Clinical study, network pharmacology, and molecular docking of Kunxian capsule in treating idiopathic membranous nephropathy by Jia Lv, Xinyu Gao, Lihua Liu, Libing He, Geng Tian, Xuehong Lu

“…However, it is still unknown whether KX is safe and effective for idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN) and its therapeutic mechanism of action is unclear.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective study of 39 patients with IMN who received KX to investigate its efficacy and side effects of KX in treating IMN. …”
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Long-term outcomes and lymph node metastasis following endoscopic resection with additional surgery or primary surgery for T1 colorectal cancer by Pin-Chun Chen, Yi-Kai Kao, Po-Wen Yang, Chia-Hung Chen, Chih-I Chen

“…This retrospective cohort study included 373 patients with T1 CRC who underwent ER + ASR or PS between January 2010 and December 2020 at a tertiary center in Taiwan. …”
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Glutamine and Its Effects on the Intestine by Paul E Hardy, Richard N Fedorak, Alan BR Thomson, Olin G Thurston

“…It may play a similar role in aiding repair of human intestinal injury in persons with sufficient glutamine in their diet compared to those who arc glutamine deficient. Glutamine may have a positive effect on the immune function of the intestinal mucosal-associated lymphoid tissue. …”
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Secondary Full-thickness Macular Holes after Diabetic Vitrectomy: Clinical Manifestations and Rational Approaches to the Treatment by Yun Hsia, Chung-May Yang, Yi-Ting Hsieh, Lu-Chun Wang

“…In this retrospective, observational, and longitudinal study, we enrolled consecutive patients with PDR who developed MH after DV. The macular structure was evaluated using optical coherence tomography. …”
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The Mediating Role of Occupational Commitment in the Effects of Work–Family Conflict on Intention to Leave by Merve Koçoğlu Sazkaya, Zeynep Görmezoğlu

“…Introduction: It is important to increase the occupational commitment of nurses who experience work-family conflict to decrease their intention to leave.Aim: This study’s aim was to demonstrate the role of occupational commitment in the effects of work–family conflict on the turnover intention of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.Method: This descriptive study was conducted with 390 nurses working in two different hospitals of a foundation university in Istanbul.Results: The results of this study showed that there was an effect of work–family conflict on intention to leave (r2 = 0.19; p lt; 0.05) and occupational commitment (r2 = 0.01; p lt; 0.05). …”
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Effects of Changes in Colored Light on Brain and Calf Muscle Blood Concentration and Oxygenation by J. Weinzirl, M. Wolf, P. Heusser, M. Nelle, U. Wolf

“…., changes in the blood volume and oxygenation in the brain and calf muscle of healthy subjects who were exposed to red and blue light in sequential order. …”
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Association between Helicobacter pylori Infection and Risk of Osteoporosis in Elderly Taiwanese Women with Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases: A Retrospective Patient Record Review by Shih-Chun Lin, Malcolm Koo, Kun-Wei Tsai

“…Relevant information on female patients aged 65 and over who were diagnosed with diseases of esophagus, gastric ulcer, or duodenal ulcer during January 2008 to December 2010 were abstracted. …”
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Emerging of Fatal Colitis with Multidrug-Resistant Candida glabrata after Small Bowel Transplantation by Zahra Zareshahrabadi, Mojtaba Shafiekhani, Hamed Nikoupour, Hasti Nouraei, Hamid Morovati, Kamiar Zomorodian

“…A 52-year-old man has undergone an extensive small bowel resection with the length of the remaining bowel which was less than 40 cm who became a candidate for transplantation. Four months after transplantation, the patient experienced severe bloody diarrhea with abdominal distension. …”
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Prognostic Factors and Nomograms for Overall and Cancer-Specific Survival of Patients with Uveal Melanoma without Metastases: A SEER Analysis of 4119 Cases by Xin Liu, Chang Liu, Yue Shang, Lin Yang, Fengling Tan, Yong Lv

“…We included 4119 patients who were registered from 2004 to 2015 in the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database. …”
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Responsible governance of genomics data and biospecimens in the context of broad consent: experiences of a pioneering access committee in Africa by Kobus Herbst, R Kerr, Daima Bukini, Ahmed Rebai, Akin Abayomi, P Andanda, J Mabuka, R Wamuyu, C Dandara

“…The DBAC continually advocates for the responsible use of genomic data and biospecimens that were obtained from African research participants, under broad consent, by primary researchers who no longer have oversight over the future use of these resources.…”
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Early-stage investigators’ experiences with an National Institutes of Health Pilot Award Program by Cyleste C. Collins, Jacqueline Dolata, Elodie Nonguierma, Mona Shediac-Rizkallah, Ashwini R. Sehgal, J. Daryl Thornton

“…Conclusions: Future programs helping ESIs who conduct community-engaged research to launch their research careers should consider implementing tailored support while offering strategies to eliminate or reduce institutional barriers, including strengthening mentoring. …”
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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION METHODS by С.Э. Асанова, Ф.С. Карагусов, А.А. Нукушева, А.К. Джангабулова, Т.Э. Воронова

“…Particular attention is paid to the role of the mediator as a neutral intermediary who facilitates effective communication between the parties and the search for mutually beneficial solutions. …”
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Mortality, Work and Migration. A Consideration of Age-specific Mortality from Tuberculosis in Scotland, 1861-1901 by Alice Reid, Eilidh Garrett

“…We show that the age and gender-specific pattern of mortality in the rural area is consistent with higher male than female out-migration together with return migration of those who had contracted the disease elsewhere and needed care during their lengthy illness. …”
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A simulation study to quantitatively assess the performance of electronic prescribing systems in English NHS Hospital Trusts by Stephanie Klein, Athanasios Tsanas, Jamie Coleman, Rebecca Osselton, Jude Heed, Ann Slee, Neil Watson

“…Abstract Prescribing errors are a source of preventable harm in healthcare, which may be mitigated using Electronic Prescribing (EP) systems. Anyone who routinely prescribes medication could benefit from digitally assisted automated checks to identify whether a prescription should potentially not be allowed (e.g. drug allergy). …”
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Barriers and facilitators to detection and treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome in people with severe mental illnesses, qualitative interview study and referrer survey by Sophie Faulkner, Joseph Firth, David Shiers, Megan Kalucy

“…We recommend increased screening for OSAS in people with SMI, supported by increased education and training about OSAS in staff who work with people with severe mental illnesses, and increased awareness in service users and carers.…”
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Conceptos para el estudio del agro latinoamericano: campesinos y agricultores familiares by Eloy Gómez-Pellón

“…., Bulgakov, Chayanov), who represent the old tradition of peasant studies. …”
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Strategies to innovate emergency care of status epilepticus by Jaideep Kapur

“…Unfortunately, many early SE patients are receiving inadequate doses of benzodiazepines. Patients who fail to respond to adequate doses of benzodiazepines are considered to be in established SE. …”
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Complete or incomplete revascularization in patients with left main culprit lesion acute myocardial infarction with multivessel disease: a retrospective observational study by Sun Oh Kim, Hong-Ju Kim, Jong-Il Park, Kang-Un Choi, Jong-Ho Nam, Chan-Hee Lee, Jang-Won Son, Jong-Seon Park, Sung-Ho Her, Ki-Yuk Chang, Tae-Hoon Ahn, Myung-Ho Jeong, Seung-Woon Rha, Hyo-Soo Kim, Hyeon-Cheol Gwon, In-Whan Seong, Kyung-Kuk Hwang, Seung-Ho Hur, Kwang-Soo Cha, Seok-Kyu Oh, Jei-Keon Chae, Ung Kim

“…Methods We reviewed 16,831 patients in the Korea Acute Myocardial Infarction Registry who were treated from July 2016 to June 2020, and 399 patients were enrolled with LM culprit lesion AMI treated with percutaneous coronary intervention. …”
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Systemic Thrombolysis for Treatment of Postpartum Saddle Embolism Complicated by Postpartum Hemorrhage: A Case Report and Brief Literature Review by Kathy Mostajeran, Hillary Boswell, Ziad Haidar

“…This case highlights the need to develop guidelines for the use of thrombolysis in mothers who present with massive pulmonary embolus and a noninvasive means to manage adverse bleeding events in the puerperium.…”
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Motor Control System for Adaptation of Healthy Individuals and Recovery of Poststroke Patients: A Case Study on Muscle Synergies by Fady S. Alnajjar, Juan C. Moreno, Ken-ichi Ozaki, Izumi Kondo, Shingo Shimoda

“…Relying on the concept of muscle synergy, which indicates the number of coordinated muscles needed to accomplish specific movements, we investigated behavioral adaptation in nine healthy participants who were introduced to a familiar environment and unfamiliar environment. …”
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