Elevated Circulating IL-1<mml:math> <mml:mi>&#x03B2;</mml:mi> </mml:math> and TNF-Alpha, and Unaltered IL-6 in First-Trimester Pregnancies Complicated by Threatened Abortion With...

“…Serum levels of Th1-type cytokines interleukin-1<mml:math> <mml:mi>&#x03B2;</mml:mi> </mml:math> (IL-1<mml:math> <mml:mi>&#x03B2;</mml:mi> </mml:math>), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha), and Th2-type cytokine interleukin 6 (IL-6) were measured, by ELISA, in 22 women with TACP and adverse outcome at admission (group A) and compared with the corresponding levels of 31 gestational age-matched women with TACP and successful outcome at admission (group B1) and discharge (group B2) and 22 gestational age-matched women with first-trimester uncomplicated pregnancy (group C) who served as controls. Mann-Whitney U or Wilcoxon test was applied as appropriate to compare differences between groups. …”
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The incidence of inflow and drain pain and associated risk factors for patients on peritoneal dialysis by Shun Hua, Peiyi Cao, Guanji Zhang, Guanglan Li, Simin Jiang, Yiping Xu, Jianbo Li, Jianwen Yu, Naya Huang, Jianxiong Lin, Xiao Yang, Wei Chen, Haiping Mao, Zhong Zhong

“…Methods This study encompassed individuals who underwent peritoneal dialysis catheter implantation at our institution from September 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. …”
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Biphasic anaphylaxis in a Canadian tertiary care centre: an evaluation of incidence and risk factors from electronic health records and telephone interviews by Anne K. Ellis, Lubnaa Hossenbaccus, Sophia Linton, Hannah Botting, Eman Badawod, Alyssa Burrows, Sarah Garvey

“…Methods From November 2015 to August 2017, all patients who presented to the emergency department at two hospital sites in Kingston given a diagnosis of “allergic reaction,” “anaphylaxis,” “drug allergy,” or “insect sting allergy,” were evaluated. …”
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Perspectives of healthcare providers and persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus on improving glycaemic control in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a qualitative study by Joel M Francis, Olufemi Babatunde Omole, Jean-Pierre Fina Lubaki

“…Themes were organised and integrated using the WHO Innovative Care for Chronic Conditions Framework.Results The healthcare providers recommended better preparation of the healthcare system for better care of diabetes. …”
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MRI findings in patients with psychogenic non‐epileptic seizures: Prevalence, distribution, and classification of the findings. A single tertiary epilepsy center experience by Aleix Jareno‐Badenas, Mario Matute‐González, Luis Pintor, Estefanía Conde‐Blanco, Mar Carreño, Xavier Setoain, Camilo Pineda, Fernando Diego Choque‐Chávez, Tomás Fernández, Núria Bargalló, Sofía González‐Ortiz

“…The MRI findings were evaluated and classified by two radiologists, who reported the category of the findings, laterality, and location. …”
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One-Year Outcomes of Aflibercept in Treat-and-Extend Versus Pro Re Nata Regimens for Bevacizumab-Resistant Diabetic Macular Edema: A Real-World Study by Zubeyir Yozgat, Mehmed Ugur Isik, Mehmet Cem Sabaner

“…Methods Ninety-one eyes from 91 patients who were switched to aflibercept after three consecutive intravitreal bevacizumab injections for the treatment of DME were included in this retrospective real-world study. …”
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Sequential Docetaxel in ≥7 Cycles Followed by Cabazitaxel Improves Oncological Outcomes in Patients with Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer by Seiichi Kato, Manabu Takai, Koji Iinuma, Shota Fujimoto, Masahiro Nakano, Takashi Ishida, Masahiro Uno, Masayoshi Tamaki, Mitsuhiro Taniguchi, Hisao Komeda, Yoshito Takahashi, Takuya Koie

“…We retrospectively included 46 mCRPC patients who received DOC followed by CBZ at quaternary hospitals in Japan between February 2015 and March 2019. …”
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Effect of <italic>Regulating Channels and Activating Collateral Lotions</italic> on Quality of Life and Fatigue Symptoms of Patients with Post-stroke Fatigue by Leying ZHU, Qinling XU, Ruihuan PAN, Jing YANG, Mujia LI, Yinying PENG, Xiuhua ZHANG

“…Objective:To explore the effect of <italic>Regulating channels and activating collateral lotions</italic> on the quality of life and fatigue symptoms of patients with post-stroke fatigue(PSF).Methods:A retrospective analysis of 100 patients with post-stroke fatigue who were admitted to the Rehabilitation Department of Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine from October 2014 to October 2016 and met the inclusion criteria of this study were divided into the treatment group and control group(50 cases in each group)according to the random number table method. …”
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Monsters Among Us: In What Ways Can the Viral Jubilee’s Trans Debate Video Contribute to Educational Discussions? by Sheng-Hsiang Lance Peng

“…Additionally, the value of guiding students to consistently question «who, where, and why» is emphasised, with a focus on how a monstrous lens can contribute to the enhancement of developmental learning experiences. …”
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Clinical Epidemiological Look at Patients with Congenital Heart Disease: a Study that has Become a Priority by Jan O´neil González Ramos, Nancy González Vales, Eida María Mena Albernal, Elsy Roxana Geroy Moya, Nicolás Ramón Cruz Pérez, Annia Quintana Marrero

“…The universe was represented by 120 patients with interventricular or interatrial communication who were treated in the Cardiology Service in the outpatient clinic of the center. …”
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The Influence of Radiological “Disappearing Lesions” on the Efficacy and Prognosis of Patients with Colorectal Liver Metastases Undergoing Conversion Therapy by Zhi-yang Song, Dong Yang, Yang Liu, Yong Cheng

“…Conclusion. Younger patients, who use chemotherapy alone to achieve a therapeutic effect, might have better survival benefits when the lesions do not progress within 2 years after the appearance of DLMs.…”
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MODIFIED CLEFT LIP EVALUATION PROFILE (MCLEP) INDEX FOR UNILATERAL CLEFT LIP REPAIR OUTCOME ASSESSMENT IN SURABAYA CLP CENTER by Robertus Arian Datusanantyo, Magda Rosalina Hutagalung, Sitti Rizaliyana

“…This study aimed to assess the outcome of unilateral cleft lip repair in the Surabaya CLP Center. Methods: All patients who underwent unilateral cleft lip repair in 2017 were included in the study. …”
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Personal Peacefulness and Cyber-Bystanding of Internet Users in Indonesia by Nurfitriany Fakhri, Faradillah Firdaus, Irdianti, Sahril Buchori, Ria Andriany Fakhri

“… Purpose – As internet use grows, cyberbullying has become more common, especially in schools. People who witness cyberbullying (cyber-bystanders) strongly influence these incidents, but little is known about their behavior. …”
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Intravenous fosphenytoin therapy for the rescue of acute trigeminal neuralgia crisis in pre- and post-neurosurgical patients: a retrospective observational study by Shusaku Noro, Hideki Endo, Bunsho Asayama, Yuki Amano, Masahiro Okuma, Ryota Nomura, Kaori Honjo, Yoshinobu Seo, Hirohiko Nakamura

“…We aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of intravenous fosphenytoin for this disease.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective observational study of data from 41 patients with trigeminal neuralgia who received intravenous fosphenytoin therapy. Fosphenytoin diluted with physiological saline was administered intravenously at a loading dose of 9.8–20.7 mg/kg or at a dose of 7.5–9.5 mg/kg when maintenance therapy was needed. …”
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The MRI-based vertebral bone quality score is a predictor of pedicle screw loosening following instrumented posterior lumbar fusion by Yung-Hsueh Hu, Jian-Hong Chou, Yu-Cheng Yeh, Ming-Kai Hsieh, Tsung-Ting Tsai, Wen-Jer Chen, Lih-Hui Chen, Po-Liang Lai, Chi-Chien Niu

“…Methods: Data from patients who have received one or two-level instrumented TLIF from February 2014 to March 2015 were retrospectively collected. …”
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Pretreatment Pan-Immune-Inflammation Value Efficiently Predicts Survival Outcomes in Glioblastoma Multiforme Patients Receiving Radiotherapy and Temozolomide by Erkan Topkan, Ahmet Kucuk, Ugur Selek

“…The purpose of this study was to determine the predictive significance of pretreatment pan-immune-inflammation value (PIV) in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) who received postsurgical radiation (RT) and concurrent plus adjuvant temozolomide (TMZ). …”
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Interagir avec la « machine » à l’ère du numérique : des représentations des étudiants à l’évaluation de leur performance académique en anglais by Cédric Brudermann

“…While technology-mediated language learning environments seek to make second language (L2) learners autonomous (as far as possible) in their L2 practices, they paradoxically place them at the center of complex interactions with three external factors which may cause anxiety symptoms: the human–computer interface, the online learning experience and the L2 itself.In this respect, in order to further explore the impact of these variables on the learners’ L2 performance in a technology-mediated language learning environment, an exploratory study was conducted during the academic year 2014-2015 among a group of 250 first year STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) students who were enrolled in an English as a foreign language guided autonomy learning pathway (B1 proficiency level). …”
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Impact of Tiktok Live Stream Attributes on Social Presence and Behavioral Intention Among Surabaya Users by Made Nibbana Ganesha Putra Artha, Timotius FCW Sutrisno

“…Design/Methodology/Approach: This research uses a quantitative method by distributing questionnaires online using a purposive sampling method to 200 sample respondents who have used and made transactions via live streaming TikTok Shop in Surabaya. …”
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Examining the association between maternal prenatal psychiatric disorders and behavioural problems among offspring in early childhood: population-based study by Amy Braddon, Rosa Alati, Kim S. Betts

“…Method The sample included all mother–child pairs of children who commenced full-time school in 2009 in New South Wales, and met the inclusion criteria (N = 69 165). …”
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Visualization of the Book: Graphic Metaphors in Art Decoration of Ukrainian Church Editions of the Baroque Epoque by Olena Kurhanova

“…The addressee is expressed both by the emblem of a patron, who supported book printing, and by an icon of a divine person to whom the prayer content of the book is addressed. …”
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