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The 3' untranslated region (3'UTR) plays a crucial role in determining mRNA stability, localisation, translation and degradation. Cap analysis of gene expression (CAGE), a method for the detection of capped 5' ends of mRNAs, additionally reveals a large number of apparently 5' capped RNAs derived from locations within the body of the transcript, including 3'UTRs. Here, we provide direct evidence that these 3'UTR-derived RNAs are indeed capped and widespread in mammalian cells.

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Background: Our aim was to evaluate if increased survival and new ventilation strategies were accompanied by a changed incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in Sweden over a decade.

Methods: Data from two Swedish population-based studies of live-born infants with gestational age (GA) 22-26 weeks, born during 2004-2007 (n=702) and 2014-2016 (n=885), were compared for survival, any BPD, moderate BPD and severe BPD and the composite outcomes of any BPD or death and severe BPD or death at 36 weeks postmenstrual age (PMA). Ventilation strategies and interventions were analysed.

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Craniofacial Growth in Children With Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate: Adopted From China Versus Born in Sweden.

J Craniofac Surg

November 2024

Clinic of Orthodontics, Public Dental Service, Region Västra Götaland.

Objective: In 2005, the number of internationally adopted children (IAC) with cleft lip and palate (CLP) from China increased globally, followed by an increase in the number of surgical complications. The aim was therefore to evaluate the craniofacial growth of children with unilateral CLP adopted from China and compare with non-adopted peers (NA).

Methods: Cephalograms taken at 10 and 13 were analysed for the SNA, SNB, ANB, NAPg and NSBa angles.

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Commentary on: Facial Gender-Affirming Surgery: Frontal Bossing Surgical Techniques, Outcomes and Safety.

Aesthetic Plast Surg

November 2024

Department of Plastic Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gröna Stråket 8, SE-413 45, Gothenburg, Sweden.

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Purpose: To evaluate the available literature on the relationship between knee bony morphology and medial meniscus posterior root tears (MMPRTs) to determine which tibiofemoral morphologic risk factors may predispose the development of MMPRTs.

Methods: Embase, MEDLINE, and PubMed databases were searched to identify all relevant human clinical studies investigating knee morphologic features and MMPRTs. Shape features were compared between control groups and patients with MMPRTs.

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Randomized Trial of Very Early Medication Abortion.

N Engl J Med

November 2024

From the Department of Women's and Children's Health, Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology (K.B., K.G.-D.), and the Department of Clinical Sciences at Danderyd Hospital (H.K.K.), Karolinska Institutet, and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Karolinska University Hospital (K.G.-D.), Stockholm, Södertälje Hospital, Södertälje (K.B.), the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg (T.J.-A., H.H.), the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö (P.T.), the Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University Faculty of Medicine, Lund (P.T.), the Department of Clinical Sciences, Obstetrics, and Gynecology, Umeå University, Umeå (M.B.), and Statisticon, Uppsala (J.B.) - all in Sweden; the Centre for Reproductive Health, Institute for Regeneration and Repair, University of Edinburgh, and Chalmers Centre, NHS Lothian - both in Edinburgh (J.R.-W., S.C.); the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology (F.G., J.K., O.H.) and General Practice and Primary Health Care (F.G.), University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, and the Division of Health and Social Services, Wellbeing Services County of Vantaa and Kerava, Vantaa (F.G.) - both in Finland; the Center for Research on Environment, Health, and Population Activities, Kathmandu (A.T.), and KIST Medical College Teaching Hospital, Lalitpur (H.T.) - both in Nepal; Family Planning Australia, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, and the School of Public Health, University of Technology Sydney - all in Sydney (C.B.); Women's Health, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand (K.S., G.G.); the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway (M.L.); and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Hvidovre (M.M.K.), and the Hospital of Southern Jutland, Aabenraa (E.K.) - both in Denmark.

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  • The study investigated the effectiveness and safety of medication abortion using mifepristone and misoprostol in women up to 42 days of gestation without confirmed intrauterine pregnancy using ultrasound.
  • A total of 1504 women were randomly assigned to either an early-start abortion group or a standard delayed care group, and the primary outcome measured was the rate of complete abortion.
  • The results showed a nearly identical rate of complete abortion between the two groups (95.2% early-start vs 95.3% standard), indicating that starting medication abortion before confirming intrauterine pregnancy is as safe and effective as standard care.
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Background: Nonoperative management of posterior shoulder instability is common. However, limited data are available to assess the pathomorphologic factors associated with its failure.

Purpose/hypothesis: The purpose of this study was 2-fold: (1) to determine glenohumeral pathomorphologic features predictive of nonoperative management failure of posterior instability; and (2) to determine the relationship between nonoperative management failure and posterior glenoid bone loss (pGBL) progression.

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Background: Cancer is still the leading cause of non-accidental death in childhood, although the majority of children diagnosed in high-income countries survive their illness. In accordance with international standards, equal and early access to palliative care should be available to children and adults. Yet communication and prognostic disclosure may influence the timing of involvement in palliative care.

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No Conflicting Loyalties in Parents When Their Healthy Child Donates Stem Cells to a Severely Ill Sibling: An Interview Study.

J Pediatr Hematol Oncol Nurs

November 2024

Childhood Cancer Research Unit, Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.

When a potential stem cell donor to a seriously ill child is a healthy sibling below 18 years, Swedish parents have the legal right and obligation to decide on behalf of the donor child. However, there are potentially conflicting loyalties when parents have one severely ill child in need for a cure and one healthy child who will be subjected to medical procedures. This study explored parents' experiences related to their decision on stem cell donation, as well as ethical considerations in the donation process where outcomes are uncertain.

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A data-driven approach to solve the RT scheduling problem.

Tech Innov Patient Support Radiat Oncol

December 2024

Medical Radiation Sciences, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

Introduction: There is an increase in demand for Radiotherapy (RT) and it is a time critical treatment with a complex scheduling process. RT workflow is inter-dependent and involves various steps including pre-treatment and treatment-related tasks which adds to these challenges. Globally, scheduling delays are reported as one of the most common issues in RT.

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  • The Super killer (SKI) complex, known for degrading excess mRNA in the cytoplasm, has been found to have a role in the nucleus, particularly during the G2 phase of the cell cycle.
  • Components SKIV2L and TTC37 are localized on chromatin and telomeres, suggesting a new function beyond their traditional role in mRNA decay.
  • SKIV2L helps prevent telomere replication stress and stabilizes telomere DNA-RNA hybrids, indicating a critical role in maintaining telomere stability during cell division.
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This scoping review assessed the surgical backlog in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) due to COVID-19 and identified mitigation strategies. We searched seven databases for citations from December 2019 to December 2022, focusing on LAC patients with cancelled or postponed procedures. We registered our protocol at Open Science Framework (https://osf.

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Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate how fear of reinjury to the Achilles tendon affects return to previous levels of physical activity and self-reported Achilles tendon Total Rupture Score (ATRS) outcomes.

Methods: Data were collected from a large cohort of patients treated for an acute Achilles tendon rupture at Sahlgrenska University Hospital Mölndal between 2015 and 2020. The ATRS and additional questions concerning fear of reinjury, treatment modality, satisfaction of treatment and recovery were analyzed 1-6 years postinjury.

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Novel intranasal phage-CaEDTA-ceftazidime/avibactam triple combination therapy demonstrates remarkable efficacy in treating Pseudomonas aeruginosa lung infection.

Biomed Pharmacother

October 2023

Biofilms and Antimicrobial Resistance Consortium of ODA receiving countries, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom; Pathogen Hunter's Research Team, Department of Infectious Diseases and Infection Control, Yamagata Prefectural Central Hospital, Yamagata, Japan. Electronic address:

Given the rise of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections, alternative treatments are needed. Anti-pseudomonal phage therapy shows promise, but its clinical application is limited due to the development of resistance and a lack of biofilm penetration. Recently, adjuvants like CaEDTA have shown the ability to enhance the effectiveness of combined antimicrobial agents.

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Purpose: To systematically review the literature to determine potential risk factors for failure of hip arthroscopy (HA) in patients with borderline hip dysplasia (BHD).

Methods: A systematic review was conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines by searching PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and Embase to identify English-language clinical studies reporting on patients with BHD undergoing HA from 2003 to 2023. The search terms used were (borderline OR mild) AND hip AND (arthroscopy OR dysplasia) AND failure.

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Women suffering from chronic rhinosinusitis in Norway are more likely to take sick leave.

PLoS One

November 2024

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.

Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) decreases the quality of life and affects the working life of sufferers. There is a scarcity of studies of how CRS affects sick leave at the population level, particularly for women.

Materials And Methods: Data from questionnaires were collected in Telemark, Norway in 2013 (N = 15,484) and again in 2018 (N = 13,966).

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This study aimed to investigate the association of socioeconomic factors, country of birth and comorbidities with poor patient-reported outcome 1 year after a distal radial fracture. The patient population was obtained from the Swedish Fracture Register. In the study, 17,468 patients 18 years or older were included.

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City mobility patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic: analysis of a global natural experiment.

Lancet Public Health

November 2024

Connection Science, Institute for Data Science and Society, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA; Network Science Institute and Department of Physics, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA.

Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, changes were seen in city mobility patterns around the world, including in active transportation (walking, cycling, micromobility, and public transit use), creating a unique opportunity for global public health lessons and action. We aimed to analyse a global natural experiment exploring city mobility patterns during the pandemic and how they related to the implementation of COVID-19-related policies.

Methods: We obtained data from Apple's Mobility Trends Reports on city mobility indexes for 296 cities from Jan 13, 2020 to Feb 4, 2022.

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Cerebral infarcts, edema, hypoperfusion, and vasospasm in preeclampsia and eclampsia.

Am J Obstet Gynecol

October 2024

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa; Translational Obstetrics Group, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Mercy Perinatal, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.

Background: Eclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication and is associated with cerebral edema and infarctions. However, the underlying pathophysiology of eclampsia remains poorly explored.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the pathophysiology of eclampsia using specialized magnetic resonance imaging to measure diffusion, perfusion, and vasospasm.

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Type II topoisomerases shape multi-scale 3D chromatin folding in regions of positive supercoils.

Mol Cell

November 2024

Institute of Molecular Biology gGmbH, Ackermannweg 4, 55128 Mainz, Germany; Department of General Biology, Medical School, University of Patras, Rio, Patras 26500 Greece. Electronic address:

Type II topoisomerases (TOP2s) resolve torsional stress accumulated during various cellular processes and are enriched at chromatin loop anchors and topologically associated domain (TAD) boundaries, where, when trapped, can lead to genomic instability promoting the formation of oncogenic fusions. Whether TOP2s relieve topological constraints at these positions and/or participate in 3D chromosome folding remains unclear. Here, we combine 3D genomics, imaging, and GapRUN, a method for the genome-wide profiling of positive supercoiling, to assess the role of TOP2s in shaping chromosome organization in human cells.

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Collaborative approaches to health education: perspectives of parents and teachers on self-care and managing common health issues in UK primary schools.

BMC Health Serv Res

October 2024

School of Pharmacy, Institute of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK.

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  • The study investigates how parents and teachers perceive the teaching of self-care and health management in UK primary schools, emphasizing its importance in children's health education.
  • Participants identified key self-care topics, such as hygiene and mental well-being, while opinions varied on whether schools or parents should take primary responsibility for this education.
  • Teachers expressed concerns over their readiness to teach sensitive health topics due to inadequate training, and the study highlights the need for improved self-care education, especially for children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
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  • Blood culture-negative endocarditis (BCNE) poses diagnosis challenges due to delays impacting patient outcomes.
  • A study in Tehran examined 50 BCNE patients, testing their sera for antibodies and heart valves for specific Bartonella DNA using real-time PCR.
  • Results revealed one patient with B. quintana detected, highlighting the potential role of Bartonella in BCNE and suggesting further research on animal reservoirs and at-risk groups.
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Background: Fatigue and sleep disorders are prevalent in cancer patients. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) commonly causes excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and fatigue. We hypothesize that treating cancer patients with OSA using positive airway pressure (PAP) will improve EDS and fatigue.

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