Pregabalin vs. gabapentin in the treatment of neuropathic pain: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of effectiveness and safety by Víctor Mayoral, Rafael Galvez, Marta Ferrándiz, Xoán Miguéns Vázquez, Carlos Cordero-García, Antonio Alcántara Montero, Concepción Pérez, María Pérez-Páramo

“…The risk of bias was evaluated using the Cochrane Review Manager tool. Statistical analysis was performed using Review Manager 5.4.1 software, calculating effect sizes and conducting sensitivity analysis based on medication dosage.ResultsA total of 14 studies with 3,346 patients were analyzed. …”
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Implementation of multidisciplinary team decisions on the management of complex bone and joint infections: an observational study by Jaap L.J. Hanssen, Henrica M.J. van der Linden, Martha T. van der Beek, Robert J.P. van der Wal, Marco F. Termaat, Mark G.J. de Boer, Henk Scheper

“…An analysis of MDT decision implementation is a useful tool to evaluate the impact of MDTs and further improve its quality.…”
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DESAIN DAN PERANCANGAN INSTRUMEN MONITORING KEKERUHAN AIR DENGAN SISTEM REAL TIME CLOCK (RTC) by Refpo Rahman, Fades Br. Gultom

“…Based on the results of the first test, the equation of the function y = -104.17 x2 + 431.83x + 2 is obtained which is used for calibration of the instrument according to the standard tool of turbiditimeter 2100. The second, calculate the relative error of the instrument. …”
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Colchicine combination therapy increases treatment tolerance in patients with arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Changwei Zhao, Xiaogang Hao, Wenjun Cai, Ling-Feng Zeng, Wenhai Zhao, Xiangxin Li

“…The quality of the literature was assessed by the risk of bias tool in the Cochrane Handbook. Relative risk (RR) and Cohen's d (SMD) were used for categorical and continuous variables, respectively, at 95% confidence interval (CI), and Stata 17.0 software was used for statistical analysis. …”
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Modelo predictivo del escurrimiento superficial como estrategia de monitoreo de obras de cosecha de agua: Microcuenca El Varillal, San Lucas, Madriz, Nicaragua by Orlando Ismael Rodríguez Rodríguez, Cledys Lisseth Zelaya Lanzas, Mariann José Espinoza Acuña

“…Este estudio se realizó en la microcuenca El Varillal, en San Lucas, Madriz, Nicaragua utilizando Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT), el cual modela el comportamiento hidrológico considerando las características del suelo, usos del suelo y clima. …”
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An investigative study on the parameters optimization of the electric discharge machining of Ti6Al4V by Muhammad Mansoor Uz Zaman Siddiqui, Syed Amir Iqbal, Ali Zulqarnain, Adeel Tabassum

“…Ti6Al4V presents difficulties for conventional metal cutting techniques because of high cutting forces, poor surface integrity, and tool wear. This has led to the adoption of unconventional techniques like EDM. …”
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Evolutionary determinants of reproductive seasonality: A theoretical approach by Burtschell, Lugdiwine, Dezeure, Jules, Huchard, Elise, Godelle, Bernard

“…Overall, this study contributes a powerful theoretical framework and modelling tool that may apply across the life-history space, as well as sheds new light on the emergence and maintenance of non-seasonal breeding in slow-living species, including humans. …”
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Migration of Health Workers and Its Impacts on the Nigerian Health Care Sector: Protocol for a Scoping Review by David Omiyi, Ebenezer Arubuola, Marcus Chilaka, Md Shafiqur Rahman Jabin

“…Data will be extracted from the included studies using a data extraction tool developed for this study. The study selection process will be shown using a PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) flowchart. …”
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The relationship between psychological stress and mindfulness among outstanding students in the school basic stage by A. A. Alazzam, A. A.K. Al-Shoqran, B. M. Suleiman, M. A. Rababah, B. M. Al-Hawamdeh, I. A.M. Al-Maraziq, I. Tanjour, F. A.M. Al-Habies

“…Specifically, cultivating acceptance as an attitude can directly contribute to reducing psychological stress, making it essential for teachers to guide students in practising mindfulness as a stress management tool.…”
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Measurement, determinants and outcomes of maternal care satisfaction in Nigeria: a systematic review by Jane E Hirst, Robyn Norton, Margaret Peden, Edward Mullins, Beatrice Wuraola Ope, Tavleen Wasan

“…The Quality Assessment for Diverse Studies tool was used to appraise the quality of the selected literature.Results Maternal care satisfaction (MCS) ratings are high in Nigeria, but this may either indicate genuine positive experiences or be influenced by measurement-related biases. …”
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Distribution of Cetaceans in the Canary Islands (Northeast Atlantic Ocean): Implications for the Natura 2000 Network and Future Conservation Measures by Inma Herrera, Inma Herrera, Manuel Carrillo, Marcial Cosme de Esteban, Ricardo Haroun

“…As a consequence, some suggestions were proposed to improve and update the role of SACs in European Northeast Atlantic waters as a key environmental tool for cetacean conservation. The data supporting the recent declarations of these two new milestones the “Hope Spot” and the “Whale Sanctuary” enhance more keystone information to promote a large marine protected area in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean, such as the “Macaronesian Biodiversity and Ecological Migration Corridor for Cetaceans,” a conservation figure that has been already proposed in the scientific literature as a deserving candidate of governmental regulations and policies by Portugal and Spain; it would also require joint cross-border cooperation efforts for marine spatial planning.…”
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Efficacy of electroacupuncture for insomnia in cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiaodong Liu, Ning Xu, Shangpei Wang, Qingjun Jia

“…The reviewers independently performed literature screening, data extraction, and risk of bias (ROB) assessment using the revised Cochrane ROB tool. Data were analyzed using RevMan 5.4 and Stata 15.0 software.ResultsEight randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving 550 patients (305 in the experimental group and 245 in the control group) were included. …”
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Exploring the role of circulating proteins in multiple myeloma risk: a Mendelian randomization study by Matthew A. Lee, Kate L. Burley, Emma L. Hazelwood, Sally Moore, Sarah J. Lewis, Lucy J. Goudswaard

“…Proteomics is a valuable tool in exploring mechanisms of disease. We investigated the causal relationship between circulating proteins and MM risk, using two of the largest cohorts with proteomics data to-date. …”
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Aberrant Phenotype in Human Endothelial Cells of Diabetic Origin: Implications for Saphenous Vein Graft Failure? by Anna C. Roberts, Jai Gohil, Laura Hudson, Kyle Connolly, Philip Warburton, Rakesh Suman, Peter O’Toole, David J. O’Regan, Neil A. Turner, Kirsten Riches, Karen E. Porter

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Patient-Generated Collections for Organizing Electronic Health Record Data to Elevate Personal Meaning, Improve Actionability, and Support Patient–Health Care Provider Communicatio... by Drashko Nakikj, David Kreda, Karan Luthria, Nils Gehlenborg

“…ConclusionsCollections can be a powerful tool for advancing patients’ proactivity, awareness, and self-advocacy, potentially facilitating patient-centered care. …”
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Preliminary ultrasonography study of the pancreas in the dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) by El Hassania Lakhel, Khalid El Allali, Mohamed Rachid Achaâban, Rahma Azrib

“…Ultrasonography is a valuable diagnostic tool for evaluating the pancreas. However, ultrasonographic reference patterns of the pancreas in the camel are yet to be established. …”
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Testing the effect of ecolabels on the environmental impact of food purchases in worksite cafeterias: a randomised controlled trial by Madison Luick, Cristina Stewart, Michael Clark, Paul Bateman, Elizabeth Biggs, Brian Cook, Melissa Little, Gina M. Wren, Susan A. Jebb, Rachel Pechey

“…Conclusions Ecolabels may not be an effective tool to shift consumer behaviour in worksite cafeterias towards meals with lower environmental impact. …”
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Derivation of a simple risk calculator for predicting clinical worsening in patients with pulmonary hypertension due to interstitial lung disease by K. El-Kersh, R. Bag, N. Bhatt, C. King, A. Waxman, F. Rischard, H. Kim, D. Cella, E. Shen, SD Nathan

“…Currently, there is no tool to assess the risk of clinical worsening in patients with ILD-PH. …”
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Effectiveness of digital health applications on the quality of life in patients with overweight or obesity: a systematic review by Melanie Mäder, Tonio Schönfelder, Ria Heinrich, Carsta Militzer-Horstmann, Patrick Timpel

“…CONSORT-EHEALTH checklist was used for data extraction of qualitative and quantitative data (study characteristics and study results) and the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool (version 2) for quality assessment independently by two researchers. …”
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Construction of an Index System of the Biosafety Incident Response Capability for Nursing Staff: A Delphi Study by Chao Wu, Mengyi Hu, Xinyan Zhang, Mimi Fu, Lu Li, Qiang Xu, Xiaolan Guo, Hongjuan Lang

“…Nursing staff can use the index system as the evaluation tool and training references to enhance their biosafety incident response competence. …”
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