How much preoperative ROM and FC is a predictor for poor result after total knee arthroplasty in hemophilic arthropathy? by Hongyu Jiang, Hongyu Jiang, Hongyu Jiang, Xueke Chang, Xueke Chang, Fubin Yu, Wei Li, Naihan Fang, Naihan Fang, Jianzhi Man, Jianzhi Man, Kangshu Guo, Kangshu Guo, Hongzheng Meng, Hongzheng Meng, Wenqiang Zhang

“…AimWe aimed to explore the threshold of preoperative range of motion (ROM) and flxion contacture (FC) as a predictor of Poor knee function after TKA.MethodA retrospective analysis was conducted on 84 Patients with haemophilia (PWH) (113 knees) who underwent knee arthroplasty in our hospital from January 2010 to December 2020 (mean follow-up 70.7 ± 22.4 months). …”
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Vaginal flora in HPV infection: a cross‑sectional analysis by Peining Dou, Feng Fang, Rongqiu Qin, Jingsong Nie, Xiaoyan Chen, Xiaoyan Yin, Yiding Wang, Shengying Shi

“…The purpose of this study was to investigate the characteristics of the cervical microbiota in patients with HPV infection and to analyse the changes in the vaginal flora and enzyme profiles in females with HPV infection.Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study involving 206 participants who underwent HPV genotyping, sexually transmitted diseases pathogen testing, cytology examination, and microbiome analysis. …”
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White adipose tissues and skeletal muscles as a target of chrysin during the treatment of obesity in rats by Omar S. Hassan, Magda A. Megahed, Nesma A. Ghazal

“…Abstract Obesity is a rapidly growing epidemic that continues to be a major severe health problem due to its association with various adverse health consequences. Since 1975, the WHO estimates that the prevalence of obesity has tripled globally. …”
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Assessment of Refuse Dumpsite Impact on Groundwater Quality: A Case Study from Awotan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria by Ibrahim Adetayo Lawal, Chibueze Godwin Achi, Akinwale Oladotun Coker

“…In contrast, bacteriological parameters such as Total Coliform and E.Coli Count were determined. Trace metals such as Pb and Fe were also determined to ascertain the relationship between pollutant levels and distances from the dumpsite and to evaluate compliance with WHO and NSDWQ water quality standards. …”
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Use of Cognitive Aids: Results from a National Survey among Anaesthesia Providers in France and Canada by Antonia Blanié, Matthieu Kurrek, Sophie Gorse, Dimitri Baudrier, Dan Benhamou

“…Amongst those respondents who knew about CAs, 189/492 (38%) in France versus 108/244 (44%) in Canada stated that they had already used a CA in real life and 225/493 (45%) in France versus 126/245 (51%) in Canada had received training in their use. …”
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Increased mortality risk in people with schizophrenia in Lithuania 2001–2020 by Mingaile Drevinskaite, Auguste Kaceniene, Arunas Germanavicius, Giedre Smailyte

“…The cohort identified all patients with schizophrenia diagnosis (ICD-10 code F20) who were admitted to the Vilnius Republican Psychiatric Hospital from 1 January, 2001 to December 31, 2020. …”
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Electronic Vaping-Induced Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus Pneumonia and Empyema by Sachin M. Patil, Phillip Paul Beck, Tarang Pankaj Patel, Richard Dale Swaney, Dima Dandachi, Armin Krvavac

“…A PubMed search revealed no MSSA community-acquired bacterial pneumonia due to ECVE. We report a 38-year-old female who developed acute MSSA pneumonia, which was complicated by left empyema due to ECVE from JUUL device with third-party compatible cannabidiol pods. …”
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“The First Wave”: The Shibanid dominance in the Lower Volga region in 1361–1367 by Grinberg M.

“…This article discusses the rule of the following three khans, who with varying degrees of probability can be attributed to the Shibanids – Murid (brother of Khizr), Khayr-Pulad and Aziz Shaykh. …”
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Obscene beasts: the stage behind the scenes in A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Mathilde La Cassagnère

“…Such is the challenge faced by the amateur company of mechanicals who are producing the love tragedy of Pyramus and Thisbe, A Midsummer Night’s Dream’s play within the play featuring a fearful lion. …”
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Frequency and pain intensity of painful procedures in premature infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit by Ali-Asghar Barzegari, Zahra Akbarian_rad, Hossein-Ali Nikbakht, Mojtaba Qanbari Qalehsari, Seyedeh Roghayeh Jafarian_amiri, Ali Zabihi, Mobina Kazemi

“…MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted from February 10, 2023 to April 10, 2023 on all infants who met the inclusion criteria and were admitted to NICU. …”
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Chronic Non-communicable Diseases in Health Care Workers: a Multidisciplinary Approach by Teresa Rodríguez Rodríguez, Darianna María Muñiz Cabeza

“…Selected variables were: sex, age, occupation, educational level, chronic diseases, behavioural risk factors and emotional risk factors. <strong><br />Results:</strong> women (61 %) and subjects who completed studies beyond 12th grade (48.6 %) were more commonly affected by non-communicable diseases, as well as nurses (31 %) and physicians (27.8 %) in terms of occupation. …”
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Cartilage graft and temporal muscle fascia graft in revision myringoplasty: a comparison of anatomical and functional results with an innovative surgical technique by Andrea Canale, Marco Boldreghini, Ili Abboud, Patrizia Peluso, Elisa Vestrini, Gluseppe Riva, Andrea Albera

“…Tympanic reperforations are frequent after myringoplasty, especially in complicated, large, or anterior perforations, so we decided to compare the neodrum stability of two different surgical techniques.Materials and methodsThe study was conducted on 42 patients who underwent revision myringoplasty, carried out with the overlay technique, between 2004 and 2020. …”
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Influence of Social Determinants of Health Service Quality on Patient Satisfaction at Undata Hospital, Palu by Sudirman Sudirman, Muhammad Nur Ali, Nurdin Rahman

“…Methods: The sample consists of 97 inpatients who were treated for at least 2x24 hours. The data analysis technique is Structural Equation Model (SEM) with data analysis tools using SmartPLS software version 3. …”
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Management of Recurrent Keratitis as a Complication of Androctonus crassicauda Black Scorpion Sting: A Case Report by Alqudah A, Bani Yassin AR, Yaseen S, El Taani L

“…Asem Alqudah, Abdel Rahman Bani Yassin, Said Yaseen, Leen El Taani Division of Ophthalmology, Department of Special Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), Irbid, JordanCorrespondence: Asem Alqudah, Division of Ophthalmology, Department of Special Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, Tel +962795458496, Email asemq981@yahoo.comAbstract: Scorpions are a group of arthropods known to be highly toxic to humans. We report the case of a previously healthy 61-year-old male who sustained a sting from an Androctonus crassicauda scorpion to his right eye. …”
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Ocular Biometric and Optical Coherence Tomography Parameters in Former Preterm Children: A Cohort Study by Marzieh Najjaran, Siamak Zarei-Ghanavati, Hadi Ostadimoghaddam, Abbasali Yekta, Nasser Shoeibi, Armin Hemmati, Mojtaba Abrishami, Saeed Akhlaghi, Mohammed Ziaei

“…Children with a history of preterm birth, including ROP who received intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) treatment, children with a history of ROP that regressed without treatment and those with no history of ROP were compared to age and gender-matched full-term children as a control group. …”
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Efficacy of Human-Recombinant Epidermal Growth Factor Combined with Povidone-Iodine for Pressure Ulcers and Its Influence on Inflammatory Cytokines by Zunjiang Zhao, Dalun Lv, Baode Zhang, Liu Yong, Rongtao Zhang, Xiukun Wang

“…One hundred and five PU patients treated between January 2018 and January 2021 were enrolled and retrospectively analyzed. Of them, 50 patients who received conventional treatment were assigned to the control group (Con group), while 55 patients treated with rh-EGF combined with PVI were assigned to the observation group (Obs group). …”
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Depression, sleep, body image, and lifestyle: Prevalence and associated factors of depression among school-going adolescents in Delhi National Capital Region by Tejasvini Khanna, Bratati Banerjee, Madan M. Majhi, Dheeman Futela

“…It was more common in girls, older students, students in higher classes, who lacked siblings and whose mothers were engaged in professions as well as those with BIIs. …”
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Social norms for population displacements caused by large dams France, 20th century by Armelle Faure

“…With the passage of time and insights from a number of historical studies it is now possible to take a look back at the way rural populations in France were displaced for the construction of large dams during and after the Second World War. …”
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Siesta characteristics mediated the association between siesta duration and sleep quality in Chinese incoming college freshmen by Huiying Wang, Jiali Li, Yaohui Han, Shilei Zhai, Yumeng Liu, Peipu Shen, Guifang Shen, Lishun Xiao

“…Abstract To investigate the sleep quality of incoming college freshmen who have completed college entrance exams but have not yet entered college, to identify associated factors, and the mediating role of siesta characteristics on the relationship between siesta duration and sleep quality. …”
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Metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease and biliary lithiasis in children with Down Syndrome: a retrospective study by Renato Nisihara, Nayane Hiba Fuga, Liete Maia, Marcelo Gasparin Mansur, Fernanda Liberatti, Maiana Rossasi, Nanci Oliveira

“…Conclusions: MAFLD was found in 3.2% of the individuals, while gallstone disease was identified in 8.9% of the cases studied. Moreover, we noted a significant presence of risk factors associated with MAFLD, with dyslipidemia being the predominant factor.…”
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