Comparison of ganglion cell-inner plexiform layer thickness among patients with intermittent exotropia according to fixation preference: a retrospective observational study by Yeon Ju Lim, Soo Jung Lee

“…Background This study was performed to compare the thickness of the ganglion cell-inner plexiform layer (GCIPL) depending on the presence or absence of fixation preference in patients with intermittent exotropia (IXT) with refractive values close to emmetropia and with no amblyopia. Methods The study recruited pediatric patients diagnosed with IXT with a spherical equivalent within ±1.25 diopter and no amblyopia. …”
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Thirsting for solutions: Unpacking inadequate water provision in rural communities by Sinazo Sixolisiwe Tshona, Sithenkosi Lungisa, Luluto Mgweba

“…Setting: This study focused on the rural areas of the Amathole District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa. Methods: A qualitative research approach was employed, with a case study design and an interpretivism paradigm. …”
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Using DIMet for Differential Analysis of Labeled Metabolomics Data: A Step-by-step Guide Showcasing the Glioblastoma Metabolism by Johanna Galvis, Joris Guyon, Thomas Daubon, Macha Nikolski

“…Its pathway-based "metabologram" visualizations effectively integrate metabolomics and transcriptomics data, offering a versatile platform capable of analyzing corrected tracer datasets across diverse systems, organisms, and isotopes. We provide detailed steps for sample preparation and data analysis using DIMet through its intuitive, web-based Galaxy interface. …”
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Performance Analysis of RIS-Assisted Smart Grid Wide Area Network With RF Energy Harvesting by Kandi Veera Venkata Ramana, Hemanta Kumar Sahu

“…These assumptions enable a detailed evaluation of key system parameters, including the number of active appliances, traffic intensity, power splitting ratio, RIS reflectors, and distances between HAs and the control unit (CU). …”
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Injuries and Illnesses Across 10 Years of Canada Games Competitions: 2009 – 2019 by Nicole J Chimera, Danielle Merasty, Monica R Lininger

“… # Study Design Descriptive Epidemiology Study # Methods Using a retrospective cohort, data were abstracted from medical incident reports generated during Canada Games from 2009 – 2019. …”
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Screening for Incidence and Effect of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in College-Aged Athletes by Charles J Salvo, Ashlie Crewe, Dillon Estes, Jessica Kroboth, Celia Yost

“… # Study Design Cross-Sectional Study # Methods All fully active LVC NCAA Division 3 athletes were recruited for screening for PFD using the Cozean Pelvic Dysfunction Screening Protocol and were surveyed on their self-knowledge of PFD. …”
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Effects of Pimobendan on Prolonging Time to Rehospitalization or Frequency of Rehospitalization in Patients with Heart Failure: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using a Medical Adminis... by Kazuhisa Kodama, Tatsunori Murata, Naoki Dohi, Masaaki Nakano, Toshiaki Yokoi, Tomohiro Sakamoto, Koichi Nakao

“…**Objective:** The objective of this study was to investigate the influence of pimobendan on rehospitalization of patients with advanced heart failure using a Japanese medical administrative database. **Methods:** From January 2010 to February 2018, patients hospitalized two or more times for heart failure were selected for analysis. …”
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Colonic growth factors (G-CSF, GM-CSF) and chemokines (MCP-1, MIP-1β) in severe ulcerative colitis by Yevgeny A. Konovich, K. Ye. Shirokikh, M. V. Shapina, Igor L. Khalif

“…To determine the content of growth factors (G-CSF, GM-CSF) and chemokines (MCP-1, MIP-1β) in resected colon specimens of patients with severe ulcerative colitis (UC). Material and methods. Overall 48 biopsy specimens of the colonic mucosa resected at 7 patients with total UC were investigated. …”
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Study of Gaming Disorder and Its Association with Depressive Disorder and Anxiety among Medical Students in India by Hanee Patel, Niraj Pandit, Rudra Patel, Ishita Gupta, Dhairya Jain, Shreya Katoch

“…This study aims to measure the severity and pattern of gaming behavior along with the impact and association of IGD on different psychological conditions such as depression and anxiety. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted through an online survey among 845 medical students at a tertiary care teaching hospital in India. …”
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Infrastructure Projects as a Sustainable Tool for Ukraine's Recovery and Development: A Bibliometric Perspective by Oleksandra Tverezovska, Rasa Subačienė, Larysa Hrytsenko

“…The aim of the research is to investigate the evolution of research on “infrastructure projects” within the context of sustainable development. Research methods involve bibliometric analysis, data extraction, keyword analysis, network analysis, and data visualization. …”
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Audiological alterations in resistance to thyroid hormone syndrome: emphasizing lifelong assessment by Alexandre Machado Silva de Oliveira, Viviane Motti, Jessica Casemiro, Pedro Resende Rende, Caio Leônidas Oliveira de Andrade, Luciene da Cruz Fernande, Helton Estrela Ramos

“…Subjects with RTH from the same family, carrying a THRB gene variant, underwent detailed clinical evaluation and serum biochemistry analysis. …”
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Comparing Iraqi Regional Differences on Infant Feeding through Breastfeeding and Formula by Anna Grace Tribble

“…To understand the relationship between women’s feeding strategies for their children and the context in which they live in Iraq, mixed methods are deployed through analysis of surveys and interviews. …”
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Expert review of AI-generated responses to the top ten patient complaints in primary care by Monica Gillie, George Kent

“…This study aims to evaluate ChatGPT’s response to the top ten complaints seen in primary care to help clinicians assess the utility and accuracy of a popular AI-based application. Methods: The top ten patient-reported complaints leading to a visit with their primary care physician were used to generate two questions, each regarding cause and treatment. …”
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Alleviation of DSS-induced colitis by Meconopsis polysaccharides correlated with reduced PI3K/AKT signaling and gut microbiome diversity by Jun Dai, Weidong Wang, Fangfang He, Yujuan Wang, Denglang Zou

“…This study focuses on the polysaccharides (MP) extracted from Meconopsis integrifolia, to investigate its role in alleviating DSS (dextran sulfate sodium)-induced colitis in mice.MethodsThe study commenced with a comprehensive chemical characterization of Meconopsis polysaccharides. …”
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Evaluation of Fetuses Diagnosed with Megacystis During Prenatal Period by Kemal Sarsmaz, Busra Kanyildiz, Gokcen Orgul, Gokhan Karakoc, Hasan Eroglu, Dilek Sahin, Aykan Yucel

“…The data were analyzed in terms of diagnostic methods, fetal interventions (vesicosynthesis (VS), vesicoamniotic shunt (VAS)), potential prognostic markers and short/long-term prognostic results. …”
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A Cross-sectional Study to Understand the Reasons for Failure to Vaccinate Eligible Children with Measles-containing Vaccine among the Clinically Diagnosed Measles Cases during the... by Sudhir V Sane, Jayashree R Balip, Satish S Mali

“…This study was initiated to study reasons for inadequate vaccination in these children. Materials and methods: Patients suffering from measles who had missed vaccination for a period of at least 1 month were included. …”
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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection Symptoms in Pregnancy and Maternal and Neonatal Complications Due to COVID-19: A Systematic Review by Sepideh Miraj, Azadeh Asgarian, Abolfazl Mohammadbeigi, Maryam Derakhshani

“…Settings and Design: A developing and low-income country and a systematic review. Materials and Methods: International scientific databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and Google Scholar were searched in a systematic review manner. …”
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Frequency and characteristics of anemia in hypothyroid patients: A cross-sectional study by Abdullah S. Babaker, Reem M. Al-Qahtani

“…This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of anemia in hypothyroid patients and describe the factors associated with anemia in those patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We reviewed the electronic health records (EHRs) of all the patients attending the Outpatient Department of King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, during January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2022. …”
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Applying social cognitive theory to predict physical activity and dietary behavior among patients with type-2 diabetes by Ann Tresa Sebastian, Eslavath Rajkumar, P Tejaswini, R Lakshmi, J Romate

“…The current study aims to understand the role of social cognitive theory on physical activity and dietary behavior amongst individuals diagnosed with type-2 diabetes. # Methods A correlational study was conducted among 225 participants with type-2 diabetes, who are under medication. …”
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Management of hepatorenal syndrome and associated outcomes: a systematic review by Anahid Hamidianjahromi, Jamshid Roozbeh, Shahrokh Ezzatzadegan Jahromi, Mohamad Hossein Rezazadeh, Leila Malekmakan

“…This study aims to evaluate the current treatment for HRS.Methods The authors searched PubMed, Scopus and Google Scholar literature. …”
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