Analysis of Rock β-Dynamic Parameters and the Stability of Earthquake Dangerous Rocks Based on PFC by Yun Tian, Lin-feng Wang, Biao Zeng, Hong-hua Jin

“…Mudstone recorded shear failure, and the characteristic value of brittle attenuation showed a V-shaped change with increasing confining pressure. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Osteoporosis Medication in Renal Transplantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Amir Sheikholeslami, Amir Behnam Kharazmi, Tahereh Sabaghian, Mohammad Javad Nasiri

“…Results: We enrolled 594 participants from 7 randomized controlled trials. Combining trial results reveals that using anti-osteoporotic agents (Ibandronate, Risedronate, and Pamidronate) reduces the risk of vertebral fractures compared to the placebo. …”
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Network intervention analysis to assess the trajectory of change and intervention effects associated with the use of self-control training for ego depletion aftereffects by JunJi Ying, Xiaofang Zhang, Lei Ren, RiHan Wu, Wei Xiao, Xufeng Liu

“…NIA is a promising method to evaluate the trajectories of intervention change and the direct and indirect effects of training interventions. Clinical trial registration No. KY20202063-F-2; date of approval: 10th December, 2020.…”
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Pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block versus supra-inguinal fascia iliaca (SIFI) block for functional outcome in patients undergoing hip surgeries – A randomised controlled study by Tanusha Saini, Meenakshi Aggarwal, Udeyana Singh, Mirley Rupinder Singh

“…Methods: In this single-centre, double-blinded, randomised trial, 60 patients undergoing hip surgeries under subarachnoid block were randomised into either Group P (PENG block) or Group S (SIFI block). …”
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Chromium Removal from Tannery Wastewater via a Hydroponic Technique with Vetiver Grass (Vetiveria zizanioides) by Ismot Zereen, Md. Zainul Abedin, Md. Siddikur Rahman, Debasish Pandit

“…Throughout the 45-day trial period, Cr and other water quality parameters were analyzed at 15-day intervals. …”
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Risk factors for postoperative acute kidney injury after cytoreductive surgery combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy: a meta-analysis and systematic review by Dengzhuo Chen, Yongli Ma, Jinghui Li, Liang Wen, Linfeng Liu, Guosheng Zhang, Hongkai Hu, Chengzhi Huang, Xueqing Yao

“…The results of meta-analysis showed that the significant preoperative risk factors were age, sex, BMI, eGFR, Hb, PCI, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. …”
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Sources of characters useful for breeding in hulless barley by N. V. Tetyannikov, N. A. Bome

“…Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources (VIR) and field trial methods by B. A. Dospekhov. Correlation analysis was used for statistical processing of experimental data.Results and conclusion. …”
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The Impact and Correlation of Anxiety and Depression on Pressure Pain Threshold of Acupoints in Patients with Chronic Pelvic Inflammatory Disease by Chenxi Liao, Yu Tan, Kai Wang, Xin Wen, Xiang Hu, Yefang Huang, Ying Li

“…No considerable differences in PPTs at the other acupoints were observed between the two groups. SAS scores showed a positive correlation with PPTs of ST29 (R), SP10 (R), SP9 (L), ST36 (R), and LR3 (L). …”
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Experimental and Computational Approaches for the Classification and Correlation of Temperament (Mizaj) and Uterine Dystemperament (Su’-I-Mizaj Al-Rahim) in Abnormal Vaginal Discha... by Arshiya Sultana, Wajeeha Begum, Rushda Saeedi, Khaleequr Rahman, Md Belal Bin Heyat, Faijan Akhtar, Ngo Tung Son, Hadaate Ullah

“…In addition, we also applied a computational intelligence technique for enhancing scientific validity to classify the warm-cold and wet-dry temperaments. This trial included a total of 66 participants with a vaginal discharge of reproductive age. …”
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Blood Pressure Variability Is Associated with Hearing and Hearing Loss: A Population-Based Study in Males by Minghui Bao, Yongjian Song, Jun Cai, Shouling Wu, Xinchun Yang

“…These findings suggest that increase in long-term BPV is associated with hearing and hearing loss. Trial registration number: Kailuan study (ChiCTRTNC-11001489).…”
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Family-centered Health Education Intervention for Improving Iron−folic Acid Adherence and Anemia Reduction among Antenatal Mothers in Rural Jodhpur: A Quasi-experimental Study by Gyanendra Singh, R. Ranjitha, Pritish Baskaran, Akhil Dhanesh Goel, Manoj Kumar Gupta, S. Dileepan, Yachana Choudhary, V. R. Rehana, Pankaja Ravi Raghav

“…Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental community interventional trial was conducted. Employing a multistage cluster-randomized sampling technique, intervention and control areas were identified. …”
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PROFESSIONAL-PEDAGOGICAL REFLECTION OF STUDENTS: RESULTS OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH WORK by M. N. Dudina

“…Successful approbation of the trial version of new methodical tools showed that selfassessment of future teachers significantly correlates with recognition of great demands of society required to a pedagogical profession.Practical significance. …”
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Medium- to long-term functional outcomes of artcure diffusional patch therapy for lumbar disc herniation: which herniation is more likely to require surgery? by Zekeriya Ersin Çelen, Furkan Hanege, Soner Sarı, Bülent Özkurt

“…The results of the multivariate analysis showed that ≥ 2 MSU grade of the herniation was a significant predictive factor for operation need (HR: 7.32 (1.87–28.57), p = 0.004). …”
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Small Airway Dysfunction in Chronic Bronchitis with Preserved Pulmonary Function by Qi Ding, Bai-Bing Mi, Xia Wei, Jie Li, Jiu-Yun Mi, Jing-Ting Ren, Rui-Li Li

“…PRISm is a nonspecific pattern of pulmonary function that indicates small airway dysfunction and may increase the risk of transformation to obstructive ventilation dysfunction. This trial is registered with ChiCTR-OCH-14004904.…”
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Comparing the effect of addition of different supplements to sperm preparation media on intracytoplasmic injection outcome by Mohamed Ashraf Adly, Ahmed Samy Saad, Amoura Abou-El-Naga

“…This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial involved 263 couples seeking treatment for male infertility between December 2021 and December 2023. …”
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Collaboration between general practitioners and social workers: a scoping review by Birgitta Weltermann, Patrick Mark, Samira Sommer, Cornelia Löwe

“…Case management as person-centred care for defined patient groups is a central aspect of all identified collaborations between general practitioners and social workers.Conclusion This scoping review showed evidence for benefits on behalf of patients, professionals and healthcare systems by collaborations between general practitioners and social workers, yet more rigorous research is needed to better understand the impact of these collaborations.Trial registration number www.osf.io/w673q.…”
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Capsular Bag Performance of a Novel Hydrophobic Single-Piece Intraocular Lens by Klemens Waser, Klaus Straßmair, Leon Pomberger, Haidar Khalil, Peter Laubichler, Matthias Bolz, Nino Hirnschall

“…These findings confirm the IOL’s high stability within the capsular bag and effectiveness in minimizing postoperative refractive error, requiring only minor A-constant adjustments for optimal cataract surgery outcomes. Trial Registration NCT06595693.…”
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PGC1α −1 Nucleosome Position and Splice Variant Expression and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Overweight and Obese Individuals by Tara M. Henagan, Laura K. Stewart, Laura A. Forney, Lauren M. Sparks, Neil Johannsen, Timothy S. Church

“…These findings suggest that the −1N may be a potential epigenetic regulator of NTPGC1α splice variant expression, and −1N position and NTPGC1α variant expression in skeletal muscle are linked to CVD risk. This trial is registered with clinicaltrials.gov, identifier NCT00458133.…”
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Flexible ureteroscopy, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy for management of lower pole renal hard stones ≤ 2 cm: a prospective randomized s... by Khaled Magdy Zeinelabden, Elsayed Abdelhalim, Mohamed Galal, Tarek Abdelbaky, Hossam Nabeeh

“…Considering these factors, Flexible URS might be recommended in those types of stones. Trial Registration Our study has been approved by local ethical committee Kafrelsheikh university (KFSIRB20069) on 30/10/2023 and by clinical trials (NCT06120257) on 15/12/2023.…”
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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis for the Treatment of Hyperphosphatemia in Predialysis Patients: Calcium-Based versus Noncalcium-Based Phosphate Binders by B. L. Goh, A. Soraya, A. Goh, K. L. Ang

“…Survival was estimated by using efficacy data from the INDEPENDENT-CKD clinical trial. Cost data was obtained from Malaysian studies while health state utilities were derived from literature. …”
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