Efficacy of curative radiotherapy for the treatment of elderly patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer: a systematic review by Masakuni Sakaguchi, Toshiya Maebayashi, Yuta Sekino, Hitoshi Ishikawa

“…Methods We extracted full research reports in English comparing treatment results between different age groups and reports targeting elderly patients with MIBC. …”
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ANALYSIS OF MUTATIONS OF TUBERCULOUS MYCOBACTERIA DEFINING DRUG RESISTANCE IN HIV POSITIVE AND HIV NEGATIVE TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS WITHOUT PRIOR HISTORY OF TREATMENT IN SVERDLOVSK R... by G. V. Panov, S. N. Andreevskaya, E. E. Larionova, A. I. Tsvetkov, L. N. Chernousova

“…Goal of the study: to identify profile of mutations of tuberculous mycobacteria responsible for resistance to anti-tuberculosis drugs in HIV positive and HIV negative tuberculosis patients without prior history of treatment.Materials and methods. 165 strains of tuberculous mycobacteria from HIV positive patients and 166 strains of tuberculous mycobacteria from HIV negative patients were studied in Sverdlovsk Region (TB Dispensary, Yekaterinburg). …”
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How peer coaching can contribute to doctors’ development as clinical supervisors: an interview study by Erik Myrberg, Maria Henningsson, Catharina Tennerhed, Mats Wahlqvist, Matilda Liljedahl

“…The study aimed to explore how peer coaching is enacted and how peer coaching may support clinical supervisors’ development. Methods A realist evaluation study was conducted, involving qualitative interviews with 14 doctors who had participated in a peer coaching activity. …”
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Safety and Effectiveness of a Perturbation-based Neuromuscular Training Program on Dynamic Balance in Adolescent Females: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Alison Bulow, Judith E Anderson, Jeff R S Leiter, Peter B MacDonald, Jason D Peeler

“… # Study Design Prospective randomized trial. # Methods Twenty-four healthy and an exploratory group of 10 ACL-injured females (ages 12-18) were equally randomized into a perturbation-based NM training or control group and evaluated before and after a five-week intervention period. …”
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Epidemiological study of Tinea corporis in Al-Najaf City and the possible sources of infection by Ahmed Rashad Rasool, Amel Mustafa Kamil, Dhakam Mohammed Abbas

“…This study aims to determine the demographic characteristics and the possible source of infection with Tinea corporis in Al-Najaf City, Iraq. Materials and methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 190 Tinea corporis patients from the 1st of April 2023 to the 31st of July 2023 in the three specialized hospitals in Al-Najaf city all these patients were subjected to a questionnaire developed by the researcher. …”
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‘If her body responds then you know she wants it’: a qualitative study on how young people in Ecuador and Uganda understand and practice consent by Sara De Meyer, Katie Lau, Elizabeth Kemigisha, Ana Cevalllos, Lucia Rost, Kristien Michielsen, Anna Kågesten, Miranda van Reeuwijk

“…Objectives To explore how young people (aged 18 to 26) understand and practice sexual consent in low- and middle-income countries. Methods Qualitative in-depth interviews and focus group discussions were conducted among 173 young people in Ecuador (Guayaquil) and Uganda (Kampala city), involving young people in data collection and analysis. …”
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Economic and ecological efficiency of adaptive system for fertilising spring barley by I. I. Gureev, A. V. Gostev, L. B. Nitchenko

“…To determine the economic and environmental efficiency of a spring barley fertilizer system by adaptively eliminating nutritional deficiencies according to the functional diagnostics of plant leaves.Materials and Methods. Three‐year tests were conducted in a field experiment on spring barley. …”
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What is the effect of learning models and interests on study results? by Suratno Suratno, Muazza Muazza, Rahmat Murboyono, Devi Guspita

“…This study uses a mixed methods approach with a sequential explanation. Sequential explanatory is a research where the initial data collection is quantitative, which is then followed by qualitative data. …”
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Sustainable Agricultural Marketing Initiatives by Hakan Adanacıoğlu

“…Sustainable marketing is a holistic approach that puts equal emphasis on environmental, social equity, and economic concerns in the development of marketing strategies. …”
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Frontal Medial Theta-Based Intelligence System for Verifying Mild Traumatic Brain Injury by Pankaj Kumar Sahu, Karan Jain

“…The frontal cortex is involved in the clinical physiology of mTBI and is crucial for delayed memory. Materials and Methods: The Frontal-Medial Theta (FMT) is one of the most critical factors in mTBI verification. …”
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Factors Associated With the Accuracy of Large Language Models in Basic Medical Science Examinations: Cross-Sectional Study by Naritsaret Kaewboonlert, Jiraphon Poontananggul, Natthipong Pongsuwan, Gun Bhakdisongkhram

“…ObjectiveWe evaluated factors associated with the accuracy of LLMs (GPT-3.5, GPT-4, Google Bard, and Microsoft Bing) in answering multiple-choice questions from basic medical science examinations. MethodsWe used questions that were closely aligned with the content and topic distribution of Thailand’s Step 1 National Medical Licensing Examination. …”
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The Impact of Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention (CBI) on Enhancing Mental Health and Quality of Life in Lung Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy Nursing by Fan M, Wei X

“…Miaoxin Fan,* Xiuli Wei* Department of Oncology, Taihe County People’s Hospital, Fuyang, 236699, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Miaoxin Fan, Email qnx198@126.comObjective: This study aims to assess the impact of cognitive behavior intervention (CBI) on the mental health and quality of life of patients with lung cancer.Methods: A retrospective study was conducted involving 80 lung cancer patients admitted to Taihe County People’s Hospital between June 2022 and June 2023. …”
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Quality of communicating design features for cobalt chromium removable partial dentures in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Mohammad Zakaria Nassani, Mazen Saeed Alotaibi

“…Purpose This survey aimed to investigate quality of communicating design features for the construction of cobalt chromium removable partial dentures (RPDs) among dentists in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Materials and Methods A survey of nine commercial dental laboratories located in Riyadh was carried out. …”
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Brain tissue partial pressure of oxygen predicts the outcome of severe traumatic brain injury under mild hypothermia treatment by Sun H, Zheng M, Wang Y, Diao Y, Zhao W, Wei Z

“…Methods: There were 68 cases with sTBI undergoing MHT. …”
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Leveraging ensemble learning-based stock preselection with multiobjective investment optimization for stepwise decision-supported portfolio management by Jui-Sheng Chou, Tran-Bao-Quyen Pham

“…As a result, comprehensive approaches remain underexplored, primarily due to challenges in integrating information-driven methods for portfolio preselection and optimization, designing effective rebalancing strategies, and incorporating investor preferences. …”
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Comparison of two bolus doses of dexmedetomidine for prophylaxis against postoperative nausea and vomiting in highly susceptible patients: A randomized controlled trial by Maha Mohamed Ismail Youssef, Amr Raafat Mahmoud Seif, Kareem Nagy Abbass Ahmed, Ghada Abo Bakr, Gihan Mohamed Obayah, Mohamed Ramadan Ahmed Mohamed

“…Our objective was to compare the antiemetic effect of two different concentrations of two bolus doses of Dexmedetomidine (Dex) in PONV high-risk patients. Materials and Methods: This randomized, double-blinded trial was conducted on 180 patients undergoing total thyroidectomy. …”
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Gender and race differences on incentivized personality measures by Andrew D. McGee, Andrew D. McGee, Peter J. McGee

“…Second, groups may differ in their notions of what constitutes a desirable personality.MethodsWe use a within-subject laboratory experiment to examine group differences on Big Five measures. …”
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Gender differences in the use of online platforms for political participation by Flavia Cirimele, Marilena Macaluso, Giulia Agolino, Nilay Çabuk Kaya, Carla Zappulla

“…IntroductionCitizens’ disengagement in political participation has become a problem in many democracies due to its negative consequences on the equal and inclusive representation of the population. …”
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“Give Me the Opportunity”: Mixed Ability Sports and Quality of Life in People with Intellectual Disabilities by Pablo Elipe-Lorenzo, Miguel Ángel Verdugo, Pelayo Diez-Fernández, Brais Ruibal-Lista, Sergio López-García

“…Using a convergent mixed methods design, the quantitative aspect involved 46 participants aged 18–57, engaged in eight different rugby teams, while the qualitative component included a focus group with four ID players from a rugby team. …”
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Effect of Cytoflavin on Early Postanesthetic Recovery of Cancer Patients by K. F. Fatullayeva, A. U. Nurov, A. I. Saltanov

“…Objective: to evaluate the effect of the metabolic antihypoxant cytoflavin on the course of early postanesthetic recovery in patients operated on for various cancers. Subjects and methods: Fifty-seven patients aged 30 to 65 years, operated on for gynecological cancer, were examined. …”
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