Pregabalin vs. gabapentin in the treatment of neuropathic pain: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of effectiveness and safety by Víctor Mayoral, Rafael Galvez, Marta Ferrándiz, Xoán Miguéns Vázquez, Carlos Cordero-García, Antonio Alcántara Montero, Concepción Pérez, María Pérez-Páramo

“…This meta-analysis aims to evaluate and compare the effectiveness and safety of pregabalin vs. gabapentin in managing neuropathic pain.MethodsThis study followed PRISMA guidelines and employed the PICOS search strategy. Comparative studies (clinical trials and cohort studies) were included, with patients with neuropathic pain treated either with pregabalin or gabapentin. …”
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Brain near-infrared study of upstairs movement after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction by Ziyuan Cao, Hao Zhang, Xipeng Wu, Yuxuan Zhang, Jiangli Yu, Wei Li

“…ObjectiveAfter anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), patients undergo specific changes in body and specific brain functions, which stem from neuroplasticity. In this study, we employed functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to investigate the characteristics of brain activation in patients after ACLR during a repetitive upstairs task, and compared them with healthy individuals. …”
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MHRA-MS-3D-ResNet-BiLSTM: A Multi-Head-Residual Attention-Based Multi-Stream Deep Learning Model for Soybean Yield Prediction in the U.S. Using Multi-Source Remote Sensing Data by Mahdiyeh Fathi, Reza Shah-Hosseini, Armin Moghimi, Hossein Arefi

“…In this study, we propose the Multi-Residual Attention-Based Multi-Stream 3D-ResNet-BiLSTM (MHRA-MS-3D-ResNet-BiLSTM) model, designed to integrate various RS data types, including Sentinel-1/2 imagery, Daymet climate data, and soil grid information, for improved county-level U.S. soybean yield prediction. Our model employs a multi-stream architecture to process diverse data types concurrently, capturing complex spatio-temporal features effectively. …”
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The proper application of logistic regression model in complex survey data: a systematic review by Devjit Dey, Md. Samio Haque, Md. Mojahedul Islam, Umme Iffat Aishi, Sajida Sultana Shammy, Md. Sabbir Ahmed Mayen, Syed Toukir Ahmed Noor, Md. Jamal Uddin

“…Of these, it was found that only 19.7% of the studies employed multilevel mixed-effects logistic regression to account for data dependencies. …”
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The system can change: a feasibility study of a doula-clinician collaborative at a large tertiary hospital in the United States by Jeannette C. Myrick, Lily Schneider, Christina Gebel, Kathleen Clarke, Stephanie Crawford, Lucy Chie, Chloe Zera, Karen M. Emmons, Elysia Larson

“…Doulas often support hospital-based births without being employed by the hospital system, resulting in varied relationships with hospitals and clinicians. …”
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Comprehensive bioinformatics analysis identifies hub genes associated with immune cell infiltration in early-onset schizophrenia by Shasha Wu, Tailian Xue, Yilin Li, Weikang Chen, Yan Ren

“…Numerous studies have demonstrated a broad link between immune dysregulation and the central nervous system in EOS, and its pathogenesis involves immune dysfunction, but the exact biological mechanisms have not been elucidated. This study employs immune infiltration analysis and bioinformatics to unveil the pathogenic mechanisms of EOS and identify potential diagnostic biomarkers, aiming for more precise clinical interventions. …”
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Cost-Benefit Analysis of Genetic Testing as a Prenatal Diagnostic Tool for Thalassemia: A Single-Center Study From Central Thailand by Malasai K, Jittikoon J, Udomsinprasert W, Talungchit P, Youngkong S, Sangroongruangsri S, Mahasirimongkol S, Chaikledkaew U

“…A decision-tree model was employed for this analysis. The study compared the scenarios with and without genetic testing, adopting a societal perspective that accounted for costs during pregnancy and the lifetime of a child born with thalassemia. …”
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Assessing and projecting the global impacts of Alzheimer’s disease by Nanlong Zhang, Shuren Chai, Jixing Wang

“…Generalized Additive Models (GAMs) were employed to forecast the disease burden from 2022 to 2030.ResultsThe projected global burden of Alzheimer’s disease from 2022 to 2030 indicates a decrease in DALYs, with an Estimated Annual Percentage Change (EAPC) of −1.44 (95% CI: −1.45, −1.42). …”
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Stability of compact stars in a uniform density background cloud by Ksh. Newton Singh, S. K. Maurya, A. Errehymy, O. Donmez, K. Myrzakulov, T. T. Smitha

“…Due to the thin background cloud, the spacetime geometry is minimally deformed allowing us to employ the technique of minimal geometric decoupling (MGD). …”
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Obstacle recognition and elimination method for humanoid robots based on point cloud processing by Naigong YU, Qiusheng XIE, Hongzheng LI

“…Staircases pose a significant challenge as obstacles on them can disrupt planar features, leading to inaccurate parameter acquisition and potential missteps or falls. This study employs a methodology that integrates region growing and plane construction techniques. …”
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Evaluating the association between lipidome and female reproductive diseases through comprehensive Mendelian randomization analyses by Ye Ma, Fang Wu, Zeming Yu, Lu Yang

“…The two-sample MR (TSMR) approach was employed to investigate the causal relationships, with further validation using false discovery rate (FDR) and multivariable MR (MVMR) methods. …”
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An investigative study on the parameters optimization of the electric discharge machining of Ti6Al4V by Muhammad Mansoor Uz Zaman Siddiqui, Syed Amir Iqbal, Ali Zulqarnain, Adeel Tabassum

“…Throughout the experiment, a variety of input factor settings were employed, and the responses to those were noted. The following parameters were used to obtain the experimental data: current (LV) at 30 and 50 A, voltage (HV) at 0.3 and 0.7 V, pulse on time (Ton) at 4 and 6.5 µs, and pulse off time (Toff) at 5.5 and 6.5 µs. …”
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Designing the behavioral model of stakeholders in the corporate governance of iran's social security organization and its affiliated companies by Sepahdar Ansarinik, Seyed Jamaledin Tabibi

“…Furthermore, exploratory factor analysis using the principal component method was employed to explain the factors of the model, which represented a classification of stakeholder groups. …”
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Global research trends on gastrointestinal cancer and mental health (2004–2024): a bibliographic study by Wenjin Han, Tianmeng Wang, Zhiqiang He, Caihua Wang, Zhaozhao Hui, Shuangyan Lei, Nan Hao, Ning Li, Xiaoqin Wang, Xiaoqin Wang

“…VOS Viewer and CiteSpace, as commonly used bibliometric analysis tools, were employed to visualize the network structure of bibliometric data and uncover the evolving trends in scientific research fields. …”
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Association of biochemical indicators with multimorbidity in 19,624 older adult individuals with chronic diseases: a study from Jindong District, Jinhua City, China by Qihuan Yao, Guozhong Chen

“…Chi-square tests and logistic regression were employed to evaluate the potential factors of biochemical indicators related to multimorbidity of chronic diseases.ResultsThe multimorbidity rate of chronic diseases in older adult patients is 70.3%. …”
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Combating COVID-19 and its co-infection by Aspergillus tamarii SP73-EGY using in vitro and in silico Studies by Eman Abdelsalam, Amal Mosad Ibrahim, Ahmed A. El-Rashedy, Mohamed S. Abdel-Aziz, Omnia Kutkat, Faten K. Abd EL-Hady

“…Molecular dynamics simulations were employed to examine the structural stability and flexibility of these complexes. …”
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Experiments and Index Construction for Disaster Caused by Low Temperature Affecting Hetao Sunflower in Inner Mongolia by Duan Xiaofeng, Liu Wei, Bao Jiajing, Liu Yanli, Li Shuqi, Tang Hongyan

“…The regression analysis method is employed to develop and validate disaster grade indices based on harmful accumulated temperature and ordinal numbers. …”
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Adversarial measurements for convolutional neural network-based energy theft detection model in smart grid by Santosh Nirmal, Pramod Patil, Sagar Shinde

“…Electricity or Energy theft detection (ETD) systems utilizing machine learning, particularly those employing neural networks, have high accuracy and have become popular in literature, achieving higher detection performance. …”
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Antioxidant and antibacterial activity of red seaweed Kappaphycus alvarezii against pathogenic bacteria by P. Bhuyar, M.H. Rahim, S. Sundararaju, G.P. Maniam, N. Govindan

“…Total phenolic content and ferric reducing assays were employed to quantify antioxidant properties. Whereas, the disc diffusion assays were used to study antibacterial activity. …”
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Development of maximum power point tracking algorithm based on Improved Optimized Adaptive Differential Conductance Technique for renewable energy generation by Val Hyginus Udoka Eze, Martin Chinweokwu Eze, Samuel A. Ugwu, Valentine S. Enyi, Wisdom O. Okafor, Chibuzo C. Ogbonna, Ogbonna U. Oparaku

“…Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) is a technique employed in photovoltaic (PV) systems to ensure that the modules transfer the maximum generated power to the load. …”
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