Distinct IgE sensitization profiles in chronic urticaria: a comparative study with classic allergic diseases by Xianjie Yang, Shifei Li, Anqi Chen, Huan Wang, Sisi Deng, Bing Ni, Zhiqiang Song, Qiquan Chen, Qiquan Chen

“…The underlying reasons for this phenomenon and its clinical implications in CU warrant further research.…”
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Biomechanical Analysis and Clinical Study of Augmented Versus Conventional Endoscopic Orbital Decompression for Dysthyroid Optic Neuropathy by Pengsen Wu, Yiheng Wu, Jing Rao, Shenglan Yang, Hongyi Yao, Qingjiang Liu, Yuqing Wu, Shengli Mi, Guiqin Liu

“…Although surgical decompression is a well-established treatment modality, the optimal decompression area remains controversial in orbital decompression surgery. <b>Purpose:</b> This study aims to develop and validate a finite element analysis (FEA) model of DON to compare the biomechanical behavior between patients undergoing conventional or augmented orbital decompression surgery, with potential clinical implications for surgical planning. …”
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Quantitative Ultrashort Echo Time Magnetization Transfer Imaging of the Osteochondral Junction: An In Vivo Knee Osteoarthritis Study by Dina Moazamian, Mahyar Daskareh, Jiyo S. Athertya, Arya A. Suprana, Saeed Jerban, Yajun Ma

“…These findings highlight UTE-MT techniques (i.e., MMF and MTR) as promising imaging tools for detecting OCJ degeneration in knee OA, with potential implications for earlier and more accurate diagnosis and disease monitoring.…”
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Association between intravenous fluids during labor and primary postpartum hemorrhage: A retrospective cohort study by Belinda R. Bruce, Heather L. Shepherd, Saleem Ahmed Khan, Charlotte R. Haunton, Julie Leask, Bradley S. De Vries

“…Material and Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted at a tertiary referral hospital in Sydney, Australia between 1st September 2021 and 31st October 2022. …”
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A multicentre cross‐sectional observational study of cancer multidisciplinary teams: Analysis of team decision making by Tayana Soukup, Benjamin W. Lamb, Abigail Morbi, Nisha J. Shah, Anish Bali, Viren Asher, Tasha Gandamihardja, Pasquale Giordano, Ara Darzi, James SA Green, Nick Sevdalis

“…Methods This was a cross‐sectional observational study. Three cancer MDTs were recruited with 44 members overall and 30 of their weekly meetings filmed. …”
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Predictive factors associated with acute radiation dermatitis in patients with breast cancer: a retrospective cohort study by Rattanaporn Nanthong, Sunanta Tungfung, Kamonwan Soonklang, Wiriya Mahikul

“…These findings have implications for the development of treatment plans and the mitigation of the risk of ARD in patients undergoing RT.…”
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Association between Life’s Crucial 9 and psoriatic arthritis in U.S. adults: a cross-sectional study by Jiefeng Jiang, Jiefeng Jiang, Lyuxin Guan, Ziqin Gan, Zhili Wu, Zhili Wu, Xiaofeng Liang, Xiaofeng Liang, Zhiwen Zhang, Zhiwen Zhang, Yansi Lyu, Yunsheng Liang

“…Nevertheless, the connection between Life’s Crucial 9 (LC9), which serves as a holistic measure of cardiovascular health (CVH), and PsA remains insufficiently studied. This research aims to explore the potential relationship between LC9 and the prevalence of PsA.ObjectiveTo investigate the role of LC9 in PsA and explore its implications.MethodsThis study utilized a cross-sectional, population-based design, analyzing data from 7,531 U.S. participants aged 20 years or older, drawn from the 2005–2006 and 2009–2014 cycles of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). …”
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Brain microvascular calcification is increased in human donors with dementia compared to elderly controls: a pilot study by Kelly A. Borges, Isabelle Lombardi, Mackenzie Sivilli, Joseph Aabye, Isabella Romano, Saud A. Nasruddin, Mugdha V. Padalkar, Daniel Moussouros, Olga V. Savinova

“…Increased calcification in intracranial and extracranial arteries is associated with an increased risk of dementia; however, less is known about the prevalence and implications of microvascular calcification in AD and related dementias. …”
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pilot study of combined transvertebral magnetic and transcutaneous stimulation for the rehabilitation of combat acute spinal cord injuries by Oleksandr Kulyk, Ivan Mazurchuk, Valeriia Polousova, Anna Pshenychna, Oksana Yarmolenko

“…Clinical rationale for study: For the best recovery from severe combat spinal cord injury, neurorehabilitation must start in the acute phase. …”
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The impact of objective/sensationalist media on young women’s concern and misconceptions about breast cancer: an experimental study by Aldo Aguirre-Camacho, Amalie Akerø Hylland, Valeria Moriconi, Alberto Bellido-Esteban, Judit Tirado-Muñoz

“…Accordingly, the present study sought to gather experimental evidence on the impact of media messages on negative affect, fear of breast cancer, fatalism, and misconceptions about breast cancer among young women. …”
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Long-term health status and trajectories of seriously injured patients: A population-based longitudinal study. by Belinda J Gabbe, Pam M Simpson, Peter A Cameron, Jennie Ponsford, Ronan A Lyons, Alex Collie, Mark Fitzgerald, Rodney Judson, Warwick J Teague, Sandra Braaf, Andrew Nunn, Shanthi Ameratunga, James E Harrison

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>A population-based, prospective cohort study using the Victorian State Trauma Registry (VSTR) was undertaken. …”
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Exploring burnout in medical education: a mixed-method study among university of Ibadan medical students by Adeniyi Abraham Adesola, David Mobolaji Akoki, Temilola Victoria Aderemi, Olorunyomi Chisom Fola-Oyetayo, Chukwuebuka Stanley Asogwa, Moses Ojomakpenen Ojile, Ifeanyichukwu Collins Ijezie

“…Abstract Background Burnout is a pervasive issue among medical students, with implications for their mental health, academic performance, and future careers in healthcare. …”
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Association Between Thyroid Hormone Levels and Disease Prognosis in Guillain–Barré Syndrome: A Retrospective Study by Yangrongzhuo Huang, Yuhan Li, Hailing Zhou, Juan Tang

“…However, the underlying mechanisms and their impact on prognosis remain incompletely understood. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between thyroid hormone levels and prognosis in GBS, analyze the association between thyroid hormone levels and inflammatory markers, and further explore potential mechanisms and clinical implications. …”
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A screening question to assess risk of using antibiotics without a prescription: a diagnostic study by Ashley Collazo, Eva Amenta, Kiara Olmeda, Marissa Valentine-King, Lindsey Laytner, Azalia Mancera, Roger Zoorob, Michael K. Paasche-Orlow, Richard L. Street Jr, Barbara W. Trautner, Larissa Grigoryan

“…The screening characteristics of non-prescription use in the past 12 months to identify intention to use of antibiotics without a prescription in the future were: sensitivity 75.9% (95% CI: 65.3–84.6), specificity 91.4% (95% CI: 87.8–94.2), Bayes’ PPV 74.5% (95% CI: 66.7–80.9), and Bayes’ NPV 93.7% (95% CI: 90.5–96.1). Conclusions This study proposed a method to screen for future use of non-prescription antibiotics, which may have implications on antimicrobial stewardship efforts in primary care settings.…”
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Study on the Influence and Mechanism of Mineral Admixtures and Fibers on Frost Resistance of Slag–Yellow River Sediment Geopolymers by Ge Zhang, Huawei Shi, Kunpeng Li, Jialing Li, Enhui Jiang, Chengfang Yuan, Chen Chen

“…The findings have significant implications for infrastructure in cold regions, including subgrade materials, hydraulic structures, and related engineering applications.…”
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Enhancement of the Performance of Large Language Models in Diabetes Education through Retrieval-Augmented Generation: Comparative Study by Dingqiao Wang, Jiangbo Liang, Jinguo Ye, Jingni Li, Jingpeng Li, Qikai Zhang, Qiuling Hu, Caineng Pan, Dongliang Wang, Zhong Liu, Wen Shi, Danli Shi, Fei Li, Bo Qu, Yingfeng Zheng

“…These improvements have crucial implications for RISE’s future role in patient education and chronic illness self-management, which contributes to relieving medical resource pressures and raising public awareness of medical knowledge.…”
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Long Covid active case finding study protocol: A co-produced community-based pilot within the STIMULATE-ICP study (Symptoms, Trajectory, Inequalities and Management: Understanding... by Nisreen A Alwan, Donna Clutterbuck, Marija Pantelic, Jasmine Hayer, Lere Fisher, Lyth Hishmeh, Melissa Heightman, Gail Allsopp, Dan Wootton, Asad Khan, Claire Hastie, Monique Jackson, Clare Rayner, Darren Brown, Emily Parrett, Geraint Jones, Kerry Smith, Rowan Clarke, Sammie Mcfarland, Mark Gabbay, Amitava Banerjee, STIMULATE-ICP Consortium

“…Working with voluntary organisations, a study leaflet will be distributed in the local community to highlight Long Covid symptoms and invite those experiencing them to participate in the study if they are not formally diagnosed. …”
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Proteomic study of evolved Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains grown in Staphylococcus aureus- and Klebsiella pneumoniae-conditioned media by Yanrong Pan, Tin Yan Wong, Jordy Evan Sulaiman, Henry Lam

“…However, it is challenging to mimic such natural conditions and maintain a long-term stable community of these pathogens in the laboratory, thus limiting the study of PA’s adaptation in the presence of SA and KP. …”
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Body mass index trajectories in older adulthood and all-cause mortality: a cohort study in China by Xiaodan Kuang, Liuhong Tian, Shulei Chen, Jiaming Fang, Pan Ding, Jinghai Li, Lingfang Wang, Hongying Shi

“…This study aimed to investigate the association between BMI trajectories in older adulthood and all-cause mortality in China, and to analyze potential mediating mechanisms. …”
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Carrying out embedded implementation research in humanitarian settings: A qualitative study in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. by A S M Shahabuddin, Alyssa B Sharkey, Debra Jackson, Paul Rutter, Andreas Hasman, Malabika Sarker

“…Two researchers developed and agreed on codes and relevant themes based on the objectives of this study. The findings of this study highlight several challenges encountered while conducting embedded IR in the Rohingya emergency setting in Cox's Bazar, which may have implications for other humanitarian settings. …”
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