A deep learning model combining circulating tumor cells and radiological features in the multi-classification of mediastinal lesions in comparison with thoracic surgeons: a large-s... by Feng Wang, Minwei Bao, Bo Tao, Fugui Yang, Guangxue Wang, Lei Zhu

“…It could serve as a useful method to assist thoracic surgeons in improving diagnostic accuracy and has the potential to make management decisions.…”
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Old world camels in Germany: parasitic nematode communities characterized by nemabiome analysis showed reduced anthelmintic efficacy according to the fecal egg count reduction test by Jenny Brachmann, Stefan Fiedler, Hannah Fischer, Jennifer S. Schmidt, Renate Radek, Georg von Samson-Himmelstjerna, Jürgen Krücken

“…This study examined the gastrointestinal parasite fauna of Old World Camels (OWCs) in Germany and evaluated the efficacy of anthelmintic treatment. Methods In total, nine German OWC-keeping farms that dewormed their stock in spring 2023 were examined. …”
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Using musical pitch interval comparisons to assess cochlear implant frequency-to-place maps by Rebecca M. Lewis, Melanie L. Gilbert, Jordan A. Beim, Andrew J. Oxenham, Charles J. Limb

“…The present study seeks to develop a behavioral assessment metric for how well place-based pitch is represented across the frequency spectrum by evaluating the accuracy with which listeners perceive and compare pitch intervals across different frequency regions.MethodsThe study included two groups: normal-hearing (NH) listeners and CI recipients. …”
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Comparison of mid-term outcomes between unilateral biportal endoscopic and minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in the treatment of single-level lumbar degener... by Xuelei Zhang, Qiumei Yuan, Yu Zhang, Zuchao Gu, Guo Li

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To compare the mid-term clinical and radiological outcomes between unilateral biportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (ULIF) and minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) in the treatment of single-segment lumbar degenerative disease.<h4>Methods</h4>Patients with L4-S1 disease treated with fusion surgery in our department between August 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Application of 3D-printed compensators for proton pencil beam scanning of shallowly localized pediatric tumors by Agnieszka Wochnik, Tomasz Kajdrowicz, Gabriela Foltyńska, Dawid Krzempek, Katarzyna Krzempek, Krzysztof Małecki, Marzena Rydygier, Jan Swakoń, Paweł Olko, Renata Kopeć

“…As an alternative solution, a patient-specific 3D-printed proton beam compensator (BC) can be applied to reduce the air gap and beam scattering. Materials and methods This study is based on treatment planning system simulations using retrospectively selected data from six pediatric patients with diagnosed sarcomas located in the head and neck area. …”
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Research progress of oxidative stress in the pathogenesis and treatment of diabetic complications by ZHOU Dalei*，YUAN Jing，HAN Chaoyong，YOU Lanying，XU Jin，LIU Dandan，HUANG Luxin，HUANG Junjie，YUAN Yu，SUN Jie，ZHENG Kang

“…Objective To study the effects of ultrasound -guided proximal continuous adductor canal block (ACB) and mid - segment continuous ACB on postoperative pain and muscle strength of quadriceps femoris in elderly patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) . Methods Eighty elderly patients scheduled for elective TKA under general anesthesia at Zhongda Hospital Southeast University from October 2022 to December 2023 were selected and randomly divided into two groups according to the random number table method：the ultrasound - guided proximal ACB group (group P，n = 40) and the ultrasound-guided mid-segment ACB group (group M，n = 40) . …”
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Clinical Efficacy of Tuina Therapy for Acute Lumbar Sprain: A Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis Based on Randomized Controlled Trials by Chen J, Liu S, Gong Z, Feng X, Li W, Li J

“…Jing Chen,1– 4 Songtao Liu,2,3 Zhichao Gong,4 Xiang Feng,1 Wu Li,1 Jiangshan Li1,4 1School of Acupuncture, Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of China; 2College of Medical Imaging Laboratory and Rehabilitation, Xiangnan University, Chenzhou, Hunan, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Xiangnan University, Chenzhou, Hunan, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Acupuncture, Tuina and Rehabilitation, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Jiangshan Li; Wu Li, School of Acupuncture, Tuina and Rehabilitation, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, No. 300, Xueshi Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13707315642 ; +86 13574851647, Fax +8673188458187, Email 292463008@qq.com; 272434694@qq.comPurpose: Traditional Chinese medicine possesses distinct advantages in the treatment of acute lumbar sprains, and Tuina (Chinese massage) is a commonly employed therapeutic method. This study employed a Bayesian meta-analysis to assess the efficacy and safety of Tuina therapy for acute lumbar sprain with the aim of providing more evidence-based medical substantiation for clinical practice.Patients and Methods: Randomized controlled trials of Tuina therapy for acute lumbar sprains published in CNKI, CSPD, CCD, CBM, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched up to August 7, 2024. …”
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Cellular reactions to three-dimensional matrices of polylactic acid and hydroxyapatite generated by 3D-printing by T. V. Druzhinina, S. Ya. Talalaev, N. P. Zakirov, S. V. Shchadenko, Sh. A. Khabibulin, I. A. Khlusov, L. S. Litvinova

“…Computer-aided design method, Blender software and fused filament fabrication (FFF; fiber diameter 1,75 mm) with 3D printing were used in sample production. 100 mas% PLA disks served as control. …”
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The prognostic significance of FOXP3 expression in patients with metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer by O.I. Vynnychenko, Y.V. Moskalenko, R.A. Moskalenko

“…Regulatory T lymphocytes were visualized using antibodies against FOXP3. Pearson test, One-way ANOVA, Kaplan–Meier method, and logarithmic test were used for statistical analysis. …”
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The relationship between self-efficacy, health literacy, and quality of life in patients with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional study in China by Ying’e Gao, Yujia Zheng, Yuanyuan He, Jingjing Lin, Fangyi Liu, Jie Fu, Rongjin Lin, Rongjin Lin

“…BackgroundSelf-efficacy and health literacy are closely related to the quality of life in patients with chronic diseases; however, it remains unclear whether their combined effects on the quality of life (QoL) in these patients operate through mediation, interaction, or a combination of both.MethodsThe research occurred in China between July 10 and September 15, 2021. …”
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Perlindungan Konsumen bagi Penyandang Disabilitas pada Sektor Perdagangan Online Berbasis Aplikasi Marketplace by Gelora Martanti

“…The problem in this study is about how to fulfill consumer protection for users of the e-commerce trade sector who come from people with disabilities. This research method uses normative juridical research methods with a qualitative approach. …”
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Self-sampling for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ping Teresa Yeh, Caitlin E Kennedy, Hugo de Vuyst, Manjulaa Narasimhan

“…Effect size varied by HPV test kit dissemination method, whether mailed directly to home (RR: 2.27, 95% CI 1.89 to 2.71), offered door-to-door (RR: 2.37, 95% CI 1.12 to 5.03) or requested on demand (RR: 1.28, 95% CI 0.90 to 1.82). …”
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Changes in taste and odor sensitivities during repeated bicycle ergometer exercises by Masataka Narukawa, Kensuke Nojiri, Rina Matsuda, Momo Murata, Seiji Sakate, Sachiko Kuga, Hidetoshi Ue

“…Fatigue levels and taste intensity were rated using a 100-mm visual analogue scale, and taste and odor preferences and odor intensity were evaluated using a scoring method.Results The degree of physical fatigue significantly increased with each successive bicycle exercise segment. …”
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A Vignette Study to Derive Health-Related Quality-of-Life Weights for Individuals with Steroid Refractory Chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease Receiving Third-Line Therapy in the Unit... by Emma Williams, Luke Skinner, Richard Hudson, Arunesh Sil, Katharina Ecsy, Elisheva Lew, Abdul Jabbar Omar Alsaleh, Elin Gruffydd, Andrew Lloyd, Daniele Avenoso

“… # Objectives This vignette-based study aimed to generate utility values to inform an economic model via an online survey wherein cGvHD health state (HS) vignettes were valued by the general UK population using the EQ-5D-5L and the EQ-5D-visual analog scale (EQ-5D VAS). # Methods This non-interventional health-related quality of life (HRQoL) study was conducted in 3 stages across the UK: the development, validation, and valuation of HS vignettes to generate utility values for cGvHD. …”
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The EQ-5D and EQ-HWB fit the perceptions of quality of life from a Chinese perspective: a concept mapping study by Yifan Ding, Zhuxin Mao, Zhihao Yang, Siliu Feng, Jan Busschbach

“…The Group Concept Mapping (GCM) method was used, with participants organizing the items to reflect their interrelationships. …”
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Predicting pediatric age from chest X-rays using deep learning: a novel approach by Maolin Li, Jiang Zhao, Huanhuan Liu, Biao Jin, Xuee Cui, Dengbin Wang

“…This study aims to explore the effectiveness of deep learning for pediatric age estimation using chest X-rays. Materials and methods We developed a ResNet-based deep neural network model enhanced with Coordinate Attention mechanism to predict pediatric age from chest X-rays. …”
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Global prevalence and contributing factors of nurse burnout: an umbrella review of systematic review and meta-analysis by Addisu Getie, Temesgen Ayenew, Baye Tsegaye Amlak, Mihretie Gedfew, Afework Edmealem, Worku Misganaw Kebede

“…Publication bias was assessed using funnel plots and Egger’s regression test, with the former providing a visual assessment of bias and the latter offering a statistical method to detect asymmetry. …”
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Contrast-enhanced mammography-based interpretable machine learning model for the prediction of the molecular subtype breast cancers by Mengwei Ma, Weimin Xu, Jun Yang, Bowen Zheng, Chanjuan Wen, Sina Wang, Zeyuan Xu, Genggeng Qin, Weiguo Chen

“…Abstract Objective This study aims to establish a machine learning prediction model to explore the correlation between contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) imaging features and molecular subtypes of mass-type breast cancer. Materials and Methods This retrospective study included women with breast cancer who underwent CEM preoperatively between 2018 and 2021. …”
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Ultrasound-Guided Transmuscular Quadratus Lumborum Block Reduces Postoperative Pain Intensity in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Con... by Jian He, Lei Zhang, Wan You He, Dong Lin Li, Xue Qin Zheng, Qi Xia Liu, Han Bin Wang

“…Methods. Eighty-eight patients undergoing THA were randomized to receive 0.33% ropivacaine (Group QLB, n = 44) or saline (Group Con, n = 44) for QL3 block. …”
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Longitudinal changes following the introduction of socially assistive robots in nursing homes: a qualitative study with ICF framework and causal loop diagramming by Eri Otaka, Kenji Sato, Daiki Shimotori, Tsuneki Ninomiya, Naoki Sugimoto, Yoshihiro Nakabo, Yoshio Matsumoto, Taiki Yoshida, Izumi Kondo

“…Following the framework analysis method, the transcripts were coded using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). …”
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