Ultraviolet B (UVB) Radiation Induces Skin Alterations, Emperipolesis and Decreases the Erythroid-to-myeloid Ratio in Rats by Verda Farida, Dion Adiriesta Dewananda, Muhammad Novrizal Abdi Sahid, Siti Isrina Oktavia Salasia

“…Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the alteration of the skins, emperipolesis, and the change in erythroid and myeloid cell population in bone marrow after UVB irradiation. METHODS: Ten Wistar rats were divided equally into control and UVB-irradiated group. …”
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Experience of one single surgeon with the first 500 robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy cases in mainland China by Huan Chen, Bijun Lian, Zhenyang Dong, Yan Wang, Min Qu, Feng Zhu, Yinghao Sun, Xu Gao

“…Objectives: To summarize the experience of the first 500 robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) cases by one surgeon and analyze the influencing factors of functional and oncological outcomes. Methods: Between April 2012 and October 2017, 500 patients who underwent RALP were included and divided sequentially into five equal groups. …”
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Analysis of Cost and Treatment Effects in the Care Given for Graves' Disease: A Swedish Cost–Utility Analysis by Lars Lindholm, Gabriel Sjölin, Annika Jonsson, Mirna Abraham‐Nordling, Göran Wallin, TT‐12 Study Group, Helena Filipsson Nyström

“…ABSTRACT Background Guidelines in healthcare should be evidence‐based, satisfy patient needs and improve patient outcome. Methods We performed a cost–utility analysis in Graves' disease (GD) and estimated incremental costs after the introduction of a national guideline adding the Graves' Recurrent Events After Therapy (GREAT) score with genetic determinants (GREAT+) to predict recurrence, a thyroid nurse, preoperative calcium/vitamin D treatment and thyroid‐stimulating immunoglobulins. …”
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Do fully erupted third molars affect the dental and periodontal health of adjacent second molars? A CBCT-based retrospective study in the Yemeni population by Manal M. Al-Hajri, Abduljabbar M. Al-Sameai

“…This study assessed the association between fully erupted M3s and dental and periodontal/cariogenic conditions in M2s using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods A retrospective comparative analysis evaluated 400 CBCT scans from Yemeni patients (≥ 18 years) collected between January 2019 and March 2021. …”
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Effects of Superimposed Blood Flow Restriction on Isokinetic Knee Extension by Darío Rodrigo-Mallorca, Joaquín Mollá-Sanchis, Iván Chulvi-Medrano, Luis M. Franco-Grau

“…<b>Objective:</b> To evaluate changes in the isokinetic concentric moment of the knee extensors and the moment–velocity curve during the application of no BFR compared to superimposed BFR. <b>Methods:</b> A total of 37 physically active adults [33.73 (10.96) years; 11 females] performed three sets of isokinetic concentric knee extensions, each including three angular velocities (300°/s, 210°/s, and 120°/s; BIODEX dynamometer). …”
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The Association of Matrix Metalloproteinase‐1, ‐2, ‐3, ‐7, and ‐13 Gene Polymorphisms With Peri‐Implantitis in an Iranian Population: A Case–Control Study by Leila Saremi, Soheil Shahbazi, Mohammad Ebrahim Ghaffari, Saharnaz Esmaeili, Shirin Lotfipanah, Reza Amid, Mahdi Kadkhodazadeh

“…The current study aimed to examine the association between gene polymorphisms of matrix metalloproteinase‐ (MMP‐) 1, ‐2, ‐3, ‐7, and ‐13 with PI in an Iranian demographic. Material and Methods The study's sample included 50 subjects suffering from PI and 89 healthy controls. …”
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Socioeconomic position and urban environments as drivers of antimicrobial resistance? An ecological study in Germany, 2010 to 2019 by Niels Michalski

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Referral to Slimming World in UK Stop Smoking Services (SWISSS) versus stop smoking support alone on body weight in quitters: results of a randomised controlled trial by Paul Aveyard, Marcus Munafò, Amanda Lewis, Andrew Farmer, Deborah Lycett

“…Dietary modification may seem an obvious solution, but food restriction may increase cigarette craving and smoking relapse.Trial design An unblinded parallel randomised controlled trial.Methods Participants were adult smokers with a body mass index greater or equal to 23 kg/m2. …”
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The knee alignment and the foot arch in patients with Turner syndrome Ukształtowanie kolan i wysklepienie stóp u chorych z zespołem Turnera by Katarzyna Milde, Andrzej Wiśniewski, Elżbieta Olszewska, Dorota Trzcińska, Marcin Madej

“…Aim of the study: Assessment of knees and feet in girls and women with TS. Material and methods: Sixty-two girls and women with TS were examined. …”
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Identification of anatomical locations: its relevance for vibrotactile perception of individuals with Parkinson's disease by Ankita Raghuvanshi, Priya Pallavi, Rahul Chhatlani, Jayesh Parmar, Manish Rana, Sagar Betai, Uttama Lahiri

“…However, such exploration remains as majorly untouched for individuals with PD. Methods To bridge this gap, here we have conducted a study using our vibrotactile stimulation system while involving twenty-one individuals with PD to understand the choice of anatomical location with regard to vibrotactile perception. …”
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Development and Validation of a Non-Invasive Prediction Model for Glioma-Associated Epilepsy: A Comparative Analysis of Nomogram and Decision Tree by Zhong Z, Yu HF, Tong Y, Li J

“…Given this, accurate prediction of GAE is crucial, and this study aims to develop and validate a GAE warning recognition prediction model.Methods: We retrospectively collected MRI scan imaging data and urine samples from 566 glioma patients at the Xiangyang Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Arts and Science from August 2016 to December 2023. …”
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Clinical Challenges in Diagnosing Primordial Dwarfism: Insights from a MOPD II Case Study by Alexandru Daniel Jurca, Codruța Diana Petchesi, Sânziana Jurca, Emilia Severin, Aurora Alexandra Jurca, Claudia Maria Jurca

“…It is estimated that about 4 million infants die within the first month of life, with 99% of these deaths occurring in the neonatal period. <i>Materials and Methods.</i> Accurately diagnosing PD requires meticulous evaluation, as it can be easily confused with other genetic disorders that also cause dwarfism. …”
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Gingival Zenith Variations in Maxillary Anterior Teeth Across Age and Gender in the Pakistani Population by Alina Shahiryar, Rija Anees, Muhammad Aamir Ghafoor Chaudhary, Sadaf Shafique, Parivash Anwar

“…Canines showed nearly equal rates of no deviation and distal deviation (49% each). …”
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The effect of adding neuromuscular electrical stimulation to exercise therapy on patellofemoral pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Jiawei Zheng, Zixuan Wei, Huiwu Zuo, Kunpeng Wang, Xikai Lin, Jian Chen

“…<h4>Background</h4>This study investigated the effects of adding neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to exercise therapy on pain, knee function, quadriceps strength, and the ratio of activation of the Vastus Medialis Oblique (VMO) to Vastus Lateralis (VL) muscles in people with Patellofemoral pain (PFP).<h4>Methods</h4>A rigorous search for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) spanning database inception to July 1, 2024, was executed across PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Scopus. …”
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Effectiveness and tolerability of lactic acid vaginal gel compared to oral metronidazole in the treatment of acute symptomatic bacterial vaginosis: a multicenter, randomized-contro... by Fiona Tidbury, Grégory Brülhart, Gabriela Müller, Elena Pavicic, Susanna Weidlinger, Gerrit Eichner, Michael von Wolff, Petra Stute

“…However, it performed equally well regarding subjective symptom improvement and BV recurrence prevention after up to six months. …”
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Effect of a Nutrition Education Program on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Dietary Practices, Anthropometry, and Hemoglobin in Peruvian Adolescents by Vasquez-Mamani LN, Cueva-Calizaya LA, Gálvez-Díaz NDC, Saintila J, Calizaya-Milla YE

“…Educational interventions targeting these factors may play a crucial role in improving adolescent health outcomes.Objective: To determine the impact of a nutrition education program on the levels of knowledge, attitudes, and dietary practices, anthropometric parameters and hemoglobin in Peruvian adolescents.Methods: A pre-experimental study was conducted among Peruvian adolescents between 12 and 18 years of age from an educational institution located in eastern Lima, Peru. …”
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A Cohort Study on the Impact of Oral Health on the Quality of Life of Adolescents and Young Adults by Iva Klarić Puđa, Kristina Goršeta, Hrvoje Jurić, Mirko Soldo, Luc A. M. Marks, Martina Majstorović

“…<b>Objectives:</b> This cohort study examines the relationship between quality of life and oral health in adolescents and young adults in the Zagreb area. <b>Methods:</b> The research involved 250 participants aged 14 to 25 from Zagreb. …”
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Possibility of using remote sensing data for glaciological calculations and monitoring by V. G. Konovalov, V. A. Rudakov

“…Altitudinal interval of moraines propagation on glaciers Medvezhiy and Bivachny in 2007–2012 was equal to, respectively: 3000–5000 and 3400–4800 m above sea level. …”
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Comparison of Approaches for Stroke Prophylaxis in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: Network Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials. by Navkaranbir S Bajaj, Rajat Kalra, Nirav Patel, Taimoor Hashim, Hemant Godara, Sameer Ather, Garima Arora, Tilak Pasala, Thomas T Whitfield, David C McGiffin, Mustafa I Ahmed, Steven G Lloyd, Nita A Limdi, Pankaj Arora

“…We conducted the current analyses by combining efficacy and safety characteristics of all FDA approved stroke prophylaxis treatment strategies for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>We searched SCOPUS from 1945 till October 2015 for randomized controlled trials comparing these strategies and reporting efficacy and safety outcomes. …”
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The Effect of Diode Laser and Resin Infiltration on the Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets Bonded to Demineralized Enamel by Mohammad Hossein Toodezaeim, Asma Mohammadi

“…Background: The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of diode laser and resin infiltration on the shear bond strength (SBS) of orthodontic brackets bonded to demineralized enamel surfaces.Methods and Materials: Thirty six sound extracted maxillary premolars were collected for this in-vitro study. …”
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