The effect of dietary micronutrient intake on abdominal aortic calcification: a study protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis by Meresa Berwo Mengesha, Zenawi Hagos Gufue, Etsay Weldekidan Tsegay, Nigus Alemu Hailu

“…The risk of bias for observational studies will be assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale and publication bias will be evaluated through visual inspection of funnel plots and the Egger’s and Begg’s regression tests. …”
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A Combined Index of Steady-State Pattern Electroretinogram and Optical Coherence Tomography Improved the Detection of Early Glaucoma by Hwayeong Kim, Sangwoo Moon, EunAh Kim, Jinmi Kim, Jiwoong Lee

“…Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, patients with POAG and normal subjects who underwent ssPERG, OCT, and VF tests were included. …”
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Applications of aeromagnetic data to detect the Basement Tectonics of Eastern Yemen region by Ahmed S. Abu El-Ata, Ahmed A. EI-Khafeef, Ashraf E. Ghoneimi, Sami H. Abd Alnabi, Marwan A. Al-Badani

“…The total intensity aeromagnetic map of the study area was first corrected by the application of the Reduction To the magnetic pole (for low latitude areas). The visual inspection of the RTP magnetic map defines a rapid change in the subsurface geologic conditions in the form of lithologic characters and tectonic inferences. …”
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The use of a jaw-designed suture passer as compared to the Lasso-loop suture technique for arthroscopic treatment of chronic lateral ankle instability by Weiwei Mao, Zhigao Jin, Yong Zhang, Wei Li, Ying Zhu, Weiqi Kong, Ying Wang, Jianzhong Qin

“…We aimed to assess whether the Jaw-designed technique provides similar outcomes with reduced intraoperative stitch time. Methods This retrospective cohort study included 40 patients with CLAI, who underwent arthroscopic ligament repair between February 2019 and February 2022. …”
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Epidemiology of venous thromboembolism in people with active tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Celestin Danwang, Joel Noutakdie Tochie, Jean Joel Bigna, Philippe Armel Awana

“…The Egger’s test and visual inspection of funnel plots will be used to assess publication bias. …”
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Toward workforce integration: enhancements in adaptive behaviors and social communication skills among autistic young adults following vocational training course by Yael Lousky, Efrat Selanikyo, Gila Tubul-Lavy, Esther Ben-Itzchak

“…The course prepares young autistic adults for integration into military service as vocational soldiers.MethodsThe study included 49 autistic participants who completed the RRTC in one of three vocational fields: Digital (n = 19), Technical (n = 9), and Visual (n = 21). …”
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Open reduction and internal fixation with plating is beneficial in the early recovery stage for displaced midshaft clavicular fractures in patients aged 30–65 years old by Jian-Yuan Chu, Kuang-Ting Yeh, Ru-Ping Lee, Tzai-Chiu Yu, Ing-Ho Chen, Cheng-Huan Peng, Kuan-Lin Liu, Jen-Hung Wang, Wen-Tien Wu

“…Other outcomes were subjective shoulder value (SSV) scores, visual analog scale (VAS) scores, and radiographic shortening at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months. …”
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In Vitro Accuracy of Two Different Electronic Apex Locators Under Various Conditions by Lucija Koturić Čabraja, Walter Dukić

“…Background: The purpose of this study was to analyze the accuracy of two apex locators using seven different canal irrigants. Methods: Forty multi-rooted extracted teeth were included in this study. …”
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The effect of Polyvinylpyrrolidone-Sodium hyaluronate gel on palatal wound healing: a randomized controlled clinical trial by Tugba Bulut, Nuray Ercan

“…Abstract Background This study evaluates the effect of polyvinylpyrrolidone sodium hyaluronate gel (Gelclair®) on palatal wound healing, pain, and bleeding following free gingival graft surgery (FGG). Methods Thirty-two patients undergoing FGG were randomly assigned to two groups: the test group received Gelclair® and chlorhexidine mouthwash, while the control group received only chlorhexidine. …”
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Ultrasound-guided supraclavicular block versus Bier block for emergency reduction of upper limb injuries: statistical analysis plan by Philip Jones, Henry Tsao, Peter J. Snelling

“…However, the effectiveness or safety of UGSCB when performed in the emergency department (ED) is unclear. Methods SUPERB (SUPraclavicular block for Emergency Reduction versus Bier block) is a prospective open-label non-inferiority randomised controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of UGSCB versus BB for closed reduction of upper limb fractures and/or dislocations. …”
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Advancements in image classification for environmental monitoring using AI by Jinjing Zhu, Ling Li

“…However, traditional classification models face significant challenges, including high intra-class variability, overlapping class boundaries, imbalanced datasets, and environmental fluctuations caused by seasonal and lighting changes.MethodsTo overcome these limitations, this study introduces the Multi-Scale Attention-Based Environmental Classification Network (MABEC-Net), a novel deep learning framework that enhances classification accuracy, robustness, and scalability. …”
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Digital enhancement and photogrammetric recording of La Joquera Levantine rock art (Borriol, Castelló) by Inés Domingo, Peyman Javadi, Dídac Roman

“…This paper reports the technologies and methods used, the challenges faced (in terms of space available, lighting restrictions and the visual interference caused by the protective fence), and the results obtained at La Joquera rock art site as part of the 2D and 3D digital recording of the rock surface, the colour and the motifs depicted. …”
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Criticality is Associated with Future Psychotherapy Response in Patients with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder—A Pilot Study by Remko van Lutterveld, Myrthe Sterk, Cristian Spitoni, Mitzy Kennis, Sanne J. H. van Rooij, Elbert Geuze

“…We studied if brain criticality is related to future response to treatment, hypothesizing that treatment responders’ brains function closer to criticality. Methods Functional magnetic resonance imaging resting-state scans were acquired from 46 male veterans with PTSD around the start of treatment. …”
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Outcomes of footprint medialization and bone marrow stimulation in chronic retracted rotator cuff tears by Hyoung Bok Kim, Seong Hun Kim

“…Background This study compared the clinical and radiological outcomes of chronic retracted rotator cuff tears where complete footprint coverage cannot be achieved, using two treatments: footprint medialization with bone marrow stimulation and conventional incomplete repair. Methods This retrospective study included 87 patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with incomplete footprint coverage. …”
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The spatial relationship between climatic factors and air pollution in the last 10 years of Tabriz city by Fahimeh Banasaleh, Mohammad Ebrahim Ramazani, Ziba Beheshti

“…In this research, descriptive research methods drawing from meteorological and air pollution data sources were employed to investigate the spatial relationship between climatic factors and air pollution in Tabriz. …”
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12-month outcomes of ziv-aflibercept for neovascular age-related macular degeneration in eyes previously treated with aflibercept by Wajiha J Kheir, Mahdi Hassoun, Rola N Hamam, Ziad Fayez Bashshur

“…Purpose: To investigate the 12-month outcomes of ziv-aflibercept for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) in eyes previously treated with aflibercept. Methods: Retrospective chart review of patients with nAMD previously treated with aflibercept for at least 12 months and subsequently transitioned to ziv-aflibercept between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2022, for a period of at least 12 months. …”
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Upright Open MRI (MRO) Evaluation of the Anatomic Effects of Yoga Postures on the Bladder Neck and Urethra by Andrew Macnab, Lynn Stothers

“…This study tested the hypothesis that open MRI scans can be obtained with sufficient detail to visualize the bladder neck and urethra. <b>Methods</b>: We scanned a volunteer subject using a 0.5 Tesla MRO Open Evo scanner to obtain axial and sagittal T2-weighted pelvic scans during poses used in yoga therapy. …”
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Potent broadly neutralizing antibodies mediate efficient antibody-dependent phagocytosis of HIV-infected cells. by Brian J Snow, Nida K Keles, Michael W Grunst, Sanath Kumar Janaka, Ryan T Behrens, David T Evans

“…Antibody-dependent cellular phagocytosis (ADCP) has been implicated in protection against HIV-1. However, methods for measuring ADCP currently rely on the phagocytosis of gp120- or gp41-coated beads that do not reflect physiologically relevant conformations of the viral envelope glycoprotein or the size of a virus-infected cell. …”
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Retrospective study of post-treatment 131I SPECT/CT imaging for personalizing therapy of patients with differentiated thyroid cancer by Sonya Sergieva, Teodor Sofiyanski, Bozhil Robev, Milena Dimcheva, Albena Fakirova

“…Aim: To evaluate the clinical role of post-treatment 131I SPECT/CT imaging in the management of DTC. Materials and methods: The study included 564 patients (384 women and 180 men) aged 12 to 83 years with DTC referred to our hospital between 2011 and 2021. …”
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Radiological and clinical outcomes of patients diagnosed with intraosseous ganglion cysts of the lunate treated with arthroscopic dorsal ligamento capsulodesis with or without graf... by Ömer Ayik, Serkan Bayram, Ahmet Emre Paksoy, İsmail Bülent Özçelik

“…The wrist range of motion, patient satisfaction, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and the Mayo Wrist Score (MWS) were used for clinical and functional results. …”
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