Use of current automatic smoke evacuation system in flexible gastrointestinal endoscopy: Its feasibility and potential usefulness by Yohei Nose, Motohiko Kato, Shoma Aoyagi, Kazunori Akeo, Kotaro Yamashita, Takuro Saito, Koji Tanaka, Kazuyoshi Yamamoto, Tomoki Makino, Tsuyoshi Takahashi, Yukinori Kurokawa, Hidetoshi Eguchi, Yuichiro Doki, Kiyokazu Nakajima

“…We aimed to investigate the feasibility and potential usefulness of automatic smoke evacuation systems in flexible endoscopy. Methods [Bench] After surgical smoke generated in the stomach was evacuated by the evacuator, the degree of residual smoke and gastric luminal collapse were evaluated to optimize the evacuator settings. …”
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Epidemiology, pathogenesis and management of atrial fibrillation in athletes - a narrative review by Jan Zabierowski, Anna Tomasiewicz, Maciej Pachana, Piotr Kukuła, Marcin Piersiak, Hubert Sawczuk, Julia Marschollek, Maciej Ziomek

“…Understanding the pathophysiology, risk factors, and management of AF in athletes is crucial for optimizing both cardiovascular health and athletic performance. …”
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The triglyceride-glucose index and risk of cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis with inclusion of two national databases by Ying Yang, Ying Yang, Pai Peng, Pai Peng, Huadong Huang, Huadong Huang, Yanan Zhao, Yanan Zhao, Yating Li, Yating Li, Xiao Xu, Shixie Jiang, Yanrong Yang, Gaofeng Pan, Yanting Wen, Dan Wu, Shanping Chen, Lei Feng, Tangming Peng, Jiang Wang, Jiang Wang, Zheng Li

“…Furthermore, the risk of developing distinct types of CI differed significantly [CI: OR = 1.64, 95% CI: 1.29; 2.07, p < 0.001; Vascular Cognitive Impairment (VCI): OR = 5.39, 95% CI: 3.33; 8.70, p < 0.001].ConclusionA positive correlation exists between the TyG index and risk of CI, which has potential value in optimizing CI risk stratification among elderly people, especially those hospitalized.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, identifier CRD42023450336.…”
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Role of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system gene polymorphisms in the development of diastolic dysfunction in female patients with hypertension by Mariya A. Grenaderova, Nadezhda V. Izmozherova, Elena V. Kudryavtseva, Muraz A. Shambatov, Danila L. Zornikov, Artem A. Popov, Anna A Vikhareva, Daniil O. Kornilov, Mikhail A. Tryapitsyn, Veronika M. Simarzina, Aleksey A. Bekhter

“…Investigating candidate gene polymorphisms involved in renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system pathways may help optimize the selection of antihypertensive therapy at early stages of treatment. …”
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Does Syndesmotic Fixation Technique Impact Complication Rates and Functional Outcomes Measured by PROMIS Scores Following Operative Repair of Ankle Fractures? by Steven Hadley BA, Rachel Bergman MD, John Peabody MD, Sarah Westvold MPH, Ryan Filler MD, Milap Patel DO, Anish Kadakia MD

“…Nevertheless, differences in PF scores in the adjusted model suggest that Tightrope and IB improve PF compared to screw, reaching the lower end range of the minimal clinically important difference for this outcome measure reported in the literature.…”
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Midterm outcomes of physician-modified endovascular grafts for repair of postdissection and degenerative thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysmsCentral MessagePerspective by Guangmin Yang, MD, Ming Zhang, MD, PhD, Yepeng Zhang, MD, Guangyan Wu, MD, Xiaoqiang Li, MD, PhD, Min Zhou, MD, PhD

“…Operative mortality was 3.2% (4 out of 126), which didn't differ between the groups (1.4% vs 5.6%; P = .19). …”
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Automatic segmentation and volume measurement of anterior visual pathway in brain 3D-T1WI using deep learning by Yongliang Han, Haixiang Wang, Qi Luo, Jingjie Wang, Chun Zeng, Qiao Zheng, Linquan Dai, Yiqiu Wei, Qiyuan Zhu, Wenlong Lin, Shaoguo Cui, Yongmei Li

“…We aim to explore the feasibility of automatic AVP segmentation and volume measurement in brain T1-weighted imaging (T1WI) using the 3D UX-Net deep-learning model.MethodsClinical data and brain 3D T1WI from 119 adults were retrospectively collected. …”
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Microbial Colonization and Antibiotic Resistance Profiles in Chronic Wounds: A Comparative Study of Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Venous Ulcers by Florica Sandru, Elena Poenaru, Smaranda Stoleru, Andreea-Maria Radu, Alexandra-Maria Roman, Corina Ionescu, Aurelian Zugravu, Jafal Mugurel Nader, Livia-Cristiana Băicoianu-Nițescu

“…Resistance patterns were analyzed using statistical methods to identify significant differences. <b>Results</b>: <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> was the most common pathogen in both groups (45.8% in HS; 38.6% in VU), with a notable prevalence of methicillin-resistant <i>S. aureus</i> (MRSA). …”
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Clinical and economic impact of the availability of innovative therapies for advanced lung cancer in men in Latin America: a population-based secondary data studyResearch in contex... by Andrés F. Cardona, Natalia Sánchez, Liliana Gutiérrez-Babativa, Leonardo Rojas, Jairo Zuluaga, Stella Martínez, Lucia Viola, Carlos Carvajal, Juliana Bogoya, Laura Prieto-Pinto, Daniel Samacá-Samacá, Antonio Robles, Joshua Kock, Claudio Martín, Luis Corrales, Luis E. Raez, Vladmir Cordeiro de Lima, Suraj Samtani, Oscar Arrieta

“…Based on the difference between the number of FDA-approved therapies and the number approved by each local agency, we calculated the avoidable deaths (ADs) if innovation had been available. …”
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Functional and quality of life outcomes after partial glossectomy: a multi-institutional longitudinal study of the head and neck research network by Agnieszka Dzioba, Daniel Aalto, Georgina Papadopoulos-Nydam, Hadi Seikaly, Jana Rieger, Johan Wolfaardt, Martin Osswald, Jeffrey R. Harris, Daniel A. O’Connell, Cathy Lazarus, Mark Urken, Ilya Likhterov, Raymond L. Chai, Erika Rauscher, Daniel Buchbinder, Devin Okay, Risto-Pekka Happonen, Ilpo Kinnunen, Heikki Irjala, Tero Soukka, Juhani Laine, Head and Neck Research Network

“…Abstract Background While aggressive treatment for oral cancer may optimize survival, decrements in speech and swallowing function and quality of life often result. …”
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Sagittal Plane Kinematic Deviations and Spatio-Temporal Gait Characteristics in Children with Idiopathic Toe Walking: A Comparative Analysis Using Statistical Parametric Mapping by Rocio Pozuelo-Calvo, Almudena Serrano-Garcia, Yolanda Archilla-Bonilla, Angel Ruiz-Zafra, Manuel Noguera-Garcia, Kawtar Benghazi-Akhlaki, Miguel Membrilla-Mesa, Carla DiCaudo, Jose Heredia-Jimenez

“…<b>Methods</b>: A cohort of 30 children with ITW and 30 typically developing peers aged 6–12 years participated in this study. …”
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Awake versus intubated video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for pleural disease: a retrospective cohort study from a single tertiary center by Omer Faruk Saglam, Burcu Kilic, Merve Ekinci Fidan, Nevzat Cem Sayilgan, H. Volkan Kara, Akif Turna, Kamil Kaynak, Ezel Ersen

“…There was no difference in the overall complication rates (p &gt; 0.05). …”
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Clinical characteristics and surgical treatment comparison of multisegmental spinal tuberculosis: a retrospective analysis by Zongqiang Yang, Zongqiang Yang, Zhangui Gu, Zhangui Gu, Qiang Liu, Qiang Liu, Long Ma, Le Fei, Le Fei, Ningkui Niu, Ningkui Niu, Jiandang Shi

“…BackgroundTo analyze the therapeutic efficacy of intervertebral surgery in the treatment of multisegmental spinal tuberculosis (MSTB) by evaluating its clinical outcomes and perioperative indicators, thereby providing evidence-based insights to optimize surgical strategies and improve clinical decision-making.MethodsThis retrospective cohort study analyzed 134 MSTB patients treated at our hospital between January 2000 and June 2022. …”
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Association Between Fentanyl Use and Post-Intubation Mean Arterial Pressure During Rapid Sequence Intubation: Prospective Observational Study by Abdullah Bakhsh, Ahmad Bakhribah, Raghad Alshehri, Nada Alghazzawi, Jehan Alsubhi, Ebtesam Redwan, Yasmin Nour, Ahmed Nashar, Elmoiz Babekir, Mohamed Azzam

“…Introduction: The choice of medications used in rapid sequence intubation (RSI) can result in the difference between an acceptable outcome and a lethal one. …”
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Integrating quantitative traits and growth hormone gene polymorphism in Indonesian crossbred chickens for genetic improvement and marker-assisted selection by Depison Depison, Gushairiyanto Gushairiyanto, Ratna Sholatia Harahap, Raden Abdul Muthalib, Abdul Azis, Yun Alwi, Sarwo Edy Wibowo

“…Results: Significant differences (p < 0.05) in BW, BW gain, morphometric size, and egg traits were observed among parental and crossbred groups. …”
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AI-driven online adaptive radiotherapy in prostate cancer treatment: considerations on activity time and dosimetric benefits by Francesco Preziosi, Althea Boschetti, Francesco Catucci, Claudio Votta, Luca Vellini, Sebastiano Menna, Flaviovincenzo Quaranta, Elisa Pilloni, Andrea D’Aviero, Michele Aquilano, Carmela Di Dio, Martina Iezzi, Alessia Re, Antonio Piras, Marco Marras, Francesca Gruosso, Domenico Piro, Danila Piccari, Luca Tagliaferri, Maria Antonietta Gambacorta, Luca Indovina, Gian Carlo Mattiucci, Davide Cusumano

“…This study investigates the dosimetric advantage of implementing AI-driven oART in prostate cancer. Methods A total of 31 prostate cancer patients treated with oART on an AI-integrated Linac were analyzed. …”
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Evaluating the Opioid-Related Adverse Events of Oliceridine Versus Conventional Opioids in Patient-Controlled Analgesia After Thoracoscopic Lung Resection: A Retrospective Cohort S... by Huang C, Liu B, Xie S, Zhang Y, Liu K, Qiu Y, Wu J

“…This study aims to elucidate the differences in ORADE rates between oliceridine and conventional opioids in PCIA.Methods: We conducted a population-based retrospective cohort study at Shanghai Chest Hospital, analyzing linked healthcare data. …”
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Changes in heart rate variability induced by E-sports activities by Ti Wu, Po-Yao Lee, Jie-An Tu, Hsin-Huan Wang, Hsin-Huan Wang, Hsueh-Chin Chao, Chia-Hsiang Chen, Jui-Hung Tu

“…This study investigated the physiological changes in E-sports athletes by measuring Heart Rate Variability (HRV).MethodsA total of 40 male college students (mean age 21.2 ± 2.4 years, mean height 171.8 ± 7.9 cm, and mean weight 70.2 ± 11.5 kg) were recruited. …”
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Effect of pilates on the physical and mental health of drug-dependent individuals — a randomized controlled trial by Feng Ji, Ensong Zhou, Peng Zhao, Xinliang Chen, Hui Wang, Jiabin Zhong, Yi Zhang, Yunhang Lu, Qing Zhang

“…Specifically, the study seeks to evaluate changes in body composition, physical fitness, blood biochemistry, and psychological outcomes following a structured Pilates intervention. Methods This study was conducted as a double-blind, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial. …”
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The role of supine imaging in assessing failure of pelvic compensation and its impact on surgical outcomes in patients with adult spinal deformity by Dongfan Wang, Wei Wang, Yu Wang, Chao Kong, Shuaikang Wang, Xiaolong Chen, Shibao Lu

“…While the incidence of PJK was higher in FPC patients, this difference was not significant (40.54% vs. 29.55%, p =.232). …”
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