Microinvasive interventions in the management of proximal caries lesions in primary and permanent teeth- systematic review and meta-analysis by Robina Tasleem, Saleh Ali Alqahtani, Naif Abogazalah, Hussain Almubarak, Ammara Riaz, Sarosh Sher Ali, Zeeshan Allana

“…Five of the included trials studied primary teeth in children ranging from 3 to 9 years and seven trials assessed permanent teeth in children and adults ranging from 11 to 45 years while one trial included children having lesions on both primary and permanent teeth. …”
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Effects of Stocking Density on Fatty Acid and Amino Acid Composition in Muscle, Serum Cortisol, Stress and Immune Response in Large Yellow Croaker (<i>Larimichthys crocea</i>) by Youbin Yu, Liang Wang, Wenyun Huang, Duo Yu, Qiaoxuan Sun, Mingcao Cui

“…The results showed that the growth performances were adversely influenced by a high stocking density. …”
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Nutritional strategies for laying hens to address environmental challenges by reducing the nitrogen excretion by Vlaicu Petru Alexandru, Untea Arabela Elena, Panaite Tatiana Dumitra, Cornescu Gabriela Maria, Saracila Mihaela, Varzaru Iulia, Oancea Alexandra Gabriela

“…Average daily feed intake and feed conversion ratio showed no significant differences (p>0.05) between the groups. …”
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Construct validity and responsiveness of clinical upper limb measures and sensor-based arm use within the first year after stroke: a longitudinal cohort study by Johannes Pohl, Geert Verheyden, Jeremia Philipp Oskar Held, Andreas Ruediger Luft, Chris Easthope Awai, Janne Marieke Veerbeek

“…The MIC values can be used as a benchmark for clinical stroke rehabilitation. Trial registration This trial was registered on clinicaltrials.gov; registration number NCT03522519.…”
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Pengembangan Buku Panduan Konseling Kognitif Behavioral Teknik Cognitive Restructuring Untuk Meningkatkan Resiliensi Akademik Siswa SMA by Serafina Elasa Budiono, Kadek Suranata, Dewi Arum Widhayanti Metra Putri

“…The results of the CVR analysis showed that all questionnaire item statements were accepted and the CVI calculation results were 0.94 in the very good category. …”
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Effect of different restorative design and materials on stress distribution in cracked teeth: a finite element analysis study by Ting Liu, Yinghao Huang, Yue Li, Jiali Meng, Yajing Liu, Yuan Wei, Yequan Huang, Qian Zhou, Weidong Yang, Fuhua Yan, Xiang Wang, Yanan Zhu

“…Results Compared to the base model, all restorations showed that high-stress concentration moved from the lower margin of the crack area towards the top of the crack area. …”
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Impact of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in the Junior Secondary School Years: Objective Outcome Evaluation Based on Eight Waves of Longitudinal Data by Daniel T. L. Shek, Cecilia M. S. Ma

“…To assess the effectiveness of the Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S., a randomized group trial with eight waves of data collected was carried out. …”
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A Novel Curcumin-Based Drug Powder Inhalation Medicine for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Qin Shen, Yongjie Jiang, Jing Chen, Xueling Wang, Jiao Zheng

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Selective Decontamination of the Digestive Tract Reduces Pneumonia and Mortality by Lenneke E. M. Haas, Marcus J. Schultz

“…Selective decontamination of the digestive tract (SDD) has been subject of numerous randomized controlled trials in critically ill patients. Almost all clinical trials showed SDD to prevent pneumonia. …”
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Persistent Hypoglycemia in Patient with Hodgkin’s Disease by Harold Cinco Lim, Lubna Bashir Munshi, David Sharon

“…We are presenting a case of newly diagnosed Stage IV Hodgkin’s disease that developed persistent and recurrent hypoglycemia despite giving glucagon, repeated 50% dextrose, and D5 and D10 continuous infusion. Hypoglycemia workup showed the C-peptide level to be low. Patient was suspected of having hypoglycemia related to lymphoma and was given a trial of prednisone which resolved the hypoglycemic episodes and made the patient euglycemic for the rest of his hospital stay. …”
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Prefrontal cortex contribution in transitive inference task through the interplay of beta and gamma oscillations by Fabio Di Bello, Valentina Mione, Pierpaolo Pani, Emiliano Brunamonti, Stefano Ferraina

“…Notably, while the beta band maintains a constant relationship with TI performance throughout the trial, the gamma band shows a flexible relationship. …”
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THE CONTRIBUTION OF TRADITIONAL GAMES IN ESTABLISHING SELF-CONTROL CHILDREN by Bernadeta Tri Anjarwati Kusuma Wardani, Gregorius Ari Nugrahanta

“…The traditional game guidebook showed the effectiveness of the N-gain score of 80.39% which corresponds to the "High" strata.…”
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A Reward Optimization Method Based on Action Subrewards in Hierarchical Reinforcement Learning by Yuchen Fu, Quan Liu, Xionghong Ling, Zhiming Cui

“…Its main characteristics are “trial and error” and “related reward.” A hierarchical reinforcement learning method based on action subrewards is proposed to solve the problem of “curse of dimensionality,” which means that the states space will grow exponentially in the number of features and low convergence speed. …”
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Autologous Cord Blood Therapy for Infantile Cerebral Palsy: From Bench to Bedside by A. Jensen

“…Particularly, since the first published double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial in a paradigm using allogeneic cord blood and erythropoietin to treat cerebral palsy under immunosuppression showed beneficial therapeutic effects in infantile cerebral palsy, long-held doubts about the efficacy of this new cell therapy are dispelled and a revision of therapeutic views upon an ailment, for which there is no cure at present, is warranted. …”
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A serosurvey study of hand, foot and mouth disease in healthy children aged 6 to 71 months old in West Bandung and Bandung Region, Indonesia by Rodman Tarigan Girsang, Kusnandi Rusmil, Eddy Fadlyana, Budi Setiabudiawan, Riyadi Adrizain, Rizky Perdana Mulyadi, Arief Budiman, Rona Kania Utami, Behesti Zahra Mardiah, Muhammad Gilang Dwi Putra, Frizka Primadewi Fulendry, Dinda Tiaraningrum Nashsyah, Hadyana Sukandar

“…Currently, there are no data showing the seroprevalence of HMFDs in Indonesia. …”
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Niacin alters ruminal microbial composition and metabolites in sheep fed a high-concentrate diet by Zhiqiang Cheng, Jiancheng Liu, Yingying Yu, Wentao Liu, Xiaobin Li, Fengming Li, Changjiang Zang, Kailun Yang

“…Ruminal fluid samples were collected from all trial sheep on days 34 and 35. The results showed that (1) the dry matter feed intake of the NA group was higher than that of the CON group (p &lt; 0.05). (2) The ruminal pH of the NA was significantly higher than that of the CON group at 3, 5, and 7 h after feeding (p &lt; 0.01). …”
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Meta-analyses of the effects of high-intensity interval training in elite athletes—part I: mean effects on various performance measures by Hans-Peter Wiesinger, Hans-Peter Wiesinger, Hans-Peter Wiesinger, Thomas Leonard Stöggl, Thomas Leonard Stöggl, Nils Haller, Nils Haller, Julia Blumkaitis, Tilmann Strepp, Francesca Kilzer, Anna Schmuttermair, Will G. Hopkins

“…In this study, we present meta-analyses of the effects of HIIT focusing on these deficits.MethodsThe effects of 6 types of HIIT and other moderators were derived from 34 studies involving highly trained endurance and elite athletes in percent units via log-transformation from separate meta-regression mixed models for sprint, time–trial, aerobic/anaerobic threshold, peak speed/power, repeated-sprint ability, V˙O2max, and exercise economy. …”
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Effect of periodontal therapy on endothelial function and serum biomarkers in patients with periodontitis and established cardiovascular disease: a pilot study by Ana Molina, Nagore Ambrosio, María Molina, Eduardo Montero, Leire Virto, David Herrera, Elena Figuero, Mariano Sanz

“…Clinical Trial Registrationclinicaltrials.gov, Identifier, database (NCT02716259).…”
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Positive end-expiratory pressure and risk of postoperative pulmonary complications in patients living at high altitudes and undergoing surgery at low altitudes: a single-centre, re... by Zhuoning Li, Kaixi Shang, Zongjing Xia, Xiaoli Ye, Chongcong Gong

“…Prospective longitudinal studies are needed to further investigate perioperative lung protection ventilation strategies for patients from high altitudes.Trial registration number Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2100044260).…”
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Movement therapy in advanced heart failure assisted by a lightweight wearable robot: a feasibility pilot study by Isabell Anna Just, Denis Fries, Sina Loewe, Volkmar Falk, Nikola Cesarovic, Frank Edelmann, Anna Feuerstein, Florian L. Haufe, Michele Xiloyannis, Robert Riener, Felix Schoenrath

“…The results are highly encouraging to further pursue this innovative approach in rehabilitation programmes. This trial was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04839133.…”
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