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A Prospective Observational Study on the Effects of XingQi HuoXue Decoction on Gut Microbiota and Clinical Outcomes in Sepsis Patients with Acute Gastrointestinal Injury
Dove Medical Press
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July 11, 2025
Introduction Sepsis is a common occurrence in the intensive care unit (ICU) that is characterized by recurrent episodes of high-grade inflammation and high mortality rates.1,2 It has been reported that the mortality rate of patients with sepsis in...
The Efficacy of CT-Guided Pulsed Radiofrequency of the Dorsal Root Ganglion Combined with Methylene Blue Sympathetic Injection on Herpes-Zoster Neuralgia: A Retrospective Study
Dove Medical Press
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July 11, 2025
1General Surgery Department, The Second People’s Hospital, Jia Shan County, Jiaxing, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Research Center, Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, People’s Republic of...
Impact of DRG Reform Policies on Hospitalization Costs of Stroke Patients in Western China: Wisdom from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dove Medical Press
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July 11, 2025
1School of Health Management, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 3School of Public...
Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing Unravels Talaromyces Marneffei-Induced Bone Destruction in an HIV-Negative Woman: A Case Report with Fatal Outcome
Dove Medical Press
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July 11, 2025
Department of Spinal Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Yuanming Chen, Department of Spinal Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi...
Effect of Telemonitoring on Moderate and Severe Exacerbations in Patients with COPD: Pooled Analysis of Two Randomized Controlled Trials in Denmark
Dove Medical Press
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July 11, 2025
Introduction Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) is a serious complication with high morbidity and mortality. Telemonitoring has been investigated as a tool for preventing hospitalizations and improvement of care,...
HIV Infection Among Pregnant Women in a Vietnamese Population: Prevalence and Associated Factors
Dove Medical Press
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July 11, 2025
Introduction HIV remains a global pandemic, with a rapidly increasing number of cases, a high mortality rate, alongside non-communicable chronic diseases.1,2 The incidence peaked in 1997, with 3.3 million new infections. Since 2005, the annual...
Factors Influencing Cardiac Rehabilitation Compliance in Elderly Myocardial Infarction Patients and the Development of a Nomogram Prediction Model
Dove Medical Press
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July 11, 2025
Introduction Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) occurs when a thrombus forms in the coronary artery, blocking the vessel on the basis of coronary atherosclerosis, leading to a decrease in the blood supply to myocardial cells. Myocardial hypoxia and...
RAR-Based Prognostic Model for Predicting Overall Survival in Hepatitis B Virus-Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Multicenter Study
Dove Medical Press
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July 11, 2025
Introduction Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) ranks among the most prevalent malignant tumors worldwide, with approximately 630,000 new cases reported annually.1 Notably, over half of these cases are diagnosed in China, where hepatitis B virus (HBV)...
The Impact of FSHR Polymorphisms (rs6165 and rs6166) on Ovarian Response to Stimulation in Infertile Women with Diminished Ovarian Reserve
Dove Medical Press
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July 11, 2025
Introduction Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) remains a significant challenge in IVF, ranging from 6% to 64%, as it is closely associated with poor ovarian response.1,2 Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) is a condition characterized by a decline in...
Trends in Drug Resistance and Epidemiological Patterns of Tuberculosis in Elderly Patients in Wenzhou, China (2014-2023)
Dove Medical Press
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July 11, 2025
Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is widely acknowledged as an extremely harmful infectious disease that contributes significantly to illness and death across the globe.1,2 Although there has been notable advancement in controlling TB on a worldwide...
Metformin Activation of Sirtuin 3 Signaling Regulates Mitochondrial Function Improves Diabetes-Associated Cognitive Impairment
Dove Medical Press
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July 11, 2025
Introduction Diabetes mellitus (DM) is defined as a chronic metabolic disorder and constitutes one of the most rapidly expanding chronic diseases globally. Furthermore, according to pertinent statistics, the global DM patients have exceeded 463...
An Examination into the Safety and Efficacy of Khapregesic®, a Khaya Senegalensis Preparation, on Women Experiencing Menstrual Pain and Menstrual Distress: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Dove Medical Press
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July 11, 2025
Introduction Menstrual distress refers collectively to all the negative symptoms that are associated with the menstrual cycle, such as abdominal pain and discomfort, nausea, breast tenderness, fatigue, headaches, and mood disturbances. These...
Association Between Chronic Pain, Coping Strategies, and Sleep Quality in Rural Chinese Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
Dove Medical Press
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July 11, 2025
Introduction China is undergoing a rapid increase in older populations. This demographic shift has posed significant challenges to individuals, healthcare providers, and the welfare system, particularly in rural areas where access to healthcare...
Comparative Cost-Effectiveness of Two Artificial Liver Therapies in Early-Stage Hepatitis B Virus-Related Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Dove Medical Press
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July 11, 2025
Introduction Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a complex clinical syndrome characterized by acute decompensation in patients with pre-existing chronic liver disease, leading to high short-term mortality rates.1,2 Globally, ACLF affects...
The Attractive and Deterring Factors for Medical Students Towards Pathology as a Specialty in Saudi Arabia
Dove Medical Press
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July 11, 2025
Introduction Selecting the right medical specialty is a pivotal decision for medical students to make. While some students are driven towards certain specialties early in their training, others remain undecided until their last year or during...
Investigating ADHD Symptoms and Sleep Disturbances in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
Dove Medical Press
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July 11, 2025
Introduction Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common condition, affecting approximately 2.5–5% of adults globally.1 Widely studied in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry, ADHD typically manifests during childhood, and...
Early Identification of Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Based on a Noninvasive Multivariable Predictive Model
Dove Medical Press
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July 11, 2025
Introduction Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a complex and common chronic digestive tract disease, with approximately 20% of the cases presenting during childhood or adolescence. The incidence of pediatric IBD has been steadily increasing...
Erie Otters Sign Second Round Import Pick Julius Saari
Erie News Now - Pennsylvania
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July 10, 2025
Saari, an 18-year-old native of Vantaa, Finland, becomes the first Finnish-born player ever selected by the Otters in the Import Draft. Known for his physical presence and defensive awareness, the 6’2” blueliner played last season with Jokerit...
Why the Finnish ambassador is driving a Camry from Perth to Darwin
WAtoday
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June 17, 2025
Driving a cheap car across the vast Australian outback is becoming a rite of passage for ambassadors living in Perth, with Finland’s Ambassador to Australia Arto Haapea the latest diplomat to take part in the Shitbox Rally. More than a year after...
Nato maritime drone surprises sailor off Finnish coast
Helsinki Times
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June 17, 2025
A remote-controlled maritime drone startled a sailor in the Gulf of Finland over the weekend, drawing attention to Nato’s ongoing research exercises in the region. Photographer Kari Kuukka encountered the vessel near Mäkiluoto island, south of the...