Research progress of auricular point therapy to relieve preoperative period anxiety before elective surgery in adults (耳穴压豆缓解成年人择期手术术前焦虑的研究进展)... by GAO Yuan (高原), XU Lingzhi (徐凌志), LI Suxia (李素霞)

“…Globally, preoperative period anxiety is a common occurrence among adults undergoing elective surgery. …”
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Assessment of MPOX infection-related knowledge levels, concerns, and associated factors: a community-based cross-sectional study by Mehmet Emin Arayici, Suleyman Dolu, Hasan Ozdek Sayilir, Hatice Simsek, Sükran Kose

“…Social media (53.11%) was the most common information source, yet healthcare professionals (53.63%) were the most trusted. …”
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Status of Digital Health Technology Adoption in 5 Vietnamese Hospitals: Cross-Sectional Assessment by Duc Minh Tran, Nguyen Thanh Dung, Chau Minh Duc, Huynh Ngoc Hon, Le Minh Khoi, Nguyen Phuc Hau, Duong Thi Thu Huyen, Huynh Thi Le Thu, Tran Van Duc, Lam Minh Yen, C Louise Thwaites, Chris Paton

“…Although the adoption of EMR systems is less common, their implementation revolves around data collection, management, and access to clinical data. …”
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Utilizing Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing for Rapid, Accurate, and Cost-Effective Pathogen Detection in Lower Respiratory Tract Infections by Qin L, Liang M, Song J, Chen P, Zhang S, Zhou Y, Li H, Tang J, Ma Y, Yang B, Xu J, Zhang J

“…Bacterial-viral co-infection (16.7%) was the most common mixed infection detected by tNGS. tNGS showed a higher detection rate than culture (75.2% vs 19.0%, P< 0.01). …”
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The Impact of Rural Alimentation on the Motivation and Retention of Indigenous Community Health Workers in India: A Qualitative Study by Ajit Kerketta, Raghavendra A N

“…The interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using thematic analysis to identify common themes and patterns in their experiences related to nutrition and retention. …”
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A pharmacoinformatic approach for studying Atractylodes Lancea DC’s anticancer potential and control ROS-mediated apoptosis against prostate cancer cells by Chi-Hoon Ahn, Ji Soo Myong, Kazi Rejvee Ahmed, Md Ataur Rahman, Md. Maharub Hossain Fahim, Min Choi, Muntajin Rahman, Jinwon Choi, Kiryang Kim, Seungjoon Moon, Seungjoon Moon, Mohammed Dalli, Mohammed Dalli, Rony Abdi Syahputra, Sang-Won Shin, Abdel Halim Harrath, Moon Nyeo Park, Bonglee Kim, Hwa-Seung Yoo

“…(ALD), a medicinal herb commonly used in traditional Asian medicine, is highly regarded for its antioxidant, antidiabetic, and anticancer properties. …”
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Use of erectile dysfunction treatments after prostate cancer treatment and their perceived impact on men’s sex life: an analysis of patient reported outcome survey data by Megan Charlick, Tenaw Tiruye, Kerry Ettridge, Michael O’Callaghan, Alex Jay, Kerri Beckmann

“…Abstract Background Although sexual dysfunction is a common treatment side-effect affecting men’s quality of life, many prostate cancer patients do not receive or seek out treatments for erectile dysfunction (ED). …”
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Approche comparative de la latéralité manuelle des primates humains et non humains by Pauline Fresnais, Louise Ducroix, Adrien Meguerditchian

“…Ces résultats soutiennent la théorie selon laquelle les précurseurs du langage humain pourraient se trouver dans la communication gestuelle de notre ancêtre commun.…”
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Diagnostic accuracy of drooling, reluctance, oropharynx, others, and leukocytosis score as a predictor of mortality and complications following acute corrosive ingestion by Fawaz Poonthottathil, Soorya Suresh, Jamshed Nayer, Praveen Aggarwal

“…Nausea, vomiting, and pain abdomen were the common symptoms. The median DROOL score was 4. The majority of our patients had normal to Zargar grade 1 injury to the stomach and esophagus. …”
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Effect of Malaria and Schistosoma mansoni Coinfection on Selected Biochemical Profiles among Patients Attending Selected Health Institutions at Dembiya, Northwest Ethiopia by Wagaw Abebe, Wossenseged Lemma, Yalewayker Tegegne, Amare Mekuanint, Abebe Yenesew, Adane Derso

“…The study area is found in Ethiopia, where coinfection of malaria and S. mansoni is common. However, there is limited data on the biochemical profiles of patients coinfected with malaria and S. mansoni schistosomiasis in the study area. …”
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Silent witnesses: unveiling the epidemic of femicides in North-west Tshwane, South Africa – a decade of analysis by Yaseen Bismilla, K. K. Hlaise, C. Van Wyk

“…The study found that the most common months for femicides were September and December, with most incidents occurring at home, followed by residential areas and medical facilities. …”
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Single-cell profiling transcriptomic reveals cellular heterogeneity and cellular crosstalk in breast cancer lymphatic node, bone, and brain metastases by Longyu Zhu, Miaomiao Liu, Yuguang Shang, Jingge Cheng, Hongye Zhao, Jun Zhang, Dongxing Shen

“…Abstract Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumor in the world, and its metastasis is the main cause of death in breast cancer patients. …”
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Improving antibiotic utilization in West Africa: enhancing interventions through systematic review and evidence synthesis by Eric S. Donkor, Abdul-Halim Osman, Bill Clinton Aglomasa, Aaron Awere-Duodu, Alex Odoom, Bismark Opoku-Asare, Gilbert Lazarus

“…Amoxicillin, gentamicin, amoxicillin-clavulanate, metronidazole, and ceftriaxone were the commonly consumed antibiotics. Community-acquired infection, hospital-acquired infection, and prophylaxis were the major indicators of antibiotic use. …”
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Protein kinase inhibitors as targeted therapy for glioblastoma: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials by José Pinto-Fraga, Celia García-Chico, Simone Lista, Pedro Miguel Lacal, Giuseppe Carpenzano, Maurizio Salvati, Alejandro Santos-Lozano, Grazia Graziani, Claudia Ceci

“…Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common and lethal primary brain tumor. The standard treatment for newly diagnosed GBM includes surgical resection, when feasible, followed by radiotherapy and temozolomide-based chemotherapy. …”
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Resident-based learning model for sustainable resident participation in municipal solid waste management program by A. Ghazali, J. Tjakraatmadja, . Sunarti, E.Y.D. Pratiwi

“…This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, as long as the original authors and source are cited. …”
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Epidemiological Changes in Hospitalized Bronchiolitis in Children Under 2 Years of Age in Hangzhou Before and After COVID-19 Restriction Easing by Xu X, Chen X, He J, Su L, Tong X, Sun Y, Huang S, Bai G, Chen Z

“…., Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Paediatrics, Cixi Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Zhimin Chen; Guannan Bai, Email zmchen@zju.edu.cn; guannanbai@zju.edu.cnBackground: Bronchiolitis is a common cause of hospitalization in infants under 2 years of age. …”
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Comparative outcomes of corticosteroids, neuromuscular blocking agents, and inhaled nitric oxide in ARDS: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Zhiyuan Xu, Xiao Liu, Liang Zhang, Xianliang Yan, Xianliang Yan

“…However, the evidence regarding the effectiveness of commonly used treatments, including corticosteroids, neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs), and inhaled nitric oxide (iNO), remains uncertain. …”
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The Impact of Dermal Characteristics on Low-Level Laser Power Measurement in Postmortem Zoological Species by Faith Ramsey, Michelle Borsdorf, John Ladner, Anne White, Tara M. Harrison

“…Photobiomodulation therapy, also termed as low-level laser therapy, is commonly used as an adjunctive therapy for various medical conditions in veterinary practice. …”
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Aspirasi Benda Asing Paku dengan Komplikasi Atelektasis Paru dan Aspirasi Benda Asing Jarum Pentul Tanpa Komplikasi by Novialdi ., Fachzi Fitri, Histawara Subroto

“…<br />Kata kunci: benda asing tajam di bronkus, aspirasi paku, aspirasi jarum pentul, atelektasis, bronkoskopi kaku <br /> <br />Abstract <br />Bronchial foreign body aspiration is a common problem in children and it is a serious problem that can be<br />fatal. …”
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Correlation Between the Inferior Vena Cava/Aorta (Ivc/Ao) Ratio and Serum Lactate Levels in Children With Renal Disorder by Hakim DDL, Widiasta A, Rachmadi D, Rahayunigsih SE, Apandi PR, Adrizain R, Martiano MRA

“…Pasteur No. 38, Pasteur, Bandung, Sukajadi, 40161, Tel +62 681221594677, Email dzulfikar.djalil@unpad.ac.idBackground: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common in critically ill children in the PICU, with incidence rates from 2.5% to 58%, impacting mortality and hospital duration. …”
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