Evaluation of the Effects of Photobiomodulation on Bone Density After Placing Dental Implants: A Pilot Study Using Cone Beam CT Analysis by Ruxandra-Elena Luca, Alessandro Del Vecchio, Ioana-Roxana Munteanu, Mădălin-Marius Margan, Carmen Darinca Todea

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> The study demonstrated results with statistical significance regarding the mineral bone density improvement of patients who underwent laser PBM treatment. …”
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Implementing an online-delivered exercise program for childhood cancer survivors: A hybrid effectiveness-implementation protocol for the MERRIER studyKey points by David Mizrahi, Alexandra Martiniuk, Laurence Hibbert, Dinisha Govender, Tora Sibbald, Richard Mitchell, Natalia Millard, Lauren Ha, Damian Ragusa, Kylie Brown, Ben Smith

“…Methods and analysis: The MERRIER study is a type-1 hybrid effectiveness-implementation. …”
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Association between energy-adjusted dietary inflammatory index and sleep quality disorders: a cross-sectional study on fasa adult cohort by Sina Bazmi, Hossein Pourmontaseri, Seyede Fateme Mousavi Shahraki, Ahmad Reza Pourmontaseri, Alireza Askari, Pezhman Bagheri, Reza Homayounfar, Mojtaba Farjam, Azizallah Dehghan, Bahareh Fakhraei, Farhad Vahid, Nematollah Jaafari

“…Methods This cross-sectional study included data from the Fasa Adult Cohort Study (FACS) (n = 10,138). …”
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Analysis of ecological network evolution in an ecological restoration area with the MSPA-MCR model: A case study from Ningwu County, China by Ziyan Guo, Chuxin Zhu, Xiang Fan, Muye Li, Nuo Xu, Yuan Yuan, Yanjun Guan, Chunjuan Lyu, Zhongke Bai

“…However, it has been rarely applied to evaluate the ecological restoration achievements from the aspect of ecosystem integrity and connectivity. This study uses MSPA-MCR model to characterize ecological network changes before and after a series of ecological restoration programs were implemented in Ningwu County, China. …”
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Dietary intake in healthy older individuals is associated with lipopolysaccharide binding protein a biomarker of gut function: an exploratory cross-sectional study by Debra Jones, Douglas J. Morrison, Stuart R. Gray, Stuart R. Gray, Susan E. Ozanne, Carlos Celis-Morales, Mahek Jain, Lewis R. Mattin, Matthew Gittins, Saleh A. A. Alkhedhairi, James L. Dorling, Sorrel Burden, Sorrel Burden

“…Aims of this cross-sectional study were to explore relationships between nutrient intake, physical function, and biomarkers of gut function in older individuals. …”
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Analyzing Online Search Trends for Kidney, Prostate, and Bladder Cancers in China: Infodemiology Study Using Baidu Search Data (2011-2023) by Shuangquan Lin, Lingxing Duan, Xiangda Xu, Haichao Cao, Xiongbing Lu, Xi Wen, Shanzun Wei

“…This study leverages data from mainland China’s leading search engine to explore the implications of these search patterns for addressing user needs and improving health management. …”
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Inverted U-shaped relationship between HbA1c and diabetic retinopathy in diabetic patients: a cross-sectional study by Juan Ling, ZhuoLin Xie, XiaoJie Chen, Di Ling, XingLin Chen, XiangXia Luo

“…Objective Many studies have indicated that HbA1C is positively correlated with DR. …”
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Identification of dominant species of submerged vegetation based on Sentinel-2 red-edge band: A case study of Lake Erhai, China by Xiaohan Wang, Yu Zhang, Yanhong Yu, Yunmei Li, Heng Lyu, Junda Li, Xiaolan Cai, Xianzhang Dong, Gaolun Wang, Jianzhong Li, Mengmeng Song, Lanlan Chen

“…However, weakened optical information caused by water absorption and reflection presents challenges in remote sensing identification and classification of submerged vegetation (SAV). In this study, Sentinel-2 satellite data was employed to examine and compare the spectral attributes of three preeminent species, Potamogeton maackianus, Vallisneria natans, and Ceratophyllum demersum, within the confines of the Lake Erhai study area. …”
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The current status of neglected tropical diseases in Japan: A scoping review. by Yuriko Harada, Hanako Iwashita, Taeko Moriyasu, Sachiyo Nagi, Nobuo Saito, Mariko Sugawara-Mikami, Kota Yoshioka, Rie Yotsu, Japan NTD Study Group

“…Japan should recognize the presence of NTDs within the country and need to address them as a national effort. The implications of our findings extend beyond Japan, emphasizing the need to study, recognize, and address NTDs even in high-income countries.…”
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Outcome, compliance with inclusion criteria and cost of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: A retrospective cohort study by Dennis De Blick, Bert Peeters, Philip Verdonck, Erwin Snijders, Karen Peeters, Inez Rodrigus, Jan Coveliers, Rudi De Paep, Philippe G. Jorens, Hein Heidbuchel, Gerdy Debeuckelaere, Koenraad G. Monsieurs

“…Methods: Single-centre retrospective cohort study in Antwerp University Hospital. We included all patients who underwent ECPR for OHCA from 2018 to 2020. …”
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Coping with a chronic condition that requires lifelong medication: a qualitative study with people living with atrial fibrillation in São Paulo, Brazil by Kate Jolly, Gregory Y H Lip, Krishnarajah Nirantharakumar, Hao Wang, Hui Zhang, Abi Beane, Rashan Haniffa, David Moore, Sheila Greenfield, Sue Jowett, Peter Brocklehurst, Isabela M Bensenor, Paulo A Lotufo, Semira Manaseki-Holland, Jingya Wang, Alessandra C Goulart, Trudie Lobban, Deirdre A Lane, Emma Lancashire, Kar Keung Cheng, Yutao Guo, Xuewen Li, Itamar S Santos, Mei Feng, Alena Shantsila, Deirdre Lane, Chamira Kodippily, Balachandran Kumarendran, Tiffany E Gooden, Mahesan Guruparan, Rajendra Surenthirakumaran, Ajini Arasalingam, Wahbi El-Bouri, Gustavo Gusso, Lindsey Humphreys, Yan-guang Li, Rodrigo D Olmos, Elisabete Paschoal, Paskaran Pirasanth, Carla Romagnolli, Isabelle Szmigin, Ana C Varella, Jiaoyue Zhong, G Neil Thomas, Isabela Bensenor, Uruthirakumar Powsiga, Vethanayagan Antony Sheron, Kanesamoorthy Shribavan, Kumaran Subaschandren, Meihui Tai

“…Theme four was medication regimen, where participants discussed difficulties with polypharmacy, changes to AF medication (particularly from non-vitamin K antagonist OACs (NOACs) to warfarin), side effects from taking warfarin and various methods of medication management.Conclusions This study presents three key findings with implications for patient care and support. …”
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A retrospective study of the antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from urine samples over a decade in South India by Mahadevaiah Neelambike Sumana, Yogeesh D. Maheshwarappa, Kalyani G., Kalyani G., Rashmi P. Mahale, Sowmya G. S, Morubagal Raghavendra Rao, Ranjitha Shankaregowda, Vidyavathi B. Chitaragi, Deepashree R., Sujatha S. R., Neetha S. Murthy, Badveti Satyasai, Vasimalli Vinay Kumar, Supreeta R. Shettar

“…IntroductionUrinary tract infections (UTIs) are common bacterial infections with significant health implications. This study aimed to assess the antimicrobial susceptibility (AST) patterns of Klebsiella pneumoniae (KPN) isolated from urine samples over a decade (2014–2023).MethodsThe study analyzed Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates AST pattern from urine samples at a tertiary care hospital in Mysuru (Karnataka), South India using the VITEK-2 (bioMérieux, France) database.ResultsOf 73,283 urine samples, 21,362 (29.15%) showed significant bacterial growth. …”
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Identification and validation of mitophagy-related genes in acute myocardial infarction and ischemic cardiomyopathy and study of immune mechanisms across different risk groups by Ying Hao, Ying Hao, RuiLin Li, RuiLin Li, ChengHui Fan, ChengHui Fan, Yang Gao, Xia Hou, Wei wen, YunLi Shen

“…The diagnostic accuracy of RPS11 was validated with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.794 across diverse experimental approaches including blood samples, animal models, and myocardial hypoxia/reoxygenation models.ConclusionsThis study underscores the critical role of mitophagy in the transition from AMI to ICM, highlighting RPS11 as a highly significant biomarker with promising diagnostic potential and therapeutic implications. …”
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Recommendations for a Communication Strategy to Support Informed Decision‐Making About Self or Clinician Sampling for Cervical Screening in the UK: Qualitative Study by Denitza Williams, Eleanor Clarke, Kate J. Lifford, Lindsay Haywood, Fiona Wood, Jo Waller, Adrian Edwards, Natalie Joseph‐Williams, Caroline Evans, Gareth Powell, Rhiannon Phillips, Andrew Carson‐Stevens, Katie Walbeoff, Ardiana Gjini, Kate Brain

“…Patient and Public Contribution Two public partners were involved in the study from inception to completion. They advised on recruitment, participant facing documents and were involved in analysis.…”
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Mark loss can strongly bias estimates of demographic rates in multi-state models: a case study with simulated and empirical datasets by Touzalin, Frédéric, Petit, Eric J., Cam, Emmanuelle, Stagier, Claire, Teeling, Emma C., Puechmaille, Sébastien J.

“…In particular, multi-state models, which offer flexibility in analysing complex study systems, have gained popularity within the ecological community. …”
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Application of Isokinetic Dynamometry Data in Predicting Gait Deviation Index Using Machine Learning in Stroke Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study by Xiaolei Lu, Chenye Qiao, Hujun Wang, Yingqi Li, Jingxuan Wang, Congxiao Wang, Yingpeng Wang, Shuyan Qie

“…Methods: This study was a cross-sectional, observational study that included a cohort of 150 post-stroke hemiplegic patients. …”
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The clinical utility and cost impact of cystatin C measurement in the diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease: A primary care cohort study. by Adam Shardlow, Natasha J McIntyre, Simon D S Fraser, Paul Roderick, James Raftery, Richard J Fluck, Christopher W McIntyre, Maarten W Taal

“…Application of the NICE guidance, which assumed cost savings, to participants with CKD G3aA1 increased the cost of monitoring by £23 per patient, which if extrapolated to be applied throughout England would increase the cost of testing and monitoring CKD by approximately £31 million per year. Limitations of this study include the lack of a measured GFR and the potential lack of ethnic diversity in the study cohort.…”
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Evaluating the Accuracy and Reliability of Real-World Digital Mobility Outcomes in Older Adults After Hip Fracture: Cross-Sectional Observational Study by Martin A Berge, Anisoara Paraschiv-Ionescu, Cameron Kirk, Arne Küderle, Encarna Micó-Amigo, Clemens Becker, Andrea Cereatti, Silvia Del Din, Monika Engdal, Judith Garcia-Aymerich, Karoline B Grønvik, Clint Hansen, Jeffrey M Hausdorff, Jorunn L Helbostad, Carl-Philipp Jansen, Lars Gunnar Johnsen, Jochen Klenk, Sarah Koch, Walter Maetzler, Dimitrios Megaritis, Arne Müller, Lynn Rochester, Lars Schwickert, Kristin Taraldsen, Beatrix Vereijken

“…These results have important implications for establishing the clinical validity of DMOs and evaluating the effects of interventions on daily-life gait, thereby facilitating the design of optimal care pathways.…”
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Community perceptions and acceptability of insecticide-treated screens for mosquito proofing of unimproved houses in Chalinze district, Tanzania: a mixed-methods study by Fadhila Kihwele, Olukayode G. Odufuwa, Olukayode G. Odufuwa, Olukayode G. Odufuwa, Olukayode G. Odufuwa, Joseph B. Muganga, Emmanuel Mbuba, Emmanuel Mbuba, Emmanuel Mbuba, Rose Philipo, Jason Moore, Jason Moore, Jason Moore, Ole Skovmand, Rune Bosselmann, John Bradley, Sarah Moore, Sarah Moore, Sarah Moore, Sarah Moore, Zawadi Mageni Mboma, Zawadi Mageni Mboma

“…The community perceived the use of ITS as a feasible intervention. This study highlights the importance of intensive community engagement during the development of a novel intervention to promptly address concerns and improve its acceptability.…”
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Better statistical reporting does not lead to statistical rigour: lessons from two decades of pseudoreplication in mouse-model studies of neurological disorders by Constantinos Eleftheriou, Sarah Giachetti, Raven Hickson, Laura Kamnioti-Dumont, Robert Templaar, Alina Aaltonen, Eleni Tsoukala, Nawon Kim, Lysandra Fryer-Petridis, Chloe Henley, Ceren Erdem, Emma Wilson, Beatriz Maio, Jingjing Ye, Jessica C. Pierce, Kath Mazur, Lucia Landa-Navarro, Nina G. Petrović, Sarah Bendova, Hanan Woods, Manuela Rizzi, Vanesa Salazar-Sanchez, Natasha Anstey, Antonios Asiminas, Shinjini Basu, Sam A. Booker, Anjanette Harris, Sam Heyes, Adam Jackson, Alex Crocker-Buque, Aoife C. McMahon, Sally M. Till, Lasani S. Wijetunge, David JA Wyllie, Catherine M. Abbott, Timothy O’Leary, Peter C. Kind

“…Limitations The scope of this study was limited to rodent-model studies of neurological disorders which had the potential for being pseudoreplicated, by allowing repeat observations from individual animals. …”
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