Video laryngoscopy is associated with improved first‐pass intubation success compared with direct laryngoscopy in emergency department trauma patients by Timmy Li, Daniel Jafari, Cristy Meyer, Ashley Voroba, Ghania Haddad, Samuel Abecassis, Matthew Bank, Akiva Dym, Ali Naqvi, Rashmeet Gujral, Daniel Rolston

“…Conclusions Video laryngoscopy, compared with direct laryngoscopy, was associated with higher odds of first‐pass intubation success among a sample of ED trauma patients. Frequency of a hypoxic event during intubation and time to successful intubation was not significantly different between the 2 intubation methods.…”
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Reducing unnecessary blood tests in elderly care: a quality improvement project by Anavi Prakash, Theik Oo, Soe Aye, Jonathan Cullis

“…There was an observed improvement in the justification of tests, suggesting that clinicians were considering the necessity of the tests before requesting, although this observation was not statistically significant.A key limitation to this project is the small sample size, which may have resulted in type II errors. …”
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The Er.Cr.YSGG laser’s impact in the occlusion of dentinal tubules: in vitro study by Mohammed Ziad Tarik, Mohamed Dhahir, Salah Alkurtas

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to analyze dentin-obstructed surfaces. A qualitative evaluation of the micrographs was conducted to analyze the shift in surface features. …”
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Advanced epoxy coatings with rGO/metal nitride nanocomposites for superior corrosion protection and mechanical durability in industrial applications by Jeeva N, Thirunavukkarasu K, Joseph Raj Xavier

“…The findings demonstrated that the uniform distribution of CoN/CrN nanoparticles effectively obstructed the migration of aggressive ions to the interface of the mild steel alloy sample and coating by establishing an extended pathway, thereby reducing the electron transfer between the electrolyte and the steel surface. …”
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Clinical Outcomes and Characteristics of COVID-19 in Neonates: A Single-Center Study in Romania by Maria Elena Cocuz, Iuliu-Gabriel Cocuz, Ligia Rodina, Ruxandra Filip, Florin Filip

“…The clinical picture at admission mainly consisted of fever (eight cases) and nasal obstruction and cough (five cases each). Only one patient required oxygen support. …”
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An updated comparison of standard and novel FEV1 indices' association with all-cause mortality. by Stephen T Russell, Mohleen Kang, Jordan A Kempker

“…A subgroup analysis of participants with airflow obstruction, defined as FEV1/FVC ≤ LLN, was performed.…”
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Does Total Gastrectomy Provide Better Outcomes than Distal Subtotal Gastrectomy for Distal Gastric Cancer? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. by Jin Qi, Peng Zhang, Yanan Wang, Hao Chen, Yumin Li

“…No statistical differences were found in leakage, intestinal obstruction, postoperative bleeding, anastomotic stricture and wound infection between the two groups (p>0.05). …”
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Urine miRNA signature as potential non-invasive diagnostic biomarker for Hirschsprung’s disease by Abhijit Sreepada, Abhijit Sreepada, Rasul Khasanov, Enas Zoheer Elkrewi, Enas Zoheer Elkrewi, Carolina de la Torre, Judith Felcht, Ahmad A. Al Abdulqader, Ahmad A. Al Abdulqader, Richard Martel, Nicolás Andrés Hoyos-Celis, Michael Boettcher, Lucas M. Wessel, Karl-Herbert Schäfer, María Ángeles Tapia-Laliena

“…Hirschsprung’s disease (HSCR) is characterized by congenital absence of ganglion cells in the gastrointestinal tract, which leads to impaired defecation, constipation and intestinal obstruction. The current diagnosis of HSCR is based on Rectal Suction Biopsies (RSBs), which could be complex in newborns. …”
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HGF decreases ANIT-induced liver damage through modulation of redox status. by Maricruz García-Barrera, Genaro J. Rosales-Muñoz, Alejandro Escobedo-Calvario, Roberto C. Lazzarini-Lechuga, Natalia Nuño-Lámbarri, Luis E. Gómez-Quiroz, Leticia Bucio-Ortiz

“…Introduction and Objectives: Intrahepatic cholestasis is the partial/total obstruction of bile flow, with inflammation and increased reactive oxygen species (ROS). …”
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Study on the characteristics of genetic diversity and population structure of a rare and endangered species of Rhododendron nymphaeoides (Ericaceae) based on microsatellite markers by Jun Luo, Xiaoyong Dai, Jin Chen, He Shuang, Congjun Yuan, Dali Luo

“…Results This study utilized 15 pairs of microsatellite markers to examine the genetic diversity of 79 samples of R. nymphaeoides sourced from five different geographic populations. …”
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Exploring the silent connection: unveiling the intricate relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease and sleep apnea syndrome by Junming Wang, Pengfei Wang, Jiang Lv, Ran Chen, Wei Yan, Daikun He

“…GERD involves stomach content reflux into the esophagus, while SAS causes recurrent upper airway obstruction during sleep. Despite recent studies hinting at a link, the precise relationship and causality between GERD and SAS remain unclear. …”
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Risk of All-Cause Mortality in US Adults With Preserved Ratio Impaired Spirometry: An Observational Study by Xiao S, Ou J, Qiu W, Ye C, Li N, Chen S, Lai Y, Deng Z, Wu F, Shen Y

“…We explored the all-cause mortality risk of individuals with PRISm in a large sample of the general population.Methods: We used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III and 2007– 2012. …”
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Association between female genital mutilation/cutting and caesarean delivery in singleton births across Sub-Saharan Africa by Demisu Zenbaba, Sylvester Okeke, Deborah Okeke-Obayemi, Sanni Yaya

“…Women who have undergone FGM/C are more likely to experience complications during delivery, such as obstructed labour, fistulas, and excessive bleeding. …”
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Association between Loa loa microfilaremia and anatomical hyposplenia in a rural area of the Republic of Congo: a population-based cross-sectional study by Charlotte Boullé, Elodie Lebredonchel, Jérémy T. Campillo, Valentin Dupasquier, Marlhand C. Hemilembolo, Sébastien D. S. Pion, Jean Claude Djontu, Ludovic Rancé, Philippe Souteyrand, François Missamou, Michel Boussinesq, Francine Ntoumi, Cédric B. Chesnais

“…We hypothesized that there could be an association between Loa loa microfilarial densities (MFD) and lower spleen volume (SV) due to micro-obstruction linked to circulating microfilariae (mf). …”
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In vitro antiviral activities of thymol and Limonin against influenza a viruses and SARS-CoV-2 by Gomaa Mostafa-Hedeab, Akram Hegazy, Islam Mostafa, Ibrahim H. Eissa, Ahmed M. Metwaly, Hany Abdelfattah Elhady, Abozer Y. Eledrdery, Sager Holyl Alruwaili, Alaa Oqalaa E. Alibrahim, Fawaz O. Alenazy, Muhannad Faleh Alanazi Alruwaili, Thamer Alshami Marghel, Muharib Alruwaili, Alaaeldin Mohamed Saad, Mahmoud Bayoumi, Assem Mohamed El-Shazly, Luis Martinez-Sobrido, Ahmed Mostafa

“…Likely, molecular docking studies indicated that Thymol and Limonin obstruct active binding sites of IAV polymerases. These findings presented on the antiviral activity of Limonin and Thymol might be used to support the development of supplemental therapy against currently emerging and reemerging respiratory viral infections.…”
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Analysis of the Rights and Obligations of Stakeholders in China’s National Park Concession System by Le ZHONG, Zhicong ZHAO

“…This ambiguity often results in frequent conflicts and impedes the development of management regulations, thereby obstructing the formulation of a comprehensive top-level design for the national park concession system. …”
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