The In Vitro Adsorption Ability of Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM to Benzo(a)pyrene in PM2.5 by Lili Fu, Yan Ning, Hongfei Zhao, Junfeng Fan, Bolin Zhang

“…The objective of this work was to explore the ability of lactic acid bacteria strains to bind benzo(a)pyrene (B(a)P) existing in PM2.5. In this study, we examined the ability of Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM to bind B(a)P in the simulated PM2.5 environment. …”
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The effectiveness of ERCP in managing preoperative complications of choledochal cysts in children and its role in facilitating early surgical intervention by Tian Zhang, Wenjie Wu, Yijun Shu, Hao Weng, Mingzhe Weng, Ying Zhou, Xuefeng Wang

“…This study aimed to investigate the safety and effectiveness of ERCP in managing preoperative complications of choledochal cyst in children, as well as the timing for definitive surgery following ERCP.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective review of medical records for 68 pediatric patients who presented with complications of choledochal cyst, including pancreatitis and biliary obstruction combined with cholangitis. …”
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Vitamins and Mineral Supplements for Retinitis Pigmentosa by Ying Zhao, Kai Feng, Ruibao Liu, Jinhua Pan, Lailin Zhang, Xuejing Lu

“…Therefore, this study aimed to systematically review data from randomized clinical trials (RCTs) evaluating the safety and efficacy of vitamins and mineral supplements for the treatment of RP. We searched through relevant trials in the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, Ovid, AMED, OpenGrey, ISRCTN registry, http://ClinicalTrials.gov, and the WHO ICTRP ranging from the respective dates of foundation to June 18, 2018. …”
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A “Catastrophic” Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia by D. Barcellona, M. Melis, G. Floris, A. Mameli, A. Muroni, G. Defazio, F. Marongiu

“…The heparin-PF4 immune complex leads to activation of platelets, monocytes, and endothelial cells which release procoagulant proteins and tissue factor with subsequent blood coagulation activation. Case Report. We describe the case of a woman undergone to knee replacement and affected by urosepsis who developed a HIT after exposure to enoxaparin. …”
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Pilot of a team-based quality improvement strategy to improve cardiovascular risk factors care in community mental health centers by Karly A. Murphy, Karly A. Murphy, Joseph Gennusa, Arlene T. Dalcin, Arlene T. Dalcin, Courtney Cook, Courtney Cook, Stacy Goldsholl, Tyler Fink, Gail L. Daumit, Gail L. Daumit, Gail L. Daumit, Gail L. Daumit, Gail L. Daumit, Gail L. Daumit, Nae-Yuh Wang, Nae-Yuh Wang, Nae-Yuh Wang, Nae-Yuh Wang, Nae-Yuh Wang, David Thompson, David Thompson, Emma E. McGinty

“…Acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility were rated highly but did not change pre/post CUSP. The percentage who reached goals per national guidelines improved for those with dyslipidemia but not for those with hypertension or diabetes. …”
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Knowledge about Rh-incompatibility and its associated factors among antenatal care recipients in public hospitals of Wolaita zone, 2022: facility-based cross-sectional study by Temesgen Geta, Bizuayehu Atinafu, Tsiyon Kassa

“…The significance level was established as p<0.05.Result 414 women took the survey, which corresponds to a response rate of 98.1%. Of those who responded, only 48% knew their blood group. …”
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Changes in sensor recorded activity patterns and neuropsychiatric symptoms after deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease: 5 case reports by Lena C. Bruhin, Michael Single, Aileen C. Naef, Katrin Petermann, Mario Sousa, Matilde Castelli, Ines Debove, Marie E. Maradan-Gachet, Andreia D. Magalhães, Andreas A. Diamantaras, M. Lenard Lachenmayer, Gerd Tinkhauser, Julia Waskönig, Christopher M. el Achkar, Alia Lemkaddem, Mathieu Lemay, Paul Krack, Tobias Nef, Deborah Amstutz

“…Steps taken per hour did not decrease in these cases and nighttime spent in bed improved in one of the patients, but decreased in the other, who had experienced pain during OFF-phases at night before STN-DBS. …”
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Factors that influence the feasibility and implementation of a complex intervention to improve the treatment of peripheral arterial disease in primary and secondary care: a qualita... by Athanasios Saratzis, Vanessa Lawrence, Ruth Benson, Emma Watson, Prakash Saha, Clair Le Boutillier, Bernadeta Bridgwood

“…Objectives Our aim was to examine the feasibility and implementation of a complex intervention to improve the care of patients with peripheral arterial disease (the LEGS intervention) from the perspective of patients, general practitioners and secondary care clinicians.Design A qualitative study involving semistructured individual interviews with patients and providers to gain an understanding of the feasibility of the LEGS intervention as well the barriers and facilitators to implementation in secondary and primary care.Setting Primary and secondary care settings across two National Health Service Trusts.Participants Twenty-five semistructured telephone interviews were conducted with (1) patients who had received the intervention (n=11), (2) secondary care clinicians responsible for delivering the intervention (n=8) and (3) general practitioners (n=6).Analysis Data were initially analysed using inductive descriptive thematic analysis. …”
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Association between NT-proBNP Level and the Severity of COVID-19 Pneumonia by Lan Wang, Fei Chen, Lin Bai, Lang Bai, Zhixin Huang, Yong Peng

“…The median age of the patients was 61 years (IQR, 47–69), and 39 (43.0%) of them were male. Two cases of death were reported (2.3%). Twenty-three patients (25.3%) had NT-proBNP levels above 300 pg/ml. …”
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Clinical Efficacy of Bhramari Pranayama on Serum Cortisol in Anidra (insomnia) by Nisha Garg, Srikanta Kumar Panda

“…Bhramari Pranayama is particularly beneficial for restoring hormonal balance and treating conditions such as sleeplessness, anxiety, and depression.Methods:This study enrolled 50 subjects suffering from Anidra (insomnia), who provided informed consent and were divided into two groups: Group A (Bhramari Pranayama) and Group B (sleep hygiene). …”
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Primary Ewing’s Sarcoma of the Spine in a Two-Year-Old Boy by Ali J. Electricwala, Jaffer T. Electricwala

“…., 1992; Klimo Jr. et al., 2009). We report an unusual case of primary ES of the spine in a two-year-old boy, who presented to us with paraparesis and features of cauda equina syndrome. …”
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Perceptions and experiences of commercial virtual reality games in early postoperative rehabilitation among cardiac surgical patients: A qualitative study by Zhongkang Wu, Xihan Li, Lin Li, Yan Zhang, Xiao Shen

“…Methods A cohort of postoperative cardiac surgery patients ( n  = 12) who used the same VR games during the early rehabilitation period at the cardiac surgery intensive care unit (ICU) of a tertiary hospital in Nanjing, China, was enrolled in this study, conducted between January 2023 and December 2023. …”
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Effects of switching from MiniMed™ 640G to 770G on continuous glucose monitoring metrics and DTR‐QOL scores: An observational study of Japanese people with type 1 diabetes mellitus... by Toshiki Kogai, Junko Sato, Haruna Yasuda, Tatsuhiro Ayame, Azusa Ozaki, Eri Takagi, Mami Koshibu, Yuya Nishida, Fuki Ikeda, Hirotaka Watada

“…Fifty Japanese people with type 1 diabetes switched from the MiniMed™ 640G to 770G, and we analyzed the continuous glucose monitoring data of 24 subjects who used auto mode throughout the study. …”
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Adverse events following immunization surveillance on two types of enterovirus 71 vaccines: A real-world comparative study in China by Yiqing Zhu, Yihan Wang, Jinghui Wang, Yafei Wang, Li Sun, Shiheng Cui, Jing Li, Yu Guo

“…To comprehensively assess the safety and difference of two types of EV71 vaccines: EV71-Vero, produced using Vero cells and EV71-H2, using human diploid cells. …”
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Retrospective Evaluation of Sedation Techniques for Tooth Extraction in Paediatric Patients by Mridul Sharma, Amit K. Sahu, Puja Kaila, Ali Abdel H. A. A. Hassan, Mohamed Mansy, Raksha Thakur, Husham E. Homeida

“…A retrospective analysis was conducted on 250 adult patients with special needs who underwent dental procedures between January 2019 and December 2023. …”
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AST/ALT ratio as a potential predictor of 1-year mortality in elderly patients operated for femoral neck fracture by Fatih Günaydın, Öner Kılınç, Bülent Sakarya, İdris Demirtaş, Mahmud Aydın, Ali Çelik

“…Methods This retrospective cohort study analyzed data from 179 elderly patients (≥60 years) who underwent partial hip replacement for femoral neck fracture between January 2019 and December 2021. …”
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Liquefied Petroleum Gas Poisoning in a Child: A Case Report from a Low-Middle Income Country by Abid Jamali, Latif Shamasuddin, Aimen Yunus, Nadeem Ullah Khan

“…With the increasing use of LPG, a rise in poisoning cases has been observed.Case report: We are reporting the case of a 5-year-old male who presented to the pediatric emergency department with unconsciousness lasting approximately 30 minutes after being found near an LPG cylinder in the kitchen. …”
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Vascularized composite allograft deceased donation in the United States by Wida S. Cherikh, Samantha M. Noreen, Alexandra Lewis, Sarah E. Booker, Jesse Howell, Erin M. Schnellinger, Jennifer L. Wainright, Christopher C. Curran

“…Vascularized composite allograft (VCA) transplantation represents a significant advancement in reconstructive surgery and offers hope to individuals who experienced congenital disorders or severe tissue injuries to restore physical appearance, function, and enhance quality of life. …”
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Social interaction and successful aging in elderly with chronic diseases by Gusti Sumarsih, Windy Freska, Tasya Desriza, Bingar Hernowo

“…A causal-comparative design with a cross-sectional approach was used, involving 266 elderly individuals who visited the health center between May and June 2023. …”
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Evaluation of referral documentation in pediatrics emergency transfers: A cross-sectional observational study by Nitika Agrawal, Rakesh Kumar, Savita Pandey, Alpa Gupta, Kunal Das, Ashish Simalti

“…A semi-structured pro forma was used to collect transfer characteristics and quality of transfer documents at the time of admission. …”
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