Oscillatory fluid flow enhanced mineralization of human dental pulp cells by Witsanu Yortchan, Sasima Puwanun

“…DPCs from 3 donors were cultured in an osteogenic induction medium (OIM) and mechanical stimulation was applied using an incubating rocking shaker at frequencies of 0 (control), 10, 20, 30, and 40 round per minute (RPM) for 1 h/day, 5 days/week. Cell proliferation was measured using total protein quantification, and osteogenic activity was measured by alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, calcium deposition, and collagen production on days 7, 14, and 21 of culture. …”
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Preparing Advanced Clinicians and Practitioners: A Model for Mentorship in Occupational Therapy Practice by Sarah A. Schoen, Bryan M. Gee, Mim Ochsenbein

“…Course evaluations were examined from 240 subjects following participation in a one-week, small group mentorship training program. Qualitative methods were adapted for use in this study. …”
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The haemodynamic effects of umbilical cord milking in term infants: a randomised controlled trial by Mehmet Tekin, Mahmut Gokdemir, Erzat Toprak, Musa Silahli, Hasan Energin, Zeynel Gokmen

“…Methods: In this prospective, randomised controlled study, 149 healthy term infants with a birth week of ≥37 weeks were randomly assigned to either the UCM or immediate cord clamping (ICC) group. …”
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The effect of regular exercise and vitamin C on hs-cTnT TNF-α levels in obese boys students by Mohammadbagher Forghani Ozrudı, Javad Alızade, Aliakbar Raıespour

“…The training protocol for group exercise and submaximal aerobic exercise + supplement includes eight weeks of growing at 50 to 70 percent of maximum heart rate, core exercise 30 to 45 minutes per session, 3 sessions per week. …”
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Pengaruh Pemberian Pursed Lip-Breathing, Diaphragmatic Breathing, dan Upper Limb Stretching Terhadap Skala Dispnea pada Pasien PPOK by Imron Rosyadi, Defriman Djafri, Dally Rahman

“…The intervention group was given pursed-lip breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, and upper limb stretching for 4 weeks as much as two times for each week, while the control group was not given exercise. …”
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A Pink Herring in the Colon: A Case Report of Eosinophilic Colitis Masking Invasive Adenocarcinoma of the Colon by David Malcolm Milne, Jason Rattan, Alyssa Muddeen, Amrit A. Rambhajan

“…A 35-year-old male presented with a six-week history of right lower quadrant abdominal pain associated with diarrhoea and weight loss. …”
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The Effect of High Intensity Interval Training in Different Forms Applied to Combat Athletes on Body Composition and Muscular Strength by İbrahim Orkun Akcan, Latif Aydos, Mustafa Şakir Akgül

“…The aim of this study was to investigate effects of two different high intensity interval program for 3 weeks on body composition and strength of combat sport athletes. …”
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Efficacy of Q-switched Nd : YAG laser in treatment of melanocytic nevi by Abd E.H. Younes, Mahmoud Abd El S. Makki, Azza A. Fadel

“…Results The patients were subjected to treatment by QS Nd : YAG lasers for six consecutive sessions at 4–6-week intervals. Regarding efficacy of QS Nd : YAG laser in the treatment of melanocytic nevi, there was a significant reduction in size of melanocytic nevi at baseline and after lasers treatment, with 80% of patients having some degree of improvement. …”
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Acute Bilateral Posterior Meniscal Root Tears in the Setting of a Noncontact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture by Adam V. Daniel, Shayne R. Kelly, Patrick A. Smith

“…The patient is a 17-year-old high school football defensive end who was presented to the clinic 1 week following the injury complaining of persistent knee pain with associated swelling, limited range of motion (ROM), and complaint of instability. …”
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Rhabdomyolysis Induced by Coadministration of Fusidic Acid and Atorvastatin: A Case Report and Comprehensive Review of the Literature by Dimitrios Patoulias, Theodoros Michailidis, Thomas Papatolios, Rafael Papadopoulos, Petros Keryttopoulos

“…We present a case of a 79-year-old woman who presented to our Emergency Department with a one-week history of limb weakness, myalgia, and inability to stand and walk. …”
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Effects of Melatonin on Adrenal Cortical Functions of Indian Goats under Thermal Stress by Veerasamy Sejian, Rajendra Swaroop Srivastava

“…Endocrine secretions and several other blood biochemical parameters reflecting the animals adrenocortical stress response were determined over a one-week period after goats had been exposed to 40C∘ and 60%RH for 10 days. …”
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Spontaneous Massive Splenic Infarction in the Setting of Renal Transplant and Septic Shock: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Christine L. Bokman, Maroun Sfeir, Veer Chahwala, Enrique Ginzburg

“…The patient’s clinical condition was resolved over a three-week period. This report demonstrates successful nonoperative management of a spontaneous MSI most likely secondary to hypoperfusion and a hypercoagulable state from both septic shock and renal transplant.…”
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Enhancing STEM Learning through the Activated Classroom Teaching Pedagogy: A Case Study in Primary Mathematics by Desmond Wesley Govender, Daniel Adeboye, Irene Govender

“…The ACT model incorporates five core components: curation, conversation, correction, creation, and chaos—that promote active learning through technology. A seven-week intervention was conducted with 91 primary school students in Nigeria to evaluate the model’s effect on student engagement and academic performance. …”
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Dermatoses na síndrome de down by Beatriz Elizabeth Bagatin Veleda Bermudez, Charles da Silva Gomes, Iolanda Maria Novadzki, Susana Girald

“…Dermatologists worked at the Down syndrome outpatient clinic one day per week. They evaluated 838 patients, of which 474 (56.6%) were male and 364 (43.4%) were female. …”
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External Ophthalmomyiasis Caused by a Rare Infesting Larva, Sarcophaga argyrostoma by Shmuel Graffi, Avi Peretz, Amos Wilamowski, Heather Schnur, Fouad Akad, Modi Naftali

“…Here, we report the case of a patient with EO who had been hospitalized and sedated for 1 week because of unrelated pneumonia. Methods. Case report. …”
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Increasing Physical Activity Efficiently: An Experimental Pilot Study of a Website and Mobile Phone Intervention by Kjærsti Thorsteinsen, Joar Vittersø, Gunnvald Bendix Svendsen

“…Analyses showed that the intervention group had significantly more minutes of physical activity in weeks five and nine. We also found a difference in the intensity of exercise in week five. …”
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Hyperuricemia, use of antituberculosis drugs, and liver injury: case report by Vina Yuwantari, Nur Oktafiyani, Nurmelinda Hadi Ningrum, M. Hari Pristantiningtyas, Herya Putra Dharma, Muhammad Muchlis, Jainuri Erik Pratama, Fauna Herawati, Adji Prayitno Setiadi, Marisca Evalina Gondokesumo

“…We report a 60-year-old male patient who had just used the initiation phase of OAT for 20 days experiencing hepatotoxic side effects characterized by complaints of nausea and vomiting for one week. Liver function examination results were normal with AST 23 u/L and ALT 9 u/L. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of Long-Term Use of Imidafenacin and Solifenacin in Patients with Overactive Bladder: A Prospective, Open, Randomized, Parallel-Gr... by Masayoshi Zaitsu, Koji Mikami, Noriko Ishida, Takumi Takeuchi

“…Methods. We conducted a 52-week prospective randomized comparative study to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of two anticholinergics. …”
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The Impact of Weighted Blanket Use on Adults with Sensory Sensitivity and Insomnia by Rhonda Davis-Cheshire, Savannah Bennington, Allison Hartsek, Teresa Kelly, Janeene Marinelli, Amanda Perez

“…For this study, a four-week, single-case, multiple-participant ABA study design was used. …”
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Pregnancy after Prosthetic Aortic Valve Replacement: How Do We Monitor Prosthetic Valvular Function during Pregnancy? by Nicole Sahasrabudhe, Nickolas Teigen, Diana S. Wolfe, Cynthia Taub

“…A 22-year-old nulliparous woman with an aortic valve replacement 18 months prior to her pregnancy presented to prenatal care at 20-week gestation. During her prenatal care, serial echocardiography showed a significant increase in the mean gradient across the prosthetic aortic valve. …”
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