Efectividad del lanzamiento de los atletas de goalball en la liga nacional de Chile by Kevin Isaías Campos Campos, Luis Felipe Castelli Correia de Campos, Marcio Pereira Morato, Alessandro Tosim, Mónica Fernández Muñoz, Karina Alarcón Segura, Cristian Luarte Rocha

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The Effect of Insomnia on the Outcomes of Physical Therapy in Patients with Cervical and Lumbar Pain in Clinical Practice by Milan Djordjic, Aleksandra Jurisic Skevin, Vesna Grbovic, Ermin Fetahovic, Sofija Colovic, Milan Zaric, Tatjana Boskovic Matic, Olivera Radmanovic, Vladimir Janjic

“…<i>Results</i>: At the end of the treatment visits, the level of pain remained higher in some subjects of the experimental group, but the statistical significance of the baseline difference disappeared because of the higher relative treatment response in the controls. Measured with a visual analogue scale, the treatment improved the patients’ quality of life much more in experimental than control subjects, as is proven by the statistically significant difference for the percent change from baseline (~31% vs. ~14%). …”
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Modifying reaction time tasks parameters in the automated IntelliCage identifies heightened impulsivity and impaired attention in the 3xTg-AD model of Alzheimer’s disease by Jessica M. Judd, Wendy Winslow, Ian McDonough, Faizan Mistry, Ramon Velazquez, Ramon Velazquez, Ramon Velazquez

“…Each of the four corners of a cage contains doors to manipulate access to water, visual LED cues, and a valve allowing administration of an air puff. …”
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Silk Biowaste Protein Mediated Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Analysis of Anti-Inflammatory, Wound Healing, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Tyrosinase Inhibition, and Antibacterial... by Das G, Shin HS, Yang IJ, Nguyen LTH, Patra JK

“…Gitishree Das,1,2 Han-Seung Shin,2 In-Jun Yang,3 Ly Thi Huong Nguyen,3,4 Jayanta Kumar Patra1,2 1Research Institute of Integrative Life Sciences, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyangsi, 10326, Republic of Korea; 2Department of Food Science &amp; Biotechnology, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyangsi, 10326, Republic of Korea; 3Department of Physiology, College of Korean Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, 38066, Republic of Korea; 4Department of Pathology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USACorrespondence: Jayanta Kumar Patra, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyangsi, 10326, Republic of Korea, Email jkpatra@dongguk.eduBackground: Silk, a natural biowaste protein from silkworm cocoons called sericin, has promising properties as a biomaterial for several biomedical applications, owing to its excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, hydrophilicity, and reactivity.Purpose: The synthesis of AgNPs using these biowaste protein materials is more efficient, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective.Methods: In this study, a novel approach was developed to synthesize silver nanoparticles (Scn-AgNPs) using sericin as a reducing agent and to study their anti-inflammatory, wound healing, antidiabetic, antioxidant, tyrosinase inhibitory, and antibacterial mechanisms of action.Results: The initial production of Scn-AgNPs was established by a visual color change to brown, followed by UV-visible spectroscopy, which showed a solid absorption band at 422 nm due to surface plasmon resonance. …”
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Effectiveness of Group and Individual Counselling Interventions on COVID-19 Vaccination Intention Among Industrial Employees in Romania by Dumitra GG, Camen AR, Nechita F, Pîrlog MC, Kamal C, Dogaru CA, Radu M, Gheorghe EC, Dumitrescu EM, Dinescu VC, Surugiu R, Oancea CN, Turcu-Stiolica A

“…Data on sociodemographic factors, vaccine hesitancy, and willingness to vaccinate were collected using a questionnaire and a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for vaccine willingness.Results: Both interventions led to significant increases in willingness to vaccinate, with group counseling showing a 1.4-point increase on the VAS (p-value < 0.0001) and individual counseling showing a 1.5-point increase (p-value < 0.0001), though the differences between the two approaches were not statistically significant (p-value = 0.209). …”
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Survival Prediction of Esophageal Cancer Using 3D CT Imaging: A Context-Aware Approach With Non-Local Feature Aggregation and Graph-Based Spatial Interaction by Fuce Guo, Chen Huang, Shengmei Lin, Yongmei Dai, Qianshun Chen, Shu Zhang, Xunyu XU

“…In the current study, we aimed to develop an effective EC survival risk prediction using only 3D computed tomography (CT) images.The proposed model consists of two essential components: 1) non-local feature aggregation module(NFAM) that integrates visual features from tumor and lymph nodes at both local and global scales, 2) graph-based spatial interaction module(GSIM) that explores the latent contextual interactions between tumors and lymph nodes.The experimental results demonstrate that our model achieves superior performance compared to state-of-the-art survival prediction methods, emphasizing its robust predictive capability. …”
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Stability Assessment of Furosemide Oral Suspension in Hospital Extemporaneous Preparations by Fai Alkathiri, Omamah Eid, Njoud Altuwaijri, Rihaf Alfaraj, Eram K. Eltahir, Hend Alsabbagh, Shamma Bin Shoia, Mashal Aljead, Haya H. Alnufaie, Ghadah AlToum

“…The assessed parameters included visual appearance, redispersion time, sedimentation volume, and pH levels for stability analysis. …”
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Vertebral Column Decancellation for Correcting Cervicothoracic Kyphotic Deformity in Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis by Han Yu, Qi Wang, Yiming Fan, Dengbin Qi, Tianhao Wang, Bing Li, Yi Huang, Ze Wang, Chao Xue, Guoquan Zheng

“…Outcome measures utilized included the Neck Disability Index (NDI), the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) Score, and a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for neck pain. The data analysis was performed using SPSS version 26.0 for Windows. …”
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Comparison of self-collected and healthcare worker-collected rectovaginal swabs for group B streptococcus detection in pregnancy using PCR with a commercial collection-enrichment d... by Iva Kukovica, Neža Omahen, Nika Klobučar, Martina Bučar, Anita Franko Rutar, Tina Perme, Tina Perme, Miha Lučovnik, Miha Lučovnik, Samo Jeverica, Samo Jeverica

“…Two swabs were taken: swab A by the HCWs using standard semi-solid Amies transport medium (Meus; current standard) and swab B by the pregnant woman following visual instructions using a commercial LIM Broth (Copan). …”
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Periodontitis and root resorption: Two case reports by Zisis Stefanos, Shinas Nikolaos, Zisis Vasileios, Kashtwari Deeba, Charisi Christina, Poulopoulos Konstantinos, Shosho Dhurata, Cordahi Joe, Poulopoulos Athanasios

“…However, over the years, the development of panoramic radiograph (OPG) and the later development of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) has incrementally altered our ability to visualize and diagnose dental pathosis. Root resorption involves shortening or blunting of the root concomitant with loss of cementum and/or dentin. …”
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The clinical efficacy of auricular acupuncture in the treatment of frequent episodic tension-type headache: a single-blind randomized controlled trial by Xiaxia Jin, Ziwen Xu, Tao Gao, Gaofeng Wang, Wendi Dong, Junyi Jin, Yongmei Yan

“…The primary outcomes were measured using the headache index and visual analog scale (VAS) score. Secondary outcomes included the Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) score, Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) score, blood flow velocity in the anterior cerebral artery (ACA), middle cerebral artery (MCA), and posterior cerebral artery (PCA) (VACA, VMCA, and VPCA, respectively), and the usage of acute headache medications. …”
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Clinical and biochemical characteristics of patients with acromegaly and normal or increased prolactin levels by Yuliya A. Kukushkina, Irena A. Ilovayskaya

“…Results: Hyperprolactinemia was significantly less common, than acromegaly without hyperprolactinemia, associated with acromegalic enlargement of the face (odds ratio [OR] 0.34, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.19–0.62, р 0.001), hands and feet enlargement (OR 0.06, 95% CI 0.03–0.12, р 0.001), but more common with visual field derangement (OR 2.8, 95% CI 1.06–7.39, р = 0.043), menstrual cycle abnormalities in women (OR 4.11, 95% CI 2.14–7.88, р 0.001) and breast discharge (OR 18.71, 95% CI 4–87.61, р 0.001). …”
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Effect of General Anesthesia Combined with Transversus Abdominis Plane Block on Postoperative Sleep Disorders in Elderly Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Tumor Surgery: A Prosp... by Pu J, Guo C, Xiao Y, Cao Y, Liu Z, Jin Y, Hu Y

“…In addition, the incidence of POSD and the visual analog scores (VAS) at 0.5h and 6h postoperative activity in D1 showed a decreasing trend (P< 0.05). …”
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Influence of Irrigant Activation Techniques on External Root Temperature Rise and Irrigation Penetration Depth in 3D-Printed Tooth Model: An In Vitro Study by Ali Addokhi, Ahmed Rahoma, Neveen M. A. Hanna, Faisal Alonaizan, Faraz Farooqi, Shimaa Rifaat

“…Irrigant penetration, with and without BMH, was assessed in 3D-printed premolars using a 2.5% sodium hypochlorite-contrast medium mixture, visualized with a CMOS radiographic sensor. Penetration was scored (main canal: 3 points; lateral canals: 0–2 points) and analyzed with non-parametric tests. …”
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Integration of transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis reveals light-regulated anthocyanin accumulation in the peel of ‘Yinhongli’ plum by Bo Xiong, Yisong Li, Junfei Yao, Jialu Wang, Linlyu Han, Qingqing Ma, Taimei Deng, Ling Liao, Lijun Deng, Guochao Sun, Mingfei Zhang, Xun Wan, Siya He, Jiaxian He, Zhihui Wang

“…Abstract Background The ‘Yinhongli’ cultivar of Chinese plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.) is characterized by a distinctive bicolored peel phenotype, in which anthocyanins serve as crucial determinants of both its visual characteristics and nutritional quality. However, the molecular mechanism of underlying light-dependent anthocyanin biosynthesis of plum, especially its regulatory network and pathway, need to be further studied and explored. …”
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EFEKTIVITAS-BIAYA PENGGUNAAN BEVACIZUMAB DAN RANIBIZUMAB SEBAGAI ANTI-VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL GROWTH FACTOR PADA PASIEN DENGAN GANGGUAN MATA: TINJAUAN SISTEMATIS by Nur Sidik Cahyono, Elin Yulinah Sukandar

“…In all the studies reviewed, the measurement of therapy results was expressed by assessing improvements in visual acuity and quality adjusted life years (QALY), and effectiveness was expressed by the value of the incremental cost effectiveness ratio (ICER). …”
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Induction heating combined with antibiotics or SAAP-148 effectively reduces biofilm-embedded Staphylococcus aureus on a fracture-related implant mimic by Marielle Verheul, Anne A. Wagenmakers, Rob G. H. H. Nelissen, Peter H. Nibbering, Bart G. Pijls

“…Biofilm-embedded bacteria were harvested by sonication to determine the bacterial load and visualized by confocal microscopy (LIVE/DEAD). Results: NCIH to 60°C, 70°C, and 80°C reduced biofilm-embedded MRSA and MSSA by 2.3-log, 4.9-log, 5.5-log, and 1.1-log, 3.4-log, and 6.6-log CFU/ml, respectively. …”
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Advances in Novel Diagnostic Techniques for Alveolar Echinococcosis by Huanhuan Liu, Yijia Xie, Xiaoyu An, Dazhuang Xu, Shundong Cai, Chengchao Chu, Gang Liu

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Evaluating the MPM III and SAPS III prognostic models in a war-affected, resource-limited setting: a prospective study from the Gaza Strip by Belal Aldabbour, Ahmed J. H. Elhissi, Hamza Abudaqqa, Jaser Alqrinawi, Mohammed Badran, Mohammed Sulaiman, Yousef Alsoos, Yousef Altartour, Mohammed Abulebda, Mohammed Muhaisen, Omar Alsafadi, Zuhair Assaf

“…Furthermore, the difference between the predicted and actual mortality rates was visualized, and standardized mortality rates (SMR) were calculated. …”
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Oral health status, oral hygiene behaviors, and caries risk assessment of individuals with special needs: a comparative study of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia by Osama Khattak, Farooq Ahmad Chaudhary, Shahzad Ahmad, Muhammad Amber Fareed, Shazia Iqbal, Asma Shakoor, Mohammed Nadeem Baig, Haifa Ali Almutairi, Rakhi Issrani, Azhar Iqbal

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 189 participants aged 13 years and older, including both young people and adults with hearing, visual, or intellectual disabilities from Pakistan and Saudi Arabia between September 2023 and April 2024. …”
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