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  • Correction: Association of dietary sodium intake with impaired fasting glucose in adult cancer survivors: A population-based cross-sectional study

    by Kyuwoong Kim, Haemee Kim, Tae Jun, Young-Hak Kim



  • Assessing the exploitation status of <i>Johnius belangerii</i> in Zhanjiang Bay

    by Siman Deng, Dongrong Liao, Kun Lin, Shaoliang Lyu, Ning Chen, Xuefeng Wang

    Fishery stock assessment is the basis of fishery management. This study explored the applicability of the Length-Based Spawning Potential Ratio method (LBSPR) to assess the exploitation status of data-limited fisheries. Using data from bottom trawl surveys in Zhanjiang Bay, the study estimated the relative fishing mortality (F/M) of Johnius belangerii stock. The results showed that the average lengths at 50% and 95% selectivity (LS50 and LS95) were 105 mm and 145 mm, respectively, both of which are smaller than the lengths at 50% and 95% sexual maturity length (L50 = 125 mm and L95 = 167 mm) determined via the logistic curve. The estimated spawning potential ratio (SPR) was 0.15 significantly below the reference threshold of 0.2. The study recommended the establishment of a minimum size range (137 to 150 mm) length for harvesting Johnius belangerii to enhance their reproductive potential. It also emphasized the importance of scientific monitoring of fishery resources and the ecological environment in Zhanjiang Bay to ensure sustainable management.

  • Correction: Clinical characteristics and outcomes of the multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) following COVID-19 infection in Iran: A multicenter study

    by Fereshteh Rostami-Maskopaee, Fani Ladomenou, Seyedeh-Kiana Razavi-Amoli, Mohammad Reza Navaeifar, Azin Hajialibeig, Leila Shahbaznejad, Fatemeh Hosseinzadeh, Behzad Haghighi Aski, Ali Manafi Anari, Mohsen Mohammadi, Mohammad Bagher Rahmati, Eslam Shorafa, Seyedenarjes Abootalebi, Mohammad Sadegh Rezai



  • Complex regional pain syndrome after distal radius fracture: A survey of current practices

    by Alice (Wei Ting) Wang, Kelly A. Lefaivre, Jeffrey Potter, Aresh Sepehri, Pierre Guy, Henry Broekhuyse, Darren M. Roffey, David J. Stockton

    Introduction

    Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a common complication following distal radius fractures that is difficult to diagnose and can lead to permanent disability. While various proposed prophylaxis and treatment modalities exist, high-quality evidence guiding practice is limited. This survey of Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) and Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA) members was conducted with the primary aim of assessing practice patterns in distal radius fractures complicated with CRPS.

    Methods

    An electronic survey was distributed to practicing orthopaedic surgeons in the COA and OTA. Questions assessed practice setting, preference in management of distal radius fractures and CRPS, comfort level in managing CRPS, and identification of gaps in management. Responses were anonymized and collected over 8 months. Response data was analyzed using descriptive statistics; thematic analysis was used on free text response.

    Results

    134 survey responses were completed. 84% of respondents felt the incidence of CRPS in distal radius fractures was 1–10%, while 15% felt it was closer to 11–20%. 24% of respondents utilized the “Budapest Criteria” to diagnose CRPS. 40% offered prophylaxis in patients felt to be at high risk of developing CRPS. 66% of surgeons felt neutral, uncomfortable, or very uncomfortable managing CRPS in distal radius fractures. When asked to consider adopting a prophylactic therapy, 38% of surgeons indicated that a therapy that reduced the absolute risk of CRPS by 6–10% would change their practice. Gaps in current practice included lack of evidence-based treatment and prevention strategies and diagnostic uncertainty.

    Conclusion

    This study identified that amongst orthopaedic surgeons in the COA and OTA, diagnosis, treatment, and prophylaxis strategies for CRPS in distal radius fractures are heterogeneous. Surgeons are not confident in their treatment of CRPS. Future studies using rigorous research methods are warranted to improve management.



  • Correction: Pru p 9, a new allergen eliciting respiratory symptoms in subjects sensitized to peach tree pollen

    by Natalia Perez-Sanchez, Miguel Blanca, Laura Victorio Puche, María Garrido-Arandia, Laura Martin-Pedraza, Romero Sahagún Alejandro, José Damian López-Sánchez, Carmen Galán, Antonio Marin, Mayte Villaba, Araceli Díaz-Perales, Jose Antonio Cornejo, Maria Luisa Somoza