Clinicians’ perspectives of parental decision-making following diagnosis of a severe congenital anomaly: a qualitative study by Lucy K Smith, Natalie Armstrong, Robyn Lotto

“…Objective To explore clinicians’ perspectives on supporting parents’ decision-making following diagnosis of a severe congenital anomaly, and how this is shaped by current policy.Methods This paper reports data collated as part of a larger project examining parents’ decision-making following antenatal diagnosis. …”
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The impact of fasting toward oxidative stress marker in the liver and plasma of new zealand white rabbit by Novi Silvia Hardiany, Stephanie Gosal, Damayanti Angelina, Engelbert Julyan Gravianto, Radiana Dhewayani Antarianto

“…Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of intermittent and prolonged fasting on oxidative stress markers in the liver tissue and plasma of New Zealand White rabbits. Methods: New Zealand White rabbits were divided into three groups: control, intermittent fasting (IF), and prolonged fasting (PF), with each group consisting of five rabbits. …”
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Attributes of cognitive impairment in patients on maintenance hemodialysis – A cohort study by Geet Gaurav, Deepa Sanjeev Sajjanar, G. V. Naregal, Sanjeev L. Sajjanar

“…AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The current study aims to assess mild cognitive impairment (MCI) using the MoCA examination and to document the attributes of cognitive impairment in patients on maintenance hemodialysis (MHD). MATERIALS AND METHODS: The MoCA examination was administered to all patients in Kannada using the original form SPSS 22.0, developed by SPSS Inc. in Chicago, IL, USA, and was utilized for conducting statistical analyses. …”
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Relationship Between the Number of Occlusal Supporting and Medical Cost: Analysis Using Large Claims Database from Employee Health Care Insurance in Japan by Tatsunori Murata, Korenori Arai, Kosuke Kashiwagi, Shunsuke Baba

“…**Objectives:** The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationships between occlusal support and healthcare resource utilization. **Methods:** This study was a retrospective cohort study using a claims database. …”
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Does the type of aortic pathology affect periprocedural outcomes in patients undergoing thoracic endovascular aortic repair? by Serdar Badem, Mustafa Selcuk Atasoy

“…Aim: To examine whether the type of aortic pathology affects periprocedural outcomes in patients undergoing thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). Material and Methods: This retrospective observational cohort study included 47 TEVAR patients in total. …”
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Dengue virus infection among renal transplant recipients in Singapore: a 15-year, single-centre retrospective review by Sophie Seine Xuan Tan, Quan Yao Ho, Sobhana Thangaraju, Thuan Tong Tan, Terence Kee, Shimin Jasmine Chung

“…We aimed to characterise the clinical presentation and outcomes of dengue infection among renal transplant recipients in Singapore. Methods: We conducted a 15-year retrospective review of dengue in renal transplant patients treated at Singapore General Hospital between January 2005 and October 2019. …”
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A comparative study of pulse pressure variation, stroke volume variation and central venous pressure in patients undergoing kidney transplantation by Kyung Mi Kim, Gaab Soo Kim, Minsoo Han

“…This study aimed to compare the accuracy of PPV and CVP against SVV in predicting fluid responsiveness in terms of cost-effectiveness after a standardised empiric volume challenge in KT patients. Methods: 36 patients undergoing living-donor KT were analysed. …”
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Converting Organic Municipal Solid Waste Into Volatile Fatty Acids and Biogas: Experimental Pilot and Batch Studies With Statistical Analysis by Hojjat Borhany

“…These studies examine the influence of hydraulic retention time (HRT), pretreatment, biochar addition, and fine-tuned feedstock/inoculum (FS/IN) ratio on bioproducts and operational parameters. MethodsVFA concentration, VFA weight ratio distribution, and biogas yield were quantified by gas chromatography. …”
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Revitalizing Customary Law: Reforming Buffalo Farming Practices (Jalangan) in Menaming Village for Sustainable Governance by Hayatul Ismi, Ulfia Hasanah, Nofrizal Nofrizal, Izawati Wook

“…The buffalo farming system in Menaming Village is deeply rooted in traditional practices that combine grazing and caging methods, reflecting the community’s cultural values and environmental stewardship. …”
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Effects of ABA on growth, leaf stomatal characteristics, and photosynthesis of Iris lactea seedlings under NaCl stress by TIAN Xiaoxia, MAO Peichun, ZHENG Mingli, YU Ting, MENG Lin

“…We aim to screen the appropriate ABA concentration to enhance salt tolerance of I. lactea, and to provide a basis for the cultivation of I. lactea that is tolerant to severe saline stress. [Methods] Using ‘ML04’ and ‘ML35’ I. lactea seedlings as materials, the biomass, stomatal density, photosynthesis rate, and other indices under NaCl stress after ABA spraying were analyzed. …”
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Lower Extremity Kinematics of the Y-Balance Test in Healthy and ACL Injured Adolescent Females by Alison Bulow, Alixandra Bellemare, Judy E Anderson, Jeff R S Leiter, Peter B MacDonald, Jason D Peeler

“… # Study Design Prospective cohort. # Methods Twenty-five healthy and ten ACL-injured (mean time from injury 143 days) adolescent females were assessed using the YBT. …”
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Illness perception in patients with dental caries: A co-relational study in Odisha by Hemamalini Rath, Abhijit Panda, Shilpa Mahapatra

“…The present study was conducted to assess illness perception of patients having dental caries using Illness Perceptions Questionnaire-Revised (IPQ-R) in Odisha. Materials and methods: A descriptive co-relational study was conducted among 250 patients with self-reported dental caries in at least one tooth and more than 18 years of age. …”
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The Effect of Hospital Boarding on Emergency Medicine Residency Productivity by Peter Moffett, Al Best, Nathan Lewis, Stephen Miller, Grace Hickam, Hannah Kissel-Smith, Laura Barrera, Scott Huang, Joel Moll

“…We investigated the effect of boarding on resident productivity as measured by patients per hour and hypothesized that increased boarding leads to decreased productivity. Methods: This was a retrospective study at a quaternary, urban, academic Level I trauma center from 2017–2021 with a three-year emergency medicine residency of 10–12 residents per year and annual volumes of 80,000–101,000. …”
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The Influence of Maternal Knowledge Increase about Pregnant Women's Nutrition on Pregnancy Outcomes in Bengkulu City by Desri Suryani, Arie Krisnasary, Bintang Agustina Pratiwi, Yandrizal Yandrizal

“…Objectives: To determine the effect of increased maternal knowledge on pregnancy outcomes. Methods: This study used a non-randomized quasi-experimental methodology. …”
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Age-related changes in the vestibulothalamic pathway: Association with balance ability and subjective visual vertical of vestibular function by Sang Seok Yeo, Seo Yoon Park, In Hee Cho

“…Therefore, this study analyzed ipsilateral VTT to compare the neural pathway and the differences in vestibular and balance functions according to aging. Methods: Eleven elderly and 12 young healthy adults were recruited. …”
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Abdominal Pain in Young Adults by O. V. Gaus, M. A. Livzan, D. V. Turchaninov, T. I. Ivanova, D. V. Popello

“…A study of abdominal pain incidence in young adults in relation to dietary habits and psychological profile for advancement of health-promoting technologies.Materials and methods. An anonymous quiz survey covered 3,634 students enrolled at Omsk State Medical University in higher and secondary vocational education programmes via online use of the GSRS and WHO CINDI programme questionnaires to assess eating patterns and dietary preferences, as well as a brief multifactor personality inventory scale. …”
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Association between non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and macroalbuminuria: evidence from NHANES 1999-2018 by Dongli Huang, Yuan He

“…This study aims to investigate the association between NHHR and macroalbuminuria in U.S. adultsPatients and methodsThis cross-sectional study utilized data from the 1999–2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). …”
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Case report: Hypoparathyroidism-sensorineural hearing loss-renal dysplasia without febrile seizures: a novel mutation in the GATA3 gene by Haibin Chen, Haibin Chen, Yudi Zhang, Xueyao Yang, Xueyao Yang, Yongzhen Li

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to summarize the diagnostic and treatment experience of a case of Hypoparathyroidism-Sensorineural Hearing Loss-Renal Dysplasia (HDR) syndrome caused by a heterozygous mutation in the GATA3 gene.MethodsThe diagnostic and treatment process of the patient with HDR syndrome in our hospital was compared and analyzed.ResultsA 9-month-old male infant with a history of poor physical condition and increased susceptibility to infections. …”
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Effectiveness of a Patient Support Program in Supporting Access to Therapy for Solid Tumor Malignancies by Lindsay Parker, Alissa Shaul, Brian Murphy, Zeba M. Khan

“…**Objective:** To better understand the effect of patient support programs on access to therapy for solid tumor malignancies, this study evaluated service use, case outcomes, and patient characteristics from a manufacturer-sponsored program in the United States. **Methods:** Sociodemographic characteristics, services use rates, and outcomes by case and insurance type were evaluated at the patient- and case-level in a random sample of patients prescribed nab-paclitaxel for solid tumor malignancies who enrolled in the Celgene Patient Support (CPS) program (April 2011–November 2013). …”
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Exploring Core Genes Associated with Sepsis and Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome Using Single-Cell Sequencing Technology by Shen Y, Leng L, Hu Y

“…The frequency of occurrence is on the rise, but there is a lack of certain indicators for the timely detection and recognition of illnesses.Methods: By virtue of scRNA-seq, this research has analyzed single-cell transcriptome data from samples taken from groups with septic death and systemic inflammatory response syndrome so as to identify the unique markers and patterns in immune response.Results: By revealing the status of twelve cell clusters of four major cell types in blood samples through UMAP cell clustering and the differences of major cell populations between the dead and SIRS patients, the results have elucidated the components of different cells and their marker genes in two disease states, and the response mechanism beneficial to disease diagnosis in blood samples.Conclusion: By establishing a theoretical framework centered on cellular and molecular regulation, the study has introduced a novel approach for diagnosing and treating sepsis death group and SIRS patients early, as well as differentiating and preventing these conditions.Keywords: sepsis, SIRS, single cell sequencing, biomarkers, single cell transcriptome…”
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