The Prevalence of Dermoscopy Use Among Dermatology Residents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study by Abdullah Almeziny, Rahaf Almutairi, Amal Altamimi, Khloud Alshehri, Latifah Almehaideb, Asem Shadid, Mohammed Al Mashali

“…Over half of the participants (n=34, 54.0%) owned a dermoscope, and a substantial number of them (n=23, 36.5%) reported conducting 21-30 clinic consultations per month on average. More than half of the participants (n=36, 57.1%) had received dermoscopy training, and 16 (36.4%) had used dermoscopy for 2 years. …”
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Changes in 10-Year Predicted Cardiovascular Disease Risk for a Multiethnic Semirural Population in South East Asia: Prospective Study by Hamimatunnisa Johar, Chiew Way Ang, Roshidi Ismail, Zaid Kassim, Tin Tin Su

“…Our findings carry public health implications, suggesting that the rise in major risk factors along with psychosocial disparities could potentially elevate CVD risk among individuals in underserved settings. More prevention efforts that continuously monitor CVD risk and consider changes in risk factors among vulnerable populations should be emphasized.…”
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Effects of EGFR-TKIs combined with intracranial radiotherapy in EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer patients with brain metastases: a retrospective multi-institutional analysis by Mingfeng He, Xue Wu, Li Li, Guangming Yi, Yitian Wang, Hengqiu He, Ying Ye, Ruiqin Zhou, Zaicheng Xu, Zhenzhou Yang

“…Further research with a larger sample size is warranted.…”
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Prevalence of depression and associated factors among HIV/AIDS Patients on HAART in Okugu Refugee Camp, Gambella, Ethiopia by Adane Asefa, Belay Hirpesa, Zufan Asaye, Nigusie Shifera, Wegayehu Enbeyle Sheferaw, Wegayehu Enbeyle Sheferaw, Gebremeskel Mesafint

“…Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence and factors associated with depression among HIV/AIDS patients living in the Okugu Refugee Camp, Ethiopia.MethodsA health facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among a sample of 382 adults living with HIV/AIDS who were on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) at the Okugu Refugee Camp. …”
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Association of Clinicodemographic Factors and Vaccination Status with COVID-19 Positivity in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Southern India: A Cross-sectional Study by Soumya Kaup, Soujanya Kaup, Srinivas Roopashree

“…Conclusion: This study shows that vaccination against COVID-19 was associated with decreased rate of COVID-19 positivity and demonstrated that two-doses of vaccination was more effective than a single dose.…”
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Development and Characterization of a Cationic Polyurethane Carrier for Enhanced Topical DNA Delivery by Borcan F, Len A, Vlase T, Vlase G, Dudas ZI, Popescu R, Albulescu RC, Dehelean CA, Szuhanek CA

“…Thermal analyses demonstrated that the samples remained stable at temperatures up to 200 °C, and the results of the spectroscopy, cell assay, and evaluations on mouse skin suggest that the obtained particles are safe for use as DNA carriers.Conclusion: Cationic polyurethane carriers present a potential alternative to the more established polyethylenimine. …”
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Magnitude and Determinants of Postpartum Hemorrhage in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Enos Moyo, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Perseverance Moyo, Grant Murewanhema, Andrew Ross

“…Hemorrhage is the leading direct cause of maternal mortality worldwide, with postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) responsible for more than two-thirds of hemorrhage-related deaths. …”
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Breeding and genetic peculiarities of modern spring barley varieties for grain number per main ear by С. П. Васильківський, В. М. Гудзенко, О. А. Демидов, О. Б. Барбан, С. С. Коляденко, І. В. Смульська

“…The prevalence of dominant effects of genes in the phenotypic expression of the number of grains per main ear causes the need for sufficient sample size of hybrid material and points to the expediency of conducting a more “rigid” selection for phenotype in later generations. …”
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Use of nicotine replacement therapy to create a smoke-free home: study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial of a smoke-free home intervention in Scotland by Sean Semple, Rachel O’Donnell, Nicola McMeekin, Rebecca Howell, Tracy Henderson, Laura Sinclair, Karen Mather

“…Parents/carers who are at least 18 years old, smoke in the home and care for one or more children aged 0–16 years are eligible to take part. …”
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Shawarma and Salmonella Enteritidis: Tracing a 2020 Foodborne Outbreak in Ain Al-Basha, Jordan by Alsulaiman JW, Slaihat A, Kheirallah KA, Alrawashdeh A, Haddad SZ, Abdel Al AM, Al Bataineh GH, Alazzam RM, Bashyreh MI, Al-Nusair MM, Hulliel AF, Al Zein EI, Bellizzi S, AlZoubi H

“…A case was defined as any individual who visited healthcare centers within the Al-Balqa Governorate between July 27 and August 2, 2020, presenting with two or more of the following symptoms: fever, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or headache. …”
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Comparative Assessment of Reactogenicity and Immunogenicity of Commercial Influenza Inactivated Vaccines: Polymer-Subunit Grippol plus, Subunit Influvac, Split Vaccine Waxigrip by S. M. Kharit, D. A. Lioznov, A. A. Ruleva, I. V. Fridman, N. V. Chirun, V. A. Aprjatina

“…To compare the reactogenicity and immunogenicity of inactivated influenza vaccines: Grippol Plus polymer subunit vaccine, Influvac subunit vaccine, and Vaxigrip split vaccine as part of influenza prevention in people aged 18 - 55 with no pre-existing conditions. Materials and methods. Comparative study of three groups of volunteers with no pre-existing conditions using coded serum samples. …”
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Immunogenic evaluation of LptD + LtgC as a bivalent vaccine candidate against Neisseria gonorrhoeae by Narjes Noori Goodarzi, Seyed Mahmoud Barzi, Soheila Ajdary, Mohsen Chiani, Mir Saeed Yekaninejad, Farzad Badmasti, Mohammad Reza Pourmand

“…These findings suggest that this multi-antigen formulation can be a promising vaccine candidate against gonorrhea. However, more investigations are required to confirm the vaccine efficacy.…”
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Comparative Assessment of 0.5% Levobupivacaine and 0.5% Ropivacaine for Anaesthetic Potency in Mandibular Third Molar Extractions: A Randomised Controlled Trial by Prachi Surolia, Rajanikanth Kambala, Nitin Bhola, Anchal Agarwal

“…Introduction: Patients often experience postoperative pain for more than 24 hours after the extraction of impacted mandibular third molars. …”
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‘It opened my eyes, my ears, and my heart’: Codesigning a substance use disorder treatment programme by Julie Bosak, Mari‐Lynn Drainoni, Cheri Bryer, Daisy Goodman, Lisa Messersmith, Eugene Declercq

“…A cohesive, multidisciplinary codesign planning group, inclusive of WWLE, supported a more equitable codesign process. The need for a virtual platform due to the COVID‐19 pandemic impeded human connection and relationship building. …”
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Gestational Hydronephrosis: A Retrospective Analysis of the Clinical Outcomes of Ureteral Stent Placement Versus Conservative Treatment by Dursun Baba, Engin Yurtçu, Burak Ayvacık, Yusuf Salih Küçük, Arda Taşkın Taşkıran, Mehmet Ali Özel, Ahmet Yıldırım Balık, Ekrem Başaran, Betül Keyif

“…Interestingly, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) was more prevalent in the non-stent group (20% vs. 5%; <i>p</i> = 0.042), although no significant differences were found in fasting glucose levels. …”
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Signatures of inflammation and impending multiple organ dysfunction in the hyperacute phase of trauma: A prospective cohort study. by Claudia P Cabrera, Joanna Manson, Joanna M Shepherd, Hew D Torrance, David Watson, M Paula Longhi, Mimoza Hoti, Minal B Patel, Michael O'Dwyer, Sussan Nourshargh, Daniel J Pennington, Michael R Barnes, Karim Brohi

“…This study is limited by its sample size, precluding more detailed analyses of drivers of the hyperacute response and different MODS phenotypes, and requires validation in other critically injured cohorts.…”
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Diagnostics and Group Therapy in Patients with Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness and Anxiety Disorder: Biomarkers and Neurofunctional Correlates of Underlying Treatment Effe... by Maximilian Maywald, Oliver Pogarell, Agnieszka Chrobok, Susanne Levai, Daniel Keeser, Nadja Tschentscher, Boris-Stephan Rauchmann, Sophia Stöcklein, Birgit Ertl-Wagner, Boris Papazov, Marco Paolini, Susanne Karch

“…Findings are limited by small sample size and require further research.…”
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Altered Circulating Cytokine Profile Among mRNA‐Vaccinated Young Adults: A Year‐Long Follow‐Up Study by Amani Alghamdi, Syed Danish Hussain, Kaiser Wani, Shaun Sabico, Abdullah M. Alnaami, Osama Emam Amer, Nasser M. Al‐Daghri

“…ABSTRACT Objectives This longitudinal study aimed to assess the impact of COVID‐19 vaccination on cytokine profile. Methods A total of 84 Saudi subjects (57.1% females) with mean age of 27.2 ± 12.3 participated in this longitudinal study. …”
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Intravenous Levosimendan versus Milrinone: Coronary Sinus Lactate and PA Catheter Derived Parameters in Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension Undergoing Elective Mitral Valve Replac... by Sanjula Virmani, Sukhdev Garg, Indira Malik, Abhas Chandra Dash, Sayyed Ehtesham Hussain Naqvi, Rachna Wadhwa, Harpreet Singh

“…Levosimendan and milrinone are increasingly being used as inodilators to treat PH and improve RV function to varying degrees, but their effect on myocardial metabolism awaits precise validation. Methods: Thirty patients were randomized into two groups of 15 patients each. …”
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The Impact of Race, Education, Economic Vulnerability, and Stigma on Viral Load Detectability Among People Living with HIV in Brazil by Brandelli Costa A, Graeff Bins-Ely I, Penzato V, Vaitses Fontanari AM, Alckmin-Carvalho F, Pereira H, Welter Wendt G

“…The sample consisted of 1767 participants. We used the Brazilian version of the HIV Stigma Index 2.0 questionnaire, the Internalized AIDS-Related Stigma Scale, and a sociodemographic questionnaire. …”
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