Cost Analysis of Noninvasive Helmet Ventilation Compared with Use of Noninvasive Face Mask in ARDS by Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, Louis-Philippe Gagnon, Raphaëlle Robidoux, Kednapa Thavorn, Dipayan Chaudhuri, Daniel Kobewka, John P. Kress

“…A recent randomized controlled trial by Patel et al. (2016) showed lower intubation rates and 90-day mortality when comparing helmet to face mask NIV in ARDS. …”
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Predictive Value of Post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Quantitative Flow Ratio for Vessel-Oriented Composite Endpoint by Weibin Liu, Huaxiu Cai, Yin Zheng, Yongkang Wen, Sicheng Chen, Xiuying Xie, Huan Zeng, Hengqing Zhu, Zhonghan Ni, Fang Pei, Jun Cao, Gang Cao

“…Post-PCI QFR has a good predictive value for post-PCI VOCE. Trial Registration. This trial is registered with CRD42022322001.…”
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Development of Virtual Hologram Audio Visualizer Box Technology to Improve Physical Fitness by Arief Darmawan, Tatok Sugiarto, Surya Adi Saputra, Ahadi Priyohutomo, Amirina Surya Mahardikarani

“…Validation results showed an average value of 84% with a very good category, the results of small-scale group trials showed an average gain from experts and observers of 77.5% with a good category and the results of large-scale group trials showed an average gain percentage from experts and observers of 81% with a very good category and the product can be used without experiencing any problems. …”
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Effect of video-based trauma-informed care training for nursing staff on seclusion and restraint of psychiatric inpatients: A non-randomized controlled study by Michi Miyake, Megumi Hazumi, Kentaro Usuda, Takahiro Kawashima, Maiko Fukasawa, Hisateru Tachimori, Daisuke Nishi

“…In this non-randomized controlled trial, we examined the effectiveness of a video-based trauma-informed care training program for nursing staff, with seclusion and restraint times as the outcome. …”
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Effectiveness and Safety of Hair Growth Formulation Containing L.f (Teak) Leaf Extract: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study on Males with Androgenic Alopecia by Nutchaninad Tanuphol B.ATM, Neti Waranuch PhD, Vanuchawan Wisuitiprot PhD, Wudtichai Wisuitiprot PhD, Kamonlak Insumrong PhD, Prapapan Temkitthawon PhD, Nungruthai Suphrom PhD, Katechan Jampachaisri PhD, Corine Girard PhD, Kornkanok Ingkaninan PhD

“…Conclusion Teak leaf extract, as incorporated in HT-teak, demonstrates potential as an alternative mild hair growth promoter for individuals with AGA, offering both efficacy and safety. Trial registration This study was retrospectively registered on International Standard Randomised Controlled Trial Number (ISRCTN.com); ISRCTN24541842 (registered on January 8, 2024).…”
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Model Agile Scrum untuk Pengembangan Sistem Pencarian Dokumen Surat Digital Berbasis Konten Terklasifikasi dengan Ontologi by Rifiana Arief, Suryarini Widodo, Ary Bima Kurniawan, Hustinawaty Hustinawaty, Faisal Arkan

“…Includes pre-game (collecting user stories, product backlog, sprint backlog), game (development (5 sprints)), and post-game (implementation, user acceptance and documentation).The results of the system trial on the Ministry of Education and Culture's General Bureau of Letter Documents show that during the archiving of the letter, this system succeeded in classifying the letter (type, origin and subject of the letter) according to valid comprehension procedures, automatically with the assistance of artificial intelligence, and in the process of searching for letters, the system This managed to find a letter document based on the file name, content, classification criteria and display detailed ontological information found. …”
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Evaluation of a transdiagnostic mental health intervention in German primary care: study protocol for a parallel-group, two-arm, cluster randomised controlled pilot study by Christopher Ebert, Marie Vogel, Jochen Gensichen, Hanna Reif, Lena Grögor, Lukas Junker, Thomas Ehring, Alkomiet Hasan, Stefan Leucht, Kirsten Lochbühler, for the POKAL-Group

“…Trial registration The protocol for this study has been registered with the German Clinical Trials Register: DRKS00033386, Date of registration: 18th of March 2024, https://drks.de/search/en/trial/DRKS00033386 .…”
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Effects of sexual counseling and education based on self-efficacy theory on the sexual function of women with breast cancer by Azadeh Jamshidi, Farzaneh Noroozi, Razieh Bagherzadeh, Tayebeh Gharibi

“…The current study aimed to examine the impact of sexual counseling and education based on self-efficacy theory on the sexual function of women with breast cancer. Method The trial was a randomized controlled trial with a parallel design, including a pre-test, post-test, and one-month follow-up. …”
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A multidisciplinary pain management program for patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized, single-blind, controlled, feasibility study by Anna Dalmau-Roig, Christian Dürsteler, Mirari Ochandorena-Acha, Francisco Vilchez-Oya, Inés Martin-Villalba, Amadeu Obach, Marc Terradas-Monllor

“…Furthermore, the exploratory results of this study suggest that it could be an effective treatment to reduce pain intensity and improve on self-reported quality of life in these patients, although a future randomized clinical trial is needed to determine its effectiveness. Trial registration NCT05974072 (registration date July 11, 2023; retrospectively registered; ClinicalTrials.gov).…”
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Feasibility study to assess the delivery of a lifestyle intervention (TreatWELL) for patients with colorectal cancer undergoing potentially curative treatment by Annie S Anderson, Ronan E O’Carroll, Martine Stead, Robert J C Steele, Mary Wells, Maureen Macleod, Anna Campbell, Jacqui A Sugden, Jackie Rodger, Jennifer McKell

“…Physical activity data showed a positive trend towards increased activity overall, but no other changes in secondary outcomes were detected.Conclusions To make this intervention feasible for testing as a full trial, further research is required on (a) recruitment optimisation, (b) appropriate assessment tools, (c) protocols for phase 2 and 3, which can build in flexibility and (d) ways for NHS staff to facilitate the programme.Trial registration number ISRCTN52345929; Post-results.…”
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Intestinal microbiota is altered in patients with colon cancer and modified by probiotic intervention by Ashley A Hibberd, Anna Lyra, Arthur C Ouwehand, Peter Rolny, Helena Lindegren, Lennart Cedgård, Yvonne Wettergren

“…CRC-associated genera such as Fusobacterium and Peptostreptococcus tended to be reduced in the faecal microbiota of patients that received probiotics.Conclusions Patients with colon cancer harbour a distinct microbiota signature in the tumour tissue and nearby mucosa, which was altered with probiotic intervention. Our results show promise for potential therapeutic benefits in CRC by manipulation of the microbiota.Trial registration number NCT03072641; Results.…”
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Antibody in Lymphocyte Supernatant (ALS) responses after oral vaccination with live Shigella sonnei vaccine candidates WRSs2 and WRSs3 and correlation with serum antibodies, ASCs,... by Malabi M Venkatesan, Cassandra Ballou, Shoshana Barnoy, Monica McNeal, Jill El-Khorazaty, Robert Frenck, Shahida Baqar

“…These data indicate that the ALS assay can be a useful tool to evaluate mucosal responses to oral vaccination, an observation noted with trials of other bacterial diarrheal pathogens. Furthermore, this data will guide the list of immunological assays to be conducted for efficacy trials in different populations. …”
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An Object-Oriented Systems Engineering Point of View to Develop Controllers of Quadrotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicles by Ngo Van Hien, Van-Thuan Truong, Ngoc-Tam Bui

“…The detailed PIM is subsequently transformed into the PSM by open-source platforms to rapidly implement and deploy the Q-UAV controller. The paper ends with trial flights and deployment results that show good feasibility to be used for a trajectory-tracking controller of a low-cost Q-UAV. …”
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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness among Hypertensive US-Born Blacks and Foreign-Born Blacks: Analysis of the CAATCH Data by N. Williams, O. Abo Al Haija, A. Workneh, D. Sarpong, E. Keku, G. Ogedegbe, S. I. McFarlane, G. Jean-Louis

“…Background. Evidence shows that blacks exhibit greater daytime sleepiness compared with whites, based on the Epworth Sleepiness Scale. …”
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Avelumab + axitinib treatment in older patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma in Japan: Subgroup analyses of post‐marketing surveillance data by age by Mototsugu Oya, Taito Ito, Masashi Sato, Makiko Morita, Masahiro Kajita, Norio Nonomura

“…The favorable benefit–risk profile was generally consistent with that observed in previous clinical trials.…”
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Predicting species distributions in the open ocean with convolutional neural networks by Morand, Gaétan, Joly, Alexis, Rouyer, Tristan, Lorieul, Titouan, Barde, Julien

“…Our aim is to present the results of the first trial of this method in the open ocean, discuss limitations and provide feedback for future improvements or adjustments. …”
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Strategic Management Modeling for Offshore Tugboat and Support Vessel Operations: A Hybrid SWOT-TOWS Fuzzy DEMATEL-TOPSIS Framework by Ali Burçin Eke, Ozan Batmaz, Muhammed Fatih Gülen, Esma Uflaz, Özcan Arslan

“…This paper introduces an innovative strategic decision-making framework for this industry, integrating Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis with Fuzzy Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory-DEMATEL and Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution-TOPSIS methodologies. …”
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Refractive Status in Eyes Implanted with Toric and Nontoric Intraocular Lenses during Combined Cataract Surgery and Microhook Ab Interno Trabeculotomy by Yasuyuki Takai, Kazunobu Sugihara, Mihoko Mochiji, Kaoru Manabe, Aika Tsutsui, Masaki Tanito

“…The study was registered at https://www.umin.ac.jp/, and the clinical trial accession number is https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/UMIN000043141.…”
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Altered Brain Activity and Effective Connectivity within the Nonsensory Cortex during Stimulation of a Latent Myofascial Trigger Point by Xinglou Li, Meiling Luo, Yan Gong, Ning Xu, Congcong Huo, Hui Xie, Shouwei Yue, Zengyong Li, Yonghui Wang

“…Additionally, the PFC shows nonnegligible higher activation and weakened regulation than other brain regions. …”
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Clinical Benefits of Metronomic Chemotherapy in Platinum-Refractory, Recurrent, and Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Amira Elwan, Adel Bakry, Mohamed Eesa, Hoda Ismail, Mohamed Alnemr

“…We aimed to improve treatment outcomes of recurrent, platinum–resistant, and metastatic HNSCC.Method: In this prospective clinical trial, 94 patients diagnosed with advanced/recurrent HNSCC were enrolled. …”
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