ABSTRACT Background Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is managed after sinus surgery with topical corticosteroids. Given limited distribution of nasal steroid sprays, patients have the option of either steroid nasal irrigation (SNI) or exhalation delivery system with fluticasone (EDS‐FLU).
Daniel Xiao +3 more
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The impact of China's employee basic medical insurance outpatient pooling scheme on outpatient healthcare utilization among middle-aged adults. [PDF]
Zhou X, Li X, Chen H, Deng J.
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Assessing Surgical Extent in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: A Scoping Review of Scoring Systems
ABSTRACT Background Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) varies substantially in the extent of surgical dissection performed, even when described under the same procedural label. In chronic rhinosinusitis, this heterogeneity may influence postoperative outcomes, revision rates, and response to biologic therapies.
Alexander Lein +7 more
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Preferences and heterogeneity in care service needs among disabled older adults in an urban setting. [PDF]
Zhao X, Zhao J.
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Directed differentiation of pluripotent stem cells into functional pancreatic β cells have emerged as a promising strategy for the radical treatment of type 1 diabetes, with preclinical and early clinical evidence demonstrating reversal of hyperglycemia and insulin independence.
Zifan Li, Yu Kang, Yuyu Niu
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Enhancing Healthcare Services for Vulnerable Aging Populations: A Comparative Analysis of Puerto Rico and International Case Studies. [PDF]
Nannuri V +5 more
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Trends and Current Situation of China's Meat Sector
ABSTRACT As the world's largest meat producer, consumer, and importer, China's meat sector has undergone profound transformation over the past decade, driven by biological crises (e.g., African Swine Fever), environmental policies, and global market integration. This study analyzes the sector's production restructuring, consumption diversification, and
Zengyong Zhu
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Health insurance coverages and demand for modern contraceptive choices among reproductive-age women in Thailand. [PDF]
Phonkacha N, Pholphirul P.
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Purpose To compare outcomes of hip arthroscopy using Patient‐Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) scores in patients with a history of smoking versus nonsmokers. Methods Patients who underwent hip arthroscopy at our institution between January 2015 and June 2024 and had PROMIS data including physical function (PF), pain ...
Omkar N. Prabhavalkar +7 more
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Enhancing financial stability in healthcare through data-driven risk assessments with machine learning. [PDF]
Chai D, Du S.
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