Efficacy of a new treatment algorithm for capsulitis of the fingers in rock climbers by Volker Rainer Schöffl, Volker Rainer Schöffl, Volker Rainer Schöffl, Volker Rainer Schöffl, Volker Rainer Schöffl, Christoph Lutter, Christoph Lutter, Hans-Christoph Lang, Mario Perl, Othmar Moser, Michael Simon

“…The majority were able to maintain their level of performance after injury and the difference in climbing level before and after injury was not statistically significant (p = 0.22). The total time spent climbing was significantly less after the injury than before the injury (p < 0.001). …”
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The Role of Serum Vitamin D Levels and Vitamin D Receptor (<i>VDR</i>) Gene Variants on Dental Caries by Ece Şengün Berber, Feyza Umay Koç, Ayça Aykut, Burcu Barutçuoğlu, Fahinur Ertuğrul, Merve Tosyalı, Mert Pekerbaş, Arzu Aykut Yetkiner

“…Results: The results showed that vitamin D levels were relatively low in the caries group, but no statistically significant relationship was found between vitamin D levels and caries. …”
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Association between estimated pulse wave velocity and in-hospital mortality of patients with acute kidney injury: a retrospective cohort analysis of the MIMIC-IV database by Xinhai Cui, Yuanlong Hu, Dongxiao Li, Mengkai Lu, Zhiyuan Zhang, Dongfang Kan, Chao Li

“…Following adjustment, high ePWV demonstrated a statistically significant association with an increased risk of in-hospital mortality among AKI patients (HR = 1.53, 95% CI = 1.36-1.71, p < 0.001). …”
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Peripheral Expression of IL-6, TNF-&#945; and TGF-&#946;1 in Alzheimer's Disease Patients by Gamze Güven, Pınar Köseoğlu, Ebba Lohmann, Bedia Samancı, Erdi Şahin, Başar Bilgiç, Haşmet Ayhan Hanağası, Hakan Gürvit, Nihan Erginel-Ünaltuna

“…Results: AD patients tended to have higher serum IL-6 and TGF-&#946;1 levels compared to the controls, but the difference was not statistically significant. IL-6 and TNF-&#945; mRNA expression was significantly downregulated in AD patients compared to the controls (p=0.000 and p=0.004; respectively). …”
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Associated Factors of Mpox Among Healthcare Professionals at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2024: A Cros... by Teklehaimanot Kiros, Mulat Erkihun, Mitikie Wondmagegn, Andargachew Almaw, Ayenew Assefa, Ayenew Berhan, Dessie Tegegne, Alemie Fentie, Tegenaw Tiruneh, Birhanemaskal Malkamu, Mahider Shimelis, Eninur Dejen, Birhanu Getie, Shewaneh Damtie, Yenealem Solomon, Bekele Sharew

“…A p‐value of ≤ 0.05 was considered a statistically significant association. Results Out of the 384 participants, the majority were male (55.47%) and aged 31–39 years (33.85%). …”
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Role of microvascular pericyte dysfunction in antibody-mediated rejection following kidney transplantation by Jie Xu, Junyan Pu, Hao Chen, Li Sun, Shuang Fei, Zhijian Han, Jun Tao, Xiaobing Ju, Zijie Wang, Ruoyun Tan, Min Gu

“…KEGG pathway analysis from the GEO database identified gene expression changes in pericytes, which were further analyzed using electron microscopy and Western blot techniques.Results There were statistically significant differences in creatinine, urea nitrogen, urine protein, and eGFR among the groups over time, with ABMR displaying the poorest outcomes. …”
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Acupuncture Treatment in Elderly People with Sarcopenia: Effects on the Strength and Inflammatory Mediators by Gisele Soares Mendes Damasceno, Thaís Helena Machado Marçal Teixeira, Vinicius Carolino de Souza, Tiago Sousa Neiva, Karina Prudente Pereira, Maria de Fátima Teles Landim, Gislane Ferreira de Melo, Juliana de Faria Fracon e Romão, Otávio Tolêdo Nóbrega, Gustavo de Azevedo Carvalho

“…There was no statistically significant difference between the G1 group and the other ones regarding the assessed variables (muscle mass, muscle strength, functionality, and inflammatory markers). …”
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Intense Pulsed Light Therapy with Optimal Pulse Technology as an Adjunct Therapy for Moderate to Severe Blepharitis-Associated Keratoconjunctivitis by Fang Ruan, Yunxiao Zang, Ruti Sella, Hongshuang Lu, Shang Li, Ke Yang, Tao Jin, Natalie A. Afshari, Zhiqiang Pan, Ying Jie

“…Quality of meibum, MG expressibility, eyelid margin signs, and OSDI score showed a statistically significant greater improvement in the treatment group after one to three treatment sessions, compared to controls (p<0.05). …”
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Aqueous humor metabolomic profiling identifies a distinct signature in pseudoexfoliation syndrome by Arturs Zemitis, Arturs Zemitis, Juris Vanags, Juris Vanags, Theresa Schiemer, Theresa Schiemer, Kristaps Klavins, Kristaps Klavins, Guna Laganovska, Guna Laganovska

“…Intraocular fluid samples from these patients were analyzed using targeted metabolite analysis, performed through HILIC liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry detection.ResultsThe aqueous humor of PEXS patients contains statistically significant higher levels of cystine (p &lt; 0.001), citrulline (p &lt; 0.001), phenylalanine (p = 0.041), tyrosine (p = 0.025), serine (p = 0.030), arginine (p = 0.017), lactic acid (p = 0.055), tryptophan (p = 0.055), and creatinine (p = 0.022). …”
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Scanning Electron Microscopy Analysis of the Anterior Capsulotomy Edge: A Comparative Study between Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Capsulotomy and Manual Capsulorhexis by Daniele Tognetto, Chiara De Giacinto, Alberto Armando Perrotta, Tommaso Candian, Alessandro Bova, Silvia Rinaldi, Gianluca Turco

“…Group 1 had a significantly lower thickness of the capsule edge than the FSL groups (p<0.05). No statistically significant difference in the capsule edge thickness between the FSL groups was found (p=0.244). …”
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Effect of zinc oxide nanoparticles with matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors on the shear bond strength of a universal dentin bonding agent to caries affected dentin by Divyanshi Agarwal, Srinidhi Surya Raghavendra, Shalini Aggarwal, Neil Lewis, Pushpal Ingle

“…All pairwise intergroup comparisons were statistically significant (P < 0. 05).Conclusions: Surface treatment with ZnO nanoparticles and MMP inhibitors enhances the bond strength of universal bonding agents to caries-affected dentin.…”
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Targeting accuracy of neuronavigation: a comparative evaluation of an innovative wearable AR platform vs. traditional EM navigation by Marina Carbone, Marina Carbone, Nicola Montemurro, Nicola Montemurro, Nadia Cattari, Nadia Cattari, Martina Autelitano, Martina Autelitano, Fabrizio Cutolo, Fabrizio Cutolo, Vincenzo Ferrari, Vincenzo Ferrari, Emanuele Cigna, Emanuele Cigna, Sara Condino, Sara Condino

“…Although the difference for the pronasal point was not statistically significant (2.7 mm vs. 3.5 mm, p = 0.123), the trend towards improved accuracy with VOSTARS is clear. …”
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Immune imbalance in the pre-ovulatory follicular microenvironment of overweight and obese women during IVF by Yang Liu, Yiran Zhao, Chengliang Zhou, Hong Zhu, Jiexue Pan, Jing Fu, Hefeng Huang, Hui Lin, Li Jin

“…Notably, type 2 cytokine IL4 and IL13 transcription level in OW group had significantly increased, while the type 1 cytokine IFNG only showed a non-statistically significant upward trend. Lipid profiles were screened, revealing no difference between the two groups, however, levels were higher in serum compared to FF. …”
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Ultrasonography, contrast-enhanced ultrasonography and contrast-enhanced computer tomography features of hepatic sarcomatoid carcinoma and hepatic sarcoma: a retrospective study of... by Xingyun Long, Haiyun Shen, Jie Wu, Han Liu, Danqing Huang, Wentao Kong

“…On CECT, all masses in both groups exhibited low density. A statistically significant difference in margin clarity was observed between HSC and HS (p = 0.015). …”
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Performances and determinants of proficiency testing in clinical laboratory services at comprehensive specialized hospitals, northwest Ethiopia by Negesse Cherie, Teshiwal Deress, Maereg Wolde, Bisrat Birke Teketelew, Mebratu Tamir, Abiy Ayele Angelo, Amare Mekuanint Terekegne, Elias Chane, Mesele Nigus, Dereje Mengesha Berta, Kasaw Adane

“…Variables with p < 0.05 in the multivariable logistic regression were considered to be statistically significant. Over nine cycles, 3807 PT challenges were distributed. …”
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Announcement effect of tender offer share buyback around turmoil period – evidence from India by Suresha B., Kavitha Desai, Rejoice Thomas, Nijumon K John, Elizabeth Renju Koshy

“…The findings of the study revealed the existence of abnormal returns in and around the announcement date. Besides, statistically significant cumulative abnormal average returns (CAAR) were also found on the event day, i.e., on Day 0. …”
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Burden of intestinal parasites among diabetic patients in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Marye Nigatie Debash, Getinet Kumie, Assefa Sisay, Solomon Gedfie, Wagaw Abebe, Agenagnew Ashagre, Tadesse Misganaw, Habtu Debash, Melese Abate Reta

“…Poor hygiene and sanitation(P < 0.001), as well as diabetes mellitus status (P < 0.001), were statistically significant factors associated with patients who have diabetes. …”
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Preliminary Experiment on the Effect of 18% Substitute Salt on Home Blood Pressure Variability in Hypertensives by Jing Li, Lisha Mu, Huakun Rao, Yangfeng Wu, Hao Wang, Hongbing Tao, Lihong Mu

“…Also, there was no statistically significant change in morning (F = 1.137, P = 0.352) and night diastolic (F = 0.344, P = 0.481) BPV and morning systolic BPV (F = 0.663, P = 0.930) over time during the intervention period, except for that night systolic BPV had a downward trend (F = 2.778, P = 0.016) and had decreased 2.04 mmHg (95% CI: 0.84 to 3.23, P = 0.001) after intervention. …”
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Polymorphisms in the leptin gene and their role in adolescent obesity and metabolic health by Raden Ayu Tanzila, Irfannuddin Irfannuddin, Yudianita Kesuma, Iche Andriyani Liberty, Miranti Dwi Hartanti, Ni Made Elva Mayasari, Wieke Anggraini, Liza Chairani, Thia Prameswarie, Indri Ramayanti, Wulan Aristi, Delvi Larasari

“…The frequencies of alleles in the LEP1 gene showed a statistically significant association with nutritional status (p = 0.011), while there was no significant association between genotypes in the LEP gene and nutritional status. …”
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Comparison of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration and Biopsy Device for Lymphadenopathy by Yuki Tanisaka, Masafumi Mizuide, Akashi Fujita, Tomoya Ogawa, Ryuichiro Araki, Masahiro Suzuki, Hiromune Katsuda, Youichi Saito, Kazuya Miyaguchi, Tomoaki Tashima, Yumi Mashimo, Masami Yasuda, Shomei Ryozawa

“…Although the diagnostic accuracy between the groups was not statistically significant, EUS-FNB with a Franseen needle provided high diagnostic accuracy and required fewer passes to establish a diagnosis. …”
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