Anodal tDCS and virtual reality gait rehabilitation in individuals with chronic stroke: a case series report by Aracely Marks, Shelley Oliveira Barbosa, Daniella Napoli, Susan E. D'Andrea

“…Emerging technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) have shown potential to enhance neuroplasticity and functional recovery, suggesting that their combined use could offer a novel pathway for stroke rehabilitation.ObjectiveThis study evaluated the efficacy of an integrated VR and tDCS treadmill training protocol in improving gait and mobility outcomes among individuals with chronic stroke.MethodsFive chronic stroke patients were recruited for this study. …”
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Identifying risk factors for postpartum depression in Mashhad, Iran, 2017–2024: a population-based case-control study by Amin Moradi, Mehdi Norouzi, Ehsan Mosa Farkhani

“…This study aimed to identify risk factors and the frequency of PPD in Mashhad, Iran. Methods A population-based case-control study was conducted using data from the Sina Health Information System (SINAEHR) from March 1, 2017, to June 20, 2024. …”
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Combined surgery for cataract and open-angle glaucoma by a modified technique of partially fistulizing surgery by M. M. Bikbov, O. I. Orenburkina, A. E. Babushkin, I. I. Khusnitdinov, C. Z. Israfilova

“…The best long-term results, with approximately equal hypotensive parameters were achieved with combined operations, which included PEC with TE (the absolute effect achieved in 65% of cases) and PFS (in 60%). …”
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Role of adductor canal block and genicular nerve block on postoperative pain and enhanced recovery in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty: A randomized clinical trial by Bassel Mohammed Elfokery, Mustafa Seet, Tareef Ashour, Hatem Alharbi, Mujeeb Ashraf, Hatim Alshareef, Mohammad Nyaz, Rayan Bakhreba, Atif Sait

“…This work aimed to assess the role of adductor canal block (ACB) and genicular nerve block (GNB) on postoperative pain and the possibility of enhanced recovery in patients undergoing TKA. Patients and Methods: This randomized trial was conducted on 50 subjects aged 40–75 years who underwent TKA under spinal anesthesia. …”
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The effect of interval training with curcumin supplementation on LRP1 and beta amyloid levels in rats with Alzheimer\'s disease by Mostafa Zarin Afzal, Yaser Kazemzadeh, Saeed Sedaghati, Sanaz Mirzaiyan, Abdolali Banaeifar

“…The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of a moderate-intensity interval training with curcumin supplementation on plasma levels of LRP1 (as the main carrier of Aβ in plasma) and Aβ levels in plasma and brain of induced AD rats. Methods: Fifty Wistar rats (eight-week-old) with an average weight of 191±10g were randomly divided into five equal groups: 1) AD+exercise+curcumin, 2) AD+exercise, 3) AD+curcumin, 4) AD, and 5) control group. …”
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Comparison Of Salbutamol Alone And Salbutamol In Combination With Ipratropium Bromide In The Treatment Of Acute Asthma In Children. by Muhammad Umair, Zeeshan Ahmad, Sidra Anjum, Muhammad Aslam Sheikh, Muhammad Zubair Ahmad

“…This study aimed to compare the mean pulmonary asthma score in salbutamol alone versus salbutamol combined with ipratropium bromide for managing childhood acute asthma. Methods: This single-blind, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial was performed at the Pediatric Medicine department, The Children’s Hospital & the Institute of Child Health, Multan, from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024. …”
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Percutaneous Pinning Versus Volar Locking Plate Fixation in the Treatment of Intra_articular Distal Radius Fracture in Adults above 18 Years of Age by Thaqaf Alauldeen Fadhil Al-bayati, Omer Ali Rafiq Barawi, Hasan Mazin Shekheel Mercalose

“… Background and objectives: Distal radius fractures account for more than 20% of all fractures seen in the emergency department, unstable distal radial fractures can be managed by several treatment options including cast immobilization, percutaneous pinning, plate fixation, and external fixation, the aim of the study is to compare percutaneous pinning and volar locking plate in the treatment of distal radius fracture AO C1 subtype. Methods: Thirty patients were included and divided into 2 equal groups, group 1 underwent volar locking plate fixation and group 2 underwent percutaneous k wire fixation, the functional and radiological outcomes were assessed by DASH and Stewart’s score respectively and the range of motion was measured. …”
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Perceptions of interdisciplinary critical thinking among biology and physics undergraduates by Ashley B. Heim, Georgia Lawrence, Riya Agarwal, Michelle K. Smith, N. G. Holmes

“…However, physics students provided similar definitions of critical thinking in the two disciplines, while biology students provided similar and different definitions in almost equal numbers. The exception was related to the use of quantitative methods solely being associated with critical thinking in physics, despite both critical thinking assessments involving quantitative data analysis. …”
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Evaluation of Nosocomial Infection Management Efficiency Based on the Data Envelopment Analysis Model by Wang J, Wang G, Qi C

“…Jin Wang,1,* Gan Wang,2,3,* Chaoyi Qi4 1Department of Healthcare-associated Infection Management, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China; 2Shanghai Institute of Infectious Disease and Biosecurity, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 3School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Anorectal Surgery, Taian Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Taian, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Gan Wang, Email gwangqd@163.comBackground: This study used data envelopment analysis (DEA), to assess relative efficiency of infection control in different clinical departments of the hospital for performance evaluation purposes.Methods: All wards and departments from January to December 2022 were selected as decision units, and five input and two output indicators related to infection prevention and control were determined using DEA. …”
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Construction and Validation of a Nomogram Prediction Model for the Risk of Cefoperazone Sodium/Sulbactam Sodium-Related Coagulation Disorders by Min M, Zeng J, Zou M, Peng Y

“…Mengjun Min,1,* Jing Zeng,1,* Mingyue Zou,1 Yingxian Peng2 1Department of Pharmacy, The Sixth Hospital of Wuhan, Affiliated Hospital of Jianghan University, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Pharmacy, Hubei No. 3 People’s Hospital of Jianghan University, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yingxian Peng, Hubei No. 3 People’s Hospital of Jianghan University, No. 26 Zhongshan Road, Qiaokou District, Wuhan, Hubei, 430033, People’s Republic of China, Email pyx0316@163.comObjective: To construct and validate a nomogram prediction model for the risk of cefoperazone sodium/sulbactam sodium (CPZ/SAM)-related coagulation disorders in hospitalized patients.Methods: Patients treated with CPZ/SAM from January 2022 to December 2024 were enrolled and divided into a coagulation disorder group and a control group based on the occurrence of coagulation disorders. …”
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The Effectiveness of Multimodality Treatment Including Stabilization Splint and Low‐Level Laser Therapies on Managing Temporomandibular Disorders: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Tri... by Zahra Afshari, Nazieh Abdollah Kookhi, Mahdi Shamali, Majid Sedaghat Monfared, Sara Tavakolizadeh

“…This pilot trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of combining stabilization splint therapy (SST) with low‐level laser therapy (LLLT) in managing TMD. Material and Methods This pilot parallel randomized clinical trial included 30 patients with TMD. …”
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Design and initial results of a multi-phase randomized trial of ceftriaxone in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. by James D Berry, Jeremy M Shefner, Robin Conwit, David Schoenfeld, Myles Keroack, Donna Felsenstein, Lisa Krivickas, William S David, Francine Vriesendorp, Alan Pestronk, James B Caress, Jonathan Katz, Ericka Simpson, Jeffrey Rosenfeld, Robert Pascuzzi, Jonathan Glass, Kourosh Rezania, Jeffrey D Rothstein, David J Greenblatt, Merit E Cudkowicz, Northeast ALS Consortium

“…Analysis of the pharmacokinetics, tolerability, and safety was used to determine the ceftriaxone dosage for Stage 3 efficacy testing.<h4>Methods</h4>In Stage 1, 66 subjects at ten clinical sites were enrolled and randomized equally into three study groups receiving intravenous placebo, ceftriaxone 2 grams daily or ceftriaxone 4 grams daily divided BID. …”
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Nerve Complications with Regional Anesthesia in Foot and Ankle Surgery Avoiding the Popliteal Fossa by Austin Gerwig MA, BS, Breanna Santoso, Maximilian George, Nicholas Cheney DO, FAOAO, Patrick O'Connor

“…An approach to block more distal nerves and avoid the popliteal fossa altogether may provide equal anesthetic and pain relief with fewer motor and sensory complications. …”
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Atelocollagen Injection Enhances the Healing of Nonoperatively Treated Achilles Tendon Tears by Jaehwang Song MD, PhD, Chan Kang MD, PhD, Seongkyeong Jo MS

“…The purpose of this study is to evaluate the beneficial effects of injected atelocollagen on Achilles tendon healing and investigate the mechanism of atelocollagen on tendon healing. Methods: Percutaneous tenotomy of the right Achilles tendon in 66 rats was performed. …”
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Clinical review of stroke care at National District Hospital, Bloemfontein by Selma Smit, Dirk T. Hagemeister, Cornel van Rooyen

“…The study aimed to describe the clinical characteristics, management and outcomes of patients presenting with stroke at NDH. Methods: In this retrospective descriptive study, emergency department registers were used to identify patients presenting with symptoms of a stroke between 01 January 2019 and 31 March 2019. …”
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Clustering analysis of 100-year international seismic catalogue for Azerbaijan by Т.Х. Бабаев, Я.Н. Алиев, Г.Р. Бабаев

“…Due to this collision activity the seismic pattern of the region is observed with the occurrence of frequent moderate and occasionally strong earthquakes. Research methods. In this study, we used a catalog of International Seismological Centre through the Azerbaijan region including the neighbor parts and aquatory (Caspian Sea). …”
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Tigulixostat Alleviates Hyperuricemic Nephropathy by Promoting M2 Macrophage Polarization by Xue L, Tao Q, Chang H, Yan S, Wang L, Zhao Z, Tu C

“…Currently, xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitors are the predominant uric-lowering medications on the market.Methods: In this study, we utilized single-cell RNA sequencing, spatial metabolomics, plasma metabolomics, flow cytometry to explore the effects of Tigulixostat on uric acid level and hyperuricemic nephropathy (HN) in Uox-KO mouse model.Results: In this study, we discovered that Tigulixostat (LC350189) more effectively reduced SUA levels and resulted in better renal outcomes compared to allopurinol, without inducing liver injury in urate oxidase knockout (Uox-KO) mice. …”
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&ldquo;I Haven&rsquo;t Told Other People. I Want to Keep My Dignity&rdquo;: HIV Related Stigma Among the Elderly in Uganda by Nakasujja N, Nakigudde J, Lwanga IB, Sezibera V

“…We therefore explored issues related to disclosure of HIV status and HIV-related stigma in the elderly.Patients and Methods: This was an exploratory qualitative study, employing Straussian Grounded Theory. …”
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Intravenous tranexamic acid vs. sublingual misoprostol in high-risk women for postpartum haemorrhage following cesarean delivery; a randomised clinical trial by Mariam Dawoud, Maha Al-Husseiny, Omneya Helal, Moutaz Elsherbini, Mazen Abdel-Rasheed, Mona Sediek

“…Abstract Objective This study compares the effectiveness of administering sublingual misoprostol combined with oxytocin to that of IV tranexamic acid combined with oxytocin to reduce intra and post-operative blood loss in high-risk women for postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) following cesarean section (CS). Methods About 315 high-risk pregnant women undergoing CS participated in this trial. …”
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Exploring the Predictive Potential of Systemic Immune Inflammation Index and Hematologic Markers in Preterm Labor Risk Assessment by Sadullah Özkan, Yaprak Üstün

“…Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the potential association between the Systemic Immune Inflammation Index (SII) and preterm labor, given the growing interest in inflammatory biomarkers as possible predictors of pregnancy outcomes. Methods: Conducted as a retrospective observational study at University of Health Sciences Türkiye, Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Women`s Health and Research Hospital, the study included 200 participants, split equally between those with preterm labor and a control group with term births. …”
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