The impact of obesity and weight loss treatment on metabolic parameters, cardiovascular autonomic and sensory nerve function and in vitro fertilization outcomes in infertile women:... by Anna Vágvölgyi, Viktor Vedelek, Nóra Keller, Dalma Szöllősi, Szilvia Lada, Attila Nemes, Péter Kempler, Adrienn Menyhárt, István Baczkó, Tamás Várkonyi, Csaba Lengyel, János Zádori

“…Our study aimed to analyze the effects of preconceptional weight loss in infertile women with obesity on peripheral sensory and cardiovascular autonomic nerve function, metabolic parameters, and the success of in vitro fertilization (IVF).MethodsA retrospective cohort study included women with obesity and infertility undergoing weight optimization before IVF, alongside age-matched controls. …”
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Investigating the dynamics of intracranial pressure and cerebral autoregulation during extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation using a porcine model by Tito Porras, Mingfeng Cao, Jessica Briscoe, Jin Kook Kang, Ifeanyi David Chinedozi, Zachary Darby, Shivalika Khanduja, Anastasios Bezerianos, Nitish Thakor, Glenn Whitman, Debraj Mukherjee, Steve Keller, Sung-Min Cho

“…Findings suggest the need for refined ECPR protocols to optimize cerebral protection and improve autoregulatory recovery.…”
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Impact of tumor size and peritumoral edema on outcomes and complications in anterior midline skull base meningiomas by Lina-Elisabeth Qasem, Dilara Soydas, Ali Al-Hilou, Jan Oros, Katharina J. Weber, Fee Keil, Daniel Jussen, Vincent Prinz, Volker Seifert, Peter Baumgarten, Gerhard Marquardt, Marcus Czabanka

“…These findings underscore the importance of careful preoperative patient selection and tailored surgical strategies to optimize patient outcomes.…”
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MRI guided online adaptive radiotherapy and the dosimetric impact of inter- and intrafractional motion in patients with cervical cancer by Shouliang Ding, Zun Piao, Meining Chen, Fanghua Li, Yongbao Li, Biaoshui Liu, Hongdong Liu, Xiaoyan Huang, Junyun Li

“…The non-ART plans and online adaptive plans were obtained by recalculating or re-optimizing from reference plans on daily MRI, respectively. …”
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Analyzing Insights of Super-Response in Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy with Fusion Pacing by Alexandra-Iulia Lazăr-Höcher, Simina Crișan, Cristina Văcărescu, Samuel Nistor, Adelina Andreea Faur-Grigori, Andreea Cozgarea, Petru Baneu, Liviu Cirin, Laurențiu Brăescu, Larissa Dăniluc, Dan Gaiță, Constantin-Tudor Luca, Dragoș Constantin Cozma

“…Fusion pacing may be particularly beneficial in selected patients and understanding the structural and functional differences between responders could guide future optimization strategies. …”
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Effect of triple therapy on mortality and cardiovascular risk in patients with moderate to severe COPD: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Yubing Li, Jun Li, Hongxia Yang, Yong Zhang

“…The BGF regimen, with optimized drug delivery and synergistic anti-inflammatory/bronchodilatory effects, shows superior clinical benefits, especially in high-risk patients. …”
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How Information Exposure Shapes Risk Perceptions and Vaccination Intentions Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men: Cross-Sectional Survey Study by Doug Cheung, Luyao Xie, Lijuan Wang, Siyu Chen, Xinge Li, Zheng Zhang, Xinyue Chen, Shen Ge, Fuk-yuen Yu, Yuan Fang, Zihuang Chen, Zhennan Li, Fenghua Sun, Phoenix Mo, Yingjie Liu, Zixin Wang

“…MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional survey of mpox-unvaccinated GBMSM in Hong Kong (n=470) and Beijing (n=519) between November 2023 and March 2024. …”
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Predictors of high-acuity outcomes among 10–17-year-olds utilizing pediatric emergency services in Taiwan: a sex-based comparison of male and female adolescents by Mei-Wen Wang, Jiun-Hau Huang

“…However, patient characteristics and chief complaints associated with severe outcomes, particularly sex differences, remain underexplored. This study aimed to identify predictors of high-acuity outcomes among adolescents utilizing pediatric emergency services in Taiwan and to examine sex differences. …”
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Dietary micronized hemp fiber enhances in vitro nutrient digestibility and cecal fermentation, antioxidant enzyme, lysosomal activity, and productivity in finisher broilers reared... by Tossaporn Incharoen, Tossaporn Incharoen, Manatsanun Nopparatmaitree, Adisak Kongkeaw, Keatisak Soisuwan, Wirot Likittrakulwong, Atichat Thongnum, Nima Norbu, Jigme Tenzin, Natphapat Supatsaraphokin, Juan J. Loor

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The contribution of personalized video feedback to robotic partial nephrectomy training in realistic 3D tumor kidney models: design, production and implementation by Ahmet Furkan Sarıkaya, Kayhan Tarım, Ersin Köseoğlu, Arif Özkan, İbrahim Can Aykanat, Baris Esen, Umut Can Karaarslan, Mustafa Müdüroğlu, Şevval Kanlı, Murat Can Kiremit, Yakup Kordan, Mevlana Derya Balbay, Tarık Esen, Serdar Aydın, Serdar Aydın, Abdullah Erdem Canda, Abdullah Erdem Canda

“…This study investigates the impact of 3D-printed renal models and video-based feedback on skill acquisition in robotic partial nephrectomy training.MethodsForty urology residents without prior robotic surgery experience participated in this study. …”
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Abstract 014: Beveled‐Tip Aspiration Catheters Reduce Stoke Procedure Time And Cost For Large And Medium Vessel Occlusions by Mohamad M. Ezzeldin, Riichi Ota, Eric Riha, Adam Delora, Bader Alenzi, Victoria Gordon, Himanshu Gupta, Rime Ezzeldin, Saif Bushnaq

“…There were no significant difference in age, sex, comorbidities, initial National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score, access site, or procedure type between the two groups. …”
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A Web-Based Lifestyle-Related Course for People Living With Multiple Sclerosis: Quantitative Evaluation of Course Completion, Satisfaction, and Lifestyle Changes Among Participants... by Maggie Yu, Sandra Neate, Steve Simpson-Yap, Rebekah Davenport, William Bevens, George Jelinek, Jeanette Reece

“…Noncompleters were queried on barriers to course completion. Differences between the 2 study arms were examined using chi-square and 2-tailed t tests. …”
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Research on the association of breast cancer patients’ prognosis with internal mammary sentinel lymph node biopsy by JIA Ruijie, SHI Zhiqiang, ZHANG Qi, LU Yongjin, ZHENG Junsheng, SUN Jing, BI Zhao, SUN Xiao, WANG Yongsheng, QIU Pengfei

“…The purpose of this study was to investigate the prognosis of IMSLNB in early breast cancer. Methods: In this study, a retrospective cohort of 7 949 patients with breast cancer from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2021 was analyzed. …”
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The influence of the interfacing angle between the pedicle screw and support rods on the clinical outcomes after posterior lumbar-sacral topping-off surgery: A retrospective clinic... by Mingzheng Zhao, Honghao Yang, Shixuan Guo, Fengqi Cheng, Yaoshen Zhang, Yong Hai, Yuzeng Liu

“…However, there was no statistically significant difference in ODI scores between the two groups (19.26 ± 2.51 vs. 19.70 ± 2.62, P = 0.214). …”
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Psychopathological Comorbidities in Children and Adolescents with Feeding and Eating Disorders: An Italian Clinical Study by Maria Califano, Jacopo Pruccoli, Oliviero Cavallino, Alessandra Lenzi, Antonia Parmeggiani

“…Future research should further investigate these transdiagnostic mechanisms to optimize clinical care.…”
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Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy: usage patterns and response to treatment in Qatar over ten years by Salma A. Taha, Sherin Thalappil, Ramzy M. Ali, Haajra Fatima, Asaad Omer A. Imameldin, Sami Aqel, Ahmed M. Abdelaal, Timo Siepmann, Timo Siepmann, Jessica Barlinn, Jessica Barlinn, Maryam A. Al-Nesf

“…Further research is warranted to inform local guidelines and optimize IVIg therapy outcomes.…”
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The VALTIVE1 study protocol: a study for the validation of Tie2 as the first tumour vascular response biomarker for VEGF inhibitors by Margherita Carucci, Andrew Clamp, Cong Zhou, Chris Hurt, Rosalind Glasspool, Phillip J. Monaghan, Sally Thirkettle, Michael Wheatley, Madia Mahmood, Monica Narasimham, Tracy Cox, Hilary Morrison, Susan Campbell, Annmarie Nelson, Daniella Holland-Hart, Noreen Hopewell-Kelly, Abin Thomas, Catharine Porter, Magdalena Slusarczyk, Alys Irving, Caroline Dive, Richard Adams, Gordon C. Jayson

“…The aim of the VALTIVE1 study is to validate the utility of plasma Tie2 as a vascular response biomarker and to optimise the Tie2-definition of vascular response so that the subsequent randomised discontinuation VALTIVE2 study can be powered optimally. Methods VALTIVE1 is a multi-centre, single arm, non-interventional biomarker study, with a sample size of 205 participants (176 bevacizumab-treated participants + 29 participants receiving bevacizumab and olaparib/PARPi), who are 16 years or older, have FIGO stage IIIc/IV ovarian cancer on treatment with first-line platinum-based chemotherapy and bevacizumab. …”
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Erector spinae plane block versus transversus abdominis plane block with rectus sheath block for postoperative analgesia in laparoscopic hepatectomy: a randomized clinical trial by Mengke Liu, Xuan Mo, Ruonan Zhan, Han Wang, Yangxi Zhao, Yi Zhang

“…Methods Sixty patients scheduled for laparoscopic hepatectomy were randomly divided into two groups: E group received ultrasound-guided ESPB, while the TR group received subcostal TAPB with RSB. …”
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Clinical Characteristics of EGPA Patients in Comparison to GPA Subgroup with Increased Blood Eosinophilia from POLVAS Registry by Anna Drynda, Agnieszka Padjas, Krzysztof Wójcik, Radosław Dziedzic, Grzegorz Biedroń, Katarzyna Wawrzycka-Adamczyk, Anna Włudarczyk, Joanna Wilańska, Jacek Musiał, Zbigniew Zdrojewski, Zenobia Czuszyńska, Anna Masiak, Maria Majdan, Radosław Jeleniewicz, Hanna Augustyniak-Bartosik, Katarzyna Jakuszko, Magdalena Krajewska, Alicja Dębska-Ślizień, Hanna Storoniak, Barbara Bułło-Piontecka, Witold Tłustochowicz, Joanna Kur-Zalewska, Małgorzata Wisłowska, Piotr Głuszko, Marta Madej, Ewa Jassem, Iwona Damps-Konstańska, Eugeniusz Kucharz, Marek Brzosko, Marcin Milchert, Anna Hawrot-Kawecka, Joanna Miłkowska-Dymanowska, Paweł Górski, Anna Lewandowska-Polak, Joanna Makowska, Joanna Zalewska, Lech Zaręba, Stanisława Bazan-Socha

“…Further studies are needed to optimize their differentiation and tailored therapy, including biologics.…”
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Long-Term Outcomes of Patients Undergoing Conversion Surgery After Induction Chemotherapy: Turkish Oncology Group Study by Furkan Ceylan, Selin Aktürk Esen, Olçun Ümit Ünal, Ferit Aslan, İlknur Deliktaş Onur, Öztürk Ateş, Erkut Demirciler, İlkay Tuğba Ünek, Ahmet Gülmez, Esra Özen Engin, Semra Taş, Gamze Gököz Doğu, Melih Şimşek, Hacı Mehmet Türk, Ali İnal, Gökhan Şahin, Haydar Çağatay Yüksel, Ateş Kutay Tenekeci, Mutlu Hızal, Mehmet Ali Nahit Şendur, Doğan Uncu

“…The median progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were 21.1 and 53.7 months, respectively. No significant differences in PFS or OS were observed based on biological therapy use or tumor localization. …”
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