Therapy for Non-Diabetic Foot Infections After Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery: The Duration of Post-Debridement Antibiotic Treatment Does Not Alter Failure Risk by Martina Scherer, Laura Soldevila-Boixader, İnci Yιldιz, Franziska C. S. Altorfer, Pascal R. Furrer, Silvan Beeler, Stephan H. Wirth, Arnd Viehöfer, İlker Uçkay

“…Our findings suggest that shorter courses of systemic antibiotics may be appropriate in non-diabetic adults, supporting better antibiotic stewardship. …”
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Physical activity, sedentary leisure-time and risk of incident type 2 diabetes: a prospective study of 512 000 Chinese adults by Derrick Bennett, Zheng Bian, Huaidong Du, Liming Li, Robert Clarke, Zhengming Chen, Junshi Chen, Ling Yang, Rory Collins, Jun Lv, Richard Peto, Robin Walters, Daniel Avery, Ruth Boxall, Yumei Chang, Yiping Chen, Simon Gilbert, Alex Hacker, Michael Holmes, Christiana Kartsonaki, Rene Kerosi, Garry Lancaster, Kuang Lin, John Mcdonnell, Iona Millwood, Qunhua Nie, Paul Ryder, Sam Sansome, Dan Schmidt, Rajani Sohoni, Iain Turnbull, Lin Wang, Neil Wright, Xiaoming Yang, Xiao Han, Can Hou, Pei Pei, Biao Jing, Yunlong Tan, Canqing Yu, Naying Chen, Fanwen Meng, Ying Huang, Sisi Wang, Derrick A Bennett, Fiona Bragg, Pang Yao, enzhu Tang

“…Objective Aim to examine the independent and joint associations of physical activity (PA) and sedentary leisure-time (SLT) with risk of diabetes and assess the extent to which these associations were mediated by adiposity.Research design and methods The prospective China Kadoorie Biobank recruited ~512 000 adults from 10 diverse areas across China. Self-reported PA was estimated based on type, frequency and duration of specific types of PA, covering four domains (occupation, leisure, household and commuting). …”
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A prospective study of functional outcome of treatment of intra-articular fracture of proximal interphalangeal joint by static traction and early mobilization in adults by Ameya H. Velankar, Ashok M. Ghodke, Sanjeev Kumar Singh

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Infections among adults hospitalized in intensive care after the 2023 earthquake in the southeastern part of Türkiye: a multi-center observational study by Esat Kivanc Kaya, Burcin Halacli, Goksel Guven, Mehmet Yildirim, Asir Eren Seven, Emin Gemcioglu, Meltem Simsek, Begum Erdemir Sullu, Recep Civan Yuksel, Ahmet Safa Kaynar, Aliye Esmaoglu, Banu Kilicaslan, Seda Banu Akinci, Kursat Gundogan, Ebru Ortac Ersoy, Jordi Rello, Arzu Topeli, On behalf of the Turkish Intensive Care Studies-Network (TRICS-Net)

“…Results A total of 107 earthquake-affected adults (58 females and 49 males, median [IQR] age: 37 [27–57] years) were analysed. …”
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Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) symptom verbal response scales: content validity testing for use in adults with CRSwNP by Tom Keeley, Nina Gaw, Waseem Ahmed, Rafael Alfonso-Cristancho, Ana R. Sousa, Katie Forde, Rosie Sharp, Sophie Whyman, Adam Gater

“…Methodology This qualitative, semi-structured interview study recruited adults from the US, Germany, and China with confirmed moderate-to-severe CRSwNP. …”
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Diabetes distress and associated factors among adults with diabetes mellitus residing in a metropolitan city of India: a community-based study by Anam Anil Alwani, Ravneet Kaur, Mohan Bairwa, Puneet Misra, Baridalyne Nongkynrih

“…Results A total of 412 adults were included in the study, of which 35.4% had clinically significant distress. …”
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Evaluation of Minds in Motion, a fitness program for people living with dementia and their caregivers by Pria Nippak, Jocelyn Badali, Julien Meyer, Housne Begum, Nalini Sen, Mya Rana-Nippak

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Impact of botanical fermented foods on metabolic biomarkers and gut microbiota in adults with metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review protocol by Miin Chan, Helen Baxter, Nadja Larsen, Lene Jespersen, Elif I Ekinci, Kate Howell

“…Eligible RCTs which have enrolled adult participants with T2DM, any MetS components or combinations of these components, treated prophylactically or therapeutically with any botanical fermented food intervention, compared with a control group (no intervention, placebo or active control) will be assessed. …”
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Acute Fatal Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus in a Captive Adult Linnaeus’s Two-Toed Sloth (<i>Choloepus didactylus</i>) in Amazon Biome by Hanna Gabriela da Silva Oliveira, Cinthia Távora de Albuquerque Lopes, Letícia Yasmin Silva Correa, Roberta Martins Crivelaro Thiesen, Rodrigo Otavio Silveira Silva, Francisco Alejandro Uzal, Sheyla Farhayldes Souza Domingues, Felipe Masiero Salvarani

“…Further research is needed to develop appropriate approaches to GDV in captive sloths.…”
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Intramedullary nail fixation versus open reduction and internal fixation for treatment of adult diaphyseal forearm fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis by McKenna W. Box, Samuel D. Stegelmann, Grayson A. Domingue, Monica E. Wells, Neil J. Werthmann, Cornelis J. Potgieter, John T. Riehl

“…Abstract Background Diaphyseal radius and ulna fractures require surgical fixation in adults. Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) have been considered the gold standard of treatment. …”
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Self-reported frequency of handwashing among pet and non-pet owners in different situations: results of four surveys of the general adult population in Germany by Karolin M. E. Nettelrodt, Thomas von Lengerke

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The Impact of Online Interactive Platform Services on Oral Health Behaviors in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Yin Q, Chai Z, Tao B, Liu P, Luo Y, Zhao Q, Yang B

“…Participant enrollment will begin in April 2024 and is expected to be completed in November 2024.Conclusions: This trial will evaluate whether the e-COM(OH) WeChat mini-program is suitable to improve the oral health behaviors and cognitive functions of older adults with MCI. If its effectiveness is validated and e-COM(OH) is deemed acceptable, appropriate, and feasible, it could serve as a strategic approach to address oral health issues and prevent cognitive decline in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.Trial Registration: The trial has been registered on the www.chictr.org.cn registration platform on 19 April 2024 (registration number: ChiCTR2400083250).Keywords: aged, cognitive dysfunction, internet, oral hygiene, randomized controlled trial…”
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Postsurgical rehabilitation for adults with low back pain with or without radiculopathy who were treated surgically: protocol for a mixed studies systematic review by Ginny Brunton, Silvano Mior, Carol Cancelliere, Jessica J. Wong, Hainan Yu, Margareta Nordin, Paulo Pereira, Heather Shearer, Gaelan Connell, Leslie Verville, Anne Taylor-Vaisey

“…First, we will synthesise the quantitative and qualitative studies independently, conducting a meta-analysis of the quantitative studies if appropriate and thematic synthesis of the qualitative studies. …”
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Identification of a Susceptible and High-Risk Population for Postoperative Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome in Older Adults: Machine Learning–Based Predictive Model by Haiyan Mai, Yaxin Lu, Yu Fu, Tongsen Luo, Xiaoyue Li, Yihan Zhang, Zifeng Liu, Yuenong Zhang, Shaoli Zhou, Chaojin Chen

“…ObjectiveWe aimed to develop and validate an individualized predictive model to identify susceptible and high-risk populations for SIRS in older adult patients to instruct appropriate early interventions. …”
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Was there any change in tobacco smoking among adults in Bangladesh during 2009–2017? Insights from two nationally representative cross-sectional surveys by Muhammad Aziz Rahman, Henry Ratul Halder, Sabuj Kanti Mistry, Uday Narayan Yadav, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Md. Ashfikur Rahman, Satyajit Kundu, Joshua Okyere, Md. Mahmudur Rahman

“…Objective This study assessed the changes in prevalence and associated factors of tobacco smoking among Bangladeshi adults over time.Design Nationally representative cross-sectional surveys.Setting Two most recent Global Adults Tobacco Survey (GATS) data from Bangladesh, carried out in 2009 and 2017.Participants Adult population aged 15 and above (n=9629 in 2009; n=12 783 in 2017).Outcome measures Current use of tobacco smoke, including cigarettes, bidi, hukkah, cigars or pipes, which was dichotomised (‘yes’/‘no’).Methods We analysed data from two recent rounds of GATS (2009 and 2017). …”
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Clinical characteristics and diagnostic accuracy of preliminary diagnoses in adults with infections in Danish emergency departments: a multicentre combined cross-sectional and diag... by Ole Graumann, Helene Skjøt-Arkil, Christian Backer Mogensen, Flemming S Rosenvinge, Anne Heltborg, Morten Hjarnø Lorentzen, Mathias Amdi Hertz, Mariana B Cartuliares, Frida Kaldan, Jens Juel Specht, Mats Jacob Hermansson Lindberg, Patrick Asbjørn Mikkelsen, SL Nielsen, Janne Jensen, Birgit Thorup Røge

“…Objective Rapid and accurate infection diagnosis is a prerequisite for appropriate antibiotic prescriptions in an ED. Accurately diagnosing acute infections can be difficult due to nonspecific symptoms and limitations of diagnostic testing. …”
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Foreign Bodies in the External Auditory Canal: An Evaluation of 95 Cases by Ayhan Kars, Fatma Atalay, Kübra Topal

“…Results: Sixty-eight (71.5%) of the 95 patients were adults aged 20-85, and 27 (28.5%) were children aged 2-17. …”
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Cost analysis of the use of botulinum toxin type A in Spain by F. de Andrés-Nogales, A. Morell, J. Aracil, C. Torres, I. Oyagüez, M. A. Casado

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Enhancing quality of care for older adults: The age‐friendly health system (4Ms framework) and the role of general medicine physicians as system‐based complexologists by Masaya Higuchi, Takashi Watari, Kenya Ie

“…Abstract The aging population presents critical challenges to global healthcare systems, with Japan expected to have 35% of its population aged 65 or older by 2040. Older adults often experience multimorbidity, cognitive impairments, and physical frailties, increasing healthcare utilization and costs. …”
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Effectiveness of pharmacological and psychological interventions for treating post-traumatic stress disorder in adults with childhood abuse: protocol for a systematic review and ne... by Nour Waleed Alhussaini, Muhammad Riaz

“…PTSD is common among adults who have experienced physical/sexual childhood abuse. …”
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