Isosorbide mononitrate for preinduction cervical ripening at or post-term pregnancy: randomised placebo-controlled clinical trial by Ramy Mohamed El-Naggar, Ahmed Nagy Shaker, Mohamed Attia Raslan, Heba Rady El-Bassyouny

“…This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of ISMN for cervical ripening before labour induction at term or post-term.Methods In this double-blinded randomised controlled trial, 160 primigravidas with an unripe cervix (Bishop score<6) undergoing labour induction at term or post-term were enrolled. The ISMN group received 40 mg of intravaginal ISMN in the posterior fornix every 4 hours, up to four doses. …”
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Two-Year Follow-Up of Clinical Efficacy of Femtosecond Laser, Modified Capsular Tension Ring, and Iris Hook-Assisted Surgical Treatment of Lens Subluxation in Patients with Elevate... by Chao Wang, Yuhua Rui, Yi Zhou, Tu Hu, Xiaobo Xia, Jian Jiang

“…Fifteen patients with lens subluxation and elevated IOP were enrolled in this study. All patients underwent femtosecond-laser-assisted cataract surgery/phacoemulsification/intraocular lens implantation/modified capsular tension ring (MCTR) implantation with iris hook assistance. …”
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Narrativas de solidaridad durante el Estallido Social en Chile: Testigos comprometidos durante las protestas en las calles by Ximena Faúndez Abarca, Omar Luis Sagredo Mazuela, Fuad Hatibovich Díaz

“…Finalmente, se concluye la presencia transversal en las narrativas de un tercer actor, un testigo comprometido durante las protestas en las calles, desde ollas comunes hasta la solidaridad de personas anónimas, colegios profesionales, universidades, centros de estudiantes, profesionales, intelectuales y artistas. …”
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Combination of Five Body Positions Can Effectively Improve the Rate of Gastric Mucosa’s Complete Visualization by Applying Magnetic-Guided Capsule Endoscopy by Yuting Qian, Sheng Wu, Qi Wang, Lumin Wei, Wei Wu, Lifu Wang, Ye Chu

“…Sixty patients were enrolled in the study and underwent MGCE. All patients were asked to adopt five body positions (left lateral, supine, right lateral, knee-chest, and sitting). …”
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Vasijas conectadas: Asia Occidental y Asia Oriental en la Geopolítica de China by Yitzhak Shichor

“…Pero de hecho ambas regiones no sólo están interconectadas en la visión geopolítica de China sino que proporcionan claves para entender la política exterior de Beijing hacia cada una de ellas –esto es, ambas regiones son interdependientes. …”
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The Value of Serum Midkine Level in Diagnosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Karim Y. A. Shaheen, Abeer I. Abdel-Mageed, Eslam Safwat, Ashraf M. AlBreedy

“…Patients and Methods. 40 HCCs, 30 liver cirrhosis patients, and 30 healthy subjects were enrolled. Serum MDK using ELISA was measured in all included subjects. …”
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Evaluating interdisciplinary breastfeeding and lactation knowledge, attitudes and skills: An evaluation of a professional graduate programme for healthcare professionals. by Denise McGuinness, Kate Frazer, Karl F Conyard, Paula Cornally, Lauren Cooper, Niamh Vickers

“…A pre and post-educational study design was used. All students enrolled in a six month programme were invited to complete an online anonymous survey at two time points: January 2023 and July 2023. …”
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Diagnostic Performance of Soluble Triggering Receptor Expressed on Myeloid Cells-1 in Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia of Patients with Ischemic Stroke by Yuetian Yu, Cheng Zhu, Chunyan Liu, Yuan Gao, Rong Yin, Jianguo Cao

“…One hundred and thirty-two patients with clinically suspected VAP were enrolled in this study. Bronchoscopy was performed on the day of clinically suspected VAP. sTREM-1 levels in serum, BALF, ETA, and EBC were measured. …”
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A importância dos jogos cooperativos no ambiente escolar by Paulo Roberto Barbosa dos Santos, Alexsandro Santos da Silva

“…Durante o ano letivo foi perceptível a mudança dos alunos, a interação dos mesmos com os demais colegas.  Mesmo sendo uma ótima alternativa para dos Professores de Educação Física, o uso desses jogos, é necessário ser cauteloso e ter uma diversificação desses jogos nos planejamentos para que não sejam desconfortáveis e monótonos o seu uso, pois assim os alunos poderão ter estímulo, tendo como resultado a participação de todos. …”
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Proceso del cuidado enfermero aplicado en paciente adulta con diabetes mellitus no insulinodependiente by Kate Arones Alfageme, Alejandra Balmaceda Gil, Vanesa Huamani Rivas, Sabrina Payano Roca, Rosa María Pretell Aguilar

“…El caso clínico se realizó en un hospital en el mes de enero, utilizando la estructura teórica de valoración de Marjory Gordon y la taxonomía NANDA-NOC-NIC. …”
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Evaluation of Knowledge and Perception of Dental Graduates Regarding Problem-based Learning Method: A Cross-sectional Study by Bhawna Shyamsukha, Amit Reche, Anshu Agrawal, Archana Sonone, Priyanka Paul, Kumar Gaurav Chhabra

“…Results: Among 315 dental graduates enrolled for this study, the mean age was 23 ± 0.96 and year-wise mean was 63 ± 0.96.99.3%, 93.6% depicted correct for PBL’s background including elaboration, and theories, respectively. …”
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Age and Sex Variation in the Duration of Action and Corneal Touch Threshold (CTT) following Instillation of 0.5% Topical Ophthalmic Proparacaine and Tetracaine Hydrochlorides by Samuel Kyei, Nana Yaw Abaka Dadzie, Ebenezer Zaabaar, Kwasi Antwi Asamoah Dwomoh, Kofi Asiedu

“…Two hundred and forty human volunteers were enrolled in the study. Corneal touch threshold (CTT) was determined using a Cochet-Bonnet esthesiometer. …”
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Educação para a sustentabilidade na gestão estratégica de universidades comunitárias by Suelen Geíse Telocken, Marcelo Trevisan

“… A sustentabilidade está presente na universidade dentro dos diferentes sistemas que lá coexistem, sendo cada vez mais levados em consideração para as ações de ensino, pesquisa, extensão e gestão universitária. …”
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Estudos em psicologia política – PÓLIS by Antonio Caubi Ribeiro Tupinambá, Raquel L. Feitosa, Lucas Gomes Alves

“…O atual projeto se constrói dentro da perspectiva do trabalho e das relações sociais e políticas, introduzindo a área de conhecimento da psicologia política em perspectiva emancipadora no contexto acadêmico da UFC por via do Cruso de Psicologia e do Projeto Rinepe. …”
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Criterios de racionalidad en la aplicación del derecho by PATRICIA RAQUEL MORRIS BOLAÑO, JUAN PABLO ISAZA GUTIÉRREZ

“…Asimismo, demuestra cómo la ausencia de control de las decisiones discrecionales, emanadas de los tribunales constitucionales, para dar solución a los casos difíciles, dentro de los cuales se inscriben los relacionados con los derechos fundamentales, y las objeciones planteadas al test de proporcionalidad ameritan la estructuración de criterios de racionalidad que contribuyan a morigerar los riesgos de arbitrariedad y a garantizar un equilibrio entre la justicia material, la dignidad humana y la seguridad y estabilidad jurídicas. …”
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APORTES ETNOBOTANICOS A LA GEOGRAFIA DE LA SALUD EN COMUNIDADES RURALES CHILENAS. by Eduardo Jaime Muñoz

“…La hipótesis del trabajo es que estas plantas ubicadas en espacios rurales permiten aliviar enfermedades siendo útil a esas personas que viven en una geografía marcada por accidentes geográficos y alejada de los centros urbanos. Los resultados del estudio permiten visibilizar este valioso conocimiento popular con el fin de incentivar prácticas comunitarias que promuevan el uso y conservación de estos vegetales en estas comunidades alejadas de la ciudad. …”
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Uma pessoa trabalhadora e “família”: a identidade concurseira nas representações de Instagram by Mário S. F. Maia, Lucas G. D. Neris

“…Concluímos que (1) há uma grande diferença entre os valores “profissionais” das carreiras jurídicas e os valores “concurseiros” em circulação no espaço social e que (2) isso nos permite diagnosticar a existência de problemas significativos no contexto do exercício concreto das atividades institucionais de formação e controle da “moral oficial” dentro do campo jurídico profissional, nas escolas de formação, nas corregedorias e nos tribunais de ética.…”
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The Correlation between Hormonal Disturbance in PCOS Women and Serum Level of Kisspeptin by Razaw O. Ibrahim, Shirwan H. Omer, Chro N. Fattah

“…Kisspeptin is a neuropeptide that upregulates gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) secretion. It is an essential element for the luteinizing hormone (LH) surge and ovulation. …”
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Efficacy of Human-Recombinant Epidermal Growth Factor Combined with Povidone-Iodine for Pressure Ulcers and Its Influence on Inflammatory Cytokines by Zunjiang Zhao, Dalun Lv, Baode Zhang, Liu Yong, Rongtao Zhang, Xiukun Wang

“…One hundred and five PU patients treated between January 2018 and January 2021 were enrolled and retrospectively analyzed. Of them, 50 patients who received conventional treatment were assigned to the control group (Con group), while 55 patients treated with rh-EGF combined with PVI were assigned to the observation group (Obs group). …”
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Striking a balance between aesthetics and safety: a comparative study on the maternal and neonatal outcomes of mini-incision cesarean section by ChunLan Yuan, ShiMei He, WenQian Jian, MeiRong He, HuiFang Huang, JianChun Huang, MeiPing He, KaiSun Zhao

“…Methods A total of 99 pregnant women with full-term singleton pregnancies, who delivered at the Second Nanning People's Hospital from January 2024 to September 2024, were enrolled in this study. The participants were stratified into two groups: the mini-incision group (n = 33) and the conventional incision group (n = 66). …”
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