Comparison of surgical efficacy between direct anterior approach and posterolateral approach in the treatment of sarcopenia with femoral neck fractures by Zhaoyang Yin, Qin Hu, Bin Zhang, Jin Yi, Hailong Zhang, Jian Yin

“…Methods This study retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of patients with FNF who underwent total hip arthroplasty (THA) using either DAA or PLA from December 2019 to December 2022. …”
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Reliability of the electronic patient reported outcome measures for assessing xerostomia, dysphagia and quality of life in Spanish patients with head and neck cancer: a randomised... by Mario Lozano-Lozano, Maria Lopez-Garzon, Paula Cuadrado-Guerrero, Paula Postigo-Martin, Carolina Fernández-Lao, Isabel Tovar-Martín, Noelia Galiano-Castillo

“…Data concerning the concordance between modalities was evaluated using Spearman correlation coefficients, intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) and Bland Altman plots with limits of agreement. …”
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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

“…Statistical analysis of the collected data included a descriptive analysis, hypothesis testing methods and univariable and multivariable regression models. …”
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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

“…This study aims to measure the level of vaccine hesitancy, identifying the factors contributing to it, and to evaluate the effectiveness of two targeted interventions—group and individual counseling—designed to address vaccine hesitancy among employees in seven industrial companies in Romania during the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemics.Methods: A total of 256 participants were included in the study, and interventions were delivered by family physicians and occupational medicine specialists trained in motivational interviewing (MI) techniques. 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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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

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Prognostic analysis of sepsis-induced myocardial injury patients using propensity score matching and doubly robust analysis with machine learning-based risk prediction model develo... by Pan Guo, Pan Guo, Li Xue, Fang Tao, Kuan Yang, YuXia Gao, Chongzhe Pei

“…This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic impact of SIMI and develop validated predictive models using advanced machine learning (ML) algorithms for identifying SIMI in critically ill sepsis patients.MethodsData were sourced from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV (MIMIC-IV, v3.0) database. …”
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Objective dairy cow mobility analysis and scoring system using computer vision–based keypoint detection technique from top-view 2-dimensional videos by Shogo Higaki, Guilherme L. Menezes, Rafael E.P. Ferreira, Ariana Negreiro, Victor E. Cabrera, João R.R. Dórea

“…From the time-series XY-coordinate data of the keypoints, 25 mobility variables were extracted, including lateral movements of keypoints (10 variables), coefficients of variation of keypoint speeds (10 variables), walking speed (1 variable), and standard deviation of keypoint angles (4 variables: neck angle, withers angle, back angle, and hip angle). …”
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Effectiveness of AI-Driven Conversational Agents in Improving Mental Health Among Young People: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Yi Feng, Yaming Hang, Wenzhi Wu, Xiaohang Song, Xiyao Xiao, Fangbai Dong, Zhihong Qiao

“…The quality of these studies was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. Data were extracted by 2 independent reviewers and checked by a third reviewer. …”
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Development of a Serious Game to Simulate Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Experiences: Collaborative Quasi-Experimental Study by Yukihide Miyosawa, Koichi Hirabayashi, Kodai Yamada, Fumiya Kobayashi, Nanami Ogihara, Noa Takeda, Eri Okamura, Shogo Matsumura

“…Structured as a 6-chapter visual novel, the game follows a high school student observing the NICU during a hospital internship. …”
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Instrumented gait analysis post‐anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in pediatric patients: A non‐invasive method for quantifying the static and dynamic leg axis by Leonie Kijewski, Eva Böker, Karoline Hofmann, Thomas Engel, Pierre Hepp, Maren Witt

“…Frontal knee alignment was assessed from kinematic data at four gait events: double‐limb stance, initial contact, loading response, and mid‐stance, identified by C‐Motion Visual3D Professional. …”
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Enhanced Teleoperation of Robotic Arms Through Master-Slave Configuration With Multithreading by Ahmad Faiz Fawzan Ahmad Zainudin, Mohd Hairi Mohd Zaman, Mohd Faisal Ibrahim, Mohd Asyraf Zulkifley, M. Marzuki Mustafa

“…These outcomes were visualized using error bar latency plots and histogram latency distribution, confirming improved system responsiveness, reduced jitter, and the elimination of catastrophic delays. …”
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Defining the relationship between clinician-rated ECOG performance status and patient-reported health-related quality of life scores in men with metastatic hormone-naïve prostate c... by Ikenna I. Nnabugwu, Eric N. Obikeze, Chinwe A. Nnabugwu, Solomon K. Anyimba, Okwudili C. Amu, Okezie M. Mbadiwe, Kevin S. N. Echetabu, Ijeoma L. Okoronkwo

“…ANOVA and chi-square tests were used to compare available data across ECOG-PS ratings and ordinal logistic regression was used to determine the FACT-P questionnaire items that related significantly with the ECOG-PS scores. …”
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CYFIP2: potential pancreatic cancer biomarker and immunotherapeutic target by Cong Xiao, Xiaojuan Zhang, Bobo Hou, Ping Wan, Zhenjun Cao, Xuefeng Rao

“…Methods The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx) database, CELL and GEO databases were utilized to explore the distribution of the CYFIP2 gene in human cancers. Data were analyzed using a variety of web-based platforms and software such as R (4.3.2), UCSC, MethSurv, Cytoscape (v3.10.2), UALAND, STRING, TISIDB, Harmonizome 3.0, TIMER 2.0, TCIA and TIDE. …”
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Predictors of time to recovery from cataract surgery among cataract patients at Menelik II Comprehensive Specialized Hospital: a retrospective follow up study by Gininu Wendmeneh Tsegaw, Yilma Chisha Dea, Melkamu Merid Mengesha

“…Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted on 459 cataract patients who underwent surgery between January 1 and December 31, 2023. Data were randomly extracted from their medical records between June 1 and August 15, 2024. …”
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Neuroprotective effects of healthful plant-based diets on retinal structure: insights from a large cohort by Qian Zhu, Xiaoxin Liu, Yuan Qu, Yan Jiang, Xinyi Liu, Yu Xiao, Kangjia Lv, Yupeng Xu, Kun Liu

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Trends and advances in Leptospira, a bibliometric analysis by Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Yamin Gao, Yamin Gao, Yamin Gao, Jianyu Ji, Jianyu Ji, Jianyu Ji, Zhai Huang, Zhai Huang, Bin Xiong, Bin Xiong, Shulin Xiang, Shulin Xiang

“…This study applies bibliometric analysis to generate a visual knowledge map, identifying research hotspots and forecasting future trends in leptospirosis investigations.MethodsData were extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC), encompassing all publications up to May 1, 2024. …”
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Do neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) health workers know about retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)? A qualitative study at a Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda by Henry Muwonge, Innocent Ayesiga, Primrose Magala, Tom Didimus Ediamu, Hana El Diwany, Ian LY Yeung, Alex Wasomoka, Phillip Musoke, Elias Musiime, Abraham Tumwesigye, Pius Atwau, Noreen Atwijukire, Iddi Ndyabawe, Anne Mpaire Musika, Himanshu I Patel, Aeesha NJ Malik, Ibrahim Bwaga, Sheba Gitta Nakacubo

“…Introduction Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a significant cause of blindness and visual impairment in preterm infants globally, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries. …”
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Effects of aspirin and omega-3 fatty acids on age-related macular degeneration in ASCEND-Eye: a randomised placebo-controlled trial in a population with diabetes by Praveen Patel, Rory Collins, Richard Peto, Mark Davies, Sanjiv Banerjee, David Simpson, John Anderson, Louise Bowman, Peter Scanlon, Amanda Adler, Andrew Farmer, Helen Cook, Laura Evans, Elizabeth Williamson, Louis Bolter, Jane Armitage, Peter Sandercock, Richard Gray, Nilesh Samani, Tasso Gazis, Richard Haynes, Arun Sachdev, Eric Wu, Elizabeth Wincott, Peter Sleight, Colin Baigent, Marion Mafham, Sarah Parish, Gavin Brown, Susan Hurley, Lynne Allsop, William Stevens, Theingi Aung, Allen Young, Emily Sammons, Georgina Buck, Imen Hammami, Jill Barton, Jonathan Bodansky, Roger McPherson, Lucy Fletcher, Murphy Kevin, Ryonfa Lee, Sandra Pickworth, Monica Willett, Michael Lay, Ola Murawska, Karen Melham, Jonathan Latham-Mollart, Anna Brewer, Mike Olson, Jude Kay, Alisha Griffiths, Helen Clayton, Philip Kirby, Mike Pennington, Dominic Clarke, Jenny Anslow, Alex Hallam, Jenny Witts, Sarah Egan, Alex Wharton, Amy Derbyshire, Katherine Hepplestone, Sujit Mithra, Su Oliver, Pauline Wiatrak-Olszewska, Kelly Alvey, Nick Gregory, Priyai Parkinson, Prema Maharajan, Rachel McFee, Donna Sowter, John Featonby, Richard Furnival, Helen Lipinski, Hazel Benjamin, Tanisha McAfee, Emma Payne Payne, Liz Still

“…Although the study had very limited statistical power to detect clinically relevant effects, these data overcome some methodological limitations of previous observational studies, providing randomised evidence of both treatments on AMD, which could contribute to future meta-analyses.Trial registration number ISRCTN60635500 and NCT00135226.…”
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Deciphering the role of Wnt/β-catenin and miR-214 in knee osteoarthritis: molecular and clinical insights by Waad A. Samman, Esraa M. Mosalam, Esraa M. Mosalam, Dalia S. Saif, Mahmoud S. Abdallah, Mahmoud S. Abdallah, Abdel-Aziz A. Zidan, Amany Said Sallam, Shimaa Abdelsattar, Fatma Omar Khalil, Amany E. Elashkar, Somia Mokabel Mohamed, Mohamed Al-Ghannam, Hend E. Abo Mansour, Hend E. Abo Mansour

“…Besides, a correlation between Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) score, clinical, and radiological data, and the measured parameters was conducted.Results and discussionPatients with KOA showed downregulated miR-214 with upregulated β-catenin, Wnt4, MMP3, Bax, caspase 3, and pGSK3β compared to healthy individuals. …”
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Identifying factors affecting the distribution strategy in the food industry with the attitude of marketing and online sales by solmaz seyedghafouri, Vahid nasehifar, Farid askari

“…This research applicable-developmental is in terms of purpose, qualitative in terms of data collecting method, and a meta-composite approach in terms of the research implementation method. …”
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