TESTOSTERONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY IN HYPOGONADAL AND ANEMIC ELDERLY MEN: A META-ANALYSIS OF RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALS by VM Prizão, MM Souza, BAAH Morais, BX Mendes, MLR Defante

“…This study aimed to investigate whether testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for hypogonadism in older men could also effectively treat concurrent anemia. …”
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The impact of alcohol use on the outcomes of shoulder joint replacement in traumatic indications type of study: clinical study - comparison of functional outcomes of shoulder replacement in alcohol use disorder and control groups by Fulin Petr, Hert Jan, Walder Jiri, Kratochvil Adam, Kubasova Kristyna, Grzelecki Dariusz, Pokorny David

“…The aim of the study is to evaluate the outcomes of shoulder joint replacement in traumatic conditions in patients with AUD and compare them with the results of the control group. …”
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Can Large-Language Models Replace Humans in Agile Effort Estimation? Lessons from a Controlled Experiment by Luka Pavlič, Vasilka Saklamaeva, Tina Beranič

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Effect on adherence to nicotine replacement therapy of informing smokers their dose is determined by their genotype: a randomised controlled trial. by Theresa M Marteau, Paul Aveyard, Marcus R Munafò, A Toby Prevost, Gareth J Hollands, David Armstrong, Stephen Sutton, Chloe Hill, Elaine Johnstone, Ann Louise Kinmonth

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Replace of the EPOST glyphosate with pre herbicides and application of different LPOST glyphosate rates for weed control in established vineyard by Zvonko PACANOSKI, Krum BOŠKOV, Arben Beni MEHMETI

“…LPOST glyphosate applied at 2.0 l ha-1 provided at least 94 % control of dominant annual broadleaf and grass weeds. …”
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The Impact of Replacing Sugar in Sweets by Isomalt on Blood Glucose Management: Evidence from Recent Randomized, Controlled Trials by Lisa Schweitzer, Stephan Theis

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Nutrient Displacement Associated with Replacing Intake of Usual Snacks with Pecans: An Exploratory Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial by Tricia L Hart, Penny M Kris-Etherton, Kristina S Petersen

“…Background: The effect of instructions to replace usual snacks with nuts on nutrient displacement is unknown. …”
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Objective Sliding Mode Control for the Flotation Motor Replacement Process Based on a Stepwise Stochastic Configuration Network by Yunze Tang, Jinghui Qiao, Ningkang Xiong

“…This advancement offers a promising new method for the precise control of robotic systems in challenging environments.…”
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Long-Acting Morphine Following Hip or Knee Replacement: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial by Shirley L Musclow, Tabatha Bowers, Hanna Vo, Mark Glube, Thong Nguyen

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Early Aortic Valve Replacement of Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis: A Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Qingchun Song, Ruilin Liu, Kai Yang, Xiaokang Tu, Haoyu Tan, Chengming Fan, Xiaoxiao Li

“…Methods We searched PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library for randomized controlled trials comparing early aortic valve replacement with conservative management in asymptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis until December 2024. …”
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Impact of an in-consult patient decision aid on decisional quality, involvement, and health outcome for patients with severe hip or knee osteoarthritis – a study protocol for a mul... by Trine Ahlmann Pedersen, Martin Lindberg-Larsen, Charlotte Myhre Jensen, Signe Timm, Karina Dahl Steffensen, Claus Varnum

“…Abstract Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a joint disease with a high worldwide prevalence, often leading to replacement surgery. However, despite the high success rate of replacement surgery, some patients fail to experience the intended benefits. …”
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Evaluation of the effect of testosterone replacement therapy with a transdermal testosterone on glycemic control in men with type 2 diabetes mellitus by R. V. Rozhivanov, M. O. Chernova, V. A. Ioutsi, G. A. Mel’nichenko, M. V. Shestakova, E. R. Rozhivanova, E. N. Andreeva, N. G. Mokrysheva

“…BACKGROUND: It is important to evaluate the effect of androgen replacement therapy on glycemic control.AIMS: Assessment of the effect of transdermal testosterone therapy on glycemic control in men with hypogonadism and T2DM.MATERIALS AND METHODS: The prospective, comparative study included 300 men aged 55[49;61] years: men receiving both glucose-lowering therapy (GLT) and transdermal testosterone; and patients receiving only GLT. …”
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Before-and-After Field Investigation of the Effects on Pollutant Emissions of Replacing a Signal-Controlled Road Intersection with a Roundabout by Claudio Meneguzzer, Massimiliano Gastaldi, Rosa Arboretti Giancristofaro

“…The purpose of this study is to assess the effects on air pollution that may derive from replacing a signal-controlled intersection with a roundabout, using a before-and-after approach. …”
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Self-perception of health and quality of life in patients on renal replacement therapy undergoing hemodialysis: a case-control study by Diego José Gambin, Felipe Gomes Dallepiane, Leonardo Saraiva, Marciele Cristiane Spanenberg Führ, Fabiana Piovesan, Caroline Mirek, João Paulo De Carli, Micheline Sandini Trentin

“…DESIGN SETTING: This case-control study was conducted jointly at the Universidade de Passo Fundo and Hospital São Vicente de Paulo, Brazil. …”
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Regional citrate anticoagulation for intermittent renal replacement therapy in critically ill patients: a retrospective case-control study by Tao Zhao, Jie Yang, Zhongyuan Liu, Qizhuang Jin, Tao Su

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Testosterone replacement in young male cancer survivors: A 6-month double-blind randomised placebo-controlled trial. by Jennifer S Walsh, Helen Marshall, Isabelle L Smith, Diana M Greenfield, Jayne Swain, Emma Best, James Ashton, Julia M Brown, Robert Huddart, Robert E Coleman, John A Snowden, Richard J Ross

“…We have undertaken a double-blind, placebo-controlled, 6-month trial of testosterone replacement in young male cancer survivors with borderline low testosterone (7-12 nmol/l).…”
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To remove or to replace traditional electronic games? A crossover randomised controlled trial on the impact of removing or replacing home access to electronic games on physical activity and sedentary behaviour in children aged 10–12 years by Anne J Smith, Leon M Straker, Rebecca A Abbott

“…Objective To evaluate the impact of (1) the removal of home access to traditional electronic games or (2) their replacement with active input electronic games, on daily physical activity and sedentary behaviour in children aged 10–12 years.Design Crossover randomised controlled trial, over 6 months.Setting Family homes in metropolitan Perth, Australia from 2007 to 2010.Participants 10-year-old to 12-year-old children were recruited through school and community media. …”
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Sensorimotor versus core stabilization home exercise programs following total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial by Ebru Karadüz, Riza Demirbaş, Ayça Yağcioğlu, Şule Hantal

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The Effectiveness of 1 g Intravenous Tranexamic Acid in Reducing Blood Loss in Total Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeries: A Double-blind Controlled Study in a Regional Hospital by Michael Ebiyon Ugbeye, Kehinde Adesola Alatishe, Sulaimon Olatunji Olanrewaju, Wakeel Olaide Lawal, Ine Prattson Adadevoh, Imeh James Akpan, Uche C. Nwose

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Target-controlled dialysis for antibiotics (TCD-ABx) by Alexander Dejaco, Christoph Dorn, Constantin Lier, Daniel Fleischmann, Alexander Kratzer, Katharina Habler, Michael Paal, Michael Gruber, Johanna Rosenberger, Martin G. Kees

Subjects: “…Target-controlled dialysis…”
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