Analgesic efficacy of hydromorphone in American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) by Scott E. Henke, David B. Wester, Cord B. Eversole, Javier O. Huerta, Clayton D. Hilton, Kurt K. Sladky

“…While analgesic efficacy and pharmacokinetic data for several reptile species are published, data with respect to analgesic efficacy in crocodilians are clearly lacking.ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to determine the analgesic efficacy of hydromorphone in alligators.MethodsFemale American alligators (N = 9; 57 months of age) were exposed to mechanical noxious stimuli at multiple anatomic sites using von Frey filaments ranging in size from 1.65 to 6.65 grams-force, and their behavioral reactions recorded. …”
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Applications of Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models for Social Determinants of Health: Protocol for a Systematic Review by Swati Rajwal, Ziyuan Zhang, Yankai Chen, Hannah Rogers, Abeed Sarker, Yunyu Xiao

“…MethodsA search strategy will be executed across PubMed, Web of Science, IEEE Xplore, Scopus, PsycINFO, HealthSource: Academic Nursing, and ACL Anthology to find studies published in English between 2014 and 2024. Three reviewers (SR, ZZ, and YC) will independently screen the studies to avoid voting bias, and two (AS and YX) additional reviewers will resolve any conflicts during the screening process. …”
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Effect of electroacupuncture on symptoms of female pelvic organ prolapse (stage II–III) (EAPOP study): protocol of a randomised controlled trial by Yan Yan, Zhishun Liu, Huan Chen, Xiaoxu Liu, Hangyu Shi

“…The results of this study are expected to be written and published on peer-reviewed journals.Trial registration number NCT04589715.…”
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Large-bore aspiration thrombectomy for the treatment of pulmonary embolism in octogenarians by Reid Masterson, Travis Pebror, Andrew Gauger, Adam William Schmitz, Sabah David Butty

“…This included the octogenarian subgroup from a recently published retrospective analysis assessing all PE patients treated with LBAT at our center between September 2019 and January 2023. …”
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Clinical outcomes and long-term efficacy of high tibial osteotomy in treating knee instability: An updated systematic review by Mustamsir Edi, Aji Aulia Pandu, Adiwangsa Ahmad Abdilla, Akmalizzan Azfar Ahnaf

“…Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted using Cochrane Central, PubMed, MEDLINE, and ProQuest databases for studies published between 2000 and June 2024. Eligible studies included human subjects with at least six months of follow-up and focused on HTO for knee instability. …”
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Identification of Potential Biomarkers for Coronary Artery Disease Based on Cuproptosis by Bohong Zhang, Mingliang He

“…Currently, no studies have been published about the effects of cuproptosis-related genes (CRGs) on diagnosing CAD. …”
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The Wine Quality of Merlot Relies in Irrigation Supplementation and Spotlights Sustainable Production Constraints in Mediterranean-Type Ecosystems by Camila Ribalta-Pizarro, Paula Muñoz, Sergi Munné-Bosch

“…Furthermore, we performed a systematic review study for comparison, including 9 published reports on Merlot grapevines subjected to different water regimes, oriented to improve irrigation decisions, yield, and/or quality. …”
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Patient-reported outcomes of zirconia dental implants: a systematic review and future directions by Behrouz Arefnia, Omid Fakheran, Norbert Jakse, Michael Payer

“…Only controlled clinical trials published in English were considered without limitations on the year of publication. …”
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Estimating the Economic and Clinical Value of Reducing Antimicrobial Resistance to Three Gram-negative Pathogens in Japan by Tetsuya Matsumoto, Oliver Darlington, Ryan Miller, Jason Gordon, Phil McEwan, Takahisa Ohashi, Amer Taie, Akira Yuasa

“…**Methods:** A previously published and validated dynamic health economic model was adapted to the Japanese setting. …”
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Research hotspots and trends in the application of electroencephalography for assessment of disorders of consciousness: a bibliometric analysis by Jiawen Chen, Jiawen Chen, Yanhua Shi, Yanhua Shi, Zhao Dong, Feng Xu, Mengyu Zhou, Mengyu Zhou, Jing Zhu, Jie Gao, Su Liu

“…We aimed to identify the research hotspots in this field through a systematic analysis.MethodsRelevant studies published from January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2023 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database. …”
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The Usefulness of Adopting the Last Planner System in the Construction Process of Addis Ababa Road Projects by Zenawi Mehari Limenih, Belachew Asteray Demisse, Abenezer Tariku Haile

“…To address the problems, questioners, observations, interviews, focus group discussions, and recently published journals were employed as qualitative and quantitative data collection tools and analyzed using statistical package for the social science version 26 and super decision model version 3.2. …”
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Scoping review of cytolytic vaginosis literature. by Roni Kraut, Fabiola Diaz Carvallo, Richard Golonka, Sandra M Campbell, Anoush Rehmani, Oksana Babenko, Mao-Cheng Lee, Pedro Vieira-Baptista

“…<h4>Results</h4>Sixty-four studies were identified, with 67% of studies (n = 43) published since 2007. Studies were from around the world, including the United States (28%, n = 18), Brazil (11%, n = 7), Portugal (11%, n = 7), and China (11%, n = 7). …”
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Riboflavin- and Hypericin-Mediated Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy as Alternative Treatments for Oral Candidiasis: A Systematic Review by Maciej Łopaciński, Jakub Fiegler-Rudol, Wojciech Niemczyk, Dariusz Skaba, Rafał Wiench

“…The PRISMA framework guided the selection and analysis of 16 eligible studies published between 2014 and 2024. Data on light parameters, photosensitizer concentrations, and outcomes were extracted to assess antifungal effects. …”
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Allelic diversity of the SSR locus VVIB23 linked to the flower sex in wild-growing grapevine genotypes of Krasnodar Territory by E. T. Ilnitskaya, M. V. Makarkina, E. A. Kozhevnikov, I. V. Gorbunov

“…A PCR fragment whose size, according to the published data, correlated with hermaphroditism was not found, which is typical for wild genotypes. …”
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A scoping review key elements and effects of cardiovascular disease management programs based on community-based participatory research. by Juhyeon Yang, Bohyun Park

“…We selected studies 1) published after 2000; 2) targeting community residents over 18 years old; and 3) proposed a CBPR-based CVD management programme, described its development, and evaluated its effects based on its application. …”
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Breit über mein Haupt dein schwarzes Haar. Vier auktoriale Versionen von Richard Strauss’ Schack-Vertonung op. 19/2, betrachtet unter performativem Aspekt by Kilian Sprau

“…. // The Richard Strauss song Breit über mein Haupt dein schwarzes Haar (“Spread over my head your raven hair”) exists in two notated settings: the first one was published in 1888 as op. 19 No. 2, the second one (1944) hasn’t been edited until recently. …”
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Genome sequencing and comparison of five Tilletia species to identify candidate genes for the detection of regulated species infecting wheat by Hai D. T. Nguyen, Tahera Sultana, Prasad Kesanakurti, Sarah Hambleton

“…Of the DNA-based methods published so far, most have focused on sequence variation among tested strains at a single gene locus. …”
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Unveiling personalized and gamification-based cybersecurity risks within financial institutions by Amna Shahzadi, Kashif Ishaq, Naeem A. Nawaz, Fadhilah Rosdi, Fawad Ali Khan

“…By conducting a systematic literature review of 48 academic articles published between 2015 and 2024, this study examines the use of personalized, gamification-based strategies to mitigate cyber threats in the financial domain. …”
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Helicobacter pylori Eradication in Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials by Bum Jun Kim, Hyeong Su Kim, Hyun Joo Jang, Jung Han Kim

“…Several recent reviews of published studies have shown that the eradication of H. pylori infection in patients with ITP improved thrombocytopenia in about half of the cases. …”
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Therapeutic role of isoflavones from traditional medicine in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome by Ashwini Armarkar, Prafulla Sabale, Satyendra Prasad, Vidya Sabale, Lata Potey, Dipti Masram

“…Methodology: Online databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and ScienceDirect Library were employed to find literatures on “Polycystic ovary syndrome,” “Phytoestrogens,” “Pharmacokinetics of Isoflavones” Role of isoflavones in PCOS. considering articles published in the last 20 years to capture recent research.This review summarizes the scientific findings on traditional herbs rich in isoflavones and their bioactive components of the phytoestrogen class for the management of PCOS. …”
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