Exploring Chronic Pain in Hemodialysis Patients: An Observational Study Based on the New IASP Classification for ICD-11 by Vittorio Schweiger, Martina Cacciapuoti, Marta Nizzero, Salvatore Simari, Gianmarco Lombardi, Leonardo Gottin, Lisa Stefani, Alvise Martini, Giustino Varrassi, Gabriele Finco, Enrico Polati, Giovanni Gambaro

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Investigation of peripheral markers of inflammation in patients with different diagnoses on the psychosis spectrum: an observational cross-sectional study by Ezgi Sıla Ahi Üstün, Serkan Yazıcı, Rifat Serav İlhan, Kazım Cihan Can, Meram Can Saka

“…When comparing disorder groups within the psychotic spectrum, it was observed that PLR, NLR, SIRI, and SII levels were comparable. …”
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Differentiating Pulmonary Nodule Malignancy Using Exhaled Volatile Organic Compounds: A Prospective Observational Study by Guangyu Lu, Zhixia Su, Xiaoping Yu, Yuhang He, Taining Sha, Kai Yan, Hong Guo, Yujian Tao, Liting Liao, Yanyan Zhang, Guotao Lu, Weijuan Gong

“…Calibration curves indicated strong concordance between predicted and observed risks. Decision curve analysis confirmed the net benefit of these models over traditional methods. …”
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National trends in treatments for ectopic pregnancy in Japan from 2010 to 2020: a retrospective observational study by Risa Ishida, Hiroyuki Ohbe, Gentaro Izumi, Daisuke Shigemi, Hiroki Matsui, Kaori Koga, Hideo Yasunaga, Yutaka Osuga

“…The efficacy of methotrexate in Japan was comparable to that observed in other countries.…”
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Perioperative outcomes of video-assisted versus right anterior thoracotomy mitral valve replacement: an observational study by Gehad Awad, Fetoh Alaaeldin Fetoh, Noureldin Noaman Gwely, Usama Hamza, Sameh Amer, Yomna Mohammed Yehya, Amr Abdellateef

“…Abstract Background Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery has been introduced as a safe alternative to full sternotomy through smaller chest wall incisions to reduce the potential sternal complications in addition to the favorable aesthetic effect. This observational study has been designed to evaluate and compare operative and short-term postoperative outcomes of video-assisted versus right anterior thoracotomy mitral valve replacement. …”
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Measurement configuration for integrated electric–gas systems via observability analysis considering gas flow dynamics by Zeming Chen, Zhigang Li, Huajian Li, Jiahui Zhang, Yixuan Li, Jiehui Zheng

“…This paper presents an IEGS observability analysis method that incorporates gas flow dynamics via the Lie derivative. …”
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Compliance with face mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic: a community observational study in Singapore by Sean Wei Xiang Ong, Ying Wei Tang, Kyaw Zaw Linn, Xiao Wei Huan, Allie Lim, Chu Ying Poon, Danielle Hui Ru Tan, Nur Hafizah Binte Hamed, Sharifah Farhanah Binte Syed Husen, Clara Chong Hui Ong, Monica Chan, Shawn Vasoo, Yee-Sin Leo, Oon-Tek Ng, Kalisvar Marimuthu

“…Face or mask touching behaviour was observed in 10.7% and 13.7% of individuals observed, respectively. …”
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Observer-rated outcomes of communication-centered treatment for adults who stutter: A social validation study. by Courtney T Byrd, Geoffrey A Coalson, Danielle Werle

“…Upon controlling for two demographic factors found to be associated with observer ratings (years of education, years the observers had known an adult who stutters), significantly higher ratings of communication competence for the post-treatment video were maintained. …”
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Potential of long-term satellite observations and reanalysis products for characterising soil drying: trends and drought events by M. Hirschi, P. Stradiotti, B. Crezee, B. Crezee, W. Dorigo, S. I. Seneviratne

“…Here, we compare the ability of long-term satellite observations and state-of-the-art reanalysis products to characterise soil drying. …”
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Assessment of upper GI motor activity and GI symptoms in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: an observational study by Emanuela Ribichini, Nadia Pallotta, Danilo Badiali, Maria Carlucci, Marco Ceccanti, Chiara Cambieri, Laura Libonati, Enrico Stefano Corazziari, Giovanni Ruoppolo, Maurizio Inghilleri, Maurizio Inghilleri

“…Esophageal dysmotility was observed in three S and two B onset patients. Upper esophageal sphincter (UES) pressure was higher in all ALS patients. …”
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Manifestations des équinoxes et solstices dans l’Amapá : observations à Macapá et Calçoene by Jadson Porto

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Validation and Evaluation of Two Observational Pain Assessment Tools in a Trauma and Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit by Jane Topolovec-Vranic, Celine Gélinas, Yangmei Li, Mary Ann Pollmann-Mudryj, Jennifer Innis, Amanda McFarlan, Sonya Canzian

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Anlotinib in combination with metronomic chemotherapy in HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer: an observational and retrospective study by Jiaxuan Liu, Jiayang Zhang, Huiping Li, Guohong Song, Lijun Di, Hanfang Jiang, Ying Yan, Huan Wang, Jing Wang, Xiaoran Liu, Bin Shao, Qiao Li

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Levosimendan and Global Longitudinal Strain Assessment in Sepsis (GLASSES 1): a study protocol for an observational study by Iacopo Cappellini, Alessandra Melai, Lucia Zamidei, Maddalena Parise, Simone Cipani, Guglielmo Consales

“…The use of levosimendan in cardiogenic shock during sepsis is still under debate.Methods We are conducting an observational, single-centre, not-for-profit study enrolling patients aged 18–80 years old admitted to the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of septic shock. …”
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Possible association between Sever’s disease and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. a prospective observational study by Nevzat Gonder, Ibrahim Halil Demir, Volkan Özel, Kubra Ilicepinar, Musa Alperen Bilgin

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Extreme value analysis of meteorological parameters observed during the period 1994–2022 at Kakrapar Gujarat site by D. P. Nankar, Akhaya Kumar Patra, I. V. Saradhi, A. Vinod Kumar

“…An attempt was made to study the extreme value analysis of meteorological parameters observed during the period 1994 to 2022 at Kakrapar Gujarat Site. …”
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Implicit Euler Discretization for Enhanced Sliding Mode Observer in Sensorless Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Control by Nehal Baiomy, Mohamed Mahmoud Abdelhafiz, Abdelmomen Mahgoub

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Clinical and Trichoscopic Patterns of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus of Scalp in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: An Observational Study by Shivani Bhardwaj, Dincy Peter, Leni George, Anu A. George, Gauri D. Mahabal, Susanne Pulimood, Debashish Danda, Ramya Janardana

“…Methods: A prospective cross-sectional observational study on scarring alopecia among SLE patients was done between September 2016 and August 2017. …”
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Effects of the Implementation of an Emergency Surgical Pattern in Patients with Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment: A Retrospective Observational Study by Ziye Chen, Kai Gao, Kunbei Lai, Wenbin Zheng, Jizhu Li, Yaping Liu, Baoyi Liu, Xiaoyue Wei, Yuan Ma, Zitong Chen, Rebiya Tuxun, Tao Li

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Reply to Editor: Serum zinc levels in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients: A retrospective observational study by Mehdi Nematbakhsh

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