Scholarly activity in Canadian Residency Matching Service criteria: do Canadian programs really care about applicant research? by Asil El Galad, Hanna Van Dierdonck, Nikesh Chander, Caleb Mathai, Alyssa Palmateer, Shenna Dunn, Seddiq Weera, Larry W Chambers, Amanda Bell

“…This study examines whether these changes have made program criteria clearer for applicants. Methods: For all 17 Canadian faculties of medicine, 2023 R1 entry, —internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, general surgery, psychiatry and anesthesiology—program descriptions were reviewed on the CaRMS website, looking for keywords related to scholarly activity. …”
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Sex discrepancies in cancer research: a systematic review of prospective and retrospective investigations in lung, melanoma, and colorectal cancers by Maria Díaz Rosario, Camille A. Vélez-Morell, Daniela V. Martinez

“…To comprehensively assess sex representation in top non-sex-specific cancer research, this systematic review aims to identify if there is equal representation of males and females in colorectal, lung, and melanoma cancer research.MethodsWe explored retrospective and prospective clinical studies published in Pubmed from 2014 to 2023 to identify possible sex discrepancies in colorectal, lung, and melanoma cancer. …”
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Magnitude and Predictors of In-Hospital Stroke Mortality in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Amare Abera Tareke, Masrie Getnet Abate, Addis Alem, Yoseph Merkeb Alamneh, Alehegn Aderaw Alamneh, Yikeber Argachew Deml, Mulu Shiferaw, Woldeteklehaymanot Kassahun, Abraham Teym

“…Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis are aimed at evaluating the extent of in-hospital mortality of both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke in Ethiopia and determining relevant factors associated with the mortality. Methods. Observational studies published as of July 15, 2020, that reported the magnitude, predictors, and causes of in-hospital mortality of stroke were systematically and comprehensively retrieved using the PRISMA 2020 criteria from databases such as PubMed/MEDLINE, Science Direct, and Google Scholar. …”
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Microneedling-assisted delivery of metformin versus tranexamic acid in treating melasma: a randomized controlled study by Abdelshakour Al Mohammady, Ahmed S. Kadah, Mohamed A. Mahran, Mohamed L. Elsaie

“…Objectives To evaluate and compare the efficacy, safety, and patient satisfaction of microneedling with topical metformin versus TXA in melasma patients. Methods: Forty-five female patients with facial melasma were randomized into three equal groups. …”
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IFN-γ Induces Pleural Mesothelial Cells to Recruit Immune Cells via CXCL10-CXCR3 Axis in a Mouse Pleurisy Model by Dong SF, Shi X, Wu X, Yi FS

“…Although PMCs are known to exert multiple immune functions, their role in pleurisy remains unclear.Methods: Pleurisy model was induced by intrapleural injection of Mycobacterium bovis bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) into wild-type (WT) C57BL/6 mice. …”
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Pneumonia-associated microbial species and stabilized chlorine dioxide–containing oral care productsWhy Is This Important? by Hadeel Ayoub, PhD, MSDH, LDH, Charu Sharma, MS, Richard L. Gregory, PhD

“…Background: This study evaluated the antifungal and antibacterial effects of stabilized chlorine dioxide–containing oral care products against yeast and bacterial species associated with pneumonia. Methods: Six yeast species (Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Cryptococcus neoformans, Candida dubliniensis, Candida krusei, Candida tropicalis) and 5 bacterial species (Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa) were grown in Sabouraud dextrose broth and brain-heart infusion media, respectively, overnight. …”
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Effect of photodynamic therapy on the healing of periapical lesions after root canal retreatment: 1-year follow up randomized clinical trial by Boris Pažin, Tomislav Lauc, Ivona Bago

“…Background: The aim of this randomized clinical trial was to evaluate the effects of photodynamic therapy (PDT) after traditional activated final irrigation protocol (ultrasonically activated irrigation, UAI) on periapical lesion healing after single–visit root canal retreatment. Methods: We included 36 patients with asymptomatic chronic apical periodontitis with periapical lesions larger than 5 mm and teeth sensitive to percussion and palpation, who had previous root canal treatment. …”
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Unexpected Inhibitory Role of Silica Nanoparticles on Lung Cancer Development by Promoting M1 Polarization of Macrophages by Xiang M, Chen C, Chen Y, Zhang Y, Shi L, Chen Y, Li J, Li B, Zeng B, Xing HR, Wang J, Zou Z

“…Although the impact of SiNPs on the ecological niche of the lungs has been extensively explored, the role and mechanism of SiNPs in the microenvironment of lung tumors remain elusive.Methods: In this investigation, Lewis lung carcinoma (LLC) was implanted into the left lung in situ after 28 days of intratracheal SiNPs injection into the lungs of mice. …”
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Aaptamine Alters Vimentin Expression and Migration Capability of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells by Khairani AF, Shalannandia WA, Bashari MH, Atik N

“…Astrid Feinisa Khairani,1,2,* Widad Aghnia Shalannandia,2,* Muhammad Hasan Bashari,1,2 Nur Atik1,2 1Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia; 2Graduate School of Master Program in Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Astrid Feinisa Khairani, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jalan Raya Bandung – Sumedang Km 21, Jatinangor, Sumedang, West Java, 45363, Indonesia, Tel +62-22-7795594, Email astrid.khairani@unpad.ac.idPurpose: This study aimed to explore the effect of Aaptamine, an alkaloid derived from marine sponges, on the vimentin expression in both mRNA and protein levels and the migration capacity of breast cancer cells.Methods: The triple-negative breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-231 was used for in vitro experiments. …”
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Comparison of Ondansetron and Dexamethasone for Prophylaxis of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Surgeries: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Contro... by Souvik Maitra, Anirban Som, Dalim K. Baidya, Sulagna Bhattacharjee

“…Comparisons of these two drugs have not been systematically reviewed till date. Methods. PubMed, PubMed Central, and CENTRAL databases were searched with the following words: “dexamethasone,” “ondansetron,” “laparoscopy,” and “PONV” to identify randomized trials that compared ondansetron and dexamethasone for PONV prophylaxis after laparoscopic surgeries. …”
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Functional outcome and quality of life index after endonasal versus external dacryocystorhinostomy by Rashmi A Dave, Suryasnata Rath, Devjyoti Tripathy, Samir Mahapatra, Mohd Hasnat Ali

“…Purpose: To compare the functional outcome and quality of life (QOL) index following non-endoscopic endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy (NEN-DCR) and external dacryocystorhinostomy (EXT-DCR). Methods: Patients were prospectively allocated to two groups. …”
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A scientometric, bibliometric, and thematic map analysis of hydraulic calcium silicate root canal sealers by Anastasios Katakidis, Konstantinos Kodonas, Anastasia Fardi, Christos Gogos

“…ObjectivesThis scientometric and bibliometric analysis explored scientific publications related to hydraulic calcium silicate-based (HCSB) sealers used in endodontology, aiming to describe basic bibliometric indicators and analyze current research trends.Materials and MethodsA comprehensive search was conducted in Web of Science and Scopus using specific HCSB sealer and general endodontic-related terms. …”
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Examining lead blood levels among Ilam\'s general population in 1402 by Shahin Shahbazi, Maryam Ahmadi, Aliashraf Mozafari

“…This study was designed to determine the blood lead concentration of people who have a healthy appearance. Materials & Methods: The study is cross-sectional and consists of 143 individuals selected using a random sampling from the companions of patients visiting diagnostic-therapeutic clinics in Ilam City. …”
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Physiotherapists’ perspectives on the implementation of direct access to physiotherapy services in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study by Hosam Alzahrani, Razaz Shaheen, Osama Mohammed, Elaf Marouf

“…Objective This study investigates Saudi Arabian physiotherapists’ perspectives on direct access to physiotherapy (DAPT) services, focusing on perceived benefits, barriers and implementation in clinical practice.Methods A cross-sectional observational study design was used. …”
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The Impact of Pterional Craniotomy on Dental Occlusion by Adrian Rogala, Grażyna Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka, Grzegorz Turek, Maciej Jakubowski, Wojciech Górecki, Mirosław Ząbek

“…However,due to the significant influence of the stomatognathic system on other ones, the impact of the craniotomy seems to be noteworthy.Study aim: The aim of this study was digital assessment of occlusion in patients undergoing pterional craniotomy.Material and Methods: The study involved 60 patients. For digital occlusion analysis, the T-Scan system was used. …”
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An evaluation of ankle and foot bolus in paediatric modulated arc total body irradiation (MATBI) by Hannah Hering, Beth Effeney, Carole Brady, Catriona Hargrave

“…Abstract Introduction This retrospective planning study aimed to evaluate the role of bolus in achieving dose uniformity in the ankles and feet in paediatric patients undergoing Modulated Arc Total Body Irradiation (MATBI) treatment and to identify patient factors that may negate or warrant its use. Methods The clinically treated plans of 20 paediatric patients who received MATBI treatment utilising ankle and foot bolus (Bolus plan) were compared with two retrospectively generated plans; a plan with bolus removed and no re‐optimisation (No Bolus plan), and a re‐optimised plan without bolus attempting to achieve equal dosimetry to the clinical plan via monitor unit adjustment (MU plan). …”
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Low Dose Vs Conventional Rituximab Regimen in Pemphigus Vulgaris – A Retrospective Single Centre Comparative Analysis to Assess the Clinical Efficacy and Cost-Effectiveness by Amuthavalli Kanagarajan, Reena Rai, Shanmugasekar Chandrasekaran, Mahadevan Krishnaswamy, Bharathi Sivakumar

“…Objectives: To compare the clinical efficiency and cost-effectiveness of a low-dose (RTX 2×500mg) vs conventional (RTX 2×1g) RTX regimen. Materials and Methods: It is a retrospective study of PV patients who received two doses of RTX during the study period of January 2021 to December 2022 at a tertiary care hospital in South India. …”
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Long-Term Stability in Temporomandibular Joint Replacement: A Review of Related Variables by Erick Vargas, Victor Ravelo, Majeed Rana, Alejandro Unibazo, Sergio Olate

“…A narrative review was conducted to describe the quantitative and qualitative factors that affect TMJ prosthesis stability. <b>Methods:</b> Studies with a sample size equal to or greater than 10 subjects who underwent surgical procedures for joint replacement using stock or customized ATM prostheses were included. …”
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Feasibility and Usability of Low-Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Pediatric Neuroimaging in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Qualitative Study by Rowand E, Owusu R, Sibole A, Abu-Haydar E, Delarosa JR

“…Erin Rowand,&ast; Rosemond Owusu, Alexandra Sibole, Elizabeth Abu-Haydar, Jaclyn R Delarosa&ast; Medical Devices and Health Technologies, PATH, Seattle, WA, USA&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jaclyn R Delarosa; Erin Rowand, Medical Devices and Health Technologies, PATH, 2201 Westlake Ave. …”
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Time-varying effects of socio-demographic and economic factors on the use of institutional long-term care before dementia-related death: A Finnish register-based study. by Kaarina Korhonen, Elina Einiö, Taina Leinonen, Lasse Tarkiainen, Pekka Martikainen

“…To clarify the question, we estimated institutional LTC trajectories by age, marital status and household income in the eight years preceding dementia-related and non-dementia-related deaths.<h4>Methods</h4>We assessed a population-representative sample of Finnish men and women for institutional LTC over an eight-year period before death. …”
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