BRAF inhibitor monotherapy in BRAFV600E-mutated pediatric low-grade glioma: a single center’s experience by S. S. McThenia, S. S. McThenia, S. S. McThenia, K. M. Reddy, K. M. Reddy, E. Damaraju, E. Castellino, Z. He, R. Beer, F. Chien, F. Chien, F. Chien, R. C. Castellino, R. C. Castellino, R. C. Castellino, A. E. Goldman-Yassen, A. E. Goldman-Yassen, J. R. Fangusaro, J. R. Fangusaro, J. R. Fangusaro, T. MacDonald, T. MacDonald, T. MacDonald

“…Two of 15 patients (13%) discontinued therapy due to toxicities, and 2 other patients switched within drug class from vemurafenib to dabrafenib due to toxicities.DiscussionIn this small cohort of incompletely resected BRAFV600E mutated pLGGs, BRAFi monotherapy was effective and well tolerated with an ORR comparable to published prospective outcomes of dual MEK/BRAF inhibitor therapy. …”
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Recent advances in systemic therapy for advanced biliary tract cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis using reconstructed RCT survival data by Zhihao Li, Daniel Aliseda, Owen Jones, Luckshi Rajendran, Christian Magyar, Robert Grant, Grainne M. O’Kane, Anna Saborowski, Gonzalo Sapisochin, Arndt Vogel

“…Methods: Our systematic review included studies from five databases focusing on English-language articles published between January 2010 and June 2024. We included randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that featured GemCis in a treatment arm for treatment-naive adults with advanced BTCs. …”
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Editorial by Editor

“… Dev Sanskriti: Interdisciplinary International Journal, published by Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, continues its mission to serve as a platform for research on interdisciplinary subjects, particularly emphasizing the integration of indigenous ancient Indian science with modern scientific inquiry. …”
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Validation of Sleep Measurements of an Actigraphy Watch: Instrument Validation Study by Mari Waki, Ryohei Nakada, Kayo Waki, Yuki Ban, Ryo Suzuki, Toshimasa Yamauchi, Masaomi Nangaku, Kazuhiko Ohe

“…The iAide2’s sleep measurement capabilities have not been compared to validated sleep measurement standards in any published work. ObjectiveWe aimed to assess the iAide2’s sleep duration and total sleep time (TST) measurement performance and perform calibration if needed. …”
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Genetic variants associated with sepsis-associated acute kidney injury. by Nicholas J Douville, Lisa Bastarache, Emily Bertucci-Richter, Snehal Patil, Elizabeth S Jewell, Robert E Freundlich, Miklos D Kertai, Milo C Engoren

“…We then compare associated variants and genes from our GWAS with previously published AKI sub-types and model other factors associated with S-AKI in our dataset.…”
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Conjunctival component of computer vision syndrome — causes and mechanisms of subjective manifestations by R.R. Akhmadeev, T.R. Mukhamadeev, E.F. Shaykhutdinova, A.R. Khusniyarova

“…</p> <p> <b>Conclusion</b>: the authors' findings and published data show that the high rate of complaints of visual discomfort with conjunctival signs and disorders of the lacrimal apparatus when using DDs is not only due to the effect of reduced blink rate and increased evaporation of the tear film, but also to much more complex, systemic neuro-ophthalmological mechanisms. …”
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Effectiveness of a universal film intervention in reducing violence against children and increasing positive parenting among migrant and displaced caregivers from Myanmar: a commun... by Amanda Sim, Khaing Zar Lwin, Stephanie Eagling-Peche, G.J. Melendez-Torres, Seema Vyas, Francisco Calderon, Tawanchai Jirapramukpitak, Jamie Lachman, Sureeporn Punpuing, Andrea Gonzalez, Mary Soan, Nway Nway Oo, Ivet Castello Mitjans, Greg Tyrosvoutis, Eve Puffer

“…Small effects were observed for the secondary and exploratory outcomes of parenting knowledge, belief in the need for harsh punishment, engagement in early learning, family functioning, and social support. …”
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Migration, race, and gender: the policing of subversive solidarity actors in Morocco by Sébastien Bachelet, Maria Hagan

“…While men tend to face professional threats as insidious punishment for their activism, attacks on women more often target their family or intimate life. …”
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La stips des Alpes à la Méditerranée : interpréter la présence des monnaies dans les sanctuaires d’époque romaine by Raphaël Golosetti

“…Based on several clear contexts, we suggest that other types of stipes containers may have been in use, in perishable materials or in pottery, and that the deterioration/retrieval of these containers could account for the dispersal of coins on the floors of places of worship. …”
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When can cancer patient treatment nonadherence be considered intentional or unintentional? A scoping review. by Leon Wreyford, Raj Gururajan, Xujuan Zhou

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A Scoping Review was performed to identify peer reviewed studies that concern treatment / medication nonadherence in cancer patients-published between 2000 to 2021 (and partial 2022). …”
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Users’ Perspectives of Direct-to-Consumer Telemedicine Services: Survey Study by Kate Churruca, Darran Foo, Andrew Turner, Emily Crameri, Maree Saba, Samantha Spanos, Matthew Vickers, Jeffrey Braithwaite, Louise A Ellis

“…MethodsA web-based cross-sectional survey including questions on demographics, published and validated scales, and author-developed closed- and open-response questions was administered via REDCap in 2023 to Australian adults accessing DTC telemedicine services. …”
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Die Entstehung der Entstehung by Thomas Christensen

“…In 1968, Carl Dahlhaus published his »Habilitations«-Dissertation: Untersuchungen über die Entstehung der harmonischen Tonalität. …”
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« Paroles de flics ». Communications policières et actualité politique au Maroc (2005-2023) by Mériam Cheikh

“…The resurgence of police publishing (in Arabic and French) will mark the first milestone in the establishment of a system of communication that will be visible to all and which, over the course of the last two decades (2005-2023), will gradually become a fully-fledged professional service responsible, for the first time, not for denying but for addressing through discourse the strong tension between police action and civil liberties. …”
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Prospective Applications of Artificial Intelligence In Fetal Medicine: A Scoping Review of Recent Updates by Miskeen E, Alfaifi J, Alhuian DM, Alghamdi M, Alharthi MH, Alshahrani NA, Alosaimi G, Alshomrani RA, Hajlaa AM, Khair NM, Almuawi AM, Al-Jaber KH, Elrasheed FE, Elhassan K, Abbas M

“…Relevant studies, reviews, and articles published in recent years were incorporated to ensure up-to-date data. …”
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Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm: a Swiss case series of a very rare disease and a structured review of the literature by Ramona Meier-Lienhard, Cosima Suter, Thomas Pabst, Felicitas Hitz, Jakob R. Passweg, Olivier Spertini, Nathan Cantoni, Daniel Betticher, Lucas Simeon, Michael Medinger, Stefanie Hayoz, Adrian Schmidt

“…Furthermore, we reviewed and analysed the published literature (cohorts and case reports in peer-reviewed journals) from 1997 to 2020 (structured review of the literature). …”
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Research progress of phosphogypsum-based backfill technology by Qiusong CHEN, Aixiang WU

“…This paper systematically explores phosphogypsum-related progress, examining material characteristics, filling preparation processes, filling performance, filling pollution risks, and control strategies. (1) A quantitative analysis of relevant research results and policy trends has revealed a growing interest in phosphogypsum-based backfill, with an increasing number of technical papers and patents published annually. The rapid development of phosphogypsum-based backfill is closely linked to policy guidance. …”
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Transconjunctival correction of involutional entropion: A video demonstration by Neelam Pushker, B. Mounica, Sahil Agrawal

“…The presence of the following signs is suggestive of weakness, that is, higher eyelid resting in primary gaze, eyelid fails to retract on down gaze (normal excursion of the lower eyelid is 3–4 mm), increase in the depth of inferior fornix, and presence of white infratarsal band of retractors separated from the lower tarsal border by a pinkish orbicularis band. Surgical management of involutional entropion includes tackling the vertical component (inferior retractors reinsertion/plication or eyelid margin rotation surgery) with or without the horizontal component. …”
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Long-term outcome in people who use drugs successfully treated for hepatitis C infection with glecaprevir/pibrentasvir by Shana Yi, David Truong, Brian Conway

“…Background: Several clinical trials, including the recently published the GRAND PLAN study from Vancouver Infectious Diseases Center (VIDC), have demonstrated the efficacy of hepatitis C (HCV) therapy among active drug users, including those facing significant addiction-related and social challenges. …”
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Technologies for Interoperable Internet of Medical Things Platforms to Manage Medical Emergencies in Home and Prehospital Care: Scoping Review by Mattias Seth, Hoor Jalo, Åsa Högstedt, Otto Medin, Bengt Arne Sjöqvist, Stefan Candefjord

“…MethodsThis review adheres to a protocol published in 2022. Our literature search followed a dual search strategy and was conducted up to August 2023 across 6 electronic databases: IEEE Xplore, PubMed, Scopus, ACM Digital Library, Sage Journals, and ScienceDirect. …”
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Rotonda Mihail Sebastian (MLR, 1975) 30 de ani de la moarte by Lucian Chișu

“…Besides the situation depicted above, we note the existence of yet another component, brought to the attention of the reading public and of those acquainted with literary history: ”Rotonda“ series, initiated by the Publishing House of the Romanian Literature Museum. …”
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