A multicenter retrospective study on comparing the efficacy and safety of the therapy of intermittent cyclophosphamide and corticosteroids versus rituximab for primary membranous n... by Yi Wang, Xiaoyan Ma, Xinyu Yang, Shoujun Bai, Xiujuan Zang, Lin Liao, Yakun Wang, Zexin Lv, Ting Zhang, Shougang Zhuang, Na Liu

“…Background Few clinical studies compare the long-term remission, relapse, and safety of rituximab (RTX) or a combination of intermittent intravenous infusion of cyclophosphamide (CTX) and oral corticosteroid for primary membranous nephropathy (PMN) patients.Methods We collected multicenter retrospective data on PMN patients with nephrotic syndrome who received RTX or intermittent intravenous CTX with oral corticosteroids between 1 January 2019 and 31 January 2024. …”
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A peek into hospital poo: Tracking pathogens and antimicrobial resistance by Reshma Silvester, William B Perry, Gordon Webster, Laura Rushton, Amy Baldwin, Daniel A Pass, Neil Byrnes, Peter Kille, Kata Farkas, Barbara Kasprzyk Hordern, Andrew J Weightman, Gareth Jones, Davey L Jones

“…Tracking the type and load of AMR and pathogens within hospital environments is crucial for informing policy decisions and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies METHODS: Twenty-hour composite waste-water samples were collected from hospital outfall pipes using refrigerated autosamplers. …”
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Multimorbidity Patterns and In‐Hospital Outcomes in Chinese Young Women (Aged <55 Years) Presenting with ST‐Segment–Elevation Myocardial Infarction by Geru A, Liang Zhao, Wennan Liu, Pengfei Sun, Linjie Li, Bin Sun, Piao Li, Yongle Li, Xin Zhou, Qing Yang

“…Background Recent evidence highlights an increasing incidence of myocardial infarction in young women. …”
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Assessment of quality of maternal and newborn care and its determinants: a national study of primary health care facilities in Nigeria by Toluwani Oluwatola, Saheed Dipo Isiaka, Oluomachukwu Omeje, Folake Oni, Olugbemisola W. Samuel, Sidney Sampson, Hilda Ebinim, Oluwadamilare Olatunji, Oluwafisayo Ayodeji, Dolapo Ajibola, Stallone Ngobua, Oluwafunmilayo Dehinbo, Helen Ukoh, Leyira Ken-Aminikpo, Segun Adenipekun, Hilary I. Okagbue

“…This study aimed to assess the quality of MNCs among 25,840 public primary healthcare centers (PHCs) across Nigeria, analyze subnational variations, and determine the influence of contextual variables on the quality of care (QoC) by PHCs. Methods Data from a nationwide PHC assessment conducted in 2022 were utilized to create the composite index of care for PHC facilities in Nigeria. …”
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Risk Factors for Early Post-transplant Weight Changes Among Simultaneous Pancreas-kidney Recipients and Impact on Outcomes by Sandesh Parajuli, MD, Riccardo Tamburrini, MD, PhD, Fahad Aziz, MD, Ban Dodin, BS, MPhil, Brad C. Astor, PhD, Didier Mandelbrot, MD, Dixon Kaufman, MD, PhD, Jon Odorico, MD

“…Background. There are limited data about the risk factors for weight changes and the association of significant weight changes with graft and metabolic outcomes after simultaneous pancreas and kidney (SPK) transplantation. …”
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Management and Operation Transformation of Urban Park Green Spaces from the Perspectives of Public Goods Provision and Fiscal Sustainability by Peiyi JIA

“…As evidenced by the supply of public services in education, healthcare, and housing — where social capital and market-driven mechanisms have played critical, even central roles — there is significant instructive value for redefining the composition of supply entities in park green space provision. …”
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Validation of the International Trauma Interview (ITI) among treatment-seeking people with adverse childhood experiences in South Korea by Hyunjung Choi, Hae Seong Lee, Neil P. Roberts

“…Background: The International Trauma Interview (ITI) is a clinician-administered assessment that has been newly developed for the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) diagnoses of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (CPTSD).Objective: The current study evaluated the psychometric properties of the ITI for treatment-seeking people with adverse childhood experiences (ACE) in South Korea, with the aims of verifying the validity and reliability of ITI as well as examining the differentiation of ICD-11 CPTSD and borderline personality disorder (BPD).Methods: In total, data of 103 people were analysed. …”
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Implementation evaluation of biometric fingerprint scanning for monitoring HIV care engagement: acceptability, feasibility, and fidelity among peripartum women living with HIV in L... by Wiza Kumwenda, Sophie Lazar, Shaphil Wallie, Madelyn Frey, Denzel Matiya, Michael Owino, Victor Mwapasa, Mina Hosseinipour, Angela M. Bengtson

“…Abstract Background Sustained HIV care engagement is essential for pregnant women living with HIV (PWLHIV) on lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART). …”
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Predictors of Poor Long-Term Outcomes in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Asymptomatic Cardiac Sarcoidosis: A Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Study by Nicoleta Nita, Dominik Felbel, Rima Melnic, Michael Paukovitsch, Wolfgang Rottbauer, Dominik Buckert, Johannes Mörike

“…<b>Background:</b> The prevalence of patients with cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) diagnosed at a subclinical stage has increased; however, their long-term outcomes are not well known. …”
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Adherence to oral anticoagulation in ischemic stroke patients with atrial fibrillation by Paula Tiili, Ioannis Leventis, Janne Kinnunen, Ida Svedjebäck, Mika Lehto, Efstathia Karagkiozi, Dimitrios Sagris, George Ntaios, Jukka Putaala

“…Background Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOAC) have superior safety and comparable efficacy profile compared to vitamin-K antagonists (VKAs), with more convenient dosing schemes. …”
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Neonatal and Two-Year Prognosis of Eutrophic Newborns from Monochorionic Diamniotic Twin Pregnancies Complicated by Selective Intrauterine Growth Restriction by Marie-Anne Jarry, Nayri Topalian, Lauréline Cosnard, Claude D’Ercole, Cécile Chau, Barthélémy Tosello

“…Background: Monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA) twin pregnancies are at risk of complications, particularly selective intrauterine growth restriction. …”
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Evaluation of 3D printed nano-modified resin shear bond strength on titanium surfaces (an in-vitro study) by Noha Sabry ElMalah, Yomna Ibrahim, Dawlat Mostafa

“…Abstract Background Interim restorations are crucial in dental implant procedures as they ensure patient’s comfort, maintain esthetic appearance, and restore function during the healing process. …”
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Maternal and neonatal outcomes of Group B Streptococcus colonization: a retrospective study by Guixiu Jin, Lanhua Liu, Xiaolong Wang, Junling Fei, Zhenling Zhu, Ziyan Jiang, Min Liu

“…Abstract Background Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonization is one of the major causes of severe neonatal infections. …”
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Risk of dementia in older patients with different anesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies by Xixi Yang, Yan Wang, Fang Qian, lili lu, DongJun Bi, Tao-Hsin Tung

“…Abstract Background Anesthesia has been hypothesized to influence dementia risk due to its potential neurotoxic effects, especially in older patients. …”
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Reasons for Crown Failures in Primary Teeth: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Stephan Lampl, Deepa Gurunathan, Deepak Mehta, Krithikadatta Jogikalmat

“… Abstract BackgroundUnderstanding long-term retention rates and complications associated with different materials for fabricating pediatric crowns for primary teeth is crucial for material selection and optimizing clinical outcomes. …”
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2023 International Evidence‐Based Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Guideline Update: Insights From a Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis on Elevated Clinical Cardiovascular Disease in Pol... by Chau Thien Tay, Aya Mousa, Aadhya Vyas, Loyal Pattuwage, Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani, Helena Teede

“…Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevalent female endocrinopathy. …”
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Renal arteriolosclerosis impact on clinicopathological features and outcomes of idiopathic membranous nephropathy: a retrospective cohort analysis by Rui Jiang, Li Li, Yunfei Yan, Hucai Li, Ruizhi Yu, Yang Huang, Lixin Wang

“…BackgroundTo investigate the clinicopathological features and prognostic factors of idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN) patients with renal arteriolosclerosis, providing evidence for individualized clinical management.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 597 biopsy-confirmed IMN patients at Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine from January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2022. …”
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Associations of CRP and PCT levels with obstetric and neonatal outcomes: a prospective study by Merve Ates, Pinar Calis, A. Gokcen Artiktay, Canan Yilmaz, Ibrahim Murat Hirfanoglu, Ahmet Erdem, Mehmet Erdem

“…Abstract Background C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT) levels may be elevated under inflammatory conditions. …”
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Spatial transcriptomic analysis across histological subtypes reveals molecular heterogeneity and prognostic markers in early‐stage lung adenocarcinoma by Hua Geng, Wenhao Zhou, Haitao Luo, Jiaqian Wang, Shixiong Li, Congcong Song, Yujie Zhao, Meilin Xu

“…ABSTRACT Background The progression and prognosis of early‐stage lung adenocarcinoma are closely associated with histologic subtypes, yet the presence of mixed histologic patterns often complicates prognostic assessment. …”
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Cardiovascular Outcomes Associated With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Versus Other Types of Single Right Ventricle: A Multicenter Study by Nabil Dib, Nancy Poirier, Michelle Samuel, Sewanou Hermann Honfo, Ali Zaidi, Alexander R. Opotowsky, François‐Pierre Mongeon, Blandine Mondésert, Joseph Kay, Reda Ibrahim, Robert M. Hamilton, Anne Fournier, Susan M. Jameson, Annie Dore, Stephen Cook, Scott Cohen, Marie‐A. Chaix, Craig S. Broberg, Jamil Aboulhosn, Paul Khairy

“…Background The univentricular heart with a predominant right ventricle morphology (uRV) has been associated with a higher rate of adverse cardiovascular events. …”
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