Percutaneous versus surgical closure of paravalvular leaks in prosthetic valves: A cross‐sectional comparison of clinical outcomes by Mohammadsaleh Baghi, Erfan Kohansal, Mahsa Akbarian, Sara Adimi, Hooman Bakhshandeh, Ata Firoozi, Pegah Salehi, Kasra Mehdizadeh, Hamed Hesami, Mina Yousefi, Sajjad Erami, Yeganeh Dehghani, Zahra Hosseini, Maryam Shojaeifard

“…The length of stay in the hospital and post‐procedural decrease in hemoglobin were considerably lower in the percutaneous group. …”
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Effect of implementing care protocols on acute ischemic stroke outcomes: a systematic review by Karina Fonseca de Souza Leite, Mariana Gaspar Botelho Funari de Faria, Rubia Laine de Paula Andrade, Keila Diane Lima de Sousa, Samuel Ribeiro dos Santos, Kamila Santos Ferreira, Carlos Eduardo Menezes de Rezende, Octavio Marques Pontes Neto, Aline Aparecida Monroe

“…Conclusions We have identified the importance of implementing protocols in increasing the performance of reperfusion therapies, and a good functional outcome with improved prognosis after discharge. …”
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Effects of Non-Immersive Virtual Reality Exercise on Self-Reported Pain and Mechanical Hyperalgesia in Older Adults with Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis: A Secondary Analysis of a Rand... by Francisco Guede-Rojas, Cristhian Mendoza, Leonardo Rodríguez-Lagos, Adolfo Soto-Martínez, David Ulloa-Díaz, Carlos Jorquera-Aguilera, Claudio Carvajal-Parodi

“…No significant changes in PPTs were observed in either group. However, the improvements in the NIVR-G diminished four weeks post-intervention. …”
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Lowering the osteotomized level of fibular osteotomy reduces neuromuscular complications while maintaining clinical efficacy in treating medial compartment knee osteoarthritis: a r... by Ting-Yu Chang, Chih-Wei Chang, Yen-Nien Chen, Chyun-Yu Yang, Jou-Hua Wang

“…Conclusions Lowering the osteotomy to the mid-third of the fibula significantly reduced peroneal nerve injury while preserving functional improvement. These findings support mid-level PFO as a safer, technically accessible modification for MKOA treatment.…”
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Knowledge and Awareness about Anesthesia and Perception about Anesthesiologists and their Role during the COVID-19 Pandemic among Patients at a Zonal Hospital: A Cross-sectional Su... by Mayank Rajput, Dewendra J. Gajbhiye, Nagesh Venkata Ivaturi, Shambhavi Rajiva, Vivek Yadav

“…However, even today, in the 21st century, anesthesia functions in relative obscurity, succinctly labelled as a ‘behind the screen’ specialty by the medical fraternity itself. …”
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Exploring the Use of an Augmented Reality Device Learning Tool for Multidisciplinary Staff Training on Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence: Postintervention Qualitative Evaluation by Dilroshini Karunaratne, Jessica Whittock, Amber Moore, Krishna Dasigan, Jasmine Chevolleau, Brent Bartholomew, Nikki Kelly, Charlotte E Cohen

“…Participants were given the opportunity to wear the headset and familiarize themselves with the technology during the sessions. A post-intervention evaluation research model was used to explore the feasibility and functionality of the HP as an educational tool. …”
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Process Re-Engineering and Data Integration Using Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources for the Multidisciplinary Treatment of Lung Cancer by Ching-Hsiung Lin, Bing-Yen Wang, Sheng-Hao Lin, Pei Hsuan Shih, Chin-Jing Lee, Yung Ting Huang, Shih Chieh Chen, Mei-Lien Pan

“…We converted the related medical data to the FHIR format using 6 FHIR resources and improved our hospital information system by developing functions and application programming interfaces to interoperate among various systems; consolidating data from different sources, excluding sensitive cases; and enhancing overall system efficiency. …”
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Psychological implications of early marriages: the unhealed wombs and shattered dreams by Shezah Khalid, Abdul Wahab Yousafzai

“…These approaches aim to alleviate symptoms and improve overall functioning. Timely recognition and management are crucial in mitigating the impact of BPD on the lives of affected individuals.8   All member states of the European Union have established a minimum age for sexual consent. …”
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Circular RNA profiling identifies circ_0001522, circ_0001278, and circ_0001801 as predictors of unfavorable prognosis and drivers of triple-negative breast cancer hallmarks by Dania Awata, Vishnubalaji Radhakrishnan, Hibah Shaath, Ramesh Elango, Sameera Rashid, Mohammed Akhtar, Thasni Karedath Abdul Azis, Ikhlak Ahmed, Khalid Ouararhni, Ammira S. Al-Shabeeb Akil, Nehad M. Alajez

“…Additionally, circRNA-RBP bioinformatic analysis identified common binding partners, including AGO2, CPSF7, TARDBP, UPF1, and LIN28B, suggesting roles in post-transcriptional regulation. Our data highlight circ_0001522, circ_0001278, and circ_0001801 as promising prognostic and therapeutic circRNA targets for breast cancer, offering new avenues for improving breast cancer prognosis and treatment.…”
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A Quantitative Risk Assessment Model for <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> in Non-Ready-to-Eat Frozen Vegetables by Ursula Gonzales-Barron, Régis Pouillot, Juliana De Oliveira Mota, Akio Hasegawa, Ana Allende, Qingli Dong, Matthew J. Stasiewicz, Jovana Kovacevic, Vasco Cadavez, Laurent Guillier, Moez Sanaa

“…Based on available published data, the model was coded in nine sequential R functions designed to assess the effectiveness of blanching, the improvement in processing environment hygiene, the implementation of sampling schemes at the end of processing, and improved consumer instructions on the product’s package. …”
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Association between dietary antioxidants, serum albumin/globulin ratio and quality of life in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients: a 7-year follow-up study by Juwei Zhang, Jinsong Zhou, Siting Chen, Yue Huang, Zheng Lin, Yuan Deng, Minglian Qiu, Zhisheng Xiang, Zhijian Hu, Zhijian Hu

“…Cox proportional hazard model revealed that preoperative high DAI-AGR was associated with improvement in emotional functioning (HR=0.575, 95% CI: 0.368-0.898) and speech problems (HR=0.525, 95% CI: 0.298-0.925) in ESCC patients postoperatively, which remained significant even after adjusting for covariates. …”
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In vitro characterization of amino acid digestibility and fermentative properties of a specific hydrolyzed yeast, and its in vivo effects on growth performance and fecal microbiota... by Fernando Bravo de Laguna, Caroline S. Achard, Lysiane Dunière, Lysiane Dunière, Elsa Parmentier, Katia Helmja, Bruno Bertaud, Pierre Lebreton, David Saornil, Eric Chevaux, Mathieu Castex, Emmanuelle Apper

“…Weaning is a stressful event that is often accompanied by anorexia, risk of diarrhea, and development of intestinal disorders, making it crucial to provide highly digestible and palatable diets. Novel functional protein sources are being developed to be included in diets fed to weanling pigs. …”
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Predicting abatacept retention using machine learning by Rieke Alten, Claire Behar, Pierre Merckaert, Ebenezer Afari, Virginie Vannier-Moreau, Anael Ohayon, Sean E. Connolly, Aurélie Najm, Pierre-Antoine Juge, Gengyuan Liu, Angshu Rai, Yedid Elbez, Karissa Lozenski

“…By predicting clinical outcomes, machine learning can provide clinicians with a valuable tool for refining precision medicine approaches and improving treatment outcomes. Methods This was a post hoc analysis of pooled patient-level data from the global, real-world ACTION and ASCORE trials in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) initiating abatacept. …”
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Sex-specific hemoglobin thresholds and longitudinal trajectories in intracerebral hemorrhage outcomes: a multicenter cohort study by Yu-jia Jin, Guo-shen Yu, Li-li Tang, Jia-wen Li, Qing Lin, Jian Wu, Zai-jun Song, Hong-na An, Xiang-hua Ye, Cheng-jia Liu, Feng Gao, Lu-sha Tong

“…Longitudinal hemoglobin elevation during hospitalization correlates with improved functional outcomes and survival. Trial registration Clinical trials NCT06548737 (retrospectively registered)…”
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Early results of primary total hip arthroplasty performed in young adults at a regional Saudi-Arabian orthopedics center: a prospective observational study by Walid M. Al-Shaer, Ali H. Al-Yami, Mokhtar Ahmed Al-Sayed, Ali Mohammed Al-Zaidan, Emad Ruddah Al-Sufyani, Ahmed A. Khalifa, Raad M. M. Al-Thaqafi, Abdulmohsen H. Al-Hamyani, Mohammed M. Al-Subaie

“…Primary total hip arthroplasty is the option for managing end-stage hip disease, even in younger patients when hip preservation surgeries are invalid. Our results showed improved functional outcomes and a return to pre-disease daily activities in most patients, with considerably lower complication incidence.…”
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SAFETY OF CANNED MILK AS AN INTEGRATED CRITERION OF THEIR TECHNOLOGY EFFECTIVENESS. RUSSIAN EXPERIENCE by S. N. Turovskaya, A. G. Galstyan, A. N. Petrov, I. A. Radaeva, E. E. Illarionovа, V. K. Semipyatniy, S. A. Khurshudyan

“…The system of ensuring the stabilization of canned milk in storage is represented by two main blocks: technologically formed potential and post-technological requirements for its maintenance. …”
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Alternative splicing in ovarian cancer by Liwei Wei, Yisheng Li, Jiawang Chen, Yuanmei Wang, Jianmin Wu, Huanming Yang, Yi Zhang

“…Notably, novel splicing events, such as PIGV|1299|AP and FLT3LG|50,941|AP, have been identified in multiple prognostic models and are associated with poorer and improved prognosis, respectively. These novel splicing variants warrant further functional characterization to unlock the underlying molecular mechanisms. …”
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Abstract 278: Patterns of Mechanical Thrombectomy for Stroke Before and After the 2015 Pivotal Trials:5 Years Follow‐up by Yaswanth S Chintaluru, Kunakorn Atchaneeyasakul, Nicholas Liaw, Keiko Fukuda, Aldo Mendez, Okkes Kuybu, Shasvat Desai, Agostinho Pinheiro, Ashutosh Jadhav, Kathryn C Fitzgerald, Bradley Gross, Sandra Narayanan, Raul Nogueira, Michael Lang

“…A prior published analysis of national trends after one year in mechanical thrombectomy use and outcomes for stroke before and after publication of the 2015 US guideline update showed improved functional outcomes and lower peri‐procedural mortality. …”
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Testing the Feasibility, Acceptability, and Potential Efficacy of an Innovative Digital Mental Health Care Delivery Model Designed to Increase Access to Care: Open Trial of the Dig... by Natalia Macrynikola, Kelly Chen, Erlend Lane, Nic Nguyen, Jennifer Pinto, Shirley Yen, John Torous

“…Potential efficacy was assessed by calculating pre-post change in symptoms of depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9; PHQ-9), anxiety (7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder; GAD-7), and comorbid depression and anxiety (Patient Health Questionnaire Anxiety and Depression Scale; PHQ-ADS), as well as rates of clinically meaningful improvement and remission. …”
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Optimization of lentiviral delivery of barcoded anti-CD20 chimeric antigen receptors into rhesus macaque and human natural killer cells by Taha B. Hayal, Aman A. Mulla, David S.J. Allan, Brynn B. Duncan, Saanika Joshi, So Gun Hong, Rafet Basar, Katayoun Rezvani, Richard W. Childs, Chuanfeng Wu, Cynthia E. Dunbar

“…We found that P407 significantly improved transduction efficiency, achieving up to 60% in expanded RM NK cells, without compromising cell viability or functionality. …”
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