Prognostic Value of Epicardial Adipose Tissue in Heart Failure With Mid‐Range and Preserved Ejection Fraction: A Multicenter Study by Wenxian Wang, Yan Gao, Jian Wang, Congshan Ji, Hui Gu, Xianshun Yuan, Shifeng Yang, Ximing Wang

“…Background Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) accumulation is thought to play a role in the pathophysiology of heart failure (HF) with mid‐range ejection fraction and HF with preserved ejection fraction, but its effect on outcome is unknown. …”
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Impact on Patient Outcomes of Continuous Vital Sign Monitoring on Medical Wards: Propensity-Matched Analysis by Bradley Rowland, Amit Saha, Vida Motamedi, Richa Bundy, Scott Winsor, Daniel McNavish, William Lippert, Ashish K Khanna

“… BackgroundContinuous and wireless vital sign (VS) monitoring on hospital wards is superior to intermittent VS monitoring at detecting VS abnormalities; however, the impact on clinical outcomes remains to be confirmed. …”
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Relationship between multidimensional sleep health and depression during late pregnancy: a cross-sectional study by Yueying Wang, Jinle Wang, Pei Chen, Jiahui Zhang, Qin Lin, Bilgay Izci-Balserk, Yan Li, Bei Bei, Bingqian Zhu

“…Abstract Background Depression is common among pregnant women and identifying modifiable risk factors is critical (e.g., sleep). …”
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Effects of Nontraditional Division III Lacrosse Participation on Movement Pattern Quality and Dynamic Postural Control by Christopher Rosenborough, Sean M. Collins, Edward Smith, Thomas G Bowman

“…# Background/Purpose No studies have observed the effects of a collegiate lacrosse season on movement pattern quality, dynamic postural control, or the accuracy of athletes’ perceived movement pattern quality. …”
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Coverage of continuum of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) care in a nationally representative sample of 40,687 mother–child dyads of India: a report from NFHS-5 by Jyoti Ghosal, Anita Nanda, Pallavi Behera, Meena Som, Madhusmita Bal, Manoranjan Ranjit, Srikanta Kanungo, Shridhar Murlidharrao Kadam, Sanghamitra Pati, Ambarish Dutta

“…Abstract Background A package of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) services are administered sequentially to mother–child dyads as Continuum of Care (CoC), but often each intervention is reviewed in silo in low-middle-income countries like India. …”
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Reduced Muscle Loss in Patients With NSCLC Taking Fibrates: Findings From a Retrospective Observational Study by Rahmi Elahjji, Tahj Blow, Rahul Grover, Maurice A. Hurd, Richard F. Dunne, Bette J. Caan, Elizabeth M. Cespedes Feliciano, Andrew J. Plodkowski, James H. Flory, Marcus D. Goncalves

“…ABSTRACT Background The cancer‐anorexia‐cachexia syndrome (CACS) is a common and debilitating wasting disorder characterized by loss of skeletal muscle and worse morbidity and mortality. …”
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Predictive values for different cancers and inflammatory bowel disease of 6 common abdominal symptoms among more than 1.9 million primary care patients in the UK: A cohort study. by Annie Herbert, Meena Rafiq, Tra My Pham, Cristina Renzi, Gary A Abel, Sarah Price, Willie Hamilton, Irene Petersen, Georgios Lyratzopoulos

“…<h4>Background</h4>The diagnostic assessment of abdominal symptoms in primary care presents a challenge. …”
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Variation of Mg isotopes during mineral dissolution at pH = 1 and T = 25 °C: Part 1. Hornblende and chlorite by Jong-Sik Ryu

“…Abstract Background Silicate mineral weathering, particularly involving Mg-bearing minerals like hornblende and chlorite, plays a crucial role in the global geochemical cycle of magnesium. …”
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The HbA1c/HDL-C ratio as a screening indicator of NAFLD in U.S. adults: a cross-sectional NHANES analysis (2017–2020) by Ju Wu, Wenjing Yu, Linglong Huang, Shuangshuang Hou, Yanan Huang, Zhihua Huang, Zhiyuan Dai, Jiajun Yin, Zhequn Nie

“…Abstract Background Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a metabolic liver disorder closely associated with obesity and diabetes, urgently requires early screening. …”
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Impact of a dedicated antenatal specialist service for women with a history of stillbirth: the rainbow clinic by Jack Le Vance, Michelle Plant, Samiramis Saba, Alexander E.P. Heazell, R. Katie Morris, Victoria Hodgetts Morton, Leo Gurney

“…Abstract Background Stillbirth in a prior pregnancy represents a significant risk factor for a subsequent stillbirth and other adverse pregnancy outcomes. …”
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Enzyme replacement therapy for Anderson-Fabry disease: A complementary overview of a Cochrane publication through a linear regression and a pooled analysis of proportions from coho... by Regina El Dib, Huda Gomaa, Alberto Ortiz, Juan Politei, Anil Kapoor, Fellype Barreto

“…<h4>Background</h4>Anderson-Fabry disease (AFD) is an X-linked recessive inborn error of glycosphingolipid metabolism caused by a deficiency of alpha-galactosidase A. …”
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impHFrEF trial: study protocol for an open-label, multicentre study of improvement the outcome of patients with heart failure in China using a mobile hEalth-supported platForm by Xinxin Zhang, Fangfang Wang, Bing Xu, Qin Shen, Junhong Wang, Xiaoyu Dong, Yu Zou, Fuzhong Chen, Guangjuan Li, Wensen Chen

“…Background Patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) often have a long duration of illness, difficulty in attending follow-up visits, and poor adherence to treatment. …”
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Comparison of outcomes between anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapies for intracranial arterial dissections by Seong-Joon Lee, Min Kim, So Young Park, Ji Hyun Park, Bumhee Park, Bumhee Park, Woo Sang Jung, Jin Wook Choi, Yong Cheol Lim, Ji Man Hong, Jin Soo Lee

“…BackgroundThis study aimed to evaluate real-world data on the differences in outcomes between antiplatelet (AP) and anticoagulation (AC) therapies for intracranial arterial dissection (IAD).MethodsThis study included patients with symptomatic unruptured IAD between 2010 and 2021 that were treated with anti-thrombotics. …”
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Identification of circadian-sensitive brain structure and its role in cognitive impairment and dementia by Qing Chen, Shengfeng Wang, Jia Cao, Siwen Luo, Yimeng Wang, Mengchao He, Qiaorui Wen

“…It remains unknown which brain structures are involved in the pathology.Objective To investigate which specific brain structure alterations are associated with dementia and cognitive impairment induced by circadian disruption.Methods Circadian disruption was represented by two accelerometer-derived circadian variables, composite phase deviations (CPD) and relative amplitude (RA), separately reflecting circadian disruption in timing and amplitude. …”
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Regional atrophy, cellular plasticity, and regenerative potential in irradiated murine salivary glands by Inga Solgård Juvkam, Olga Zlygosteva, Olaf Joseph Franciscus Schreurs, Nina Jeppesen Edin, Hilde Kanli Galtung, Eirik Malinen, Tine Merete Søland

“…Background and purpose: Radiotherapy of head and neck cancer may cause detrimental late side effects such as fibrosis and hyposalivation. …”
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Diagnostic sensitivity of immune-inflammatory cell proportion in early diagnosis of endometrial cancer by Li Sun, Shujie Zhai, Guojia Wu, Jie Gu, Yiran Huang, Dandan Hong, Jianmei Wang, Yongmei Li

“…Background: Previous studies have shown that inflammation is closely linked to the occurrence and progression of cancer. …”
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The Determinants of Delays and Their Impact on Clinical End Points in Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Single-Center Experience by Kardelen Ohtaroglu Tokdil, Hasan Tokdil, Eser Durmaz, Bilgehan Karadag, Burcak Kilickiran Avci, Baris Ikitimur, Emre Ozmen, Alpin Mert Tekin, Betul Zehra Pirdal, Zeki Ongen

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that cause delay time in patients admitted to the hospital with STEMI. …”
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Association between isolated abnormal 1-hour glucose challenge test and adverse pregnancy outcomes: a retrospective review from an urban tertiary care center in the United States by Hillary Hosier, Lisbet S. Lundsberg, Jennifer Culhane, Caitlin Partridge, Moeun Son

“…Abstract Background The objective of this study was to investigate whether an isolated abnormal 1-hour glucose challenge test (GCT) among patients without gestational diabetes (GDM) is associated with adverse outcomes. …”
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Neutropenia (even mild) and anemia are poor prognostic factors in myelodysplastic syndromes by Reut Hausman, Roi Gat, Roi Gat, Noa Goldschmidt, Noa Goldschmidt, Moshe Mittelman, Moshe Mittelman, Moshe Mittelman, Howard S. Oster, Howard S. Oster, Howard S. Oster

“…BackgroundSevere neutropenia (ANC &lt; 0.8 × 109/L) indicates poor MDS prognosis (IPSS-R classification). …”
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Comparison of antimicrobial efficacy and therapeutic index properties for common wound cleansing solutions, focusing on solutions containing PHMB by Watson, Fergus, Chen, Rui, Saint Bezard, Jeanne, Percival, Steven

“…The optimal solution would have minimal cytotoxicity to the patient while maintaining a minimum concentration required for antimicrobial activity necessary to prevent opportunistic pathogens and biofilm formation.Method: A variety of common wound irrigation products, including polyhexanide in various concentrations and compositions, iodine and hypochlorous acid-based solutions, were tested and compared for their activity against pathogens according to the ESKAPE group of nosocomial relevant microbes. …”
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