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A systematic review of procedural and sampling techniques for cryobiopsy in interstitial lung disease

European Respiratory Review
Background Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy (TBLC) is an alternative to surgical lung biopsy for histopathological evaluation of unclassifiable interstitial lung disease (ILD) or ILD diagnosed with low confidence.
Julia A. Lachowicz, Natasha E. Smallwood, Jyotika D. Prasad, Purab Patel, Catherine Voutier, Yet H. Khor, Daniel P. Steinfort   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Differences in problem behaviour among ethnic minority and majority preschoolers in the Netherlands and the role of family functioning and parenting factors as mediators: the Generation R Study

BMC Public Health, 2012
Background Studies have shown that, compared to native counterparts, preschoolers from ethnic minorities are at an increased risk of problem behaviour. Socio-economic factors only partly explain this increased risk.
Flink Ilse JE, Jansen Pauline W, Beirens Tinneke MJ, Tiemeier Henning, van IJzendoorn Marinus H, Jaddoe Vincent WV, Hofman Albert, Raat Hein   +7 more
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Wrinkle‐Adaptive Kirigami Wearables With Anisotropic Deformability for Sleep EEG Monitoring

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This article introduces a wrinkle‐adaptive, kirigami‐structured wearable EEG patch that personalizes electrode‐skin conformity to stabilize the interface and enable wireless, high‐quality sleep monitoring. ABSTRACT Wearable electroencephalography (EEG) devices offer a promising solution for continuous brain monitoring outside laboratory settings ...
Jungmin Kim, Ka Ram Kim, Byeongjun Lee, Cheoljeong Park, Seong J. Cho, Woon‐Hong Yeo   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Synergies in Agricultural Biodiversity Conservation: Decomposing the Interaction Between Nature Parks and Agri‐Environment Schemes

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Understanding how policy instruments with overlapping goals interact is crucial for leveraging their synergies. This study explores the mechanisms for regional nature parks (a form of protected areas that impose no restrictions on agriculture) to enhance the adoption of biodiversity‐conserving agri‐environment schemes (AES) in Switzerland ...
Yanbing Wang, Christian Ritzel, Antonia Kaiser, Gabriele Mack   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The potential regimen of target-controlled infusion of propofol in flexible bronchoscopy sedation: a randomized controlled trial.

PLoS ONE, 2013
ObjectivesTarget-controlled infusion (TCI) provides precise pharmacokinetic control of propofol concentration in the effect-site (Ce), eg. brain. This pilot study aims to evaluate the feasibility and optimal TCI regimen for flexible bronchoscopy (FB ...
Ting-Yu Lin, Yu-Lun Lo, Chung-Hsing Hsieh, Yung-Lun Ni, Tsai-Yu Wang, Horng-Chyuan Lin, Chun-Hua Wang, Chih-Teng Yu, Han-Pin Kuo   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Farmers' Participation in Messenger‐Based Social Groups And Its Effects on Performance in Irrigated Areas of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The penetration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in farming communities is increasing the use of smartphone‐based instant messaging apps. Despite this, the reasons behind participation and the impact on farm productivity in developing countries remain unexplored.
Zafar Kurbanov, Abdusame Tadjiev, Nodir Djanibekov, Ajit Govind, Akmal Akramkhanov   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Preoperative Aortic Calcification Volume Predicts Postoperative Complications in Nonpancreatic Cancer Patients Undergoing Pancreaticoduodenectomy

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Objectives Postoperative complications following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) remain high, particularly in patients with soft pancreatic texture. Abdominal aortic calcification volume (AACV), a surrogate marker of systemic arteriosclerosis, has been associated with increased surgical risk in lower gastrointestinal procedures ...
Masaki Horiuchi, Kentaro Miyake, Kota Sahara, Jun Yamamoto, Yutaro Kikuchi, Yasuhiro Yabushita, Yu Sawada, Yuki Homma, Ryusei Matsuyama, Itaru Endo   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of HIV infection and related risk factors among young Thai men between 2010 and 2011.

PLoS ONE, 2020
INTRODUCTION:Understanding the current epidemiology of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in Thailand will facilitate more effective national HIV prevention programs.
Julius Eleazar dC Jose, Boonsub Sakboonyarat, Khunakorn Kana, Thippawan Chuenchitra, Akachai Sunantarod, Supanee Meesiri, Mathirut Mungthin, Kenrad E Nelson, Ram Rangsin   +8 more
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Significance of Self‐Expandable Metallic Stent for Postoperative Intra‐Abdominal Infection After Pancreatoduodenectomy in Patients With a Hard Pancreas

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Self‐expandable metal stents (SEMS) are often used for preoperative biliary drainage in pancreatoduodenectomy (PD); however, their impact on postoperative intra‐abdominal infection (POAI) remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical significance of SEMS in relation to POAI.
Kosuke Mori, Haruyoshi Tanaka, Nana Kimura, Mina Fukasawa, Ayaka Itoh, Yoshihiro Shirai, Kazuto Shibuya, Kentaro Nagaoka, Yoshihiro Yamamoto, Tsutomu Fujii   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Weight Loss Effects of Once-Weekly Semaglutide 2.4 mg in Adults with and Without Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Pharmaceuticals
Background/Objectives: Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonist, is a well-established pharmacologic agent for inducing weight loss in individuals with obesity and is prescribed regardless of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) status ...
Boram Hong, Haesoo Kim, Daeun Lee, Kisok Kim   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source