Improving the quality of care of respiratory syncytial virus in the neonatal and pediatric populations globally by Fungwe Jah, Asuncion Mejias, Tendai Nzirawa, Rita C. Silveira, Angelika Berger, Laura Travan, Daisuke Kinoshita, Shareena Ishak, Tolga Çelik, Faisal Al-dandan, Benedikt Mahr, Christine Masters

“…Protocols and ways of working: Establishing evidence-based procedures to ensure best practices are followed within clinical practice. (5). …”
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Rationale and design of Low-Frequency REpetitive TRanscranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined with Endovascular Treatment in ACute Ischaemic StrokE (RETRACE II): a randomised double-... by Yongjun Wang, Zixiao Li, Hao Wang, Wenhuo Chen, Xinsheng Han, Wenjie Wang, Lingling Ding, Tingyu Yi, Gaocai Zhang

“…The intervention involved administration of 1200-pulse 1-Hz LF-rTMS sessions (two times per day for 3 consecutive days) targeting the ipsilesional primary motor cortex (M1), initiated within 24 hours of symptom onset. Sham procedures maintained equivalent positioning with deactivated magnetic output. …”
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Advances in global land use systems development and sustainability: A bibliometric analysis by Isaac Sarfo, Jiajun Qiao, Nana Adwoa Anokye Effah, Emmanuel Yeboah, Philip Kofi Alimo, Dhekra Ben Amara, Clement Kwang, Zhu Qiankun, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, Michael Atuahene Djan

“…Thus, we support initiatives like ‘Citizen Science’ that promote the adoption of cutting-edge theories, methods, instruments, and procedures that support the sustainable use of lands and other natural resources. …”
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Simultaneous Aortic and Mitral Valve Surgery Early Results: A 16-Year Single-Center Experience by Selman Dumani, Ermal Likaj, Laureta Dibra, Devis Pellumbi, Saimir Kuci, Ervin Bejko, Edlira Rruci, Esmerilda Bulku, Alessia Mehmeti, Klodian Krakulli, Vera Beca, Aferdita Veseli, Andi Kacani, Edvin Prifti, Ali Refatllari, Elizana Petrela, Alban Dibra, Altin Veshti

“…The most common combination requiring simultaneous surgery is aortic and mitral valve surgery. This procedure remains highly demanding for all surgical teams, even today. …”
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Multi-center randomized superiority clinical trial in the early phase of mechanically ventilated patients to preserve diaphragm thickness using non-invasive magnetic phrenic nerve... by Annia F. Schreiber, Carles Subirà, Michael Sklar, Marlene Santos, Matthew Ko, Alessandro Panelli, Stefan J. Schaller, Danny Theodore, Daniel D. Rowley, David Watson, Pramod Bonde, Elias N. Baedorf Kassis, Daniel S. Talmor, Marco Ranieri, Ewan C. Goligher, Arthur Slutsky, Laurent J. Brochard

“…Safety objectives include the proportion of device- or procedure-related adverse events (SAE). The estimated sample size will be 40 patients (20 per group). …”
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Characteristics of postoperative management of patients after microendolaryngeal laser resection of malignant tumor of the voice box by N.  A.  Daikhes, V.  V.  Vinogradov, S.  S.  Reshulskii, R.  R.  Khabiev, E.  B.  Fedorova, M.  L.  Isaeva, S.  M.  Kochieva, K.  V.  Mishchenko

“…Endoscopic evaluation of the postoperative wound, microdebrider procedure, histological examination of granulation tissue and bacteriologic examination of the material near the surgical area were performed.Results. …”
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VPA Enhances Pulp Regeneration by Regulating LPS-Induced Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells Odontogenic Differentiation by Zhihua Wang, Minghao Wang, Zhirong Luo, Yi Fu, Xiaomiao Zhu, Dongyu Li, Wenkai Jiang, Xiaogang Cheng, Chengxiong Cai, Xiaoru Zhu, Paul R. Cooper, Shengchao Wang, Wenxi He

“…Methods: The effects of VPA on pulp regeneration and reparative dentin formation were examined using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and histological staining in vivo after 3 months of endodontic regenerative procedures (ERPs). In vitro, the effect of VPA on the odontogenic differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) was assessed using mineralization assays following lipopolysaccharide (LPS) exposure. …”
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Digital delivery of behavioural activation therapy to overcome depression and facilitate social and economic transitions of adolescents in South Africa (the DoBAt study): protocol... by Stephen Tollman, Kathleen Kahn, F Xavier Gómez-Olivé, Crick Lund, Alan Stein, Heather A O'Mahen, Eustasius Musenge, Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, Alastair van Heerden, Tholene Sodi, Bianca D Moffett, Julia R Pozuelo, Michelle Craske, Kate Orkin, Emma J Kilford, Mahreen Mahmud, Meghan Davis, Zamakhanya Makhanya, Tlangelani Baloyi, Daniel Mahlangu, Gabriele Chierchia, Sophie L Fielmann, Imraan Valodia

“…Secondary objectives are to pilot a range of cognitive, mental health, risky behaviour and socioeconomic measures; and to collect descriptive data on the feasibility of trial procedures to inform the development of a further larger trial.Ethics and dissemination This study has been approved by the University of the Witwatersrand Human Research Ethics Committee (MED20-05-011) and the Oxford Tropical Research Ethics Committee (OxTREC 34-20). …”
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Serotonin 5-HT2A and 5-HT2C receptors differentially modulate the acquisition and expression of voluntary alcohol drinking in male mice by Sandy C. Simões, Livia N. Amorim, Yasmim A. Serra, Camila S. Abreu, Maria Clara E. Santana, João P. C. Leite, Carla M. Kaneto, Roberta C. A. Costa, Kaio R. Ferreira, Isabelle C. S. de Oliveira, Alexandre J. Oliveira-Lima, Agnieszka Sulima, Kenner C. Rice, Eduardo A. V. Marinho, Lais F. Berro, Lais F. Berro

“…., return to alcohol drinking after a period of abstinence/treatment) of voluntary alcohol drinking in male mice.MethodsAnimals had intermittent access to alcohol (10% v/v) in a two-bottle choice procedure for 30 days (acquisition), and were then submitted to alcohol re-exposure sessions after periods of abstinence. …”
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Percutaneous endocardial septal radiofrequency ablation in patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy by Aiju Tian, Yunjiu Cheng, Yuhe Jia, Tianjing Zhang, Jiaju Li, Xuhua Chen, Jun Liu, Xiaogang Guo, Qi Sun, Min Tang, Keping Chen, Yan Yao

“…The patients were followed for 37 months (25–47.5 months), with transthoracic echocardiography performed 22 months (8–29 months) after the procedure. Results The mean age of patients was 55.3 ± 13.5 years (range: 23 to 79), and 11 (44%) of them were female. …”
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The Pavlov University experience in medical assistance for patients with the novel coronavirus infection: first results and lessons by S. F. Bagnenko, Yu. S. Polushin, I. V. Shlyk, V. M. Teplov, E. A. Karpova, E G. Gavrilova, A. A. Afanasyev, A. A. Khryapa, I. V. Bovkun, L. M. Kalmanson, D. A. Malinina, R. D. Skvortsova, E. A. Korobenkov

“…In the preparatory period, the operation of the emergency department based on the inpatient emergency medical department (EMD) had been simulated to clarify its staff structure and the procedure for admission, examination, and treatment of patients. …”
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Tripartite prehabilitation of patients with acute myeloid leukaemia and high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes during intensive chemotherapy before allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell... by Jean-Marie Boher, Norbert Vey, Colombe Saillard, Sarah Cuvelier, Charlène Villaron-Goetgheluck, Leonor Almeida-Lopez, Anne-Gaelle Le Corroller, Pauline Denis, Céline Rivieccio, Sarah Calvin, Cécile Bannier-Braticevic

“…In addition, the evolution of physical capacities (Short Physical Performance Battery, grip and quadriceps strengths), psychosocial parameters (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Leukaemia, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Fatigue, subjective well-being, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, self-efficacy, Coach-Athlete Relationship Questionnaire, interviews) and clinical status (weight, lean body mass, survival rate, number of infections, days of hospitalisation, GvHD) will be evaluated.Ethics and dissemination The study procedures have been approved by the National Ethics Committee (21.00223.000003). …”
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Impact of nicotine product use on outcomes of patients receiving cervical disc arthroplasty: a propensity score analysis of the united States nationwide inpatient sample 2005–2020... by Yu-Jun Lin, Fu-Yuan Shih, Jin-Fu Huang, Chun-Wei Ting, Yu-Chin Tsai, Lin Chang, Hung-Cheng Wang, Wu-Fu Chen

“…While previous studies have examined its impact on spinal procedures, its specific effects on cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) remain unclear. …”
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Unveiling the influence of CAR-negative T-cells: enhancing efficacy and ensuring safety in CAR-T therapies by Belén Sierro-Martínez, Beatriz Guijarro-Albaladejo, Ricardo Fernández-Cisnal, Alfonso Rodríguez-Gil, Paola Hernández-Díaz, María de la Rosa-Garrido, Inmaculada Carrasco-Brocal, Maribel Lara-Chica, Virginia Escamilla-Gómez, Raquel Muñoz-García, Ángela Bella, Francisco Jose García-Cózar, Jose Antonio Pérez-Simón, Estefanía García-Guerrero

“…Results A significant reduction in the percentage of transduced (CAR-pos) T cells was observed throughout the in vitro cell culture, where CAR-neg T cells displayed greater expansion along the procedure compared to CAR-pos T cells, using either IL-2 or IL-7/IL-15. …”
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Naloxone training programs in corporately-owned versus independently-owned Alabama community pharmacies: A pilot cross-sectional survey by Erin Blythe, Nicholas McCormick, Shannon Woods, Karen Pham, Asia White, Hannah Bricker, Sadie Newhouse, Anne Taylor, Lindsey Hohmann

“…The purpose of this study was to identify the differences between naloxone training, policies, procedures, and preferences in corporately-owned (chain) versus independently-owned pharmacies in Alabama. …”
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Soil properties under different land uses and slope gradients: Implications for sustainable land management in the Tach Karnuary watershed, Northwestern Ethiopia by Tenagne Ewunetu, Tenagne Ewunetu, Yihenew G. Selassie, Yihenew G. Selassie, Eyayu Molla, Habtamu Admase, Ashenafei Gezahegn, Ashenafei Gezahegn

“…Standard laboratory procedures were employed to analyze the physical properties (bulk density, porosity, and texture) and chemical properties (pH, organic matter, total nitrogen, available phosphorus, cation exchange capacity, and exchangeable cations). …”
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Evaluación de lubricante para apoyos de ventilador en planta termoeléctrica con empleo de norma ISO 7902. // Evaluation of lubricant for fan supports in thermoelectric plant by mea... by A. García Toll, R. Gómez González, M. E. García Domínguez, G. González Rey

“…The standard ISO 7902 "Hydrodynamic<br />plain journal bearing under steady-state conditions - Circulate cylindrical bearings", it is used to verify the<br />capacity of work of a plain bearing under conditions of hydrodynamic lubrication for a selected lubricant,<br />with a geometry and loads given system. In this paper a procedure to verify the capacity of plain bearings<br />taking into account a specific lubricant is given. …”
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Is Urinary Tract Infection Different in Elderly and Adults Aged Under 65 Years? Ege University Experience by Hüseyin Aytaç ERDEM, Serhat UYSAL, Meltem IŞIKGÖZ TAŞBAKAN, Hüsnü PULLUKÇU, Oğuz Reşat SİPAHİ, Tansu YAMAZHAN, Bilgin ARDA, Sercan ULUSOY

“…When the patients were evaluated in terms of underlying diseases and complicating factors, urological procedures (33.3%), urological malignancy (18.8%), urinary catheter (43.8%), benign prostatic hyperplasia (44.4%), and diabetes mellitus (57.1%) were found to be more frequent in patients aged ≥65 years. …”
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Evaluating the effect of incentives on recruiting people with low back pain with limited English proficiency as part of the COMFORT cluster randomised controlled trial: a study pro... by Lisa Vizza, Christopher G. Maher, Rowena Ivers, Andrew J. McLachlan, Patrick J. Kelly, Fiona Blyth, Philip James Clare, Rachel Thompson, Thomas Lung, Louisa Degenhardt, Sharon Reid, Bradley C. Martin, Michael Wright, Rawa Osman, Simon D. French, Kirsten J. McCaffery, Gabrielle Campbell, Hazel J. Jenkins, Stephanie Mathieson, Monika Boogs, Jarrod McMaugh, Carol Bennett, Fiona Stanaway, Christina Abdel Shaheed

“…Data collection, analyses and general study procedures will follow the COMFORT protocol. Discussion This SWAT will determine whether a per-participant monetary incentive facilitates greater recruitment of people with limited English proficiency who speak Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin or Italian by participating GPs. …”
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Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement: Early Results from a 16-Year Experience by Selman Dumani, Ermal Likaj, Saimir Kuci, Laureta Dibra, Fjorba Mana, Devis Pellumbi, Alfred Ibrahimi, Stavri Llazo, Edlira Rruci, Ervin Bejko, Aferdita Veseli, Andi Kacani, Edvin Prifti, Klodian Krakulli, Ali Refatllari, Alessia Mehmeti, Fatjon Hamiti, Elizana Petrela, Altin Veshti

“…Background: Aortic valve replacement (AVR) has been a routine procedure since the introduction of heart valve prostheses in the late 1960s and early 1970s. …”
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