulova, N. A. Sakharnov, O. V. Utkin

“…To determine the threshold value of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) viral load (VL) in blood leukocytes to improve the laboratory diagnostics of infectious mononucleosis in children.Materials and methods. EBV DNA quantification in blood leukocytes in children aged 1-17 years (n=163) was determined by real-time polymerase chain reaction. …”
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Successful Treatment of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor&ndash;Induced Bullous Pemphigoid with Omalizumab: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Chen J, Xu D, He Z, Ma S, Liu J, Dai X, Luo Y, Ye X

“…However, ICIs can lead to immune-related adverse events (irAEs), including dermatologic manifestations such as bullous pemphigoid (BP).Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of omalizumab and other biologics in the treatment of ICI-induced refractory bullous pemphigoid and to derive a strategy for selecting biologic treatments for this condition.Methods: A 48-year-old female with pulmonary squamous cell carcinoma developed erythema and blisters following tislelizumab treatment. …”
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Minimally invasive pouch technique with leukocyte platelet rich fibrin compared to non-invasive hyaluronic acid injection in reconstruction of interdental papilla in esthetic zone:... by Aya Alleithy, Hala Abuel-Ela, Susan Sarhan

“…However, the long-term success of invasive approaches is still controversial, therefore this study aimed to assess the minimally invasive Pouch technique using Leukocyte Platelet Rich Fibrin compared to non-invasive Hyaluronic acid gel injection in the reconstruction of Interdental papilla in esthetic zone. Methods The study was designed as a randomized, controlled, double-blinded, and phase (IV) clinical trial. …”
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Amphotericin B Colloidal Dispersion is Efficacious and Safe for the Management of Talaromycosis in HIV-Infected Patients: Results of a Retrospective Cohort Study in China by Liu M, Yang H, Liu Q, He K, Yuan J, Chen Y

“…This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of Amphotericin B Colloidal Dispersion (ABCD) and AmB-D for the treatment of talaromycosis in a retrospective cohort of HIV-infected patients.Methods: This was a retrospective study and the data of HIV-infected patients with talaromycosis who received ABCD or AmB-D from January 2018 to December 2022, were retrospectively collected and analyzed. …”
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Microtensile bond strength of CAD/CAM-fabricated polymer-ceramics to different adhesive resin cements by Leyla Sadighpour, Farideh Geramipanah, Zahra Ghasri, Mehrnoosh Neshatian

“…ObjectivesThis study evaluated the microtensile bond strength (µTBS) of polymer-ceramic and indirect composite resin with 3 classes of resin cements.Materials and MethodsTwo computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM)-fabricated polymer-ceramics (Enamic [ENA; Vita] and Lava Ultimate [LAV; 3M ESPE]) and a laboratory indirect composite resin (Gradia [GRA; GC Corp.]) were equally divided into 6 groups (n = 18) with 3 classes of resin cements: Variolink N (VAR; Vivadent), RelyX U200 (RXU; 3M ESPE), and Panavia F2 (PAN; Kuraray). …”
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Distribution and Antibiotic Resistance Analysis of 13,048 Clinically Common Isolates by Zhao J, Yue P, Li ZJ, Xu T, Xing GZ, Shao Y, Yu HY

“…Jing Zhao,1,&ast; Peng Yue,2,&ast; Zhi-jie Li,3,&ast; Ting Xu,1 Guo-zheng Xing,1 Yan Shao,1 Hong-yuan Yu1 1Department of Clinical Laboratory, Beijing Aerospace General Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2Northern Medical Branch of PLA General Hospital, Haidian, Beijing, 100080, People’s Republic of China; 3Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing Aerospace General Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Hong-yuan Yu, Email 13051839088@163.comObjective: This study investigated the distribution and antibiotic resistance profiles of common bacteria isolated from clinical specimens at a hospital’s microbiology laboratory between 2020 and 2022.Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on microbial culture results from clinical specimens collected over three years, including sample types, departmental distribution, pathogen species, and resistance profiles.Results: A total of 13,048 unique pathogenic strains were isolated, predominantly from respiratory and urine specimens. …”
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Network Analysis of Depressive Symptoms, Social Support, and Diabetes Distress Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study by Chen H, Dong X, Chen S, Chen X, Lu X, He J, Ji W, Hou C, Bai D, Gao J

“…This study aimed to identify the central components of DD and to examine the interconnectedness between DS, SS, and DD components.Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was employed in this study. …”
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Health status, functioning and risk profiles for secondary health conditions in adolescents and young adults with spina bifida: a cross-sectional study at time of transition by Inge Eriks-Hoogland, Moritz Schwethelm, Lorena Müller, Jivko Stoyanov, Jürgen Pannek, Marija Glisic

“…OBJECTIVES: To describe the health status and functioning of individuals with spina bifida at the time of transition from paediatric to adult care and to identify risk profiles for potentially modifiable secondary health conditions (urinary tract infections, pressure injuries, respiratory problems and obesity). METHODS: Descriptive study of data (derived from medical records) from all adolescents and young adults with spina bifida aged 15–25 years who were referred to a single specialised spinal cord injury centre as part of the transition programme during the period from 1 September 2015 to 31 May 2022. …”
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Cumulative effect and subchronic toxicity of the supramolecular complex of fenbendazole by A. I. Varlamova

“…The purpose of the research is to study the cumulative effect and subchronic toxicity of supramolecular complex of fenbendazole (SMCF).Materials and methods. The cumulative effect of SMCF was studied on 20 outbred white rats weighing 180 g that were divided into experimental and control groups of 10 animals each. …”
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INFLAMMATORY-DESTRUCTIVE PROCESS IN PERIODONTIUM WHILE MODELLING HYPО- AND HYPERREACTIVITY OF THE ORGANISM by Yu.Yu. Yarov

“…The aim of the research is study of the peculiarities of course of the inflammatory-destructive process in the periodontium according to the dynamics of clinical and paraclinical indicators depending on the state of reactivity of the body in the conditions of modeling hyper- and hyporeaction. Materials and methods. The experiments were performed on 24 adult not purebred dogs weighing 8-12 kg. …”
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Association of a Liver Allocation Policy Change With Domestic Travel for Liver Transplantation by Katie Ross-Driscoll, PhD, MPH, Chandrashekhar Kubal, MD, PhD, Arrey-Takor Ayuk-Arrey, MPH, Jonathan Fridell, MD, David Axelrod, MD, MBA

“…Our objective was to describe patterns of travel for domestic liver transplant pre- and post–acuity circle (AC) implementation. Methods. Incident adult liver transplant listings between August 16, 2016, and February 3, 2020 (pre-AC) or June 13, 2020, and December 3, 2023 (post-AC) were obtained from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients. …”
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Mannitol versus mannitol with hypertonic saline for brain relaxation during craniotomies using ultra-sonographic optic nerve sheath diameter by Eslam Mohammed Ahmed El-Genaidy, Said Mohamed El-Medany, Ashraf Arafat Abdelhalim, Ragab Saad Beltagy, Tarek Ahmed Rayan

“…Background This study compared the effect of conventional doses of mannitol alone versus combined lower doses of mannitol-hypertonic saline on brain debulking during elective craniotomies.Patients and methods Sixty participants aged 18–60 years, ASA class I or II, who were scheduled for elective supratentorial brain tumor surgery, were randomly separated into 2 equal groups. …”
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