Clinical Implications of Bifurcation Angles in Left Main Bifurcation Intervention Using a Two-Stent Technique by You-Jeong Ki, Ji Hyun Jung, Jung-Kyu Han, Sukkeun Hong, Jang Hyun Cho, Hyeon-Cheol Gwon, Sung Yun Lee, Jay Young Rhew, Jei Keon Chae, In-Ho Chae, Han-Mo Yang, Kyung Woo Park, Hyun-Jae Kang, Bon-Kwon Koo, Hyo-Soo Kim

“…The aim of this study was to assess the clinical impact of 3 bifurcation angles in left main (LM) bifurcation treated with the 2-stent technique. …”
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Streptomycin as alternative postharvest treatment to prolong vase life of gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii L.) cut flowers by Onur Sefa Alkaç, Muhammed Esad Tuncel, Onur Saraçoğlu, Sabriye Belgüzar

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The Impacts of Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on Echocardiographic Parameters in Coronary Artery Disease Patients with Left Ventricular Dysfunction by Masoumeh Sadeghi, Mohammad Garakyaraghi, Mohsen Khosravi, Mahboobeh Taghavi, Nizal Sarrafzadegan, Hamidreza Roohafza

“…The accurate impact of exercise on coronary artery disease (CAD) patients with left ventricular dysfunction is still debatable. …”
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Artificial intelligence applied in identifying left ventricular walls in myocardial perfusion scintigraphy images: Pilot study. by Solange Amorim Nogueira, Fernanda Ambrogi B Luz, Thiago Fellipe O Camargo, Julio Cesar S Oliveira, Guilherme Carvalho Campos Neto, Felipe Brazao F Carvalhaes, Marcio Rodrigues C Reis, Paulo Victor Santos, Giovanna Souza Mendes, Rafael Maffei Loureiro, Daniel Tornieri, Viviane M Gomes Pacheco, Antonio Paulo Coimbra, Wesley Pacheco Calixto

“…This paper proposes the use of artificial intelligence techniques, specifically the nnU-Net convolutional neural network, to improve the identification of left ventricular walls in images of myocardial perfusion scintigraphy, with the objective of improving the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease. …”
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Diffuse Gallium-67 Accumulation in the Left Atrial Wall Detected Using SPECT/CT Fusion Images by Kohei Kotani, Joji Kawabe, Shigeaki Higashiyama, Atsushi Yoshida, Susumu Shiomi

“…We show a 66-year-old female patient with atrial fibrillation and diffuse thickening of the left atrial wall due to acute myocarditis, who presented diffuse abnormal accumulation of gallium-67 in the left atrium on single photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT) fusion images. …”
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Oral health and dental behaviour of patients with left ventricular assist device: a cross‐sectional study by Jens Garbade, Josephine Rast, Gerhard Schmalz, Mirjam Eisner, Justus Wagner, Tanja Kottmann, Andreas Oberbach, Sven Lehmann, Rainer Haak, Michael A. Borger, Christian Binner, Dirk Ziebolz

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Quality of Life in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Mild Dementia Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review by Joanna Campbell, Louis Lavoie, Mariana Farraia, Rachel Huelin, Quanwu Zhang, Amir Abbas Tahami Monfared

“…Abstract Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) have a profound impact on patients' quality of life (QoL), with progressive declines occurring as the disease advances. …”
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Mortality and Years of Life Lost in Diabetes Mellitus and Its Subcategories in China and Its Provinces, 2005–2020 by Feixue Wang, Wei Wang, Peng Yin, Yunning Liu, Jiangmei Liu, Lijun Wang, Jinlei Qi, Jinlin You, Lin Lin, Maigeng Zhou

“…To analyze diabetes mellitus (DM) mortality and years of life lost (YLL) in different years and different subgroups at the national and regional levels in China from 2005 to 2020. …”
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Novel SMAD3 Mutation in a Patient with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome with Significant Aortic Aneurysm by Kristi K. Fitzgerald, Abdul Majeed Bhat, Katrina Conard, James Hyland, Christian Pizarro

“…We identified a novel SMAD3 mutation in a patient with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) who developed progressive aortic aneurysm requiring surgical replacement of the neoaortic root, ascending aorta, and proximal aortic arch. …”
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Long Term Neuropsychological Follow-Up in Patients With Herpes Simplex Encephalitis and Predominantly Left-Sided Lesions by B. Laurent, R. F. Allegri, C. Thomas-Anterion, N. Foyatier, B. Naegele-Faure, J. Pellat

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Prognostic Value of Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Catheterization for Coronary Artery Disease by Hidekatsu Fukuta, Nobuyuki Ohte, Kazuaki Wakami, Toshihiko Goto, Tomomitsu Tani, Genjiro Kimura

“…We hypothesized that left ventricular (LV) diastolic dysfunction assessed by cardiac catheterization may be associated with increased risk for cardiovascular events. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Biomass Power Generation Systems in China Using Hybrid Life Cycle Inventory Analysis by Huacai Liu, Xiuli Yin, Chuangzhi Wu

“…A comparative evaluation of five typical BPG systems has been conducted in this study through a hybrid life cycle inventory (LCI) approach. Results show that requirements of fossil energy savings, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions, as well as emission reductions of SO2 and NOx, can be best met by the BPG systems. …”
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Psychosocial Distress and the Quality of Life of Cancer Patients in Rural Hospitals in Limpopo Province: A Qualitative Study by Dorah Ursula Ramathuba, Neo Jacqueline Ramutumbu

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Sublingual Buprenorphine and Methadone Maintenance Treatment: A Three-Year Follow-Up of Quality of Life Assessment by Salvatore M. Giacomuzzi, Markus Ertl, Georg Kemmler, Yyvonne Riemer, Alexander Vigl

“…The QOL status of opioid-dependent patients was assessed using the German version (“Berlin Quality of Life Profile”) of the Lancashire Quality of Life Profile. …”
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The Impact of Perceived Stigma, Quality of Life, and Spiritual Beliefs on Suicidal Ideations among HIV-Positive Patients by Nooshin Zarei, Hassan Joulaei

“…There was a significant correlation between the quality of life, spiritual beliefs, perceived stigma, and age with suicidal ideation. …”
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Interim Singapore guidelines for basic and advanced life support for paediatric patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 by Gene Yong-Kwang Ong, Beatrice Hui Zhi Ng, Yee Hui Mok, Jacqueline SM Ong, Nicola Ngiam, Josephine Tan, Swee Han Lim, Kee Chong Ng

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Sex life dissatisfaction contribute to intention toward infidelity among Malaysians: relationship satisfaction as a mediator by Soon Aun Tan, Siew Mun Ang, Pit Wan Pung, Xi Yao Teoh, Seow Ling Ooh

Subjects: “…Sex life satisfaction…”
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Novel Edible Coating of Starch-Based Stenospermocarpic Mango Prolongs the Shelf Life of Mango “Ataulfo” Fruit by Sara Elena Hernández-Guerrero, Rosendo Balois-Morales, Yolotzin Apatzingán Palomino-Hermosillo, Graciela Guadalupe López-Guzmán, Guillermo Berumen-Varela, Pedro Ulises Bautista-Rosales, Gelacio Alejo-Santiago

“…Edible coatings based on 2% starch (w/v) extracted from tropical fruits were applied on stenospermocarpic mango fruits with the objective to prolong its shelf life during storage and give them an added value since they have no commercial value. …”
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Abrocitinib monotherapy in Investigator’s Global Assessment nonresponders: improvement in signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis and quality of life by Andrew Blauvelt, Mark Boguniewicz, Patrick M. Brunner, Paula C. Luna, Pinaki Biswas, Marco DiBonaventura, Saleem A. Farooqui, Ricardo Rojo, Michael C. Cameron

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Life saving science: English four-year olds’ understanding of injuries and the appropriate first aid treatment by Sue Dale Tunnicliffe

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