Effectiveness of low-dose aspirin in reducing the risk of preeclampsia in women with chronic hypertension: an integrative literature review by Prisca Asiimwe, Grace Nambozi, Laura Brennaman, Joseph Ngonzi, Gad Ruzaaza

“…Methods The review followed the Whittemore and Knafl procedure which involves problem identification, literature search, data extraction/evaluation, data analysis and presentation of findings. 17 studies were evaluated in the integrative literature review obtained from international databases including PubMed, Hinari and Google Scholar. …”
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The psychological status of patients with delayed intravitreal injection for treatment of diabetic macular edema due to the COVID-19 pandemic. by Mohamad Azlan Zaini, Ayesha Mohd Zain, Norshamsiah Md Din, Mushawiahti Mustapha, Hatta Sidi

“…<h4>Background</h4>Since the enforcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO) to contain the spread of COVID -19 infection in Malaysia, most clinic appointments have been rescheduled and procedures and surgeries postponed to a later date. …”
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Development and validation of a self-management questionnaire for people living with HIV in low- and middle-income countries (HIV-SM LMIC tool) by Tegene Legese Dadi, Hanneke Koekebakker, Girmay Medhin, Mark Spigt

“…Method Item development followed a recommended procedure. Item concepts were based on two previously published articles by the same authors, guided by the Individual Family Self-management (IFSMT) theoretical framework. …”
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Immune-enhancing effect and mechanism of natural plant-derived immunostimulatory molecule ophiopogonin by LIU Shulin, WEI Jing, ZHU Baohang

“…The immunization dose was 5 μg of antigen per mouse and 100 μg of adjuvant per mouse, and immunization was carried out according to the intramuscular injection immunization procedure on days 0, 21, and 42. The titers of specific IgG and its subtype antibodies were detected by ELISA. …”
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Live yeast supplementation improves apparent nutrient digestibility of high-fibre diet in mature quarter horses by Silvia Sandrini, Vera Perricone, Alessia Pea, Clara Cenati, Giovanni Savoini, Gianluca Baldi, Alessandro Agazzi

“…Data were analysed using a MIXED procedure for repeated measurements of SAS. No effects of S. cerevisiae supplementation were observed on BW and DMI during the whole trial. …”
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Retrospective Evaluation of Transcatheter Edge‐To‐Edge Mitral Valve Repair in Dogs With Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease by Jeong‐Min Lee, Kyoung‐a Youp, Sun‐Tae Lee, Ah‐Ra Lee, Young‐Wook Cho, Youn‐Seo Jung, Jiwoong Her, Seung‐Keun Lee

“…Seven dogs died within 9 days because of mitral leaflet tear or single‐leaflet device attachment (4/7 dogs, 57.1%), tracheal collapse (1/7 dogs, 14.3%), presumed post‐procedure neurologic deficit with a history of hydrocephalus (1/7 dogs, 14.3%), and presumed cardiogenic shock (1/7 dogs, 14.3%). …”
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Participatory development and proof-of-concept of a dyadic-based, AI-driven, just-in-time adaptive intervention mechanism for preventing anxiety and depressive disorders via app: s... by Anna-Carlotta Zarski, Theresa Sextl-Plötz, Juliane Schmidt-Hantke, Natalie Sarah Hess, Claudia Buntrock

“…The goal is to tailor the app to users’ needs and inform the design, procedures, and safety management of a future large-scale efficacy RCT.…”
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Predictors for vertebral height deterioration in fractured vertebrae operated by percutaneous vertebroplasty by Benqiang Tang, Xueming Chen, Libin Cui, Yanhui Wang, Xin Yuan, Yadong Liu, Liang Liu

“…Patients were followed up for at least 12 months after procedure according to treatment protocol. VHD was defined as the presence of a decrease of vertebral height at final follow-up compared to preoperative. …”
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Evaluating compliance with proper application of compression stockings in surgical patients: a clinical audit by Merin Annassery, Aravind Thayyil Raman

“…Introduction: Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a serious but largely preventable complication following surgical procedures, particularly in non-ambulant patients. Mechanical prophylaxis using anti-embolism compression stockings significantly reduces the risk of DVT, with studies demonstrating a 60–80% reduction in relative risk.1 However, the prophylactic effectiveness of these stockings is contingent upon correct sizing, fitting and patient adherence.2 Misapplication can lead to ineffective prophylaxis or even iatrogenic harm.3National guidelines from National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE)4 and local Trust protocols5 emphasise proper use, frequent monitoring, and patient education as essential components of effective thromboprophylaxis. …”
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Impact of psychological factors on the final clinical outcomes of patients undergoing ankle arthrodesis and ankle replacement by Hongze Wang, Shihang Cao, Geng Liu, Jun Lu, Junkui Xu

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to analyze the impact of different surgical procedures on the prognosis and psychological state of patients with end-stage ankle arthritis (ESAA) by comparing two groups of patients with ESAA who have undergone total ankle replacement (TAR) and ankle arthrodesis (AA), and to investigate whether preoperative psychological status can alter the final clinical outcomes.MethodsThis study retrospectively collected data from 66 patients with ESAA who underwent AA surgery in the Foot and Ankle Surgery Department of Xi’an Honghui Hospital between 2016 and 2023. …”
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Supplemental metaphyseal fixation of severe comminuted distal radius fracture with a mini plate by Dong Hee Kim, Jin Woo Jin, Sung Jin Shin, Chul Ho Lee, Sang Hyun Lee

“…This approach stabilizes the metaphyseal region, maintains radial length, and facilitates subsequent reduction of intra-articular fractures, thereby simplifying the surgical procedure. This method is a valuable addition to the surgical treatment options for managing such challenging fractures.…”
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Impact of human leukocyte antigen mismatch between donor-recipient on acute rejection in liver transplantation using next-generation sequencing: a single-center study by Genjie Lu, Yangfang Lu, Yanmin He, Wei Chen, Faming Zhu

“…However, neither high-mismatch DQB1 nor high-mismatch DRB1+DQB1 at the allele level was an independent risk factor for AR after adjustment for chronic HBV infection, LT operative procedures, and immunosuppressive regimen using bootstrapping [odds ratio (OR): 0.203, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.000–1.300, P=0.067; OR: 0.404, 95% CI: 0.000–2.625, P=0.172, respectively].ConclusionIn this preliminary study, no correlation between HLA mismatch at the allele level and post-transplant AR episodes was found.…”
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Effects of long COVID on healthcare utilization. by Michael Gottlieb, Erica S Spatz, Huihui Yu, Imtiaz Ebna Mannan, Michelle Santangelo, Caitlin Malicki, Nicole L Gentile, Rachel E Geyer, Alex Charlton, Jonathan W Dyal, Joann G Elmore, Kristyn Gatling, Mandy J Hill, Juan Carlos C Montoy, Kelli N O'Laughlin, Kristin L Rising, Sharon Saydah, Kari A Stephens, Ralph C Wang, Lauren E Wisk, Arjun K Venkatesh, Robert A Weinstein, Innovative Support for Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Infections Registry (INSPIRE) Group

“…Our primary outcome was to compare the change in visit types between pre- and post-index testing (hospitalization, emergency department visit, office visit, procedure, telehealth, and other). As secondary outcomes, we assessed differences in visit complexity using the summative length of each encounter for each category as a measure of total healthcare usage.…”
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The Effectiveness of the Method Chiva in Patients with Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Comorbid Lesions: own Experience by Yarka A.

“…By applying the CHIVA surgery procedure, we did not try to achieve a quick cosmetic effect, as is the case with the use of classical methods of surgery and other non-invasive interventions. …”
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Guided Bone Regeneration Using Carbonated Apatite Granules and L-Lactic Acid/ε-Caprolactone Membranes: A Case Series and Histological Evaluation by Yoichi Taniguchi, Tatsuro Koyanagi, Yutaro Kitanaka, Azusa Yamada, Akira Aoki, Takanori Iwata

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: The newly developed poly L-lactic acid/ε-caprolactone (P(LA/LC)) membrane has recently been proposed as a guided bone regeneration (GBR) procedure in implant treatment. This case series details the clinical, radiographic, and histological results of ridge augmentation using bone graft comprising a P(LA/LC) membrane and carbonated apatite for implant treatment. …”
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Immediate Effects of Focal Muscle Vibration on Squat Power and Velocity in Amateur Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Sergi Rodríguez-Rodríguez, Max Canet-Vintró, Carlos López-de-Celis, Zhifan Shen-Chen, Iván Caballero-Martínez, Erik García-Ribell, Jacobo Rodríguez-Sanz

“…The experimental group received focal muscle vibration therapy (100–180 Hz) combined with voluntary contraction, while the sham group underwent identical procedures and focal muscle vibration without the vibrating head, close to the muscle belly but without touching the skin. …”
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Hemiatrofia facial progressiva (doença de Parry-Romberg): relato de dois casos associados a trigeminalgia e câimbras Progressive facial hemiatrophy (Parry-Romberg disease): report... by José Correia de Farias Brito, Maurus Marques de Almeida Holanda, Glerystane Holanda, José Alberto Gonçalves da Silva

“…In view of this, a surgery procedure was planned for the patient. The other patient (Case 2), a 33-year-old-woman has a 8 year history which started with cutaneous abnormalities (white and dark spots). …”
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The Effect of Modulating Environmental Stimuli on Pain Experience in Premature Infants During Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter-port Implantation by Narges Ranjbari, Anahita Masoumpoor, Azam Shirinabadi Farahani, Maraym Mahdizadeh-Shahri, Maliheh Nasiri

“…Introduction: Premature infants in neonatal intensive care units are exposed to painful experiences due to various procedures, and effectively and safely pain relief is the responsibility of nurses. …”
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Green and sustainable LC-APCI-MS/MS method for simultaneous quantification of genotoxic nitrosamines in antidiabetic medication: sitagliptin by Sriram Pepakayala, Venkata Nadh Ratnakaram, Yuvaraj Zunjarrao, Yogesh Kumar Lohia

“…Assessed the method’s eco-friendliness by greenness tools like the Modified Green Analytical Procedure Index (MoGAPI), ComplexMoGAPI, Analytical GREEnness (AGREE), and Analytical Eco-Scale, and found it to be eco-friendly. …”
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Volumetric respiratory variability as a criterion of body recovery after physical load by Oleksandr Romanchuk, Oksana Guzii, Anatolii Panenko, Oleksandr Tykhorskyi

“…To achieve the goal with the spiroarteriocardiorhythmograph (SACR) device, 101 male athletes aged 22.3±2.4 years were examined. The procedure for studying the respiratory system included conducting measurements in a sitting position using the SACR device for 2 minutes. …”
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