Dynamic rasterstereography improves the detection of movement delays and dynamic asymmetries in the scapulothoracic kinematic of healthy subjects by Richard Julius Freytag, Jonas Wilhelm Moss, Filippo Maria Piana Jacquot, Jakob Zapatka, Rebecca Herrmann, Mahmoud Ragab, Sebastian Scheidt, Davide Cucchi

“…This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of DRS‐assisted observation in identifying dyskinetic scapulothoracic patterns. …”
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The Effect of a Nature-Based Gel on Gingival Inflammation and the Proteomic Profile of Crevicular Fluid: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Luciene Cristina Figueiredo, Bruno Bueno-Silva, Giovanna Denúncio, Nathalia Freitas Figueiredo, Daniele Ferreira da Cruz, Jamil A. Shibli, Maria Helena R. Borges, Valentim A. R. Barão, Doron Haim, Thabet Asbi, João Gabriel S. Souza

“…However, most studies have used in vitro models, have tested single natural components, or have not evaluated proteomic changes after treatment. This double-blind, parallel, randomized, and controlled clinical trial evaluated the benefits of a nature-based gel in controlling gingival inflammation and its effects on the proteomic gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) profile. …”
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Enhancing professional communication training in higher education through artificial intelligence(AI)-integrated exercises: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Gunther Meinlschmidt, Sara Koc, Emma Boerner, Marion Tegethoff, Thomas Simacek, Liam Schirmer, Michael Schneider

“…Classes will be assigned within a parallel group design to the AI condition (AI-enhanced exercises alongside teaching-as-usual, TAU, that includes classical exercises) or the control condition (TAU only). …”
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Control of Opportunistic Oral Cavity Infections Using Postbiotics Secreted by Aerobic Oral Flora, with Minimal Impact on Host Cells by Haranoush Ghafouri1, Parnian Mashayekhi1, Maryam Davoudi1*

“…The antibacterial activity of these postbiotics was assessed against S. aureus isolated from oral wounds using the agar well diffusion method on Mueller-Hinton agar plates. In parallel, the cytotoxic effects on Normal Human Dermal Fibroblasts (NHDF) were evaluated through MTT viability assays to measure metabolic activity, and SYBR Green staining to quantify DNA content, and assess cell membrane integrity. …”
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Cognitive and emotional benefits of individual reminiscence therapy in elderly stroke survivors: study protocol for a randomized controlled study by Shan Wang, Miaomiao Hu, Yehua Xue, Yeping Chen, Kunpeng Li, Lu Dong, Libing Liang, Jieting Jiang, Xuemin Li, Caiqin Wu

“…Methods A single-blinded, parallel, randomized controlled trial will be conducted with 80 elderly stroke patients recruited from two hospitals in Shanghai. …”
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Management succinate release through SDHA by G protein-coupled receptor 91 signal, TRAP1, and SIRT3 regulation in lung cancer cells by NAR nanoparticles by Eman M. Ragab, Abeer A. Khamis, Tarek M. Mohamed, Doaa M. El Gamal

“…In conclusion: Controlling succinate by SDH parallel with SUCNR1 signal regulation by NARNPs will be a novel understanding mechanism and candidate for therapeutic target in lung cancer.…”
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The effectiveness of an Interactive Toy as an Active Distraction Compared with a Passive Distraction in Alleviating Dental Anxiety and Pain while Administration of Local Anaesthesi... by Pinjari Alam Meerza, SVSG Nirmala

“…Using pulse rates and Chotta Bheem Chutki (CBC) scale dental anxiety was evaluated. While pain was evaluated using Faces, Leg, Activity, Cry and Consolability (FLACC) scale and Modified Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale (MWBFPRS). …”
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CRISPR-based rapid and ultra-sensitive diagnostic test for Mycobacterium tuberculosis by Jing-Wen Ai, Xian Zhou, Teng Xu, Minling Yang, Yuanyuan Chen, Gui-Qing He, Ningp Pan, Yuwei Cai, Yongjun Li, Xiaorui Wang, Hang Su, Ting Wang, Weiqi Zeng, Wen-Hong Zhang

“…Its diagnostic performance was compared, in parallel with culture and the GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay (Xpert). …”
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TO THE ISSUE OF THE “VALIDITY” OF THE MARXIST LABOR VALUE THEORY by Yu. A. Kropin

“…Commodities and money have nothing in common that would allow drawing parallels between them and carrying out market transactions on sort of an equivalent basis. …”
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Prevention of Acute Kidney Injury Related (AKI) related by vancomycin; A Randomized Clinical Trial by Mahboubeh Neamatshahi, Aghil Keykhosravi, Anoush Azarfar, Yalda Ravanshad, Yosra Mohammadi, Anahita Ataran, Omid Rashidi, Elham Navipour, Homan Tehrani

“…Introduction:Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the potential side effects of vancomycin in children with systemic infections. We aimed to evaluate the effect of selenium on the prevention of Vancomycin-associated AKI (VA-AKI)Materials and Methods: This study is a parallel randomized controlled trial in Heshmatieh Hospital, Sabzevar, Iran. …”
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Internal Bisphenol Analogue Exposure in an Elderly Chinese Population: Knowledge from Dietary Exposure by Xinjie Duan, Mengyuan Liang, Beibei Wei, Jie Gu, Qian Zhao, Guixiang Ji, Shengyang Jin, Huanhuan Chen

“…In parallel, demographic and dietary surveys were conducted, and the potential association between BP levels and dietary habits was analyzed. …”
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Multi-spatial-attention U-Net: a novel framework for automated gallbladder segmentation on CT images by Henan Lou, Xiaobo Wen, Fanxia Lin, Zhan Peng, Qiuxiao Wang, Ruimei Ren, Junlin Xu, Jinfei Fan, Hao Song, Xiaomeng Ji, Huiyu Wang, Xiangyin Sun, Yinying Dong

“…Our proposed MSAU-Net model was transformed into two versions V1(with one Multi-Scale Feature Extraction and Fusion (MSFEF) module in each MSA block) and V2 (with two parallel MSEFE modules in each MSA blcok). The performances of V1 and V2 were evaluated and compared with four other derivatives of U-Net or state-of-the-art models quantitatively using seven commonly-used metrics, and qualitatively by comparison against experienced physicians’ assessment. …”
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Efficacy and Comfort Level with the Non-Sliding Lingual Orthodontic Technique (BRIUS™) Versus Labial Full Fixed Appliances: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial by Mohammed Hussain Alzainal, Stephen Warunek, David A. Covell, William Tanberg, Aron Aliaga-Del Castillo, Lucia Cevidanes, Thikriat Al-Jewair

“…<b>Introduction:</b> This pilot two-arm, parallel group, randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the efficacy of tooth movement and patient comfort during orthodontic leveling and alignment with the BRIUS™ lingual system (BR) versus labial full fixed appliances (LFFAs). …”
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Efficacy of standardized Internet+ standardized intervention modes against AIDS high-risk behaviors among MSM in Chongqing by ZHOU Hailong, LIU Xiao, LUO Shuxing

“…Core indicators, including AIDS knowledge awareness rate, sexual behavior incidence, condom use rate, drug use rate, and PEP/PrEP utilization rate were employed to evaluate the intervention efficacy on high-risk behaviors in MSM. …”
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Prenatal labor analgesia education program on outcomes for primiparas: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Jiali Wu, Jing Chen, Weiwen Zhang, Jiangtao OuYang, Jia Li, Xujuan Zheng

“…Methods A single-blinded, randomized, controlled, parallel-design trial will be conducted. Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior, online and offline prenatal labor epidural analgesia education program has five modules: (a)elementary knowledge, (b)attitude, (c)subjective norm, (d) perceived behavioral control and (e)behavioral intention. …”
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A mobile-based randomized controlled trial on the feasibility and effectiveness of screening for major depressive disorder: study protocol by M. M. E. Zandbergen, E. E. L. Jansen, L. J. Jabbarian, H. J. de Koning, I. M. C. M. de Kok

“…In the present study, we will evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of screening for MDD using a mobile-based screening protocol. …”
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Efficacy and safety of a house dust mites allergoid in patients with allergic rhinitis—PROACAROS study: protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Inmaculada Buendía-Jiménez, María Matas-Ros, Teresa Garriga-Baraut, Albert Roger-Reig, Ana Tabar-Purroy, on behalf of the PROACAROS investigator group

“…Health-related direct and indirect costs will be also evaluated. Finally, several exploratory parameters will be used to assess the severity of asthma. …”
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Performance of Plug-In Augmented ChatGPT and Its Ability to Quantify Uncertainty: Simulation Study on the German Medical Board Examination by Julian Madrid, Philipp Diehl, Mischa Selig, Bernd Rolauffs, Felix Patricius Hans, Hans-Jörg Busch, Tobias Scheef, Leo Benning

“…Bootstrapping and CIs were used to evaluate the statistical significance of our findings. …”
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The family talk intervention prevent the feeling of loneliness - a long term follow up after a parents life-threatening illness by Emily Bergersen, Cecilia Olsson, Maria Larsson, Ulrika Kreicbergs, Malin Lövgren

“…However, few family-based interventions have been scientifically evaluated and even fewer have been evaluated long term. …”
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Effectiveness of edutainment use in video-based learning on oral health education for school-age children: a randomized clinical trial by Wanwisa Lekaram, Pattarawadee Leelataweewud, Pornpailin Kasemkhun

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of edutainment use for OHE in school-age children. …”
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