Effect of nonpharmaceutical interventions on the epidemic trends of scarlet fever in China: a population-based surveillance and modelling study by Xiaojuan Zhang, Yuanhai You, Jie Liu, Lu Sun, Haijian Zhou, Xingxing Zhang, Bike Zhang

“…Background: This study analyzed the epidemiological patterns of scarlet fever, and any changes therein, before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic in China and provided new perspectives for optimizing prevention and control strategies. Methods: Data for clinically diagnosed and laboratory-confirmed cases between January 1, 2005, and December 31, 2024, were collected from the National Notifiable Infectious Disease Surveillance System. …”
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Challenges and risks of using Omega-3 fatty acids in the supportive treatment of depression by Joanna Orzechowska, Michał Orzechowski, Paulina Fijałek, Jan Karczmarz, Aleksandra Paprocka, Marika Gutowska, Agnieszka Kosińska, Urszula Świrk, Wiktoria Belcarz, Karolina Kalinowska

“…Material and methods of research: The materials and literature was collected using searches in Pubmed, research gate and Google Scholar databases and references from retrieved articles. …”
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Vitamin D Deficiency and Mastalgia: A Prospective Controlled Study on Prevalence and the Therapeutic Impact of Supplementation by Goranta Navya Sree, Sanjay Kumar Yadav, Deepti Bala Sharma, Dhananjaya Sharma, Saket Shekhar

“…Objective: To investigate the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and mastalgia and assess the effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation in alleviating mastalgia symptoms. Materials and Methods: A prospective investigational study conducted in an Indian tertiary teaching centre. …”
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Experts' consensus over key components of online learning environments in medical education: a modified e-Delphi study by Noor-i-Kiran Naeem, Siti Nurma Hanim Hadie, Irwan Mahazir Ismail, Zil-e-Fatima Naeem, Ahmad Hassan Khan, Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff

“…Objective: To achieve expert consensus on the essential components for effective online learning environments in medical education using a modified e-Delphi approach. Methods: A purposive sampling strategy was used to recruit 18 professionals from seven countries, including medical educationists, instructional designers, and health professions faculty, all with minimum two years of experience in technology-enhanced learning environments. …”
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National needs assessment of emergency medicine faculty regarding scholarly activity practices and support by Nidhi Garg, Jennifer Johnson, Sumedha Garg, Bernard Chang, Christopher Zabbo, Pridha Kumar, Lance Becker, Phillip Levy, Gabor D. Kelen, Joshua J. Davis, Manish Shah

“…This study examined the belief and need for modern‐day SA, potential barriers, and department resources provided. Methods We conducted a descriptive cross‐sectional survey study of EM physicians across the United States identified from the American College of Emergency Physicians and American College of Osteopathic Physicians directories. …”
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EV‐Elute: A universal platform for the enrichment of functional surface marker‐defined extracellular vesicle subpopulations by Willemijn S. deVoogt, Rowan Frunt, Raul M. Leandro, Casper S. Triesscheijn, Bella Monica, Ioanna Paspali, Mark Tielemans, Jerney J. J. M. François, Cor W. Seinen, Olivier G. deJong, Sander A. A. Kooijmans

“…However, it has been technically challenging to examine such functional heterogeneity due to a lack of non‐destructive methods to separate EV subpopulations based on their surface markers. …”
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Trends in Heart Transplantation and Outcome Analysis: Nationwide Study Using the National Inpatient Sample and Readmission Database by Vivek Joseph Varughese, Aditya Sunil Bhaskaran, Hadrian Hoang-Vu Tran, Nikita Wadhwani, Vignesh Krishnan Nagesh, Izage Kianifar Aguilar, Damien Islek, Simcha Weissman, Adam Atoot

“…This study analyzes the trends in Htx in the United States between 2016 and 2022, focusing on demographic shifts, mortality trends, and 30-day readmission patterns. Methods: We utilized the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) from 2016 to 2022 and the National Readmissions Database (NRD) for 2021 to identify Htx admissions using ICD-10 PCS code O2YA0Z0. …”
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The Role of Ferritin and Folate in Determining Stem Cell Collection for Autologous Stem Cell Transplant in Multiple Myeloma by Charles J. Weeks, Mohammad Mian, Michael Stokes, Matthew Gold, Anvay Shah, Rohan Vuppala, Katherine J. Kim, Abigayle B. Simon, Jorge Cortes, Anand Jillela, Vamsi Kota

“…Abnormal hemoglobin (Hgb), ferritin, and folate statuses did not exhibit significant differences in survival analysis. Conclusions: The findings reveal that folate, ferritin, and Hgb levels are significantly associated with apheresis outcomes, offering guidance for optimizing stem cell mobilization in patients with MM.…”
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Comparative Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Healthcare Workers Post-Infection and Vaccination by Mariya Rouf Tramboo1*, Anjum Farhana1, Danish Zahoor1, Ilhaam Iqbal1, Zahoor Mohuiddin1

“…Diabetic individuals had lower antibody titers, while age and gender differences also affected antibody responses. These findings suggest the need for personalized vaccination strategies, especially for diabetic healthcare workers, to optimize COVID-19 prevention and ensure effective immunity.…”
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Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic analyses of nafamostat in ECMO patients: comparing central vein and ECMO machine samples by Dong Hwan Lee, Jae Ha Lee, Ji Hoon Jang, Yong Kyun Kim, Gaeun Kang, So Young Jung, Minyoung Her, Hang Jea Jang

“…It specifically examined the relationship between NM concentration and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) changes, aiming to provide a foundation for future dosing optimization.MethodsIn this prospective study, 24 ECMO patients received a continuous infusion of NM through a dedicated stopcock located before the ECMO pump. …”
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Variability in Survival Outcomes Among Asian Ethnic Groups with Stage IV NSCLC by Aria Bassiri, Yue-Lin Hu, Christina Boutros, Boxiang Jiang, Jillian Sinopoli, Leonidas Tapias Vargas, Philip A. Linden, Christopher W. Towe

“…This study aims to describe lung cancer survival outcome variations in Asian ethnic subgroups, hypothesizing that significant outcome differences exist between subgroups. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: A retrospective analysis of the 2020 National Cancer Database identified patients with stage IV non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). …”
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Efficacy and safety of omega-3-enriched lickable treats as adjunctive therapy for feline chronic gingivostomatitis: A randomized controlled trial by Panithi Sukho, Sekkarin Ploypetch, Chakkarin Satthathum, Phirom Prompiram, Warunya Chakritbudsabong

“…This study aimed to evaluate the safety and clinical efficacy of two marine-derived n-3 PUFA sources – krill oil and green-lipped mussel (GLM) oil – administered through lickable cat treats in cats with FCGS. Materials and Methods: Sixteen FCGS cats were randomized into three double-blinded treatment groups to receive daily lickable treats: Control (no n-3 PUFA), krill oil (100 mg), or GLM oil (100 mg) for 28 days. …”
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Functional outcomes and healthcare utilization trends in postsurgical and nonsurgical patients following high-frequency (10 kHz) spinal cord stimulation therapy by Vinicius Tieppo Francio, Vinicius Tieppo Francio, Logan Leavitt, John Alm, Daniel Mok, Byung-Jo Victor Yoon, Niaman Nazir, Christopher M. Lam, Usman Latif, Timothy Sowder, Edward Braun, Andrew Sack, Talal W. Khan, Dawood Sayed

“…This study investigates the impact of prior spinal surgery on functional outcomes and HCU patterns following high-frequency (10 kHz) spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapy.MethodsThis retrospective observational study included 160 subjects who underwent implantation of a 10 kHz SCS device. …”
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HLA‐matched related peripheral blood stem cell and bone marrow transplantation with RIC regimens yield comparable outcomes for adult AML by Takaya Mitsuyoshi, Yasuyuki Arai, Tadakazu Kondo, Takahito Kawata, Shigeki Hirabayashi, Masatsugu Tanaka, Yasuo Mori, Noriko Doki, Tetsuya Nishida, Takeharu Kotani, Masao Ogata, Takayuki Tabayashi, Tetsuya Eto, Masashi Sawa, Kazunori Imada, Junya Kanda, Tatsuo Ichinohe, Yoshiko Atsuta, Masamitsu Yanada

“…Methods Data from 402 patients who underwent either PBSCT (n = 294) or BMT (n = 108) between 2000 and 2022 were analyzed using the Japanese nationwide registry database. …”
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Possibilities of PRECISE-DAPT Score for Risk Prediction of Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Events in ST-Elevated Myocardial Infarction (According to the Data of the Registry Study in Keme... by D. Yu. Sedykh, V. V. Kashtalap, R. M. Velieva, O. L. Barbarash

“…We aimed to study in real clinical practice the clinical and anamnestic characteristics, the peculiarities of double antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) prescription as well the incidence of ischemic and hemorrhagic events in patients with ST-elevated myocardial infarction (MI) during a year of follow-up, taking into account the baseline PRECISE-DAPT scores.Material and methods. The study included 680 patients with MI from the database of Kemerovo observational registry for acute coronary syndrome (ACS). …”
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Preliminary impact of an mHealth education and social support intervention on maternal health knowledge and outcomes among postpartum mothers in Punjab, India by Alison M. El Ayadi, Nadia G. Diamond-Smith, Mona Duggal, Pushpendra Singh, Preetika Sharma, Jasmeet Kaur, Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, Navneet Gill, Garima Singh Verma, Alka Ahuja, Vijay Kumar, Laura Weil, Rashmi Bagga

“…Our team developed and pilot tested a provider-moderated group intervention to increase education, communication with providers, to refer participants to in-person care, and to connect them with a virtual social support group of other mothers with similarly aged infants through weekly calls and text chat. Methods We analyzed the preliminary effectiveness of the pilot intervention on maternal health knowledge through 6 months postpartum among 135 participants in Punjab, India who responded to baseline and endline surveys. …”
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The effect of audit and feedback and implementation support on guideline adherence and patient outcomes in cardiac rehabilitation: a study protocol for an open-label cluster-random... by Halldóra Ögmundsdóttir Michelsen, Matthias Lidin, Maria Bäck, Therese Scott Duncan, Björn Ekman, Emil Hagström, Maria Hägglund, Bertil Lindahl, Mona Schlyter, Margrét Leósdóttir

“…Furthermore, we aim to evaluate the implementation process and costs. Methods The study is an open-label cluster-randomized effectiveness-implementation hybrid trial including all 78 cardiac rehabilitation centres (attending to approximately 10 000 MI patients/year) that report to the SWEDEHEART registry. …”
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Can virtual reality replace conventional vestibular rehabilitation tools in multisensory balance exercises for vestibular disorders? A non-inferiority study by Gaël Le Perf, Guillaume Thebault, Claire Duflos, Fanchon Herman, Sylvie Cauquil-Gleizes, Isabelle Laffont

“…Abstract Background Vestibular rehabilitation uses multisensory balance exercises to optimize the integration and weighting of sensory inputs, including visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive signals. …”
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Development and validation of a nomogram prediction model for factors influencing 131I-refractory Graves’ hyperthyroidism by Kehua Liao, Xiaojuan Wei, Yan Chen, Dongyun Meng, Shaozhou Mo, Zeyong Sun, Fengyang Song, Lu Lu, Wentan Huang

“…ObjectiveTo examine the factors influencing 131I-refractory Graves’ disease (GD) hyperthyroidism in patients, develop a nomogram prediction model, and conduct its validation.MethodsA total of 272 hyperthyroidism patients who received initial 131I treatment at our hospital from January 2021 to January 2022 were randomly selected. …”
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Depression and Its Effect on Geriatric Rehabilitation Outcomes in Switzerland’s Aging Population by Bojan Miletic, Antonia Plisic, Lejla Jelovica, Jan Saner, Marcus Hesse, Silvije Segulja, Udo Courteney, Gordana Starcevic-Klasan

“…Considering mental health during admission and planning is critical in optimizing rehabilitation outcomes.…”
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