Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Cesarean Section in Syria: A Cross‐Sectional Study of the Two Largest Health Centers by Mohammed Abdulrazzak, Mohammed Moutaz Alshaghel, Moustafa Alhashemi, Wafik Mayo, Sana Oubari, Bakri Roumi Jamal, Muhammad Shahem Shammaa, Zahraa Jabas, Osama Al Horani, Mohamad Ali Keblawi, Hamdi Nawfal, Data Collection Group

“…The purpose of this study, is to look into the prevalence of CS and its contributing factors in Syrian hospitals. Methods A retrospective cross‐sectional study was conducted at Aleppo University Hospital and Damascus University Hospital in Syria. …”
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Popliteal Artery Injury Following Knee Dislocation: Anatomy, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes by Kunj C. Vyas, Michael Abaskaron, Mikaila Carpenter, Taylor Manes, Morgan Turnow, Daniel T. DeGenova, Benjamin C. Taylor

“…Early repair and grafting techniques improved functional recovery, while diagnostic modalities such as Doppler ultrasound and CT angiography showed high sensitivity in detecting vascular injury. …”
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Factors Associated with Caregiver Burden in Families of Patients with Palliative and Chronic Illness: A Cross-Sectional Study by Haroen H, Juniarti N, Sari CWM, Prista Sari S, Arovah NI, Pardosi JF, Wibowo DA

“…Data were analyzed using the Rasch model and bivariate tests.Results: A high burden was reported by 50.7% of caregivers, while 39.4% and 9.9% experienced moderate and low burden, respectively. …”
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Vitamin D testing in pharmacies: Results of a federal screening campaign by Olaf Rose, Stefanie Eppacher, Johanna Pachmayr, Stephanie Clemens

“…Introduction: The convenient accessibility of pharmacies positions them as optimal venues for screening initiatives. There is growing public concern regarding vitamin D levels, particularly during the winter months in middle-and northern latitudes. …”
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Gastrointestinal flora and serum metabolomic elucidation of Astragali Radix water decoction intervention in subclinical bovine mastitis by Jianpeng Yan, Jianpeng Yan, Ke Zhou, Ting Ma, Peng Ji, Yanming Wei

“…BackgroundThis study addresses the global challenge of subclinical bovine mastitis (SCBM) in dairy cows, a prevalent disease causing substantial economic losses, by investigating the mechanistic basis of Astragali Radix, a traditional herbal remedy with empirically validated efficacy but incompletely understood modes of action.MethodsInitially, the active components of Astragali Radix were identified using LC-MS/MS. …”
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Phosphorus-Calcium and Bone Metabolism in Children with Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa: Cross-Sectional Study by Irina Yu. Pronina, Nikolay N. Murashkin, Svetlana G. Makarova, Marina G. Vershinina, Elena L. Semikina, Elena F. Mavrikidi

“…Vitamin D level was lower than optimal (< 30 ng/ml) in 20 (77%) children with EB, while lower osteocalcin concentration — in 26 (67%), and lower CTX-I concentration — in all patients. …”
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AI-Assisted 3D Planning of CT Parameters for Personalized Femoral Prosthesis Selection in Total Hip Arthroplasty by Yang TJ, Qian W

“…TAD-TAA correlation was strong (r=0.954), while FNSA negatively correlated with TAD/TAA (r=− 0.773/-0.701). …”
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GPT-based prediction of short-term survival following decompressive hemicraniectomy in malignant middle cerebral artery infarction by Sebastian Lehmann, Martin Vychopen, Erdem Güresir, Johannes Wach

“…GPT-4 Omni (CE) achieved an AUC of 0.67 (95% CI: 0.54–0.79; p = 0.002), while GPT-4 (CE) reached an AUC of 0.70 (95% CI: 0.57–0.82; p = 0.018). …”
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Human papillomavirus vaccine administration opportunities at well visits in adolescents by Kunal Saxena, Lei Ai, Amanda Martino, Aneesha Fathima Syed Mohamed, Dong Wang, Yi Zheng, Kristin Oliver

“…Conclusions Routine HPV vaccination beginning at age 9 well visits could optimize opportunities to improve vaccine coverage.…”
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Comparative analysis of ICSI outcomes with testicular or secondary ejaculated sperm in men with oligoasthenoteratozoospermia by Marzieh Derakhshan, Mahsa Foroughi, Ensieh Salehi, Elham Naghshineh, Hatav Ghasemi Tehrani, Maryam Derakhshan, Atefeh Bamarinejad

“…Methods This prospective study involved 36 infertile men with OAT undergoing ICSI treatment. …”
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A New Controlled-Release Material Containing Metronidazole and Doxycycline for the Treatment of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases: Formulation and In Vitro Testing by Livia Nastri, Alfredo De Rosa, Vincenza De Gregorio, Vincenzo Grassia, Giovanna Donnarumma

“…The controlled-release gel containing metronidazole and doxycycline had an optimal final viscosity and mucoadhesive properties. …”
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Regularity and mechanisms of water-sand inrushes within mining-activated faults by Shichuan ZHANG, Pu HUANG, Yangyang LI, Chenggong WANG, Zhenhua WU

“…Small or large sand grain sizes were prone to cause system instability, while moderate grain sizes could balance permeability and system stability. …”
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Performance measures of the medical priority dispatch system in an urban basic life support system by Vittorio Nicoletta, Maxime Robitaille-Fortin, Valérie Bélanger, Éric Mercier, Jessica Harrisson

“…Abstract Background Accurate dispatch prioritization for emergency medical services (EMS) is essential for optimizing resource allocation and ensuring timely emergency response. …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of penpulimab plus carboplatin-paclitaxel as first-line treatment for metastatic squamous non-small-cell lung cancer in China by Luwei Wang, Jiasheng Chen, Lihui Lin, Xiaowei Huang

“…Clinical efficacy data were sourced from the AK105-302 trial, while drug costs were derived from national tender prices. …”
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Predicting Oncological and Functional Outcomes by Nephrectomy Type for T1 Renal Tumors Using Machine Learning Models by Dongrul Shin, Maisy Song, Jungyo Suh, Cheryn Song

“…Purpose Determining the optimal surgical approach for patients with T1 renal tumors requires balancing long-term oncological and renal functional outcomes. …”
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Auditory evoked potential wave VI as an objective indicator of sedation depth in neonates undergoing chloral hydrate sedation: a double-blind randomized controlled study by Zong Zheng, Shanpu Yang, Hongyan Liu, Zhimin Sheng

“…We aimed to determine whether wave VI could function as an objective indicator of sedation levels in neonates.MethodsThis prospective, double-blind, randomized trial enrolled 100 neonates requiring hearing screening. …”
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The PRIME model: a management solution in academic medicine by Gert J. van Zyl, Maria Nel

“…Methods: A descriptive, explanatory survey comprising a literature review, a questionnaire survey and a Delphi process was performed. …”
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Single-cell sequencing reveals tumor microenvironment features associated with the response to neoadjuvant immunochemotherapy in oral squamous cell carcinoma by Pu-Gen An, Wen-Jie Wu, Xiao Hu, Zi-Qi Zhang, Jie Zhang

“…This study aimed to analyze the impact of neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy (NACI) on the tumor microenvironment of OSCC via single-cell RNA sequencing, with the goal of optimizing treatment strategies. Methods We analyzed biopsy, primary tumor, matched metastatic lymph node, and normal lymph node samples from four patients with OSCC receiving two cycles of tislelizumab (200 mg), albumin-bound paclitaxel (260 mg/m2), and cisplatin (60–75 mg/m2), with 3-week intervals between each cycle. …”
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Economic Superiority of PIP Slip Joint Compared to Conventional Tubular Joints by Md Ariful Islam, Sajid Ali, Hongbae Park, Daeyong Lee

“…As PIP slip joints yield a higher net present value (NPV), a shorter payback period, and a lower LCOE, they can enhance profitability and reduce financial risk, and are suitable for streamlined implementation. While grouted and bolted flange joints exhibit similar financial performance, PIP slip joints’ minimal expenditure and consistent superiority make them the optimal choice for sustainable and economically viable offshore wind projects.…”
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Predictors of mothers’ home cord care, breastfeeding, and thermoregulation practices for newborns in a South-Eastern State, Nigeria by Chika Chioma Harriet Odira, Blessing Tochukwu Onyeje, Edith Anulika Udeogalanya, Oluwaseyi Isaiah Olabisi, Deborah Tolulope Esan

“…Results The majority (83.3%) of mothers practiced appropriate thermoregulation for their newborns, while only 23.8% and 41.3% practiced exclusive breastfeeding and proper cord care, respectively. …”
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