The Percentage of Neutrophils is Independently Associated with Blood-Brain Barrier(BBB) Disruption in Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody Associated Disease (MOGAD) by Cheng X, Sun Y, Wang Y, Cheng W, Zhang H, Jiang Y

“…Xuan Cheng,* Yidi Sun,* Yaoyao Wang, Wenchao Cheng, Haifeng Zhang, Yan Jiang Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xuan Cheng, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, People’s Republic of China, Email neurologycx@163.comPurpose: This study aims to investigate the risk factors associated with blood-brain barrier(BBB) disruption in patients with myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody associated disease(MOGAD).Patients and Methods: We collected clinical data from 95 patients diagnosed with MOGAD at the Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from October 2018 to May 2024. …”
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Radiation Therapy in Combination with Magnetotherapy for Painful Bone Metastases in Patients with Breast Cancer by N. G. Bakhmutskiy, V. A. Porkhanov, I. N. Vasilenko, R. P. Shiryaev

“…To assess the results of treatment involving radiation in combination with magnetotherapy for painful bone metastases in patients with breast cancer.Material and methods. The paper presents data from a prospective study of treatment in 163 patients with bone metastases from breast cancer (a control group included 83 patients; a study group consisted of 80 patients). …”
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Altered lower leg muscle activation patterns in patients with cerebral palsy during cycling on an ergometer by Alves-Pinto A, Blumenstein T, Turova V, Lampe R

“…This study investigated patterns of muscular activation during cycling on a recumbent ergometer in patients with CP and whether those patterns are determined by the degree of spasticity and of mobility.Methods: Electromyographic (EMG) recordings of lower leg muscle activation during cycling on a recumbent ergometer were performed in 14 adult patients diagnosed with CP and five adult healthy participants. …”
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Socioeconomic and geographical inequalities in polio immunisation coverage among two-year-olds in Sierra Leone, 2008–2019 by Augustus Osborne, Umaru Sesay, Alieu Tommy, Alpha Umaru Bai-Sesay, Camilla Bangura, Jia B. Kangbai

“…Methods The study utilised data from the Sierra Leone Demographic Health Survey rounds conducted in 2008, 2013, and 2019 to examine polio immunization coverage among two-year-olds. …”
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Effects of Tobacco Use on the Macrostructure and Microstructure of Sleep in Patients with OSA by Ji W, Shi L, Ji Z, Zhao Z, Lin L, Wang X, Cheng J, Chen X

“…Our primary objective is to clarify the associations between tobacco use and the macrostructure and microstructure of sleep in patients with OSA.Methods: This retrospective study encompasses a cohort of 1017 patients who were hospitalized between January 2020 and January 2023 for the investigation of sleep disorders. …”
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Web-enhanced return-to-work coordination for employees with common mental disorders: reduction of sick leave duration and relapse by Marc Corbière, Maud Mazaniello-Chézol, Tania Lecomte, Stéphane Guay, Alexandra Panaccio, Charles-Édouard Giguère

“…This study aims to assess the effectiveness of PRATICAdr, a web application facilitated by a Return-to-Work Coordinator (RTW-C), with a focus on reducing sick leave duration and preventing relapse in individuals with CMDs. Methods PRATICAdr, designed to enhance collaboration among Return-to-Work (RTW) stakeholders and provide systematic support throughout the RTW process, was evaluated in a quasi-experimental study. …”
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Does supplementary health insurance play a role in the switching behaviour of citizens in the Netherlands? by Laurens Holst, Anne Brabers, Judith de Jong

“…This element has not been addressed in previous studies. Methods: We obtained information on the role of the supplementary health insurance policy in the switching behaviour of citizens by sending questionnaires, yearly in February from 2015–2020, to 1,500 members of the Dutch Health Care Consumer Panel (DHCCP) each year. …”
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Epidemiological characteristics and clinical manifestations of acute non-A-E hepatitis by Delić Dragan, Mitrović Nikola, Radovanović-Spurnić Aleksandra, Stojković-Švirtlih Neda, Simonović-Babić Jasmina

“…The aim of our study was to establish the frequency, clinical and biochemical characteristics, natural course and outcome of non-A-E AH and compare them with control groups affected by acute viral hepatitis A, B and C. Methods. This descriptive-analytic prospective study included 31 patients with non-A-E AH treated at the Institute of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, from 2003 to 2008. …”
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The Interplay of Non-Verbal Intelligence and Cognitive Functions in Understanding Emotions in Preschool Children by Charkhabi M, Gavrilova M, Tarasova K, Chichinina E, Dutheil F

“…Finally, it aims to compare the strength of mediation paths between boys and girls through testing a moderated mediation model.Methods: To test the research hypotheses, a sample of 272 children (M = 63.40 months, SD = 3.74) including 81 boys and 138 girls was recruited. …”
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Comparing the Effects of Lidocaine Spray versus Intravenous Lidocaine Administration after Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) Insertion by H Sorayae, Sh Seyfi, P Amri Maleh, H Gholinia, A Ataie

“…Regarding the side effects of intravenous lidocaine, the aim of this study is to compare the effect of lidocaine spray versus intravenous lidocaine on blood pressure, heart rate, sore throat, cough, laryngospasm, and other side effects including nausea, vomiting, and convulsions after LMA insertion. Methods: This double-blind randomized clinical trial was conducted on 120 patients aged 18-65 years with indications for short-term elective eye surgery, in 2 equal groups of 60 people. …”
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Dietary Habits and Nutritional Status of Youths Living in Rural and Semi-Urban Albania in the Ongoing Nutrition Transition: Preliminary Results by Ruden Cakoni, Stefania Moramarco, Argjend Kosiqi, Angela Andreoli, Ersilia Buonomo

“…Comprehensive studies on the nutritional status and dietary patterns of youths in the country are still lacking. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a convenience sample of students (10–18 years) attending secondary schools in rural and semi-urban areas (October–November 2024). …”
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Associations between socioeconomic factors and PSA testing in a population-based organised testing programme and routine healthcare: a register-based study of 50-year-old men by Ola Bratt, Erik Holmberg, Thomas Björk-Eriksson, Rebecka Arnsrud Godtman, Emil Järbur

“…We examined associations between socioeconomic factors and (1) participation in OPT and (2) unorganised prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing.Methods and analysis Region Västra Götaland’s OPT programme invited 21 174 men aged 50 years in 2020–2021. …”
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Using self-generated identification codes to match anonymous longitudinal data in a sexual health study of secondary school students: a cohort study by Edmond Pui Hang Choi, Ellie Bostwick Andres, Heidi Sze Lok Fan, Lai Ming Ho, Alice Wai Chi Fung, Kevin Wing Chung Lau, Neda Hei Tung Ng, Monique Yeung, Janice Mary Johnston

“…Abstract Objective This study aimed to (i) describe the procedures for generating self-generated identification codes (SGICs) in a prospective longitudinal evaluation of a sexual health program for secondary school students in Hong Kong; (ii) outline the matching strategies and processes; (iii) examine rates of successful matching and associated factors; and (iv) compare the responses of participants whose data could be matched to those whose data could not. Methods A prospective longitudinal cohort study was conducted. …”
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“School is Hard Even in Play”: Do Today's 4–7 Year Olds Want to Play School? by Margarita N. Gavrilova, Irina U. Surilova, Vera L. Sukhikh

“…The overall ratio of girls to boys in the sample was close to equal (106 boys and 118 girls). Methods. The study implemented individual diagnostics of the main components of self-regulation, as well as experimental procedures to study children's preferences when choosing toys. …”
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What makes patients tick? Vaccine preferences against tick-borne encephalitis in four European countries by Charlotta Zacharias, Ralph Torgler, Jennifer Cummins

“…Abstract Background We explored vaccine motivation and preferences for tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) vaccine attributes among participants in TBE-endemic countries in Europe. Methods An online survey was conducted among the general public in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and Sweden. …”
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DNA methylation of leptin before and after weight loss intervention program among sample of Egyptian obese females: Epigenetic approach in obesity by Nayera E. Hassan, Sahar A. El-Masry, Waheba A. Zarouk, Nayra S. Mehanna, Rehab M. Mosaad, Maha M Kobesiy, Mohamed S. Kishta, Mohamed Selim, Mahmoud A.S. Afify, Khadija Alian, Aya Khalil, Heba T. Aboud

“…This study aimed to investigate whether the LEP gene promoter could be epigenetically modified by dietary weight reduction intervention and whether these changes affect its circulating level which may be involved in regulating the expression of the LEP gene in obesity. Patient and methods A total of 82 obese females were prescribed 3 months weight loss program. …”
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Investigating ethical tradeoffs in crisis standards of care through simulation of ventilator allocation protocols. by Jonathan Herington, Jessica Shand, Jeanne Holden-Wiltse, Anthony Corbett, Richard Dees, Chin-Lin Ching, Margie Shaw, Xueya Cai, Martin Zand

“…To quantitatively characterize possible ethical tradeoffs, we aimed to simulate the implementation of five proposed CSC protocols for rationing ventilators in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.<h4>Methods</h4>A Monte Carlo simulation was used to estimate the number of lives saved and life-years saved by implementing clinical acuity-, comorbidity- and age-based CSC protocols under different shortage conditions. …”
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Complex Evaluation Oxygen Status and Lipid Metabolism Indexes in Newborns with Perinatal Hypoxia and Hypovolemic Shock by Svetlana A. Perepelitsa

“…To asses of metabolism, lipid metabolism and oxygen status parameters in newborns with perinatal hypoxia.Materials and Methods. 53 newborn babies born with signs of severe hypoxia and low Apgar scoring equal to 2 at the 1st minute of life were enrolled in the study. …”
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Advancing Therapeutic Strategies with Polymeric Drug Conjugates for Nucleic Acid Delivery and Treatment by Ullah A, Khan M, Zhang Y, Shafiq M, Ullah M, Abbas A, Xianxiang X, Chen G, Diao Y

“…The review delves into the conjugation strategies, preparation methods, and various classes of PDCs, as well as strategic design, highlighting their role in nucleic acid delivery. …”
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Community-based type 2 diabetes screening programmes designed for priority populations: a scoping review protocol by Ghazal S Fazli, Muhanad Ahmed Ali, David Gerstle, Fatema Mahad Ali, Aimen Zehra

“…The purpose of this scoping review is to better understand the design and implementation of screening and early detection of type 2 diabetes in community settings for priority populations to reduce missed or delayed diagnoses and future potential adverse outcomes.Methods This scoping review will adopt the methodological framework of Arksey and O’Malley and be enhanced using Levac et al recommendations. …”
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