MAIP1-Related Tumor Immune Infiltration: As a Potential Prognostic Biomarker for Esophageal Cancer by Xiaoyu He, Fu Gan, Yongjian Lin, Guoqing Liu, Yunhua Lin, Dongxu Chen

“…Esophageal cancer (EC), a common malignant tumor of digestive tract, is also one of the most deadly cancers. …”
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A scoping review protocol on brain PaCO2 levels at altitude. by Hanna Tang, Laurel Charlesworth, Manoj Lalu, Brian Dewar, Risa Shorr, Dariush Dowlatshahi

“…<h4>Background</h4>Aeromedical transfer of patients with ischemic stroke to access hyperacute stroke treatment is becoming increasingly common. Little is known about how rapid changes of altitude and atmospheric pressure can impact cerebral perfusion and ischemic burden. …”
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Giant and irregular pituitary neuroendocrine tumors surgery: comparison of simultaneous combined endoscopic endonasal and transcranial and purely endoscopic endonasal surgery at a... by Jun Fu, Wenwei Luo, Chunlin Zhang, Zhicheng Wang, Wenjian Fan, Yuanxiang Lin, Dezhi Kang, Jianping Song, Changzhen Jiang, Xiaorong Yan

“…Tumor recurrence and reoperation were significantly more common in the EES group. Conclusions CECS is a safe and effective surgical approach for GIPitNETs, leading to higher rates of GTR, comparable complication rates, and reduced risk of postoperative bleeding when compared to purely EES. …”
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Countering hostile sabotage and reconnaissance groups by the National Police of Ukraine units in the context of martial law by M. O. Borovyk

“…A model of sabotage protection and its use in the educational process of higher education institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine is proposed, which provides for a comprehensive combination of command and staff exercises with tactical and special exercises in two stages and involvement of cadets in ensuring public safety and order in border settlements.…”
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Chronic fatigue and headache in post-COVID-19 syndrome: a radiological and clinical evaluation by Gonçalo G. Almeida, Gonçalo G. Almeida, Saide Alkan, Saide Alkan, Robert Hoepner, André Euler, André Euler, Lara Diem, Franca Wagner

“…Similarly, no significant correlation was found when considering numbers of pathological brain lesions (fatigue: p = 0.557; headaches: p = 0.820).ConclusionWhile T2-hyperintense lesions are common in patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome, their presence does not correlate significantly with symptoms of fatigue or headaches. …”
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The efficacy and safety of half-dose glucocorticoids combined with rituximab versus high-dose glucocorticoids for initial treatment of minimal change disease: a single-center exper... by Xueting Li, Peng Yan, Lu Zhang, Wei Qiao, Zhengbiao Xue, Xiangdong Fang, Ben Ke, Shuying Zhu

“…BackgroundMinimal change disease (MCD) is a podocytopathy more commonly seen in children, but it also accounts for 10%–25% of adult nephrotic syndrome. …”
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Development and validation of a prediction model for chronic post-surgical pain risk: a single-center prospective study of video-assisted thoracoscopic lung cancer surgery by Xiong-Fei Zhang, Chang-Guo Peng, Hua-Jing Guo, Zhi-Ming Zhang

“…Abstract Background Chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) is a common complication following video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) that significantly impacts the quality of life of patients. …”
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Smoking and secondhand smoke exposure and carotid intima-media thickness: Baseline data from the Aidai Cohort Study in Japan by Makoto Saito, Yoshihiro Miyake, Keiko Tanaka, Chisato Nagata, Hidenori Senba, Yasuko Hasebe, Toyohisa Miyata, Takashi Higaki, Eizen Kimura, Bunzo Matsuura, Osamu Yamaguchi, Ryuichi Kawamoto

“…The greatest CIMT measurement in the left or right common carotid artery was considered the maximum CIMT, and a maximum CIMT >1.0 mm was indicative of carotid wall thickening. …”
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Identification of an Inflammatory Response-Related Gene Signature to Predict Survival and Immune Status in Glioma Patients by Zhaoyue Yan, Yushuai Gao, Jinliang Yu, Zhiyuan Shen, Xingyao Bu

“…Background. Glioma is the most common primary brain tumor with high mortality and poor outcomes. …”
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Combined Use of Excimer Laser and High-Speed Rotational Atherectomy to Overcome a Severely Calcified Lesion in Endovascular Therapy by Keisuke Nakabayashi, Shinya Hata, Nobuhito Kaneko, Akihiro Matsui, Kazuhiko Tanaka, Hiroshi Ando, Minoru Shimizu

“…Although endovascular therapy (EVT) is commonly used in treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD), severely calcified lesions pose a challenge, in spite of the technical advancement. …”
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Effects of intracameral dexamethasone injection versus topical steroids post phacoemulsification operation by Alaa I. A. Ghonim, Mervat E. Elgharieb, Amr A.-F. Gab-Alla, Ehab M. Moawad

“…Introduction Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgeries worldwide, with nearly 20 million cases annually. …”
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Establishment of a Comprehensive Platform for Sustained Delivery of Yoga Therapy for Sickle Cell Anemia in Rural and Remote Tribal Pocket in India by Thota Neeraja, Ramesh Nanjundaiah Mavathur, Himanshu Anirudhbhai Shukla, Manmath Gharote

“…Background: Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is the most common inherited genetic red blood cell disorder, highly prevalent in the tribal population residing in the Central India. …”
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Frameworks for mitigating the risk of waterborne diarrheal diseases: A scoping review. by Chisala D Meki, Esper J Ncube, Kuku Voyi

“…These frameworks shared several common components, including identification of problems and risk factors, identification and implementation of interventions, and evaluation and monitoring. …”
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Value of routine blood count surveillance in detecting relapse in acute lymphoblastic leukemia by Sarah AlHarbi, Sarah AlHarbi, Areej Taha, Areej Taha, Ahmed Ashi, Ahmed Ashi, Naglla Elimam, Naglla Elimam, Sami Althubaiti, Sami Althubaiti, Sami Althubaiti

“…Clinical and complete blood count (CBC) assessments are commonly used surveillance methods to detect relapses. …”
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Can Primary Cardiac Myxofibrosarcoma Grow Quickly from Zero to a Size Leading to Left-Sided Heart Failure within 9 Months? by Levan Karazanishvili, Eduard Limonjiani

“…Malignant cardiac tumors are extremely rare, representing only 25% of all cardiac tumors, and angiosarcoma is the most common subtype. Myxofibrosarcomas are one of the rarest forms of cardiac malignant tumors. …”
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Parametric and non-parametric estimation of reference intervals for routine laboratory tests: an analysis of health check-up data for 260 889 young men in the South Korean military by Taeyun Kim, Hyunji Choi, Sun Min Lee

“…The present study aimed to establish the RIs for routine common blood count (CBC) and biochemistry laboratory tests in homogeneous, healthy, male Korean soldiers in their 20s using a large health check-up data set, comparing parametric and non-parametric estimation.Design A multicentre, cross-sectional study.Setting Seven armed forces hospitals in South Korea.Participants A total of 609 649 men underwent health examination when promoted to corporal between January 2015 and September 2021. 260 889 eligible individuals aged 20–25 were included in the analysis.Main outcomes and measures The RIs were established by parametric and non-parametric methods. …”
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Every sip counts: Understanding hydration behaviors and user-acceptability of digital tools to promote adequate intake during early and late pregnancy. by Abigail M Pauley, Asher Y Rosinger, Jennifer S Savage, David E Conroy, Danielle Symons Downs

“…Knowledge of hydration recommendations differed by time of pregnancy, such that women in later pregnancy reported 82 ounces compared to women in early pregnancy (49 ounces). Common barriers included: forgetting to drink (47%), not feeling thirsty (47%), and increased urination (33%). …”
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Assessing the Role of Incubation Temperature as a Barrier to Successful Establishment of Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) in a Rapidly Warming Arctic by Elizabeth D. Lindley, Karen M. Dunmall, Peter A. H. Westley

“…We exposed embryos to temperatures previously recorded in the substrate of an Arctic groundwater spring‐fed spawning environment. Using a common garden experimental design, coho salmon embryos were exposed to treatments that thermally mimicked four spawning dates from August 1 to October 1 (AUG1, SEPT1, SEPT15, and OCT1). …”
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Zoonotic Parasites and Their Association With Human Activities in Northern Tanzania: An Integrated Ecosystem Approach for One Health by Barakaeli Abdieli Ndossi, Eblate Ernest Mjingo, Hansol Park, Dongmin Lee, Mohammed Mebarek Bia, Heejae Yang, Sungbo Seo, Keeseon S. Eom

“…Hookworms were most commonly detected in Arash Sokoni, Loliondo, Isuguro, and Hyatemba, while Strongyloides sp. was prevalent in Wasso, Sukenya, and Olobo villages. …”
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Surgical Treatment of Primary Intracardiac Myxoma: 20-Year Experience in “Shahid Modarres Hospital”—A Tertiary University Hospital—Tehran, Iran by Zahra Ansari Aval, Hamid Ghaderi, Hassan Tatari, Mahnoosh Foroughi, Seyedeh Adeleh Mirjafari, Mohammad Forozeshfard, Kamal Fani, Isa Khaheshi

“…Although cardiac tumors are not common they may vary in terms of race and surgical approach in different countries. …”
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