Insulin degludec 100 U/mL for treatment of spontaneous diabetes mellitus in dogs by Jocelyn Mott, Arnon Gal, Antonio Maria Tardo, Alisa Berg, Riley Claude, Alexis Hoelmer, Mei Lun Mui, Avin Arjoonsingh, Chen Gilor

“…Abstract Background The advantages of insulin degludec 100 U/mL (IDeg100) in the treatment of diabetes mellitus (DM) include consistent release, predictable glucose‐lowering effect, and minimal day‐to‐day variability. Hypothesis/Objectives To describe the use of IDeg100 in dogs with DM, level of diabetic control and adverse effects. …”
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The novel manualized RELIEVE-group treatment for burdened relatives of cancer patients: a feasibility study by Jessica Neumann, Jessica Neumann, Jil Beckord, Jil Beckord, Helen Samira Hesse, Helen Samira Hesse, Carl Martin, Carl Martin, Carlotta Mons, Carlotta Mons, Diana Chur, Diana Chur, Jörg Hense, Jörg Hense, Mitra Tewes, Martin Teufel, Martin Teufel, Eva-Maria Skoda, Eva-Maria Skoda

“…The drop-out rate for the treatment was minimal, at only 2.86%. Following the completion of the treatment programme, there were significant improvements in anxiety, depression and stress scores, as well as an improvement in quality of life. …”
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Stable Gastric Pentadecapeptide BPC 157 as Therapy After Surgical Detachment of the Quadriceps Muscle from Its Attachments for Muscle-to-Bone Reattachment in Rats by Danijel Matek, Irena Matek, Eva Staresinic, Mladen Japjec, Ivan Bojanic, Alenka Boban Blagaic, Lidija Beketic Oreskovic, Ivana Oreskovic, Tihomil Ziger, Tomislav Novinscak, Ivan Krezic, Sanja Strbe, Martin Drinkovic, Filip Brkic, Jelena Popic, Anita Skrtic, Sven Seiwerth, Mario Staresinic, Predrag Sikiric, Ivica Brizic

“…All parameters of the walking pattern fully improved, and soon after detachment and therapy application, muscle approached the bone, leaving a minimal gap (on ultrasonic assessment), and leg contracture was annihilated. …”
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Tumor biomarkers contribute to the diagnosis and clinical management of the O-RADS MRI risk stratification system for epithelial ovarian tumors by Shengjie Xu, Weijian Gong, Xiyi Chen, Jiatong Wang, Yuan Zhu, Tao Zhang, Yun Gu, Jinxia Zheng, Juan Xu

“…For EOTs with a ROMA index less than 20.14% (premenopausal) or 29.9% (postmenopausal), minimally invasive surgery is recommended for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. …”
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Prevalence of symptoms suggestive of sleep apnea among children and its impact on academic performance by Silvia D. Boyajian, Muna A. Salameh, Kholoud Alzyoud, Enas A. Amaireh, Lujayn Badah, Malek Al Qutami, Mira Alsharayri, Osama Abubaker, Rzan Shwashreh

“…Abstract Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition in pediatrics that requires prompt recognition and management to minimize its negative impact on their health and development. …”
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Flow cytometric characterisation of acute leukaemia in adolescent and adult Ethiopians by Jemal Alemu, Balako Gumi, Aster Tsegaye, Abdulaziz Sherif, Fisihatsion Tadesse, Amha Gebremedhin, Rawleigh Howe

“…Background: Flow cytometric characterisation of acute leukaemia is a key diagnostic approach for clinical management of patients, but is minimally practised in resource-constrained settings like Ethiopia. …”
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Which combination of medical expulsive therapy is more effective for treatment of distal ureteral stone in adults? A systematic review and network meta-analysis by Maryam Taheri, Nasrin Borumandnia, Hamidreza Abdi, Amir H Kashi, Setareh Nourani, Sogand Sheikholeslami, Yasamin Maleki Gilvaei, Pardis Ziaeefar, Abbas Basiri

“…Abstract Background Medical Expulsive Therapy (MET) has been recommended as an established modality for the treatment of distal ureteral stones due to its clearance rate, pain control, and patient satisfaction while having minimal morbidity in comparison to other urologic interventions. …”
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Increase of Curie point of BaTiO3 ceramics by stoichiometry, point defects and doping processing by Jianquan Qi, Hui Fang, Jiang Wang, Xiumei Han, Zizhou Liang, Jin Ma, Xunzhong Shang, Liuting Gu, Wanping Chen

“…Results revealed that even minimal Si doping could boost the ferroelectric properties and elevate the Curie point, while vapor-doping with trace amounts of PbO or Bi2O3 significantly increased the Curie point, particularly in samples with higher Ti content. …”
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Understanding and measuring workplace violence in healthcare: a Canadian systematic framework to address a global healthcare phenomenon by Christian Schulz-Quach, Brendan Lyver, Charlene Reynolds, Trevor Hanagan, Jennifer Haines, John Shannon, Laura Danielle Pozzobon, Yasemin Sarraf, Sam Sabbah, Sahand Ensafi, Natasha Bloomberg, Jaswanth Gorla, Brendan Singh, Lucas B. Chartier, Marnie Escaf, Diana Elder, Marc Toppings, Brian Hodges, Rickinder Sethi

“…By applying a systems-based approach that incorporates trauma-informed strategies and fosters a culture of mutual respect, institutions can develop strategies to minimize WPV and promote a safer work environment for patients, families, staff, and HCPs.…”
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Developing a virtual reality application for online arts and psychomotor therapies using action research by Nathalie Jans, Nathalie Jans, Hans Wouters, Joep Kolijn, Suzanne Haeyen, Suzanne Haeyen, Suzanne Haeyen

“…As these therapies use bodily experiences, expressive/artistic media, materials, movement, music, and (role) play, VR is more suitable than online/video consultations.ObjectivesThis study was set up to improve VR possibilities for arts and psychomotor therapies, with the primary aim of redeveloping and rebuilding a VR application.MethodsUsing Lewin’s paradigm of Action Research in conjunction with the Lean Start up Method to develop Minimal Viable Products, we developed and built the Virtual Reality Health Experience (VRhExp), a full body multiplayer VR space providing online arts and psychomotor therapies. …”
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Impact of pathological complete response on survival in gastric cancer after neoadjuvant chemotherapy: a propensity score matching analysis by Yonghe Chen, Jiasheng He, Jiabo Zheng, Yi Lin, Huashe Wang, Lei Lian, Junsheng Peng

“…Propensity score matching (PSM) was employed to minimize potential biases arising from differences in baseline characteristics and intervention factors between the treatment groups. …”
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Enhanced fetal hemoglobin production via dual-beneficial mutation editing of the HBG promoter in hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells for β-hemoglobinopathies by Prathibha Babu Chandraprabha, Manoj Kumar K. Azhagiri, Vigneshwaran Venkatesan, Wendy Magis, Kirti Prasad, Sevanthy Suresh, Aswin Anand Pai, Srujan Marepally, Alok Srivastava, Kumarasamypet Murugesan Mohankumar, David I. K. Martin, Saravanabhavan Thangavel

“…Further support through bone marrow MSC co-culture boosted complete HDR conversion rates to exceed 80%, with minimal InDels, improved cell viability, and induced fetal hemoglobin levels similar to those of Cas9 RNP-mediated indels at BCL11A enhancer and HBG promoter. …”
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Quantitative proteomics and targeted metabolomics reveal the role of Cassia siamea L. extract in the response to high-fat diet-induced obesity in Drosophila by Ananya Dechakhamphu, Nattapong Wongchum, Theeraphan Chumroenphat, Alongklod Tanomtong, Sirithon Siriamornpun

“…The results of the quantitative proteomics analysis indicate that a high-fat diet (HFD) alters proteins within metabolic pathways, which can be minimized in severity through CSE therapy. Conclusion: These findings highlight the potential therapeutic role of CSE in managing obesity and related metabolic disorders.…”
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Evaluating the efficacy of carbetocin versus oxytocin for preventing intraoperative blood loss, early postpartum hemorrhage, and maintaining a favorable hemodynamic profile in lowe... by Bisma Fayaz, Raja Suhail Shounthoo, Ajaiz Rasool, Saima Wani, Showkat Ahmad Gurcoo

“…Results: On comparing the data between carbetocin group and oxytocin group, the carbetocin group had less incidence of hypotension and tachycardia (P<0.001), less intraoperative blood loss (Group C: Group O, mean±SD mL; 328.7±72.59:435.9±99.08 [P<0.001]), and minimal use of additional uterotonic agents (P<0.001); however, the requirement of blood transfusion was comparable between the two groups (P=0.157). …”
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Effective dietary interventions during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of behavior change techniques to promote healthy eating by Hannah O’Connor, Nina Meloncelli, Shelley A. Wilkinson, Anna Mae Scott, Lisa Vincze, Alita Rushton, Samantha Dawson, Jenna Hollis, Bree Whiteoak, Sarah Gauci, Susan de Jersey

“…The effective techniques and features for supporting and sustaining dietary change during pregnancy and postpartum are minimally reported. The primary aims of this systematic review and meta-analysis were to summarise the effectiveness of dietary interventions for pregnant woman, identify which behaviour change techniques (BCTs) and intervention features were most frequently used and determine which were most effective at improving dietary intake. …”
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Nursing of a critically ill patient undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement combined with coronary stent implantation (1例危重症患者一站式经导管主动脉瓣置换术联合冠状动脉支架植入术的护理)... by YU Dan (喻丹), ZHOU Ge (周舸)

“…Giving the increasing surgical risk caused by issues such as advanced age and concomitant diseases, the one-stop minimally invasive surgery was carried out, in combination of transcatheter aortic valve replacement combined with coronary stent implantation. …”
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Neighborhood environment associations with cognitive function and structural brain measures in older African Americans by Dima L. Chaar, Le Tu, Kari Moore, Jiacong Du, Lauren A Opsasnick, Scott M Ratliff, Thomas H Mosley, Sharon L. R. Kardia, Wei Zhao, Xiang Zhou, Ana V Diez Roux, Fazlay S Faruque, Kenneth R Butler, Jennifer A Smith

“…Abstract Background Since older adults spend significant time in their neighborhood environment, environmental factors such as neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage, high racial segregation, low healthy food availability, low access to recreation, and minimal social engagement may have adverse effects on cognitive function and increase susceptibility to dementia. …”
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Natural Concurrent Infections with Black Spot Disease and Multiple Bacteriosis in Farmed Nile Tilapia in Central Kenya by Daniel W. Wanja, Paul G. Mbuthia, Robert M. Waruiru, Lilly C. Bebora, Helena A. Ngowi

“…Moreover, attention ought to be geared towards prevention of parasitic infestations in fish so as to minimize fish deaths related to secondary bacteriosis. …”
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TPDTNet: Two-Phase Distillation Training for Visible-to-Infrared Unsupervised Domain Adaptive Object Detection by Siyu Wang, Xiaogang Yang, Ruitao Lu, Shuang Su, Bin Tang, Tao Zhang, Zhengjie Zhu

“…Finally, a distillation training strategy that utilizes pseudodetection labels to calculate target information. By minimizing the Kullback&#x2013;Leibler divergence between the probability maps of the teacher and student networks, the channel activations are transformed into probability distributions, thereby achieving knowledge distillation. …”
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Design and Construction of an Aquaponics System: A Sustainable Approach to Enhancing Local Food Security in Offa, Nigeria by Rofiat Bunmi Mudashiru, Maryam Yusuf-Olawuyi, Aliyu Tijani, Lateef Umar, Francis Okeke, Oluwabunmi Adeyemi, Ismaila Amototo, Fatai Salaudeen

“…Aquaponics provides a conservative technique that integrates both hydroponics and aquaculture in regions with minimal arable land. This current study aims to design and build an aquaponics system that is suitable and beneficial to its environment. …”
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