Time-of-Day Effects on Post-Activation Potentiation Protocols: Effects of Different Tension Loads on Agility and Vertical Jump Performance in Judokas by Bilal Karakoç, Özgür Eken, Ahmet Kurtoğlu, Oğuzhan Arslan, İsmihan Eken, Safaa M. Elkholi

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: This study aimed to investigate the effects of different tension loads in post-activation potentiation protocols on agility and vertical jump performance across different times of day in trained judokas, addressing a significant gap in understanding the interaction between diurnal variations and post-activation potentiation protocol responses in combat sports. …”
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The Effect of Enhanced External Counterpulsation on the Vascular State, Indicators of Glycemic Control and Quality of Life in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Type 2 Diabe... by O. A. Slepova, A. S. Lishuta, E. Yu. Vasiltsova, E. V. Privalova, Yu. N. Belenkov

“…All patients (n=30) received optimal medical therapy (OMT) during 3 months of follow-up. …”
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A User-Centered Design Approach for a Screening App for People With Cognitive Impairment (digiDEM-SCREEN): Development and Usability Study by Michael Zeiler, Nikolas Dietzel, Fabian Haug, Julian Haug, Klaus Kammerer, Rüdiger Pryss, Peter Heuschmann, Elmar Graessel, Peter L Kolominsky-Rabas, Hans-Ulrich Prokosch

“…This research highlights the significance of a user-centered design approach, allowing content, text, and design to be optimally tailored to the needs of the target audience. …”
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Development of a method for differential diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic disease based on demographic data and routine laboratory tests using machine lear... by N. V. Varekha, N. I. Stuklov, K. V. Gordienko, R. R. Gimadiev, O. B. Shchegolev, S. N. Kislaya, E. V. Gubina, A. A. Gurkina

“…The study of machine learning methods, a branch of artificial intelligence science, is relevant for the development of optimal screening strategies, identification of risk groups, and application of less expensive and more accessible laboratory tests to assess the body iron status.   …”
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Strengthening health system's capacity for pre-exposure prophylaxis for adolescent girls and young women and adolescent boys and young men in South Africa (SHeS'Cap-PrEP): Protocol... by Edward Nicol, Trisha Ramraj, Mbuzeleni Hlongwa, Wisdom Basera, Ngcwalisa Jama, Carl Lombard, Tracy McClinton-Appollis, Darshini Govindasamy, Desiree Pass, Noluntu Funani, Sarah Aheron, Ariana Paredes-Vincent, Jennifer Drummond, Mireille Cheyip, Sibongile Dladla, Jason Bedford, Cathy Mathews

“…This study aims to identify effective and feasible PrEP models of care for improving PrEP uptake, continuation, and adherence among AGYW and ABYM.…”
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Development and validation of machine learning-based diagnostic models using blood transcriptomics for early childhood diabetes prediction by Xin Huang, Xin Huang, Di Ouyang, Weiming Xie, Huawei Zhuang, Siyu Gao, Pan Liu, Lizhong Guo

“…Peripheral blood transcriptomic analysis provides a minimally invasive approach for identifying predictive biomarkers prior to clinical manifestation. This study aimed to develop and validate machine learning algorithms utilizing transcriptomic signatures to predict T1DM onset in children up to 46 months before clinical diagnosis.MethodsWe analyzed 247 peripheral blood RNA-sequencing samples from pre-diabetic children and age-matched healthy controls. …”
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Computational Risk Stratification of Preclinical Alzheimer’s in Younger Adults by Oriehi Anyaiwe, Nandini Nataraj, Bhargava Sai Gudikandula

“…Furthermore, the framework supports retrospective disease trajectory analysis, offering clinicians insights into optimal intervention windows even after symptom onset. …”
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A model based on Chinese thyroid imaging reporting and data systems for predicting Bethesda III/IV thyroid nodules by An Wei, An Wei, Yu-Long Tang, Shi-Chu Tang, Xin-Wu Cui, Chao-Xue Zhang

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to explore the performance of a model based on Chinese Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data Systems (C-TIRADS), clinical characteristics, and other ultrasound characteristics for the prediction of Bethesda III/IV thyroid nodules before fine needle aspiration (FNA).Materials and methodsA total of 855 thyroid nodules from 810 patients were included. …”
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Scoping Review of Adult Emergency Department Discharge Interventions by Mary-Kate Gorlick, Shriman Balasubramanian, Gregory Han, Andy Hickner, Pranita Talukder, Peter AD Steel, Lynn Jiang

“…Conclusion: We found that interventions aimed at improving patient comprehension of discharge instructions were the most frequently studied and had the greatest impact on patient outcomes. …”
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Understanding Suboptimal Insulin Use in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Survey of People with Diabetes by Newson RS, Artime E, Bower J, Spaepen E, Liao B, Bhattacharya I, Battelino T

“…Additionally, barriers and solutions for optimal insulin dosing were explored.Patients and Methods: This multinational, cross-sectional, online survey was conducted in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. …”
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Alpha Tocopherol Outperforms Melatonin and Silymarin Antioxidant Defense Against Cyclophosphamide Induced Cardiorenal Toxicity by Maryam Saqib, Noaman Ishaq, Zari Salahuddin, Maryam Nadeem, Sarha, Iqra Ijaz

“…This study addresses this gap by conducting detailed comparative analysis on multiple sera and tissue markers. Aims and Objectives: To compare the protective potential of alpha-tocopherol, silymarin and melatonin against cyclophosphamide induced cardio-renal toxicity and elevated interleukin-23 levels, using sera, oxidative stress and histopathologic markers, to suggest most effective antioxidant for optimizing cancer chemotherapy. …”
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Plasma cholinergic markers are associated with post-stroke walking recovery—revisiting the STROKEWALK study by Sumonto Mitra, Taher Darreh-Shori, Erik Lundström, Staffan Eriksson, Staffan Eriksson, Staffan Eriksson, Tommy Cederholm, Maria Eriksdotter, Maria Eriksdotter, Birgit Vahlberg

“…IntroductionOptimizing post-stroke rehabilitation strategies remains imperative for improving patient outcomes. …”
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Survey of Early Practices and Perceptions of Liver Machine Perfusion Among US Liver Transplant Surgeons by Michelle C. Nguyen, MD, MPH, FACS, Xingjie Li, MD, Chi Zhang, MD, Stephanie Ohara, MD, Mehrdad Motamed, MSIS, Caroline C. Jadlowiec, MD, FACS, Adyr A. Moss, MD, Kunam S. Reddy, MD, Amit K. Mathur, MD, MS, FACS

“…However, adoption in the United States has been limited. We aimed to examine early adoption trends, surgeon perceptions, and barriers to implementing MP in the United States after Food and Drug Administration approval of MP platforms. …”
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Artificial intelligence real-time automated recognition of the gastric antrum cross-sectional area and motility rhythm via bedside ultrasound: a pilot study by Tongjuan Zou, Hao He, Jing Yang, You Wu, Cao Lv, Lican Zhao, Wanhong Yin

“…Monitoring the CSA and motility rhythm is crucial but remains time-consuming and operator dependent. This study aimed to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) system for real-time automated recognition of the gastric antrum CSA and motility rhythm using bedside ultrasound. …”
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Toxic risk assessment of selected metals in infant formula milk commercially available in Lebanon: A novel approach based on feeding parameters versus toxicity by Pierre J. Obeid, Bilal El Khoury, John Hanna El-Nakat

“…Infant formula milk (IFM) is increasingly utilized as a substitute for natural breastfeeding despite the fact that breast milk has been always recognized as the optimal nourishment method. While IFMs are fortified with essential nutrients that are crucial for proper growth, they can also harbor non-essential toxic metal contaminants from various sources during the production process. …”
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Orthodontic Ceramic Bracket Removal Using Lasers: A Systematic Review by Mateusz Michalak, Sylwia Kiryk, Agnieszka Kotela, Kamila Wiśniewska, Jan Kiryk, Jacek Zbigniew Zborowski, Jacek Matys, Maciej Dobrzyński

“…Objective: The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of various laser systems for debonding ceramic orthodontic brackets compared to conventional mechanical removal methods. …”
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<i>Celosia argentea</i>: Towards a Sustainable Betalain Source—A Critical Review and Future Prospects by Preekamol Klanrit, Sudarat Thanonkeo, Poramaporn Klanrit, Poramate Klanrit, Kanchanok Mueangnak, Pornthap Thanonkeo

“…Furthermore, the review discusses perspectives on future research directions aimed at optimizing yield and exploring the full potential of betalains, specifically within <i>C. argentea</i>.…”
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Treatment Strategy for Catamenial and Endometriosis-Related Recurrent Spontaneous Pneumothorax by O. V. Voskresensky, E. A. Tarabrin, M. M. Damirov, P. A. Yartsev, R. N. Chirkov

“…To optimize the currently available treatment tactics by reducing the incidence of early relapses of catamenial pneumothorax and creating favorable conditions for the formation of reliable pleurodesis.MATERIAL AND METHODS. …”
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Clinical Significance of Serum Bile Acid Profiles in Fatty Liver by Sun HY, Wu LC, Xu MJ, Zheng ED, Yu YC, Ye Y

“…TUDCA (sensitivity 0.615, specificity 0.897) was the key bile acid distinguishing AFL from NAFL, with an optimal cut-off of 36.33 nmol/L. These bile acids show significant diagnostic potential for differentiating NAFL and AFL.Conclusion: The bile acid profiles in both NAFL and AFL patients show changes, which hold potential clinical significance and may serve as serum biomarkers to differentiate NAFL from AFL.Keywords: bile acid profile, diagnosis, non-alcoholic fatty liver, alcoholic fatty liver…”
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Perceptions about hepatitis C and barriers and enablers to screening and treatment among Egyptian immigrants to Canada: a theory-informed qualitative study by Sameh Mortazhejri, Isabella M. Thomas, Andrea M. Patey, Amjad Alghamyan, Curtis Cooper, Sarah Mansour, Smita Pakhale, Justin Presseau, Jeremy M. Grimshaw, Christina Greenaway

“…These findings will inform a theory-based intervention to optimize HCV care in immigrant communities.…”
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