Effect of Intestinal Levodopa-Carbidopa Infusion on Pharyngeal Dysphagia: Results from a Retrospective Pilot Study in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease by Bendix Labeit, Inga Claus, Paul Muhle, Sonja Suntrup-Krueger, Rainer Dziewas, Tobias Warnecke

“…LCIG may affect PDrPD and reduce premature bolus spillage and pharyngeal bradykinesia. Future studies with larger sample sizes are required to follow-up on these pilot results and identify which factors predict a good response of PDrPD to LCIG treatment.…”
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Psychometric properties of an Arabic translation of the 13-item short mood and feelings questionnaire- parent version (SMFQ-P) to screen for depression in children by Amir Noureddine, Diana Malaeb, Sami El Khatib, Mariam Dabbous, Fouad Sakr, Amira Mohammed Ali, Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Souheil Hallit, Sahar Obeid

“…Limitations, including reliance on parent-reported distress and the lack of a direct child-report validation, should be addressed in future studies.…”
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Combined analysis of 16S rRNA gene sequencing data reveals core vaginal bacteria across livestock species by Lucille C. Jonas, Lucille C. Jonas, Curtis R. Youngs, Stephan Schmitz-Esser, Stephan Schmitz-Esser

“…A better understanding of the livestock vaginal microbiota is required for future studies aimed at elucidation of the functional significance of individual microbes with respect to livestock reproductive efficiency. …”
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Reliability of an Observational Biomechanical Analysis Tool in Adolescent Baseball Pitchers by Steven F DeFroda, Dai Sugimoto, Steven J Staffa, Donald S Bae, Ellen Shanley, Charles A Thigpen, Peter K Kriz

“… # Conclusions The 20-item ACES scoring tool with 2D video analysis demonstrated excellent intra- and interrater reliability when utilized by raters of different musculoskeletal disciplines. Future studies validating 2D vs. 3D methodology are warranted before ACES is widely disseminated and utilized for adolescent pitchers. …”
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Accuracy of Lung Ultrasonography for Diagnosis of Heart Failure; a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Erfan Rahmani, Masoud Farrokhi, Mehrdad Farrokhi, Shadi Nouri, Atousa Moghadam Fard, Behnam Hoorshad, Ramin Atighi, Erfan Ghadirzadeh, Michael Tajik, Habibollah Afshang, Aida Naseri, Mohadeseh Asoudehfard, Shiva Samami Kojidi, Arsham Ebnemehdi, Mehdi Rezaei, Maziar Daneshvar, Amirali Makhmalbaf, Sepideh Hassanpour Khodaei, Shirin Farsi, Saber Barazandeh Rad, Fateme Nozari, Pouya Rezaei, Negar Babapour, Salman Delavar, Babak Goodarzy, Lida Zare Lahijan, Sanam Mohammadzadeh, Helena Mehran, Fatemeh Gheibi, Ramtin Shemshadigolafzani, Behnaz Dalvandi, Amir Abderam

“…However, the influence of outlier and influential studies warrants caution, and future studies should aim to further validate these findings in diverse clinical contexts. …”
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Attaching artificial Achilles and tibialis cranialis tendons to bone using suture anchors in a rabbit model: assessment of outcomes by Obinna P. Fidelis, Caleb Stubbs, Katrina L. Easton, Caroline Billings, Alisha P. Pedersen, David E. Anderson, Dustin L. Crouch

“…Conclusion For the suture anchors used to attach artificial tendons in this study, suture anchor failure was most likely due to suture wear or cutting against the eyelet of the anchor screw. Future studies are needed to test the effect of suture-eyelet interaction on suture strength under different loading conditions.…”
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Prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity in Malaysia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ker Yang Chua, Ker Yung Chua, Karuthan Chinna, Chooi Ling Lim, Maheeka Seneviwickrama

“…In conclusion, the prevalence of childhood overweight, obesity, and excess weight in Malaysia doubled over 26 years. Future studies of the prevalence of childhood excess weight should follow a standardized reference for body mass index by age to ease interstudy comparisons.…”
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Anatomical Covariance Analysis: Detection of Disrupted Correlation Network Related to Clinical Trait Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study by Rosalia Dacosta-Aguayo, Glenn Wylie, John DeLuca, Helen Genova

“…Those changes might be responsible for the experience of trait fatigue in PwMS. Future studies with larger samples and multimodal MRI acquisitions should be considered to fully understand the changes in the CoStN and the specific role of the IC in trait fatigue.…”
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Improving remote sensing dehazing quality through local hybrid correction and optimization of atmospheric attenuation model based on wavelength by Daihong Zhao, Kun Shi, Zheng Li, Zheng Li, Meixiang Chen

“…This approach was not only effective for this wavelength but could adapt to other wavelengths in future studies. Overall, our research advanced the precision of remote sensing dehazing techniques, promising improved decision-making for land resource management and a variety of environmental applications.…”
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The clinical efficacy of scalp acupuncture for tinnitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Jiadi Chen, Ruizhi Jing

“…However, the current evidence is limited due to potential biases and heterogeneity across studies.Future studies should standardize protocols, ensure higher methodological rigor, and explore long-term effects to validate the findings further.The review was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42024537806):Jiadi Chen, Ruizhi Jing.Analysis of clinical effect of scalp acupuncture on tinnitus. …”
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Arthroscopic all-inside wrapping repair of lateral meniscus bucket-handle tears: clinical and imaging outcomes by Kun-Hui Chen, Hsuan-Hsiao Ma, Alisan Fu, Hsin-Yi Wang, Hsiao-Li Ma, En-Rung Chiang

“…Subgroup analyses indicated no significant difference in the IKDC scores between patients with complete healing and those with partial healing on MRI (85.5 ± 7.9 vs. 82.3 ± 8.5; p = 0.53). Future studies with larger cohorts and stratified analyses are needed to explore potential predictors of healing outcomes. …”
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Determinants of growth differentiation factor 15 plasma levels in outpatients with peripheral arterial disease by Emma Skau, Philippe Wagner, Jerzy Leppert, Johan Ärnlöv, Pär Hedberg

“…To better understand the pathophysiological role of GDF-15 and its link to clinical outcomes in patients with PAD, future studies should focus on the metabolic processes involved in atherosclerotic disease.…”
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Effects of dietary Acremonium terricola culture on production performance, serum biochemical parameters, egg quality and yolk amino acid contents of Beijing You-chicken by Jianzhong Wang, Cun Liu, Xiaowei Gong, Yanhan Liu

“…Our results suggest that dietary supplementation with 0.20% ATC improves serum biochemical parameters and egg quality in Beijing You-chickens. Future studies should focus on optimizing ATC dosage and exploring its underlying mechanisms for enhanced poultry production.…”
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Psychosocial distress, perceived need and utilization of psycho- social support services in patients in the early phase after the first cancer diagnosis by Hannah Zingler, Diana Steinmann, Jochen Ernst, Ute Goerling, Myriel Hermann, Beate Hornemann, Anja Mehnert-Theuerkauf, Tanja Zimmermann

“…These should be investigated in more detail in future studies.…”
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The association between consumption of ultra-processed foods and sperm quality parameters: a cross-sectional study by Mitra Soltani, Mohammad Reza Ahmadi, Zainab Shateri, Zahra Maghsoudi, Milad Rajabzadeh-Dehkordi, Moein Askarpour, Amir Hossein Asadi, Mehran Nouri

“…Conclusions In conclusion, although the analysis did not find significant associations between UPF consumption and impaired sperm motility and morphology, it revealed significant trends linking higher UPF intake with lower sperm concentration. If future studies confirm these results, they could aid in designing interventional and preventive programs aimed at addressing infertility in men of reproductive age in the field of public health.…”
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Impact of “Enhanced Recovery After Surgery” (ERAS) protocols vs. traditional perioperative care on patient outcomes after colorectal surgery: a systematic review by Vaishnavi Kannan, Najeeb Ullah, Sunitha Geddada, Amir Ibrahiam, Zahraa Munaf Shakir Al-Qassab, Osman Ahmed, Iana Malasevskaia

“…Conclusion This systematic review provides compelling evidence supporting the integration of ERAS protocols into standard colorectal surgical practices. Future studies should aim to explore the variations in ERAS implementation, pinpoint the most impactful elements of ERAS, and work towards personalizing and standardizing these protocols across clinical settings. …”
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Assessment of dermal sensitization by nickel salts in a novel humanized TLR-4 mouse model by K. A. Roach, S. E. Anderson, C. Waggy, J. Aldinger, A. B. Stefaniak, J. R. Roberts

“…The results of this study ultimately demonstrate that murine expression of hTLR-4 confers enhanced susceptibility to dermal sensitization by nickel, and consequently, the hTLR-4 mouse model represents a viable approach for future studies of nickel allergy in vivo.…”
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Extracellular volume fraction and native T1 mapping in diabetic cardiomyopathy: a comprehensive meta-analysis by Ahmed Marey, Ali Alabdullah, Hossam Ghorab, Fatima Ali, Jawdat Abdulla, Akhil Narang, Muhammad Umair

“…The lack of correlation between ECV and HbA1C underscores the complexity of MF in diabetes and highlights the need for further research. Future studies with standardized protocols are essential to validate these findings and refine the use of CMR in diabetic cardiomyopathy.…”
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Voices from the clinic: a qualitative analysis of physiotherapy strategies in musculoskeletal care for knee osteoarthritis patients by Jennifer Nguyen, Justine M. Naylor, Sarah Dennis, Rebecca Livings, Kathryn Mills, Siobhan M. Schabrun, Jeanette M. Thom

“…Thus, informing a need for future studies to focus on developing specific and detailed guidelines if physiotherapists are to align more closely to the core guideline-based recommendations. …”
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Impact of remnant cholesterol on acute ischemic stroke prognosis: a nationwide cohort analysis stratified by non-alcoholic fatty liver disease status by Sili Jiang, Aoming Jin, Aoming Jin, Wenli Xing, Jing Jing, Jing Jing

“…Meanwhile, we observed a similar relationship between RC and poor functional outcomes in patients with NAFLD (OR: 0.96, 95% CI: 0.93–0.99); however, in those without NAFLD, there was no significant association between RC and poor functional outcomes.ConclusionWe found an inverse relationship between RC levels and poor functional outcomes in patients with ischemic stroke, which was influenced by NAFLD. Future studies are needed to determine the optimal target levels of RC in NAFLD patients.…”
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