Short-course PD-1 blockade in locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a phase II randomized trial protocol (Tori-013) by Hongyuan Jia, Junchao Wang, Ling Zhang, Haijun Li, Yalei Du, Wenjuan Luo, Zou Wei, Xiaohui Wang, Weidong Wang

“…Toripalimab/placebo is administered during IC and CCRT phases, followed by two additional cycles post-radiotherapy. The primary endpoint is 3-year progression-free survival (PFS), with secondary endpoints including overall survival (OS), objective response rate (ORR), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA dynamics, lymphocyte subset changes, and safety. …”
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Global analysis of influenza epidemic characteristics in the first two seasons after lifting the nonpharmaceutical interventions for COVID-19 by Xiaowei Chen, Honghong Chen, Fangfang Tao, Yinzi Chen, Ying Zhou, Jian Cheng, Xiling Wang

“…The study was divided into pre-pandemic, pandemic, and post-pandemic phases, estimating epidemic onset, peak week, peak intensity, and duration by climate zones. …”
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Validation of a classification to identify emergency department visits suitable for subacute and virtual care models: a randomised single-blinded agreement study protocol by Andrew Worster, Ryan P Strum, Walter Tavares, Andrew P Costa, Erich Hanel, Lauren E Griffith, Paul Miller, Shawn Mondoux, Komal Aryal, Fabrice Mowbray, Ravi Sivakumaran

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Laparoscopic uterine fixation and ovarian pexy for fertility and ovarian preservation in a 40-year-old with anal cancer by Victoria Dillard, M.D., Ameek Bindra, B.A., Jeitzel Torres-Rodriguez, B.S., Amy M. Vallerie, M.D., Marc Fields, M.D., Sara Ann B. Gilbert, M.D., Eve Zaritsky, M.D.

“…Objective: To describe a novel multidisciplinary approach to preserve ovarian function and fertility in a 40-year-old woman with newly diagnosed anal cancer. …”
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Impact of elevated glucose levels on cardiac function in STEMI patients: glucose delta as a prognostic biomarker by Bernardo F. Garcia, Francisco A. Fonseca, Maria C. Izar, Gilberto Szarf, Attilio Galhardo, Ibraim M. Pinto, Adriano M. Caixeta, Adriano P. Barbosa, Henrique T. Bianco, BATTLE-AMI. investigators

“…Abstract Background Elevated glucose levels have emerged as a significant prognostic factor following acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Objective This study aimed to evaluate glycemic parameters associated with infarct size and left ventricular function. …”
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Efficacy of virtual reality-based rehabilitation following total knee replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials by Afaf A. M. Shaheen, Maha F. Algabbani, Manar M. Alshahrani, Fatimah A. Z. Alshahrani, Hana I. Alsobayel, Mohammed Taher Ahmed Omar, Abdulrahman M. Alsubiheen

“…Abstract Objective To determine whether VR-based rehabilitation (VRBR) reduced pain and improved balance, proprioception, joint function, gait speed, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) following Total knee replacement (TKR). …”
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Effectiveness and acceptability of ventilation modifications in healthcare facilities, Liberia 2022–2023 by Ronan F. Arthur, Ashley Styczynski, Krithika Srinivasan, Amos Tandanpolie, Philip Bemah, Ethan Bell, Jason R. Andrews, Tom Baer, Jorge L. Salinas

“… Abstract Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of ventilation interventions in naturally ventilated hospitals in Liberia. …”
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Variation in Hypertension Control by Race and Ethnicity, and Geography in US Veterans by Kimberly E. Lind, Michelle S. Wong, Stephen E. Frochen, Anita H. Yuan, Donna L. Washington

“…Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare System data provide a unique opportunity to understand residual racial and ethnic differences in hypertension control after accounting for healthcare access. Our objective was to describe pre‐pandemic post‐Affordable Care Act implementation hypertension control by geographic sector and race and ethnicity, and assess spatial clustering of hypertension control. …”
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Oral Nutrition Supplements: Regulation and Distribution in Indonesia – a Study in a Private Hospital in Surabaya by Lama'ah Azzahra', Nur Aisiyah Widjaja, Yasmine Nurfirdaus, Eva Ardianah, Edi Hermanto, Aziza Zahrotul Adha

“…Methods: A quasi-experiment with pre-post design involving children aged 12-60 months old. …”
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Association of geriatric nutritional risk index with renal prognosis and all-cause mortality among older patients with chronic kidney disease: a secondary analysis of CKD-ROUTE stu... by Lei Chen, Mengyao Yan, Jie Li, Xue Zhao, Lu Zeng, Zhumei Gao, Hongli Jiang, Limin Wei

“…Objectives The aim of the study was to assess the association between the geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) and incidence of CKD progression, all-cause mortality, and cardiovascular events in the elderly patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) before dialysis initiation.Methods We performed a post hoc analysis of the CKD-ROUTE database, which included 538 pre-dialysis CKD patients aged ≥65 years in this prospective cohort study. …”
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Aerobic exercise decreases interstitial glucose concentrations up to 2 h after exercise in dogs with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus: a preliminary study by Jessica R. Mampe, Darko Stefanovski, Rebecka S. Hess

“…Multivariable mixed-effects linear regression models followed by post-hoc analyses were used to estimate the marginal mean differences between IG 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, and 4 h after exercise compared with marginal mean baseline IG measured twice over 30 min just before each daily exercise period, which served as the control.ResultsMarginal means (95% confidence intervals) of IG were significantly lower 1.5 h after exercise [188 mg/dL (96-281 mg/dL)] and 2 h after exercise [185 mg/dL (82–287 mg/dL)] compared with marginal mean IG measured just before exercise [223 mg/dL (129–317 mg/dL, p = 0.03, p = 0.008, respectively)]. …”
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Social support, financial status, and depression among French healthcare workers one year after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic by Charline Vincent, Pierre Chauvin, Honor Scarlett, Wissam El-Hage, Roberto Mediavilla, Cécile Vuillermoz

“…Four log-binomial regression models estimated prevalence ratios (PR) and their 95% confidence intervals (95%CI), taking into account working conditions, sociodemographics, and mental health comorbidities (post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, burnout). …”
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Anaesthesia in Congenital Facial Anomalies in a Rural Set up of a Developing Country by Debasish Saha, Arunima Chaudhuri, Sumanta Ghosh Maulik, Sarbari Swaika, Debasish Ghosh, S. A. Faizal

“…Background: India has an estimated backlog of 1000000 cleft patients. A total of 35000 new cleft patients are born each year. …”
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Confidence in providing primary care to patients with low back pain among physiotherapists by Ron Shavit, Talma Kushnir, Yaniv Nudelman, Asaf Weisman, Shmuel Springer

“…Two independent t-tests estimated the effects of gender and post-graduate education. …”
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Compressive strength of nano concrete materials under elevated temperatures using machine learning by Abdullah M. Zeyad, Alaa A. Mahmoud, Alaa A. El-Sayed, Ayman M. Aboraya, Islam N. Fathy, Nikos Zygouris, Panagiotis G. Asteris, Ibrahim Saad Agwa

“…These models were developed via adapting meta- heuristic models including the Water cycle algorithm (WCA), Genetic algorithm (GA), and classical AI models of Artificial neural networks (ANNs), Fuzzy logic models (FLM), in addition to the statistical method of Multiple linear regression (MLR). 156 post heating experimental results available as a literature data (represents four input parameters of temperature change, heat exposure duration, nanomaterial type, and replacement proportion) are used to achieve the study’s objective. …”
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Effect of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor on contrast-induced acute kidney injury and prognosis in type 2 diabetes patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention by Shicheng Yang, Huifang Hao, Xiufeng Zhai, Peng Zhang, Naikuan Fu

“…Renal function was assessed before PCI, 48 h, and 1 week post-PCI, measuring serum creatinine, estimated glomerular filtration rate, cystatin C, and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin. …”
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Widespread Mental Health Impacts of COVID-19 on Iraq's General Population: A Systematic Review by Sirwan Khalid Ahmed MSc, BSc, RN, Darya Rostam Ahmed BSc, Radhwan Hussein Ibrahim PhD, Safin Hussein PhD, Hazhar Talaat Abubaker Blbas PhD, Kochr Ali Mahmood PhD, Karzan Qurbani PhD(c), Abdulmalik Fareeq Saber MSc, Araz Qadir Abdalla MSc, BSc, RN

“…The systematic review yielded important findings regarding the prevalence rates of anxiety, stress, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These rates were estimated to be 54.89%, 48.15%, 49.57%, and 31.35% respectively. …”
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Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Early Childhood Development and Mental Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies by Sasha Alcon, Sa Shen, Hong-nei Wong, Cynthia R. Rovnaghi, Leni Truong, Jordan K. H. Vedelli, Kanwaljeet J. S. Anand

“…Searches of multiple databases were performed for studies published between 2018 and 2023 with pre- and post-pandemic evaluations of the mental health or development of preschool children (aged 0–6 years) using objective measures and according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. …”
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Changes in glomerular filtration rate in liver recipients after reduced exposure to calcineurin inhibitors with concomitant everolimus administration within the first year after im... by V. E. Syutkin, A. A. Salienko, S. V. Zhuravel, M. S. Novruzbekov

“…Objective: to compare changes in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in liver recipients with initially normal and impaired eGFR within the first year after immunosuppression conversion.Materials and methods. …”
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Congenital Anomalies in Neonates: Findings from Six Baghdad Hospitals by Bassam M. Al-Musawi, Ali M. Khalid, Nadin A. Kamal, Maha Z. Muneer

“… Background: Birth defects are the leading cause of both neonatal and post-neonatal deaths, as an estimated 240,000 neonates die in their first month of life worldwide each year. …”
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