Evaluation of lateral flow devices for rabies diagnosis in decomposed animal brain samples by Ryota Todoroki, Joely T. Ongtangco, Kazunori Kimitsuki, Nobuo Saito, Milagros R. Mananggit, Cornelio R. Velasco, Jaira D. Mauhay, Alyssa M. Garcia, Catalino S. Demetria, Yamada Kentaro, Akira Nishizono

“…This study evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of the ADTEC lateral flow device (LFD) for rabies post-mortem diagnosis using decomposed brain samples. Methods We used 34 animal heads submitted with a cold chain to an animal diagnostic laboratory located in central Philippines including 26 DFAT-positive and eight DFAT-negative samples. …”
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Association between circulating plasma CTRP3 levels and acute ischemic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Qingsheng Niu, Qingsheng Niu, Qingsheng Niu, Ziyi Zhu, Yaowen Jiang, Yaowen Jiang, Zhi Wan, Zhi Wan

“…This meta-analysis aims to investigate the association between circulating CTRP3 levels and acute ischemic stroke.ObjectiveThe objective of this meta-analysis is to re-evaluate the relationship between circulating CTRP3 levels and acute ischemic stroke.MethodsWe conducted a comprehensive search across PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, CNKI, VIP, Wanfang Data, and CBM to identify relevant studies up to February 2025 and 110 articles were found. …”
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A placebo-controlled study of the doses and efficacy of Lentinula edodes mycelia for oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy in colorectal cancer by Shogen Boku, Hironaga Satake, Seiichiro Mitani, Kiyoshi Maeda, Toshihiro Kudo, Toshifumi Yamaguchi, Tatsuya Takagi, Hisato Kawakami, Hisato Kawakami

“…We evaluated the efficacy and safety as well as the optimal dosage of L.E.M. extract for OIPN in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC).MethodsAfter curative resection, we used a 1:1:1 ratio to randomly assign patients with CRC with persistent OIPN (defined by a visual analogue scale [VAS] numbness score ≥40 mm) to the low-dose (L.E.M. 300 mg twice daily [bid]), high-dose (L.E.M. 900 mg bid), and placebo groups. …”
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Percutaneous unilateral biportal endoscopy versus uniportal endoscopy for lumbar spinal stenosis: a single-centre, prospective, non-randomised cohort trial protocol by Xiang Li, Yong Yang, Lingjia Yu, Haining Tan, Yuquan Liu, Guangpeng Li, Yuanshun Lo, Zhu Bin

“…Therefore, the present prospective study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of UBE and UE for treating patients with LSS.Methods and analysis This single-centre, prospective, non-randomised cohort trial is designed to compare the efficacy and safety of UBE and UE in treating patients with LSS. …”
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Analgesia and sedative effects of a fixed nitrous oxide/oxygen mixture on supragingival scaling patients: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Lu Tang, Yuchen Wang, Fan Sun, Chenxi Sun, Xiaochen Jiang, Weifeng Wang, Xueling Qiu, Xiaona Sui, Lingjun Zhou

“…The purpose of this study is to explore the safety and effectiveness of a fixed inhaled nitrous oxide/oxygen mixture analgesia technology in the process of supragingival scaling and to provide empirical evidence for patients to reduce pain and reduce anxiety during supragingival scaling.Methods and analysis This is a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial that is expected to enrol 120 patients. …”
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Modifying quantitative sensory testing to investigate tactile sensory function and behavioral reactivity in children with intellectual and developmental disabilities: establishing... by Jaclyn Gunderson, Emma Worthley, Breanne Byiers, Alyssa Merbler, Andrea Huebner, Deanna Hofschulte, Jasmine Lee, Catherine Riodique, Frank Symons

“…Boxplots were used to visually explore differences in group characteristics (sex, autism status, and self-injurious behavior), with two-sample t-tests used to further characterize differences in SIB group characteristics in behavioral reactivity to mQST stimuli. …”
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A Comparative Study between Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and Fentanyl to Relieve Shoulder Pain during Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery under Spinal Anesthesia: A Ran... by Zahra Asgari, Zahra Tavoli, Reihaneh Hosseini, Masoomeh Nataj, Fatemeh Tabatabaei, Fatemeh Dehghanizadeh, Hosein Haji-Amoo-Assar, Mahdi Sepidarkish, Ali Montazeri

“…Pain intensity was measured using the single item visual analogue scale (VAS-10 cm) immediately before and 5, 10, 20, and 30 minutes after treatment. …”
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A borehole image dataset for the intelligent identification of structural planes by Yi Cheng, Zengqiang Han, Yuyong Jiao, Shuangyuan Chen, Chao Wang

“…Recent advancements in computational techniques have facilitated the application of deep learning methods to automate structural planes recognition in borehole images, markedly enhancing identification efficiency and accuracy. …”
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Interplay between glucocorticoids and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes on the prognosis of adrenocortical carcinoma by Martin Fassnacht, Matthias Kroiss, Laura-Sophie Landwehr, Barbara Altieri, Jochen Schreiner, Iuliu Sbiera, Isabel Weigand, Silviu Sbiera

“…Here we characterize tumor-infiltrating T lymphocytes (TILs) in ACC in association with glucocorticoids as potential explanation for resistance to immunotherapy.Methods We performed immunofluorescence analysis to visualize tumor-infiltrating T cells (CD3+), T helper cells (CD3+CD4+), cytotoxic T cells (CD3+CD8+) and regulatory T cells (Tregs; CD3+CD4+FoxP3+) in 146 ACC tissue specimens (107 primary tumors, 16 local recurrences, 23 metastases). …”
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Versatility of Vascularized Fibular Graft in Forearm Bone Loss: From Initial Treatment to Secondary Nonunion Treatment by Bruno Battiston, MD, PhD, Francesca Fissore, MD, Elisabetta Mijno, MD, Davide Ciclamini, MD

“…This retrospective study aims to assess the outcomes of advanced treatment for complex forearm bone loss necessitating microsurgical treatment with a vascularized fibula flap. Methods: Patients treated with VFG between January 2010 and December 2022 were included in this analysis. …”
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Associations of the C-reactive protein-albumin-lymphocyte index with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among individuals with cardiovascular disease: evidence from the NHANES... by Dunzheng Han, Lanlan Wu, Haobin Zhou, Yuting Xue, Shangfei He, Zhuang Ma, Shuwen Su, Peixin Li, Shenrong Liu, Zheng Huang

“…A restricted cubic spline (RCS) was used to visualize the association of the CALLY index with mortality risk. …”
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Barriers to follow-up after an abnormal cervical cancer screening result and the role of male partners: a qualitative study by Mercy Tsidya, Lameck Chinula, Jennifer H Tang, Clement Mapanje, John Chapola, Fan Lee, Agatha Bula, Billy Rodwell Phiri, Nenani Kamtuwange

“…Malawi primarily uses visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) for screening, however, a follow-up for positive screening results remains a major barrier, in rural areas. …”
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Functional and anatomical results of subthreshold micropulse laser as rescue treatment for central serous chorioretinopathy after verteporfin shortage by Carlos Oribio-Quinto, Antonio Domingo Alarcón-Garcia, Jacobo Enriquez-Fuentes, Bárbara Burgos-Blasco, Jose Ignacio Fernandez-Vigo

“…Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), subretinal fluid (SRF), and subfoveal choroidal thickness (SFCT) were measured at inclusion and during the follow-up visits at 2, 4, and 6 months. …”
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Patient Knowledge of Risk Factors for Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Benjamin Sommer Thinggaard, Yousif Subhi, Jakob Grauslund, Lonny Stokholm

“…Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: We analyzed data from the I-OPTA Questionnaire Study, a large electronic/telephone survey conducted exclusively among 346 patients diagnosed with nAMD. …”
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Effects of varied aerobic exercise on health related outcomes of fibromyalgia patients: a randomized controlled trial by Heba A. Abdeen, Rufaida M. Bakry, Nesreen G. El Nahas, Waleed A. Mohamed, Marwa Esmael Hasanin, Doaa I. Amin

“…Before and after the intervention, all patients in both groups were evaluated using a visual analog scale (VAS), Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), symptom severity scale (SS-scale), and cholesterol level measurements. …”
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Comparative morphological characteristics of the uteroplacental area in abnormal placentation by I. A. Kulikov, N. V. Nizyaeva, T. V. Sukhacheva, R. A. Serov, N. B. Tikhonova, T. V. Fokina, A. P. Milovanov, T. N. Belousova, E. R. Milyutina, L. M. Mikhaleva

“…To carry out a comparative morphological characteristic of the uteroplacental area with abnormal placentation – pl. accreta, pl. increta, pl. percreta. Materials and methods. The study included 47 patients with atypical placentation; the comparison group included 10 healthy pregnant women with uterine scar after a previous caesarean section. …”
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Bilateral Rectus Sheath Block with Continuous Bupivacaine Infusions After Elective Open Gastrectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Janis Opincans, Igors Ivanovs, Aleksejs Miscuks, Janis Pavulans, Katrina Deja Martinsone, Agris Rudzats, Zurabs Kecbaja, Olegs Gutnikovs, Aleksejs Kaminskis

“…We conducted a clinical trial to investigate the effectiveness of bilateral rectus sheath block (RSB) with continuous bupivacaine infusion in comparison with placebo following elective open gastrectomy. <i>Materials and Methods:</i> Patients indicated for elective open gastrectomy were screened, enrolled, and randomised between October 2021 and September 2023. …”
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Incidence of solid cancers among residents near nuclear facilities: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ga Bin Lee, Yerin Hwang, Soojin Park, Eun-Shil Cha, Dalnim Lee, Kyungsik Kim, Sue K. Park, Minsu Cho, Songwon Seo

“…Little evidence of publication bias was revealed upon visual inspection of the funnel plots and performing Egger’s test. …”
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Speech sound discrimination in background noise across the lifespan: a comparative study in Mongolian gerbils and humans by Carolin Jüchter, Carolin Jüchter, Chieh-Ju Chi, Rainer Beutelmann, Rainer Beutelmann, Georg Martin Klump, Georg Martin Klump

“…Response latencies were measured to generate perceptual maps employing multidimensional scaling, visualizing the subjects’ internal representation of the sounds. …”
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Achilles Tendon Scraping With Plantaris Tendon Removal for Achilles Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Jimmy Wen BA, Meraj Alam BS, Romteen Sedighi BS, Burhaan Syed BS, Ramy Khalil BS, Mouhamad Shehabat BS, Bethany Joy BS, Daniel Razick BS, Adam Razick, Eldo Frezza MD

“…Mean preoperative score VISA-A (5 studies), and visual analog scale (VAS) scores (2 studies) were 43.4 (0-74.1) and 6.6 (5.8-7.4), respectively. …”
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