Post-ejaculatory inhibition of female sexual drive via heterogeneous neuronal ensembles in the medial preoptic area by Kentaro K Ishii, Koichi Hashikawa, Jane Chea, Shihan Yin, Rebecca Erin Fox, Suyang Kan, Meha Shah, Zhe Charles Zhou, Jovana Navarrete, Alexandria D Murry, Eric R Szelenyi, Sam A Golden, Garret D Stuber

“…By using brain-wide analysis of activity-dependent labeling, we next pin-pointed the medial preoptic area as a brain region strongly activated during the post-ejaculatory period. …”
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Changes in lymphocyte subsets pre- and post-particle radiotherapy in head and neck bone and soft tissue tumors by Haojiong Zhang, Haojiong Zhang, Haojiong Zhang, Jing Gao, Jing Gao, Jing Gao, Jiyi Hu, Jiyi Hu, Jiyi Hu, Weixu Hu, Weixu Hu, Weixu Hu, Qingting Huang, Qingting Huang, Qingting Huang, Lin Kong, Lin Kong, Lin Kong

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Cost-effectiveness of speech and language therapy plus scalp acupuncture versus speech and language therapy alone for community-based patients with Broca’s aphasia after stroke: a... by Jing Tao, Lidian Chen, Jia Huang, Ying Xu, Zhizhen Liu, Jingsong Wu

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Comparing the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation and Logotherapy on the Quality of Life in Adolescents with Anxiety Disorders by Marzieh Sadat Seyed Ghandi, Hayedeh Saberi, Malek Mirhashmi

“…Additionally, the outcomes derived from the post hoc analysis revealed that the mean quality of life scores across all paired group comparisons did not demonstrate any statistically significant differences; in other words, no noteworthy distinction was identified between emotion regulation and semantic therapy concerning the quality of life variable. …”
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in elderly patients: Avoid or expedite? - A comparative cohort study by Maria Mondragon, Ali Yasen Mohamedahmed, Shafquat Zaman, Ja’quay Farquharson, Usman Raja, Arhum Ijaz, Deepak Singh-Ranger

“…The two groups showed comparable post-operative complications: bile leak (P = 0.26), collection (P = 0.11) and re-operation (P = 0.60), post-operative endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (P = 1.0), GBS pancreatitis (P = 0.33) and death (0.30). …”
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A comparative study on solubility of root end filling materials - An in vitro study by Supriya Makam, Geeta Hiremath, Balaram Naik

“…One specimen was selected from each experimental group and examined for microstructure and elemental composition of the samples using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) connected to a secondary electron detector for energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis. Statistical analysis was done with the two-way ANOVA and Tukey’s multiple post hoc analysis. …”
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External comparator studies and the joint application of the estimand and target trial emulation frameworks by Gerd Rippin, Héctor Sanz

“…The estimand framework (EF) and the target trial emulation framework (TTEF) are two important frameworks that can inform the design and analysis of external comparator (EC) studies. The EF helps clarifying the quantity to be estimated (the “estimand”), especially regarding the handling of post-baseline intercurrent events which interfere with the existence or interpretation of endpoints. …”
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Unraveling developmental gene regulation in holometabolous insects through comparative transcriptomics and proteomics by Maya Wilkens, Susanne Zimbelmann, Franziska Roth, Jasmin Cartano, Sergi Sayols, Mario Dejung, Michal Levin, Falk Butter

“…Our data constitute a rich resource enabling comparative analysis of developmental regulatory dynamics. …”
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Comparative analyses of parasites with a comprehensive database of genome-scale metabolic models. by Maureen A Carey, Gregory L Medlock, Michał Stolarczyk, William A Petri, Jennifer L Guler, Jason A Papin

“…To address this challenge and to accelerate parasitology research broadly, we present a functional comparative analysis of 192 genomes, representing every high-quality, publicly-available protozoan parasite genome including Plasmodium, Toxoplasma, Cryptosporidium, Entamoeba, Trypanosoma, Leishmania, Giardia, and other species. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Microleakage and Compressive Strength of Different Restorative Materials – An in vitro Study by Hetal Khuva, Deepak Kurup, Shazia Mahreen, Srishti, Trina Mukherjee, Sourav Tikadar

“…Standardized testing procedures were used to evaluate compressive strength, and dye penetration techniques were used to measure microleakage. ANOVA and Tukey’s post hoc test, were two of the statistical procedures used to compare the performance of the various materials. …”
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Patient Satisfaction with Clear Aligners vs. Traditional Braces: A Comparative Study by AbdulMajeed AlMogbel

“…Data were collected at 6 months and 12 months post-treatment initiation. Statistical analysis was conducted using the Chi-square test and independent t-test, with a significance level set at P < 0.05. …”
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Comparing the Effects of Various Implant Abutment Materials on Gingival Fibroblast Attachment In Vitro by Mallikarjun H. Doddamani, Manish Varma, Sumit Bhatt, Veena Raghunath, A. J. Ashmi, Nirupama Vemali

“…Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and post-hoc Tukey tests with a significance level of P < 0.05. …”
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Comparative EEG study of neurodynamics upon olfactory stimulation in COVID-19 patients by Mariia Chernykh, Ihor Zyma, Bohdan Vodianyk, Bohdan Vodianyk, Yaroslav Subin, Ivan Seleznov, Ivan Seleznov, Anton Popov, Anton Popov, Ken Kiyono

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Comparative effective dose of ciprofol and propofol in suppressing cardiovascular responses to tracheal intubation by Min Liao, Xiao-Ru Wu, Jia-Ning Hu, Xing-Zhou Lin, Tang‑yuan‑meng Zhao, Hu Sun

“…The heart rate in group P was significantly higher than the group C at 1 minute (p = 0.026) and 3 minutes (p = 0.016) post-intubation. Systolic and diastolic blood pressures (SBP and DBP) decreased significantly before and after intubation compared to baseline values in both groups (p< 0.05). …”
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Comparing NIRS and Pulse Oximetry for Cerebral Oxygen Saturation During Hypoxia Testing by Vasilios Alevizakos, Andreas Werner, Lisa-Marie Schiller, Constantin von See, Marcus Schiller

“…Measurements were taken at baseline, during hypoxia at 25,000 feet, and post recovery. Data analysis included regression analysis, Bland–Altman plots, and concordance correlation coefficients (CCC). …”
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Randomized single-dose crossover comparative bioavailability study of two novel oral cannabidiol (CBD) formulations in healthy volunteers under fed conditions, compared to a standa... by Mehmet Nevzat Pisak, Edibe Bereket, Aydin Erenmemisoglu

“…Blood samples were collected up to 72 h post-dose for plasma CBD and 7-hydroxy-CBD analysis by a validated LC–MS/MS method (LLOQ 0.1 ng/mL). …”
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Comparing Blood Sampling Techniques in Canines: A Pilot Study Using Oclacitinib by Emily Ryman, Merilyn Dobbs, Leslie Gabor, Abishek Santhakumar, Brian Cassar, Nidhish Francis

“…The drug distribution and cortisol concentration were examined over several time points (0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, and 6 h post treatment). Statistical analysis revealed no significant differences (<i>p</i> > 0.05) in the concentration of the drug between the two collection methods, indicating that both methods are acceptable in generating reliable results for pharmacokinetic data. …”
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Positive correlation between post-cessation weight concerns and intentions to quit smoking in Chinese male smokers: A cross-sectional study by Yunyun He<sup>+<sup/>, Chenzhang Diao<sup>+<sup/>, Lianyi Wen, Qing Zhou, Lilong Pang, Lingling Song, Yiwen Yang, Ting Chen

“…Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to assess the relationship between post-cessation weight concerns and intentions to quit smoking. …”
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Comparative evaluation of orthodontic mini-implants hygiene protocols on subgingival bacterial load by Amanda Osório Ayres de FREITAS, Ana Paula Vieira COLOMBO, Celuta Sales ALVIANO, Daniela Sales ALVIANO, Renata Martins do SOUTO, Deborah Catharine de Assis LEITE, Isabela Lopes Vale Pedrosa LIMA, Matilde da Cunha Gonçalves NOJIMA

“…Results: Significant difference was detected between baseline and post-protocol times for bacterial total counts, comparing intergroup results, except for mechanical hygiene associated with cetylpyridinium chloride (M p=0.018, CHX p=0.028, T p=0.012, CP p=0.065). …”
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Comparative Affective Outcomes Associated with Circus Arts Instruction in Quality Physical Education by Adam Woolley, Dean Kriellaars, Natalie Houser

“…Physical literacy self-description, movement valuation and self-esteem were also measured, showing differences that approached significance. Post hoc power analysis revealed appropriate power to detect these differences, making self-descriptive features an unlikely but possible explanation for the differing affective outcomes. …”
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