Characterization of Pancreatic Infections in Patients with Severe Acute Pancreatitis: A Retrospective Study from 2019 to 2023 by Chen Y, Cui Q, Cao J, Wu Q, Lu P, Li G, Sun N

“…Yong Chen,1,* Qichao Cui,2,* Jin Cao,1 Qiuyue Wu,1 Peixuan Lu,1 Gang Li,3 Ning Sun1 1Department of Clinical Laboratory Science, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Ultrasound Diagnosis, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Gang Li; Ning Sun, Email nju8icu@126.com; steamsn@163.comObjective: This study investigated the distribution and changes in pancreatic infections among patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) from 2019 to 2023, while exploring the impact of multidrug-resistant bacterial infections on the prognosis of patients with poor outcomes.Methods: This study included patients diagnosed with SAP between 2019 and 2023 and collected the demographic and clinical characteristics of all participants. …”
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Blinding trachoma in postconflict southern Sudan. by Jeremiah Ngondi, Francis Ole-Sempele, Alice Onsarigo, Ibrahim Matende, Samson Baba, Mark Reacher, Fiona Matthews, Carol Brayne, Paul Emerson

“…We conducted this study to estimate the prevalence of trachoma, estimate targets for interventions, and establish a baseline for monitoring and evaluation.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>A population-based cross-sectional survey was conducted in May 2005. …”
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Effect of Ropivacaine Combined with Nalbuphine in Erector Spinae Plane Block on Postoperative Analgesia in Lumbar Trauma Surgery: A Single-Center Randomized Controlled Trial by Zhang J, Zhang F, Zhang H, Yu L, Chen J, Wang S

“…This study evaluated the postoperative analgesic outcomes of ESPB with nalbuphine as a ropivacaine adjuvant for lumbar trauma surgery.Methods: This randomized double-blind clinical trial included 57 participants who underwent lumbar trauma surgery. …”
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Respiratory muscle strength and oxygenation as predictors of length of hospital stay in patients with COVID-19 by E. S. Pan’ko, S. V. Zhavoronok, A. M. Solovchuk, S. V. Pan’ko

“…The aim was to analyze the prognostic value of ventilation/ gas exchange dissociation markers to predict the treatment length in patients with the acute phase of COVID-19.Materials and methods: The analysis was performed using a database of 384 randomly selected patients from December 2021 to May 2022 with a confirmed diagnosis of the acute phase of COVID-19, aged 61±16 years. …”
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The Efficacy of Manual Therapy and Pressure Biofeedback-Guided Deep Cervical Flexor Muscle Strength Training on Pain and Functional Limitations in Individuals with Cervicogenic Hea... by Shahnaz Hasan, Nasrin Bharti, Ahmad H. Alghadir, Amir Iqbal, Naiyer Shahzad, Abeer R. Ibrahim

“…A double-blinded, two-arm parallel group randomized comparative design. Methods. After applying the eligibility criteria, sixty out of eighty-nine CGH patients were recruited from King Saud University Medical Center in Riyadh and randomly allocated to intervention groups using simple random sampling. …”
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Intergenerational Transmission of Depressive Symptoms in Chinese Families: The Role of Mothers versus Fathers and Adolescent Perceptual Sensitivity by Sun K, Zhang X, Li P, Cao C

“…This study is the first to explore the moderated mediation transmission mechanism of depressive symptoms, in which (i) the role of fathers was compared to that of mothers, and (ii) how adolescent perceptual sensitivity worked was particularly elucidated.Participants and Methods: A total of 738 Chinese adolescents (Mage = 12.80 ± 1.58 years; 47.2% girls) who were companied with one of their primary caregivers (mothers or fathers) were recruited, constituting two subsamples of mother-child (N = 508) versus father-child dyads (N = 230), respectively. …”
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Trends and Future Projections of Vitreoretinal Surgery in a Tertiary Hospital in China (2005&amp;ndash;2022) by Tsai CL, Liu B, Liu Y, Xu Z, Lin Z, Chen Z, Ma Y, Liu Y, Chen Z, Jiang L, Qin Z, Lai K, Li T

“…Chin-Ling Tsai,1,2,&amp;ast; Baoyi Liu,1,2,&amp;ast; Yaping Liu,1,2 Zhuojun Xu,1,2 Zhuangling Lin,1,2 Ziye Chen,1,2 Yuan Ma,1,2 Yuan Liu,1,2 Zitong Chen,1,2 Lan Jiang,1,2 Zijian Qin,1,2 Kunbei Lai,1,2 Tao Li1,2 1State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology Visual Science, Guangzhou, 510060, People’s Republic of China; 2Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, 510060, People’s Republic of China&amp;ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Tao Li, State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510060, People’s Republic of China, Email litao2@mail.sysu.edu.cnPurpose: To analyze past trends and project future trajectories of vitreoretinal surgery in China.Methods: A single-institution, retrospective analysis of vitreoretinal surgeries conducted at Zhongshan ophthalmic center (ZOC), Sun Yat-sen University, from 2005 to 2022, utilizing ZOC’s inpatient database. …”
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Peculiarities of U(VI) sorption on composites containing hydrated titanium dioxide and potassium-cobalt hexacyanoferrate(II) by O. V. Perlova, Yu. S. Dzyazko, A. A. Malinovska, A. V. Palchik

“…In this case, the half-exchange time is minimal and equal to » 23 min (initial hydrated titanium dioxide) and 47 min (composite). …”
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Nasal Profile and Its Relationship with Sagittal Dentoskeletal Pattern and Age in Iranian Adults by Mahdis Jahanbakhsh, Alireza Ghaderi Namin, Zohreh Reyhani, Farzane Ahmadi, Azin Nourian

“…This study aims to investigate nasal morphology in Iranian adults and its correlation with sagittal dentoskeletal patterns and age. Materials and Methods: Five linear and six angular parameters were measured on the lateral cephalograms of 300 Iranian adults, acquired in 2022 from the records of a private radiology center in Zanjan city. …”
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Preoperative Simulation and Three-Dimensional Model for the Operative Treatment of Tibiofibular Diaphyseal Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial by Yin Zhang, Qing Bi, Li Zhang, Danjie Zhu

“…We postulate that preoperative simulation and three-dimensional (3D) printing techniques have a significant impact on reducing the mean operative time, diminishing intraoperative blood loss, and decreasing the frequency of fluoroscopic.Material and methods Sixty patients with tibiofibular diaphyseal fracture were divided into the conventional surgery group (n = 30) and the 3D printing group (n = 30). …”
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Significance of pregnancy-associated plasma protein a (PAPP-a) concentration determination in the assessment of final outcome of pregnancy by Lončar Dragan, Varjačić Mirjana, Arsenijević Slobodan

“…The aim of this study was to analyze the values of concentration of PAPP-A in assessment of progress and outcome of pregnancy in pregnant women diagnosed with threatening preterm delivery, preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction in relation to physiological pregnancy of the same gestational age. Methods. The study included 60 pregnant women that were divided into three groups according to gestational age and the diagnosis of imminent premature birth upon reception, preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction as follows: the group I from 28 to 32 weeks of gestation, a total of 25 pregnant women, the group II from 33 to 36 weeks of gestation, a total of 23 pregnant women, and the group III from 37 to 41 weeks of gestation, a total of 12 pregnant women. …”
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Evolution of Needling: Preliminary Results of Microinvasive Antiglaucoma Reoperation by I. B. Alekseev, A. K. Aylarova, G. Sh. Arzhimatova, A. V. Dobroserdov, A. I. Samoylenko

“…Purpose: to assess the efficacy and safety of needling performed by the new scleroconjunctival dissector according to our specific technique.Patients and methods. The study included 60 patients diagnosed with operated subcompensated or decompensated glaucoma. …”
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The Effect of Perioperative E-Health Interventions on the Postoperative Course: A Systematic Review of Randomised and Non-Randomised Controlled Trials. by Eva van der Meij, Johannes R Anema, René H J Otten, Judith A F Huirne, Frederieke G Schaafsma

“…The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of perioperative e-health interventions on the postoperative course.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a systematic review and searched for relevant articles in the PUBMED, EMBASE, CINAHL and COCHRANE databases. …”
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Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a potential biomarker in predicting in-stent restenosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Paulus Parholong Siahaan, Wynne Widiarti, Pandit Bagus Tri Saputra, Rendra Mahardhika Putra, Mario D'Oria

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis assess the predictive value of NLR in ISR, providing insights into its clinical applicability.<h4>Methods</h4>Systematic literature search was conducted in scientific databases until 21st July 2024. …”
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The Relationship Between Occupational Stress and Quality of Care Among Emergency Department Nurses in Government Hospitals by Sae’d M. Abu El-Kass, Lama Abu El-Kass, Nasayem Alswarka, Sabah Abu Behiri, Aysha Alderawy, Tahreer Abu El Khair, Maram Alaraj, Nibal Aldahdouh

“…Objective To examine the relationship between occupational stress and the quality of care among emergencydepartment nurses at government hospitals in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional design was used to examine stress levels and quality of care using the convenience sampling technique between July and September 2023. …”
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Middle and Long Latency Cutaneous Reflexes During the Stance Phase of Gait in Individuals with and Without Chronic Ankle Instability by Leif P. Madsen, Annalee M. H. Friedman, Carrie L. Docherty, Koichi Kitano, David M. Koceja

“…Results: Both groups demonstrated an equal amount of LG inhibition at the MLR and LG facilitation at the LLR. …”
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An increase of the left atrium sphericity index can serve as a marker of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in patients with hypertension by Vera V. Mazur, Oksana V. Nilova, Tatyana O. Nikolaeva, Nikolai D. Bazhenov, Evgenii S. Mazur

“…Aim – to study the possibility of using the left atrium sphericity index (SI), calculated by echocardiography (EchoCG), to identify patients with hypertension with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF). Material and methods. The study included 298 patients with hypertension, of whom 77 (25.8%) showed paroxysmal AF during 24-hour electrocardiogram monitoring. …”
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Placental expression of estrogen and progesterone receptors and vascular endothelial growth factor in buffaloes suffering from uterine torsion by Yahia A. Amin, Ahmed Abdou Elnegiry, Eatemad A. Awadalla, Hassan A. Hussein, Ragab H. Mohamed

“…Immunohistochemical changes include investigation of the expression of estrogen receptors (ERs), progesterone receptors (PRs), and the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the placental tissue. Methods Forty intrapartum dairy cows were included in this investigation. …”
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Spatio-temporal distribution of soil microbial communities and nutrient availability around a municipal solid waste landfill by Mingye Zhan, Yanqiu Sun, Huanjie Lan, Tao Zhou, Youcai Zhao, Li Yang

“…IntroductionThe landfills may have notable ecological impacts on the surrounding environment, yet little is known about the microbial community and nutrient conditions in surrounding soil.MethodsUsing high-throughput sequencing technology, we analyzed the spatio-temporal distribution of bacterial and fungal communities in soils surrounding a large-scale landfill. …”
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The Improved-EFI Score: A Multi-Omics-Based Novel Efficacy Predictive Tool for Predicting the Natural Fertility of Endometriosis Patients by He Q, Zhang C, Hu Y, Deng J, Zhang S

“…This study aims to establish a prediction model to accurately predict the natural pregnancy outcome of patients with EM, providing valuable information for clinical decision-making.Methods: We retrospectively selected a total of 496 patients who underwent their first laparoscopic surgery for infertility at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Jingzhou Central Hospital from January 2016 to June 2023. …”
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