Combined Oxaliplatin with 5-Fluorouracil for Effective Chemotherapy Against Gastric Cancer in Animal Model by Ren J, Song M, Ding D, Lan T, Li Y, Liang R, Huang S, Jiang G, You J, Yang J, Chen C, Luan W, Abdullaev B, Huang H, Zhao Y, Wei B

“…These limitations underscore the need for innovative approaches to improve chemotherapy sensitivity and treatment efficacy.Methods: We developed a glucose-responsive, RGD peptide-functionalized biporous silica nanocarrier (R-BSN). …”
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Comparative immunohistochemical characteristics of expression of estrogen receptors-alpha, progesterone receptors, p16, p53, Ki-67 and caspase 3 in invasive endometrial adenocarcin... by V. A. Tumanskiy, A. V. Chepets

“…To characterize the expression of the estrogen receptors-alpha, progesterone receptors, p53, p16, ki-67 and caspase 3 in the invasive endometrioid endometrial adenocarcinoma compared with the normal proliferative endometrium. Materials and methods. The uteruses of 56 women with the verified diagnosis of endometrial cancer (stage pT1-4MxNx) and biopsies of 30 women with normal proliferetive endometrium were analyzed. …”
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Optimizing Timing and Preparation for Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Higher-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes by Geng L, Chen E, Ji Y, Liu H, Sun Z

“…Liangquan Geng,1,* Erling Chen,2,* Yanping Ji,3,* Huilan Liu,1 Zimin Sun1,2,4 1Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, People’s Republic of China; 2Institute of Hematology and Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Hematology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, People’s Republic of China; 4Blood and Cell Therapy Institute, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, Anhui Provincial Key Laboratory of Blood Research and Applications, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Zimin Sun, Department of Hematology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, No. 17 Lujiang Road, Luyang District, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, People’s Republic of China, Email zmsun@ustc.edu.cnIntroduction: Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) is the only curative treatment for higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), but optimal timing and donor selection remain controversial.Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 70 higher-risk MDS patients classified by the revised International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS-R) undergoing allo-HSCT. …”
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PENGARUH PERAN KEPEMIMPINAN DAN DISIPLIN KERJATERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PERUSAHAAN DAERAH AIR MINUM (PDAM) KABUPATEN KARAWANG by Cecep Hermana, Uswatun Nurhasanah

“…Teknik analisis yang digunakan yaitu teknik analisis skala likert dan analisis jalur dengan menggunakan alat bantu Method Of Successive Interval (MSI), Microsoft Office dan SPSS versi 16. …”
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Nomogram Incorporating Inflammatory Index, Pathology, and Molecular Classification for Predicting Recurrence in Patients with Stage I-III Endometrial Cancer: A Multi-Institutional... by Xiao Y, Zheng Y, Tu Y, Tian C, Yu J, Lin H, Wen T, Jiang P, Wang Y

“…A nomogram was developed based on clinicopathological parameters, HALP score, and immunohistochemical markers to predict recurrence-free survival (RFS) in patients with stage I–III endometrial cancer.Methods: This retrospective study included 1,083 patients who underwent hysterectomy at the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from January 2013 to January 2021. …”
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The Role of EZH2 in Initiating Epigenetic Regulation of CRSwNP by Zeng R, Wang Y, Song X, Wang J

“…Particularly on EZH2, a key epigenetic regulator and histone methyltransferase, to explore its potential for CRSwNP immunotherapy.Patients and Methods: A total of 86 individuals were included between July 2021 and July 2023, including 43 patients with CRSwNP who underwent nasal polyp surgery and 43 patients with a deviated septum. …”
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Epidemiology of neonatal disorders attributable to low birthweight-global burden of disease research, 1990–2021 by Qi Zhang, Lan Luo, Lai-lai Yan, Lai-lai Yan, Jing Guo, Hui-jun Wu, Zi-wei Zhang, Yu-hua Zhu, Rui Qiao, Rui Qiao

“…BackgroundTo evaluate global, regional, and national trends in the burden of neonatal diseases attributable to LBW, as well as associated health inequalities, from 1990 to 2021.MethodsUsing data from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD2021), we analyzed deaths and DALYs due to LBW-attributable neonatal diseases. …”
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Lifestyle and Job-Related Factors Associated with Sleep Quality: Gender-Specific Insights from Taiwanese Hospital Physicians by Hou WH, Hsu TC, Chen FL, Wu JC

“…In this cross-sectional study, we explored gender-specific differences in factors associated with sleep quality in physicians.Participants and Methods: Self-report questionnaires were distributed to 401 hospital physicians in Taiwan. …”
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Diagnostic Utility of Pentraxin 3 Expression in Septic Cardiomyopathy: Findings from a Prospective Observational Study by Cui N, Lv XW, Shao TH, Yu ZB, Chen Z, Sun T, Li TM, Zhang JW, Hu ZJ

“…Na Cui,1,2,* Xiao-Wei Lv,2,* Teng-Hao Shao,2 Zhan-Biao Yu,2 Zhi Chen,2 Tao Sun,2 Tie-Min Li,2 Jin-Wen Zhang,2 Zhen-Jie Hu1 1Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050010, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, 071000, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Zhen-Jie Hu, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No. 12, Jiankang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050010, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13933856908, Email 46400533@hebmu.edu.cnObjective: The aim of this study is to investigate the expression levels of Pentraxin 3, PTX3 in patients with septic cardiomyopathy, SCM and evaluate its diagnostic potential for predicting SCM.Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted involving 122 patients diagnosed with septic shock between February 2023 and August 2024. …”
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Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy-Related Inflammation: Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Experience by Wang X, Li J, Fu Q, Zheng H, Duan S, Gao Y, Luo H, Xu Y

“…Xue Wang,1,* Jiaqi Li,1,* Qichang Fu,2,* Honglin Zheng,1,3 Suying Duan,1 Yuan Gao,1,4 Haiyang Luo,1,3 Yuming Xu1,3,4 1Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Magnetic Resonance, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, People’s Republic of China; 3NHC Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cerebrovascular Disease, Zhengzhou, Henan, People’s Republic of China; 4Henan Key Laboratory of Cerebrovascular Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Haiyang Luo, Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Jian-She East Road, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450000, People’s Republic of China, Email fccluohy@zzu.edu.cn Yuming Xu, Department of Neurology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou University, Jian-She East Road, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450000, People’s Republic of China, Email xuyuming@zzu.edu.cnObjective: The present study aims to analyze the clinical manifestations, laboratory results, neuroimaging features, treatment interventions, and outcomes in a cohort of patients with cerebral amyloid angiopathy-related inflammation (CAA-ri), providing a deeper understanding of this rare subtype of CAA and enhancing diagnostic precision in clinical practice.Methods: We conducted a systematic retrospective review of clinical records from 13 consecutive patients who met the diagnostic criteria for probable CAA-ri and were evaluated at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University between January 2021 and August 2024.Results: The study cohort comprised 13 patients (7 males, 6 females; mean age 65.2 years, range 42– 81), predominantly presenting with subacute onset (53.8%, n=7). …”
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The Role of Robot-Assisted Technique in Treating Adult Degenerative Scoliosis with Circumferential Minimal Invasive Correction Surgery – A Retrospective Analysis of 51 Co... by Zhang Q, Chen Z, Lin Y, Zhang X, Wu W, Liang Y

“…Robot-assisted technique demonstrates lots of advantages but the data about its application in treating ADS is limited in literatures.Methods: A total of 51 cases diagnosed with ADS were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Effectiveness of Group and Individual Counselling Interventions on COVID-19 Vaccination Intention Among Industrial Employees in Romania by Dumitra GG, Camen AR, Nechita F, Pîrlog MC, Kamal C, Dogaru CA, Radu M, Gheorghe EC, Dumitrescu EM, Dinescu VC, Surugiu R, Oancea CN, Turcu-Stiolica A

“…This study aims to measure the level of vaccine hesitancy, identifying the factors contributing to it, and to evaluate the effectiveness of two targeted interventions—group and individual counseling—designed to address vaccine hesitancy among employees in seven industrial companies in Romania during the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemics.Methods: A total of 256 participants were included in the study, and interventions were delivered by family physicians and occupational medicine specialists trained in motivational interviewing (MI) techniques. …”
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Preoperative SII Can Predict Postoperative Recurrence and Serious Complications in Patients with Hepatolithiasis by Mao T, Zhao X, Jiang K, Xie Q, Yang M, Wang H, Zheng P, Lei Z, Gao F

“…This study aims to evaluate the relationship between systemic immune index (SII) in recurrence-free survival (RFS), as well as the incidence of severe postoperative complications in hepatolithiasis patients.Patients and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 177 patients with hepatolithiasis. …”
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Adjuvant Hepatic Arterial Infusion Chemotherapy Versus Transarterial Chemoembolization for Preventing Early Recurrence After Surgical Resection in Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Xia Y, Wen W, Liao Y, Cai Y, Wan R

“…This study evaluates the comparative efficacy and safety of PA-HAIC versus PA-TACE in preventing early recurrence among HCC patients with postoperative high-risk recurrence factors.Patients and Methods: A retrospective analysis included 170 HCC patients with high-risk recurrence factors following surgical resection (2018– 2023), divided into PA-HAIC (n=23) and PA-TACE (n=147) groups. …”
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Ketamine Infusion as an Adjunct to Opioid Analgesia in Pediatric Patients with High-Risk Neuroblastoma Undergoing Treatment with Dinutuximab: Adverse Effects and Safety in a Non-IC... by Streby KA, Tobias JD, McPhaden E, Downie S, Stanek J, Roth C, Patel PO

“…In addition, the secondary objective is to describe the toxicities of pain management with opioids versus opioid plus ketamine.Methods: A retrospective chart review of 40 hRNBL patients receiving dinutuximab at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, from 2010 to 2022, was conducted. …”
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Examination on the Acceptability, Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Digital Cognitive Training Software in Patients With Stable Schizophrenia in China by Yang L, Tang Y, Zhu J, Xu L, Wang M, Sun W, Shi C

“…Liu Yang,1,* Yajing Tang,1,* Jiahui Zhu,2 Lingzi Xu,3 Mingqia Wang,1 Wei Sun,3 Chuan Shi1 1Peking University Sixth Hospital, Peking University Institute of Mental Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health (Peking University), National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2The National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders & Beijing Key Laboratory of Mental Disorders, Beijing Anding Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 3Beijing Infinite Brain Technologies, Beijing, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Chuan Shi, Peking University Sixth Hospital, 51 huayuan North Road, Beijing, 100089, People’s Republic of China, Email shichuan@bjmu.edu.cn Wei Sun, Beijing Infinite Brain Technologies, 40 Xiaoyun Road, Beijing, 100004, People’s Republic of China, Email sunwei@wjbrain.comObjective: This single-arm study aimed to explore the acceptability and effectiveness of a digital cognitive training software (IBT-004) in patients with stable schizophrenia.Methods: This study conducted an 8-week home-based cognitive training program, IBT-004, for patients with stable schizophrenia. …”
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Improving Large Language Models’ Summarization Accuracy by Adding Highlights to Discharge Notes: Comparative Evaluation by Mahshad Koohi Habibi Dehkordi, Yehoshua Perl, Fadi P Deek, Zhe He, Vipina K Keloth, Hao Liu, Gai Elhanan, Andrew J Einstein

“…H-summaries had higher completeness in 13 notes, and U-summaries had higher or equal completeness in 2 notes, resulting in P=.01, which implied statistical significance. …”
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Moment-curvature response of concrete beams reinforced with steel bars and dual hooked-end fibers: Tests versus predictions by Model Code 2020 and Rilem TC 162-TDF by Amarjeet Kumar, Aleksandr Sokolov, Alinda Dey, Karolis Sakalauskas, Darius Bacinskas, Juozas Valivonis, Gintaris Kaklauskas

“…Further, the beams with varied reinforcement ratio and bar diameter were tested under four-point bending, and the experimental moment-curvature relationships were obtained using both Digital Image Correlation (DIC) and Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) methods. The study reveals that the DIC-based approach is equally consistent to the LVDT-based method. …”
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Prediction of Clinical Bronchiectasis from Asymptomatic Radiological Bronchiectasis by Fan Y, Li Z, Jiang N, Zhou Y, Song J, Yu F, Zhang J, Wang X

“…Whether the ARB could progress to CB and the risk factors to speed up the process are poorly understood.Methods: This was an observational cohort study. 370 patients with radiological bronchiectasis were included in Wuhan Union Hospital in 2018. 296 ARB patients were followed up in 2022 to verify if they progressed to CB and divided the development and validation of clinical prediction models into a training set (n=207) and a validation set (n=89) by the ratio of 7:3. …”
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Telemedical treatment of diabetic foot ulcer in rural and remote areas: a prospective single centre randomised controlled clinical trial by Usman H Malabu, Venkat N Vangaveti, Julie Goodall, Jacqueline Bulbrook, Erik Biros, Harshal Deshmukh, Kunwarjit S Sangla

“…Therefore, our objective was to conduct a randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of telemedical treatment in rural settings with the standard tertiary healthcare approach for managing diabetic foot ulcers. Methods The study was conducted between 2016 and 2022. …”
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