Correlation between tidal breathing pulmonary function, exhaled nitric oxide and airway hyperresponsiveness in children aged 0–3 years with suspected asthma by Jiangjiao Qin, Jiangjiao Qin, Fangjun Liu, Fangjun Liu, Ting Wang, Ting Wang, Zhou Fu, Zhou Fu, Ying Lin, Ying Lin, Xia Wang, Xia Wang, Jing Zhao, Jing Zhao, Sha Liu, Sha Liu

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the correlation between tidal breathing pulmonary function parameters combined with mixed exhaled gas nitric oxide values and the degree of airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) in children aged 0–3 years with suspected asthma.MethodsIn this retrospective study, we collected baseline clinical data, tidal breathing pulmonary function parameters (measured before methacholine inhalation), fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) levels, and methacholine challenge test (MCT) results from 818 pediatric asthma patients treated at the Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University between January 2021 and June 2023. …”
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The impact of armed conflict on maternal morbidity and mortality at a teaching hospital in the Tigray region of Ethiopia: a pre-war and wartime comparative analysis by Hale Teka, Mohamedawel Mohamedniguss Ebrahim, Rahel Nardos, Awol Yemane Legesse, Yibrah Berhe, Haileselassie Berhe, Mulugeta Gebregziabher, Gebre-Egziabher Kiros

“…Categorical variables were described using frequencies and percentages, and differences in proportions were tested using chi-square or Fisher’s exact tests. Key indicators of severe maternal outcomes and patterns of organ dysfunction and critical interventions were examined. …”
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Prevalence and Clinical Implications of Pulmonary Vein Stenosis in Bronchiectasis: A 3D Reconstruction CT Study by Xin Li, Yang Gu, Jinbai Miao, Ying Ji, Mingming Shao, Bin Hu

“…In conclusion, increased attention to pulmonary venous variation in bronchiectasis is warranted, and exploring new therapies to intervene in the early stages or alleviate obstruction may be beneficial.…”
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Factors influencing workplace satisfaction and retention of paediatric and child health clinical officers in Malawi's public health sector: a mixed-methods study by Farzana Yasmin, Peter Moons, Ajib Phiri, Sebastian Appelbaum, Laurine Nserebo-Banda, Carsten Krüger, Ralf Weigel, Yamikani Chimalizeni

“…Analysis included paired t-tests applied to Herzberg's two-factor theory of individual needs dimensions contributing to workplace satisfaction. …”
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Antiphospholipid syndrome presenting as isolated renal vein thrombosis: a case report and review of the literature by Khemchand N. Moorani, Saima Kashif

“…Color Doppler ultrasound identified a large thrombus in the right renal vein, completely obstructing its lumen and showing no blood flow. The thrombus extended into the inferior vena cava. …”
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Monosensitization vs Polysensitization in Severe Asthma: Implications for Disease Severity by Gueçamburu M, Dupont A, Djidonou B, Thibaut de Ménonville C, Barakat L, Laborier F, Le Brun M, Dupin C, Neukirch C, Taillé C

“…Sensitization, defined by a positive skin prick test and/or allergen-specific IgE levels greater than 0.10 kUA/L, was analysed alongside allergic comorbidities. …”
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The course of bronchial asthma associated with metabolic syndrome in children with different phenotypes depending on vitamin D3 level by T. L. Protsiuk, O. V. Herasymova, L. O. Protsiuk, N. M. Surkova

“…Vitamin D3 deficiency and the presence of MS greatly influence FEV1, FVLC, PEF values, decreasing the indices of external respiration in children and leading to more severe obstruction.…”
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Synthesis of polyfarnesene based on aqueous free-radical polymerization and molecular dynamics simulation of its properties by WU Ming-li, JIANG Jing, WANG Xiao-yu, WANG Can-cai, WANG Qing-fu, CAO Lan?鄢

“…Tg was verified by comparing the results from the simulations with measured values obtained through experimental tests. Additionally, PFD was cured with multi-isocyanate (brand N 100) crosslinking agent, using a crosslinking script, to evaluate its mechanical characteristics. 　…”
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Comparison of Surgical Outcomes between Endovenous Laser Ablation and Conventional Surgery in Patients with Lower Limb Varicose Veins: A Prospective Interventional Study by Mannam Viswateja, Deepak R Chavan, Vijaya Patil, Vikram U Sindagikar

“…The Wilcoxon rank sum test and Chi-square test/Fisher’s-exact test were used, with a p-value of <0.05 considered significant. …”
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Paramedics Performed Sonographic Identification of the Conic Ligament—A Prospective Controlled Trial by Johannes Weimer, Christopher David Chrissostomou, Christopher Jonck, Andreas Michael Weimer, Carlotta Ille, Lukas Müller, Liv Annebritt Lorenz, Marie Stäuber, Thomas Vieth, Holger Buggenhagen, Julia Weinmann-Menke, Maximilian Rink, Julian Künzel

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Acute obstructions of the upper respiratory tract are emergencies that may require a cricothyrotomy as ultima ratio. …”
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Acute arterial mesenteric ischaemia: comparison of partial and complete occlusion of the superior mesenteric artery by Raphael Dufay, Lorenzo Garzelli, Iannis Ben Abdallah, Arnaud Tual, Dominique Cazals-Hatem, Olivier Corcos, Valérie Vilgrain, Emmanuel Weiss, Alexandre Nuzzo, Maxime Ronot

“…Demographics, laboratory tests, clinical characteristics, CT, treatments and outcomes were compared between patients with complete or incomplete SMA obstruction after adjusting for aetiology (embolic or atherosclerotic). …”
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A real-life evaluation of SNOT-22 domains in a cohort of CRSwNP patients treated with biologic therapies for 12 months by Giulia Anna Maria Luigia Costanzo, MD, Andrea Giovanni Ledda, MD, Giada Sambugaro, MD, Giuseppe Murdaca, MD, PhD, Cristiano Caruso, MD, PhDs, Silvia Canalis, MD, Paolo Serra, MD, Maria Pina Barca, MD, Stefano Del Giacco, MD, Davide Firinu

“…Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is an inflammatory disorder associated with rhinorrhea, nasal obstruction, nasal congestion, hyposmia, anosmia, and facial pain or pressure for over 12 weeks. …”
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