Action observation with motor simulation of reactive stepping: A randomized study in older adults with a history of falls by Lotte Hagedoorn, Aurora Ruiz-Rodríguez, Ilse Leijen, Edwin van Asseldonk, Vivian Weerdesteyn

“…As there is currently no safe and feasible method for home-based practice, this randomized study investigated whether action observation with motor simulation (AOMS) of balance recovery improves reactive stepping in older adults with a history of falls. …”
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Is Vitamin D Deficiency the Cause or the Effect of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Evidence from Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Analysis by Yang Ding, Shengyi Yang, Shasha Fan, Yi Tang, Yan Teng, Xiaohua Tao, Wei Lu

“…In this bidirectional Mendelian randomization (MR) study, we explored the genetic association between serum vitamin D (VD) levels and SLE using two models. …”
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Comparing the effects of Mycozin and Clotrimazole 1% creams on vaginal candidiasis: a triple-blinded randomized controlled trial by Khadije Hajizadeh, Zahra Alivand, Vahideh Rahmani, Leila Mehrannia, Sanam Nami, Behrooz Shokouhi, Mojgan Mirghafourvand

“…This equivalent, triple-blinded, randomized clinical trial was conducted on 126 patients who complained of vaginal itching referred to Al-Zahra Teaching Hospital, Tabriz, Iran between September 2023 and May 2024. …”
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Assessing the Causal Relationship Between Various Immune Cells and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Mendelian Randomization Study by Qian Ge, Zhongyan Li, Weijing Meng, Chen Cai, Mengdi Qiu, Yafei Liu, Haibo Zhu

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Alendronate versus Raloxifene for Postmenopausal Women: A Meta-Analysis of Seven Head-to-Head Randomized Controlled Trials by Tiao Lin, Shi-Gui Yan, Xun-Zi Cai, Zhi-Min Ying, Fu-Zhen Yuan, Xi Zuo

“…Electronic databases were searched for relevant articles that met our predefined inclusion criteria. Seven randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving 4054 women were identified and included. …”
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The association between serum albumin levels and metabolic syndrome based on the NHANES and two sample Mendelian randomization study by Yile Tang, Yong Fan, Jin Su, Zisen Yang, Zaoling Liu

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Investigating causal relationships between plasma proteins and lung adenocarcinoma: result from proteomics and Mendelian randomization study by Ruoya Lv, Jiabin Chen, Xiaoyu Wu, Kequn Chai, Jiadong Yan, Sheng Wang

“…Then, the DEPPs were subjected to a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) study based on an “Inverse variance weighted (IVW)” approach to investigate the causal relationships between DEPPs and LUAD. …”
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Whole-Body Electromyostimulation to Fight Osteopenia in Elderly Females: The Randomized Controlled Training and Electrostimulation Trial (TEST-III) by Simon von Stengel, Michael Bebenek, Klaus Engelke, Wolfgang Kemmler

“…Because of the interaction of muscles and bones, these adaptions might be related to changes in bone parameters. 76 community-living osteopenic women 70 years and older were randomly assigned to either a WB-EMS group (n=38) or a control group (CG: n=38). …”
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The efficacy and safety of Vonoprazan and Tegoprazan in eradication: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Ting Jin, Wei Wu, Lei Zhang, Han Xuan, Haixiang Zhang, Li Zhong

“…Results: The analysis totally included 28 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comprising 37 studies and 8818 patients diagnosed with H. pylori infection. …”
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Virtual Reality–Based Psychological Intervention for Young Adults Living With HIV: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Hanxi Zhang, Jing Han, Ye Su, Hongxin Zhao, Fujie Zhang

“…We use the mental scales and biochemical indexes as the outcomes, conducting a prospective randomized controlled trial to verify the feasibility and effectiveness of the VR psychological intervention system. …”
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Efficacy and safety of Xiongzhitongluo granules in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Yunmeng Chen, Jingjing Wei, Xiao Liang, Yue Liu, Lina Miao, Di Zhao, Yunfan Zhang, Hongxi Liu, Yunling Zhang

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Bidirectional causal associations between frailty measures and sleep disturbances: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study by Che L, Zang H, Bi Y, Wen B, Xu L

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Four weeks of slow-paced breathing: a longitudinal, randomized, placebo-controlled study of the autonomic nervous system by Nicolas Bourdillon, Arnaud Rochat, Vanessa Hoop, Grégoire P. Millet

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An Incremental Regularization Kernel Randomized Neural Network for Electrical Energy Output Prediction in Combined Cycle Power Plant by Xinlei Li, Henggong Yue, Fei Li, Zerui Yun, Zhenzhou Li, Yongjie Liu, Wei Shi, Yang Liu

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Palmitoylethanolamide supplementation for human health: A state-of-the-art systematic review of Randomized Controlled Trials in patient populations by R. Bortoletto, C. Comacchio, M. Garzitto, F. Piscitelli, M. Balestrieri, M. Colizzi

“…This Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020-compliant systematic review aimed at collecting and comprehensively discussing all available data from Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) evaluating the efficacy and tolerability of PEA supplementation across human illnesses in patient populations. …”
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Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing The Effect Of Oral Rehydration Therapy With And Without Racecadotril In The Management Of Acute Diarrhea In Children by Sughra Zulfiqar, Hifza Zeb, Nadia Mumtaz, Ammara Musthaq Khan, Taimur Khalil Sheikh, Tariq Saeed

“… Objective: This study aimed to investigate the beneficial effect of racecadotril in children with acute diarrheal illness. Methods: This randomized case-control study was conducted at Watim General Hospital over four months from April to July 2023. …”
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Appraising Efficacy of Cognitive Pain Management Strategies for the Rehabilitation of Non-Chronic Sciatica: A Randomized Control Trial by Pratik A Gohil, Anjali Gohil

“…Thus after an extensive review of literature this study has chosen non-chronic sciatica from the vast domain of low back ache to establish possible treatments so as to address the problem before it becomes chronic.Objectives To determine the effectiveness of cognitive pain management strategies in improving pain as determined by McGill pain questionnaire SF-MPQ-2 scores among non-chronic cases of sciatica.Methodology Thirty patients in the age group of 40 to 60 years who were clinically diagnosed with non-chronic sciatica and fulfilled inclusion and exclusion criteria were divided randomly into two equal groups. One group received a conventional physical therapy approach while the other group received cognitive pain management strategies along with conventional management for a two-week period and the outcome on pain was assessed.Results A paired t-test was used to find the difference between pre and post-treatment. …”
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Clinical Effectiveness, Access to, and Satisfaction with Care Using a Telehomecare Substitution Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Kathryn H. Bowles, Alexandra L. Hanlon, Henry A. Glick, Mary D. Naylor, Melissa O'Connor, Barbara Riegel, Nai-Wei Shih, Mark G. Weiner

“…Methods and Results. Randomized controlled trial to compare a telehomecare intervention for patients 55 and older following hospital discharge for HF to usual skilled home care. …”
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Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation as a pain modulator in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled clinical trial by Gehad Gamal Elsehrawy, Maha Emad Ibrahim, Nermeen Hassan A.moneim, Mohamed Ahmed Hefny, Nashwa Kamel El Shaarawy

“…A total of 68 patients with chronic knee OA were randomly assigned to the active and sham groups (34 patients in each group). …”
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Self‐Efficacy in Hypertension Management Using e‐Health Technology: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Primary Care by Rasmus Hermansson‐Borrebaeck, Andreas Fors, Ulrika Bengtsson, Karin Kjellgren, Susanna Calling, Patrik Midlöv

“…Furthermore, to examine the impact of self‐efficacy on hypertension management, and assess if self‐efficacy can indicate which patients might see the greatest improvement on blood pressure from an e‐Health‐based self‐management intervention for hypertension. This multicenter randomized controlled trial included 949 primary healthcare patients with hypertension. …”
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