Predictors of depression among Chinese college students: a machine learning approach by Lin Luo, Junfeng Yuan, Chenghan Wu, Yanling Wang, Rui Zhu, Huilin Xu, Luqin Zhang, Zhongge Zhang

“…However, longitudinal studies are required to establish causal relationships and validate these findings through intervention trials.…”
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Revisiting Hemicraniectomy: Late Decompressive Hemicraniectomy for Malignant Middle Cerebral Artery Stroke and the Role of Infarct Growth Rate by Saadat Kamran, Naveed Akhtar, Abdul Salam, Ayman Alboudi, Kainat Kamran, Arsalan Ahmed, Rabia A. Khan, Mohsin K. Mirza, Jihad Inshasi, Ashfaq Shuaib

“…Functional outcome analyzed as mRS 0–4 versus mRS 5-6 showed no difference in this split between early and late operated on patients [P=0.140] and mortality [P=0.975]. …”
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Graft survival and mortality outcomes after kidney transplant in patients with lupus nephritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Weizhong Jiang, Yunfen Xu, Qichun Yin

“…Studies with a larger sample size (>200) showed that LN was strongly associated with lower graft and patient survival rates. …”
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Functional and genomic analyses of plant growth promoting traits in Priestia aryabhattai and Paenibacillus sp. isolates from tomato rhizosphere by Carolina Almirón, Tomás Denis Petitti, María Agustina Ponso, Ana María Romero, Vanessa Andrea Areco, María Isabel Bianco, Martín Espariz, Pablo Marcelo Yaryura

“…In the greenhouse, tomato plants inoculated with the strains showed increased biomass, leaf area, and root length. …”
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Correlation of Macular Focal Electroretinogram with Ellipsoid Zone Extension in Stargardt Disease by Edoardo Abed, Giorgio Placidi, Luigi Calandriello, Marco Piccardi, Francesca Campagna, Matteo Bertelli, Angelo Maria Minnella, Maria Cristina Savastano, Benedetto Falsini

“…The amplitude of FERG showed a negative relationship with interruption of ellipsoid zone (EZ) (R2=0.54, p<0.0001) and a positive correlation with average macular thickness (AMT). …”
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Emerging Pharmacological Interventions for Chronic Venous Insufficiency: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Efficacy, Safety, and Therapeutic Advances by Camila Botelho Miguel, Ranielly de Souza Andrade, Laise Mazurek, Melissa Carvalho Martins-de-Abreu, Jamil Miguel-Neto, Aurélio de Melo Barbosa, Glicélia Pereira Silva, Aristóteles Góes-Neto, Siomar de Castro Soares, Javier Emilio Lazo-Chica, Wellington Francisco Rodrigues

“…<b>Results</b>: Hydroxyethylrutoside and Pycnogenol showed significant benefits in pain reduction and resting flux improvement, with mean differences of 38 (95% CI: 10.56–65.44) and 25.30 (95% CI: 18.73–31.87), respectively. …”
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Genetic Variability and Selection Criteria in Rice Mutant Lines as Revealed by Quantitative Traits by Yusuff Oladosu, M. Y. Rafii, Norhani Abdullah, Mohammad Abdul Malek, H. A. Rahim, Ghazali Hussin, Mohammad Abdul Latif, Isiaka Kareem

“…To achieve this objective, two field trials were carried out on 45 mutant rice genotypes to evaluate their growth and yield traits. …”
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Comparative efficacy of minoxidil alone versus minoxidil combined with low-level laser therapy in the treatment of androgenic alopecia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Abdulmajeed Alosaimi, Abdullah Algarni, Abdulrahman Alharbi, Abdulmalik Alotaibi, Abdullah Alomairi, Mohannad Alsurayhi, Waleed Alharbi

“…Objective This systematic review evaluates the efficacy of minoxidil alone versus minoxidil with low-level laser therapy (LLLT) for androgenic alopecia.Study design systematic review and meta-analysis.Methods An online search of PubMed, Web of Science, and MEDLINE was conducted. Randomized clinical trials comparing minoxidil monotherapy with minoxidil and LLLT combination therapy were included based on predefined criteria. …”
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Genetic gain of grain yield and quality in bread wheat cultivars representing 40 years of breeding in Morocco by S. Bennani, M. Taghouti, F. Gaboun

“…Within the same period, GPC showed a nonsignificant negative trend of –0.007% (–0.002% yr–1), while derivative parameters from GY and GPC indicated high positive genetic progress. …”
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High-Flow Nasal Cannula versus Noninvasive Ventilation in AECOPD Patients with Respiratory Acidosis: A Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Study by Meng Wang, Feifan Zhao, Lina Sun, Ying Liang, Wei Yan, Xiaoyan Sun, Qingtao Zhou, Bei He

“…Univariate analysis showed that log NT-proBNP was an important factor for HFNC failure (p=0.007). …”
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Real-time ultrasound for umbilical venous catheter insertion in neonates- a systematic review and meta-analysis by Rajendra Prasad Anne, Emine A. Rahiman, Abhishek Somashekara Aradhya

“…Study selection All randomised controlled trials/RCTs and non-randomised studies of interventions/NRSIs comparing real-time ultrasound with the conventional technique of umbilical venous catheterisation were included. …”
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Effects of Pioglitazone on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in the Absence of Constitutive Androstane Receptor Expression by Hwa Young Ahn, Hwan Hee Kim, Ji-Yeon Hwang, Changhun Park, Bo Youn Cho, Young Joo Park

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Futility in TAVI: A scoping review of definitions, predictive criteria, and medical predictive models. by Charlie Ferry, Jade Fiery-Fraillon, Mario Togni, Stephane Cook

“…Medical predictive models showed moderate sensitivity and specificity, except for machine learning, which shows promise for the future. …”
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Diabetes Education Program for Nursing Students: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Jeong‐Ah Ahn, Eun‐Mi Kim, Jung Eun Lee, Kyoung‐A Kim

“…Randomised controlled trials and quasi‐experimental studies, published in English between 2013 and 2022, that examined diabetes education programs for nursing students were considered in the review. …”
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The value of FDG-PET/CT metabolic parameters and treatment metabolic response in predicting long-term survival of patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma by Abbas Yousefikoma, Mohamad Mehdi Karimy Taha

“…Background: Few trials have been conducted regarding using PET/CT metabolic parameters as a predictor for the long-term survival of patients with lymphoma. …”
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A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Single-group Studies Assessing the Role of Calcium Hydroxylapatite in Aesthetic Enhancements and Satisfaction by Mojgan Amiri, MSc, Renald Meçani, MD, Christa D. Niehot, MSc, Terri L. Phillips, MD, Katherine Goldie, MD, Janina Kolb, MD, Taulant Muka, PhD, Hua Daughtry, PhD

“…We recommend more rigorously designed trials to better understand CaHA’s clinical effects.…”
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African animal trypanocide resistance: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Keneth, Iceland Kasozi, Ewan, Thomas MacLeod, Susan, Christina Welburn

“…ISM (SMD = −0.41, 95% CI: −0.96, 0.14; I2 = 5%, P = 0.38) showed multiple cross-resistance. Clinical studies also showed evidence of multi-drug resistance on DA and ISM (RR = 1.01, 95% CI: 0.71–1.43; I2 = 46%, P = 0.16). …”
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Non-Instrumental Pulp Therapy for Deciduous Molars: A Global Bibliometric Analysis of Clinical Studies by Rayza Verônica Soares Carvalho, Marina de Deus Moura de Lima, Cacilda Castelo Branco Lima, Marcoeli Silva de Moura, Caroline Barros Oliveira, Lucia de Fátima Almeida de Deus Moura

“…Conclusion: The study showed increased publications with a clinical focus in the last decade on the LSTR/NIPT technique, with Brazil leading in the number of relevant publications. …”
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Local Institution Model of Tambrauw Conservation in West Papua by Sepus M. Fatem, San Afri Awang, Ahmad Maryudi, Satyawan Pudyatmoko, Jonni Marwa

“…Research data obtained from: (1) the results of expert interviews; (2) field notes, and (3) data suggesting improvements to the initial model draft and observers' observations on the implementation of trials (FGDs / Consultations) on a small and large scale. …”
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The feasibility of an innovative online mind-body wellness program for medical students by Christina Ray, Shankar Jha, Makayla Watt, Ashley Hyde, Kendra McGowan, Sarah Tymchuk, Puneeta Tandon

“… Purpose: Medical students have higher stress levels than their age-matched peers; however, few online wellness interventions have been trialed in this population. This pilot study examined the feasibility of an online wellness program for medical students.  …”
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