Ten-year experience with pediatric splenic Hydatidosis: Clinical profiles, surgical outcomes, and prognostic indicators by M. Forooghi, H. Hosseini, Sh. Yousufzai, D. Ebrahimi, R. Shahrokhi, A. Ebrahimi, R. Abdollahzade, S. Hooshmandi, M.G. Gahromi, S. Sharifi, Z. Sharifi, A. Tadayon

“…Prophylactic measures, including pneumococcal vaccination and postoperative antibiotic prophylaxis, were implemented, resulting in no cases of overwhelming post-splenectomy infection or hydatid recurrence during a mean follow-up of approximately four years. …”
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Research and application of intelligent diagnosis and optimization technologies for multi-model oil and gas development by JING Shuai, WU Jianjun, MA Chengjie

“…This achieved a transition from post-event analysis to early warning and pre-emptive intervention, thereby supporting the efficient development of gas reservoirs. …”
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An iASPP‐derived short peptide restores p53‐mediated cell death in cancers with wild‐type p53 by Shi Qiu, Wei Qi, Wen Wu, Qian Qiu, Jiali Ma, Yingjun Li, Wenhui Fan, Junli Li, Yang Xu, Hai Chen, Jie Liu

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Evaluation of cytokine profile of ejaculate in adolescents with varicocele by S. V. Pichugova, Yu. G. Lagereva, Ya. B. Beikin

“…Their properties and levels largely determine the stages of post-testicular maturation of spermatozoa. At the same time, cytokines are an integral part of the inflammatory effect and are synthesized by various immunocompetent cells present in the male reproductive tract. …”
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Randomized controlled trial of stress management and resiliency training for depression (SMART-D)-pilot study. by Ashok Seshadri, Matthew Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, Laura Harper, Matthew M Clark, Balwinder Singh, Sherry Chesak, Aparna S Kaur, Jane McGillivray, Mark A Frye

“…Linear mixed model analysis showed significant Group*Time interaction for measures of depression (HAM-D) (B = 6.1 (CI = 1.5-10.8, P = .01) and perceived stress (PSS) (B = 5.5(0.5-10.6), p = .03) between the 2 groups at 3 months post follow-up ((HAMD)-SMART-D + TAU = 8.7 ± 4.3 Vs. …”
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Cultural adaptation of a self-help app for grieving Syrian refugees in Switzerland. A feasibility and acceptability pilot-RCT by Anaïs Aeschlimann, Eva Heim, Clare Killikelly, Nesrin Mahmoud, Farhad Haji, Rilana Tanja Stoeckli, Monia Aebersold, Myriam Thoma, Andreas Maercker

“…Quantitative data assessed treatment satisfaction, adherence, and preliminary efficacy on grief, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, well-being, disability, post-migration difficulties, and social support. …”
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Efficacy of using pentoxifylline in patients undergoing breast cancer surgery by Samar A. Dewidar, Noha O. Mansour, Omar Hamdy, Dina A. Elebedy, Moetaza M. Soliman, Mohamed E. E. Shams

“…The primary outcome was the measurement of postoperative pain level using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) at multiple time points within 24 h post-surgery. Secondary outcomes included determining the time till wound healing and the incidence of postoperative complications.ResultsEighty-eight participants completed this study, 42 patients in the control group while 46 patients in the pentoxifylline group. …”
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Global analysis of influenza epidemic characteristics in the first two seasons after lifting the nonpharmaceutical interventions for COVID-19 by Xiaowei Chen, Honghong Chen, Fangfang Tao, Yinzi Chen, Ying Zhou, Jian Cheng, Xiling Wang

“…The study was divided into pre-pandemic, pandemic, and post-pandemic phases, estimating epidemic onset, peak week, peak intensity, and duration by climate zones. …”
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The use of peer support groups for emergency physicians during the COVID‐19 pandemic by Jill Nault Connors, Tanner Thornsberry, Julie Hayden, Kurt Kroenke, Patrick O. Monahan, Claire Draucker, Sally Wasmuth, Heather Kelker, Anne Whitehead, Julie Welch

“…Methods This pilot study used a quasi‐experimental design to assess change in symptoms of distress, anxiety, depression and burn‐out before and after participating in a virtual, group‐based peer support intervention for a duration of 8 weeks. Pre‐post change analyses were performed using two‐sided, paired t tests. …”
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Effects of remote Baduanjin Qigong intervention on quality of life and physical function in patients with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease: a protocol of randomized controlled... by Jizhe Yu, Yi Jia, Guanglin Ma, Dong Wang, Zhen Zhang, Zengbao An, Yingkui Li

“…Outcome assessments will be conducted at baseline (Week 1), mid-intervention (Week 6), and post-intervention (Week 12) to evaluate both short-term and long-term effects. …”
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PENGARUH MODEL PBL BERMUATAN KEARIFAN LOKAL TERHADAP SIKAP SOSIAL DAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS MATEMATIKA SISWA KELAS V DI GUGUS V KECAMATAN SUKASADA by Putu Era Primayanti, I Made Suarjana, I Gede Astawan

“…Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan The Post Test Only Control Group Design. sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 55 siswa dari kelas eksperimen 25 siswa dan kelas kontrol 30 siswa yang diambil dengan sistem undian. …”
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Decreasing hepatitis B seroprevalence in pregnant women in Taiwan between 2016 and 2021: a claim-based cohort study by Li-Nien Chien, Juan C. Vargas-Zambrano, Meng-Yun Ku

“…Conclusions The implementation of national vaccination programs has demonstrated significant success in reducing HBV seroprevalence among pregnant women, which is particularly evident in the substantial decrease in HBsAg seroprevalence in Taiwan post-July 1986. These findings emphasize the importance of continued and consistent vaccination efforts, supporting the need for ongoing public health strategies to combat HBV infections effectively.…”
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Foliar Iron and Zinc Modulate the Qualitative and Nutritional Status of <i>Sideritis cypria</i> with Diverse Rates of Phosphorus in Hydroponic Cultivation by Giannis Neofytou, Antonios Chrysargyris, Panayiota Xylia, George Botsaris, Nikolaos Tzortzakis

“…Concurrently, the utilization of <i>Sideritis</i> species has also increased, including under-evaluated species such as <i>S. cypria</i> Post. This study evaluated the impact of phosphorus (P: 50, 75, and 100 mg L⁻¹) concentrations in hydroponic nutrient solution (NS), and foliar applications with iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn), to assess <i>S. cypria</i> yield and quality. …”
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Adaptation of Oxford Cognitive Screen into Turkish (OCS-TR): Validity and reliability study in stroke survivors by Özlem Oğuz, Bülent Toğram, Nele Demeyere

“…Results The language and cultural adaptation process underwent content analysis, adhering to ISPOR and ISOQOL guidelines, resulting in minimal content changes post-pilot study. Notable differences in subtest scores between healthy and stroke participants in both A and B forms of OCS-TR demonstrate known-groups validity, emphasizing superior performance in healthy participants. …”
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[¹⁸F]FDG PET-CT Imaging of the Low Back in Persistent Spinal Pain Syndrome Type 2: A Pilot Study Towards Improved Diagnosis by Lara S. Burmeister, Richard L. Witkam, Kris C. P. Vissers, Martin Gotthardt, Dylan J. H. A. Henssen

“…Group differences were evaluated using repeated measures ANOVA with Bonferroni-adjusted post-hoc pairwise comparisons. Additionally, Pearson correlation analyses examined associations between SUV_mean values and the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) pain scores. …”
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How Do Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers Maintain Their Physical Fitness? A Descriptive Survey Study by Scott W Cheatham, Brian Sutton, Tony Ambler-Wright, Connor J Cheatham, Christopher M Ludwig

“…Professionals were also informed through a recruitment post in different private healthcare Facebook® groups. …”
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Disease‐specific phenotypes in iPSC‐derived neural stem cells with POLG mutations by Kristina Xiao Liang, Cecilie Katrin Kristiansen, Sepideh Mostafavi, Guro Helén Vatne, Gina Alien Zantingh, Atefeh Kianian, Charalampos Tzoulis, Lena Elise Høyland, Mathias Ziegler, Roberto Megias Perez, Jessica Furriol, Zhuoyuan Zhang, Novin Balafkan, Yu Hong, Richard Siller, Gareth John Sullivan, Laurence A Bindoff

“…These neural precursors manifested a phenotype that faithfully replicated the molecular and biochemical changes found in patient post‐mortem brain tissue. We confirmed the same loss of mtDNA and complex I in dopaminergic neurons generated from the same stem cells. …”
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ASSAS project, Artificial intelligence for Simulation of Severe AccidentS; Simulator development and Isotopic Source Term proposals by Caro Rafael J., Parrado Isabel

“…The need for a realistic training on such situations has been strengthened by the deployment of post-Fukushima safety improvements, which include different improvements to better mitigate severe accidents. …”
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Epidural dexamethasone-21-palmitate for spinal stenosis-related pain: a retrospective cohort study using patient-reported outcome data by Anja Lehmann, Matthijs de Leeuw, Wilhelm Ruppen, Tobias Schneider

“…RESULTS: There was a significant decrease in back pain on the NRS at 7 days and 3 months post-intervention compared to admission: 6.07 (SD 2.27) at admission, 4.52 (SD 2.26) at 7 days and 4.21 (SD 2.69) at 3 months (all p-values <0.001). …”
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Creatine monohydrate supplementation reduces muscle damage and player load index in young semi-professional Colombian football players by Luis H. Palma-Pulido, Julián A. Guío-Bácares, Yamir M. Palacios-Ruales, Diego A. Bonilla

“…Total serum creatine kinase (CK) levels were assessed biweekly, 48–72 h post-training to capture exercise-induced muscle damage. …”
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