Blockchain-based high transparent PKI authentication protocol by Liquan CHEN, Xiao LI, Zheyi YANG, Sijie QIAN

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Two-party cooperative blind signature based on SM2 by Xue BAI, Baodong QIN, Rui GUO, Dong ZHENG

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GENICULAR NERVE ABLATION IN KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS: A RANDOMIZED PROSPECTIVE STUDY by João Vital Arthur Maradona Oliveira Dias, Vitor Ricardo Alves Pereira de Moraes, Matheus Trindade Bruxelas de Freitas, Matheus Manolo Arouca, Guilherme Pereira Ocampos, Olavo Pires de Camargo, Márcia Uchoa de Rezende

“…Conclusions: Genicular nerve ablation in patients with severe OAJ can provide lasting improvements in pain, function, and quality of life. …”
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The Longitudinal Neurophysiological Adaptation of a Division I Female Lacrosse Player Following Anterior Cruciate Rupture and Repair: A Case Report by Robert Mangine, Jim Tersak, Thomas Palmer, Audrey Hill-Lindsay, Bolton Patton, Marsha Eifert-Mangine, Bradley Jacobs, Angelo J Colosimo

“…Progressive enhanced brain efficiency and functional task progressions associated with ACLR rehabilitation had notable simultaneous improvements. …”
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Naringin mitigated doxorubicin-induced kidney injury by the reduction of oxidative stress and inflammation with a synergistic anticancer effect by Nahla S. Gad, Sameh M. Shabana, Maggie E. Amer, Azza I. Othman, Mohamed A. El-Missiry

“…These disrupted glomerular and tubular function indicators were remarkably ameliorated by oral administration of NG (100 mg/kg) daily for 10 days before DOX treatment and continued for an additional four days post-Dox treatment. …”
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Effectiveness of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Early Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Palash Kumar Malo, Aishwarya Ghosh, Anjana J. Menon, G. Sandhya, Dwaiti Roy, Thomas Gregor Issac

“…In this meta-analysis, we have integrated the results from different studies with varied protocols to explore the efficacy of repetitive TMS (rTMS) in improving cognitive functioning in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early AD. …”
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Combined Transplantation of Mesenchymal Progenitor and Neural Stem Cells to Repair Cervical Spinal Cord Injury by Seok Voon White, Yee Hang Ethan Ma, Christine D. Plant, Alan R. Harvey, Giles W. Plant

“…Mesenchymal progenitor cells (MPC) are effective in reducing tissue loss, preserving white matter, and improving forelimb function after a spinal cord injury (SCI). …”
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Comparative effects of transcatheter versus surgical pulmonary valve replacement: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Bunchai Chongmelaxme, Kok Pim Kua, Chanokpol Amornvetchayakul, Nichapond Chawviriyathep, Thunyapat Kerdklinhom

“…All patients who had undergone valve replacement showed improvements in heart function and experienced relevant post-procedural complications.…”
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Assessment of combined transposition of the inferior oblique muscle belly without disinsertion and contralateral inferior oblique recession for treating asymmetric inferior oblique... by Xiaolin Yin, Lei Jin, Qian Li, Te Fu, Longge Sun

“…IOBT was performed on the less affected eye of the patient, while the contralateral inferior oblique recession was conducted on the more affected eye. Pre- and post-operative changes in the vertical deviation, V-value, fovea-disc angle (FDA), and inferior oblique muscle function were compared. …”
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A Case Report of Obstructive Shock from an Esophageal Bolus Leading to Left Atrial Compression by Sharmin Kalam, Sergio Marquez, Emmelyn J. Samones, Tammy Phan, Vi Am Dinh

“…A nasogastric tube was placed and suctioned partially digested food and liquid with improvement of her condition. Follow-up ultrasound showed improvement of compression and cardiac function. …”
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Spectacle wear compliance and quality of life among youthful myopes in the Cape Coast metropolis, Ghana: a prospective cohort study by Samuel Kyei, Moses Obah, Randy Asiamah, Michael Agyemang Kwarteng, Rexford Gyaami

“…The National Eye Institute 25-Item visual function questionnaire was used to assess Quality of life prior to spectacle dispensing and three months after spectacle use. …”
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The Effect of Baduanjin Qigong on Impact of Disease and Sleep Quality in Elderly Fibromyalgia Patients by Heiresh Saeed Ali, Razieh Khanmohammadi, Elahe Arabameri, Ina Shaw, Brandon Shaw

“…Results: The significant improvements were observed in PSQI total (t (16) = 3.65, p = 0.002), FIQR (t (16) = 3.76, p = 0.002), FIQR function (t (16) = 2.16, p = 0.04), FIQR symptoms (t (16) = 2.957, p = 0.009) in BQ group. …”
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Absence of microRNA-21 does not reduce muscular dystrophy in mouse models of LAMA2-CMD. by Bernardo Moreira Soares Oliveira, Madeleine Durbeej, Johan Holmberg

“…MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are short non-coding RNAs that modulate gene expression post-transcriptionally. Current evidence suggests that miR-21 plays a significant role in the progression of fibrosis in muscle diseases. …”
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High-concentrated platelet-rich plasma (PRP) versus placebo in osteoarthritis in the thumb base: study protocol for an assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial by Johanna von Kieseritzky, Maria Wilcke

“…With a planned sample size of 90 patients recruited from the Department of Hand Surgery at Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, the study will assess pain relief and functional improvement at 3, 6, and 12 months post-injection. …”
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Preliminary Characterization of Cervical Microflora in Pregnant Women with Cervical Incompetence by Jiang JW, Rong Y, Fu JR, Meng YC, Lu D

“…Jing-Wen Jiang,* Yun Rong,* Jing-Ran Fu, Yan-Cen Meng, Dan Lu Department of Obstetric and Gynecology, Shijiazhuang Fourth Hospital, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, 050000, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jing-Wen Jiang, Department of Obstetric and Gynecology, Shijiazhuang Fourth Hospital, No. 91 of Xueyuan Road, Yuhua District, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, 050000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8617733998766, Email jingwenjiang0@outlook.comObjective: The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of cervical microflora on cervical function and the efficacy of cervical cerclage in restoring the normal microecology of the reproductive tract, thereby improving pregnancy outcomes.Methods: Based on defined inclusion and exclusion criteria, six pregnant women who underwent cervical cerclage for cervical incompetence at Shijiazhuang No. 4 hospital between January and May 2024 were enrolled. …”
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Effects of electroacupuncture on cognitive symptoms in major depressive disorder: a pilot study and randomized controlled trial [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with... by Chommakorn Thanetnit, Yindee Boontra, Muthita Phanasathit

“…Conclusions Electroacupuncture improved subjective complaints in MDD patients with cognitive symptoms, but did not show effects on specific cognitive functions, QoL, or depressive symptoms. …”
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Strain of <i>Xanthomonas oryzae</i> pv. <i>oryzae</i> Loses Virulence through Dysregulation of Cardiolipin Synthase by Yiqun Hu, Qingqing Chen, Aifang Zhang, Liyuan Zhang, Hansong Dong

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Evaluating the Protective Effects of MitoQ and Antifreeze Protein III on Cryopreserved Canine Sperm by Abbas Farshad, Emilia Diel, Axel Wehrend

“…Ejaculates were divided and diluted with a standard Tris–fructose–egg yolk extender containing MitoQ (200 nM/mL) and AFP III (0.75, 1.0, 2.0 µg/mL), individually or combined. Post-thaw, samples were evaluated for motility, viability, membrane and acrosome integrity, lipid peroxidation, apoptosis indicators, mitochondrial function, and reactive oxygen species (ROS-H₂O₂). …”
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Impact of Joint Line Level in Total Ankle Arthroplasty: Standard Techniques vs Patient-Specific Instruments by Alberto Arceri MD, Antonio Mazzotti MD, PhD, Federico Sgubbi MD, Simone O. Zielli MD, Elena Artioli MD, Laura Langone MD, Pejman Abdi MD, Cesare Faldini MD

“…Recent studies in TAA have demonstrated that an elevated joint line is associated with reduced postoperative ROM and poorer functional scores. To improve the accuracy of bone resection and implant positioning, the use of patient-specific instruments (PSIs) has been proposed. …”
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Pioneering evaluation in Brazil of microscope-integrated optical coherence tomography with a three-dimensional digital visualization system during pars plana vitrectomy for the tre... by Leticia Pinheiro de Freitas, Jamil Miguel Neto, Laís Lauria Neves, Thais Bastos, Alexandre Caiado Ferreira Pires, Antônio Marcelo Barbante Casella, David Leonardo Cruvinel Isaac, Marcos Pereira de Ávila

“…These findings suggest that in the near future, expanded use of iOCT could significantly improve tissue management at the vitreomacular interface and improve anatomical and functional results.…”
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