Impact of Race and Social Determinants on Operative Management of Distal Radius Fractures in Medicare Patients by Nicole J. Newman-Hung, MD, Amil R. Agarwal, BA, Ambika E. Paulson, MD, Uma Srikumaran, MD, MBA, MPH, Dawn Laporte, MD, Lauren E. Wessel, MD

“…Univariate and multivariable regression analyses were performed to observe whether race and adverse SDOH variables were independent predictors of undergoing open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) within 3 weeks of a new diagnosis of DRF after controlling for age and fracture type. …”
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Psychoeducation Group for Depression (PEG-D): Study protocol for a prospective, randomized, single-blind, crossover trial. by Adriana Munhoz Carneiro, Sara Lisboa Teodoro Silva, Fernando Dos Santos Fernandes, Jainan Rodrigues Barretto, Tatiane Rodrigues de Brito, Lilian Hupfeld Moreno, Fernando Cordeiro Pimentel, Bruna Alcaire Jorge, Leonardo Afonso Dos Santos, Matheus Rassi Fernandes Ramos, Ricardo Alberto Moreno

“…Secondary outcomes, such as improvement in functionality and quality of life, will be measured by the Global Functioning Rating Scale (GAF), Clinical Global Impression Scale, and cognitive and behavioral factors by the Cognitive and Behavioral Avoidance Scale-CBAS, and Thoughts Scale Depressants-DTS (EPD).…”
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Baseline gut microbiome composition predicts metformin therapy short-term efficacy in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients. by Ilze Elbere, Ivars Silamikelis, Ilze Izabella Dindune, Ineta Kalnina, Monta Briviba, Linda Zaharenko, Laila Silamikele, Vita Rovite, Dita Gudra, Ilze Konrade, Jelizaveta Sokolovska, Valdis Pirags, Janis Klovins

“…<h4>Results</h4>Metformin reduced the alpha diversity of microbiota in healthy controls (p = 0.02) but not in T2D patients. At the species level, reduction in the abundance of Clostridium bartlettii and Barnesiella intestinihominis, as well as an increase in the abundance of Parabacteroides distasonis and Oscillibacter unclassified overlapped between both study groups. …”
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Effect of Hepatitis C Infection on Semen Parameters of Men From Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan by Jamal Uddin, Shamim Akhter, Muhammad Javaid Asad, Muhammad Irfan, Mazhar Qayyum, Majid Aijaz, Shahzad Aslam

“…The semen analysis, conducted using manual and computer-assisted techniques, revealed significant ( p < .05) reductions in volume, concentration, motility, and morphology among HCV-infected men compared to the control group. …”
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Durability of benralizumab effectiveness in severe eosinophilic asthma patients with and without chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps: a post hoc analysis from the ANANKE study by Luisa Brussino, Maria Aliani, Elena Altieri, Pietro Bracciale, Maria Filomena Caiaffa, Paolo Cameli, Giorgio Walter Canonica, Giorgio Walter Canonica, Cristiano Caruso, Cristiano Caruso, Stefano Centanni, Fausto De Michele, Stefano Del Giacco, Fabiano Di Marco, Laura Malerba, Francesco Menzella, Girolamo Pelaia, Paola Rogliani, Paola Rogliani, Micaela Romagnoli, Pietro Schino, Jan Walter Schroeder, Gianenrico Senna, Alessandra Vultaggio, Maria D’Amato

“…While lung function improvement was comparable at week 96, CRSwNP patients showed a faster response to benralizumab, with a rise of forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) at 16 weeks that was maintained throughout the study. …”
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Frequency domain analysis of steady-state visual evoked potentials in dogs with optic neuritis: a pilot study by Teck-Geun Lee, Joon-Young Kim

“…Visual evoked potentials (VEP) are electrophysiological signals used to assess visual pathway function, with applications in diagnosing optic nerve disorders. …”
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Gut microbiota profile in newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis patients: an exploratory pilot study in southern India by Tejaswini Baral, Shaik Mohammad Abdul Fayaz, Mohan K. Manu, Chandrashekar Udyavara Kudru, Jitendra Singh, Chiranjay Mukhopadhyay, Mahadev Rao, Kavitha Saravu, Sonal Sekhar Miraj

“…The analysis revealed a significant reduction in gut microbial diversity among PTB patients, with particularly lower alpha diversity (Chao1 index, p ≤ 0.0001) than healthy controls (HC). …”
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Adjunct psychomotor trauma exposure in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder: a case series by Claire Guépin, Stéphane Duhem, Nicolas Gaud, Frédérique Warembourg, Guillaume Vaiva, Arnaud Leroy

“…However, many patients remain resistant to treatment, with significant levels of residual symptoms, a high dropout rate, and poor functional prognosis despite a reduction in psychotraumatic symptoms. …”
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Effectiveness of Physical Activity in the Management of Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review by Alexandra Alonso-Sal, José Luís Alonso-Perez, María Dolores Sosa-Reina, Juan Antonio García-Noblejas-Fernández, Viren Gul Balani-Balani, Giacomo Rossettini, Jorge Hugo Villafañe

“…Fifteen randomized controlled trials involving 1338 participants aged 18 to 65 years with NSLBP were included. …”
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Influence of Algal Incorporation on Sensory and Physicochemical Attributes of Caseless Sausage—Ćevap (CSC) by Caba Siladji, Vesna Djordjevic, Branka Borovic, Volker Heinz, Nino Terjung, Nenad Katanic, Igor Tomasevic

“…Sensory evaluations showed that formulations containing wakame received the lowest scores for color, smell, taste and overall acceptability—up to 1.5 points lower compared to the control samples. On the other hand, some formulations with other algae showed promising small deviations from the control. …”
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A public health perspective on virtual reality interventions: exploring the impact of VR extreme sports on stress, anxiety, and depression in men with social anxiety disorder by Li Wang, Hossein Faridniya, Haiyang Yu

“…Normality of data distribution was confirmed using the Kolmogorov–Smirnov test (p &gt; 0.05), and Levene’s test also confirmed the homogeneity of variances (p &gt; 0.05), supporting the use of ANCOVA to compare adjusted post-test scores between groups.ResultsThe VR-based intervention led to significant reductions across all three measured domains. Depression (η2 = 0.916), anxiety (η2 = 0.901), and stress (η2 = 0.829) levels showed substantial improvement in the experimental group compared to the control group.ConclusionThese findings highlight the promise of VR-based extreme sports as a novel, non-pharmacological intervention for men with SAD. …”
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Results of a 12-week open-label, non-interventional study of the efficacy and safety of olokizumab therapy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis after switching from anti-B-cell th... by A. A. Akimova, N. E. Banshchikova, A. E. Sizikov, A. A. Mullagaliev, E. A. Letyagina, N. A. Ilina, Yu. D. Kurochkina, Yu. B. Ubshaeva, V. O. Omelchenko, O. A. Chumasova, N. S. Shkaruba, M. A. Korolev

“…All patients showed a reduction in pain (VAS scale) by week 8. The functional status of patients, according to the HAQ index, showed a significant decrease only by the 12th week of the study: Me baseline = 1.62, Me 12 weeks = 1.31 (p&lt;0.05).Conclusion. …”
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Smoothening Perfluoroalkylated Surfaces: Liquid‐Like Despite Molecular Rigidity? by Parham Koochak, Mariia S. Kiseleva, Sakari Lepikko, Mika Latikka, Robin H. A. Ras, William S. Y. Wong

“…By implementing moisture‐exposure controls, highly homogenous surfaces with root‐mean‐square roughness below 1 nm are fabricated. …”
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Postbiotic <i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i> CECT 9161 Influences the Canine Oral Metagenome and Reduces Plaque Biofilm Formation by Adrián Florit-Ruiz, Laura Rago, Antonia Rojas, Bellahanum Guzelkhanova, Adrià Pont-Beltran, Araceli Lamelas, María Carmen Solaz-Fuster, Juan F. Martinez-Blanch, María Enrique López, Guillermo García-Lainez, Bob T. Rosier, Richard Day, Teresa Rubio, Rhiannon Batchelor, Sophie L. Nixon

“…Periodontal diseases are highly prevalent in dogs and intricately interconnected with the composition and functional attributes of the oral microbiota. The demand for non-invasive interventions to support oral health presents an opportunity for functional ingredients. …”
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Psychological impacts of "screen time" and "green time" for children and adolescents: A systematic scoping review. by Tassia K Oswald, Alice R Rumbold, Sophie G E Kedzior, Vivienne M Moore

“…However, additional high-quality longitudinal studies and randomised controlled trials are needed to make a compelling case for causal relationships. …”
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Highland Barley Tartary Buckwheat Coarse Grain Biscuits Ameliorated High-Fat Diet-Induced Hyperlipidaemia in Mice Through Gut Microbiota Modulation and Enhanced Short-Chain Fatty A... by Xiuqing Yang, Xiongfei Kang, Linfang Li, Shaoyu Zhang

“…This research provides novel insights into functional food development for hyperlipidemia.…”
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Visual biofeedback for paradoxical vocal fold motion (PVFM) by Rachelle Alyce LeBlanc, Daniel Aalto, Caroline C. Jeffery

“…The condition is thought to be primarily functional, with behavioural therapy considered mainstay in the non-acute setting. …”
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Comparison of Hip and Low Back Loads between Normal Gait, Axillary Crutch Ambulation and Walking with a Hands-free Crutch in a Healthy Population by Karl Orishimo, Amir Shapira, Ian Kremenic, Malachy McHugh, Stephen Nicholas

“…# Background Instead of using axillary crutches, using a hands-free crutch (HFC) has been associated with higher functional outcome scores. However, hip and back pain have been reported as side effects…”
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TECAR Therapy: A Clinical Commentary on its Evolution, Application, and Future in Rehabilitation by Lewis G. Lupowitz, Laura Ramus, Frederic Delacour, Ken Johnson

“…Key studies, including randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses, were evaluated to assess the effectiveness of TECAR therapy in pain reduction, tissue repair, and enhancement of athletic performance…”
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Application of Standardized <i>Rosa damascena</i> Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes in Dermatological Wound Healing and Scar Management: A Retrospective Case-Series Study with Long-Term O... by Lidia Majewska, Agnieszka Kondraciuk, Karolina Dorosz, Agnieszka Budzyńska

“…In traumatic facial injury, RSCE therapy facilitated reduction in scar contracture and improved functional outcomes. …”
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