Explaining the Decline in Coronary Heart Disease Mortality in the Netherlands between 1997 and 2007. by Carla Koopman, Ilonca Vaartjes, Ineke van Dis, W M Monique Verschuren, Peter Engelfriet, Edith M Heintjes, Anneke Blokstra, Dorly J H Deeg, Marjolein Visser, Michiel L Bots, Martin O'Flaherty, Simon Capewell

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>CHD mortality has recently halved in The Netherlands. Equally large contributions have come from the increased use of acute and secondary prevention treatments and from improvements in population risk factors (including primary prevention treatments). …”
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Comparison between Buccal Midazolam versus Intranasal Dexmedetomidine Plus Oral Chloral Hydrate in Reducing Parental Separation Anxiety in Children Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Repai... by Ramy Mousa Saleh, Amany Nagah Fekry, Mona Sobhy Emara

“…They were allocated randomly two equal categories; group A: received buccal midazolam at 0.1 mg/ kg mixed with simple syrup, intranasal normal saline drops & oral placebo syrup, and group B: received intranasal dexmedetomidine at 2 μg/kg, oral chloral hydrate at 50 mg /kg, & buccal normal saline. …”
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Assessing the Inter-Rater and Inter-Trial Reliability of the NeurOptics Pupillary Light Response-3000 Pupillometer by Deborah A Jehu, Lori A Bolgla, Samantha Armas, Forest Dutton

“…The authors hypothesized that inter-rater and inter-trial reliability would have intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) greater than or equal to 0.70 for all PLR parameters. # Study Design: Observational, reliability study Methods: Forty-eight healthy adults (age 18-40 years) without a history of neurological injury, optical surgery, or cognitive impairment participated. …”
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IMPACT OF REPRESENTATIONAL APPROACH ON THE IMPROVEMENT OF STUDENTS’ UNDERSTANDING OF ACCELERATION by Sutopo -, Liliasari -, B. Waldrip, D. Rusdiana

“…However, few students stuck in their misconception that acceleration of a shot-up object is decreasing with its elevation, and the tension in the rope of a swinging pendulum is equal to the weight of its bob.</p>…”
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Anodal tDCS and virtual reality gait rehabilitation in individuals with chronic stroke: a case series report by Aracely Marks, Shelley Oliveira Barbosa, Daniella Napoli, Susan E. D'Andrea

“…Notably, clinically significant improvements, defined by an improvement greater or equal to the established minimal clinically important differences (MCIDs), were observed in DGI scores for four participants, suggesting enhanced gait functionality.ConclusionThe combined VR and tDCS interventions promise to improve gait and mobility in chronic stroke survivors. …”
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Identifying risk factors for postpartum depression in Mashhad, Iran, 2017–2024: a population-based case-control study by Amin Moradi, Mehdi Norouzi, Ehsan Mosa Farkhani

“…This study aimed to identify risk factors and the frequency of PPD in Mashhad, Iran. Methods A population-based case-control study was conducted using data from the Sina Health Information System (SINAEHR) from March 1, 2017, to June 20, 2024. …”
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The effect of interval training with curcumin supplementation on LRP1 and beta amyloid levels in rats with Alzheimer\'s disease by Mostafa Zarin Afzal, Yaser Kazemzadeh, Saeed Sedaghati, Sanaz Mirzaiyan, Abdolali Banaeifar

“…The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of a moderate-intensity interval training with curcumin supplementation on plasma levels of LRP1 (as the main carrier of Aβ in plasma) and Aβ levels in plasma and brain of induced AD rats. Methods: Fifty Wistar rats (eight-week-old) with an average weight of 191±10g were randomly divided into five equal groups: 1) AD+exercise+curcumin, 2) AD+exercise, 3) AD+curcumin, 4) AD, and 5) control group. …”
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Comparison Of Salbutamol Alone And Salbutamol In Combination With Ipratropium Bromide In The Treatment Of Acute Asthma In Children. by Muhammad Umair, Zeeshan Ahmad, Sidra Anjum, Muhammad Aslam Sheikh, Muhammad Zubair Ahmad

“…Results: The mean age was 8.6 ± 2.8 years with equal gender distribution. Baseline PAS was comparable (10.2 ± 1.2 vs 10.6 ± 1.2, p = 0.295). …”
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Relationship between Religious-Spiritual Attitudes with Happiness, Self-Esteem, and Self-Concept in Students of Hamedan University of Medical Sciences, Iran by Ahmad Bayat, Abolghasem Yaghoobi, Yazdan Movahedi

“…The sampling method was a multi-stage cluster, and the subjects were all students of this university. …”
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Percutaneous Pinning Versus Volar Locking Plate Fixation in the Treatment of Intra_articular Distal Radius Fracture in Adults above 18 Years of Age by Thaqaf Alauldeen Fadhil Al-bayati, Omer Ali Rafiq Barawi, Hasan Mazin Shekheel Mercalose

“… Background and objectives: Distal radius fractures account for more than 20% of all fractures seen in the emergency department, unstable distal radial fractures can be managed by several treatment options including cast immobilization, percutaneous pinning, plate fixation, and external fixation, the aim of the study is to compare percutaneous pinning and volar locking plate in the treatment of distal radius fracture AO C1 subtype. Methods: Thirty patients were included and divided into 2 equal groups, group 1 underwent volar locking plate fixation and group 2 underwent percutaneous k wire fixation, the functional and radiological outcomes were assessed by DASH and Stewart’s score respectively and the range of motion was measured. …”
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Perceptions of interdisciplinary critical thinking among biology and physics undergraduates by Ashley B. Heim, Georgia Lawrence, Riya Agarwal, Michelle K. Smith, N. G. Holmes

“…However, physics students provided similar definitions of critical thinking in the two disciplines, while biology students provided similar and different definitions in almost equal numbers. The exception was related to the use of quantitative methods solely being associated with critical thinking in physics, despite both critical thinking assessments involving quantitative data analysis. …”
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Evaluation of Nosocomial Infection Management Efficiency Based on the Data Envelopment Analysis Model by Wang J, Wang G, Qi C

“…Jin Wang,1,&ast; Gan Wang,2,3,&ast; Chaoyi Qi4 1Department of Healthcare-associated Infection Management, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China; 2Shanghai Institute of Infectious Disease and Biosecurity, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 3School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Anorectal Surgery, Taian Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Taian, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Gan Wang, Email gwangqd@163.comBackground: This study used data envelopment analysis (DEA), to assess relative efficiency of infection control in different clinical departments of the hospital for performance evaluation purposes.Methods: All wards and departments from January to December 2022 were selected as decision units, and five input and two output indicators related to infection prevention and control were determined using DEA. …”
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Construction and Validation of a Nomogram Prediction Model for the Risk of Cefoperazone Sodium/Sulbactam Sodium-Related Coagulation Disorders by Min M, Zeng J, Zou M, Peng Y

“…Mengjun Min,1,&amp;ast; Jing Zeng,1,&amp;ast; Mingyue Zou,1 Yingxian Peng2 1Department of Pharmacy, The Sixth Hospital of Wuhan, Affiliated Hospital of Jianghan University, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Pharmacy, Hubei No. 3 People’s Hospital of Jianghan University, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China&amp;ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yingxian Peng, Hubei No. 3 People’s Hospital of Jianghan University, No. 26 Zhongshan Road, Qiaokou District, Wuhan, Hubei, 430033, People’s Republic of China, Email pyx0316@163.comObjective: To construct and validate a nomogram prediction model for the risk of cefoperazone sodium/sulbactam sodium (CPZ/SAM)-related coagulation disorders in hospitalized patients.Methods: Patients treated with CPZ/SAM from January 2022 to December 2024 were enrolled and divided into a coagulation disorder group and a control group based on the occurrence of coagulation disorders. …”
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The Effectiveness of Multimodality Treatment Including Stabilization Splint and Low‐Level Laser Therapies on Managing Temporomandibular Disorders: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Tri... by Zahra Afshari, Nazieh Abdollah Kookhi, Mahdi Shamali, Majid Sedaghat Monfared, Sara Tavakolizadeh

“…Patients were randomly allocated equally into three treatment groups: SST, LLLT, and combined treatment (CT). …”
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Design and initial results of a multi-phase randomized trial of ceftriaxone in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. by James D Berry, Jeremy M Shefner, Robin Conwit, David Schoenfeld, Myles Keroack, Donna Felsenstein, Lisa Krivickas, William S David, Francine Vriesendorp, Alan Pestronk, James B Caress, Jonathan Katz, Ericka Simpson, Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Robert Pascuzzi, Jonathan Glass, Kourosh Rezania, Jeffrey D Rothstein, David J Greenblatt, Merit E Cudkowicz, Northeast ALS Consortium

“…Analysis of the pharmacokinetics, tolerability, and safety was used to determine the ceftriaxone dosage for Stage 3 efficacy testing.<h4>Methods</h4>In Stage 1, 66 subjects at ten clinical sites were enrolled and randomized equally into three study groups receiving intravenous placebo, ceftriaxone 2 grams daily or ceftriaxone 4 grams daily divided BID. …”
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Nerve Complications with Regional Anesthesia in Foot and Ankle Surgery Avoiding the Popliteal Fossa by Austin Gerwig MA, BS, Breanna Santoso, Maximilian George, Nicholas Cheney DO, FAOAO, Patrick O'Connor

“…An approach to block more distal nerves and avoid the popliteal fossa altogether may provide equal anesthetic and pain relief with fewer motor and sensory complications. …”
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Atelocollagen Injection Enhances the Healing of Nonoperatively Treated Achilles Tendon Tears by Jaehwang Song MD, PhD, Chan Kang MD, PhD, Seongkyeong Jo MS

“…The animals were equally divided into the noninjection group (NG) and the collagen injection group (CG). …”
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Clinical review of stroke care at National District Hospital, Bloemfontein by Selma Smit, Dirk T. Hagemeister, Cornel van Rooyen

“…The median age was 61 years (range 28–89 years), with an almost equal split between genders. The most common risk factor was hypertension (81.3%). …”
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Clustering analysis of 100-year international seismic catalogue for Azerbaijan by Т.Х. Бабаев, Я.Н. Алиев, Г.Р. Бабаев

“…The number of earthquakes with magnitude greater and equal to magnitude of completeness for cluster I and VI is 213 and 30 respectively. …”
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Tigulixostat Alleviates Hyperuricemic Nephropathy by Promoting M2 Macrophage Polarization by Xue L, Tao Q, Chang H, Yan S, Wang L, Zhao Z, Tu C

“…Currently, xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitors are the predominant uric-lowering medications on the market.Methods: In this study, we utilized single-cell RNA sequencing, spatial metabolomics, plasma metabolomics, flow cytometry to explore the effects of Tigulixostat on uric acid level and hyperuricemic nephropathy (HN) in Uox-KO mouse model.Results: In this study, we discovered that Tigulixostat (LC350189) more effectively reduced SUA levels and resulted in better renal outcomes compared to allopurinol, without inducing liver injury in urate oxidase knockout (Uox-KO) mice. …”
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