Examining the Prevalence and Associated Factors of Sexually Transmitted Infections in People Living With HIV/AIDS at a Community Health Center in Bandung City, Indonesia by Nuraeni S, Alfian SD, Puspitasari IM

“…Sani Nuraeni,1,* Sofa Dewi Alfian,2,3 Irma Melyani Puspitasari2,3,* 1Master of Pharmacy Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, Indonesia; 2Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, Indonesia; 3Center of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Care Innovation (PHARCI), Universitas Padjajdjaran, Sumedang, Indonesia*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Irma Melyani Puspitasari, Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, Indonesia, Tel +62 22 84288888 Ext 3510, Email irma.melyani@unpad.ac.idPurpose: This study aims to investigate the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and associated factors among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) (PLWHA) registered in a community health center (CHC) with HIV/AIDS support and treatment services in Indonesia.Methods: A cross-sectional study that included all PLWHA data from medical records registered in a CHC with HIV/AIDS support and treatment services was conducted in Bandung City, Indonesia, between March 2019 and March 2024. …”
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eHealth Literacy and Health-Related Internet Use Among Swedish Primary Health Care Visitors: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study by Anna Sjöström, Senada Hajdarevic, Åsa Hörnsten, Ulf Isaksson

“…ObjectiveThis study investigated eHealth literacy and its association with health-related internet use and sociodemographic characteristics among primary health care visitors. MethodsThis cross-sectional study used a quantitative, descriptive approach. …”
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A Comparative Study of Sugammadex and Neostigmine: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Past 15 Years by Yin D, Tang B, Hu X, Hu H

“…Therefore, this study employed bibliometric analysis to map the evolutionary trajectory and research frontiers in sugammadex studies over the past 15 years.Methods: Publications on sugammadex (2009– 2024) along with neostigmine studies (1993– 2008) were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. …”
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The effect of fall-proof training on functional capacities, working memory and Muscle strength of the elderly with stroke by Farahnaz Ayatizadeh Tafti, Saeed Abedinzadeh Masuleh, Mohammad Reza Sadeghian Shahi, Hamidreza Maleki nezhad

“…The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of fall-proof training on functional capacities, working memory and Muscle strength of the elderly with stroke.Materials and Methods: 24 elderly patients suffering from a stroke were divided into two experimentally equal groups and control. …”
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Effect of High Maintenance Dose Versus Low Dose of Remifentanil on Incidence of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) in Patients Under Gynecological Laparoscopic Procedure: A P... by Liu ZY, Yang XY, Lv C, Ye L, Chen JJ, Chen XY, Wang SP, Wu L, Zhang WQ, Lu M, Guo XW

“…Zao-Yu Liu,* Xin-Yu Yang,* Chen Lv, Ling Ye, Jia-Jia Chen, Xin-Yuan Chen, Shi-Ping Wang, Li Wu, Wei-Qiao Zhang, Man Lu, Xiao-Wen Guo Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xiao-Wen Guo, Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, 310003, People’s Republic of China, Email guoxiaowen1315@hotmail.comPurpose: The aim of this trial was to investigate postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) incidence between low- and high-dose remifentanil with propofol for total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) in adult female patients with gynecologic laparoscopy.Patients and Methods: The randomized clinical trial consisted of two groups: 0.1ug/kg/min remifentanil (L group) (n=39) and 0.4ug/kg/min remifentanil (H group) (n=40). …”
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The Chain Mediating Effect of Health Literacy and Self-Care Ability on the Relationship Between Dysmenorrhea Symptoms and Negative Emotions Among Chinese Female College Students by Luo Y, Liu D, Sun G, Lu Y, Fang M, Zhang Y, Xu C, Bai G, Chen C

“…This study aims to assess the current status of dysmenorrhea and negative emotions among female college students and explore the factors influencing the relationship between menstrual pain and negative emotions.Methods: A total of 1,117 female college students with moderate to severe dysmenorrhea (based on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) ≥ 4) were recruited from five universities in Guangdong Province through purposive and convenience sampling to complete an online survey between August and October 2024. …”
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The safety and effectiveness of sintilimab versus camrelizumab, both plus targeted drugs, in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma by Chenglong Zhao, Qiongni Zhu, Xiaoyan Qian, Zhonghua Fu, Wei Zhang, Yaqin Wang

“…Then the effectiveness was compared between sintilimab-lenvatinib and camrelizumab-apatinib.MethodsPatients diagnosed as advanced HCC were included from January 2017 to December 2023. …”
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Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Microwave Coagulation Studies on VX2 Rabbit Models for Breast Cancer Treatment and Ultrasound Imaging Assessment by Gao Q, Huang H, Shi JJ, Wang L, Li WM

“…Qi Gao,1,* Hu Huang,2,* Jin-Jun Shi,1 Ling Wang,1 Wei-Min Li3 1Department of Ultrasonography, Zhongda Hospital, Medical School, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Ultrasonography, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Wei-Min Li, Department of Ultrasonography, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8613912362309, Email 1005342597@qq.com Ling Wang, Department of Ultrasonography, Zhongda Hospital, Medical School, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8613852292915, Email wl031995@163.comBackground: The study aimed to explore the tissue morphology and hemodynamics of rabbit VX2 breast carcinoma by high-frequency ultrasound (US) and the effectiveness and safety of US-guided percutaneous microwave coagulation (PMC) therapy on rabbit VX2 breast tumors.Methods: Twenty VX2 tumor-bearing rabbits were assessed using color Doppler ultrasound for tumor growth characteristics including echo, size, blood supply and hemodynamic parameters once a week for six weeks. …”
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Distribution and Related Influencing Factors of AMH Level in Family-Planning Women of Childbearing Age: A Cross-Sectional Study from Beijing, China by Song J, Gao S, Zhao L, Tong X

“…Jinwei Song,1,* Songkun Gao,2,* Lixia Zhao,1 Xiaolong Tong1 1Women ‘s Health Department, Xicheng District Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Beijing, 100054, People’s Republic of China; 2Gynecologic Oncology Department,Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Beijing, 100026, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jinwei Song; Xiaolong Tong, Women ‘s Health Department, Xicheng District Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Building 19, Pingyuanli Community, Baizhifang Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100054, People’s Republic of China, Email songjinwei2023@163.com; 18519309607@163.comPurpose: This study aimed to analyze the distribution and factors influencing anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels among family-planning women of childbearing age in Beijing, China.Patients and Methods: We collected the data of 3,236 family-planning women of childbearing age who underwent pre-pregnancy examinations at Xicheng District Maternal and Child Health Hospital in Beijing between October 2021 and July 2024. …”
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Bibliometric Analysis of microRNA: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Its Contribution to Acute Coronary Syndromes by Gao Y, Li T, Mu X, Ren X, Wang J, Fan J, Zhu H, Wang X

“…By analyzing global publications, we aim to highlight hotspots and translational directions for advancing miRNA applications in ACS diagnosis and therapy.Materials and Methods: Articles on miRNA and ACS published between 2007 and 2023 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. …”
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Random Forest Regression May Become the Optimal Regression Model for Osteoarthritis of the Knee in Elderly, in the Context of Embodied Cognition and Psychosomatic Medicine by Ma G, Chen J, Li J, Shi H, Chen Y

“…While regression analysis is widely used in longitudinal medical studies, the optimal model for forecasting complex psychosomatic changes remains unclear.Objective: This study compared the predictive performance of five regression models in estimating post-treatment depression (D2) among elderly KOA patients, considering variables such as gender, age, pain, anxiety, sleep quality, and baseline depression.Methods: A total of 106 elderly KOA patients from the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University were assessed before and after treatment (September 2023 to February 2024). …”
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Serum Apolipoprotein B and B/A1 Ratio as Early Negative Biomarkers for OCT- and OCTA-Detected Retinal Changes in Diabetic Macular Edema by Soedarman S, Julia M, Gondhowiardjo TD, Kurnia KH, Prasetya ADB, Triyoga IF, Sasongko MB

“…Sardjito General Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; 3Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; 4Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Soefiandi Soedarman, JEC @Menteng Eye Hospitals, Jalan Teuku Cik Ditiro No. 46, Menteng, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel +62 2922 1000; +62 8041221000, Email sandi_soedarman@yahoo.comPurpose: This study aimed to explore the relationships between serum apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1) and B (ApoB) levels and the ApoB/A1 ratio with structural and vascular changes in the retinas of patients with diabetic macular edema (DME), as assessed through optical coherence tomography (OCT) and OCT angiography (OCTA).Methods: 62 eyes from 38 treatment-naive diabetic retinopathy patients were assessed. …”
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Adjuvant Trastuzumab in HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer by Age and Hormone Receptor Status: A Cost-Utility Analysis. by William Leung, Giorgi Kvizhinadze, Nisha Nair, Tony Blakely

“…Given trastuzumab's high cost, we aimed to estimate its cost-effectiveness by heterogeneity in age and estrogen receptor (ER) and progesterone receptor (PR) status, which has previously been unexplored, to assist prioritisation.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>A cost-utility analysis was performed using a Markov macro-simulation model, with a lifetime horizon, comparing a 12-mo regimen of trastuzumab with chemotherapy alone using the latest (2014) effectiveness measures from landmark randomised trials. …”
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Hypericin Nanoparticles-Associated Photodynamic Therapy Modulates the Biological Behavior of Hepatocellular Carcinoma by SERPINE1 by Yan X, Fan J, Qin W, Liao M, Li S, Suo L, Xie Y, Jiang X, Zou D, Liao W

“…However, the role and mechanism of PDT in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remain unclear.Methods: In this study, we investigated the efficacy of hypericin nanoparticles (HC-NPs)-associated PDT (HC-NPs-PDT) on HCC to explore its anti-HCC mechanism both in vitro and in vivo. …”
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Analyzing special needs reports for children: sociodemographic trends, diagnoses, and support areas over five years (2019–2024) by Semih Canpolat, Mehmet Emin Parlak, Esra Kurt Canpolat, Erdogan Oz

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the special needs reports for children (SNRC) in terms of sociodemographic characteristics, diagnoses, and areas of special needs in the five years from 2019, when special health boards for children were established with the new diagnostic and evaluation criteria.MethodsThis descriptive study was conducted by retrospectively reviewing the board evaluation reports of children aged 0–18 years who applied to Batman Training and Research Hospital SNRC Health Board between March 2019 and March 2024. …”
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The Utility of Virtual Reality in Ophthalmology: A Review by Ahuja AS, Paredes III AA, Eisel ML, Ahuja SA, Wagner IV, Vasu P, Dorairaj S, Miller D, Abubaker Y

“…Future research in streamlining VR methods to be more accessible and cost-effective has the potential to overcome these challenges. …”
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Establishment and Clinical Application of Rh Blood Group Bank in the East China Region by Jin Y, Fu X, Xie S, Liu Z, Xu Z, Wang M, Wang Y, Lu R, Wang L

“…Yiming Jin,1,&ast; Xiaoyan Fu,2,&ast; Shuhong Xie,3 Zhen Liu,1 Zihao Xu,1 Mingyuan Wang,1 Yihan Wang,1 Rong Lu,1 Lingling Wang1 1Department of Blood Screening Test, Suzhou Blood Center, Suzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Blood Screening Test, Tai Cang Blood Branch Station, Tai Cang, People’s Republic of China; 3Division of Transfusion Medicine, Suzhou Blood Center, Suzhou, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Lingling Wang; Rong Lu, Department of Blood Screening Test, Suzhou Blood Center, Suzhou, People’s Republic of China, Email linglingwang0716@163.com; cv-25a@163.comPurpose: To investigate the expression and distribution of Rh phenotypes (C, c, D, E, e) among voluntary blood donors in a specific region of East China, to establish a regional Rh phenotype database, and to enhance the precision and efficacy of clinical blood transfusions.Patients and Methods: A total of 28979 blood samples were collected from voluntary donors at a central blood station in East China between May 2023 and December 2023. …”
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Media Framing and Portrayals of Ransomware Impacts on Informatics, Employees, and Patients: Systematic Media Literature Review by Atiya Avery, Elizabeth White Baker, Brittany Wright, Ishmael Avery, Dream Gomez

“…ObjectiveThis study used collaborative qualitative analysis to understand how news media frames and portrays the impacts of ransomware attacks on health informatic systems, employees, and patients. MethodsWe developed and implemented a systematic search protocol across academic news databases, which included (1) the Associated Press Newswires, (2) Newspaper Source, and (3) Access World News (Newsbank), using the search string “(hospital OR healthcare OR clinic OR medical) AND (ransomware OR denial of service OR cybersecurity).” …”
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Mechanism of Electroacupuncture on Neuropathic Pain via Regulation of CD137L in Hippocampal Glia by ZHENG Changyue, LAN Yanyan, HUANG Qiuling, JIANG Menghong, WANG Zhifu

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of CD137L in CA1 region of hippocampus in improving mechanical pain and memory impairment in neuropathic pain rats during electroacupuncture therapy.MethodsA total of 24 SD rats were randomly divided into sham operation group, model group and electroacupuncture group, with 8 rats in each group. …”
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Getting time and building trust: unveiling the systemic, relational, and personal factors influencing clinical pharmacy service implementation in South Africa, a qualitative study by Lucille Crafford, Rashmi A Kusurkar, Elmien Bronkhorst, Andries Gous, Anouk Wouters

“…Understanding these dynamics, particularly in resource-constrained settings, is crucial for optimizing integration and healthcare delivery. Methods Adopting a constructivist approach, this qualitative study was conducted using focus group discussions. …”
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