Individual Baseline Balance Assessments in a Large Sample of Incoming NCAA Division I Athletes Using a Force Plate System by Scott A. Weismiller, Robert Monaco, Jason Womack, Brandon Alderman, Carrie Esopenko, Fiona N. Conway, Kyle Brostrand, Allison Brown, Nicola L. de Souza, Jennifer F. Buckman

“… # STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional. # METHODS Baseline balance and self-reported sex, sport, and concussion history were assessed in 533 prospective collegiate athletes (45% female) during pre-participation physical examinations. …”
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gonarthrosis; therapy; Karmolis gel. by B. V. Zavodovsky, E. E. Mozgovaya, Yu. R. Akhverdyan, I. A. Zborovskaya

“…Objective: to evaluate the efficacy, tolerance, and safety of Carmolis topical gel in patients with gonarthrosis. Subjects and methods. The investigation enrolled 60 patients with knee osteoarthrosis (OA) who were divided into two groups: 1) 40 patients received Carmolis topical gel in addition to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs); 2) 20 patients took NSAIDS only (a control group). …”
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The Role of Acute Phase Reactants, Including α1-Acid Glycoprotein, in Predicting Onset and Severity of Retinopathy of Prematurity by Yoko Nakazawa, Tsutomu Yasukawa, Haruo Goto, Satoru Kobayashi, Kyoko Yokoi

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Advancements in detecting Deepfakes: AI algorithms and future prospects − a review by Laishram Hemanta Singh, Panem Charanarur, Naveen Kumar Chaudhary

“…Deepfake technology’s growth presents risks in fraud and misinformation, urging advancements in detection methods. The study advocates for collaborative efforts and legal reforms, especially in India, to combat Deepfake challenges.…”
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Artificial Waterbodies: A Valuable Source of eDNA for Detecting Threatened Birds by Gary Young, Benjamin L. Allen, Peter J. Murray, Elise M. Furlan

“…We validated the qPCR assay in the field by successfully detecting the target species at extremely low DNA concentrations (1 × 10−7 ng/μL; r2 = 0.992) using both active syringe and passive filtration methods across multiple farm dams and water troughs on a 20,000‐ha cattle property in northern Australia. …”
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Sensory and Motor Function, Pain, and Health Status in Children with Arthrogryposis and Myelomeningocele by Åsa Bartonek, Marie Eriksson

“…An additional purpose of this study was to explore pain, skin irritations, and health status. Methods: Nineteen children with AMC, twenty-three with MMC, and twenty-two typically developing (TD) children (7–18 years old) were tested using a somatosensory test battery in ankle kinesthesia and in identifying four different types of floors. …”
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A Qualitative Research on the Determination of Toxic Personality Traits by Benan Arda, Pelin Kanten

“…In this context, it is possible to define toxic personality as a manifestation of negative personality traits that can be characterized by skeptical, angry, bossy, egocentric, interest-oriented attitudes and opportunistic habits by using methods such as pressure, manipulation, and impression management. …”
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The Effect of the Addition of Core Exercises to Supervised Physiotherapy in Patients With Subacromial Impingement Syndrome by Héctor Gutiérrez-Espinoza, Guillermo Méndez-Rebolledo, Jonathan Zavala-González, Serghio Torreblanca-Vargas, Felipe Araya-Quintanilla

“… # Study Design A pre--post single-group study. # Methods A total of 47 participants with SIS were recruited. …”
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Multimodal Management and Prognostic Factors in Post-Traumatic Trigeminal Neuropathic Pain Following Dental Procedures: A Retrospective Study by Hyun-Jeong Park, Jong-Mo Ahn, Young-Jun Yang, Ji-Won Ryu

“…It involves persistent pain and sensory disturbances, negatively affecting the quality of life of patients. Methods: This retrospective observational study was conducted at Chosun University Dental Hospital and included 120 patients diagnosed with PTTNP involving the orofacial region. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Computed Tomography-Guided Percutaneous Balloon Compression under Local Anesthesia for Recurrent Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Prospective Study by Lulu Xi, Xiaohui Liu, Hongchen Shi, Wenbiao Han, Liqin Gao, Li Wang, Junpeng Liu, Yue Ren, Yuanyuan Du, Guangzhao Liu

“…This study investigated the efficacy and safety of computed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous balloon compression (PBC) under local anesthesia for treatment of recurrent trigeminal neuralgia. Patients and Methods. This is a prospective and nonrandomized controlled clinical study. …”
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Comparative Efficacy of Two Multimodal Analgesia Protocols for Postoperative Pain Management Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial by Nazanin Zahra Farokhi, Alireza Susanabadi, Alireza Amani, Mohsen Parsi Khameneh, Hesameddin Modir

“…The pain was assessed using a visual analog scale at 0, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 h postoperatively. …”
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Group B Streptococcus Colonization among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Tertiary Hospital in Rural Southwestern Uganda by Abdul Namugongo, Joel Bazira, Yarine Fajardot, Ngonzi Joseph

“…This study sought to determine the prevalence and factors associated with group B streptococcal anogenital colonization among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, a tertiary hospital. Methods. Cross-sectional study where 309 pregnant women ≥ thirty-five weeks of gestation attending antenatal clinic were consecutively recruited between January and March 2015. …”
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COVID-19 Symptomatology from the Otorhinolaryngology Perspective: Survey from Tertiary Care Center by Raj Tajamul Hussain, Mayank Yadav, Jasdeep Monga

“… Introduction To identify and substantiate the prevalence and severity of different otolaryngological symptoms documented in laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 patients. Materials and Methods This monocentric study was performed at SHKM Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic and all patients testing positive for COVID-19 over a 16-month period (April 2020 to July 2021) were recruited. …”
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Monitoring the technical state of bank protection facilities of Volgograd Reservoir by Sergey Ya. Semenenko, Andrey E. Novikov

“…Purpose: monitoring the ecological state of the bank zone of the reservoir left side and studying the technical state and operability of the bank protection elements. Materials and methods. The study was conducted using archival material describing the dynamics of bank abrasion, modern publications reflecting the results of scientific research of the reservoir water area in related specialties, photo recording materials during annual route surveys, and included a visual study of the geological structure of the bankline. …”
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An overlooked risk for skin health: Less availability and higher cost of sunscreen for people with melanated skin by Emerson D. Basch, Grace C. Hillyer

“…Traditional sunscreen that creates a white cast on the skin is incompatible with melanated skin. Methods: The number of products on the shelf, SPF level, application, coloration, and cost were recorded at three beauty supply chain stores and three pharmacy, health, and wellness stores in or near Harlem in New York City in the Spring of 2023. …”
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A Multimodal Neurophysiological Approach to Evaluate Educational Contents in Terms of Cognitive Processes and Engagement by Vincenzo Ronca, Pietro Aricò, Luca Tamborra, Antonia Biagi, Gianluca Di Flumeri

“…This study aims to investigate how different types of learning content—educational videos, academic videos, and text reading—affect cognitive processing and engagement. Methods: Neurophysiological signals, including electroencephalography (EEG), electrodermal activity (EDA), and photoplethysmography (PPG), were recorded from experimental participants while they were engaged with each learning content. …”
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Secondary Metabolite Content in Roots and Callus of Paeonia Anomala L. by A.A. ZARIPOVA

“…Taking into account the fact that in the process of introduction in vitro culture the change of secondary metabolite content may take place we compared the chemical composition of plant material of wild-growing plants of Paeonia anomala introduced and produced using the methods of clonal micropropagation, callus tissue.The content of phenolic compounds, that is catechins and gallatos was compared. …”
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Glaucoma and dietary intake: a scoping review by Genesis Daniel Edokpa, Shelly Rose-Marie McFarlane

“…The aim of this scoping review was therefore to map the evidence and determine the nature and extent of research done on “diet and glaucoma” and identify any gaps in this area of scholarship.Materials and methodsA comprehensive search of academic literature was conducted from two relevant electronic databases: PubMed and ScienceDirect. …”
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SPACE MONITORING OF PASTURES OF THE EASTERN REGIONS OF THE STAVROPOL TERRITORY by A. V. Skripchinskiy, S. A. Antonov

“…It is possible to identify the extent of plowing pastures on the basis of spatial and temporal analysis of agricultural land through geographic information systems using space information. Materials and methods of research: visual decoding of pastures was carried Out on the basis of data from Landsat series spacecraft in the period from January 1990 to December 2018. …”
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A 5G network based conceptual framework for real-time malaria parasite detection from thick and thin blood smear slides using modified YOLOv5 model by Swati Lipsa, Ranjan Kumar Dash, Korhan Cengiz, Nikola Ivković, Adnan Akhunzada

“…The study first proposes a 5G network-based healthcare system and then develops an automated malaria detection model capable of providing an accurate diagnosis, particularly in areas with limited diagnostic resources. Methods The proposed system leverages a deep learning-based YOLOv5x algorithm to detect malaria parasites in thick and thin blood smear samples. …”
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