Novel submucosal injection material comprising fully synthetic and self-assembling peptide solution in endoscopic submucosal dissection: A pilot study by Kengo Kasuga, Keigo Sato, Ko Nakata, Hirohito Tanaka, Hiroko Hosaka, Shiko Kuribayashi, Yoji Takeuchi, Toshio Uraoka

“…This prospective, single-arm, single-center pilot study included 11 patients with gastrointestinal neoplasms of the stomach (n = 5) or colorectum (n = 6) who underwent ESD. …”
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Proficiency, Clarity, and Objectivity of Large Language Models Versus Specialists’ Knowledge on COVID-19's Impacts in Pregnancy: Cross-Sectional Pilot Study by Nicola Luigi Bragazzi, Michèle Buchinger, Hisham Atwan, Ruba Tuma, Francesco Chirico, Lukasz Szarpak, Raymond Farah, Rola Khamisy-Farah

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Author Correction: Predicting exacerbation of renal function by DNA methylation clock and DNA damage of urinary shedding cells: a pilot study by Akihito Hishikawa, Erina Sugita Nishimura, Norifumi Yoshimoto, Ran Nakamichi, Eriko Yoshida Hama, Wataru Ito, Tomomi Maruki, Kengo Nagashima, Ryoko Shimizu‑Hirota, Hiromasa Takaishi, Hiroshi Itoh, Kaori Hayashi

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Traditional Chinese acupuncture versus minimal acupuncture for mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis: a protocol for a randomised, controlled pilot trial by Guang-Xia Shi, Cun-Zhi Liu, Ning Sun, Yi Du, Jian-Feng Tu, Yong-Ting Li, Li-Wen Zhang, Yan Cao, Jing-Jie Zhao, Da-Chang Xiong, Hai-Kun Hou

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Body Composition Changes and Associations in Infants and Mothers During the First Year: Insights from a Pilot Study of the Baby-bod Project by Manoja P. Herath, Kiran D. K. Ahuja, Jeffrey M. Beckett, Sisitha Jayasinghe, Nuala M. Byrne, Andrew P. Hills

“…While the findings of our pilot study underscore the importance of encouraging women of childbearing age to maintain a healthy BMI before conception, further research is needed to substantiate these results.…”
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A Pilot Study on Cognitive Processing Characteristics and Cerebral Mechanisms of Native Chinese-Speaking Savant Calendar Calculators with Autism Spectrum Disorder by CHEN Jian, XU Shutian, WU Yuwei, CHEN Songmei, SHAN Chunlei

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Lipid Deposition in Skeletal Muscle Tissues and Its Correlation with Intra-Abdominal Fat: A Pilot Investigation in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Manoj Kumar Sarma, Andres Saucedo, Suresh Anand Sadananthan, Christine Hema Darwin, Ely Richard Felker, Steve Raman, S. Sendhil Velan, Michael Albert Thomas

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The urban carbon unlocking effect of digital infrastructure construction: A spatial difference-in-difference analysis from “Broadband China” pilot policy by Liang Guo, Lijing Chen, Zhen Yang

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Peer Review of “Converting Organic Municipal Solid Waste Into Volatile Fatty Acids and Biogas: Experimental Pilot and Batch Studies With Statistical Analysis” by Dina Elsalamony

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Optical clearing agent combined with hemoporfin-mediated photodynamic therapy for improved efficacy of port-wine stain patients: A pilot study by Jingjing Wen, Yamin Zhang, Zhen Cai, Congcong Wang, Jinjin Zhu, Lianbin Zhang, Jintao Zhu, Yan Li, Juan Tao, Lishao Guo

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Effectiveness of the mobile Stress Autism Mate Junior application in reducing stress and improving quality of life in adolescents with autism: a pilot study by Alvin van Asselt, Kirsten Hoeberichts, Kirsten Hoeberichts, Sevda Demirel, Sevda Demirel, Anke Scheeren, Anke Scheeren, Yvette Roke

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AI-Enhanced Healthcare: Integrating ChatGPT-4 in ePROs for Improved Oncology Care and Decision-Making: A Pilot Evaluation by Chihying Liao, Chinnan Chu, Mingyu Lien, Yaochung Wu, Tihao Wang

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Promotion of physical activity-related health competence using digital workplace-based health promotion: a pilot study for office workers by Leonard Oppermann, Marie-Luise Dierks

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Evaluation of a pilot reintroduction program for dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus) juveniles in inshore marine areas off the southeast Brazilian coast by Claudia Ehlers Kerber, Caio Augusto Perazza, Eric Hallerman, Melissa Sant´Anna, Alexandre Wagner Silva Hilsdorf

“…This study evaluated the success of a pilot reintroduction program for juvenile dusky grouper by measuring the potential increase in population size in the area. …”
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Pilot Study of a Modified DOPS Scale for Insulin Pump and CGM Installation Training in Chinese Medical Students During Endocrinology Rotations by Yuan Y, Wang C, Wen S, Li Y, Xu C, Yu F, Li X, He Y, Chen L, Ren Y, Zhou L

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Fostering positive affective exercise experiences and affect-related competencies for a physically active lifestyle: The FEEL Project – Results of the Pilot-Study by Martin Robert Bührer, Stephanie Rosenstiel, Gorden Sudeck, Julia Schmid

“…At the SGS Conference, results from the pilot study which was done in Spring 2024 will be presented. …”
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The implementation of genome sequencing in rare genetic diseases diagnosis: a pilot study from the Hong Kong genome projectResearch in context by Wai Kei Jacky Lam, Chak Sing Lau, Ho Ming Luk, Lisa Wing Chi Au, Gary C.P. Chan, Will Yap Hang Chan, Shirley Sze Wing Cheng, Timothy Hua Tse Cheng, Li Li Cheung, Yiu Fai Cheung, Josephine Shuk Ching Chong, Annie Tsz Wai Chu, Claudia Ching Yan Chung, Kin Lai Chung, Cheuk Wing Fung, Eva Lai Wah Fung, Yuan Gao, Stephanie Ho, Shirley Pik Ying Hue, Chi-Ho Lee, Tsz Leung Lee, Philip Hei Li, Hei Man Lo, Ivan Fai Man Lo, Herbert Ho Fung Loong, Becky Mingyao Ma, Wei Ma, Shirley Yin Yu Pang, Wai-Kay Seto, Steven Wai Kwan Siu, Ho So, Yuk Him Tam, Wenshu Tang, Rosanna Ming Sum Wong, Desmond Yat Hin Yap, Maggie Lo Yee Yau, Brian Hon Yin Chung, Su-Vui Lo

“…This study evaluated the impact of short read GS (srGS), complemented by long read GS (lrGS) in a subset, on individuals recruited in the pilot phase of the HKGP. Methods: GS was performed on a prospective cohort of patients with suspected genetic disease recruited by territory-wide referrals to the HKGP. …”
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Peer Review of “Converting Organic Municipal Solid Waste Into Volatile Fatty Acids and Biogas: Experimental Pilot and Batch Studies With Statistical Analysis”

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A Medication Management App (Smart-Meds) for Patients After an Acute Coronary Syndrome: Pilot Pre-Post Mixed Methods Study by Frederic Ehrler, Liliane Gschwind, Hamdi Hagberg, Philippe Meyer, Katherine Blondon

“…Gamified mobile apps have shown promise in promoting behavior change and engagement. ObjectiveThis pilot study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and usability of a gamified mobile app that used a narrative storytelling approach to enhance medication adherence among patients following acute coronary syndrome (ACS). …”
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Awareness and Perception of Plant-Based Diets for the Treatment and Management of Type 2 Diabetes in a Community Education Clinic: A Pilot Study by Vincent Lee, Taylor McKay, Chris I. Ardern

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