Electroacupuncture Alleviates Neuropathic Pain through Regulating miR-206-3p Targeting BDNF after CCI by Wenzhan Tu, Jingjing Yue, Xuqing Li, Qiaoyun Wu, Guanhu Yang, Shengcun Li, Qiangsan Sun, Songhe Jiang

“…However, a miR-206-3p inhibitor partially abrogated the analgesic effect of EA and resulted in poor behavioral performance and the BDNF, BAX/Bcl-2, TNF-α, and IL-6 expression was elevated as well. …”
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Intervention to systematize fall risk assessment and prevention in older hospitalized adults: a mixed methods study by Johann Stuby, Pascal Leist, Noël Hauri, Sanjana Jeevanji, Marie Méan, Carole E. Aubert

“…We conducted a process evaluation including 25 interviews and a survey sent to all participants to assess feasibility and acceptability of the intervention. …”
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Functional and structural connectivity of the subregions of the amygdala in ADHD children with or without ODD by Zhao-Min Wu, Peng Wang, Xue-Chun Liu, Qing-Chao Zhou, Xiao-Lan Cao, Li Sun, Lu Liu, Qing-Jiu Cao, Li Yang, Yu-Feng Wang, Ying Qian, Bin-Rang Yang

“…A subsample comprising 209 participants underwent a resting-state functional MRI scan and a diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) scan. …”
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Evidence-based practice utilisation and its associated factors among nurses working at public hospitals in West Shoa zone, central Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Yohanis Megersa, Abebe Dechasa, Abera Shibru, Lema Mideksa, Meseret Robi Tura

“…The study was conducted between 10 August and 30 August 2021.Participants 418 randomly selected nurses working in public hospitals of West Shoa. …”
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Self-Examination Low-Cost Full-Field Optical Coherence Tomography (SELFF-OCT) for neovascular age-related macular degeneration: a cross-sectional diagnostic accuracy study by Peter Koch, Inke König, Johann Roider, Jan Tode, Konstantine Purtskhvanidze, Claus von der Burchard, Helge Sudkamp, Cristoph Ehlken, Moritz Moltmann, Britta Heimes, Michael Münst, Malte vom Endt, Timo Kepp, Dirk Theisen-Kunde, Gereon Hüttmann

“…This trial investigates an improved prototype for patients with AMD and focusses on device operability and diagnostic accuracy compared with established spectral-domain OCT (SD-OCT).Design Prospective single-arm diagnostic accuracy study.Setting Tertiary care centre (University Eye Clinic).Participants 46 patients with age-related macular degeneration.Interventions Patients received short training in device handling and then performed multiple self-scans with the SELFF-OCT according to a predefined protocol. …”
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Exploring the psychological impact of working during COVID-19 on medical and nursing students: a qualitative study by Ruth Riley, Louise Griffin

“…Study undertaken between January and May 2020.Participants A purposive sample of eight medical (six women and two men) and seven nursing (all women) students who worked >2 weeks in a healthcare setting during the COVID-19 pandemic (from 1 March 2020 onwards).Results Four core themes with corresponding subthemes were identified: (1) COVID-19 sources of distress—working conditions, exposure to suffering, death and dying, relationships and teams, individual inexperience and student identity, (2) negative impact on mental health and well-being—psychological and emotional distress, delayed distress, exhaustion, mental ill health, (3) protective factors from distress—access to support, environment, preparation and induction, recognition and reward, time for breaks and rest and (4) positive experiences and meaningful outcomes.Conclusions Student pandemic deployment has had a significant negative impact on students’ psychological well-being, as a result of demanding working conditions, unprecedented exposure to death and suffering and lack of preparation for new job roles. …”
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Effects of the Proactive Interdisciplinary Self-Management (PRISMA) Program on Online Care Platform Usage in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care: A Randomized Controlled... by Esther du Pon, Nanne Kleefstra, Frits Cleveringa, Ad van Dooren, Eibert R. Heerdink, Sandra van Dulmen

“…However, in the use of eHealth, a low participation rate is common. The Proactive Interdisciplinary Self-Management (PRISMA) program, aimed at improving patients’ self-management skills, was expected to encourage patients to manage their disease through the use of an online platform. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Single-Session Radiofrequency Ablation in Treating Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Short-Term Prospective Cohort Study by Van Bang Nguyen, Thi Xuan Nguyen, Van Vy Hau Nguyen, Hai Thuy Nguyen, Dinh Toan Nguyen, Chi Van Le

“…A final sample of 78 patients with 78 nodules, given participant rate 83.8% (including 60 solid nodules, 16 predominantly cystic nodules, and 2 thyroid cysts), was followed up for 3 months. …”
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Differential Characteristics and the Main Controlling Factors of Shale Oil Sweet Spot Reservoirs in Lucaogou Formation, Jimsar Sag, Junggar Basin by Jingmin Wang, Denglin Han, Yuan Deng, Wei Lin, Ao Su, Chenchen Wang, Jizhen Zhang, Juan Zhang

“…Specifically, the upper sweet spot section mainly develops primary intergranular pores and partially develops dissolution pores; the lower sweet spot section mainly develops dissolution pores, including intergranular, intragrain, and intergranular pores. …”
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Single postoperative infusion of zoledronic acid to improve patient-reported outcome after hip or knee replacement: study protocol for a randomised, controlled, double-blinded clin... by Jonas Ranstam, Jörg Schilcher, Ewa Roos, Jonathan Brandt, Håkan Ledin, Per Aspenberg

“…Thus, there are several indirect indications that bisphosphonates could improve patient-reported outcome, but no firm evidence.Methods and analysis This is a pragmatic randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blinded, academic clinical trial of a single postoperative dose of zoledronic acid, in patients younger than 80 years undergoing primary total hip or knee replacement for osteoarthritis. Participants will be recruited from two orthopaedic departments. …”
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An investigator-blinded, 24-month, parallel-group, non-inferiority study to compare aesthetic restorations in primary anterior teeth in a paediatric dental clinic: study protocol f... by Ana Paula Taboada Sobral, Elaine Marcilio Santos, Marcela Leticia Leal Gonçalves, Lara Jansiski Motta, Anna Carolina Ratto Tempestini Horliana, Sandra Kalil Bussadori, Elza Padilha Ferri, Juliana Maria Altavista Sagretti Gallo, Thais Gimenez, José Carlos Pettorossi Imparato

“…Secondary outcomes will include tooth survival, longevity of restoration, quality of life, perception and satisfaction of the participants’ parents/guardians.Ethics and dissemination This protocol has been approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee of Universidade Metropolitana de Santos (protocol number: 6.019.297. …”
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Assessing psychological health and reproductive function: Depression, anxiety, and stress in infertile men compared to controls: A case-control study by Seyedeh Narjes Roudbaraki, Maryam Ramezani, Bita Saifi, Mostafa Salimi, Massood Issapour Cheshani

“…Materials and Methods: This case-control study was conducted on 120 men at Milad Infertility Research Center, Mashhad, Iran from January 2023 to February 2023. Participants were divided into 2 groups: 60 infertile men and 60 healthy men who did not have fertility problems. …”
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Differentiating the cognitive development of early-term births in infants and toddlers: a cross-sectional study in China by Jing Hua, Jie Sun, Zhijuan Cao, Xiaotian Dai, Senran Lin, Jialin Guo, Guixiong Gu, Wenchong Du

“…Objectives This study aimed to explore the cognitive development of low-risk children during early childhood for early-term births at 37 and 38 weeks of gestation compared with full term births at 39–41 weeks of gestation.Setting and participants We conducted a cross-sectional study in Shanghai, one of the largest cities in China. …”
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Associated Factors of Mpox Among Healthcare Professionals at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2024: A Cros... by Teklehaimanot Kiros, Mulat Erkihun, Mitikie Wondmagegn, Andargachew Almaw, Ayenew Assefa, Ayenew Berhan, Dessie Tegegne, Alemie Fentie, Tegenaw Tiruneh, Birhanemaskal Malkamu, Mahider Shimelis, Eninur Dejen, Birhanu Getie, Shewaneh Damtie, Yenealem Solomon, Bekele Sharew

“…Results Out of the 384 participants, the majority were male (55.47%) and aged 31–39 years (33.85%). …”
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Biofilm-associated metabolism via ERG251 in Candida albicans. by Liping Xiong, Nivea Pereira De Sa, Robert Zarnowski, Manning Y Huang, Caroline Mota Fernandes, Frederick Lanni, David R Andes, Maurizio Del Poeta, Aaron P Mitchell

“…Overexpression in the erg251Δ/Δ mutant of the paralog ERG25, which is normally expressed more weakly than ERG251, partially improves biofilm formation and biofilm hyphal content, as well as growth and hyphal extension in a biofilm-like environment. …”
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À propos du texte de Hans Finsler by Michel Porchet

“…En tant que pionnier de la « Nouvelle Photographie », il participe aux côtés de László Moholy-Nagy et d'Albert Renger-Patzsch à l'exposition Film und Foto du Werkbund allemand. …”
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Customized Toric Intraocular Lens Implantation in Eyes with Cataract and Corneal Astigmatism after Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty: A Prospective Study by Domenico Schiano Lomoriello, Giacomo Savini, Kristian Naeser, Rossella Maria Colabelli-Gisoldi, Valeria Bono, Augusto Pocobelli

“…The predictability of cylinder correction is partially lowered by the variability of the surgically induced changes of TCA. …”
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CORRELATION BETWEEN MATERNAL EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT STATUS WITH EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING HISTORY by Anggraini Dyah Setiyarini, Dwi Margareta Andini

“…Purposive sampling was used to choose 111 participants for the study, who were all mothers with infants between the ages of 6 and 12 months. …”
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Effect of 12 weeks of selective cardiorespiratory endurance and plyometrics training on 800-meter rural collegiate athletes: a randomised controlled trial by Neeraj Kumar, Anand N. Badwe

“…Methods A total of 110 healthy volunteer rural collegiate 800-meter athletes were randomly selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Participants were randomly allocated into two equal groups (group A and group B). …”
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The impact of Playdough games on the development of oral motor skills in preschool children with childhood apraxia of speech by K. Tychyna, N. Babych, Y. Lyndinа, O. Revutska

“…The relevant challenges are the use of innovative approaches that conserve both the speech therapist’s and the child’s resources while addressing multiple goals in speech therapy. The authors of this article have adopted such an approach to develop oral motor skills, which are crucial for speech development in preschoolers, particularly those with childhood apraxia of speech. …”
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