A comprehensive hematological dataset for dengue incidence in Bangladesh(Mendeley Data). by Md. Asraful Sharker Nirob, A K M Fazlul Kobir Siam, Prayma Bishshash, Md. Assaduzzaman, Md. Afzalul Haque, Arif Mahmud

“…In conclusion, this database will be very useful and will provide a tremendous benefit to dengue research studies, public health initiatives, and better patient diagnosis and treatment methods.…”
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Artificial intelligence-based model for diagnosing Helicobacter pylori in whole-slide images by Kehan Teng, Lihua Ren, Xiaoyu Yan, Yawei Duan, Zhe Chen, Hansheng Li, Lihua Zhang, Lei Cui

“…We aimed to use artificial intelligence (AI) models to improve the accuracy and efficiency of H. pylori diagnosis and to reduce the workload of pathologists.MethodsHere, we developed three multi-instance learning (MIL) models: AB-MIL, DS-MIL, and Trans-MIL, to automatically detect H. pylori infection. …”
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Nonadherence and Contributing Factors among Ambulatory Patients with Antidiabetic Medications in Adama Referral Hospital by Belayneh Kefale Gelaw, Abdela Mohammed, Gobezie Temesgen Tegegne, Amsalu Degu Defersha, Muluneh Fromsa, Esayas Tadesse, Thrumurgan Gunasekaran, Mustefa Ahmed

“…The objective of this study was to determine the magnitude of nonadherence and its contributing factors among diabetic patients attending the diabetic clinic in Adama Hospital. Methods. This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among patients with diabetes mellitus attending the diabetes mellitus clinic of Adama Referral Hospital. …”
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Efficacy analysis of minimally invasive treatment for scapular coracoid fractures assisted by TiRobot ForcePro Superior by Tan Zhiyun, Tan Zhiyun, Dai Yonghong, Li Qingyu, Zeng Yanhui, Zeng Yanhui, Yang Kuangyang, Yang Kuangyang, Chen Xing, Chen Xing

“…This study aimed to explore the efficacy and current issues of TiRobot ForcePro Superior (TFS) in the treatment of scapular coracoid fractures by comparing it with the freehand screw implantation technique.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on the medical records of 29 patients with scapular coracoid fractures who underwent surgical treatment at Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from 2019 to 2024. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Alveolar Nerve Block with 2% Lidocaine–Epinephrine and 4% Articaine–Epinephrine Buccal Infiltration in Mandibular Premolar and Molar Region in Children: A... by Jelena Komsic, Sanja Vujkov, Isidora Neskovic, Duska Blagojevic, Ana Tadic, Bojan Petrovic, Branislav Bajkin

“…This study compared the efficacy of inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) with 2% lidocaine and epinephrine versus buccal infiltration (BI) with 4% articaine and epinephrine in treating primary molars, permanent premolars, and molars in children. <b>Methods</b>: Sixty children aged 5–18 years were randomly assigned to two groups in a double-blind study. …”
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Effectiveness and safety of fluoroscopy-guided acupuncture for subacromial impingement syndrome: A randomized, patient-assessor blind, parallel clinical trial by Hee-Ra Shin, Jihye Seo, Kyungtae Park, Sung-Hu Ann, Soo-Ji Park, Sangkwan Lee, Seung-Ryong Yeom

“…This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of low-dose X-ray guided acupuncture (LA) in patients with SIS. Methods: A total of 54 patients with SIS were randomly allocated to the LA group and the conventional acupuncture (CA) group. …”
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Visualisation of research hotspots in the surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease based on the web of science database by Xueyi Xue, Xueyi Xue, Baodong Liao, Baodong Liao, Hao Zeng, Hao Zeng, Guihe Lin, Dongbo Xu, Shuangming Lin

“…This study aims to analyze the bibliometric characteristics of papers related to IBD surgery to reveal research hotspots and trends in this domain.MethodsAs of August 31, 2024, we retrospectively collected scientific papers on IBD surgery published in the Web of Science Core Collection. …”
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ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION INFLUENCES THE HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE OF 65+ YEAR-OLD PATIENTS by Emilia K. Naseva, Konstantin N. Ramshev, Evelina M. Marinova, Nikola A. Ramshev, Vlayko E. Vodenicharov

“…This study aims to compare two health-related quality of life (HRQoL) measures of patients who reported having arterial hypertension (AH) and those who did not report this condition. Materials and methods: A population-based observational survey was performed in Sofia in 2017 through face-to-face interviews among 246 persons aged 65 and above. …”
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Gal-3 blocks the binding between PD-1 and pembrolizumab by Henrik Schmidt, Torben Steiniche, Bent Deleuran, Malene Hvid, Morten Aagaard Nielsen, Stinne Ravn Greisen, Mia Bendix, Kathrine Pedersen, Nina Haunstrup Jensen, Jakob Hauge Mikkelsen, Taner Drace, Thomas Boesen

“…We have previously demonstrated the binding between programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) and Gal-3, and here, we investigated the interaction between PD-1, pembrolizumab, and Gal-3 in metastatic MM patients.Methods The binding between PD-1, pembrolizumab and Gal-3 was investigated by surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM). …”
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Anomalous drainage of the ductus venosus into the coronary sinus: prenatal ultrasound diagnosis utilizing two-dimensional and three-dimensional imaging techniques and differential... by Weng-dong Zhang, Bin Ma, Ping-an Qi, Gang Wang, Xiao Rong Su, Xiao Yun Ma, Tian-gang Li

“…STIC imaging successfully visualized the abnormal course of the DV, enhancing diagnostic confidence. …”
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A new technique of inverted internal limiting membrane flap formation in a surgical treatment for large idiopathic macular holes by I. A. Belyi, A. V. Tereshchenko, D. O. Shkvorchenko, E. V. Erokhina, N. M. Shilov

“…To develop a surgical treatment for large idiopathic macular holes using a new technique of internal limiting membrane fragment formation to close the macular hole.Material and methods. We observed 19 patients, from 56 to 71 years old (average age was 63,8±5,3 years old) with idiopathic macular holes (IMH) stage III according to J. …”
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ASSESSMENT OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS WITH THE JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC ARTHRITIS TREATED BY THE ETANERCEPT by A. N. Fetisova, E. I. Alexeeva, T. M. Bzarova, S. I. Valieva, V. V. Chernikov, I. V. Vinyarskaya, R. V. Denisova, K. B. Isaeva, E. G. Chistyakova, Т. V. Sleptsova, N. I. Taibulatov

“…Aim: To assess the influence of the genetically engineered biologic drug etanercept on the quality of life of patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Patients and methods: The research included 85 children with poly-and oligoarticular variant of the JIA at the age of 5 (2; 17) years. …”
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Role of hypoxia-related genes and immune infiltration in intervertebral disc degeneration: molecular mechanisms and diagnostic potential by Kai Zhou, Jiaxiang Zhou, XianJin Luo, Yan Chen, Jian Ao, Wei Wu, Bo Yang, Zhongyuan He

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the role of hypoxia-related genes and immune infiltration in intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) to identify molecular mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets.MethodsUsing GEO data, IDD-related gene expression datasets were analyzed for hypoxia-related differentially expressed genes (HRDEGs). …”
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Detection of pulmonary nodules: a clinical study protocol to compare ultra-low dose chest CT and standard low-dose CT using ASIR-V by Marie Ludwig, Emilie Chipon, Julien Cohen, Emilie Reymond, Maud Medici, Anthony Cole, Alexandre Moreau Gaudry, Gilbert Ferretti

“…The aim of this study is to demonstrate that an ultra-low dose (ULD) chest CT protocol, using recently introduced hybrid iterative reconstruction (ASiR-V, GE medical Healthcare, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA), is as performant as a standard ‘low dose’ (LD) CT to detect non-calcified lung nodules ≥4 mm.Methods and analysis The total number of patients to include is 150. …”
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The interplay of factors influencing the carbon footprint of hospital care—A causal mapping analysis of scientific reports by L.H.J.A. Kouwenberg, D.S. Kringos, W.J.K. Hehenkamp, E.S. Cohen, N.H. Sperna Weiland

“…Recent research has highlighted the carbon footprint of hospital care by identifying hotspots and mitigation areas, but key factors influencing these outcomes remain underexplored. Methods: This study used causal mapping of textual data to systematically evaluate scientific reports on the carbon footprint of hospital services and care pathways. …”
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Efficacy of photodynamic therapy combined with cross-punch technique for the treatment of keloid by Xiaomei Cui, Jie Ji, Lipan Fan, Xingbao Luan, Litian Zhao, Zhangjun Ding, Xiaodong Chen, Dan Luo

“…Our study explored the use of the punch technique in conjunction with photodynamic therapy, a novel approach that may swiftly reduce keloid volume, promote collagen remodeling, mitigate inflammation and enhance the wound healing process. Methods: In our study, we conducted a retrospective analysis of 47 keloid patients who were treated with cross-punch technique combined with photodynamic therapy (punch+PDT group), compared them with a control group of 42 patients who received cross-punch therapy alone (punch group). …”
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Multicentre open label randomised controlled trial of immediate enhanced ambulatory ECG monitoring versus standard monitoring in acute unexplained syncope patients: the ASPIRED stu... by Steve Goodacre, Praveen Thokala, Neil Grubb, Chris Lang, Rachel O’Brien, Christopher J Weir, Trudie Lobban, Matthew J Reed, Nicola Freeman, Julia Boyd, Lynn Dinsmore, Caroline Blackstock, Imad Adamestam, Pam Macrae, Robert Hannigan

“…Results will be disseminated via scientific publication, lay summary and visual abstract.Trial registration number ISRCTN 10278811.…”
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The Influence of Mixing Orders on the Microstructure of Artificially Prepared Sand-Clay Mixtures by Kexin Yin, Anne-Laure Fauchille, Eugenia Di Filippo, Khaoula Othmani, Samuel Branchu, Giulio Sciarra, Panagiotis Kotronis

“…Most homogeneous microstructures can be achieved by applying the mixing order “sand-water-clay.” The following methods were used to validate this statement: (1) optical observation, (2) X-ray tomography, (3) scanning electron microscopy, and (4) Mercury intrusion porosimetry. …”
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Aging2Cancer: an integrated resource for linking aging to tumor multi-omics data by Dahua Xu, Yutong Shen, Nihui Zhang, Guoqing Deng, Dehua Zheng, Peihu Li, Jiale Cai, Guanghui Tian, Qingchen Wei, Hongyan Jiang, Jiankai Xu, Bo Wang, Kongning Li

“…Discovering the link between aging and cancer in terms of multiomics characteristics remains a challenge for biomedical researchers. Methods We collected high-throughput datasets for 57 human tumors and 20 normal tissues, including 23,125 samples with age information. …”
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Clinical characteristics of atrophic macular hole in pathologic myopia: A multicenter study by Hai-Long He, Guang-Qi An, Yue Qi, Xiao-Bing Yu, Ming-Wei Zhao, Zong-Ming Song, Xue Min Jin, Li-Ping Du, Zi-Bing Jin

“…Purpose: This study aims to describe and analyze the clinical characteristics of atrophic macular hole (AMH), a severe complication in patients with pathologic myopia (PM). Methods: A multicenter, retrospective analysis was conducted involving 17 patients (17 eyes) diagnosed with AMH and 52 patients (52 eyes) diagnosed with simple macular hole (SMH) in PM from January 2023 to December 2023. …”
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