Antiretroviral therapy for prevention of tuberculosis in adults with HIV: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Amitabh B Suthar, Stephen D Lawn, Julia del Amo, Haileyesus Getahun, Christopher Dye, Delphine Sculier, Timothy R Sterling, Richard E Chaisson, Brian G Williams, Anthony D Harries, Reuben M Granich

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>PubMed, Embase, African Index Medicus, LILACS, and clinical trial registries were systematically searched. …”
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Applications of Indocyanine Green in Breast Cancer for Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping: Protocol for a Scoping Review by Feryal Kurdi, Yahya Kurdi, Igor Vladimirovich Reshetov

“…The intervention criterion includes studies using ICG for SLN mapping and studies on the assessment of fluorescence imaging cameras. …”
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Dynamics of tertiary lymphoid structures and immune cross talk in early versus advanced colorectal cancer: potential implications for immunotherapy by Zixu Chen, Bang Hu, Keyu Cai, Han Gao, Zhenyu Xian, Shuang Zhang, Zhen Fang, Qian Zhou, Donglin Ren, Qi Zou

“…Methods We comprehensively analyzed single-cell RNA sequencing data, bulk RNA transcription data and pathological tissue data to investigate the dynamic changes in the TME. …”
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Therapeutic hypothermia as a treatment strategy for neonates born in asphyxia - a review of the current state of knowledge by Klaudia Koryszko, Natalia Pokrywka, Dawid Suwała, Marcelina Polak, Paulina Hetnar, Sebastian Kiper, Milena Fortuna, Sławomir Toczek, Magdalena Tomala, Katarzyna Jastrowicz-Chęć

“…Materials and research methods: The article is based on an analysis of research available on PubMed , Cochrane and Scopus. …”
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Metallophosphide poisoning, a rising public health problem in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kassaye Demeke Altaye, Bethelhem Yenenew Assefa, Adina Worku Teka, Saron Mulugeta Worku, Geta Bayu Genet, Bikis Liyew, Nahom Worku Teshager

“…Methods As of August 2024, PUBMED, EMBASE, SCOPUS, and GOOGLE SCHOLAR were inclusively searched. …”
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Percutaneous nephrostomy versus ureteral stent in hydronephrosis secondary to obstructive urolithiasis: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Andreia Cardoso, Aparício Coutinho, Gonçalo Neto, Sara Anacleto, Catarina Laranjo Tinoco, Nuno Morais, Mário Cerqueira-Alves, Estevão Lima, Paulo Mota

“…Methods: We searched MEDLINE and other sources for relevant articles in June 2019 without any date restrictions or filters applied. …”
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Genetics and pathogenesis of scoliosis by Edgar Petrosyan, MD, Jawad Fares, MD, Christopher S. Ahuja, MD, PhD, Maciej S. Lesniak, MD, Tyler R. Koski, MD, Nader S. Dahdaleh, MD, Najib E. El Tecle, MD

“…Despite its prevalence, the etiopathogenesis of scoliosis remains unclear. Methods: This comprehensive review analyzes the literature on the etiopathogenetic evidence for both idiopathic and adult degenerative scoliosis. …”
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Optimising telecommunicator recognition of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A scoping review by Anne Juul Grabmayr, Bridget Dicker, Vihara Dassanayake, Janet Bray, Christian Vaillancourt, Katie N. Dainty, Theresa Olasveengen, Carolina Malta Hansen

“…Only one randomized controlled trial (RCT) was identified, which found no difference in OHCA recognition with the addition of machine learning alerting telecommunicators in suspected OHCA cases. Conclusion: Most studies were observational, assessed barriers to recognition of OHCA and compared different dispatch protocols. …”
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Fate and risks of potentially toxic elements associated with lacustrine groundwater discharge: quantification, modeling, and biogeochemistry by Shen Qu, Juliang Wang, Keyi Zhang, Mengyu Fan, Yuanzhen Zhao, Xu Yang, Zhongli Wang, Helena I. Gomes, Rachel L. Gomes, Limin Duan, Shaogang Dong, Ruihong Yu

“…This multi-method investigation elucidates LGD-driven PTE cycling fluxes and mechanisms, providing critical insights for groundwater-lake management.…”
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Role of neuropeptide Y in development of valproate-induced eating behaviour disorder by N. A. Shnayder, V. V. Grechkina, M. Ya. Kissin, D. V. Dmitrenko, R. F. Nasyrova

“…The full-text articles in Russian and English (original studies, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, Cochrane reviews, and clinical cases) were analyzed. …”
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Outpatient transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion demonstrated favorable safety in comparison to the inpatient setting: analysis of 10,595 NSQIP patients and systematic review by Simon G. Ammanuel, Kaissa Sylla, Cuong P. Luu, Momin M. Mohis, Bradley Schmidt

“…Objective: To determine nationally how outpatient surgery affects transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) outcomes versus the inpatient setting. Methods: TLIF patients were identified from the National Surgical Quality Improvement database for the years 2015–2020 and stratified into inpatient and outpatient groups. …”
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Radiofrequency Ablation for Locoregional Structural Incomplete Response in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: Initial Experience in Greece by George Simeakis, Aikaterini Kapama, Rodis D. Paparodis, Pyrros Gkousis, Panayiotis Koursaros, Christos Kokkinis, Maria Zozolou, Myrsini Gkeli

“…In the presence of smaller nodes, contraindications or the patient’s unwillingness for reoperation, active surveillance (AS) or minimally invasive treatments (MITs) may be considered. <b>Methods:</b> We retrospectively studied eight DTC patients with SIR confirmed by ultrasound (U/S)-guided fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and the measurement of Thyroglobulin (Tg) in the washout fluid. …”
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HIV‐1 testing in the context of expanding PrEP modalities by Urvi M. Parikh, Jana L. Jacobs, Njambi Njuguna, Kristine Torjesen, John W. Mellors

“…Abstract Introduction Multiple effective antiretroviral‐based pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) modalities for HIV‐1 prevention are now available or under investigation but their safe rollout requires implementable HIV‐1 testing strategies that accurately identify rare cases of HIV‐1 acquisition. Current PrEP testing guidelines and testing algorithms in PrEP studies are varied, using single or combinations of rapid antibody‐based diagnostic testing, qualitative or quantitative nucleic acid testing, and/or sample collection for retrospective analyses with sensitive research assays for HIV‐1 nucleic acid detection. …”
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Serum cytokines in ulcerative colitis of various clinical activity by Ye. A. Konovich, I. L. Halif, M. V. Shapina, K. E. Shirokikh

“…To determine frequency of detection and level of circulating cytokines at ulcerative colitis (UC) and assess their interrelation with clinical activity and efficacy of conservative treatment. Material and methods. The serum level of IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, granulocyte-macrophage colonystimulating factor (GM-CSF), IFN-γ and TNF-α was studied in 37 ulcerative colitis patients. …”
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Innate Immunity Stimulation during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenge by Parvulan by Beniamino Palmieri, Antonio Manenti, Francesca Galotti, Maria Vadalà

“…We report an open spontaneous anecdotical retrospective survey of Corynebacterium parvum administration to 4000 fragile immune-depressed and multimorbid patients treated with a killed C. parvum strain to enhance innate immunity, integrating the adaptative immune response for long-standing antinfectious resistance. Methods. A total of 4000 patients (1900 men and 2100 women) with mild, moderate, or chronic disease, appealing to our Second Opinion Medical Consultation Network, signed an informed consent form and were injected subcutaneously with C. parvum. …”
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Delayed Transition to 20-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Pediatric National Immunization Programs: Forgone Public Health and Economic Benefit by Johnna Perdrizet, An Ta, Liping Huang, Warisa Wannaadisai, Aleksandar Ilic, Kyla Hayford, Ayman Sabra

“…We explored the public health and economic benefits forfeited by postponing transitions from lower-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) to PCV20. Methods A targeted literature review (TLR) identified modeling studies comparing the public health and economic impact of PCV20 versus 13-valent PCV (PCV13) or 15-valent PCV (PCV15) in pediatric NIPs. …”
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Stem cell-derived pancreatic beta cells: a step closer to functional diabetes treatment? by Ikponmwosa Jude Ogieuhi, Chinonyelum Emmanuel Agbo, Victor Oluwatomiwa Ajekiigbe, Chidera Stanley Anthony, Jennifer Chinaecherem Onyehalu, Chinemelum Kingsley Nwankwo, Mercy Chisom Agu, Kaleb Lema, Olajumoke Adesola Adewole, Oluwatobi Asade, Simbiat Quadri Eniola, Ogochuku Elizabeth Obiaghanwa, Sheeba Abraham Jeyaraj, Ifeoluwa Sandra Bakare

“…There are several types, with Types 1 and 2 representing the majority of cases. Pancreatic beta cells play a key role in glucose control through the secretion of insulin. …”
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Evaluating risk factors of embolism in patients with cardiac myxoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Muhammad Ahmad Qureshi, Danyal Bakht, Omair Ahmed, Shahan Haseeb, Kartik Gupta, Omar Baqal, Maaz Amir, Khawar Ali, Mirza Muhammad Hadeed Khawar, Muqaddas Hussain, Luqman Munir, Hussein Othman

“…Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library from their inception until May 2023. …”
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Stereotactic radiosurgery for tumor-related trigeminal neuralgia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Bardia Hajikarimloo, Ibrahim Mohammadzadeh, Salem M. Tos, Arman Hasanzade, Hadi Sahrai, Pourya Taghipour, Mohammadreza Amjadzadeh, Dorsa Najari, Azin Ebrahimi, Elina Roustaei, Mohammad Amin Habibi

“…Conventional medical treatments have short-term pain relief effects in TRTN cases; however, they are correlated with substantial failure rates of 63–100%. …”
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Projecting lyme disease risk in the United States: A machine learning approach integrating environmental, socioeconomic and vector factors by Yan-Qun Sun, Xiao-Yan Zhu, Tian-Ci Fan, Tian Ma, Hong-Han Ge, Rui-Fang Shi, Xu Wang, Wei Li, Jie-Yun Yin, Ye Tian

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