Effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation with different stimulation parameters on post-stroke dysphagia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlle... by Xu-Miao Peng, Xu-Miao Peng, Cheng Gong, Mei-Xia Xiao, Liang-Sheng Chen, Liang-Sheng Chen, Yi Li, Yi Li, Jie Chen, Mao-Yuan Wang, Mao-Yuan Wang, Mao-Yuan Wang, Yun Luo, Yun Luo, Yun Luo

“…However, consensus on optimal clinical protocols for rTMS remains unclear. …”
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Modification of the Cardiac Renal Angina Index for Predicting Adverse Kidney Events After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery by Katherine F. Melink, Natalja L. Stanski, Emily Gorrell, Jeffrey A. Alten, Kevin A. Pettit, Stuart L. Goldstein, Huaiyu Zang, Nicholas J. Ollberding, Rajit K. Basu, Shina Menon, Megan SooHoo, Katja M. Gist

“…Patients who were cRAI positive had worse outcomes, while the composite outcome was effectively ruled out in patients who were cRAI negative. …”
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Prevalence of Plasmodium spp. in humans and cattle: Implications for zoonotic malaria transmission in Indonesia by Hamzah Hasyim, Babucarr Jassey, Ririh Yudhastuti, Misnaniarti Misnaniarti, Iche Andriyani Liberty, Elvi Sunarsih, Langgeng Priyanto, Dalilah Dalilah, Yusri Yusri, Fadhilah Eka Maharani, Lukman Hakim, Siti Herlinda, Fildzah Hashifah Taufiq

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Integration of Network Pharmacology, Transcriptomics, and Metabolomics Strategies to Uncover the Mechanism of Chaihuang Qingfu Pill in Treating Sepsis-Induced Liver Injury by Zhang C, Chen F, Jiang Y, Deng J, Yan X, Yin X, Su B, Liu W

“…This study aims to systematically investigate the molecular basis of CHQF in the mitigation of sepsis-associated liver damage.Purpose: To explore the mechanism of CHQF for the treatment of sepsis-induced liver injury.Methods: A sepsis mouse model was established via cecal ligation and puncture (CLP). …”
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The impact of early vs. delayed surgery on outcomes in cervical spinal cord injury without fracture or dislocation by Sirui Xiao, Hui Yan, Beixi Bao, Yuxuan Wu, Xiaokang Cheng, Chunyang Xu, Jiaguang Tang

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to retrospectively analyze 104 patients diagnosed with cervical spinal cord injury without fracture or dislocation (CSCIwoFD) who underwent surgical treatment, in order to compare the effects of early vs. delayed surgical intervention on neurological functional recovery.MethodsPatients diagnosed with CSCIwoFD and treated surgically at our institution between August 2020 and January 2023 were retrospectively reviewed. …”
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Performance and Cost-Effectiveness of Computed Tomography Lung Cancer Screening Scenarios in a Population-Based Setting: A Microsimulation Modeling Analysis in Ontario, Canada. by Kevin Ten Haaf, Martin C Tammemägi, Susan J Bondy, Carlijn M van der Aalst, Sumei Gu, S Elizabeth McGregor, Garth Nicholas, Harry J de Koning, Lawrence F Paszat

“…Therefore, the objective of this study was to estimate the cost-effectiveness of lung cancer screening in a population-based setting in Ontario, Canada, and evaluate the effects of screening eligibility criteria.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>This study used microsimulation modeling informed by various data sources, including the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP), Ontario Cancer Registry, smoking behavior surveys, and the NLST. …”
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Cardiac Rehabilitation for Fontan Circulation Patients: A Systematic Review, and Meta-Analysis by Luna van de Ven, Ana Clara Félix, Joana Suarez, Jorge Dias, Fátima F. Pinto, Sérgio Laranjo

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and optimal exercise modalities for Fontan patients. <i>Materials and Methods:</i> A systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library was conducted on 24 August 2023. …”
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Final Fusion Strategies in Early-Onset Scoliosis: Does Implant Density Make a Difference After Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Treatment? by Paolo Brigato, Leonardo Oggiano, Sergio De Salvatore, Davide Palombi, Sergio Sessa, Umile Giuseppe Longo, Andrea Vescio, Pier Francesco Costici

“…Background/Objectives: Early-onset scoliosis (EOS) frequently requires growth-friendly interventions, such as magnetically controlled growing rods (MCGRs), followed by definitive spinal fusion upon skeletal maturity. The optimal implant density (ID) for final posterior spinal fusion in these patients remains controversial. …”
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UMI-77 targets MCL-1 to activate mitophagy and ameliorate periodontitis in mice by Dalei Sun, Shu Ouyang, Xiaoxuan Xu, Jingjing Yan, Heqian Wang, Chenkai Lan, Wubin Ouyang, Liangjun Zhong, Jun Lin

“…Western blot confirmed downregulation of MCL-1 expression to near-normal levels in Group Ba, while TEM detected autolysosomes in both Group Ba and Group Ca, indicating mitophagy activation. …”
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A multi-dimensional performance evaluation of large language models in dental implantology: comparison of ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Grok, Gemini and Qwen across diverse clinical scenarios by Xing Wu, Guofei Cai, Bin Guo, Leizi Ma, Siqi Shao, Jun Yu, Yuchen Zheng, Linhong Wang, Fan Yang

“…Mixed-effects models showed Gemini-2.0-flash-thinking superiority over ChatGPT-o3-mini, while Qwen2.5-max exhibited a decline in performance. …”
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Risk factors of low bone mass in young patients with transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia by Wei Zhang, Wei Zhang, Rongrong Liu, Rongrong Liu, Rongrong Liu, Siping He, Jihua Huang, Liting Wu, Cuifeng Huang, Yuzhen Liang, Yongrong Lai, Yongrong Lai, Yongrong Lai

“…ObjectiveTo determine the prevalence of low bone mass and associated risk factors among children and adolescents suffering from transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia (TDT).MethodsIn this study, a total of 389 children and adolescents with TDT (236 males and 153 females), treated between January 2015 and December 2024 in the Department of Hematology at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, were selected. …”
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Clinical and histopathological features of lupus nephritis and the risk of long-term kidney outcomes in Indonesia by Ni Made Hustrini, Ni Made Hustrini, Endang Susalit, Monik Ediana Miranda, Meilania Saraswati, Y. K. Onno Teng, Merel van Diepen, Joris I. Rotmans

“…We examined the clinicopathological presentation and long-term kidney outcomes of lupus nephritis in Indonesia.MethodsThis was a retrospective cohort study conducted from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2021 on biopsy-proven lupus nephritis patients, corresponding to the International Society of Nephrology/Renal Pathology Society 2018 classification. …”
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Conservation of Verbascum sinaiticum Benth using innovative tissue culture technique and DNA barcoding by Mohamed Abdel-Shakur Ali, Nora Rabee Gowda, Mai A. Allam, Sayed A. Fayed

“…We have devised flexible methods for large-scale micropropagation that offer a sustainable and quick production strategy, even in the face of resource constraints. …”
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Development and external validation of machine learning models for the early prediction of malnutrition in critically ill patients: a prospective observational study by Yi Liu, Yehua Xu, Lixia Guo, Zhongbin Chen, Xueqin Xia, Feng Chen, Li Tang, Hua Jiang, Caixia Xie

“…Hyperparameters were optimized via 5-fold cross-validation on the training set, eliminating the need for a separate validation set while ensuring internal validation. …”
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Episiotomies and obstetric anal sphincter injuries following a restrictive episiotomy policy in France: An analysis of the 2010, 2016, and 2021 National Perinatal Surveys. by Raphaele Houlbracq, Camille Le Ray, Béatrice Blondel, Nathalie Lelong, Anne Alice Chantry, Thomas Desplanches, ENP2021 Study Group

“…We aimed to assess variations in the prevalence of both episiotomy and obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) from the 2010, 2016, and 2021 National Perinatal Surveys.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>A total of 29,750 women who had given birth to a live infant by vaginal delivery were included. …”
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A nomogram for predicting early bacterial infection after liver transplantation: a retrospective study by Jie Yu, Jie Yu, Jichang Jiang, Jichang Jiang, Caili Fan, Caili Fan, Jinlong Huo, Jinlong Huo, Tingting Luo, Tingting Luo, Lijin Zhao, Lijin Zhao

“…It can effectively identify the high-risk group for bacterial infection in the early postoperative period after liver transplantation, while simultaneously helping the transplant team dynamically monitor the key indicators and optimize perioperative management.…”
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Cervical cerclage for prevention of preterm birth and adverse perinatal outcome in twin pregnancies with short cervical length or cervical dilatation: A systematic review and meta-... by Francesco D'Antonio, Nashwa Eltaweel, Smriti Prasad, Maria Elena Flacco, Lamberto Manzoli, Asma Khalil

“…<h4>Background</h4>The optimal approach to prevent preterm birth (PTB) in twins has not been fully established yet. …”
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Intranasal delivery of hMSC-derived supernatant for treatment of ischemic stroke by inhibiting the pro-inflammatory polarization of neutrophils by Yixiang Jiang, Ning Wang, Jingyi Liu, Haoran Ren, Wenkang Jiang, Yanting Lei, Xidan Fu, Miao Hao, Xiujuan Lang, Yumei Liu, Xijun Liu, Rui Li, Hulun Li

“…Abstract Background Stem cells utilized for ischemic stroke treatment often display unstable homing capabilities and diminished activity in vivo, limiting their neuroprotective efficacy. Furthermore, the optimal delivery route for stem cells remains undetermined. …”
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An assessment of the level of knowledge about diabetes mellitus among diabetic patients in a primary healthcare setting by Lushendran M. Moodley, Viren Rambiritch

“…Section A investigated basic patient history (demographics and disease state), while section B was a basic knowledge test on diabetes mellitus. …”
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Impact of Obesity on the Long-Term Outcomes of Advanced Therapies in IBD: A Real-World Study in Taiwan by Hsu WC, Lin SH, Kuo CJ, Chiu HY, Chen CM, Su MY, Chiu CT, Chang CW, Huang TY, Pan YB, Le PH

“…Future studies should explore optimal therapies for obese IBD patients.Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease, advanced therapies, drug persistence, overweight, obesity…”
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