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

“…Materials and Methods: In this single-blind randomized clinical trial, 100 patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) undergoing hemodialysis with a Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) score greater than 15 who were not using medication for depression were included in the study. …”
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Impaired Hepatitis B and COVID-19 vaccination responses show strong concordance in hemodialysis patients with end stage renal disease by Karsten Lürken, Anna Meinecke, Luis A. Manthey, Anne Cossmann, Metodi V. Stankov, Frank Klawonn, Anna Zychlinsky Scharff, Sandra Steffens, Alexandra Dopfer-Jablonka, Frank Müller, Georg M. N. Behrens, Christine Happle

“…Trial registration: German Clinical Trial Registry, DRKS00021152.…”
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Disparities in response to mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccines according to sex and age: A systematic review by Michelle Bachmann, Nejla Gültekin, Zeno Stanga, Jan S. Fehr, Ismail I. Ülgür, Patricia Schlagenhauf

“…Currently study results are rarely stratified by age and sex and this is a deficit in clinical trial publications. More research is needed to elucidate the biological mechanisms underlying the variations in vaccine responses according to age and sex.…”
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Adjuvant treatments for locally advanced differentiated thyroid cancer: a nationwide survey in Japan by Terufumi Kawamoto, Koichi Yasuda, Yoshinori Ito, Sadamoto Zenda, Katsuyuki Sakanaka, Naoto Shikama, Naoki Nakamura, Takashi Mizowaki

“…To prepare for a clinical trial, this study investigated the current clinical practice of adjuvant treatments for locally advanced DTC. …”
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A systematic review of Aspilia africana (Pers.) C.D. adams traditional medicinal uses, phytoconstituents, bioactivities, and toxicities by Roggers Gang, Denis Okello, Yeongjun Ban, Youngmin Kang

“…Additionally, toxicity and clinical trial data for A. africana are limited with most toxicological assessments being acute in nature. …”
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Cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, and nitric oxide as determinants of resting heart rate variability in non-hospitalized mild post-COVID individuals: a cross-sectional study by Lucivalda Viegas de Almeida, Aldair Darlan Santos-de-Araújo, Luís Cláudio Nascimento da Silva, Patricia Martins Santos, Mariana Campos Maia, Victória Pereira Frutuoso, Daniel Santos Rocha, Adriana Sousa Rêgo, Daniela Bassi-Dibai

“…Metabolic outcomes are associated and explain between 16.6% and 30.30% of certain variables of resting HRV in post-COVID individuals. Clinical trial number Not applicable.…”
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Inhibition of miR-182-5p Targets FGF9 to Alleviate Osteoarthritis by Yang Sun, Sanmao Su, Mengjun Li, Ang Deng

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Investigating impact of consulting midwives on maternal rights charter on perception of respectful maternity care and postpartum blues among postpartum women: a quasi-experimental... by Razieh Bagherzadeh, Maryam Chananeh, Farahnaz Kamali, Khatoon Samsami

“…It is recommended that this consultation be included in midwives’ continuing education programs. Clinical trial number Not applicable.…”
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Silent struggles: a qualitative study exploring mental health challenges of undergraduate healthcare students by Shahd Al-Najdi, Abdulla Mansoor, Ola Al Hayk, Najah Al-Hashimi, Kamran Ali, Alaa Daud

“…Addressing academic pressures, enhancing self-coping mechanisms and social support systems, and reducing the stigma around mental health care are essential steps toward improving student well-being. Clinical trial number Not applicable.…”
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The influence of body mass index on efficacy and outcomes of percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic surgery (PTES) for the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases: a retrospectiv... by Chenyang Zhuang, Yun Xu, Hong Lin, Yutong Gu

“…Conclusions With the simple orientation, easy puncture and reduced steps, PTES is an effective and safe method to both obese and normal patients with LDH. Clinical trial number Not applicable.…”
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Preliminary Experiment on the Effect of 18% Substitute Salt on Home Blood Pressure Variability in Hypertensives by Jing Li, Lisha Mu, Huakun Rao, Yangfeng Wu, Hao Wang, Hongbing Tao, Lihong Mu

“…The present study is a phase I clinical trial involving 43 hypertensives in which the effect of 18% sodium substitute salt on the home blood pressure variability (BPV) was observed for 8 weeks with weekly follow-up. …”
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The effect of educational intervention based on the mobile application on women’s knowledge, attitude, and practice on microplastics and health: study protocol for a randomized con... by Zahra Seifi, Fatemeh Zarei, Fazlollah Ahmadi

“…Trial registration  Iranian Clinical Trial Register IRCT20240529061941N1. https://irct.behdasht.gov.ir/user/trial/77069/view . …”
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Classification of kinesiophobia in patients after cardiac surgery under extracorporeal circulation in China: latent profile and influencing factors analysis from a cross-sectional... by Qi Li, Rong Wang, Yanmei Gu, Tong Ren, Jing Jing Piao, Wenhui Xing, Yujing Liang

“…These findings provide a basis for implementing preventive interventions in cardiac rehabilitation.Trial registration number The research is registered with the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2200057895).…”
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Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of a Single Lorecivivint Injection in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Multicenter, Observational Extension Trial by Christopher J. Swearingen, Jeyanesh R. S. Tambiah, Ismail Simsek, Heli Ghandehari, Sarah Kennedy, Yusuf Yazici

“…Efficacy analyses on the subset of completer patients demonstrated durable symptom improvements in WOMAC pain and function for at least 12 months compared to PBO after a single injection of LOR. Clinical Trial Registration Number NCT02951026.…”
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A longitudinal study of the association between the outcome of bariatric surgery and mental health indicators in Chinese patients: an examination of the interaction effect by Hung-Yen Lin, Te-Chang Changchien, Tsung-Jen Hsieh, Cheng-Sheng Chen, Yung-Chieh Yen

“…Despite the improvements in physical and mental health post-surgery, the findings indicate that the impact of depression on effectiveness of bariatric surgery is modulated by the time elapsed since the surgery, emphasizing the importance of ongoing mental health care for these patients. Clinical trial number Not applicable.…”
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Efficacy and Safety of Ergoferon in Children from 6 Months to 6 Years Old with Acute Respiratory Viral Infections in Contemporary Outpatient Practice: A Multicenter, Double-Blind,... by N. A. Geppe, B. M. Blokhin, O. V. Shamsheva, S. T. Abdrakhmanova, K. A. Alikhanova, G. T. Myrzabekova

“…To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Ergoferon in combination with symptomatic therapy in children from 6 months to 6 years old with acute respiratory infections (ARI) in contemporary outpatient practice, an international, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, parallel-group clinical trial was performed. Derived by technological treatment of antibodies to interferon gamma, histamine, and CD4, Ergoferon was previously proved to modulate its molecular targets promoting effective antiviral protection. …”
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Protocol for prognosticating PPD using EEG changes during labor pain by uterine contractions: a prospective cohort study in the first stage of labor by Yan Wang, Wan-Ying He, Chang’ an A. Zhan, Shi-Lei Pan, Wen Wu, Feng-Xian Li, Hong-Fei Zhang

“…Trial registration number: NCT05217251; registration date on the ClinicalTrial.gov platform: February, 1/2022.…”
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Safety and Efficacy of Hydroxypropyl Guar-Hyaluronic Acid Dual-Polymer Lubricating Eye Drops in Indian Subjects with Dry Eye: A Phase IV Study by Deborah Awisi-Gyau, Neha Kapur, Rajesh Parekh, Umesh Yeddula, Shreesha Kumar Kodavoor

“…Trial Registration Clinical Trial Registry India, CTRI/2022/03/041175.…”
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A Small Increase in Serum Creatinine within 48 h of Hospital Admission Is an Independent Predictor of In-Hospital Adverse Outcomes in Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial... by Jiajia Zhu, Wenxian Liu, Jiang Li, Changsheng Ma, Dong Zhao

“…Trial Registration. Clinical trial registration: URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov. …”
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Dengue Situation in Bangladesh: An Epidemiological Shift in terms of Morbidity and Mortality by Pulak Mutsuddy, Sanya Tahmina Jhora, Abul Khair Mohammad Shamsuzzaman, S. M. Golam Kaisar, Md Nasir Ahmed Khan

“…The CDC, in collaboration with other research organizations, may come forward to initiate and coordinate a large-scale randomized clinical trial of an effective dengue vaccine in Bangladesh.…”
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