Effects of a Body-Based Mindfulness Program on Alexithymia, Dispositional Mindfulness, and Distress Symptoms: A Pilot Clinical Trial by Rossella Mattea Quinto, Francesca Russo, Francesca Scafuto, Marco Innamorati, Federico Nitamo Montecucco, Silvia Ghiroldi

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Analysis of the development of China's long-term care system by Čen Mengsuan

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Perspectives of Women with Breast Cancer and Healthcare Providers Participating in an Adherence-Enhancing Program for Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy: A Qualitative Study by Véronique Turcotte, Laurence Guillaumie, Martine Lemay, Anne Dionne, Julie Lemieux, Angéline Labbé, Carolyn Gotay, Line Guénette, Sophie Lauzier

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Evaluation of the impact of the ecological environment damage compensation system on enterprise pollutant emissions by Zhaoyang Li, Yisong Li

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A HOMER-Aided Study for PV System Design and Cost Analysis for a College Campus in Baghdad by Luqman Q. Ibrahim, Ahmed J. Abid, Adel A. Obed, Ameer L. Saleh, Reheel J. Hassoon

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The Effect of Vitamin D3 on Serum Creatine Phosphokinase Level in Patients with Multiple Trauma: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial by Mehran Kouchek, Niloufar Taherpour, Mahya Farasat, Mirmohammad Miri, Sara Salarian, Seyedpouzhia Shojaei, Rezvan Hassanpour, Hossein Amini, Mohammad Sistanizad

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Chronic Pain in the Emergency Department: A Pilot Mixed-Methods Cross-Sectional Study Examining Patient Characteristics and Reasons for Presentations by Patricia A. Poulin, Jennifer Nelli, Steven Tremblay, Rebecca Small, Myka B. Caluyong, Jeffrey Freeman, Heather Romanow, Yehudis Stokes, Tia Carpino, Amanda Carson, Yaadwinder Shergill, Ian G. Stiell, Monica Taljaard, Howard Nathan, Catherine E. Smyth

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Older Fallers’ Comprehensive Neuromuscular and Kinematic Alterations in Reactive Balance Control: Indicators of Balance Decline or Compensation? A Pilot Study by Ringo Tang-Long Zhu, Timmi Tim Mei Hung, Freddy Man Hin Lam, Jun-Zhe Li, Yu-Yan Luo, Jingting Sun, Shujun Wang, Christina Zong-Hao Ma

“…This study aimed to comprehensively investigate muscle activities and joint kinematics during reactive balance control in older adults with different fall histories. <b>Methods</b>: This pilot observational study recruited six community-dwelling older fallers (≥1 fall in past one year) and six older non-fallers, who received unpredictable translational balance perturbations in randomized directions and intensities during standing. …”
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Hypertension Subtypes among Thai Hypertensives: An Analysis of Telehealth-Assisted Instrument in Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Nationwide Pilot Project by Sakolwat Montrivade, Pairoj Chattranukulchai, Sarawut Siwamogsatham, Yongkasem Vorasettakarnkij, Witthawat Naeowong, Patchaya Boonchayaanant, Anut Sakulsupsiri, Aekarach Ariyachaipanich, Vorarit Lertsuwunseri, Voravut Rungpradubvong, Sudarat Satitthummanid, Sarinya Puwanant, Somchai Prechawat, Suphot Srimahachota, Jarkarpun Chaipromprasit, Wacin Buddhari, Smonporn Boonyaratavej, Surapun Sitthisook, Peera Buranakitjaroen, Apichard Sukonthasarn, Somkiat Sangwatanaroj

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An Assessment of the Effects of Iyengar Yoga Practice on the Health-Related Quality of Life of Patients with Chronic Respiratory Diseases: A Pilot Study by Maria-Jose Santana, Julia S-Parrilla, Judith Mirus, Martha A Loadman, Dale C Lien, David Feeny

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The New Nitinol Conformable Self-Expandable Metal Stents for Malignant Colonic Obstruction: A Pilot Experience as Bridge to Surgery Treatment by Roberto Di Mitri, Filippo Mocciaro

“…The new nitinol conformable stent has improved clinical outcomes in these kinds of patients. We report a pilot experience with nitinol conformable SEMS placement as bridge to surgery treatment in patients with colorectal obstruction. …”
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Exploring the Pharmacokinetics and Gut Microbiota Modulation of Hesperidin and Nobiletin from Mandarin Orange Peel in Experimental Dogs: A Pilot Study by Jun Nakahigashi, Makoto Kurikami, Satomi Iwai, Sadahiko Iwamoto, Shou Kobayashi, Eiji Kobayashi

“…Analysis included microbiota profiling via 16S rDNA sequencing and observational assessment of cognitive indicators in a pilot study involving senior dogs with Alzheimer’s disease. …”
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“I Live Quite a Good Balanced Life”: A Pilot Study on the Life Experiences of Ageing Individuals Living with HIV by Nuno Ribeiro Nobre, Jari Kylmä, Tapio Kirsi

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An Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury Risk Screening and Reduction Program for High School Female Athletes: A Pilot Study by Allison Kuntz, Olivia Peters, Andrew Bello, Ryan Perkins, Ryan Monti, Leigh Murray

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Early Healing Events around Titanium Implant Devices with Different Surface Microtopography: A Pilot Study in an In Vivo Rabbit Model by Ester Orsini, Stefano Salgarello, Désirée Martini, Beatrice Bacchelli, Marilisa Quaranta, Luciano Pisoni, Emma Bellei, Monika Joechler, Vittoria Ottani

“…In the present pilot study, the authors morphologically investigated sandblasted, acid-etched surfaces (SLA) at very early experimental times. …”
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The Problem of Food Waste in Different Types of Households on the Example of the Residents of Poland and Polish People Residing in the United Kingdom – Pilot Study by Magdalena Skotnicka, Kaja Karwowska, Maria Śmiechowska

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Industrial Structure, R&D Staff, and Green Total Factor Productivity of China: Evidence from the Low-Carbon Pilot Cities by Shengqian Guo, Xue Tang, Ting Meng, Jincan Chu, Han Tang

“…First, we find that LCC has a significant effect on pilot cities’ GTFP. And, it also promotes GTFP via industrial structure. …”
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The simpler modified fried frailty scale predicts 2-year mortality in older adults with heart failure: a pilot study by Celalettin Küçük, Serdar Özkök, Gülistan Bahat, Ekrem Bilal Karaayvaz, Mustafa Altınkaynak, Alpay Medetalibeyoğlu, Mehmet Akif Karan

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Side Effects and Patient Tolerance with the Use of Blood Flow Restriction Training after ACL Reconstruction in Adolescents: A Pilot Study by Jennifer Prue, Dylan P Roman, Nicholas G Giampetruzzi, Arthur Fredericks, Adel Lolic, Allison Crepeau, J. Lee Pace, Adam P Weaver

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DAILY – A personalized circadian Zeitgeber therapy as an adjunctive treatment for alcohol use disorder patients: results of a pilot trial by Naomi Springer, Naomi Springer, Lisa Echtler, Lisa Echtler, Paul Volkmann, Anisja Hühne-Landgraf, Anisja Hühne-Landgraf, Jasmin Hochenbleicher, Eva Hoch, Eva Hoch, Gabi Koller, Dominic Landgraf

“…Moreover, the general well-being of the IG participants improved more than that of the CG participants.DiscussionThe data from this pilot study show that following a personalized daily structure plan helps AUD patients to remain abstinent during withdrawal therapy. …”
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