MET-PREVENT: metformin to improve physical performance in older people with sarcopenia and physical prefrailty/frailty – protocol for a double-blind, randomised controlled proof-of... by Andrew Clegg, James Wason, Miles Witham, Nina Wilson, Claire J Steves, Helen C Hancock, Avan A P Sayer, Leanne Marsay, Claire McDonald, Thomas von Zglinicki, Katherine J Rennie, Penny Bradley, Stephen Connolly, Shaun Hiu, Laura Robertson, Laura Simms, Alison J Steel, Bryony Storey

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Prognostic prediction for inflammatory breast cancer patients using random survival forest modeling by Yiwei Jia, Chaofan Li, Cong Feng, Shiyu Sun, Yifan Cai, Peizhuo Yao, Xinyu Wei, Zeyao Feng, Yanbin Liu, Wei Lv, Huizi Wu, Fei Wu, Lu Zhang, Shuqun Zhang, Xingcong Ma

“…Methods: Clinical information of 1,230 IBC patients from 2010 to 2020 was extracted from the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database. Cox analysis was applied to identify clinicopathological characteristics associated with the overall survival (OS) of IBC patients. …”
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Postpartum depression and associated factors among childbearing women from the recent Demographic and Health Survey data of Mozambique: Multilevel analysis by Mamaru Melkam, Bezawit Melak Fente, Yohannes Mekuria Negussie, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Hiwot Altaye Asebe, Beminate Lemma Seifu, Alemayehu Kasu Gebrehana, Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Meklit Melaku Bezie, Angwach Abrham Asnake

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Findings from the Tushirikiane-4-MH (supporting each other for mental health) mobile health–supported virtual reality randomized controlled trial among urban refugee youth in Kampa... by Carmen H. Logie, Moses Okumu, Zerihun Admassu, Frannie MacKenzie, Lesley Gittings, Jean-Luc Kortenaar, Naimul Khan, Robert Hakiza, Daniel Kibuuka Musoke, Aidah Nakitende, Brenda Katisi, Peter Kyambadde, Richard Lester, Lawrence Mbuagbaw

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Skin microbiota: pathogenic roles and implications in atopic dermatitis by Cong Huang, Cong Huang, Fan Zhuo, Fan Zhuo, Yang Guo, Yang Guo, Yang Guo, Siyu Wang, Siyu Wang, Siyu Wang, Siyu Wang, Kaoyuan Zhang, Kaoyuan Zhang, Xiahong Li, Xiahong Li, Wenkui Dai, Xia Dou, Xia Dou, Bo Yu, Bo Yu

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Mailed smoking cessation support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who smoke: protocol for a hybrid type 1 effectiveness – implementation trial by Raglan Maddox, Catherine Chamberlain, Billie Bonevski, Amanual Getnet Mersha, Jamie Bryant, Michelle Kennedy, Nathan Taylor, Cathy Segan, Kayden Roberts-Barker, Zabowie Mills, Kade Booth, Joley Foster

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Distribution of sasX, mupA, and qacA/B genes and determination of genetic relatedness of epidemic methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains associated with bloodstream in... by Rui Zhao, Bingyu Du, Lingling Hu, Chenxi Li, Fen Xue, Xing Wang, Changhong Jiang, Jinghua Wang, Yanfeng Zhao

“…These findings contribute to a better understanding of the genetic epidemiology of MRSA in the region, facilitating the development of effective prevention and control strategies for BSI.…”
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Emergence and clinical challenges of ST11-K64 carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae: molecular insights and implications for antimicrobial resistance and virulence in Southwes... by Linlin LI, Jiahui Liang, Huan Zhang, Jing Guo, Shan LI, Meng Li

“…Objectives This study aimed to comprehensively investigate the clinical characteristics, antimicrobial resistance patterns, resistance and virulence-associated genes, and molecular epidemiology of ST11-K64 CRKP in Southwest China. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on patients infected with carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) in a tertiary care hospital between July 2021 and May 2022. …”
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Proteomics unveil candidate biomarkers and pathogenesis of subacute thyroiditis by Litong Ran, Xiufei Liu, Yongfeng Tian, Jiaran Zhu, Zhengyuan Gong, Qiao Qiao, Xin Jiang, Yuren Wang, Guojun Yang, Hongting Zheng, Yi Zheng, Hua Qu

“…Despite gaining new insights into the epidemiology, pathogenesis and treatment of SAT in recent years, the exact pathogenesis and determinants of its clinical progression remain unclear. …”
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A community-based study to assess the prevalence and predictors of stunting among under-five children in Sheger City, Oromia, Ethiopia by Firomsa Botorie, Bilisom Balcha Abera, Abera Botorie, Abera Botorie, Asonya Abera, Abebe Dukessa Dubiwak, Abebe Dukessa Dubiwak, Tesfaye Getachew Charkos, Godana Arero Dassie

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Inappropriate prescribing of drugs for peptic ulcer and gastro-esophageal reflux disease remains a matter of concern: Results from the LAPTOP-PPI cluster randomized trial by Manuela Casula, Manuela Casula, Ilaria Ardoino, Laura Pierini, Lara Perrella, Stefano Scotti, Sara Mucherino, Valentina Orlando, Enrica Menditto, Carlotta Franchi

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Methodological challenges using routine clinical care data for real-world evidence: a rapid review utilizing a systematic literature search and focus group discussion by Michelle Pfaffenlehner, Max Behrens, Daniela Zöller, Kathrin Ungethüm, Kai Günther, Viktoria Rücker, Jens-Peter Reese, Peter Heuschmann, Miriam Kesselmeier, Flavia Remo, André Scherag, Harald Binder, Nadine Binder, for the EVA4MII project

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Disturbed sleep after lung transplantation is associated with worse patient-reported outcomes and chronic lung allograft dysfunction by Aric A. Prather, PhD, Ying Gao, MS, Legna Betancourt, BS, Rose C. Kordahl, BS, Anya Sriram, BS, Chiung-Yu Huang, PhD, Steven R. Hays, MD, Jasleen Kukreja, MD, Daniel R. Calabrese, MD, Aida Venado, MD, Bhavya Kapse, PhD, John R. Greenland, MD, PhD, Jonathan P. Singer, MD, MS

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Reliability, validity, and minimal clinically important differences for the Thai-version of the Aberdeen Varicose Vein Questionnaire (AVVQ-Thai) in patients with chronic venous dis... by Suchat Wongsuwanich, Chaowanun Pornwaragorn, Chumpon Wilasrusmee, Termpong Reanpang, Pinit Noorit, Boonying Siribumrungwong, Kittipan Rerkaserm, Andrew Malcolm Garratt, Thoetphum Benyakorn, Saritphat Orrapin, Kanoklada Srikuea

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Impact of Clinical Characteristics and Treatment on Cholangiocarcinoma Prognosis in Southern Thailand by Chirawadee Sathitruangsak, Tanawat Pattarapuntakul, Apichat Kaewdech, Tortrakoon Thongkan, Apinya Prisutkul, Phatcharaporn Thongwatchara, Hutcha Sriplung, Chanon Kongkamol, Kanyanatt Kanokwiroon, Sumalee Obchoei, Pimsiri Sripongpun

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Premorbid predictors of death at initial presentation of coronary heart disease in the Women's Health Initiative study by Ming-Li Chen, Jin Li, Kruthika R. Iyer, Catherine Tcheandjieu, Shirin Jimenez, Elias Levy Itshak Salfati, Liana C. Del Gobbo, Marcia L Stefanick, Manisha Desai, Xiaonan Xue, Themistocles L Assimes

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The prevalence of cancer in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) who received rituximab: a systematic review and meta-analysis by O. Mirmosayyeb, V. Shaygannejad, N. Ebrahimi, H. Ghoshouni, M. Ghajarzadeh

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Effects of Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant in Preoperative Ultrasound-Guided Internal Branch of Superior Laryngeal Nerve Block on Postoperative Sore Throat and Hemodynamics in Patie... by Chen Z, Zhang L, Lu G, Zhang Y, Zhao D, Zhao S, Zhang H, Jin Y, Zhao X, Jin Y

“…Zheping Chen,1– 3,* Le Zhang,2,3,* Guodong Lu,2,3 Yizheng Zhang,2,3 Dexu Zhao,2,3 Shanshan Zhao,2,3 He Zhang,2,3 Yuelong Jin,4 Xin Zhao,2,3 Yanwu Jin2,3 1Shanghai Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Brain Functional Modulation, Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain-Like Intelligence, Clinical Research Center for Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Shanghai Fourth People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200434, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250033, People’s Republic of China; 3The second Clinical College of Shandong University, Jinan, 250033, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, 241001, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xin Zhao; Yanwu Jin, Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, 247 Bei Yuan Street, Jinan, 250033, People’s Republic of China, Email lujnzx@sohu.com; jinyanwu_aa@163.comBackground: Postoperative sore throat (POST) is a significant adverse effect after endotracheal intubation, especially with double-lumen endotracheal tubes (DLTs). …”
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Gambaran Format dan Tata Cara Pengeluaran Surat Keterangan Kematian pada Rumah Sakit di Kota Padang by Abdullah Arief Syahputra, Rika Susanti, Henny Mulyani Mulyani

“…Perlu adanya surat keterangan kematian untuk digunakan oleh keluarga yang ditinggalkan dan untuk kepentingan data epidemiologi. Surat keterangan kematian sudah diatur oleh Kementerian Kesehatan dalam hal format dan tata cara pengeluarannya, namun dalam pelaksanaanya masih banyak rumah sakit yang tidak menaati peraturan tersebut. …”
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Guía colombiana de tuberculosis genitourinaria by Jhonatan S. Santafé-Galvis, Paula A. Peña-Murcia, Liz K. Solano-Perdomo, Diego A. Riatiga-Ibáñez, Sofía E. Muñoz-Medina

“…Método: Revisión sistemática de la literatura sobre tuberculosis urogenital definiendo preguntas de trabajo con esquema PICO para temas como epidemiología, fisiopatología, diagnóstico, manejo médico y quirúrgico de la enfermedad, y secuelas. …”
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