Long term safety and efficacy of ligelizumab in the treatment of Japanese patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria by Hidetoshi Takahashi, Atsushi Fukunaga, Koremasa Hayama, Takayoshi Sasajima, Ayako Fujishige, Ryohei Ichishita, Naoko Tomimatsu, Eva Hua, Vineeth Varanasi, Alis Burciu, Michihiro Hide, Thomas Severin

“…Results: From a total of 66 CSU patients (80.3% females; mean ± SD age 46.4 ± 13.2 years; mean ± SD baseline UAS7 28.7 ± 6.5) enrolled, 53 patients (80.3%) reported ≥1 TEAE during the study, with no severe or serious adverse events, no anaphylaxis events and low frequency of TEAEs leading to treatment discontinuations (6.1%). …”
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Changes in serum sodium concentration during hemodialysis is a predictor of mortality and cardio-cerebrovascular event by Qixing Liu, Ke Zheng, Haiyun Wang, Dan Song, Xuemei Li

“…Baseline pre-HD SNa and ΔSNa were collected; time-averaged pre-HD SNa and ΔSNa were computed as the mean values within 1-year, 2-year and 3-year intervals after enrollment. Cox proportional hazards models were used to evaluate the relationships of pre-HD and ΔSNa with outcomes.Results Time-averaged pre-HD SNa were associated with all-cause mortality (2-year pre-HD SNa: HR [95% CI] 0.86 [0.74–0.99], p = 0.042) and CCVE (3-year pre-HD SNa: HR [95% CI] 0.83 [0.72–0.96], p = 0.012) with full adjustment. …”
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Evaluating the surgical and oncological outcomes of hepatic artery variations in minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy: insights from 2023 data at a high-volume pancreatic cen... by Tianyu Li, Liangbo Dong, Dongming Zhang, Jiashu Han, Menghua Dai, Junchao Guo, Qiang Xu, Weibin Wang, Xianlin Han, Chen Lin

“…This study aims to explore the differences in surgical and oncological outcomes of MIPD with or without HAV and CR-HAV. Methods We enrolled 267 consecutive patients who underwent MIPD at Peking Union Medical College Hospital between January and December 2023. …”
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Antiangiogenic therapy with recombinant human endostatin may improve blood perfusion of cervical node with necrosis in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients: a preliminary study by usi... by Zhendong Yang, Huimin Xiao, Xigui Li, Zhuxin Wei, Min Kang, Rensheng Wang, Jianyuan Huang

“…By using contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) as a monitoring method, we conducted this study to assess whether antiangiogenic therapy (AT) with recombinant human endostatin (RHES) may improve blood perfusion of the CNN.Materials and methodsFifteen NPC patients with CNN were enrolled and underwent CEUS the day before and day 5 after AT with RHES initiation, respectively. …”
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Prevalence of use, perceptions of harm and addictiveness, and dependence of electronic cigarettes among adults in Kuwait: A cross-sectional study by Munairah Alshaibani<sup>*<sup/>, Mays Alajmi<sup>*<sup/>, Noura Alabduljalil, Hajar Alajmi, Yousef Alsalem, Danah Aloqab, Hamad Alawadhi, Sara Sayed Ali, Yaqoub Sharhan, Ahmed Alzeeny, Ali H. Ziyab

“…Methods A cross-sectional study enrolled adults (n=3032, aged ≥18 years) living in Kuwait using a web-based questionnaire. …”
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The role of Ashwagandha in modulating gut parameters in dogs—a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial by Kala Kumar Bharani, Ashok Kumar Devarasetti, Rajendar Bobbili, Amit Khurana, Donga Durga Veera Hanuman, Roupesh Gudepu, Swapna Guda

“…Twelve healthy geriatric Beagle dogs aged 12–15 years were enrolled. The dogs were divided into two groups to receive ARE (15 mg/kg, once daily, orally, for 2 months) or a placebo control. …”
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The association of lipid accumulation product with inflammatory parameters and mortality: evidence from a large population-based study by Yi Chi, Yiqing Zhang, Huang Lin, Shanshan Zhou, Genlin Jia, Wei Wen

“…This study aimed to explore the association between a novel marker of lipid accumulation, the abdominal volume index (AVI), inflammatory parameters, and mortality.MethodsThis study enrolled 2,109 older adult senior citizens (aged over 60 years) with hypertension from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. …”
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Comparative Analysis between Spinning and Other Causes in Exercise-Induced Rhabdomyolysis by Do Won Shim, Sung Youl Hyun, Jae Hyug Woo, Jae Ho Jang, Jae Yeon Choi

“…Results Sixty-two patients were enrolled in this study, with 23 (37.1%) and 39 (62.9%) patients categorized in the SIR and NSIR groups, respectively. …”
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Relationship of serum total cholesterol and triglyceride with risk of mortality in maintenance hemodialysis patients: a multicenter prospective cohort study by Yan Huang, Qiuxia Zhong, Junzhi Chen, Xianhui Qin, Yaya Yang, Yanhuan He, Zizhen Lin, Yumin Li, Shenglin Yang, Yongxin Lu, Yanhong Zhao, Yaozhong Kong, Qijun Wan, Qi Wang, Sheng Huang, Yan Liu, Aiqun Liu, Fanna Liu, Fanfan Hou, Min Liang

“…We aimed to explore the individual and combined association of TC and TG levels with the risk of mortality in Chinese MHD patients.Methods 1036 MHD patients were enrolled in this multicenter, prospective cohort study. …”
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Predictive value of NT-pro BNP on outcomes of children with ventricular septal defect surgery by Weidan Chen, Yajie Tang, Ye Lu, Li Ma, Xinxin Chen, Techang Liu

“…The study was conducted to determine the predictive value of NT-proBNP on outcomes of children with VSD surgery.MethodsA total of 798 children with VSD surgery were enrolled, with NT-proBNP measured at preoperatively and 24-h postoperatively. …”
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The effect of locomotive syndrome on the trajectory of sleep disturbance in geriatric oncology inpatients by Yu-Ling Yang, Hui Su, Hui Lu, Jing Wang, Yu-Qing Zhou, Ling Li, Hui Yu, Yan Lv, Ying Chen

“…ObjectiveTo explore the developmental trajectory of sleep disturbance in geriatric oncology inpatients and assess the impact of locomotive syndrome (LS) on this trajectory.MethodsThis longitudinal study enrolled 284 geriatric oncology inpatients through convenience sampling from August 2023 to February 2024 at the Oncology Center of the Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China. …”
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Hypofractionated radiotherapy combined with a PD-1 inhibitor, granulocyte macrophage-colony stimulating factor, and thymosin-α1 in advanced metastatic solid tumors: a multicenter P... by Jiamin Yu, Li Yin, Wenjie Guo, Qiang Wang, Juying Liu, Lansheng Zhang, Hongxun Ye, Jianhong Xia, Youyou Xia, Jianfeng Wu, Wanwei Wang, Yanguang Yang, Dan Zong, Xia He, Lijun Wang, Hong Jiang

“…Methods Patients were enrolled between September 2022 and May 2024. HFRT was administered to targeted tumors, and GM-CSF was administered for 14 days from day 1 of radiotherapy. …”
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Hemodynamic and Lesion Characteristics Associated with Discordance between the Instantaneous Wave-Free Ratio and Fractional Flow Reserve by Hiroyuki Arashi, Natsuko Satomi, Issei Ishida, Kanintorn Soontorndhada, Suguru Ebihara, Kazuki Tanaka, Hisao Otsuki, Masashi Nakao, Kentaro Jujo, Junichi Yamaguchi, Nobuhisa Hagiwara

“…In this retrospective study, we enrolled 225 patients (304 lesions) who underwent clinically indicated invasive coronary angiography and both iFR and FFR examinations between 2012 and 2017. …”
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Association between the triglyceride–glucose index and the risk of acute kidney injury in critically ill patients with acute pancreatitis: a retrospective study by Zheng Wang, Haoyu Zhang, Xiaozhou Xie, Jie Li, Yuchen Jia, Jiongdi Lu, Chongchong Gao, Feng Cao, Fei Li

“…Results A total of 848 patients were enrolled. The incidence of AKI was 61.56%.The in-hospital mortality was 11.69%. …”
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Rationale and design for Healthy Hearts in Manufacturing (HHM): A pragmatic single-arm hybrid effectiveness-implementation study for hypertension management and tobacco cessation by Hanzi Jiang, Yao Tian, Jennifer Bannon, Amy E. Krefman, Lawrence C. An, Dustin D. French, Claude R. Maechling, Jane Holl, Richard Chagnon, Theresa L. Walunas, Christopher Burch, Anthony Musci, Darce Latsis, Dawn Carey, Megan McHugh

“…Results: Twelve WHCs were randomly selected to enroll in HHM. The WHCs are in nine states and provide primary care services for employees and family members of four manufacturing companies. …”
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Treatment-related toxicity, utility and patient-reported outcomes of head and neck cancer patients treated with proton therapy: A longitudinal study by Yi Hsuan Chen, Michiel Kroesen, Mischa Hoogeman, Matthijs Versteegh, Carin Uyl-de Groot, Hedwig M. Blommestein

“…HNC patients who received PT between January 2020 to December 2022 were enrolled in this study. The questionnaires were distributed pre-treatment, and 0, 6, 12, 24 months post-treatment. …”
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Prognostic significance of pan-immune-inflammation value in hepatocellular carcinoma treated by curative radiofrequency ablation: potential role for individualized adjuvant systemi... by Xuexia Liang, Juyuan Bu, Yanhui Jiang, Shuqin Zhu, Qing Ye, Yun Deng, Wuzhu Lu, Qiaodan Liu

“…Another 265 counterparts were enrolled into external validating cohort C. Various immune-inflammatory biomarkers (IIBs) were screened in cohort A. …”
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The Feature of Distribution and Clonality of TCR γ/δ Subfamilies T Cells in Patients with B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma by Liang Wang, Meng Xu, Chunyan Wang, Lihua Zhu, Junyan Hu, Shaohua Chen, Xiuli Wu, Bo Li, Yangqiu Li

“…Four newly diagnosed B-NHL cases, including three with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and one with small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), were enrolled. The restrictive expression of TCR Vγ/Vδ subfamilies with different distribution patterns could be detected in PB, BM, or LN from all of four patients, and partial subfamily T cells showed clonal proliferation. …”
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High prevalence of fecal carriage of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacterales among patients with urinary tract infections in rural Tanzania by Magreth Erick Macha, Magreth Erick Macha, Magreth Erick Macha, Weihong Qi, Salome N. Seiffert, Anja Bösch, Philipp Kohler, Honorathy Msami Urassa, Sabine Haller, Erin West, Maja Weisser Rohacek, Maja Weisser Rohacek, Maja Weisser Rohacek, Baharak Babouee Flury, Baharak Babouee Flury, Baharak Babouee Flury, Baharak Babouee Flury

“…Multivariable analysis assessed predictors associated with ESBL-PE carriage for risk factors with p &lt; 0.05.ResultsWe enrolled 326 UTI patients (median age: 35.5 years, range: 25–52) and 189 (58.0%) were females. …”
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Characterization of the Effects of a Six-Month Dancing as Approach for Successful Aging by Maria Grazia Vaccaro, Giulia Izzo, Alessandro Ilacqua, Silvia Migliaccio, Carlo Baldari, Laura Guidetti, Andrea Lenzi, Aldo Quattrone, Antonio Aversa, Gian Pietro Emerenziani

“…Thirty experienced dancers (age: 71.2±5.1 years, 18 females/12 males) were enrolled from the dance school “NonSoloLiscio” of Catanzaro. …”
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