Does cranberry extract reduce antibiotic use for symptoms of acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections (CUTI)? A feasibility randomised trial by Anne-Marie Boylan, Alastair D Hay, Michael Moore, Carl Heneghan, Julie Allen, Nicola Williams, Christopher C Butler, Oghenekome Gbinigie

“…Objectives To determine the feasibility of conducting a randomised trial of the effectiveness of cranberry extract in reducing antibiotic use by women with symptoms of acute, uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI).Design Open-label feasibility randomised parallel group trial.Setting Four general practices in Oxfordshire.Participants Women aged 18 years and above presenting to general practice with symptoms of acute, uncomplicated UTI.Interventions Women were randomly assigned using Research Electronic Data Capture in a 1:1:1 ratio to: (1) immediate antibiotics alone (n=15); (2) immediate antibiotics and immediate cranberry capsules for up to 7 days (n=15); or (3) immediate cranberry capsules and delayed antibiotics for self-initiation in case of non-improvement or worsening of symptoms (n=16).Primary and secondary outcome measures The primary outcome measures were: rate of recruitment of participants; numbers lost to follow-up; proportion of electronic diaries completed by participants; and acceptability of the intervention and study procedures to participants and recruiters. Secondary outcomes included an exploration of differences in symptom burden and antibiotic use between groups.Results Four general practitioner practices (100%) were opened and recruited participants between 1 July and 2 December 2019, with nine study participants recruited per month on average. 68.7% (46/67) of eligible participants were randomised (target 45) with a mean age of 48.4 years (SD 19.9, range 18–81). 89.1% (41/46) of diaries contained some participant entered data and 69.6% (32/46) were fully complete. …”
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The effect of 360° virtual reality-based education on preoperative anxiety and hemodynamic parameters in patients undergoing primary brain tumor surgery by Eva Yulianti, I Kariasa, Dikha Kurnia, Enny Mulyatsih

“…Therefore, we recommend implementing similar 360° VR educational strategies for patients prior to such surgical procedures.…”
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The Efficacy of a Novel Type of Integrated Knife for Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection in Early Gastric Cancer by Eun Ju Choe, Han Ho Jeon, Yong Suk Cho, Sun Young Won, Jeong Hun Seo, Jong Won Choi, Chun Kyon Lee, Byung Kyu Park, Yong Kang Lee

“…Furthermore, no significant difference between the total procedure times (39±34.1 vs. 35.7±20.1 minutes; P=0.554), areas of the dissected specimen (858.6±406.5 vs. 980.3±393.8 mm2; P=0.119) and dissected areas per minute (32.4±17.9 vs. 35.5±16.2 mm2/min; P=0.345) were noted. …”
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Air Quality in a Dental Skills Lab during the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic: Results of an Experimental Study by Christian Graetz, Naomi Sayk, Paulina Düffert, Ralf Heidenreich, Christof E. Dörfer, Miriam Cyris

“…The study aimed to analyze different ways to control air quality during/after aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) in a small skills lab with restricted natural air ventilation in preclinical dental training (worst-case scenario for aerogen infection control). …”
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Analysis of stress, anxiety, and depression among dental students and dentists: a cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey by Diva Lugassy, Sarit Naishlos, Yoav Shapinko, Sara Zissu, Rotem Shitrit Lahav, Asaf Shely, Gil Ben-Izhack

“…Moreover, after the completion of training, working as a dentist is a stressful occupation due to direct interactions with patients and the necessity of carrying out complicated dental procedures in the vulnerable area of the patient’s mouth. …”
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Tindak Pidana Perdagangan Orang Dalam Perspektif Tindak Pidana Pencucian Uang Di Indonesia by Wan Rahmat Kurniawan, Alwan Hadiyanto, Ciptono Ciptono

“… The study aims to examine the effectiveness of the implementation of the Act No. 21 of 2007 on the Suppression of Trafficking in Persons (TPPO) from the perspective of the Penal Procedure for Money Laundering (TPPU) in Indonesia. …”
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Access to dental services for children: a scoping review on the impact of COVID-19 and implications for future models of care by Michael Kidd, Sally Hall Dykgraaf, Anthony Paulo Sunjaya, Daniel James

“…Changes to the configuration of services included greater rates of emergency treatment, reductions in use of aerosol-generating procedures and more use of teledentistry, as well as self-management and prevention approaches. …”
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Risk factors for complications after reduction mammaplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ran Ran, Hao Wang, Xing He, Junjie Li, Miao Yu, Exian Mou, Caiyang Liu

“…Abstract Background Reduction mammaplasty (RM) is a commonly performed plastic surgery procedure, but various postoperative complications have been noted. …”
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Approximate Synthesis of Н_∞ – Controllers in Nonlinear Dynamic Systems over a Semi-Infinite Time Period by A. V. Panteleev, A. A. Yakovleva

“…The simplification process was performed by approximate replacing the nonlinear system with another nonlinear system, which was similar in structure to the linear one, using the factorization procedure. This approach made it possible to use the solution of the Riccati equation, whose coefficients depended on the state vector, for the synthesis of controllers. …”
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Younger age, medial meniscectomy and remnant‐sacrificing reconstruction techniques affect residual pivot shift after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using hamstring tendo... by Atsuo Nakamae, Eisaku Fujimoto, Mitsuhiro Nakamura, Tsuyoshi Takada, Yusuke Tsuyuguchi, Toshiya Kano, Akinori Nekomoto, Nobuo Adachi

“…Age, sex, body mass index, interval between injury and surgery, preoperative pivot‐shift grade, side‐to‐side differences in anterior knee laxity, hyperextension, lateral and medial meniscus treatments, and ACL reconstruction procedure (remnant‐sacrificing single‐bundle reconstruction, remnant‐sacrificing double‐bundle reconstruction or remnant‐preserving single‐bundle reconstruction) were selected as independent variables in the multivariable model. …”
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Truncated Modular Exponentiation Operators: A Strategy for Quantum Factoring by Robert L. Singleton Jr

“…I demonstrate this by factoring the numbers $N = 21, 33, 35, 143, 247$ by using less than half the requisite number of levels in the ME operators. This procedure works because the method of continued fractions only requires an approximate phase value, which suggests that implementing Shor's algorithm might not be as difficult as first suspected. …”
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Comparative analysis of commercial and “In-House” molecular tests for the detection of intestinal protozoa in stool samples by Giuseppe Di Pietra, Raffaele Gargiulo, Margherita Ortalli, Luciana Petrullo, Ester Oliva, Annibale Raglio, Annachiara Frigo, Ignazio Castagliuolo, Valeria Besutti

“…These results suggest that although PCR techniques are promising in terms of reliable and cost-effective parasite identification, further standardisation of sample collection, storage and DNA extraction procedures is necessary for consistent results. Graphical Abstract…”
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The Burden of Malnutrition among Adults Residing in Arba Minch Health and Demographic Surveillance Site (HDSS): A WHO STEPS Survey by Befikadu Tariku Gutema, Adefris Chuka, Mekdes Kondale, Gistane Ayele, Mesfin Kote, Zerihun Zerdo, Behailu Merdekios, Tsegaye Tsala, Alazar Baharu, Gebresilasea Gendisha Ukke

“…The data collection procedures and 3,368 calculated sample size were based on the World Health Organization (WHO) STEPwise approach to Surveillance guideline. …”
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Efficacy of concentrated growth factor combined with coronally advanced flap in the treatment of gingival recession: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yongzhen Yang, Linjun Ouyang, Chang Cao, Yuqi Yan, Qingtao Cheng, Bin Jin

“…Methods This systematic review and meta-analysis included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing CAF combined with CGF to other treatments for root coverage procedures. Included studies evaluated systemically healthy adults (> 18 years) with Miller Class I/II or Cairo RT1 gingival recessions. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 infection rates and associated risk factors in healthcare workers: systematic review and meta-analysis by Amit Bansal, Mai-Chi Trieu, Emily M. Eriksson, Fan Zhou, Jodie McVernon, Karl Albert Brokstad, Rebecca Jane Cox

“…Household exposure (odds ratio (OR) 7.07; 95% CI 3.93–12.73), working as a cleaner (OR 2.72; 95% CI 1.39–5.32), occupational exposure (OR 1.79; 95% CI 1.49–2.14), inadequate training on infection prevention and control (OR 1.46; 95% CI 1.14–1.87), insufficient use of personal protective equipment (OR 1.45; 95% CI 1.14–1.84), performing aerosol generating procedures (OR 1.36; 95% CI 1.21–1.52) and inadequate hand hygiene (OR 1.17; 95% CI 0.79–1.73) were associated with an increased SARS-CoV-2 infection. …”
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Does local vaginal estrogen after tension-free transobturator vaginal tape reduce overactive bladder symptoms in postmenopausal women? A prospective randomized, controlled study by Samer Mahmoud Morsy, Dalia Farouk, Sara Hassan, Ahmed Yehia Abdelaziz, Hussein Aly Hussein

“…Conclusion: Local vaginal estrogen treatment given to postmenopausal patients after midurethral sling procedures can reduce the symptoms of daytime frequency and urinary urgency. …”
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Profiling of Physical Qualities of Highly Trained Portuguese Youth Soccer Players by Miguel Silva, Hugo Duarte Antunes, Ana Sousa, Fábio Yuzo Nakamura, António Rodrigues Sampaio, Ricardo Pimenta

“…All participants completed standardized warm-ups, and testing procedures followed protocols established in previous studies. …”
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Smartphone app to support goal setting in pediatric rehabilitation: app development, usability and acceptability study by V. Vannier, R. Bailly, E. Fily, A. Le Gallo, L. Guiheneuf, D. Jacquemot, E. Dheilly, S. Brochard, C. Pons

“…Goal setting would benefit from being standardized using formal procedures and guidelines. This study aimed to develop a smartphone app to guide rehabilitation professionals through the whole collaborative goal-setting process with children who have physical health related disabilities and their families and to explore its usability and acceptability. …”
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The use of the SPAIRE technique in cases of cemented hemiarthroplasty in the management of displaced intracapsular neck of femur fractures – A pair-matched control study versus a d... by Martin S. Davey, David O'Sullivan, Robert Woods, Paddy Kenny, Fintan Doyle, Adrian J. Cassar Gheiti

“…Introduction: The aim of this study was to analyze and compare clinical, radiological and mortality outcomes of patients who underwent cemented hip hemiarthroplasty for displaced neck of femur fractures using a SPAIRE technique when compared to a pair-matched control cohort who underwent the same procedure using the direct lateral approach. Methods: A retrospective review of patients who underwent cemented hip hemiarthroplasty for displaced neck of femur fractures by a single surgeon using a SPAIRE technique over a two-year period between July 2019 and July 2021 was performed. …”
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Breaking age barriers: the efficacy of ERCP in advanced age patients by Zhuang Li, Zhenyu Qiao, Wenfei Wang, Yanjun Sun, Dengqun Sun, Minghui Sheng

“…Data on comorbidities, surgical procedures, clinical outcomes, and ERCP-related complications were collected and compared between the two groups. …”
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