Phytochemical Analysis and Antimalarial Activity Aqueous Extract of Lecaniodiscus cupanioides Root by Mikhail Olugbemiro Nafiu, Taoheed Adedeji Abdulsalam, Musbau Adewumi Akanji

“…The animals were randomly divided into 6 groups of 3 mice each. Group 1 served as the control while groups II–IV were orally administered 50, 150, and 250 mg/kg body weights of extract. …”
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The Benefits and Risks of Prophylactic Central Neck Dissection for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: Prospective Cohort Study by Doh Young Lee, Kyoung Ho Oh, Jae-Gu Cho, Soon-Young Kwon, Jeong-Soo Woo, Seung-Kuk Baek, Kwang-Yoon Jung

“…The patients were randomly assigned to two groups: (1) a total thyroidectomy (TT) group (n=104) or (2) a TT plus CND group (n=153). …”
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The Effect of Chewing Gum on Stress in Women with Unexplained Infertility by Ahmet Basar Tekin, Nezihe Kızılkaya Beji, Vehbi Yavuz Tokgöz, Yeliz Kaya, Tuğba Tahta, Tuğba Kartal

“…The group chewing gum for five minutes at least two times a day was called "Experimental Group - 1", the group chewing gum for 20 minutes at least two times a day was called "Experimental Group - 2", and the group not chewing gum was called "Control Group". …”
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Irisin: A Potential Link between Physical Exercise and Metabolism—An Observational Study in Differently Trained Subjects, from Elite Athletes to Sedentary People by Stefano Benedini, Elena Dozio, Pietro Luigi Invernizzi, Elena Vianello, Giuseppe Banfi, Ileana Terruzzi, Livio Luzi, Massimiliano Marco Corsi Romanelli

“…Irisin and biochemical parameters of glucose and lipid metabolism were assessed in 70 healthy volunteers stratified for sport performance level into four groups: (1) 20 elite athletes of national level, (2) 20 subelite athletes of local level, (3) 20 recreational athletes, and (4) 10 sedentary subjects. …”
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Pueraria tuberosa DC Extract Improves Androgenesis and Sexual Behavior via FSH LH Cascade by Nagendra Singh Chauhan, Vikas Sharma, Mayank Thakur, Alexandra Christine Helena Frankland Sawaya, V. K. Dixit

“…Male albino rats were divided into four groups of six animals each: control group 1 (2% acacia solution), PT-treated group 2 (50 mg/Kg), PT-treated group 3 (100 mg/Kg), and PT-treated group 4 (150 mg/Kg). …”
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Comparative discourse analysis of logical memory recall in normal elderly from rural and urban areas by Lúcia Inês de Araújo, Sérgio Leme da Silva, Leonardo Caixeta

“…Methods: We evaluated neurologically normal elderly divided into two groups: 12 subjects resident in a rural area in Central Brazil (group 1, called “Interior”) and 10 subjects from a metropolitan area in a big city in Central Brazil (group 2, called “Metropolis”). …”
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Association between Abdominal Fat (DXA) and Its Subcomponents (CT Scan) before and after Weight Loss in Obese Postmenopausal Women: A MONET Study by Caroline Y. Doyon, Martin Brochu, Virginie Messier, Marie-Ève Lavoie, May Faraj, Éric Doucet, Rémi Rabasa-Lhoret, Isabelle J. Dionne

“…Methods. 137 overweight/obese postmenopausal women were divided in two groups (1-caloric restriction or 2-caloric restriction + resistance training). …”
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Evaluation of Hematological Parameters in Partial Exchange and Packed Cell Transfusion in Treatment of Severe Anemia in Pregnancy by Sudha Salhan, Vrijesh Tripathi, Rajvir Singh, Harsha S. Gaikwad

“…The two groups were comparable in terms of age, height, weight, religion, diet, education, occupation of self and husband, and income. Hemoglobin level in Group 1 was comparatively less than Group 2 at prelevel (5.2±1.5 versus 6.6±2.3, P=0.001) and postlevel (7.2±1.5 versus 8.6±1.8, P=0.001), respectively, but there was no significant difference between the two modes of transfusion (2.09±1.6 versus 2.01±1.5, P=0.78). …”
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Comparison of the Effect of Sertraline and Escitalopram on the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Tahereh Sabaghian, Roya Vaziri-Harami, Seyed Alireza Ebadi, Minoo Heidari Almasi, Azadeh Ahmadi Koomleh, Amir Behnam Kharazmi, Ehsan Farhadi, Mahdiyeh Miri, Amir Ahmad Nassiri

“…Then randomly assigned to two groups: (one receiving sertraline and one receiving escitalopram). …”
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Effects of hyaluronic acid on bone graft healing: An experimental study on sheep by Muhammed A. Mustafa, Othman A. Omar

“…Both groups were characterized by new bone formation in defects however the bone formation in group 1 significantly preceded. Conclusions: Hyaluronic acid induces the onset of new bone formation when mixed with alloplastic material. …”
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Whole Blood Metabolomic Profiling of Mice with Tacrolimus-Induced Chronic Nephrotoxicity: NAD⁺ Depletion with Salvage Pathway Impairment by Sho Nishida, Tamaki Ishima, Daiki Iwami, Ryozo Nagai, Kenichi Aizawa

“…Mice were divided into a TAC group and a control group (<i>n</i> = 5 per group). The TAC group received TAC subcutaneously (1 mg/kg/day for 28 days), while the control group received normal saline instead. …”
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Combination of Navigated Macular Laser Photocoagulation and Anti-VEGF Therapy: Precise Treatment for Macular Edema under Dry Retinal Conditions by Ernest V. Boiko, Dmitrii S. Maltsev

“…Materials and Methods. Group 1 was divided into subgroup 1 (dry retina MLP) and subgroup 2 (MLP in ME) for comparisons of laser-burn diameters. …”
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The Effects of Aloe vera Cream on the Expression of CD4+ and CD8+ Lymphocytes in Skin Wound Healing by Yos Adi Prakoso, Kurniasih

“…All groups were anesthetized, shaved, and exposed to round full-thickness punch biopsy on the back: group I (control); group II (treated with 1% Aloe vera cream); group III (treated with 2% Aloe vera cream); and group IV (treated with madecassol®). …”
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Analysis of the Impact of Using a Gamified App for Spanish Spelling Practice in Primary Education by Esteban Vázquez-Cano, Javier Fombona, María Belén Morales-Cevallos, Eloy López-Meneses

“…Participants were divided into three groups: traditional methods (control group), app use in classrooms (experimental group 1), and app use at home (experimental group 2). …”
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A Novel Platelet Activating Factor Receptor Antagonist Reduces Cell Infiltration and Expression of Inflammatory Mediators in Mice Exposed to Desiccating Conditions after PRK by Salomon Esquenazi, Jiucheng He, Na Li, Nicolas G. Bazan, Isi Esquenazi, Haydee E. P. Bazan

“…They were divided into two groups: One group was treated with LAU-0901 topical drops. …”
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Evaluating the fairness of a high-stakes college entrance exam in Kuwait by Fajer Shamsaldeen, Jue Wang, Soyeon Ahn

“…Results revealed many items showing differential item functioning across student subpopulation groups (i.e., nationality, gender, high school majors, and high school types). …”
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The Role of Thoracic Medial Branch Blocks in Managing Chronic Mid and Upper Back Pain: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Active-Control Trial with a 2-Year Followup by Laxmaiah Manchikanti, Vijay Singh, Frank J. E. Falco, Kimberly A. Cash, Vidyasagar Pampati, Bert Fellows

“…Significant improvement with significant pain relief and functional status improvement of 50% or more were observed in 80% of the patients in Group I and 84% of the patients in Group II at 2-year followup. …”
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Respiratory Support for Pharmacologically Induced Hypoxia in Neonatal Calves by C. G. Donnelly, C. T. Quinn, S. G. Nielsen, S. L. Raidal

“…Ten calves were randomised to receive either nasal oxygen insufflation (Group 1, n=5) or CPAP (Group 2, n=5) as a first treatment after induction of respiratory depression by intravenous administration of xylazine, fentanyl, and diazepam. …”
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In Vivo Anthelmintic Efficacy of Adansonia digitata and Anogeissus leiocarpa against Haemonchus contortus Infestation Induced in Sheep by Julienne Kuiseu, Basile Konmy, Christian Cocou Dansou, Tony Taofick Babalola Abiodoun Sounkere, Claude Gbemeho Houssoukpe, Sylvie Mawule Hounzangbe-Adote, Patrick Aleodjrodo Edorh, Pascal Abiodoun Olounlade

“…Twenty-eight sheep were artificially infected with 3000 Infective larvae (L3) of Hc and divided into four groups. Groups 1 and 2 received 3.2 g/kg of Ad and Al leaf powder according to the body weight for three days by oral route. …”
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Hepatoprotective effect anti-inflammatory and antioxidant Ganoderma lucidum ethanol extract on rats exposed to Plumbum acetate by Hernayanti, Laksana Agung, Saryono, Jehloh Latifah

“…Twenty-four rats were used in this study and divided into six groups with four replications. Group 1 was the healthy control, and group 2 was the sick control induced by a Pb acetate dose of 0.5 mg/kgBB. …”
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