Impact of Late Ventricular Arrhythmias on Cardiac Mortality in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction by Takuma Takada, Koki Shishido, Takahiro Hayashi, Shohei Yokota, Hirokazu Miyashita, Hiroaki Yokoyama, Takashi Nishimoto, Tomoki Ochiai, Noriaki Moriyama, Kazuki Tobita, Shingo Mizuno, Futoshi Yamanaka, Masato Murakami, Yutaka Tanaka, Saeko Takahashi, Shigeru Saito

“…Moreover, independent predictors of in-hospital cardiac mortality among patients with AMI who had sustained VT/VF were higher peak CK-MB [Odds ratio (OR: 1.001, 95%confidence interval (CI): 1.000-1.002, p= 0.03)], higher Killip class (OR: 1.484, 95%CI 1.017-2.165, p= 0.04), and late VT/VF (OR: 3.436, 95%CI 1.115-10.59, p= 0.03). …”
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Triple Endobutton with Coracoacromial Ligament Transfer: A Modified Technique for Fixation of Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation by Vikas Kesari, Jatin Prakash, Jyoti Garg, Divesh Jalan, Karan Maggo, Naval Bhatia

“…Materials and Methods: A prospective analysis was conducted on a cohort of patients with ACJ dislocation who were treated using the triple Endobutton and CAL transfer techniques. …”
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Systolic Blood Pressure, Cardiac Index and Eisenmenger Syndrome are Predictors of Mortality in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension-associated with Congenital Heart Disease: An Analysis... by Muflihatul Baroroh Rochmat, Budi Yuli Setianto, Dyah Wulan Anggrahini, Lucia Kris Dinarti, Anggoro Budi Hartopo

“…Several baseline variables were selected as potential predictors of mortality, namely (1) clinical data: WHO-functional class, SaO2, 6-min walking distance, systolic blood pressure, and Eisenmenger syndrome; (2) laboratory data: hemoglobin and NT-pro BNP levels; (3) echocardiography data: pericardial effusion, defect size, and TAPSE; and (4) hemodynamic data: right atrial pressure, cardiac output and index, SvO2, and flow ratio. …”
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Examining the effect of direct-from-blood bacterial testing on antibiotic administration and clinical outcomes: a protocol and statistical analysis plan for a pragmatic randomised... by Li Wang, Wesley H Self, Todd W Rice, Matthew W Semler, Karen F Miller, Cheryl L Gatto, Andrea Fletcher, Romney M Humphries, Joanna L Stollings, Adrienne Baughman, Jakea Johnson, Edward T Qian, Mary Lynn Dear, David C Gaston, Ariel A Lewis, George E Nelson, Benjamin J Ereshefsky, Matthew A Christensen, Ritu Banerjee, Dan Albert, Alison Benton, Laura Bobbitt, Carleigh Burns, Timothy Duff, David C. Gaston, MLS Sharon Glover, Allyson Hobbie, Austin Ing, Gabriel Kemp, Sheryl Mangrum, Geoff Mavrak, Kelly Moser, David Mulherin, Shannon Pugh, Matthew Rodgers, Chrissie Schaeffer, Adam Turner, Sabrina Shipman, Halden Z VanCleave, Hamilton Wen Li Wang, LaKeysha Wiggins

“…The trial will enrol 500 adult patients presenting to the emergency department at Vanderbilt University Medical Center with suspected bacterial infection who have been initiated on empiric intravenous vancomycin. …”
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Obesity prevalence among healthcare professionals in England: a cross-sectional study using the Health Survey for England by Richard G Kyle, Jane Wills, Catherine Mahoney, Louise Hoyle, Muireann Kelly, Iain M Atherton

“…A logistic regression model adjusted for sociodemographic composition and survey year indicated that, compared with nurses, the odds of being obese were significantly lower for other healthcare professionals (adjusted OR (aOR) 0.52, 95% CI 0.37 to 0.75) and higher for unregistered care workers (aOR 1.46, 95% CI 1.11 to 1.93). …”
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Evaluation of de novo donor specific antibodies after kidney transplantation in the era of donor-derived cell-free DNA by Yuan Tian, Lukas Frischknecht, Anna Mallone, Fabian Rössler, Thomas Schachtner, Jakob Nilsson

“…While de novo donor-specific antibodies (dnDSA) are crucial in ABMR, the relationship between dd-cfDNA levels and dnDSA features, such as DSA category, MFI and HLA target loci, remains unclear.MethodsWe analyzed dd-cfDNA levels in 75 kidney transplant recipients who developed dnDSA post-transplant. dnDSA were categorized as “true”, “possible”, or “false” based on bead reactivity patterns and HLA typing. dd-cfDNA was assessed alongside dnDSA detection and sequential follow-up samples in a subgroup.Results“True” dnDSA showed significantly higher dd-cfDNA levels compared to “possible” and “false” groups. …”
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Shoulder Pain in Competitive Swimmers: A Multi-Site Survey Study by Brian D. Stirling, Jonathan C. Sum, Lisa Baek, Lori A. Michener, Adam J. Barrack, Angela R. Tate

“…Further research should investigate shoulder pain prevention programs, and surveillance methods are recommended to identify symptomatic swimmers who may benefit from referral to prevent further pain and disability…”
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Dietary factors associated with anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics in Sekota town, Northern Ethiopia: a facility-based cross-sectional study by Kassahun Ayele, Meron Demisew

“…This study assessed the dietary factors associated with anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics in Sekota town, Northern Ethiopia.Methods A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from June to August 2021 among 367 pregnant women who were selected using systematic random sampling techniques. …”
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Prevalence of metal implants among US adults aged 40 years and older by Qiu-Fu Wang, Yu-Chen Tang, Hao-Ran Liao, Miao Lei, Wei Dong, Ze-Yu Liu, Jie Hao, Zhen-Ming Hu

“…This study conducted a serial cross-sectional analysis of US adults aged ≥ 40 years who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) (2015–2016 and 2017–March 2020). …”
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The use of emergency medical services for palliative situations in Western Cape Province, South Africa: A retrospective, descriptive analysis of patient records by C Gage, B Spies, K Crombie, L Gwyther, W Stassen

“…An observational, descriptive, retrospective patient record review was employed at two hospitals with palliative care services in the WC. …”
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Functional Outcome of Arthroscopic Management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury using Four-strand Hamstring Tendon Graft: A Prospective Cohort Study by R Kavin Kumar, M Mohan, C Rishab, L Sabari Vaasan

“…Materials and Methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted at SRM Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, including 33 patients with Grade II and Grade III ACL tears with or without associated meniscal injuries, who underwent ACL reconstruction using a four-strand hamstring tendon graft. …”
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Clinical and radiological evaluation of the Bristow–Latarjet procedure in patients with 30 or more years of follow-up by Arnaldo Amado Ferreira Neto, MD, PhD, Mauro Emilio Conforto Gracitelli, MD, PhD, Jorge Henrique Assunção, MD, PhD, Fernando Brandão de Andrade e Silva, MD, PhD, Verônica Yulin Prieto Chang, MD, Eduardo Angeli Malavolta, MD, PhD

“…Patients with recurrent anterior dislocation of the shoulder who underwent the Bristow–Latarjet procedure were included and followed-up clinically for at least 30 years. …”
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The Influence of Occupational Therapy on College Students’ Home Physical Exercise Behavior and Mental Health Status under the Artificial Intelligence Technology by Chao SONG, G. E. Sha, Wanxiang Yao, Linhai YANG

“…This indicated that the students who liked family physical exercise were less likely to suffer from depression. …”
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Impact of Disease Activity on the Quality of Life of Crohn’s Disease Patients by T Michael Vallis, Geoffrey K Turnbull

“…Importantly, disease activity was not able to predict the emotional and social aspects of IBD-related quality of life. …”
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Prevalence of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Comorbidity in the Canadian Community Health Survey 20022003 by Frank Mo, Lisa M. Pogany, Felix C.K. Li, Howard Morrison

“…Data included 127,610 individuals who participated in the 2.1 cycles of the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) in 2002—2003. …”
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Safety profile of EZH2 inhibitors for cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zhou Zhao, Xiufeng Chen, Huayang Pang, Yan Shi, Hao Sun

“…Objective To evaluate the safety profiles of EZH2-targeted inhibitors in cancer treatment, focusing on treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) across various clinical trials. Methods We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis using data from clinical trials involving EZH2 inhibitors reported up to May 31, 2024. …”
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Fecal methylated syndecan-2 (SDC2) testing for early screening of colorectal cancerous and precancerous lesions: A real-world retrospective study in China by Boyu Qin, Haitao Niu, Lupeng Qiu, Hongfeng Zhou, Peng Lyu

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a fecal-based syndecan-2 (SDC2) methylation test for the detection of colorectal lesions and CRC. Methods: We retrospectively collected data on participants who underwent fecal SDC2 methylation testing from January 1, 2019, to May 30, 2023. …”
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Successful Management of Peri-Implantitis around Short and Ultrashort Single-Crown Implants: A Case Series with a 3-Year Follow-Up by Giorgio Lombardo, Mauro Marincola, Andrea Cicconetti, Miguel Angel Simancas-Pallares, Jacopo Pighi, Jeffrey Lehrberg, Annarita Signoriello, Giovanni Corrocher, Xiomara Serpa-Romero, Luis Armando Vila Sierra, Luisa Arevalo-Tovar, Pier Francesco Nocini

“…At baseline, the mean PD (probing pocket dept) at the deepest site was 8.12 mm, with an average mBI (modified bleeding index) of 2.35 and a mean BD (bone defect depth) of 3.04 mm. …”
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Revalidation and adaptation of the Menstrual Practice Needs Scale (MPNS) in a cross-sectional survey to measure the menstrual experiences of adult women working in Mukono District,... by Julie Hennegan, Kellogg J Schwab, Natalie G Exum, Simon P S Kibira, Fredrick E Makumbi, Justine N Bukenya, Petranilla Nakamya

“…Higher scores reflected more positive menstrual experiences and were associated with well-being (total score r=0.24, p<0.001), not missing work due to the last menstrual period (total score OR=2.47 95% CI 1.42 to 4.30) and confidence to manage menstruation.Conclusions The MPNS offers a valid and reliable way to assess menstrual health needs. …”
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Drooling in Parkinson’s Disease: Results from a Longitudinal Prospective Cohort and Comparison with a Control Group by Diego Santos-García, Teresa de Deus Fonticoba, Carlos Cores Bartolomé, Maria J. Feal Painceiras, Maria Cristina Íñiguez-Alvarado, Silvia Jesús, Maria Teresa Buongiorno, Lluís Planellas, Marina Cosgaya, Juan García Caldentey, Nuria Caballol, Ines Legarda, Jorge Hernández Vara, Iria Cabo, Lydia López Manzanares, Isabel González Aramburu, Maria A. Ávila Rivera, Víctor Gómez Mayordomo, Víctor Nogueira, Víctor Puente, Julio Dotor García-Soto, Carmen Borrué, Berta Solano Vila, María Álvarez Sauco, Lydia Vela, Sonia Escalante, Esther Cubo, Francisco Carrillo Padilla, Juan C. Martínez Castrillo, Pilar Sánchez Alonso, Maria G. Alonso Losada, Nuria López Ariztegui, Itziar Gastón, Jaime Kulisevsky, Marta Blázquez Estrada, Manuel Seijo, Javier Rúiz Martínez, Caridad Valero, Mónica Kurtis, Oriol de Fábregues, Jessica González Ardura, Ruben Alonso Redondo, Carlos Ordás, Luis M. L. López Díaz, Darrian McAfee, Pablo Martinez-Martin, Pablo Mir, Study Group COPPADIS

“…Our aim was to examine the prevalence of drooling in a PD cohort and compare it with a control group. Specifically, we identified factors associated with drooling and conducted subanalyses in a subgroup of very early PD patients. …”
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