Quality-of-Life Outcomes Following Thyroid Surgery in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review of Physical, Emotional, and Social Dimensions by Amani N. Alansari, Mohamed Sayed Zaazouee, Safaa Najar, Alaa Ahmed Elshanbary

“…Unilateral thyroidectomy was associated with better QoL outcomes compared to bilateral procedures, particularly in emotional and physical domains. Post-surgical anxiety significantly improved. However, male survivors reported higher levels of depression and reduced motivation. …”
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Research on unmanned mining truck path planning based on grey wolf optimization adaptive hybrid A* and artificial potential field by HAN Yanling, LYU Jinke, ZHOU Guofeng, ZHANG Like, ZHANG Yun

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Security analysis of the RSSP-II protocol and a novel security enhancement approach by FENG Tao, TIE Xiaoping, WU Yi, SHI Jianming

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Analysis of the Human Interaction with a Wearable Lower-Limb Exoskeleton by Juan C. Moreno, Fernando Brunetti, Enrique Navarro, Arturo Forner-Cordero, José L. Pons

“…The lower-limb exoskeleton function was to compensate for muscle weakness around the knee joint. …”
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Predictors and lesion patterns of dysphagia and swallowing outcomes after acute intracerebral hemorrhage by Xiao Hu, Min Wang, Zijie Wang, Yanfang Xie, Mengqiu Zhang, Shanyu Zhang, Tiannan Yang, Chuanqin Fang, Libo Zhao, Yanghua Tian, Qi Li

“…Objectives: This study aimed to explore associated lesion patterns and contributing factors of post-ICH dysphagia, and predict dysphagia outcomes following ICH. …”
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Creatinine Change on Vasoconstrictors as Mortality Surrogate in Hepatorenal Syndrome: Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis. by Justin M Belcher, Steven G Coca, Chirag R Parikh

“…Vasoconstrictor medications improve renal function in patients with hepatorenal syndrome. …”
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Therapeutic effects of low-intensity transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation on ischemic stroke in rats: An in vivo evaluation using electrical impedance tomography by Jiecheng Guo, Sixuan He, Li Yan, Lei Wang, Xuetao Shi, Huijing Hu, Le Li

“…Our results also revealed a significant correlation between the impedance of the ischemic brain post-intervention and improvements in behavioral scores and infarct volume. …”
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Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for a Large Focal Osteochondral Defect of the Lateral Femoral Condyle: Technical Note and Case Report by Christos Koukos, Dimitrios Giotis, Michail Kotsapas, Stylianos Kapetanakis, Samundeeswari Saseendar, Theofylaktos Kyriakidis

“…Conclusion: OCA transplantation is an effective surgical option for large osteochondral defects in the knee, providing satisfactory functional and clinical outcomes. This case highlights the importance of meticulous pre-operative planning, precise surgical technique, and structured post-operative rehabilitation in achieving successful results.…”
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Acute effect of lower‐limb peristaltic pulse external pneumatic compression on segmental arterial stiffness in healthy young adults by Daisuke Kume, Masato Nishiwaki, Tomomi Monri

“…Abstract Although an acute bout of peristaltic pulse external pneumatic compression (EPC) of the lower extremities can improve vascular function, its effect on arterial stiffness remains unclear. …”
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Secretome Analysis of Human and Rat Pancreatic Islets Co-Cultured with Adipose-Derived Stromal Cells Reveals a Signature with Enhanced Regenerative Capacities by Erika Pinheiro-Machado, Bart J. de Haan, Marten A. Engelse, Alexandra M. Smink

“…Pancreatic islet transplantation (PIT) is a promising treatment for type 1 diabetes (T1D) but faces challenges pre- and post-transplantation. Co-transplantation with mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs), known for their regenerative properties, has shown potential in improving PIT outcomes. …”
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Reduction in Healthcare Resource Utilization Following Treatment With a Home-Based Footworn Device in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Retrospective Claims Analysis by Josh Mark, Shirley Shema-Shiratzky, Joel Sommer, Tim Nolan, Ganit Segal

“… # Methods This was a retrospective claims analysis of 585 patients treated with a personalized, noninvasive, home-based, biomechanical treatment that aims to alleviate knee pain and improve function (AposHealth®). The date of the first AposHealth claim was the index date. …”
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mbX: An R Package for Streamlined Microbiome Analysis by Utsav Lamichhane, Jeferson Lourenco

“…We validated mbX on 14 real microbiome datasets, demonstrating significant improvements in efficiency and consistency of post-processing of DNA sequence data. …”
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Development of a Structured Cooking Program for Clients at the Senior Care Centres: A Mix-Method Feasibility Study by Rachel Ng Min Wen, Grace Chua Mei En, Clement Hong, Therese Marie Tay, Tianma Xu

“…Feasibility was assessed by recording recruitment, attendance and attrition rates. Pre- and post-assessments, including community mobility, physical function and self-perceived quality of life, at three time points, were conducted to measure functional changes. …”
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Effect of Yoga on Depression Levels in Older People Living in Nursing Home by Gabriella Astrid Ghitapenny, Lilis Lilis, Astri Parawita Ayu

“…Methods: This study applied a one-group pre-and post-test design. The Geriatric Depression Scale–15 (GDS-15) was used to measure depression levels. …”
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Enhancing the effects of nusinersen with cybernic treatment using Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL) in spinal muscular atrophy: a real-world case series and exploratory cohort analysis by Takashi Nakajima, Toshio Saito, Akihiro Hashiguchi, Taiki Nakabayashi, Kazuki Kodera, Kota Utsumi, Takeshi Kanayama, Haruka Urabe, Satoru Kinoshita

“…Functional improvement indicators included the Hammersmith Functional Motor Scale-Expanded (HFMSE) and Revised Upper Limb Module (RULM) scores, and the 2-minute walk test (2MWT), measured 15 months post-nusinersen initiation. …”
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THE EFFECT OF TRANSGLUTAMINASE ON THE RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF YOGURT by Iuliana Aprodu, Gabriela Gurau, Aurelia Ionescu, Iuliana Banu

“…The results indicate that transglutaminase catalyzed cross-linking is an effective tool for improving functional properties of yogurt.…”
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Fault Detection Method of Low-Orbit Satellite Internet Based on Deep Uncertainty Estimation Network by Wenyu SUN, Weijia ZHANG, Limin WANG

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The small RNA complement of adult Schistosoma haematobium. by Andreas J Stroehlein, Neil D Young, Pasi K Korhonen, Ross S Hall, Aaron R Jex, Bonnie L Webster, David Rollinson, Paul J Brindley, Robin B Gasser

“…The present work should facilitate the future curation and experimental validation of sncRNA functions in schistosomes to enhance our understanding of post-transcriptional gene regulation and of the roles that sncRNAs play in schistosome reproduction, development and parasite-host cross-talk.…”
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Weight-Bearing Protocols following Tibiotalar Arthrodesis and the Relationship to Union and Complications: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Laura Clarke PhD, Diane Riddiford-Harland PhD, Casey Johnson, Joshua Mattock PhD, Evangelos Pappas, Meghan Dares

“…An early weight-bearing protocol may be associated with improved functional outcomes as limited consequences were reported.…”
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Multiple Myeloma Complicated With Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome After Allogeneic Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Subsequently Underwent Lung Transplantation Succes... by Shih‐Wei Huang, Ko‐Wei Chang, Wei‐Hsun Chen, Pin‐Li Chou, Chien‐Hung Chiu, Yun‐Hen Liu, Chih‐Wei Wang, Hsiao‐Wen Kao, Tung‐Liang Lin, Shaw‐Woei Leu, Han‐Chung Hu, Kuo‐Chin Kao

“…Three months post‐operation, there was a significant improvement in pulmonary function. …”
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