Impact of high-altitude exposure on cerebral lobe functions in climbers: insights from the Nepali Himalayas by Sunil Dhungel, Sunil Dhungel, Shavana R. L. Rana, Arun Kumar Neopane, Barun Mahat, Bipin Kumar Shrestha, Yesha Shree Rajaure, Bikalp Thapa, Naveen Phuyal, Naresh Manandhar, Udaya Shrestha, Suraj Parajuli, Taraman Amatya

“…This study examines the impact of high-altitude exposure on frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes in climbers in the Nepali Himalayas, aiming to enhance understanding of altitude-related cognitive decline.MethodsA cross-sectional cohort study was conducted with 76 participants, including 46 non-selected individuals (NOSCL) and 30 selected climbers divided into Everest (EMCL, n = 12), Kanchanjanga (KMCL, n = 9), and Manaslu (MMCL, n = 9) groups. …”
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Segmentectomy-oriented anatomical model for enhanced precision surgery of the left upper lobeCentral MessagePerspective by Shunichiro Matsuoka, MD, Takashi Eguchi, MD, PhD, Maho Seshimoto, MD, Shuji Mishima, MD, Daisuke Hara, MD, Hirotaka Kumeda, MD, Kentaro Miura, MD, PhD, Kazutoshi Hamanaka, MD, PhD, Kimihiro Shimizu, MD, PhD

“…Objective: To optimize surgical outcomes and minimize complications in complex segmentectomy of the left upper lobe, we investigated the topographical anatomy of the left upper lobe and developed a segmentectomy-oriented anatomical model. Methods: A state-of-the-art 3-dimensional computed tomography workstation was used to visualize the intersegmental planes and associated veins to categorize the anatomical patterns influencing surgical procedures during left upper lobe segmentectomy. …”
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Experiences among patients with short bowel syndrome and their caregivers: Insights from targeted forums by Carine Khalil, Christopher V. Almario, Taylor Dupuy, Sam Eberlein, Shirley Paski, Bram P. Raphael, Brennan M.R. Spiegel

“…We used an open coding technique to qualitatively analyze the posts and visualized the themes/subthemes using an empathy map. …”
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Difference between Okinawan and Dutch older adults in prefrontal brain activation by Branislava Ćurčić-Blake, Yuko Futenma, Donald Craig Willcox, Donald Craig Willcox, Parisa Esmaeili Tazangi, Nido Dipo Wardana, Nido Dipo Wardana, Yukihiko Ueda, André Aleman, André Aleman

“…Brain activation was measured during a visual working memory task and a verbal fluency task, for bilateral frontal cortex using functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). …”
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Comparison of robotic AI-assisted and manual pedicle screw fixation for treating thoracolumbar fractures: a retrospective controlled trial by Xun Xiao, Xun Xiao, XingKun Wang, XingKun Wang, Bin Meng, Bin Meng, Xin Pan, Hua Zhao

“…ObjectiveTo compare the clinical efficacy and screw placement accuracy of robot artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted percutaneous screw fixation and conventional C-arm-assisted percutaneous screw fixation (manual placement) in the treatment of thoracolumbar single-segment fractures without neurological symptoms.MethodsThis study is a single-center retrospective analysis involving patients with thoracolumbar single-segment fractures without neurological symptoms. …”
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Temporomandibular Internal Derangements Denote Activity of Axial Spondyloarthritis by Ana-Marija Laškarin, Stjepan Špalj, Gordana Laskarin, Antonija Ružić Baršić, Jasmina Grđan, Emina Babarović, Tatjana Kehler, Viktor Peršić, Nikša Dulčić

“…This study aimed to investigate SpA activity in patients with ID of TMJ. Materials and Methods: We assessed 200 patients with neck pain using the Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society (ASAS) criteria. …”
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Engineering a DYRK1B R102C mutation: insights into metabolic syndrome pathogenesis through lentiviral gene delivery by Afrooz Daneshparvar, Iman Jamhiri, Vahid Razban, Jafar Fallahi, Nasrin Hamidizadeh, Behnam Moghtaderi, Mehdi Dianatpour

“…Expression of DYRK1B and successful gene transfer were visualized using a fluorescence microscope to detect the GFP marker. …”
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Current research status and trends of potassium-competitive acid blockers in the treatment of acid-related diseases: a bibliometric analysis by Baoqiang Zhu, Long Chen, Xue Tao, Hong Zheng, Xia Li, Qingfang Wu, Enwu Long, Haixia Lin

“…ObjectiveTo explore the current research status and trends of potassium-competitive acid blockers (P-CABs) in the treatment of acid related diseases (ARDs) using bibliometric analysis.Materials and methodsWe collected publications related to P-CAB in the treatment of acid-related diseases in the Web of Science (WOS) Core Collection from the establishment of the database to 30 June 2024. …”
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Treatment of thoracolumbar fractures with severe collapse of the anterior and middle columns via balloon-assisted endplate reduction, transpedicular bone grafting and pedicle screw... by Hai-qiang Shen, Yun-qin Xu, You-rong Yao, Qi Liu, Lin-ying Zhou, Xiao-jie Chen, Xiao-hong Lu, Xing Zhao, Yong Tang

“…Therefore, we evaluated the effectiveness of balloon-assisted endplate reduction (BAER), transpedicular bone grafting, and pedicle screw fixation for this type of thoracolumbar fracture. Methods This retrospective study included 87 patients with thoracolumbar fractures involving severe collapse of the anterior and middle columns treated from January 2020 to January 2022. …”
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Anti-VEGF treatment switch in real-world DME patients: ranibizumab versus aflibercept for bevacizumab DME non-responding patients (SWIRL study) by Yu Qiang Soh, Zheng Xian Thng, Wei Kiong Ngo, Colin S Tan, Tock Han Lim, Louis W Lim, Augustinus Laude, Darren Choy, Wen Jun Song, Helen Fang Mi, Koh Lilian, Jacob Yu Hang Chin, Karen Jhi Wen Chia, Issac Too, Nicola Y Gan, Rajesh Rajagopalan

“…Visual acuity (VA) and optical coherence tomography features such as central retinal thickness were assessed. …”
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Investigating the role of eight SNPs in CHRNA3 for COPD susceptibility in the Chinese elderly population by Yamei Zheng, Jie Zhao, Meihua Liu, Yunchan Liu, Yipeng Ding, Tian Xie

“…This study aimed to investigate the association between eight CHRNA3 SNPs and COPD susceptibility in the Chinese elderly population.Methods A total of 270 COPD patients and 271 healthy controls were included in the study. …”
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Strain mapping using compressed sensing accelerated 4D flow MRI—Potential for detecting coactivation in thigh muscles by Usha Sinha, David Maldonado, Vadim Malis, Ning Jin, Edward Smitaman, Ramon Sanchez, Christine Chung, Shantanu Sinha

“…This study evaluated a prototype compressed sensing accelerated 4D Flow (CS-4DFlow) sequence for volumetric MRI strain mapping of the entire thigh during isometric contraction.MethodsDynamic imaging (at 30% and 45% Maximum Voluntary Contraction (MVC)) was performed with the CS-4DFlow sequence integrating a L1-regularized wavelet-based compressed sensing reconstruction. …”
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CHI study: protocol for an observational cohort study on ageing and mental health in community-dwelling older adults by Lei Feng, Lieng Hsi Ling, Qiushi Feng, Rachael Zhi Yi Lee, Junhong Yu, Iris Rawtaer, Patrick Finbarr Allen, Zhiming Bao, Jeong Kyu Lee, Chin Tat Lim, Leng Leng Thang, Thet Naing, D Y Wang, Kai Zhen Yap, EH Kua, Rathi Mahendran

“…The Community Health and Intergenerational study aims to holistically examine ageing in place by investigating the resilience and vulnerability factors of the ageing process in the biological, psychological and social domains within the environment.Methods and analysis Using a cohort multiple randomised controlled trial design, comprehensive health profiles of community-dwelling older adults will be collected. …”
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Resilience, personal recovery, and quality of life for psychiatric in-patients prior to hospital discharge: demographic and clinical determinants by Ernest Owusu, Wanying Mao, Reham Shalaby, Hossam Eldin Elgendy, Belinda Agyapong, Ejemai Eboreime, Mobolaji A. Lawal, Nnamdi Nkire, Carla T. Hilario, Yifeng Wei, Peter Silverstone, Pierre Chue, Xin-Min Li, Wesley Vuong, Arto Ohinmaa, Valerie Taylor, Andrew J. Greenshaw, Vincent I. O. Agyapong, Vincent I. O. Agyapong

“…This paper examines how demographic and clinical factors predict resilience, personal recovery, and quality of life.MethodsData were collected from psychiatric inpatients before discharge using REDCap, an online survey platform. …”
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Efficacy and safety of herbal medicine (Dangguijagyag-san) for primary dysmenorrhea: study protocol for a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, multi-center... by Hye Lin Woo, Hae Ri Ji, Siin Kim, Hae Sun Suh, Kwan-Il Kim, Jin Moo Lee, Kyoung Sun Park

“…The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the herbal medicine, Dangguijagyag-san, relative to those of active control, Gamisoyo-san, and a placebo control for primary dysmenorrhea. Methods: This protocol details a randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, multi-center, investigator-initiated, controlled trial evaluating treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. …”
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Granularity at Scale: Estimating Neighborhood Socioeconomic Indicators From High-Resolution Orthographic Imagery and Hybrid Learning by Ethan Brewer, Giovani Valdrighi, Parikshit Solunke, Joao Rulff, Yurii Piadyk, Zhonghui Lv, Jorge Poco, Claudio Silva

“…Many areas of the world are without basic information on the socioeconomic well-being of the residing population due to limitations in existing data collection methods. Overhead images obtained remotely, such as from satellite or aircraft, can help serve as windows into the state of life on the ground and help “fill in the gaps” where community information is sparse, with estimates at smaller geographic scales requiring higher resolution sensors. …”
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Evaluation of a dynamic navigation system for endodontic microsurgery: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Bing Han, Xiaoyan Wang, Li Peng, Yuhan Wang, Chunyan Zheng, Zuhua Wang, Yuchun Sun

“…This study is devoted to comparing the clinical outcomes of the DNS technique with those of the freehand technique.Methods and analysis Sixteen patients will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. …”
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Epidemiology and future trend predictions of ischemic stroke based on the global burden of disease study 1990–2021 by Jiayu Liu, Aoxi Xu, Zhifeng Zhao, Bin Ren, Zhao Gao, Dandong Fang, Bo Hei, Junzhao Sun, Xiangyang Bao, Lin Ma, Xiaoque Zheng, Yuxin Wang, Hecheng Ren, Guan Wang, Li Zhu, Jianning Zhang

“…Methods We stratify epidemiological parameters by sex, age, the World Bank’s classification of economies, and sociodemographic index (SDI) levels. …”
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Geospatial insights into chronic bronchitis: Evaluating hotspots and environmental factors in MUDHRA-cohort of Mysuru district, India by Manjunatha M.C, Mahesh P.A, Madhu B, Sawant Sushant Anil, Karthik C.B

“…Methods: An analysis was conducted on a total of 8457 individuals aged 30 years and older to ascertain the presence of chronic bronchitis symptoms. …”
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BirdRecon: A free open source tool for image based bird species recognition by Hari Kishan Kondaveeti, Nabin Kumar Upadhaya, Dheeraj Sai Tukkugudam, Rahul Panigrahi, Sirivella Madhan Chandra Mouli, Valli Kumari Vatsavayi, Nagendra Panini Challa

“…The experimental results demonstrate that the proposed ensemble model achieves a classification accuracy of 99.6%, precision of 99.7%, and recall of 99.6%, outperforming the existing state-of-the-art methods by a margin of 0.51%.BirdRecon is implemented as both a web and mobile application, offering real-time bird species identification with multilingual support (English, Hindi, and Telugu) and additional features, such as species descriptions through Google Gemini and visual references from Wikimedia Commons. …”
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