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Proximal humeral fractures (PHF), ranking as the third most common osteoporotic fractures, pose a significant challenge in management. With a rising incidence in an aging population, controversy surrounds surgical versus nonoperative treatments, particularly for displaced 3- and 4-part fractures in older patients. Locking plates (LP) and proximal intramedullary nails (PHN) are primary choices for surgical intervention, but both methods entail complications.
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December 2025
Instituto Superior Miguel Torga, Coimbra, Portugal.
Infertility is increasing globally, affecting one in six adults due to factors like delayed childbearing and lifestyle changes. Despite the recognition of the importance of increasing fertility awareness, levels remain low. This study evaluated the perceptions of 'FActs!', a serious game aimed at improving adolescents' fertility awareness.
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January 2025
Department of Neurology, Tokyo Metropolitan Neurological Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
Objective: To investigate the impact of different ventilatory support options on opioid use among patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 889 consecutive patients with ALS and enrolled 399 eligible patients. All patients were followed until death or tracheostomy.
Background: The aim of the present study was to investigate the willingness of elderly individuals regarding their choice of elderly care modes in underdeveloped regions of Western China and to identify the key factors influencing the willingness.
Methods: We distributed a total of 20 000 questionnaires using the multistage stratified cluster random sampling method, and successfully collected 19 460 of them. After conducting quality checks, we deemed 19 040 questionnaires valid for analysis.
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January 2025
Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Augusta, GA, United States.
Background: Large language models (LLMs) have demonstrated impressive performance on medical licensing and diagnosis-related exams. However, comparative evaluations to optimize LLM performance and ability in the domain of comprehensive medication management (CMM) are lacking. The purpose of this evaluation was to test various LLMs performance optimization strategies and performance on critical care pharmacotherapy questions used in the assessment of Doctor of Pharmacy students.
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