Effect of natural accelerated growth in the per- formance of buffalo calves in a dual-purpose production system by Luis Mantilla, Omar Castellano, Rubiela Rodríguez

“…The crossbreed buffaloes in the trial descend mainly from Murrah, Mediterranean and Buffalypso. …”
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Safedrive dreamer: Navigating safety–critical scenarios in autonomous driving with world models by Haitao Li, Tao Peng, Bangan Wang, Ronghui Zhang, Bolin Gao, Ningguo Qiao, Zhiwei Guan, Jiayin Li, Tianyu shi

“…To address this issue, this study proposes the Safedrive Dreamer navigation framework, which aims to reduce the reliance on trial-and-error learning in real-world scenarios, thereby mitigating the risks associated with dynamic driving conditions and enhancing vehicle foresight. …”
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Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid for the Treatment of Odontogenic Infections: A Randomised Study Comparing Efficacy and Tolerability versus Clindamycin by Archiel Launch Tancawan, Maria Noemi Pato, Khamiza Zainol Abidin, A. S. Mohd Asari, Tran Xuan Thong, Puja Kochhar, Chandra Muganurmath, Monique Twynholm, Keith Barker

“…Secondary efficacy results showed a higher clinical success rate at Day 5 in the amoxicillin/clavulanic acid arm. …”
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The Impact of Endovascular Repair of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm on the Gastrointestinal and Renal Function by R. R. Makar, S. A. Badger, M. E. O’Donnell, C. V. Soong, L. L. Lau, I. S. Young, R. J. Hannon, B. Lee

“…However, a larger comparative trial would be required to validate this. The clinical trial is registered with reference number EUDRACT: 2013-003373-12.…”
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The effect of Tai Chi on plasma homocysteine in 1176 adults: a propensity score matching-based study by Yingchun Gu, Juncai Bai, Yang Li, Ling Han, Dongwei Wang

“…Conclusions Tai Chi exercise may be associated with lower homocysteine levels and is a promising aerobic exercise for Hcy control. Trial registration number ChiCTRl900023059 (Chinese Clinical Trial Registry). …”
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Acute Effects of Ketamine Infusion on Postoperative Mood Scores in Patients Undergoing Dilation and Curettage: A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Study by Raham Hasan Mostafa, Ahmed Mohamed Khamis, Ashraf Nabil Saleh, Yehia Mamdouh Hassan Mekki, Mohamed Mohamed Kamal, Ismail Mohammed Ibrahim, Mohamed Abdulmohsen Abdulnaiem Ismaiel

“…Ketamine group patients showed higher sedation score and increased, although self-limiting, psychedelic phenomena than the control group. …”
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Brain Functional Network in Chronic Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis and Occlusion: Changes and Compensation by Shihao He, Ziqi Liu, Zongsheng Xu, Ran Duan, Li Yuan, Chu Xiao, Zhe Yi, Rong Wang

“…This study not only reveals the compensation mechanism of cerebral hemisphere ischemia but also validates previous explanations for brain function connectivity, which can help provide interventions in advance and reduce the impairment of higher brain functions. This trial is registered with Clinical Trial Registration-URL http://www.chictr.org.cn and Unique identifier ChiCTR1900023610.…”
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Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Affects Pinch Strength and Hand Dexterity in Elderly Patients by Qi Zhang, Yifang Lin, Xinhua Liu, Li Zhang, Yan Zhang, Dong Zhao, Qi Lu, Jie Jia

“…Motor function limitation is the principal hand dysfunction in elderly patients with DPN, which is mainly manifested as a decline in fingertip pinch strength and a decrease in hand dexterity. This trial is registered with Clinical Trial Registry no. …”
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Classification of kinesiophobia in patients after cardiac surgery under extracorporeal circulation in China: latent profile and influencing factors analysis from a cross-sectional... by Qi Li, Rong Wang, Yanmei Gu, Tong Ren, Jing Jing Piao, Wenhui Xing, Yujing Liang

“…These findings provide a basis for implementing preventive interventions in cardiac rehabilitation.Trial registration number The research is registered with the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2200057895).…”
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A Small Increase in Serum Creatinine within 48 h of Hospital Admission Is an Independent Predictor of In-Hospital Adverse Outcomes in Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial... by Jiajia Zhu, Wenxian Liu, Jiang Li, Changsheng Ma, Dong Zhao

“…This effect is maintained in patients with normal Scr at hospitalization. Trial Registration. Clinical trial registration: URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov. …”
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Percutaneous Closure Device Controlled INCRAFT Stentgraft Implantation Registry (PUCCINI) by T. Engelen, R. Hoogervorst, K. DeLoose, L. C. van Dijk, R. S. van Eps, R. B. van Tongeren, H. T. Veger, L. Maene, W. Stomp, O. R. Wikkeling, S. J. C. Klink, W. van den Eynde, J. J. Wever, H. van Overhagen

“…At 30-days there was no aneurysmal growth and no deaths. Follow-up imaging showed endoleaks in 39 (41.9%) patients. (type 1:8, type 2:29, type 3:2). …”
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Feasibility of a videoconferencing-based parent-mediated intervention: a mixed-method pilot study by Marie-Maude Geoffray, Marie-Maude Geoffray, Maeva Bourgeois-Mollier, Maud Maleysson-Baste, Natacha Gallifet, Sara Dochez, Sara Dochez, Gaelle Bonis, Agathe Jay, Lucie Jurek, Lucie Jurek

“…An ongoing multicenter randomized trial aims to address this gap.…”
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The Biopsychosocial Burden of Prostate Biopsy at the Time of Its Indication, Procedure, and Pathological Report by Walker W. Laranja, Brunno C. F. Sanches, Brunno R. I. Voris, João C. C. Alonso, Fabiano A. Simões, Ronald F. Rejowski, Leonardo O. Reis

“…At Time 2, patients with positive biopsies compared with those with negative ones showed no significant difference in outcome scores. …”
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Comparison of Corneal Epitheliotrophic Factors of Undiluted Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma and Autologous Serum Eye Drops for Dry Eye Disease by Passara Jongkhajornpong, Kaevalin Lekhanont, Sasivimol Rattanasiri, Prapaporn Pisitkun, Ammarin Thakkinstian

“…Methods This was a single-center, prospective trial conducted in a tertiary university hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. …”
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Refreshing medical students’ intravenous-cannulation skills: a blinded observer three-arm randomised comparison of mental imagery, part-task trainer simulation and written instruct... by Robert Greif, Joana Berger-Estilita, Rafael Blülle, Daniel Stricker, Mathias Balmer, Christoph Berendonk

“…Multiple linear regression showed a small but statistically significant effect of students’ previous intravenous cannulation experience on OSCE performance. …”
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Brief intervention to reduce fatigue impact in patients with inflammatory arthritis: design and outcomes of a single-arm feasibility study by Paul Ewings, Emma Dures, Sarah Hewlett, Joanna Thorn, Mwidimi Ndosi, Siobhan Creanor, Jo Adams, Lance M McCracken, Joe Lomax, Susan Bridgewater, Bryan Abbott, Alice Berry, Marie Urban

“…While there was no control group, observed within-group improvements suggest potential promise of the intervention and support for a definitive trial to test effectiveness.…”
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Enhancing work environments and reducing turnover intention: a multicenter longitudinal cohort study on differentiated nursing practices in Dutch hospitals by Julia van Kraaij, Neeltje de Vries, Hanna Wessel, Hester Vermeulen, Catharina van Oostveen, RN2Blend Consortium

“…Future research should include longer term studies to fully understand the complex relationship and accompanying mechanisms between differentiated nursing practices, the nursing work environment, and turnover intention. Trial registration Clinical trial number not applicable.…”
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Acute administration of NLX-101, a Serotonin 1A receptor agonist, improves auditory temporal processing during development in a mouse model of Fragile X Syndrome by Xin Tao, Katilynne Croom, Adrian Newman-Tancredi, Mark Varney, Khaleel A. Razak

“…Consistent with findings in FXS human studies, the mouse model of FXS, the Fmr1 knock out (KO) mouse, shows auditory hypersensitivity and temporal processing deficits. …”
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The effect of using Echinacea extract as an immune system stimulant and antioxidant on blood indicators, growth efficiency, and carcass characteristics in broiler chickens to produ... by Elwy A. Ashour, Ahmed K. Aldhalmi, Ismail E. Ismail, Mahmoud Kamal, Ahmed A. Elolimy, Ayman A. Swelum, Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack

“…The control group weighed 887 g, while the 3.0 cm3 EPE group weighed 850 g. The Duncan test showed a difference in FI and FCR among those favoring the EPE groups. …”
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Assessing the use of geospatial data for immunization program implementation and associated effects on coverage and equity in the Democratic Republic of Congo by Dosithée Ngo-Bebe, Patricia Mechael, Fulbert Nappa Kwilu, Théophane Kekemb Bukele, Félicité Langwana, Genèse Lolimo Lobukulu, Marcelo Ilunga Kalonji, Bahindwa Kalalizi, Kevin Tschirhart, Christophe Lungayo Luhata, Carine Gachen

“…Randomised Controlled Trial Number ISRCTN65876428 on March 11, 2021.…”
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