A systematic review of the predictive factors for the recurrence of acute pancreatitis by Daniela Pacella, Adriano De Simone, Adolfo Pisanu, Gianluca Pellino, Lucio Selvaggi, Valentina Murzi, Eleonora Locci, Giulia Ciabatti, Laura Mastrangelo, Elio Jovine, Matteo Rottoli, Giacomo Calini, Stefano Cardelli, Fausto Catena, Carlo Vallicelli, Raffaele Bova, Gabriele Vigutto, Fabrizio D’Acapito, Giorgio Ercolani, Leonardo Solaini, Alan Biloslavo, Paola Germani, Camilla Colutta, Pasquale Lepiane, Rosa Scaramuzzo, Savino Occhionorelli, Domenico Lacavalla, Maria Grazia Sibilla, Stefano Olmi, Matteo Uccelli, Alberto Oldani, Alessio Giordano, Tommaso Guagni, Davina Perini, Francesco Pata, Bruno Nardo, Daniele Paglione, Giusi Franco, Matteo Donadon, Marcello Di Martino, Salomone Di Saverio, Luca Cardinali, Grazia Travaglini, Dario Bruzzese, Mauro Podda

“…This result highlighted the progress in the scientific approach toward a more rigorous and systematic assessment of the causes and dynamics that influence the recurrence of the disease. …”
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Structure and properties of Li ferrite synthesized from Fe₂O₃–Li₂CO₃–Sm₂O₃ powders by E. N. Lysenko, V. A. Vlasov, Yu. S. Elkina, A. P. Surzhikov

“…To study the structure and properties of lithium ferrites obtained by preliminary solid-phase synthesis of samples based on Fe2O3-Li2CO3-Sm2O3 powder mixtures having various concentrations of samarium oxide (0, 4.7, and 14.7 wt %) at 900°C and their subsequent high-temperature sintering at 1150°C.Methods. …”
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Nasal polyposis: A semiquantitative morphometric histopathological study by Trivić Aleksandar, Tomanović Nada, Krejović-Trivić Sanja, Milovanović Jovica, Boričić Ivan, Jotić Ana, Folić Miljan, Ćolović-Čalovski Ivana, Miković Nikola, Tatić Zoran

“…Patients with nasal polyposis had significantly lower number of lymphocytes (r = -7.66, p < 0.01), but significantly higher number of eosinophils (r = 3.84, p < 0.01), macrophages (r = 3.34, p < 0.01) and plasma cells (r = 3.14, p < 0.01) than controls (p < 0.01). Conclusion. Tissue samples from patients with nasal polyposis show significant changes that reflect in various degrees of inflammation, fibrosis and basement membrane thickening which may contribute to more difficult surgical management and perioperative complications such as bleeding.…”
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Microbial hallmarks of the respiratory tract in lung cancer: a meta-analysis by Bin Zhu, Stephanie S. McHale, Michelle Van Scoyk, Gregory Riddick, Pei-Ying Wu, Chu-Fang Chou, Katherine Y. Tossas, Katherine Y. Tossas, Katherine Y. Tossas, Katherine Y. Tossas, Ching-Yi Chen, Robert A. Winn

“…MethodsIn this study, we downloaded 16S rRNA sequencing data of 1,105 high-quality samples from 13 BioProjects, including lung tissues, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluids, and saliva, and performed a meta-analysis. …”
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Contrasting Cultures, Shared Struggles: A Qualitative Analysis of the Experiences of End-Stage Kidney Disease Patients and Their Caregivers in Poland and Sri Lanka by Darshika Thejani Bulathwatta MSc, Agata Rudnik PhD, Judyta Borchet PhD, Sonia Zelechowska MA, Małgorzata Treppner MA, Jakub Ruszkowski MD, PhD, Agnieszka Zakrzewska MD, PhD, Alicja M. Dębska-Ślizien MD, PhD, Bogdan Biedunkiewicz MD, PhD, Leszek Tylicki MD, PhD, Mariola Bidzan PhD

“…Objective This study explores the psychosocial experiences and treatment processes of individuals with ESKD and their caregivers in Sri Lanka and Poland, focusing on cultural, systemic, and personal influences on wellbeing. Methods An exploratory qualitative design was employed, utilizing semistructured interviews with 27 participants, including 18 individuals undergoing hemodialysis (10 from the Sri Lankan sample and eight from the Polish sample) and nine caregivers (five from the Sri Lankan sample and four from the Polish sample). …”
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The Use of Physical Restraint and Its Alternatives Among Jordanian Nurses in the Intensive Care Units by Heba N. Hudhud, Ayman M. Al-Qaaneh, Kholood E. Al-Nbabteh, Eslam H. Bani Mohammad, Jumana H. Shehadeh

“…Background: Physical restraint (PR) is one of the most common methods nurses use to reduce patient movement, especially in intensive care units (ICUs); however, PR is considered one of the undesirable methods due to its related clinical and ethical issues. …”
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Seroprevalence of Leptospirosis among High-Risk Individuals in Morocco by Mohamed El Azhari, Mathieu Picardeau, Imad Cherkaoui, Mohamed Anouar Sadat, Houda Moumni, Kamal Marhoum El Filali, Hassan Ghazal, Abderrahmane Maaroufi, Salsabil Hamdi, Naima El Mdaghri, Pascal Bourhy

“…A cross-sectional study was performed between 17 and 23 February 2014 to estimate the seroprevalence of leptospirosis among high-risk populations in Casablanca (Morocco). Methods. A total of 490 human serum samples (97.6% males) were collected in 3 high-risk occupational sites including the biggest meat slaughterhouse (n = 208), a poultry market (n = 121), and the fish market (n = 161). …”
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Investigation of the <i>ABCB1</i> Gene Polymorphism and Food Effects on the Avatrombopag Pharmacokinetics in Chinese Individuals: A Population Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Analy... by Xin Liu, Lulu Chen, Gehang Ju, Chao Li, Bijue Liu, Yunzhou Fei, Xintong Wang, Yang Gao, Qingfeng He, Xiao Zhu, Dongsheng Ouyang

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Clinical validity of dried blood spot assay for the measurement of functional C1 inhibitor in angioedema due to C1 inhibitor deficiency by Jonathan A. Bernstein, MD, Jie Cheng, PhD, Thomas Pisani, MSc, Dan Sexton, PhD, Rachel E. Whitaker, PhD, Daniel Nova Estepan, PharmD, RPh, Neil Inhaber, MD

“…Because of its easier sample collection and logistic benefits, fC1INH DBS assay may allow more accessible hereditary angioedema diagnostic testing, especially in underserved regions.…”
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Effect of radiation therapy on the dentin bond strength of a universal adhesive by Pipop Saikaew, P Hannongbua, P Jianratanajit, I Wongkertprayot, P Chaiklahan, N Srimaneekarn, A Prayongrat, P Eamsa-ard, AFMA Chowdhury, K Katekovit, S Hidehiko

“…More abundant and longer resin tags were observed when the universal adhesive was bonded in ER mode. …”
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Prevalence of <i>Coxiella burnetii</i> infection (the causative agent of Q-fever) in the residents of the republic of Tatarstan by N. K. Tokarevich, G. Sh. Isaeva, I. A. Karmokov, R. R. Baimova, D. I. Grechishkina, I. S. Lyzenko, E. G. Riabiko, O. A. Freylikhman, E. S. Khalilov, G. F. Gilyazutdinova, R. A. Isaeva, T. A. Savitskaya, V. A. Trifonov, M. A. Patyashina

“…One of the reasons for Q fever significant underdiagnosis is the difficulty of its clinical diagnosis due to the pronounced polymorphism of the disease manifestations and the absence of pathognomonic symptoms.The study objective was to determine the level of seroprevalence of the population to the Coxiella burnetii in the Republic of Tatarstan.Materials and methods. ELISA was used to detect IgG antibodies to Q fever pathogen in blood sera sampled from volunteers (480 samples). …”
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Metabolic Syndrome as a Risk Factor Among Lebanese Patients with Substance Use Disorder Undergoing Treatment for Recovery Through Rehabilitation or Opioid Substitution Treatment by Nadine Mahboub, Elissa Ayoub, Carine Mounzer, Tatiana Kate Baltagi, Dimitrios Papandreou, Nanne de Vries, Rana Rizk

“…Descriptive statistics were presented, and bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted; <b>Results:</b> A total of 155 male subjects with the following characteristics were included: OST: n = 80; rehabilitation: n = 75; mean age: 32.53 ± 8.39 years; mean body mass index (BMI): 27.41 ± 4.99 Kg/m²; mean duration of treatment: 18 months. More than half of the sample had low HDL-C (56.8%) and/or elevated blood pressure (51.6%), 42.9% had elevated WC, 21.9% had elevated TG, and 12.3% had elevated FBS. …”
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The feasibility of conducting a randomized controlled trial that compares immediate versus optional delayed surgical repair for treatment of acute Anterior cruciate ligament injury... by Feryal Ghafelzadeh Ahwaz, Annemie Smeets, Stijn Bogaerts, Pieter Berger, Koen Peers

“…Of the initial 29 patients, 5 dropped out after randomization. The recruited sample confirmed the typically young and physically active sample of ACL patients. …”
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Psychological well-being, gender, and age-specific difference on objectively recorded smartphone screen time in Japanese adults: A regression and clustering analysis by Ryusei Nishi, Kenichiro Sagiyama, Hajime Suzuki, Marie Amitani, Haruka Amitani, Akihiro Asakawa

“…To support these findings, further studies with larger sample sizes and more variables should be conducted.…”
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Changes in Upper Airway Airflow After Rapid Maxillary Expansion Beyond the Peak Period of Adenoidal Growth—A CBCT Study Using Computer Fluid Dynamics and Considering Adenoidal Dime... by Giuseppe Palazzo, Rosalia Leonardi, Gaetano Isola, Manuel Lagravere, Antonino Lo Giudice

“…Background/Objectives: This retrospective study used computer fluid dynamics (CFD) to evaluate the medium-term changes in the upper airways (UA) airflow after rapid maxillary expansion (RME) in three age-matched groups with different degrees of adenoidal obstruction. Methods: The sample included Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) of 67 adolescents taken before (T0) and 12 months after RME (T1) and divided into three cohorts: Control Group (CG, <25% obstruction: 24 subjects, mean age = 11.8 ± 1.3), Adenoids Group 1 (AG1, >25% <75% obstruction: = 22 subjects, mean age = 10.9 ± 1.5), Adenoids Group 2 (AG2, >75% obstruction: = 21 subjects, mean age = 11.2 ± 1.6). …”
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Antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of commensal Clostridium perfringens isolates from chickens in Hungarian poultry farms between 2022 and 2023 by Ádám Kerek, Ádám Kerek, Ábel Szabó, Franciska Barnácz, Bence Csirmaz, László Kovács, László Kovács, László Kovács, Ákos Jerzsele, Ákos Jerzsele

“…Future research should include larger sample sizes to provide a more comprehensive understanding of resistance dynamics. …”
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The relationship between pomegranate root collar rot and the diversity of fungal communities in its rhizosphere by Ziqiang Wu, Jianxin Chen, Jie Chen, Jie Chen, Yalin Yang, Aiting Zhou, Jianrong Wu, Jianrong Wu

“…After infection with root collar rot disease, the rhizosphere fungal communities became more monotonous, with increased differentiation within sample groups. …”
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Factors linked with the modification of mental health score of Peruvian personnel in Machu Picchu Antarctica base by Christian R. Mejia, Jhosselyn I. Chacon, Yuvitza S. Aliaga, Krisna J. Huamani, Adán José Doria Velarde, Victor Serna-Alarcón, Dennis Arias-Chávez, Aldo Álvarez-Risco, Shyla Del-Aguila-Arcentales, Neal M. Davies, Jaime A. Yáñez

“…Future studies should increase the sample size to allow for a more detailed analysis of the effects and to enhance the generalizability of the findings.…”
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DUSP1 Gene Polymorphisms Are Associated with Obesity-Related Metabolic Complications among Severely Obese Patients and Impact on Gene Methylation and Expression by F. Guénard, L. Bouchard, A. Tchernof, Y. Deshaies, F. S. Hould, S. Lebel, P. Marceau, L. Pérusse, M. C. Vohl

“…SNPs were tested for association with obesity-related complications in a cohort of more than 1900 severely obese individuals. The impact of SNPs on methylation levels of 36 CpG sites and correlations between DNA methylation and gene expression levels in VAT were computed in a subset of 14 samples. …”
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Everolimus as a therapeutic option in refractory epilepsy in children with tuberous sclerosis: a systematic review by Catarina Ester Gomes Menezes, Débora Lopes dos Santos, Erick Santos Nery, Evelin Duarte Serpa, Lécio Aragão Souza Morais, Lucas Santana Dutra, Marcos Baruch Portela Filho, Julieta Sobreira Goes

“…Further studies involving a larger sample in double-blind controlled clinical trials should be performed to provide more information and statistical credibility.…”
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