Effects of customized orthoses on foot morphology and pressure in patients with accessory navicular syndrome by Xiaopeng Pu, Wenwen Xing, Zishen Cheng, Yantao Wang, Yuqing Wang, Yaxing Zhang, Liangliang Jiang, Bin Liu, Qiangjun Kang

“…Split into two groups: custom orthotics (intervention) or regular insoles (control). Evaluated at 3, 6, 12 months on foot structure (arch, navicular, etc.) and function (pressure, force-time integral, VAS pain). …”
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Volumetric 3D Reconstruction of Large Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus Being Reconstructed with Viable Osteochondral Allograft Combined with Autograft by Nathaniel Zona BA, Daniel Moon MD, MS, MBA

“…Patient Reported Outcome (PRO) measures included PROMIS-physical function (PROMIS-PF), PROMIS-pain interference (PROMIS-PI), and single assessment numeric evaluation (SANE). …”
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Safety and Efficacy of Combination Therapy with Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Laser for Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Alamoudi A, Alnabihi AN, Alsudais AS, Almufarriji N, Batais WT, Aldahlawi AK, Altalhi A, Al-Dhibi HA, Alakeely AG

“…Combination therapy of anti-VEGF and laser photocoagulation was compared with other interventions. The pooled analysis of favorable structural outcomes did not show a statistically significant difference between combination therapy with anti-VEGFs and laser therapy compared to the interventions in the control groups (P=0.25). …”
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Baseline gut microbiome and metabolites are correlated with changes in alcohol consumption in participants in a randomized Zonisamide clinical trial by Liv R. Dedon, Hanshu Yuan, Jinhua Chi, Haiwei Gu, Albert J. Arias, Jonathan M. Covault, Yanjiao Zhou

“…A positive relationship between baseline fecal GABA levels and percent drinking reduction (R = 0.43, p.adj < 0.07) was identified by microbiome function prediction and confirmed by ELISA and metabolomics. …”
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The impact of shelter-in-place during the COVID-19 pandemic on social support for mental health recovery: A prescribing-oriented qualitative study of patient perspectives. by A Song, T Chao, B Harris, H Hsin

“…For the second category of themes, specific functions of social relationships identified included those centered around (a) instrumental support, (b) emotional support, (c) community connection. …”
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The impact of adolescent physical activity on quality of life: a moderated mediation model by Sen Ma, Yan Gao, Liangyu Zhao, Wenze Sui, Yuke Yang, Yining Hu

“…BackgroundQuality of Life (QoL) is a crucial multi-dimensional structure in the development process of adolescents. …”
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Identification and analysis of driving factors for ecosystem service bundles in Shanxi Province under multiple scenario simulations by Guofeng Dang, Guibin Li, Jinzhou Hu

“…Abstract In the context of carbon peak and energy structure transformation, ecosystem service bundle(ESB) have obvious changes. …”
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Left Heart Changes in Hypertensives Attending Rivers State University Teaching Hospital: An Echocardiographic Review by Ngozi CS, Deinma A, Rita W, Bonas H

“…Hypertensive heart disease refers to the complex and diverse change of the cardiac structure and function secondary to hypertension. …”
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Psychometric assessment of scales used to evaluate sexual assault prevention programming in the United States Air Force. by Kathryn E L Grimes, Nichole M Scaglione, Marni L Kan, Leah Frerichs, Christopher M Shea, Angela M Stover

“…We refined each scale based on factor analysis results and assessed internal consistency reliability by computing Cronbach's coefficient alpha for each scale in the overall sample, by sex, and by tailored SCC intervention group.<h4>Results</h4>We identified a two-factor structure for the Date Rape Attitudes scale; subscale reliability was moderate within the overall sample and among males, though low among females. …”
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Non-suicidal self-injury in adolescence: a validation of the Chinese version of the Inventory of Statements About Self-Injury in student populations by Xinhe Tian, Xinhe Tian, Hebin Huang, Hebin Huang, Weicong Lu, Weicong Lu, Ruoxi Zhang, Ruoxi Zhang, Runhua Wang, Runhua Wang, Xiaoyue Li, Xiaoyue Li, Danping Li, Danping Li, Yanling Gao, Yanling Gao, Shiyun Wu, Shiyun Wu, Guiyun Xu, Guiyun Xu, Robin Shao, Robin Shao, Robin Shao, Kangguang Lin, Kangguang Lin, Kangguang Lin, Kangguang Lin

“…Moreover, the scores of the functions of the ISAS were correlated with depression (r=0.208, p&lt;0.01), anxiety (r=0.223, p&lt;0.01), suicidal ideation (r=0.322, p&lt;0.01), and low self-control (r=-0.230, p&lt;0.01).ConclusionThis study validates the Chinese ISAS as a reliable NSSI measure, identifies a two-factor structure, and aims to inform targeted interventions and future research on self-injury behaviors among Chinese adolescents.…”
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Rehabilitation Protocol for Children with Chest Tube for Pleural Effusion: A Quasi-Experimental Pre- and Post-test Study by Sanyal Kumar, Anjani Kumar, Sanjay Kumar Pandey

“…Results: Significant improvements were observed in PFTs, physical activity levels and QoL scores post-intervention (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The structured rehabilitation protocol was effective in enhancing respiratory function and overall recovery in paediatric patients with chest tubes for pleural effusion.…”
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Development of proposals on passenger questionnaires for regular urban passenger transport by S. A. Azemsha, V. M. Morozov

“…Public transport in the life of modern cities plays a significant role in the formation of urban transport systems, thereby affecting the environment, the quality of people’s life, their health, road safety, etc.Knowledge of the existing features of public transport functioning will allow for competent intervention in the operation of this system, increase its attractiveness and attract additional passengers. …”
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Farming system typology construction for the adoption of new technologies in north-west India by KARTIK SHARMA, SOHAN SINGH WALIA, JASHANJOT KAUR, RAKSHIT BHAGAT, JAYANTA LAYEK

“…By examining socio-economic factors and enterprise contributions, it identifies farm diversity to enhance technology adoption, improve incomes and recommend targeted policy interventions to the farmers. Using multivariate statistical techniques, structural and functional farm characteristics were analysed to construct specific farm typologies. …”
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The Application of Diaphragm Ultrasound in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Narrative Review by Heng Mu, Qunxia Zhang

“…Thus, it serves to provide valuable insights for clinical monitoring of diaphragm function in COPD patients, facilitating early clinical intervention and aiding in the recovery of diaphragm function.…”
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Epithelial stem cells from human small bronchi offer a potential for therapy of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosisResearch in context by Zeyu Liu, Qi Zheng, Zhoubin Li, Moli Huang, Cheng Zhong, Ruize Yu, Rong Jiang, Haotian Dai, Jingyuan Zhang, Xiaohua Gu, Yongle Xu, Chunwei Li, Shan Shan, Feng Xu, Yue Hong, Tao Ren

“…Summary: Background: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a fibrosing interstitial pneumonia with restrictive ventilation. Recently, the structural and functional defects of small airways have received attention in the early pathogenesis of IPF. …”
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Neuroimaging and Emotional Development in the Pediatric Population: Understanding the Link Between the Brain, Emotions, and Behavior by Giuseppe Marano, Maria Benedetta Anesini, Miriam Milintenda, Mariateresa Acanfora, Claudia Calderoni, Francesca Bardi, Francesco Maria Lisci, Caterina Brisi, Gianandrea Traversi, Osvaldo Mazza, Roberto Pola, Gabriele Sani, Eleonora Gaetani, Marianna Mazza

“…This narrative scoping review synthesizes current pediatric neuroimaging evidence, filling a gap in the literature by integrating structural, functional, and emerging modalities, to provide clear translational pathways for clinical and behavioral observations. …”
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Short-chain polyphosphates induce tau fibrillation and neurotoxicity in human iPSC-derived retinal neurons by Lorenzo Barolo, Lorenza Mautone, Ylenia Gigante, Silvia Ghirga, Francesco Mura, Maria Vittoria Farina, Stefano Tacconi, Luciana Dini, Giancarlo Ruocco, Alberto Boffi, Edoardo Milanetti, Silvia Di Angelantonio, Paola Baiocco

“…Abstract The onset of Alzheimer’s Disease and Frontotemporal Dementia is closely associated with the aggregation of tau, a multifunctional protein essential for neuronal stability and function. Given the role of tau aggregation in neurodegeneration, understanding the mechanisms behind its fibril formation is crucial for developing therapeutic interventions to halt or reverse disease progression. …”
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Lingual and Maxillary Labial Frenuloplasty with Myofunctional Therapy as a Treatment for Mouth Breathing and Snoring by Chirag Govardhan, Janine Murdock, Leyli Norouz-Knutsen, Sanda Valcu-Pinkerton, Soroush Zaghi

“…Mouth breathing is a multifactorial problem that can be attributed to structural, functional, and neurological etiologies, which are not all mutually exclusive. …”
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Funding the future: safeguarding pediatric health equity through CMS and CHIP by Carlie N. Myers, Meera Rao, Rishiraj Bandi, Sebastian Densley, Daniella Diaz, Michelle Knecht, Lea Sacca

“…Interventions reviewed include Functional Family Therapy (FFT) for adjudicated youth, a hospital-led asthma management initiative in Ohio, community-based care engagement strategies in disorganized Chicago neighborhoods, and a national policy analysis of CHIP's effectiveness. …”
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Dimethyl α-ketoglutarate ameliorates cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury by modulating mitophagy through the PINK1/Parkin pathway by Haijing Dou, Huihui Hao, Ruoyi Zhao, Hailun Li, Fangshu Wei, Yong Xu, Donghui Zheng, Juan Xie, Xiang Li

“…The levels of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) were assessed using optical microscopy. Renal function was evaluated using absorbance spectroscopy. …”
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