Risk Factors for Hemorrhagic Stroke among Adults in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Hospital-Based Study in a Limited Resource Setting by Jacques Mbaz Musung, Placide Kambola Kakoma, Marcellin Bugeme, Jeef Paul Munkemena Banze, Clarence Kaut Mukeng, Orly Ngungwa Muyumba, Berthe Mwad Kamalo, Harvey Kabulo Kapya, Ghyslain Lambo Ngongo, Laurent Kitwa, Evariste Tshibind Yav, Olivier Mukuku, Emmanuel Kiyana Muyumba

“…This study highlights the high stroke mortality in a resource-limited hospital and the burden of hypertension in the development of hemorrhagic stroke. …”
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Diagnostic and prognostic significance of premature ventricular complexes in community and hospital-based participants: A scoping review. by Sukardi Suba, Kirsten E Fleischmann, Hildy Schell-Chaple, Priya Prasad, Gregory M Marcus, Xiao Hu, Michele M Pelter

“…However, a causal association between PVCs and these outcomes cannot be established due to the purely observational study designs employed.…”
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Dengue Infection and Its Relationship with Evans Syndrome: A Pediatric Case by Ivan Jose Ardila Gomez, Pilar Pérez López, Mónika Rocío Hernández Carreño, Juan Camilo Barrios Torres

“…In Colombia, 4 serotypes are present, and the disease is a burden for public health, social programs, and the economic sectors. …”
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Milestones and Timescale of Poststroke Recovery: A Cohort Study by Marianna Loi, Alberto Zaliani, Marta Abbamonte, Elena P. Ferrari, Roberto Maestri, Luigi Trojano, Pietro Balbi

“…As many stroke survivors chronically show severe disability, increase in economic, social, and medical burden could be expected in the future. Objective and subjective measures of poststroke recovery are necessary to obtain predictive information, to improve the treatments, and to better allocate resources. …”
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Osteoblastic Differentiation and Mitigation of the Inflammatory Response in Titanium Alloys Decorated with Oligopeptides by Aroa Álvarez-López, Raquel Tabraue-Rubio, Rafael Daza, Luis Colchero, Gustavo V. Guinea, Martine Cohen-Solal, José Pérez-Rigueiro, Daniel González-Nieto

“…To assess the in vivo effect of RGD-decorated Ti-6Al-4V implants, we develop a calvarial model in murine hosts. We find that the RGD-decoration remains stable for 1 week after the surgical procedure and reduces post-implantation macrophage-related inflammation. …”
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Osteoprotegerin, Soluble Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-κB Ligand, and Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus by Irene Lambrinoudaki, Emmanouil Tsouvalas, Marina Vakaki, George Kaparos, Kimon Stamatelopoulos, Areti Augoulea, Paraskevi Pliatsika, Andreas Alexandrou, Maria Creatsa, Kyriaki Karavanaki

“…BMI was the strongest independent predictor of cIMT among the whole population, and especially in diabetics, suggesting a possible synergistic effect of diabetes and adiposity on atherosclerotic burden. BMI was overall strongly associated with circulating OPG, but the causes of this association remain unclear.…”
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Cardiovascular manifestations in COVID-19 patients by Jyotsna Maddury, Mani Krishna, Achukatla Kumar

“…Most important medical challenge during the past 2 years is the COVID-19 pandemic due to SARS-CoV-2 virus. …”
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The relationship between thiamin, folic acid and cognitive function in a rat model of uremia by Yifei Lu, Chenqi Xu, Kewei Xie, Bingru Zhao, Minzhou Wang, Cheng Qian, Xuemei Chen, Leyi Gu, Wangshu Wu, Renhua Lu

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Tobacco smoking-attributable mortality in Kenya, 2012–2021 by Lazarus Odeny, Gladwell Gathecha, Valerian Mwenda, Anne Kendagor, Samuel Cheburet, Beatrice Mugi, Caroline Mithi, Florence Jaguga, Kennedy Okinda, Rachel K. Devotsu, Shukri F. Mohamed, Jane Rahedi Ong’ang’o

“…Efforts should focus on preventing tobacco use and managing associated disease burdens. Smoking cessation initiatives and comprehensive tobacco control measures are imperative to mitigate the impact on population health.…”
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Effectiveness of a harmonica-integrated, tele-supervised home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program on lung function and comprehensive health outcomes in patients with chronic obs... by Qiuxuan Zeng, Xiaohong Lin, Wenli Chen, Daniel Yee Tak Fong, Junxin Li, Jiaying Li, Jiaying Li

“…The primary outcome is lung function (measured by FEV1%), while secondary outcomes include respiratory muscle strength, exercise capacity, fatigue, dyspnea, symptom burden, mental health, self-efficacy, quality of life, social support, adherence, and patient satisfaction. …”
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Laboratory analysis of 124 chronic lymphocytic leukemia cases: Single center study by Shams Salah Mahdi, Nuha Abd Ali Al-Sarai

“…The findings underscore the heterogeneity of CLL immunophenotype and the importance of detailed characterization in improving patient management protocols; however, further research is warranted to correlate these findings with other parameters of disease burden and prognosis to optimize the therapeutic approaches for CLL patients.…”
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State policy in the field of ensuring road safety in Ukraine through the prism of regulatory initiatives: analysis and prospects for implementation by S. O. Shatrava, D. Ye. Denyshchuk, O. V. Pohorilets

“…In addition, it has been stated that the draft laws under consideration are to some extent controversial and debatable, they contain terminological uncertainty, and may cause the unplanned (additional) burden on the budget of Ukraine and local budgets. …”
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Multidisciplinary understanding of modifiable physical disability risk factors for health professionals: A scoping review protocol. by Derek Hanson, Stephen Samendinger, Edwin McCulley

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Physical disability represents a major burden to health and lifespan, particularly as the proportion of older adults within the United States is expected to grow. …”
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A holistic and sustainable approach to public health staffing and workforce development by Paulani Mui, Ruth Maiorana, Beth Resnick

“…Temporary staffing addressed immediate response needs, but presented challenges such as difficulties transitioning temporary staff into permanent roles and cohesively integrating temporary staff into ongoing agency operations, which often inadvertently increased administrative burdens on existing staff, exacerbating burnout and dampening morale. …”
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Examining Anxiety and Depression among Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study by Tazveen Fariha, Jalal Uddin, Jason D. Flatt

“…This study highlights a significant burden of anxiety among undergraduate nursing students at CINC, with a substantial proportion experiencing abnormal levels of anxiety. …”
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Integrated care teams in primary care improve clinical outcomes and care processes in patients with non-communicable diseases by Pei Lin Hu, Cynthia Yan-Ling Tan, Ngoc Hoang Long Nguyen, Rebekah Ryanne Wu, Juliana Bahadin, Nivedita Vikas Nadkarni, Ngiap Chuan Tan

“…Introduction: Primary care physicians face the increasing burden of managing multimorbidities in an ageing population. …”
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Perspectives on Care for Late-Stage Parkinson’s Disease by Kristina Rosqvist, Marianne Kylberg, Charlotte Löfqvist, Anette Schrag, Per Odin, Susanne Iwarsson

“…In the late stage of Parkinson’s disease (PD), there is an increasing disease burden not only for the patients but also for their informal caregivers and the health and social services systems. …”
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Prevalence, risk factors and management of common mental health disorders in Cameroon: a systematic review by Emmanuel Kah, Che Henry Ngwa, John Njuma Libwea, Marion Keinamma, Frankline Sevidzem Wirsiy, Limkile Mpofu, Tchokokam Patricia, Rejoice Uche Obiora, Danga Aloleko Ines, Ngo Valery Ngo, Egbe Henrieta Oneke, Crayton E Bessong, Ngozi Margaret Oguguah, Eman Sobh

“…Increased priority and participatory action with all stakeholders including individuals, communities/policy holders and in research where a huge gap remains to be filled, is crucial in reducing the burden of MHDs in Cameroon.PROSPERO registration number CRD42022348427.…”
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Extent and Resistance Patterns of ESKAPE Pathogens Isolated in Pus Swabs from Hospitalized Patients by Salim S. Masoud, Anna Kovacevich, Raidah Gangji, Helmut Nyawale, Mary Nyange, Albert Ntukula

“…In addition, P. aeruginosa showed high resistance to 3rd generation cephalosporins with 89.5% resistance, with E. coli showing high resistance to carbapenems with 50.0% resistance. The burden of ESKAPE pathogens is high in pus swabs obtained from admitted patients at Muhimbili National Hospital. …”
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Exploring the quality of end-of-life care in the intensive care unit: a qualitative multiple case study approach with family members of Muslim patients by Robert Fowler, Craig Dale, Ayah Nayfeh, Lesley Gotlib Conn

“…These insights can inform clinical processes and interventions to improve the quality of care and reduce psychological and emotional burden at the end of life.…”
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