Do preoperative interventions affect patient satisfaction or expectation fulfilment following total hip arthroplasty? A systematic review by April-Rose Matt, Joanne L. Kemp, Andrea B. Mosler, Lucy Salmon, Diogo Almeida Gomes, Alysha De Livera, Erica Hateley, Adam L. Semciw

“…All findings were supported by a body of evidence that was very low quality with unvalidated outcome measures and thus the true effect of the interventions is likely to be substantially different from the estimate of effect.PROSPERO Registration number: CRD42023429861.…”
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The use of patient-generated health data in the management of low anterior resection syndrome: a qualitative study by Olivia Monton, Olivia Monton, Allister Smith, Sarah Sabboobeh, Marie Demian, Julie Cornish, Steven D. Wexner, Peter Christensen, Peter Christensen, Amandeep Ghuman, Liliana G. Bordeianou, Liliana G. Bordeianou, Liliana G. Bordeianou, Celia Keane, Celia Keane, Syed Husain, Alessandra Gasior, Alessandra Gasior, Natalie Leon, Julie Savard, Lieba R. Savitt, Margit Majgaard, Gitte Kjær Sørensen, Melanie Mills, Fateme Rajabiyazdi, Marylise Boutros, Marylise Boutros

“…Within the data collection practices domain, we found that most experts asked LARS patients to collect some form of PGHD, including bowel diaries, patient-reported outcome measures, or both. Within the data review practices domain, we found that both surgeons and nurses reviewed PGHD. …”
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Transcriptomic and metabolomic-based revelation of the effect of fresh corn extract on meat quality of Jingyuan chicken by Jinli Tian, Yanxu Wu, Wei Zhao, Guojun Zhang, Hu Zhang, Lin Xue, Lijuan Yang, Tong Zhang, Yaling Gu, Juan Zhang

“…To investigate the effect of fresh corn extract (FCE) on chicken meat quality, 135-day-old Jingyuan chicken hens were fed diets containing different doses of FCE (CON, 0.3% FCE, 0.6% FCE and 0.9% FCE) until 180 day-old in this study. Meat performance measurements showed that the 0.6% FCE group of Jingyuan chickens had higher intramuscular fat (IMF), pressing loss (PL), amino acid and fatty acid contents (P < 0.05). …”
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On the substrate turnover rate of NBCe1 and AE1 SLC4 transporters: structure-function considerations by Alexander Pushkin, Liyo Kao, Hristina R. Zhekova, Rustam Azimov, Natalia Abuladze, Xuesi M. Shao, D. Peter Tieleman, Ira Kurtz, Ira Kurtz

“…Here we report TOR measurements of the electrogenic Na+-CO32− cotransporter NBCe1-A (SLC4A4) and the kidney specific AE1 splice variant, kAE1, that play important roles in renal bicarbonate absorption and are mutated in proximal and distal renal tubular acidosis respectively. …”
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Exposure to triphenyl phosphate during pregnancy: The role of gut-bile acids-liver axis on lipid metabolism in male offspring by Juntong Lin, Fuhui Yan, Longhui Liu, Ganzhong Liao, Yilei Xu, Qian Liu, Miaoliang Wu, Honghui Guo, Bai Zhi, Lianxian Guo, Xiaoshan Liu

“…Target bile acids (BAs) metabolites analysis revealed a significant increased levels of primary BAs cholic acid (CA), but decreased levels of chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA), and decreased levels of the secondary BAs deoxycholic acid (DCA), hyodeoxycholic acid (HDCA), ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), and lithocholic acid (LCA) in TPhP treatment group. Measurements of gene expression along the gut-BAs-liver axis showed that the TPhP treatment group had an increase in cholesterol-7alpha-hydroxylase (CYP7A1) and a decrease in apical sodium-dependent bile acid transporter (ASBT), with only the low-dose group exhibiting an increase in carbohydrate response element binding protein (ChREBP). …”
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Blood coagulation system in patients with chronic kidney disease: a prospective observational study by Xi Yang, Yang Wang, Ri-bao Wei, Ting-yu Su, Meng-jie Huang, Ping Li, Xiang-mei Chen, Ping Di, Qing-ping Li

“…The platelet count, platelet aggregation, von Willebrand factor antigen (vWF:Ag), vWF ristocetin cofactor activity (vWF:RCo), fibrinogen, factor V (FV), FVII, FVIII, antithrombin III, protein C, protein S, D-dimer, standard coagulation tests and thromboelastography were measured in patients with CKD and controls. Associations between the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and haemostatic biomarkers were tested using multivariable linear regression.Results The adjusted and unadjusted levels of vWF:Ag, vWF:RCo, fibrinogen, FVII, FVIII and D-dimer were significantly higher in patients with CKD than that in the healthy controls, and were elevated with CKD progression. …”
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Maternal and paternal depressive symptoms and parental vocalisation behaviours in infancy: findings from UK-based birth cohort by Amy Campbell, Amy Campbell, Amy Campbell, Amy Campbell, Gemma Lewis, Ilaria Costantini, Miguel Cordero, Andy Skinner, Esther Dermott, Tina Miller, Mari-Rose Kennedy, Iryna Culpin, Iryna Culpin

“…Twenty-five mother-infant and father-infant interactions were coded on multiple aspects of parental and infant vocalisation behaviours using the micro-behavioural observational coding system. Parental (PND) was measured using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS; total score).ResultsFrequencies and duration of vocalisation behaviours were similar in mothers and fathers. …”
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A Standardized Classification Scheme for Gastroduodenal Disorder Evaluation Using the Gastric Alimetry System: Prospective Cohort Study by Chris Varghese, Gabriel Schamberg, Emma Uren, Stefan Calder, Mikaela Law, Daphne Foong, Vincent Ho, Billy Wu, I-Hsuan Huang, Peng Du, Thomas Abell, Charlotte Daker, Christopher N. Andrews, Armen A. Gharibans, Gregory O’Grady

“…Classified phenotypes showed independent relationships with symptom severity, quality of life, and psychological measures. The scheme is now being applied clinically and in research studies.…”
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Predictive nursing for catheter dislocation in placement of peripheral central venous catheter (经外周静脉置入中心静脉导管脱出的预见性护理) by WANG Nanan (王楠楠), SU Guohua (苏国华), GUO Lian (郭连), WANG Yutao (王玉涛), E Haiyan (鄂海燕), LIU Yunchao (刘云超)

“…The countermeasures of nursing include catheterization and maintenance by professionals, correct way of skin disinfection, selection of right application, appropriate catheter fixation methods, mastery of application replacement measures, and adequate health education. Predictive nursing is a nursing process in which nurses make a comprehensive analysis and diagnosis of patient’s condition, predict the potential risks and carry out effective nursing interventions to prevent complications. …”
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Multimodal data-based longitudinal prognostic model for predicting atrial fibrillation recurrence after catheter ablation in patients with patent foramen ovale and paroxysmal atria... by Shoupeng Duan, Xujun Li, Jun Wang, Yuhong Wang, Tianyou Xu, Fuding Guo, Yijun Wang, Lingpeng Song, Zeyan Li, Xiaomeng Yang, Xiaoyu Shi, Hengyang Liu, Liping Zhou, Yueyi Wang, Hong Jiang, Lilei Yu

“…The nomogram's performance was assessed via various statistical measures, including receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, calibration curve, and decision curve analysis (DCA). …”
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Prevalence and determinants of HIV among reproductive-age women (15–49 years) in Africa from 2010 to 2019: a multilevel analysis of demographic and health survey data by Alemu Gedefie, Amare Muche, Anissa Mohammed, Aznamariam Ayres, Dagnachew Melak, Eyob Tilahun Abeje, Fekade Demeke Bayou, Fekadeselassie Belege Getaneh, Lakew Asmare, Abel Endawkie

“…Intra-cluster correlation coefficient, median odds ratio, and proportional change in variance were used to measure heterogeneity between clusters.ResultsA total of 292,810 unweighted and 293,773 weighted reproductive-age women in 26 African nations were included in this study. …”
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Adaptive clinical trial of AZD7442 and SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in immunosuppressed patients highly vulnerable to infection with SARS-CoV-2 virus (RAPID-PROTECTION): protocol for a m... by Ernest Choy, Kerenza Hood, Emma Thomas-Jones, Eleanor Barnes, Keith Wilson, Christian H Ottensmeier, Debbie Harris, Adrian Hill, Mark Tuthill, Richard Adams, Catherine Porter, Katie Ewer, Sian Griffin, Rebecca Tangney, Joanne Euden, Shirley Pringle, Lawrence Raisanen, Ruby Ray, Lisette Sheena Nixon, Melanie Varley, Craig Bodman, Paola Cicconi, Vivien Dagley, Steven Knapper

“…Participant samples will be taken at baseline and at multiple timepoints after the administration of AZD7442.Analysis The participant samples will be analysed to measure the function and magnitude of SARS-CoV-2 specific antibody and T-cell responses at baseline and at multiple timepoints after the administration of AZD7442. …”
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A dextrorotatory residues-incorporated bioactive dodecapeptide against enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli by Ping Zeng, Xuemei Yang, Kwok-Yin Wong, Sheng Chen, Kin-Fai Chan, Sharon Shui Yee Leung, Lanhua Yi

“…Its effects on cell membrane permeability and potential were measured by fluorescent assays. Thereafter, morphological changes of E. coli O157:H7 cells were monitored by electron microscopy technologies. …”
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Impact of family socio-economic status on the prognosis of heart transplantation in children by Shun Liu, Han Mo, Yiqi Zhao, Xiao Chen, Weiteng Wang, Yijing Li, Ningning Zhang, Mengni Bao, Zeyu Cui, Qian Zhao, Jun Yan, Xiumeng Hua, Jiangping Song

“…Conclusions Lower family socio-economic status is associated with a worse prognosis than high family socio-economic status. Measures to alleviate economic disparities are needed to improve the prognosis of pediatric HTx.…”
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An aquaria set‐up for long‐term, multiple‐stressor research in marine organisms by Cristina Gutiérrez‐Zárate, Alfredo Veiga, Andrea Gori, Fabián Gerpe, Leo Domínguez, Alberto Rodríguez, Noelia Arias, Marta Álvarez, Rubén Acerbi, Lucía Vázquez, Juancho Movilla, Marta M. Varela, Rodrigo Alba‐Salgueiro, Joaquín Valencia‐Vila, Covadonga Orejas

“…Recorded data from the controllers and independent measurements (e.g. cross‐checking with portable multiparameter devices and laboratory analyses) throughout the experimental time have been analysed and results have been discussed. …”
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Evidence of Inflammatory Network Disruption in Chronic Venous Disease: An Analysis of Circulating Cytokines and Chemokines by Oscar Fraile-Martinez, Cielo García-Montero, Ana María Gomez-Lahoz, Felipe Sainz, Julia Bujan, Silvestra Barrena-Blázquez, Laura López-González, Raul Díaz-Pedrero, Melchor Álvarez-Mon, Natalio García-Honduvilla, Miguel A. Saez, Jorge Monserrat, Miguel A. Ortega

“…<b>Results:</b> In this study, we measured circulating cytokines and chemokines in CVD patients using a multiplex assay. …”
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Effects of Consuming Pulsed UV Light-Treated <i>Pleurotus citrinopileatus</i> on Vitamin D Nutritional Status in Healthy Adults by Chih-Ching Hsu, Chiao-Ming Chen, Yu-Ming Ju, Yu-Ching Wu, Huei-Mei Hsieh, Shu-Hui Yang, Chien-Tien Su, Te-Chao Fang, Widiastuti Setyaningsih, Sing-Chung Li

“…Blood samples collected pre- and post-intervention measured serum 25(OH)D₂, 25(OH)D₃, and biochemical parameters. …”
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The Eczema Bathing Study: Weekly versus daily bathing for people with eczema? Protocol of an online, randomised controlled trial [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved wit... by Paul Leighton, Wei Chern Gavin Fong, Ingrid Muller, Laura Howells, Arabella Baker, Eleanor J Mitchell, Eleanor Harrison, Leila Thuma, Yimin Jiang, Lucy Bradshaw, Alan Montgomery, Fiona Cowdel, Matthew J Ridd, Jane Ravenscroft, Reiko J Tanaka, Miriam Santer, Richard Swinden, Nicholas Hilken, Carron Layfield, Richard Dooley, Sophia Collins, Clare Upton, Tracy Owen, Firoza Davies, Devin Patel, Mars Eddis-Finbow, Hywel C Williams, Goldie Putrym, Kim S Thomas, Amanda Roberts

“…Exclusion criteria are: people with other types of eczema such as venous eczema, hand eczema and contact eczema; recently started a new eczema treatment; taking part in another eczema trial; Patient Oriented Eczema Measure (POEM) ≤2; planning to swim more than twice a week; unable/unwilling to change bathing practices. …”
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3D‐Printed Metacarpal Prosthesis in the Treatment of Primary Osteosarcoma of the First Metacarpal: A Novel Surgical Technique by Xuanhong He, Leilei Tian, Chang Zou, Minxun Lu, Zhuangzhuang Li, Guy Romeo Kenmegne, Yitian Wang, Yi Luo, Yong Zhou, Li Min, Chongqi Tu

“…Postoperative evaluations included X‐ray and tomosynthesis‐shimadzu metal artifact reduction technology (T‐SMART) imaging to assess bone‐prosthesis integration. Hand function was measured using the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) score and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) score. …”
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New-onset paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in acute myocardial infarction: increased risk of stroke by Si-Hyuck Kang, Chang-Hwan Yoon, Dong-Ju Choi, Ji Hyun Lee, Jin Joo Park, Tae-Jin Youn, In-Ho Chae, Sun-Hwa Kim, Wonjae Lee, Youngjin Cho, IL-Young Oh, Jung-Won Suh, Young-Seok Cho

“…Objective To investigate the long-term prognostic implications of transient new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI).Design Retrospective observational study.Setting Single tertiary centre.Participants This study included 2523 patients who presented with AMI from 3 June 2003 to 24 February 2015, after the exclusion of those with prior AF or in-hospital death.Outcome measures Patients were divided into three groups according to the occurrence and type of new-onset AF: (1) sinus rhythm (SR) group; (2) paroxysmal AF (PaAF: AF converted to SR prior to discharge) group and (3) persistent AF (PeAF: AF persisted during the hospitalisation) group. …”
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