The First Reported Case of a Child with Two Different Rare Metabolic Disorders: Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency and Encephalomyopathic Mitochondrial DNA Depletion... by Maha Alotaibi, Amal Alqasmi, Faisal Albassam, Turki Alkahtani, Muath Alqahtany, Mohammed Alkhaldi

“…One of the most common inborn errors in fatty acid β oxidation (FAO) is a very long-chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase (VLCAD) deficiency. …”
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Testing preference of alfalfa hay of different relative feed value and brome hay in lactating Jersey cows by K.K. Buse, P.J. Kononoff

“…The process was repeated for the last 2 d. Feed preference was ranked from 1 to 4 with 1 being the most preferred and 4 the least; this was in the order they were removed. …”
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High pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion and loss of high avidity cross-reactive cytotoxic T-cells during the course of secondary dengue virus infection. by Tao Dong, Edward Moran, Nguyen Vinh Chau, Cameron Simmons, Kerstin Luhn, Yanchun Peng, Bridget Wills, Nguyen Phuong Dung, Le Thi Thu Thao, Tran Tinh Hien, Andrew McMichael, Jeremy Farrar, Sarah Rowland-Jones

“…Most infections are asymptomatic, but a subset of patients experience a potentially fatal shock syndrome characterised by plasma leakage. …”
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Endoscopic management of postcholecystectomy complications at a Nigerian tertiary health facility by Olusegun Isaac Alatise, Patrick Ayodeji Akinyemi, Afolabi Olumuyiwa Owojuyigbe, Titilayo Adenike Ojumu, Adeleye Dorcas Omisore, Adewale Aderounmu, Aburime Ekinadese, Akwi Wasi Asombang

“…The overall median duration of symptoms after cholecystectomy was 20 weeks, with a range of 1-162 weeks. The most common postcholecystectomy complication observed was retained stone [16 (35.6%)]. …”
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Study of baking properties of the winter durum wheat varieties by N. S. Kravchenko, N. G. Ignatieva, Yu. N. Alty-Sadykh, N. E. Vasyushkina, N. E. Samofalova, N. P. Ilichkina

“…There has been found out that the winter common wheat variety ‘Kristella’ is most appropriate to use in mixtures with common wheat, but not more than 50%. …”
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Correlation of middle ear risk indices and hearing outcome in tympanoplasty: a prospective study of chronic otitis media patients by Shrinath D Kamath P, Drishti Gulla

“…Abstract Background Chronic otitis media is a permanent abnormality of the pars tensa or pars flaccida which is predisposed by a middle ear pathology (Flood, J Laryngol Otol 132:1042–4, 2018). The most important clinical feature is conductive hearing loss. …”
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Lineage-specific expansions of polinton-like viruses in photosynthetic cryptophytes by Paul-Adrian Bulzu, Helena Henriques Vieira, Rohit Ghai

“…While many PLVs have been identified within the genomes of sequenced protists, most were recovered from metagenomic data. Even with the large number of PLVs identified from metagenomic data, their host-virus linkages remain unknown owing to the scarcity of ecologically relevant protist genomes. …”
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Young Survivors at KSA: registry for standardised assessment of long-term and late-onset health events in survivors of childhood and adolescent cancer—a study protocol by Katrin Scheinemann, Maria Otth, Daniel Drozdov, Claudia Hügli

“…‘Young Survivors at KSA’ aims to close this gap by assessing frequency, severity, risk factors and longitudinal changes of late effects in childhood cancer survivors prospectively and in a standardised way.Methods and analysis Within the ‘Young Survivors at KSA’ registry, we collect data from regular follow-up visits in a comprehensive database prospectively and repeatedly from start of the study and retrospectively at most until January 2016. …”
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Factors in early pregnancy predicting pregnancy‐related pain in the second and third trimester by Ruth K. Ertmann, Dagny R. Nicolaisdottir, Volkert Siersma, Gritt Overbeck, Sarah Strøyer de Voss, Frederikke Agerbo Modin, Melissa C. Lutterodt

“…Results A total of 1491 women were included. The most important factor for pregnancy‐related pain in the second trimester and third trimester is the presence of the corresponding pain in the first trimester. …”
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Comparative effectiveness of various educational approaches on oral hygiene in pediatric populations by Dilşah Çoğulu, Eylül Ebrar Ömeroğlu, Buse Nur Çınar

“…Regular tooth brushing recognized as the most effective preventive way against dental caries. …”
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The study of difference in alpha and theta band in divergent and convergent thinking in the posterior of the right hemisphere by Sepideh Shahmoradi, Mohammad Reza Zoghi Paydar, Mehran Farhadi, Shahryar Yar Mohammadivasel

“…Background: One of the most influential factors in creativity is brain waves. …”
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Coronary artery transplantation operations (review) by A. M. Morozov, A. N. Sergeev, E. M. Askerov, V. A. Kadykov, T. S. Alieva, E. A. Fisyuk

“…Coronary artery bypass grafting is most often performed in coronary heart disease caused by a sharp narrowing or occlusion of the lumen of the coronary artery. …”
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Characteristics and Resource Utilization Associated with Frequent Users of Emergency Departments by Wan-Ling Lee, Wei-Ting Chen, Fei-Hsiu Hsiao, Chien-Hua Huang, Ling-Yun Huang

“…In 2017, 2191 patients (3.37%) were listed as frequent users and accounted for 12166 visits (14.20%). Most of the frequent users were over 65 years old (53.1%) and more than half of them had suffered from cancer (55.1%). …”
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HABITAT NEEDS AND MANAGEMENT OF MERRIAM'S TURKEY IN SOUTHCENTRAL NEW MEXICO by Sanford D. Schemnitz, David L. Goerndt, Kenneth H. Jones

“…Winter roosts however, oriented on northeasterly aspects, were closer to water and were utilized repeatedly by large winter flocks. Summer and winter roost trees were mostly dominant or codominant white (Abies concolor) and Douglas (Pseudotsuga menziesii) firs but varied considerably in diameter, height and vigor. …”
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<i>Persicaria lapathifólia</i>: Identification, Chemical Composition, Pharmacological Action, Prospects for Use in Medical Practice (Review) by A. A. Gudkova, A. S. Chistyakova, A. A. Kostyleva, A. S. Bolgov, A. I. Slivkin

“…This is an annual herbaceous plant, repeating the main features of the genus Persicaria, and, as the main differences, having larger leaves, most often whitish-green flowers collected in dense inflorescences, peduncles and perianth of which have a large number of yellowish glands and a specific sweet smell.Text. …”
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Understanding the impact of developmental coordination disorder on Belgian children and families: A national survey study. by Amy De Roubaix, Griet Warlop, Dorine Van Dyck, Delphine Van Crombrugge, Silke Van den Abbeele, Melissa Licari, Hilde Van Waelvelde, Lynn Bar-On

“…Most children received therapy (89.2%) but 59.1% of parents did not feel adequately supported to assist their child. …”
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The battle of question formats: a comparative study of retrieval practice using very short answer questions and multiple choice questions by Elise V. van Wijk, Mario de Jonge, Floris M. van Blankenstein, Roemer J. Janse, Alexandra M.J. Langers

“…Regardless of question format, most students thought the practice tests were beneficial for learning. …”
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Effectiveness of Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant Treatment for Diabetic Macular Edema in Vitrectomized Eyes by Hüseyin Baran Özdemir, Murat Hasanreisoğlu, Murat Yüksel, Mestan Ertop, Gökhan Gürelik, Şengül Özdek

“…This effect seemed to last for 6 months in most eyes, but maximized at 3 months. Patients with repeated injections often require injection before 6 months.…”
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Parents Knowledge, attitude and practice of antibiotic use for upper respiratory tract infections in children: a cross-sectional study in Ras Al khaimah, United Arab Emirates by Rasha Aziz Salama, Kussai Nidam Bader, Abeer Sharmen Rahmen, Fatima Hashmi

“…Nearly 43.5% of respondents gave self-medication to their children mostly because of repeated similar attacks and over the counter acquisition of antibiotics. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of oral potentially malignant disorders in western rajasthan by Janesh Kumar Gautam, Suman Sundar Mohanty, Bontha V. Babu

“…Abstract Oral cancer with incidence (10.2%) and mortality (9.3%) ranks as second most prevalent cancers in India. Oral cancer diagnosis at early stages through the detection of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) can lead to the prevention and reduction of mortality associated with oral cancer. …”
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