Novel laparoscopic “lateral three-port technique” of extended totally extra peritoneal approach for ventral hernias: Short-term results and technical aspects of 100 consecutive cases from a single center by K. Ganesh Shenoy, Marina Thomas, Ramesh B S, Amol Siddalingappa Jeur, Nawab Jan

“…In this article, we present the technical aspects to perform this procedure by using novel lateral three ports and the short-term results of our experience in this subset of patients. …”
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Validation of a Short Questionnaire in English and French for Use in Patients with Persistent Upper Gastrointestinal Symptoms Despite Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy: The Pass (Proton Pump Inhibitor Acid Suppression Symptom) Test by David Armstrong, Sander JO Veldhuyzen van Zanten, Sharon A Chung, Colin M Shapiro, Sukhjeet Dhillon, Sergio Escobedo, Bijan K Chakraborty, Vijay Mann, Lisa Tanser, Krista Nevin

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Impact of a two-way short message service (SMS) to support maternally administered childhood mid-upper arm circumference monitoring and expand malnutrition screening in Kenya: the Mama Aweza trial protocol by Jennifer A Unger, Barbra A Richardson, Kirkby D Tickell, Mareme M Diakhate, Jeanne L Goodman, Arianna Rubin Means, Keshet Ronen, Carol Levin, Esther M Choo, Catherine Achieng, Mary Masheti, Benson O Singa, Christine J McGrath

“…Caregivers in the MAMMS arm will be given two colour coded and graduated insertion MUAC tapes and be enrolled in a mHealth system that sends weekly short message service (SMS) messages prompting caregivers to measure and report their child’s MUAC by SMS. …”
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Effect of Recombinant Human Epidermal Growth Factor Associated with Conventional Drug Therapy on the Dry Eye Symptom Score in Patients with Dry Eyes after Cataract Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Changce Sun, Xiaojun Zhang

“…This study aimed to systematically assess the effect of recombinant human epidermal growth factor (rhEGF) associated with conventional drugs on the score of dry eye symptoms in patients with dry eyes after cataract surgery. …”
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Assessing the feasibility of using publicly available data sources to identify healthcare data discrepancies and enhance service delivery: a retrospective cross-sectional study of four low human index scoring countries by Sheila Leatherman, Matthew Neilson, Alix Boisson-Walsh, Jack Lewis

“…Introduction Quality of care (QoC) remains a persistent challenge in countries with low Human Development Index scores (LHDIS) despite global efforts to promote universal health coverage. …”
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Early Changes in Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Can Predict Mortality in Acute Pancreatitis: Comparative Study between BISAP Score, APACHE-II, and Other Laboratory Markers—A Prospective Observational Study by Elizabeth Pando, Piero Alberti, Rodrigo Mata, María José Gomez, Laura Vidal, Arturo Cirera, Cristina Dopazo, Laia Blanco, Concepción Gomez, Mireia Caralt, Joaquim Balsells, Ramón Charco

“…Our study aimed to compare changes in BUN versus the Bedside Index for Severity in Acute Pancreatitis (BISAP) score and the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation-II score (APACHE-II), as well as other laboratory tests such as haematocrit and its variations over 24 h and C-reactive protein, in order to determine the most accurate test for predicting mortality and severity outcomes in AP. …”
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Ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation for metabolic-associated fatty liver disease-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) versus hepatitis virus B-related HCC: a propensity score matching study by Yannan Qiao, Sitong Chen, Yang Liu, Lu Li, Liting He, Zhiyu Han, Fangyi Liu, Zhigang Cheng, Xiaoling Yu, Jie Yu, Chuan Pang, Ping Liang

“…Patients were divided into MAFLD-HCC and HBV-HCC group according to the chronic liver disease etiology. The propensity score matching (PSM) was performed to reduce the interference of confounders. …”
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Management of thyroid tumors diagnosed cytologically as follicular neoplasms in a high-volume center: utility of a scoring system using serum thyroglobulin level, tumor size, ultrasound testing, and cytological diagnosis by Yasuhiro Ito, Makoto Kawakami, Mitsuyoshi Hirokawa, Masashi Yamamoto, Minoru Kihara, Naoyoshi Onoda, Akihiro Miya, Akira Miyauchi, Takashi Akamizu

“…The former three were independent predictors of malignancy in the multivariate logistic analysis. After assigning scores of 2 and 1 for cytological findings favoring malignancy and others, respectively, a receiver operating characteristic curve analysis indicated a score of 3 as the optimal cutoff for predicting malignant diagnosis; however, the area under the curve remained low, at 0.642. …”
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Retracted: Short-Term Postoperative Pain and Function of Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Discectomy versus Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy for Single-Segment Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Applied Bionics and Biomechanics

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The Role of Aspartate Aminotransferase/Platelet Ratio Index Score in Predicting Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy and its Relationship with Total Bile Acid Level: A Case-Control Study from a Tertiary Center by Merve Demir, Emre Sertel

“…The first and third-trimester APRI scores of the patients were calculated. Demographic data, laboratory findings, and APRI scores of women with and without ICP during pregnancy were compared. …”
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Evaluation of the Adhesion Strength of Ultrathin Gold Coatings on Substrates of Soda-Lime Glass and Cyclo-Olefin-Polymer by Cross-Cut and Scratch Tests under the Influence of a Thermal Shock Test for Use in Biosensors by Rebecca Vornweg, Mona Roser, Alexander Fromm, Frank Burmeister, Thomas Günther, André Zimmermann

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New findings into the genetic population structure of two commercially valuable and threatened sharks, Mustelus mustelus (Linnaeus, 1758) and M. punctulatus (Risso, 1827), allow refining management strategy in the Central Mediterranean Sea by Matteo Barbato, Matteo Barbato, Matteo Barbato, Sara Bonanomi, Sara Bonanomi, Diego Borme, Ilija Ćetković, Francesco Colloca, Manfredi Di Lorenzo, Manfredi Di Lorenzo, Ilaria A. M. Marino, Ilaria A. M. Marino, Carlotta Mazzoldi, Carlotta Mazzoldi, Carlotta Mazzoldi, Ana Pešić, Antonello Sala, Lorenzo Zane, Lorenzo Zane, Lorenzo Zane, Massimo Mezzavilla

“…Our results indicate the presence of at least two genetic stocks for each of the two species: one in the Strait of Sicily and the other in the Adriatic Sea. …”
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Corrigendum: Total neoadjuvant therapy based on short-course radiotherapy versus standard long-course chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Wenji Pu, Wenji Pu, Wenji Pu, Wenqi Chen, Haiman Jing, Jishi Li, Yong Jiang, Shasha Li, Weijie Wen, Zhiyuan Xu, Jing Jin

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Spore-Derived Isolates from a Single Basidiocarp of Bioluminescent <i>Omphalotus olivascens</i> Reveal Multifaceted Phenotypic and Physiological Variations by Rudy Diaz, David Bermudes

“…We isolated 47 fungal strains of <i>Omphalotus olivascens</i> germinated from spores of a single mushroom. We first noted a high degree of variation in the outward appearances in radial growth and pigmentation among the cultures. …”
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The Role of Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI in a Child with Sport-Induced Avascular Necrosis of the Scaphoid: A Case Report and Literature Review by Baris Beytullah Koc, Martijn Schotanus, Bob Jong, Pieter Tilman

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Clinical and CT Features, Clinical Management, and Decision on Sport Eligibility of Professional Athletes with Congenital Coronary Anomalies: A Case Series Study by Gianluca Guarnieri, Edoardo Conte, Davide Marchetti, Matteo Schillaci, Eleonora Melotti, Andrea Provera, Marco Doldi, Maria Rosaria Squeo, Antonio Pelliccia, Viviana Maestrini, Daniele Andreini

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Engagement factors affect academic success through study approaches among physical education and sport university students: a mediation analysis by Amayra Tannoubi, Amayra Tannoubi, Tore Bonsaksen, Tore Bonsaksen, Gry Mørk, Farruh Ahmedov, Edi Setiawan, Fairouz Azaiez

“…The study aimed to investigate how emotional, cognitive, and behavioral engagement affect academic success through study approaches among physical education and sports students.MethodsOnline forms were submitted by 488 students in physical education and sports (age range 19–25 years, Mean = 21 ± 1.5 year). …”
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Connaissances et attitudes des entraîneurs de première division du football burkinabè sur le dopage dans le sport by Abdoul Rahamane CISSE, Adama TIAMA, André KABORE, Mathias KABORE, Amidou SWADOGO

“… Le dopage fait partie des maux qui minent le sport mondial. Le rôle des entraîneurs dans la lutte contre ce fléau est unanimement reconnu. …”
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Application of SPORT medical care model and nursing practice of hematopoietic stem cells collection for related donors of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (SPORT医疗照护模式下外周血造血干细胞移植亲缘供者干细胞采集的护理经验) by FU Xiaofeng (傅小凤), ZHU Liying (朱丽影)

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Clinical Decision Making of Nurses Working in Hospital Settings by Ida Torunn Bjørk, Glenys A. Hamilton

“…Increased use of intuitive-interpretive models of CDM was associated with years in present job, further education, male gender, higher age, and working in predominantly surgical units.…”
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