Methylene Blue Attenuates Lung Injury Induced by Hindlimb Ischemia Reperfusion in Rats by Liangrong Wang, Baihui Chen, Bi Lin, Yuzhu Ye, Caiying Bao, Xiyue Zhao, Lida Jin, Xiangqing Xiong

“…This study was aimed to investigate the protective effect of methylene blue against lung injury induced by reperfusion of ischemic hindlimb in a rat model. Methods. Twenty-four healthy adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were equally randomized into three groups: sham (SM) group, ischemia reperfusion (IR) group, and methylene blue (MB) group. …”
Get full text

VASARI-auto: Equitable, efficient, and economical featurisation of glioma MRI by James K. Ruffle, Samia Mohinta, Kelly Pegoretti Baruteau, Rebekah Rajiah, Faith Lee, Sebastian Brandner, Parashkev Nachev, Harpreet Hyare

“…Tumour segmentation was compatible with the current state of the art and equally performant regardless of age or sex. A modest inter-rater variability between in-house neuroradiologists was comparable to between neuroradiologists and VASARI-auto, with far higher agreement between VASARI-auto methods. …”
Get full text

Effect of Cholecalciferol Supplementation on Disease Activity and Quality of Life of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study by Fiblia Fiblia, Iris Rengganis, Dyah Purnamasari, Alvina Widhani, Teguh H Karjadi, Hamzah Shatri, Rudi Putranto

“…Cholecalciferol was considered as having a role in reducing disease activity and improving quality of life. Methods: A double blind, randomized, controlled trial was conducted on female  outpatients aged 18-60 years with SLE, consecutively recruited from September to December 2021 at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital. …”
Get full text

Perioperative Dexmedetomidine Fails to Improve Postoperative Analgesic Consumption and Postoperative Recovery in Patients Undergoing Lateral Thoracotomy for Thoracic Esophageal Can... by Yu Mao, Xuemei Sun, Li Si, Lijian Chen, Xuesheng Liu, Zhi Zhang, Erwei Gu

“…In this study, we evaluated the effects of perioperative dexmedetomidine infusion on postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing lateral thoracotomy for thoracic esophageal cancer. Methods. A total of 62 patients undergoing lateral thoracotomy for thoracic esophageal cancer were randomized to receive adjuvant therapy with either dexmedetomidine (0.5 μg/kg intravenous bolus injection for 10 min before induction of anesthesia, followed by continuous infusion of 0.2–0.4 μg/kg/h until the end of surgery, and 0.06 μg/kg/h for 5 days after surgery) or equal volumes of saline. …”
Get full text

Hospital factors and metastatic surgery in colorectal cancer patients, a population-based cohort study by Malin Ljunggren, Caroline E. Weibull, Emma Rosander, Gabriella Palmer, Bengt Glimelius, Anna Martling, Caroline Nordenvall

“…The aim was to investigate whether hospital volume and hospital level were associated with the chance of metastatic surgery. Methods This national cohort retrieved from the CRCBaSe linkage included all Swedish adult patients diagnosed with synchronous mCRC in 2009–2016. …”
Get full text

The Epidemiology of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Mexico: A Population-Based Study by Aurelio López-Colombo, Douglas Morgan, Dalia Bravo-González, Alvaro Montiel-Jarquín, Socorro Méndez-Martínez, Max Schmulson

“…The frequency of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in the general population of Mexico is unknown. Methods. To determine the prevalence of FGIDs, associated depression, and health care utilization, a population-based sampling strategy was used to select 500 households in the State of Tlaxcala, in central Mexico. …”
Get full text

Comparison of the effectiveness of single-dose levofloxacin with single-dose fosfomycin pre-urodynamic study related to the incidence of urinary tract infection: a randomized contr... by Harrina Erlianti Rahardjo, Fina Widia, Cindy Wijaya, Kevin Leonardo, Alfred Tanjung, Muhammad Hanif Arfiananda, Fatimah Nuwwaaridya Fitriani, Rahmat Aidil Fajar Siregar, Andika Afriansyah

“…Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of 500 mg levofloxacin and 3 g fosfomycin given as single-dose prophylactic antibiotics one hour before urodynamic studies (UDS) to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Methods This single-blinded, randomized clinical trial included 126 patients who underwent UDS between December 2022 and March 2024 at two urology centers in Jakarta. …”
Get full text

Utilization of ChatGPT for Rhinology Patient Education: Limitations in a Surgical Sub‐Specialty by Alice E. Huang, Michael T. Chang, Ashoke Khanwalkar, Carol H. Yan, Katie M. Phillips, Michael J. Yong, Jayakar V. Nayak, Peter H. Hwang, Zara M. Patel

“…Abstract Objective To analyze the accuracy of ChatGPT‐generated responses to common rhinologic patient questions. Methods Ten common questions from rhinology patients were compiled by a panel of 4 rhinology fellowship‐trained surgeons based on clinical patient experience. …”
Get full text

Global Prevalence of Neospora caninum in Domestic Pigs (Sus domesticus) and Wild Boars (Sus scrofa): A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Seyed Ahmad Karamati, Hosein Effatpanah, Mohammad Taghi Khodayari, Mohammad Reza Shiee, Afshin Davari, Reza Faraji, Fereshteh Angazbany, Arezoo Bozorgomid

“…Therefore, we aimed to estimate the global seroprevalence of N. caninum in domestic pigs (Sus domesticus) and wild boars (Sus scrofa). Methods Online databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar were systematically searched to identify relevant studies up to 30 April 2024. …”
Get full text

Minimally invasive anatomic reconstruction of the anterolateral ligament with ipsilateral gracilis tendon: a kinematic in‐vitro study by Giulio Maria Marcheggiani Muccioli, Vito Gaetano Rinaldi, Marcello Zappia, Giada Lullini, Simone Bignozzi, Stefano Zaffagnini, Giovanni Felice Trinchese

“…Methods After ultrasound (US) ALL identification, different kinematic measurements were performed with an image‐less Computer‐Assisted Navigation System with dedicated software for Laxity Analysis in 5 knee specimens. …”
Get full text

Melatonin supplementation for the treatment of infantile spasms: protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled triple-blind trial by Jing Wang, Tao Xu, Miao Liu, Jian Chen, Guang Yang, Weiwei Feng, Yulin Sun, Xiuyu Shi, Liping Zou

“…This study aims to analyse the therapeutic effect of melatonin supplementation for the treatment of IS.Methods and analysis This is a triple-blinded (trial participant, outcome assessor and the data analyst), prospective, randomised controlled trial to be conducted in the Department of Paediatrics, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China from November 2020. …”
Get full text

Validation of the short index of job satisfaction in Chinese nurses: classical test theory and item response theory by Lai Kun Tong, Yue Yi Li, Yong Bing Liu, Mu Rui Zheng, Guang Lei Fu, Mio Leng Au

“…To assess the psychometric properties of the SIJS among Chinese nurse, both classical test theory (CTT) and item response theory (IRT) were used. Methods: The translation procedure followed the guidelines of the World Health Organization. …”
Get full text

Interpretation services used for non-English language speaking patients with head and neck cancer: Findings from a tertiary London cancer centre by Maesaya Chartkul, Florence Cook, Roganie Govender

“…This audit aimed to investigate the language needs and utilisation of interpretation services for patients with HNC attending pre-treatment clinics. Methods: A retrospective casenote audit over two-years (2021–2023) of all patients attending pre-treatment clinics in a centralised London cancer centre. …”
Get full text

A comparison of catheter lock solutions and associated complications in pediatric intestinal failure patients by Yitzchok Ahisar, Jaclyn Strauss, Gary Galante, Chidubem Chukwunakwe, Andrea Martinez, Hannah Piper

“…Taurolidine (T) and Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) locks have antimicrobial and anticoagulant properties; however, superiority of one is unclear. Material and Methods: A multicenter, retrospective review of children with IF on PN and receiving care from an Intestinal Rehabilitation team (2017–2022) was performed. …”
Get full text

Dietary Behaviors and Nutrition Knowledge Among Farm Households: A Comprehensive Review and Action Framework by Blessing J. Anyibama, Kenneth K. Orjinta, Oluwakemi Temitope Olayinka, Abiola B. Obafemi, Emmanuel O. Animashaun, Gbeminiyi E. Ogunwale, Emmanuel O. Fadipe, Jesujoba I. Olanrewaju

“…Concentrating on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), we investigate how farming methods, economic limitations, gender roles, cultural traditions, and climate adaptation approaches influence nutritional health. …”
Get full text

Antioxidant and Nephroprotective Effects of Okra Pods Extract (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) against Lead Acetate-Induced Toxicity in Mice by Sri Puji Astuti Wahyuningsih, Nadyatul Ilma Indah Savira, Devinta Wahyu Anggraini, Dwi Winarni, Listijani Suhargo, Baskara Wiku Adi Kusuma, Faradita Nindyasari, Nur Setianingsih, Adamu Ayubu Mwendolwa

“…The role of the extract as an antioxidant was tested by DPPH and FRAP methods. The methanol extract was used for experiments in animals. …”
Get full text

Vericiguat improves cardiac remodelling and function in rats with doxorubicin‐induced cardiomyopathy by Wen Chen, Ying Wu, Wei Li, Meiyan Song, Kaizu Xu, Meifang Wu, Liming Lin

“…In this study, we investigated the effects of vericiguat on cardiac structure and function in rats with DIC as well as their potential mechanisms of action. Methods DIC rats were established by intraperitoneal injection of DOX (1 mg/kg) twice a week for 6 weeks, followed by intragastric administration of vericiguat 1 mg/kg/day or an equal volume of normal saline for 8 weeks. …”
Get full text

Plasmonic optical fiber biosensors for ultra-low detection of respiratory syncytial virus via point-of-care tests by Federica Passeggio, Luigi Zeni, Massimiliano Galdiero, Francesco Arcadio, Carla Zannella, Anna De Filippis, Chiara Marzano, Ines Tavoletta, Fabiana Napolitano, Rosalba Pitruzzella, Giuseppe Portella, Nunzio Cennamo

“…Hence, the results establish the POF-based RSV biosensor as a sensitive, cost-effective, ultra-fast, capable of being connected to the Internet, and a scalable alternative to traditional RSV detection methods, offering a promising tool for improving diagnostic capabilities in clinical and resource-limited settings.…”
Get full text

Unequal relational travel patterns of long-distance rail trips between different levels of settlement hierarchies – Case study from Hungary by Vilmos Oszter, István Kövesdi, László Sipos

“…Based on a countrywide on-board passenger survey conducted among passenger rail users in one of the highest railway modal-share member states of the European Union, Hungary, significant differences have been revealed by novel interdisciplinary statistical methods. Passengers were voluntarily asked about their actual trip characteristics and their basic socio-economic background. …”
Get full text

PCM enhanced concrete panels allow to reduce overheating in lightweight buildings by Tomasz Kisilewicz, Anna Zastawna-Rumin, Katarzyna Nowak, Andal Lakshumiah, Annie Sweetlin Jebarani

“…In the case of an unreasonably large window area, regardless of the actual space thermal capacity, it is not possible to obtain the acceptable conditions inside only by means of the passive methods.…”
Get full text