Uncovering Psychedelics: From Neural Circuits to Therapeutic Applications by Alice Melani, Marco Bonaso, Letizia Biso, Benedetta Zucchini, Ciro Conversano, Marco Scarselli

“…The most relevant clinical trials of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), psilocybin, and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) demonstrate significant efficacy in treating treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety, with favorable safety profiles. …”
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Helicobacter pylori-Induced Chronic Gastritis and Assessing Risks for Gastric Cancer by Gonzalo Carrasco, Alejandro H. Corvalan

“…This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01774266.…”
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Neuroprotection and Functional Recovery Associated with Decreased Microglial Activation Following Selective Activation of mGluR2/3 Receptors in a Rodent Model of Parkinson's Diseas... by Hugh Chan, Helen Paur, Anthony C. Vernon, Virginia Zabarsky, Krishna P. Datla, Martin J. Croucher, David T. Dexter

“…Clinical trials have demonstrated positive proof of efficacy of dual metabotropic glutamate receptor 2/3 (mGluR2/3) agonists in both anxiety and schizophrenia. …”
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Treatment with the CCR5 antagonist OB-002 reduces lung pathology, but does not prevent disease in a Syrian hamster model of SARS-CoV-2 infection. by Bryce M Warner, Robert Vendramelli, Amrit S Boese, Jonathan Audet, Nikesh Tailor, Courtney Meilleur, Nathan Glowach, Marnie Willman, Thang Truong, Estella Moffat, Kevin Tierney, Beata Kosak, Irfan Dhanidina, Jarret Engstrom, Bozena Korczak, Ian McGowan, Carissa Embury-Hyatt, Darwyn Kobasa

“…Since the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 and the COVID-19 pandemic, a wide range of treatment options have been evaluated in preclinical studies and clinical trials, with several being approved for use in humans. …”
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Pioneering case: Robot-assisted remote radical distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer based on 5G communication technology by Honghai Guo, Yuan Tian, Jia Shi, Peigang Yang, Jiaxuan Yang, Pingan Ding, Xuefeng Zhao, Zhidong Zhang, Qun Zhao

“…To verify its superior operative outcomes, further clinical trials are needed.…”
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Therapeutic Potential of Dietary Phenolic Acids by Venkata Saibabu, Zeeshan Fatima, Luqman Ahmad Khan, Saif Hameed

“…Based on the available information in the literature, it is suggested that use of PAs as drugs is very promising; however more research and clinical trials are necessary before these bioactive molecules can be made for treatment. …”
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Potential and development of cellular vesicle vaccines in cancer immunotherapy by Wenxi Zhao, Xianjun Li, Jialu Guan, Shuai Yan, Lizhi Teng, Xitong Sun, Yuhan Dong, Hongyue Wang, Weiyang Tao

“…This paper presents the advantages of these three bacteria/extracellular vesicles as cancer vaccines and discusses the potential applications of functionally modified extracellular vesicles as cancer vaccines after cellular engineering or genetic engineering, as well as current clinical trials of extracellular vesicle vaccines. In summary, extracellular vesicle vaccines are a promising direction for cancer vaccine research.…”
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Impact of visual presentation of atherosclerotic carotid plaque on cardiovascular risk profile using mHealth technologies by Greta Ullrich, Alexander Bäuerle, Lisa Maria Jahre, Katrin Paldán, Jana Rosemeyer, Chiara Kalaitzidis, Christos Rammos, Martin Teufel, Tienush Rassaf, Julia Lortz

“…Trial Registration: The study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov under the identifier NCT05096637 on 27 October 2021 and was approved by the local ethics committee of the University of Duisburg-Essen (20-9157-BO).…”
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Therapeutic Targeting of Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptors in Gastric Cancer by Mikito Inokuchi, Yoshitaka Fujimori, Sho Otsuki, Yuya Sato, Masatoshi Nakagawa, Kazuyuki Kojima

“…Several TKIs are now being evaluated in clinical trials as treatment for metastatic or unresectable GC harboring FGFR2 amplification.…”
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C-Reactive Protein in Human Atherogenesis: Facts and Fiction by Oliver Zimmermann, Kefei Li, Myron Zaczkiewicz, Matthias Graf, Zhongmin Liu, Jan Torzewski

“…Specific CRP inhibition followed by use of CRP inhibitors in controlled clinical trials may be the only way to prove or disprove a causative role for CRP in cardiovascular disease.…”
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Outcome differences in acute vs. acute on chronic heart failure and cardiogenic shock by Tara L. Jones, Michael C. Tan, Vidang Nguyen, Kathleen E. Kearney, Charles C. Maynard, Emily Anderson, Claudius Mahr, James M. McCabe

“…Abstract Aims Despite advances in coronary reperfusion and percutaneous mechanical circulatory support, mortality among patients presenting with cardiogenic shock (CS) remains unacceptably high. Clinical trials and risk stratification tools have largely focused on acute CS, particularly secondary to acute coronary syndrome. …”
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Hormonal Contraception and Bone Metabolism: Emerging Evidence from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Studies on Post-Pubertal and Reproductive-Age Women by Alice Tassi, Ambrogio P Londero, Anjeza Xholli, Giulia Lanzolla, Serena Bertozzi, Luca Savelli, Federico Prefumo, Angelo Cagnacci

“…., those listed in PubMed/Medline, Embase, Scopus, the Cochrane Database, International Clinical Trials Registry, and ClinicalTrials.gov). We examined published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and prospective studies. …”
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Assessment of Bowel Preparation Using Low-Volume Sulphate-Based Preparations in Comparison with Macrogols: A Multicenter, Randomized, Comparative Clinical Study of the 3rd Phase by Evgeny D. Fedorov, Viktor V. Veselov, Sergey V. Kashin, Ekaterina V. Tikhomirova, Alexey V. Veselov, Dmitry V. Zavyalov, Anne Kornowski, Tatyana Gorskaya, Magali Volteau, Thierry Ponchon

“…Despite the higher incidence of nausea in the OSS group, the patients showed significantly higher compliance with the OSS mode as compared to that of Macrogol.This study is registered with the ClinicalTrials.gov Registry of Clinical Trials, No. NCT02321462.…”
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Initial treatment of steroid-sensitive idiopathic nephrotic syndrome in children with mycophenolate mofetil versus prednisone: protocol for a randomised, controlled, multicentre tr... by Burkhard Toenshoff, Martin Konrad, Steffen Luntz, Anja Sander, Peter F Hoyer, Rasmus Ehren, Marcus R Benz, Jorg Doetsch, Alexander Fichtner, Jutta Gellermann, Dieter Haffner, Britta Höcker, Bärbel Kästner, Markus J Kemper, Uwe Querfeld, Lutz T Weber

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Effectiveness of the Modified WHO Labour Care Guide to Detect Prolonged and Obstructed Labour Among Women Admitted at Eight Publicly Funded, Midwife-Led Community Health Facilities... by Mugyenyi GR, Tumuhimbise W, Atukunda EC, Tibaijuka L, Ngonzi J, Kayondo M, Kanyesigye M, Musimenta A, Yarine FT, Byamugisha JK

“…More controlled and powered studies should evaluate the two tools in different facilities and sub-populations.Trial Registration: This trial registration was registered with clinical trials.gov number NCT05979194 on 2023-08-07, and the protocol was published by BMJ open, as 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-079216 on 15 April 2024.21 Trial registration number NCT05979194 clinical trials.gov.Keywords: modified WHO LCG, partograph, effectiveness, labour monitoring, ambispective cohort study, Uganda…”
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Study protocol for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial of comparing enhanced acceptance and commitment therapy plus (+) added to usual aftercare versus usual aftercare only, in... by Imran Khan, Stephanie J. C. Taylor, Clare Robinson, Elisavet Moschopoulou, Paul McCrone, Liam Bourke, Mohamed Thaha, Kamaldeep Bhui, Derek Rosario, Damien Ridge, Sheila Donovan, Ania Korszun, Paul Little, Adrienne Morgan, Olivier Quentin, Rebecca Roylance, Peter White, Trudie Chalder

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Passive Immunoprophylaxis for the Protection of the Mother and Her Baby: Insights from In Vivo Models of Antibody Transport by Yanqun Xu, Iftekhar Mahmood, Lilin Zhong, Pei Zhang, Evi B. Struble

“…The use of appropriate animal models of placental transfer and infectious disease during pregnancy would facilitate pharmacokinetic modeling to derive a starting dose in clinical trials.…”
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Correlation of Macular Focal Electroretinogram with Ellipsoid Zone Extension in Stargardt Disease by Edoardo Abed, Giorgio Placidi, Luigi Calandriello, Marco Piccardi, Francesca Campagna, Matteo Bertelli, Angelo Maria Minnella, Maria Cristina Savastano, Benedetto Falsini

“…A precise assessment of macular cone function by FERG recording may be useful to monitor the progression of STGD1 and to select the optimal candidates to include in future clinical trials to treat this disease.…”
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Contribution of Statins towards Periodontal Treatment: A Review by Catherine Petit, Fareeha Batool, Isaac Maximiliano Bugueno, Pascale Schwinté, Nadia Benkirane-Jessel, Olivier Huck

“…Herein, the adjunctive use of statins in periodontal therapy in vitro, in vivo, and in clinical trials was reviewed. Statins act through several pathways to modulate inflammation, immune response, bone metabolism, and bacterial clearance. …”
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Managing pediatric psoriasis: update on treatments and challenges—a review by A. A. Hebert, J. Browning, P. C. Kwong, A. M. Duarte, H. N. Price, E. Siegfried

“…A growing number of clinical trials using biologic agents for pediatric psoriasis aim to broaden available treatment options but may also raise unique concerns associated with the use of these medications in children.Conclusion Pediatric psoriasis is underrecognized and often undertreated. …”
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