Cutaneous adverse drug reactions and their impact on the quality of life of patients: a study at a tertiary care centre by Shivani, Rajesh Sinha, Amrendra Kumar Arya, Kranti Chandan Jaykar, U.K Pallavi

“…DLQI Score interpretation reveals that 3.6% patients have no effects whereas 46.7% patients are moderately affected. …”
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Postnatal counseling promotes early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding: a randomized controlled trial by Belda Negesa Beyene, Wako Golicha Wako, Dureti Moti, Alo Edin, Derese Eshetu Debela

“…The effects of immediate postpartum counseling and its associated variables on early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding practices were evaluated using logistic regressions. …”
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A Comparative Study of the Accuracy and Readability of Responses from Four Generative AI Models to COVID-19-Related Questions by Zongjing Liang, Yun Kuang, Xiaobo Liang, Gongcheng Liang, Zhijie Li

“…From the empirical results, it can be found that the manual and machine scoring are highly consistent in the indicators SimHash and FKGL, which proves the effectiveness of the evaluation method proposed in this paper. …”
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Problem of pain in the USA: evaluating the generalisability of high-impact chronic pain models over time using National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data by Sean Mackey, Titilola Falasinnu, Md Belal Hossain, Mohammad Ehsanul Karim, Kenneth Arnold Weber

“…Model calibration was generally robust, although underfitting was observed for Hispanic respondents (calibration slope: 1.31). …”
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Therapeutic potential of Cannabis sativa against tick-induced injuries (Rhipicephalus linnaei): biochemical and histopathological evaluation in rabbits by O. Silva, D. Sapatini, M. L. Rodrigues, B. F. Evangelista, B. S. Vicente, A. S. Marques, M. L. J. Leitão, B. C. Lancia, M. I. Camargo-Mathias

“…The control of these ectoparasites is generally achieved through the use of synthetic chemical products, which can lead to the development of resistance. …”
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Furry neighbours: Acceptability of feeding and managing free‐ranging dogs and cats in an urban area by Danial Nayeri, Pourya Sardari, Fateme Zahra Raisi, Zahra Ghorbanian, Jenny Anne Glikman

“…In the end, we recommend (1) an improved waste management system for food residuals and leftovers that provide resources for FRDs and FRCs, (2) effective communication with pet‐owners to reduce feeding FRDs and FRCs and (3) bottom‐up de‐escalation of the conflict between polarized groups about culling FRDs and FRCs before it reaches to a destructive phase. …”
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Correlation between Vitamin D Levels and Recurrent Lower Respiratory Tract Infection in Children: A Cross-sectional Study by Bhushan Bhaskarrao Korde, Rajesh Naranbhai Pankhaniya, Hetal Pramod Budh

“…Introduction: Vitamin D is a vital nutrient with immunomodulatory effects that may impact susceptibility to infections. …”
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The probability of detecting host-specific microbial source tracking markers in surface waters was strongly associated with method and season by Claire M. Murphy, Daniel L. Weller, Tanzy M. T. Love, Michelle D. Danyluk, Laura K. Strawn

“…Our findings build on previous research to suggest that one-size-fits-all approaches to managing fecal hazards in surface waterways may not be appropriate; instead, strategies tailored to specific water sources and conditions at the time of water use may be more effective.…”
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Analysis of the Carbon Emission Trajectory and Influencing Factors of Agricultural Space Transfer: A Case Study of the Harbin-Changchun Urban Agglomeration, China by Xiwen Bao, Xin Wang, Ziao Ge, Jiayao Xi, Yinghui Zhao

“…To establish low-carbon and sustainable agricultural spatial planning while achieving dual carbon strategy goals, it is essential to accurately analyze the mechanisms of agricultural spatial transfer and their carbon emission effects, as well as the key factors influencing carbon emissions from agricultural spatial transfer. …”
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Evaluating the impact of improved maize varieties on agricultural productivity and technical efficiency among smallholder farmers in the Eastern Cape, South Africa: an empirical an... by Lelethu Mdoda, Nthabeleng Tamako, Lungile S. Gidi, Denver Naidoo

“…Technical efficiency is generally high at 74%, with farm size, seed, pesticides, agrochemicals, and fertilizers positively impacting maize production, whereas family labor negatively affects it. …”
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Impact of Radiologist Experience on AI Annotation Quality in Chest Radiographs: A Comparative Analysis by Malte Michel Multusch, Lasse Hansen, Mattias Paul Heinrich, Lennart Berkel, Axel Saalbach, Heinrich Schulz, Franz Wegner, Joerg Barkhausen, Malte Maria Sieren

“…<b>Results</b>: Senior professionals generally showed better performance, while medical students had higher variability in their annotations. …”
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Experiences and perceptions about vaccines and reporting of adverse events following immunisation: a qualitative study among mothers in Northern Ghana by Daniel Weibel, Abraham Oduro, Miriam Sturkenboom, Nana Akosua Ansah, Samuel Tomilola Oladokun, Enyonam Duah, Patrick Ansah, Samuel Tamti Chatio

“…Background Immunisation is an essential and cost-effective way of preventing infectious diseases. The emergence of new diseases, including COVID-19, along with advancements in malaria vaccines, has potentially led to an increase in vaccinations, particularly among children under 5 years old in Africa. …”
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Family Caregiver Perspectives on Digital Methods to Measure Stress: Qualitative Descriptive Study by Louise Rose, Sian Saha, Emily Flowers, Chee Siang Ang, Alexander J Casson, Joan Condell, Faith Matcham, Tony Robinson, John Rooksby

“…Digital methods of stress monitoring may be 1 strategy for identifying effective interventions to relieve caregiver burden and stress. …”
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Efficacy of Stiripentol Beyond Dravet Syndrome: A Retrospective Medical Record Review of Patients with Drug-Resistant Epilepsies by Víctor Soto-Insuga, Elena González-Alguacil, María Ballarà-Petitbò, Nuria Lamagrande-Casanova, Anna Duat-Rodríguez, Cristina Benítez-Provedo, Elena Cardenal-Muñoz, Juan José García-Peñas

“…Conclusion Add-on stiripentol provides overall improvement in different seizure types and non-seizure manifestations for paediatric patients with drug-resistant epilepsy, including epileptic syndromes besides DS, and appeared effective in acute treatment of SE. Stiripentol was generally well tolerated.…”
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A multi-stakeholder collaborative approach to awareness, education and support needed in the haemophilia gene therapy patient journey – a report on insights from a European patient... by O’Mahony Brian, Fletcher Simon, Baarslag Manuel, Khair Kate, Breederveld Daan, Jansen Nathalie, Pembroke Luke, Pinachyan Karen, Sivasubramaniyam Sujan

“…Other key educational needs included follow-up commitments, the role and potential side effects of corticosteroids or other immunosuppressants, impact on sense of identity, mental health, family planning, and managing bleeds after gene therapy. …”
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A systematic review of robotic colorectal surgery programs worldwide and a comprehensive description of local robotic training programme by Valentin Butnari, Harpreet Kaur Sekhon Inderjit Singh, Eshtar Hamid, Shady Gaafar Hosny, Sandeep Kaul, Joseph Huang, Richard Boulton, Nirooshun Rajendran

“…RACS offers a range of benefits to the surgeon and patient, yet safe and effective utilisation hinges on well-structured training programs for colorectal trainees within their general surgery residency. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of diabetes mellitus in a representative sample of Italian adults by Rosario Asciutto, Alessandra Lugo, Silvano Gallus, Maria Carla Roncaglioni, Carlo La Vecchia, Cristina Bosetti

“…</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Although diabetes prevalence in Italy is still comparatively low, effective clinical and preventive intervention strategies – focused on major risk behaviors – should be implemented to control the diffusion of this condition.…”
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The journey to diagnosis of wild-type transthyretin-mediated (ATTRwt) amyloidosis: a path with multisystem involvement by Chafic Karam, Colleen Moffit, Catherine Summers, Madeline P. Merkel, Fran M. Kochman, Laure Weijers, Mathilde Puls, Marieke Schurer, Emily Jones, Nicola Mason, Muriel Finkel, Paula Schmitt, Mazen Hanna

“…Abstract Background Wild-type and hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (ATTRwt and ATTRv amyloidosis, respectively) are progressive, fatal diseases with a broad range of clinical presentations and multisystem effects. Despite having a higher prevalence, ATTRwt amyloidosis is less well characterized due to its non-hereditary nature, and its relatively poorer disease awareness delays diagnosis. …”
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Features of Cell-Mediated Immunity in Children with Congenital Ichthyosis and Their Role in the Pathogenetic Management by Karine O. Avetisyan, Nikolay N. Murashkin, Svetlana G. Makarova, Svetlana S. Petrichuk, Daria G. Kuptsova

“…Thus far, there are no effective treatment methods for ichthyosis. That is why scientific search for new therapies is the topical issue in pediatrics and pediatric dermatology.Objective. …”
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Influence of telomere-related gene polymorphisms on blood glucose levels in long-lived population by Jia LI, Ningyuan CHEN, Ling HUANG, Shangling PAN

“…Different interactions between SNPs, haplotypes, and the environment exhibit different effects on the risk of elevated blood glucose.…”
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