Inflammatory Cytokines, Adipocytokines, and Th17/Treg Balance in Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease following Administration of Dahuang Zhechong Pills by Xiaohua Duan, Jianlin Lv, Hebei Jiang, Kefei Zheng, Yulin Chen

“…The study recruited 100 NAFLD patients who were then arranged into the test group and control group. …”
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Molecular Identification of Fusarium proliferatum from toenails: A case report by Sazan Jamal Gharib, Nawroz Abdul-razzak Tahir

“…In this paper, we report a 56-year-old female has Diabetes milletus who established to disseminate Fusarium infection in her left first toenail from the Dermatology Department / Khabat Skin Center, Sulaimani Province, Iraq. …”
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Investigation of customized total knee implant with articular cartilage under loading conditions using finite element analysis. by Shady A Alshewaier, Mohamed Yacin Sikkandar, Ali Ahmed Ali Almakrami, S Sabarunisha Begum, Ahmad Alassaf, Ibrahim AlMohimeed, S Meenatchi Sundaram, Dheeraj Poojary, Natteri M Sudharsan, Eddie Y K Ng

“…Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a degenerative joint disease predominantly affecting the elderly and is often managed through knee replacement surgeries. West Asians, who frequently engage in activities involving bending and kneeling during their prayers, tend to exhibit distinct bone anatomy compared to the Caucasian population. …”
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Analyzing Gait Dynamics and Recovery Trajectory in Lower Extremity Fractures Using Linear Mixed Models and Gait Analysis Variables by Mostafa Rezapour, Rachel B. Seymour, Suman Medda, Stephen H. Sims, Madhav A. Karunakar, Nahir Habet, Metin Nafi Gurcan

“…Our study provided insights into gait recovery across different fracture types using data from 318 patients who experienced no complications or readmissions during their recovery. …”
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Receipt of specialized palliative care and health care utilization at the end of life in hematological cancer patients – the Stockholm experience by Lena von Bahr, Peter Strang, Torbjörn Schultz, Per Fürst

“…Methods: In a retrospective, observational registry study, all patients who died of a hematological malignancy during the years 2015–2021 in the Stockholm County were included and analyzed with descriptive statistics and logistic regression models. …”
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Emergent treatment using balloon-assisted ERCP versus EUS-guided drainage for acute cholangitis in patients with surgically altered anatomy by Takahiro Shishimoto, Masahiro Itonaga, Reiko Ashida, Yasunobu Yamashita, Yuki Kawaji, Takashi Tamura, Hiromu Morishita, Akiya Nakahata, Yuto Sugihara, Tomokazu Ishihara, Masayuki Kitano

“…Methods : This study retrospectively evaluated consecutive patients who underwent emergent BAE-ERCP or EUS-BD for AC with SAA between January 2020 and March 2024. …”
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Youth Baseball Caregiver Understanding of Safe Pitching Guidelines and Player Injury by Christian Reintgen, Giorgio Zeppieri Jr, Michelle Bruner, MaryBeth Horodyski, Andrew Waligora, M Seth Smith, Kevin W Farmer

“… # Results Eighty-three percent (81/98) of those polled were unaware of the existence of safe pitching guidelines, regardless of the pitcher’s playing experience (p > 0.05). Those who pitched more than six months out of the year were significantly more prone to experience throwing arm pain after a performance (p < 0.05). …”
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On the risks of secure attachment in infancy: Childhood irritability and adolescent depression predicted by secure attachment and high approach behaviours at 14-months towards a ca... by Jonathan Hill, Nicky Wright, Helen Sharp, Andrew Pickles, Howard Steele

“…Similarly, higher approach behaviours during SSP reunions among children exposed to inter-parental violence were associated with irritability (interaction term p = .004) and depression (interaction term p &lt; .001). Among children who were not exposed to partner violence higher approach behaviours in the SSP were associated with lower irritability and depression.ConclusionInfant behaviours characteristic of attachment security in the Strange Situation Procedure may not equip children to deal with exposure to inter-parental violence and associated parental negativity.…”
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Migration typology of the world’s coastal exclaves by Anna V. Lialina, Angelina P. Plotnikova

“…A significant contribution to the study of migration in the exclave region of Kaliningrad, including an analysis of determining factors, was made by Dr. hab. Prof Gennady Fedorov, who conceptualised migration movements as a demographic element within the geo-demographic context. …”
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Habitual locomotor types and the shape of lower leg bones in primates, especially in hominoids by Tasuku Kimura

“…Among quadrupedal monkeys, including prosimians, more terrestrially adopted animals showed larger diameters in comparison with length than did more arboreal ones in many measurements. Apes and monkeys who adopted brachiation or arm-swinging in their locomotor repertoire in arboreal environments exhibited relatively large distal end and tibial malleolus breadths compared with quadrupedal monkeys. …”
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Effect of integrated case-based and problem-based learning on clinical thinking skills of assistant general practitioner trainees: a randomized controlled trial by Dingyuan Jiang, Danpei Huang, Hua Wan, Wuliang Fu, Weidong Shi, Jin Li, Huan Zou, Niannan Hou, Qing Li, Nani Li

“…Methods This randomised controlled trial involved 70 second-year AGP trainees who were randomly assigned to either the CBL-PBL group or the LBL group using a simple randomisation method. …”
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Efficacy of short term non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in Indian patients with axial spondyloarthritis by Shubha Bhalla, Shallu Verma, Anand Narayan Malaviya

“…Information was extracted from the electronic medical records for patients who had only received NSAIDs without any disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs or biologicals. …”
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The extent of western lowland gorilla social relationships within and between groups. by Kristena Cooksey, Jake Funkhouser, Crickette Sanz, Jean Marie Massamba, Thierry Fabrice Ebombi, Prospère Teberd, Gaston Abea, Gaeton Mbebouti, Kathryn Judson, Sean Brogan, Colleen Stephens, David Morgan

“…The nature of western lowland gorilla social relationships within and between groups is largely understudied, partly due to the challenges of monitoring associations between individuals who live in neighboring groups. In this study, we examined the social relationships of four western lowland gorilla groups in the Ndoki landscape of northern Republic of Congo. …”
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Aetiological, seasonal and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of diarrhoeal diseases in Bhutan (2016–2022): a retrospective study of surveillance data by Sangay Dorji, Kinley Gyem, Sonam Pelden, Dorji Tshering, Kinley Penjor, Rinzin Wangchuk, Jigme Tenzin, Birdi Lal Phuyel

“…Objectives This study aimed to identify the aetiological spectrum, seasonal distribution and antimicrobial resistance patterns of diarrhoeal diseases in Bhutan.Study design and setting The study used a cross-sectional, retrospective analysis of secondary data gathered through a passive, hospital-based sentinel surveillance for diarrhoeal disease across 12 hospitals, representing Bhutan’s demographically diverse regions.Participants A total of 3429 participants’ data of all age groups who presented with diarrhoea at sentinel hospitals between 1 January 1 2016 and 31 December 2022 were analysed.Results Diarrhoeagenic Escherichia coli (DEC), Shigella, Salmonella and Aeromonas spp. were predominant bacterial pathogens, while Rotavirus, Astrovirus and Norovirus were the leading viral pathogens. …”
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Life after prostate cancer diagnosis: protocol for a UK-wide patient-reported outcomes study by David H Brewster, Victoria Cairnduff, Eila Watson, Amy Downing, Adam W Glaser, Penny Wright, William Cross, Conan Donnelly, Anna Gavin, Carol Rivas, Richard Wagland, Peter Selby, Luke Hounsome, Therese Kearney, Rebecca Mottram, Majorie Allen, Oonagh McSorley, Hugh Butcher, Paul Kind, James W H Catto, Dyfed Huws, Emma McNair, Lauren Matheson, Johana Nayoan, Mike Horton, Jessica Corner, Julia Verne

“…To ensure detailed understanding of issues of importance, qualitative interviews will be undertaken with a sample of men who complete the survey across the UK (n=∼150) along with a small number of partners/spouses (n=∼30).Ethics and dissemination The study has received the following approvals: Newcastle and North Tyneside 1 Research Ethics Committee (15/NE/0036), Health Research Authority Confidentiality Advisory Group (15/CAG/0110), NHS Scotland Public Benefit and Privacy Panel (0516-0364), Office of Research Ethics Northern Ireland (16/NI/0073) and NHS R&amp;D approval from Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. …”
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Atypical Femoral Fracture in Hypophosphatasia: A Systematic Review by Nipith Charoenngam, Jerapas Thongpiya, Pitchaporn Yingchoncharoen, Ben Ponvilawan, Mehmet S. Marangoz, Jirat Chenbhanich, Patompong Ungprasert

“…To summarize the characteristics of all reported patients with hypophosphatasia (HPP) who sustained atypical femoral fracture (AFF) and identify all available evidence to quantify the rate of coexistence between HPP and AFF. …”
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Clinical Application of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Device for Safe and Secure IANB by Any Operator by Tomoyasu Noguchi, Kento Odaka, Ken-ichi Fukuda

“…IANB was performed using the device on five patients who had undergone detailed computed tomography examination for chronic orofacial pain in the third division of the trigeminal nerve. …”
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The effectiveness of David procedure for aneurysm of the root and ascending part of the aorta by O.V. Zelenchuk, B.M. Todurov, I.O. Stetsiuk, V.B. Demyanchuk, D.O. Loskutov, N.O. Yashchenko, N.V. Ponych

“…The one-centre study included 85 patients who underwent planned and urgent surgical treatment from 2019 to 2022. …”
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Identifying barriers and potential solutions to improve equitable access to community eye services: an exploratory sequential mixed methods study protocol by Min Kim, David Macleod, Michael Gichangi, Andrew Bastawrous, Matthew J Burton, Jacqueline Ramke, Oathokwa Nkomazana, Sailesh Mishra, Shalinder Sabherwal, Luke Nelson Allen, Abhishek Roshan, Sarah Karanja, Ari Ho-Foster, Keneilwe Motlhatlhedi, Nigel Bolster, Mohd Javed, Malebogo Tlhajoane, Bakgaki Ratshaa, John Tlhakanelo

“…This study will use novel methods to explore barriers and potential solutions as perceived by members of the population groups who are least able to access care. We aim to use rapid yet robust mixed methods that allow us to identify generalisable findings within each programme and testable service modifications to improve equitable access to care; delivering non-tokenistic findings within a matter of weeks.Methods and analysis This is a multiphased exploratory sequential mixed methods study. …”
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Association of Body Mass Index with Echocardiographic Parameters and Incidence of Left Atrial Thrombus or Spontaneous Echo Contrast in Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation... by Yi Qiu, Shu Jiang

“…A total of 282 patients who were diagnosed with NVAF and planned to undergo radiofrequency ablation from 2019 to 2022 were enrolled in this study. …”
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