Bivalirudin exerts antiviral activity against respiratory syncytial virus-induced lung infections in neonatal mice by Zhuang Shihao, Tang Qiuyu, Chen Ping, Wang Chengyi, Liu Guanghua

“…Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of small airways inflammation in the lungs (bronchiolitis) in neonates and immunocompromised adults. …”
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Eating "rubbish"? Exploring the herbal secrets of "Laji-He," a traditional herbal rice snack from southern China by Renchuan Hu, Qianyun Wang, Zhongxin Duan, Yunan Hu, Kedao Lai, Xiaohui Cai, Ya Peng, Binsheng Luo

“…Results A total of 63 medicinal plants from 36 families and 53 genera were documented, with Rubiaceae, Fabaceae, and Lamiaceae being the most frequently represented families. The most commonly used plants, such as Paederia foetida, Piper sarmentosum, Houttuynia cordata, Centella asiatica, and Morus alba, were primarily utilized for their heat-clearing, detoxifying, and wind-dampness expelling properties. …”
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Effect of central sensitization on postoperative cognitive dysfunction in total knee arthroplasty patients: a retrospective study by Qiqi Yang, Qiqi Yang, Chunning Li, Min Ye, Xinhua Zhou, Xinhua Zhou, Weiran Li, Fei Li, Fei Li

“…BackgroundPostoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a common complication after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), impacting recovery and quality of life. …”
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Association between pan-immune-inflammation value and coronary heart disease in elderly population: a cross-sectional study by Ruicong Ma, Jinyi Ren, Xianmei Chen, Xia Li, Ying Zhao, Yanchun Ding

“…The ROC curve shows that PIV has better diagnostic value for CHD than other common inflammatory indicators. Furthermore, the combination of PIV and COUNT score is superior to PIV or COUNT score.ConclusionsA positive link between PIV and CHD, especially in the elderly. …”
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Improving general practitioners’ approaches to functional somatic syndromes: a pilot training program with a focus on compassion and communication by Gonthier Ariane, Linder Audrey, Sommer Johanna, Despland Jean-Nicolas, Ambresin Gilles

“…Abstract Background Functional somatic syndromes are common in primary care and represent a challenge for general practitioners (GPs), with a risk of deterioration in the doctor-patient relationship, and of compassion fatigue on the part of the physician. …”
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Effectiveness of Percutaneous Hypodermic Needle Release of Trigger Finger: A Prospective Study by R Sahaya Jose, M Syed Moosa, SL Binesh

“…Background: Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a common cause of hand pain and dysfunction, with symptoms of pain, swelling, limited finger motion, and triggering sensation. …”
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Comparative Direct Compression Property of a Novel Pregelatinized Starch in Paracetamol Tablets by Tamrat Balcha Balla, Nisha Mary Joseph, Anteneh Belete

“…Among all the pharmaceutical dosage forms, tablets are still the most preferred and the most commonly used option because of their advantages. The direct compression method of tablet preparation exempts several steps needed in the granulation method. …”
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Relation of Wnt Signaling Pathway Inhibitors (Sclerostin and Dickkopf-1) to Left Ventricular Mass Index in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients by Ahmed Bahie, Mohamed M. Abdalbary, Dalia Younis El-Sayed, Rasha Elzehery, Ghada El-Said, Ghada El-Kannishy, Ahmed M. Abd El Wahab

“…Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is common in hemodialysis (HD) patients. It predicts poor prognosis. …”
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Quantifying the Impact of Dysmenorrhea Symptoms on Quality-of-Life and Access to Oral Contraceptives by Income by Rhea Choksey, Rohan K. Mangal, Thor S. Stead, Terrika Jones, Rosa Flores, Latha Ganti

“…# Background Dysmenorrhea, or painful menstrual periods, is one of the most common gynecological complaints. Most reports of uterine contractions range between moderate to severe pain, and patients often elect to cope with their discomfort without assistance from a physician. …”
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ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction in the Presence of Septic Shock by Leah Ishmael, Joseph Zalocha

“…Electrocardiogram (ECG) changes in the setting of septic shock are less common and can vary widely. Rarely, ST-segment elevations can occur. …”
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Optimizing chitosan derived from Metapenaeus affinis: a novel anti-biofilm agent against Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Anali Riahi, Hadideh Mabudi, Elahe Tajbakhsh, Laleh Roomiani, Hasan Momtaz

“…Abstract Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a commonly found Gram-negative bacterium in healthcare facilities and is renowned for its ability to form biofilms and its virulence factors that are controlled by quorum sensing (QS) systems. …”
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Implementation of 2D Running Gait Analysis in Orthopedic Physical Therapy Clinics by Tiffany Barrett, Kai-Yu Ho, Justin Rasavage, Micah Wilson, Melissa Goo-Tam, Tristan Trumbull

“… # Conclusion Clinicians expressed a perceived benefit of implementing a running gait analysis protocol with common themes of ease of use, being a useful adjunct to evaluating a patient, and increased satisfaction with treating injured runners. …”
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Diaper dermatitis and associated factors among children aged 0-24 months in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review protocol. by Atoma Negera, Midekso Sento, Debela Dereje, Gamachis Firdisa, Samuel Negera, Geleta Nenko, Tadesse Sime, Merga Keba

“…Although diaper dermatitis can be seen in any patient wearing diapers, it is reported to be more common in infants aged 9-12 months. Approximately, 70% of infants and young children suffer from diaper dermatitis at some point during their diaper wearing years and up to 25% of children seek healthcare due to this case.…”
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Evaluation of ovarian stiffness and its biological mechanism using shear wave elastography in polycystic ovary syndrome by Yifang He, Shuangping Deng, Yanli Wang, Xiali Wang, Qingqing Huang, Jing Cheng, Dandan Wang, Guorong Lyu

“…Abstract Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder with various contributing factors. …”
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A Novel Insight into Paraptosis-Related Classification and Signature in Lower-Grade Gliomas by Xi-Feng Qian, Jia-Hao Zhang, Yue-Xue Mai, Xin Yin, Yu-Bin Zheng, Zi-Yuan Yu, Guo-Dong Zhu, Xu-Guang Guo

“…Lower-grade gliomas (LGG) are the most common intracranial malignancies that readily evolve to high-grade gliomas and increase drug resistance. …”
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Bug off or bug out: mapping flight secrets of Triatoma garciabesi (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) through climate, geography, and greenery by Thaiane Verly, Thaiane Verly, Federico G. Fiad, Ana Laura Carbajal-de-la-Fuente, Ana Laura Carbajal-de-la-Fuente, Sebastián Pita, Romina V. Piccinali, Romina V. Piccinali, Patricia A. Lobbia, Paz Sánchez-Casaccia, Paz Sánchez-Casaccia, Paz Sánchez-Casaccia, Antonieta Rojas de Arias, María José Cavallo, Gisel V. Gigena, Claudia S. Rodríguez, María C. Vega-Gómez, Miriam Rolón, Julieta Nattero, Julieta Nattero, Julieta Nattero

“…It frequently invades rural houses during the warm seasons and is common in peridomestic and wild environments. Recently, the existence of two lineages has been demonstrated based on variation in cytochrome c oxidase I gene (coI). …”
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Vital signs-based healthcare kiosks for screening chronic and infectious diseases: a systematic review by Saksham Bhutani, Aymen Alian, Richard Ribon Fletcher, Hagen Bomberg, Urs Eichenberger, Carlo Menon, Mohamed Elgendi

“…However, although kiosks are commonly used worldwide for access to information and financial services, the health kiosk industry, valued at $800 million, accounts for just 1.9% of the $42 billion global kiosk market. …”
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A Comparison of the Celiacomesenteric Trunk in the Caribbean with Global Prevalence Calculated by a Systematic Review by Shamir O. Cawich, Maurice Fortune, Rahul Deshpande, Michael Gardner, Neil Pearce, Peter Johnson, Vijay Naraynsingh

“…The celiacomesenteric trunk (CMT) is a rare variant in which those arteries share a common origin. We sought to compare the prevalence of CMT in the Caribbean with the global prevalence as calculated by a systematic review. …”
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Molecular subtype of ovarian clear cell carcinoma: an analysis of 80 Chinese patients using the TCGA molecular classification of endometrial cancer by Wei Chen, Lu Yan, Qin Li, Shuling Zhou, Ting Hou, Huijuan Yang, Shuang Ye

“…Methods We performed DNA sequencing on 80 OCCC patients via a panel that contains 520 cancer-related genes. The TCGA molecular subtyping method was utilized for classification. …”
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Physicians’ moral distinctions between medical assistance in dying (MAiD) and withdrawing life-sustaining treatment in Canada: a qualitative descriptive study by Midori Matthew, Kieran Bonner, Andrew Stumpf

“…Results Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 physicians, and the transcripts were thematically analyzed to identify common patterns and divergences in their perspectives. …”
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