Balneotherapy for the treatment of post-COVID syndrome: a randomized controlled trial by Diana Ovejero, Anna Ribes, Judit Villar-García, Marta Trenchs-Rodriguez, Daniel Lopez, Xavier Nogués, Robert Güerri-Fernandez, Natalia Garcia-Giralt

“…Abstract Background Post-Acute COVID Syndrome (PACS) is a complex disorder that currently lacks effective evidenced-based therapies to manage it. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of balneotherapy (BT) on PACS symptomatology. …”
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Emergence and clinical challenges of ST11-K64 carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae: molecular insights and implications for antimicrobial resistance and virulence in Southwes... by Linlin LI, Jiahui Liang, Huan Zhang, Jing Guo, Shan LI, Meng Li

“…This strain poses a significant clinical and therapeutic challenge, necessitating heightened vigilance, stringent infection control measures, and robust clinical management strategies.…”
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Dual Clinical Practice (DCP) policy to improve the retention of human resources for health in Rwanda: a mid-term review using a cross-sectional and retrospective study design by Kizito Kayumba, Corneille Ntihabose, Sabine Musange Furere, Bernard Ngabo, Piero Irakiza, Felix K. Rubuga, Nathalie Umutoni, Ina Rukundo Kalisa, Pascal Birindabagabo, Emile Rwamasirabo, Emmanuel Kayibanda, Patience Mukundirukuri, Gashaija Absolomon, Sumana Dhanani, Jeanine Condo

“…Quantitative and qualitative data were collected through key informant interviews (KIIs) and joint interviews (JIs), as well as through the analysis of health facility records obtained from the Health Management Information System (HMIS) and the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). …”
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Efficacy and safety of SHR8554 on postoperative pain in subjects with moderate to severe acute pain following orthopedic surgery: A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, dose-expl... by Yanhua Zhao, Zhisheng Lu, Xuesong Song, Haihui Xie, Xungang Xiao, Guonian Wang, Qi Zhou, Qingmei Zhang, Liang Liu, Zhijian Lan, Ning Bai, Haiyan Wang, Zhihao Pan, Liang Dong, Xianzhong Lin, Gang Chen, Qinghui Wang, Jiangtao Dong, Jia Deng, Yongshan Nan, Jiaqiang Zhang, Xiaohua Zhou, Yanjuan Huang, Yongquan Chen, Huanzhong He, Ye Yang, Dengpan Yao, Jintai Jia, Shuan Jin, Yafeng Zhang, Zhonghui Luo, Jiangang Li, Linzhong Zhang, Fang Wang, Juehua Jing, Jiang Zhu, Lin Li, Guangda Wang, Huajing Guo, Qiang Wang, Diansan Su, Weifeng Yu, Xiyao Gu

“…This multicenter Phase II/III trial evaluated the optimal dosage, efficacy, and safety of SHR8554, a biased MOR agonist, for postoperative pain management following orthopedic surgery. In Phase II, 121 patients were divided into four groups to receive varying patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) doses of SHR8554 or morphine. …”
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Biofloc technology significantly reshapes water microbiome and improves survival rates in Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica) by Jiho Yang, Hyunjun Choi, Jun Seong Park, Yehyeon Cha, Ju-Ae Hwang, Seung-Yoon Oh

“…BFT’s potential to reduce water consumption and enhance growth through the use of beneficial microorganisms presents a sustainable solution to the challenges of nitrogenous waste management in global aquaculture. Our research provides the first comprehensive analysis of how BFT influences both the growth and microbiome composition of Japanese eels compared with traditional flow-through systems. …”
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Comparative the efficacy and safety of Gosuranemab, Semorinemab, Tilavonemab, and Zagotenemab in patients with Alzheimer’s disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of... by Wenting Cai, Wenting Cai, Hui Zhang, Hui Zhang, Yan Wu, Yan Wu, Yao Yao, Jinping Zhang

“…Most safety analysis results showed no statistical difference.ConclusionThe results indicated that anti-tau protein monoclonal antibodies, such as Semorinemab and Tilavonemab, showed promise in terms of efficacy and safety for managing AD. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings, assess long-term effects, and refine treatment protocols.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/#myprospero, CRD42024583388.…”
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The hidden crisis: double burden of malnutrition among refugee children in South Asia – a systematic review and meta-analysis from observational studies by Pooja Panchal, Mohd Usman, Tajung Longkumer, Reshma Susan Babu, Mahalaqua Nazil Khatib, Shariza Abdul Razak, Kavitha Menon

“…The coexisting double burden of malnutrition among refugee children calls for comprehensive programs and policies for the prevention and management of the double burden of malnutrition.…”
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Incidence and predictors of adverse birth outcomes among women who gave birth at Assosa general hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: a retrospective cohort study by Habtamu Tadesse Gudeta, Shalama Lekasa Nagari, Dessalegn Emana Jabana, Mustefa Aflegn Legese, Demekisa wondimu Biyena, Fantahun Cheklie Kassie

“…Improving maternal health services, nutrition education, early diagnosis, and treatment can help to manage most of these predictors.…”
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The association between self-acceptance, emotion regulation, and treatment adherence self-efficacy among adolescents with HIV in Liangshan prefecture, China: a cross-sectional stud... by Dan Tan, Wenxi Zhong, Li Ma, Jing Cheng, Xianjun Mao, Xi Zhang, Jian Tang, Song Fan, Bianchuan Cao, Yanhua Chen

“…Tailored interventions that address the specific needs of these subgroups could contribute to improved health outcomes and more effective HIV management among adolescents.…”
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Rapid weight loss and combat athletes: a study on psychological resilience and mechanical hyperalgesia by Esin Çağla Çağlar, Levent Ceylan, Sermin Ağralı Ermiş, Furkan Çamiçi, Murat Eliöz, Recep Nur Uzun, Güner Çiçek, Muhammet Kusan, Mustafa Tolga Bayraktar, Fatma Neşe Şahin, Hamza Küçük

“…Future research should explore interventions to optimize resilience and manage pain during RWL periods, focusing on individualized support strategies for athletes. …”
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Neoadjuvant immunotherapy for DNA mismatch repair proficient/microsatellite stable non-metastatic rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Huan Zhang, Jing Huang, Huanji Xu, Nanhao Yin, Nanhao Yin, Liyan Zhou, Liyan Zhou, Jianxin Xue, Jianxin Xue, Jianxin Xue, Min Ren

“…BackgroundNeoadjuvant immunotherapy (NIT) has been endorsed by clinical guidelines for the management of DNA mismatch repair deficiency/microsatellite instability-high (dMMR/MSI-H) locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). …”
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Berberine alleviates enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli-induced intestinal mucosal barrier function damage in a piglet model by modulation of the intestinal microbiome by Min Du, Xinran Liu, Xu Ji, Yue Wang, Xiaodan Liu, Chunfang Zhao, Chunfang Zhao, Erhui Jin, Erhui Jin, Youfang Gu, Youfang Gu, Hongyu Wang, Feng Zhang, Feng Zhang

“…This disease can lead to substantial morbidity and mortality and is a major global health concern. Managing ETEC infections is challenging owing to the increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistance. …”
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Effect of operational parameters on droplet deposition characteristics using an unmanned aerial vehicle for banana canopy by Jiaxiang Yu, Jiaxiang Yu, Xing Xu, Jieli Duan, Jieli Duan, Yinlong Jiang, Yinlong Jiang, Haotian Yuan, Haotian Yuan, Huazimo Liang, Shuaijie Jing, Shuaijie Jing, Zhou Yang, Zhou Yang, Zhou Yang

“…The mechanization degree of plant protection management in banana orchard is low. Therefore, our study focuses on the effects of different flight heights (3-5 m) and droplet sizes (50-150 μm) of plant protection UAV on the droplet deposition distribution characteristics of banana canopy. …”
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Preparation of Nutmeg Gel and Evaluation of its Efficacy as Local Drug Delivery in Stage II Grade A Periodontitis Patients: A Prospective Interventional Study by Vazeeha Afrin Syed, AS Pavithra, Arvina Rajasekar, Rajeshkumar Shanmugam

“…Aim: To prepare nutmeg gel and to assess its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and cytotoxic activities, and its effectiveness as a locally delivered drug in the management of stage II grade A periodontitis. Materials and Methods: The present study was conducted in Department of Periodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. …”
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Combining UAS LiDAR, Sonar, and Radar Altimetry for River Hydraulic Characterization by Monica Coppo Frias, Alexander Rietz Vesterhauge, Daniel Haugård Olesen, Filippo Bandini, Henrik Grosen, Sune Yde Nielsen, Peter Bauer-Gottwein

“…The use of UAS hydrometry can enhance river management, with cost-effective surveys offering large coverage and high-resolution data, which are fundamental in flood risk assessment, especially in areas that difficult to access. …”
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Impact of Sex on Infection Risk in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by R. Borrelli, S. Nicola, F. Corradi, I. Badiu, L. Lo Sardo, N. Rashidy, A. Quinternetto, M. Mazzola, F. Meli, E. Saracco, I. Vitali, S. Negrini, L. Brussino

“…Our findings emphasize the need for tailored clinical management, with increased vigilance for infections in male patients, to improve prevention strategies and targeted therapeutic interventions in this subgroup.…”
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Evaluation of Performance Metrics Required in Proper Selection of SDN Controller for Integrated Satellite-Terrestrial Networks by Oluwatobi A. Ayofe, Mu'azu J. Musa, Zanna M. Abdullahir, Abdoulie M.S. Tekanyi, Aliyu D. Usman, Ezekiel E. Agbon, Emmanuel A. Otsapa, Agburu O. Adikpe, Matthew Iyobhebhe, Paul Thomas Muge

“… SDN controllers are increasingly becoming an integral part of modern communication networks due to their ability to centrally control and manage networks from a global point of view. One of the application areas in which the SDN paradigm is gaining traction is the Integration of Satellite and Terrestrial Networks (ISTN). …”
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Proposing a two-stage screening approach to distinguish between transient and enduring postnatal depressive symptoms: A prospective cohort study by Johanne Smith-Nielsen, Ida Egmose, Stephen Matthey, Maria Stougård, Sophie Reijman, Mette Skovgaard Væver

“…The refined two-stage approach reduced unnecessary referrals by 24 %, directly referred 60 % of women with enduring symptoms, and effectively managed suicidal risk. Conclusions: A substantial proportion of postnatal women experience transient symptoms that are distinguishable from enduring symptoms through a refined two-stage screening strategy. …”
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Artificial intelligence-based, non-invasive assessment of the central aortic pressure in adults after operative or interventional treatment of aortic coarctation by Renate Oberhoffer, Peter Ewert, Harald Kaemmerer, Nicole Nagdyman, Oliver Dewald, Frank Klawonn, Michael Huntgeburth, Andreas Eicken, Christian Meierhofer, Sebastian Freilinger, Martin Middeke, Pinar Bambul Heck, Annika Freiberger, Frank Harig, Manuel Lösch, Fritz Mellert, Fabian von Scheidt, Elsa Ury, Nicole Wolfrum, Ann-Sophie Kaemmerer-Suleiman, Mathieu N. Suleiman

“…Further research with larger cohorts is needed to validate these findings and refine management strategies for CoA patients.…”
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Maternal prepregnancy overweight/obesity increase the risk of low Apgar scores in twins: a population-based cohort study in China by Zhoushan Feng, Zhoushan Feng, Xiaohong Wu, Xiaomei Tong, Zheng He, Chunxia Yang, Wei Shen, Yueqin Ding, Jin Liu, Qiong Meng, Aiqin Zhang, Hong Jiang, Wenkang Yan, Jianwu Qiu, Xian Wei, Yayu Zhang, Xiaobo Lin, Lijun Liu, Ya Jin, Youfen Wei, Xiufang Yang, Yitong Wang, Yangfan Cai, Xinzhu Lin, Qiliang Cui

“…These findings highlight the importance of managing weight before pregnancy and ensuring readiness for neonatal resuscitation during delivery.…”
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