A predictive risk‐scoring model for survival prognosis of multiple myeloma based on gain/amplification of 1q21: Experience in a tertiary hospital in South‐Western China by Yanqiu Xiong, Shanshan Liang, Wenjiao Tang, Li Zhang, Yuhuan Zheng, Ling Pan, Ting Niu

“…However, the interpretation of the high‐risk (HR) prognostic implications stemming from 1q21 abnormalities remain challenging to implement effectively. Methods In a comprehensive analysis of 367 consecutive patients with symptomatic MM, we assessed the prognostic significance of +1q21 using FISH with a threshold of 7.4%. …”
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Prognostic Value of Inflammatory and Nutritional Indicators in Non-Metastatic Soft Tissue Sarcomas by Yan Y, Zhang Y, Chen Y, Zhong G, Huang W, Zhang Y

“…These indicators included neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR), systemic inflammation response index (SIRI), lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (PNI), albumin-to-globulin ratio (AGR), and platelet-to-albumin ratio (PAR).Methods: A total of 93 were included, and blood indexes were measured preoperatively. …”
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Peningkatan Efisiensi Waktu Seleksi Karyawan dengan Kombinasi Metode Analytical Hierarchy Process dan Simple Additive Weighting by Julianto Lemantara, I Ketut Adi Suprianta, Lidya Ananda Arsyanti, Oktavia Deyo Lago

“…Therefore, this research aims to produce a Decision Support System (DSS) that can present appropriate recommendations in selecting the best prospective employees using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) methods with a faster and more efficient time. In its application, AHP was used to specify the criteria/subcriteria weight, while SAW was used to produce the ranking of prospective employees. …”
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Clinical and Immunological Characteristics of Elderly Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis by LI Zhengfang, WU Chanyuan, MA Mengsi, LI Tingting, WU Xue, MENG Xinyan, ZHANG Sha, WU Lijun

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical features and peripheral blood immune cell subsets ofelderly (≥60 years old) onset rheumatoid arthritis (EORA) patients.MethodsThe patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who were hospitalized in the Department of Rheumatology and Immunology of the People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from March 2023 to December 2023 were selected as the study objects. …”
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Evaluation and Management of Patients with Hematoma After Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery by Bekir Kahveci, Mehmet Obut, Serhat Ege, Mete Sucu, Nurullah Peker, Osman Uzundere, Gaye Kahveci, Mehmet Sukru Budak

“…All cases were assessed by patient demographics and clinical findings, hematoma of characteristics, treatment methods and results. Results: A total of 30 patients were included in the study with a mean age of 33.0±8.6 years. …”
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Clinical outcomes of early remdesivir administration in hospitalized patients at high risk for severe COVID-19 during the Omicron wave by Yeon Ju La, Won Sup Oh, Changhyup Kim, Myoung-nam Lim, Yong Duk Jeon

“…However, the effect of early remdesivir administration on Omicron variants, which are known to have decreased severity, remains unclear. Methods This study aimed to analyze the effects of early remdesivir administration during the Omicron wave in hospitalized patients. …”
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Socioeconomic factors and sex effects of postpartum maternal depression on offspring internalizing symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yang Geng, Wenlan Liu, Zhiying Yu, Hui Zhang, Yun Li, Weihua Zhao

“…To determine whether the characteristics of postpartum maternal depression with a history of prenatal depression influence sex differences in offspring internalizing symptoms across childhood and adolescence, socioeconomic factors should be considered. Methods We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, CNKI, and SinoMed databases from inception to November 28, 2023, and selected longitudinal cohort studies that quantified sex differences in internalizing symptoms of children and adolescents. …”
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Rethinking Language by Gastor Mapunda, Tracey Costley, Hannah Gibson, Nancy Kula, Colin Reilly

“…Data from these interviews also highlights the challenges which teachers face relating to language, and the creative methods they use to resolve these challenges. We argue that monolingual approaches to language-in-education are not effective, and that formal training in multilingual, language supportive pedagogies is required to provide teachers with the skills they need to effectively engage with multilingual classrooms. …”
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Spatial distribution and influencing factors of secondhand smoke exposure in Chinese healthcare facilities: a cross-sectional survey by Ying LIU, Xinying ZENG, Lin XIAO, Shiwei LIU

“…ObjectiveTo understand the spatial distribution and influencing factors of secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure in healthcare facilities in China, and to provide a reference for the development of regional tobacco control strategies and measures in these facilities. MethodsData were collected from the 2022 China Adult Tobacco Survey, including relevant data from non-collectively residing Chinese residents aged ≥ 15 years old and above in 31 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) across the country. …”
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Scoping review of climate drivers on maternal health: current evidence and clinical implicationsAJOG Global Reports at a Glance by Claire Masters, MHP, Chuhan Wu, MS, Dara Gleeson, MPH, Michaela Serafica, RN, MSN, Jordan L. Thomas, PhD, Jeannette R. Ickovics, PhD

“…Study Appraisal and Synthesis Methods: The scoping review protocol was registered with the International Platform of Registered Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols (INPLASY202410004, January 3, 2024) and conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). …”
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Beverage consumption modifies the risk of type 2 diabetes associated with ambient air pollution exposure by Chaonan Fan, Wenjuan Wang, Wenxue Xiong, Zhiyao Li, Li Ling

“…Background: Evidence on how beverage consumption modifies associations between air pollution (AP) exposure with the type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk remains scarce, which we aimed to investigate in this study. Methods: A total of 77,278 adults from the UK Biobank cohort were enrolled. …”
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The association between serum fructosamine and random spot urine fructose levels with the severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease – an analytical cross-sectional study by H Kamuzinzi, M Kgomo, P Rheeder, N Dada, P Bester

“…A secondary objective was to determine the association, if any, between serum transaminases, the aspartate aminotransferase (AST) to platelet ratio index (APRI) score, serum fructosamine and urine fructose in different groups with steatosis. Methods. Using a cross-sectional study design, 65 patients with three different levels of NAFLD, as detected by imaging, were enrolled. …”
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Assessing Sedation Depth with PSI in Elderly ERCP Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study by Huang L, Liu LL, Lu YD, Zhuang MY, Dou W, Liu H, Ji FH, Peng K

“…We aimed to assess the correlation between PSI and Modified Observer’s Assessment of Alertness/Sedation (MOAA/S) scores in elderly patients undergoing ERCP.Methods: This prospective cohort study included 57 elderly patients scheduled for ERCP procedures. …”
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Different lysine-to-methionine ratios in a low-protein diet affect the microbiome and metabolome, influencing the jejunal barrier function in Tibetan sheep by Fengshuo Zhang, Zhenling Wu, Yu Zhang, Quyangangmao Su, Kaina Zhu, Xuan Chen, Shengzhen Hou, Linsheng Gui

“…IntroductionThe objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of the dietary lysine (Lys)/ methionine (Met) ratio in a low-protein diet on short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) profiles, villus morphology, antioxidant capacity, and immune status of the jejunum in Tibetan sheep.MethodsA total of 90 weaned Tibetan sheep, each 2 months old with an initial weight of 15.37 ± 0.92 kg, were randomly divided into three treatment groups. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Manual and Electric Toothbrushes in Blind Children: A Randomised Controlled Trial by PS Thanalakshme, R Ramesh

“…Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of manual and electric toothbrushes in promoting better oral hygiene in visually impaired children in Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli District. Materials and Methods: A randomised controlled clinical trial conducted at a high school for the blind in Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, India on 120 blind chidren aged 6-12 years. …”
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Ultrasound outcomes and surgical parameters of the double-layer purse-string uterine closure technique in cesarean delivery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized tri... by Mahsan Nabighadim, Maryam Vaezi, Mahsa Maghalian, Mojgan Mirghafourvand

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aims to assess the impact of PSUS on ultrasound outcomes and surgical parameters related to cesarean scars. Methods This systematic review and meta-analysis involved a search for relevant publications in English and Persian across multiple databases, including PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science, and SID. …”
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Political economy analysis of health financing reforms in times of crisis: findings from three case studies in south-east Asia by Sophie Witter, Maria Paola Bertone, Sushil Baral, Ghanshyam Gautam, Saugat K. C. Pratap, Aungsumalee Pholpark, Nurmala Selly Saputri, Arif Budi Darmawan, Nina Toyamah, Rizki Fillaili, Valeria de Oliveira Cruz, Susan Sparkes

“…The objective is to understand whether and how crises can be utilised to progress UHC and to analyse the strategies used by reformers to benefit from potential windows of opportunity. Methods The study adopted a retrospective, comparative case study design, using a shared framework and tools. …”
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AI versus human-generated multiple-choice questions for medical education: a cohort study in a high-stakes examination by Alex KK Law, Jerome So, Chun Tat Lui, Yu Fai Choi, Koon Ho Cheung, Kevin Kei-ching Hung, Colin Alexander Graham

“…Objective This study aimed to evaluate the quality and psychometric properties of ChatGPT-4o-generated MCQs compared to human-created MCQs in a high-stakes medical licensing exam. Methods A prospective cohort study was conducted among medical doctors preparing for the Primary Examination on Emergency Medicine (PEEM) organised by the Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine in August 2024. …”
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Mechanistic investigation and the optimal dose based on baicalin in the treatment of ulcerative colitis–A preclinical systematic review and meta-analysis by Jinchen Chong, Zepeng Chen, Jiaze Ma, Linhai He, Yijia Zhu, Zhihua Lu, Zhengxi Qiu, Chen Chen, Yugen Chen, Feng Jiang

“…Baicalin shows therapeutic promise in UC animal models, but a systematic review is needed. Methods A systematic search was conducted across databases including PubMed, EBSCO, Web of Science, and Science Direct, up to March 2024, identifying randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining baicalin’s impact on UC in animal models. …”
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The effect of GM-CSF and predictors of treatment outcome in pediatric septic shock patients by Zhen-Hao Yu, Gui-Xiang Tian, Yao-Dong Wang, Ting-Yan Liu, Peng Shi, Jia-Yun Ying, Wei-Ming Chen, Yu-Feng Zhou, Guo-Ping Lu, Cai-Yan Zhang

“…This study aims to investigate the impact of GM-CSF administration on survival rates and to identify key predictors of treatment outcomes in pediatric septic shock patients. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of Children’s Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2023. …”
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