Evaluation of the Efficacy, Safety, and Adherence to Oral Drug Therapy in Patients with Relapsing–Remitting Multiple Sclerosis by Paulius Sėdžius, Dalia Musneckienė

“…<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Selecting appropriate disease-modifying drugs (DMDs) is crucial for optimizing treatment and slowing disease progression in multiple sclerosis (MS). …”
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Association between coffee and tea consumption and the risk of macrovascular complications in type 2 diabetes: a UK Biobank cohort study by Ting Ma, Lingling Yang, Miaomiao Wu, Bo Wang, Jiangping Li, Jiafei Yang, Xian Sun

“…Combined moderate consumption of both beverages provided optimal protection against HF.…”
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Characterization of physical performance and change of direction deficit across age groups in young female volleyball players by João P Oliveira, Daniel A Marinho, Pedro Jacinto, Tatiana Sampaio, Jorge E. Morais

“…Conclusions These findings suggest that while anthropometric features have increased and sprint performance improved with age, there is no corresponding improvement in lower limb strength, power, or dynamic balance. …”
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Artificial Intelligence-Based Prediction of Bloodstream Infections Using Standard Hematological and Biochemical Markers by Ferhat DEMİRCİ, Murat AKŞİT, Aylin DEMİRCİ

“…SHAP analysis revealed that age and PCT were the most influential features with both statistical and clinical relevance. Basophil count, while ranked highest by SHAP, showed low sensitivity, highlighting the difference between algorithmic weight and bedside utility. …”
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Knowledge and recommendation of oral rehydration solution and zinc for management of childhood diarrhoea among patent and proprietary medicine vendors in Port Harcourt, Nigeria by Emmanuel Firima, Birger Forsberg

“…Eighty six percent of them reported consistent recommendation of ORS, while 63% of PPMVs consistently recommended zinc. …”
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The role of uterine anteversion and flexion angles in predicting pain severity during diagnostic hysteroscopy: a prospective cohort study by Can Tercan, Emrah Dagdeviren, Ali Selcuk Yeniocak, Sultan Can

“…Patients with VAS scores ≥ 6 were categorized into the severe pain group, while those with scores < 6 were classified into the moderate pain group. …”
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Research on sustainable supply capacity of critical metals in China’s new energy vehicles under coupled allocation of primary and secondary resources by DONG Xuesong, CHEN Jinyu, HU Meimei

“…From the perspective of coupled allocation of primary and secondary resources, combined scenarios are proposed to ensure their sustainable supply, thereby providing a reference for resolving critical metal constraints during the energy transition and ensuring national resource security. [Methods] By integrating scenario analysis with a stock-driven material flow model, this study assessed the sustainable supply capacity of critical metals for new energy vehicles in China from 2010 to 2023. …”
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Manganese‐enhanced MRI during remotely induced myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury in male mice by Matic Pusovnik, Michiel Algoet, Willy Gsell, Stefan Janssens, Wouter Oosterlinck, Uwe Himmelreich

“…Abstract Early assessment of myocardial viability post‐ischemia is crucial to mitigate adverse remodeling and optimize therapy. Current noninvasive methods like late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) MRI may overestimate infarct size. …”
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Determinants of breastfeeding initiation in thailand: multiple indicator cluster survey analysis by Salila Cetthakrikul, Chompoonut Topothai, Nisachol Cetthakrikul

“…Abstract Background Early initiation of breastfeeding, defined as breastfeeding within one hour of birth, is a critical indicator of optimal infant feeding practices with substantial health benefits for mothers and infants. …”
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KHAIRNAR’S Pterygoid Classification: Pterygo-Maxillary Anatomical Variation-Guided Approach for Placement of Pterygoid Implants by Mayur Khairnar, A. Raam Prasath, Tejasvi Seth, Sanika Dhamapurkar, Darshana Raut

“…Khairnar’s Collectives introduces a novel clinical classification system to streamline predictable pterygoid implant placement, addressing the unique anatomical considerations for successful outcomes. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study analyzed 597 pterygoid implants placed over 6 years. …”
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The influence of tactical positioning on performance in world-championship freestyle swimming by Craig Staunton, Jesús J. Ruiz-Navarro, Peter Edholm, Dennis-Peter Born, Dennis-Peter Born

“…PurposeThis study examined tactical positioning and pacing in short-distance (100 m), middle-distance (200 m, 400 m) and long-distance (800 m, 1,500 m) freestyle events, focusing on the influence of race distance, competition round (HEAT vs. FINAL), and sex.MethodsRace data from multiple World Championships (2013–2023) were analyzed. …”
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Assessment of the knowledge landscape, information needs and attitude towards decision support systems among hemp farmers in Florida by Alwin Hopf, Jonathan A. Watson, Mickie Swisher, Zachary Brym, Gerrit Hoogenboom

“…Regulatory uncertainties and market volatility further compounded these challenges. While interest in DSS exists, particularly for addressing agronomic issues and optimizing decision-making, barriers such as cost, trust in model accuracy, and utility remain significant. …”
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Health Care Professionals’ Concerns About Medical AI and Psychological Barriers and Strategies for Successful Implementation: Scoping Review by Nora Arvai, Gellért Katonai, Bertalan Mesko

“…Addressing these issues may foster acceptance and optimize AI integration, enhancing HC delivery while maintaining ethical standards. …”
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Network pattern and risk characteristics of global cobalt material trade from the perspective of industry chain by LI Haoran, XU Wenjie, JI Qiang, SUN Xiaolei

“…Systematically identifying cobalt trade patterns and their evolving risks is crucial for maintaining the stability of industry chains and optimizing resource security policies. [Methods] Focusing on cobalt material trade, this study selected 29 cobalt products across four stages of the industry chain—mining, production, manufacturing, and waste management—to construct a global cobalt material trade network. …”
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FK506 and Cyclosporin A Enhance IL-6 Production in Monocytes: A single-Cell Assay by K. Murayama, M. Sawamura, H. Murakami, J. Tamura, T. Naruse, J. Tsuchiya

“…The effect of FK506 and cyclosporin A (CsA) on the production of interleukin 6 (IL-6) in adherent monocytes was studied at a single-cell level by the avidinbiotin- peroxidase complex methods. The percentage of IL-6-producing monocytes increased when stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) at concentrations between 10 ng/ml and 10 μg/ml, in a dose dependent manner. …”
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Analysis of innovative clinical developments in the field of therapy for metastatic prostate cancer: bright results of the ASCO Congress-2022 by D. A. Andreev, A. A. Zavyalov

“…There is a significant proportion of patients with advanced (III-IV stages) of prostate cancer - up to 50 %, while metastatic cancer accounts for up to 18.1 % of patients. …”
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Influence of pacifier design on pacifier-palate contact: a finite element analysis by Michaela Maintz, Prasad Nalabothu, Florian M. Thieringer, Carlalberta Verna

“…Hyperelastic silicone rubber properties were used, while the palate and tongue were modeled as rigid and the mucosa as flexible. …”
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Octreotide combined with pantoprazole in the treatment of elderly patients with peptic ulcer complicated by upper gastrointestinal bleeding by Ming Yang, Shu-Qin Zhang, Jing Huang

“…BackgroundUpper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a serious complication of peptic ulcer (PU), particularly in elderly patients who are at higher risk for adverse outcomes. While pantoprazole is widely used for acid suppression, adding octreotide may enhance hemostatic efficacy by reducing splanchnic blood flow. …”
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Vaping-Associated Pneumothorax: A Systematic Review of Case Reports and Case Series by Moneeb Al-Taj, Alameen Alsabbah, Tariq Ma’ali, Mohammad Abu Suilik, Jehad Feras AlSamhori, Ahmad Alloubani, Ali Madha, Anita V. Goyal, Abeer Gharaibeh

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Pneumothorax is a medical condition characterized by the accumulation of air in the pleural cavity, leading to lung collapse. While cigarette smoking is a well-known risk factor, the role of electronic cigarettes is less understood. …”
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The impact of head nurse empowerment on clinical nurses’ innovative behavior: the mediating role of organizational climate and professional autonomy by Yifan Lu, Shuqi Zhai, Qinqin Liu, Jie Liu, Chaoran Chen

“…Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 25.0, while AMOS 26.0 was utilized for model mapping and mediation path analysis. …”
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