Effectiveness of Outpatient Chronic Pain Management for Middle-Aged Patients by Internet Hospitals: Retrospective Cohort Study by Ling Sang, Bixin Zheng, Xianzheng Zeng, Huizhen Liu, Qing Jiang, Maotong Liu, Chenyu Zhu, Maoying Wang, Zengwei Yi, Keyu Song, Li Song

“… Abstract BackgroundChronic pain is widespread and carries a heavy disease burden, and there is a lack of effective outpatient pain management. …”
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Novel Insight into the Modulatory Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine on Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury by Targeting Gut Microbiota: A Review by Ren Y, Chen G, Hong Y, Wang Q, Lan B, Huang Z

“…Yisong Ren, Gang Chen, Ying Hong, Qianying Wang, Bo Lan, Zhaozhao Huang Department of Critical Care Medicine, Chengdu Pidu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 611731, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Zhaozhao Huang, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Chengdu Pidu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 169, Zhongxin Avenue, Pidu District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 611731, People’s Republic of China, Email tcmhzz@126.comAbstract: Cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury (CIRI) is clinically characterized by high rates of morbidity, disability, mortality, and recurrence as well as high economic burden. …”
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The skin manifestations in end-stage renal disease patients in Jordan, single-center experience by Mohammad Hassan Al-thnaibat, Heba M. Urabi, Hadeel S. Alkofahi, Ola Mohannad Alshriedeh, Raneem Alshraideh, Hanan Esmadi, Ahmed Sheyyab, Bakri Roumi Jamal, Hanan Khaled Hasan

“…Methods This retrospective cross-sectional study was performed by selecting 77 patients on hemodialysis based on a certain criteria and data was then collected on a sheet using patients database on Hakeem National E-Health Program, in addition to information from interviews with patients during their hemodialysis sessions after taking an oral informed consent and insuring patients’ privacy. …”
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A cycle of invisibilisation: a qualitative study of Brazilian health system factors shaping access to long COVID care by Emma-Louise Aveling, Margareth Crisóstomo Portela, Letícia Soares, Bárbara Caldas, Brenda Sabaine, Flora Cornish

“…Interplay of an over-burdened health system, prioritisation of resources in response to (flawed) evidence of demand, misalignment of LC patient capacities and demands of navigating fragmented services, complex referral processes, professionals’ lack of LC knowledge and disregard of the severity and morbidity of a chronic condition amid acute demands, led to the under-recognition of LC by healthcare professionals. …”
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THE RELATIONSHIP OF KNOWLEDGE AND MOTHER MOTIVATION LEVEL WITH NUTRITION STATUS IN PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN 3-6 YEARS AT PUSKESMAS KEMIRI TANGERANG DISTRICT by Juliani Fitri, Rini Sartika

“…In the world and in Indonesia, they are experiencing environmental challenges due to the 3 burdens of malnutrition which may worsen due to the Covid-19 pandemic. …”
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Rabies epidemiology, prevention and control in Nigeria: Scoping progress towards elimination. by Philip P Mshelbwala, J Scott Weese, Olufunmilayo A Sanni-Adeniyi, Shovon Chakma, Stephen S Okeme, Abdullah A Mamun, Charles E Rupprecht, R J Soares Magalhaes

“…In Nigeria-the most populous country in Africa-rabies causes a significant public health burden partly due to perennial obstacles to implementing a national prevention and control program.…”
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Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease on Caregivers in the United States by Megan Vu, Rohan Mangal, Thor Stead, Carlos Lopez-Ortiz, Latha Ganti

“…As there is currently no cure for AD, compassion and greater support for caregivers are necessary.…”
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Association of vascular endothelial growth factor B (VEGFВ) gene polymorphisms with intracranial aneurysms by R. I. Sultanova, R. I. Khusainova, E. R. Lebedeva, M. A. Yankina, D. V. Gilev, E. K. Khusnutdinova

“…The average worldwide prevalence of this disease is about 2–5 %, with 50 % of them ending in death or neurological disorders of varying severity, with a high probability of recurrence of hemorrhage during the frst half of the year after rupture. Subarachnoid hemorrhage is annually registered in at least 18 thousand people in Russia. …”
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National and provincial prevalence of self-reported diabetes: results from the cross-sectional Demographic and Health Survey in Sri Lanka–2016 by Sobha Sivaprasad, Manjula D Nugawela, Harshana Munasinghe, Pansujee Dissanayaka, Mangalika Jayasundara

“…Introduction Diabetes is a major global public health burden. The objective of this study was to estimate the national and provincial-level prevalence of self-reported diabetes and establish the demographic risk factors of diabetes in Sri Lanka.Research design and methods A nationally representative sample of the population from all nine provinces in Sri Lanka was obtained from the cross-sectional Demographic and Health Survey 2016. …”
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Therapists perspectives on the Early Intervention after Rape study: a qualitative process evaluation of a randomized controlled trial by Tina Haugen, Joar Øveraas Halvorsen, Oddgeir Friborg, Berit Schei, Cecilie Therese Hagemann, Marianne Kjelsvik

“…We used Thematic Analysis to identify themes and subthemes.Results: Thematic analysis yielded four significant themes for process evaluation: (1) The quality of the new intervention modified prolonged exposure was considered satisfactory through training and supervision and delivered with good adherence to the manual, although some therapists perceived the manual as too rigid; (2) Adoption dynamics within the SACs are complex and include both enthusiasm for clinical research as well as resistance to change; (3) Narrow inclusion criteria and burden with participation for patients may limit reach and representativeness of the RCT; (4) Unintended consequences were identified, such as delayed start, conflicting advices and cross-contamination, underscoring the ongoing necessity for process evaluation alongside RCTs.Conclusion: This qualitative process evaluation offers insight into real-world clinical challenges with implementing a new intervention and conducting a multisite RCT within SACs in Norway. …”
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Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Utilization and Associated Factors among College Students at West Arsi Zone in Oromia Region, Ethiopia by Demelash Wachamo, Yadessa Tegene, Abdisa Tibeso, Assefa Washo

“…It contributes a high burden of sexually transmitted disease, unsafe abortion, and premature mortality, especially in low-income countries like Ethiopia. …”
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Knowledge, behaviour and attitudes towards Chagas disease among the Bolivian migrant population living in Japan: a cross-sectional study by Chris Smith, Kenji Hirayama, Nguyen Tien Huy, Inés María Iglesias Rodríguez, Dao Huy Manh, Tieu Minh Thuan, Hugo Alberto Justiniano, Sachio Miura, George Ito

“…Considering them as actors towards healthcare solutions could lead to better outcomes for the success of future policies and interventions aimed to decrease the global burden.…”
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Characterizing the Crosstalk of NCAPG with Tumor Microenvironment and Tumor Stemness in Stomach Adenocarcinoma by Zheng Xiang, Genlan Cha, Yihao Wang, Jikai Gao, Jianguang Jia

“…High and low NCAPG expression groups had differential overall survival, tumor mutation burden, and differential enrichment of therapeutic-related pathways. …”
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Assessment of the Nutritional Status, Bone Mineralization, and Anthropometrics of Children with Thalassemia Major by Serap Cevher Bulğurcu, Aylin Canbolat Ayhan, Hamdi Cihan Emeksiz, Fahri Ovalı

“…Conclusions: Nutritional support and deficiency prevention are important to minimize the burden of complications and increase the life expectancy and quality in patients with TM.…”
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Study on Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Equines in and around Bekoji, South Eastern Ethiopia by Mesfin Mathewos, Dereje Teshome, Haben Fesseha

“…A cross-sectional study was undertaken in and around Bekoji, South Eastern Ethiopia, from November 2020 to June 2021 to identify species and evaluate the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in donkeys and horses, using direct fecal smear, floatation methods, and larval cultures. …”
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Use of Machine Learning to Predict the Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Among Relatively Healthy Adults: A 10-Year Longitudinal Study in Taiwan by Ying-Qiang Liu, Tzu-Wei Chang, Lung-Chun Lee, Chia-Yu Chen, Pi-Shan Hsu, Yu-Tse Tsan, Chao-Tung Yang, Wei-Min Chu

“…We aimed to predict the onset of diabetes in order to raise health awareness, thereby promoting any necessary lifestyle modifications and help mitigate disease burden. <b>Methods</b>: The research dataset used in the study was retrieved from the Clinical Data Center of Taichung Veterans General Hospital. …”
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A prognostic signature of Glutathione metabolism-associated long non-coding RNAs for lung adenocarcinoma with immune microenvironment insights by Junxi Hu, Junxi Hu, Shuyu Tian, Shuyu Tian, Qingwen Liu, Qingwen Liu, Jiaqi Hou, Jiaqi Hou, Jun wu, Jun wu, Xiaolin Wang, Xiaolin Wang, Yusheng Shu, Yusheng Shu

“…High-risk patients showed increased tumor mutation burden (TMB) and stemness, emphasizing the potential of personalized immunotherapy to improve survival outcomes.…”
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Catheter‐Related Bloodstream Infections Among Hemodialysis Patients in Northern Tanzania: Insights From a Single‐Centre Retrospective Study by Andrea R. Costantine, Sarah J. Urasa, Abid M. Sadiq, Elichilia R. Shao, Furaha S. Lyamuya, Elieishiupendo M. Niccodem, Eugénie M. Kamabu, Venance P. Maro, Elifuraha W. Mkwizu, Nyasatu G. Chamba, Francis F. Furia, Tumaini E. Mirai, Eliada B. Nziku, Doreen T. Eliah, Ibrahim Ali Ibrahim Muhina, Faryal M. Raza, Modesta P. Mitao, Kajiru G. Kilonzo

“…It is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality and a costly long hospital stay. Despite its burden, little is known about the factors associated with it and the antibiogram of its responsible causative bacteria. …”
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INVESTIGATING RISKS IN DEPENDENCE PRODUCING DRUGS USERS AMONGSUB-POPULATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTES IN KARACHI;.A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY by Shamsul Arfin Qasmi et al

“… Background: The non-medical use of dependence-producing drugs is not a new phenomenon and is strongly related with the global health burden. This study was conducted to ascertain the usage of different types along with risk assessment and the need for intervention of substance/ drug use among the medical students across Karachi, Pakistan. …”
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Sm10.3, a member of the micro-exon gene 4 (MEG-4) family, induces erythrocyte agglutination in vitro and partially protects vaccinated mice against Schistosoma mansoni infection. by Vicente P Martins, Suellen B Morais, Carina S Pinheiro, Natan R G Assis, Barbara C P Figueiredo, Natasha D Ricci, Juliana Alves-Silva, Marcelo V Caliari, Sergio C Oliveira

“…The localization of Sm10.3 on the surface and lumen of the esophageal and intestinal tract in adult worms and lung-stage schistosomula was confirmed by confocal microscopy. …”
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