Altered brain dynamics in post-stroke cognitive and motor dysfunction by Xiaoying Liu, Guihua Song, Xiaoyun Zhuang, Ying Zhang, Xiaoyang Wang, Yin Qin, Yin Qin

“…Neuromodulation strategies can be optimized by HMM-derived brain states in the future.…”
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Cortical thickness and structural covariance network alterations in cerebral amyloid angiopathy: A graph theoretical analysis by Yijun Lin, Bin Gao, Yang Du, Mengyao Li, Yanfang Liu, Xingquan Zhao

“…Results: CAA patients exhibited significant alterations in small-world properties, with decreased Gamma (p = 0.002) and Sigma (p < 0.001), suggesting a shift toward a less optimal network configuration. Local efficiency was significantly different between groups (p = 0.045), while global efficiency remained unchanged (p = 0.127), indicating regionally disrupted rather than globally impaired network efficiency. …”
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Chronic urticaria and vitamin D supplementations: a systematic review by Ayesha Siddiqui, Aruna Bai, Haresh Kumar, Yash Roop Mandhwani, Anjali Bai, Priya Bai, Neha kumar, F. N. U. Muskan, Sumaiya Jatoi, Zulfiqar Ali, Abida Parveen

“…Conclusion Vitamin D supplementation may serve as a safe, accessible adjunct to standard CU treatment, particularly for those with confirmed deficiency. While evidence suggests potential benefits, further high-quality RCTs are needed to establish causality, optimal dosing, and long-term efficacy.…”
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Popliteal Artery Injury Following Knee Dislocation: Anatomy, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes by Kunj C. Vyas, Michael Abaskaron, Mikaila Carpenter, Taylor Manes, Morgan Turnow, Daniel T. DeGenova, Benjamin C. Taylor

“…Early repair and grafting techniques improved functional recovery, while diagnostic modalities such as Doppler ultrasound and CT angiography showed high sensitivity in detecting vascular injury. …”
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Gastrointestinal flora and serum metabolomic elucidation of Astragali Radix water decoction intervention in subclinical bovine mastitis by Jianpeng Yan, Jianpeng Yan, Ke Zhou, Ting Ma, Peng Ji, Yanming Wei

“…BackgroundThis study addresses the global challenge of subclinical bovine mastitis (SCBM) in dairy cows, a prevalent disease causing substantial economic losses, by investigating the mechanistic basis of Astragali Radix, a traditional herbal remedy with empirically validated efficacy but incompletely understood modes of action.MethodsInitially, the active components of Astragali Radix were identified using LC-MS/MS. …”
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GPT-based prediction of short-term survival following decompressive hemicraniectomy in malignant middle cerebral artery infarction by Sebastian Lehmann, Martin Vychopen, Erdem Güresir, Johannes Wach

“…GPT-4 Omni (CE) achieved an AUC of 0.67 (95% CI: 0.54–0.79; p = 0.002), while GPT-4 (CE) reached an AUC of 0.70 (95% CI: 0.57–0.82; p = 0.018). …”
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Comparative analysis of ICSI outcomes with testicular or secondary ejaculated sperm in men with oligoasthenoteratozoospermia by Marzieh Derakhshan, Mahsa Foroughi, Ensieh Salehi, Elham Naghshineh, Hatav Ghasemi Tehrani, Maryam Derakhshan, Atefeh Bamarinejad

“…Methods This prospective study involved 36 infertile men with OAT undergoing ICSI treatment. …”
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A New Controlled-Release Material Containing Metronidazole and Doxycycline for the Treatment of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases: Formulation and In Vitro Testing by Livia Nastri, Alfredo De Rosa, Vincenza De Gregorio, Vincenzo Grassia, Giovanna Donnarumma

“…The controlled-release gel containing metronidazole and doxycycline had an optimal final viscosity and mucoadhesive properties. …”
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Regularity and mechanisms of water-sand inrushes within mining-activated faults by Shichuan ZHANG, Pu HUANG, Yangyang LI, Chenggong WANG, Zhenhua WU

“…Small or large sand grain sizes were prone to cause system instability, while moderate grain sizes could balance permeability and system stability. …”
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Performance measures of the medical priority dispatch system in an urban basic life support system by Vittorio Nicoletta, Maxime Robitaille-Fortin, Valérie Bélanger, Éric Mercier, Jessica Harrisson

“…Abstract Background Accurate dispatch prioritization for emergency medical services (EMS) is essential for optimizing resource allocation and ensuring timely emergency response. …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of penpulimab plus carboplatin-paclitaxel as first-line treatment for metastatic squamous non-small-cell lung cancer in China by Luwei Wang, Jiasheng Chen, Lihui Lin, Xiaowei Huang

“…Clinical efficacy data were sourced from the AK105-302 trial, while drug costs were derived from national tender prices. …”
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Predicting Oncological and Functional Outcomes by Nephrectomy Type for T1 Renal Tumors Using Machine Learning Models by Dongrul Shin, Maisy Song, Jungyo Suh, Cheryn Song

“…Purpose Determining the optimal surgical approach for patients with T1 renal tumors requires balancing long-term oncological and renal functional outcomes. …”
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The PRIME model: a management solution in academic medicine by Gert J. van Zyl, Maria Nel

“…It embraces multi-tasking and still focuses on the key position of the leader, while allowing growth and development of new talent. …”
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Exogenous melatonin as a disease-modifying therapy for epilepsy by P. V. Moskaleva, N. A. Shnayder, N. G. Neznanov, D. V. Dmitrenko, V. A. Golokov, R. F. Nasyrova

“…In some forms of epilepsy, circadian dysrhythmias and sleep disorders can trigger the development of epileptic seizures, while in others - seizures develop from the REM-phase of sleep.The aim is to review and analyze studies on the efficacy and safety of exogenous melatonin as an additional medication for disease-modifying therapy in pediatric and adult patients with epilepsy.Materials and methods. …”
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Efficacy of daily versus alternate day oral iron supplementation for management of anaemia among general population: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Anupkumar D. Dhanvijay, Vipin Patidar, Jayvardhan Singh, Subodh Kumar, Shiv Kumar Mudgal, Seshadri Reddy Varikasuvu, Rajesh Kumar

“…Abstract Background Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) remains a prevalent global health issue. While oral iron therapy is the first-line treatment, the optimal dosing strategy—daily versus alternate-day—remains debated, especially for general population use. …”
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Metabolic, Inflammatory and Imaging Biomarkers in Evaluation of Coronary Arteries Anatomical Stenosis in Patients with Stable Coronary Artery Disease by O. A. Koshelskaya, T. E. Suslova, I. V. Kologrivova, N. Y. Margolis, O. A. Zhuravleva, O. A. Kharitonova, I. V. Vinnitskaya

“…To reveal the statistically significant determinants of the coronary artery (CA) stenosis ≥70% in patients with chronic stable CA disease receiving drug therapy.Material and methods. The study included 68 patients (aged 59.6±6.4 years) with stable CA disease and optimal cardioactive therapy. …”
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Influence of attentional state on EEG-based motor imagery of lower limb by Penghai Li, Dongfang Yu, Longlong Cheng, Longlong Cheng, Kun Wang, Kun Wang

“…This study aims to investigate how attentional states modulate EEG-based lower-limb motor imagery performance by influencing event-related desynchronization (ERD) and the alpha modulation index (AMI) and to develop a real-time attention monitoring method based on the theta/beta ratio (TBR).MethodsFourteen healthy right-handed subjects (aged 21–23) performed right-leg MI tasks, while their attentional states were modulated via a key-press paradigm. …”
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Mechanical behavior of hybrid custom implant abutments with various crown materials: a 3D finite element analysis by Pongsakorn Poovarodom, Guilherme Faria Moura, Fabio Antonio Piola Rizzante, Chaiy Rungsiyakull, Jarupol Suriyawanakul, Pimduen Rungsiyakull

“…PICN, Zirconia, Titanium, and Lithium Disilicate abutments showed peak principal stresses between 77 and 85 MPa, while PEEK variants reduced stress in the custom abutment (35–66 MPa) but increased it in the Ti-base (356–405 MPa). …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of thrombosis in patients with congenital hyperinsulinism: a retrospective analysis by Mohammed Hady Albitar, Nida Mariyam, Ziad Alhosainy, Raghad Alhuthil, Marah Nayfeh, Maeen Aldamouni, Seba Albitar, Afaf Alsagheir, Afaf Alsagheir

“…BackgroundCongenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) is a rare but significant cause of persistent neonatal hypoglycemia. While Central Venous Catheters (CVCs) are a known major risk factor for thrombosis in neonates, the evidence linking CHI, catheter use, and thrombotic risk remains limited. …”
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Abstract 136: Antiplatelet Regimens for Secondary Prevention in Minor Ischemic Stroke or TIA: A Network Meta‐Analysis by Hesham Kelani

“…The primary outcome measure was recurrent stroke while secondary outcomes included, any bleeding events, serious adverse events (SAEs), hemorrhagic stroke, myocardial infarction (MI), cardiovascular mortality, and all‐cause mortality. …”
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