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Background: Parents were at the forefront of responding to the needs of children during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study used the RE-AIM framework to examine the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance of a global inter-agency initiative that adapted evidence-based parenting programs to provide immediate support to parents.

Methods: Data were collected via short surveys sent via email, online surveys, and analysis of social media metrics and Google Analytics.

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In recent years, the use of 2-benzylbenzimidazole opioids ('nitazenes') has increased with them becoming one of the most prominent synthetic opioid subclasses of novel psychoactive substances. With the increased prevalence, there is also a concern of the dangers to public health with the use of nitazenes due to their high potency especially with polypharmacy. To aid in the detection of such compounds, it is important that forensic toxicology laboratories maintain up-to-date compound libraries for drug screening methods and that sensitive analytical instrumentation is available to detect the low blood/plasma concentrations of more potent drugs.

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Defining accurate terminology for post-injury weightbearing instructions.

Bone Joint J

July 2024

Oxford Trauma and Emergency Care, Kadoorie Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Science, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.

Aims: Weightbearing instructions after musculoskeletal injury or orthopaedic surgery are a key aspect of the rehabilitation pathway and prescription. The terminology used to describe the weightbearing status of the patient is variable; many different terms are used, and there is recognition and evidence that the lack of standardized terminology contributes to confusion in practice.

Methods: A consensus exercise was conducted involving all the major stakeholders in the patient journey for those with musculoskeletal injury.

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Infographic: Defining accurate terminology for post-injury weightbearing instructions.

Bone Joint J

September 2024

Oxford Trauma and Emergency Care, Kadoorie Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Science, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.

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Collagen IV deficiency causes hypertrophic remodeling and endothelium-dependent hyperpolarization in small vessel disease with intracerebral hemorrhage.

EBioMedicine

September 2024

School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK. Electronic address:

Background: Genetic variants in COL4A1 and COL4A2 (encoding collagen IV alpha chain 1/2) occur in genetic and sporadic forms of cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), a leading cause of stroke, dementia and intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH). However, the molecular mechanisms of CSVD with ICH and COL4A1/COL4A2 variants remain obscure.

Methods: Vascular function and molecular investigations in mice with a Col4a1 missense mutation and heterozygous Col4a2 knock-out mice were combined with analysis of human brain endothelial cells harboring COL4A1/COL4A2 mutations, and brain tissue of patients with sporadic CSVD with ICH.

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Since the 1960s, cardiologists have adopted several binary classification systems for acute myocardial infarction (MI) that facilitated improved patient management. Conversely, for chronic stable manifestations of myocardial ischaemia, various classifications have emerged over time, often with conflicting terminology-e.g.

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Since the 1960s, cardiologists have adopted several binary classification systems for acute myocardial infarction (MI) that facilitated improved patient management. Conversely, for chronic stable manifestations of myocardial ischemia, various classifications have emerged over time, often with conflicting terminology-eg, "stable coronary artery disease" (CAD), "stable ischemic heart disease," and "chronic coronary syndromes" (CCS). While the 2019 European guidelines introduced CCS to impart symmetry with "acute coronary syndromes" (ACS), the 2023 American guidelines endorsed the alternative term "chronic coronary disease.

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  • - The study examined service usage of children and young individuals with medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) who were referred to a Paediatric Psychology Service from 2008 to 2017, highlighting differences in clinical session requirements.
  • - Analysis showed that the MUS group attended significantly more sessions compared to other patients, needing an average of 7.5 inpatient sessions and 10.7 outpatient sessions versus 4.0 and 6.3 for the general group, respectively.
  • - Despite both groups gaining similar benefits from psychological therapy, MUS patients required more total contact time, with the association remaining strong even after adjusting for factors like age and gender.
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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused over 68.7 million infections and 1.35 million deaths in South America.

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Background: Group B streptococcus (GBS) remains a leading cause of infant sepsis, meningitis and death despite intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis. A vaccine is urgently required, and two candidates are in advanced clinical trials. For successful GBS vaccine implementation, especially if a vaccine is licensed based on an immunological threshold, there must be cross-sector engagement, effective advocacy, robust plans for phase IV studies and equitable access.

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Humans can be infected with anthroponotic ( and ) and with zoonotic (, , , and ) hookworms from dogs. Anthroponotic species are usually thought not to infect dogs. We used the internal transcribed spacer-1 (ITS1) gene in a quantitative PCR to detect anthroponotic and zoonotic hookworm species in fecal samples from 54 children and 79 dogs living in an indigenous community in tropical Northwestern Ecuador.

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Background: The 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak was declared a global pandemic in March 2020. It quickly spread across all continents, causing significant social, environmental, health, and economic impacts. During the pandemic, there has been consideration of repurposing and repositioning of medications, such as corticosteroids, for the treatment of hospitalised COVID-19 patients.

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Glycocalyx disruption and hyperinflammatory responses are implicated in the pathogenesis of dengue-associated vascular leak, however little is known about their association with clinical outcomes of patients with dengue shock syndrome (DSS). We investigated the association of vascular and inflammatory biomarkers with clinical outcomes and their correlations with clinical markers of vascular leakage. We performed a prospective cohort study in Viet Nam.

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Background: Short and rare episodes of atrial fibrillation (AF) are commonly detected using implanted devices (device-detected AF) in patients with prior stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). The effectiveness and safety of oral anticoagulation in patients with prior stroke or TIA and device-detected AF but with no ECG-documented AF is unclear.

Methods And Results: This prespecified analysis of the NOAH-AFNET 6 (Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants in Patients With Atrial High Rate Episodes) trial with post hoc elements assessed the effect of oral anticoagulation in patients with device-detected AF with and without a prior stroke or TIA in the randomized, double-blind, double-dummy NOAH-AFNET 6 trial.

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  • - This article introduces the BioASQ Synergy research process, designed to improve collaboration between biomedical experts and automated question-answering systems to enhance research outcomes.
  • - The process involves experts assessing the answers provided by the systems, and this feedback helps refine the systems while generating new questions, fostering an ongoing dialogue and deeper understanding of emerging issues.
  • - Initial results show that experts are satisfied with the quality of answers, indicating the potential of BioASQ Synergy to help researchers effectively navigate and access current findings in the rapidly evolving biomedical field.
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  • Coronary access (CA) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) can be more difficult after valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve replacement (ViV-TAVR), especially with certain valve designs.* -
  • A study found that the ACURATE neo2 valve led to significantly better success rates for both CA (96.7%) and PCI (98.3%) compared to the Evolut PRO+ valve (75% and 85%, respectively).* -
  • The design differences between the valves affected procedural approaches, with ACURATE neo2 allowing for easier access due to a greater valve-to-anatomy distance.*
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Background: Previous small studies investigating health-related quality of life (HRQoL) following bariatric surgery have demonstrated heterogenous effects. This study aimed to use National Bariatric Surgery Registry (NBSR) records to investigate the relationship between weight and HRQoL in people undergoing bariatric surgery in the UK.

Materials And Methods: In this observational study using United Kingdom National Bariatric Surgery Registry (NBSR) records between 1st June 2017 and 23rd November 2022, patients undergoing primary bariatric surgery with one baseline and at least one follow-up visit within 1 year from surgery were eligible for inclusion.

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Bacterial diversity in Buruli ulcer lesions in Ghana.

J Clin Tuberc Other Mycobact Dis

August 2024

Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research into Tropical Medicine, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.

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  • A study was conducted to explore how the variety of bacteria in Buruli ulcer lesions affects treatment outcome, focusing on cases in central Ghana.
  • The researchers collected samples from 36 participants, finding that ulcers on the lower limbs had more bacterial diversity and that higher diversity was linked to poorer healing outcomes.
  • The study suggests that the presence of diverse bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains, impacts recovery, highlighting the need for better treatment protocols to manage these infections.
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Characteristics and Outcomes of Fetal Cardiac Rhabdomyoma With or Without mTOR Inhibitors, a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Prenat Diagn

September 2024

Maternal Fetal Care Center, Division of Fetal Medicine and Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

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  • The study aimed to analyze the features and outcomes of fetal cardiac rhabdomyoma, comparing cases with and without prenatal treatment using mTOR inhibitors (mTORi).
  • A review of 61 studies identified 400 fetuses, revealing various complications such as arrhythmias and effusions, with a notable 12% fetal demise rate; 60% of cases were also linked to tuberous sclerosis.
  • The findings indicated that fetuses treated with mTORi showed improvements in tumor size and reduced complications, with no cases of fetal demise or neonatal death among the treated group.
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Dyslipidaemia is a common chronic kidney disease (CKD) and contributes to excessively elevated cardiovascular mortality. The pathophysiology is complex and modified by comorbidities like the presence/absence of proteinuria, diabetes mellitus or drug treatment. This paper provides an overview of currently available treatment options.

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Introduction: Selective fetal growth restriction (sFGR) in monochorionic twin pregnancy, defined as an estimated fetal weight (EFW) of one twin <10th centile and EFW discordance ≥25%, is associated with stillbirth and neurodisability for both twins. The condition poses unique management difficulties: on the one hand, continuation of the pregnancy carries a risk of death of the smaller twin, with a high risk of co-twin demise (40%) or co-twin neurological sequelae (30%). On the other, early delivery to prevent the death of the smaller twin may expose the larger twin to prematurity, with the associated risks of long-term physical, emotional and financial costs from neurodisability, such as cerebral palsy.

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  • * Researchers developed transmission models to explore the potential benefits of higher valency vaccines (PCV15 and PCV20) that cover additional serotypes in combating pneumococcal disease.
  • * Findings indicate that while PCV15 may not significantly reduce overall disease due to increased cases from non-vaccine serotypes, PCV20 is expected to greatly lower invasive pneumococcal disease due to its effectiveness against more virulent strains.
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The WHO research agenda for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in human health has identified 40 research priorities to be addressed by the year 2030. These priorities focus on bacterial and fungal pathogens of crucial importance in addressing AMR, including drug-resistant pathogens causing tuberculosis. These research priorities encompass the entire people-centred journey, covering prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of antimicrobial-resistant infections, in addition to addressing the overarching knowledge gaps in AMR epidemiology, burden and drivers, policies and regulations, and awareness and education.

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