A Randomized-Controlled Trial Using Point of Care Ultrasound to Evaluate Volunteer Patients in the Emergency Department Versus a Manikin Simulator for Improving Knowledge and Confi... by Patel B, Dobiesz VA, Goldsmith AJ, Montgomery MW, Osman NY, Pelletier SR, Miller MS, Shields HM

“…Student knowledge and confidence were assessed through a pre-survey before the workshop, post-survey after the workshop, and a 3-month longitudinal survey after both the workshop and supervised POCUS learning were completed. …”
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Repeatability and agreement of three biometers measuring corneal keratometry and astigmatism in eyes with cataract and high myopia by Haisheng Zhou, Tong Bao, Shuchan Li, Yunlei Pang, Qinglei Shao, Lifeng Wang, Lihua Yin, Jinli Wang, Na Hu, Yuanyuan Qi, Bozhou Zhang

“…Differences between devices were assessed using one-way ANOVA with Bonferroni’s post hoc test. Pearson’s correlation coefficients were calculated to assess inter-device correlations, and Bland-Altman plots were used to evaluate agreement and interchangeability. …”
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Interventions for breastfeeding-related nipple pain or injury: a meta-analysis by Xuyan Jia, Xuyan Jia, Yang Dong, Cuili Shen, Yuanyuan Cai, YiTing Xu, Lina Yang, Jiayue Jiang, Tong Sun, Wenhui Lu, Rong Huang

“…It also demonstrates that preventive measures initiated before nipple pain onset are more effective than post-pain interventions.Systematic Review Registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD420251045411, PROSPERO CRD420251045411.…”
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E2F1/CDK5/DRP1 axis mediates microglial mitochondrial division and autophagy in the pathogenesis of cerebral ischemia‐reperfusion injury by Ya‐Jing Yuan, Tingting Chen, Yan‐Ling Yang, Hao‐Nan Han, Li‐Ming Xu

“…Upregulation of E2F1 and CDK5 in post‐CIRI microglia was observed. E2F1 facilitated CDK5 transcription, leading to DRP1 phosphorylation, exacerbating neurotoxic effects. …”
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Cluster Training plus creatine supplementation on body composition and physical performance in older adults: A study protocol by Alejandro Romero-Reyes, Luis Mario Gómez-Miranda, Melinna Ortiz-Ortiz, Marco Antonio Hernández-Lepe, Roberto Espinoza-Gutiérrez, María A. Agudelo-Martínez, Diego A. Bonilla

“…Statistical analysis will include an ANCOVA with pre-test scores as a covariate, followed by post hoc tests and effect size calculations. Additionally, a difference-in-differences estimation approach will be employed to assess changes over time, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05.Results We hypothesize that CS-RT+CrM will result in greater improvements on body composition (reduction of fat mass and increase of fat-free mass), physical performance, and maximal strength compared to CS-RT alone. …”
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Advancing Public Health in Rwanda through the Field Epidemiology Training Program by Mutabazi Vincent, Sinayobye Jean d’Amour

“…A total of 13 health workers have graduated so far from the intermediate FETP first cohort and 267 graduates from 12 frontline FETP cohorts. Post-graduation retention and placement are strategic and integral components of the Rwanda program. …”
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Characteristics of 18F-FAPI-04 PET/CT in patients with peritoneal metastasis and to predict treatment efficacy, a head-to-head comparison with 18F-FDG PET/CT by Yafei Zhang, Mimi Xu, Yu Wang, Fang Yu, Xinxin Chen, Guangfa Wang, Kui Zhao, Hong Yang, Xinhui Su

“…Patients were divided into different short-term outcome groups (responders vs. non-responders) according to RECIST criteria (v.1.1) after chemotherapy. Post-chemotherapy outcomes were evaluated using logistic regression. …”
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Key structure and bearing characteristics of 10 m super large mining height support by Huijun HAN, Yajun LEI, Jinhu ZHANG, Cundi HAN, Mingsheng ZENG

“…The force balance area of the two column shield support is mainly concentrated in the column part, the change in the position of the hinge point between the upright post and the crown beam has a significant impact on the force - balance area, and the influence of changes in the balance jack parameters on the force balance area is limited; analyzed the coal wall protection performance of different types of protective structures, and clarified that the double-layer telescopic beam+three-level cooperative protective structure has obvious advantages in terms of protection strength and protection area; by analyzing the equivalent stiffness of the support in the increased resistance state, a dynamic-load mechanical analysis model of the hydraulic support was established, and the response process of the support under dynamic load in the "given deformation" working state was studied. …”
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Low-Dose Versus Standard-Dose Radioiodine Therapy in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: Focus on Tolerability in a Retrospective Evaluation by Laura Musso, Cristina Maltese, Giulio Beretta, Ilaria Patelli, Stefano Raffa, Arnoldo Piccardo, Francesco Fiz, Lara Vera, Manuela Albertelli, Michele Minuto, Diego Ferone, Marcello Bagnasco, Stefano Gay

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the occurrence of post-RAI therapy clinical and biochemical side effects with respect to its dosage. …”
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Social media-based bibliotherapy for improving the mental health of informal caregivers of people with dementia: a randomized controlled trial by Shanshan Wang, Daphne Sze Ki Cheung, Sze Him Isaac Leung, Avis Yat Ngar Fan, Wenjing Ning, Angela Yee Man Leung

“…Outcomes were assessed at baseline and immediately after the intervention. Post-intervention interviews were conducted to explore participants’ experiences with this intervention. …”
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Model-based estimation of tokamak plasma profiles and physics parameters: algorithm overview and application to ITER by S. Van Mulders, F. Felici, S.C. McIntosh, F. Carpanese, C.E. Contré, R. Coosemans, O. Kudláček, F. Pastore, S.D. Pinches, M. Reisner, O. Sauter

“…In this work, a model-based estimation algorithm is proposed to improve real-time and post-shot estimation of tokamak plasma profiles. …”
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10 kHz spinal cord stimulation vs. traditional low-frequency spinal cord stimulation for the treatment of diabetes peripheral neuropathic pain: study protocol for a multi-center ra... by Chen Li, Chen Li, Chun-Hua Liu, Chun-Hua Liu, Yi-Fan Li, Hui-Min Hu, Hui-Min Hu, Qing Shi, Qing Shi, An-Xiang Liu, An-Xiang Liu, Wen-Hui Liu, Wen-Hui Liu, Yi Zhang, Peng Mao, Bi-Fa Fan

“…The primary outcome is the treatment efficacy rate, defined as ≥50% reduction in numeric rating scale (NRS) scores at 3 months post-intervention. Secondary outcomes include improvements in quality of life (Short Form 12), sleep quality (Athens Insomnia Scale), psychological status (Beck Depression Inventory), neuropathy severity (Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument), and microcirculatory parameters assessed via infrared thermography. …”
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p27^Kip1 and Tumors: Characterization of <i>CDKN1B</i> Variants Identified in MEN4 and Breast Cancer by Debora Bencivenga, Emanuela Stampone, Jahanzaib Azhar, Daniela Parente, Waqar Ali, Vitale Del Vecchio, Fulvio Della Ragione, Adriana Borriello

“…Structurally, the protein is largely unfolded, a feature that strongly increases its plasticity and interactors and enhances the number of regulated cellular processes. p27^Kip1, like other intrinsically unstructured proteins, is post-translationally modified on several residues. …”
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Experimental Study of Neuroprotective Properties of Inhaled Argon-Oxygen Mixture in a Photoinduced Ischemic Stroke Model by E. A. Boeva, D. N. Silachev, E. I. Yakupova, M. A. Milovanova, L. A. Varnakova, S. N. Kalabushev, S. O. Denisov, V. V. Antonova, I. A. Ryzhkov, K. N. Lapin, A. A. Grebenchikova

“…Statistically significant differences in LPT scores between SP, Stroke, and Stroke+iAr groups were revealed on day 3 post-stroke: (scores: 14 (13; 14), 6.5 (4; 8), and 5 (3; 8), respectively, P=0.027). …”
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Iron overload phenotypes and HFE genotypes in white hemochromatosis and iron overload screening study participants without HFE p.C282Y/p.C282Y. by James C Barton, J Clayborn Barton, Ronald T Acton

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We studied white participants who had IO phenotypes without p.C282Y/p.C282Y in post-screening clinical examinations (CE). We defined IO phenotypes as a) elevated serum ferritin (SF) and transferrin saturation (TS) at screening and CE, and b) absence of IO treatment, anemia, transfusion >10 units, alcohol intake >30 g/d, hepatitis B or C, and pregnancy. …”
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Chemical composition and insecticidal potential of botanical fractionation extracts for the management of Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky, 1855 (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in stored... by Fikadu Kifle, Melaku Girma, Araya Gebresilassie, Yitbarek Woldehawariat, Estifanos Ele

“…All fractions exhibited insecticidal activity, which increased with higher doses and longer post treatment periods. At a dose of 15 g/kg, the hexane, chloroform and methanol fractions of E. globulus caused a mortality rate of 100 % at 48 h of exposure and an inhibition rate of more than 100 % in progeny production. …”
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Gestational Inulin Supplementation in Low-/High-Fat Sow Diets: Effects on Growth Performance, Lipid Metabolism, and Meat Quality of Offspring Pigs by Pan Zhou, Yachao Wu, Jianbo Shen, Tao Duan, Long Che, Yong Zhang, Yang Zhao, Honglin Yan

“…After mating, sixty multiparous sows (Landrace × Yorkshire; parity 2–3) were assigned to a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement with inulin (0% vs. 1.5%) and fat (0% or 5%) supplementation until farrowing. Post-weaning, five litters (10 piglets per litter) per treatment were selected and maintained in their original litter for fattening under standardized feeding. …”
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Targeting miRNA‐1a and miRNA‐15b: A Novel Combinatorial Strategy to Drive Adult Cardiac Regeneration by Ting Yuan, Meiqian Wu, Chaonan Zhu, Hao Yu, Minh Duc Pham, Katharina Bottermann, Yijie Mao, Yue Wang, Mathias Langner, Mirko Peitzsch, Arka Provo Das, Silke Kauferstein, Jonathan Ward, Peter Mirtschink, Andreas Michael Zeiher, Stefanie Dimmeler, Jaya Krishnan

“…Abstract Despite its promise, cardiac regenerative therapy remains clinically elusive due to the difficulty of spatio‐temporal control of proliferative induction, and the need to coordinately reprogram multiple regulatory pathways to overcome the strict post‐mitotic state of human adult cardiomyocytes. …”
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Associations of social determinants of health on likelihood of systemic hormone therapy use in midlife women by Juliana M. Kling, Anna E. Abraham, Ekta Kapoor, Kristin Cole, Mariam Saadedine, Chrisandra Shufelt, Stacey J. Winham, Stephanie S. Faubion

“…In univariate analysis, women were less likely to be using HT if they had higher BMI (per 1 kg/m2 increase, OR = 0.97, 95% 0.95–0.99, p = 0.002) were unpartnered (OR = 0.66, 95% CI 0.45–0.99, p = 0.04) had lower education (compared to post graduate studies, high school graduate/GED or less: OR = 0.45, 95% CI 0.24–0.85, p = 0.01; some college/2 year degree: OR = 0.69, 95% CI 0.49–0.96,p = 0.03), or were a smoker (compared to those who never smoked, current smoker: OR = 0.38, 95% CI 0.18–0.83, p = 0.02; former smoker: OR = 0.71, 95% CI 0.52–0.96, p = 0.03). …”
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Genomic Insights into Plant Growth-Promoting Traits of <i>Lysinibacillus fusiformis</i> and <i>Bacillus cereus</i> from Rice Fields in Panama by Celestino Aguilar, Rito Herrera, José L. Causadías, Betzaida Bernal, Oris Chavarria, Claudia González, Jessica Gondola, Ambar Moreno, Alexander A. Martínez

“…Moreover, diverse and novel biosynthetic clusters (BCGs) have included non-ribosomal peptides (NRPs), polyketides (PKs), bacteriocins, and ribosomally synthesized and post-transcriptionally modified peptides (RiPPs). …”
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