Web-Based Video Intervention and Associated Factors for the Uptake of the Catch-Up Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in Japan: Randomized Controlled Trial by Toshiki Yoshioka, Atsushi Goto, Taichi Mizushima, Yukio Suzuki, Yutaka Ueda, Asami Yagi, Masayuki Sekine, Risa Kudo, Suzanne M Garland, Suresh Kumarasamy, Ida Ismail-Pratt, Katharina Reimer, Etsuko Miyagi

“…MethodsIn this randomized, parallel, single-blinded, internet-based trial, we recruited women aged 18‐26 years unvaccinated for HPV through a web-based research panel. …”
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A Research on CEO Branding by Büşra Çetin, Neslihan Özmelek Taş, Emet Gürel, Azra Kardelen Nazlı

“…In other words, the results of this study create a sustainable CEO brand concept by displaying personal qualities parallel to the personal images of CEO brands and the images of institutions. …”
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Combining DNA metabarcoding with macroscopic analysis increases the number of detected prey taxa in the estimated diet for harbour porpoises by Johanna Stedt, Linnea Brokmar, Aleksija Neimanis, Aleksija Neimanis, William F. Englund, Per Carlsson, Anna Roos

“…In this study we investigate the diet composition of the harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena), a small marine top predator with great ecological importance, to provide updated dietary estimates for the species in Swedish waters. This is done by parallel use of macroscopic stomach content analysis and DNA based prey species determinations by DNA metabarcoding (sDNA analysis), which allows us to also compare and evaluate the methods’ respective and combined performance. …”
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Effect of Exercise and Nutrition Intervention for Older Adults with Impaired Physical Function with Preserved Muscle Mass (Functional Sarcopenia): A Randomized Controlled Trial by Ji S, Baek JY, Go J, Lee CK, Yu SS, Lee E, Jung HW, Jang IY

“…The effectiveness of a program combining exercise and nutritional support—known interventions for individuals with low muscle mass—was evaluated for its impact on older adults with functional sarcopenia.Methods: An unblinded, parallel-group randomized controlled trial was conducted in a public medical center in a rural Korean community. …”
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Virtual reality enhanced mindfulness and yoga intervention for postpartum depression and anxiety in the post COVID era by Nan Liu, Junchen Deng, Fang Lu, Juan Xiao

“…This study demonstrates that integrating VR technology with traditional mindfulness and yoga practices effectively reduces both postpartum depression and anxiety symptoms in the post-COVID era. The parallel improvements in physiological stress markers and cognitive control provide insight into potential mechanisms underlying these therapeutic effects. …”
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EEG-Based Seizure Onset Detection of Frontal and Temporal Lobe Epilepsies Using 1DCNN by Xiaoshuang Wang, Guanyu Wang, Tingting Wu, Ying Wang, Tommi Karkkainen, Fengyu Cong

“…Method: 20 FLE patients and 20 TLE patients are utilized in our work, and a parallel one-dimensional convolutional neural network (1DCNN) model is built for classification. …”
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Differential Effects of Canonical Androgens and 11-Ketotestosterone on Reproductive Phenotypes and Folliculogenesis in Mouse Model of PCOS by Yi-Ru Tsai, Yen-Nung Liao, Cheng-Ju Tsai, Yu-Ang Lee, Shih-Min Hsia, Kuo-Chung Lan, Hong-Yo Kang

“…The assessments included body weight, estrous cyclicity, serum hormone profiles, ovarian histology, and follicle classification. In parallel, large preantral follicles were cultured with each androgen to evaluate follicle growth, antrum formation, and ovulation capacity. …”
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Anorexia-cachexia syndrome in cancer patients: pathogenetic aspects and treatment options by A. V. Snegovoy, V. B. Larionova, I. V. Kononenko

“…In the study group, with radiation (n = 14) and chemotherapy (n = 34), patients received enteral nutrition Forticare orally 125 ml 3 times a day in parallel with their usual diet. Patients in the control group during radiation therapy (n = 14) received the required amount of calories from their usual diet. …”
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TNF-α levels in hypertensive patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with and without obesity by V.V. Zlatkina, T.M. Tikhonova, L.V. Bogun

“…The development of inflammatory processes in obesity is accompanied by a parallel increase in the content of cytokines – mediators of inflammation, including tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), which is associated with an increased risk of developing and progressing type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), and a corresponding increase in the incidence of cardiovascular complications associated with this. …”
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Hybrid cardiac rehabilitation trial (HYCARET): protocol of a randomised, multicentre, non-inferiority trial in South America by Sherry L Grace, Fernando Lanas, Pamela Serón, Maria J Oliveros, Gabriel N Marzuca-Nassr, Gladys Morales, Claudia Román, Sergio R Muñoz, Nicolás Saavedra

“…There is an urgent need to create more accessible CR delivery models to reach all patients in need. This trial aims to evaluate if the prevention of recurrent cardiovascular events is not inferior in a hybrid CR programme compared with a standard programme.Method and analysis A non-inferiority, pragmatic, multicentre, parallel (1:1), prospective, randomised and open with blinded endpoint assessment clinical trial will be conducted. 308 patients with coronary artery disease will be recruited consecutively. …”
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Combined enriched environment and fluoxetine enhance myelin protein expression in the prefrontal cortex of a chronic unpredictable stress depression model by Jingyang Gu, Cong Liu, Yan Li, Laipeng Feng, Mengjun Geng, Jiao Dong, Jinhong Han, Liqin Zhao, Qiujing Shao, Hui-Ying Wang, Chang-Hong Wang

“…This study investigated changes in MBP and CNP expression associated with depressive-like behaviors induced by chronic unpredictable stress (CUS) and evaluated therapeutic interventions using fluoxetine (FLU), an enriched environment (EE), or their combination. …”
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Conservative vs Surgical Treatment for Displaced, Distal Diaphyseal-Metaphyseal Fractures of 5th Metatarsal Bone: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Study by Chamnanni Rungprai MD, Methasit Suksintharanon MD, Pitchapat Sukonpatip, Yantarat Sripanich MD

“…Radiographic union was evaluated by weightbearing CT scan starting at 8 weeks followed by 3-week interval until union was achieved. …”
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Oxford Vaccine Hesitancy Scale (OVHS): a UK-based and US-based online mixed-methods psychometric development and validation study of an instrument to assess vaccine hesitancy by Samantha Vanderslott, Andrew J Pollard, Michael Morrison, Jonathan Kantor, Robert C Carlisle

“…A scree plot, minimum average partial correlation analysis and parallel analysis suggested a three-factor 13-item scale with domains of vaccine beliefs (seven items), pain (three items) and personal deliberation (three items). …”
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Correlation Between Hallux Valgus Severity and the Prevalence of Metatarsus Adductus in Hallux Valgus by Yuan‐Shao Chen, Che‐Han Liang, Han‐Ting Shih, Kao‐Chang Tu, Shih‐Chieh Tang, Shun‐Ping Wang

“…Conclusions MA is common among patients with HV, with its prevalence increasing in parallel with HV severity. The modified Engel's angle is a reliable and sensitive method for detecting MA associated with HV, particularly in severe cases, and its use can help tailor surgical plans to improve outcomes. …”
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Research of physicomechanical and design characteristics of vibrated, centrifuged and vibro-centrifuged concretes by L. R. Mailyan, S. A. Stel'makh, E. M. Shcherban, Yu. V. Zherebtsov, M. M. Al-Tulaikhi

“…The essence of the technique was that each manufactured experimental control sample was used in several types of tests in-parallel. From the total annular section of each sample, three conditional quadrants were distinguished, from which standard samples of small size were cut out. …”
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THE KARDIOKANON STUDY: A WAY TO SETTLE THE SUBJECT OF CLINICAL EQUIVALENCE OF GENERIC AND ORIGINAL DRUGS by S. Yu. Martsevich, N. P. Kutishenko, M. L. Ginzburg, G. V. Matyushin, V. V. Skibitskiy, L. A. Sokolova, A. V. Deev

“…Patients (n=120), aged 40–72 (58.7±7.7) years, 93 men and 27 women, with stable angina, functional class (FC) II (n=117, 97.5%) and III (n=3, 2.5%), were included in the multi-center open randomized study with parallel groups. Patients were randomized into 2 groups: group 1 (n=59) received therapy with original drugs only , and group 2 (n=61) — with generics ones only. …”
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A systematic review of robotic colorectal surgery programs worldwide and a comprehensive description of local robotic training programme by Valentin Butnari, Harpreet Kaur Sekhon Inderjit Singh, Eshtar Hamid, Shady Gaafar Hosny, Sandeep Kaul, Joseph Huang, Richard Boulton, Nirooshun Rajendran

“…This systematic review aimed to evaluate the structure currently employed worldwide in RACS training programs for colorectal surgery trainees. …”
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Analyzing MASLD interventional clinical trial registration based on the ClinicalTrials.gov database by Hui Du, Jihan Huang, Youhua Wang, Chunyan Wang, Yiqun Wang, Luming Hou, Yali Li, Ying Li, Qianmin Su

“…These trials were subsequently evaluated based on clinical stage, trial design, intervention modalities, outcome metrics, and other pertinent factors. …”
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The effect of mindfulness-based counselling on the anxiety levels and childbirth satisfaction among primiparous pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial by Rozhin Feli, Sousan Heydarpour, Kamran Yazdanbakhsh, Fatemeh Heydarpour

“…Methods This two-group, parallel, randomized controlled trial involved 60 eligible primiparous pregnant women who were referred to health centers in Kermanshah province (western Iran). …”
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The molecular mechanism of the protective effect of tianeptine against ovarian ischemia-reperfusion injury by Betul Kalkan, Bulent Yavuzer, Aydin Aliyev, Osman Kagan Cakir, Fusun Gozen, Ali Sefa Mendil, Taha Abdulkadir Coban, Halis Suleyman

“…I/R increased the levels of oxidants and pro-inflammatory cytokines and decreased the levels of antioxidants in rat ovaries. In parallel, histopathologic and immunohistochemical examination of the ovarian tissue revealed the presence of severe (grade 3) oxidative damage. …”
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