Longitudinal relationship between adverse childhood experiences and depressive symptoms: the mediating role of physical pain by Min Bao, Rongji Ma

“…Abstract Background This study explored the relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), physical pain, and depressive symptoms, and examined the mediating role of pain in the correlation between ACE and depressive symptoms among middle-aged and elderly Chinese (over the age of 45). Methods Cox proportional hazards regression models were used to analysis the association between ACE, physical pain, and depressive symptoms. …”
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A novel flexible identity-net with diffusion models for painting-style generation by Yifei Zhao, Ziqi Liang, Yingrui Qiu, Xiaona Wang

“…Through extensive quantitative and qualitative evaluations, our approach has demonstrated superior performance compared to existing methods, producing high-quality, versatile content with broad applicability across various creative domains. …”
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The use of apolipoprotein A-I as a transport form of the green fluorescent protein GFP gene in rat hepatocytes by L. M. Polyakov, D. V. Sumenkova, M. V. Kotova, N. V. Trifonova, R. A. Knyazev

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the possibility of using apolipoprotein A-I (apo A-I) as a transport form of the green fluorescent protein (GFP) gene into rat hepatocytes.Material and methods. A culture of isolated rat hepatocytes was used as a model. …”
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Enhanced aerodynamic performance of NACA4412 airfoil through integrated plasma actuator and Gurney flap flow control by K.V. Karthikeyan, R. Harish

“…By employing a combination of passive and active flow control methods, this research aims to improve lift and reduce drag, particularly at higher angles of attack (AOA). …”
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The feasibility and effectiveness of one-puncture of rectus sheath block combined with transverse abdominis plane block in patients undergoing thoracoscopic-laparoscopic radical es... by Jing Lin, Jinghao Yang, Yihang He, Xinghao Wang, Luoting Li, Youbo Zuo

“…BackgroundThis study aimed to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of ultrasound-guided one-puncture of rectus sheath block (RSB) combined with the transverse abdominis plane block (TAPB) for patients undergoing thoracoscopic-laparoscopic radical esophagectomy (TLE).MethodsThis prospective randomized controlled study enrolled 40 patients aged from 50 to 80 years who were eligible for TLE. …”
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Clinical Profiles of Patients with Keratoconus Visiting a Tertiary Eye Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by Norsyariza Razak, Bariah Mohd Ali, Wan Haslina Wan Abdul Halim

“…Their demographic details, best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), clinical findings, refraction, and risk factors were recorded. …”
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No Experimental Evidence For Yawn Contagion In Galahs (Eolophus Roseicapilla) by Jonas C. P. van Oosten, Lisa-Claire Vanhooland, Tom S. Roth, Andrew C. Gallup, Jorg J. M. Massen

“…Budgerigars and galahs do, however, have a highly similar socio-ecology and the methods used to test for yawn contagion were highly similar too. …”
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Validity and reliability of the Central Kurdish version of the Tinnitus Handicap Questionnaire (THQ-CK) by Mohammed Subhan Mohammed Hawramy, Sherko Saeed F. Zmnako, Muaid Ismaiel Aziz Baban

“…Subsequently, a supplementary assessment was conducted to ascertain the reliability and validity of the THQ-CK. Methods — The original version of the THQ was translated into the Kurdish language and then offered to 275 tinnitus patients. …”
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Perception of Saudi dentists and lay people to altered smile esthetics by Nabeel Talic, Samar AlOmar, Asma AlMaidhan

“…Aim: To evaluate and compare the perceptions of Saudi dentists and lay people to altered smile features. Methods: Thirty-six digital smile photographs with altered features were used. …”
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Prospects for “Book Culture" in the Context of Education Mediation by K. G. Antonian, N. A. Sokolova

“…However, book culture, as an integral and valuable attitude to the world, is inferior to the primacy of media culture, which should entail the adjustment of teaching methods and techniques, as well as the refinement of educational goals.…”
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Pharmacoeconomic study of various treatment options for superficial vein thrombophlebitis of lower extremities by R. E. Kalinin, I. A. Suchkov, M. M. Uporov, D. S. Titov, M. Yu. Klishchenko

“…Objective: рharmacoeconomic evaluation of pharmacotherapy, crossectomy (in combination with pharmacotherapy) and phlebectomy (in combination with pharmacotherapy) in patients with SVT of lower extremities.  Material and methods. Pharmacoeconomic evaluation was carried out using cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) by calculating the costeffectiveness ratio (CER). …”
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Ultrasound-Guided Dry Needling for Trigger Point Inactivation in the Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia Mixed with Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Prospective and Controlled Clinical... by Yifa Huang, Mintai Gao, Qiaomin Li, Xuzheng Zhang, Huizhen Chen, Xinglu Li, Ping Hu, Qingshi Zeng

“…To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of ultrasound-guided dry needling for trigger point inactivation in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) mixed with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). Methods. A prospective and controlled clinical study was conducted. …”
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Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions to decrease fatigue in people living with HIV/AIDS: a protocol of systematic review and meta-analysis by Min Wang, Xueling Xiao, Honghong Wang, Nancy R Reynolds, Leorey Saligan, Yunxiao Lei

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4D foetal cardiac ultrasound image detection based on deep learning with weakly supervised localisation for rapid diagnosis of evolving hypoplastic left heart syndrome by Gang Wang, Weisheng Li, Mingliang Zhou, Haobo Zhu, Guang Yang, Choon Hwai Yap

“…The experiments extensively compare the authors’ network with other state‐of‐the‐art methods on a 4D human foetal cardiac ultrasound image dataset and show two main benefits: (1) it achieved superior average accuracy of 99.37% on three categories of foetal ultrasound images from different cases; (2) it demonstrates visually fine detection performance with weakly supervised localisation. …”
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Statistical Evaluation of Uniform Temperature and Thermal Gradients for Composite Girder of Tibet Region Using Meteorological Data by Yujuan Liu, Zhiyuan Ma, Jiang Liu

“…The regional differences in temperature actions at different meteorological stations were analyzed, and the isotherm maps of the extreme values of the uniform temperature and thermal gradients were further obtained based on spatial interpolation methods in the ArcGIS program. The study shows that the uniform temperature is significantly affected by the climatic environment, and the isotherm maps provide a visual representation of the geographic distribution pattern of temperature extremes. …”
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Lymph node transfer using the middle jugular lymph node flap: Anatomical study and a report of two cases by Fumio Onishi, Bien-Keem Tan

“…Surgical access is straightforward and the nodes, if visualized, are easily dissected. The superior thyroid artery is a reliable pedicle for the flap.…”
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Is injectable platelet-rich fibrin really effective in alveolar osteitis? a randomised controlled clinical trial by Görkem Tekin, Sena Özkiriş Türedi

“…Pain levels were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) on postoperative days 3 and 7. …”
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Detection of weeds in teff crops using deep learning and UAV imagery for precision herbicide application by Alemu Setargew Kebede, Tsehay Wasihun Muluneh, Abebe Belay Adege

“…Traditional weed control methods rely on manual labor and the indiscriminate application of herbicides, resulting in inaccurate targeting, inefficient distribution, excessive labor, and reduced yields. …”
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Surrogacy in Islamic Jurisprudence: A Comprehensive Study of Maqasid al-Shariah and Ethical Viability According to Contemporary Mufassir by Angga Tinova Yudha, Amsal Qori Dalimunthe, An Nisa Dian Rahma

“…Employing descriptive approaches and qualitative methods, this study gathers and analyses data from two major sources: academic sources and modern readings—that is, Quran and Hadith texts. …”
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Effect of a nurse-led online patient support program on fatigue, sleep and quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis: a quasi-experimental study by Gizem Yağmur Yalçın, Zeliha Tulek, Murat Kürtüncü

“…Although there was no difference in EQ-5D symptom scores, the EQ-5D visual analogue scale scores tended to improve (p = 0.085). …”
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