Using revised oral assessment guide to assess association between oral health and mortality in older inpatients: a single-center observational cohort study by Kuan-Ying Chen, Shih-Yi Lin, Shuo-Chun Weng, Yu-Shan Lee, Fu-Hsuan Kuo, Ya-Hui Yeh

“…We implemented a retrospective cohort study to assess oral health in older inpatients by using the revised oral assessment guide (ROAG) and examined the associations of oral health and mortality. Methods The study was executed in a 35-bed geriatric ward. …”
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Safety and Effectiveness of Electroacupuncture During Colon Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Zhang J, Zhang H, Zheng J, Niu C, Zhu S, Hu H, Lu Y, Zhu M

“…The present study was performed to determine the safety and effectiveness of electroacupuncture (EA) versus propofol sedation during endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for early colon neoplasm.Methods: A total of 150 adult outpatients undergoing ESD were selected and divided into the EA combined with propofol group (EP group), remifentanil combined with propofol group (RP group), and propofol group (SP group), with 50 patients in each group. …”
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Pathways to care: Factors predicting women’s access to clinic versus pharmacy-based medication abortion in Ghana by Caesar Agula, Adriana Biney, Pearl Kyei, Ayaga A. Bawah

“…Design: A non-inferiority and prospective design. Methods: We utilized data from a non-inferiority and prospective study that recruited women who had MA from selected clinics and pharmacies in Ghana. …”
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RISK FACTORS FOR THE EARLY NEONATAL MORTALITY IN NEWBORNS WITH VERY LOW AND EXTREMELY LOW BIRTH WEIGHT by О. V. Lebedeva, Т. А. Chikina

“…Objective: Our aim was to assess the association of perinatal factors with the early neonatal mortality in newborns with very low (VLBW) and extremely low birth weight (ELBW).Methods: The statistical data was carried out, that is analysis of 17 perinatal factors of 28 newborns with an ELBW with gestation of 23–27 weeks and 18 newborns with a VLBW with gestation of 28–32 weeks, who died in the first 7 days of life. …”
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PRODUCTIVITY OF PHOTOSYNTHETIC ACTIVITY OF AGROCENOSES IN THE ZONE OF INFLUENCE OF FOREST STRIPS by Olga V. Ruleva, Alexey A. Novikov, Zulfiya M. Kazieva

“…To study the reclamation effect of protective forest strips of different designs on the formation of elements of the photosynthetic apparatus of ultra-early potato varieties. Materials and methods. The objects of the study were five ultra-early varieties (Jewel, Colombo, Riviera, Arizona, Carmen) potatoes growing in the adjacent territories with two and twelve row forest strips located in the Astrakhan and Volgograd regions. …”
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A randomized controlled educational study to evaluate an e-learning module to teach the physical examination of the temporomandibular joint in juvenile idiopathic arthritis by Nancy Pan, Rebecca E. Sadun, Melissa A. Lerman, Cory M. Resnick, James E. Bost, Peter Stoustrup, Marinka Twilt, Tova Ronis, for the CARRA TMJ arthritis Workgroup

“…Abstract Background The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel e-learning module in teaching the physical exam of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA.). Methods An e-learning module was developed to convey the TMJ physical examination maneuvers that are considered to be best practice in JIA. …”
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Study on the Clinical Efficacy of Combined Therapy with Minocycline Hydrochloride Ointment and Tinidazole for Chronic Periodontitis: Retrospective Study by Wu Q, Cao Z, Wu S

“…Qirong Wu,1,* Zhengyao Cao,2,* Sisi Wu3 1Department of Prosthetics, Wuxi Stomatological Hospital, Wuxi, 214001, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Stomatology Wuxi People’s Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi, 214023, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Periodontics, Wuxi Stomatology Hospital, Wuxi, 214001, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Sisi Wu, Email owts057@163.comObjective: To analyze the clinical efficacy of combined minocycline hydrochloride and tinidazole therapy for chronic periodontitis (CP).Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on clinical data from 93 CP patients admitted to our hospital from January 2021 to January 2023. …”
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Exosome-Delivered circFOXP1 Upregulates Autophagy and Promotes Hepatocellular Carcinoma Progression Through Its Encoded p196 Protein Targeting the KHDRBS3/ULK1 Axis by Zhao P, Yin C, Liu R, Shao S, Ke W, Song Z

“…This study explores the exosome-mediated transfer of circFOXP1 and its functional protein product, p196, in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) progression.Methods: HCC circRNA datasets were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) databases, and circRNAs were validated via qRT-PCR and Sanger sequencing. …”
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From bites to bytes: understanding how and why individual malaria risk varies using artificial intelligence and causal inference by Adèle Helena Ribeiro, Júlia M. P. Soler, Rodrigo M. Corder, Marcelo U. Ferreira, Marcelo U. Ferreira, Dominik Heider

“…Drawing on the Mâncio Lima cohort, a longitudinal, multimodal study of malaria risk in Brazil’s main urban hotspot, and related studies in the Amazon, we highlight how rigorous, data-driven approaches can address the substantial variability in malaria risk across individuals and communities. AI-driven methods facilitate the integration of diverse high-dimensional datasets to uncover intricate patterns and improve individual risk stratification. …”
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Bilateral lateral rectus recession versus bilateral lateral rectus recession and one medial rectus resection in correction of exotropia by Sameh G. Taher, Reham F. Elsherbiny, Lobna M. Khazbak, Shireen M. Shousha

“…Purpose The aim of this study was to compare the results of bilateral lateral rectus (BLR) recession to combined BLR recession and one medial rectus (MR) resection in concomitant exotropia (XT) of 40–55 prism diopters (PD). Patients and methods This is a prospective randomized clinical trial that was conducted on 69 XT patients, divided into two groups; group A: BLR recession (n=39 patients) and group B: BLR recession+MR resection (n=30 patients). …”
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Retrospective Study on Ganglionic and Nerve Block Series as Therapeutic Option for Chronic Pain Patients with Refractory Neuropathic Pain by J. D. Gerken, T. Fritzsche, C. Denke, M. Schäfer, S. Tafelski

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of infiltration series with techniques such as sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) block and ganglionic local opioid analgesia (GLOA) for the treatment of neuropathic pain in the head and neck area in a selected patient group. Methods. In a retrospective clinical study, 4960 cases presenting to our university hospital outpatient pain clinic between 2009 and 2016 were screened. …”
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Efficacy of Manuka honey oral rinse in treatment of xerostomia among elderly patients: a randomized controlled trial by Dalia Ghalwash, Ayman El-Gawish, Asmaa Abou-Bakr

“…The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Manuka honey oral rinse as a novel management for xerostomia in elderly patients. Methods This study was designed as a randomized, single-blinded clinical trial. 42 elderly patients who were all evaluated for the presence of xerostomia and hyposalivation were randomly allocated into 3 equal groups, the interventions were used 3 times per day for 1 month as follows: Manuka honey oral rinse in group I, natural honey oral rinse in group II, and saline in group III (control). …”
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Impostor syndrome, associated factors and impact on well-being across medical undergraduates and postgraduate medical professionals: a scoping review by Qian Hui Chew, Kang Sim, Shi Min Chua, Isac Yih Kiat Tan, Matthias Enrui Thummachai

“…There was equal study distribution between undergraduates (46.3%, 25 studies) and postgraduates (46.3%, 25 studies), with the rest covering both groups. …”
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Results of the randomized comparative study of second-generation supraglottic airways in orbital osteosynthesis by I. V. Kostetskiy, A. A. Shamrikov, V. A. Bagin, A. A. Kaliskin

“…The objective: to assess and compare supraglottic airways of LMA-Supreme and i-gel during orbital osteosynthesis.Subjects and methods. 91 patients were included into the study. …”
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Exploring Peri-Implantitis Risk-Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study by Simina Angela Lăcrimioara Iușan, Ondine Patricia Lucaciu, Nausica Bianca Petrescu, Ioana Codruța Mirică, Dan-Alexandru Toc, Silviu Albu, Carmen Costache

“…Additionally, we examined the impact of factors such as smoking, gender, age, and prosthetic restoration type on disease prevalence. <b>Methods</b>: This cross-sectional study, conducted between January 2023 and December 2024, included randomly selected patients who met the predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. …”
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Retrospective Study on Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy in Patients with Ureteral Duplication: Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes by Luo G, Zhou J, Deng Y

“…Gang Luo,1,&amp;ast; Jian Zhou,2,&amp;ast; Yuqing Deng3 1Department of Urology, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430014, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Wuhan Yaxin General Hospital, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430014, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Thyroid Breast Surgery, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430014, People’s Republic of China&amp;ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yuqing Deng, Department of Thyroid Breast Surgery, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430014, People’s Republic of China, Email dengyuqing798@163.comObjective: To evaluate the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of ureteroscopic lithotripsy (URSL) in patients with ureteral duplication and urinary stones.Methods: This retrospective study analyzed 18 patients with ureteral duplication and urolithiasis who underwent URSL between January 2020 and December 2024. …”
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Differences in Ocular Biometry Between Short-Axial and Normal-Axial Eyes in the Elderly Japanese by Tanaka T, Nishitsuka K, Obata H

“…This study aimed to clarify the characteristics of the short-axial eye on ocular biometry among the elderly Japanese.Patients and Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study included 142 patients who consulted at our hospital. …”
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Diet and Physical Activity Intervention in Normal Weight Obesity Population Base on Smartphone App: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Liu G, Yang K, Wang C, Yang J

“…Smartphone apps are widely used for their effectiveness and individualization, making them ideal tool for simplifying the follow-up process in behavioral interventions for both investigators and participants.Methods: A single center, prospective, randomized trial will be conducted in Beijing, China. …”
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The effect of a digital targeted client communication intervention on pregnant women's worries and satisfaction with antenatal care in Palestine-A cluster randomized controlled tri... by Binyam Bogale, Kjersti Mørkrid, Eatimad Abbas, Itimad Abu Ward, Firas Anaya, Buthaina Ghanem, Taghreed Hijaz, Mervett Isbeih, Sally Issawi, Zaher A S Nazzal, Sharif E Qaddomi, J Frederik Frøen

“…Women in both groups were equally satisfied with the ANC services they received.…”
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Serum Olink Targeted Proteomics Identifies IL-17A as a Prospective Inflammatory Marker for the Prediction and Diagnosis of Kawasaki Disease by Tu X, Chen X, Xu L, Yang C, Li J, Liu Y, Zhou B

“…This study utilized Olink Targeted Proteomics to analyze serum protein profiles and identify potential early diagnostic biomarkers for patients with KD.Methods: Based on febrile children final diagnosis, they were categorized into either the KD group or the febrile control (FC) group. …”
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