Cerebral Cortical Activity During Academic Stress Amongst Undergraduate Medical Students at Kampala International University (Uganda) by Mujinya, Regan, Kalange, Muhamudu, Ochieng, Juma John, Ninsiima, Herbert Izo, Eze, Ejike Daniel, Afodun, Adam Moyosore, Nabirumbi, Ritah, Sulaiman, Sheu Oluwadare, Kairania, Emmanuel, Echoru, Isaac, Okpanachi, Alfred Omachonu, Matama, Kevin, Asiimwe, Oscar Hilary, Nambuya, Grace, Usman, Ibe Michael, Obado, Osuwat Lawrence, Zirintunda, Gerald, Ssempijja, Fred, Nansunga, Miriam, Matovu, Henry, Ayikobua, Emmanuel Tiyo, Nganda, Ponsiano Ernest, Onanyang, David, Ekou, Justine, Musinguzi, Simon Peter, Ssimbwa, Godfrey, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi

“…The objective of this study was to establish perceived academic stress levels, assess the ability to cope with stress, and investigate its effects on the visual reaction time (VRT), audio reaction time (ART), and tactile reaction time (TRT) in the somatosensory cortex among medical students of Uganda. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among preclinical (n = 88) and clinical (n = 96) undergraduate medical students at Kampala International University Western Campus. …”
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Assessment of Hand-Hygiene Practices Among Health Care Workers at Kisoro Hospital, Kisoro District. by Nsenga, Alex

“…Study design: The study employed a cross-sectional, descriptive study design usmg both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection. Findings of the study: A total of 106 health care workers were involved in the study as study respondents. …”
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Repeated positron emission tomography tracing neutrophil elastase in a porcine intensive-care sepsis model by Frida Wilske, Olof Eriksson, Rose-Marie Amini, Sergio Estrada, Helena Janols, Amina Khalil, Anders Larsson, Miklós Lipcsey, Sara Mangsbo, Jonathan Sigfridsson, Jan Sjölin, Paul Skorup, Anders Wall, Viola Wilson, Markus Castegren, Gunnar Antoni

“…Inhibition of neutrophil elastase has been tried in sepsis and ARDS, so far with inconclusive results. Methods We used positron emission tomography (PET) combined with computed tomography (CT) and the selective and specific neutrophil elastase inhibitor PET-tracer [11C]GW457427 ([11C]NES), in an intensive care unit porcine Escherichia coli sepsis model with the primary aim to visualise the biodistribution of neutrophil elastase in the initial acute phase of the septic reaction. …”
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Incidence and predictors of respiratory tract infections among birth cohorts in Ethiopia, 2023 by Fekade Demeke Bayou, Mastewal Arefaynie, Anissa Mohammed, Abiyu Abadi Tareke, Awoke Keleb, Natnael Kebede, Yawkal Tsega, Bayu Hailemariam Mersha, Abel Endawkie, Shimels Derso Kebede, Kaleab Mesfin Abera, Eyob Tilahun Abeje, Ermias Bekele Enyew, Chala Daba, Lakew Asmare

“…Hence, this study was aimed to determine the incidence and predictors of respiratory infections among infants aged less than six months in Ethiopia, 2023. Methods This was a retrospective follow up study using data from Performance Monitoring for Action Ethiopia (PMA Ethiopia). …”
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Developing an instrument to measure the quality of social work cancer counseling regarding return to work — psychometric properties of the German Quality of Cancer Counseling Quest... by Clara Breidenbach, Sabine Schneider, Marie Rösler, Nicole Ernstmann, Paula Heidkamp, Lina Heier, Kati Hiltrop, Sophie Schellack, Johannes Soff, Johanna Weiss, Christoph Kowalski

“…This study was carried out to develop and validate an instrument for this purpose. Methods A questionnaire was developed in collaboration with cancer counseling experts. …”
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Subcutaneous implantation of tooth germ stem cells over the masseter muscle in mice: An in vivo pilot study by Nosrat Nourbakhsh, Ghazaleh Baniebrahimi, Sahar Talebi, Ardeshir Talebi, Mohammad Hossein Nasr Esfahani, Bijan Movahedian, Maziar Manshayi, Navid Naghdi, Fatemeh Ejeian, Elahe Masaeli, Seyed Ali Mosaddad

“…Objectives: This study aimed to explore the potential of tooth germ stem cells for regenerating tooth-like structures by subcutaneously implanting first molar tooth germ stem cells over the masseter muscle in mice. Methods: Five pairs of house mice, Mus musculus, were selected for mating. …”
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Evaluating the impact of a tertiary multidisciplinary meeting in metastatic breast cancer: A prospective study by Belinda Sassé, Sammy Shaya, Jessica Nimmo, Katie Cao, Daphne Day, Katie Evans, Catherine Healy, Gwo-Yaw Ho, Gillian Kruss, Amelia McCartney, Linda Mojzisova, Ranjana Srivastava, Jennifer Tan, Mun Yee Tan, Kate Webber, Michelle White, Steven David, Marion Harris

“…This prospective study examines the impact of an mBC MDM on management plans, their implementation rate, and costs and benefits at an Australian metropolitan breast cancer center. Methods: Consecutive mBC MDM patients were enrolled. …”
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The clinical role of blood coagulation and platelet receptors gene allelic variants in development of cryoglobulinemic vasculitis at chronic hepatitis C by Yekaterina Ye. Starostina, M. V. Sokolova, L. M. Samokhodskaya, T. П. Rozina, T. N. Krasnova, Ye. B. Yarovaya, N. A. Mukhin

“…To estimate the clinical and prognostic value of carriage of various blood coagulation and platelet receptors gene allelic variants in development of cryoglobulinemic vasculitis at chronic hepatitis C (CHC). Material and methods. Original study included overall 200 patients with CHCs and liver cirrhosis in its outcome, who were divided into 3 groups: patients without cryoglobulinemia (CG, n=123), those with asymptomatic cryoglobulinemia (ACG, n=40) and with cryoglobulinemic vasculitis (CGV, n=37). …”
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Structural Vulnerability Factors and Gestational Weight Gain:  A Scoping Review on the Extent, Range, and Nature of the Literature by Labonté, Jocelyne M, Dumas, Alex, Clark, Emily, Savard, Claudia, Fournier, Karine, O’Connor, Sarah, Morisset, Anne-Sophie, Fontaine-Bisson, Bénédicte

“…The aim of this scoping review was to identify key structural vulnerability factors (SVFs) related to GWG, and to examine the extent, range, and nature of the existing literature to inform future research. Methods: Electronic searches were performed in October 2018 (updated in August 2019) in MEDLINE(R) ALL, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Sociological Abstracts databases. …”
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A video intervention to improve patient understanding of tumor genomic testing in patients with cancer by Deloris J. Veney, Lai Y. Wei, Amanda E. Toland, Carolyn J. Presley, Heather L. Hampel, Tasleem J. Padamsee, Clara N. Lee, William J. Irvin Jr, Michael J. Bishop, James J. Kim, Shelly R. Hovick, Leigha A. Senter, Daniel G. Stover

“…The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of a concise 4 min video for patient education prior to TGT. Methods Based on a quality improvement cycle, an animated video was created to be applicable to any cancer type, incorporating culturally diverse images, available in English and Spanish. …”
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Can nebulised heparin reduce acute lung injury in patients with SARS‑CoV‑2 requiring advanced respiratory support in Ireland: the CHARTER‑Ireland phase Ib/IIa, randomised, parallel... by David Cosgrave, Bairbre McNicholas, Ciara Hanley, John Robert Sheehan, Padraig Calpin, Maeve Kernan, Darragh Murphy, Alberto Alvarez‑Iglesias, John Ferguson, Camilla Giacomini, Christine Greene, Catriona Cody, Shane McGeary, Marion Murphy, Marianne Fitzgerald, Gerard Curley, Barry Dixon, Roger J. Smith, Claire Masterson, Daniel O’Toole, Frank van Haren, John G. Laffey

“…COVID-19 patients with a raised d-dimer have areas of pulmonary hypoperfusion on CT perfusion scans of the lung and have increased mortality risk. Methods This was a phase Ib/IIa open-label multi-centre, randomised controlled trial. …”
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Care Complexity Factors and Discharge Destination in an Emergency Department: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Andrea Urbina, Jordi Adamuz, Maria-Eulàlia Juvé-Udina, Judith Peñafiel-Muñoz, Virginia Munoa-Urruticoechea, Maribel González-Samartino, Pilar Delgado-Hito, Javier Jacob, Marta Romero-García

“…This study aimed to analyze the association of Care Complexity Individual Factors (CCIFs) with discharge destinations in patients who visit the emergency department (ED). Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study with consecutive sampling, including all patients who visited the ED of a tertiary hospital during 2021-2022. …”
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Clinical and microbiological analysis of risk factors for breakthrough bloodstream infection during Tigecycline Therapy by Sol Jin, So Yun Lim, Yun Woo Lee, Heungsup Sung, Mi-Na Kim, Seongman Bae, Jiwon Jung, Min Jae Kim, Sung-Han Kim, Sang-Oh Lee, Sang-Ho Choi, Yang Soo Kim, Eun Hee Song, Yong Pil Chong

“…This study aimed to investigate the incidence of, and risk factors for, breakthrough BSI during tigecycline monotherapy. Methods A retrospective matched case–control study was conducted in a 2700-bed tertiary referral center, involving patients who received tigecycline monotherapy. …”
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Unveiling inequalities: Racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in diabetes: Findings from the 2007-2020 NHANES data among U.S. adults by Yangyang Deng, Mohammad Moniruzzaman, Breanna Rogers, Lu Hu, Ram Jagannathan, Kosuke Tamura

“…Objective: Despite persistent disparities in diabetes prevalence among racial and ethnic minorities, there remains a significant lack of understanding regarding the intersectionality of racial and ethnic groups and socioeconomic status (SES) with diabetes. Methods: The data came from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES; N = 30,754, mean age = 47.4) using cross-sectional survey cycles from 2007 to 2008 through 2017–2020. …”
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Supramolecular Organic Framework with Multidimensional Storage Spaces for Ultrahigh-Capacity Iodine Capture from Seawater by Lijuan Feng, Jun Zhang, Jiacheng Zhang, Xuewen Cao, Zhanhu Guo, Yihui Yuan, Ning Wang

“…Seawater is the largest iodine reservoir on Earth, but efficient chemical methods for recovering iodine from seawater are still lacking. …”
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Photon sensor-based monitoring of spatial variations in canopy FIPAR for crop growth assessment by Jian Wang, Zhenggui Zhang, Xin Li, Lu Feng, Xiaofei Li, Minghua Xin, Shiwu Xiong, Yingchun Han, Shijie Zhang, Xiaoyu Zhi, Beifang Yang, Guoping Wang, Yaping Lei, Zhanbiao Wang, Yabing Li

“…Traditional field measurement and monitoring methods are often inefficient and provide limited, outdated information. …”
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Single-cell immunopathology of recurrent acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis associated with vancomycin by Eric M. Mukherjee, MD, PhD, Andrew Gibson, PhD, Matthew S. Krantz, MD, Rama Gangula, MS, Amy M. Palubinsky, PhD, Alan S. Boyd, MD, Jeffrey P. Zwerner, MD, PhD, Anna K. Dewan, MD, MS, Nontaya Nakkam, PhD, Katherine C. Konvinse, MD, PhD, Yueran Li, PhD, Ramesh Ram, PhD, Abha Chopra, PhD, Elizabeth J. Phillips, MD

“…Objective: To better understand the genetic risk factors and single-cell immunopathogenesis of AGEP, we longitudinally characterized a patient with recurrent AGEP after an initial episode triggered by vancomycin. Methods: A clinical timeline over an 8-year period was paired with skin testing, histopathology, and immunogenetic and other testing at 3 time points. …”
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Exploring cognitive and neuroimaging profiles of dementia subtypes of individuals with dementia in the Democratic Republic of Congo by Jean Ikanga, Jean Ikanga, Saranya Sundaram Patel, Saranya Sundaram Patel, Megan Schwinne, Caterina Obenauf, Caterina Obenauf, Emmanuel Epenge, Guy Gikelekele, Nathan Tshengele, Immaculee Kavugho, Samuel Mampunza, Lelo Mananga, Charlotte E. Teunissen, Julio C. Rojas, Brandon Chan, Argentina Lario Lago, Joel H. Kramer, Adam L. Boxer, Andreas Jeromin, Emile Omba, Alvaro Alonso, Alden L. Gross

“…This study aims to identify dementia subtypes and their cognitive and neuroimaging profiles in older adults with dementia in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) using biomarkers and clinical data.MethodsForty-five individuals with dementia over 65 years old were evaluated using the Community Screening Instrument for Dementia and the informant-based Alzheimer’s Questionnaire. …”
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Preoperative anxiety and its impact on surgical outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Mohamed A. Shebl, Eman Toraih, Menna Shebl, Ahmed Mosaad Tolba, Parisa Ahmed, Harshdeep Singh Banga, Mohab Orz, Mahmoud Tammam, Keroles Saadalla, Mohamed Elsayed, Mennatallah Kamal, Mohamed Abdulla, Ahmed Ibrahim Eldessouky, Yousef Tarek Moustafa, Omar Ahmed Mohamed, Hani Aiash

“…Objective: This meta-analysis aimed to synthesize current evidence on the impact of preoperative anxiety on various surgical outcomes, including anesthetic and analgesic requirements, delirium, recovery times, and pain. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive literature search and meta-analysis of studies examining the relationship between preoperative anxiety and surgical outcomes. …”
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Axonal regeneration and innervation ratio following supercharged end-to-side nerve transfer by Leopold Harnoncourt, Martin Schmoll, Christopher Festin, Laurenz Pflaum, Markus Breuss, Johanna Klepetko, Dominik C. Dotzauer, Florian J. Jaklin, Udo Maierhofer, Philipp Tratnig-Frankl, Oskar C. Aszmann, Oskar C. Aszmann

“…In this study, a novel SETS nerve transfer model is presented for the upper extremity of the rat to assess the impacts on muscle function, innervation ratio, and motor neuron regeneration as well as investigate the potential to enhance motor function recovery.MethodsThe surgical interventions include transection and end-to-end repair of the musculocutaneous nerve (MCN) in Group A, transfer of the ulnar nerve (UN) to the side of the MCN in Group B, and a combination of both in Group C. …”
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