Comparison of short-term effectiveness between unilateral biportal endoscopic and MED-assisted transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion for mild single-segment lumbar spondylolisthes... by Yu He, Jin-wang Liu, Miao Fang, Ming-juan He, Ding Hu, Xiao-ping Xu

“…The two groups were compared in terms of surgery-related parameters, postoperative functional scores and complications. Results Compared with the MIS-TLIF group, the UBE-TLIF group had a longer surgical time, less intraoperative and postoperative blood loss, and less length of stay (LOS) (p < 0.001). …”
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COMORBIDITY IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS by T. A. Panafidina, L. V. Kondratyeva, E. V. Gerasimova, D. S. Novikova, T. V. Popkova

“…Varying degrees of destructive changes in hand and foot joints were radiologically detected in 71.2% of the patients; 64.5% of the patients had Functional Class II. Methotrexate was given to 69.5% of the patients; therapy with biological agents was used in 21.0% of the cases. 15.5% of the patients did not receive DMARD or biologics. 43.0% of the patients with RA received glucocorticoids. …”
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Association of DGAT1 and POU1F1 Gene Polymorphisms With the Milk Traits in the Cross‐Bred Hamdani Sheep Bred Under Extensive Management by Ali Osman Turgut, Davut Koca, Mehmet Eroğlu

“…POU1F1 affects pituitary gland functions and hormone secretion, indirectly impacting milk production. …”
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Streptococcus pyogenes: phenomenon of nonimmune binding of human immunoglobulins and its role in pathology by L. A. Burova, A. N. Suvorov, A. A. Totolian

“…The data from literature describe successful modeling of individual IgAN traits, and expand our understanding of pathogenic properties and functions of Fcα binding receptor M proteins of S. pyogenes. …”
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The stroke oxygen pilot study: a randomized controlled trial of the effects of routine oxygen supplementation early after acute stroke--effect on key outcomes at six months. by Khalid Ali, Anushka Warusevitane, Frank Lally, Julius Sim, Sheila Sills, Sarah Pountain, Tracy Nevatte, Martin Allen, Christine Roffe

“…At six months 22 (15%) patients in the oxygen group and 20 (14%) in the control group had died; mean survival in both groups was 162 days (p = 0.99). …”
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Assessing the usability and performance of digital healthcare systems in Nigerian teaching hospitals: Challenges and future directions by Uchechukwu Solomon Onyeabor, Okechukwu Onwuasoigwe, Wilfred Okwudili Okenwa, Thorsten Schaaf, Niels Pinkwart, Felix Balzer

“…Result Findings showed that 79.4% of clinicians identified feature gaps and expressed the need for additional functionalities. However, 71.9% acknowledged that their systems had interfaces facilitating electronic requests to service units like radiology and pharmacy. …”
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Association between serum pyridoxal 5′-phosphate levels and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: findings based on NHANES 2005–2010 by Yanbin Liu, Jun Yan

“…ObjectiveVitamin B6 is involved in regulating a variety of biological reactions in cell metabolism, and possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory biological functions. 5′-pyridoxal phosphate (PLP) is the main biologically active form of vitamin B6. …”
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Applying Circuit Theory and Risk Assessment Models to Evaluate High-Temperature Risks for Vulnerable Groups and Identify Control Zones by Xuanying Chen, Lang Zhang, Qicheng Zhong, Guilian Zhang, Yang Yi, Di Wang, Qingping Zhang

“…Vulnerable groups, due to deficiencies in physical functions and social support, often face higher health risks and survival pressures during heat events. …”
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Phenotypic yield-attributed traits and phytochemical composition of the flowers from Alcea species in Iran by Yasaman Mashhadi Tafreshi, Ghasem Eghlima, Samad Nejad Ebrahimi

“…The species A. lavateriflora (32.91%), A. tehranica (23.11%), and A. rechingeri (16.40%) had the highest mucilage content. The anthocyanin content in different species varied from 11.47 (in A. koelzii) to 30.39 (in A. tehranica) mg C3G/g DW. …”
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The burden of insomnia among public health sector nurses in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by Phatheka P. Ntaba, Sibongile Mashaphu, Kalpesh Narsi

“…Results: Of the 235 participants surveyed, 41.7% screened positive for insomnia and had significantly lower frequencies of good sleep-hygiene practices on the SHI. …”
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A state-of-the-art review of the recent advances of theranostic liposome hybrid nanoparticles in cancer treatment and diagnosis by Hannaneh Azimizonuzi, Arman Ghayourvahdat, Mareb Hamed Ahmed, Radhwan Abdul Kareem, Athmar Jaber Zrzor, Aseel Salah Mansoor, Zainab H. Athab, Shaylan Kalavi

“…Stealth LPs and commercial LPs have recently had an impact on cancer treatment. Using the valuable information from each imaging technique, along with the multimodality imaging functionality of liposomal therapeutic agents, makes them very appealing for personalized monitoring of how well therapeutic drugs are working against cancer in vivo and for predicting how well therapies will work. …”
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Determination of vertical dimension of occlusion by using the phonetic vowel "O" and "E" by Igić Marko, Krunić Nebojša, Aleksov Ljiljana, Kostić Milena, Igić Aleksandra, Petrović Milica B., Dačić Stefan, Igić Stevan, Igić Aleksandar

“…The aim of this study was to examine the possibility of determining the vertical dimension of occlusion using the vocals “O” and “E” with the control of values o btained by applying cognitive functions. Methods. This investigation was performed with the two groups of patients. …”
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Early mobilization in postoperative glioma patients real world impact on recovery and long term prognosis by Xiaohang Chen, Lei Wan, Bei Wang

“…The protocol demonstrated both safety and cost-effectiveness, supporting its clinical implementation to improve postoperative functional recovery.…”
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Chylothorax Prenatal Diagnosis and Treatment: Case Study by Rustеm B. Yusupbaev, Nodira M. Normuradova, Gulrukh A. Pulatova, Muhlisa M. Usmanova

“…Pregnant woman had cramping pains in the lower abdomen at 35 weeks and 1 day of gestation. …”
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Performance of Extracellular Vesicles From Leishmania (Leishmania) infantum for Serological Diagnosis of Human and Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis by Allecineia Bispo da Cruz, Francieli Marinho Carneiro, Noemi Nosomi Taniwaki, Gislene Mitsue Namiyama, Débora Oliveira dos Santos, Katia Gomes Castellão, Isabelle Martins Ribeiro Ferreira, Roberto Mitsuyoshi Hiramoto, Vera Lucia Pereira-Chioccola

“…Until now, the serological tests do not present satisfactory sensitivity for diagnosis of these hosts. One of the functions of extracellular vesicles (EVs) is related to immunological host response. …”
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Utility of point of care viscoelastic haemostatic assays for trauma patients in the emergency department by Andrew Richard Coggins, Vinh Dat David Nguyen, Leonardo Pasalic, Murari Ramesh, Kush Wangoo

“…Presence of (any) abnormal VHA result provided a 73.6% (95%CI 59.7–84.7) sensitivity and 49.3% (95%CI 36.1–62.3) specificity for predicting MT. Citrated Functional Fibrinogen (CFF) component had a higher performance for MT “rule-in” specificity (86.9%). …”
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Lassa fever survivors: long-term health effects and chronic sequelae – a scoping review by Sulymon A. Saka, Qudus O. Lawal, Osahon Otaigbe, Faustina F. Blackie, Osazuwa Ighodaro, Perpetua I. Odafen, Sylvanus Okogbenin

“…Neurological sequelae included delayed-onset paraparesis, seizures (37% in on cohort) and cognitive impairment (8.8%). 42% of survivors in one study had ophthalmic manifestations such as cataract and retinal hemorrhage. …”
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Bioassay Using the DR-EcoScreen System to Measure Dioxin-Related Compounds in Serum Samples from Individuals Exposed to Dioxins Originating from Agent Orange in Vietnam by Masafumi Nakamura, Ryo Matsuda, Hoa Thi Vu, Tai Pham-The, Thao Ngoc Pham, Tomoya Takiguchi, Hisao Nishijo, Muneko Nishijo

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Multi-trait GWAS identifies pleiotropic loci associated with colorectal cancer in East Asian populations by Xiqi Chen, Yong Zhu, Peng Zhong, Guangdong Xie

“…Similarly, OAS1 was significantly associated with CRC and angina pectoris. Functional annotation revealed that these loci serve as expression quantitative trait loci (eQTLs) in colorectal tissues and immune-related pathways.ConclusionOur study identifies novel pleiotropic loci associated with CRC in East Asians, emphasizing the importance of population-specific genetic studies. …”
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CLINICAL PROFILES OF FROSTBITE IN DR. SOETOMO GENERAL ACADEMIC HOSPITAL: A CASE SERIES by Thomas Eduardus Sudrajat Wahyu Nugroho, Beta Subakti Nata’atmadja

“…Conclusions: Long-term follow-up management is necessary to achieve a good functional outcome. Preservation and if necessary reconstruction of the finger should become a priority in the patient management.…”
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