Wartime activities of the Vavilov Institute by I. G. Loskutov

“…This heroism cost more than 20 experts and scientists their lives. So, the most dangerous period for the Institute was overcome at such price. …”
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The heart rate on admission was associated with the mortality in elderly patients with hip fractures: a retrospective cohort study from a trauma centre in northwestern China by Zhi Yang, Wei-Song Zhang, Shao-Hua Chen, Bin-Fei Zhang

“…However, the linear association was unstable, and we found a nonlinear one. In the nonlinear association, the inflection point was 84 beats per minute. …”
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The relationship between histamine receptor type 4 gene polymorphism (rs11662595) and response to H1 antihistamine drugs in patients with chronic idiopathic urticaria by Ebrahim Mohammadi, Fakhredin Karimpour, Ramin Lotfi, Fatemeh Zamani, Abbas Aghaei, Rasoul Nasiri Kalmarzi

“…With the consent of the patients, 5 ml of peripheral blood was taken from each patient for DNA extraction (in a CBC tube) and IgE measurement (in a hemolysis tube without anticoagulant). …”
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Long-Term Clinical Outcomes of Small-Incision Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Intracorneal Concave Lenticule Implantation in Patients with Keratoconus by Qi Wei, Hui Ding, Ke Nie, He Jin, Tan Zhong, Hanyang Yu, Zhenduo Yang, Shisi Hu, Linyi He, Xingwu Zhong

“…This was a prospective study for 11 patients who received SFII after being diagnosed as progressive keratoconus based on the Amsler–Krumeich classification system. …”
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Clinical Significance of Lymph Node Micrometastasis in pN0 Gastric Cancer Patients by Yu Li, Dongsheng Wang, Yi Li, Xiaodong Liu, Dong Chen, Chentong Yuan, Yanbing Zhou

“…One hundred and seventy-two GC patients who received radical gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection were enrolled in the present study. 1371 negative lymph nodes from level 2 station confirmed by pathology were examined. …”
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Contraction ratio of multifidus and erector spinae muscles in unilateral sacroiliac joint pain: A cross-sectional trial by Omar M. Mabrouk, Khaled E. Ayad, Doaa A. Abdel Hady

“…This research included 60 individuals (30 with unilateral SIJ pain and 30 healthy people (who served as matching controls). The contraction ratio of back muscles such as ES and LM was assessed using real-time ultrasonography, and the results were compared between the affected and non-affected sides in patients with unilateral SIJ pain, and healthy participants as well. …”
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Effect of improving food security on parenting practices and caregiver–adolescent relationships: qualitative findings of an income-generating agricultural intervention in rural Ken... by Maricianah A. Onono, Lila Sheira, Edward A. Frongilio, Gladys Odhiambo, Pauline Wekesa, Amy Conroy, Elizabeth A. Bukusi, Craig R. Cohen, Sheri D. Weiser

Subjects: “…adolescent psychosocial well-being…”
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Comparative growth kinetics and drug susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis lineages prevalent in Ethiopia: implications for tuberculosis treatment and management by Tesfaye Gebreyohannis Hailemariam, Tesfaye Gebreyohannis Hailemariam, Melaku Tilahun, Abay Atnafu, Tesfaye Gelanew, Tewodros Tariku Gebresilase, Mekdes Alemu Tola, Abaysew Ayele, Shewki Moga Siraj, Workineh Shibeshi, Kidist Bobosha, Liya Wassie, Yonas Hirutu, Ephrem Engidawork

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Ketogenic metabolic therapy for schizoaffective disorder: a retrospective case series of psychotic symptom remission and mood recovery by Nicole Laurent, Erin L. Bellamy, Katherine A. Tague, Donika Hristova, Ally Houston

“…Emerging evidence suggests that ketogenic metabolic therapy (KMT), also known as the ketogenic diet, may offer a powerful alternative to conventional treatments for mood components and resolve psychiatric symptoms in patients with schizoaffective disorder.MethodsThis case series investigates the effects of KMT on two individuals diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder who pursued this therapy due to the ineffectiveness of conventional treatments. …”
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Prosthetic articulating spacers as a preferred option for two-stage revision arthroplasty in chronic periprosthetic joint infection by Jiamin Lin, Hongyan Li, Yang Chen, Haiqi Ding, Qijin Wang, Jianhua Lv, Wenbo Li, Wenming Zhang, Xinyu Fang

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Government Responses to COVID-19: A Comparative Analysis of Visegrad Countries by Zafer Koca

“…Design/Methodology/Approach: The study is based on a comparative analysis method. In this study, we analysed government responses through literature review and data obtained from various databases. …”
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Prediction of microvascular obstruction from angio-based microvascular resistance and available clinical data in percutaneous coronary intervention: an explainable machine learning... by Zhe Zhang, Yang Dai, Peng Xue, Xue Bao, Xinbo Bai, Shiyang Qiao, Yuan Gao, Xuemei Guo, Yanan Xue, Qing Dai, Biao Xu, Lina Kang

“…We enrolled 452 STEMI patients from Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital between 2018 and 2022, who received both PPCI and CMR. …”
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Demographics and outcomes of acute type A aortic dissection in young adults in southeastern China: impact of syndromic heritable thoracic aortic disease by Xin-fan Lin, Hang-qi Gao, Qing-song Wu, Yu-ling Xie, Liang-wan Chen, Lin-feng Xie

“…Background This study aimed to investigate the demographics and to evaluate long-term outcomes of acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) in surgically treated patients ≤40 years in China.Methods This study included patients aged ≤40 with ATAAD who underwent surgical treatment at our institution between 2015 and 2019. …”
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War crimes and spirituality: to prosecute or to forgive and reconcile by Goran Šimić

Subjects: “…war crimes…”
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Radiomics analysis of thoracic vertebral bone marrow microenvironment changes before bone metastasis of breast cancer based on chest CT by Hao-Nan Zhu, Yi-Fan Guo, YingMin Lin, Zhi-Chao Sun, Xi Zhu, YuanZhe Li

“…Methods: This study retrospectively gathered data from breast cancer patients who were diagnosed and continuously monitored for five years from January 2013 to September 2023. …”
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Towards a sustainable model for a digital learning network in support of the Immunization Agenda 2030 -a mixed methods study with a transdisciplinary component. by Isis Umbelino-Walker, Ana Paula Szylovec, Brice Alain Dakam, Asta Monglo, Ian Jones, Charlotte Mbuh, Reda Sadki, Alan Brooks

“…Collective action is facilitated by the peer learning platform established by The Geneva Learning Foundation (TGLF). We reviewed existing data from Movement participants and collected additional survey data to explore two aspects of sustainability of the Movement: why immunization practitioners participate and how much time and resources they contribute. …”
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Gambaran Anemia Pada Kehamilan Di Bagian Obstetri Dan Ginekologi RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang Periode 1 Januari 2012 sampai 31 Desember 2012 by Cut Mutiara Sabrina, Joserizal Serudji, Almurdi Almurdi

“…Asia Tenggara memiliki prevalensi tertinggi dibanding dengan Afrika, Amerika, Eropa, Asia Pasifik, dan Mediterania Timur. Berdasarkan kriteria WHO,  perempuan hamil didiagnosis menderita anemia jika memiliki kadar Hb ≤11 g/dL. …”
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The Impact of Coronavirus Disease-19 on Pregnancy Outcomes, A Case Series by Bilge Cetinkaya Demir, Ozge Albayrak, Kiper Aslan

“…Five of the patients treated in the intensive care unit died due to respiratory failure. Two patients had a miscarriage before the 20th week. …”
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THE PHENOMENON OF CRYPTOCURRENCY FROM DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES by Živilė Nemickienė

“…Money reveals what kind of society we are giving us power and confidence and then society gives different meanings to faceless money. …”
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MRI and the Critical Care Patient: Clinical, Operational, and Financial Challenges by Barbara McLean, Douglas Thompson

“…Approximately, one-third of patients who are transported from the ICU to an imaging suite may experience an adverse event. …”
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