Problems And Challenges Of Attendance In Medical Students by Muhammad Khurram

“…The key to improving attendance and quality of education is implementation of rules without fear of consequences as inconsistent attendance and academic performance will lead to inadequate preparation for clinical practice. Possible and judicious flexibility in accommodating personal and health-related challenges can make life easier for both students and administrators. …”
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Significance of Heparin-Binding Protein and D-dimers in the Early Diagnosis of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis by Tomasz Mikuła, Mariusz Sapuła, Joanna Jabłońska, Joanna Kozłowska, Wojciech Stańczak, Dagny Krankowska, Alicja Wiercińska-Drapało

“…Ascites and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) are among the most important complications of decompensated liver cirrhosis. In clinical practice, new inflammation biomarkers are needed for the early diagnosis of SBP, as well-known biomarkers, such as C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT), or peripheral blood white blood cell (WBC) count, lack the required specificity and sensitivity. …”
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The Effect of the Concurrent Use of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors or Receptor Blockers on Toxicity and Outcomes in Patients Treated with Radiotherapy: A Systematic Revie... by Wan-Chuen Liao, Hala Shokr, Corinne Faivre-Finn, Clare Dempsey, Kaye Janine Williams, Li-Chia Chen

“…This study highlights the significance of concurrent angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) or angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) use in radiotherapy by evaluating its impact on radiotherapy-related side effects and survival outcomes, addressing the gap in existing research and providing insights to guide clinical practice in oncology. <b>Methods</b>: The literature was retrieved from the MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Scopus databases from January 2000 to October 2024. …”
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Defining “Giant” Mediastinal Tumors: Proposal of a New Clinical–Radiological Classification and Case Report by Emanuel Palade, George Bucur Delaca, Ioana-Medeea Titu, Sergiu Adrian Ciulic, Gabriel Cismaru, Adrian Stef, Simona Manole

“…This study also showcases the largest <i>enbloc</i>-resected thymolipoma reported in the recent literature, supporting the utility of the proposed classification in clinical practice.…”
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Dobutamine-induced alterations in internal carotid artery blood flow and cerebral blood flow in healthy adults by Fengxia Yu, Dong Liu, Xia Ma, Yawen Liu, Linkun Cai, Erwei Zhao, Zixu Huang, Zhe Zhang, Tingting Zhang, PengGang Qiao, Wei Zheng, Chunyan Guo, Linxue Qian, Pengling Ren, Zhenchang Wang

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effects of dobutamine infusion on ICA blood flow and CBF, explore their relationship, and identify factors influencing CBF to facilitate timely monitoring in clinical practice. Methods: Forty-eight healthy volunteers underwent physiological assessment, ICA ultrasound, and brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data before and after the administration of dobutamine. …”
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Research progress of auricular point therapy to relieve preoperative period anxiety before elective surgery in adults (耳穴压豆缓解成年人择期手术术前焦虑的研究进展)... by GAO Yuan (高原), XU Lingzhi (徐凌志), LI Suxia (李素霞)

“…Through literature review and analysis, this paper summarizes the application of auricular acupressure in alleviating preoperative anxiety among adults undergoing elective surgery and discusses its physiological mechanisms, providing a reference for clinical practice. Although auricular acupressure presents an effective non-pharmacological intervention, further research is needed to validate its efficacy in clinical settings, and attention must be paid to the risk of infection during its application. …”
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Efficacy of a Blended Low-Intensity Internet-Delivered Psychological Program in Patients With Multimorbidity in Primary Care: Randomized Controlled Trial by Alicia Monreal-Bartolomé, Adoración Castro, M Ángeles Pérez-Ara, Margalida Gili, Fermín Mayoral, María Magdalena Hurtado, Esperanza Varela Moreno, Cristina Botella, Azucena García-Palacios, Rosa M Baños, Yolanda López-Del-Hoyo, Javier García-Campayo, Jesus Montero-Marin

“…It justifies the exploration of the conceptualization of depression in type 2 diabetes as well as the analysis of the implementation of such interventions in routine clinical practice. Trial RegistrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT03426709; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03426709 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)RR2-10.1186/S12888-019-2037-3…”
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Targeting the NOTCH2/ADAM10/TCF7L2 Axis‐Mediated Transcriptional Regulation of Wnt Pathway Suppresses Tumor Growth and Enhances Chemosensitivity in Colorectal Cancer by Zhen Xiang, Yiwei Wang, Xiao Ma, Shuzheng Song, Yuanqiao He, Jiamin Zhou, Longhai Feng, Su Yang, Yibin Wu, Bingran Yu, Guangkai Xia, Weiqi Xu, Yiming Zhao, Lu Wang

“…However, to date, no drugs targeting this pathway are used in clinical practice owing to the undesirable and serious side effects. …”
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Advancements in noninvasive techniques for transplant rejection: from biomarker detection to molecular imaging by Yuan Song, Yihui Wang, Wenyuan Wang, Yuji Xie, Junmin Zhang, Jing Liu, Qiaofeng Jin, Wenqian Wu, He Li, Jing Wang, Li Zhang, Yali Yang, Tang Gao, Mingxing Xie

“…Notably, dd-cfDNA and nuclear medicine imaging have already been integrated into clinical practice, thereby demonstrating the translational potential of these techniques. …”
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Tibial stem extension versus standard configuration in primary cemented total knee arthroplasty: systematic review and meta-analysis by Arash Heidari, Mohammad H. Ebrahimzadeh, Mahla Daliri, Ali Moradi, Mahdieh Sahebi, Masoumeh Sadeghi

“…To strengthen the evidence and improve the applicability of our findings in clinical practice, future high-quality studies are required.…”
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Correlations among hope, fertility quality of life and negative emotions for couples undergoing their first in vitro fertilization–embryo transfer: a cross-sectional analysis by Hui Ye, Jing Zhao, Yujie Zou, Xiaorun Song, Mi Xu, Yu Zhang, Lili Zhang, Gaohua Wang

“…The mutual influence of spouses should not be overlooked in clinical practice, and psychological support for both partners should be emphasized.…”
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Erectile Function and Sexual Activity Are Declining in the Younger Generation: Results from a National Survey in Japan by Akira Tsujimura, Shinichiro Fukuhara, Koji Chiba, Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa, Hikaru Tomoe, Masato Shirai, Kazunori Kimura, Eiji Kikuchi, Eri Maeda, Yoshikazu Sato, Atsushi Nagai, Koichi Nagao, Haruaki Sasaki

“…The Japanese Society for Sexual Medicine conducted a nationwide survey on the actual status of sexual function targeting men over 20 years old in Japan using validated questionnaires commonly used in clinical practice. Materials and Methods: Japanese men aged 20 to 79 years participated in our online epidemiological study on sexual dysfunction. …”

Identification of biomarkers for tumor regression grade in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy by Zhifu Chen, Yan Wang, Jun Chen, Zijun Xu, Tingjuan Zhang, Lu Sun, Lihua Zhu, Liben Xu, Chaoyang Wu, Zhiyuan Qiu, Dianjun Wang, Ting Wu

“…However, a sensitive biomarker is urgently needed in clinical practice.Methods60 esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (NCRT) were enrolled at the People's Hospital Affiliated to Jiangsu University. …”
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Implementing and evaluating the comprehensive integration of physical activity into a major health system: study design and protocol by Alex Ewing, Mark Stoutenberg, Jennifer L Trilk, Christopher Wichman, Paul A Estabrooks, John M Brooks, Meenu Jindal, James Rosemeyer, Leah M Schumacher, Lia K McNulty, Stephanie Eskuri, Frankie Bennett

“…The results of this study have the potential to significantly enhance clinical practice and improve health outcomes related to integrating a clinic-to-community PA model in health systems to connect patients with community-based PA resources. …”
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Patient Voices: Multimethod Study on the Feasibility of Implementing Electronic Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in a Comprehensive Cancer Center by Cinzia Brunelli, Sara Alfieri, Emanuela Zito, Marco Spelta, Laura Arba, Linda Lombi, Luana Caselli, Augusto Caraceni, Claudia Borreani, Anna Roli, Rosalba Miceli, Gabriele Tine', Ernesto Zecca, Marco Platania, Giuseppe Procopio, Nicola Nicolai, Luigi Battaglia, Laura Lozza, Morena Shkodra, Giacomo Massa, Daniele Loiacono, Giovanni Apolone

“… Background“Patient Voices” is a software developed to promote the systematic collection of electronic patient-reported outcome measures (ePROMs) in routine oncology clinical practice. ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess compliance with and feasibility of the Patient Voices ePROM system and analyze patient-related barriers in an Italian comprehensive cancer center. …”
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In vivo reduction of biofilm seeded on orthopaedic implants: safety and efficacy of portable electromagnetic induction heating by Enrique Cordero García-Galán, Marina Medel-Plaza, José J. Pozo-Kreilinger, Héctor Sarnago, Óscar Lucía, Alicia Rico-Nieto, Jaime Esteban, Enrique Gomez-Barrena

“…Assessment of side effects, including thermal necrosis of adjacent tissue, would determine transferability into clinical practice. Our goal was to assess bone necrosis and antibacterial efficacy of induction heating on biofilm-infected implants in an in vivo setting. …”
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Comparative efficacy and acceptability of psychotherapies for post-traumatic stress disorder in children and adolescents: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Andrea Cipriani, Pim Cuijpers, Yuqing Zhang, David Cohen, Jürgen Barth, Peng Xie, Cinzia Del Giovane, Xinyu Zhou, Donna Gillies, Teng Teng, Xuemei Li, Li Fan, Yajie Xiang, John R. Weisz, Xueer Liu, Yuanliang Jiang, Kang Du, Arun V. Ravindran

“…Clinicians should consider the importance of each outcome and the patients’ preferences in real clinical practice.…”
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Alleviation of Hepatic Ischemia Reperfusion Injury by Oleanolic Acid Pretreating via Reducing HMGB1 Release and Inhibiting Apoptosis and Autophagy by Wenwen Wang, Liwei Wu, Jingjing Li, Jie Ji, Kan Chen, Qiang Yu, Sainan Li, Jiao Feng, Tong Liu, Jie Zhang, Jiaojiao Chen, Yuting Zhou, Yuqing Mao, Fan Wang, Weiqi Dai, Xiaoming Fan, Chuanyong Guo, Jianye Wu

“…Oleanolic acid (OA) is a natural compound with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity that has been used to treat liver disorders in clinical practice for several years. Here, we investigated the effects and underlying mechanisms of OA in hepatic IRI. …”
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Application of metagenomic next-generation sequencing in the diagnosis of post-stroke infections: a case series study using multiple sample types by Xiaopu Chen, Yong Liang, Wei Yang, Wenzhen He, Zhiqiang Xing, Shunxian Li, Shaoyu Cai, Jiping Fu, Xiaotang Peng, Manli Chen, Jiaming Wu

“…Additionally, while mNGS offers promising potential, it facts limitations related to sensitivity, specificity, cost, and standardization, which could influence its integration into routine clinical practice.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed 18 stroke patients admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Shantou University from January to February 2023, comparing culture-based methods with mNGS detection, and assessing its significance in etiological diagnosis. …”
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Anti-PD-1 exacerbates bleomycin-induced lung injury in mice via Caspase-3/GSDME-mediated pyroptosis by Fei Wang, Haiyi Deng, Maolin Zhou, Yilin Yang, Jiankui Zhou, Yansheng Wang, Xiaohong Xie, Xinqing Lin, Ming Liu, Gengyun Sun, Chengzhi Zhou

“…However, the lack of mouse animal models of ICI-related lung injury (ICI-LI) has limited the in-depth exploration of its pathogenesis. In clinical practice, underlying lung diseases increase the risk of lung injury. …”
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