Impact of bonding protocols and physical-mechanical properties of composite on durability and failure rate of fixed orthodontic retainers: a systematic review of laboratory studies by Maciej Jedliński, Marta Mazur, Claudia Salerno, Katarzyna Grocholewicz, Joanna Janiszewska-Olszowska

“…Eleven studies exhibited low risk of bias, while the remaining presented medium risk of bias. …”
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External Validation of a Predictive Model for Thyroid Cancer Risk with Decision Curve Analysis by Juan Jesús Fernández Alba, Florentino Carral, Carmen Ayala Ortega, Jose Diego Santotoribio, María Castillo Lara, Carmen González Macías

“…Benign nodular pathology was diagnosed in 357 patients (78.46%), while 98 patients (21.54%) presented with a malignant tumor. …”
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Residual Postoperative Valgus After Total Knee Arthroplasty for Preoperative Valgus Deformity Results in Inferior Patient-Reported Outcomes by Anastasia A. Hunt, MD, Ian Hollyer, MD, Nicole S. Pham, MPH, William J. Maloney, MD, James I. Huddleston, III, MD

“…Background: The optimal postoperative coronal alignment after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for preoperative valgus deformity is unknown. …”
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A comparative study of kinetic balance and static balance among football, volleyball, basketball, and handball team game players using the Balance Error Scoring System test by Nihad Ayyub Qadir, Nawazad Hussien Darwesh, Awara Sabr Hamad, Marian Cretu

“…Handball players excel due to their dynamic movements while balancing requirements vary based on factors such as contact, field size, and sport-specific actions. …”
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Relationship between lipid profile parameters, coagulation system and inflammation markers in patients with hypertension and multifocal atherosclerosis by S. S. Vedenskaya, E. M. Vishneva, A. A. Kuryndina, N. V. Tagiltseva, D. A. Isakova, O. M. Polyakova, O. G. Smolenskaya

“…To establish the relationship between lipid profile parameters, coagulation system and inflammation markers in patients with hypertension (HTN) and multifocal atherosclerosis (MFA).Material and methods. The study included 110 patients with HTN and MFA with a median age of 59 (51,0;64,3) years. …”
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Effect of preparation process on purity of tricalcium aluminate by Simona Ravaszová, Karel Dvořák, Andrea Jančíková

“…This multifaceted exploration enhances our understanding of clinker mineral synthesis, offering insights into optimizing purity based on grinding methods, sintering temperatures, and the impact of minor contaminants. …”
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Handgrip weakness and overall life satisfaction decline: derivation of cutoff values and analysis of sex differences in older Chinese adults by Liangyu Yin, Lan Zhong

“…However, the sex-specific association between HGS and life satisfaction decline among older Chinese adults remains largely unknown.MethodsThis observational, cross-sectional multicenter study included 3,649 older adults (age range: 60–101 years) from a nationally representative survey in China. …”
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Randomised controlled trial comparing different intersession intervals of intermittent theta burst delivered to the dorsal medial prefrontal cortex by Zafiris J Daskalakis, Daniel M Blumberger, Michelle S Goodman, Laura Schulze, Gerasimos N Konstantinou, Farrokh Mansouri, Alisson P Trevizol, Jonathan Downar

“…However, questions remain regarding the optimal time interval between treatment sessions.Objective The overall aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and tolerability of two accelerated bilateral iTBS protocols (ie, 30-min or 60-min intervals) and a once-daily bilateral iTBS protocol (ie, 0-min interval) while the number of pulses was held constant, in patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD).Methods 182 patients with TRD were randomised to receive two sessions per day of bilateral iTBS of the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex (DMPFC) at 60-min, 30-min or 0-min intervals. …”
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Impact of a Nurse Navigator Program on Referral Rates and Use of Fertility Preservation Among Female Cancer Patients: A 14‐Year Retrospective Cohort Study by Mackenzie Naert, Kimia Sorouri, Andrea Lanes, Abigail M. Kempf, Lucy Chen, Randi Goldman, Ann H. Partridge, Elizabeth Ginsburg, Serene S. Srouji, Zachary Walker

“…Conclusions After the launch of a dedicated fertility preservation nurse navigation program at our institution, we observed a higher number of referrals for FP as well as greater use of FP overall. While not the only variable that changed during this period, this program has optimized patient care and clinical workflow at our institution and serves as a model for such improvement.…”
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Imaging Features and Clinical Characteristics of Granular Cell Tumors: A Single-Center Investigation by Hui Gu, Lan Yu, Yu Wu

“…Multimodal imaging guides the localization and biopsy planning, but clinical–radiological–pathological correlation is crucial for the optimal management.…”
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Development and evaluation of the low back pain questionnaire for personnel working on islands by Yongbin Feng, Wenyu Tang, Yajun Cheng, Xiaoyi Zhou, Xianzhao Wei

“…Confirmatory factor analysis showed optimal model fit (χ2/df = 1.354, CFI = 0.997, RMSEA = 0.024). …”
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Trajectories of α-fetoprotein and unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma outcomes receiving lenvatinib: a retrospective, multicenter cohort study by Yitao Zheng, Jingna Hu, Yingna Mei, Yanjun Xiang, Haofeng Lu, Jiuting Zhu, Kaile Pan, Shuqun Cheng, Yang Liu

“…The primary endpoint was overall survival (OS), while the secondary endpoint was progression-free survival (PFS). …”
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Scalp dosimetry as a predictor of radiation-induced alopecia in primary brain tumours: a retrospective study from a tertiary cancer centre in south India by Lalitha Nageshwari S, Govardhan HB, Ibrahim Khaleel, Vijayath BR, Akshay KT, Priyadarshini T, Sahana R

“…This study aims to evaluate the scalp as an organ at risk by defining dose constraints that minimize RIA while maintaining optimal target coverage. Materials and methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 70 patients with primary brain tumours who received focal cranial radiotherapy between January 2022 and December 2024. …”
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The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of astaxanthin as an adjunctive therapy in community-acquired pneumonia: a randomized controlled trial by Fatma Makram Youssef, Hayam Ateyya, Amir Eskander Hanna Samy, Eman Mohamed Elmokadem

“…Although the ASX group had a shorter hospital stay than the placebo group, the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05).ConclusionASX supplementation as an adjunct to standard CAP treatment significantly reduced inflammation while improving disease severity scores. ASX was found to be safe and well-tolerated. …”
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Triglyceride-glucose index: a novel assessment tool for all-cause mortality in critical stroke patients—a retrospective analysis of the eICU-CRD database by Bo Wu, Wanli Yu, Gang Zhang, Haotian Jiang, Nan Wu

“…Abstract Background Stroke, a leading cause of death and disability, includes ischemic (IS), hemorrhagic (HS), and subarachnoid subtypes. While the triglyceride-glucose index (TyG) has been linked to cerebrovascular diseases, studies focus on single subtypes and lack ICU data. …”
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Gas Exchange and Mechanical Properties of the Lung in Miners with Severe Concomitant Injury by V. V. Moroz, Yu. A. Churlyaev, V. N Kiselev, P. G Sitnikov, L. Yu. Redkokasha

“…Objective: to study the specific features of pulmonary gas exchange and mechanical properties in various manifestations of respiratory failure in miners with severe concomitant injury, who have a service length of 10 years or more, in order to optimize respiratory support.Subjects and methods. …”
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Antihypertensive combination therapy effects on cardiac remodelling in elderly patients by L. Kh. Gadzhieva, K. A. Masuev, M. I. Ibragimova

“…To investigate potential regression of left ventricular (LV) remodelling in elderly patients receiving antihypertensive combination therapy. Materials and methods. The study included 80 patients (23 men, 57 women) with arterial hypertension (AH) and different levels of cardiovascular risk, aged 60–86 years (mean age 72,4±6,5 years; median age 72 years; interquartile range 69,5–76 years). …”
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Healthcare utilization associated with antimicrobial resistance at a tertiary hospital in Vietnam: A retrospective observational study from 2016 to 2021. by Nga Thi-Quynh Nguyen, Nhien Phan-Thuy Nguyen, Quynh Thuy Truong, Thao Phuong Huynh, Hong-Nguyen Tran-Thi, Minh Van Hoang, Hai-Yen Nguyen-Thi

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a retrospective observational study of patients hospitalized at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases from 2016-2021 with non-duplicate isolates of any ESKAPE pathogens from clinical specimens. …”
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Progression of tricuspid and pulmonary regurgitation following surgical repair of subarterial ventricular septal defect via different approaches: predictors and outcomes by Lai Li, Aijun Liu, Junwu Su

“…Preoperative TR grade was partially associated with lower TRP, while the trans-pulmonary approach was considered an independent risk factor for PRP. …”
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Changes in Health Education Literacy After Structured Web-Based Education Versus Self-Directed Online Information Seeking in Patients Undergoing Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery: Nonr... by Mariella Seel, Julian Alexander Mihalic, Stefan Mathias Froschauer, Bernhard Holzner, Jens Meier, Tobias Gotterbarm, Matthias Holzbauer

“…Carpal tunnel release (CTR) surgery, a common day-surgery procedure, necessitates effective patient education for optimal recovery and self-management. …”
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