The Real-World Clinical Outcomes of Heavily Pretreated HER2+ and HER2-Low Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Trastuzumab Deruxtecan at a Single Centre by Anna-Maria Lazaratos, Matthew Dankner, Aalya Hamouda, Soumaya Labidi, Victor Cohen, Lawrence Panasci, Jennifer E. Friedmann, François Patenaude, Cristiano Ferrario, Mark Basik, April A. N. Rose, Parvaneh Fallah

“…Methods: We describe a single-center retrospective case series of metastatic breast cancer patients who were treated with TDXd. The outcomes of interest were the overall response rate, overall survival, progression-free survival and grade 4–5 adverse events. …”
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A comprehensive review of biological and genetic control approaches for leishmaniasis vector sand flies; emphasis towards promoting tools for integrated vector management. by Yasoda Kumari, Nayana Gunathilaka, Deepika Amarasinghe

“…According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 700,000-1 million new cases arise annually. …”
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Identification of new candidate genes for the hereditary predisposition to uveal melanoma: IGCMU trial by Mélanie Godiveau, Mélanie Godiveau, Mélanie Godiveau, Angeline Ginzac, Angeline Ginzac, Angeline Ginzac, Yannick Bidet, Yannick Bidet, Flora Ponelle-Chachuat, Flora Ponelle-Chachuat, Maud Privat, Maud Privat, Xavier Durando, Xavier Durando, Xavier Durando, Xavier Durando, Mathias Cavaillé, Mathias Cavaillé, Mathis Lepage, Mathis Lepage

“…This study aims to identify new candidate genes associated with a hereditary predisposition to UM.MethodsThis single-center study, conducted at Centre Jean Perrin, will involve the exome sequencing of 50 patients with UM who do not harbor known pathogenic variants in the BAP1 or MBD4 genes. …”
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CONCERNING CORRELATION BETWEEN METHODOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY IN PEDAGOGICAL RESEARCH by Vladimir I. Zagvyazinsky

“…Examples of typical errors of the young scientists who do not own the technology of scientific activity are given.Practical significance. …”
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A Real-World Comparison Between Adjuvant Docetaxel with Cyclophosphamide (TC) and Anthracycline–Taxane Chemotherapy in Early HER-2 Negative Breast Cancer by Danilo Giffoni de Mello Morais Mata, Rossanna C. Pezo, Kelvin K. W. Chan, Ines Menjak, Andrea Eisen, Maureen Trudeau

“…Conclusion: Our study shows that anthracycline–taxane regimens were the most commonly prescribed adjuvant chemotherapy options in HER2-negative BC. Women who received ACT had the lowest OS, likely due to their unfavorable pathology.…”
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Sexual distress among men with cancer – a cross-sectional study by Jonas Nahavandipour, Christoffer Johansen, Annamaria Giraldi, Bolette Skjøft Rafn, Annika von Heymann

“…The number of patients who received help for or were interested in a consultation for sexual problems was calculated. …”
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Theoretical and legal principles of forensic psychiatric examination in criminal proceedings by O. P. Makarova

“…The knowledge used in the pre-trial investigation of criminal offences and in court proceedings is used to establish the mental state of the person who committed the criminal offence. The theoretical and legal aspects of the appointment and conduct of forensic psychiatric examination have been determined on the basis of the analysis of the provisions of legal acts in this area. …”
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New Classification of Benign Epithelial Tumors: Colorectal Polyps and Synchronous Neoplasms: An Update and Critical Assessment: An Analysis of 678 Consecutive Cases and 1137 Polyps by Ali KOYUNCUER, Tulay ZENGINKINET

“…Methods: Between July 1, 2018 and July 1, 2022, 1137 polypectomy materials of 678 consecutive patients who were diagnosed in the pathology department and underwent total colonoscopy were included in the study. …”
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Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole-induced acute renal failure: A case report by Gabriella Nucera, Valentina Raffaelli, Lisa Caliari, Giulia Cantoni, Pietro Marino

“…The patient was an 80-year-old man who arrived at the emergency room with breathing problems. …”
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Outcome of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Sampling of Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy by Tae Young Park, Jeong Seop Moon

“…From May 2006 to January 2017, patients with mediastinal lymphadenopathy, who received an EUS-guided trucut biopsy or an FNA biopsy, were retrospectively reviewed. …”
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E-cigarettes are not associated with post-acute COVID-19 syndrome among US adults by Shahryar Rajai Firouzabadi, Ida Mohammadi, Mohammadreza Alinejadfard, Arman Shafiee

“…Using 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data, this study investigated the association between e-cigarette use and PCS among US adults who tested positive for COVID-19. The final sample included 107,249 adults after the exclusion of respondents with missing information. …”
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Ultrasonographic measurement of the peroneal and tibial nerves in patients with rheumatoid arthritis with symptoms or signs of polyneuropathy: A cross-sectional study by Serdar Kaymaz, Hakan Alkan, Uǧur Karasu, Veli Çobankara

“…We aimed to determine the cross-sectional areas (CSA) of the peroneal and tibial nerves in patients with RA who had neuropathic symptoms, and to determine a cutoff value for peroneal and tibial nerves CSA by ultrasonography (USG) to diagnose polyneuropathy (PN) in patients with RA. …”
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Plastic Bronchitis in Children: A Review of 55 Cases over a 10-Year Period by Xiaowen Chen, Shangzhi Wu, Zhanhang Huang, Yuneng Lin, Jiaxing Xu, Qingyun Xu, Dehui Chen

“…To summarize the clinical characteristics and treatment experiences of patients with plastic bronchitis (PB). Methods. All patients who were diagnosed with PB by bronchoscopic removal of tree-like casts at a single institution from January 2012 to May 2022 were retrospectively reviewed. …”
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The Association of Prepregnancy Body Mass Index with Pregnancy Outcomes in Chinese Women by Jing Zhang, Wensheng An, Li Lin

“…Our study was to evaluate the association between prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) and pregnancy outcomes. A total of 1546 women who attended prenatal care clinics and delivered at the Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, China, from October 2018 to April 2020 was included. …”
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RUHSAL HASTALIKLARDA AGRESYON by Eda Açıkgöz, Derya Özbaş Gençarslan

“…This review was carried out in order to provide guidance for nurses who are active in the treatment and care process of patients with potential aggression on the health professional team.Key Words: Aggression, psychiatric illness, psychiatric nursing.…”
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Liquid Levothyroxine Formulation Taken during Lunch in Italy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Carlo Cappelli, Ilenia Pirola, Maurizio Castellano

“…We described a 31-year-old Italian man who took liquid levothyroxine formulation during lunch. …”
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Integration of soft skills into the program of maritime English by V. Kudriavtseva, S. Barsuk, O. Frolova

“…We consider the integration of soft skills into the Maritime English course to be one of the most suitable approaches since the teaching methods and the course learning materials are aimed specifically at the development of effective interpersonal communication skills.The information presented in the paper can be useful for researchers and educators, who are interested in soft skills embedding into educational programs.…”
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Association between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and progression of abdominal aortic aneurysm: a multicenter study by Ximing Wang, Jingxiang Sun, Na Chang, Menghan Liu, Shuai Zhang

“…Methods Patients with AAA and age- and sex-matched healthy subjects who underwent abdominal CTA and non-enhanced CT examination between January 2015 and January 2023 from four hospitals were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Interest, uptake, and feasibility trial of a real-life digital health intervention to improve lifestyle in Brazil by Raquel B De Boni, Jurema C Mota, Michael Duncan, Leonardo Linconl, Giovanna Lucieri Alonso Costa, Sofia Pimentel, Kamila P Sales, Fabiana Gaspar, Fernanda Adaes, Felipe B Schuch, Vicent Balanzá-Martinez, Flavio Kapczinski, Renato S Lima

“…Participants were adults who lived in Rio de Janeiro and reported using the Brazilian Public Health System. …”
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Postoperative Pulmonary Hemodynamics and Systemic Inflammatory Response in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Surgery for Congenital Heart Defects by Maria Francilene S. Souza, Juliano G. Penha, Nair Y. Maeda, Filomena R. B. G. Galas, Kelly C. O. Abud, Eloisa S. Carvalho, Ana Maria Thomaz, Claudia R. P. Castro, Juliana Pereira, Antonio Augusto Lopes

“…We prospectively studied 40 patients aged 11 (8–17) months (median with interquartile range) with a preoperative mean pulmonary arterial pressure of 48 (34–54) mmHg who were considered to be at risk for postoperative pulmonary hypertension. …”
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