Improving nerve and muscle function: an exploration of targeted nerve function replacement following differential delay periods in a rat model by Chunxiao Tang, Yuanheng Li, Xinxian Fan, Jiamei Guo, Yifeng Lin, Yifan Gao, Lin Yang

“…This study evaluates TNFR efficacy in restoring denervated muscle function across different postoperative intervals in a rat model. Methods Thirty Sprague–Dawley rats (220–250 g) were divided into five equal groups (n = 6 per group): control (no transection), denervated (transection without repair), immediate TNFR after median nerve transection, 2-week delayed TNFR, and 4-week delayed TNFR. …”
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Características físicas de goiabas (Psidium guajava L.) submetidas a tratamento hidrotérmico Physical characteristics of guava (Psidium guajava L.) submitted to hot water treatment... by Stella M. J. Vieira, Sandra M. Couto, Paulo C. Corrêa, Ana E. O. dos Santos, Paulo R. Cecom, Danilo J. P. da Silva

“…The indiscriminate use of chemical products for eradication of plagues and diseases in the cultivation and also in the post harvest period is being substituted successfully by methods that do not cause harm to human beings or to the environment, reasons for which physical treatments (application of heat, cold or ionized radiation) are being intensively investigated. …”
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Sexual violence across gender identities and sexual orientations: a stratified, population-based, cross-sectional study among young people aged 16–29 years in Sweden by Matilda Löfström-Bredell, Eva Åkerman, Renita Sörensdotter, Sara Ström, Henrik Källberg, Marie Klingberg-Allvin

“…This study also aims to examine the categories of perpetrators of sexual violence reported by young people. Methods A population-based, cross-sectional survey using stratified random sampling (response rate = 23.7%) yielded a sample of 9,430 respondents. …”
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Vancomycin-Loaded Isogenous Membrane Vesicles for Macrophage Activation and Intracellular Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Elimination by Dou J, Shang W, Peng H, Yang Y, Chen J, Rao Y, Tan L, Hu Z, Wang Y, Huang X, Yang Y, Wu J, Hu Q, Xiao C, Rao X

“…Conventional antibiotics exhibit limited efficacy against intracellular MRSA due to poor cellular penetration.Methods: Vancomycin (VAN) was encapsulated into membrane vesicles (ΔagrAMVs) derived from the attenuated S. aureus strain RN4220ΔagrA, generating VAN-loaded nanoparticles (ΔagrAMV-VAN). …”
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Development of an eHealth Intervention Including Self-Management for Reducing Sedentary Time in the Transition to Retirement: Participatory Design Study by Lisa Hultman, Caroline Eklund, Petra von Heideken Wågert, Anne Söderlund, Maria Lindén, Magnus L Elfström

“…Further, the aim was to develop a digital prototype of such an eHealth intervention. MethodsThe study used the participatory design approach to include end users, researchers, and a web designer as equal partners. …”
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Risk Factors for Development and Mortality of Carbapenem-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Bloodstream Infection in a Chinese Teaching Hospital: A Seven-Year Retrospective... by Dong L, Huang Y, Zhang S, Xu B, Li B, Cao Y

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the risk factors for the development and mortality of patients with carbapenem-resistant P. aeruginosa bloodstream infection (CRPA BSI).Methods: A total of 112 patients with CRPA BSI and 112 patients with carbapenem-sensitive P. aeruginosa (CSPA) BSI were included from a Chinese teaching hospital from January 2017 to December 2023 in this retrospective cohort study. …”
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Combining Hepatic Arterial Interventional Therapies with Lenvatinib and Programmed Cell Death-1 Inhibitors for Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Portal Vein Tumor Thrombosis: A Single-... by Shen X, Shao T, Yu J, Zhang Z

“…This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of hepatic arterial interventional therapies (HAIT) combined with lenvatinib and programmed cell death-1 (PD-1) inhibitors for HCC patients with PVTT.Methods: In this retrospective study, HCC patients with PVTT treated with HAIT combined with lenvatinib and PD-1 inhibitors (H-L-P group) or lenvatinib plus PD-1 inhibitors (L-P group) between June 2020 and December 2023 were analyzed. …”
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Lipid-lowering therapy in outpatients of different ages with coronary artery disease by S. K. Zyryanov, S. B. Fitilev, A. V. Vozzhaev, I. I. Shkrebniova, N. N. Landyshev, Ya. G. Voronko, A. M. Lutsenko

“…To conduct a pharmacoepidemiologic analysis of lipid-lowering therapy (LLT) in outpatients of different ages with coronary artery disease (CAD).Material and methods. A total of 805 medical records of outpatients with CAD were analyzed in this pharmacoepidemiologic, cross-sectional study conducted at primary care facility of Moscow. …”
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Proposal of a Risk Stratification Model for Recurrence After Excisional Treatment of High-Grade Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (HG-CIN) by Francesco Cantatore, Nadia Agrillo, Alessandro Camussi, Lucrezia Colella, Massimo Origoni

“…This approach assumes that all patients have an equal risk of disease recurrence, regardless of individual characteristics. …”
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Correction of long-standing flexion contracture of digits with surgical release and distraction histogenesis by Anupama Singh, Ankur Bhatnagar

“…To avoid these risks and to correct the flexion contracture to get an extension of the digit without the requirement of the flap in long-standing postburn contractures of digits, we do the surgical release of skin and subcutaneous tissue and distraction histogenesis of the short or contracted tendons, ligaments, and neurovascular bundle. Materials and Methods: From June 2017 to June 2022, a prospective study was carried out at a single institute. …”
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Elementary school compliance with a state recess minimum requirement by racial and geographic factors: a cross-sectional study by Erin K. Howie, Samantha M. Harden, Daheia J. Barr-Anderson, Christopher R. Long

“…The purpose of this study was to determine the current implementation of one state system as a case study to investigate minimum recess requirement and to compare the implementation between school geographic and racial factors. Methods A cross-sectional, observational study of the implementation of one state’s minimum daily recess requirement of 40-minutes recess was conducted during the 2023–2024 academic year. …”
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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation to Support COVID-19 Patients: A Propensity-Matched Cohort Study by Björn Stessel, Maayeen Bin Saad, Lotte Ullrick, Laurien Geebelen, Jeroen Lehaen, Philippe Jr Timmermans, Michiel Van Tornout, Ina Callebaut, Jeroen Vandenbrande, Jasperina Dubois

“…We aimed to perform a confirmatory propensity-matched cohort study comparing the impact of ECMO and maximum invasive mechanical ventilation alone (MVA) on mortality and complications in severe COVID-19 pneumonia. Materials and Methods. All 295 consecutive adult patients with confirmed COVID-19 pneumonia admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) from March 13th, 2020, to July 31st, 2021 were included. …”
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Efficacy of a Mixed Wavelength Laser for Vaginal Health in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Salinas Pena J, Tameish S, Guilarte Calzada C, Cavallé Busquets P

“…The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a mixed-wavelength laser in alleviating GSM symptoms compared to sham.Patients and Methods: A randomized single-blind sham-controlled trial was conducted. 31 postmenopausal women with Vaginal Maturation Value (VMV < 50%) were randomized into laser or sham intervention groups, receiving three monthly treatments. …”
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Association Between Glycated Hemoglobin and Diabetic Retinopathy in Individuals with Diabetes: A Focus on the Modifying Effect of Ambulatory Blood Pressure by Yang S, Liu H, Liang Y, Wu L, Zheng Q, Wu J

“…The purpose of this research was to assess the associations among ABP, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and DR in a diabetic population, with an emphasis on individuals exhibiting suboptimal glycemic and BP control.Methods: This study included 498 diabetic patients with comprehensive ABP data. …”
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Impact of Same Red Blood Cell Infusion at Different Intervals on Premature Infants&rsquo; Hemoglobin Levels by Huang H, Wu K, Deng G, Zhang Y

“…We aimed to determine the effect of infusion of the same RBC package at different time intervals on Hb levels in premature infants.Patients and Methods: Data were collected about premature infants who received the same package of RBC transfusion at two different intervals. …”
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Serious Adverse Drug Reactions to Long-Term Oral Liquid Morphine in Patients with Chronic Pain: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Palliative Care by Duncan B, Natuhwera G, Nassuuna D, Katusabe R, Kasozi H, Acuda W

“…This survey aimed to identify serious adverse drug reactions to long-term OLM in patients with chronic pain receiving palliative care.Methods: In Phase 1, the database of patients receiving palliative care at Hospice Africa Uganda was analyzed to find patients taking OLM from 12.7.2017 to 19.10.2017. …”
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Development and Validation of a Predictive Model for Anxiety Trajectories in Patients with Breast Cancer: A Retrospective Study by Li X, Wei BK, Li F, Yan HH, Shen J

“…Xia Li,1,&ast; Ben-Kai Wei,2,&ast; Fan Li,1 Huan-Huan Yan,1 Jun Shen1 1Department of Breast Surgery, the First People’s Hospital of Lianyungang, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Lianyungang, 222000, Jiangsu Province, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of General Surgery, the First People’s Hospital of Lianyungang, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Lianyungang, 222000, Jiangsu Province, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jun Shen, Department of Breast Surgery, the First People’s Hospital of Lianyungang, The Affiliated Hospital of XuZhou Medical University, Lianyungang, 222002, Jiangsu Province, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8618961325323, Email shenjun2257@126.comObjective: This study aims to develop and validate a predictive model for short-term post-treatment anxiety trajectories in patients with breast cancer, utilizing baseline patient characteristics and initial anxiety scores to inform precise clinical interventions.Methods: Baseline characteristics were collected from 424 patients diagnosed with breast cancer who underwent surgical treatment at our hospital between January 1, 2021, and December 30, 2022. …”
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Latent Profile Analysis of Post-Surgical Psychological Distress in Young Thyroid Cancer Patients and Its Association with Self-Management Efficacy by Zhang J, Xiong D, Li C, Li D, Wang Y, Fang Y, Yang Y

“…This study aims to identify distinct profiles of psychological distress in young thyroid cancer patients post-surgery and assess differences in self-management efficacy across these profiles.Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in one general hospital in Chongqing, China. …”
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Association Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Epidemiological Cross-Sectional Study and Mendelian Randomization Analysis by Yu T, Zhou Y, Wu X, Fang Z, Liu C

“…The aim of this study was to examine whether individuals at risk for OSA are more likely to develop NAFLD.Patients and Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional design coupled with Mendelian randomization, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) collected between 2017 and 2020. …”
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Influenza A (H1N1): Past season’s wonder flu in Vojvodina by Joveš-Sević Biljana, Obradović Dušanka, Batranović Uroš, Stojanović Miloš, Sovilj-Gmizić Stanislava, Bošković Tatjana

“…The aim of this study was to describe characteristics, laboratory findings, clinical presentation and treatment outcome among patients with influenza A (H1N1) infection. Methods. The study was performed at the Institute for Pulmonary Diseases of Vojvodina including all the patients hospitalized at the Intensive Care Unit or High Dependency Unit with confirmed, probable or suspected Influenza A (H1N1) infection between November 6th, 2009 and April 13th, 2010. …”
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