Effectiveness and safety of percutaneous endoscopic debridement and drainage for spinal infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Guozhong Zhou, Xiaorong Liu, Zhi Liang, Xuesong Chen, Chao Song

“…Conversely, ambulation 1 day postoperatively was associated with a higher reoperation rate than ambulation within 5–14 days (16.2% [95% CI 9.3–24.6%] vs 1.1% [95% CI 0.0–6.0%], p = 0.0060). …”
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Therapeutic efficacy and mechanism of artesunate for mouse model of polycystic ovary syndrome by WANG Xueling, WANG Xueling, ZHONG Peiling, ZHONG Peiling, ZHAO Zhipeng

“…Conclusion‍　‍AS significantly improves glycolipid metabolic disorder and reproductive dysfunction in PCOS mice, which may be associated with its suppressing endoplasmic reticulum stress by inhibiting the PERK/eIF2α/ATF4/CHOP pathway. …”
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Effects of non-contact electric fields on the kidneys and livers of tumour-bearing rats [version 6; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] by Luthfi Nurhidayat, Ahmad Ghitha Fadhlurrahman, Firman Alamsyah, Warsito Purwo Taruno, Nisrina Firdausi, Subekti Evi Dwi Nugraheni, Rarastoeti Pratiwi

“…Conclusions Exposure to non-contact electric fields may cause haemorrhage in the livers of healthy rats. …”
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Cord Direct Antiglobulin Test for Predicting the Need for Phototherapy in Neonates with ABO Incompatibility: A Prospective Cohort Study by Ranjith Balan, Sakthipriya Balaji, Arun Kumar, Subash Sundar, Shrinidhi Krishnan, Ashok Chandrasekaran

“…Babies were monitored for jaundice until 14 days of age. Results: Out of 3,092 eligible deliveries, 523 babies with ABO incompatibility were enrolled. …”
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Factors associated with early hospital readmission for acute decompensation of cirrhosis - prospective cohort study by Tamara Liana Zocche, Cláudia Maccali, Fernanda Cristina de Augustinho, Elayne Cristina de Morais Rateke, Camila Matiollo, Ariane Borgonovo Rayes, Dariana Carla Maggi, Esther Buzaglo Dantas-Corrêa, Leonardo de Lucca Schiavon, Janaina Luz Narciso-Schiavon

“…Knowing the factors associated with early readmission in these individuals may contribute to the development of preventive strategies that avoid the risks and costs related to a new hospitalization. …”
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Effects of Ciprofol and Propofol General Anesthesia on Postoperative Recovery Quality in Patients Undergoing Ureteroscopy: A Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blind Clinical Trial by Shi S, Wu J, Wu Y, Han X, Dai H, Chen X, Sun Z, Wang F

“…The primary outcomes were the Quality of Recovery-15 (QoR-15) scores on postoperative day 1 (POD1). Secondary outcomes included hemodynamic parameters, vasopressor use, timing indicators, sedative consumption, BIS values, Riker Sedation-Agitation Scale (R-SAS) scores, urinary tract symptoms, patient satisfaction, and adverse events.Results: No significant differences were observed in QoR-15 scores between the two groups. …”
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The sport and Lithuanian national identity by Ingvaras Butautas, Rasa Čepaitienė

“…Considering what has been said, we may state decisively that the present article will be one of the first attempts to define and evaluate the role of sport in society and the sphere of politics in a broader way. …”
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Subcutaneous implantation of tooth germ stem cells over the masseter muscle in mice: An in vivo pilot study by Nosrat Nourbakhsh, Ghazaleh Baniebrahimi, Sahar Talebi, Ardeshir Talebi, Mohammad Hossein Nasr Esfahani, Bijan Movahedian, Maziar Manshayi, Navid Naghdi, Fatemeh Ejeian, Elahe Masaeli, Seyed Ali Mosaddad

“…Methods: Five pairs of house mice, Mus musculus, were selected for mating. At gestational day 14 (E14), the fetuses were extracted, and the first molar tooth germ at the cap stage was isolated. …”
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The effect of the fenugreek hydrolyzed protein on lipid profile in patients with mild-to-moderate hypercholesterolemia: A confirmatory triple-blind randomized-controlled clinical t... by Mahdi Badiee Gavarti, Ali Askari, Hamidreza Roohafza, Mozhde Askari, Zahra Teimouri Jervekani, Shima Kaveh, Mohammad Kermanialghoraishi, Alireza Sadeghimahoonak, Masoumeh Sadeghi

“…The intervention group was administrated 40 mg/day of FHP for 8 weeks. Patients were examined at baseline and 8 weeks after randomization. …”
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Gastrostomy uptake in motor neurone disease: a mixed-methods study of patients’ decision making by Natalie James, Emma Power, Anne Hogden, Julie Labra, Victoria M Flood

“…Larger, prospective, multisite studies may build on these findings to better inform clinical guidelines and minimise the impacts of delayed gastrostomy insertion.…”
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Hypofractionated radiotherapy combined with a PD-1 inhibitor, granulocyte macrophage-colony stimulating factor, and thymosin-α1 in advanced metastatic solid tumors: a multicenter P... by Jiamin Yu, Li Yin, Wenjie Guo, Qiang Wang, Juying Liu, Lansheng Zhang, Hongxun Ye, Jianhong Xia, Youyou Xia, Jianfeng Wu, Wanwei Wang, Yanguang Yang, Dan Zong, Xia He, Lijun Wang, Hong Jiang

“…Methods Patients were enrolled between September 2022 and May 2024. HFRT was administered to targeted tumors, and GM-CSF was administered for 14 days from day 1 of radiotherapy. …”
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Implementing adaptive e-learning for newborn care in Tanzania: an observational study of provider engagement and knowledge gains by Peter Andrew Meaney, Christine Lynn Joyce, Ambrose Agweyu, Joseph R Mwanga, Marc Berg, Adolfine Hokororo, Hanston Ndosi, Alex Dahlen, Theopista Jacob, Florence Salvatory Kalabamu, Rishi Mediratta, Boris Rozenfeld, Zachary Haines Smith, Neema Chami, Namala Mkopi, Castory Mwanga, Enock Diocles

“…Providers were often unaware of knowledge gaps, and lower baseline knowledge may decrease initial learning completion or activity. …”
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Novel insights into palatal shelf elevation dynamics in normal mouse embryos by Jeremy P. Goering, Michael Moedritzer, Marta Stetsiv, Dona Greta Isai, Brittany M. Hufft-Martinez, An J. Tran, Zaid Umar, Madison K. Rickabaugh, Paul Keselman, Munish Chauhan, Pamela V. Tran, William M. Brooks, William M. Brooks, Kenneth J. Fischer, Andras Czirok, Andras Czirok, Irfan Saadi, Irfan Saadi

“…This growth continues until embryonic day (E) 13.5, after which the PS elevate above the tongue and adhere, completing the process by E14.5. …”
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A multistage drug delivery approach for colorectal primary tumors and lymph node metastases by Yihang Yuan, Quanjun Lin, Hai-Yi Feng, Yunpeng Zhang, Xing Lai, Mao-Hua Zhu, Jue Wang, Jiangpei Shi, Yanhu Huang, Lele Zhang, Qin Lu, Zeli Yuan, Jonathan F. Lovell, Hong-Zhuan Chen, Peng Sun, Chao Fang

“…The treatment confers an 80% 90-day survival rate in this aggressive tumor model. …”
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Diabetes distress among immigrants of south Asian descent living in New York City: baseline results from the DREAM randomized control trial by Farhan Mohsin, Laura Wyatt, Hayley Belli, Shahmir Ali, Deborah Onakomaiya, Supriya Misra, Yousra Yusuf, Shinu Mammen, Jennifer Zanowiak, Sarah Hussain, Haroon Zafar, Sahnah Lim, Nadia Islam, Naheed Ahmed

“…Additionally, diabetes distress (DD) may lead to complications with diabetes management. …”
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The Bushland, Texas, maize evapotranspiration, growth, and yield dataset Collection by Steven R. Evett, Gary W. Marek, Paul D. Colaizzi, Karen S. Copeland, Brice B. Ruthardt, Terry A. Howell

“…Abstract A collection of datasets describing six years of experiments on maize (Zea mays, L.) (corn) is presented (1989, 1990, 1994, 2013, 2016, and 2018). …”
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Cat Scratch Disease: A Diagnostic Challenge in Cervical Lymphadenopathy by Bipin Kishore Prasad, Yamuna Ranganathan, Gunjan Dwivedi, Devika Gupta

“… Introduction: Cat scratch disease typically manifests as long standing regional lymphadenopathy, though clinical features may cover a wide spectrum. Lack of definite history of cat scratch, atypical presentation, non-availability of serological tests and misleading needle cytology may often lead to delay in diagnosis. …”
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Assessing the Impact of Utilization of Dairy and Hospital Waste Waters on Engineering Properties of Concrete. by Bahati, Augustine

“…The suitability of a particular source of water for making concrete can be checked by casting concrete cubes using water under question and comparing its 7 days, 14 days, and 28 days strength. If the compressive strength is up to 90 percent, the source of water may be accepted. …”
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Dairy calves provided with environmental enrichment are more active, playful and have fewer feeding interruptions by Francesca Occhiuto, Jorge A. Vázquez-Diosdado, Matthew Thomas, Emma R. Gayner, Andrew J. King, Jasmeet Kaler

“…This finding indicates for the first time that enrichment may have a lasting effect on calf behaviour and welfare.…”
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Early Weaning: a Management Alternative for Florida Beef Cattle Producers by John Arthington

“…AN-131, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by John Arthington, describes this management practice involving the permanent separation of the cow and calf when the calf is 70 to 90 days of age. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, May 2008.   …”
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