Ziwuliuzhu Acupuncture on Primary Insomnia Therapy: A Meta-Analysis by Dunbing HUANG, Shinong GU, Fanping ZHOU, Sai'e HUANG

“…The results of Meta-analysis indicated that to improve the effective rate, Ziwuliuzhu acupuncture was better than non-Ziwuliuzhu acupuncture [<italic>RR</italic>=1.20; 95%<italic>CI</italic>(1.13, 1.27); <italic>Z</italic>=6.23, <italic>P</italic>&lt;0.000 01]; to improving the effective cure rate, Ziwuliuzhu acupuncture was better than non-Ziwuliuzhu acupuncture [<italic>RR</italic>=1.71; 95%<italic>CI</italic>(1.33, 2.19); <italic>Z</italic>=4.18, <italic>P</italic>&lt;0.000 1]; to improving the PSQI score, Ziwuliuzhu acupuncture was better than non-Ziwuliuzhu acupuncture [<italic>MD</italic>=-2.05; 95%<italic>CI</italic>(-2.43, -1.66); <italic>Z</italic>=10.31, <italic>P</italic>&lt;0.000 01]; to improving the sleep rate, Ziwuliuzhu acupuncture was better than non-Ziwuliuzhu acupuncture [<italic>MD</italic>=6.09; 95%<italic>CI</italic>(2.32, 9.85); <italic>Z</italic>=3.17, <italic>P</italic>=0.002].Conclusion:Ziwuliuzhu acupuncture has a great advantage compare ith non-Ziwuliuzhu acupuncture in the treatment of primary insomnia, but larger scale and high quality RCTs are needed to verify the aforementioned conclusion.…”
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MiCML: a causal machine learning cloud platform for the analysis of treatment effects using microbiome profiles by Hyunwook Koh, Jihun Kim, Hyojung Jang

“…However, for this, we first need to comprehend which microbes help (or prevent) the treatment to cure the patient’s disease. Results In this paper, we introduce a cloud platform, named microbiome causal machine learning (MiCML), for the analysis of treatment effects using microbiome profiles on user-friendly web environments. …”
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Modified Kraske Procedure with Mid-Sacrectomy and Coccygectomy for En Bloc Excision of Sacral Giant Cell Tumors by Vítor M. Gonçalves, Álvaro Lima, João Gíria, Nuno Carvalho, José Parreira, Manuel Cunha e Sá

“…Although many treatment options have been proposed, en bloc excision with tumor-free margins seems to be the most effective, being associated with long term tumor control, improved outcome, and potential cure. An exemplifying case of a 29-year-old female with progressive complaints of pain and paresthesias in the sacral and perianal regions, constipation, and weight loss for 6 months is presented. …”
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Knowledge and Attitudes of the Inhabitants of a Rural Canton about the Prevention of Colorectal Cancer by Carlos David Castañeda Guillot, Blanca Cristina Estrella López, Diego Fernando Vaca Sánchez

“…<br /><strong>Results:</strong> a large proportion of respondents were aware that early diagnosis of colorectal cancer increases the chances of cure, however, half of respondents knew that this type of cancer can develop without presenting symptoms. …”
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Therapeutic Challenges for Elderly Patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism by Kenneth Sluis, Hyon Kim, Yuling He, Beatrice Wong, Xiangbing Wang

“…Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) predominantly affects older adults, and parathyroidectomy can achieve definitive cure in symptomatic PHPT and asymptomatic meeting surgical criteria. …”
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Application of kDNA Minicircle PCR-RFLP to Characterize Leishmania donovani Clinical Isolates Obtained from Post-Kala-Azar Dermal Leishmaniasis in Eastern Nepal by Ojesh Pokhrel, Keshav Rai, Narayan Raj Bhattarai, Suman Rijal, Arpana Rijal, Basudha Khanal

“…Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) is a skin manifestation of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) which develops after apparent cure in some patients. PKDL is considered as the potential reservoir for the VL infection. …”
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Study on Recovery Strategy of Hearing Loss & SGN Regeneration Under Physical Regulation by Zhe Li, Yijia Gao, Xingyu Chen, Lei Xu, Zhou Li, Renjie Chai

“…At present, the main treatment strategies for HL are hearing aids and cochlear implants (CIs), which cannot achieve a radical cure for HL. Relevant studies have shown that the most fundamental treatment strategy for sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is to regenerate hair cells and spiral ganglion neurons (SGNs) through stem cells to repair the structure and function of cochlea. …”
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The Cutaneous Leishmaniasis and the Sand Fly: Knowledge and Beliefs of the Population in Central Morocco (El Hajeb) by Karima El-Mouhdi, Abdelkader Chahlaoui, Mohammed Fekhaoui

“…Our results show that the participants use the concept of “Chniwla” (61.6%) for sand fly and the concept of “Hboub Chniwla” (50.8%) for cutaneous leishmaniasis; 24.6% of the respondents do not know how the disease is transmitted to humans and 43.7% use traditional treatments and home remedies to cure themselves. 44% of participants believe that sand fly does not transmit the disease to humans and only 6.4% were aware of their responsibility in vector control. …”
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Exploration of Productivity, Chemical Composition, and Antioxidant Potential of Origanum vulgare L. Grown at Different Geographical Locations of Western Himalaya, India by Shweta Goyal, Geeta Tewari, H. K Pandey, Anjali Kumari

“…., the most complex and variable species of the genus Origanum, is used to cure various diseases in the traditional medicinal system. …”
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An Experimental Study of the Properties of Bamboo Particle Reinforced Epoxy Matrix Biocomposites by Stephen Durowaye, Amos Abayomi, Charles Ochulor, Comfort Akindutire, Victor Okafor

“…The blends were fed into a fabricated wooden mould and allowed to cure at room temperature. After 24 hrs, the specimens were removed from the mould and subjected to microstructural examination using a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). …”
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Clinical Impact of Sphingosine-1-Phosphate in Breast Cancer by Junko Tsuchida, Masayuki Nagahashi, Kazuaki Takabe, Toshifumi Wakai

“…Breast cancer metastasizes to lymph nodes or other organs, which determine the prognosis of patients. It is difficult to cure the breast cancer patients with distant metastasis due to resistance to drug therapies. …”
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Identification of Proteins and Genes Associated with Hedgehog Signaling Pathway Involved in Neoplasm Formation Using Text-Mining Approach by Nadezhda Yu. Biziukova, Sergey M. Ivanov, Olga A. Tarasova

“…Analysis of molecular mechanisms that lead to the development of various types of tumors is essential for biology and medicine, because it may help to find new therapeutic opportunities for cancer treatment and cure including personalized treatment approaches. …”
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Plural molecular and cellular mechanisms of pore domain KCNQ2 encephalopathy by Timothy J Abreo, Emma C Thompson, Anuraag Madabushi, Kristen L Park, Heun Soh, Nissi Varghese, Carlos G Vanoye, Kristen Springer, Jim Johnson, Scotty Sims, Zhigang Ji, Ana G Chavez, Miranda J Jankovic, Bereket Habte, Aamir R Zuberi, Cathleen M Lutz, Zhao Wang, Vaishnav Krishnan, Lisa Dudler, Stephanie Einsele-Scholz, Jeffrey L Noebels, Alfred L George, Atul Maheshwari, Anastasios Tzingounis, Edward C Cooper

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Feasibility study of focused ultrasound in the treatment of vulvar low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions with persistent symptoms by Chang Su, Xinglin Liu, Can Wu, Xi Wang, Chengzhi Li

“…Furthermore, the clinical response rate and histological response rate were 86.4% and 81.8%, respectively. Only two cured patients indicated recurrence in the 3rd and 4th year during the follow-up period and achieved cure after re-treatment. …”
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Evaluation the effect of sesame oil on root dentin microhardness after application of chloroform and orange oil as gutta percha solvents (an in- vitro study). by Nsar Muhyaddin Aziz

“…Methods: Twenty three extracted single rooted both upper and lower premolars were used crown separated from the root from the cement enamel junction ,remaining roots longitudinally sectioned from buccolingual direction each piece of roots mounted in cold cure acrylic resin and dentin surface of the roots were grounded. …”
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Molecular origin of asymmetric yield surface of crosslinked epoxy polymers by Jinyoung Kim, Kyeongmin Hong, Yong-Seok Choi, Dayoung Jang, Jang-Woo Han, Hyungbum Park

“…To experimentally validate the deformation mechanisms, epoxy polymer samples were synthesized, and uniaxial tensile and plane-strain compression (PSC) tests were conducted to obtain stress–strain profiles and yield surfaces according to different degrees of cure. These results provide fundamental insights into the distinct mechanical properties of polymer materials, such as the asymmetry of the yield surface, by revealing their behavior at the molecular level.…”
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Antibacterial Activity of Eight Medicinal Plants from the Traditional Pharmacopoeia of Niger by Mahamane Idi Issa Abdoulahi, Melogmo Dongmo Yanick Kevin, Tchokouaha Yamthe Lauve Rachel, Hama Hamadou Habibou, Bakasso Sahabi, Alio Sanda Abdelkader, Fabrice Fekam Boyom, Ilagouma Amadou Tidjani

“…However, Niger’s flora possesses several medicinal plants used in traditional medicine to cure infectious diseases and can be used as sources of bioactive ingredients. …”
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Addressing Stem Cell Therapeutic Approaches in Pathobiology of Diabetes and Its Complications by Bou-Yue Peng, Navneet Kumar Dubey, Viraj Krishna Mishra, Feng-Chou Tsai, Rajni Dubey, Win-Ping Deng, Hong-Jian Wei

“…Current and traditional treatment procedures are only focused on to regulate the insulin level and do not cure the diabetic complications. Pancreatic transplantation seemed a viable alternative; however, it is limited due to lack of donors. …”
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The Square Curve Paradigm for Research in Alternative, Complementary, and Holistic Medicine: A Cost-Effective, Easy, and Scientifically Valid Design for Evidence-Based Medicine and... by Soren Ventegodt, Niels JØrgen Andersen, Joav Merrick

“…If we can demonstrate a positive result with a group of chronic patients (20 or more patients who have had their disease or state of suffering for 1 year or more), who can be significantly helped within 1 month, and the situation is still improved 1 year after, we find it scientifically evidenced that this cure or intervention has helped the patients. We call this characteristic curve a “square curve”. …”
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Predictive and Prognostic Molecular Markers of Oral Cancers and Potential Therapeutic Agents Targeting These Markers by Shilpa Jain, Anil Goel, Arpita H Patel, Sarvatnida Shaikh

“…About 30% of patients of oral cancer present with early-stage disease where surgery and/or radiotherapy can achieve cure rates of about 70–90%. However, the majority of patients present in locally advanced stages, where we have to use combined treatment modalities leading to more side effects and morbidity. …”
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