Bacterial profile and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of adult lower respiratory tract infections in Colombo, Sri Lanka by Nadeesha Amarasinghe, Muthulingam Athavan, Deepal Jayamanne, Yamuna Rajapakshe, Aflah Sadikeen, Kirthi Gunasekara, Amitha Fernando, Lilani Karunanayake

“…The two most common bacteria isolated showed a high sensitivity for co-amoxyclav, quinolones, 3rd generation cephalosporins, carbapenems and aminoglycosides, while coliforms were highly resistant (98%) to ampicillin. …”
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Results from a UK consensus about the optimal prescribing of medium strength triple therapy in uncontrolled adult asthma patients in the NHS by Richard E. K. Russell, Darush Attar-Zadeh, Natalie Harper, Fiona Mosgrove, Laura Rush, Dave Singh

“…Context: An inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) in combination with a long-acting β2-agonist (LABA) is a common treatment approach for asthma patients not controlled on ICS alone, but a significant proportion of patients remain uncontrolled on this combination and treatment adherence can also be a challenge. …”
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Two-stage multi-objective framework for optimal operation of modern distribution network considering demand response program by Mohamed R. Elshenawy, Abdalla Mohamed, A. A. Ali, Magdi A. Mosa

“…The first stage applies DRP to maximize the distribution network operator’s (DNO) profit by optimizing common incentive rate for all consumers participate in DRP and an individual curtailed power for each consumer. …”
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Perioperative complications following spinal fusion in idiopathic scoliosis: A review of 825 cases from the German Spine Registry (DWG-register) – Perioperative complications in id... by Juan Manuel Vinas-Rios, Vincent J. Heck, Fatima Azucena Medina-Govea, Mario Alberto Islas-Aguilar, Nikolaus Kernich

“…Background: Overview of the literature: Idiopathic scoliosis (IS) is most commonly developed during adolescence and affects 2%–3% of the population. …”
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Acid-Base Status Disturbances in Patients on Chronic Hemodialysis at High Altitudes by Javier Enrique Cely, Oscar G. Rocha, María J. Vargas, Rafael M. Sanabria, Leyder Corzo, Roberto E. D'Achiardi, Eduardo A. Zúñiga

“…Metabolic alkalosis is more common than metabolic acidosis in the predialysis period when compared to previous studies. …”
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Understanding experiences of neglected tropical diseases of the skin: a mixed-methods study to inform intervention development in Ethiopia by Michael Marks, David Mabey, Ruth Canter, Elizabeth Allen, Charles Opondo, Jennifer Palmer, Iris Mosweu, Jacob Novignon, Sinéad Langan, Maria Zuurmond, Catherine Pitt, Stephen L Walker, Dorothy Yeboah-Manu, Tara Mtuy, Rachel L Pullan, Richard Phillips, Daniel Okyere, Anthony Ablordey, Samantha Owen, Portia Boakye Okyere, Kidist Bobosha, Katherine Halliday, Steve Walker, Galana Mamo Ayana, Rachel Pullan, Mirgissa Kaba, Tara B Mtuy, Yaw Amoako, Adwoa Asante-Poku, Abigail Agbanyo, Eric Koka, Joseph Timothy, Yohannes Hailemichael, Abebaw Yeshambel Alemu, Teklu Cherkose, Getachew Kebebew, Fikregabrail Aberra Kassa, Tedros Nigusse, Kibur Engedawork, Zenebu Begna, Abay Waday, Saba Lambert, Katherine Elizabeth Halliday, Endalamaw Gadisa, Vanessa Yardley, Collins Ahorlu, Anita Achiaa Gyekye, Emmanuel Afreh, Esther Amon, Abraham Kwabena Anang, Ruth Dede Tuwor, Giulia D’Odorico, Kibur Engidawork, Mehari Getaneh, Bernadette Morkporkpor, Emmanuel Narh, Dorcas Opai-Tetteh, Yohannes Michael, Amel Mohammed, Fewzia Shikur Mohammed, Shimelis Doni Nigusse, Maja Niksic, Edmond Okloo, Michael Oppong, Lucy Owusu, Ishaque Siam, Ingrid Sobel, Feleke Tilahum, Joseph Tuffour, Abay Woday, Abebaw Yeshambel, Adelaide Forkuo- Boadu, Derrick Kontoh, Jojo Cobbinah

“…People with leprosy commonly sought care from healthcare facilities, while people with CL administered self-care or sought help from traditional healers. …”
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Comparative study of robotic-assisted vs. laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer: a single-center experience by Wenpeng Wang, Jia Liu, Jiefu Wang, Li Li, Dalu Kong, Junfeng Wang

“…BackgroundColorectal cancer (CRC) surgeries are commonly performed using either robotic-assisted colorectal surgery (RACS) or laparoscopic colorectal surgery (LCS). …”
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Private, public, and bottled drinking water: Shared contaminant-mixture exposures and effects challenge by Paul M. Bradley, Kristin M. Romanok, Kelly L. Smalling, Stephanie E. Gordon, Bradley J. Huffman, Katie Paul Friedman, Daniel L. Villeneuve, Brett R. Blackwell, Suzanne C. Fitzpatrick, Michael J. Focazio, Elizabeth Medlock-Kakaley, Shannon M. Meppelink, Ana Navas–Acien, Anne E. Nigra, Molly L. Schreiner

“…Conclusion: The results indicate that human-health risks from contaminant exposures are common to and comparable in all three DW–supplies, including BW. …”
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Single-center experience and evaluation of rare ıntracranial abscesses in childhood by Nihal Yildiz, Zeynep Gökçe Gayretli Aydin

“…On MRI, 68.7% of the supratentorial abscesses were multiple and commonly localized in the frontal and parietal regions. …”
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Electrochemical skin conductance to assess peripheral neuropathy in rheumatic diseases with or without type 2 diabetes using sudoscan by Osama M. I. Mohamed, Nagwa M. M. Ali, Mohammed O. Ibrahim, Dana Sarmini, Farah Ibrahim, Mariam Al Hosany

“…Among the study patients, the most common RD was osteoarthritis, which affected 56.8% of the patients. …”
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Amazon Journeys and Poetic Re-Discoveries in Jan Conn’s 'Jaguar Rain' and Malu de Martino’s 'Margaret Mee e a Flor da Lua' by Magali Sperling Beck, Anelise R. Corseuil

“…Bearing in mind that both Conn and Martino re-read Mee’s journeys through the tropes of exploration and discovery, which are commonly associated with imperial practices and colonial narratives of the New World, in this paper, we propose to discuss in which ways these tropes are brought into context and problematised, especially in relation to the depiction of Amazonian nature. …”
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Hamstring vs Peroneus Longus Tendon Autograft in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Comparative Study by Khadri M Khalid, Adarsh Vajrangi, Eswara Reddy, Nagesh Sherikar, Rakshith Chakravarthy Harish Yellappa, Ranganatha B Kurupati

“…Hamstring (HT) autografts have withstood the test of time and are currently the most commonly used graft for ACL reconstruction (ACLR). …”
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Retrospective study of incidence/prevalence of pigmentary maculopathy and retinopathy in patients receiving pentosan polysulfate sodium. by Zhong Yuan, Subusola Vaughan, Carolyn Jeffcoat, Peter Hu, Ritchie Yuson, Daniel Fife, Durga Borkar

“…<h4>Results</h4>Prevalence of PM/PR/Any was relatively common in patients prior to PPS exposure (4.16%-8.43%). …”
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How climate change is shaping young people’s health: a participatory, youth co-led study from Bangladesh, Guatemala and Nigeria by Jessie Pinchoff, Karen Austrian, Eno-Obong Etetim, Damilola Babatunde, Eleanor Blomstrom, Sigma Ainul, Toyin Olamide Akomolafe, Brian Medina Carranza, Angel Del Valle

“…In Nigeria, respondents discussed health effects of extreme heat, and how droughts were shifting women into more traditionally male roles in agriculture and income-generating activities, increasing the perceived risk of household tensions and gender-based violence. Commonly reported themes included perceived climate impacts on sexual and reproductive health including early marriage or gender-based violence. …”
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Identification of biomarkers associated with coronary artery disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by bioinformatics analysis and machine learning by Chuan Lu, Mei Han, Qiqi Ma, Li Ying, Yue Zhang

“…This study aims to explore the common signature genes, potential mechanisms, diagnostic markers, and therapeutic targets for CAD and NAFLD. …”
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Clinical depression prevalence and associated factors among adolescents with sickle cell anemia in dar es salaam, tanzania: a cross-sectional study by Linda Paul Athman, Agnes Jonathan, Fatima Musa, Honesta John Kipasika, Isihaka Mahawi, Florence Urio, Mwashungi Ally, Ritah Mutagonda, Lulu Chirande, Julie Makani, Emmanuel Balandya

“…Abstract Background Depression commonly arises among adolescents who have experienced long-standing psychosocial difficulties, especially those facing chronic illnesses such as sickle cell anemia (SCA). …”
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Simultaneous Pheochromocytoma, Paraganglioma, and Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma without Known Mutation by Lorena Rasquin, Janna Prater, Jane Mayrin, Corrado Minimo

“…Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is a common neoplasm from follicular cells of the thyroid. …”
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Partial Volume Reduction by Interpolation with Reverse Diffusion

“…On gray level, scanned text, MRI physical phantom, and brain images, restored images processed with the new method were visually much closer to high-resolution counterparts than those obtained with common interpolation methods.</p>…”
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Point Prevalence Survey of Antimicrobial Use among Hospitalized Patients in a Referral Hospital in Northwest Ethiopia: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Mengistie Yirsaw Gobezie, Minimize Hassen, Nuhamin Alemayehu Tesfaye, Mulat Belete Demessie, Tewodros Solomon, Ermiyas Alemayehu

“…This study aimed to examine the prevalence of antimicrobial use, common antimicrobial drug types, and indications for antimicrobial use in a major public hospital. …”
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Surgical treatment of patients with renal cell cancer complicated by specific (tumor) and non-specific thrombosis of the inferior Vena cava by N. V. Vorobev, F. S. Ashyrova, M. P. Golovashchenko, L. O. Petrov, A. D. Kaprin

“…As a result of long-term tumor obstruction, organized blood clots that are soldered to the intima of the vessel often spread to the common iliac veins and, as a rule, are technically impossible to remove. …”
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