Multiple, not single, recipient muscle tendon transfers produce well-coordinated thumb-tip movement in lateral pinch grasp: a simulation study with application to restoration of im... by Cole D. Smith, Joseph D. Towles

“…We calculated CMC joint ab/adduction deviation from the flexion–extension plane and IP joint flexion in the plane that all muscle groups produced and compared those joint angle movements to those of the FPL when it alone drove the thumb.ResultsOf the 27 simulations, three muscle groups, each consisting of three or four muscles, generated lower IP joint flexion and CMC joint ab/adduction compared with the FPL.ConclusionThis study points to the potential of novel, multiple recipient muscle tendon transfer surgeries to outperform the current standard of care to restore lateral pinch grasp following tetraplegia.…”
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Clinical profile of heart failure in geriatric patients in a tertiary cardiac hospital of Bangladesh by Mahbuba Yesmin, Lutfun Nahar Nizhu, Afroja Alam, Abdullah Al Mamun

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Determination of Genotype and Phenotypes in Pediatric Patients With Biventricular Noncompaction by Keiichi Hirono, Yukiko Hata, Teruhiko Imamura, Kaori Tsuboi, Shinya Takarada, Mako Okabe, Hideyuki Nakaoka, Keijiro Ibuki, Sayaka Ozawa, Shojiro Ichimata, Naoki Nishida, Hidenori Iwasaki, Susumu Urata, Seigo Okada, Tomoya Hiratsuji, Heima Sakaguchi, Kiyohiro Takigiku, Makoto Nakazawa, Eiki Nishihara, Masako Harada, Osamu Matsuo, Kenji Yasuda, Yoko Yoshida, Hidemasa Namiki, Kazushi Yasuda, Toshinobu Ifuku, Kotaro Urayama, Hideharu Oka, Kayo Ogino, Akio Kato, Nobuhiko Kan, Shunji Seki, Mitsuru Seki, Yutaka Odanaka, Satoru Iwashima, Shuichiro Yoshida, Toyohisa Miyata, Tomoyuki Miyamoto, Ken Watanabe, Naoki Kuwabara, Ryo Inuzuka, Yoshihiro Takahashi, Hisanori Sakazaki, Jun Muneuchi, Shigetoyo Kogaki, Fujito Numano, Sachiko Kido, Masaki Nii, Shinsuke Hoshino, Hidekazu Ishida, Jun Maeda, Yasunobu Hayabuchi, Yoshikazu Otsubo, Kazuyuki Ikeda, Shinya Tsukano, Makoto Watanabe, Nobuo Momoi, Takanari Fujii, Tao Fujioka, Mitsuhiro Fujino, Hiroki Uchiyama, Shigehito Baba, Hitoshi Horigome, Takashi Honda, Kazutaka Suzuki, Fukiko Ichida

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Immune checkpoint inhibitors and cancer-related cognitive decline: a propensity score matched analysis in active chemotherapy patients by Guangmin Jian, Jiling Zeng, Jun Lu, Weidong Wang, Yongluo Jiang, Tong Huang, Yu Si Niu, Zhoufang Chai, Xin Qi, Nianqi Liu, Youlong Wang, Cantong Liu, Jiacai Lin, Guanqing Zhong, Yiming Li, Pengfei Zhu, Zong-qing Zheng, Zong-qing Zheng, Fadian Ding, Fadian Ding, Fadian Ding, Fadian Ding, Xinjia Wang, Xinjia Wang, Weizhi Liu, Weizhi Liu, Ao Zhang, Yifei Ma, Yifei Ma, Yifei Ma, Yifei Ma

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Innovations in combined cardiac-liver transplantation: robotic-assisted surgery and advanced organ preservation techniques by Tamer A. Addissouky

“…Additionally, innovations in organ preservation, such as ex vivo normothermic perfusion, offer the potential for improved graft function, particularly in high-risk patients. Ethical dilemmas arise in organ allocation, as combined transplants necessitate careful balancing of resource use and patient benefit. …”
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Association of the blood urea nitrogen to serum albumin ratio and all-cause mortality in critical ill acute ischemic stroke patients: a retrospective cohort study of MIMIC-IV datab... by Yongwei Huang, Zongping Li, Jianjun Wang, Jianjun Wang, Decai Wang, Decai Wang, Xiaoshuang Yin

“…PurposeWe aim to ascertain the extent to which the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) to serum albumin (ALB) ratio (BAR) could be implemented to anticipate the short- and long-term prognosis of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients in intensive care units (ICUs).MethodsThe data was derived from the Marketplace for Intensive Care Medical Information-IV (MIMIC-IV v3.0) database, primarily pertaining to AIS patients as categorized by the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-9 and ICD-10. …”
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Neurocognitive Impairment After COVID-19: Mechanisms, Phenotypes, and Links to Alzheimer’s Disease by Triantafyllos Doskas, George D. Vavougios, Constantinos Kormas, Christos Kokkotis, Dimitrios Tsiptsios, Kanellos C. Spiliopoulos, Anna Tsiakiri, Foteini Christidi, Tamara Aravidou, Liberis Dekavallas, Dimitrios Kazis, Efthimios Dardiotis, Konstantinos Vadikolias

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Quantitative Relationships Between Basalt Geochemistry, Shear Wave Velocity, and Asthenospheric Temperature Beneath Western North America by M. Klöcking, N. J. White, J. Maclennan, D. McKenzie, J. G. Fitton

“…Forward and inverse modeling of carefully selected major, trace, and rare earth elements were used to determine melt fraction as a function of depth. …”
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Evaluating Risk in Kidney Living Donors by Fernanda Ortiz, Lorna Marson, Rachel Thomas, Andreas Kousios, Elvana Rista, Carmen Lefaucheur, Sanem Cimen, David Cucchiari, Gianluigi Zaza, Lucrezia Furian, Baris Akin

“…To this end, annual follow-up is generally recommended, which should minimally include an assessment of blood pressure, body mass index, kidney function, albuminuria, lifestyle factors, and general wellbeing. …”
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A mechanism-based group psychotherapy approach to aggressive behavior (MAAP) in borderline personality disorder: a multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial by Christine Sigrist, Andreas Bechdolf, Katja Bertsch, Robin Bullenkamp, Martin Busse, Ute gr. Darrelmann, Astrid Dempfle, Martin Driessen, Thomas Frodl, Jan-Michael Kersting, Jessica Kesik, Burkhart Matzke, Corinne Neukel, Eva Niessen, Svenja Nückel, Viola Oertel, Frank Padberg, Alexandra Philipsen, Dorothee Pink, Andreas Reif, Matthias Reinhard, Carolin Steuwe, Larissa Wolkenstein, Sabine C. Herpertz, the MAAP Consortium

“…In BPD, patterns of reactive aggression often lead to functional impairment affecting important areas of life. …”
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Body mass index – from the position of assessment of the condition of patients with ischemic heart disease by G. A. Nagaeva, M. Zh. Zhuraliev, N. P. Yuldoshev, V. N. Li, K. A. Olimov

“…Purpose: comparative analysis of clinical, laboratory and angiographic parameters in patients with coronary artery disease, depending on the level of body mass index (BMI).Material and Methods: 71 patients with coronary artery disease were examined. All underwent general clinical laboratory functional studies and coronary angiography with stenting of the coronary arteries. …”
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The association between serum biomarkers and disease outcome in influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 virus infection: results of two international observational cohort studies. by Richard T Davey, Ruth Lynfield, Dominic E Dwyer, Marcello H Losso, Alessandro Cozzi-Lepri, Deborah Wentworth, H Clifford Lane, Robin Dewar, Adam Rupert, Julia A Metcalf, Sarah L Pett, Timothy M Uyeki, Jose Maria Bruguera, Brian Angus, Nathan Cummins, Jens Lundgren, James D Neaton, INSIGHT FLU 002 & 003 Study Groups

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>In patients presenting with varying severities of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 virus infection, a baseline elevation in several biomarkers associated with inflammation, coagulation, or immune function strongly predicted a higher risk of disease progression. …”
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The evaluation of aspects of the chain of survival at gymnasiums in the Pretoria area by C.F. Claassens, N. Claassen

“…It is recommended that fitness instructors, medical practitioners and the general public working out in gymnasiums be familiar with the chain of survival, especially how to operate an AED.…”
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Exploring the nexus between hypothyroidism and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: a UK biobank cohort study by Haitao Wang, Changlin Zheng, Peisong Wang

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Efficacy of Probiotic Supplements and Topical Applications in the Treatment of Acne: A Scoping Review of Current Results by Sutema IAMP, Latarissa IR, Widowati IGAR, Sartika CR, Ciptasari NWE, Lestari K

“…I.G.N.G. Ngoerah Central General Hospital, Denpasar, Indonesia; 6Center of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Care Innovation, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, IndonesiaCorrespondence: Keri Lestari, Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, Indonesia, Email lestarikd@unpad.ac.idAbstract: Acne vulgaris is a prevalent dermatological condition characterized by comedones, papules, and pustules, with significant physical and psychological implications. …”
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Leber hereditary optic neuropathy: utilities and carer burden from British and Irish participants by Claire Lawrence, Emma Williams, Andrew Mumford, Steve Bojakowski, Julio Benedicto, Andrew Lloyd

“…The condition affects numerous aspects of daily life, functioning and overall health-related quality of life (HRQL), which may spillover to carers. …”
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The prevalence and causes of visual impairment in special schools and blind schools in Shanxi Province, China: a cross-sectional study by Fengchao Zhou, Tianfeng Feng, Ge Bai, Congcong Linghu, Xiaowei Zhang, Hui Dong, Yan Zhou, Yuxia Zhao, Jianlin Zeng, Lihua Zhang

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A home exercise programme is no more beneficial than advice and education for people with neurogenic claudication: results from a randomised controlled trial. by Christine Comer, Anthony C Redmond, Howard A Bird, Elizabeth M A Hensor, Philip G Conaghan

“…Secondary outcomes included measures of physical function, pain and general well-being at eight weeks and 12 months.…”
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Procalcitonin, Presepsin, Endocan, and Interleukin-6 in the Early Diagnosis of Neonatal Sepsis—A Prospective Study by Maura-Adelina Hincu, Liliana Gheorghe, Cristina Dimitriu, Luminita Paduraru, Gabriela Zonda, Dan-Constantin Andronic, Ingrid-Andrada Vasilache, Luiza-Maria Baean, Dragos Nemescu

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Birth prevalence and associated factors of congenital anomalies among neonates born at a public hospital in Awi Zone, Northwestern Ethiopia: institutional based cross-sectional stu... by Tsegaye Mehare, Yewbmirt Sharew

“…The study setting includes three primary hospitals (Gimjja Bete, Dangla, & Chagni) and Injibara general hospital from May 2022 to July 2023. The study subjects were mothers with their neonates delivered in the aforesaid facilities and those delivered at home and received care within the first 24 h following birth in the above health care settings. …”
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