Robotic sympathetic trunk reconstruction for compensatory sweating after thoracic sympathectomyCentral MessageProspective by Lisa Wen-Yu Chen, MD, Tommy Nai-Jen Chang, MD, Chin-Pang Lee, MD, Cheyenne Wei-Hsuan Sung, MD, Chuan Cheng, MD, Kuo-Hsuan Chang, MD, PhD, Yin-Kai Chao, MD, PhD

“…The observed improvements were effectively maintained at 24 post-STR months. There was no evidence of either recurrent hyperhidrosis at the primary site or transition of CS to other anatomical locations. …”
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Interplay between triglyceride-glucose index and cardiovascular events in hypertensive patients with controlled blood pressure (SBP<140 mmHg): insights from the SPRINT trial by Xiaoling Chen, Lili Wang, Yingying Jiang, Wenyi Tang, Jun Xiao, Wuquan Deng, Xiangpeng Ren, Chuanwei Li

“…This study examined the relationship between the TyG index and cardiovascular events in patients with controlled hypertension (SBP &lt;140 mmHg).MethodsWe performed a post-hoc analysis of data from the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT), involving 9,323 participants with controlled hypertension. …”
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Outcomes and complications of shoulder arthroplasty in patients with celiac disease: A large insurance claims matched cohort analysis by Camden Bohn, Catherine Hand, Chase Gornbein, Harmanjeet Singh, Daanish Khazi-Syed, Josh Chang, Brian Forsythe

“…However, revision arthroplasty (OR 0.9, p = 0.572) and post-arthroplasty RCR rates (OR 1.1, p = 0.606) were comparable between groups. …”
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Biotesting of titanium tetrapolyethylene glycolate in 10 molar excess on granulosa cell culture of porcine follicles by A. O. Prituzhalova, T. I. Kuzmina, T. G. Khonina, U. S. Nikulina

“…Granulosa cells aspirated from post mortem ovarian porcine follicles (ø 3-5 mm) obtained at the Tosnensky Meat Processing Plant, were cultured without and in the presence of 0.1, 0.01 and 0.001 % TTPEG*10PEG.  …”
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A novel technique for posterior internal fixation of acetabular fractures by Ming Li, Jingwei Xiao, Dian Wang, Fangzhu Xu

“…One case of heterotopic ossification was observed, along with two cases of post-traumatic arthritis. Additionally, one patient with a Pipkin type IV fracture developed femoral head necrosis, ultimately requiring total hip arthroplasty, and two cases exhibited delayed wound healing with incisional fat liquefaction. …”
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Quantitative Ethnobotany of Multiple‐Use Species and Management of the Yangambi Biosphere Reserve in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by Daddy D. Kipute, Alain L. Katayi, Nestor K. Luambua, Jean‐Marie Kahindo, Salomon Mampeta, Ursil Lelo, Daou Véronique Joiris, Jean‐Pierre Mate

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Prediction of cardiac autonomic dysfunction using heart rate response to deep breathing test among type 2 diabetes mellitus by Sohini Raje, G. Arun Maiya, Padmakumar R, Mukund A. Prabhu, Krishnananda Nayak, K.N. Shivashankara, B.A. Shastry, Megha Nataraj, Shreemathi S. Mayya

“…ANOVA F-test was used to check the difference between the CAN severity and the heart rate response to deep breathing parameters. A post-hoc (Tukey’s) test was used to check which groups showed the difference. …”
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Firearm injury survivors report extreme high risk for poor physical and mental health outcomes early after hospital discharge necessitating multidisciplinary care by Marc DeMoya, Terri deRoon-Cassini, Colleen Trevino, Mary Elizabeth Schroeder, Amber Brandolino, Elise A Biesboer, Carissa W Tomas, Isabel R Johnson, Sydney Timmer-Murillo

“…Background Up to 20–40% of survivors of any traumatic injury develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or depression after injury. …”
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Experimental progress of 209Bi(n,G)210gBi cross-section measurement based on polonium self-deposition technique by Feng Xu, Yushou Song, Size Chen, Jinlong wang, Guobing Yu, Deyun Wen, Dan Xiao, Yong Guo, Lei Ren

“…The experimental results show that this technique is suitable for 209Bi(n,γ)210gBi post-processing measurement, and is of great significance for the study of neutron irradiation products of lead-bismuth eutectic alloys.…”
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Efficacy of Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for reducing perfectionistic strivings in the Republic of Korea: A randomized controlled trial by Sanghoon Oh, Jeong hee Cha, Jungwon Joo, Ji Hyung Lee, Yunna Lee, Hyung Jun Lee, Dong Uk Yoon, Jeonghwan Lee

“…Online assessments were conducted at baseline and post-intervention using the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). …”
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The Effect of Perinatal Hypoxia on Red Blood Cell Morphology in Newborns by S. A. Perepelitsa, V. A. Sergunova, O. E. Gudkova

“…The course of an early adaptation period (post-hypoxic period) is characterized by the instability of all nanostructures of red blood cell membranes and a greater variability of morphological forms. …”
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Lower socioeconomic status is associated with recurrent shoulder instability before surgical shoulder stabilization by Mahdi N. Mazeh, Joshua P. Castle, Johnny Kasto, Brittaney Pratt, Eric X. Jiang, Matthew Gasparro, Lawrence Enweze, Jared M. Mahylis, Vasilios Moutzouros, Stephanie J. Muh

“…In orthopaedic surgery, disparities in SDOH contribute to unequal access to care and differences in post-surgical recovery. Prior studies indicate that an increased number of preoperative shoulder dislocations raises the likelihood of recurrent instability following stabilization procedures. …”
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Puhtitsa Uspensky Convent (of Dormition) During Years of Church Persecution (1944–1962) by Nepochatova Marina

“…The article discusses the post-war period in the history of the Pühtitsa Uspensky Convent (of Dormition). …”
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First report of Echinococcus canadensis (G7) in backyard pigs from the western highlands of Guatemala by Roderico Hernández-Chea, Américo Yoel Aragón-Méndez, Alejandro Hun, Paola Morales-Ramírez, Ilde Silva, Federico Villatoro, Marion Wassermann

“…For this purpose, 117 pigs were examined post-mortem, and cysts were extracted from their organs. …”
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Remodeling of the extracellular matrix in human uveal melanoma by А.Yu. Shatruk, N.P. Bgatova, V.R. Moon, A.V. Yeremina, A.N. Trunov, V.V. Chernykh, Yu.S. Taskaeva

“…The objects of the study were fragments of the post-equatorial zone of the choroid and tumors of patients’ eyes enucleated for medical reasons (n=15). …”
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Staging growing rod insertion results in increased postoperative complications than the equivalent unstaged procedure by Lily S Switzer, Emma B Nadler, Jennifer A Dermott, Karim Aboelmagd, Alison Anthony, Dorothy J Kim, Mark Camp, David E Lebel

“…Radiological measurements were obtained preoperatively, post-insertion, and one-year follow-up to determine radiological change between and within each group. …”
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Efficacy and safety of B/F/TAF in treatment-naïve and virologically suppressed people with HIV ≥ 50 years of age: integrated analysis from six phase 3 clinical trials by Cissy M. Kityo, Samir K. Gupta, Princy N. Kumar, Amy R. Weinberg, Bhumi Gandhi-Patel, Hui Liu, Jason T. Hindman, Jürgen K. Rockstroh

“…We assessed the efficacy and safety of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide (B/F/TAF) in people with HIV (PWH) ≥ 50 years of age across treatment-naïve and virologically suppressed cohorts over a long-term follow-up. Methods This post hoc analysis included participants ≥ 50 and < 50 years of age from six phase 3 trials of B/F/TAF, comprising 2 treatment-naïve studies and 4 virologically suppressed studies. …”
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Case Report: Remission of a patient with complex combination of autoimmune diseases by anti-CD19 CAR-T cell therapy by Xudong Liu, Wenxiang Zhu, Nan Su, Yanyi Ma, Fang Wang, Jingyi Xu, Heyang Zhang, Xiaomeng Luo, Yuetong Zhao, Jianxun Wang, Yuanyuan Shi, Yishuo Li, Pingting Yang

“…After receiving anti−CD19 CAR−T cells transduced with a retroviral vector, the patient experienced an excellent postoperative recovery without any infusion−related adverse reactions. Post−treatment, the patient’s creatinine, anti-dsDNA antibodies, albumin, and glycated hemoglobin levels returned to normal, eliminating the need for ongoing glucocorticoids or hypoglycemic agents. …”
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Outcome and process evaluation of a social norms approach intervention on nonmedical use of prescription stimulants for study performance among Flemish university students: a quasi... by Katleen Derickx, Hanna van Roozendaal, Koen Ponnet, Benedicte Deforche, Annelies Thienpondt, Guido Van Hal

“…Data from the HITC survey was also used as baseline measurement (Antwerp: n = 2,963, Ghent: n = 8,598). Afterward, a post-intervention survey was conducted among the students of the University of Antwerp (n = 1,827) and Ghent University (n = 3,333), the latter serving as the control group. …”
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Assessing parental stress and self-efficacy: A multisite feasibility study of parent-mediated physical activity interventions for children with developmental disabilities by Luis Columna, Scott McNamarra, Beth A Myers, Nienke Dosa, Ashlyn Barry, Kristi Roth, Christine E. Ashby, Byungmo Ku, Timothy Davis, Nikkia Borowski, Lisa M. Hooper

“…The mean PSI difference (pre-post) was -0.38 (CI: -10.57 to 9.80) for the experimental group and 2.64 (CI: -9.61 to 14.91) for the control group, while the mean PSE difference was -4.41 (CI: -29.33 to 20.49) and 4.75 (CI: -23.22 to 32.73), respectively. …”
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