Evaluation of the effect of neoadjuvant chemotherapy on the planned resectability of extremity soft-tissue sarcomas by Simon Tournemine, Sylvie Bonvalot, Jean-Yves Mary, Dimosthenis Andreou, David Biau

“…Surgeons were asked which surgical technique they would use: amputation; and if not, resection or dissection of critical anatomical structures in close proximity to the tumour (sciatic nerve, femoral artery, and femur). Pre- and post-chemotherapy ratings were then compared to test if chemotherapy changed the surgery aggressiveness anticipated by the surgeons. …”
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Research on the distribution law of geohazards along the highways in the Western sichuan plateau gradient zone by Chaofei Li, Tianbin Li, Fuan Lan, Fuan Lan, Jianfeng Wang, Yang Ren, Xiaomin Kou

“…It can provide a reference for geological disaster monitoring, preparation of post-disaster emergency measures, and highway planning.…”
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Diversity of sea trout marine migration routes in the English Channel by Céline Artero, John F. Strøm, Gregory Bennett, William A. Beaumont, Thomas Lecointre, Armande Cirot, Ludivine Lamireau, Luke Scott, William R. C. Beaumont, Quentin Josset, Elodie Réveillac, Rasmus Lauridsen

“…Using data storage tags, we reveal for the first time the migratory paths and behaviour of post-spawning sea trout from three rivers (two in England and one in France) draining into the English Channel. …”
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Presence of erosions is not a risk factor for the development of knee OA in a hand OA population: Results from the Framingham OA study by T. Vanhaverbeke, G. Miller, N.C. Ukonu, R. Wittoek, I.K. Haugen, D. Felson

“…Prevalence rates at baseline were 6.3 ​%, 17.9 ​% and 26.8 ​% for radiographic knee OA and 2.9 ​%, 9.7 ​% and 12.7 ​% for symptomatic knee OA for hand OA-free, non-erosive and erosive hand OA respectively. Post hoc analysis indicated differences were primarily between hand OA-free and hand OA groups (p ​< ​0.001), with no significant differences between erosive and non-erosive hand OA (p ​= ​0.7 and p ​= ​0.8). …”
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The Impact of COVID-19 on “Reconstructive Burnout” Following Mastectomy by Victoria A. Hodkiewicz, BS, Christopher Kujalowicz, BSA, BA, Bianca A. Di Chiaro, MD, MPH, Jeewon Chon, MA, Marina Feffer, MPH, Eleanor Bucholz, MD, Timothy W. King, MD, PhD, MBA

“…Of the 194 included patients, among univariable models, post-COVID patients were 2.37 times more likely to experience burnout (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.13–4.98; P = 0.022). …”
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Long-term clinical sequelae in severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome: A longitudinal cohort study. by Ning Cui, Xin Yang, Hong-Han Ge, Xiao-Hong Yin, Yi-Mei Yuan, Chao Zhou, Xi Wang, Hai-Feng Pan, Hao Li, Xiao-Ai Zhang, Li-Qun Fang, Li-Fen Hu, Peng-Tao Bao, Wei Liu

“…Participants underwent face-to-face interview, serial clinical evaluations and laboratory testing at 6, 12, 18 and 24 months post-discharge, with extended follow-up for a subset (n = 294) over 11 years. …”
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Outcome of acute myocardial infarction versus stable coronary artery disease patients treated with coronary bypass surgery by Markus Malmberg, Jarmo Gunn, Päivi Rautava, Jussi Sipilä, Ville Kytö

“…In follow-up of stabilized first-year survivors, the difference in all-cause (26.5% vs. 20.7%; HR 1.40; p = .003) and cardiovascular (14.2% vs. 11.4%; HR 1.37; p = .027) mortality continued to increase between MI and stable CAD patients.Conclusion MI patients have poorer short- and long-term outcomes compared to stable CAD patients after CABG and risk difference continues to increase with time.Key MessagesPatients with myocardial infarction have poorer short- and long-term outcomes compared to stable coronary artery disease patients after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).Higher risk of death continues also in stabilized first-year myocardial infarct survivors.The importance of efficient secondary prevention and follow-up highlights in post-myocardial infarct population after CABG.…”
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The Process of Integrating Family Planning Services with Other Reproductive Health Services in Low and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review by Farina Gul, Zohra S. Lassi, Gizachew A. Tessema, Jawaria Mukhtar Ahmed, Mohammad Afzal Mahmood

“…Key strategies involved aligning FP with other services, promoting dual-method use in HIV care, and incorporating long-acting reversible contraception with post-abortion and postpartum care. Training was provided to various health workers to support services integration. …”
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Validity of a minimally invasive autopsy tool for cause of death determination in pediatric deaths in Mozambique: An observational study. by Quique Bassat, Paola Castillo, Miguel J Martínez, Dercio Jordao, Lucilia Lovane, Juan Carlos Hurtado, Tacilta Nhampossa, Paula Santos Ritchie, Sónia Bandeira, Calvino Sambo, Valeria Chicamba, Mamudo R Ismail, Carla Carrilho, Cesaltina Lorenzoni, Fabiola Fernandes, Pau Cisteró, Alfredo Mayor, Anelsio Cossa, Inacio Mandomando, Mireia Navarro, Isaac Casas, Jordi Vila, Khátia Munguambe, Maria Maixenchs, Ariadna Sanz, Llorenç Quintó, Eusebio Macete, Pedro Alonso, Clara Menéndez, Jaume Ordi

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>In this observational study, the validity of the MIA approach in determining the CoD was assessed in 54 post-neonatal pediatric deaths (age range: ≥1 mo to 15 y) in a referral hospital of Mozambique by comparing the results of the MIA with those of the CDA. …”
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The effects of Leventhal’s self-regulation model-based educational intervention on stress, anxiety, and depression in women with multiple sclerosis: a randomized educational trial... by Mahsa Hosseini, Soheila Shamsikhani, Ali Jadidi, Fatemeh Rafiei

“…Additionally, the Bonferroni post hoc correction was utilized. In the present study, data collection consisted of two parts: the demographic information form and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) questionnaire. …”
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A preliminary investigation of tobacco co-use on endocannabinoid activity in people with cannabis use by Rachel A. Rabin, Joseph Farrugia, Ranjini Garani, Romina Mizrahi, Pablo Rusjan

“…A significant group x ROI interaction for [11C]CURB λk3 [F(5, 45)= 3.15, p = 0.016] emerged. Bonferroni-corrected post-hoc tests indicated greater FAAH levels in CT compared to CAN in the substantia nigra (p = 0.023, d=1.54) and cerebellum (p = 0.003, d=1.76), while a trend emerged in the sensorimotor striatum (p = 0.054, d=1.33). …”
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Integrating Digital Competencies into Legal Education: A Pedagogical Framework for the Future by Guzal Ergasheva, Rustam Khursanov, Dildora Bazarova, Razzoq Altiyev, Albina Tadjibaeva, Gulnoza Yusupdzhanova, Zaynabjon Madatova

“…A mixed-methods design was employed, combining pre- and post-intervention surveys, six focus group interviews, and non-participant classroom observations across twelve teaching sessions in three institutions. …”
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Sternal interferential current stimulation after sternotomy: A randomized, sham-controlled trial on pain and wound healing by Nils Schulz, Gian Vo, Pascal van Wijnen, Tim Wilhelmi, Michael Coch, Uwe Lange, Philipp Klemm

“…Conclusion: Serial interferential current stimulation is a safe, effective non-pharmacological therapy for reducing post-sternotomy pain and analgesic use in cardiac rehabilitation. …”
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Análisis articular de la marcha en fase de balanceo en sujetos con secuelas neurológicas by Edgar Raúl Quezada Calle, María Magdalena Rosado Álvarez, Orlando Patricio Romero Ibarra, José Danny Peralta Machado

“…Discusión: Los hallazgos coinciden con estudios previos que describen rigidez, compensación y asimetría articular en pacientes post-ictus. La metodología empleada permitió una caracterización detallada por fase y segmento, utilizando herramientas de bajo costo con aplicabilidad clínica. …”
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Expression of regulatory platelet microRNAs in patients with sickle cell disease. by Shilpa Jain, Maria G Kapetanaki, Nalini Raghavachari, Kimberly Woodhouse, Guoying Yu, Suchitra Barge, Claudia Coronnello, Panayiotis V Benos, Gregory J Kato, Naftali Kaminski, Mark T Gladwin

“…<h4>Background</h4>Increased platelet activation in sickle cell disease (SCD) contributes to a state of hypercoagulability and confers a risk of thromboembolic complications. The role for post-transcriptional regulation of the platelet transcriptome by microRNAs (miRNAs) in SCD has not been previously explored. …”
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Effects of melatonin on in vitro oocyte maturation and embryo development in pigs by Laura Andrea Blancas-Alvarez, Alma Lilia Alvarez-Guerrero, Alicia Alcantar-Rodriguez, Alfredo Medrano

“…Data were analyzed using analysis of variance with Tukey’s post hoc test (p < 0.05). Results: Although supplementation with 1.0 μM MLT resulted in the highest metaphase II oocyte maturation rate (45.9% ± 5.70%) and blastocyst formation (26.9% ± 9.57%), no significant differences were observed among treatments in either oocyte maturation, COC viability, or embryo development stages (p > 0.05). …”
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Evaluation of implant primary stability using different drilling protocols: an in vitro study by Batur Orak, Mehmet Akgül, Tuncer Akdoğan, Onur Evren Kahraman

“…Statistical analysis was performed using the Kruskal-Wallis test followed by Dunn-Bonferroni post hoc tests. Significance was set at p < 0.05. …”
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A Fresh Start to a Healthier You! program improves fruit and vegetable consumption and risk of food insecurity: Findings from Texas by Katelin M. Alfaro Hudak, Lindsey Breunig-Rodriguez, Renda J. Nelson, Elizabeth F. Racine

“…This single group pre/post evaluation used generalized linear models to assess changes in outcomes from baseline to program completion. …”
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Successful management of a delayed-presented and complicated right ventricular pseudoaneurysm: a case report and literature review by Fariba Bayat, Ramin Baghaei Tehrani, Mohammad Khani, Tooba Akbari, Taraneh Faghihi Langroudi, Maryam Taheri, Amirhesam Alirezaei, Amin Bagheri, Pouya Ebrahimi

“…The histopathological evaluation of the sample confirmed the diagnosis. The post-surgical recovery and follow-up were uneventful. …”
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Psychological outcomes in paediatric major trauma patients who require invasive management: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Stephen H Thomas, Veronica Phillips, Owen Hibberd, Spyridon Karageorgos, Caroline E Thomas, Sarah Gentle, Sandi Angus

“…Adverse psychological outcomes, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression and adjustment disorder, are frequently observed in paediatric patients with major trauma. …”
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