Slow-Paced Breathing Intervention in Healthcare Workers Affected by Long COVID: Effects on Systemic and Dysfunctional Breathing Symptoms, Manual Dexterity and HRV by Marcella Mauro, Elisa Zulian, Nicoletta Bestiaco, Maurizio Polano, Francesca Larese Filon

“…The aim of the present study was to evaluate physical, cognitive, emotional symptoms, executive functions and autonomic cardiac modulation after one month of at-home slow breathing intervention. Methods: 6655 healthcare workers (HCWs) were contacted via a company email in November 2022, of which N = 58 HCWs were enrolled as long COVID (cases) and N = 53 HCWs as controls. …”
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Design and Evaluation of ACAFiB-APP, a clinical decision support system for anticoagulant considerations in patients with atrial fibrillation by Ramin Ansari, Sorayya Rezayi, Ali Asghar Safaei, Reza Mollazadeh, Eisa Rezaei, Mahboobeh Khabaz Mafinejad, Soha Namazi, Keyhan Mohammadi

“…Dart programming language, the Flutter framework, and the Visual Studio editor were used to develop the application. …”
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Training State-of-the-Art Deep Learning Algorithms with Visible and Extended Near-Infrared Multispectral Images of Skin Lesions for the Improvement of Skin Cancer Diagnosis by Laura Rey-Barroso, Meritxell Vilaseca, Santiago Royo, Fernando Díaz-Doutón, Ilze Lihacova, Andrey Bondarenko, Francisco J. Burgos-Fernández

“…Non-invasive detection methods like Computer-Aided Diagnosis (CAD) using Deep Learning (DL) are becoming more prominent. …”
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AI-Driven Innovation Using Multimodal and Personalized Adaptive Education for Students With Special Needs by Nesren Farhah, Muhammad Adnan, Ahmed Abdullah Alqarni, M. Irfan Uddin, Theyazn H. H. Aldhyani

“…Such XAI methods enable transparency in how models make decisions, thus allowing educators to understand the reasons for certain recommended learning paths.…”
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Radial-Probe Endobronchial Ultrasound as Part of Different Navigational Bronchoscopy Modalities in Combination with Cryobiopsy Could Be More than a Confirmation Tool: A Case Series by Nevenka Piskac Zivkovic, Maja Karaman Ilic, Suncana Divosevic, Hrvoje Feljan, Igor Nikolic, Zrinka Juros, Ana-Marija Sola, Sven Seiwerth, Dragan Schwarz, Ivica Mazuranic

“…<b>Background</b>: As part of different navigational bronchoscopy (NVB) modalities, radial-probe endobronchial ultrasound (rEBUS) is used to confirm the peribronchial localization of peripheral pulmonary nodules (PPNs) immediately before collecting samples for histopathological analysis. <b>Methods</b>: This retrospective case series study presents the results of en bloc cryobiopsy of PPNs using a flexible 1.1-mm cryoprobe with different NVB modalities. …”
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The Impact of Leadership in Gender Diversity of Annual Meeting Speakers in the American Society for Surgery of the Hand by Minji Kim, BS, Ines C. Lin, MD, MSEd, FACS, Helen G. Hui-Chou, MD, FACS

“…In this study, we aimed to compare the gender and racial diversity of speakers and moderators between these 2 years. Methods: The programs for ASSH for 2022 and 2023 were collected from web searches and ASSH Annual meeting programs. …”
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Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy for exercise: examining self-determined motivation, alongside readiness, confidence, and motivation to exercise by Martin J. Turner, Nick Frost, Leon Outar, Helen O'Connor, Renátó Tóth, László Tóth, László Tóth, Nanaki Chadha, Andrew G. Wood

“…One vehicle through which REBT might facilitate exercise engagement is through mechanisms associated with self-determination theory (SDT).MethodsIn the current paper, using a staggered multiple-baseline across-participants single-case experimental design, REBT is applied with two non-exercising participants via video conferencing. …”
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The effect of traditional Chinese exercises on low Back pain and disability in middle-aged and older adults: A systematic review by Yanan Qi, Miaoqing Zhuang, Rui Liang, Shazlin Shaharudin

“…Objective: To assess the efficacy of traditional Chinese exercises (TCEs) in mitigating pain and disability among older and middle-aged individuals suffering from low back pain (LBP). Methods: From inception to November 2024, seven electronic databases were searched for TCEs treatment of LBP in the literature of randomized controlled trials: the Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Databases, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform. …”
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Protective Effects of Oleanolic Acid on Human Keratinocytes: A Defense Against Exogenous Damage by Marzia Vasarri, Maria Camilla Bergonzi, Manuela Leri, Rebecca Castellacci, Monica Bucciantini, Lucia De Marchi, Donatella Degl’Innocenti

“…Advanced imaging techniques were employed to visualize protein localization. <b>Results:</b> Results demonstrated that OA significantly improved cell viability and reduced intracellular ROS levels compared with those in controls. …”
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Comparison of one-year real-world outcomes between red (670 nm) subthreshold micropulse laser treatment and intravitreal aflibercept injection for treatment-naïve diabetic macular... by Wataru Kikushima, Yukiko Furuhata, Taiyo Shijo, Mizuki Matsumoto, Yoichi Sakurada, Daphne Viel Tsuru, Kenji Kashiwagi

“…Purpose: To evaluate the treatment outcomes of subthreshold micropulse laser (SMPL) with a wavelength of 670 nm (red) for treatment-naïve diabetic macular edema (DME). Methods: A retrospective observational study which included 42 eyes in 34 patients diagnosed with treatment-naïve DME was conducted. …”
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Concurrent Viewing of H&E and Multiplex Immunohistochemistry in Clinical Specimens by Larry E. Morrison, Tania M. Larrinaga, Brian D. Kelly, Mark R. Lefever, Rachel C. Beck, Daniel R. Bauer

“…Using this approach, conventional H&E staining could be simultaneously viewed in color on a computer monitor alongside a monochrome video of the invisible IHC staining, while manually scanning the specimen. <b>Methods:</b> We have now simplified the microscope system to a single camera and increased the IHC multiplexing to four biomarkers using translational assays. …”
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Transcranial Approach versus Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Approach during Midline Suprasellar Meningioma Resection—A Complication and Outcome-Based Study: A Meta-Analysis by Mohan Karki, Chandra Prakash Yadav, Bing Zhao

“…Both TCA and ETSA did not improve visual recovery and gross total resection, but only minimally influenced total clinical outcome. …”
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Smoking and bladder cancer: insights into pathogenesis and public health implications from a bibliometric analysis (1999–2023) by Yang Wang, Hancheng Zhou, Zhicheng Tang, Zhaohui He, Hui Zhuo, Yi Huang, Jianqiu Kong

“…Visual analyses were conducted using VOSviewer and CiteSpace software, focusing on contributions from countries, institutions, journals, authors and keywords. …”
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1-year results of lumbar spinal stenosis surgery in Finland: a national FinSpine register study by Juho Hatakka, Inari Laaksonen, Joel Kostensalo, Keijo T Mäkelä, Henri Salo, Katri Pernaa

“…We aimed to assess the outcome of LSS surgery at 1 year postoperatively and to compare decompression surgery with or without fusion based on the Finnish national spine register FinSpine data. Methods: FinSpine data of surgically treated LSS from 2015 to 2022 was included. …”
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Fluocinolone acetonide 0.2 µg/day intravitreal implant in non-infectious uveitis affecting the posterior segment: EU expert user panel consensus-based clinical recommendations by Uwe Pleyer, Carlos Pavesio, Elisabetta Miserocchi, Carsten Heinz, Helen Devonport, Víctor Llorenç, Tomás Burke, Vanda Nogueira, Laurent Kodjikian, Bahram Bodaghi

“…The aim here was to provide treating clinicians with some consensus-based-recommendations for the clinical management of patients with NIU-PS with 0.2 µg/day FAc implants. Methods A European-clinical-expert-group agreed to develop a consensus report on different issues related to the use of FAc implants in patients with NIU-PS. …”
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Comparison of Primary vs Secondary Closure Technique after Incision and Drainage of Cutaneous Abscess by Vishal Bhabhor, Paresh Damor, Mithun Barot, Priyank Tank, Prema Ram Choudhary, Vipul D Yagnik

“…This study aimed to evaluate and compare the clinical outcomes of primary versus secondary closure following I&D in patients with cutaneous abscesses. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted over one year at a tertiary care center in Central Gujarat, involving 676 patients diagnosed with cutaneous abscesses. …”
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Conversion to Hip Arthroplasty After Cut-out Complication of Proximal Femoral Nailing (PFN) in Pertrochanteric Fractures by Abdullah Merter, Kerem Başarır, Hakan Kocaoğlu, Mustafa Onur Karaca, Emre Anıl Özbek, Mahmut Kalem

“…In this study, we aimed to compare the results of total hip arthroplasty (THA) and hemiarthroplasty (HA) after cut-out complication of proximal femoral nailing (PFN).Materials and Methods:Forty patients who were treated with THA (20 patients) and HA (20 patients) due to cut-out complication following PFN were included in our retrospective study. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Chia Seed Powder, Pea Protein, and Xyloglucan in Patients with Constipation-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Pl... by Mariya Armova, Martina Stefanova Nikolova, Petar Martinov Draganov, Petya Valentinova Peneva, Jean Marc Sabaté, Javier Santos

“…This multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of xyloglucan, pea protein, and chia seed powder (XP + CS) in irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). Methods: Sixty patients received twice-daily XP + CS or placebo for 28 days. …”
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Efficacy of centchroman in treating mastalgia and fibroadenoma: A comprehensive institutional analysis by Shaikh Md Nafis Jahangir, Shakil Jawed, Manotosh Biswas, Imdadul Haque

“…Aims and Objectives: The study aimed to assess the effect of ormeloxifene (Centchroman), a selective estrogen receptor modulator, on mastalgia and fibroadenoma. Materials and Methods: Women aged 35 and under with benign breast disease sought treatment at a surgery outpatient department from October 2023 to September 2024. …”
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Differences in pretreatment symptoms of patients receiving injections or surgery to treat cartilage lesions of the knee: an International Cartilage Regeneration and Joint Preservat... by Gwenllian F. Tawy, Michael J. McNicholas

“…The hypothesis was that there would be no clinical difference in scores between the 2 cohorts. Methods: Anonymous data from the International Cartilage Regeneration and Joint Preservation Society Registry were exported: demographics, type of intervention, pretreatment Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Scores (KOOS) and Visual Analog Scores (VAS). …”
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