An evaluation of novel AMP2-coated electrospun composite scaffolds for intraoral bone regeneration: a proof-of-concept in vivo study by Blaire V. Slavin, Shangtao Wu, Savanah R. Sturm, Kevin K. Hwang, Ricky Almada, Nicholas A. Mirsky, Vasudev Vivekanand Nayak, Vasudev Vivekanand Nayak, Lukasz Witek, Lukasz Witek, Lukasz Witek, Paulo G. Coelho, Paulo G. Coelho, Paulo G. Coelho

“…Further, it sought to determine if OsteoAdapt would remain within the defect without a membrane in place, as this is not feasible with the particulate xenograft currently used in clinical practice.MethodsFour-walled mandibular defects were created in each adult beagle dog (n = 4 defects per dog; n = 4 dogs for a total of 16 defects). …”
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Electronic Pillbox-enabled Self-administered Therapy Versus Standard Directly Observed Therapy for Tuberculosis Medication Adherence and Treatment Outcomes in Ethiopia: a Multicent... by Dr Tsegahun Manyazewal, Dr. Yimtubezinash Woldeamanuel, Mr. Tewodros Getinet, Ms Alison Hoover, Dr Kidist Bobosha, Mr Oumer Fuad, Dr. Belete Getahun, Prof. Abebaw Fekadu, Dr. David Holland, Prof. Vincent Marconi

“…The MERM device integrates an electronic module and medication container, serving to record adherence, securely store medication, emit audible and visual alarms onboard to prompt patients for timely intake and refills, and facilitates healthcare providers in downloading data for monitoring adherence closely. …”
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Building a pre-surgical multiparametric-MRI-based morphologic, qualitative, semiquantitative, first and high-order radiomic predictive treatment response model for undifferentiated... by Raul F. Valenzuela, Elvis Duran-Sierra, Mathew Antony, Behrang Amini, Sam Lo, Keila E. Torres, Robert S. Benjamin, Jingfei Ma, Ken-Pin Hwang, R. Jason Stafford, Dejka Araujo, Andrew J. Bishop, Ravin Ratan, Wei-Lien Wang, Jossue Espinoza, Pia V. Valenzuela, Chengyue Wu, John E. Madewell, William A. Murphy, Colleen M. Costelloe

“…Lesions were visually classified on CE-SWI into one of 6 morphology patterns. …”
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Levels of Neurospecific Peptides, Neurotransmitters and Neuroreceptor Markers in the Serum of Children with Various Sensory Disorders, Mild Cognitive Impairments and Other Neuropat... by George A. Karkashadze, Leyla S. Namazova-Baranova, Leonid M. Yatsik, Olga B. Gordeeva, Elena A. Vishneva, Kamilla E. Efendieva, Elena V. Kaytukova, Natella V. Sukhanova, Natalia S. Sergienko, Julia V. Nesterova, Svetlana E. Kondratova, Madina T. Fatakhova, Alexandr V. Pashkov, Irina V. Naumova, Irina V. Zelenkova, Viktor A. Gankovskiy, Svetlana G. Gubanova, Elizaveta V. Leonova, Alina R. Pankova, Anna A. Alexeeva, Daria A. Bushueva, Tinatin Yu. Gogberashvili, Dmitriy S. Kratko, Safarbegim H. Sadilloeva, Natalia E. Sergeeva, Marina A. Kurakina, Tatiana A. Konstantinidi, Inessa A. Povalyaeva, Margarita A. Soloshenko, Mariya I. Slipka, Viktor V. Altunin, Anastasiya I. Rykunova, Tatiana A. Salimgareeva, Pavel A. Prudnikov, Nadezhda A. Ulkina, Alexey I. Firumyantc, Nikita S. Shilko, Julia E. Kazanceva

“…The most variable in the examined sample was NO-synthase, as well as levels of both neurotrophins, beta-secretase, and glutamate receptor marker. All visual deficits were associated with increased NO-synthase levels (p < 0.001). …”
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Effects of vagus nerve stimulation on daily function and quality of life in markedly treatment-resistant major depression: Findings from a one-year, randomized, sham-controlled tri... by A. John Rush, Charles R. Conway, Scott T. Aaronson, Mark S. George, Patricio Riva-Posse, David L. Dunner, John Zajecka, Mark T. Bunker, João Quevedo, Rebecca M. Allen, Gustavo Alva, Heather Luing, Ziad Nahas, Lucian Manu, Jeffrey I. Bennett, Brian J. Mickey, Jonathan Becker, Yvette Sheline, Cristina Cusin, James W. Murrough, Kevin Reeves, Peter B. Rosenquist, Ying-Chieh (Lisa) Lee, Shannon Majewski, Jeffrey Way, Bryan Olin, Harold A. Sackeim

“…The WHODAS 2.0 (P = 0.304) and EQ-5D visual analog scale (P = 0.125) failed to reveal between-group differences. …”
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Use of technetium-99m-pyrophosphate single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography in monitoring therapeutic changes of RNA interference therapeutics in patients wi... by Yi-Hsin Hung, An-Li Yu, Yi-Chieh Chen, Cheng-Hsuan Tsai, Mao-Yuan Su, Chia-Tung Shun, Hsueh-Wen Hsueh, Jimmy Jyh-Ming Juang, Ming-Jen Lee, Ping-Huei Tseng, Chia-Hua Hsu, Sung-Tsang Hsieh, Chi-Lun Ko, Kon-Ping Lin, Wen-Chung Yu, Mei-Fang Cheng, Chi-Chao Chao, Yen-Hung Lin

“…First and second 99mTc-PYP SPECT/CT data, including visual grading, planar heart to contralateral lung (H/CL) ratio, and volumetric heart to lung (H/L) ratio were assessed. …”
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10-YEARS ANALYSIS OF CRYOBAG FRACTURE IN A LARGE INVENTORY OF CELLULAR THERAPY PRODUCTS: RATES AND RISK FACTORS by AR Belisário, LT Mendonça, RK Andrade, MC Martins, LA Costa, KL Prata

“…The frozen cryobags underwent macroscopic evaluation in the vapor phase through visual inspection to check for fractures and leaks. …”
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Metabolism-associated marker gene-based predictive model for prognosis, targeted therapy, and immune landscape in ovarian cancer: an integrative analysis of single-cell and bulk RN... by Lele Ling, Bingrong Li, Boliang Ke, Yinjie Hu, Kaiyong Zhang, Siwen Li, Te Liu, Peng Liu, Bimeng Zhang

“…To gain a more in-depth understanding of the process, the frequency of somatic mutations and different types of mutated genes were visualized through the somatic mutation profile of the TCGA database. …”
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Comparison of Subconjunctival Triamcinolone with Topical Prednisolone for Routine Anti-Inflammatory Prophylaxis in Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery: A Single-Center, Randomiz... by Papa-Vettorazzi R, Shorstein NH, Peterson B, Yee Melgar M, Silva Linares L, O'Brien KS

“…Subconjunctival injection of triamcinolone acetonide (TA) is an effective method to prevent postoperative inflammation in phacoemulsification eyes. …”
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Diabetic Retinopathy Assessment through Multitask Learning Approach on Heterogeneous Fundus Image Datasets by Hongkang Wu, MS, Kai Jin, MD, PhD, Yiyang Jing, MD, Wenyue Shen, MD, Yih Chung Tham, PhD, Xiangji Pan, PhD, Victor Koh, MD, PhD, Andrzej Grzybowski, MD, PhD, Juan Ye, MD, PhD

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A time-stratified case-crossover study on association between short-term exposure to air pollutants and myocardial infarction mortality in Shenzhen by Ziyang ZOU, Ruijun XU, Ziquan LYU, Zhen ZHANG, Jiaxin CHEN, Meilin LI, Xiaoqian GUO, Suli HUANG

“…The exposure-response relationship was visualized, and a comprehensive health risk assessment was performed. …”
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Clinical Evidence of Acupoint Stimulation for Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review and Updated Meta-Analysis by Wang Y, Liu L, Wu X, Wu Y, Qin R, Wang M, Zhou B, Sun J, Song Y, Zhang M, Li M, Yu L

“…The primary outcomes were assessed based on pain intensity measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) or effective rates, and safety measured by adverse reaction rates. …”
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Modified minimally invasive chevron osteotomy versus traditional incision chevron osteotomy by Run Tang, Jie Yang, Xiao Jun Liang, Yi Li, JunHu Wang, MiaoLuo Jin, Yang Du, Tong Lu, YiXiang Hao

“…Preoperatively and at the last follow-up, the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) hallux, lesser toe score, and visual analog scale (VAS) pain were used to evaluate clinical efficacy. …”
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Evaluation and comparison of large language models’ responses to questions related optic neuritis by Han-Jie He, Han-Jie He, Fang-Fang Zhao, Jia-Jian Liang, Yun Wang, Qian-Qian He, Qian-Qian He, Hongjie Lin, Jingyun Cen, Feifei Chen, Tai-Ping Li, Zhanchi Hu, Jian-Feng Yang, Lan Chen, Carol Y. Cheung, Yih-Chung Tham, Yih-Chung Tham, Yih-Chung Tham, Ling-Ping Cen, Ling-Ping Cen, Ling-Ping Cen, Ling-Ping Cen

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Relationship between vitamin D and osteoarthritis by Natalia G. Kashevarova, Liudmila I. Alekseeva, Elena A. Taskina, Ekaterina A. Strebkova, Evgenia P. Sharapova, Natalya M. Savushkina, Kirill M. Mikhaylov, Svetlana I. Glukhova, Olga G. Alekseeva, Danil M. Kudinsky, Nikolay V. Demin, Elena Yu. Samarkina, Aleksander M. Lila

“…For each patient, a case record form was filled out, including anthropometric indicators, medical history, clinical examination data, an assessment of knee joint pain according to the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), WOMAC, and the patient's general health condition (PGHC). …”
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Diversity analysis of fruit traits of 105 peach germplasm resources in Xinjiang by LI Dan, BAI Lixia, TANG Zhuoyue, YANG Kanghui, YANG Lu, CHENG Ping

“…Batsch] germplasm resources and screen excellent peach germplasm resources. [Methods] A total of 105 peach germplasm resources were used as experimental materials, and 22 descriptive traits were observed by visual observation. …”
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Relationship between prenatal anxiety, depression, pregnancy stress and their social determinants by Weicui Meng, Sufeila Shalayiding, Xiaoting Wang, Bahedana Sailike, Ting Jiang

“…Network analysis is an emerging research tool that intuitively visualizes complex interactive relationships among multiple variables. …”
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In Search of Al Wehdat Camp by Nama’a Abdullah Qudah

“…Through my interdisciplinary research methodology, encompassing methods from the fields of architecture, anthropology, and the visual arts, I conceptualized my research methodology as Taq’otat, or a set of spatio-temporal intersections with both the camp’s spaces and its inhabitants. …”
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A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials: evaluating the efficacy of isokinetic muscle strengthening training in improving knee osteoarthritis outcomes by Wanqin Guo, Jingyang Gao, Dawazhuoma, Xiuling Mi, Ciwang, Bianba

“…We aimed to utilize a meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of isokinetic muscle strengthening training (IMST) as a rehabilitation treatment for KOA in lowland areas. Methods The study conducted a comprehensive search of the CNKI, WanFang Data, VIP Database, PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE (1946–), Cochrane Library, Embase, and CBM databases. …”
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The impact of sarcopenia on the efficacy of posterior surgical treatment for degenerative lumbar scoliosis by Juyi Lai, Xinbei Li, Huangsheng Tan, Hualong Feng, Zhi Ming Lan, Zhitao Sun, Jian Wang, Yuanfei Fu, Shenghua He

“…The improvement in clinical symptoms was evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). …”
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