Multicentre, randomised, economic evaluation of a web-based interactive education platform, simple or enhanced, for patients with end-stage renal disease: the PIC-R trial protocol by Isabelle Durand-Zaleski, Lionel Perrier, Lise Rochaix, Evangeline Pillebout, Louis Farge, Clement de Chaisemartin, J C K Dupont, Luc Behaghel

“…This study aims to explore whether the addition of an interactive web-based platform to patient education is effective and cost-effective and additionally whether complementing the platform with social functions and features improves its performance.Methods and analysis Patients with severe, ESRD or post-transplant will be randomised 1:1:1 to either standard therapeutic education; or education using a specific application; or the enhanced interactive app with social features. …”
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Artificial intelligence in decoding muscle–organ crosstalk: Unveiling myokine networks and therapeutic frontiers by Ehsan Arabzadeh, Fatemeh Khanzadeh, Arezoo Kalhor

“…Skeletal muscle functions as an endocrine organ, secreting myokines that mediate crosstalk with organs like the brain, liver, adipose tissue, and vascular system, influencing metabolism, inflammation, and disease progression. …”
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Optimizing aluminum content in DZ409 alloy: Analysis of microstructural and mechanical properties for high-temperature applications by Yang Li, Jiantao Wu, Baoping Wu, Pei Sun, Chao Liang, Juntao Li

“…To conclude, optimizing the Al content can potentially improve the functionality and durability of DZ409 alloy, making them particularly suitable for high-temperature environments, such as gas turbine applications.…”
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Neurocognitive and Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Techniques after ACL injury - Part 2: Maximizing Performance in the Advanced Return to Sport Phase by Zachary M. Thomas, Lewis Lupowitz, Morgan Ivey, Kevin E. Wilk

“… # Clinical Question Given the neurophysiological changes associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury that persistent into the late stages of rehabilitation, does the integration of neurocognitive training into mid to late stage rehabilitation protocols improve functional outcomes and reduce the risk of re-injury following ACL reconstruction (ACLR) in athletes? …”
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The Role of Machine Translation in English Language Learning: A Systematic Review by Judelyn Alones

“… This systematic literature review (SLR) examines the functions, limitations, and effectiveness of machine translation (MT) tools in English language learning. …”
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Effect of Virtual-Reality-Based Training, Including Preceding Trunk Stabilization Education, on Postural Control and Balance in Patients with Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial by SeongMin Lee, JongEun Yim

“…Both groups significantly improved in all measured outcomes post-intervention (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Value Relevance of Corporate Economic Sustainability Reporting of Financial Services Quoted Firms in Nigeria by Muyiwa Ezekiel Alade, Wilson Adebayo Adepiti, Olusola Esther Igbekoyi, Ademola Tosin Olofintuyi

“…The study employed ex-post facto research design. Secondary data were obtained through annual reports published by the firms covering a period of 2010 to 2020. …”
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State ownership and firm performance: A performance evaluation of disinvested public sector enterprises by I. Chhabra, S. Gupta, V. K. Gupta

“…The results show that the profitability of disinvestment has not brought significantly much improvement post-privatization in PSEs. In contrast, the productivity of employees has improved. …”
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Passenger Lymphocyte Syndrome with Hepatic Sinusoidal Obstruction Syndrome in an Infant Following Living Donor Liver Transplantation: An Association or Coincidence? by Mingzhu Huang, Beibei Wang, Yi Luo, Kang He

“…A 7-month-old male infant with AB blood type, diagnosed with biliary atresia and uncompensated cirrhosis postKasai procedure, underwent living donor liver transplantation with a 260-g left lateral segment graft from a blood type B donor. …”
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Long-term carvedilol therapy effects on left ventricular remodeling and glycemia in patients with chronic heart failure and Type 2 diabetes mellitus by R. R. Samedov, A. B. Bakhshaliev

“…This 12-month study included 30 patients with functional Class (FC) II-III CHF by NYHA classification, LV ejection fraction (EF) &lt;40% and DM-2. …”
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Short-Term Effects of Visceral Manual Therapy on Autonomic Nervous System Modulation in Individuals with Clinically Based Bruxism: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Cayetano Navarro-Rico, Hermann Fricke-Comellas, Alberto M. Heredia-Rizo, Juan Antonio Díaz-Mancha, Adolfo Rosado-Portillo, Lourdes M. Fernández-Seguín

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: The findings suggest that two sessions of VMT may lead to significant improvements in HRV-SDNN compared to the placebo, suggesting a modulatory effect on autonomic function. …”
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Gastroepiploic Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer for Extremity Lymphedema: Tips and Insights from Extensive Clinical Experience by Mirco Pozzi, Davide Di Seclì, Alberto Bolletta, Emanuele Cigna, Chiara Camilloni, Beniamino Brunetti, Paolo Persichetti, Michela Schettino, Luigi Losco, Hung-Chi Chen

“…At a mean follow-up of 14.2 months, significant reductions in limb circumference were observed—35.5% ± 24.9% for upper limbs and 32.2% ± 4.5% for lower limbs. Tonicity improved by 6.2%, and no cellulitis episodes were reported post-surgery. …”
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A multi strategy bidirectional RRT* algorithm for efficient mobile robot path planning by Yourui Huang, Wenxin Jiang, Shanyong Xu

“…In the post-processing phase, a Bézier curve-based smoothing strategy is employed to improve trajectory continuity and dynamic controllability. …”
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New insights into the effects of Aspergillus oryzae administration during the transition period in Bubalus bubalis by Sameh A. Abdelnour, Walaa M. Essawi, Nasser Ghanem, Ibrahim T. El-Ratel, Abdel-Wahab A. Abdel-Warith, Elsayed M. Younis, Ahmed N. F. Neamat-Allah, Shimaa A. Amer, Simon J. Davies, Ali Ali El-Raghi

“…ASG treatment significantly improved liver and kidney functions. The concentration of haptoglobin, tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and Malondialdehyde (MDA) was significantly lower in the treated group (4.42 mg/dl, 68.89 pg/ml, 3.46 nmol, respectively) than in the control group (8.29 mg/dl, 83 pg/ml, 6.23 nmol, respectively). …”
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Total hip arthroplasty for crowe type IV developmental dysplasia of the hip using a dual mobility acetabular cup by Skender Ukaj, Shaip Krasniqi, Dren Ukaj, Fatime Dervishaj, Dea Dyla, Sefedin Muçaj, Bernard Tahirbegolli

“…Using dual mobility acetabular components and compression in the osteotomy led to improved outcomes and faster recovery. It can restore the anatomic hip center and improve functional outcomes while reducing the risk of dislocation.…”
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Antrodia cinnamomea extract alleviates bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis in mice by inhibiting the mTOR pathway by Ying-Wei Lan, Chia-En Chen, Tsung-Teng Huang, Tse-Hung Huang, Chuan-Mu Chen, Kowit-Yu Chong

“…Eight-week-old ICR mice were intratracheally administered bleomycin and then fed with an A. cinnamomea extract on day 3 post-administration of bleomycin. At day 21 post-bleomycin administration, the pulmonary functional test, the expression level of inflammation- and fibrosis-related genes in the lung tissue, and the histopathological change were examined. …”
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Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Debridement and Drainage for Lumbar Infectious Spondylodiscitis: A Retrospective Study and Preliminary Results by Chu R, Cui W, Chen W, Zhuang Y, Yin G, Peng W, Zhang S

“…Clinical outcomes were assessed by the visual analog scale (VAS) scores of the back, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), the modified MacNab criteria (MNC), and regular serological tests at pre- and post-operation.Results: Fourteen patients (87.5%) experienced a significant improvement in their clinical symptoms. …”
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Ultrasound-Guided the Prevertebral Fascia Incise and the C5 Root Hydrodissection for the Treatment of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: an Application Study by Liao Z, Zhou Y, Cao W

“…Post-treatment, VAS scores significantly improved from a median of 7 (IQR 6– 8) to 2 (IQR 2– 3) at 1 week and remained stable at 6 weeks, while DASH scores improved from 85 (IQR 82– 89) to 34 (IQR 31– 36) at 1 week and 33 at 6 weeks.Conclusion: Ultrasound-guided hydrodissection of the C5 nerve root, along with prevertebral fascia incision, is an effective, minimally invasive treatment for NTOS.Keywords: ultrasound guidance, hydrodissection, thoracic outlet syndrome, c5 nerve root, minimally invasive treatment…”
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The effect of the strategy to nominate ideas on divided and selective attention and perform some volleyball skills by Fadya Abdul Hussein Kadhim, Alyaa Hussein Farhan, Tahseen Husnl Tahseen, Suhad Qassem Saeed Al-Mousawi, Haider Radhi Raheem

“…The experimental group integrated the nomination of ideas strategy into their training sessions, while the control group followed traditional training methods. Pre- and post-tests were conducted to assess selective attention, divided attention, and volleyball skill performance, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of cognitive and motor improvements. …”
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Review of Brain Computer Interface Technology in the Treatment of Motor Dysfunction after Stroke by Yulian ZHU, Sijie LIANG

“…It will help patients achieve certain functions and improve the quality of life by controlling the external devices. …”
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