https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38117306
Thyroglobulin levels are a significant risk factor for parapharyngeal and retropharyngeal metastases in papillary thyroid cancer.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38117305
The study finds that Cd mobility in highly weathered acidic soils of a lead-zinc smelting site is influenced by soil properties, seepage fluid, and microbial community structure, with alkaline conditions and certain microorganisms reducing its mobility.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38117304
This abstract is a retraction note announcing the withdrawal of a 2015 study comparing the use of dexmedetomidine and remifentanil infusions for emergence agitation during recovery from nasal surgery, due to concerns about the validity of the data presented.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38117303
This study finds that motor surround inhibition, which is important for individuating actions, can be measured during tonic movements and is present in real-life tasks such as writing and holding a pen, but not in holding a bottle, suggesting that it is action-specific rather than muscle-specific.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38117302
The study describes the first exclusively adult cohort of Coffin-Siris syndrome individuals, highlighting the increased prevalence of overweight, visual impairment, scoliosis, and behavioral anomalies compared to pediatric cohorts.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38117301
This study develops a PK-PD/TD model of gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer, finding that adjusting the dose schedule to every 2 weeks could be a more effective approach than dose reduction for minimizing severe peripheral neuropathy while maintaining antitumor effects.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38117300
The serum of COVID-19 patients induces endothelial cell dysfunction through protease-activated receptor 2, suggesting a potential therapeutic target for mitigating endothelial dysfunction in COVID-19.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38117299
Medical graphics used in patient information improve understanding and reduce anxiety in elderly and cognitively impaired patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38117298
[(18)F]FAPI-74 PET/CT shows potential as a non-invasive method for assessing pulmonary fibrotic changes in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, with a positive correlation between tracer uptake and disease severity.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38117297
This article argues against excluding male trainees in obstetrics and gynecology, stating that inclusive academic and clinical instruction is essential for improving the training experience and women’s health care.