The role of magnesium deficiency correction in the rehabilitation of women with climacteric syndrome and surgical menopause: results of the MAGYN study by D. V. Blinov, A. G. Solopova, E. E. Achkasov, A. A. Ezhova, A. S. Kuznetsova, I. S. Kalashnikova, D. A. Petrenko

“…There were analyzed general somatic pathology, complaints, symptoms of magnesium deficiency by using visual analog scale, as well as the data of drug therapy, including a combination of magnesium citrate + vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) applied for 4 weeks.Results. …”
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Dysgeusia in MASLD-related advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD): a silent driver towards the “Bermuda” triangle of malnutrition-sarcopenia-frailty severely affecting prognosis by Marcello Dallio, Mario Romeo, Fiammetta Di Nardo, Carmine Napolitano, Paolo Vaia, Giorgia Iadanza, Simone Olivieri, Annachiara Coppola, Marco Niosi, Alessandro Federico

“…Dysgeusia was assessed by the Dysgeusia-Total-Score (DTS). A visual analog scale identified appetite impairment (VASAI). …”
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Geostatistics Precision Agriculture Modeling on Moisture Root Zone Profiles in Clay Loam and Clay Soils, Using Time Domain Reflectometry Multisensors and Soil Analysis by Agathos Filintas

“…Two different sensor calibration methods (M1 and M2) were trialed, as well as the results of laboratory soil analysis for geospatial two-dimensional (2D) imaging for accurate GIS maps of root zone moisture profiles, granular, and hydraulic profiles in multiple soil layers (0–75 cm depth). …”
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Combining an internal tension relieving technique with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) reduces graft failure rate and improves functional outcomes: a systematic re... by Yixin Wen, Wei Huang, Minghui Li, Yong Jiang, Yibo Tong, Hongjun Mei, Junfeng Tan

“…The purpose of this study is to compare the graft failure rates and clinical functional outcomes between ITRT-assisted ACLR and conventional ACLR. Methods Following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, a search was conducted in databases including Ovid, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, Wanfang Data, CNKI, and VIP Medical Database for clinical controlled trials comparing the ITRT combined with ACLR to conventional ACLR. …”
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Machine Learning Model for Early Detection of COVID-19 by Heart Rhythm Abnormalities by M. S. Mezhov, V. O. Kozitsin, Iu. D. Katser

“…The possibility of integrating the results obtained with fitness bracelets and smart watches is shown.Materials and Methods. The work involved an open technology stack: Python, Scikit-learn, Lightgbm. …”
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Prognostic factors associated with achieving minimal disease activity in early psoriatic arthritis patients treated according to “treat-to-target” st rategy within 12 months by E. Yu. Loginova, T. V. Korotaeva, E. E. Gubar, S. I. Glukhova

“…But prognostic factors for achievement MDA in PsA patients (pts) at the early-stage hasn’t been studied yet.Objective – to determine the prognostic factors associated with achievement of minimal disease activity within 12 months (mo) of treatment according to T2T strategy in early psoriatic arthritis patients.Methods. 77 pts (M/F=36/41) with early PsA fulfilling the CASPAR criteria were included. …”
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Effects of varying longitudinal bending stiffness in running shoes on lower limb biomechanics of elite marathon runners by Hailiang Yang, Hailiang Yang, Yuhui Cai, Kuang Li, Xiangdong Wang, Tao Liu

“…ObjectiveThis study examined the effect of three levels of longitudinal bending stiffness (LBS) in carbon-plated shoes on lower limb biomechanics.MethodsFifteen elite male marathon runners, each with a personal best under 3 h, participated in the study. …”
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Fluorine-18-Labeled Positron Emission Tomography Probe Targeting Activated p38α: Design, Synthesis, and In Vivo Evaluation in Rodents by Mikiya Futatsugi, Anna Miyazaki, Yasukazu Kanai, Naoya Kondo, Takashi Temma

“…This study aimed to develop and evaluate a novel fluorine-18-labeled positron emission tomography (PET) probe for imaging activated p38α in vivo. <b>Methods:</b> We designed 6-(4-[¹⁸F]fluoro-2-fluorophenoxy)-8-methyl-2-(tetrahydro-2<i>H</i>-pyran-4-ylamino)-pyrido[2,3-<i>d</i>]pyrimidin-7(8<i>H</i>)-one ([¹⁸F]R1487) by replacing a fluorine atom in R1487, which is a highly selective p38α inhibitor, with ¹⁸F. …”
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Unilateral biportal endoscopy versus percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy for lumbar disc herniation: a comparative study of clinical efficacy and radiological outcomes by Dongyue Li, Luming Tao, Xinuo Zhang, Qingjun Su, Bo Yin

“…The aim of this study is to compare the clinical efficacy and radiological outcomes between UBE and PELD in the treatment of LDH. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 108 patients with LDH treated with spinal endoscopy in our hospital from January 2021 to July 2023. …”
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Association of Serum Uric Acid With Relative Muscle Loss: A US Population–Based Cross‐Sectional Study by Fuquan Wang, Lin Wen, Xiaopeng Guo, Weiwei Wang, Yanyan Cao, Guofeng Zhou, Jun Wang, Chuansheng Zheng

“…We sought to investigate the association of SUA levels with relative muscle loss in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011–2018. Methods Relative muscle loss was defined by the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) as characterized by appendicular lean mass (ALM) adjusted by BMI (ALM/BMI) < 0.512 for women and < 0.789 for men. …”
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Effectiveness Of The Core Activation And Rehabilitation Exercises For Knee Osteoarthritis - Program (CARE -KOA©) Among Patients Diagnosed With Knee Osteoarthritis. [version 4; peer... by Saurabh Mehta, Ajit R. Mahale, Dias Tina Thomas, Prajwal Prabhudev Mane, Atmananda S Hegde, Charu Eapen

“…Pre- and post-intervention assessments included pain (Visual Analog Scale, VAS), patient-reported outcomes (Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score, KOOS), physical function tests (30-second sit-to-stand, 40-meter fast-paced walk, stair climb, timed up-and-go), and knee muscle strength and core endurance. …”
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Midterm Outcomes of Transfibular Total Ankle Arthroplasty: Clinical and Radiographic Analysis of 130 Cases with Minimum 5-Year Follow-Up by Jonathan Day MD, Amanda N. Fletcher MD, MSc, Morgan Motsay BS, Maggie K. Manchester BS, Mark Arthur MD, Zijun Zhang PhD, MD, Lew C. Schon MD

“…Here we present the largest midterm study to date by a single-surgeon, and analyze the survivorship, clinical, and radiographic outcomes of the transfibular TAA at a minimum of 5-years follow-up. Methods: Retrospective review was performed on prospectively followed patients who underwent primary transfibular TAA by a single surgeon from October 2012 to December 2018. …”
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Clinical efficacy of one-hole split endoscopy vs. unilateral biportal endoscopy for the treatment of single-segment lumbar spinal stenosis: a retrospective study with 2-year follow... by Peidong Qing, Wenlong Guo, Shiming Xie, Shengxin Zhao, Liqiang Cui, Mingfan Li, Shuangquan Gong, Youpeng Hu

“…This study aimed to compare the long-term efficacy of OSE and unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE) in LSS treatment.MethodsThe clinical data of 77 patients diagnosed with LSS at our hospital between January 2020 and March 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Validity and Feasibility of the Seated Medicine Ball Throw and Unilateral Shot-Put Tests in Assessing Upper Extremity Function in Rotator-Cuff-Related Shoulder Pain by Michal Linkovski, Jeremy Lewis, Hilla Sarig Bahat

“…Pain was assessed using a 10 cm visual analog scale (VAS) at multiple time points. …”
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Comparative Efficacy of Different Exercise Therapies for Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Bayesian Network Meta-analysis by Xue Zhou, Yao Yang, Liwen Zhai, Jianing Gan, Conghui Li, Yi Zhu

“…A network graph was constructed to visualize the relative relationship for each exercise therapy in relation to the others. …”
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Quantitative analysis of retinal vascular parameters changes in school-age children with refractive error using artificial intelligence by Linlin Liu, Lijie Zhong, Linggeng Zeng, Fang Liu, Xinghui Yu, Lianfeng Xie, Shuxiang Tan, Shuang Zhang, Yi-Ping Jiang

“…All participants underwent a series of examinations, including naked-eye and best-corrected visual acuity, cycloplegic spherical equivalent refraction, intraocular pressure measurement, ocular axial measurement (AL), and color fundus photography. …”
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Migraine and its childhood equivalents by P. V. Zhmyleva, G. R. Tabeeva

“…In addition to pain manifestations, episodic syndromes are also found in children, which often lack cephalgic manifestations and are difficult to verify in clinical practice.Objective: to determine the characteristics of the migraine and episodic syndromes associated with migraine in children of different age groups.Material and methods. The study included 250 children complaining of headaches (166 girls and 84 boys aged 5 to 18 years, mean age 13 years). …”
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Performance of OncoE6TM Cervical Test in detecting cervical precancer lesions in HIV-positive women attending an HIV clinic in Bujumbura, Burundi: a cross-sectional study by Zacharie Ndizeye, Sonia Menon, Jean-Pierre Van Geertruyden, Catherine Sauvaget, Y Jacquemyn, John-Paul Bogers, Ina Benoy, Davy Vanden Broeck

“…To this end, we evaluated the clinical performance of the OncoE6 Cervical Test in detecting cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) among HIV-infected women in Bujumbura, Burundi.Methods From June to December 2017, a cross-sectional study was conducted in 680 HIV-positive women at the University Hospital. …”
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Results from AD-HEARING (ADherence to and adjustment of HEARING aids in clinical routine care as preventive dementia strategy): a prospective 6-month follow-up study on cognition a... by Michael Belz, Sebastian Gmeinwieser, Mona Abdel-Hamid, Mona Abdel-Hamid, Robert Kühler, Jenny Blum, Philipp Hessmann, Nicola Strenzke, Claudia Bartels

“…Hearing aid use might reduce this risk by preserving cognitive and psychological functions.ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the influence of ARHL and hearing aid use on cognition and different aspects of psychological well-being.MethodsDuring 05/2021 and 05/2023, 31 subjects with audiometrically confirmed ARHL were included and 28 underwent follow-up 6 months later (final analysis sample). …”
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Arthroscopic Margin Convergence Repair Without Suture Anchors Improves Clinical Outcomes for Full- and Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears by S. Ali Ghasemi, M.D., Benjamin Murray, D.O., Adam Lencer, D.O., Emily Schueppert, D.O., James Raphael, M.D., Craig Morgan, M.D., Arthur Bartolozzi, M.D.

“…Purpose: To evaluate the clinical outcome scores of an arthroscopic margin convergence technique without the use of suture anchors to repair different types of rotator cuff tears and to determine whether the type or extent of the tear has an effect on clinical outcome scores after this procedure. Methods: Patients receiving arthroscopic margin convergence repair without suture anchors for rotator cuff tears from 2013 to 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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