LUSPATERCEPT UTILIZATION PATTERNS IN LOWER-RISK MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROMES: FINDINGS FROM A MULTINATIONAL MEDICAL RECORD REVIEW STUDY by M Díez-Campelo, A Yucel, RK Goyal, MB Glassberg, EM Cavalcante, E Esterberg, J Rombi, KL Davis, D Miteva, U Germing

“…Objectives: Limited evidence exists from routine clinical practice on patient (pt) characteristics and treatment (tx) patterns in pts treated with luspatercept for lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS). …”
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Seroprevalence and risk factors of brucellosis in pastoralists and their livestock in Central Equatoria State, South Sudan. by Emmanuel P Lita, Erneo B Ochi, Gerald Misinzo, Henriette van Heerden, Robab Katani, Jacques Godfroid, Coletha Mathew

“…The forceful blowing of air into a cow's vagina to induce milk letdown is a common practice among the pastoral communities in South Sudan. …”
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Confronting the Gap between Classroom Ideals and the Reality of Clinical Culture: A Student’s Perspective by Isabelle Band, Krishna Chokshi

“…Despite widespread ethics instruction, defining goals and measuring the impact of such education remains a challenge, resulting in heterogeneous approaches across academic institutions.[18] Most curricula emphasize ethical knowledge and frameworks. Instructors may present clinical cases for analysis, but it is harder to foster reflective practice and real-world application. …”
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Evaluating the diagnostic performance of six plasma biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative dementias in a large Chinese cohort by Bin Jiao, Ziyu Ouyang, Yiliang Liu, Cong Zhang, Tianyan Xu, Qijie Yang, Sizhe Zhang, Yuan Zhu, Meidan Wan, Xuewen Xiao, Xixi Liu, Yafang Zhou, Xinxin Liao, Weiwei Zhang, Shilin Luo, Beisha Tang, Lu Shen

“…Conclusions This study validate the practicality of blood biomarkers in the Chinese Han population using a novel single molecule immune detection method. …”
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CARE Guidelines for Case Reports: Explanation and Elaboration Document. Translation into Russian by David S. Riley, Melissa S. Barber, Gunver S. Kienle, Jeffrey K. Aronson, Tido von Schoen-Angerer, Peter Tugwell, Helmut Kiene, Mark Helfand, Douglas G. Altman, Harold Sox, Paul G. Werthmann, David Moher, Richard A. Rison, Larissa Shamseer, Christian A. Koch, Gordon H. Sun, Patrick Hanaway, Nancy L. Sudak, Marietta Kaszkin-Bettag, James E. Carpenter, Joel J. Gagnier

“…Well-written and transparent case reports (1) reveal early signals of potential benefits, harms, and information on the use of resources; (2) provide information for clinical research and clinical practice guidelines, and (3) inform medical education. …”
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Correlation of focal neuroendocrine differentiation in prostate cancer with the parameters of predictive value by Mijović Milica, Ćorac Aleksandar, Smiljić Sonja, Savić Slađana, Mandić Predrag, Vitković Leonida, Leštarević Snežana, Janićijević-Hudomal Snežana

“…The incidence and clinical importance of FNED in PC is not clearly understood because of conflicting results in the studies, and evaluation of FNED is not routinely performed in clinical practice. The aim of the present study is to determine the importance of FNED presence in the examined prostate changes with special reference to the relationship of FNED degree in PC with some parameters of predictive value [Gleason score, preoperative serum total prostata specific antigen (PSA) value, tumor volume and tumor stage]. …”
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When the scan tells a different story by Matthew S. Berniard, Monika Krzak, Richard Slama, Charles Dalton Hardesty, Carlo Zamora, Christina Cartwright

“…Unlike many physician-only programs, our course also trains Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) alongside their supervising physicians. …”
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Primary prevention of stroke: randomised controlled pilot trial protocol on engaging everyday activities promoting health by Aileen Bergström, Susanne Guidetti, Ann-Helen Patomella, Emelie Mälstam, Christina Eriksson, Elisabet Åkesson, Anders Kottorp, Eric Asaba

“…Study results will be disseminated through peer-review journals and presentations to mixed audiences at regional and international conferences.Trial registration number NCT03730701.…”
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Developing a pharmacist-led transition of care programme in the emergency department of a secondary care teaching hospital: a qualitative participatory co-design protocol by Sameer A Pathan, Hamde Nazar, Almunzer Zakaria, Muhammad Abdul Hadi, Mohamed Izham Mohamed Ibrahim, Eman Alhmoud, Raja Barazi, Lubna Andraous, Rasha El Enany, Binny Thomas, Palli Valapila Abdulrouf

“…Research findings will be disseminated through institutional stakeholder briefings, presentations at national and international scientific conferences and publication in peer-reviewed journals. …”
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‘I do what a woman should do’: a grounded theory study of women’s menstrual experiences at work in Mukono District, Uganda by Julie Hennegan, Kellogg J Schwab, Natalie G Exum, Simon P S Kibira, Fredrick E Makumbi, Justine Bukenya

“…A growing body of research has elucidated adolescent girls’ menstrual needs and informed policy and practice responses. However, the experiences of adult women have received little attention, particularly in the workplace where many spend a significant proportion of their lives. …”
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Application of robotic technology in surgery (literature review) by D. G. Parfeev, A. M. Morozov, K. I. Khorak, P. G. Kogan, S. V. Zhukov, A. D. Aminova, V. A. Zhezheleva

“…In the course of the present study, we searched and analyzed current literature data from domestic and foreign sources on the application of robotic technologies in surgery. …”
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Design and Development of a Multifunctional Stepladder: Usability, Sustainability, and Cost-Effectiveness by Elwin Nesan Selvanesan, Poh Kiat Ng, Kia Wai Liew, Kah Wei Gan, Peng Lean Chong, Jian Ai Yeow, Yu Jin Ng

“…This study presents the design, development, and evaluation of a multifunctional stepladder that integrates four functionalities: a stepladder, Pilates chair, wheelchair, and walking aid. …”
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Laboratory model tests and three-dimensional numerical analyses to investigate the behavior of floating granular piles in soft clay by Murtaza Hasan, Pooja Bhatia, Mohammad Amir Khan, Abdullah H. Alsabhan, Shamshad Alam, Sameer Algburi, Salah J. Mohammed

“…The findings support a more cost-effective and friendly alternative to traditional foundation approaches, helping to promote more sustainable and resilient construction practices in geotechnically demanding regions.…”
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Advanced breeding strategies for combating rice salinity stress in Ghana: A critical review and future perspective by Mavis Owusuaa Osei-Wusu, Remember Roger Adjei, Kwame Sarpong Appiah, Theresa Ankamah-Yeboah, Kwasi Adusei-Fosu

“…Rising soil salinity, driven by changing climatic conditions, presents a substantial challenge to rice cultivation in Ghana, especially in coastal and delta regions where rice is a crucial staple crop. …”
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Tailoring traditional Chinese medicine in cancer therapy by Shuiquan Li, Xi Chen, Hui Shi, Ming Yi, Bing Xiong, Tianye Li

“…This strategy conceptually intends to circumvent the inevitable side effects derived from present treatment, alleviate the discomfort, mollify the detrimental mood and synergize tumoricidal effects of distinct approaches. …”
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Costs and consumption of analgesics, with special reference to opiates in Serbia and Montenegro from 2015 to 2019 by Mladenović Katarina, Dragojević-Simić Viktorija, Mugoša Snežana, Rančić Nemanja

“…The aim of this paper was to present a five-year consumption and costs of drugs with analgesic effects in developing countries, exemplified by Serbia and Montenegro, and indicate the main reasons for their (in)adequate prescribing. …”
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Thoracoscopic Cystostomy of Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst in Children by Ufuk Ateș, Ergun Ergün, Gülnur Göllü, Aydın Yağmurlu, A. Murat Çakmak, Hüseyin Dindar, Meltem Bingöl-Koloğlu

“…However, surgical experience with thoracoscopy is limited. The aim is to present the experience in thoracoscopic management of pulmonary hydatid cysts in children. …”
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Specific and common therapeutic factors in psychodynamic psychotherapy for children and adolescents: an overview by Sabine Sammer-Schreckenthaler, Gloria Lagetto, Human-Friedrich Unterrainer, Human-Friedrich Unterrainer, Human-Friedrich Unterrainer, Human-Friedrich Unterrainer, Omar C. G. Gelo, Omar C. G. Gelo

“…Identifying empirically supported specific and common factors and their possible interaction can inform and improve clinical practice and training.…”
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State of the immune system in women using the “Provag” probiotic by V. A. Kozlov, A. G. Borisov, A. A. Savchenko, A. E. Kondakov, I. V. Kudryavtsev

“…Lactobacilli are  widely used  in clinical  practice as probiotics, biologically  active  additives  and probiotic products for functional nutrition. …”
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The Illegal Online Trade of Indonesian Protected Pitcher Plants by Uswatun Hasanah, Retno Utami, Yatha Maziyyatul Hijriyah, Eni Nuraeni, Dwi Hilda Putri, Syahrul Kurniawan, Iyan Robiansyah

“…Therefore, despite being designated as protected species in name, they lack effective protection in practice. The number of traded Nepenthes recorded in our study was higher than that reported by CITES (157 plants) over a 49-year period. …”
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