Evaluation of Peripartum Hysterectomy in a Tertiary Care Unit and Its Effect on Patients’ Long-Term Physical and Mental Wellbeing: Quest Is Not Over When You Save the Life by P. D. M. Pathiraja, Asanka Jayawardane

“…The commonest indication for peripartum hysterectomy was a morbidly adherent placenta (seven). Nine of the deliveries were elective lower-segment caesarean section and two were vaginal deliveries. …”
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Potassium-pillared Na4FeV(PO4)3@C cathode for high-performance sodium-ion batteries by Jiafeng Zhou, Wei Zhang, Jin Bai, Qingqing Wang, Bo Ding, Hao Gong

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Geographical accessibility of emergency neonatal care services in Ethiopia: analysis using the 2016 Ethiopian Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care Survey by Andrew Hayen, Getiye Dejenu Kibret, Daniel Demant

“…Increasing the availability of EmNeC to health facilities where routine delivery services currently are taking place would significantly increase physical access. …”
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Teaching and applying telepractice for hearing and balance disorders in Africa in the COVID-19 era and beyond by Katijah Khoza-Shangase

“…Further research is necessary to explore context-specific solutions and optimize the delivery of telepractice services in Africa.…”
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A Combined Computational and Experimental Study on Nanoparticle Transport and Partitioning in the Human Trachea and Upper Bronchial Airways by Jiawei Ma, Wei-Chung Su, Yi Chen, Yidan Shang, Jingliang Dong, Jiyuan Tu, Lin Tian

“…Abstract In the past few decades, the transport and deposition of aerosol in the human respiratory tract has been a crucial area of research, resulting in the identification of the toxicity pathways of inhaled pollutants and facilitating the design of efficient drug delivery systems for targeted treatment. Owing to the complexity of the tracheobronchial tree, experimental studies in vivo/in vitro have been extremely limited; hence, detailed data on the airflow and particle dynamics have been obtained predominantly through computational investigations. …”
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Teenage Pregnancy: Obstetric and Perinatal Outcome in a Tertiary Centre in Indonesia by Junita Indarti, Adly Nanda Al Fattah, Zulfitri Dewi, Rachmat Dediat Kapnosa Hasani, Fitri Adinda Novianti Mahdi, Raymond Surya

“…We found higher prevalence of eclampsia (AOR: 4.03; 95% CI: 1.73–9.39), preterm delivery (AOR: 1.5; 95% CI: 0.88–2.53), anaemia at labour (AOR: 2.42; 95% CI: 1.60–3.67), postpartum haemorrhage (AOR: 2.59; 95% CI: 0.86–7.37), and low birth weight (AOR: 2.28; 95% CI: 1.60–3.25) among teenagers. …”
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Temporally and Spatially Controlled Age-Related Prostate Cancer Model in Mice by Sen Liu, Keyi Shen, Zixuan Li, Seleste Rivero, Qiuyang Zhang

“…Unlike Pb-Cre knock-in models (which are spatially but not temporally controlled), the expression of Cre is activated to knock out Pten from the mice's prostate epithelial cells once injected. The viral delivery procedures strictly control the location and time of Pten knockout. …”
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Impact of maternal age on birth weight-related adverse outcomes in newborns: a retrospective study in south-central China by Zhi Huang, Yan Zhang, Jinlian Wang, Xia Tan, Aiping Zhang

“…This study aimed to examine both linear and nonlinear associations between maternal age and birth weight and their related adverse outcomes. Methods 15,923 delivery data from 2018 to 2021 for pregnant women from the Changsha Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital were reviewed by a retrospective study. …”
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Contact-dependent growth inhibition (CDI) systems deploy a large family of polymorphic ionophoric toxins for inter-bacterial competition. by Tiffany M Halvorsen, Kaitlin A Schroeder, Allison M Jones, Disa Hammarlöf, David A Low, Sanna Koskiniemi, Christopher S Hayes

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Preparation, characterisation, and in vitro cancer‐suppression function of RNA nanoparticles carrying miR‐301b‐3p Inhibitor by Junjie Zhao, Niu Niu, Fan Yang, Haitao Liu, Weibo Qi

“…Results 3WJ‐apt‐miR was evenly distributed, with diameter of 19.61 ± 0.49 nm and triangular branching structures. The accurate delivery of this NP in vivo was ensured by A549 aptamer featuring specific targeting, with smaller side effects than traditional chemotherapy. …”
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Experience of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for those with mild traumatic brain injury (ACTion mTBI): A qualitative descriptive study. by Josh W Faulkner, Jason Chua, Amabelle Voice-Powell, Deborah L Snell, Maree Roche, John Moffat, Suzanne Barker-Collo, Alice Theadom

“…., being present and being able to step back) and 2) "contextual factors that enabled intervention effectiveness" which included being equipped with tools, cultural and spiritual responsiveness, the therapeutic connection, and the intervention having a structured yet flexible approach to order of delivery to meet individual needs. Participants' experiences support acceptability, cultural and spiritual responsibility of ACTion mTBI. …”
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Changing patterns in cataract surgery indications, outcomes, and costs, 2012–2023: a retrospective study at Aravind Eye Hospitals, IndiaResearch in context by Sachin Gupta, Ravindran D. Ravilla, Haripriya Aravind, Shivkumar Chandrashekharan, Thulasiraj D. Ravilla

“…Summary: Background: Data on the evolving characteristics of patients seeking cataract surgery, surgical techniques used, preoperative vision, postoperative visual outcomes, and surgery costs provide critical insights for improving care delivery and making progress towards global eye care targets. …”
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Generating a Full Cycle of Alternative Current Using a Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Energy Harvesting by Aso Ali Abdalmohammed Shateri, Fengling Zhuo, Nazifi Sani Shuaibu, Rui Wan, Liangquan Xu, Dinku Hazarika, Bikash Gyawali, Xiaozhi Wang

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Pulmonary Artery and Pulmonic Valve Vegetations in a Young Pregnant Filipino with Patent Ductus Arteriosus by Valerie R. Ramiro, Jezreel L. Taquiso, Stephanie Martha O. Obillos, Charlene F. Agustin, Jose Donato A. Magno, Eric Oliver D. Sison

“…She was advised surgical PDA closure and harvest of vegetations after delivery, but the patient did not consent. The rest of her perinatal course was uneventful. …”
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Current achievements in modifying crop genes using CRISPR/Cas system by A. M. Korotkova, S. V. Gerasimova, E. K. Khlestkina

“…The catalog presented here includes these 50 genes, specifying the cultivars, each gene and gene product function, modification type and delivery method used. The current full list of genes modified with CRISPR/Cas with the aim of crop improvement is 81 in 16 crops (for 5 years from August 2013 to August 2018). …”
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Predictive Value of Obstetrical Doppler Parameters to Predict Oxidative Stress and Cord Blood PH in Newborn Infants by Vakkas Korkmaz, Alptekin Tosun, Enis Özkaya, Dilek Menekşe Beşer, Tuncay Küçüközkan, Fadıl Kara

“…Umbilical cord lengths were measured after delivery. Cord blood gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT) levels and umbilical arterial blood pH were analyzed. …”
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Development and Characterization of Lyophilized Chondroitin Sulfate-Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles: Encapsulation Efficiency and Stability by Marta E. Bustos Araya, Anna Nardi Ricart, Ana C. Calpena Campmany, Rafel Prohens, Montserrat Miñarro Carmona

“…This study explores the development and characterization of lyophilized chondroitin sulfate (CHON)-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) as an innovative platform for advanced drug delivery. <b>Background/Objectives:</b> Solid lipid nanoparticles are increasingly recognized for their biocompatibility, their ability to encapsulate diverse compounds, their capacity to enhance drug stability, their bioavailability, and their therapeutic efficacy. …”
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Laser-Induced Thermal Therapy in the Management of Low-Grade Gliomas: A Narrative Review by Ibrahim Omar hamed Dalabeh, Hossam Salameh, Yasmin Dahabreh, Abdallah Ali suleiman Al-Zayadneh, Mehreen Amir, Ayman Haitham Khaled, Malak A. Hassan, Azad Jehad Makableh, Mohammad Omar hamed Dalabeh

“…Results: LITT, a minimally invasive technique, offers targeted tumor ablation with the added benefit of disrupting the blood-brain barrier to enhance drug delivery. Studies have shown that LITT can effectively reduce tumor size and improve survival rates in patients with both primary and recurrent gliomas. …”
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Body Composition in Preterm Infants: Current Insights and Emerging Perspectives by Sreekanth Viswanathan, Melissa Thoene, Zaineh Alja’nini, Pradeep Alur, Kera McNelis

“…The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that preterm infants should achieve growth rates similar to those of fetuses, with clinicians emphasizing nutrition delivery to help these infants reach their expected weight for gestational age. …”
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An Update on Anti-COVID-19 Vaccines and the Challenges to Protect Against New SARS-CoV-2 Variants by Fábio Mambelli, Ana Carolina V. S. C. de Araujo, Jéssica P. Farias, Kivia Q. de Andrade, Luis C. S. Ferreira, Paola Minoprio, Luciana C. C. Leite, Sergio C. Oliveira

“…Given the impact of the pandemic, the continuous changes of the virus, and present vaccine technologies, this review analyzes how, so far, we have met the challenge posed by the emergence of new variants and discusses how next-generation pan-coronavirus vaccines, with enhanced longevity and breadth of immune responses, may be tackled with alternative administration routes and antigen delivery platforms. By addressing these critical aspects, this review aims to contribute to the ongoing efforts to achieve long-term control of COVID-19, stimulating the discussion and work on next-generation vaccines capable of facing future waves of infection.…”
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