Personalized prediction of lifetime benefits with statin therapy for asymptomatic individuals: a modeling study. by Bart S Ferket, Bob J H van Kempen, Jan Heeringa, Sandra Spronk, Kirsten E Fleischmann, Rogier L G Nijhuis, Albert Hofman, Ewout W Steyerberg, M G Myriam Hunink

“…We aimed to predict the potential lifetime benefits with statin therapy, taking into account competing risks.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>A microsimulation model based on 5-y follow-up data from the Rotterdam Study, a population-based cohort of individuals aged 55 y and older living in the Ommoord district of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, was used to estimate lifetime outcomes with and without statin therapy. …”
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The feature and significance of lower limb MRI in adult myositis patients with anti-NXP2 antibody: a retrospective cohort study in China by Li Shanshan, Wang Lu, Sun Chao, Zhang Ling, Duan Jianghui, Zhu Jianyu

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to describe the MRI features of lower limbs (thighs and calves) in patients with anti-NXP2 antibody positive myositis, and explore their relationship with clinical manifestations and prognosis.MethodsAdult patients with anti-NXP2 antibody who underwent both thigh and calf MRI examinations simultaneously were enrolled between 2017 and 2023. …”
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A conceptual model of factors potentially influencing prescribing decisions for chronic conditions: an overview of systematic reviews by Matthew Gittus, Alicia O’Cathain, Katherine Miller, Anja Oklopcic, Albert C. Ong, James Fotheringham

“…Better understanding the factors that may influence healthcare professionals’ decision-making could help inform policy and guidelines as well as identify targets for future research and interventions. Methods An overview of systematic reviews was undertaken, following the 2020 PRISMA guidelines. …”
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The experimental study of dexamethasone effectiveness in a model of lipopolysaccharide-induced acute lung injury in rats by N. I. Voloshin, V. A. Pugach, V. V. Salukhov, M. A. Tyunin, A. A. Minakov, N. S. Ilyinskiy, E. V. Levchuk

“…To evaluate the efficacy and safety of dexamethasone at various doses in an experimental model of direct acute lung injury (ALI).Materials and methods. The study was performed on 80 white outbred male rats, in which ALI was modeled by intratracheal administration of lipopolysaccharide. …”
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Anticandidal effect of multiple sessions of erythrosine and potassium iodide-mediated photodynamic therapy by Pran Pitaksanurat, Nirawat Mayeah, Pattranun Saithong, Surachai Phimha, Prapatsara Sirikarn, Teerasak Damrongrungruang

“…Single session, however, has inadequate fungal inhibition.Objectives We aimed to examine the effects of multiple aPDT sessions on Candida albicans inhibition and singlet oxygen formation.Methods 220 μM erythrosine +/-100 mM potassium iodide was applied to C. albicans biofilms for 1 min prior to irradiation at 530±10 nm using a 250 mW/cm2 light-emitting diode. …”
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Effect of MBSR, DBT and CBT on the hypertension patients with depression/anxiety: Protocol of a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis. by Yan Zhang, Hailiang Zhang, Yong Zhang, Zijiao Yang, Lingling Wang, Weimin Pan, Runjing Dai, Qianqian Ju, Dong Ren, Shisan Bao, Jingchun Fan

“…Therefore, management of depression and/or anxiety is equally important as the treatment of hypertension. …”
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Parental Awareness of Microplastic Pollution and its Relation with Healthy Living Education Consciousness by Kızbes Meral Kılıç, Derya Evgin

“…Objective: This study was conducted to determine the relationship between parents’ awareness of microplastic pollution and their levels of awareness regarding their children’s physical health, nutrition, hygiene, mental health, and social activity. Methods: This study was conducted based on the correlational survey model. …”
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Significance of the Lesion&ndash;Pleura Relationship in Differentiating Peripheral Inflammatory Lesions and Lung Cancers by Tao Y, Zhang WT, Ding C, Fu BJ, Lv FJ, Chu ZG

“…Yang Tao,&ast; Wen-Tao Zhang,&ast; Can Ding, Bin-Jie Fu, Fa-Jin Lv, Zhi-Gang Chu Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Fa-Jin Lv; Zhi-Gang Chu, Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, 1&num; Youyi Road, Yuanjiagang, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China, 400016, Tel +86 18723032809, Fax +86 23 68811487, Email cyscitg@hospital.cqmu.edu.cn; chuzg0815@163.comPurpose: To determine the significance of lesion–pleura relationship in differentiating peripheral inflammatory lesions (PILs) and peripheral lung cancers (PLCs).Patients and Methods: From January 2017 to April 2022, a total of 743 patients with 501 PLCs and 292 PILs (≥ 1.5 cm) were retrospectively enrolled. …”
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Evaluation of the Effect of Distance Between Dental Abutments on the Accuracy of One‐Step and Two‐Step Impression Techniques With Polyvinyl Siloxane (PVS) Material by Seyyed Ahmad Ghoraishian, Mohsen Khataminia, Zahra Shahramian, Maryam Zare, Mina Mohaghegh

“…ABSTRACT Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of distance between dental abutments on the accuracy of one‐step and two‐step impression techniques with polyvinyl siloxane (PVS) material. Materials and Methods Four master models were fabricated with different interabutment distances equal to one, two, three, and four premolar lengths 1–4 (L1, L2, L3, and L4). …”
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Experiences of HIV Positive Serostatus Disclosure to Sexual Partner Among Individuals in Discordant Couples in Mbarara City, Southwestern Uganda. by Atwijukiire, Humphrey, Nakidd, Gladys, Tweheyo, Otwine Anne, Kabami, Jane

“…The current study addressed this research gap and explored the lived experiences of serostatus disclosure among discordant couples in Mbarara City, South Western Uganda. Participants and Methods: We conducted 12 in-depth interviews with the help of a translated interview guide, and they were audio recorded. …”
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Children’s Headache Through Drawings: A Narrative Review and a Portrait Gallery by Floriana Ferro, Caterina Gaspari, Giulia Manfrè, Federica Cernigliaro, Daniela D’Agnano, Ruben Panzica, Edvige Correnti, Maria Rosita Ruta, Francesca Marchese, Renata Pitino, Mariarita Capizzi, Giuseppe Santangelo, Antonella Versace, Vittorio Sciruicchio, Vincenzo Raieli

“…Additionally, we aim to promote the integration of this method into routine clinical practice to improve diagnostic precision and support a more child-centered model of care. …”
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Retained Intrauterine Device (IUD): Triple Case Report and Review of the Literature by Mon-Lai Cheung, Shadi Rezai, Janelle M. Jackman, Neil D. Patel, Basem Z. Bernaba, Omid Hakimian, Dilfuza Nuritdinova, Catherine L. Turley, Ray Mercado, Takeko Takeshige, Sudha M. Reddy, Paul N. Fuller, Cassandra E. Henderson

“…Throughout the world, intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) are a frequently used, reversible, popular contraceptive method. They are usually placed without major complications. …”
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Construction and validation of a prediction model for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Xi Kang, Tianye Li, Qinyang Chen, Hao Xu, Yanqiu Jiang, Hongjun Zhao, Xuhong Chang

“…Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify the influencing factors of COPD complicated by T2DM and to construct a visualized disease prediction model.MethodWe included the medical records of 1,773 patients with COPD treated at Quzhou People’s Hospital from 2020 to 2023. …”
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KONSEP PERANCANGAN TAMAN RAMAH DIFABEL PADA TEPIAN SUNGAI MAHAKAM SAMARINDA KALIMANTAN TIMUR by Nur Husniah Thamrin, Hatta Musthafa AP

“…Also presented is a spot to put miniatures of several traditional houses that represent several regions in Indonesia. The method used is qualitative in the form of a study of problems in the field in the form of reviewing site conditions, reviewing literature on culture, especially the Dayak and Kutai cultures of East Kalimantan. …”
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Comparison of Short-Term Clinical Outcomes After Implantation of Two Monofocal, Aspheric Intraocular Lenses by Jeewon Han, Yea Eun Lee, Nahyun Park, Chung Min Lee, Yoo Young Jeon, Hayoung Lee, Kyu Sang Eah, Yeji Yoon, Ho Seok Chung, Jae Yong Kim, Jiwon Jeong, Hun Lee

“…Objectives: This study compared the visual outcomes and optical quality of two monofocal, aspheric intraocular lenses (IOLs; CT LUCIA 621P, Carl Zeiss Meditec; Eyhance ICB00, Johnson & Johnson Vision) by evaluating visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and higher-order aberrations 1 month post-cataract surgery. …”
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Macular blood flow changes in dysthyroid optic neuropathy after high-dose intravenous pulse methylprednisolone (IVMP) by Shu-xian Fan, Jia-qi Liang, Jing Wang, Chong Zhou, Shi-you Zhou, Mei Wang, Peng Zeng

“…Objective: To investigate the changes in macular vessel density (VD) of the superficial layer of retina (SLR) and deep layer of retina (DLR) in dysthyroid optic neuropathy (DON) after high-dose intravenous pulse methylprednisolone (IVMP). Materials and Methods: Eighteen DON patients (29 eyes) who completed high-dose IVMP and 16 healthy individuals (32 eyes) were enrolled in this study. …”
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Prevalence of Heterophoria in Tibetan Grade-One Students: The Lhasa Childhood Eye Study by Han Su, Jing Fu, Weiwei Chen, Zhaojun Meng, Lei Li, Wei Dai, Yao Yao

“…The study aims to explore the prevalence of heterophoria and associate factors in Tibetan grade-one students. Methods. The Lhasa Childhood Eye Study (LCES) is a school-based cohort study. 1942 grade-one students from 7 elementary schools were randomly sampled by stratified cluster sampling. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Corneal Morphological and Optical Parameters in Predicting DSAEK Surgery Outcome by Antonela Geber, Sanja Masnec, Miro Kalauz, Iva Bešlić, Ivan Škegro, Dina Lešin Gaćina, Sonja Jandroković, Ana Meter, Tomislav Kuzman

“…<i>Materials and Methods</i>: This prospective, observational cohort study included 17 eyes from 13 patients who underwent DSAEK. …”
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Advanced Imaging Methodology in Bacterial Biofilms with a Fluorescent Enzymatic Sensor for pepN Activity by Javier Valverde-Pozo, Jose M. Paredes, María Eugenia García-Rubiño, María Dolores Girón, Rafael Salto, Jose M. Alvarez-Pez, Eva M. Talavera

“…This work highlights the importance of innovative methods in biofilm study and opens new avenues for utilizing chemical emissions in biofilm management.…”
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Ultrasound Detection of Anterior Talofibular Ligament’s Superior Fascicle Ruptures: A Proof-of-Concept Cadaveric Study by Samir Ghandour, Matthias Peiffer, Bedri Karaismailoglu, Soheil Ashkani-Esfahani, Christopher P Miller

“…Objective: To identify ultrasonographic manifestations of isolated superior anterior talofibular ligament (sf-ATFL) injury. Methods: A cadaveric experiment was conducted on a fresh–frozen specimen, during which the superior fascicle was visualized using an open anterior ankle approach, and a stainless-steel clip was applied near its fibular insertion. …”
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