Developing soil quality indices to investigate degradation impacts of different land use types in Northern Ethiopia by Araya Kahsay, Mitiku Haile, Girmay Gebresamuel, Muktar Mohammed

“…However, the absence of defined indicators and their scoring methods and lack of universally accepted soil quality indexing frameworks complicate soil quality assessment, given soil systems complexity and diversity caused by variation in soil formation factors. …”
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Changes in walking capacity, pain, and self-reported physical function after derotational osteotomy in adolescents with rotational deformities by Ramon J. Boekesteijn, Katrijn Smulders, Janke H. van Gelder, Noël L.W. Keijsers, Pepijn Bisseling

“…Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the impact of derotational osteotomy on walking capacity, pain, and physical function in individuals with a rotational deformity of the lower extremity. Methods Eighteen adolescents (n = 27 limbs) who underwent unilateral or bilateral derotational osteotomy of the femur and/or tibia were included in this study. …”
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Laboratory model to evaluate efficacy of an experimental titanium oxide nanofibers bleaching agent by Clayton Tran, Ellin Choi, Brittany Watu, Udochukwu Oyoyo, Christopher Perry, So Ran Kwon

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to use a laboratory model to evaluate the efficacy of an experimental bleaching agent.Materials and MethodsThe model used human extracted molars that were treated and measured for bleaching efficacy. …”
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Critical factors to predict efficacy of orthokeratology in inhibiting axial elongation in myopic children by Yuanqi Deng, Xuewei Li, Mingwei Zhao, Yan Li, Kai Wang

“…This study aimed to analyze the relevant factors that can predict the axial length elongation (ALE) in patients wearing Ortho-K, including baseline ocular parameters, genetic factors and lifestyle habits. Methods In this retrospective study, 542 eyes from 300 myopic children wearing Ortho-K were reviewed from the Optometry Centre of Peking University People’s Hospital from January 2022 to December 2023. …”
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Automatic machine-learning based identification of jogging periods from accelerometer measurements of adolescents under field conditions. by Eftim Zdravevski, Biljana Risteska Stojkoska, Marie Standl, Holger Schulz

“…The aims of this study are: to develop an algorithm for automatic identification of intended jogging periods; and to assess whether the identification performance is improved when using two accelerometers at the hip and ankle, compared to when using only one at either position.<h4>Methods</h4>The study used diarized jogging periods and the corresponding accelerometer data from thirty-nine, 15-year-old adolescents, collected under field conditions, as part of the GINIplus study. …”
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Government policy interventions to reduce veterinary antimicrobial consumption in production animals: a protocol for a systematic review and evidence map by Kayla Strong, Fiona Emdin, Sam Orubu, Susan Rogers Van Katwyk, Heather Ganshorn, Jeremy Grimshaw, Mathieu J. P. Poirier

“…A secondary analysis will map the policy pathways and the stakeholders involved in their successful implementation. Methods An electronic search strategy has been developed in consultation with a public health librarian and a veterinary health librarian. …”
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KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS AND METABOLIC SYNDROME: NEW APPROACHES TO THERAPY by L. I. Alekseeva, E. A. Taskina, N. G. Kashevarova, E. P. Sharapova, S. G. Anikin, E. A. Strebkova, T. А. Korotkova, T. A. Raskina, E. V. Zonova, E. N. Otteva

“…Objective: to investigate the effect of diacerein (Diaflex) on some components of metabolic syndrome (MS) in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA).Subjects and methods. The multicenter open-label prospective study covered 55 patients aged 45 to 74 years with Kellgren–Lawrence Stage II–III knee OA and MS, with a pain intensity of &gt;40 mm on a visual analogue scale, and with a disease duration of 1 to 30 years. …”
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Comparison of 27-Gauge and 25-Gauge Microincision Vitrectomy Surgery for the Treatment of Vitreoretinal Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Jinlan Ma, Qing Wang, Haoyu Niu

“…We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of 27-gauge (27-G) microincision vitrectomy surgery (MIVS) compared with 25-guage (25-G) MIVS for the treatment of vitreoretinal disease. Methods. A systematic electronic search was conducted in March 2020 in PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane library. …”
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Clinical Effect of Button Plate Fixation in the Treatment of Anterior Sternoclavicular Joint Dislocations by Xiao‐Hui Xu, Hua‐Yi Wang, Ji‐Sheng Shi, Wen‐Bo Zhang, Feng‐Guo Cui, Feng Guo

“…This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of using button plates for the treatment of anterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation. Methods From January 2018 to May 2021, seven patients with a median age of 47 (range 37–57) years were treated for traumatic anterior sternoclavicular joint dislocations. …”
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Comparison between Cryopreserved and Dehydrated Human Amniotic Membrane Graft in Treating Challenging Cases with Macular Hole and Macular Hole Retinal Detachment by Yu-Hsuan Huang, Der-Chong Tsai, Lei-Chi Wang, Shih-Jen Chen

“…To evaluate the surgical outcomes of cryopreserved and dehydrated human amniotic membrane (hAM) graft transplantation for macular hole (MH) and macular hole retinal detachment (MHRD) repair. Materials and Methods. This retrospective, interventional case series was conducted in two hospitals. …”
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Emerging trends and focus of Toll-like receptors in kidney diseases: a 20-year bibliometric analysis by Peihan Liu, Xinyao Luo, Dingyuan Wan, Yupei Li, Baihai Su

“…This study aims to investigate the hotspots and evolution of TLRs and kidney disease research over the past two decades.MethodsPublications from the Web of Science Core Collection database were searched and extracted on December 21, 2024 using the terms “Toll-like receptor” and “kidney disease” (and their synonyms in MeSH). …”
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Variants of active assist robotic therapy: feasibility of virtual assistance and proprioceptive training as gauged by their effects on success and motivation during finger movement... by Andria J. Farrens, Dylan Reinsdorf, Luis Garcia-Fernandez, Raymond Diaz Rojas, Vicky Chan, Joel Perry, Eric T. Wolbrecht, David J. Reinkensmeyer

“…This study tested the feasibility of both variants across a range of motor and proprioceptive impairments, comparing them to training with Standard robotic therapy. Methods Chronic stroke participants (N = 46) were randomized to receive Standard, Virtual, or Proprioceptive Training. …”
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Keratopathy in Patients with Adenoviral Keratoconjunctivitis: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Modern Interferon Preparations by E. A. Drozdova, S. Yu. Golubev, V. V. Brzheskiy, E. A. Romanova, V. A. Kireeva, E. V. Berdnikova

“…In 2020, the first generic drug, Interferon-Oftalmo, would be registered in Russia.The purpose: to evaluate and compare the efficacy, safety and tolerability of treatment of patients with keratopathy against the background of adenovirus keratoconjunctivitis with Interferon-Oftalmo and Oftalmoferon.Material and methods. The comparative analysis included completed cases of treatment of 51 patients (102 eyes) aged 18–75 years with clinical signs of keratopathy against the background of epidemic adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis. …”
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Psychometric evaluation of the Wheelchair Skills Test Version 5.4.2 in Indian spinal cord injury patients by Anchit Gugnani, Nandini Kushwaha

“…The aim of this study was to determine the concurrent validity, inter-rater, and intra-rater reliability of WST Version 5.4.2 among individuals with traumatic spinal cord injuries in India. Methods Twenty-four traumatic spinal cord injury wheelchair users (aged 18–43 years) participated in the study. …”
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China’s national continuing medical education program for general practitioners: a cross-sectional survey (2016–2023) by Conglei You, Lingling Wang, Jian Zhang, Mi Yao

“…In China, where the healthcare sector is undergoing considerable reforms and faces challenges owing to socioeconomic development and demographic shifts, an effective CME system is vital for general practitioners (GPs). Methods A cross-sectional survey of CME programs was conducted between 2016 and 2023. …”
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Evaluation of cognitive and psychomotor faculties in relation to mood-related symptoms under the conditions of sleep deprivation by Marcin Sochal, Marta Ditmer, Piotr Białasiewicz, Szymon Turkiewicz, Filip Franciszek Karuga, Agata Gabryelska

“…The relationship between DS, mood, cognitive, and psychomotor function is also poorly understood.MethodsParticipants (n = 77) underwent a baseline assessment of sleep under the control of polysomnography (PSG). …”
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Analysis of potential donors pool in Moscow region and cases of a removal internal organs for transplantation subjected to medical research in 2017 by V. A. Klevno, M. L. Arefev

“…Aim: to analyze the pool of potential donors in the Moscow region from among the corpses received for forensic medical examination, the effectiveness of their use, the assessment of the participation of the forensic service in transplantation coordination.Materials and methods. The potential donors from among the dead persons in 2017 from various injuries were analyzed, the conclusions of forensic experts in cases of the removal of internal organs from the corpse were studied.Results. …”
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Analysis of clinicopathological factors associate with the visibility of early gastric cancer in endoscopic examination and usefulness of linked color imaging: A multicenter prospe... by Kensuke Fukuda, Kazuhiro Mizukami, Daisuke Yamaguch, Yuichiro Tanaka, Kazutoshi Hashiguchi, Takashi Akutagawa, Ryo Shimoda, Sho Suzuki, Tadashi Miike, Yorinobu Sumida, Hidehito Maeda, Fumisato Sasaki, Ryosuke Gushima, Hideaki Miyamoto, Keiichi Hashiguchi, Naoyuki Yamaguchi, Tetsuya Ohira, Tetsu Kinjo, Ken Ohnita, Tomohiko Moriyama, Kensei Ohtsu, Akira Aso, Ryo Ogawa, Tetsuya Ueo, Masahide Fukuda

“…<h4>Background</h4>This study investigated clinicopathological factors associated with the visibility of early gastric cancer and the efficacy of linked color imaging.<h4>Methods</h4>Patients with early gastric cancer who underwent endoscopic treatment between April 2021 and July 2022 were enrolled. …”
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Event-related potentials associated with cognitive control in adolescents exposed to complex childhood trauma by Gabriela M. Marcu, Andreas Müller, Juri (Yury) D. Kropotov

“…This study aimed to investigate the neurophysiological markers of cognitive control in adolescents with CCT using event-related potential (ERP) components to propose an electrophysiological phenotype associated with CCT, as a vulnerability for PTSD.Methods: Twenty adolescents with CCT and 40 age- and gender-matched healthy controls performed a cued GO/NOGO task. …”
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The role of 18F-FDG PET/CT in patients with serous cavity effusion of undetermined origin: a retrospective clinical study by Xianwen Hu, Ya Li, Jiong Cai, Pan Wang

“…Aim The diagnostic performance of positron emission tomography with fluoro-18 fluorodeoxyglucose integrated with computed tomography (18F-FDG PET/CT) in identifying the primary cause of unknown serous effusion and malignant tumors with serous metastasis was evaluated in our study. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 134 patients with unexplained serous cavity effusion, including pericardial effusion, pleural effusion, and ascites, who underwent 18F-FDG PET/CT scans. …”
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