Immunological reactivity among young patients with community-acquired pneumonia and cytomegaloviral persistence by L. V. Moroz, K. D. Chichirelo-Konstantynovych, T. V. Konstantynovych, V. M. Dudnyk

“…The aim is to recognize the main cell and humor disturbances in immunological reactivity among CAP-patients with CMVI persistence and their influence on CAP course and prognosis. Materials and methods. One hundred and five CAP-patients (51 (48.6 %) males, 54 (51.4 %) females) and 61 healthy individuals (26 (42,6%) males, 35 (57.4 %) females) have been examined according to clinical, laboratory and instrumental standards regulated by the MH of Ukraine. …”
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Effectiveness and safety of percutaneous endoscopic debridement and drainage for spinal infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Guozhong Zhou, Xiaorong Liu, Zhi Liang, Xuesong Chen, Chao Song

“…Our aim was to assess the effectiveness and safety of percutaneous endoscopic disc decompression (PEDD) for SI. Methods On 20 October 2023, we searched the EMBASE, PubMed, Cochrane Library, China Biology Medicine Disc, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang databases for eligible studies. …”
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Comparison of prognostic factors that affect the survival of patients with metachronous and synchronous metastases of renal cell carcinoma by D. V. Semenov, R. V. Orlova, V. I. Shirokorad, S. V. Kostritsky, S. G. Grigoriev, Yu. S. Korneva

“…To identify prognostic factors affecting survival rates in patients with synchronous and metachronous renal cell carcinoma metastases.Materials and methods. A retrospective analysis of 934 patients with mPCC treated in the period 2006 to 2020 was performed, of which 319 (34.2%) patients were assigned to the intermediate prognosis group, and 388 (41.5%) to the unfavorable prognosis group. …”
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Effects of Non-Immersive Virtual Reality Exercise on Self-Reported Pain and Mechanical Hyperalgesia in Older Adults with Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis: A Secondary Analysis of a Rand... by Francisco Guede-Rojas, Cristhian Mendoza, Leonardo Rodríguez-Lagos, Adolfo Soto-Martínez, David Ulloa-Díaz, Carlos Jorquera-Aguilera, Claudio Carvajal-Parodi

“…This study evaluated the effects of non-immersive virtual reality (NIVR) combined with conventional physical therapy (CPT) on pain intensity, mechanical hyperalgesia, and perceived recovery in older adults with OA. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: Sixty older adults with mild-to-moderate knee or hip OA were randomly assigned to a NIVR group (NIVR-G; <i>n</i> = 30) or a CPT group (CPT-G; <i>n</i> = 30). …”
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Effectiveness of the sterile insect technique in controlling Aedes albopictus as part of an integrated control measure: evidence from a first small-scale field trial in Switzerland by Diego Parrondo Monton, Damiana Ravasi, Valentina Campana, Francesco Pace, Arianna Puggioli, Matteo Tanadini, Eleonora Flacio

“…SIT involves repeated releases of irradiated sterile males, which mate with wild females, producing non-viable eggs and leading to population decline. Methods Following a preliminary release test in 2022, a small-scale SIT trial took place in 2023 in Morcote, Switzerland. …”
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Anatomical investigation of a giant intramuscular lipoma in rectus femoris with clinical insights by Bidhi Kasu, Jackson Dorsett, Sophia Bass, Benjamin M. Solomon, Ethan L. Snow

“…This study aims to perform a comprehensive anatomical investigation of a GIL discovered in a rectus femoris (RF) muscle. Methods: The GIL was discovered during routine academic dissection of an adult human cadaver and carefully excised from the RF. …”
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Robot-assisted versus transumbilical laparoendoscopic single-site surgery in gynecological procedures: A retrospective comparative analysis of efficacy by Jiahui Zhao, Yuan Liao, Juyuan Huang, Jing Cheng, Jiaqiang Xiong, Jing Liao, Wei Zhang

“…Objective: To compare perioperative outcomes between R-LESS and TU-LESS in gynecological transabdominal procedures. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on gynecological patients undergone surgery at our institution from January 2020 to December 2024. …”
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Efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks in elderly surgical patients: a meta-analysis by Rong Wang, Jinlong Ju, Xiaoyi Pang

“…ObjectiveThis meta-analysis investigates the efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided nerve block in geriatric surgical patients, a crucial endeavor for optimizing anesthetic protocols and enhancing perioperative medical outcomes and prognostic indices in this vulnerable patient cohort.MethodsA comprehensive literature search was conducted in major bibliographic databases, including Web of Science, PubMed, The Cochrane Library, Embase, CNKI, Wan Fang, and VIP, to identify studies investigating the utilization of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks in elderly surgical patients. …”
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A Comparative Analysis of Mobile versus Stationary Mammography Units: Performance and Outcomes in a Breast Cancer Screening Program by Tari DU, De Lucia DR, Santonastaso R, Santarsiere M, Blasotti A

“…This study aimed to compare the outcomes of mammography screenings conducted in fixed units and MMUs, focusing on recall rates, follow-up adherence, and screen-detected breast cancer (BC) rates.Patients and Methods: This retrospective study analyzed data from 790 women aged 50– 69 years who underwent mammography screening between January and February 2023. …”
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Patient and Clinician Perspectives on Alert-Based Remote Monitoring–First Care for Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices: Semistructured Interview Study Within the Veterans... by Allison Kratka, Thomas L Rotering, Scott Munson, Merritt H Raitt, Mary A Whooley, Sanket S Dhruva

“…ObjectiveWe aimed to understand patient and clinician perspectives about an RM-first care model for CIED care. MethodsWe interviewed 40 rural veteran patients who were experienced with RM with CIEDs and 22 CIED clinicians who were experienced in using RM regarding barriers and facilitators to an RM-first care model. …”
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Poststroke eHealth Technologies–Based Rehabilitation for Upper Limb Recovery: Systematic Review by Margherita Rampioni, Sara Leonzi, Luca Antognoli, Anna Mura, Vera Stara

“…(2) What are the main clinical considerations for low-cost eHealth technology–based rehabilitation? MethodsComprehensive literature searches were conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, and Google Scholar using predefined inclusion criteria based on the Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Study Design (PICOS) framework. …”
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Efficacy and safety of tripterygium glycosides combined with ACEI/ARB on diabetic nephropathy: a meta-analysis by Zhuan’E. Yao, Zhuan’E. Yao, Pengbo Wang, Qinjuan Fu, Qiong Song, Haojian Xu, Peng Zhang

“…AimsThis study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of tripterygium glycosides combined with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers (ACEI/ARBs) in treating Diabetic nephropathy and provide high-level evidence to support its standardized application.MethodsLiteratures were retrieved from PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, CNKI, Wanfang and VIP databases, the search time frame was defined as from the time of establishment to April 2023. …”
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Anorectal manometry and urodynamics in children with spina bifida: can we predict the colonic dysmotility from bladder dysfunction? by Ali İhsan Anadolulu, Ragibe Büşra Erdoğan, Arzu Canmemiş, Şeyhmus Kerem Özel, Çiğdem Ulukaya Durakbaşa

“…The aim of this study was to delineate the association of neurogenic bladder/bowel dysfunction with anorectal manometry and urodynamics. Materials and methods Urodynamics and anorectal manometry were used to analyse the neurogenic bowel and bladder dysfunctions in 29 paediatric patients with spina bifida. …”
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Low-dose esketamine combined with propofol versus fentanyl-propofol for preventing hypoxemia during gastroscopy sedation in high-altitude residents: a randomized controlled trial by Hui Xue, Pan Wei, Yun Wen, Shuhua He, Lan Yuan, Wei Song

“…Methods A single-center, double-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted involving 168 patients residing at an altitude of 3200 m who were scheduled for elective gastroscopy. …”
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Ecological Pea Production in Hungary: Integrating Conservation Tillage with the Application of <i>Rhizobium</i> spp., <i>Ensifer</i> spp., <i>Pseudomonas</i> spp., and <i>Bacillus<... by Jana Marjanović, Abdulrahman Maina Zubairu, Sandor Varga, Shokhista Turdalieva, Réka Erika Döbröntey, Mária Ágnes Fodor, Apolka Ujj

“…This ongoing study focuses on evaluating the long-term effects of crop rotation on key agricultural parameters, aiming to optimize practices over time. Statistical analysis (one-way ANOVA) revealed no significant differences across most parameters <i>(p</i> > 0.05), except for total sugar content (<i>p</i> < 0.05), which aligns with expectations given the limited tillage prior to the study. …”
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Prediction of risk factors of plastic bronchitis in children with severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia by Shiyin Mu, Jia Zhai, Yongsheng Guo, Bing Huang, Yingxue Zou

“…This study aimed to identify risk factors associated with PB in children with SMPP and develop a comprehensive risk factor scoring system. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on SMPP patients who underwent bronchoscopy between January 2018 and October 2023. …”
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Structural barriers and facilitators to accessing postsurgical rehabilitation in adults who were treated with surgery for low back pain: protocol for a scoping review by Jessica J. Wong, Jen Rinaldi, Paulo Pereira, Silvano Mior, Lauren Ead, Alanna Veitch, Kent Murnaghan, Pierre Côté

“…Methods We will conduct a scoping review of the literature based on Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) scoping review guidance and report it according to PRISMA-Scoping Reviews. …”
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Retrospective analysis of open reduction and locking plate fixation in three and four part proximal humeral fractures with efficacy and complications by Haiqiang Ma, Jianbin Sun, Xu Ma, Zhipeng Yang, Huanhuan Sun, Donghui Cao, Liangguo Si, Peijie Zhao, Zewen Qiao

“…Their occurrences were highly correlated with factors such as age, diabetes, osteoporosis, fracture healing time, rotator cuff repair, rehabilitation methods, medial cortical bone defect, calcar screw, calcar distance, calcar ratio, reduction quality, and so on. …”
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The Impact of a Line Probe Assay Based Diagnostic Algorithm on Time to Treatment Initiation and Treatment Outcomes for Multidrug Resistant TB Patients in Arkhangelsk Region, Russia... by Platon Eliseev, Grigory Balantcev, Elena Nikishova, Anastasia Gaida, Elena Bogdanova, Donald Enarson, Tara Ornstein, Anne Detjen, Russell Dacombe, Elena Gospodarevskaya, Patrick P J Phillips, Gillian Mann, Stephen Bertel Squire, Andrei Mariandyshev

“…We hypothesized that the implementation of LPA would result in faster time to treatment initiation and better treatment outcomes.<h4>Methods</h4>A culture-based diagnostic algorithm used prior to LPA implementation was compared to an LPA-based algorithm that replaced BacTAlert and Löwenstein Jensen (LJ) for drug sensitivity testing. …”
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Perioperative temperature management and coagulation: effects of mild hypothermia in a prospective study by Alena Trčková, Tereza Bönischová, Tereza Bönischová, Hana Zelinková, Petr Štourač, Petr Štourač

“…The secondary objective was to identify potential risk factors for the development of both hypothermia and coagulopathy.MethodsA prospective cohort study was conducted, forming the second part of our study “Perioperative Management of Temperature in Children and the Influence of Hypothermia on Blood Clotting in Children” (Peritemp). …”
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