iTBS on RDLPFC improves performance of motor imagery: a brain-computer interface study combining EEG and fNIRS by Jialin Chen, Quan Liu, Gengbin Chen, Guiyuan Cai, Junbo Jiang, Xueru Yang, Chunqiu Tan, Cailin Zhang, Guangqing Xu, Yue Lan

“…Corticospinal excitability and motor imagery vividness were assessed using single-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation (spTMS) and the Kinesthetic and Visual Imagery Questionnaire-20 (KVIQ-20) before and following the trial. …”
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The Effect of Rosa Foetida Extract along with Self-Care Education on Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial by Fatemeh Shabani, Shabnam Omidvar, Parvin Sajadi Kaboudi, Hajar Pasha, Soraya Khafri, Hossein Najafzadehvarzi, Fatemeh Nasiri-Amiri, Mahbobeh Faramarzi, Zinatossadat Bouzari

“…The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Rosa Foetida extract along with self-care behaviors on primary dysmenorrhea. Methods: A randomized clinical trial was conducted on 135 students residing in dormitories. …”
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Evolving multimorbidity patterns among ageing adults with cardiovascular disease continuum in Southwest China: A longitudinal cohort study by Xiaoya Qi, Ziyue Zhang, Meng Jia, Yangping Zhang, Shuang Feng, Ruixue Bai, Siyao Wang, Jinning Mao, Shu Su

“…The construction of the multimorbidity network was based on Spearman correlation analyses to visualize the evolution of gender differences. Odds ratios (ORs) for developing multimorbidity in CVDC in compared to non-CVDC were calculated. …”
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Early detection of retinal and choroidal microvascular impairments in diabetic patients with myopia by Yufei Wu, Yufei Wu, Jiahui Jiang, Xiaoyu Deng, Xixi Zhang, Jinger Lu, Zian Xu, Yitian Zhao, Zai-Long Chi, Zai-Long Chi, Qinkang Lu, Qinkang Lu

“…CT was decreased in all areas between groups (P < 0.05). The visual impairments in HM group was more obvious correlation with the retinal and choroidal structural changes. …”
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Home-based self-administered transcranial direct current stimulation for women affected by primary dysmenorrhoea in Northeastern Brazil: a protocol study by Thiago Anderson Brito De Araújo, Edson Silva-Filho, Rodrigo Pegado, Tatiana Camila de Lima Alves da Silva, Yvinna Tamiris Rodrigues, Paloma Cristina Alves de Oliveira, Ervinas Bernatavicius, Alexander Anthony Cook, Emilè Radytè, Maria Thereza Micussi

“…Primary outcome will be pain according to visual analogue scale. Quality of life, premenstrual symptoms screening, depression, anxiety, physical performance, electroencephalography and participants’ satisfaction will be the secondary outcomes. …”
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Time-Intensity Curve Analysis of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound for Non-Ossified Thyroid Cartilage Invasion in Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Milda Pucėtaitė, Dalia Mitraitė, Rytis Tarasevičius, Davide Farina, Silvija Ryškienė, Saulius Lukoševičius, Evaldas Padervinskis, Valdas Šarauskas, Saulius Vaitkus

“…<b>Objective:</b> This study aimed to assess the diagnostic value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) time–intensity curve (TIC) parameters in detecting non-ossified thyroid cartilage invasion in patients with laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). <b>Methods</b>: A CEUS TIC analysis was performed on 32 cases from 27 patients with histologically confirmed laryngeal SCC. …”
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Mapping the Gaps: A Scoping Review of Virtual Care Solutions for Caregivers of Children with Chronic Illnesses by Nicole Pope, Kathyrn A. Birnie, Melanie Noel, Justine Dol, Danyu Li, Megan Macneil, Darrel Zientek, Victoria Surry, Jennifer N. Stinson

“…., from self-directed to specialized care) for caregivers of youth with chronic illnesses. <b>Methods</b>: The review methodology was co-designed with four caregivers. …”
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Identification of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumor patients with high liver tumor burden based on clinicopathological features by Nuerailaguli Jumai, Luohai Chen, Xiaoxuan Lin, Qiao He, Man Liu, Yuan Lin, Yanji Luo, Yu Wang, Min-hu Chen, Xiangsong Zhang, Zhirong Zeng, Ning Zhang

“…The whole dataset was divided into training set and validation set. LASSO regression method was used to select predictors, and multivariate logistic regression was used to develop a clinical model which was further visualized by constructing a nomogram. …”
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Maintenance of CPR skills among nursing students trained using Resuscitation Quality Improvement® program by Marilyn H. Oermann, Yolanda M. VanRiel, Robin W. Wagner, Kelli D. Whittington, Manisa Baker, Debra E. Stieve, Patrick C. Crane, Carol A. Vermeesch

“…At baseline, they performed compressions and ventilation with a bag-valve mask on adult and infant manikins without feedback (pretest), followed immediately by a session integrating real-time, objective feedback (both audio and visual) on their performance. CPR practice on the manikins with feedback on performance was then repeated every 3 months. …”
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Clinical and mycological investigations of post‐COVID‐19 acute invasive fungal sinusitis by Samah Mahmoud Eldsouky, Amany K. Shahat, AL‐Shaimaa M. AL‐Tabbakh, Shaymaa M. Abd El Rahman, Yasmin M. Marei, Lina Abdelhady Mohammed, Ola Samir El‐Shimi, Dina Saad Abdelmotaleb, Yomna Mohammed Marei, Mohamed Sabry Abd Elraheam Elsayed

“…Headache and facial pain, ophthalmoplegia, visual loss, and blindness represented 100%, 66.7%, 90%, and 53.3% of the cases, respectively. …”
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Neosols, relict paleosols, and alterites in the Transmexican Volcanic Belt, Morelos state: Characterization and regional spatial distribution by Jorge Enrique Gama-Castro, David Flores-Román, Elizabeth Solleiro-Rebolledo, Carolina Jasso-Castañeda, Ernestina Vallejo-Gómez, Ana María Rocha-Torrallardona, José Luis Villalpando-González

“…In our study, the interpretation of thematic cartography and the application of sophisticated methods like remote sensing and laboratory automated image analyses combined with field transects, provided a unique set of tools for generating and synthesizing data. …”
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A Comparison of Retinoblastoma Cases in the Philippines by Roland Joseph D. Tan, MD, MS, MIH, Aldous Dominic C. Cabanlas, MD, Benedicto Juan E. Aguilar, MD, Gabrielle S. Evangelista, MD, John Michael Maniwan, MD, Andrei P. Martin, MD, Calvin Y. Martinez, MD, John Alfred A. Lim, MD, Rena Ivy Bascuna, MD, Rachel M. Ng, MD, MPH, Kevin B. Agsaoay, MD, Kris Zana A. Arao, MD, Ellaine Rose V. Apostol, MD, Mara Augustine S. Galang, MD, Josemaria M. Castro, MD, Kimberley Amanda K. Comia, MD, Gary John V. Mercado, MD, Patricia E. Cabrera, MD, Paulita Pamela P. Astudillo, MD, Rolando Enrique D. Domingo, MD, Josept Mari S. Poblete, MD, PhD, Charmaine Grace M. Cabebe, MD, Adriel Vincent R. Te, MD, Melissa Anne S. Gonzales, MD, Jocelyn G. Sy, MD, Beltran Alexis A. Aclan, MD, Jayson T. So, MD, Fatima G. Regala, MD, Beatriz M. Prieto, MD

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Monitoring Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) distribution in the Southern Ocean: environmental DNA (eDNA) adds to the toolbox by Leonie Suter, Leonie Suter, Alicia Burns, Alicia Burns, Alicia Burns, Sophie Bestley, Sophie Bestley, Jez Bird, Madeleine J. Brasier, Madeleine J. Brasier, Martin Cox, Martin Cox, Derek Hamer, Olivia J. Johnson, So Kawaguchi, So Kawaguchi, So Kawaguchi, Rob King, Rob King, Andreas Klocker, Jessica Melvin, Christine K. Weldrick, Christine K. Weldrick, Simon Wotherspoon, Ben Raymond, Ben Raymond

“…Both methods detected Antarctic krill at great depths (recent eDNA: 4300 m; visual: 3080 m). …”
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Research on the spatial characterization of herder grazing intensity supported by mobile phone signaling data by Zhanming Qiao, Zhanming Qiao, Zhanming Qiao, Min Zheng, Min Zheng, Min Zheng, Zheng Li, Zheng Li, Quanmin Dong, Chunping Zhang, Yang Yu, Quan Cao

“…The equal weight average method was employed to simulate herders’ grazing intensity, with empirical analyses conducted in the Henan Mongolian Autonomous County.ResultsThe findings indicated that: 1) herders’ mobile phone signaling data can quantitatively represent grazing intensity, and when combined with the density and elevation distribution of settlements in Henan County, it reveals that the spatial distribution of grazing intensity aligns with the trajectory of herders’ summer grazing activities. 2) The spatial characteristics of the centrality of the herders’ mobility network exhibited a concentrated point-like ring structure, primarily centered on the townships of Duosong and Youganning, with a decreasing spread outward. 3) The spatial characteristics of the intensity of herders’ mobility ties showed a circular distribution for the overall degree of network ties, which was primarily characterized by low ties. …”
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Efficacy and safety of 650 nm invasive laser acupuncture on non-specific chronic low back pain: a randomized clinical trial by Yejin Hong, Dongwoo Nam, Dongwoo Nam, Changsop Yang, Byoung-Kab Kang, Ae-Ran Kim, Kyung Min Shin, Jihye Kim, Saerom Jeon, Gwang-Cheon Park, Jae-Hong Kim, Jae-Hong Kim

“…One hundred six participants with NSCLBP were equally assigned to the 650 nm ILA group and the control group. …”
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Markers of Epstein–Barr virus in clinical assessment of Russian patients with nasopharyngeal cancer by K. V. Smirnova, N. B. Senuta, I. V. Botezatu, A. V. Ignatova, T. E. Dushenkina, A. A. Zolotarev, A. V. Lichtenstein, V. E. Gurtsevich

“…Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) is equally widespread in the endemic and non-endemic world regions for nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC). …”
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Detection of EGFR Mutations (Ex19Del, T790M, S768I, C797S, Ex20ins, G719X, L858R, L861Q) in Non-small Cell Lung Carcinoma and its Association with Various Clinicopathological Param... by Aditya A Mundra, Abha Mathur, Ram Mohan Jaiswal, Maneesh Vijayvargiya, Neha Sethi, Manoj Sharma, Shweta Bansal, Shikha Goyal

“…Results: A total of 37 cases were included in the study of which 21 were males and 16 were females. There was near equal distribution when a comparison of smoking status was done. …”
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Pyrethroid-resistant malaria vector Anopheles gambiae restored susceptibility after pre-exposure to piperonyl-butoxide: results from country-wide insecticide resistance monitoring... by Bilali Kabula, Yeromin P. Mlacha, Naomi Serbantez, Samwel L. Nhiga, Sigsbert Mkude, Samson Kiware, James S. Michael, Victor Mero, Sarah-Blythe Ballard, Adeline Chan, Said Abbasi, Charles D. Mwalimu, Nicodem J. Govella

“…Without this switch, the gains achieved in malaria control could be compromised. Equally important, the lack of full restoration to susceptibility observed in three sentinel districts upon pre-exposure to PBO merits close monitoring, as there could be other underlying resistance mechanisms besides oxidase metabolic resistance.…”
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Effect of staining and whitening systems on color stability of computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing lithium disilicate glass ceramic by Nadia S. Al-Angari, Shahad Quwayhis, Nouf Almayouf, Shahad Meaigel, Abdulelah Aldahash, Sarah S. Al-Angari

“…Results: All groups stained equally (p > 0.05) but were not clinically significant (ΔE ≤ 1.05). …”
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Bridging the Gap: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Impact of the Involvement of Researchers With Lived Experience on a Multisite Randomised Control Trial in the National Probation... by Elizabeth Simes, Stephen Butler, Elizabeth Allison, Barbara Barrett, Anthony Bateman, Angus Cameron, Mike Crawford, Alison Frater, Zoe Hoare, Mary McMurran, Paul Moran, Stephen Pilling, James Wason, Jessica Yakeley, Peter Fonagy

“…The service user organisation co‐designed the interview schedule and directed the protocol for participant payments, emphasising a consistent approach to avoid tokenism and ensure equal recognition of all contributions. The dissemination plan was developed in partnership with individuals with lived experience of the criminal justice system.…”
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