Preoperative evaluation of red blood cell distribution width as a promising biomarker for discriminating between benign and malignant breast tumors and assessing breast cancer acti... by Ajay Singh Thakur, Chandrashekhar Indoria, Ruby Sahu, Pratima Kujur, Renuka Gahine

“…The aim of this study was to compare the RDW values between patients diagnosed with benign and malignant breast tumors and to evaluate the potential of elevated RDW as a biomarker for breast cancer activity. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study compared RDW values in age-matched cohorts diagnosed with benign and malignant breast lesions and correlated them with prognostic factors for malignant breast tumors. …”
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The Functional Assessment of Balance in Concussion (FAB-C) Battery by Thaer Manaseer, Jackie L. Whittaker, Codi Isaac, Kathryn J. Schneider, Douglas P. Gross

“… # Study Design Cross-sectional study. # Methods Tests for inclusion in the FAB-C battery were identified through a search of the literature. …”
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Functional and Radiological Outcome of Surgical Management in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis – A Comparative Study by Makesh Ram Sriraghavan, Kandasamy Natesan, Pavalan Louis, Harish Shanmugam Punniakotti, Naveen Venkidusamy, Namala Sai Vinay Bharadwaj

“…Surgical intervention should be considered when conservative methods fail or if there is a progressive worsening of signs or symptoms. …”
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Clinical Usability of Vasundhara’s Transit for Gutta-Percha (V Transit GP) - A Questionnaire-Based Survey by Siddheswaran Vijayaraghavan, Krutika Menon, N. M. Dhanyakumar, Vasundhara Shivanna

“…Settings and Design: This questionnaire-based study was conducted in Davanagere, Karnataka, in February 2021 for 4 months. Methods and Material: The design was 3D printed using a heat-resistant polypropylene material and named ‘Vasundhara’s Transit for Gutta Percha (V Transit GP)’. …”
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Developing the Chinese version of the Index of Sojourner Social Support: the roles of socio-emotional and instrumental support in internal migrant university students by Hanzhi Fu

“…IntroductionThis study aims to validate the Index of Sojourner Social Support (ISSS)—a widely-used scale for measuring social support in cross-cultural (including cross-national and internal) migrations—in Chinese contexts among internal migrant university students and explore how such support can facilitate their psychological adjustment.MethodsOne thousand six hundred ninety-two university students who migrated from all around China to the city of Shanghai participated in this study. …”
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What Drives Responses to Willingness-to-pay Questions? A Methodological Inquiry in the Context of Hypertension Self-management by Billingsley Kaambwa, Stirling Bryan, Emma Frew, Emma Bray, Sheila Greenfield, Richard J McManus

“…**Objective:** This work aimed to test a priori hypotheses defining the relationship between benefits of using self-management equipment (measured using the willingness-to-pay (WTP) approach) and a number of demographic and other patient factors. **Methods:** Data for this study were collected as part of the first major randomised controlled trial of self-monitoring combined with self-titration in hypertension (TASMINH2). …”
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Role of the CHADS-VASc score in predicting hospital stay and 90-day readmission among patients with atrial fibrillation in Syria by Ibrahim Antoun, Alamer Alkhayer, Alkassem Alkhayer, Yaman Mahfoud, Ahmed Kotb, Riyaz Somani, G André Ng, Mustafa Zakkar

“…Objectives We assessed the CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc score for predicting hospital readmission risk and length of stay (LOS) in patients admitted with primary atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods This retrospective cohort study included patients with index admission for AF to Latakia’s tertiary center (May 2021–November 2023). …”
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The effects of citrulline supplementation on athlete´s performance: systematic review by Silvia Burgos, Aysu Dursun, Valentin Emilio Fernández Elias

“…This systematic review aims to determine the possible outcomes of L-citrulline of citrulline malate supplementation. Methods: The effects of L-citrulline or Citrulline Malate on trained individuals or professional athletes were examined in a comprehensive literature search using PubMed from 2010 to 2023. …”
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The Role of Religion in Policies of Legal Village-Owned Enterprises to Improve the Economic Rights of Village Communities by Dian Ferricha

“…Data collection techniques included in-depth interviews with BUM Desa administrators, village officials, and local religious figures in several villages that have implemented religious-based policies in BUM Desa management and participatory observation, while data analysis was carried out through content analysis and thematic analysis methods to identify key themes in the data. The importance of understanding the relationship between religion and economic policies at the village level, especially in the context of BUM Desa, which have the potential to be the driving force of the local economy. …”
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The Standardized Data Management Plan for Educational Research by Sebastian Netscher, Harald Kaluza, Reiner Mauer, Kati Mozygemba, Karsten Stephan

“…Instead, users of conventional templates require more tailored guidance to better understand how to manage their data according to the needs of their research discipline, and its methods and practises, e.g., regarding data sharing. …”
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The Determination of Fetal Gender with Gestational Sac Volume Maternal Age and Body Mass Index by Aytekin Aydın, Mustafa Öztürk, Murat Gökhan Kinaş

“… OBJECTIVE: In this study, we aimed to examine the effects of fetal gender on Gestational Sac Volume (GSV), maternal age and Body Mass Index (BMI) between 10 and 12 gestational weeks in order to detect the fetal gender in diseases being transferred genetically with x by using non-invasive methods. STUDY DESIGN: 37 pregnant women who came for routine antenatal controls between 10 and 12 gestational weeks were incorporated in study. …”
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Development and validation of an Age-related Language Decline Scale (ALDS) for older adults by Xinan Zhou, Yanping Dong

“…Thus, the study aimed to develop an Age-related Language Decline Scale (ALDS) for older adults. Methods: Altogether, 287 older adults aged between 65 and 80 years were recruited. …”
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A study report on the effect of COVID-19 pandemic in providing in-and-out-patient psychiatric services in a level-3 COVID hospital by Deepa Singh, Richa Pandey, Gaurav S. Yadav, Prabhat K. Agrawal, Amil H. Khan, Tapas K. Aich

“…Aim: To study the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown in providing in-and-out-patient psychiatric services and the experience of tele-consultation services in our level-3 COVID hospital. Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrospective observational study using an administrative database at psychiatry in-and-out-patient department. …”
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Oral Manifestations, Risk Factors and Management Strategies of COVID-19 Associated Mucormycosis in Tertiary Care Hospital by Pankaj Goel, Jitendra Kumar, Anshul Rai, Prateek Shakti, Gunjan Chouksey

“…Aims: To assess the risk factors, oral signs and symptoms, investigations, treatment and rehabilitation strategies amongst COVID-19 associated mucormycosis patients in a tertiary care hospital. Methods and Material: An observational, pilot study was carried out amongst 30 active or recent COVID-19 associated mucormycosis patients reporting in the Department of Dentistry of a tertiary care hospital in Bhopal over a period of 6 months. …”
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Re-challenge of Platinum-based Chemotherapy for Platinum-refractory Patients with Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer: Claims Data Analysis in Japan by Makoto Tahara, Issei Doi, Tatsunori Murata, Sari Mishina, Shinji Takai, Hirokazu Kaneko

“…**Objectives:** It is our goal to assess the real-world treatment patterns and usefulness of platinum rechallenge in patients with platinum-refractory recurrent or metastatic HNC receiving platinum rechallenge. **Methods:** This is a retrospective study using data from a Japanese hospital claims database stored in electronic hospital information systems. …”
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Thermodynamic Analysis of Steam Gasification for Syngas Production in Biomass Renewable Energy Using Parametric Investigation by Ziyu Wang, Charalampos Baniotopoulos

“…This study has investigated the impcats of biomass flow rate, temperature of gasification, and steam flow rate on mole fraction and mass flow rate of carbon monoxide, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, methane and steam gases. Also, the amount of heat consumed or produced in drying, pyrolysis and Gibbs reactors was also studied in this investigation. …”
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC RELATIONS STRATEGIES IN LOKOJA AND ANKPA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS, KOGI STATE, NIGERIA by JIBRIN UMAR OMACHI, EZEKIEL S. ASEMAH, DANIEL O. EKHAREAFO

“…It is recommended that Lokoja Local Government Area strengthens its mechanisms for gathering and responding to community feedback, while Ankpa Local Government Area should prioritize the development of a comprehensive public relations strategies that incorporate both traditional and digital communication methods. Recommendations are also made for local government areas to adopt proactive public relations strategies that prioritize community engagement and transparency. …”
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Effects of infliximab biosimilar on retinal microvasculature in Crohn’s disease patients evaluated by optical coherence tomography angiography by Hesham M. El Mazar, El sayed E. El Shayeb, Asmaa M. Ebrahim, Ayatullah S.A. Motawe, Esraa S. El-Ghoubashy

“…One approach to management is to use biological therapy. Patients and methods This cross-sectional case-control study was carried out at the outpatient clinic of the gastroenterology and hepatology departments of the Faculty of Medicine at Menofia University and was imaged at Shebin Elkom Ophthalmology Hospital. …”
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The Psychological Impact of Amblyopia Treatment: A Systematic Literature Review by Louisa Haine, Isaac Taylor, Megan Vaughan

“…Aim: The aim of this literature review was to determine if a consensus could be reached on whether amblyopia treatment causes distress to patients and/or their guardians, and if so, establish the impact of this reported psychological distress upon paediatric patients and/or their parents/guardians. Methods: A systematic review of the literature was conducted of all publications written in English. …”
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Identifying Risk Factors of Upper Extremity Injuries in Collegiate Baseball Players: A Pilot Study by Robert Slowik, Christopher Morris, Matthew Hoch, Timothy Uhl

“… # Study Design Retrospective Cohort study. # Methods Baseline preseason mobility, strength, endurance, and perception of function were measured in 17 collegiate baseball pitchers. …”
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