Ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency versus perineural platelet rich plasma injection for the treatment of idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome: a prospective randomized controlled... by Engi Yousry Hashem, Faten Saeed Shamandy, Ahmed Fawzy Elmulla, Magdy AbdelAziz Mansour

“…The secondary outcomes included functional outcome evaluated by the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ), Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) and median nerve cross-sectional area (CSA). Methods This prospective, double-blinded, randomized controlled study was conducted on Seventy-five patients diagnosed with mild to moderate CTS, they were randomly allocated into three equal groups. …”
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Real-World Pharmacovigilance Analysis of Adverse Events Associated with Liposomal Bupivacaine and Bupivacaine by Chen DX, Chen XM, Chen SM, Wang YD

“…The primary goal of this study was to conduct a thorough safety evaluation of liposomal bupivacaine and bupivacaine.Patients and Methods: This study analyzed adverse events (AEs) associated with liposomal bupivacaine and bupivacaine using the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database from Q1 2004 to Q2 2024. …”
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Exploring Ototoxicity Associated with Capmatinib: Insights from a Real-World Data Analysis of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) Database by Lin Y, Xu S, Deng M, Cao Y, Ding J, Lin T

“…The aim of this study was to explore the significant adverse drug reactions (ADRs) associated with Capmatinib through the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database.Methods: We employed the reported odds ratio (ROR), proportional reporting ratio (PRR), Bayesian confidence propagation neural network (BCPNN), and the Empirical Bayes Geometric Mean (EBGM) as primary algorithms for the disproportionality analysis. …”
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Development of a capability framework for Allied Health research careers in health services by Caitlin Brandenburg, Elizabeth C. Ward, Susan Stoikov, Rachelle Pitt, Liza-Jane McBride

“…Hence, this study aimed to develop a research career capability framework for AH research careers within health services, using the specific setting of Queensland Health, a state-wide Australian public health service. Methods This research involved four sequential phases: 1) A rapid review to identify potential capabilities for inclusion in the framework; 2) Refinement of the rapid review findings into an initial set of capabilities and domains by a Project Reference Group (PRG); 3) An e-Delphi survey with a broad range of stakeholders to gain consensus on included capabilities; and 4) A survey of and consultation with the PRG to refine capabilities and develop final framework elements. …”
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Possibilities of a software-based hybrid single photon emission computed tomography/ magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of complicated diabetic foot syndrome by V. D. Zavadovskaya, M. A. Zorkal’tsev, V. D. Udodov, M. A. Zamyshevskaya, O. Yu. Kilina, A. P. Kurazhov, K. M. Popov

“…Objective: to give the results of a software-based hybrid single photon emission computed tomography/magnetic resonance imaging (SPECT/MRI) in detecting osteomyelitis (OM) in patients with diabetic foot syndrome (DFS).Material and methods. Seventy-six patients (35 men and 41 women) (mean age, 59.4±7.1 years) with type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus and suspected OM were examined. …”
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Six weeks of either EPA-rich or DHA-rich Omega-3 supplementation alters submaximal exercise physiology in endurance trained male amateurs by Andrew Blannin, George Boulton, Frank Thielecke, Frank Thielecke

“…The current study aimed to investigate if EPA-rich or DHA-rich supplements are equally efficient at modifying physiological responses to submaximal exercise and potentially improving performance.MethodsFifty-five endurance trained amateurs participated in a submaximal exercise test followed by a 24 km time trial (TT) before and after a six-week supplementation period. …”
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An Evidence-Based Medical Review on Preoperative Exercise Prehabilitation in Lung Cancer Patients by Zhang R, Wu M, Cheng Y, Xu Y, Xia L

“…To integrate and evaluate the evidence related to preoperative exercise prehabilitation in patients with lung cancer.Methods: Conducted utilizing the “ 6S” model of evidence resources, according to the search strategy searching for relevant guidelines, evidence summaries, best practices, systematic reviews, and expert consensuses on preoperative exercise prehabilitation for lung cancer patients. …”
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Predicting Time to First Rejection Episode in Lung Transplant Patients Using a Comprehensive Multi-Indicator Model by Chen Y, Li E, Yang Q, Chang Z, Yu B, Lu J, Wu H, Zheng P, Cheng ZJ, Sun B

“…This study aimed to develop and validate a prognostic model using laboratory data to predict the time to first rejection episode in lung transplant recipients.Methods: Data from 160 lung transplant recipients were retrospectively collected. …”
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China’s position and competitiveness in the global antibiotic value chain: implications for global health by Yang Yang, Lewis Husain, Yangmu Huang

“…This is important for discussions about equitable and resilient global supplies, including through global instruments such as the pandemic treaty. Methods This study utilizes data from the International Trade Center database to analyze global and Chinese export trade patterns in the antibiotic industry from 2002 to 2021, along with trends in comparative advantage. …”
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New Drug Approvals in China: An International Comparative Analysis, 2019-2023 by Yan Y, Guo X, Li Z, Shi W, Long M, Yue X, Kong F, Zhao Z

“…This study aims to analyze and compare the trends in new drug approvals in China, the United States (US), the European Union (EU), and Japan from 2019 to 2023.Methods: Data on new drug approvals were collected from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), European Medicines Agency (EMA), and Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA), including information on the generic name, trade name, applicants, target, approval date, drug type, approved indications, therapeutic area, the highest R&D status in China, and special approval status. …”
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Assessing microvascular dysfunction and predicting long-term prognosis in patients with cardiac amyloidosis by cardiovascular magnetic resonance quantitative stress perfusion by Leting Tang, Wenjin Zhao, Kang Li, Lin Tian, Xiaoyue Zhou, Hu Guo, Mu Zeng

“…This study sought to investigate the extent of microvascular dysfunction and its incremental prognostic value in cardiac light-chain amyloidosis (AL-CA) by quantitative stress perfusion. Methods: A total of 126 AL amyloidosis patients (61.13 ± 8.46 years, 81 male) confirmed by pathology were prospectively recruited. …”
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Evaluation of the Cost-Effectiveness of Vaccination of Children with 5-valent Vaccine against Rotavirus Infection in the Russian Federation by Alla V. Rudakova, Susanna M. Kharit, Aleksandr T. Podkolzin, Aleksandr N. Uskov, Yurii V. Lobzin

“…Vaccines against rotavirus infection substantially reduce morbidity.The objective of this study is to analyze cost-effectiveness of vaccination of children with 5-valent vaccine against rotavirus infection in the Russian Federation.Methods. The evaluation was carried out using modelling on the  basis of published data on the effectiveness of vaccines and  epidemiological data for the Russian Federation. …”
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Monetary Fines in EU Mergers: In Need for More Regulation by Nora Memeti

“…The third section deals with Article 14(3) and the fining methods on mergers. By reviewing each of these five cases, it is important to address factors taken into consideration when imposing fines. …”
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Electronic health record documentation of social determinants of health and social needs of children admitted to the hospital with concern for maltreatment by Kristi K. Westphaln, Karen Kay Imagawa, Sandy Himmelrich, Nancy A. Pike

“…Participants/Setting: Children 0–5 years of age who were admitted to a tertiary pediatric medical center with concern for maltreatment from 2016 to 2020. Methods: Descriptive, correlational study design. …”
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Addressing gender inequalities in health: a comprehensive framework for policy and practice by Zeinab Khaledian, Maryam Tajvar, Amirhossein Takian, Mehdi Yaseri, Mohammad Hajizadeh, Alireza Olyaeemanesh

“…We aim to present the GIeH framework, specifically designed to illustrate the processes, determinants, and consequences of GIeH that support improved measurement of gender equality in health and inform policymaking. Methods A ‘best-fit’ framework synthesis was utilized. …”
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Diagnosis of Irritant Dermatitis in Colorectal Cancer Postoperative Stoma Patients Using Smartphone Photographs: A Deep Learning Approach by Zhang X, Xu W, Xu Z, Tong HHY, Jiao X, Li K, Wang Z

“…This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of two advanced convolutional neural networks (CNNs), ConvNeXt and MobileViT, for the intelligent diagnosis of irritant dermatitis using smartphone-acquired stoma images.Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted, collecting 825 stoma complication images from five tertiary hospitals in China. …”
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Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Extra-Prevertebral Fascial Suprascapular Nerve and Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block on Postoperative Analgesia and Phrenic Nerve Function in Should... by Hu Z, Hu J, Ai Z, Xu S, Li H, Guo R, Wang Y

“…We assessed the postoperative analgesic effect, as well as the incidence of diaphragmatic paralysis 30 minutes after the block.Methods: 30 patients undergoing elective shoulder arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery were recruited in this study. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding telerehabilitation among Tunisian physical therapists by Ghassen Kharroubi, Emna Arfaoui, Ines Cherif, Rabeb Gharbi, Walid Affes, Jihene Bettaieb

“…This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and practices of Tunisian physical therapists regarding telerehabilitation (TR). Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted during March 2023, among a simple random sample of physical therapists practicing in the private sector in Greater Tunis. …”
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Allelic polymorphisms of thymidylate synthase gene and their haplotypes as predictors of the therapeutic response to methotrexate in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by I. V. Devald, E. A. Khodus, E. B. Khromova, O. B. Nesmeyanova, A. L. Burmistrova

“…Unfortunately, MT therapy is not equally effective in all patients with RA, some of them are resistant to such treatment, and have steady progression of destructive changes of the joints, reducing quality of life and leading to disability.Objective: examination of genetic predictors of therapeutic efficacy and resistance to MT among single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) of folate cycle genes, in particular polymorphisms of the thymidylate synthase gene TSER 2R/3R and TS 6bp del/ins and their haplotypes.Subjects and methods. …”
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The Impact of a 12-Week Structured Yoga Intervention on Flexibility, Balance, and Joint Kinematics in University Athletes: A Quasi-Experimental Study by Suchishrava Choudhary, Prashant Kumar Choudhary, Krishna Kant Sahu, Yajuvendra Singh Rajpoot, Debajit Karmakar, Sohom Saha

“…It was hypothesized that participants undergoing yoga training would show greater improvements across these parameters compared to those following regular sport-specific training alone. Materials and methods. A quasi-experimental pre–post design was employed, involving 28 male collegiate athletes divided equally into two groups: the Yoga Group (YG, n = 14; handball players) and the Non-Yoga Group (NYG, n = 14; basketball players). …”
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