Effect of friction massage and post facilitation stretch in relieving symptoms related to upper cross syndrome: A randomized clinical trial by Zahoor Ahmed, Ataur Rahman Shahi, Khaista Bacha, Mahnoor Ali

“…Objective: to determine the effectiveness of friction massage and post-facilitation stretch (PFS) in relieving symptoms of the upper cross syndrome (UCS). Methods: A randomized clinical trial was conducted on n=60 participants of both genders aged 20-50 years, diagnosed cases of upper cross syndrome. …”
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Robot-assisted functional minimally invasive radical resection of esophageal cancer by Xiaoyu Lv, Zhi Li, Yutao Wei, Honghao Fu

“…Abstract Background Recently, robot-assisted surgical systems have become more and more popular, but have not been reported in functional minimally invasive radical resection of esophageal cancer,which preserves the mediastinal pleura, the azygos arch, bronchial artery, and pulmonary branch of the vagus nerve. Methods Retrospective analysis of all patients in our hospital who underwent surgery for esophageal cancer from September 2022 to February 2024. …”
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Comparing the non-invasive cardiometry with ultrasound-guided inferior vena cava collapsibility for evaluation of fluid responsiveness in septic patient: a randomized clinical tria... by Samar Rafik Amin, Ebtehal Mohamed Shaheen, Ahmed Mostafa Abdelhamid, Fatma Ahmed Abdelfatah

“…Conclusion Both cardiometry and IVC-ultrasound can be applied equally to guide fluid therapy in sepsis. However, cardiometry use was associated with higher vasopressors utilization and less fluid infusion over 24 h of observation.…”
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Predictive value of qSOFA score for mortality in older patients with dengue fever: a retrospective case-control study by Chi-Heng Lee, Yu-Chieh Ho, Chien-Chin Hsu, Hung-Jung Lin, Jui-Yuan Chung, Chien-Cheng Huang

“…We assessed the utility of the quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) as a predictive tool in older DF patients. Methods We retrospectively included DF patients aged ≥ 65 years who visited our study hospital between September 1, 2015, and December 31, 2015. …”
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Effect of Expressive Arts Therapy Interventions on Comfort of Children Undergoing Surgery by Zeinab F. El Sayed, Bothayna N. Sadek

“…Children randomly assigned to two equal groups (control group 42 and study group 42). …”
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The immediate effect of sildenafil on right ventricular function in patients with heart failure measured by cardiac magnetic resonance: a randomized control trial. by André Maurício S Fernandes, Agnes Carvalho Andrade, Natalia Duarte Barroso, Igor Carmo Borges, Dafne Carvalho-Andrade, Erenaldo S Rodrigues Junior, Libia Castro Guimarães, André Rodrigues Durães, Sirlene Mendes Borges, Roque Aras Junior

“…Patients underwent CMR evaluation and were then equally randomly assigned to either 50 mg of Sildenafil or Placebo groups. …”
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Assessment of neurotoxicity of rotenone and the possible protective effect of alpha lipoic acid in adult male albino rats by Miriam Ramzy Riad, Abdelghany Hassan Abdelghany, Nahla Mohamed Salah

“…Alpha lipoic acid (ALA), a potent antioxidant, crosses the blood–brain barrier.Objective This study aimed to assess the antioxidant properties of ALA in neurodegenerative model of Parkinsonism induced by rotenone.Material and Methods Twenty-four adult male albino rats 9–11 weeks of age were divided into four equal groups: A (control water), B (control DMSO), C (model group) received rotenone 2.5 mg/kg bwt/kg IP, D (treated group) received both rotenone & ALA at a dose of 200 mg/kg PO for 28 days. …”
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Prognostic tools or clinical predictions: Which are better in palliative care? by P Stone, V Vickerstaff, A Kalpakidou, C Todd, J Griffiths, V Keeley, K Spencer, P Buckle, D Finlay, R Z Omar

“…Both PaP and CPS were equally able to accurately categorise patients according to their risk of dying within 30 days. …”
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Arthroscopic synovectomy in rheumatoid synovitis of knee joint by G M Kavalersky, A V Garkavi, I V Menshikova, S A Sergienko

“…To determine indications to and efficacy of arthroscopic synovectomy (AS) via anteriolateral portal in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with knee joint synovitis. Material and methods. 139 pts with RA and knee joint synovitis were included. …”
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Lidocaine Versus Ketamine Pretreatment on Propofol Injection Pain by Amir Murad Khudadad Boujan, Nashmeel fazeel Kareem, Amanj A. Marouf, Saman Abdullah Ahmed Fahmi, Salah Qadir Mahmood

“…Propofol is commonly used intravenous anesthesia induction drug but it causes ache upon use, many methods with different results, have been suggested to prevent this pain, the current research was concluded in order to investigate the impact of lidocaine, ketamine in reducing the ache on giving intravenous propofol. …”
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Comparison of the Degree of Hip Rotation Between Amateur Golfers With Low Back Pain and Matched Desk-Bound Individuals in Ebonyi State by Uzunma PI, Chukwuemeka UM

“…The two groups were equal with regards to LBP classification and physical characteristics but differ in activity level. …”
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Spatiotemporal distribution and influencing factors of Chinese marine protected areas under a social-ecological system framework by Mingbao Chen, Mingbao Chen, Mingbao Chen, Zhibin Xu, Yuhao Wang

“…It also developed a mathematically based algorithm to locate thresholds where effects change.ResultsResults show GDP over ¥55 billion (1998-based, equal to ¥106.5 billion in 2020) to be conducive to MPA establishment, while built-up areas over 63 km² are antagonistic to MPA development. …”
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Improving Adherence of Young Male Patients with HBV Infection to the Regular Follow-Up via Mobile Healthcare Platform Might Be Cost-Effective to Decrease the Morbidity of Advanced... by Liang H, Yang M, Luo D, Wu YK

“…In addition, the mortality rate of these patients is high.Methods: This retrospective study investigated the risk factors of young patients diagnosed with liver cancer over the past 12 years.Results: The risk factors of liver cancer, including male, HBV infection, and family history of diseases, were more common in young patients. …”
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Understanding factors associated with attending secondary school in Tanzania using household survey data. by Carla Pezzulo, Victor A Alegana, Andrew Christensen, Omar Bakari, Andrew J Tatem

“…Policies should ideally promote gender equality in accessing secondary school as well as support those families where the dependency ratio is high. …”
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The effect of aerobic exercise and ginger hydroalcoholic extract on the expression of VEGF and FGF-2 in cadmium chloride-induced infertile testis tissue in adult male Wistar rats by Amir Delshad, Maryam sadat Dashti, Nasrin Heidarieh, Fateme Movahedi Fard

“…This study aims to assess the influence of a course of aerobic exercise and ginger hydroalcoholic extract on the expression of VEGF and FGF-2 in cadmium chloride-induced infertile testis tissue in adult male Wistar rats. Methods: In this experimental study, 48 12-week-old adult male Wistar rats, weighing 250 ± 30 grams, were divided into six equal groups: healthy control, exercise, cadmium (Cd), exercise-Cd, ginger-50 Cd, and ginger-100 Cd. …”
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Blood-Based Prognostic Prediction Model for Glioblastoma: Construction and Validation by Gao S, Liu Y, Kong J, Huangfu L, Yang Y, Cui H, Sun X, Shi S, Yang D

“…Shibo Gao,* Yukun Liu,* Jinglin Kong, Linkuan Huangfu, Yuchuan Yang, Haiyang Cui, Xiaocong Sun, Shuling Shi, Daoke Yang Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Daoke Yang, Department of Radiation Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan, People’s Republic of China, Email 15903650068@163.comObjective: Objective: To explore the prognostic factors affecting patients with glioblastoma (GBM) treated with the Stupp regimen and establish a prediction model based on hematological indicators to guide future clinical decision - making.Methods: A total of 271 GBM patients meeting the screening criteria were recruited. …”
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Sedation and Non-Invasive Mask Ventilation in Patients with Delirium and Acute Respiratory Failure by D. I. Levikov, Yu. V. Marchenkov, N. A. Strizhkov, M. Ya. Zasimova, V. L. Shaibakova, E. P. Rodionov

“…When estimating sedation in patients of both groups according to the RASS scale the scores did not differ significantly and were equal on the average to 1.7±0.3 (eye contact to voice). …”
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Patients' values and preferences regarding endoscopic therapy for Barrett's esophagus: A cross‐sectional survey study by Bashar J. Qumseya, David Estores, Venkata Gorripati, Nanlog Liu, Amira Qumseya

“…We aimed to conduct a cross‐sectional study to assess patient values and preferences on EET. Methods All consecutive patients at our clinic and endoscopy center were enrolled between November 2020 and April 2022. …”
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Tetrahedral Framework Nucleic Acids Inhibit Oxidative Stress and Cardiomyocyte Apoptosis in Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity by Pan H, Ye Q, Li Y, Ma L, Ni Y

“…Tetrahedral framework nucleic acids (tFNAs), as novel 3D DNA nanostructures, exhibit antioxidative and anti-apoptotic properties, suggesting therapeutic potential for DIC.Methods: The therapeutic efficacy of tFNAs was evaluated through in vivo (mouse model) and in vitro (cardiac cell lines) experiments. …”
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Effect of fluency disorders on academic achievement of children at school age by Randa Akelah, Mohamed Elsayed Darwish, Mona Hegazi, Shaima Mohammed Serag Eldin

“…Participants were equally divided into two groups: the stutterer cases group (n = 25) and the control group (n = 25). …”
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