Risk factors affecting mortality in pediatric heart transplantation: A comprehensive review of pre- and post-transplant contributors by Sydney Elizer, MD, Benjamin S. Mantell, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

“…This review consolidates current literature on pre- and post-transplant variables affecting mortality in pediatric HT, focusing on donor, recipient, and environmental contributors. …”
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Characterization of volatile metabolites in temperate and tropical sweet corn cultivars under various post-harvest storage conditions by Lihong Zhai, Yunqi Tang, Mingfei Dong, Gengshen Chen, Yang Wang, Feng Teng, Jun Huang

“…Different post-harvest storage conditions and genetic variability influence the flavor and quality of sweet corn. …”
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Post-Traumatic Left Subclavian Artery Pseudoaneurysm Secondary to Clavicular Fracture: A Case Report and Literature Review by Małgorzata Edyta Wojtyś, Patryk Skórka, Dawid Kordykiewicz, Aleksander Falkowski, Joanna Jakubowska-Grzeszyk, Janusz Wójcik, Edward Michael Wojtys

“…In this paper we describe the case of a 49-year-old male who developed a post-traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the subclavian artery after a bicycle accident. …”
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Exploring the Impact of Cervical Multifidus Muscle Morphology on Postural Balance in Post-Stroke Patients: A pilot study by Vanesa Abuín-Porras, Paolo Pedersini, Almudena Paret-Fernández, Carlos Romero-Morales, Paula García-Bermejo, Isabel Rodríguez-Costa, Jorge Villafañe

“…Additionally, no significant correlations in post-stroke patients between the ultrasonographic variables of the multifidus muscles and the main outcome were identified. …”
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Influencing factors of e-learning adoption amongst students in a developing country: the post-pandemic scenario in Bangladesh by Kashfia Maisha, Sabakun Naher Shetu

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Suitability of just-in-time adaptive intervention in post-COVID-19-related symptoms: A systematic scoping review. by Gerko Schaap, Benjamin Butt, Christina Bode

“…Patients with post-COVID-19-related symptoms require active and timely support in self-management. …”
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Quantitative and qualitative assessment of evaporative dry eye post intense pulsed light therapy, a prospective study by Sourabh D Patwardhan, Ankita Sangle, Nidhi S Patwardhan, Seema Mane

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Role of Neuropsychological Factors in Post Head Injury Symptoms of Complicated Mild-moderate Traumatic Brain Injury patients by Jay Ranjan, Akanksha Chaurasiya, Nityanand Pandey, Hari Shanker Asthana

“…Logistic regression analyses were conducted with predictors as neurocognitive measures and HADS scores and criterion variables as subjectively reported post-head injury symptoms on RPCSQ. …”
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Patient understanding and compliance with post-operative instructions and follow-up at Yekatit 12 Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Kalkidan Mesfin, Yeshewas Abaynew

“…A chi-square test was used to assess the relationships between the independent and dependent variables. Results The overall patient compliance rate with post-operative instructions was 67.9% and the follow-up appointment attendance rate was 66%. …”
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Risk factors and prognosis of post-surgical acute kidney injury in elderly patients based on the MIMIC-IV database by Mengxin Zhang, Jiangwei Zeng, Yanlei Ge, Weibin Chen, Kai Feng, Aibin Cheng, Yu Zhang, Baomin Wang, Jing Bai

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Micro-computed tomography analysis of gap and void formation in different prefabricated fiber post cementation materials and techniques by Aws ArRejaie, Saleh A. Alsuliman, Mohammed O. Aljohani, Hesham A. Altamimi, Emad Alshwaimi, Ahmad M. Al-Thobity

“…Methods: Standardized acrylic resin roots (N = 40) with prefabricated fiber posts (RelyX™ Fiber Post 3D) were split into four sets (n = 10) based on many types of cementation materials and techniques. …”
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Impact of Fermented Soy Beverages Containing Selected Vaginal Probiotics on the In Vitro Fecal Microbiota of Post-Menopausal Women by Margherita D’Alessandro, Davide Gottardi, Silvia Arboleya, Guadalupe Monserrat Alvarado-Jasso, Carola Parolin, Beatrice Vitali, Rosalba Lanciotti, Miguel Gueimonde, Francesca Patrignani

“…However, their effects on the gut microbiota of post-menopausal women, who are more prone to dysbiosis, have not been examined. …”
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Effect of vitamin D on anterior cruciate ligament injury rates and post‐reconstruction function—A systematic review by Andrea Pasquini, Radu Prejbeanu, Octav Russu, Riccardo D'Ambrosi, Cosmin Ioan Faur, Giulio Maria Marcheggiani Muccioli, Mihail Lazar Mioc

“…No meta‐analysis was conducted due to the variability of study designs and outcomes, but qualitative synthesis indicated a potential protective role of vitamin D in ACL recovery. …”
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The predictive value of the CONUT score combined with the A2DS2 scale for post-ischemic stroke infection by Zhang Yongqing, Zhang Wei, Zhou Yiwu

“…The aim of the study was to determine the predictive value of nutrition risk score – Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) combined with Age, Atrial Fibrillation, Dysphagia, Sex, Stroke Severity (A2DS2) scale for post-IS infection (PISI) in IS patients. Methods. …”
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Post-resuscitation care of patients with return of spontaneous circulation after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest at the emergency department by Jing Kai Jackie Lam, Jen Heng Pek

“…The proportion of all five neuroprotective goals being met was significantly higher (P = 0.01) among those with neurologically intact survival (3/13, 23.1%) than those without (1/72, 1.4%). Conclusion: Post-resuscitation care at the ED showed great variability, indicating gaps between recommended guidelines and clinical practice. …”
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Social Support Theory for Predicting Stress, Anxiety, and Job Burnout of Healthcare Workers in the Post-pandemic COVID-19 by Masoumeh Mohammadi Khanqah, Fataneh Bakhshi, Asieh Ashouri, Abolhasan Afkar

“…Multiple regression model including significant demographic and confounding variables along with perceived social support explained 25% of the variance in stress, 16% in anxiety, and 23% in burnout. …”
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Analysis of CI, HI, and DVH Values for the Heart Organ with IMRT Technique for Post-Mastectomy Breast Cancer Patients by Jerry Djohan, Naura Shafila, Saleha Saleha, Sri Dewi Astuty, Ajeng Anggreny Ibrahim, Ayu Hardianti Pratiwi, Syamsir Dewang

“…This study aims to analyze the dose distribution in the organ at risk (OAR) of the heart and evaluate the conformity of the Homogeneity Index (HI) and Conformity Index (CI) values in post-mastectomy breast cancer patients undergoing IMRT.The research was conducted using data from 10 post-mastectomy patients at Pelamonia Hospital. …”
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Predicting Pre- and Post-Diagnostic Depression in Women with Abnormal Pap Screening Tests: A Neural Network Approach by Irena Ilic, Goran Babic, Sandra Sipetic Grujicic, Ivana Zivanovic Macuzic, Milena Ilic, Ana Ravic-Nikolic, Vesna Milicic

“…Using a neural network approach, this research aimed to predict pre- and post-diagnostic depressive symptoms in women with abnormal Pap screening tests. (2) Methods: The study was conducted at the Clinical Center of Kragujevac, Serbia, among 172 women with a positive Pap screening result before and after diagnostic procedures (colposcopy/biopsy/endocervical curettage). …”
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Effect of Exercise and Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Pre- and Post-Surgical Patients with Lung Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Freiser Eceomo Cruz Mosquera, Saray Rios Murillo, Anisbed Naranjo Rojas, Claudia Lorena Perlaza, Diana Castro Osorio, Yamil Liscano

“…This review aims to determine the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation and pre- or post-surgical exercise in patients with lung cancer. …”
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Efficacy of different acupuncture therapies on hand dysfunction in post-stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yuxiang Liu, Jing Zhou, Jiawen Zheng, Jing Chen, Jing Chen

“…Heterogeneity was partially attributed to acupuncture modalities, with EA exhibiting lower variability compared to traditional methods.ConclusionThis meta-analysis supports the use of acupuncture, particularly EA, for enhancing hand function in post-stroke patients. …”
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