Effects of Lemon Beverage Containing Citric Acid with Calcium Supplementation on Bone Metabolism and Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women: Double-Blind 11-Month Intervention Stu... by Hiromi Ikeda, Tadayuki Iida, Masanori Hiramitsu, Takashi Inoue, Satomi Aoi, Miho Kanazashi, Fumiko Ishizaki, Toshihide Harada

“…The subjects were divided into three groups: those who consumed a lemon beverage containing citric acid with Ca supplementation (LECA group), those who consumed a lemon beverage containing citric acid without Ca supplementation (LE group), and those who consumed no test beverage (control group). …”
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Comparative survival outcomes of neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy in patients with T1c, node-negative, triple-negative breast cancer: A population-based analysis by Yi-Zi Zheng, Jia-Qi Ying, Ting-Ting Wu, Yong-Hui Su, Ou-Chen Wang

“…The KM analysis demonstrated that patients who received AT and those who underwent NAT had similar OS and BCSS, no matter before or after PSM. …”
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Lounging Men, Standing Women: Pose and Posture in the Aesthetic Interior by Richard W. Hayes

“…The simple detail of the figures’ postures criticises Osmond for his lapse in manners and adumbrates the fact that it is Madame Merle who exerts power over the novel’s main characters. …”
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Criminal protection of sexual integrity of a person: some problematic aspects by T. D. Lysko

“…It has been stated that a person who has not reached the “age of sexual consent” is guaranteed to have sexual integrity. …”
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Effects of awareness of breast cancer overdiagnosis among women with screen-detected or incidentally found breast cancer: a qualitative interview study by Brooke Nickel, Alexandra Barratt, Kirsten McCaffery, Kristen Pickles, Jolyn Hersch, Jayant S Vaidya

“…Objectives To explore experiences of women who identified themselves as having a possible breast cancer overdiagnosis.Design Qualitative interview study using key components of a grounded theory analysis.Setting International interviews with women diagnosed with breast cancer and aware of the concept of overdiagnosis.Participants Twelve women aged 48–77 years from the UK (6), USA (4), Canada (1) and Australia (1) who had breast cancer (ductal carcinoma in situ n=9, (invasive) breast cancer n=3) diagnosed between 2004 and 2019, and who were aware of the possibility of overdiagnosis. …”
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Predictive Utility of the HALP and Modified HALP Score for the Assessment of Operative Complications in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Acute Cholecystitis by Yasemin Keskin, Hakan Sevinç, Selçuk Mevlüt Hazinedaroğlu, Şevket Barış Morkavuk, Şiyar Ersöz

“…<b>Background and Objectives</b>: The aim of the present study was to calculate HALP and modified HALP scores for patients diagnosed with acute cholecystitis (AC) and to determine the predictive utility of these scores for surgical timing and morbidity in patients who underwent surgery for AC. <b>Materials and Methods</b>: This study included data from 641 patients who underwent surgery for AC between January 2010 and May 2023. …”
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FDT Perimetry for Glaucoma Detection in Comprehensive Health Checkup Service by Ryo Terauchi, Takashi Wada, Shumpei Ogawa, Masanobu Kaji, Tomohiro Kato, Masayuki Tatemichi, Tadashi Nakano

“…We performed a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data of participants who underwent a comprehensive health checkup service. …”
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Uterine artery embolization in the management of postpartum hemorrhage by Hassan Elbiss, Shamsa Al Awar, Jamal Koteesh, Howaida Khair, Sara Maki, Dana H. Abdalla, Fikri M. Abu-Zidan

“…Methods We studied patients who were diagnosed with primary PPH between February 2012 and March 2020 at Al Ain Hospital, United Arab Emirates. …”
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Comparison of clinician- and patient-reported outcome measures in 95 abdominoplasty cases using BODY-Q and MCCRO-Q by Samuel Thomas Kitching, Claudia Rocco, Rachel Harwood, Gary Ross

“…Clinicians reported worse outcomes in patients with body mass index >30 kg/m2 or patients who had >1000 g of excess fat tissue removed (p=0.005; p=0.017). …”
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Increased Mortality from Extrapancreatic Infections in Hospitalized Patients with Acute Pancreatitis by Guido Grajales-Figueroa, Héctor Adrián Díaz Hernández, Martín Alejandro Chacón Portillo, Luis F. Uscanga, Mario Peláez-Luna, Jorge Hernández Calleros

“…The aim of this study was to describe the clinical features of hospitalized patients with AP who died during their hospitalization and to evaluate risk factors associated with mortality. …”
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Lung transplant outcomes for recipients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, by use of alpha-1 antitrypsin augmentation therapy by Atharv V. Oak, MEng, Jessica M. Ruck, MD, PhD, Alfred J. Casillan, MD, PhD, Armaan F. Akbar, BS, Ramon A. Riojas, MD, PhD, Pali D. Shah, MD, Jinny S. Ha, MD, MHS, Sara Strout, PharmD, Allan B. Massie, PhD, Dorry L. Segev, MD, PhD, Christian A. Merlo, MD, MPH, Errol L. Bush, MD

“…Background: For patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency, AAT augmentation therapy can be an important part of care. However, for those who require a lung transplant (LT), there is currently only limited information to guide the use of AAT augmentation therapy post-LT. …”
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Neutrophil Extracellular Trap Production in Patients with Colorectal Cancer In Vitro by J. J. R. Richardson, C. Hendrickse, F. Gao-Smith, D. R. Thickett

“…A significant increase in NETs production in response to fMLP was detected in patients who developed significant postoperative complications (11,760 AFU versus 18,340 AFU, p=0.0242) and who had a prolonged hospital recovery (9,008 AFU versus 12,530 AFU, p=0.0476). …”
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Occurrence of severe cognitive impairment in elderly individuals with poor glycemic control Vs elderly individuals with good glycemic control or no DM: a case control study” by Basma Salman, Fatima Jehangir, Aroosa Jahan, Saira Aslam, Nadra Ansari

“…Severely uncontrolled DM was associated with CFS of 5 meaning those who were dependent on others for instrumental activities of daily living. …”
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Characteristics of pediatric patients with febrile convulsions admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Alanoud A. Abuhaimed, Nawaf A. Alghamdi, Ghadah I. Alhussin, Ghadah S. Alduhaimi, Fatmah Othman, Duaa M. Baarmah, Hamad A. Alkhalaf

“…The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of children who have been diagnosed with FCs and admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh. …”
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Rehabilitation and violence-related traumatic brain injury: A scoping review. by Samira Omar, Maria Jennifer Estrella, Muzna Ahmad, Angela Colantonio, Jessica Babineau, Vincy Chan

“…To be included, articles had to report primary findings on rehabilitation interventions that included individuals who sustained a TBI through interpersonal violence. …”
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Clinical efficacy of 0.1% cyclosporine A in dry eye patients with inadequate responses to 0.05% cyclosporine A: a switching, prospective, open-label, multicenter study by Sook Hyun Yoon, Eun Chul Kim, In-Cheon You, Chul Young Choi, Jae Yong Kim, Jong Suk Song, Joon Young Hyon, Hong Kyun Kim, Kyoung Yul Seo

“…Abstract Purpose To assess the clinical efficacy of 0.1% cyclosporine A (CsA) in dry eye patients who have shown inadequate responses to previous treatment with 0.05% CsA. …”
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Gambaran Pengetahuan dan Keterampilan Dokter tentang Pengisian Penyebab Kematian Medis (Medical Cause of Death) Berdasarkan Standar ICD-10 di RS Tersier di Bandung by Noverika Windasari, Nur Adibah, Chevi Sayusman

“…Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk menilai pengetahuan dan keterampilan dokter tentang cara penulisan penyebab kematian medis (medical cause of death) pada rekam medis di RS Tersier di Bandung yang sesuai dengan standar WHO International Classification of Disease (ICD) 10. …”
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Investigating the Relationship between Socioeconomic Status and Traffic Behaviors of Pedestrians in Marand by Sepideh Harzand-Jadidi, Abolfazl Rahimi Bonab, Morteza Haghighi, Mohammad Saadati, Saeid Mousavi

“…The statistical sample consisted of 515 pedestrians who were chosen from individuals who walked to the health centers. …”
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Factors Leading to Low Utilization of PMTCT Services at Rubaare Health Centre IV in Rubaare Town Council Ntungamo District. by Muhairwe, Robert

“…The study also used self-administered questionnaires, interview guides, and observations The following were the results: On the level of awareness those who did not know about PMTCT services 29/42 (70%) while13/42 (30%) had some knowledge about PMTCT services. …”
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Pengaruh Penerapan Pembelajaran PBL Berbantuan Alat Peraga terhadap Hasil Belajar IPA Siswa Kelas IV SDN 21 Lubuk Lintah Kota Padang by Desy Eka Muliani

“…The experiment was carried out by comparing the posttest results of students who experienced the PBL model with those who did not. …”
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