Anthropogenic influences on Rhodnius ecuadoriensis populations and nesting behaviors in sylvatic areas of southern Ecuador by Jazive Esparza-Carate, Soledad Santillán-Guayasamín, César A. Yumiseva, Juan José Bustillos, Mario J. Grijalva, Sereno Denis, Anita G. Villacís

“…Given rising pollution, particularly post-COVID-19, understanding its role in disease transmission is essential for developing innovative vector control strategies. …”
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Preliminary effectiveness and feasibility of an integrated hope techniques and narrative-based card game intervention for pediatric cancer patients in China: a randomized controlle... by Qi Liu, Ka Yan Ho, Katherine Ka Wai Lam, Frances Kam Yuet Wong, Winsome Lam, Frankie Cheng, Huaxin Wei, Kitty Chan, Mao Ting, Fu Na Yang, Pin Xiao, Tiannu Luo, Hai Xia Wang, Janelle Yorke

“…Spiritual well-being, hope, anxiety, depressive symptoms, and QoL were assessed at baseline (T0), post-intervention (T1), and at 1-month (T2) and 3-month (T3) follow-up. …”
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Gut mycobiome maturation and its determinants during early childhood: a comparison of ITS2 amplicon and shotgun metagenomic sequencing approaches by Timothy Heisel, Sara Gonia, Abrielle Dillon, Susan L. Hoops, Gabriel A. Al-Ghalith, Daryl Gohl, Sagori Mukhopadhyay, Karen Puopolo, Peter Kennedy, Michael J. Sadowsky, Dan Knights, Dan Knights, Abigail J. Johnson, Jeffrey S. Gerber, Cheryl A. Gale

“…Candida albicans exhibited altered abundance dynamics in association with perinatal antibiotic exposure and birth mode for both sequencing approaches. Post hoc analyses suggested that the birth mode association could be driven by exposure to perinatal antibiotics in children delivered by cesarean section rather than by birth mode itself.DiscussionIn summary, amplicon and metagenomic sequencing approaches provide generally similar results with respect to mycobiome maturational dynamics and the contribution of clinical variables to variation. …”
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THE STUDY "REGISTER OF PATIENTS AFTER ACUTE STROKE (REGION)". PART 2. OUTPATIENT PROSPECTIVE REGISTER OF PATIENTS AFTER ACUTE STROKE (ACCORDING TO THE RESULTS OF THE PILOT PHASE OF... by S. А. Boytsov, M. M. Loukianov, S. S. Yakushin, S. Yu. Martsevich, L. V. Stakhovskaya, A. N. Vorobyev, A. V. Zagrebelnyy, N. P. Kutishenko, A. N. Kozminsky, K. A. Moseichuk, K. G. Pereverzeva, E. A. Pravkina, E. N. Belova, E. V. Kudryashov, A. D. Deev

“…The ACVA-FV register patients as compared to the ACVA-AR ones (who had experienced ACVA on an average 4.8 years earlier) were more often (p<0.05) examined by instrumental and laboratory methods of diagnostics during the post-stroke follow-up in outpatient settings. ACVA-FV register patients as compared to the ACVA-AR ones were also more often (p˂0.05) prescribed prognosis-modifying therapy (statins – 46.9% vs 11%, acetylsalicylic acid – 54.8% vs 28%, ACE inhibitors – 46.1% vs 29%, and anticoagulants in atrial fibrillation – 17.6% vs 2.3%, respectively). …”
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Biophysical and nutritional combination treatment for myosteatosis in patients with sarcopenia: a study protocol for single-blinded randomised controlled trial by Maoyi Tian, Ling Qin, Simon Kwoon Ho Chow, Wing Hoi Cheung, A A Welch, Can Cui, Parco M Siu, Meng Chen Michelle Li, Yu Kin Cheng, Ronald Man Yeung Wong, Timothy CY Kwok, Minghui Yang, Clinton Rubin, Sheung Wai Law

“…Subjects will be assessed at baseline, 3-month and 6-month post treatment.Ethics and dissemination This study was approved by Joint CUHK-NTEC (The Chinese University of Hong Kong and New Territories East Cluster) Clinical Research Management Office (Ref: CRE-2022.223-T) and conformed to the Declaration of Helsinki. …”
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Factors related to professional commitment of nursing students: a systematic review and thematic synthesis by Hengxi Chen, Yali Chen, Ai Zheng, Xin Tan, Ling Han

“…Three key themes emerged from the synthesis: individual factors (age, gender, region, psychological well-being, motivation, self-efficacy, career choice and individual perception), educational factors (educator impact, academic achievement, clinical experience and learning environment) and family and social factors (family influence, influence from others and social perception).Key findings indicate that age, gender, and region significantly impact professional commitment, with female students displaying greater growth post-internship. Psychological well-being is a crucial factor, with perceived stress adversely affecting commitment levels. …”
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Host-specific vascular endothelial cell responses to Angiostrongylus vasorum: a comparative in vitro study in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) and domestic dogs by Belinda Eisenhut, Aline Wittwer, Manuela Schnyder, Andreas W. Oehm, Andreas W. Oehm

“…Differential gene expression of interleukins (IL) -6, -10, and -33, intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1), vascular adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM-1), endothelial selectin (E-selectin), platelet selectin (P-selectin), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 (MCP-1) was assessed via reverse transcription quantitative PCR (RT qPCR) after four and 24 hours of antigen exposure.ResultsFour hours post ESP stimulation, IL-10 increased in dogs (1.8-fold) but decreased in foxes (0.4-fold). …”
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Association of Estimated Plasma Volume Status With Invasive Hemodynamics and All‐Cause Mortality in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis by Esteban Kosak Lopez, Phuuwadith Wattanachayakul, Jose Manuel Martinez Manzano, Andrew Geller, Simone A. Jarrett, John Malin, Raul Leguizamon, Tara A. John, Rasha Khan, Ian McLaren, Alexander Prendergast, Kevin Bryan Lo, Zurab Azmaiparashvili

“…Cox‐multivariable analysis was used to determine if ePVS was associated with all‐cause mortality within 1 year post‐RHC among transplant‐free patients. Results Of the 353 patients with LC (median age 59 years, 59% male, 45% Caucasian, and 29% African American), 79% were classified into the high‐ePVS group. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with physical activity in adolescents from five secondary schools in northern Peru by Mario J. Valladares-Garrido, Palmer J. Hernández-Yépez, Sebastián Arámbulo-Castillo, Luz A. Aguilar-Manay, Jassmin Santin Vásquez, Darwin A. León-Figueroa, Víctor J. Vera-Ponce, Danai Valladares-Garrido, Edwin Aguirre-Milachay, Virgilio E. Failoc-Rojas, César J. Pereira-Victorio

“…Conversely, the negative influence of family dysfunctionality, low self-esteem, and the impact of acne on quality of life underscores the need to address these psychosocial aspects to promote a healthy lifestyle in adolescents in the post-COVID era. These findings inform more effective intervention strategies, thus contributing to the holistic well-being of youth in the current global health landscape.…”
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The determinants of angioedema attacks related to dental and gingival procedures in hereditary angioedema patients by Nihal M. Gokmen, Reyhan Gumusburun, Asuman Camyar, Semiha Ozgul, Melih Ozısık, Tugba Turk, Aytul Z. Sin

“…The attack frequency per procedure was 14.6% (95% CI: 11.48–18.20) among untreated patients and 3.23% (95% CI: 1.19–6.89) among those receiving prophylactic medication, post-diagnosis. Tooth extraction, wisdom teeth extraction and challenging surgical tooth extraction were found to be more risky. …”
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Reticulate allopolyploidy and subsequent dysploidy drive evolution and diversification in the cotton family by Ren-Gang Zhang, Hang Zhao, Justin L. Conover, Hong-Yun Shang, De-Tuan Liu, Min-Jie Zhou, Xiong-Fang Liu, Kai-Hua Jia, Shi-Cheng Shao, Meng-Meng Li, Chong-Yang Jin, Yi-Hui Liu, Xiao-Yi Shen, Da-Wei Li, Martin A. Lysak, Jonathan F. Wendel, Xiao-Yang Ge, Yong-Peng Ma

“…Abstract Polyploidy and subsequent post-polyploid diploidization (PPD) are key drivers of plant genome evolution, yet their contributions to evolutionary success remain debated. …”
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Closed intensive care units and sepsis patient outcomes: a secondary analysis of data from a multicenter prospective observational study in South Korea by Kyeongman Jeon, Jin Hyoung Kim, Kyung Chan Kim, Heung Bum Lee, Hongyeul Lee, Song I Lee, Jin-Won Huh, Won Gun Kwack, Youjin Chang, Yun-Seong Kang, Won Yeon Lee, Je Hyeong Kim, on behalf of the MOSAICS II Study Group of Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine

“…However, few studies have evaluated how the ICU model affects the outcomes of patients with sepsis. Methods This post hoc analysis of data from the Management of Severe Sepsis in Asia’s Intensive Care Units II study included 537 patients with sepsis admitted to 27 ICUs in Korea. …”
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Development of a Smartphone‐Enabled Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus Management Package to Facilitate Evidence‐Based Care Delivery in Primary Healthcare Facilities in India: The... by Vamadevan S. Ajay, Devraj Jindal, Ambuj Roy, Vidya Venugopal, Rakshit Sharma, Abha Pawar, Sanjay Kinra, Nikhil Tandon, Dorairaj Prabhakaran

“…The intervention was subsequently evaluated using pre–post evaluation design. During intervention, a nurse care coordinator screened, examined, and entered patient parameters into mobile phone–based clinical decision support system to generate a prescription, which was vetted by a physician. …”
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Evaluating the impact of social and behavior change communication intervention on improving documentation practices among healthcare workers in southern Nigeria: a before and after... by Chinwe Eze, Ngozi Murphy-Okpala, Okechukwu Ezeakile, Joseph Chukwu, Ngozi Ekeke, Chibuike Agu, Ifeyinwa Ezenwosu, Sode Matiku, Beatrice Kirubi, Anthony Meka, Martin Njoku, Francis S. Iyama, Edmund Ossai, Akpan Bassey, Johnson Babalola, Obioma Chijioke-Akaniro, Charles Nwafor

“…This study was designed to determine the effectiveness of the application of Social and Behavioral Change Communication strategy to improving documentation practices among healthcare workers in two states in Nigeria.MethodsA longitudinal study with a pre-post-intervention design was utilized. An audit of documented specimen examination request forms was conducted at two-month intervals. …”
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Effectiveness of Mindfulness and Qigong Training for Self-Healing in patients with Hwabyung and depressive disorder: a randomized controlled trial by Seok-In Yoon, Hui-Yeong Park, Chan Park, Chan Park, Jiho Pyun, Jae-Hong Yoo, Geum-Ju Song, Hyun Woo Lee, Sun-Yong Chung, Sun-Yong Chung, Jong Woo Kim, Jong Woo Kim

“…Assessments were conducted at baseline, post-intervention (6-week), and follow-up (12-week).ResultsMQT-SH significantly decreased Hwabyung, depression, anxiety, and anger while increasing subjective vitality, and the effectiveness of the intervention were maintained at a short-term follow-up of 6 weeks. …”
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تجربه‌ی زایمانی و ارتباط آن با اختلال استرس پس از سانحه در زنان نخست‌زا: یک مطالعه‌ی مقطعی by پریا فروغی, انور دست باز, فرزانه ظاهری, کامیار منصوری, لیلا هاشمی نسب

“…داده‌ها با استفاده از آزمون‌ رگرسیون‌خطی چندگانه و Independent sample T-test تجزیه و تحلیل گردید و 0/05 > P در نظر گرفته شد.یافته‌ها: یافته‌های مطالعه‌ نشان داد که میانگین‌ نمره‌های تجربه‌‌ی زایمان و (Post-traumatic stress disorder) PTSD و میزان علائم تجزیه‌ای به ترتیب 0/55 ± 2/84، 11/23 ± 18/21 و 57/3 درصد بود. …”
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High-precision immune-related plasma proteomics profiling predicts response to immunotherapy in patients with triple-negative breast cancer by Yuling Xiao, Hang Zhang, Yi Xiao, Ying Wang, Jing Zhang, Qi Hua, Pengchen Hu, Xinyan Lyu, Weihua Shou, Xin Hu, Zhiming Shao, Yizhou Jiang, Wei Huang, Jinxiu Shi

“…Methods: Paired baseline, on-treatment, and post-treatment plasma samples were collected from 195 TNBC patients receiving anti-PD-1 immunotherapy in this retrospective study conducted at the Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center (FUSCC) for sequential high-precision proteomic profiling. …”
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Evaluation of Prognostic Implication of Serum Mixed Lineage Kinase Domain‐Like Protein in Acute Primary Supratentorial Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Multicenter Prospective Cohort St... by Yijun Ma, Jun Wang, Chao Tang, Jin Liu, Xiaoyu Wu, Xiaoqiao Dong, Quan Du, Wei Li, Xuan Lv, Suijun Zhu

“…Serum MLKL levels were measured at admission in all patients, at study entry in all controls, and on post‐ICH days 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, and 15 in 73 of all patients. …”
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Brugada syndrome in the forensic field: what do we know to date? by Oscar Campuzano, Oscar Campuzano, Oscar Campuzano, Simone Grassi, Estefanía Martínez-Barrios, Estefanía Martínez-Barrios, Estefanía Martínez-Barrios, Andrea Greco, Andrea Greco, Andrea Greco, Vincenzo Arena, Georgia Sarquella-Brugada, Georgia Sarquella-Brugada, Georgia Sarquella-Brugada, Georgia Sarquella-Brugada, Georgia Sarquella-Brugada, Antonio Oliva

“…This is especially relevant in the forensic field, helping to perform a post-mortem diagnose. Molecular autopsy may help to identify the genetic alteration, but other data such as family history and the situation of death are crucial to unravel the definite cause of an unexpected decease. …”
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Novel Antigen-Presenting Cell-Targeted Nanoparticles Enhance Split Vaccine Immunity Through Microneedles Inoculation by Xiu X, Fu H, Zhang R, Ma S, Guo P, Li Z, Zhu Y, Ma F

“…The increase in HAI titers and total IgG antibody levels in rat serum indicates the effectiveness of humoral immunity, and this effect only occurs after NPs formed post-crosslinking, rather than directly using raw nanomaterials, highlighting the critical role of the nanoparticle structure.Conclusion: This study confirms that the delivery of Man-N-HACC NPs via dMAs provides a novel and promising approach for the administration of split influenza vaccines. …”
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