Efficacy of different acupuncture-related therapies for tension-type headache: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Yimeng Wang, Wang Lu, Yongjun Wang, Wei Chen, Haiyin Zhao

“…Compared to herbal medicine (HM), both MA + WM (SMD = −2.37, 95% CI: −4.20 to −0.55) and MA alone (SMD = −1.00, 95% CI: −1.75 to −0.24) significantly alleviated pain intensity.ConclusionThis comprehensive analysis of 21 acupuncture and related therapies demonstrates that EA is the most effective in reducing headache frequency and shortening headache duration, while EA + CT and MA + WM are the optimal therapies for enhancing responder rate and reducing pain intensity, respectively. …”
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Numerical simulation study of shear-seepage characteristics of fractured network under constant normal stiffness by YU Liyuan, WANG Xiaolin, YANG Hanqing, LIU Richeng, LI Shuchen

“…ObjectiveAccurately predicting permeability evolution during fault shear in fractured rock masses under constant normal stiffness (CNS) conditions is critical for optimizing geothermal reservoir stimulation and subsurface fluid management. …”
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Molecular subtype of recurrent implantation failure reveals distinct endometrial etiology of female infertility by Jing Yang, Lingtao Yang, Ying Zhou, Fengyang Cao, Hongkun Fang, Huan Ma, Jun Ren, Chunyu Huang, Lianghui Diao, Qiyuan Li, Qionghua Chen

“…A molecular classifier (MetaRIF) was developed using the optimal F-score from 64 combinations of machine learning algorithms. …”
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Dynamics of T cell subpopulation in patients with aplastic anemia during immunosuppressive therapy by A. V. Abramova, E. A. Mikhailova, I. V. Galtseva, Z. T. Fidarova, A. V. Luchkin, N. M. Kapranov, Yu. O. Davydova, S. M. Kulikov, V. V. Troitskaya, E. N. Parovichnikova

“…A more detailed understanding of the AA development mechanisms is necessary for the development of long-term effective treatment.Aim. To investigate the T cells subpopulation in bone marrow of AA patients during IST.Materials and methods. …”
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Trends in Antihypertensive Drug Use and Irrational Prescriptions Among Elderly Patients in China (2016–2023): A Nationwide Multi-Center Cross-Sectional Survey Study by Hong D, Chen W, Du S, Ren J, Lv D, Shan W, Lu X, Zhao Q

“…The increasing rate of contraindicated medications and the identification of high-risk groups and clinical settings provide important insights for optimizing antihypertensive treatment in elderly populations.Keywords: elderly hypertension, antihypertensive medication, irrational prescription, trend analysis, contraindicated medication…”
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Impact of a WeChat-based intervention on nurses knowledge and practice in peripheral venous catheter insertion by Ai-zhen Hu, Xiao-ying Yin, Chen Luo, Liang-ai Lu, Hong-li Lai, Lin Liu

“…The findings provided empitical evidence to guide the formulation of targeted nurse education programs and optimize training strategies, thereby contributing to healthcare service quality improvement and enhanced patient safety protocols. …”
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Risk factors and adverse outcomes of extubation failure in preterm infants ≤32 weeks with neonatal respiratory distress syndrome by Chen Zhu, Chen Zhu, Zhengli Wang, Zhengli Wang, Kaizhen Liu, Kaizhen Liu, Jiacheng Li, Wenyan Tang, Wenyan Tang, Yuan Shi, Qingxiong Zhu, Qingxiong Zhu

“…However, the high incidence of extubation failure and its adverse impact on preterm outcomes make the optimal timing of extubation a key clinical concern. …”
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Accuracy of tongue strength, endurance, and pressure using Iowa oral performance instrument and predictors of dysphagia in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study by Yen-Fang Chou, Chien-Mei Sung, Yu-Hao Chu, Kai-Jo Chiang, Ruey Chen, Kondwani Joseph Banda, Chiu-Kuei Lee, Melati Fajarini, Kuei-Ru Chou

“…Abstract Background Decreased tongue strength, pressure, and endurance are key indicators in determining oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD). This study aimed to examine the accuracy of the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) in assessing tongue strength, endurance, and pressure, and to identify predictors of OD. …”
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Numerical Simulation of Grab Dredging on Flow Field and Sdiment Suspension Pattern in Construction Area by LONG Rui, JIN Zhong-wu, Tomoaki NAKAMURA, Yonghwan CHO, Norimi MIZUTANI

“…This study addresses this gap by employing a full-scale two-dimensional numerical simulation using the FS3M (Fluid-Structure-Sediment-Seabed Interaction Model) to investigate the hydrodynamic and sediment suspension responses during grab bucket descent. The aim is to identify descent strategies that minimize sediment resuspension and contribute to more environmentally friendly dredging operations. …”
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Isolated “on-pump” tricuspid valve repair through right-sided anterolateral thoracotomy by modified femoral-monocaval cannulation in patients with repeated heart intervention – a s... by V. V. Osaulenko, V. O. Hubka, K. O. Chmul, R. I. Budahov

“…Reoperations for tricuspid valve insufficiency are surgical procedures associated with particularly high peri- and postoperative risk. The optimal timing and strategies for surgical intervention in isolated tricuspid valve insufficiency remain controversial. …”
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Parámetros reproductivos de una población de lavandera blanca Motacilla alba en Castellón by Manuel Navarrete, Juan Arizaga

“…In 2022, a monitoring project, focused on breeding patterns and ringing, was launched in an inland locality of Castellón province, Spain, with the aim of estimating recruitment and annual survival rates. …”
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Diseño, validación y fiabilidad de un instrumento de observación para evaluar la toma de decisión motriz en porteros de fútbol (SEDPO) (Design, validation and reliability of an obs... by Pedro Puigserver, Pere Lavega Burgués, Jorge Serna, Miguel Pic

“…Similarly, through Cohen's Kappa formula, results were obtained that confirmed optimal levels of concordance, both in interobservation and intraobservation (K ≥ .87) and by means of Cronbach's Alpha a high internal consistency was determined (α=1). …”
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Identification of HER2-over-expression, HER2-low-expression, and HER2-zero-expression statuses in breast cancer based on 18F-FDG PET/CT radiomics by Xuefeng Hou, Kun Chen, Huiwen Luo, Wengui Xu, Xiaofeng Li

“…HER2-negative expression was reclassified into HER2-low-expression and HER2-zero-expression. This study aimed to identify three different HER2 expression statuses for breast cancer (BC) patients using PET/CT radiomics and clinicopathological characteristics. …”
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Perfusion mode as a factor of appearance of cognitive dysfunction in patients after on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting by S.M. Sudakevych, О.А. Loskutov, І.P. Shlapak, V.V. Babenko, B.М. Todurov

“…The aim – to evaluate the effect of perfusion pressure during cardiopulmonary bypass on the occurrence of postoperative cognitive dysfunction in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). …”
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Midazolam infusions for therapeutic management of pediatric refractory status epilepticus: a systematic review by K. Taneille Johnson, Ammar AlZadjali, Dawoud Al Nasseri, Jessie Cunningham, Kazuhiro Shoya, Cecil D. Hahn, Cecil D. Hahn, Cecil D. Hahn, John Basmaji, Nicole K. McKinnon, Nicole K. McKinnon, Nicole K. McKinnon, Nicole K. McKinnon

“…ObjectiveWe aim to determine the optimal dosing of midazolam continuous intravenous infusions for the treatment of pediatric refractory status epilepticus (RSE).Data sourcesWe searched Medline ALL, Embase, Embase Classic, Cochrane CENTRAL, and Web of Science in March 2023 and again in February 2024.Study selectionRandomized and non-randomized studies involving pediatric patients who received continuous midazolam for the treatment of RSE were eligible. …”
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Diagnostic Performance of Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data system (TIRADS) and Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) imaging in Detection of Malignant Thyroid Nodules: A Cross-... by Sabarish Sekar, Subathra Adithan, Shubhamoy Gantait, Neelaiah Siddaraju, Gomathi Shankar

“…ARFI-based TE should be combined with conventional USG for better diagnostic performance and optimal management of nodules.…”
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The Assessment of Participatory Scenario Planning in Future-Study of the Environment in District 1, Tehran City by Aiub Maroofi, Jila Sajadi, Mohammadtaghi Razavian

“…Materials and Methods The study area is the district 1 of Tehran municipality. As the current paper aims at determining the possible scenarios of the environmental situation and the role of stakeholders in the future, quantitative and qualitative methods have been used to collect and analyze the data. …”
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The Influence of Pelvic Bone Dose-volume Parameters on Bone Marrow Suppression During Radiation Therapy in Patients With Stage I to III Rectal Cancer Based on Real-world Data by Botian Huang, MD, Jiansheng Lv, MM, Jianqi Xiong, MM, Fang Peng, MD, Liyang Zhuo, MM, Zhuangzhuang Yang, MM, Xiaowu Deng, MD, Yong Bao, PdD, MM, Shaoqing Niu, MD, PhD

“…Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of pelvic bone dose-volume parameters on bone marrow suppression during radiation therapy (RT) in patients with rectal cancer stage I to III disease receiving either neoadjuvant radiation therapy (neo-RT) or curative-intent radiation therapy (cur-RT). …”
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A psychometric study of the Flourishing Scale for people living with dementia by Chris Clarke, Kalpita Baird, Esme Moniz‐Cook, Gail Mountain, Emma Wolverson, Ellen Lee, Catherine Hewitt

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Flourishing Scale, a brief measure of social‐psychological well‐being previously validated with older people and cross‐culturally, for people living with dementia. …”
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Text messaging with or without financial incentives versus a waitlist control for weight loss in men: cost-effectiveness analysis of the Game of Stones randomised controlled trialR... by Abraham M. Getaneh, Marjon van der Pol, Dwayne Boyers, Alison Avenell, Seonaidh Cotton, Stephan U. Dombrowski, Cindy M. Gray, Frank Kee, Lisa Macaulay, Michelle McKinley, Catriona O’Dolan, James Swingler, Claire Torrens, Katrina Turner, Graeme MacLennan, Pat Hoddinott

“…Both are relatively low-cost interventions that can be scaled to improve weight loss for men. The optimal strategy between them depends on weight regain assumptions after 12 months. …”
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