Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence, Risk Factors and Its Impact: Multivariate Analysis from Indonesian Nationwide Survey by Rochani Sumardi, Chaidir A Mochtar, Junizaf Junizaf, Budi I Santoso, Siti Setiati, Siti A Nuhonni, Partini P Trihono, Harrina E Rahardjo, Firtantyo A Syahputra

“… Aim: to describe the profile of urinary infection (UI) and to analyze its risk factors and impacts. Methods: subjects were enrolled consecutively from pediatric, urology, obstetrics & gynecology, and geriatric outpatient clinics at six teaching hospitals in various regions of Indonesia. …”
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Hippocampal Functional Radiomic Features for Identification of the Cognitively Impaired Patients from Low-Back-Related Pain: A Prospective Machine Learning Study by Yang Z, Liang X, Ji Y, Zeng W, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Zhou F

“…Ziwei Yang,1,2,* Xiao Liang,1,2,* Yuqi Ji,1,2 Wei Zeng,1,2 Yao Wang,1,2 Yong Zhang,3 Fuqing Zhou1,2 1Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Precision Pathology and Intelligent Diagnosis, Department of Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, People’s Republic of China; 2Neuroradiology Laboratory, Jiangxi Province Medical Imaging Research Institute, Nanchang, 330006, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Pain Clinic, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, 330006, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yong Zhang, Department of Pain Clinic, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, 17 Yongwaizheng Street, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 791 8869 5036, Email zy830226@163.com Fuqing Zhou, Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Precision Pathology and Intelligent Diagnosis, Department of Radiology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, 17 Yongwaizheng Street, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 791 8869 5132, Email ndyfy02301@ncu.edu.cnPurpose: To investigate whether functional radiomic features in bilateral hippocampi can identify the cognitively impaired patients from low-back-related leg pain (LBLP).Patients and Methods: For this retrospective study, a total of 95 clinically definite LBLP patients (40 cognitively impaired patients and 45 cognitively preserved patients) were included, and all patients underwent functional MRI and clinical assessments. …”
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Bloodstream Infections Leading to Sepsis: Clinical and Microbiological Profiling of Bacteremia among Hospitalized Patients in Surabaya, Indonesia by Nuritsna Marwasyifa, Tri Pudy Asmarawati, Firman Setiawan, Pepy Dwi Endraswari

“…This study examined the characteristics of bacteremia cases in 2022 at Universitas Airlangga Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia. Methods: A retrospective, descriptive observational study was conducted utilizing hospitalized bacteremia patients' medical records. …”
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Development and Validation of a Neonatal Hypothermia Prediction Model for In-Hospital Transport Using Machine Learning Algorithms: A Single-Center Retrospective Study by Zhang W, Gu X, Gu C, Yao L, Zhang Y, Wang K

“…Wenyan Zhang,1,* Xiaoying Gu,1,* Chunjie Gu,1 Lili Yao,1 You Zhang,2 Ke Wang1 1Department of Neonatology, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Gynecologic Oncology, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, People’s Republic of China; 2Information Center, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Shanghai Institute of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Gynecologic Oncology, Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Ke Wang, Email wangkeyfy@126.com You Zhang, Email 122710487@qq.comObjective: This study aims to predict hypothermia during neonatal in-hospital transport using machine learning techniques, identify risk factors, rank their importance, and visualize the results, allowing healthcare providers to rapidly assess the probability of hypothermia risk during transport.Methods: Clinical data of 9,060 neonates transported within a tertiary maternity hospital in Shanghai between January 2023 and June 2024 were collected, including maternal and neonatal data. …”
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Tobacco Smoking Was Positively Associated with Disease Relapse at week 24 and 48 Among Patients with Psoriasis Vulgaris in Shanghai: A Prospective Study by Shen F, Ding Y, Qiang Y, Duan Z, Xu Q, Gao X, Zhang R, Wang R

“…This study aims to examine the relapse condition in psoriasis patients and explore the association between tobacco smoking and psoriasis relapse.Patients and Methods: We conducted an observational study with 551 psoriasis patients recruited from 2022 to 2024 in Shanghai Skin Disease Hospital. …”
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Effects of Continuous Erector Spinae Plane Block on the Postoperative Sleep Quality for Patients Undergoing Thoracoscopic Lung Lobe Resection Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized Con... by Zhang Q, Lu X, Zhang W, Zhong Z, Wang L, Qiao Y, Ling F, Qiu X, Zhang Y

“…Qian Zhang,1,2,* Xian Lu,3,* Wen Zhang,4,* Zhenyu Zhong,5,* Lili Wang,4 Yuhan Qiao,4 Fei Ling,4 Xinyuan Qiu,4 Yueying Zhang1,2 1Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, People’s Republic of China; 3Shanghai Key Laboratory of Psychotic Disorders, Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 4Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yueying Zhang, Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, People’s Republic of China, Email zyy0218@126.comPurpose: To investigate the effect of continuous erector spinae plane block (ESPB) on postoperative sleep in patients undergoing thoracoscopic lung lobe resection surgery.Patients and Methods: Eighty-six patients were randomly assigned into two groups: ESPB group (Group E) or control group (Group P). …”
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Impact of COVID-19-associated Dysautonomia Phenotypes on the Effectiveness of Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation by G. E. Savkov, S. S. Petrikov, N. V. Rybalko, L. T. Khamidova, O. Yu. Markatyuk, D. A. Lebedev, K. V. Kiselev, Yu. N. Vrabiy, N. E. Altshuler, K. A. Popugaev

“…The purpose of the presented work is to study the effect of different COVID-19-DA phenotypes on the performance parameters and effectiveness of VV ECMO, gas exchange and hemodynamics in patients with COVID-19.   MATERIAL AND METHODS. The study included 20 patients, 12 (60%) women, 8 (40%) men, with COVID-19 who underwent VV ECMO. …”
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The effects of treadmill exercise and diet control on cognitive function in HFD-induced ApoE-/- mice based on the SIRT1-NF-κB/PGC-1α-BDNF signaling pathways by Xu Ting, Deng Wenjuan, Li Shufeng, Liu Yi, Shi Zhitong, Zhang Xiaoyue, Wang Ningping

“…[Objective] To investigate the effect and mechanism of treadmill exercise and diet control on cognitive dysfunction in apolipoprotein E knockout(ApoE-/-)mice model. [Methods] Forty ApoE -/- male mice fed a high-fat diet for 8 weeks were randomly and equally divided into a high-fat diet exercise (HFD + TR) group, a high-fat diet rest (HFD + SED) group, a diet-controlled exercise (DC + TR) group, and a diet-controlled rest (DC + SED) group, with 10 mice in each group. …”
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Contezolid Harbored Equivalent Efficacy to Linezolid in Tuberculosis Treatment in a Prospective and Randomized Early Bactericidal Activity Study by Jiang G, Liu R, Xue Y, Ge Q, Nie L, Lv Z, Kong Z, Shi J, Chen H, Li H, Wu X, Xie L, Song Y, Huang H, Gao M

“…In this study, we evaluated the early bactericidal activity (EBA) of CZD compared to LZD, with LZD serving as a control.Methods: Naive, smear-positive pulmonary TB patients were enrolled and randomly assigned to receive either a 14-day monotherapy regimen of 600 mg LZD once daily (QD) or 800 mg CZD twice daily (BID). …”
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Feasibility and Outcomes of Vessel-Sparing Surgery for Soft Tissue Sarcoma of the Thigh Adjacent to Femoral Vessels by Yang ZM, Qu H, Wang KY, Wu JD, Liu B, Jin LB, Huang X, Lin N, Tao HM, Ye ZM

“…A comparison was made with cases where the tumor was not adjacent to the femoral vessels, focusing on recurrence rates, survival prognosis, and the viability of vessel-sparing surgical techniques.Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 211 cases. …”
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Knowledge Mapping of COVID-19 and Asthma/Allergic Rhinitis: A Visual and Bibliometric Analysis by Chen Y, Song C, Wang J, Cao Y, Lu Y, Han X

“…This study aims to fill that gap by systematically exploring how asthma and AR interact with COVID-19.Methods: By using the Web of Science Core Collection, we selected publications from January 2020 to October 2024 that related to COVID-19 and asthma/AR. …”
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Saikosaponin-d Attenuates Irinotecan-Induced Intestinal Toxicity via TAK1/NF-κB Pathway and Enhances Antitumor Efficacy by Zheng P, Ma R, Liu X, Song L, Ma B, Zou G

“…This study investigates the therapeutic potential and mechanisms of SSD against irinotecan (IRI)-induced intestinal mucositis.Methods: Using a CT26 colorectal cancer Syngeneic mouse model (BALB/c mice), we evaluated the synergistic antitumor efficacy of SSD combined with IRI. …”
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Assessment of Anxiety and Depression in the Perioperative Period in Women of Reproductive Age During Regional Anesthesia by O. A. Chernykh, R. E. Lakhin, A. V. Shchegolev

“…Prediction, early detection and effective treatment of these disorders are important for the well-being of women and their offspring.Aim of study To evaluate the effect of anesthesia and surgery on the level of anxiety, depression, short-term memory, and concentration in pregnant and nonpregnant women.Material and methods The observational prospective study included 120 patients who were divided into two equal groups — pregnant (n=60) and nonpregnant (n=60) women. …”
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Impacts of Avoiding Emergency Department Visits During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Patients With Acute Ischemic Heart Events by Sung TC, Wang YC, Hsu HC, Huang YT, Shih HI

“…This study investigated how the pandemic influenced medical avoidance in such cases and assessed potential collateral damage and adverse outcomes in an ED that managed limited COVID-19 instances during this period.Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted on adult ED visits at a tertiary hospital from January 2017 to December 2020, focusing on symptoms associated with acute ischemic heart events and complications. …”
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Impact of Comorbid Asthma on Life Quality of Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps by Wu PW, Chang PH, Huang CC, Lee TJ, Fan YH, Huang CC

“…Pei-Wen Wu,1,2,* Po-Hung Chang,1,* Chi-Che Huang,1,2 Ta-Jen Lee,1– 3 Yu-Hsi Fan,1 Chien-Chia Huang1,2 1Division of Rhinology, Department of Otolaryngology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; 2School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; 3Department of Otolaryngology, Xiamen Chang Gung Hospital, Xiamen, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Chien-Chia Huang, Division of Rhinology, Department of Otolaryngology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Branch, No. 5, Fu-Shin Street, Kweishan, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan, Tel +886-3-3281200 ext. 8466, Fax +886-3-3979361, Email agar@cgmh.org.twObjective: This study aimed to characterize the clinical features of patients with comorbid asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps and to evaluate the impact of comorbid asthma on the quality of life of these patients.Methods: Adult patients with bilateral chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps scheduled for sinus surgery were prospectively enrolled. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Palliative Care Among Physicians and Nurses in Intensive Care Units in Shanghai, China by He X, Cai H, Zhang J, Chen W, Zhu B

“…The study aims to assess the KAP of palliative care ICU physicians and nurses and identify influencing factors.Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among ICU physicians and nurses at three Shanghai hospitals. …”
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РЕЗУЛЬТАТЫ ОБЪЕКТИВНОЙ АККОМОДОМЕТРИИ ПРИ СОДРУЖЕСТВЕННОМ КОСОГЛАЗИИ by E. P. Tarutta, N. A. Aklaeva, T. Yu. Larina, N. A. Tarasova, T. Z. Khvedelidze, N. Yu. Kushnarevich

“…This paper presents the results of objective accommodation measurements taken from patients with concomitant strabismus. Materials and methods. The experiment was performed on 32 patients (64 eyes) ranging from 5-26 years of age (in average 13.5 ± 1.43 years old): 26 patients with esotropia (52 eyes), 2 patients with exotropia (4 eyes), and 4 patients with secondary strabismus (8 eyes). 8 of the patients (10 eyes) identified amblyopia of various degrees. 51 of the eyes exhibited hyperopia from 0.5 to 9.5 D according to spherical equivalent refraction, and 16 eyes exhibited myopia from 0.25 to 10 D. …”
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Development of a Diagnostic Model for Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis: Integrating Machine Learning on Activated Pathways and Clinical Validation by Ge Y, Liu X, Shu J, Jiang X, Wu Y

“…This study seeks to enhance the diagnostic accuracy of FSGS by integrating machine learning approaches to identify activated pathways, complemented by robust clinical validation.Methods: We analyzed data from 163 FSGS patients and 42 living donors across multiple GEO cohorts via the ComBat algorithm to address batch effects and ensure the comparability of gene expression profiles. …”
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Two-year Results of Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Using One-Way Endobronchial Valves: Real-World Single Center Data by Bivort D, Blondeel A, Geysen H, Vandervelde CM, Coolen J, Ceulemans LJ, Dooms C, Janssens W, Everaerts S

“…While several randomized controlled trials have demonstrated improvements in lung function, exercise performance, and quality of life, information on long-term outcomes of BLVR outside clinical trial settings are limited.Objective: This study provides real-world data with a follow-up of up to two years, incorporating the BODE index (Body-Mass Index, Airflow Obstruction, Dyspnea, and Exercise Capacity Index), as part of the follow-up assessments.Methods: Data were collected for all patients treated with BLVR at the University Hospitals of Leuven, Belgium, including lung function parameters, 6-minute walking distance, respiratory questionnaires, and the BODE index at intervals of 3, 6, 12, and 24 months. …”
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Identification and Validation of Key Genes Involved in the Coupling of Mitochondria-Associated Endoplasmic Reticulum Membrane in Hemorrhoidal Disease by Mao L, Rao Z, Wang Y, Yang J, He J, Zheng Z, Chen L

“…This study aims to identify key genes linked to MAM in HD and to provide novel therapeutic targets.Methods: Transcriptome data and MAM-related genes (MAM-RGs) were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database and relevant literature. …”
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