Time-lapse between periodontal regeneration surgery and root canal therapy in sever combined periodontal-endodontic lesions by Tingyan Dong, Yan Zhang, Xinyue Li

“…Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the time-lapse of periodontal regeneration surgery of combined periodontal-endodontic lesions (PEL) after root canal therapy (RCT) to guide the clinical treatment. Methods: 26 patients (28 teeth) with severe combined PEL were equally divided into 4 groups (n = 7); the control group included patients who underwent periodontal regeneration surgery with no prior RCT and the remaining three experimental groups including patients who received periodontal regeneration surgery post-RCT either immediately or after 3 and 6 months. …”
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Covid-19 and Bell Palsy: Could it Be Neurotrophic Involvement? by Kemal Koray Bal, Sedat Alagöz, Talih Özdaş, Asiye Merve Erdoğan, Vedat Delibaş, Gülali Ocar, Okan Dilek, Feride Fatma Görgülü, Orhan Görgülü

“…The purpose of this study is to compare the frequency, clinical-radiological characteristics and response to the treatment of peripheral facial paralysis patients who visited the otorhinolaryngology clinic during the Covid-19 pandemic and in the same period of the previous year, and to discuss this data in the light of the literature.Materials and Methods: Otoscopic examination findings, audiological results, application and post-healing grade information according to House Brackmann Staging system were obtained from all the patients’ files. …”
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KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE OF ANTIBIOTIC USE IN CHILDREN ATTENDING OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENTS IN INDIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY by Merly Ann Mathew, Prasananjali A, Ram Mohan R, Vidhyashree MD, Arun Murugan, Ramasubramanian, Pavithra G, Sathishkumar K

“…Purpose: To ascertain the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of parents with relation to the use of antibiotics in their children. Methods: A cross-sectional study of mothers visiting the pediatric outpatient department at the Government Medical College and Hospital in Chennai's Omandurar Government Estate was carried out during August and September of 2022. …”
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Stigma among primary care providers: characterizing attitudes and behaviors in the care of people with chronic hepatitis in the Philippines by Naeema Hopkins-Kotb, Jhaki Mendoza, Manu Gaspar, Martin Fernandez, Jae-Ann Sumalo, Timothy Mercado, Jovein Alcantara, Joshua Bartolome, Diana Rose de Silva, Janus P. Ong, Todd M. Pollack, David B. Duong, Bethany Holt

“…Patient-reported stigma has been identified as a significant barrier to hepatitis care in the Philippines, but PCP stigma-related attitudes and behaviors have not been explored in this context. Methods In this study, we assessed primary PCP-reported stigma-related attitudes and behaviors toward patients with hepatitis B and C. …”
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Low-Burden Oligometastatic Disease of the Lung Treated with Robotic Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy: A Retrospective Study by Anna Zygogianni, Ioannis M. Koukourakis, Zoi Liakouli, Dimitra Desse, Ioannis Georgakopoulos, Christina Armpilia, Georgia Lymperopoulou, Vasileios Kouloulias

“…Treating oligometastatic disease with surgery or stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) may improve patient survival. <b>Methods</b>: We retrospectively analyzed 41 patients with limited (one or two lesions, max dimension <3 cm) lung-only metastatic disease that were treated with the CK M6 robotic radiosurgery system in our Department, in terms of treatment efficacy and toxicity. …”
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Clinical characteristics and long-term outcomes of 101 patients with urea cycle disorders in China by Ziyan Cen, Pingping Ge, Yuhe Chen, Ting Zhang, Peiyao Wang, Lingwei Hu, Benqing Wu, Xinwen Huang

“…Understanding UCDs’ clinical features and progression in the Chinese population will fill research gaps and benefit patients globally. Methods This retrospective study evaluated the clinical, biochemical, genetic characteristics, and long-term outcomes in 101 Chinese patients with six subtypes of UCDs between 2007 and 2024. …”
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Hydrochemical analysis and pollution assessment of the Anjiang underground river system in central Guizhou by Cui ZHAO, Hongliang QIN, Yuhua ZHU, Lin LUO, Miaoling HE, Zhonghua LI

“…Objective This study aims to establish a scientific framework for managing pollution in the Anjiang underground river system in central Guizhou and maintaining the ecological integrity of the Wujiang River basin. Methods The approach involves comprehensive hydrogeological surveys and analytical testing of water samples. …”
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Long-term exposure to air pollution and lower respiratory infections in a large population-based adult cohort in Catalonia by Anna Alari, Otavio Ranzani, Carles Milà, Sergio Olmos, Xavier Basagaña, Payam Dadvand, Talita Duarte-Salles, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, Cathryn Tonne

“…We assessed the influence of long-term air pollution exposure on hospital admission for lower respiratory infections and whether there are vulnerable subgroups. Methods: We used a populational cohort in Catalonia, Spain, comprising 3,817,820 adults residing in Catalonia as of January 1, 2015. …”
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Context matters: adapting and validating the TEDS-instruct observation instrument assessing teaching quality for its use in Norwegian primary education by Bas Senden, Armin Jentsch, Nani Teig, Trude Nilsen, Trude Nilsen, Janne Fauskanger, Janne Fauskanger, Thomas Frågåt, Marianne Maugesten, Sonja Merethe Mork, Reidar Mosvold, Reidar Mosvold, Guri A. Nortvedt, Magne Olufsen, Mari Sjøberg, Mari Sjøberg, Ragnhild Lyngved Staberg, Alexander Selling, Roar Bakken Stovner, Marianne Ødegaard

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Pharmacodynamic study of Gubi granules in the treatment of osteoarthritis by Yingxia Bao, Liyu Hao, Yiqiu Liao, Jianhui Sun, Yiman Chen, Jianliang Li, Hongmei Li, Lingli Wang, Jiansong Wang

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Breaking Barriers to Better Care: A Narrative Review on the Adoption of Single-Fraction Palliative Radiotherapy for Bone Metastases in Low- and Middle-Income Countries by Erika Galietta, Costanza M. Donati, Maria Vadala’, Francesco Cellini, Von Kaganda Bomboka, Romina Rossi, Milly Buwenge, Tigeneh Wondemagegnehu, Biniyam Tefera Deressa, A.F.M. Kamal Uddin, Mostafa A. Sumon, Marco Maltoni, Alessio G. Morganti

“…However, barriers to single-fraction palliative radiotherapy adoption in low- and middle-income countries remain. Materials and Methods: This narrative review examines the barriers to single-fraction palliative radiotherapy adoption for bone metastases in low- and middle-income countries and explores possible solutions. …”
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Flash glucose monitoring system help reduce the frequency of hypoglycemia and hypoglycemic fear behavior in type 1 diabetes patients by Lining Dong, Junxian Li, Yanyun Hu, Ruoting Chai, Ye Zhu, Liying Zhu, Nengguang Fan, Zhijian Zhang, Jiemin Pan, Jinhua Yan, Fang Liu, Fang Liu

“…In order to more effectively identify and discriminate the occurrence of hypoglycemic events in patients with T1DM, this study aims to evaluate the impact of two distinct glucose monitoring systems—Flash Glucose Monitoring (FGM) and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)—on the management of blood glucose levels and the emotional responses associated with hypoglycemic episodes in individuals with T1DM.MethodIn this study, a total of 113 patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus were enrolled and allocated to two groups for the implementation of Glucose Monitoring Systems (GMS). …”
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‘Don't Assume, Ask’: A Collaboration With Consumers, Interpreters, Clinicians and Health Service Staff to Increase Video Telehealth in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Groups... by Jaimon T. Kelly, Monica L. Taylor, Victor M. Gallegos‐Rejas, Susan Pager, Soraia de Camargo Catapan, Karen Lucas, Angel Bogicevic, Anthony C. Smith, Centaine Snoswell, Helen M. Haydon, Emma E. Thomas

“…ABSTRACT Objective We aimed to understand gaps in telehealth use across culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations in a metropolitan Australian setting and elicit solutions to support inclusive telehealth‐delivered care. Methods Three workshops (one in‐person, two online) were conducted with purposefully recruited consumers (N = 6, including 2 who were also interpreters; representing six different language and cultural backgrounds) and clinical and nonclinical staff (N = 14) between July and October 2022. …”
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Association of exposure duration, modality, and polycythaemia with hyperuricaemia among han male immigrants at high altitudes: a cross-sectional study by Yanlin Zhu, Liwen Mo, Jie He, Xianglian Li, Yi Li, Dan Xiao, Huichang Jia, Jian Li, Fan Zhang, Yue Cheng

“…The correlations between different altitude exposure durations and exposure modalities with hyperuricaemia have not yet been reported.Methods In this cross-sectional study, qualified subjects were selected from two units on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau and underwent a questionnaire survey (age, altitude exposure time, altitude exposure form), anthropometric measurements (body mass index [BMI], blood pressure [BP], and heart rate [HR]), and laboratory tests (white blood cell count [WBC], haemoglobin [HB], platelet count [PLT], and serum uric acid [SUA]). …”
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Computed Tomography-Based Radiomic Nomogram to Predict Occult Pleural Metastasis in Lung Cancer by Xiaoyi Zhao, Heng Zhao, Kongxu Dai, Xiangyu Zeng, Yun Li, Feng Yang, Guanchao Jiang

“…This study aimed to develop and validate a predictive model that integrates clinical information with chest CT radiomic features to preoperatively identify patients at risk of OPM. Methods: This study included 50 patients diagnosed with OPM during surgery as the positive training cohort and an equal number of nonmetastatic patients as the negative control cohort. …”
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Feasibility and efficacy of a multicomponent exercise medicine programme in patients with pancreatic cancer undergoing neoadjuvant therapy (the EXPAN trial): study protocol of a du... by Hao Luo, Robert U Newton, Daniel A Galvão, Dennis R Taaffe, Andrew Dean, Nigel Spry, Colin Tang, Kevin Jasas, Mikael Johansson, Ian Yusoff

“…However, evidence from randomised controlled trials (RCTs) supporting exercise in patients with borderline resectable or locally advanced pancreatic cancer (PanCa) undergoing neoadjuvant therapy (NAT) are lacking.Methods and analysis The EXPAN trial is a dual-centre, two-armed, phase I RCT. …”
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Acute alcohol intoxication among adolescents in Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium: a cross-national hospital chart comparison study by Stijn Verhulst, Nico van der Lely, Andrea Orsi, Giancarlo Icardi, Guido Van Hal, Hanna van Roozendaal, Louise Pigeaud, Allegra Ferrari, Loes de Veld, Inge Glazemakers, Jozef De Dooy

“…Data on alcohol intoxication among adolescents provide valuable insights in this context.Methods To gain insight into the demographic and clinical characteristics of acute alcohol intoxication (AAI) across European countries, we analysed emergency department data on AAI among adolescents (aged 14–17) from 2015 to 2023 in three urban regions: Genoa (Italy), Delft (the Netherlands) and Antwerp (Belgium).Results Out of 1826 admissions, Belgium had the highest median annual admission rate (51 per 10 000 adolescents), followed by the Netherlands (49 per 10 000) and Italy (37 per 10 000). …”
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Ethnic differences in efficacy of drug treatment in patients with an acute manic episode: an individual patient data meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials by Bram W. C. Storosum, Sem E. Cohen, Cedrine A. Steinz, Taina K. Mattila, Carlijn C. Welten, Wim van den Brink, Kit Roes, Lieuwe de Haan, Damiaan A. J. P. Denys, Jasper B. Zantvoord

“…The aim of this study is to determine whether ethnicity moderates the response to drug treatment in patients with an acute manic episode, and whether this moderation is independent of potential confounders. Methods We analysed ten short-term placebo-controlled registration trials of atypical antipsychotics and anticonvulsive mood stabilizers in patients with an acute manic episode (n = 2199). …”
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The Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Reducing Pain, Pruritis, and Improving Wound Healing of Skin Graft Donor Site by Sheikh Sarfraz Ali, Imran Ahmad, Mohammed Fahud Khurram, Gautam Chaudhury, Somnath Karad, Sudanshu Tripathi, Aditi Sharma

“…In this study, we evaluate the effectiveness of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on the donor site and its effect in pain, purities, and epithelization. Materials and Methods This is a prospective study. A total of 15 patients were included who underwent split skin grafting for burns, trauma, or post-tumor excision raw area. …”
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A comparative study of ultrasound-guided caudal block versus anatomical landmark-based caudal block in pediatric patients undergoing infra-umbilical surgeries by Suman Halder, Amrita Roy, Payel Mitra, Maitreyee Mukherjee, Arpita Laha

“…Aims and Objectives: This study was done to compare the success rate and complications between ultrasound (USG) and landmark-guided caudal epidural analgesia in infra-umbilical surgeries in children aged more than 1 month–<12 years. Materials and Methods: A total of 150 subjects were randomly allocated into two equal groups (each of 75 patients). …”
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