Thoracolumbar fascia ultrasound shear strain differs between low back pain and asymptomatic individuals: expanding the evidence by Norio Tomita, Marie-Hélène Roy-Cardinal, Boris Chayer, Stacey Daher, Ameer Attiya, Aline Boulanger, Nathaly Gaudreault, Guy Cloutier, Nathalie J. Bureau

“…Abstract Objectives To compare thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) shear strain between individuals with and without nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP), investigate its correlation with symptoms, and assess a standardized massage technique’s impact on TLF shear strain. …”
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Anodal tDCS and virtual reality gait rehabilitation in individuals with chronic stroke: a case series report by Aracely Marks, Shelley Oliveira Barbosa, Daniella Napoli, Susan E. D'Andrea

“…Emerging technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) have shown potential to enhance neuroplasticity and functional recovery, suggesting that their combined use could offer a novel pathway for stroke rehabilitation.ObjectiveThis study evaluated the efficacy of an integrated VR and tDCS treadmill training protocol in improving gait and mobility outcomes among individuals with chronic stroke.MethodsFive chronic stroke patients were recruited for this study. …”
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Effect of electrical stimulation with a cochlear implant on tinnitus impact: protocol of an individual patient data meta-analysis by Inge Stegeman, Adriana L Smit, Kelly Assouly

“…To help clinicians to counsel cochlear implant (CI) candidates on the risk of developing or improving tinnitus after implantation, we aim to assess the effect of electrical stimulation with a CI on tinnitus impact for individual adult patients with tinnitus. We will also apply prediction models to individual patient data (IPD) of clinical trials to find predictive factors of the effect of electrical stimulation on tinnitus impact.Method and analysis The IPD meta-analysis is a follow-up project of the systematic review on cochlear implantation in patients with tinnitus as a primary complaint. …”
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A cross-sectional survey on the effects of ambient temperature and humidity on health outcomes in individuals with chronic respiratory disease by Samantha Mekhuri, Shirley Quach, Caroline Barakat, Winnie Sun, Mika L Nonoyama

“…# Rationale Extremes of temperature and humidity are associated with adverse respiratory symptoms, reduced lung function, and increased exacerbations among individuals living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)…”
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Individualized drug therapy and survival prediction in ICU patients with acute kidney injury: construction and validation of a nomogram by Rui Yang, Xiaozhe Su, Ziqi Liu, Shuai Shao, Yinhuai Wang, Hao Su, Haiqing He

“…Based on the identified predictor, a nomogram was developed to estimate the individualized survival probability for AKI patients. …”
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A novel non-invasive EEG-SSVEP diagnostic tool for color vision deficiency in individuals with locked-in syndrome by Ghada N. AlEssa, Saleh I. Alzahrani

“…IntroductionColor vision deficiency (CVD), a common visual impairment, affects individuals’ ability to differentiate between various colors due to malfunctioning or absent color photoreceptors in the retina. …”
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Machine learning meta-analysis identifies individual characteristics moderating cognitive intervention efficacy for anxiety and depression symptoms by Thalia Richter, Reut Shani, Shachaf Tal, Nazanin Derakshan, Noga Cohen, Philip M. Enock, Richard J. McNally, Nilly Mor, Shimrit Daches, Alishia D. Williams, Jenny Yiend, Per Carlbring, Jennie M. Kuckertz, Wenhui Yang, Andrea Reinecke, Christopher G. Beevers, Brian E. Bunnell, Ernst H. W. Koster, Sigal Zilcha-Mano, Hadas Okon-Singer

“…This research is a pre-registered individual-level meta-analysis to identify factors contributing to cognitive training efficacy for anxiety and depression symptoms. …”
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The role of self-rumination and self-reflection in depressive symptoms among individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder traits by Takehiro Tamura, Shunsuke Takagi, Hidehiko Takahashi, Genichi Sugihara

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Efficacy of intermittent fasting on improving liver function in individuals with metabolic disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mousa Khalafi, Sara K Rosenkranz, Faeghe Ghasemi, Shokoufeh Kheradmand, Aref Habibi Maleki, Mallikarjuna Korivi, Jung-Piao Tsao

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Individual, health facility and wider health system factors contributing to maternal deaths in Africa: A scoping review. by Francis G Muriithi, Aduragbemi Banke-Thomas, Ruth Gakuo, Kia Pope, Arri Coomarasamy, Ioannis D Gallos

“…The most frequently reported contributory factors by level were: (1) Individual-level: Delay in deciding to seek help and in recognition of danger signs (37.5% of articles), (2) Health facility-level: Suboptimal service delivery relating to triage, monitoring, and referral (80.8% of articles) and (3) Wider health system-level: Transport to and between health facilities (84.6% of articles). …”
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Uncovering the genetic basis of milk production traits in Mexican Holstein cattle based on individual markers and genomic windows. by José G Cortes-Hernández, Adriana García-Ruiz, Francisco Peñagaricano, Hugo H Montaldo, Felipe J Ruiz-López

“…The objective of this study was to evaluate the proportion of genetic variance explained by single nucleotide polymorphism markers, individually or clustered in 1, 2, and 5 Mb windows, for milk yield, fat yield, protein yield, fat content, protein content, and somatic cell score in Mexican Holstein cattle. …”
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Long-term effects of orthognathic surgery on masticatory function in individuals with cleft lip and palate: A prospective study by Patricia Martins Bueno, Paulo Alceu Kiemle Trindade, Laís Hollara Medeiros, Leide Vilma Fidélis da Silva, Ivy Kiemle Trindade-Suedam

“…Objective: To prospectively evaluate the long-term effects of orthognathic surgery on masticatory function in individuals with repaired complete cleft lip and palate and to compare the results with a control group. …”
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Combining habitat selection, behavioural states, and individual variation to predict fish spatial usage near a barrier by Rachel Mawer, Jelger Elings, Stijn P. Bruneel, Ine S. Pauwels, Eliezer Pickholtz, Renanel Pickholtz, Johan Coeck, Peter L.M. Goethals

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Orofacial Pain during Mastication in People with Dementia: Reliability Testing of the Orofacial Pain Scale for Non-Verbal Individuals by Merlijn W. de Vries, Corine Visscher, Suzanne Delwel, Jenny T. van der Steen, Marjoleine J. C. Pieper, Erik J. A. Scherder, Wilco P. Achterberg, Frank Lobbezoo

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A localized tracing technique to explore intra-amygdala functional and structural correlates of individual variability in behavioral response by Allie Lipshutz, Allie Lipshutz, Victoria Saltz, Victoria Saltz, Victoria Saltz, Kristin R. Anderson, Kristin R. Anderson, Alessia Manganaro, Alessia Manganaro, Dani Dumitriu, Dani Dumitriu, Dani Dumitriu

“…IntroductionThe neurobiological basis for individual variability in behavioral responses to stimuli remains poorly understood. …”
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Predicting water level fluctuations in glacier-fed lakes by ensembling individual models into a quad-meta model by Shoukat Ali Shah, Songtao Ai, Hanxiao Yuan

“…The QM model outperformed individual models, and achieved RMSE values of 0.003 m (climate data) and 0.001 m (water depth data), with R2 values of 0.994 and 0.999, respectively. …”
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Modeling sub-exponential epidemic growth dynamics through unobserved individual heterogeneity: a frailty model approach by Ping Yan, Gerardo Chowell

“…In this paper, we propose the concept of 'frailty', which represents the variability in individual susceptibility and transmission, as a more accurate approach to understanding epidemic growth. …”
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Lower Plasma β-Amyloid 1-42 Levels in Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment Compared to Healthy Individuals by Cynthia Cynthia, Jusak Nugraha, Muhammad Hamdan, Hari Basuki Notobroto, Silvia Francina Lumempouw, Rahajuningsih Dharma

“…Therefore, this study was performed to evaluate plasma β-Amyloid 1-42 levels in aMCI patients compared to cognitively healthy individuals and investigate its association with ApoE ε4 allele. …”
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The effects of war-related experiences on mental health symptoms of individuals living in conflict zones: a longitudinal study by Doron Amsalem, Shilat Haim-Nachum, Amit Lazarov, Yossi Levi-Belz, John C. Markowitz, Maja Bergman, Alexandra Klein Rafaeli, Lisa A. Brenner, Nitsa Nacasch, Milton L. Wainberg, Ido Lurie, Shlomo Mendlovic, Yuval Neria

“…Abstract On October 7, 2023, a large-scale attack in southern Israel and the subsequent war resulted in extensive loss of life and injuries, with many individuals experiencing traumatic losses, such as family members or close friends being killed or kidnapped. …”
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No significant relationship found between spontaneous motor tempo, heartbeat, and individual alpha frequency: an analysis of internal tempos by Tamaka Harada, Giovanna Mioni, Nicola Cellini, Yuko Yotsumoto

“…Specifically, Spontaneous Motor Tempo (SMT), the most comfortable and natural tapping tempo for each individual, is thought to reflect this internal pacemaker’s tempo. …”
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