Neurodevelopmental outcomes of very low birth weight preterm infants during the COVID-19 pandemic by Yen-Chen Lin, Hung-Yang Chang, Chia-Huei Chen, Jui-Hsing Chang, Wai-Tim Jim, Chyong-Hsin Hsu, Chia-Ying Lin, Yu-Xiang Song, Cheng-Wei Chen, Tzu-Yu Liu, Mary Hsin-Ju Ko

“…No significant differences were observed in the composite cognitive, language, and motor scores between two groups. The percentages of moderate neurodevelopmental impairment (NDI) were higher at 12 months CA, but not at 24 months. …”
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Using peer narrative support to promote return to work for cancer survivors: a protocol study of action research by Wenqian Que, Xiaoyun Hu, Tingting Wu, Haiyin Zhang, Yue Shi, Jingyi Zhao, Xiaoqin Su, Benxin Kuai, Yujie Guo

“…Peer volunteers have not received systematic training, so inappropriate language in the support process can often cause secondary damage to both the peer and the cancer survivor. …”
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Trial of alginates in throat symptoms: protocol for a pragmatic, multicentre, placebo controlled, double blind, parallel, randomised controlled trial of liquid alginate (Gaviscon A... by David Hamilton, Ruth Wood, Dawn Teare, Miranda Morton, Rebecca Maier, James O’Hara, Tony Fouweather, Julian McGlashan, Julie Thompson, Richard Joyce, Hesther Smith, Lysbeth Evans

“…Results will be disseminated in peer reviewed publications, at national and international conferences, in peer reviewed journals and to participants and the public (using lay language).Trial registration number ISRCTN13949559…”
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The role of ferroptosis and oxidative stress in cognitive deficits among chronic schizophrenia patients: a multicenter investigation by Zhenlei Peng, Qiyu Jia, Junxiong Mao, Shijie Jiang, Qi Ma, Xiao Luo, Zhiguo An, Anqi Huang, Chuang Ma, Qizhong Yi

“…Notably, GPX4 emerged as a key predictor for cognitive function in abstraction and language domains. Our study revealed alterations in the altered plasma levels of GPX4, GSH, iron, ACSL4, FE, and SOD in chronic SCZ patients, which might indicate a close association between biomarkers of ferroptosis and OS and the psychiatric symptoms and cognitive deficits observed in these individuals.…”
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Blinding assessment in randomised sham-controlled trials of acupuncture:protocol for a systematic survey by Ling Li, Xin Sun, Jiali Liu, Minghong Yao, Yong Fu, Jiahui Yang, Xiaochao Luo

“…The objectives of this study are the following: (1) to investigate the proportion and study characteristics of sham-controlled trials reporting on blinding assessment, (2) to assess the blinding effectiveness of different types of sham acupuncture, (3) to investigate the relationship between blinding effectiveness and effect sizes in acupuncture RCTs.Methods and analysis We will search PubMed and EMBASE from inception to 1 January 2025 to identify RCTs that compared acupuncture with sham acupuncture in humans with any disease or symptom, with no restrictions on language. Paired investigators will independently determine eligibility and use pilot-tested standardised forms for data extraction. …”
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Prevalence, predictors, and economic burden of mental health disorders among asylum seekers, refugees and migrants from African countries: A scoping review. by Wael Osman, France Ncube, Kamil Shaaban, Alaa Dafallah

“…Among the exclusion criteria were publications that were not peer reviewed or had not been sourced by credible sources, publications that did not meet the study topic or language criteria, mixed populations (including Africans and non-Africans), and research abstracts, reviews, news articles, commentary on study protocols, case reports, letters, and guidelines.…”
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Brain anatomy differences in Chinese children who stutter: a preliminary study by Dan Ma, Dan Ma, Lingling Wang, Lingling Wang, Sai Liu, Sai Liu, XinMao Ma, XinMao Ma, Fenglin Jia, Fenglin Jia, Yimin Hua, Yimin Hua, Yi Liao, Yi Liao, Haibo Qu, Haibo Qu

“…Moreover, the gray matter volume of the right cerebellum and right temporal gyrus is related to the severity score of stuttering.ConclusionThe present study proposes that the neural mechanisms underlying DS are intricately linked to the cortico-basal ganglia-thalamo-cortical loop and the dorsal language pathway. This finding is expected to provide reference value for the clinical treatment of DS.…”
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Scoping review of climate drivers on maternal health: current evidence and clinical implicationsAJOG Global Reports at a Glance by Claire Masters, MHP, Chuhan Wu, MS, Dara Gleeson, MPH, Michaela Serafica, RN, MSN, Jordan L. Thomas, PhD, Jeannette R. Ickovics, PhD

“…Study Eligibility Criteria: Empirical studies published in English-language peer-reviewed journals, assessing associations between select climate drivers and adverse maternal and birth outcomes. …”
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Àkànlò-èdè Tuntun Nínú Àwọn Orin Ọ ̀ dọ ́ Ìwòyí by Dayo Akanmu

“…Tío ̣ ́ rì èdè ojoojúmó (̣ Standard Language Theory) tí Mukarovsky ṣe agbáterù re ̣ ̀ ni a fi ṣe àtúpalè àwọn àkànlò èdè Yorùbá ̣ tuntun tí á yè wò nínú bébà yìí nítorí pé ó lè ṣàlàyé ohun tí ó je ̣ ̣ ́ kí àkànlò èdè Yorùbá tuntun yapa si èdè ojoojúmo ̣ ́ àti ohun tí ó ń fa ìyàtò gír ̣ íkì láàrin èdè ojoojúmó àti èdè ewì. …”
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PENGEMBANGAN E-MODUL FISIKA BERBASIS MULTIPLE REPRSENTATION UNTUK MELATIHKAN KETERAMPILAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH SISWA by Mazetha Ramadayanty, Sutarno Sutarno, Eko Risdianto

“…Based on the results of expert validation, the percentage of the average score on the media aspect is 78% with the valid category, the content aspect is 76% with the valid category, the presentation aspect is 81% with the very valid category and the language aspect is 76% with the valid category with the value the overall average is 78% with the valid category. …”
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Effects of Alzheimer’s disease plasma marker levels on multilayer centrality in healthy individuals by Alejandra García-Colomo, David López-Sanz, Ignacio Taguas, Martín Carrasco-Gómez, Carlos Spuch, María Comis-Tuche, Fernando Maestú

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AI versus human-generated multiple-choice questions for medical education: a cohort study in a high-stakes examination by Alex KK Law, Jerome So, Chun Tat Lui, Yu Fai Choi, Koon Ho Cheung, Kevin Kei-ching Hung, Colin Alexander Graham

“…Abstract Background The creation of high-quality multiple-choice questions (MCQs) is essential for medical education assessments but is resource-intensive and time-consuming when done by human experts. Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT-4o offer a promising alternative, but their efficacy remains unclear, particularly in high-stakes exams. …”
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Widespread use of ChatGPT and other Artificial Intelligence tools among medical students in Uganda: A cross-sectional study. by Elizabeth Ajalo, David Mukunya, Ritah Nantale, Frank Kayemba, Kennedy Pangholi, Jonathan Babuya, Suzan Langoya Akuu, Amelia Margaret Namiiro, Yakobo Baddokwaya Nsubuga, Joseph Luwaga Mpagi, Milton W Musaba, Faith Oguttu, Job Kuteesa, Aloysius Gonzaga Mubuuke, Ian Guyton Munabi, Sarah Kiguli

“…<h4>Background</h4>Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT) is a 175-billion-parameter natural language processing model that uses deep learning algorithms trained on vast amounts of data to generate human-like texts such as essays. …”
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Effect of Core Stability Training based on Bobath Concept on Motor Function of Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy by Yaojin SUN, Xiaoqin ZHANG, Jian TANG, Xiaoke ZHAO, Ran HE

“…The control group was given conventional rehabilitation treatment, which mainly included anti-spasm (joint movement, passive traction), homework, language, massage, sports training (trunk rotation, hip adduction, pelvic pronation and control, limb movement, standing and balance, walking with legs raised, knee bending), one time a day, 40 min a time, six days a week, continuous treatment for three months. …”
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Parents'/caregivers' fears and concerns about their child's epilepsy: A scoping review. by Bernie Carter, Georgia Cook, Lucy Bray, Amber Collingwood, Holly Saron, Alison Rouncefield-Swales

“…Other inclusion criteria: English language empirical studies, 2010-2021.<h4>Study appraisal methods</h4>A minimum of two reviewers independently screened articles and undertook data extraction and decisions were consensually made. …”
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Hyperglycemia Is a Potential Prognostic Factor for Exacerbation in Severe Psoriasis with Diabetes or Prediabetes by Yongpisarn T, Thadanipon K, Suchonwanit P, Rattanakaemakorn P

“…Meanwhile, in mild psoriasis patients, none of the variables were independently associated with psoriasis flares.Conclusion: Hyperglycemia and alcohol consumption were associated with exacerbation in patients with severe psoriasis who had T2DM/IFG.Plain Language Summary: Certain environmental factors, such as infections and medications, can cause psoriasis flare-ups. …”
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Is Amanita phalloides Nephrotoxicity due to Mitochondrial Toxicity? by Jules Weinhard, Justine Serre, Perrine Frère, Clovis Adam, Marie Camille Lafargue, David Buob, Cédric Rafat

“…Our findings suggest that Amanita phalloides elicits acute tubular injury via mitochondrial damage, possibly through a pathway that spares COX function. Plain-Language Summary: Kidney damage caused by Amanita phalloides (death cap mushroom) is not well understood. …”
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Perancangan Aplikasi Computer based Test (CBT) Psikotes Berbasis Website by Sistha Putri Hemawati, Hanna Prillysca Chernovita

“…The Computer Based Test (CBT) psychological test application is made on a website basis and uses the Agile system development method with the Extreme Programming model, the PHP programming language, MySQL database and the Blackbox Testing system. …”
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Deep unsupervised clustering for prostate auto-segmentation with and without hydrogel spacer by Hengrui Zhao, Biling Wang, Michael Dohopolski, Ti Bai, Steve Jiang, Dan Nguyen

“…To leverage this clustered data, we propose a text-guided segmentation model, contrastive language and image pre-training (CLIP)-UNet, which encodes the cluster information using a text encoder and combines the encoded text information with image features for segmentation. …”
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THE ROLE OF DIET DURING HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CLINICAL OUTCOMES IN COPD PATIENTS: LITERATURE REVIEW by Rita Citarella, Adriano Brenca, Myriam Palomba, Maria Guarnaccia, Giuseppina Gargiulo, Diodato Ferrante, Jessica Marano, Aniello Lanzuise, Serena Pannetta

“…The electronic research was limited to the articles published in the English language within the past 10 years. Studies that responded to the hypotheses of bibliographic research were considered. …”
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