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Stroke code in a term pregnant woman: a case report.

This case report describes a term pregnant woman who presented with an acute ischemic stroke caused by a missed Stanford type A aortic dissection, highlighting the diagnostic challenges of atypical presentations in pregnancy and the critical role of bedside echocardiography in enabling a successful multidisciplinary intervention with favorable outcomes for both mother and child.

Mario José Recio Ibarz, David Gómez Martín, David Brun Guinda, Jara Pascual Mancho, Irene Sampedro Martín, Javier André (…)2026-07-03
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Normothermia vs Hypothermia in On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Randomised Clinical Trial

In a multicentre randomised clinical trial involving adults undergoing isolated on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting, normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass did not demonstrate superiority over mild hypothermic bypass in reducing postoperative bleeding or other clinical outcomes, although the study was underpowered.

Jing Wang, Shifu Wang, Yi Song, Fuqing Jiang, Haige Zhao, Jiani Li, Renbin Tian, Chang Liu, Meice Tian, Qiaoni Zhang, Ji (…)2026-07-03
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Exogenous Prolactin Receptor Antagonism Attenuates Post-thyroidectomy Retching-like Behavior by Inhibiting Dopaminergic Neuronal Activation in the Nucleus Tractus Solitarius

This study demonstrates that exogenous antagonism of the prolactin receptor in the nucleus tractus solitarius attenuates post-thyroidectomy retching-like behavior by inhibiting the activation of dopaminergic neurons, thereby identifying a novel neuroendocrine pathway and therapeutic target for postoperative nausea and vomiting.

Jian-Lei Ge, Xiao-Yi Ma, Jing-Yu Hui, Hong–Lian Duan, Meng–Yue Wang, Yue Fu, Ting–Ting Feng, Hu–Wei Duan, Yi Zhang, Li–M (…)2026-07-03
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Teaching African Traditional Health Knowledge and Practices in Undergraduate Nursing Education: A National Survey of South African Nurse Educators

A national survey of South African nurse educators reveals a significant gap between the recognized importance of African traditional health knowledge and practices and their minimal, inconsistent, and largely theoretical integration into undergraduate nursing curricula, highlighting an urgent need for structured educational reform to better prepare nurses for pluralistic healthcare systems.

Mabitja Moeta, Fhumulani Mavis Mulaudzi2026-07-03
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Perceived Mental Health Service Priorities among Social Service Personnel in South Korea: An Importance–Performance Analysis by Depression Severity

This study utilizes Importance–Performance Analysis on 201 South Korean social service personnel to reveal that mental health service priorities and unmet needs vary significantly by depression severity, advocating for a shift from uniform support to a coordinated, severity-responsive framework with strengthened referral pathways.

Jong-Eun Park, Yujin Kim, Young-Eun Son2026-07-03
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Endovascular Treatment of Chronic and Acute on Chronic Mesenteric Ischaemia: Should Only the SMA Be the Primary Target for Revascularisation?

This retrospective study of 29 patients suggests that endovascular revascularization for chronic and acute-on-chronic mesenteric ischemia is safe and feasible with similar symptomatic relief outcomes regardless of whether the coeliac trunk or superior mesenteric artery is the primary target.

Helen Foss, Ahmed ElShiekh, Alok Tiwari, Maciej Juszczak, Arul Ganeshan, Ruth Hartley2026-07-03