Exploring program-cell death patterns to predict prognosis and sensitivity of cervical cancer immunotherapy via multi-omics analysis and clinical samples by Chunhong Pang, Xianfeng Long, Yongjin Luo, Ying Luo

“…The risk score demonstrated good performance, with area under the curve (AUC) values indicating strong predictive ability (TCGA: AUC 1-year = 0.761, AUC 3-year = 0.754, AUC 5-year = 0.803; GEO: AUC 1-year = 0.702, AUC 3-year = 0.632, AUC 5-year = 0.579). …”
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Comparison of clinical characteristics of Zika and dengue symptomatic infections and other acute illnesses of unidentified origin in Mexico. by Pablo F Belaunzarán-Zamudio, Allyson Mateja, Paola Del Carmen Guerra-de-Blas, Héctor A Rincón-León, Karla Navarro-Fuentes, Emilia Ruiz-Hernández, Sandra Caballero-Sosa, Francisco Camas-Durán, Zoila Priego-Smith, José G Nájera-Cancino, Alexander López-Roblero, Karina Del Carmen Trujillo-Murillo, John H Powers, Sally Hunsberger, Sophia Siddiqui, John H Beigel, Raydel Valdés-Salgado, Guillermo Ruiz-Palacios, Mexican Emerging Infectious Diseases Clinical Research Network (LaRed)

“…Dengue patients presented with more laboratory abnormalities (lower neutrophils, lymphocytosis, thrombocytopenia and abnormal liver function tests), with thrombocytopenia lasting for 28 days. …”
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Lateral Collateral Ligament Repair With Reconstruction Augmentation by Patrick Szukics DO, Frantz Lerebours MD, Jose Robaina MD, Gautam Yagnik MD, James Ross MD

“…Indications: This technique is indicated for acute LCL injuries with distal avulsions. A 17-year-old male soccer player presented with right knee pain and instability following a direct medial contact injury. …”
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Purpuric rash after starting hemodialysis—not the immediate suspect: a case report and literature review by George Jiries, George Jiries, Olga Vdovich, Olga Vdovich, Ashraf Badran, Etty Kruzel-Davila, Etty Kruzel-Davila

“…Physical examination revealed characteristic dermatological findings, including perifollicular erythema predominantly on the lower extremities. Laboratory testing confirmed severe vitamin C deficiency, with serum levels below the detection limit of 4 mg/L, along with hypoalbuminemia and elevated inflammatory markers. …”
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Degloving Injury of the Groin in a Young Factory Worker: A Case Report by Ashna Nagpal, Firoz Borle, Bhagyesh Sapkale

“…Most cases of genital degloving result in the loss of function—both urination and sexual capability—as well as the appearance of the genital organs. …”
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Socioeconomic inequality and contributors in accepting attitudes toward people living with HIV among adults in Ethiopia from 2005 to 2016: a population-based cross-sectional study by Yibeltal Assefa, Charles F Gilks, Fentie Ambaw, Aklilu Endalamaw

“…Comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS, education status, residence, and access to electronic and paper-based media, as well as HIV testing, contribute to a better accepting attitude toward people living with HIV. …”
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Pulmonary paragonimiasis presenting as massive empyema requiring decortication in an adolescent: a case report by Kyo Jin Jo, Su Eun Park, Jong Myung Park, Joo-Young Na, Sungsu Jung

“…Case presentation A 14-year-old Korean adolescent presented to the emergency clinic with dyspnea, cough, and blood-tinged sputum. …”
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Robotic-assisted Burch operation using an alloplant for urinary incontinence: Clinical case by V. N. Pavlov, A. G. Yаshchuk, I. R. Kabirov, Z. M. Galanova, S. F. Nasyrova, Z. T. Yudina, V. R. Murzin, G. H. Murtazina

“…Urine was retained well during functional tests. On the 7th and 30th days, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed no inflammatory processes at the fixation site of the allograft. …”
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Spontaneous ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in a twin pregnancy: A case report by Tayebe Hashemi Arani, Zohreh Tabassi, Delaram Beyrami

“…Ultrasound examination revealed bilaterally enlarged ovaries (left: 106×91×68 mm; right: 118×112×60 mm) with multiple cysts and minimal pelvic free fluid, consistent with moderate OHSS. Laboratory tests showed normal hemoglobin levels, electrolytes, and renal function. …”
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Things are not always what they seem by Massimo Barakat, Stefania Sartoni Galloni, Nilde Di Paolo

“…A 80-year-old woman, heavy ex-smoker (60 pack-years) affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), presented to the emergency department with worsening dyspnea in the previous three hours, metabolic alkalosis (pH 7.55, pO2 33 mmHg, pCO2 34 mmHg, HCO3 30 mmol/L, lactates 3.3 mmol/L) and persistent epigastric pain for one week. …”
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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura in Oman: Disease Burden and Outcomes by Samata Al Dowaiki, Khalid Al Hashmi, Sulayma Al-Lamki, Muhana Al Muselhi, Murtadha Al-Khabori

“…The incidence of TTP in Oman was 1.8 cases per million population per year, mainly affecting women aged 30–50 years. ADAMTS-13 testing in 23 (42.6%) cases revealed enzyme deficiency in six patients and acquired autoantibodies in 10 patients. …”
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Microdiscectomy and Minimally Invasive Discectomy Using a Tubular Retractor System for Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Comparative Study by Keerthan Ranga Nayak U, Shyamasunder N. Bhat, Nishanth Ampar, Raghuraj S. Kundangar

“…Clinical evaluation involved the straight leg raising test and the assessment of motor and sensory functions. …”
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Abstract 075: Treatment Trends and Clinical Outcomes of Endovascular Therapy for Pediatric Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms by Alis J. Dicpinigaitis, Shoaib Syed, Catherine Sillari, Chirag D. Gandhi, Fawaz Al‐Mufti

“…Utilization of EVT significantly increased during the study period from 54.3% (2002‐2004) to 78.6% (2017‐2019) (p = 0.002 by Cochrane‐Armitage test). Treatment with EVT did not differ as a function of increasing age, but was mostly highly utilized in the youngest age grouping [70.4% (0‐2 years), 64.0% (3‐12 years), 64.3% (13‐17 years); p = 0.578]. …”
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Integrating CT radiomics and clinical data with machine learning to predict fibrosis progression in coalworker pneumoconiosis by Xiaobing Li, Xiaobing Li, Xiaobing Li, Xiaobing Li, Xiaobing Li, Qian Li, Qian Li, Qian Li, Qian Li, Xinyi Xie, Wei Wang, Xuemei Li, Tingqiang Zhang, Tingqiang Zhang, Tingqiang Zhang, Tingqiang Zhang, Li Zhang, Li Zhang, Li Zhang, Li Zhang, Yongsheng Liu, Yongsheng Liu, Yongsheng Liu, Yongsheng Liu, Li Wang, Li Wang, Li Wang, Li Wang, Wutao Xie

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Association of free thyroxine with obstructive lung pattern in euthyroid middle-aged subjects: A population-based study. by Hye Jeong Kim, Sang Joon Park, Hyeong Kyu Park, Dong Won Byun, Kyoil Suh, Myung Hi Yoo

“…A total of 1,261 middle-aged participants aged 45-65 years with spirometry tests and normal thyroid function were included in this study. …”
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Semaglutide in MASLD Patients: Improved Survival and Liver Outcomes by Mohamad Suki, Johnny Amer, Yael Milgrom, Muhammad Massarwa, Wadi Hazou, Yariv Tiram, Ofer Perzon, Yousra Sharif, Joseph Sackran, Revital Alon, Nachum Emil Eliezer Lourie, Itamar Raz, Ashraf Imam, Abed Khalaileh, Rifaat Safadi

“…<b>Discussion</b>: In this large real-world cohort, SEMA use in MASLD patients was associated with significantly improved 1-year survival, cardiovascular, and liver-related outcomes. …”
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Assessment of fracture stability following modified minimally invasive reduction osteosynthesis system (MIROS) fixation for Neer 2 and 3-Part proximal humeral fractures by Osam Mohamed Metwally, Ahmed Hatem Farhan, Mahmoud Abdo Mahmoud, Hossam Fathi Mahmoud, Fahmy Samir Fahmy

“…The variables in both treatment groups were compared using a two-tailed t test for independent means, with a p value of less than 0.05 denoting a significant difference. …”
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Effectiveness of isoniazid preventive treatment among patients on antiretroviral treatment in Southeast Nigeria: A retrospective cohort study by Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo, Bello Segun, Patrick Nguku, Muhammad Shakir Balogun, Peter Nsubuga, Lilian Bulage, Adanna Anthonia Umeokonkwo, Olufunmilayo Ibitola Fawole

“…There was no difference in the Kaplan-Meier survival functions between the exposed and unexposed (log-rank test χ2 =1.58, p=0.209). …”
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Prolonged QT dispersion is associated with pediatric syncope by Meki Bilici, Zübeyde Fidancı-Dedeoğlu, Fikri Demir, Alper Akın, Mehmet Türe, Hasan Balık, İlhan Tan, Sabahattin Ertuğrul

“…Gender, age, echocardiography, blood pressure while standing and sitting, electrolyte levels, liver and kidney function tests, and QTd and QTcd (calculated with corrected QT: QTc) in electrocardiography (ECG) of patients were all evaluated. …”
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Ivacaftor–tezacaftor–elexacaftor, tezacaftor–ivacaftor and lumacaftor–ivacaftor for treating cystic fibrosis: a systematic review and economic evaluation by Steven J Edwards, Benjamin G Farrar, Kate Ennis, Nicole Downes, Victoria Wakefield, Isaac Mackenzie, Archie Walters, Tracey Jhita

“…Tezacaftor/ivacaftor (TEZ/IVA) has been available for people aged ≥ 12 years with CF and an F/F genotype or one F508del copy and an eligible residual function mutation (F/RF genotype) since October 2019, and currently it is available for people aged ≥ 6 years with CF and an F/F or F/RF genotype. …”
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