Effectiveness of a tailored rehabilitation versus standard strengthening programme for patients with shoulder pain: a protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial (the Ot... by J Haxby Abbott, Daniel C Ribeiro, Zohreh Jafarian Tangrood, Gisela Sole

“…The aim of this feasibility trial is to assess: (1) participant recruitment rate, (2) the proportion of participants enrolled from the total number screened, (3) adherence to the rehabilitation programme, (4) drop-out rates, (5) obtain estimates of adverse reactions to treatment, (6) obtain estimates of intervention effects in order to inform the sample size of the fully-powered randomised controlled trial, (7) conduct a preliminary cost-effectiveness analysis of the standardised strengthening and the tailored rehabilitation interventions.Methods The MAnagement of Subacromial disorders of The shouldER (MASTER) trial, is a two-arm, patient-blinded and assessor-blinded, randomised controlled feasibility trial. …”
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Identification and validation of M2 macrophage-related gene signature as a novel prognostic model for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma by Shengmei He, Huarong Chen, Changya Li, Bao Feng, Ruizhe Zhang, Houyu Zhao, Xianlu Zhuo

“…We divided the HNSCC samples into high-risk and low-risk groups according to the risk score, and the results showed that patients in the high-risk group were more prone to genetic mutations and had a higher tumor mutational burden. …”
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Open-Pit Bench Blasting Fragmentation Prediction Based on Stacking Integrated Strategy by Yikun Sui, Zhiyong Zhou, Rui Zhao, Zheng Yang, Yang Zou

“…This study employs artificial intelligence methods to predict the fragmentation of open-pit bench blasting. …”
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Prevalence and Correlates of Diurnal Mood Variation in Chinese Adolescents with Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study by Duan J, Zhang Y, Tao J, Fan X

“…This study examined diurnal variation in adolescents with comorbid depression and anxiety symptoms, and assessed the incidence, correlates, and related factors.Patients and Methods: The study comprised a sample of 557 outpatients who were adolescents suffering from anxiety and depression. …”
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Using Blood Group Genotyping to Predict Hemolysis in Patients With β-Thalassemia Major With Frequent Transfusions: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Study by Vitasari Indriani, Teguh Triyono, Budi Mulyono

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to analyze the association between blood group genotyping and the incidence of hemolysis in people with thalassemia undergoing repeated transfusions. MethodsThis is a cross-sectional study involving people with β-thalassemia major younger than 18 years old who received regular transfusion with intervals of 2-4 weeks and have received more than 20 units of transfusion. …”
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The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on the Psychological Well-Being of Young Graduates in Portugal by Manuela Larguinho, Sandrina Leal, Rita Lopes

“…However, the specific impact of emotional intelligence on the psychological well-being of young graduates remains underexplored, particularly in the Portuguese context, making this study highly relevant. Methods:To investigate this impact, a questionnaire was administered to a sample of 209 young graduates in Portugal, which included emotional intelligence and psychological well-being items and a multiple regression model was used. …”
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Enhanced Recovery after Colorectal Surgery: 1st Year Experience in a Safety-Net Hospital by Stephanie D. Talutis, Uma R. Phatak, Angela H. Kuhnen, Pamela Rosenkranz, David McAneny, Jason F. Hall

“…ERAS patients had a longer operating room (OR) time (P = 0.010), however, OR fluid rates were lower for ERAS patients (P < 0.001) with more neutral fluid balance at discharge (closer to 0) (P = 0.006). …”
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The Treatment and Evaluation of Dandruff and Scalp Erythema with Fermented Salix purpurea Bark Extract by Kalinowska O, Maślana J, Gilreath A

“…Statistical analysis was conducted using paired sample t-tests or Wilcoxon signed-rank tests to assess within-group changes, and unpaired t-tests or Mann–Whitney U-tests to compare results between groups. …”
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Threats to validity in the design and conduct of preclinical efficacy studies: a systematic review of guidelines for in vivo animal experiments. by Valerie C Henderson, Jonathan Kimmelman, Dean Fergusson, Jeremy M Grimshaw, Dan G Hackam

“…Some of the most common recommendations included performance of a power calculation to determine sample size, randomized treatment allocation, and characterization of disease phenotype in the animal model prior to experimentation.…”
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Standardized coronectomy versus total extraction for impacted mandibular third molars: a single-blinded prospective analysis of patient-reported outcomes by Khalid Al-Ali, Roba Saqan, Sarah Alkhazraji, Kamis Gaballah

“…Further research with larger sample sizes is recommended to validate these findings and optimize decision-making for mandibular third molar surgeries.…”
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Cytokeratin Profiles Identify Diagnostic Signatures in Colorectal Cancer Using Multiplex Analysis of Tissue Microarrays by Thomas Knösel, Valeska Emde, Karsten Schlüns, Peter Michael Schlag, Manfred Dietel, Iver Petersen

“…In total, 2919 samples were analyzed. Results: Unsupervised hierarchical clustering discovered subgroups represented by reduced CK8 and CK20 expression, that differed by a shorter patients survival. …”
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Removal of heavy metals from industrial wastewater using natural and organically modified minerals by Markos Margaritis, Eftychia Gkazeli, Maria Atzemi

“…The reuse of industrial or municipal wastewater for irrigation is increasingly common due to its availability and the pressing need for effective disposal methods. However, this practice elevates heavy metal concentrations in water and soil. …”
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Cannabis Use in Opioid Maintenance Therapy: Prevalence, Clinical Correlates and Reasons for Use by Markus Backmund, Greta G. Zámbó, Susanne Schöfl, Michael Soyka

“…Cannabis dependence was significantly more common in patients receiving buprenorphine than methadone. …”
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EVALUATION OF NEEDLE STICK INJURY AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN AL NAJAF CITY/ IRAQ by Haneen Ayad Nemaa, Shaymaa Abdul Lateef Al-fadhul, Taqi Mohammed Jwad Taher

“…The study sample included a variety of specialists, including anesthetics, surgeons, dentists, surgeon assistants, anesthetics assistants, nurses, physicians, and laboratory workers. …”
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Effects of hyperbaric oxygen and N-acetylcysteine in survival of random pattern skin flaps in rats by Fernando da Rocha, Djalma Fagundes, Jefferson Pires, Fernanda Salim da Rocha

“…These findings suggest that the diffusion of oxygen through the interstitial space was the determining factor of more favourable results of HBO.…”
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Predominance of DENV-3 among patients in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso by Abdoul Karim Ouattara, Shoukrat Ohuwa Toyin Bello, Alphonsine Ouédraogo, Lassina Traoré, Florencia Wendkuuni Djigma, Jacques Simporé

“…Methods: The study was conducted during October and November 2023 and included suspected febrile patients seen at HOSCO and CERBA. …”
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Association of TLR4 expression and genomic instability with renal function markers in diabetic nephropathy by Ayat Rasheed Hameed, Rasha Salih Nuhair

“…Patients with diabetes, nephropathy, or diabetic nephropathy were found to have more micronuclei and chromosomal aberrations. Significantly increased serum urea and creatinine levels have also been observed in patients with nephropathy and diabetic nephropathy. …”
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A micro-computed tomographic evaluation of root canal filling with a single gutta-percha cone and calcium silicate sealer by Jong Cheon Kim, Maung Maung Kyaw Moe, Sung Kyo Kim

“…Immediately after and 4 weeks after the root canal filling, the samples were scanned using micro-computed tomography at a resolution of 12.8 μm. …”
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Psammoma bodies as signs of choroid plexus ageing: A morphometric analysis by Živković Vladimir S., Stanojković Milica M., Antić Milorad M.

“…Tissue samples were collected from both lateral, third and forth ventricles’ choroid plexus. …”
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Risk factors for recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis by Janković Slobodan, Bojović Dragica, Vukadinović Dubravka, Daglar Elmedina, Janković Marija, Laudanović Dragomir, Lukić Vladan, Mišković Vesna, Potpara Zorica, Projović Ivana, Čokanović Vesna, Petrović Nadežda, Folić Marko, Savić Viktorija

“…A total of fifty-one patients had four or more episodes of vulvovaginal candidiasis during the last year (cases), and 132 patients with one to three episodes of vulvovaginal candidiasis were sampled as controls, matched by age. …”
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