Efficacy and Safety of New Oral Anticoagulants versus Warfarin in the Resolution of Atrial Fibrillation with Left Atrial/Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus: A Systematic Review and Met... by Guan-lian Mo, Jing Wen, Yu-yu Ye, Yong-qi Lu, Tian-ming Gan, Ying-jie Yang, Jin-yi Li

“…Results: Twelve articles (eight cohort studies and four randomized controlled trials) involving 982 patients were included. …”
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Comparative evaluation of animal manures and levels of applications on the growth performance of Diospyros mespiliformis Hochst ex A. Rich seed-lings by Lucky Wakawa, Ibrahim Musa, Aminu Abdulhamid, Alex Amininim

“…The experiment was arranged in a 4 x 3 factorial in a completely randomized design with five (5) replicates.Results Type of manure had a significant effect on seedlings' stem height growth. …”
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Efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for synovial hyperplasia<subtitle>An animal experimental study</subtitle> by Qi Xu, Xiao-hui Xu, Ze-zheng Liu, Jian-bi Zhu, Huan-huan Ding, Chun-chun Jin, Zhi-han Yan

“…After successful induction of the AIA model, the knee joints were randomly assigned to RFA and non-RFA groups. The RFA group underwent ultrasound-guided RFA to treat synovial hyperplasia in the knee joint. …”
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Circulating CTRP1 Levels in Type 2 Diabetes and Their Association with FGF21 by Sora Han, Jong Dai Kim, Sunyi Lee, Ae Lee Jeong, Jeong Su Park, Hyo Jeong Yong, Ariundavaa Boldbaatar, Hye In Ka, Eun-Jung Rhee, Won-Young Lee, Young Yang

“…A total of 178 subjects (78 men and 100 women) aged 29–70 years (mean age, 46.1 years) were randomly selected. The sera from a normal glucose tolerance group (n=68) and a prediabetes/type 2 diabetes group (n=110) were collected; then, circulating levels of CTRP1, adiponectin, and FGF21 were determined via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in all sera. …”
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Different harvesting dates influence the growth, seed yield and quality of two rice varieties in Ghana by Paul Kweku Tandoh, Irene Akua Idun, Philip Amponsah Duodu, Bridget Dwomoh

“…A 2 x 3 factorial arranged in a Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications was the study design. …”
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Dairy Foods in a Moderate Energy Restricted Diet Do Not Enhance Central Fat, Weight, and Intra-Abdominal Adipose Tissue Losses nor Reduce Adipocyte Size or Inflammatory Markers in... by Marta D. Van Loan, Nancy L. Keim, Sean H. Adams, Elaine Souza, Leslie R. Woodhouse, Anthony Thomas, Megan Witbracht, Erik R. Gertz, Brian Piccolo, Andrew A. Bremer, Michael Spurlock

“…A 3-week run-in to establish energy needs; a 12-week 500 kcal/d energy reduction with 71 low-dairy-consuming overweight and obese adults randomly assigned to diets: ≤1 serving dairy/d (low dairy, LD) or ≤4 servings dairy/d (adequate dairy, AD). …”
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Explainable machine learning models for identifying mild cognitive impairment in older patients with chronic pain by Xiaoang Zhang, Yuping Liao, Daying Zhang, Weichen Liu, Zhijian Wang, Yaxin Jin, Shushu Chen, Jianmei Wei

“…Data collected included patients’ general information, cognitive function, pain level, depression, and sleep quality. The dataset was randomly divided into training set and testing set, and processed by Min-Max Normalization and SMOTETomek comprehensive sampling. …”
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Exploring adherence in patients with advanced breast cancer: focus on CDK4/6 inhibitors by Baković Matea, Bago Martina, Benić Lucija, Krajinović Magdalena, Silovski Tajana, Plavetić Natalija Dedić, Turković Lu, Sertić Miranda, Hadžiabdić Maja Ortner

“…Plasma concentrations of CDKI were confirmed by LC-MS/MS in three randomly selected participants. A total of 89 women were included. …”
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Rainfall forecasts, learning subsidies and conservation agriculture adoption: Experimental evidence from Zambia by Hambulo Ngoma, Esau Simutowe, João Vasco Silva, Isaiah Nyagumbo, Kelvin Kalala, Mukwemba Habeenzu, Christian Thierfelder

“…Future research can evaluate the persistence of such effects using randomized controlled trials.…”
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Platelet-rich fibrin and silver nano-particles loaded chitosan treatment for post- laminectomy epidural scar adhesions: in vivo rats study model by Samah Fouad, Awad Rizk, Esam Mosbah, Mostafa M. Nabeeh, Walaa Awadin, Ayman S. Elmezayyen, Ekramy Elmorsy, Adel Zaghloul

“…Methods A total of 90 male Sprague Dawley rats (255 ± 55gm) were randomized in-to six groups, each group with 15 rats: control group, laminectomy group, PRF group, Chi/Ag-NPs group, combined treatment group (PRF + Chi/Ag-NPs), and a group to prepare PRF. …”
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Comparison of the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy and dialectical behavior therapy on the Adversity quotients and emotional processing of adolescents with a history of... by Marzieh Forouzeh, Azarmidokht Rezaei, majid Barzgar, morteza moradi doliskani

“…Among them, 60 people were selected and randomly assigned to two experimental groups and one control group (20 people each). …”
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Evaluation of enamel surface roughness using different types of polishing system after orthodontic bracket debonding by Maryam Fouad Bilal, Lanja Abubakir Ali, Deman Hasan Hamid, Rebin Ali Mohammed Amin

“…The samples were coded 1-30 randomly and surface roughness was measured before bracket placement using profilometer. …”
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Adjuvant postbiotic administration improves dental caries prognosis by restoring the oral microbiota by Qing Liu, Teng Ma, Cuijiao Feng, Yalin Li, Hao Jin, Xuan Shi, Lai-Yu Kwok, Yan Shi, Tingtao Chen, Heping Zhang

“…Eighty-nine patients were randomized into three groups: caries (n=8; no treatment), control (n=40; filling), and postbiotics (n=41; filling and 14-day Probio-Eco® intervention). …”
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Alpinetin Attenuates Persistent Inflammation, Immune Suppression, and Catabolism Syndrome in a Septic Mouse Model by Yukun Liu, Kang Wang, Qaunrui Feng, Yongsheng Zhang, Chuntao Wang, Qinxin Liu, Xinghua Liu, Xiang Wang, Wei Gao, Xiangjun Bai, Zhanfei Li, Yuchang Wang

“…The aim of this study was to investigate whether the administration of alpinetin could attenuate PICS in a septic mouse model. Mice were randomly divided into four groups: the (1) sham-operated group, (2) sham+alpinetin (1 mg/kg intravenously infused for once per day after sham operation), (3) cecal ligation and puncture (CLP), and (4) CLP+alpinetin (50 mg/kg intravenously infused for once per day after CLP). …”
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Sodium butyrate attenuates oxidative stress, apoptosis, and excessive mitophagy in sodium fluoride-induced hepatotoxicity in rats by Jing Xia, Xiaolin Zhang, Leiyu Xu, Nan Yan, Zhenxiang Sun, Xiaoxu Duan, Lu Meng, Rong Qi, Fu Ren, Zhengdong Wang

“…This study aims to investigate the protective effect and potential mechanism of NaB on liver injury in fluoride poisoned rats, particularly through the mitophagy pathway. Methods: Rats were randomly divided into four groups of 12 male rats each: control, NaF (100 mg/mL), NaB (1000 mg/kg), and NaF (100 mg/mL)+NaB (1000 mg/kg) group. …”
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One health assessment of farmers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) on zoonoses in Bangladesh by Md Jisan Ahmed, Md Ismile Hossain Bhuiyan, Ritu Chalise, Mustakim Mamun, Prajwal Bhandari, Khairul Islam, Shahrin Sultana Jami, Mahabbat Ali, Mirza Synthia Sabrin

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted with 658 livestock farmers from randomly selected regions in Bangladesh from April to June 2024. …”
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Protective Effect of Opuntia dillenii (Ker Gawl.) Haw. Seed Oil on Gentamicin-Induced Nephrotoxicity: A Biochemical and Histological Analysis by Mohamed Bouhrim, Noureddine Bencheikh, Hamada Imtara, Nour Elhouda Daoudi, Hamza Mechchate, Hayat Ouassou, Loubna Kharchoufa, Mostafa Elachouri, Hassane Mekhfi, Abderrahim Ziyyat, Abdelkhaleq Legssyer, Mohammed Aziz, Mohamed Bnouham

“…The animals (rats) were randomly divided into three groups (i) the normal control group treated only with distilled water (10 mL/kg), (ii) the gentamicin group treated with distilled water (10 mL/kg) and received an intraperitoneal injection of gentamicin (80 mg/kg), and (iii) the group treated with the Opuntia dillenii seed oil (2 mL/kg) and also received an intraperitoneal injection of gentamicin (80 mg/kg). …”
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Safety and Efficacy of Epithelium-On Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking Using a Multifactorial Approach to Achieve Proper Stromal Riboflavin Saturation by Aleksandar Stojanovic, Xiangjun Chen, Nan Jin, Ting Zhang, Filip Stojanovic, Sten Raeder, Tor Paaske Utheim

“…To evaluate the efficacy and safety of epithelium-on corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) using a multifactorial approach to achieve proper stromal riboflavin saturation. Methods. This non-randomized retrospective study comprised 61 eyes with progressive keratoconus treated with epithelium-on CXL. …”
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The feasibility and safety of eustachian tube dilation with a standard endovascular balloon: a clinical pilot study by Valerie Dahm, Justin T. Lui, Soyeon Jung, Vincent Y. Lin, Joseph M. Chen, Trung N. Le

“…Eustachian tube dilation has shown promising results in randomized controlled trials, but is a costly procedure. …”
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Flurbiprofen Axetil Enhances Analgesic Effects of Sufentanil and Attenuates Postoperative Emergence Agitation and Systemic Proinflammation in Patients Undergoing Tangential Excisio... by Wujun Geng, Wandong Hong, Junlu Wang, Qinxue Dai, Yunchang Mo, Kejian Shi, Jiehao Sun, Jinling Qin, Mei Li, Hongli Tang

“…Ninety patients undergoing tangential excision surgery were randomly assigned to three groups: (1) preoperative dose of 100 mg flurbiprofen axetil and a postoperative dose of 2 μg/kg sufentanil and 10 mL placebo by patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump, (2) preoperative dose of 100 mg flurbiprofen axetil and a postoperative dose of 2 μg/kg sufentanil and 100 mg flurbiprofen axetil by PCA pump, and (3) 10 mL placebo and a postoperative dose of 2 μg/kg sufentanil and 10 mL placebo by PCA pump. …”
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