Human Factors Studies to Assess the Usability of the Faricimab Prefilled Syringe by Barakat MR, Kwong Jr HM, Marcon G, O'Leary OE, Paris LP, Schneider P, Tang Y, Graff JM

“…Here, we report the usability of a novel faricimab 6 mg pre-filled syringe (PFS) configuration that has been designed specifically for intravitreal use.Patients and Methods: A simulated-use human factors validation study enrolling 15 retina specialists and 15 ophthalmic assistants was conducted in a market research facility configured to represent an ophthalmology clinic. …”
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Does the Systemic Immune Inflammation Index and Plasma Atherogenic Index Predict Poor Prognosis in Patients Undergoing Mitral Balloon Valvuloplasty? by Nergiz Aydın, Sefa Tatar, Ahmet Taha Şahin, Yakup Alsancak

“…Results: A total of 103 patients (75 females) with a mean age of 41.81±14.83 years were enrolled in the study. At admission, the SII was calculated as 8.49±6.27, PAI as 0.45±0.25, and the mitral valve area (MVA) as 1.16±0.19 cm2. …”
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OCT Biometry (B-OCT): A New Method for Measuring Ocular Axial Dimensions by Bartosz L. Sikorski, Pawel Suchon

“…A total of 349 eyes (214 of healthy subjects, 115 of patients with cataract, and 20 with severe macular diseases) were enrolled in the study. The results of B-OCT were compared to swept source OCT-based IOLMaster 700 (Carl Zeiss Meditec). …”
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Conditioning factors for the scientific productivity of undergraduate students of health sciences at a private Peruvian University: A cross-sectional analytical study [version 3; p... by Oriana Rivera-Lozada, Isabel Cristina Rivera-Lozada, César Antonio Bonilla-Asalde

“…The study population was 4104 students enrolled during the 2021-I semester in the Faculty of Health Sciences of a private Peruvian university. …”
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Primary repair vs arthroscopic reconstruction for proximal anterior cruciate ligament tears: a comparative study by Sergey A. Gerasimov, Ekaterina A. Morozova, Daria A. Naida, Denis O. Kolmakov, Andrey A. Zykin, Ekaterina V. Khramtsova

“…In the period from 2020 to 2023, we conducted randomized prospective multicenter control comparative study, which enrolled 170 patients with the ACL tear types A, B, E according to the Gächter classification. …”
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Transpalpebral tonometry after penetrating keratoplasty by E.V. Karlova, A.V. Zolotarev, E.S. Milyudin, A.E. Pershakova

“…</i> </p> <p> <i><b>Patients and Methods: </b>43 patients after unilateral PK were enrolled. IOP measurements with palpation and EASYTON transpalpebral IOP tonometer in the operated eye were performed daily for 7 days. …”
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The value of metagenomic next-generation sequencing in the diagnosis of fever of unknown origin by Lan Min Lai, Qing-gen Chen, Yang Liu, Rui Zhao, Mei Ling Cao, Lei Yuan

“…In a single-centre retrospective cohort study, 263 FUO patients who underwent both mNGS and culture at the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University were enrolled from December 2020 to February 2023. The sensitivity and specificity of culture and mNGS were analyzed based on the final clinical diagnosis as the gold standard to assess the diagnostic value of mNGS in FUO cases. …”
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Сhanges in the donor site following bone-patellar tendon-bone graft harvesting with open or closed defects by Pavel A. Trachuk, Aleksandr P. Trachuk, Oleg E. Bogopolskiy

“…Group 1 (retrospective) enrolled 30 patients who underwent follow-up MRI at different times after surgery, during which ligamentous and bony defects were not closed. …”
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Effect of “Helping Babies Breathe” Training on Ethiopian Undergraduate Midwifery Students’ Knowledge and Skills in Neonatal Resuscitation at Public Universities: A Non-Randomized Q... by Endalew Gemechu Sendo, Girum Sebsibe Teshome, Wegnesh Kelbessa Jirata, Lemi Abebe Gebrewold, Rahel Endalew Gemechu

“…A total of 60 research participants from two public health science colleges that offer undergraduate midwifery training enrolled in this study; 54 of them received 2 days of HBB training in two phases and completed the pre- and immediate post-test course assessments. …”
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Budget Impact of Rivaroxaban for the Prevention of Thromboembolic Events after Hip or Knee Replacement in Spain by Xavier Granero Xiberta, Antonio Murcia, José Ricardo Troncoso Durán, Claudio Gómez Zubeldia, Aleix Llorac Moix, Ruth Graefenhain De Codes, Maria Giovana Ferrario, Luis Lizán

“…The Spanish patients enrolled in the XAMOS study were 262 with THR and 538 with TKR. …”
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Relationship between stress hyperglycemia ratio and progression of non target coronary lesions: a retrospective cohort study by Shiqi Liu, Ziyang Wu, Gaoliang Yan, Yong Qiao, Yuhan Qin, Dong Wang, Chengchun Tang

“…Methods This study retrospectively enrolled patients diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome who underwent stent implantation and follow-up evaluations by coronary angiography at Zhongda Hospital between January 2019 and January 2024. …”
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A dynamic knee function scoring system for anterior cruciate ligament injuries based on normative six-degree-of-freedom gait pattern by Junqiao Li, Yunhe Mao, Tian Lan, Liang Huangfu, Yan Xiong, Jian Li

“…Methods A total of 500 healthy Chinese participants were enrolled to establish a large dataset. The 6-DOF kinematics of both knees during gait were recorded using an infrared navigation three-dimensional portable knee motion analysis system. …”
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The Role of Mature Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Its Precursor in Predicting Early-Onset Insomnia in Stroke Patients Experiencing Early Neurological Deterioration by Shi G, Yu P, Wang Z, Xu M, Guo M, Wang X, Zhou R

“…This study aimed to investigate the associations of serum mBDNF, proBDNF, and the mBDNF/proBDNF ratio with EOI in stroke patients experiencing END.Methods: In a prospective cohort study from October 2021 to December 2023, 232 stroke patients with END and 56 healthy controls (HCs) were enrolled. Serum levels of mBDNF and proBDNF were quantified using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. …”
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The breast cancer genetic testing experience: probing the potential utility of an online decision aid in risk perception and decision making by Anna Vaynrub, Brian Salazar, Yilin Eileen Feng, Harry West, Alissa Michel, Subiksha Umakanth, Katherine D. Crew, Rita Kukafka

“…We also sought to identify areas for improvement in RealRisks that would expand its focus from improved GT decision-making to understanding results. Methods Women enrolled in the parent randomized controlled trial were recruited and interviewed. …”
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Carrageenan-Free Diet Shows Improved Glucose Tolerance and Insulin Signaling in Prediabetes: A Randomized, Pilot Clinical Trial by Leo Feferman, Sumit Bhattacharyya, Erin Oates, Nicole Haggerty, Tianxiu Wang, Krista Varady, Joanne K. Tobacman

“…Participants with prediabetes (n=13), defined as HbA1c of 5.7%-6.4%, enrolled in a 12-week, randomized, parallel-arm, feeding trial. …”
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Entrepreneurship education for women through project-based flipped learning: The impact of innovativeness and risk-taking on course satisfaction by Seung-chul Yoo, Tu Anh Truong, Kwanghee Jung

“…METHODOLOGY: During the first semester of 2018, a total of 80 students enrolled in the Communication Society class were engaged in a longitudinal study, involving bi-weekly online surveys prior to the semester’s conclusion. …”
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The Impact of Online Interactive Platform Services on Oral Health Behaviors in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Yin Q, Chai Z, Tao B, Liu P, Luo Y, Zhao Q, Yang B

“…The secondary outcomes will include social support, perceived stress, cognitive level, oral health-related quality of life, and oral health status. Participant enrollment will begin in April 2024 and is expected to be completed in November 2024.Conclusions: This trial will evaluate whether the e-COM(OH) WeChat mini-program is suitable to improve the oral health behaviors and cognitive functions of older adults with MCI. …”
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The value of thrombus markers applied in patients with respiratory failure by Yingqun Chen, Zihan Yin, Junshi Wang, Cunliang Yan, Xuwei Lin, Lei Huang

“…Methods: Eighty patients with RF were enrolled and categorized into mild (n = 10), moderate (n = 9), and severe (n = 71) groups based on disease severity. …”
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Primary Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma of the Cervix: A Clinical Analysis of 18 Cases without Exposure to Diethylstilbestrol by Dongying Wang, Chunhua Zhao, Li Fu, Yang Liu, Weiyang Zhang, Tianmin Xu

“…A total of 18 patients were enrolled. The age of patients ranged from 37 to 74 years with the peak incidence between 45 and 55 years. …”
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Safety and effectiveness of different modes of labor induction among pregnant women delivering at referral hospitals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: a cohort study by Emmanuel Erasto, Martine A. Manguzu, Goodluck G. Nyondo, Manase Kilonzi, Alphonce Ignace Marealle, Ritah F. Mutagonda

“…Methods This cohort study enrolled pregnant women who underwent labor induction at referral hospitals in Dar es Salaam from April to May 2021. …”
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