Publications by authors named "Quang Anh Nguyen"

Managing overactive bladder (OAB) in children is recommended to involve rehabilitation intervention including urotherapy, clean intermittent catheterization (CIC), and medication. However, there is scarce evidence on the management of OAB in children in Vietnam, as well as the effectiveness of combining urotherapy, CIC, and medication in managing this condition. We report a case of an 11-year-old female pediatric patient with OAB following aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) surgery.

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  • The gastrointestinal microbiota play a crucial role in human health, and dietary intake can influence its composition and metabolic functions.
  • A study showed that different gut microbiome consortia can break down prebiotic dietary fibers, leading to varying production levels of short-chain fatty acids like acetic, propionic, and butyric acids.
  • These short-chain fatty acids impact the growth and mucin secretion of intestinal cells, indicating that prebiotic fibers can be beneficially processed by the gut microbiome to support gut health.
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  • This study looked at how different blood flow patterns can help tell if an aneurysm in the brain is likely to burst or not.
  • Researchers compared 67 ruptured aneurysms to 68 that weren't ruptured and found that the ruptured ones had more complex blood flow patterns.
  • They also discovered that certain factors like location and shape of the aneurysm play a big role in whether it might rupture.
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A landslide involves the downward movement of a mass of rock, debris, earth, or soil. Landslides happen when gravitational forces and other types of shear stresses on a slope surpass the shear strength of the materials. Additionally, landslides can be triggered by processes that weaken the shear strength of the slope's material.

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Hallucinogenic mushrooms have been used in religious and cultural ceremonies for centuries. Of late, psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in hallucinogenic mushrooms, has received increased public interest as a novel drug for treating mood and substance use disorders (SUDs). In addition, in recent years, some states in the United States have legalized psilocybin for medical and recreational use.

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Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable diseases and mortality in the United States. State quitline is an evidence-based tobacco cessation intervention for people who smoke. However, patients' referral to quitline has been low.

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  • Rural residents are often left out of research, so this review explores how involving them can boost recruitment and participation in clinical studies.* -
  • Conducted in June 2020, the review followed PRISMA guidelines and analyzed 2,473 studies, ultimately selecting 48 articles that focused on community engagement strategies in different ways, such as informing and collaborating.* -
  • The findings highlight that community engagement is crucial for successful research efforts in rural areas, significantly aiding in recruitment, increasing participation, and fostering trust between researchers and community members.*
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The present study examines connections between patient expectations and health-related quality of life. We explore a key distinction between expectations about general health and expectations for functional improvement. Patients were 1444 individuals with multiple conditions experiencing chronic pain who were seeking treatment at the Gastein Healing Gallery in Böckstein, near Bad Gastein, Austria.

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Cannabis vaping has emerged as a predominant mode of cannabis use among United States (US) adolescents and young adults (AYA) primarily due to the popularity of modifiable designs of vaping devices coupled with changes in cannabis policies and increased availability of cannabinoid products. New methods for cannabis vaping by e-liquid/oil vaping, dry plant vaping, and cannabis concentrate vaping (ie, dabbing) have had high uptake among American youth with unclear long-term health implications. Issues with contamination, mislabeling, and expansion of the vaped cannabis market to include not only delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9-THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) but also delta-9-THC analogs (eg, delta-8 and delta-10) sold as hemp-derived "legal highs" further complicated this healthcare space.

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Background: In this longitudinal cohort study, we examined the socio-demographic and psychological predictors of alcohol use initiation during the COVID-19 pandemic in a sample of never alcohol users aged ≥21 prior to COVID-19.

Methods: Our study population consisted of 56 930 patients aged ≥21, as of 30 March 2019 were collected from a pre-COVID period of 1 year before 31 March 2020, and during-COVID, a period between 1 April 2020 and 30 March 2021. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression models were utilized to examine the roles of socio-demographic variables (gender, age, education, Area Deprivation Index and rural residence) changes in anxiety and depression severity as predictors of alcohol use initiation.

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Background: Recent trials including DIRECT-MT, DEVT, and SKIP have found that direct mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is equally effective as the combination of MT and intravenous thrombolysis. However, the results of the other trials, namely MR-CLEAN NO-IV and the SWIFT-DIRECT trial have failed to confirm the non-inferiority of direct MT vs. the combination therapy.

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Acute bilateral internal carotid occlusion was a very rare disease with a very poor prognosis. Clinical case reports according to the literature showed that mechanical thrombectomy was the most optimal treatment. We reported a clinical case of successful treatment with simultaneous thrombectomy in both occluded carotid arteries.

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Research suggests that multiple forms of relaxation training (e.g., progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, breathing exercises, visualization, and autogenics) can help individuals reduce stress, enhance relaxation states, and improve overall well-being.

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  • The study explores the effectiveness of low-dose versus standard-dose intravenous alteplase as bridging therapy before mechanical thrombectomy (MTE) in patients with large-vessel occlusion acute ischemic stroke (LVO-AIS).
  • A total of 107 patients were analyzed, with no significant differences in functional independence, recanalization rates, and complications between the low-dose (0.6 mg/kg) and standard-dose (0.9 mg/kg) alteplase groups at 90 days post-stroke.
  • The findings suggest that low-dose alteplase can achieve similar clinical outcomes compared to standard-dose alteplase in this setting, providing insights into treatment options and affordability for stroke patients.
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An emulsion-templated porous material can be formed by polymerizing the continuous phase of high internal phase Pickering emulsions (HIPEs). Although polymerization is a key step to maintain the pore size and integrity of the final sponge, it lowers the effective specific surface area of the final sponge as the continuous phase makes up at least half of the HIPE's volume. Hence, eliminating the need of polymerization not only eases the material processing but also leads to a greater specific surface area.

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Background And Purpose: Tandem occlusive lesion, a major challenge for thrombectomy in acute anterior circulation strokes, is poorly represented in randomized trials. This study demonstrates the findings of thrombectomy in tandem occlusion and comparative analysis of two treatment groups (extracranial versus intracranial first subgroup).

Patients And Methods: We enrolled and divided 17 patients with acute tandem ischemic stroke who received endovascular treatment into two groups.

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Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) has been demonstrated as an effective treatment for acute ischemic stroke (AIS), thanks to large vessel occlusion (LVO), especially in case of anterior cerebral artery with many randomized clinical trials (RCTs) every year. On the other hand, there is a limited number of basilar artery occlusion (BAO)-related studies which have been conducted. The fact prompts our range of case studies, which furnish BAO understanding with our experience, results and some prognosis factors of MT.

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Endovascular thrombectomy revolutionized the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. Nevertheless, access to endovascular thrombectomy is limited in many parts of the world. Asia holds 60% of the world's population and its countries carry some of the highest stroke disease burden.

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The complication of myocardial infarction after using intravenous recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) in patients with acute ischemic stroke is rare. Several of these cases have been reported in the first 3 hours after infusion of rt-PA. There is controversy on how to manage treatment of the coronary artery, such as intravenous anticoagulants and antiplatelets, at the same time.

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  • Thrombectomy is a common treatment for acute ischemic stroke when there's an obstruction in major brain arteries, but guidelines for patients with multiple occlusions are lacking.
  • The case report describes a patient who suffered from multiple ischemic strokes (4 times) and faced complicated decisions due to simultaneous pulmonary embolism and cerebral artery occlusions, despite being on anticoagulant medication.
  • The authors aim to share insights on diagnosing and treating ischemic stroke effectively while exploring strategies for prevention and anticoagulant therapy.
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