Role of Post-Operative Rehabilitation in TM Joint Arthritis: Functional Outcomes of Interposition Trapeziectomy vs. Prosthesis by Camillo Fulchignoni, Silvia Pietramala, Leopoldo Arioli, Emanuele Gerace, Domenico De Mauro, Giulia Frittella, Elisa Di Dio, Mirko Grauso, Gianfranco Merendi, Lorenzo Rocchi

“…However, the role of post-operative rehabilitation in optimizing outcomes for these procedures remains underexplored. …”
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Epidemiology of pulmonary embolism in China, 2021: a nationwide hospital-based studyResearch in context by Kaiyuan Zhen, Yuzhi Tao, Lei Xia, Shengfeng Wang, Qian Gao, Dingyi Wang, Zhaofei Chen, Xianglong Meng, Yuting Kang, Guohui Fan, Zhu Zhang, Peiran Yang, Jixiang Liu, Yu Zhang, Chaozeng Si, Wei Wang, Jun Wan, Yuanhua Yang, Zhihong Liu, Yingqun Ji, Juhong Shi, Qun Yi, Guochao Shi, Yutao Guo, Nuofu Zhang, Zhaozhong Cheng, Ling Zhu, Zhe Cheng, Xianbo Zuo, Wanmu Xie, Qiang Huang, Shuai Zhang, Lanxia Gan, Bing Liu, Simiao Chen, Cunbo Jia, Chen Wang, Zhenguo Zhai

“…However, the incidence and mortality rates of PE in China and the impact of venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention system constructions on PE still lack nationwide evidence. Methods: For this nationwide hospital-based observational study, we used data from the National Hospital Quality Monitoring System (HQMS) and public database in China. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of 1103 infants referred to a single center due to positive newborn screening test for phenylketonuria by Ayça Burcu Kahraman, Kısmet Çıkı, Begüm Poşul, Mustafa Güvercin, Yılmaz Yıldız, Ali Dursun, Serap Sivri, Turgay Coşkun, Ayşegül Tokatlı

“…This study aimed to assess the clinical characteristics of 1103 infants referred to a single center due to positive newborn screening (NBS) tests for PKU, providing insights into screening and diagnosis. Methods. The health records of infants who were referred with suspicion of PKU through the Turkish national NBS program to a single referral center between January 2016 and January 2023 were retrospectively reviewed. …”
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Efficacy and safety comparison of CAR-T and blinatumomab immunotherapy as bridge-to-transplant strategies in relapsed/refractory B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia by Wenyue Cao, Ningwen Li, Gaoxiang Wang, Hao Xu, Yang Yang, Jue Wang, Jinhuan Xu, Yun Li, Yicheng Zhang, Yang Cao, Na Wang

“…Further studies are needed to optimize these treatment strategies.…”
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Disparities in Rotator Cuff Tear Progression Definitions and Rates by Mason J. Garcia, BS, Daniela Caro, MD, Maria Velasquez Hammerle, MD, Juan B. Villarreal, MD, Joseph P. DeAngelis, MD, MBA, FAOA, FAAOS, Arun J. Ramappa, MD, Ara Nazarian, PhD

“…This study presents an in-depth analysis of the existing literature on the definitions and progression rates of rotator cuff tears, aiming to enhance clinical decision making and patient outcomes. Methods:. A systematic literature search was conducted based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, using Medline (PubMed), Embase (Elsevier), and Web of Science databases on January 12, 2023. …”
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Development and validation of a 16-gene T-cell- related prognostic model in non-small cell lung cancer by Anbing Zhang, Anbing Zhang, Huang Ting, Huang Ting, Jun Ma, Jun Ma, Xiuqiong Xia, Xiaoli Lao, Xiaoli Lao, Siqi Li, Jianping Liang, Jianping Liang

“…BackgroundNon-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) exhibits variable T-cell responses, influencing prognosis and outcomes.MethodsWe analyzed 1,027 NSCLC and 108 non-cancerous samples from TCGA using ssGSEA, WGCNA, and differential expression analysis to identify T-cell-related subtypes. …”
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NG2 MOLECULE EXPRESSION IN ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA B CELLS: A FLOW-CYTOMETRIC MARKER FOR THE RAPID IDENTIFICATION OF KMT2A GENE REARRANGEMENTS by Maria Laura Bisegna, Nadia Peragine, Loredana Elia, Mabel Matarazzo, Maria Laura Milani, Stefania Intoppa, Mariangela Di Trani, Francesco Malfona, Maurizio Martelli, Maria Stefania De Propris

“…Materials and Methods: We evaluated 88 NG2+ B-ALL cases identified with a NG2 positivity threshold >10%, from a cohort of 1382 newly diagnosed B-ALLs referred to the Division of Hematology of ‘Sapienza’ University of Rome.                                                       …”
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The evolution of three-dimensional knee kinematics after ACL reconstruction within one year by Lingchuang Kong, Huahao Lai, Xiaolong Zeng, Peng Gao, Peng Gao, Wenhao Liang, Qi Gao, Qi Gao, Zhiyuan Kong, Wu Wu, Xiaona Wu, Tao Zhang

“…IntroductionThis study aims to explore the dynamic changes in the six degrees of freedom (6DOF) kinematics of the knee joint in patients within one year after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), combined with clinical scoring systems to analyze functional recovery characteristics, providing scientific evidence for optimizing postoperative rehabilitation strategies.MethodsThe study enrolled 49 patients followed up at 3 months postoperatively, 33 patients at 6 months, and 35 patients at 12 months. …”
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The impact of COVID-19 on thyroid function and psychological state of Graves’ disease: a one-year prospective study by Lujia Xu, Jianbo Zhang, Jianbo Zhang, Riping Cong, Yujian Zhang, Xuenan Song, Wei Wang, Yingli Diao, Haijiao Liu, Kuanxiao Tang

“…Therefore, investigating changes in thyroid function and psychological status in patients with Graves’ disease (GDC) and COVID-19 coinfection holds significant clinical importance.MethodsThis study enrolled 110 hyperthyroid patients with COVID-19 coinfection, including 90 GDC patients meeting inclusion criteria. …”
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Comparing palliation strategies for single-ventricle anatomy with transposed great arteries and systemic outflow obstructionCentral MessagePerspective by Alyssa B. Kalustian, MD, Zachary A. Spigel, MD, Christopher E. Greenleaf, MD, Tam T. Doan, MD, Alejandra I. Chavez, MD, Iki Adachi, MD, Jeffrey S. Heinle, MD, Ziyad M. Binsalamah, MD

“…We examine a longitudinal experience with multiple techniques, including the largest published cohort following palliative arterial switch operation (pASO), to describe outcomes and decision-making factors. Methods: Neonates with SV-TGA-SOO who underwent initial surgical palliation from 1995 to 2022 at a single institution were retrospectively reviewed. …”
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Kinesiophobia and associated factors among patients after cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass: a cross-sectional study by Min You, Min You, Qianqian Mou, Qianqian Mou, Xiaotao Cao, Xiaotao Cao, Meng Luo, Meng Luo, Yi Song, Yi Song, Qingqing Li, Qingqing Li, Huiyun Hu, Huiyun Hu, Jianping Song

“…Nonetheless, few studies have explored this phenomenon in patients following cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass.ObjectivesThe primary objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of kinesiophobia and its contributing factors in patients after cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass, to inform the development of targeted intervention strategies to address kinesiophobia, enhance patient motivation and adherence to early activities, and optimize postoperative rehabilitation outcomes.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted, assessing patients via questionnaires, including the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia Heart, Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale, D Personality Scale-14, Pain Catastrophizing Scale, and Family Care Index Questionnaire. …”
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Prediction of joint deformity after MIPPO with double reverse traction repositor based on Hounsfield units derived from CT scans by Guimiao Li, Kejia Shang, Shengnan Zhang, Zhongzheng Wang, Yanjiang Yang, Chunxu Fu, Chen Feng, Di Zhang, Yingze Zhang

“…Although osteoarthritis (OA) and osteoporosis (OP) share common risk factors, including age and gender, yet the interaction between PTOA and OP remains unclear, thereby warranting in-depth exploration. Methods This study involved a cohort of 103 patients with TPFs who underwent minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis (MIPPO) combined with double reverse traction reposition (DRTR) from December 2015 to July 2018. …”
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A case-control study on Chlamydia psittaci pneumonia and legionella pneumonia by Ying Gao, Yuan-jie Lin, Wen-long Zhang, Jian-ming Ni, Shu-guang Han, Liang Bao

“…The aim of this study was to retrospectively analyze the two types of atypical pneumonia and use statistics to find points of differentiation for early diagnosis and timely treatment.MethodsThis retrospective study included all confirmed cases of two types of atypical pneumonia in our institution. …”
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Linguistic Markers of Pain Communication on X (Formerly Twitter) in US States With High and Low Opioid Mortality: Machine Learning and Semantic Network Analysis by ShinYe Kim, Winson Fu Zun Yang, Zishan Jiwani, Emily Hamm, Shreya Singh

“…Semantic network analysis revealed denser discourse in HDS (density=0.28) focused on distress and barriers to care, while LDS discourse emphasized recovery and optimism. ConclusionsOur findings demonstrated that linguistic markers in publicly shared pain-related discourse show distinct and predictable differences across regions with varying opioid mortality risks. …”
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Enhancing Immersion in Virtual Reality–Based Advanced Life Support Training: Randomized Controlled Trial by Dilek Kitapcioglu, Mehmet Emin Aksoy, Arun Ekin Ozkan, Tuba Usseli, Dilan Cabuk Colak, Tugrul Torun

“…Further research should explore ways to optimize AI’s role in education through VR. …”
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RATIONAL SUPPORTIVE THERAPY FOR CHEMOTHERAPY INDUCED ANEMIA: A PHARMACO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF ERYTHROPOIETIN THERAPY IN CANCER PATIENTS IN RUSSIAN FEDERATION by V. B. Larionova, I. S. Krysanov, A. V. Snegovoy, P. A. Zeinalova, V. S. Krysanova, V. Yu. Ermakova

“…Recombinant forms of human erythropoietin and intravenous forms of iron preparations should be the most popular correction methods in everyday practice.The high cost of complex anemia therapy and the social significance of oncological diseases necessitate a pharmaco-economic analysis of registered in Russia erythropoietin preparations and the optimization of existing anemia treatment regimens in cancer patients in order to reduce the expenditures of the health budget. …”
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EFFICIENCY OF DYNAMIC ELECTRONEUROSTIMULATION IN KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS: RESULTS OF A MULTICENTER RANDOMIZED STUDY by O. M. Lesnyak, E. Yu. Kadochnikova, L. I. Alekseeva, I. G. Dydykina, O. B. Ershova, E. M. Zaitseva, T. A. Korotkova, T. A. Popova, M. L. Sukhareva, E. A. Taskina, V. N. Khodyrev, E. P. Sharapova, A. G. Solodovnikov, A. A. Vlasov

“…Dynamic electroneurostimulation (DENS) is a type of percutaneous electroneurostimulation with a differentiation approach to choosing exposure areas and to optimizing electrocutaneous therapeutic action on the reflexogenic areas and acupuncture points for analgesia and for the treatment of functional disorders.Objective: to study the clinical efficiency and safety of therapy using a DiaDENS-PC apparatus in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA).Subjects and methods. …”
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ChatGPT-o1 Preview Outperforms ChatGPT-4 as a Diagnostic Support Tool for Ankle Pain Triage in Emergency Settings by Pooya Hosseini-Monfared, Shayan Amiri, Alireza Mirahmadi, Amirhossein Shahbazi, Aliasghar Alamian, Mohammad Azizi, Seyed Morteza Kazemi

“…Methods: Common presentations of ankle pain were identified through consultations with an experienced orthopedic surgeon and a review of relevant hospital and social media sources. …”
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Trends and Disparities in Liver Transplantation in the United States: A Nationwide Analysis of Demographic, Clinical, and Socioeconomic Factors (2016–2021) by Vignesh Krishnan Nagesh, Vivek Joseph Varughese, Marina Basta, Emelyn Martinez, Shruthi Badam, Lokaesh Subramani Shobana, Abdifitah Mohamed, Alin J, Simcha Weissman, Adam Atoot

“…Objective: To assess trends and disparities in liver transplant admissions in the United States from 2016 to 2021, examining demographic patterns, in-hospital mortality, hospital charges, length of stay, and socioeconomic factors. Methods: Using the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) from 2016 to 2021, we identified liver transplant admissions using ICD-10 PCS codes 0FY00Z1 and 0FY00Z2. …”
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Hydrogel and scalp/skin conductivities impact dose from tumor treating fields by Edwin Lok, Edwin Lok, Olivia Liang, Olivia Liang, Monika Haack, Eric T. Wong, Eric T. Wong, Eric T. Wong

“…We explored conductivity changes in the hydrogel and skin to improve TTFields coverage and penetration.MethodsMagnetic resonance imaging datasets from 12 glioblastoma patients and attenuation-corrected positron emission tomography–computed tomography datasets from 3 non-small cell lung and 2 ovarian carcinoma patients were used to segment anatomic structures. …”
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