Modifying exercise and physical therapy in medical rehabilitation to promote a physically active lifestyle: Protocol for a multicenter controlled hybrid type 2 effectiveness-implem... by Eva Grüne, Johannes Carl, Wolfgang Geidl, Johanna Popp, David Victor Fiedler, Natalie Boss, Regina Brinkmann, Juliane von dem Bussche, Gabi Eichner, Kathrin Kleinert, Christoph Löhr, Florian Mex, Paul Schwanitz von Keitz, Till Richter, Joachim Schmidt, Rainer Tischendorf, Gorden Sudeck, Klaus Pfeifer

“…In this regard, the model of physical activity-related health competence (PAHCO) offers the potential for optimizing physical activity promotion. In the context of medical rehabilitation, the STABEKO study uses a co-creation approach to modify existing exercise and physical therapy according to PAHCO and long-term physical activity promotion in three rehabilitation centers in Bavaria, Germany. …”
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Burden of chronic spontaneous urticaria in Italy through healthcare resource utilization and direct costs: a retrospective analysis of real-world using administrative healthcare da... by Giulia Ronconi, Letizia Dondi, Silvia Calabria, Leonardo Dondi, Irene Dell’Anno, Lucia Casoli, Diletta Valsecchi, Ornella Bonavita, Eustachio Nettis, Nello Martini, Carlo Piccinni

“…Conclusions During the first year following the new CSU diagnosis, a lower than recommended antihistamines dispensation while an elevated use of OCS and a low and delayed omalizumab initiation after CSU exacerbation were observed, suggesting the urgent need to optimize treatment management to limit the burden on patients and healthcare systems.…”
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Medial elbow approaches for coronoid fractures: risk to the ulnar nerve by Olawale A. Sogbein, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Shav Rupasinghe, MBChB, FRACS, Yibo Li, MD, FRCSC, Yousif Atwan, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Armin Badre, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Thomas Goetz, MD, FRCSC, Graham J.W. King, MD, MSc, FRCSC

“…The ulnar nerve can be released or transposed when performing these exposures. The optimal medial surgical approach and management of the ulnar nerve has not been clearly defined. …”
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The association between physician sex and patient outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kiyan Heybati, Ashton Chang, Hodan Mohamud, Raj Satkunasivam, Natalie Coburn, Arghavan Salles, Yusuke Tsugawa, Ryo Ikesu, Natsumi Saka, Allan S. Detsky, Dennis T. Ko, Heather Ross, Mamas A. Mamas, Angela Jerath, Christopher J. D. Wallis

“…There is a paucity of pooled evidence examining the association of physician sex with clinical outcomes. Methods This random-effects meta-analysis was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines and prospectively registered on PROSPERO. …”
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Comparative Efficacy of Bone Graft Materials in Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Sami Al Eissa, Fahad Al Helal, Majed Abaalkhail, Abdullah Al Shehri, Raed Al Mousa, Abdullah Bin Shabib, Hussam Al Angari, Abdulrahman M. AlJahani, Dana W. AlDughiman

“… Introduction Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) is a widely used surgical technique for treating several spinal pathologies. While various bone graft materials (autograft, allograft, demineralized bone matrix) and cage materials (PEEK, titanium) are utilized in TLIF surgeries, there is a need to compare their effectiveness and safety to guide optimal material selection. …”
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Landscape of paediatric endocrine clinical practice in Italy: results from a survey of the Italian Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology (ISPED) by Maria Elisabeth Street, Anna Di Sessa, Andrea Esposito, Anastasia Ibba, Giorgia Pepe, Riccardo Bonfanti, Felice Citriniti, Giuseppe D’Annunzio, Maria Rosaria Licenziati, Malgorzata Wasniewska, Valentino Cherubini, Mariacarolina Salerno

“…Forty-four/91 centers had incorporated a pediatric diabetology service, while the remaining had an independent center. Among HCPs, 271 were pediatric endocrinologists (94 with a temporary, and 265 with a permanent contract). …”
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Gantry-based pencil beam scanning proton therapy for uveal melanoma: IMPT versus proton arc therapy by Hang Qi, Lei Hu, Sheng Huang, Yen-Po Lee, Francis Yu, Qing Chen, Yunjie Yang, Minglei Kang, Huifang Zhai, Milo Vermeulen, Andy Shim, Peter Park, Xuanfeng Ding, Jun Zhou, David H. Abramson, Jasmine H. Francis, Charles B. Simone, Christopher A. Barker, Haibo Lin

“…Abstract Background This study reports the single-institution clinical experience of multifield pencil beam scanning (PBS) intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) and dosimetric comparison to proton arc for uveal melanoma (UM) in a regular PBS gantry room. Methods Eleven consecutive UM patients were treated with IMPT to 50 Gy in 5 fractions. …”
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The transition from conformal to advanced radiotherapy techniques in the treatment planning of gynecological cancer patients by Petrović Borislava, Ivanov Olivera, Marjanović Milana, Ličina Jelena, Gencel Ivan, Golubovac Nemanja

“…The aim of the study was to compare dosimetric parameters of the three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) and volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) plan, as well as complications after treatment in relation to dosimetric parameters in gynecological cancer patients. Methods. A total of 49 gynecological cancer patients were included in the study. …”
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Development and validation of a clinical-friendly model for predicting 180-day mortality in the older with community-acquired pneumonia by Bingxuan Weng, Lixue Huang, Wenshu Jiao, Yuanqi Wang, Mengyuan Wang, Xuefeng Zhong, Xunliang Tong, Jin Jin, Yanming Li

“…We aimed to develop and validate a pneumonia scoring system to predict 180-day mortality, and compare its performance with the commonly used CURB-65 score. Methods The prospective cohort study enrolled patients aged 65 years and older with CAP from 10 medical centers in China between April 2021 and December 2023. …”
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Thirty-day Outcomes of First-in-man Implantation of a Novel Transcatheter Edge-to-edge Mitral Repair System in Patients With Severe Mitral Regurgitation by Kai Xu, Yan Wang, Shaoliang Chen, Xiangbin Pan, Ben He, Ruiyan Zhang, Bin Wang, Junjie Zhang, Zhengbin Zhu, Bin Wang, Da Zhu, Yaling Han

“…The aim of this multicenter, prospective, single-arm pilot study (ClinicalTrials.gov number: NCT05040074) was to observe the procedural and 30-day results of the novel transcatheter mitral valve repair system, SQ-Kyrin®-M Clip (Shenqi Medical, Shanghai, China), in patients with severe mitral regurgitation (MR). Methods:. The heart team considered patients from 5 centers in China with clinically significant functional mitral regurgitation ≥3+ despite optimal medical therapy or degenerative mitral regurgitation ≥3+ with high surgical risk as candidates for transcatheter repair. …”
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Tracking modifications to implementation strategies: a case study from SNaP - a hybrid type III randomized controlled trial to scale up integrated systems navigation and psychosoci... by Minh X Nguyen, Sophia M Bartels, Christopher F Akiba, Teerada Sripaipan, Ha TT Nong, Linh TH Dang, Ha V Tran, Van TH Hoang, Giang M Le, Vivian F Go, William C Miller, Byron J. Powell

“…Abstract Introduction Evaluation of implementation strategies is core to implementation trials, but implementation strategies often deviate from the original plan to adjust to the real-world conditions. The optimal approach to track modifications to implementation strategies is unclear, especially in low-resource settings. …”
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Incidence of Gallstones in Patients with Obesity After Bariatric Surgery in Northern Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Abdulrahman Omar A. Alali, Abdualaziz Fayez Alhumidi Alanazi, Mohammed Abdulaziz M. Albarghash, Rakan Nasser Abdullah Alruweli, Mohammed Bader H. Alanazi, Ibrahim Farhan B. Alanazi, Turkey Saleh H. Alrowaily, Rakan Khalid Marzouq Alanazi, Baraah AbuAlsel, Fadih Nada M. Alenezi, Rashad Qasem Ali Othman, Manal S. Fawzy

“…Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study using a non-probability convenience sampling technique to recruit 509 participants with varying degrees of obesity. …”
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Assessing tafenoquine implementation in Brazil: a qualitative evaluation of perceptions of healthcare providers and Plasmodium vivax patients (QualiTRuST Study) by Alicia P. C. Santos, Marcelo A. M. Brito, Ana P. S. Oliveira, Rafaela N. Dávila, Hiran S. S. Gama, Evellyn A. R. T. Silva, Hélio A. Amazonas Jr., Patrícia C. S. Balieiro, Rosilene Rufatto, Penny Grewal Daumerie, Cássio R. L. Peterka, Dhélio Batista Pereira, Marcus V. G. Lacerda, Felipe L. G. Murta

“…The findings underscore the importance of adaptive training to optimize P. vivax radical cure implementation.…”
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Randomized Clinical Trial of Surgical vs. Percutaneous vs. Hybrid Revascularization in Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease: Residual Myocardial Ischemia and Clinical Outcomes at On... by Vladimir Ganyukov, Nikita Kochergin, Aleksandr Shilov, Roman Tarasov, Jan Skupien, Wojciech Szot, Aleksandr Kokov, Vadim Popov, Kirill Kozyrin, Olga Barbarash, Leonid Barbarash, Piotr Musialek

“…Aim. Optimal revascularization strategy in multivessel (MV) coronary artery disease (CAD) eligible for percutaneous management (PCI) and surgery remains unresolved. …”
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Isolation and characterization of a novel lytic bacteriophage Pv27 with biocontrol potential against Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections in shrimp by Vu Thi Hien, Pham Thi Lanh, Thao Thi Phuong Pham, Khang Nam Tran, Nguyen Dinh Duy, Nguyen Thi Hoa, Nguyen Xuan Canh, Quang Huy Nguyen, Seil Kim, Dong Van Quyen

“…We further assessed the host range specificity, optimal multiplicity of infection (MOI), one-step growth kinetics, and environmental stability of Pv27 under various pH and temperature conditions. …”
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Platelet inhibition strategies in rescue stenting after failed thrombectomy: a large retrospective multicenter registry by Aikaterini Anastasiou, Alex Brehm, Johannes Kaesmacher, Adnan Mujanovic, Marta de Dios Lascuevas, Tomás Carmona Fuentes, Alfonso López-Frías, Blanca Hidalgo Valverde, Ansgar Berlis, Christoph J. Maurer, Thanh N. Nguyen, Mohamad Abdalkader, Piers Klein, Guillaume Thevoz, Patrik Michel, Bruno Bartolini, Marius Kaschner, Daniel Weiss, Andrea M. Alexandre, Alessandro Pedicelli, Paolo Machi, Gianmarco Bernava, Shuntaro Kuwahara, Kazutaka Uchida, Jason Wenderoth, Anirudh Joshi, Grzegorz Karwacki, Manuel Bolognese, Agostino Tessitore, Sergio Lucio Vinci, Amedeo Cervo, Claudia Rollo, Ferdinand Hui, Aaisha Siddiqua Mozumder, Daniele Giuseppe Romano, Giulia Frauenfelder, Nitin Goyal, Vivek Batra, Violiza Inoa, Christophe Cognard, Matúš Hoferica, Riitta Rautio, Daniel P. O. Kaiser, Johannes C. Gerber, Julian Clarke, Michael R. Levitt, Marcel N. Wolf, Ahmed E. Othman, Luca Scarcia, Erwah Kalsoum, Diana Melancia, Diana Aguiar de Sousa, Maria Porzia Ganimede, Vittorio Semeraro, Flavio Giordano, Massimo Muto, Aristeidis Katsanos, Umesh Bonala, Anil M. Tuladhar, Sjoerd F. M. Jenniskens, Victoria Hellstern, Ilka Kleffner, Paolo Remida, Susanna Diamanti, Leonardo Renieri, Elena Ballabio, Luca Valvassori, Nikki Rommers, Mira Katan, Victor Schulze-Zachau, Marios-Nikos Psychogios

“…Background: Rescue stenting (RS) is a bailout strategy for failed thrombectomy. Optimal platelet inhibition strategy after RS remains unclear. …”
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Current <i>Streptococcus Pneumoniae</i> Serotypes in Sverdlovsk Region in 2020–2021 by E. V. Bolgarova, Yu. A. Zakharova, I. S. Mukhachev, I. A. Korotkova, I. A. Ivashchenko, А. V. Ostapchuk, O. I. Mamontov

“…Among the typable strains in children, 70.0% belonged to the vaccine ones, and most frequently the study identified 19F and 23F serotypes, while serotypes 3 and 12F/A/B/44/46 dominated among the adults.Conclusion. …”
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Modified triglyceride-glucose indices as novel predictors of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease in US adolescents: a nationally representative study from NHANES 2... by Yigui Zou, Yu Dai, Ziyuan Li, Baixian Lin, Hu Chen, Zeling Zhuang, Wenwen Li, Qinghua Yang, Dongling Dai

“…TyG-WC showed the highest diagnostic accuracy (AUC = 0.923, 95%CI:0.900–0.947), followed by TyG-BMI (AUC = 0.917) and TyG-WHtR (AUC = 0.915), while the original TyG index performed poorly (AUC = 0.673). …”
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In vitro and in-vivo exploration of physostigmine analogues to understand the mechanistic crosstalk between Klotho and targets for epilepsy by Mansi Dahalia, Mansi Dahalia, Haya Majid, Mohd Junaid Khan, Akshat Rathi, Mohd Ashif Khan, Imran Ahmd Khan, Mohammed Samim, Sayeed Ur Rehman, Md Salik Noorani, Divya Vohora, Nidhi

“…Further research is required to optimize clinical translation and ensure long-term efficacy and safety.…”
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A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography-Based Assessment of Safe Zones for Orthodontic Mini-Implant Placement in the Lateral Maxilla: A Retrospective Morphometric Study by Iva Jakovljevic, Pavle Milanovic, Milica Vasiljevic, Jovana Milanovic, Momir Z. Stevanovic, Nemanja Jovicic, Milos Stepovic, Vladimir Ristic, Dragica Selakovic, Gvozden Rosic, Aleksandra Arnaut

“…<b>Results:</b> A statistically significant positive correlation was found between the IDW and BPD at Levels A, B, and C in Region 1, while a negative correlation was observed between the IDW and BPD at Level C in Region 2′. …”
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