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https://read.qxmd.com/read/38459919/tobacco-policy-in-coherence-in-mozambique-an-examination-of-national-and-subnational-stakeholder-perspectives
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Nicole Nguenha, Charo Rodriguez, Jeffrey Drope, Stella Aguinaga Bialous, Benedito Cunguara, Raphael Lencucha
Mozambique ranks fifth on the list of tobacco producing countries in Africa, while also being a Party to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). Tobacco farming is regarded by some governments as a strategic economic commodity for export and remains deeply entrenched within Mozambique's political and economic landscape. This study uses a qualitative description methodology to identify tensions, conflicts and alignment or misalignment in policy on tobacco across government sectors and levels in Mozambique...
February 28, 2024: Health Policy and Planning
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38459788/successful-centralisation-technique-for-treatment-of-post-traumatic-absence-of-the-radial-shaft-in-a-dog
#22
P Camilletti, M d'Amato
This report describes a centralisation procedure for the treatment of a radial non-union, characterised by extensive bone loss and an intact ulna, in an 18-month-old toy poodle. A lateral approach to the radius/ulna shafts was realised and, after debridement of the non-union site, an ulnar osteotomy was performed proximal to the styloid process of the ulna. Transposition of the distal fragment of the radius to the distal end of the osteotomised proximal segment of the ulna was performed and the stabilisation was obtained using a locking plate with proximal screws in the ulnar shaft and distal screws in the radius epiphysis...
March 9, 2024: Journal of Small Animal Practice
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38458912/bilateral-first-metatarsophalangeal-joint-arthrodesis-an-investigation-of-functional-surgical-and-radiological-outcomes
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Michael G Curran, Kaylem M Feeney, Evelyn P Murphy, Angela S C Faustino, Stephen R Kearns
BACKGROUND: First metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) arthrodesis is a commonly utilised procedure. In this study, the authors aim to explore functional outcomes of patients undergoing nonsynchronous bilateral first MTPJ arthrodesis under the care of a single surgeon using a compression screw/locking plate construct. METHODS: This is a prospectively collected, retrospectively analysed case series of fifty five patients who underwent bilateral nonsynchronous first MTPJ arthrodesis...
March 2, 2024: Foot and Ankle Surgery: Official Journal of the European Society of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38457917/non-unions-and-wound-infections-do-not-differ-following-intramedullary-nailing-and-plate-osteosynthesis-for-distal-third-femur-fractures-a-meta-analysis
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Andreas Frodl, Johannes Hauss, Andreas Fuchs, Markus Siegel, Hagen Schmal, Jan Kühle
PURPOSE: The fixation method of distal, extra-articular femur fractures is a controversially discussed. To ensure better stability itself, earlier mobilization and to prevent blood loss - all these are justifications for addressing the femur via reamed intramedullary nailing (RIMN). Anatomical reposition of multifragmentary fractures followed by increased risks of non-union are compelling reasons against it. The purpose of this study was to systematically review the literature for rates of non-union and wound infection, as well as blood loss and time of surgery...
March 5, 2024: EFORT Open Reviews
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38457769/no-differences-in-clinical-functional-or-patient-reported-outcomes-following-trial-of-non-operative-management-prior-to-open-reduction-and-internal-fixation-of-humeral-shaft-fractures
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Urvi J Patel, Melissa R Holloway, Thomas J Carroll, Sandeep P Soin, John P Ketz
OBJECTIVES: To test the hypothesis that primary osteosynthesis of humeral shaft fractures may lead to more favorable clinical, functional, and patient-reported outcomes than fixation following a trial of nonoperative management. DESIGN: Retrospective Cohort Review. SETTING: Academic Level I Trauma Center. PATIENT SELECTION CRITERIA: Adult patients who presented with humeral shaft fractures, and ultimately underwent open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) from 05/2011 to 05/2021...
March 7, 2024: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38455063/temporal-dynamics-of-immune-stromal-cell-interactions-in-fracture-healing
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REVIEW
Christina A Capobianco, Kurt D Hankenson, Alexander J Knights
Bone fracture repair is a complex, multi-step process that involves communication between immune and stromal cells to coordinate the repair and regeneration of damaged tissue. In the US, 10% of all bone fractures do not heal properly without intervention, resulting in non-union. Complications from non-union fractures are physically and financially debilitating. We now appreciate the important role that immune cells play in tissue repair, and the necessity of the inflammatory response in initiating healing after skeletal trauma...
2024: Frontiers in Immunology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38454659/an-efficient-detection-model-based-on-improved-yolov5s-for-abnormal-surface-features-of-fish
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Zheng Zhang, Xiang Lu, Shouqi Cao
Detecting abnormal surface features is an important method for identifying abnormal fish. However, existing methods face challenges in excessive subjectivity, limited accuracy, and poor real-time performance. To solve these challenges, a real-time and accurate detection model of abnormal surface features of in-water fish is proposed, based on improved YOLOv5s. The specific enhancements include: 1) We optimize the complete intersection over union and non-maximum suppression through the normalized Gaussian Wasserstein distance metric to improve the model's ability to detect tiny targets...
January 2, 2024: Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering: MBE
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38454467/ct-based-3d-reconstruction-of-the-forefoot-s-blood-supply-in-a-white-rhinoceros
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
László Zoltán Reinitz, Claudia Cerny, Endre Papp, Alexandra Biácsi, Daniel Fajtai, Örs Petneházy
BACKGROUND: The white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) is close to extinction, listed as "Near Threatened", with a decreasing population on the Red List of Threatened Species of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In at least 50% of the specimens in captivity, podiatric diseases, such as osteitis, osteomyelitis, chip fractures, enthesophytes, fractures and osteoarthritis were found during necropsy. These osteal deformations cause further pathogenic alterations in the soft tissues, particularly in the digital cushion...
March 7, 2024: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38452349/deciphering-the-role-of-pgrmc2-in-the-human-endometrium-during-the-menstrual-cycle-and-in-vitro-decidualization-using-an-in-vitro-approach
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Yassmin Medina-Laver, Roberto Gonzalez-Martin, Pedro de Castro, Indra Diaz-Hernandez, Pilar Alama, Alicia Quiñonero, Andrea Palomar, Francisco Dominguez
STUDY QUESTION: What is the human endometrial non-classical progesterone receptor (PGR) membrane component 2 (PGRMC2) expression pattern throughout the menstrual cycle and what role does it play during decidualization? SUMMARY ANSWER: Endometrial PGRMC2 expression fluctuates during the human menstrual cycle and is abundantly expressed in human endometrial stromal cells (hEnSCs) during in vitro decidualization, process where PGRMC2 is involved in embryo implantation-related pathways...
March 7, 2024: Human Reproduction
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38451047/european-consensus-based-interdisciplinary-guideline-for-diagnosis-treatment-and-prevention-of-actinic-keratoses-epithelial-uv-induced-dysplasia-and-field-cancerization-on-behalf-of-european-association-of-dermato-oncology-european-dermatology-forum-european
#30
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Lidija Kandolf, Ketty Peris, Josep Malvehy, Klara Mosterd, Markus V Heppt, Maria Concetta Fargnoli, Carola Berking, Petr Arenberger, Matilda Bylaite-Bučinskiene, Veronique Del Marmol, Thomas Dirschka, Brigitte Dreno, Ana-Maria Forsea, Catherine A Harwood, Axel Hauschild, Ida Marie Heerfordt, Roland Kauffman, Nicole Kelleners Smeeths, Aimilios Lallas, Celeste Lebbe, Ulrike Leiter, Caterina Longo, Željko Mijušković, Giovanni Pellacani, Susana Puig, Philippe Saiag, Mirna Šitum, Eggert Stockfleth, Carmen Salavastru, Alexander Stratigos, Iris Zalaudek, Claus Garbe
A collaboration of multidisciplinary experts from the European Association of Dermato-Oncology, the European Dermatology Forum, the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, and the European Union of Medical Specialists was formed to develop European recommendations on AK diagnosis and treatment, based on current literature and expert consensus. This guideline addresses the epidemiology, diagnostics, risk stratification and treatments in immunocompetent as well as immunosuppressed patients. Actinic keratoses (AK) are potential precursors of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) and display typical histopathologic and immunohistochemical features of this malignancy in an early stage...
March 7, 2024: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology: JEADV
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38450323/identification-of-low-levels-of-neutral-and-functional-genetic-diversity-in-south-african-bontebok-damaliscus-pygargus-pygargus
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Martin Ratanang Mogakala, Rae Marvin Smith, Caswell Mavimbela, Desiré Lee Dalton
Bontebok ( Damaliscus pygargus pygargus ) and blesbok ( D. p. phillipsi ) are classified as separate sub-species. The blesbok has a widespread distribution throughout South Africa and is listed as least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. Bontebok on the other hand is endemic within the Cape Floristic Region of the Western Cape in South Africa and has been listed as near-threatened species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Bontebok populations experienced a severe bottleneck and were brought back from the brink of extinction in the 1830s...
March 2024: Ecology and Evolution
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38449032/male-genitourinary-schistosomiasis-related-symptoms-among-long-term-western-african-migrants-in-spain-a-prospective-population-based-screening-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Sílvia Roure, Xavier Vallès, Olga Pérez-Quílez, Israel López-Muñoz, Anna Chamorro, Elena Abad, Lluís Valerio, Laura Soldevila, Sergio España, Alaa H A Hegazy, Gema Fernández-Rivas, Ester Gorriz, Dolores Herena, Mário Oliveira, Maria Carme Miralles, Carmen Conde, Juan José Montero-Alia, Elia Fernández-Pedregal, Jose Miranda-Sánchez, Josep M Llibre, Mar Isnard, Josep Maria Bonet, Oriol Estrada, Núria Prat, Bonaventura Clotet
BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis is highly endemic in sub-Saharan Africa and frequently imported to Europe. Male urogenital manifestations are often neglected. We aimed to ascertain the prevalence of genitourinary clinical signs and symptoms among long-term African migrants in a non-endemic European country using a serology test. METHODS: We carried out a prospective, community-based cross-sectional study of adult male migrants from sub-Saharan Africa living in Spain...
March 7, 2024: Infectious Diseases of Poverty
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38447563/-arthroscopic-subtalar-distraction-arthrodesis-in-post-traumatic-indications
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
V Rak, J Šrámek, D Ira, M Krtička
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: This manuscript aims to present the method of arthroscopic assisted subtalar arthrodesis and to evaluate the benefi ts of this surgery on our study population. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In the period from 9/2007 to 1/2020, a total of 33 subtalar arthrodesis were performed in 31 patients aged 19-66 years (mean 48 years, median 50 years). The indication for arthrodesis was subtalar arthritis causing pain and gait disorders, or hindfoot deformities (most commonly after a calcaneus bone fracture)...
2024: Acta Chirurgiae Orthopaedicae et Traumatologiae Cechoslovaca
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38446155/which-surgical-technique-may-yield-the-best-results-in-large-infected-segmental-non-unions-of-the-tibial-shaft-a-scoping-review
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Dena Akhoundzadeh, Frank W Bloemers, Michael H J Verhofstad, Linda J Schoonmade, Leo M G Geeraedts
PURPOSE: Infected nonunion of the tibia with a large segmental bone defect is a complex and challenging condition for the patient and surgeon. This scoping review was conducted to identify existing evidence and knowledge gaps regarding this clinical scenario. Secondly, the objective of this study was to search for a valid recommendation on the optimal treatment. METHODS: A comprehensive search was conducted in the bibliographic databases: PubMed, Embase.com, and Web of Science Core Collection...
March 6, 2024: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery: Official Publication of the European Trauma Society
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38435398/stress-fractures-of-the-foot-current-evidence-on-management
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Thumri Paavana, R Rammohan, Kartik Hariharan
Stress fractures are a consequence of repeated submaximal loads with inadequate time for recovery and biologic repair or remodelling. The foot and ankle complex (FAC) represents a common site for development of stress fractures. Whilst the overall incidence of stress fractures is low, they are prevalent in athletes and military personnel causing significant time away from sports or work. Within these populations, certain stress fractures directly correlate to specific activities. Factors that commonly influence these fractures include an acute increase in new repetitive physical activity combined with muscle fatigue, training errors or improper athletic techniques, which challenge the regenerative and remodelling capacity of bone...
March 2024: Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38435151/surgical-treatment-for-non-union-of-the-great-toe-proximal-phalanx-stress-fracture-in-an-adolescent-jumping-athlete
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Yuzuru Sakakibara, Takashi Ochiai, Akira Ono, Akimitsu Oyama, Atsushi Teramoto
Stress fractures of the proximal phalanx of the great toe are primarily attributed to repetitive shear forces, with the vertical ground reaction forces exerting several times the body weight. In the initial stages of injury, conservative management anticipates bone healing within approximately five weeks, followed by a gradual return to sports activities over an additional five weeks. Athletes presenting with pain in this region warrant a thorough evaluation for stress fractures to initiate timely conservative care...
February 2024: Curēus
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38434075/the-early-predictive-roles-of-nlr-and-ne-in-in-hospital-mortality-of-septic-patients
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Xiaoyue Wen, Yujing Zhang, Jiaxin Xu, Chaoying Song, You Shang, Shiying Yuan, Jiancheng Zhang
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to retrospectively investigate the early predictive value of inflammation-related parameters in-hospital mortality of septic patients. METHODS: We retrospectively recruited 606 patients from Wuhan Union Hospital from January 2009 to October 2022. The inflammation-related parameters including neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), neutrophil percentage (NE%), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) in survivals and non-survivals on day 1, 2, 3 and 7 after hospitalization were collected and analyzed...
February 29, 2024: Heliyon
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38433966/global-warming-scenarios-for-the-eastern-adriatic-sea-indicate-a-higher-risk-of-invasiveness-of-non-native-marine-organisms-relative-to-current-climate-conditions
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Branko Glamuzina, Lorenzo Vilizzi, Marina Piria, Ante Žuljević, Ana Bratoš Cetinić, Ana Pešić, Branko Dragičević, Lovrenc Lipej, Marijana Pećarević, Vlasta Bartulović, Sanja Grđan, Ivan Cvitković, Tatjana Dobroslavić, Ana Fortič, Luka Glamuzina, Borut Mavrič, Jovana Tomanić, Marija Despalatović, Domen Trkov, Marina Brailo Šćepanović, Zoran Vidović, Predrag Simonović, Sanja Matić-Skoko, Pero Tutman
UNLABELLED: Globally, marine bioinvasions threaten marine ecosystem structure and function, with the Mediterranean Sea being one of the most affected regions. Such invasions are expected to increase due to climate change. We conducted a risk screening of marine organisms (37 fishes, 38 invertebrates, and 9 plants), both extant and 'horizon' (i.e., not present in the area but likely to enter it). Based on expert knowledge for the Eastern Adriatic Sea coasts of Slovenia, Croatia, and Montenegro, screenings were conducted under both current and predicted climate conditions indicating with an increase in sea surface temperature and salinity of the Adriatic Sea together with changes in precipitation regime...
February 2024: Marine life science & technology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38432645/having-a-say-in-patient-care-factors-associated-with-high-and-low-voice-among-home-care-workers
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Geoffrey Gusoff, Joanna Bryan Ringel, Mara Bensson-Ravunniarath, Faith Wiggins, Ann Lee, Cisco G Espinosa, Ariel C Avgar, Catherine Sarkisian, Madeline R Sterling
OBJECTIVES: To identify factors associated with high and low "voice"-or level of input in patient care decisions-among home care workers (HCWs), an often marginalized workforce that provides care in the home to older adults and those with chronic conditions. DESIGN: We conducted a secondary analysis of data from a cross-sectional survey assessing experiences of HCWs in caring for adults with heart failure. The survey measured HCWs' voice using a validated, 5-item instrument...
February 29, 2024: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38432199/implications-of-the-co-dominance-model-for-hardy-weinberg-testing-in-genetic-association-studies
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Stefan Wellek, Martina Mueller-Nurasyid, Konstantin Strauch
INTRODUCTION: The standard way of using tests for compatibility of genetic markers with the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (HWE) assumptionvas a means of quality control in genetic association studies (GAS) is to vcarry out this step of preliminary data analysis with the sample of non-diseased vindividuals only. We show that this strategy has no rational basis whenever the genotype--phenotype relation for avmarker under consideration satisfies the assumption of co-dominance. METHODS/RESULTS: The justification of this statement is the fact rigorously shown here that under co-dominance, the genotype distribution of a diallelic marker is in HWE among the controls if and only if the same holds true for the cases...
March 2, 2024: Human Heredity
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