Allocating the Sample Size in Phase II and III Trials to Optimize Success Probability by Daniele De Martini

“…</p><p>{\bf Results} For example, when 5 doses are evaluated in phase II and 2 parallel phase III confirmatory trials (one-tail type I error $=2.5\%$, power $=90\%$) are considered with 2 groups each, $k=24$ is needed to obtain $OSP\simeq 75\%$, with $r_{opt}\simeq 50\%$. …”
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Ultrasound thyroid nodule segmentation algorithm based on wavelet transform and CNN-Transformer by ZHENG Shuijing, YANG Jun, CAI Yujiao

“…Based on UNet, CNN and Swin-Transformer were used in parallel as the encoder, with a wavelet transform module inserted between the encoder and decoder to construct a thyroid nodule segmentation network. …”
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Clinical and radiographic assessment of the efficacy of platform switched implant and papilla preservation flap design in minimizing crestal bone loss around single tooth implant:... by Tejaswani Kaur, Dilip Naik, Ashita Uppoor, Sangeeta Umesh Nayak, Pragya Atray

“…Clinical parameters (PI, GI, mPI, and mGI index) and radiographic analysis were done to evaluate the outcome of these three techniques. Results: The mean crestal bone loss in Group A patients was 1.292 ± 0.084 mm at 3 months and 1.804 ±.038 mm at 6 months. …”
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Patient and physician exposure to X-rays at pediatric interventional cardiology – from world to Poland by Mateusz Mirowski, Joanna Domienik-Andrzejewska, Tomasz Moszura

“…On the other hand, medical staff in particular physician, may be exposed to relatively high radiation levels during their work. Parallel with enlarging workload (growing number of procedures per year), high levels of cumulative doses to most exposed, and often not protected, parts of operator’s body as eye lenses and brain may be achieved. …”
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Externally bonded reinforcement side extended (EBRSE) technique to postpone debonding of FRP laminates in strengthened concrete elements by Mehdi Aghabagloo, Laura Carreras, Cristina Barris, Alba Codina, Marta Baena

“…This study introduces and evaluates a new strengthening technique designed to enhance the conventional EBR approach while requiring minimal alterations to surface preparation, saving both time and costs. …”
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The effect of nano-bio fusion gingival gel versus palatal stent on the palatal wound healing after harvesting free gingival graft: a randomized controlled clinical trial by Sara Mohamed Mahmoud Abdelrehim, Weam Ahmed Elbattawy, Omar Ahmed Mahmoud Ashour

“…Outcomes were assessed in terms of wound healing, post-operative pain, and patient satisfaction. Methods This parallel-grouped, two-arm, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial (RCT) included twenty-six patients with mucogingival defects that required harvesting an epithelialized free gingival graft (FGG). …”
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The metabolome of male and female individuals with knee osteoarthritis is influenced by 18-months of weight loss intervention: the IDEA trial by Hope D. Welhaven, Avery H. Welfley, Brian Bothner, Stephen P. Messier, Richard F. Loeser, Ronald K. June

“…Abstract Background The Intensive Diet and Exercise for Arthritis (IDEA) trial was a randomized trial conducted to evaluate the effects of diet and exercise on osteoarthritis (OA), the most prevalent form of arthritis. …”
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Risk of Cardiovascular Events Associated with Inhaled Corticosteroid Treatment in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Meta-Analysis by Xia Jing, Yufeng Li, Jianying Xu

“…A random-effects model was used to evaluate the effects of ICS treatment on CV events. …”
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Joint mobilization strategies for chronic ankle instability: comparing active and passive approaches in a randomized controlled trial by Hyunjoong Kim, Eunsang Lee, Mingyun Ko

“…Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the differential effects of active joint mobilization (AJM) versus traditional passive joint mobilization (PJM) in individuals with chronic ankle instability. …”
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Improving the perception of respect for and the dignity of inpatients: a systematic review by Pablo Eduardo Pereira Dutra, Laiana Azevedo Quagliato, Antonio Egidio Nardi

“…We conducted a quality appraisal of the studies (27 qualitative studies, 14 cross-sectional studies, 1 cohort study, 1 quali-quantitative study and 1 convergent parallel mixed-method study).Discussion A limitation of this study is that it may not be generalisable to all cultures. …”
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Impact of BRACTS exercises on muscular strength in eumenorrheic women by Wajiha Shahid, Rabiya Noor

“…So, this study aims to evaluate the effects of BRACTS exercises on strength during different phases of the menstrual cycle in eumenorrheic women. …”
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Automation of autonomous mobile robot docking based on the counter growth rapidly exploring random tree method by V. V. Golubov, S. V. Manko

“…The effectiveness of the complex of algorithmic and software tools developed was evaluated using computer and natural simulation methods. …”
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Automated Snow Avalanche Monitoring and Alert System Using Distributed Acoustic Sensing in Norway by Antoine Turquet, Andreas Wuestefeld, Guro K. Svendsen, Finn Kåre Nyhammer, Espen Lauvlund Nilsen, Andreas Per-Ola Persson, Vetle Refsum

“…The system provides continuous, real-time monitoring with competitive sensitivity and accuracy over large areas (up to 170 km) and for multiple sites on parallel. DAS powered alert system can work unaffected by visual barriers or adverse weather conditions. …”
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The influence of identity-oriented psychotrauma therapy on Hashimoto disease activity: a randomised controlled trial by Maria-Magdalena Macarenco, Cristian Opariuc-Dan, Teodora Georgescu

“…Background: Childhood adversity and trauma have been linked to altered thyroid function and hypothyroidism, yet few randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have examined the effectiveness of trauma-focused psychological interventions in patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT).Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Identity-Oriented Psychotrauma Therapy (IOPT) in adults with HT, focusing on both immunological and psychological outcomes.Method: This parallel-group RCT randomised 70 adults with HT (93.94% women; age 25–57) to receive treatment as usual (TAU) or TAU plus IOPT. …”
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Effect of lercanidipine compared with ramipril on albumin excretion rate in hypertensive Type 2 diabetic patients with microalbuminuria: DIAL Study (Diabete, Ipertensione, Albuminu... by M. Dalla Vestra, G. Pozza, A. Mosca, V. Grazioli, A. Lapolla, P. Fioretto, G. Crepaldi

“…A total of 277 patients were enrolled in a multi-centre, randomised, double-blind, activecontrolled, parallel-group trial: 180 were randomised to receive 10-20 mg/d of lercanidipine or 5-10 mg/d of ramipril and followed up for 9-12 months. …”
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Outcomes in clinical trials of inhaled corticosteroids for children with asthma are narrowly focussed on short term disease activity. by Ian P Sinha, Paula R Williamson, Rosalind L Smyth

“…<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>By searching the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials in January 2008, we identified all parallel-group RCTs, published between January 1988 and December 2007, which assessed inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) as regular therapy for children with asthma. …”
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Non-pharmacological interventions for bone health after stroke: A systematic review. by Hakimah Sallehuddin, Terence Ong, Salmiah Md Said, Noor Azleen Ahmad Tarmizi, Siew Ping Loh, Wan Chieh Lim, Reena Nadarajah, Hong Tak Lim, Nurul Huda Mohd Zambri, Yun Ying Ho, Sazlina Shariff Ghazali

“…There were statistically significant changes between the intervention and parallel/placebo group in bone mineral density, bone mineral content, cortical thickness and bone turnover markers with specific physical and vibration therapies (p<0.05). …”
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Can motion capture improve task-based fMRI studies of motor function post-stroke? A systematic review by Zakaria Belkacemi, Liesjet E. H. van Dokkum, Andon Tchechmedjiev, Matthieu Lepetit-Coiffe, Denis Mottet, Emmanuelle Le Bars

“…Thirteen studies used kinematic information either parallel to the fMRI results, or as a real-time input to external devices, for instance to provide feedback to the patient. …”
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Temporal Changes in Mitochondria-Centric Excitotoxic Responses Following Severe Penetrating Traumatic Brain Injury by Hiren R. Modi, Sudeep Musyaju, Anke H. Scultetus, Jignesh D. Pandya

“…<b>Results</b>: Post-injury mitochondrial Ca²⁺ homeostasis was significantly compromised in pTBI compared to the Sham group. In parallel, mitochondrial membrane integrity markers, including cytochrome c (Cyt C) and voltage-dependent anion channel (VDAC), showed significant reduction over time post-pTBI. …”
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Effect of a Multidimensional Pharmaceutical Care Intervention on Inhalation Technique in Patients with Asthma and COPD by Wanqing Wang, Tao Xu, Qiong Qin, Liyan Miao, Jian’an Bao, Rong Chen

“…A 3-month controlled parallel-group study was undertaken in asthma and COPD patients using dry powder inhalers (DPIs). …”
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