Diagnostic Challenge in a Case of Cryptogenic Organising Pneumonia by Shailesh Bhanudas Meshram, Brahmansh Singh, Rishi Govind Orakkan, Shrividya Sethuratnam

“…If left untreated, the obstructions may cause progressive respiratory failure. …”
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Twenty years’ experience of midgut malrotation and volvulus in a tertiary center in northern Taiwan: A retrospective study by Wen-Yu Tseng, Ming-Wei Lai, Jin-Yao Lai, Chien-Chang Chen, Hsun-Chin Chao, Jeng-Chang Chen, Shih-Yen Chen, Yung-Ching Ming, Hung-Yu Yeh, Hung-Hsiang Lai, Sze-Ya Ting, Pai-Jui Yeh

“…Background: Early diagnosis and surgical intervention for midgut malrotation with bowel obstruction are crucial. We aimed to identify risk factors for adverse outcomes in infants with midgut malrotation and to develop a prediction model. …”
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Short-term outcomes of rotational atherectomy in patients with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction: A retrospective review from a tertiary referral centre by Kewal Kanabar, Pooja Vyas, Krutika Patel, Gourav Behra

“…Additional studies with a longer follow-up duration and a larger sample or a meta-analysis incorporating our study are needed to confirm these results.…”
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The safety and efficacy of spray cryotherapy after endoscopic sinus surgery in chronic rhinosinusitis: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials [version 2; peer review:... by Adham A. Aljariri, Ibrahim T. Abuawwad, Mohammad T. Abuawwad, Ayham R. Sara, Mohammad J. J. Taha, Obaida Falah, Abdulqadir J. Nashwan, Majed Akili, Ahmad J. Taha, Abdullah A. Elhakim

“…However, further research with longer follow-ups, a larger sample size, and subjective assessment is needed to assess any possible long-term side effects.…”
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Therapeutic effect of Morus alba leaf extract and chlorogenic acid on inhibiting the progression of kidney disease by Ahmad Fauzi, Nurina Titisari, Mohd. Hezmee Mohd. Noor, Azrina Azlan, Hazilawati Hamzah

“…Urine, blood, and organ samples were collected to evaluate urinalysis, haematology, biochemistry, and histopathology. …”
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Comparison of robotic-assisted and laparoscopic-assisted surgery in the treatment of children with Hirschsprung's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zikang Li, Wanfu Li, Haojun Wang, Mengxue Xu

“…Consequently, large-sample, multicenter randomized controlled trials with extended follow-up periods are warranted to validate long-term outcomes and conduct in-depth investigations into cost-effectiveness.Systematic Review RegistrationPROSPERO CRD420251051595.…”
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Assessing the Quantity of Neuropeptide Y in the Serum of Patients Referred to Baqiyatallah Hospital with Covid-19 Concerning Inflammatory Factors Following Steroid Therapy by Navid Mousavi, Zeynab Shankayi, Farideh Bahrami, Tahereh Mohammadzadeh, Gholam Hossein Alishiri, Milad Asghardoust Rezaei, Mohsen Saberi

“…Purpose: With the extensive presence of Covid-19, it is imperative to find compounds that can obstruct the virus’s inflammatory activity and perhaps even stop the inflammatory phase from occurring. …”
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Correlation between total prostate specific antigen and histological grading of prostate cancer in Kenyan mission hospital: a five-year retrospective review by Chinonso Paul Shu, Marius J. Tchinde, Tsamayem Georter James Sop, Signang Alberic Ndonku, Paul Irungu Juma

“…We excluded patients who were already on any sort of treatment of bladder outlet obstruction and incomplete charts. We used Spearman correlation coefficients, and ANOVA to evaluate the relationship between tPSA and various grading parameters. …”
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Comparing sternal versus left-sided chest compressions for thoracoabdonimal injuries and compression biomechanics: A clinical-grade cadaver study by J. Gould, R.A. Marshall, D. French, M. Dyer-Heynen, P. Olszynski

“…Compressions over this area often result in outflow obstruction and inadequate compression of the left ventricle. …”
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Evaluating elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI; Trikafta™) for treatment of patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE): A clinical study protocol. by Colin E Swenson, William R Hunt, Candela Manfredi, Diana J Beltran, Jeong S Hong, Brian R Davis, Shingo Suzuki, Cristina Barillá, Andras Rab, Cynthia Chico, Joy Dangerfield, Ashleigh Streby, Erin Barton, Elizabeth M Cox, Arlene A Stecenko, Adrianna Westbrook, Rebecca Kapolka, Eric J Sorscher

“…<h4>Background</h4>Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE) is a disease that exhibits dilatation of airways, airflow obstruction, persistent cough, excessive sputum production, and refractory respiratory infections. …”
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Effect of Nursing Interventions on Feeding Difficulties of Children with Cerebral Palsy by Areeg A. Wafeek, Sabah S. El-Sharkawy, Iman I. Abd El-Moniem, Madiha A. Morsy

“…Children with CP frequently have feeding problems, growth disorders, feeding complications, communication disorders, mental obstruction, seizure disorders, auditory problems, and visual deficiency, which may significantly impact their health. …”
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Dental Health Literacy among Highly Skilled Professionals in India: A Pilot Study by Harsh Priya, Ramya Shenoy, Mithun Pai, Dimple Rani Bangera, Ashwini Rao, Rajesh G Rao

“…Methods: A convenience sample of 111 adults was recruited from a dental camp held at two locations within an IT firm. …”
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Bloodstream infection by Lactobacillus rhamnosus in a haematology patient: why metagenomics can make the difference by Cataldo Maria Mannavola, Flavio De Maio, John Marra, Barbara Fiori, Giulia Santarelli, Brunella Posteraro, Simona Sica, Tiziana D’Inzeo, Maurizio Sanguinetti

“…The patient ultimately underwent allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, which was complicated by infections, moderate-to-severe graft-versus-host disease, hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome, and transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy, all contributing to a fatal outcome. …”
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Prevalence and Clinical Implications of Pulmonary Vein Stenosis in Bronchiectasis: A 3D Reconstruction CT Study by Xin Li, Yang Gu, Jinbai Miao, Ying Ji, Mingming Shao, Bin Hu

“…Furthermore, the cross-sectional area of pulmonary veins had a gradually decreasing trend, based on a small sample. Lung function tests showed significant reductions in FEV1, FVC, and FEV1% in bronchiectasis patients, attributed to the loss of lung volume in the left lower lobe, which accounted for 60.9% of the included sample. …”
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Therapeutic potential of voltage-dependent potassium channel subtype 1.3 blockade in alleviating macrophage-related renal inflammation and fibrogenesis by Sha-sha Li, Yan Liang, Jia-wei Kong, Qi Zhang, Jing-rong Qian, Li-xia Yu, Qi-feng Liu

“…Herein, mouse models of kidney injury were established through unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) and ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI). …”
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Longitudinal Changes in Fecal Microbiota During Hospitalization in Horses With Different Types of Colic by Clémence Loublier, Marcio Costa, Bernard Taminiau, Laureline Lecoq, Georges Daube, Hélène Amory, Carla Cesarini

“…Methods Prospective observational study. Fecal samples were collected on admission (D1), on days 3 (D3) and 5 (D5). …”
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Correlation between platelet counts, MPV, PDW, PCT and age in acute ischemic stroke patients by Ebrahim Mohammed Abed Ahamid Ahmed, Babker Ahmed Mohamed, Bakri Yousf Mohamed Nour, Babiker Saad Almugadam

“…Background: Acute ischemic stroke occurs when blood clots obstruct blood vessels within the brain. Platelets (Plts) are integral to the pathophysiology of stroke. …”
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Effects of Mo Layer on the High-Temperature Oxidation Resistance Mechanism of Micro-Melted NiCr Coating on Zirconium Alloys Surface by LIU Gengming, SONG Guoqing, XUE Kanghui, CHEN Yong

“…This indicated that the addition of Mo could enhance the power of LMM, obstructing the diffusion of Zr towards the coating surface during the LMM process, as well as impeding the diffusion of O towards Zr and the diffusion of Zr towards the coating surface during oxidation. …”
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Comparison of postoperative complications between intracorporeal and extracorporeal anastomosis in laparoscopic right-sided hemicolectomy: a Meta-analysis by Zhao Wei, Dong Yuanhang, Mei Zubing

“…These results warrant multicenter clinical trials with large samples to confirm.…”
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Soil-transmitted helminthes prevalence, intensity, and associated factors among school-aged children in the communities of west Guji Zone, South Ethiopia by Tibeso Gemechu, Wako Dedecha, Alqeer Aliyo, Abdistion Disani, Feven Diriba

“…A pre-tested questionnaire was used, and samples were examined by wet mount and Kato-Katz techniques. …”
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