Perioperative Practice Patterns of Anaesthesiologists Surrounding Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Agonist Medications by Meghan Brennan, Sabrina H. Han, Kyle Ockerman, Sonia D. Mehta, Heather J. Furnas, Frederik Heath, Patricia Mars, Audrey Klenke, Sarah C. Sorice-Virk

“…This survey details the current practice pattern of anaesthesiologists regarding GLP-1 agonists. …”
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The prevalence of Group B Streptococcus rectovaginal colonization and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern in Turkish and Syrian pregnant women by Emine Kirtis, Burak Karadag, Aysel Uysal, Yeşim Çekin, Gul Alkan Bulbul

“…Group B Streptococcus colonization rates did not differ significantly between Turkish patients (11%, n = 40) and Syrian patients (9.7%, n = 15) (p = 0.756, p > 0.05). …”
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Characterization and Treatment Patterns of Peri/Menopausal and Postmenopausal Women with and Without Vasomotor Symptoms in a Retrospective Database Study by Lena Charafi, Kristina Bolling, Bridgette Kanz Schroader, Lisa Halvorson

“…Phase 2 included baseline demographics/clinical characteristics, symptomatic menopause/VMS incidence rates, and treatment patterns. Results: Phase 1 included 1,987,355 ICD-9/10 codes for symptomatic or asymptomatic menopause. …”
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Sex differences and physical activity associations with electrocardiographic patterns in amateur athletes: a cross-sectional study by Younes Brouki, Youssef El Machrouh, Chaimae Khali, Mohamed Barkaoui, Aziz Eloirdi, Boujemaa Zahi, Aziz Chokri

“…Results: Male athletes showed significantly higher rates of sinus bradycardia (41.4% vs 12.7%) and ST-segment elevation (41.4% vs 0%) than female athletes (p<.0001). …”
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Morbidity Patterns and Determinants of Healthcare-Seeking Behavior Among Older Women in Selected Rural Areas of Bangladesh by Shahinur Akter, Tazrin Azad, Md. Habibur Rahman, Md. Firoz Raihan

“…The rates of seeking healthcare services were higher among older women with primary and secondary education, those living with spouses and children, those residing in extended families with seven or more members, and older women with diabetes and liver diseases. …”
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Real-world breast cancer treatment patterns and guideline-concordant treatment completion among Malawian women by Jennifer Morgan, Shekinah Elmore, Takondwa Zuze, Lusayo Simwinga, Richard Nyasosela, Precious Makondi, Agnes Manda BSc, Chifundo Kajombo, Anthony Charles, Lisa A. Carey, Maurice Mulenga, Katherine Reeder-Hayes, Tamiwe Tomoka

“…Here, we describe breast cancer treatment patterns by stage and curative-intent guideline-concordant treatment (GCT) receipt among Malawian women. …”
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Growth Patterns of HIV-Exposed and -Unexposed Infants in African Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Perpetua Modjadji, Kabelo Mokgalaboni, Wendy N. Phoswa, Tebogo Maria Mothiba, Sogolo L. Lebelo

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> Stunting was the most prevalent growth deficit among HEU infants compared to their HUU counterparts, with no significant differences observed in the rates of underweight and wasting. To improve postnatal growth outcomes, especially in the evolving landscape of HIV treatment and prevention, efforts should focus on educating and supporting mothers living with HIV.…”
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Schema-Informed Digital Mental Health Intervention for Maladaptive Cognitive-Emotional Patterns: Randomized Controlled Trial by Seohyun Jeong, Hyeonseong Kim, Silvia Kyungjin Lho, Inae Hwang, Seongjun Mun, Soohyun Kim, Hyejin Lim, Hyeonhee Kim, Min-Sup Shin, Woori Moon

“…ConclusionsThe schema-informed digital intervention led to significant (P<.05) short-term improvements in distress and associated psychological patterns, with high completion rates and increased help-seeking behavior among participants. …”
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Incidence and risk factors of resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections: a multicenter study in Lebanese tertiary hospitals by Rania Itani, Hani M. J. Khojah, Patricia Shuhaiber, Hamza Raychouni, Carole Dib, Mariam Hassan, Tareq L. Mukattash, Abdalla El-Lakany

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Identifying spatiotemporal patterns in opioid vulnerability: investigating the links between disability, prescription opioids and opioid-related mortality by Andrew Deas, Adam Spannaus, Hashan Fernando, Heidi A. Hanson, Anuj J. Kapadia, Jodie Trafton, Vasileios Maroulas

“…This study investigates the national epidemic by analyzing vulnerability profiles of three key factors: opioid-related mortality rates, opioid prescription dispensing rates, and disability rank ordered rates. …”
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Treatment Patterns for Patients on Overactive Bladder Therapy: A Retrospective Statistical Analysis Using Canadian Claims Data by Adrian Wagg, Demitri Diles, Todd Berner

“…There are also few formal analyses on the impact of age, gender and choice of initial OAB drug on discontinuation rates. # Objectives To investigate discontinuation rates with antimuscarinics in patients newly starting OAB therapy, with regard to patterns of switching to alternative medication, and the potential impact of age, gender and choice of initial drug…”
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Epidemiological characteristics of respiratory tract infections during and after the pandemic of COVID-19 from 2021 - 2023 in Shenzhen, southern China by Qiaoruo Jin, Sheng Yu, Jiuxin Qu

“…Results The overall positivity rate for respiratory viruses increased after the COVID-19 epidemic (P < 0.05), whereas no significant difference was detected in the overall positivity rate of most respiratory bacteria. …”
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The interplay of health, economy, and politics in MENA region migration patterns: a panel data analysis (2000–2020) by Jalal Arabloo, Pirhossein Kolivand, Peyman Saberian, Peyman Namdar, Soheila Rajaie, Fereshte Karimi, Arash Parvari, Raziye Alishavandi, Ahad Bakhtiari, Samad Azari

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First passage time analysis of spatial mutation patterns reveals sub-clonal evolutionary dynamics in colorectal cancer. by Magnus J Haughey, Aleix Bassolas, Sandro Sousa, Ann-Marie Baker, Trevor A Graham, Vincenzo Nicosia, Weini Huang

“…We infer a wide range of sub-clonal dynamics, with mutant cell division rates varying between 1 and 4 times the rate of non-mutated cells across our sample set. …”
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Pattern of Malnutrition among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Service at Juba Teaching Hospital, South Sudan by Zechariah J. Malel, Madut Madut Jeremiah, Akech Akol Augustine, Nyang Deng Machok, Daniel Tong Tong, Michael Maluil Madut, Rose Juma Effrem

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Reverse sural artery flap for lower extremity reconstruction: a multicenter retrospective analysis of success and failure patterns by Saleh Abualhaj, Mosleh M. Abualhaj, Mohd Said Dawod, Maher Alkhateeb, Eyad Alqarqaz, Mohammed Jaber, Rasha Al-Ebbini, Mohammad Alananzh, Lina alshadfan

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Leveraging diverse liquid–liquid phase separation patterns to predict the prognosis and immunotherapy of pediatric acute myeloid leukemia by Min Kong, Yezhen Yang, Zhixiang Wu, Ying Li, Zhijuan Kang, Qin Zhao, Huan Chang, Zuocheng Yang

“…Abstract Background Despite improvements in 5-year survival rates for pediatric acute myeloid leukemia (P-AML) over recent decades, the relapse rate remains high. …”
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Leukemia risk and the pattern of dose accumulation. Part 1: Characteristics of the study group of the Mayak Production Association personnel by Svetlana F. Sosnina, Pavel V. Okatenko, Aleksandr M. Yurkin, Susanna A. Rogacheva, Elena A. Gruzdeva, Mikhail E. Sokolnikov

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Impact of gas-liquid two-phase flow patterns in the suction chamber of a centrifugal pump on performance efficiency by Andrey Putra Wijayanto, Eflita Yohana, Mohammad Tauviqirrahman

“…As a result of the degradation of pump performance, the impact of various two-phase flow patterns in the suction line of a centrifugal pump owing to the varying air and water flow rate is crucial to understand. …”
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An Enhanced Circularly Polarized Textile Antenna Using a Metasurface and Slot-Patterned Ground for Off-Body Communications by Yong-Deok Kim, Tu Tuan Le, Tae-Yeoul Yun

“…The specific absorption rate (SAR) is simulated, and the results satisfy both US and EU safety standards.…”
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