Is the topical application of sesame oil (Sesamum indicum L.) combined with standard care valuable and safe for managing infusion-related phlebitis: Evidence from a systematic revi... by Morteza Nasiri, Leila Amirmohseni, Mohammad Farzollah Abbasi, Fatemeh Yarahmadi, Sahar Zonoori, Mahya Torkaman, Elham Sadeghi Moghimi, Mehrnaz Ardaneh, Masoomeh Asadi

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Effects of trehalose on bone healing, physical function, and pain in patients with pertrochanteric fractures: a randomized controlled trial protocol by Reza Zandi, Hosna Omidi Razani, Amir Mehrvar, Mohammad-Reza Jowshan, Amirhossein Sahebkar, Bahar Nikooyeh, Hoda Zahedi, Shahin Talebi

“…Abstract Background Appropriate management of fractures is crucial for restoring natural bone function and preventing long-term complications. Previous research on animal models indicates that trehalose can improve bone fracture healing by inhibiting the inflammatory cascade. …”
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Evaluation of Chest CT Scan as a Screening and Diagnostic Tool in Trauma Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A Cross-Sectional Study by Hossein Abdolrahimzadeh Fard, Salahaddin Mahmudi-Azer, Sepideh Sefidbakht, Pooya Iranpour, Shahram Bolandparvaz, Hamid Reza Abbasi, Shahram Paydar, Golnar Sabetian, Mohamad Mahdi Mahmoudi, Masoume Zare, Leila Shayan, Maryam Salimi

“…The lack of enough medical evidence about COVID-19 regarding optimal prevention, diagnosis, and treatment contributes negatively to the rapid increase in the number of cases globally. …”
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Electrocardiographic signs of cardiac ischemia at rest and during exercise in patients with COPD traveling to 3,100 m: data from a randomized trial of acetazolamide by Marla Christen, Marla Christen, Aline Buergin, Aline Buergin, Maamed Mademilov, Maamed Mademilov, Laura Mayer, Laura Mayer, Simon R. Schneider, Simon R. Schneider, Mona Lichtblau, Mona Lichtblau, Talant M. Sooronbaev, Talant M. Sooronbaev, Silvia Ulrich, Silvia Ulrich, Konrad E. Bloch, Konrad E. Bloch, Michael Furian, Michael Furian

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Homeopathic Preparations to Control the Rosy Apple Aphid (Dysaphis plantaginea Pass.) by Eric Wyss, Lucius Tamm, Joachim Siebenwirth, Stephan Baumgartner

“…In the two experiments with combined preventative and therapeutic treatment, no significant effects were observed in any measured parameter. …”
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Does the transition from face-to-face to face-to-screen improve oral health literacy? A non-inferiority randomized controlled trial by Negar Ebrahimi, Katayoun Sargeran, Reza Yazdani, Ahmad Reza Shamshiri

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Fungal biomarkers in HIV-associated disseminated histoplasmosis: a multicenter diagnostic accuracy study on the Guiana shield by Aurore Moussiegt, Sigrid Mac Donald, Marie Elisabeth Bougnoux, Marja Van Eer, Stephen Vreden, Tom Chiller, Diego H. Caceres, Beatriz L. Gomez, Mathieu Nacher, Olivier Lortholary, Antoine Adenis

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Evaluation of Consumption of Poultry Products Enriched with Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Anthropometric, Biochemical, and Cardiovascular Parameters by José Arias-Rico, Martha Izbeth Cerón-Sandoval, Eli Mireya Sandoval-Gallegos, Esther Ramírez-Moreno, Trinidad Lorena Fernández-Cortés, Judith Jaimez-Ordaz, Elizabeth Contreras-López, Javier Añorve-Morga

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Efficacy, efficiency and safety of a cardiac telerehabilitation programme using wearable sensors in patients with coronary heart disease: the TELEWEAR-CR study protocol by Andrew Xanthopoulos, Eleni Kapreli, Garyfallia Pepera, Konstantinos I Gourgoulianis, Varsamo Antoniou, Gregory Giamouzis, Constantinos Davos, Ladislav Batalik, Vasileios Stavrou, John Skoularigis

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Comparison of the Effects of Vitagnus, Soy, and Vitagnus-soy Capsules on Premenstrual Syndrome in University Students: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Roya Partovi Golshan, Maryam Moradi, Hasan Rakhshandeh, Vahid Ghavami, Seyed Mostafa Moshirian Farahi

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The Therapeutic Potential of Inflamed Gingiva-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Preclinical Studies: A Scoping Review of a Unique Biomedical Waste by Gamilah Al-Qadhi, Sarah Al-Rai, Layla Hafed

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Update on the Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy by Jennifer L. Wilkinson-Berka, Antonia G. Miller

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Addressing Shortcomings in Contingency Standards of Care by Alexander Quan

“…These automatic triggers would prevent confusion, inconsistent guidelines, and inequitable contingency allocation at the hands of distressed providers when crisis standards are needed. …”
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Effect of oxytocin nasal spray pretreatment on postoperative acute stress disorder in patients with accidental traumatic fracture: a single-centre prospective randomised controlled... by Ling Ren, Qingqing Huang, Hengdi Zhang, Jingzheng Zeng, Yi Wen, Haifeng Shu, Gu Gong

“…This study aims to investigate the effect of pretreatment with oxytocin nasal spray on postoperative ASD in patients with accidental trauma and fracture to provide new clinical insights for the prevention of postoperative ASD.Methods and analysis This study is a single-centre, double-blind, randomised controlled clinical trial. …”
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Effect of Plyometric Exercises on Balance Ability for Ashihara Karate Practitioners by Daniel Mocioaca

“…Ashihara Karate is a contemporary, full-contact fighting style that emphasises Sabaki, utilising the opponent's footwork and attacking techniques to gain an advantage by positioning oneself in the opponent's "blind" spot. Maintaining balance is often essential for mastering situations that require quick and rational action, and it also holds great value in preventing accidents. …”
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Randomized controlled trial on the efficacy of forest walking compared to urban walking in enhancing mucosal immunity by Hiroko Ochiai, Shigeru Inoue, Gaku Masuda, Shiho Amagasa, Tomohiko Sugishita, Toshiya Ochiai, Naoko Yanagisawa, Yoshio Nakata, Michiko Imai

“…Abstract Scientific research on forest therapy’s preventive medical and mental health effects has advanced, but the need for clear evidence for practical applications remains. …”
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Effectiveness of ‘Tackle Your Tics’, a brief, intensive group-based exposure therapy programme for children with tic disorders: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial by Danielle Cath, Annet Heijerman-Holtgrefe, Chaim Huyser, Cara Verdellen, Jolande van de Griendt, Laura Beljaars, Kees-Jan Kan, Ramón Lindauer, Pieter Hoekstra, Lisbeth Utens

“…The programme encompasses exposure and response prevention treatment and additional supporting components (coping strategies, relaxation exercises and parent support). …”
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Nonlinear Vibration Feature Recognition Method for Reciprocating Compressor Cylinder Based on VMD-Multifractal Spectrum by Fengxia Lyu, Caiqian Xie, Fengfeng Bie, Xinting Miao, Yifan Wu, Ying Zhang

“…The results show that the proposed method based on VMD-multifractal spectrum analysis can effectively obtain the abrasion state of a piston ring, which can avoid blind overhaul or provide the basis for preventive maintenance and a practicable engineering route for the study of the piston ring abrasion degree.…”
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Effect of Zhan Zhuang Qigong on upper limb static tremor and aerobic exercise capacity in patients with mild-to-moderate Parkinson’s disease: study protocol for a randomised contro... by Hang Su, Xiaoyu Jiang, Limin Wang, Linlin Zhang, Qing Wang, Xihua Liu, Xiaoming Xi, Yuxiao Chen, Xinjie Qu, Haihao Cao, Wenyu Sun, Guoming Chen, Huifen Liu, Jiahui Jiang, Hongyan Bi

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What’s in a Name? On Language, Concept Formation, and the Definition Disputes in the Entrepreneurship Literature by Jonsson Petur O.

“…Most importantly, it prevents economists from developing a coherent unifying theoretical framework for making sense of entrepreneurs. …”
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