Heterogeneity in diabetic distal neuropathy and differential approach to its treatment by Oksana Evgen'evna Khutornaya, Vadim Borisovich Bregovskiy, A G Demina, I A Karpova

“…AIMS: To determine the prevalence of painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN), to evaluate the composition and efficacy of pharmacotherapy and to develop a differential algorithm for symptomatic treatment of PDN. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 4494 outpatient subjects participated in this study. …”
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Clinical and economic analysis of the modern strategies for treating metabolic syndrome by Marina Fedorovna Kalashnikova, Vera Uchamprina, Tatiana Ivanovna Romantsova, Andrey Nikolaevich Gerasimov

“…The objective of this study was to identify the ways to optimize therapy for metabolic syndrome through complex clinical and economic analysis. Methods. Sixty patients with metabolic syndrome were included in the study. …”
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Relieving Depressive Symptoms Through Chinese Relational Culture Among Older Adults with Multimorbidity: Evidence from CHARLS by Duan XY, Sun T, Lu F, Yang XJ, Yin HY, Cao DP, Zhang SE

“…We aimed to explore the prevalence of multimorbidity and depressive symptoms among older Chinese adults, the association between the two variables, and the underlying moderating mechanism.Methods: This study extracted data from the China Health Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) of 8356 older adults aged 60 years and older and analyzed the correlation between multimorbidity and depressive symptoms in this population using Stata 16.0. …”
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Successful Treatment of Facial Multiple Melanocytic Nevus-Like Dark Macules Caused by Severe Acne Vulgaris by a Single Session of Intense Pulsed Light Treatment by Yang J, Shen J, Kong Y, Wang L, Yao Z, Liang J, Yu X

“…Jinxiang Yang,1,2,* Jinwen Shen,1,2,* Yuwei Kong,1,2,* Lei Wang,1,2 Zhirong Yao,1,2 Jianying Liang,1,2 Xia Yu1,2 1Department of Dermatology, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 2Institute of Dermatology, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xia Yu, Department of Dermatology, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine; Institute of Dermatology, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-25076927, Email 10517832@qq.com; jianyingliang@163.comBackground and Objective: The case report aims to demonstrate the therapeutic effects of a single session of intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment on facial multiple melanocytic nevus-like dark macules induced by severe acne vulgaris.Materials and Methods: A 17-year-old male with acne was assessed as Pillsbury IV according to the Pillsbury classification. …”
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Prevalence of Blood Transfusion and Factors Influencing Blood Loss Following Primary Total Knee Replacement Surgery by Sadagatullah AN, Sahadun MAA, Md-Isa MK, Yusof MF

“…The objectives of this study were to look at the prevalence of ABT, factors leading to transfusion as well as increase in blood loss. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted involving 296 adult patients who underwent elective primary unilateral TKR surgery from January 2015 until December 2019 at Hospital Melaka. …”
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Causes of ventilatory inefficiency in lung resection candidates by Stepan Bartos, Michal Svoboda, Kristian Brat, Marek Lukes, Adam Predac, Pavel Homolka, Lyle J. Olson, Ivan Cundrle

“…Methods Consecutive lung resection candidates from two prior prospective studies were included in this post hoc analysis. …”
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Inclusion of under-served groups in trials: an audit at a UK primary care clinical trials unit by Rebekah Burrow, Melanie Carr, Lucy Goddard, Lisa Hinton, Mike Clarke

“…However, there is little information about the inclusivity of most under-served groups in UK clinical trials. Methods This audit assesses the inclusion of under-served groups in trials run by the Oxford Primary Care Clinical Trials Unit (PC-CTU). …”
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Predictive Value of Pan-Immune Inflammation Value and Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index for Identifying Coronary Vulnerable Plaques: New Insights from Optical Coherence Tomography... by Ji J, Wei X, Xue B, Wan D, Wu L, Liu H

“…This study represents the inaugural use of OCT to identify vulnerable plaques and establishes a predictive model incorporating PIV and SII, enhancing clinical treatment strategies.Methods: A total of 523 eligible ACS patients underwent coronary angiography and OCT. …”
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EFFICIENCY OF ENDOVASCULAR MYOCARDIAL REVASCULARIZATION AS A «BRIDGE» TO HEART TRANSPLANTATION IN PATIENTS WITH ISCHEMIC HEART FAILURE by A. B. Mironkov, S. A. Sakhovsky, I. G. Ryadovoy, B. L. Mironkov

“…Aim: to estimate effi ciency of endovascular myocardial revascularization in patients with ischemic chronic heart failure, potential candidates for heart transplantation.Materials and methods. Survival of 108 patients with ischemic heart disease complicated by chronic heart failure (CHF) after performance of endovascular myocardial revascularization by percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is presented. …”
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Correlation Between Uric Acid/High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Ratio and Postoperative AKI in Patients with CABG by Jiang F, Peng Y, Hong Y, Cai M, Li S, Xie Y, Chen L, Lin Y

“…Fei Jiang,1– 3,* Yanchun Peng,1,2,* Yuezhen Hong,4,* Meiling Cai,1– 3 Sailan Li,1 Yuling Xie,1,3 Liangwan Chen,1,3 Yanjuan Lin1– 3 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Nursing, Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China; 3Key Laboratory of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (Fujian Medical University), Fujian Province University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China; 4Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Liangwan Chen; Yanjuan Lin, Email fjxhlwc@163.com; fjxhyjl@163.comObjective: This study aims to investigate the association between preoperative serum uric acid to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (UHR) and the occurrence of postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted at Fujian Heart Medical Center between May 2022 and December 2023, recruiting patients scheduled for CABG. …”
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Supply-side readiness to deliver HIV testing and treatment services in Indonesia: Going the last mile to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV. by Rabiah Al Adawiyah, David Boettiger, Tanya L Applegate, Ari Probandari, Tiara Marthias, Rebecca Guy, Virginia Wiseman

“…This study explored supply-side barriers to the delivery of PMTCT services in Indonesia and whether these factors are associated with the uptake of antenatal HIV testing.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>An ecological analysis was undertaken, linking data from the World Bank Quality Service and Delivery Survey (2016) with routine data from Indonesia's HIV and AIDS case surveillance system and district health profile reports (2016). …”
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The Representation of Wellness Programs in Plastic Surgery Residency by Kevin Schlidt, MD, Nicholas Hricz, MD, Jessica El-Mallah, DO, Olivia Waldron, BS, Allison Karwoski, BS, Yvonne Rasko, MD

“…This study looked at how plastic surgery program websites and GME websites represent wellness and support programs between both integrated and independent plastic surgery residencies. Methods:. A cross-sectional analysis of US plastic surgery residency programs was performed during the month of April 2024. …”
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Automatic versus manual oxygen titration using a novel nasal high-flow device in medical inpatients with an acute illness: a randomised controlled trial by Mark Weatherall, Richard Beasley, Irene Braithwaite, Nethmi Kearns, Allie Eathorne, James Harper, Grace Bird, Nicholas Shortt

“…The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of automatic oxygen titration using a closed-loop feedback system to achieve SpO2 within a prescribed target rangeMethods An open-label randomised parallel group trial was undertaken comparing automatic oxygen titration using a novel nasal high-flow device to manual oxygen titration using nasal high flow. …”
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Exploring the Recurrence Risk Factors and Development of a Nomogram Prediction Model for Uterine Fibroid Patients Post-Myomectomy Based on Patient Medical Records by Li C, Li L, Hu Y

“…Caixia Li,1,&ast; Liumin Li,1,&ast; Yingchun Hu2 1Department of Gynecology, Xiaolan People’s Hospital of ZhongShan (The Fifth People’s Hospital of ZhongShan), Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, 528415, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Nursing Care, Xiaolan People’s Hospital of ZhongShan (The Fifth People’s Hospital of ZhongShan), Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, 528415, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yingchun Hu, Email Jasmine59sci@163.comObjective: This study aims to investigate the risk factors contributing to the recurrence of uterine fibroids in patients undergoing laparoscopic myomectomy, providing a basis for clinical treatment.Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 378 patients who underwent laparoscopic myomectomy between January 2022 and August 2023 and were subsequently followed up. …”
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Comparison of the efficacy and safety of remimazolam and propofol for fiberoptic bronchoscopy in older patients: a prospective, randomized controlled study by Binggao Chai, Jiaxi Guo, Zhiwei Xu, Tao Chen, Hongquan Wang, Zhenqiang Zhu, Jian Zhong, Kanzheng Chen, Jianlong Du, Xianhui Kang

“…Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of remimazolam with those of propofol in older patients undergoing fiberoptic bronchoscopy with preserved spontaneous breathing. Methods Sixty older patients were randomly and equally divided into a remimazolam group (group R) and a propofol group (group P). …”
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Multicenter comparative analysis of preoperative and postoperative outcomes after holmium laser enucleation of the prostate based on the prostate volume by Samer Al-Rawashdah, Malik Ayyad, Khalil Abu Zahra, Saddam Al Demour, Mohammad Al-Zubi, Omar Ayaad

“…Aim: This study aimed to evaluate preoperative and postoperative outcomes of HoLEP in patients with different prostate volumes in a multicenter comparative analysis conducted in Jordan. Materials and methods: A cohort study was conducted in 3 private clinics in Amman, Jordan. …”
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A novel herbal treatment reduces depressive-like behaviors and increases brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in the brain of type 2 diabetic rats by Luo C, Ke YT, Yuan YY, Zhao M, Wang FY, Zhang YS, Bu SH

“…Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate whether the combination of Radix Puerariae and hawthorn fruit (CRPHF) could prevent depression in a diabetic rat model generated by feeding the rats with a high-fat diet and a low-dose streptozotocin (STZ). Methods: The CRPHF was provided by the Shanghai Chinese Traditional Medical University. …”
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Hand hygiene intervention to optimize helminth infection control: Design and baseline results of Mikono Safi-An ongoing school-based cluster-randomised controlled trial in NW Tanza... by Kenneth Makata, Safari Kinung'hi, Christian Hansen, Philip Ayieko, Simon Sichalwe, Onike Mcharo, Jeroen Ensink, Robert Dreibelbis, Sarah Rockowitz, Elialilia Okello, Heiner Grosskurth, Saidi Kapiga

“…The trial aims to determine whether the effect of routine deworming on the prevalence of Ascaris lumbricoides and Trichuris trichiura infections among school aged children can be sustained when combined with a behaviour change intervention promoting handwashing with water and soap.<h4>Methods</h4>As part of the trial, a total of 16 schools were randomised to receive the intervention (N = 8) or as controls (N = 8). …”
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Effect of Preconditioning with Desflurane on Phosphorylated Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3β Contents in an Experiment by V. V. Likhvantsev, O. A. Grebenchikov, R. A. Cherpakov, Yu. V. Skripkin, K. Yu. Borisov

“…The purpose of this study is to determine and evaluate if the preconditioning with desflurane depends on level of phosphoGSK3β.Material and methods. White outbred male rats (56) were randomly allocated to 6 groups. …”
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The Influence of the Variability of the Profibrinolytic Response of the Blood Vessel Wall on the Effectiveness of Treatment of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma. Part 3 by S. I. Makogon, A. P. Momot

“…Purpose: study of the effect of dosed pneumatic vasocompression (DPVС) as part of complex therapy on functional indicators in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) depending on the characteristics of the individual profibrinolytic response of the vascular wall. Patients and methods. An additional analysis of data that was obtained earlier in 20 patients of the main group with stage II POAG was performed. …”
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