HRQoL Evaluation of Pediatric Osteogenesis Imperfecta with Zoledronic Acid Therapy by Tri Wahyu Martanto, Hamzah Rafly Rahman, Patricia Maria Kurniawati

“…This study investigates the impact of zoledronic acid therapy on the quality of life of pediatric patients with osteogenesis imperfecta. Methods: A retrospective analytical study was conducted on 16 pediatric patients with osteogenesis imperfecta who received intravenous zoledronic acid. …”
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Pain assessment and management of adult patients in the Swedish EMS: a nationwide registry study by Glenn Larsson, Pär Wennberg, Kristoffer Wibring

“…The aims of this study have been: (a) to describe the prevalence of pain intensity ratings in EMS care of patients with pain-related conditions; (b) to describe pain treatment in the EMS setting in terms of drugs administered and the proportion of patients receiving analgesics and (c) to investigate the relationship between patients’ self-reported pain intensity and vital signs. Methods This is a retrospective observational cohort study using data from 394,700 EMS missions conducted 2021 and 2022, as recorded in the Swedish Ambulance Registry. …”
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Low Birth Weight, Child Gender, Number of Children, and Maternal Education as Risk Factors for Stunting in Palu City - Indonesia by Fahmi Hafid, Nasrul Nasrul, Amsal Amsal, Kadar Ramadhan, Taufiqurahman Taufiqurahman, Sarina Sariman

“…Background: The worldwide issue of stunting, which is prevalent up to 20.5%, can have an impact on future productivity and health Objectives: to determine the risk factors and prevalence of stunting in children aged 0-23 months in Palu City, Indonesia. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional analytical design in eight sub-districts of Palu City (January-June 2024), involving 516 pairs of mothers and children aged 0-23 months. …”
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Turismo en Mallorca by Macià Blázquez Salom

“…Geography can help inform this political debate on the transformation of the system of production, consumption and social relations oriented towards a necessary contraction and convergence of the metabolic flow per capita, for the improvement of human welfare and by redistributive, egalitarian and consensual methods. …”
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Social participation challenges and facilitators among Chinese stroke survivors: a qualitative descriptive study by Xiaojuan Wan, Dorothy Ngo Sheung Chan, Janita Pak Chun Chau, Yu Zhang, Zhi’e Gu, Limei Xu

“…This study aimed to explore experiences of social participation among Chinese stroke survivors and their perceived challenges and facilitators, particularly the cultural issues that impact their social participation. Methods This study used a qualitative descriptive approach. …”
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Immunological Remission as a Basis for Dose Reduction of Immunosuppressors in Autoimmune Hepatitis: Results of Monocenter Surveillance Study by A. O. Bueverov, S. V. Koblov, P. O. Bogomolov

“…Aim of the study: evaluate the role of normalization of humoral immunity to address dose reduction or discontinuation of immunosuppressors in patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH).Patients and methods. The data of 47 patients with AIH who received immunosuppressive therapy from April 2001 to August 2023 were analyzed: 10 men (21 %), 37 women (79 %); the average age was 37 (17–66) years. …”
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Effectiveness of Scapular Stabilization Versus Non-Stabilization Stretching on Shoulder Range of Motion, a Randomized Clinical Trial by Alan J Howell, Andrew Burchett, Nicholas Heebner, Cody Walker, Alec Baunach, Asia Seidt, Tim L Uhl

“… # Study Design Randomized Clinical Trial # Methods Sixteen patients with sub-acromial pain associated with tendinopathy and associated pathologies presenting to physical therapy were randomized into two groups (stabilized or non-stabilized scapular stretching). …”
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Blood molecular subtypes to guide precision treatment strategies in systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis by In-Woon Baek, Jung Woo Rhim, Kyung-Su Park, Ki-Jo Kim

“…A comprehensive understanding of molecular signatures at the systems level and the discovery of molecular subtypes are the initial steps toward personalized medicine in sJIA. Methods A blood transcriptomic dataset was collected from patients with systemic JIA (sJIA) (n = 168), polyarticular JIA (n = 254), oligoarticular JIA (n = 96), enthesitis-related arthritis (n = 40), and healthy controls (n = 220). …”
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Risk of adverse cardiovascular events following spinal cord injury in patients with osteoporosis: Real-world evidence by Shih-Kai Kao, Yu-Ting Yu, Ming-Hsien Tsai

“…However, the cardiovascular risk profile of individuals with SCI with osteoporosis remains unclear. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study by using data from the TriNetX Research Network. …”
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Economic Evaluation of a Novel Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in US Motor Vehicle Drivers by Jacie T. Cooper, John E. Schneider, Jim Potenziano, David S. Fam

“…**Objective:** The aim was to evaluate the economic benefits attributable to improved driving abilities and avoided crashes in DXR patients compared with patients treated with the SOC or those who are untreated. **Methods:** A cost-impact model estimated 1-year crash-related cost outcomes for DXR-treated patients compared with SOC-treated and untreated ADHD patients. …”
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Professional Baseball Player Type and Geographic Region of Origin Impacts Shoulder External and Internal Rotation Strength by Lori A. Michener, Adam J. Barrack, Bernard Y. Liebeskind, Ryan J. Zerega, Jonathan C. Sum, Ryan L. Crotin, Hillary A. Plummer

“… # Study Design Cross-sectional. # Methods Minor league professional baseball players from North America and Latin America (n=242; age=22.4±2.3 years; n=135 pitchers and n=107 position players; n=162 North American and n=80 Latin American players) volunteered at spring training. …”
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Association Between Vaso-Occlusive Crises and Opioid Prescriptions Among Patients with Sickle Cell Disease: A Retrospective Claims-Based Study by Hyeun Ah Kang, Jamie C. Barner, Kristin M. Richards, Menaka Bhor, Jincy Paulose, Abdullah Kutlar

“…The aim of this study was to examine the association between VOC events and opioid use and assess the association between opioid prescriptions and health care resource utilization among SCD patients. **Methods:** This was a retrospective cohort study using Texas Medicaid medical and prescription claims between September 2011 and August 2016. …”
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Risk factors for Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales infections: A case-control study by Sibongakonke Mbele, Sandeep D. Vasaikar

“…The aim is to evaluate factors associated with CRE infections among individuals admitted to hospitals in Mthatha. Methods: A retrospective case-control study among patients who attended Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital (NMAH) and Mthatha Regional Hospital (MRH), Eastern Cape, South Africa. …”
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Associations between Chinese Visceral Adiposity Index and the Risk of Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Liver Fibrosis: A Large Cross-sectional Study by Hui Liu, Mingming Deng, Gang Luo, Jie Chen

“…The present study aimed to investigate the relationships between CVAI and MASLD or hepatic fibrosis in an American population, as well as to assess the diagnostic value of CVAI for MASLD and fibrosis.Methods: After excluding missing data on calculations of indices, diagnosis of MASLD, and covariates, 3242 participants were selected from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2017-2020. …”
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PERCEPTION OF ONLINE VERSUS PHYSICAL LEARNING AMONGUNIVERSITY STUDENTS by Ramna Shafique, Muhammad Abdullah, Tooba Nasir, Sundas Salim, Sabrina Jam, Bina Fawad

“… Objectives: To assess the perception of online versus face-to-face learning among medical and non-medical university students of Karachi, Pakistan. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Karachi, Pakistan, from November 2021 to May 2022. …”
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Comparison of Glenohumeral Range of Motion Deficits in Youth, Collegiate, and Professional Baseball Players by C. Luke Wilcox, Hillary A. Plummer, Roger V. Ostrander III

“… # Study Design Prospective descriptive cohort # Methods Passive internal and external rotation range of motion was measured bilaterally. …”
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The Efficacy of the Mulligan Concept to Treat Meniscal Pathology: A Systematic Review by Nathan C. Reep, Sydney N. Leverett, Rebecca M. Heywood, Russell T. Baker, Darren L. Barnes, Scott W. Cheatham

“… # Study Design Systematic Review # Methods A literature search was completed across multiple databases using combinations of the words "knee, function, mobilization with movement, MWM, mulligan concept, MC, meniscal pathology, meniscal derangement, and meniscal tear." …”
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Diabetes knowledge and glycemic control among type 2 diabetes patients at public hospitals in Debre Berhan, Ethiopia. by Girma Deshimo Lema, Enguday Demeke Gebeyaw

“…This study assessed diabetes knowledge and its relationship with glycemic control among Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) patients in Debre Berhan, Ethiopia.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 380 patients diagnosed with T2DM who were receiving care at two hospitals in Debre Berhan from January 1 to March 30, 2024. …”
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Call to Action: Lead Pharmacy into the Next Decade by Kerry K Fierke, Gardner Lepp, Bridget McGugan, Marta Brooks

“…In keeping with the mission of INNOVATIONS in pharmacy (Iip), we invite you to share creative and dynamic scholarly leadership work. Methods The traditional written manuscript is an author-centric form of scholarly output; the format, process, expediency, and familiarity of written manuscripts benefit authors, but may not be as easily consumed as more user-centric forms of information. …”
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Efficacy of a simple intravitreal perfluoropropane injection in treating unclosed idiopathic macular holes following vitrectomy by Zexia Dou, Jindong Han, Shaozhen Zhao

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a simple intravitreal injection of perfluoropropane (C3F8) in treating unclosed idiopathic macular holes (IMHs) in patients who had previously undergone primary pars plana vitrectomy (PPV). Methods This study was a retrospective, observational clinical study. …”
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