Open surgery and minimally invasive repair of acute Achilles tendon rupture: stratified outcomes based on immobilization duration in a prospective cohort study by Yuan Cao, Xiuzhi Li, Zengzhen Cui, Yang Lv, Gao Si

“…This prospective cohort study aimed to compare clinical outcomes of OS and MIS for AATR repair and evaluate the impact of immobilization duration (0, 2, or 4 weeks) on postoperative rehabilitation. Methods A total of 474 patients undergoing surgical repair for acute AATR were stratified into six groups based on surgical approach (OS: 265 cases; MIS: 209 cases) and immobilization duration (0, 2, or 4 weeks). …”
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Comorbidity health pathways in heart failure patients: A sequences-of-regressions analysis using cross-sectional data from 10,575 patients in the Swedish Heart Failure Registry. by Claire A Lawson, Ivonne Solis-Trapala, Ulf Dahlstrom, Mamas Mamas, Tiny Jaarsma, Umesh T Kadam, Anna Stromberg

“…The following hypotheses were tested: (i) comorbidities are associated with more severe symptoms and functional limitations and subsequently worse patient-rated health in HF, and (ii) these patterns of association differ among selected comorbidities.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>The Swedish Heart Failure Registry (SHFR) is a national population-based register of HF patients admitted to >85% of hospitals in Sweden or attending outpatient clinics. …”
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Evaluating the Effects of Sensorimotor Training on the Physical Capacities of Older People by Carolina A. Cabo, Víctor Hernández-Beltrán, Orlando Fernandes, Cláudia Mendes, José M. Gamonales, Mário C. Espada, José A. Parraca

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Territorial Spatial Governance for High-Quality Urban Agglomerations Development: Insights from the Yangtze River Delta and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area by Yue Wenze, Xia Haoxuan, Zhang Xianchun

“…This study investigates the Yangtze River Delta Urban Agglomeration (YRD) and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) as case studies and employs the methods of literature induction and case analysis to examine the theoretical logic, practical experience, and optimization suggestions for constructing a territorial spatial governance system for high-quality urban agglomeration development. …”
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Impact of Telemedicine Adoption on Hemiplegia in Patients With Stroke in Florida: Longitudinal Observational Study by Yao Li, Mingshan Zhang, Weiling Ke, Wenwen Li

“…MethodsWe analyzed data of patients with stroke from Florida’s State Emergency Department Database (SEDD), State Inpatient Database (SID), and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) database, covering the years 2010 to 2017, with a focus on telemedicine adoption. …”
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Impact of germline BRCA1/2 mutations on response to neoadjuvant systemic therapy and prognosis in breast cancer: a propensity score matched cohort study by Hyunyou Kim, Jung Whan Chun, Jinha Hwang, Seung Gyu Yun, Jinseob Kim, Seung Pil Jung, Hyeong-Gon Moon, Eun-Shin Lee, Wonshik Han

“…Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study using data from two institutions. …”
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Key techniques for precise measuring gas content in deep coal mine: In-situ pressure- and gas-preserved coring by Ju Li, Jianan Li, Tianyu Wang, Guikang Liu, Zhiqiang He, Cong Li, Heping Xie

“…The model offers valuable insights for optimizing coring parameters, demonstrating that both minimizing the coring hole diameter and reducing the pressure difference between the coring-point pressure and the original pore pressure can effectively improve the precision of gas content measurements. …”
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Reducing contrast media and radiation dose in CT angiography at low tube voltage: animal study with photon-counting detector CT by Konstantin Klambauer, Thomas Flohr, Lukas Jakob Moser, Victor Mergen, Matthias Eberhard, Andreas Prokein, Hatem Alkadhi, Hubertus Pietsch, Gregor Jost

“…Methods Six minipigs (median weight: 32.5 kg; IQR: 29.8–34.6 kg) underwent thoracoabdominal CTA using a clinical dual-source PCD-CT at 70 kVp with three scan protocols: (A) reference (100% CM and radiation dose), (B) increased radiation (233%) and reduced CM (56%) dose, and (C) reduced radiation (50%) and increased CM (141%) dose. …”
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Intensity-modulated proton therapy for hippocampal-sparing prophylactic cranial irradiation: a planning comparison with photon therapy by Xiaoyan Yin, Xiutong Lin, Guifang Zhang, Yong Yin, Tao Sun

“…Methods Twenty-five patients diagnosed with limited-stage SCLC and received PCI were enrolled in the study. …”
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The clinical approach to child and adolescent patients with lipodystrophy: a series of international case discussions by Rebecca J. Brown, Baris Akinci, Saif Al Yaarubi, Elise Bismuth, Marco Cappa, Asma Deeb, Clemens Kamrath, Carla Musso, Nivedita Patni, Flavia Prodam, Rachel Williams, Rachel Williams, Martin Wabitsch

“…The challenges faced by clinicians managing pediatric patients with lipodystrophy syndromes and how these challenges may differ from adult patients are also explored.DiscussionThe cases presented in this manuscript may assist clinical teams to promptly diagnose and holistically manage young patients with lipodystrophy syndromes and help optimize clinical outcomes as they transition to adult care.…”
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Unveiling the superior function of RADA in bone regeneration compared to KSL as two critical cores within self-assembling peptide nanofibers: Insights from in vitro and in vivo stu... by Bita Rasoulian, Zahra Sheikholislam, Mohammad Hassan Houshdar Tehrani, Solmaz Chegeni, Elham Hoveizi, Seyed Mahdi Rezayat, Shima Tavakol

“…This study delved into the comparative efficacy of two distinct self-assembling peptide nanofibers, RADA-BMHP1 and KSL-BMHP1, both incorporating the biological motif of BMHP1, but differing in their core peptide sequences. Methods: Cell viability and osteogenic differentiation in rat mesenchymal stem cells (rMSCs), and bone regeneration in rat were compared. …”
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Machine learning algorithms to predict epidural-related maternal fever: a retrospective study by Xiaohui Guo, Xiaohui Guo, Xiaohui Guo, Haixia Zhang, Haixia Zhang, Haixia Zhang, Hongliang Mei, Hongliang Mei, Hongliang Mei

“…Our objective is to develop ERMF prediction models using real-world data, aiming to identify pertinent contributing factors and support obstetricians in making personalized clinical decisions.MethodsWomen who used patient-controlled epidural analgesia between October 2021 and March 2023 at a tertiary hospital in Jiangsu Province were retrospectively documented. …”
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Predictors of Success in Horizontal Strabismus Surgery: Insights from a Prospective Study by Aurellia Valmai Tjujitno, Reni Prastyani, Joni Susanto, Rozalina Loebis, Luki Indriaswati, Lely Retno Wulandari

“…This study explored the surgical outcomes of horizontal strabismus correction in patients, aiming to provide insights into the factors influencing success. Methods: A prospective study was conducted with 17 patients (n=17) who underwent surgery at Dr. …”
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Comparison of DC breakdown characteristics and ionization capabilities of button-type metal diverter strips by Xi RAO, Xianchao MENG, Yadong FAN, Dongdong WANG, Xiaowei SU, Weihan ZHAO, Li CAI, Jinxin CAO, Jianguo WANG, Mi ZHOU

“…The electric field strength between the two ends of the diverter strip gap decreases nonlinearly with the increasing diverter strip length, thus explaining the variation in breakdown voltage observed in the experiments due to differences in button shapes and specifications. Conclusions Results provide a basis for the optimization of button-type metal shunt strips, thereby enhancing the lightning protection performance of radomes.…”
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Genotype-specific rhizosphere microbiome assembly and its impact on soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merri.) yield traits by Xiaodong Han, Xiaomin Zhang, Minli Su, Shuqian Yang, Shilin Feng, Tian Tian, NarenTuya Chen, Guofen Zhao, Lichun Huang, Guihua Wang

“…This study investigated the composition and functional implications of rhizosphere microbial communities in conventional and genetically modified (GM) soybean varieties under field conditions.MethodsA comparative analysis was conducted on rhizosphere microbial communities associated with conventional H0269 and transgenic Z1510 and M579 soybean varieties at seedling and flowering stages. …”
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Outcomes of post-traumatic osteomyelitis in a conflict setting: a retrospective cohort study in Gaza by Rasha Aqel, Mohammed Alnajjar, Krystel Moussally, Mahmoud Mattar, Innocent Nyaruhirira, Fabiola Gordillo Gomez, Justine Michel, Patrick Herard, Rupa Kanapathipillai, Mohammad Khalife, Rami Malaeb

“…METHODS: Two-centre retrospective cohort study including PTO patients diagnosed by microbiological confirmation via bone biopsy and treated between December 6, 2018 and September 8, 2021, with follow-up until January 31, 2022. …”
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Risk Factors for Poor Pregnancy Outcome in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients by Laniyati Hamijoyo, Januar Wibawa Martha, Syarief Hidayat, Mohammad Rizki Akbar, Henny Tantono, Sylvie Sakasasmita, Kevin Karim, Guntur Darmawan, Sasfia Candrianita, Erica Kwan Yue, Aang Setiawan, Budi Setiabudiawan

“…This study was conducted to describe pregnancy outcome and determine the risk factors associated with poor pregnancy outcome in SLE patients. Methods: a retrospective case-control study of SLE patients with poor and normal pregnancy outcome was performed. …”
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Low-Dose Ibutilide Combined with Catheter Ablation of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: Procedural Impact and Clinical Outcome by Xue-Rong Sun, Ying Tian, Ashok Shah, Xian-Dong Yin, Liang Shi, Yan-Jiang Wang, Xiao-Qing Liu, Meleze Hocini, Michel Haissaguerre, Xin-Chun Yang, Xing-Peng Liu

“…Among the responders, there was no difference in clinical outcome between patients whose persistent AF was terminated without or with low-dose ibutilide. …”
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Risk Factors for Poor Pregnancy Outcome in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients by Laniyati Hamijoyo, Januar Wibawa Martha, Syarief Hidayat, Mohammad Rizki Akbar, Henny Tantono, Sylvie Sakasasmita, Kevin Karim, Guntur Darmawan, Sasfia Candrianita, Erica Kwan Yue, Aang Setiawan, Budi Setiabudiawan

“…This study was conducted to describe pregnancy outcome and determine the risk factors associated with poor pregnancy outcome in SLE patients. Methods: a retrospective case-control study of SLE patients with poor and normal pregnancy outcome was performed. …”
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Effect of a mHealth intervention on health literacy in patients completing cardiac rehabilitation: A randomized controlled trial with one- and five-year follow-up by Pernille Lunde, Hanne Søberg Finbråten, Are Hugo Pripp, Birgitta Blakstad Nilsson, Jostein Grimsmo, Asta Bye

“…Background and aims: Adherence to treatment is a significant challenge for patients with cardiac disease. Optimizing health literacy (HL) is essential in this context. …”
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