International prevalence of consultation with a naturopathic practitioner: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Amie Steel, Jon Adams, Brenda Leung, Holger Cramer, Matthew J Leach, Jon Wardle, Joshua Goldenberg, Janet Schloss, Rebecca Redmond, Joanna Elizabeth Harnett, Claudine Van de Venter, Andy McLintock, Ryan Bradley, Jason Hawrelak, Kieran Cooley

“…Objectives Naturopathy is a traditional medicine system informed by codified philosophies and principles, and an emphasis on non-pharmacologic therapeutic interventions. …”
Get full text

Automatic Segmentation of Asphalt Cracks on Highways After Large-Scale and Severe Earthquakes Using Deep Learning-Based Approaches by Mehmet Yilmaz, Erkut Yalcin, Fatih Demir, Ahmet Munir Ozdemir, Muhammed Atar, Aysegul Gunes, Beyza Furtana Yalcin, Ertugrul Cambay

“…This study develops a deep learning-based automated system for detecting and segmenting earthquake-induced asphalt cracks, offering a rapid and reliable solution for post-disaster road condition assessments. Unlike traditional manual inspections, which are time-consuming and error-prone, our approach leverages advanced segmentation techniques to ensure accurate, pixel-level classification of various crack types. …”
Get full text

The Lipo-DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Valuable Innovation for Maximizing Abdominal Tissue Volume by Benedetto Longo, MD, PhD, Gennaro D’Orsi, MD, Alessio Farcomeni, PhD, Martina Giacalone, MD, Elettra Gagliano, Lisa Vannucchi, MD, Maximilian Catenacci, MD, Gianluca Vanni, MD, Claudio Oreste Buonomo, MD, Valerio Cervelli, MD

“…We prospectively enrolled patients with BMI less than 25 kg/m2 and candidates for lipo-DIEP flap BR (group A) comparing them with a control group (group B) undergoing traditional DIEP flap BR with the same characteristics of the first group (BMI < 25 kg/m2). …”
Get full text

In vitro and in silico Anti-diabetes mechanism of phytochemicals from Curculigo pilosa and its pharmacokinetic profiling via α-amylase inhibition by Damilola A. Omoboyowa, Temitope C. Aribigbola, Simbo T. Akinsulure, Damilola S. Bodun, Ezekiel A. Olugbogi, Ebenezer A. Oni

“…Curculigo pilosa is traditionally used as herbal medication as anti-diabetes therapy but its mechanism of action is yet to be explored. …”
Get full text

Raw Cured Poultry Meat Fortified with Bee Pollen: Biomedical Research on Laboratory Animals by Maksim A. Sukhov, Tatiana M. Giro, Sergey V. Kozlov, Irina V. Ziruk

“…On day 2, the experimental group was divided into three subgroups: experimental group I (standard diet + traditional jerky), experimental group II (standard diet + jerky fortified with bee pollen), and experimental group III (standard diet), which served as positive control. …”
Get full text

In vitro Antibacterial Efficacy of Bidens pilosa, Ageratum conyzoides and Ocimum suave Extracts against HIV/AIDS Patients’ Oral Bacteria in South-Western Uganda by Joseph Obiezu, Chukwujekwu Ezeonwumelu, Muhammad, Ntale, Steve, Okwudili Ogbonnia, Ezera, Agwu, Julius, Kihdze Tanayen, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Okonkwo, Chukwudi Onyeka, Anthonia, Shodunke, Ambrose, Amamchukwu Akunne, Onokiojare, Ephraim Dafiewhare, Jennifer, Chibuogwu Ebosie, Frederick, Byarugaba

“…These findings validate the claims of efficacy of Bidens pilosa , Ageratum conyzoides and Ocimum suave on oral lesions of HIV/AIDS patients made by traditional healers and local people in South-Western Uganda. …”
Get full text

Fracture resistance and marginal fit of three different overlay designs using advanced zirconia-reinforced lithium disilicate CAD/CAM material by Heidi Saad Refaey, Sanaa H. Abdelkader, Yasser M. Aly

“…The typodont teeth were duplicated to get 27 resin dies that were randomly allocated into three groups (n = 9) based on the preparation design; group (O): a traditional overlay preparation with anatomical occlusal reduction, group (OS): anatomical occlusal reduction with circumferential shoulder finish line, and group (OG): anatomical occlusal reduction with a central groove preparation at the mid-occlusal surface. …”
Get full text

An Objective Pain Score for Chronic Pain Clinic Patients by Agnes K. Pace, Melanio Bruceta, John Donovan, Sonia J. Vaida, Jill M. Eckert

“…This study aims to examine the reliability and validity of an objective Chronic Pain Behavioral Pain Scale for Adults (CBPS) as compared to the traditional NRS. Methods. In this cross-sectional study, patients were assessed before and after an interventional pain procedure by a researcher and a nurse using the CBPS and the NRS. …”
Get full text

Ophiostomatoid fungi associated with pine bark beetles and infested pines in south-eastern Australia, including Graphilbum ipis-grandicollis sp. nov. by Conrad Trollip, Angus J. Carnegie, Quang Dinh, Jatinder Kaur, David Smith, Ross Mann, Brendan Rodoni, Jacqueline Edwards

“…This study also provides an early example of whole genome sequencing (WGS) approaches replacing traditional PCR-based methods for taxonomic surveys. …”
Get full text

Modelling the Thin-Layer Drying Kinetics of Marinated Beef during Infrared-Assisted Hot Air Processing of Biltong by Francis C. Muga, Moses O. Marenya, Tilahun S. Workneh

“…The marinated meat is traditionally dried under ambient winter conditions while commercial biltong producers use hot air driers. …”
Get full text

Follow-Up Study on Acoustic De-Licing of Atlantic Salmon (<i>Salmo salar</i>): <i>Lepeophtheirus salmonis</i> and <i>Caligus elongatus</i> Dynamics over Four Consecutive Production... by Albert Kjartan Dagbjartarson Imsland, Pablo Balseiro, Sigurd Handeland, Olav Rune Godø

“…These data suggest that the use of the AcuLice system significantly reduces the number of salmon lice (by 40–60%) and <i>C. elongatus</i> (by 70%) on farmed Atlantic salmon and reduces the need for traditional salmon lice treatments (by 65%).…”
Get full text

A systematic review of military-to-civilian transition, The role of gender. by Alexandria Smith, Laura Rafferty, Bethany Croak, Neil Greenberg, Rafiyah Khan, Victoria Langston, Marie-Louise Sharp, Anne Stagg, Nicola Fear, Sharon Stevelink

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Any effort to improve the military-to-civilian transition should take account of the legacy of gender discrimination, especially within the military service, and the potential mismatch between historical civilian female norms and the more traditionally masculine norms of military life.<h4>Disclosures</h4>This project was supported by a grant from the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) 2202.…”
Get full text

Myeloid dendritic cells and periodontal disease association: integrated study of single-cell sequencing and Mendelian randomization analysis by ChengJi Shi, XinYi Ou, XiaoXu Lei, LiJuan Huang, ShuHao Xu, Wei Li, Xi Zhao

Get full text

Opportunities for Prevention of Complications in Intestinal Stoma Surgery by V. S. Groshilin, V. D. Kuznetsov, D. V. Kuznetsov, A. A. Pogosyan

“…Group 2 of patients (n = 27) underwent ostomy creation surgery using traditional techniques, without considering individual features.Results. …”
Get full text

The Wnt/β-Catenin Pathway Regulated Cytokines for Pathological Neuropathic Pain in Chronic Compression of Dorsal Root Ganglion Model by Ye Zhang, Dan Zhao, Xutong Li, Beiyao Gao, Chengcheng Sun, Shaoting Zhou, Yanhong Ma, Xuemei Chen, Dongsheng Xu

Get full text

Unpacking Performance Factors of Innovation Systems and Studying Germany’s Attempt to Foster the Role of the Patient Through a Market Access Pathway for Digital Health Applications... by Sara Gehder, Moritz Goeldner

“…The findings highlight the need for future research on patient empowerment and the development of methodologies beyond traditional therapeutic outcomes.…”
Get full text

Adult validation of a self-administered tablet audiometer by Mark Bastianelli, Amy E. Mark, Arran McAfee, David Schramm, Renée Lefrançois, Matthew Bromwich

“…Abstract Background There is evidence to suggest that rates of hearing loss are increasing more rapidly than the capacity of traditional audiometry resources for screening. A novel innovation in tablet, self-administered portable audiometry has been proposed as a solution to this discordance. …”
Get full text

Evaluasi Faktor-Faktor Pembelajaran Online pada Perguruan Tinggi Menggunakan Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP): Studi Kasus Politeknik Elektronika Negeri Surabaya (PENS) by Rosiyah Faradisa, Mohammad Hasbi Assidiqi, Tessy Badriah

“…The changes that have taken place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has occurred for about two years in college, are not expected to be temporary and will even continue. Traditional face-to-face learning evaluation standards cannot simply be applied to online learning; special adjustments are needed for online class conditions. …”
Get full text

Le continent noir du désir masculin : Colet et Flaubert, encore by Barbara Vinken

“…This is a conflict which he believes he resolved once and for all in what has traditionally been called his crisis. Flaubert is already castrated and dead. …”
Get full text

Knowledge and Use of Caries Detection Methods among Dental Students and Dental Practitioners in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Waseem Radwan, Abeer A. AlNasser, Hesah Aloqab, Khalid Al-Saggaf, Nora A. Almuhtab, Bothinah Alnasyan

“…Conclusions. The use of traditional and invasive methods of caries detection is prevalent among our respondents, while the usage of advanced diagnostic methods is for the most part low. …”
Get full text