Las Políticas de Seguridad Interna en Chile (1973-2000). Continuidades y readecuaciones en perspectiva históricaLas Políticas de Seguridad Interna en Chile (1973-2000). Continuidad... by Francisca Eunice Beroíza Valenzuela

“…En ese sentido, se aborda la Doctrina de Seguridad Nacional implementada durante la dictadura militar de Augusto Pinochet Ugarte, y las políticas de seguridad pública y seguridad ciudadana de los períodos presidenciales de Patricio Aylwin y Eduardo Frei Ruiz Tagle. Las políticas de seguridad interior se dieron en un contexto histórico en que intervinieron diversos actores, como Carabineros y el Ejército de Chile, los cuales interactuaron dialécticamente con los gobiernos y desempeñaron un papel central de acuerdo con su lógica institucional, acciones que estuvieron influenciadas y acentuadas por la ideología y prácticas represivas desarrolladas durante la dictadura contra el denominado enemigo interno. …”
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Empowering recovery: a remote spirometry system and mobile app for monitoring and promoting pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with rib fracture by Ling-wei Kuo, Chih-Yuan Fu, Chien-An Liao, Chien-Hung Liao, Chi-Tung Cheng, Tai-Horng Young, Shih-Ching Kang, Szu-An Chen, Yu-San Tee

“…This tool may be effective as a real-time, continuous pulmonary function monitoring system for patients with multiple rib fractures.Level of evidence Level IV.…”
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Neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy for locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck: Systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiayi Zhu, Jie Qiu, Ya Zhang, Chunni Lin, Xiaohui Wang, Xiwei Shi, Siya Yang, Qiaoyan Wu, Li Cong

“…Objective: To provide evidence supporting clinical decision-making for neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy in LA-SCCHN treatment. …”
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Cognitive behavioural therapy plus Kiesler Circle Training (CBT+) versus CBT only for patients with interpersonal problems: study protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility t... by Stephan Köhler, Philipp Sterzer, Eva-Lotta Brakemeier, Karen Ollrogge, Daniel Schulze, Eva Friedel, Nina Romanczuk-Seiferth, Anna-Lena Siegerist, Anne Guhn

“…This study aims to provide evidence for the feasibility of KCT as a modular transdiagnostic add-on approach for patients with interpersonal difficulties.Ethics and dissemination This study obtained approval from the ethics committees at the Charité Berlin, the Medical School of Berlin and the University of Greifswald. …”
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Beyond the storms: Exploring predictors of posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic growth among survivors of hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico by Marie-Claire Meadows, Noelle Serino, Dahianira M. Camacho-Monclova, Kaumudi Joshipura, Sarah R. Lowe

“…Conclusion: These findings provide novel evidence that different disaster-related exposures have distinct associations with the different PTG domains in Puerto Rico. …”
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Psychometric validation of the Danish BREAST-Q reconstruction module by Cecilie Balslev Willert, Karl Bang Christensen, Pernille Envold Bidstrup, Lene Mellemkjær, Anne-Marie Axø Gerdes, Lisbet Rosenkrantz Hölmich

“…The Rasch analyses disclosed evidence of local response dependence in eight scales. …”
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Radiation dose and fraction in immunotherapy: one-size regimen does not fit all settings, so how does one choose? by Marka Crittenden, Sandra Demaria, C Norman Coleman, Jonathan Schoenfeld, Arta Monjazeb, Samir Khleif, Seema Gupta, Andrew Sikora, Zachary Morris, Chandan Guha, Stephen Shiao, Silvia Chiara Formenti, Bhadrasain Vikram, Mansoor M Ahmed

“…Recent evidence indicates that ionizing radiation can enhance immune responses to tumors. …”
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Neglected tropical diseases in Yemen: a systematic review of epidemiology and public health challenges by Ibrahim Ahmed Ahmed Alhothily, Rahmat Dapari, Nazri Che Dom

“…Geographically, over 69% of the reported studies focused on northern Yemen, with the highest concentrations in Sana’a, Al Hudaydah, and Taiz. The review identified multiple risk factors, including poor sanitation, inadequate water quality, and urbanization, exacerbating NTD prevalence. …”
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Examining The Impact of The COVID-19 Pandemic On Pediatric Orthopedic Cases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ahmadin Yusuf Rizal Susatyo, Nizar Al Rhaazi, Farhan Haidar Fazlur Rahman, Ismail Hadisoebroto Dilogo

“…Egger's test result showed no evidence of small-study effects (p = 0.22). Conclusion: This study found that the number of children admitted for orthopedic surgeries and other orthopedic treatments was not greatly impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.…”
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Total glucosides of paeony for rheumatoid arthritis: a protocol for a systematic review by Jing Luo, Guo-Yan Yang, Di-Er Jin, Ying-Ze Zhang, Jian-Ming Wang, Wei-Ping Kong, Qing-Wen Tao

“…The methodological quality of each included study will be evaluated using the Cochrane risk of bias tool, and the strength of evidence on prespecified outcomes will be assessed in accordance with the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) approach. …”
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Is preoperative imaging of sentinel lymph node in breast cancer necessary? A retrospective case control study by Michael J. Reinhardt, Björn Ohmstede, Luz Angela Torres-de la Roche, Rudy Leon De Wilde

“…Prospective studies might provide further evidence to omit preoperative SLN imaging in patients with T1-2 invasive breast cancer and clinically negative axilla.…”
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Enhancing diagnostic outcomes in kidney genetic disorders: the KidGen national kidney genomics study protocol by Amali Mallawaarachchi, Hugh McCarthy, Thomas A. Forbes, Kushani Jayasinghe, Chirag Patel, Stephen I. Alexander, Tiffany Boughtwood, Jeffrey Braithwaite, Aron Chakera, Sam Crafter, Ira W. Deveson, Randall Faull, Trudie Harris, Lilian Johnstone, Matthew Jose, Anna Leaver, Melissa H. Little, Daniel MacArthur, Tessa Mattiske, Christine Mincham, Kathy Nicholls, Catherine Quinlan, Michael C. J. Quinn, Gopala Rangan, Jessica Ryan, Cas Simons, Ian Smyth, Madhivanan Sundaram, Peter Trnka, Laura Wedd, Erik Biros, Zornitza Stark, Andrew Mallett

“…Discussion The KidGen National Kidney Genomics Study is a coordinated, multidisciplinary extension of previous research projects that aims to assess the diagnostic yield of advanced genomic approaches. The study's evidence will drive changes to current diagnostic pathways, including identifying which chronic kidney disease patients are most likely to benefit from a more comprehensive genomic approach to diagnosis.…”
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Validation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease recording in the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD-GOLD) by John R Hurst, Jennifer K Quint, Hana Müllerova, Liam Smeeth, Harriet Forbes, Susan Eaton, Rachael L DiSantostefano, Kourtney Davis

“…General practitioners were sent a brief questionnaire and additional evidence to support a COPD diagnosis was requested. …”
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No Galaxy-scale [C ii] Fast Outflow in the z = 6.72 Red Quasar HSC J1205–0000 by Mahoshi Sawamura, Takuma Izumi, Kouichiro Nakanishi, Takeshi Okuda, Michael A. Strauss, Masatoshi Imanishi, Yoshiki Matsuoka, Yoshiki Toba, Hideki Umehata, Takuya Hashimoto, Shunsuke Baba, Tomotsugu Goto, Toshihiro Kawaguchi, Kotaro Kohno, Dragan Salak, Taiki Kawamuro, Kazushi Iwasawa, Masafusa Onoue, Chien-Hsiu Lee, Kianhong Lee

“…., our improved analysis shows no hint of a broad component in the [C  ii ] line spectrum. Thus there is no evidence for a host galaxy-scale fast [C  ii ] outflow, despite the fact that J1205–0000 has fast nuclear ionized outflows seen in the rest-frame UV. …”
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Expert Consensus on the Management of Acute Otitis Media in India: A Delphi Study by Tanu Singhal, Shyam Kukreja, Jaydeep Choudhury, Vijay Yewale, Balasubramanian Sundaram, Jagdish Chinnappa, Suhas Prabhu, Balaji Veeraraghavan, Camilla Rodrigues, Vidya Krishna, Winsley Rose, Samir Bhargava

“…The changing epidemiological landscape in India and growing concerns about antimicrobial resistance underscore the need for evidence-based, updated guidance on management. This expert consensus using the Delphi methodology was undertaken to deliberate and consolidate statements to guide the management of AOM and OME in India. …”
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Efficacy and safety of pharmacotherapy for cancer cachexia: A systematic review and network meta‐analysis by Hao Chen, Masashi Ishihara, Hiroki Kazahari, Ryusuke Ochiai, Shigeru Tanzawa, Takeshi Honda, Yasuko Ichikawa, Nobuyuki Horita, Hisashi Nagai, Kiyotaka Watanabe, Nobuhiko Seki

“…Abstract Background Cancer cachexia affects more than half of all cancer patients, reducing survival rates. Evidence‐based approaches are urgently needed to optimize treatment. …”
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Study of long-acting vs daily growth hormone: peak levels, AUC, action duration, and IGF-1 by Ashraf Soliman, Fawzia Alyafei, Nada Alaaraj, Noor Hamed, Shayma Mohamed, Ahmed Elawwa, Vincenzo De Sanctis

“…Sustained high IGF-1 levels with LAGH therapy may also increase risks for certain cancers and proliferative disorders, although evidence remains inconclusive. Discussion: While LAGH therapy offers improved adherence, it leads to nonphysiological, sustained high levels of GH and IGF-1, raising concerns about long-term metabolic effects. …”
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Duodenal Organoids From Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis Patients Exhibit Absorptive and Barrier Alterations by Alia Hadefi, Morgane Leprovots, Gilles Dinsart, Maryam Marefati, Marjorie Vermeersch, Daniel Monteyne, David Pérez-Morga, Anne Lefort, Frédérick Libert, Laurine Verset, Claire Liefferinckx, Christophe Moreno, Jacques Devière, Eric Trépo, Marie-Isabelle Garcia

“…Conclusion: This study provides evidence that the duodenal epithelium of MASH patients exhibits significant alterations in its nutrition-related and barrier functions. …”
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Study protocol for an observational cohort study of heat stress impacts in pregnancy in The Gambia, West Africa [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Jane E Hirst, Ana Bonell, Abdul Sesay, Leonidas G. Ioannou, Bubacarr Bah, Kris A. Murray, Andy Haines, Sophie E. Moore, David Jeffries, Neil S Maxwell, Ana Vicero-Cabrera, Apolline Saucy, Cally Tan, Emmanuel Okoh, Dorothy Watters, Bakary Sonko, Williams Oluwatosin Adefila, Yahaya Idris, Mam Leigh-Nabou, Jarra Manneh, Andreas Flouris, Sainabou Bojang, Amanda N Sferruzzi-Perri, Andrew Prentice

“…Climate change has resulted in an increase in heat exposure globally. There is strong evidence that this increased heat stress is associated with poor maternal and fetal outcomes, especially in vulnerable populations. …”
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A study looking at how missed somatropin injections affect growth in children with growth hormone deficiency: a plain language summary of publication by Jane Loftus, Bradley S. Miller, Craig S. Parzynski, Jose Alvir, Yong Chen, Priti Jhingran, Anu Gupta, Mitch DeKoven, Victoria Divino, Jenny Tse, Jing He, Michael Wajnrajch

“…Health professionals should make treatment decisions based on all available evidence, not on the results of a single study. Glossary of commonly used terms Adherence – in this study, adherence refers to whether the children had enough medication ( somatropin ) to have daily injections as prescribed by their doctor. …”
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