Injuries in children and adolescents seen during 2006 at the emergency department of the National District Hospital, Bloemfontein by P.H. Monese, E.A.M. Prinsloo, F.C. van Rooyen

“…Most patients (93.3%) received medication, while 22% were referred for specialist treatment. …”
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Identifying inherited metabolic disorders in children: the role of elevated creatine kinase by Merve Yoldaş Çelik, Burcu Köşeci

“…This study emphasizes the value of a multidisciplinary approach in assessing elevated CK levels in pediatric patients and calls for further research to optimize diagnostic pathways.…”
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EFFECTIVENESS OF PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING IN ENHANCING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION: META-ANALYSIS by Pradeo Putra Wiratama, Wipsar Sunu Brams Dwandaru, Heru Kuswanto, Silvia Laeli, Aris Kurniawan

“…Educators should consider structured PBL frameworks, while policymakers could support teacher training initiatives to optimize implementation. …”
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Analysis on the Ductility of One-Part Geopolymer-Stabilized Soil with PET Fibers: A Deep Learning Neural Network Approach by Guo Hu, Junyi Zhang, Ying Tang, Jun Wu

“…Thus, for the OPG-stabilized soil, the optimal dosage and length of PET fiber were found to be 1.5% and 9 mm, respectively. …”
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VR-PLC as an answer to industry training needs in digital competences of programming logic controllers (PLC) by Andrzej Wojciech Stępnikowski

“…Literature analysis show that there is a need for broader searching of optimal educational methods in the area of digital competencies of programming logic controllers (PLC), also in the aspect of their growing popularity. …”
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Comparing Diagnostic Accuracy of Clinical Professionals and Large Language Models: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Guxue Shan, Xiaonan Chen, Chen Wang, Li Liu, Yuanjing Gu, Huiping Jiang, Tingqi Shi

“…The quality assessment indicated a high risk of bias in the majority of studies, primary cause is known case diagnosis. For the optimal model, the accuracy of the primary diagnosis ranged from 25% to 97.8%, while the triage accuracy ranged from 66.5% to 98%. …”
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Retrospective evaluation of 28 cases of inflammatory linear verrucous epidermal nevus by Buğra Burç Dağtaş, Vildan Manav, Cem Leblebici, Ayse Esra Koku Aksu

“…Topical corticosteroids were the primary treatment modality, while spontaneous regression was observed in 14.3% of untreated cases. …”
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Incidence, Pathogenesis, Risk Factors, and Treatment of Cystoid Macula Oedema Following Cataract Surgery: A Systematic Review by Lorenzo Ferro Desideri, Kirupakaran Arun, Enrico Bernardi, Nicola Sagurski, Rodrigo Anguita

“…<b>Results:</b> Topical NSAIDs, particularly ketorolac and diclofenac, showed effectiveness in acute CMO, while their efficacy in chronic cases was variable. …”
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Comparative efficacy of treatments for previously treated patients with advanced esophageal and esophagogastric junction cancer: A network meta-analysis. by Shuiyu Lin, Tingting Liu, Jun Chen, Guang Li, Jun Dang

“…Ramucirumab+CT seemed to be the most effective treatment in patients with esophageal/EGJ AC, while use of PD-1 inhibitors, especially camrelizumab, was likely to be the optimal treatment in patients with esophageal SCC.…”
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Treatment of degenerative massive rotator cuff tears: a study protocol for a randomized non-inferiority comparative surgical trial by Alexandre Lädermann, Anthony Pernoud, Blaise Cochard, Hugo Bothorel

“…Abstract Background Massive degenerative rotator cuff tears (MRCTs) represent a persistent challenge in shoulder surgery. While arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) remains a widely accepted treatment with good functional outcomes, it is associated with a risk of retear and progression to cuff tear arthropathy. …”
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Comparison of Efficacy of Ultrasound Guided Erector Spinae Block vs Paravertebral Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Breast Surgeries by B Arun Kumar, T Divyalakshmi, R Brindha, Naveena Pandian, Panneerselvam Periasamy

“…Background: Effective management of postoperative pain (PSP) following breast surgeries is essential to improving recovery and preventing chronic pain syndromes. While the thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) is the established standard for analgesia in breast surgeries, the erector spinae plane block (ESPB) has recently emerged as a simpler and safer alternative. …”
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How to Keep Future Doctors Awake: An Inquiry into Online Learning Video Design Preferences Among Medical Students by Himel Mondal, Koushik Saha, Shaikat Mondal

“…Therefore, this study aims to explore the design preferences of undergraduate medical students for learning videos. Methods. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted at Rampurhat Government Medical College in eastern India. …”
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Evaluation of risk-based antigen and antibody surveillance strategies and their association with HPAI outbreaks in South Korean duck farms by Saleem Ahmad, Dae Sung Yoo

“…However, the effectiveness of these strategies—especially in terms of testing frequency, timing, and spatial alignment with outbreak risks—remains under-evaluated.MethodsThis study analyzed antigen and antibody surveillance data from South Korean duck farms between 2019 and 2022. …”
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The Impact of Hypertension and Related Risk Factors on the Onset and Resolution Rates of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Recurrence: A 6-Year Retrospective Study by Alessandro Micarelli, Ivan Granito, Riccardo Xavier Micarelli, Marco Alessandrini

“…For the RO, the correlation was statistically significant for age and gender, while for the RR, the correlation was statistically significant for age and hypertension stage. …”
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Barriers and facilitators for interaction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation teams: a qualitative study by Abdolhosein Emami Sigaroudi, Nazila Javadi-Pashaki, Mohammad Ali Cheraghi, Yadolah Shirvani

“…Through careful planning to enhance facilitating factors - including consensus in resuscitation, regular communication, normal rotation, and participatory leadership - while addressing inhibiting factors - such as irregular communication, personal conflicts, abnormal rotation, and autocratic leadership - we can optimize team interactions to improve CPR outcomes.…”
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Open-source magnetic system for wireless neuromodulations in vitro and for untethered brain stimulation in vivo by Jun-Xuan Huang, Ping-Hsiang Yen, Chao-Chun Cheng, Yi-Cheng Fang, Po-Han Chiang

“…A Python-based graphical user interface (GUI) allows researchers to design and control stimulation protocols while monitoring feedback signals in real-time. The system includes multiple solenoid designs optimized for diverse applications, such as cell culture studies, fluorescence microscopy, and in vivo behavioral experiments, ensuring compatibility across experimental scales. …”
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Association of pulmonary artery bifurcation angle shift with contralateral stenosis after post-arterial switch in the pediatric transposition of great artery patients. by Panupong Seripanu, Tanop Srisuwan, Yupada Pongprot, Rekwan Sittiwangkul, Thanaporn Phanacharoensawad, Pakpoom Wongyikul, Phichayut Phinyo, Kwannapas Saengsin

“…Preoperative planning to optimize the PA bifurcation angle to within ±20 degrees may help reduce the risk of postoperative stenosis. …”
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Efficacy of Dexamethasone on Pain and Swelling Following Extraction of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars by Saber Mizher

“…Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: the study group received a submucosal injection of 8mg dexamethasone, while the control group received an equivalent volume of normal saline. …”
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The impact of perceived value on patient satisfaction and behavioral intention in private teaching hospitals of Nepal by Ashtha Karki, Priti Ranjan Sahoo, Kharabela Rout

“…This study employed a mixed-methods approach. In the first phase, the qualitative study extracted value dimensions using thematic analysis following an in-depth interview with nine patients. …”
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Automated Layer-by-Layer Soil Tillage Machine Using a Highly Turbulent Air Jet by B. Kh. Akhalaya, Yu. S. Tsench, N. I. Belyaeva

“…In soil conservation farming systems, no-till soil cultivation plays a crucial role in preventing wind and water erosion, regulating the soil’s physical, chemical, and biological properties, and optimizing the use of soil and climatic resources to ensure higher and more stable crop yields. …”
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