Neuroadaptive changes in brain structural–functional coupling among pilots by Xi Chen, Qingbin Meng, Qingsong Song, Peiran Xu, Shicong Zhang, Donglin Huang, Qi Chu, Jiamin Fan, Cheng Luo, Xiuyi Li

“…However, prior research has predominantly focused on identifying structural and functional differences in the brain, while the relationship between structure and function remains insufficiently elucidated.MethodsThis study collected T1-weighted structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), resting-state functional MRI (rs-fMRI), and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) data from 47 pilots and 38 matched controls. …”
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Enhancing safety with an AI-empowered assessment and monitoring system for BSL-3 facilities by Yi-Ling Fan, Ching-Han Hsu, Ju-Yu Wu, Ying-Ying Tsai, Wei J. Chen, Min-Shi Lee, Fang-Rong Hsu, Lun-De Liao

“…The identification results were presented in real time via a visual interface and simultaneously stored on the administrator's dashboard for future reference. …”
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Dilatation of the main pulmonary artery in patients with isolated pulmonary stenosis: Arteriopathy or hemodynamic consequence? by Pietro Paolo Tamborrino, Michela Miglianti, Dario Freitas, Camelia Demetrescu, Christopher Rush, Claudia Montanaro, Alessandra Frigiola

“…The aim of our study was to detect the incidence of mPA dilatation and aneurysm in patients with isolated PV stenosis and the association with PV function. Methods: In this single-center retrospective observational study, all patients with a diagnosis of isolated PV stenosis referred to our center were enrolled. …”
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Applications of Human‐Centered Design to Food Is Medicine Interventions: The THRIVE Pilot Trial by Khadijat Adeleye, Kennedy McDaniel, Irma Iribe, Adeline Assani‐Uva, Janice Dugbartey, Aminata Sinyan, Bijaya Bhattarai, Samantha DeMarco, Tosin Tomiwa, Mojisola Olusola‐Bello, Chelsea Akubo, Faith E. Metlock, D’Janee Kyeremeh, Adrián McMahon, Maya Kramer‐Johansen, India Washington, Peiyu Chen, Christy Rodriguez, Mia Johnson, William Xiao, Samuel Gledhill, Samuel Yeboah‐Manson, Natania Kurien, Lydia Vassiliadi, Jennifer Freeman, Anna Maria Izquierdo‐Porrera, Lessly Palencia, Valerie K. Sullivan, Yvonne Commodore‐Mensah, Oluwabunmi Ogungbe

“…Data collection included detailed session notes, post‐session surveys, prototypes, and documentation of visual outputs. Content analysis identified key implementation themes. …”
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Change in choroid thickness and vascularity index associated with accommodation and aberration after small-incision lenticule extraction by Dan Cheng, Yi-Lin Qiao, Xue-Ying Zhu, Kai-Ming Ruan, Heng-Li Lian, Mei-Xiao Shen, Shu-Lin Wang, Li-Jun Shen, Yu-Feng Ye

“…Choroid parameters on SS-OCT varies in eyes with different refractive errors after SMILE and has an association with accommodation and visual quality.…”
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Do neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) health workers know about retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)? A qualitative study at a Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda by Henry Muwonge, Innocent Ayesiga, Primrose Magala, Tom Didimus Ediamu, Hana El Diwany, Ian LY Yeung, Alex Wasomoka, Phillip Musoke, Elias Musiime, Abraham Tumwesigye, Pius Atwau, Noreen Atwijukire, Iddi Ndyabawe, Anne Mpaire Musika, Himanshu I Patel, Aeesha NJ Malik, Ibrahim Bwaga, Sheba Gitta Nakacubo

“…Introduction Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a significant cause of blindness and visual impairment in preterm infants globally, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries. …”
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Positive rate and influencing factors of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis among school children aged 9 to 18 years in Xiamen, China by Zhongrui Peng, Yuanchao Li, Hong Yang, Yanfang Jiang, Yuqing Li, Mengyang Gao, Yangjingling Hua, Guimei Liu, Manqi Zhou, Tianmu Chen, Huarong Hong, Lei Li

“…Abstract Objective The present study aimed to investigate the positive rate of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) among school children in Xiamen, Fujian province, China, and evaluate its possible risk factors. Methods The study was a school-based, cross-sectional scoliosis screening program in Xiamen city. …”
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Evaluation of blood flow in arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy using laser speckle flowgraphy: A case series by Chiaki Yamaguchi, Naoki Kiyota, Noriko Himori, Takahiro Oshima, Takayuki Takeshita, Kazuko Omodaka, Satoru Tsuda, Toru Nakazawa

“…This disease results in significant ocular blood flow (BF) impairment, though data on ocular hemodynamics are limited. Methods: This observational case series enrolled four patients treated for AAION (age: 81.8 ± 7.8 years; male to female ratio: 3:1) who underwent laser speckle flowgraphy (LSFG) scanning at the initial visit and after steroid treatment in both eyes. …”
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Daily activities change is linked to acute angle closure occurrence in COVID-19 co-infected patients by Xiaojie Wang, Aijun Tian, Shaodan Zhang, Bo Qu, Lijun Zhao, Xiaojing Pan, Peng Lu, Xinqi Chang, Lu Yang, Shaoping Ha, Jibing Wang, Jiangang Yang, Xiaohui Wang, Peng Yao, Yuxia Yang, Wenzong Zhou, Zhaoyi Wang, Juntao Zhang, Chuanqi Lin, Junhua Li, Yanhua Jiang, Zhongxia Cheng, Zhixiang Ding, Siying Xiong, Cong Ye, Houyu Zhao, Nathan Congdon, Yuanbo Liang

“…The COVID-19 group showed higher intraocular pressure as well as worse uncorrected distance visual acuity, when compared to non-COVID-19 patients. …”
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Safety and cost analysis of selective histopathological examination following appendicectomy and cholecystectomy (FANCY study): protocol and statistical analysis plan of a prospect... by Willem A Bemelman, Pieter J Tanis, Lianne Koens, Vivian P Bastiaenen, Bartholomeus JGA Corten, Elise AJ de Savornin Lohman, Joske de Jonge, Anne C Kraima, Hilko A Swank, Jaap LP van Vliet, Gijs JD van Acker, Anna AW van Geloven, Klaas H in 't Hof, Philip R de Reuver, Charles C van Rossem, Gerrit D Slooter, Valeska Terpstra, Marcel GW Dijkgraaf

“…After visual inspection and digital palpation of the removed specimen, the operating surgeon will report whether macroscopic abnormalities suspicious for a malignant neoplasm are present, and if he or she believes additional microscopic examination by the pathologist is indicated. …”
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Acetyl-L-Carnitine as an Add-On Treatment in Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Retrospective Analysis on 183 Patients, According to the Generalized Linear Mixed Model for Longitudinal Data by Vittorio Schweiger, Libera Villagrossi, Francesco Taus, Leonardo Gottin, Eleonora Bonora, Marco Anderloni, Giustino Varrassi, Luca Polati, Marta Nizzero, Alvise Martini, Enrico Polati

“…Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is characterized by chronic widespread pain, sleep disturbances, fatigue and cognitive impairment. <b>Methods</b>. In this retrospective study, we analyzed data collected between 2017 and 2022 regarding Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) as an add-on treatment in 183 adult patients with FMS according to the 2016 ACR (American College of Rheumatology) criteria and patients’ pain lasting for over three months. …”
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Long-term Quality of Life After Intensive Care Unit Admission (a Single-Center Observational Study) by C. Leggieri, L. Dezza, B. Oltolini, R. Lembo, B. Noto, S. M. Villa, A. Belletti, G. Lombardi, A. Battaini, E. Pedrini, C. F. Zuccato, A. Zangrillo

“…All EQ-5D-5L parameters improved significantly in the IT group, while only Visual Analog Scale Health Perception improved in the IM group.Conclusion. …”
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iTBS on RDLPFC improves performance of motor imagery: a brain-computer interface study combining EEG and fNIRS by Jialin Chen, Quan Liu, Gengbin Chen, Guiyuan Cai, Junbo Jiang, Xueru Yang, Chunqiu Tan, Cailin Zhang, Guangqing Xu, Yue Lan

“…This study aimed to enhance motor imagery ability and MI-BCI performance by modulating the excitability of the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (RDLPFC) through intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS), inducing neuroplastic changes. Methods Fifty-two healthy right-handed participants were randomly assigned to either the iTBS or sham group. …”
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Network pharmacology-based approach to research the effects and mechanisms of Salvia Miltiorrhiza injection against idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis by Liangyu Chen, Liangyu Chen, Haobo Lin, Haobo Lin, Haobo Lin, Linmang Qin, Linmang Qin, Linmang Qin, Guangfeng Zhang, Guangfeng Zhang, Guangfeng Zhang, Peisheng Chen, Zebo Jiang, Pan Xu, Donghui Huang, Xiao Zhang, Xiao Zhang

“…This study aims to investigate the therapeutic effects and mechanisms of SM injection in treating IPF.MethodsActive components and targets of SM were acquired from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology (TCMSP) database, while IPF-associated genes were obtained from the DisGeNET database. …”
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The Effect of Rosa Foetida Extract along with Self-Care Education on Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial by Fatemeh Shabani, Shabnam Omidvar, Parvin Sajadi Kaboudi, Hajar Pasha, Soraya Khafri, Hossein Najafzadehvarzi, Fatemeh Nasiri-Amiri, Mahbobeh Faramarzi, Zinatossadat Bouzari

“…The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Rosa Foetida extract along with self-care behaviors on primary dysmenorrhea. Methods: A randomized clinical trial was conducted on 135 students residing in dormitories. …”
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Lack of pre-movement facilitation as neurophysiological hallmark of fatigue in patients with Parkinson's disease: A single pulse TMS study by Antimo Buonocore, Celeste Cafaro, Ciro De Luca, Giovanna Vermiglio, Giovanna Sepe, Giuseppe Rocco, Marco Aiello, Andrea Soricelli, Michele Papa, Carlo Cavaliere, Giovanni Cirillo

“…Recent evidence suggests that deficits in cortical motor preparation processes may contribute to PD-related fatigue. Methods: This study investigated premovement facilitation (PMF), a marker of corticospinal excitability during motor preparation, in 20 healthy subjects (HS) and 28 PD patients, subdivided into those with fatigue (PDwF, n = 14) and without fatigue (PDwoF, n = 14). …”
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Association between atherogenic index of plasma and physical dysfunction: a cross-sectional study of middle-aged and older adults in China by Jianghui Zhou, Jianghui Zhou, Jianghui Zhou, Jianghui Zhou, Jianghui Zhou, Yun Chang, Yun Chang, Yun Chang, Yun Chang, Hechen Shen, Hechen Shen, Hechen Shen, Hechen Shen, Hechen Shen, Meng Zhang, Meng Zhang, Meng Zhang, Meng Zhang, Meng Zhang, Yuchao Wang, Yuchao Wang, Yuchao Wang, Yuchao Wang, Yuchao Wang, Xiaoyu Liang, Xiaoyu Liang, Xiaoyu Liang, Xiaoyu Liang, Wenqing Gao, Wenqing Gao, Wenqing Gao, Wenqing Gao, Wenqing Gao

“…The restricted cubic splines were used to examine possible non-linear associations and visualize the dose–response relationship between AIP and physical dysfunction. …”
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Validation of the traditional Chinese version of the Sinus and Nasal Quality of Life Survey (SN-5) for children by Wan-Yu Lai, David J. Kay, Chang-Ching Wei, Fen-Wei Huang, Kai-Li Liang, Hung-Rong Yen

“…We translated the SN-5 into traditional Chinese and evaluated validity and reliability. Methods: From December 2016 to December 2017, healthy volunteers and children with persistent sinonasal symptoms were enrolled. …”
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Evolving multimorbidity patterns among ageing adults with cardiovascular disease continuum in Southwest China: A longitudinal cohort study by Xiaoya Qi, Ziyue Zhang, Meng Jia, Yangping Zhang, Shuang Feng, Ruixue Bai, Siyao Wang, Jinning Mao, Shu Su

“…The construction of the multimorbidity network was based on Spearman correlation analyses to visualize the evolution of gender differences. Odds ratios (ORs) for developing multimorbidity in CVDC in compared to non-CVDC were calculated. …”
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Comparison of seropositive and seronegative rheumatoid arthritis patients using or about to be initiated with biological DMARDS by Zehra Özsoy, Şerife Asya Germe, Gizem Ayan, Güllü Sandal Uzun, Mustafa Ekici, Erdinç Ünaldı, Levent Kılıç, Ali Akdoğan, Şule Apras Bilgen, Sedat Kiraz, Ali İhsan Ertenli

“…This study aimed to compare the demographic, clinical characteristics, treatment choices, and treatment responses of seronegative (SN) and seropositive (SP) RA patients who were receiving or newly started biological treatment. Methods: The files and records of patients registered with Hacettepe University Biological Database with RA diagnosis who were planned to use biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (b-DMARDs) between 2010-2024 were scanned. …”
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