Study on Optimal Decision of Unit Commitment with Flexible Reserve Participation in Power Grid by ZHOU Yi, LI Yichen, FU Youshu, QIN Kangping, ZHU Wen, FAN Dongqi

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HMGB1 blood levels and neurological outcomes after traumatic brain injury: Insights from an exploratory study by Irma Wati Ngadimon, Devi Mohan, Mohd Farooq Shaikh, Ching Soong Khoo, Hui Jan Tan, Yu Mey Lee, Nor Syazwani Chamhuri, Farizal Fadzil, Nursyazwana Zolkafli, Alina Arulsamy, Jegan Thanabalan, Angel Aledo‐Serrano, Wing Loong Cheong

“…Reducing HMGB1 and related inflammation was associated with better cognitive function and overall brain health. These findings suggest that HMGB1 could be a valuable marker and a potential target for treatments to prevent epilepsy and improve brain recovery after TBI.…”
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Bisoprolol and sotalol for maintaining sinus rhythm in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and chronic heart failure by S. N. Tereshchenko, Yu. A. Uteshev, M. N. Morozova, N. G. Chuich, A. G. Kochetov

“…To compare sotalol and bisoprolol efficacy for post-cardioconversion sinus rhythm maintaining in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF). …”
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Integrating network pharmacology and experimental validation to explore the mechanism of Yiqi Ziyin in treating immune thrombocytopenia by Jun Wang, Bo Wang, Yun Zhang, Li-qiang Wu

“…Prednisone and YQZY were orally administered to ITP mice. Post-treatment, blood samples were taken to evaluate the blood picture. …”
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The Effect of the Number of Adjuvant Chemotherapy Cycles Following Cancer Surgery on Taste Alteration, Energy Intake, and Life Quality: 6-Month Follow-Up Study by Can Selim Yilmaz, Hilal Caliskan İzgi, Perim Fatma Türker

“…Quality of life scale total score and “physical well-being” and “functional well-being” subscale scores were significantly lower in patients received ≥4 cycle at the end of treatment (d = 0.590, d = 0.500, d = 0.621, respectively; <i>p</i> < 0.05) and 3 months later (d = 0.500, d = 0.516, d = 0.562, respectively; <i>p</i> < 0.05) but improved within 6 months. …”
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Properties of a chocolate milk dessert with microencapsulated Lactobacillus plantarum, using Qodume shahri seed mucilage and chia seed protein by Maryam Shahrivar, Mohammad Hossein Marhamatizadeh, Seyed Saeed Sekhavatizadeh, Maryam Ghasemi

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Metabolomics reveals the mechanism of Zhilong Huoxue Tongyu capsule in the treatment of heart failure by Li Chen, Dingshan Zhang, Yu Zheng, Jinyi Xue, Quanrong Zhang, Ziwen Deng, Maryam Mazhar, Yuan Zou, Ping Liu, Mingtai Chen, Gang Luo, Mengnan Liu

“…Seventy-six subjects completed the clinical study. Post-treatment, significant improvements were observed in heart function, exercise endurance, quality of life, and TCM syndrome scores. …”
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Therapeutic doses of efzofitimod demonstrate efficacy in pulmonary sarcoidosis by Ogugua Ndili Obi, Robert P. Baughman, Elliott D. Crouser, Mark W. Julian, Landon W. Locke, Abhijeeth Chandrasekaran, Pavithra Ramesh, Nelson Kinnersley, Vis Niranjan, Daniel A. Culver, Peter H.S. Sporn

“…Background In a phase 1b/2a clinical trial of efzofitimod in patients with corticosteroid-requiring pulmonary sarcoidosis, treatment resulted in dose-dependent improvement in key end-points. We undertook a post hoc analysis pooling dose arms that achieved therapeutic concentrations of efzofitimod (Therapeutic group) versus those that did not (Subtherapeutic group). …”
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Relationship between fractional exhaled nitric oxide, asthma control test, and spirometry measurement in individuals with asthma receiving treatment by Arthana Kanagaraj, Santhiya Ramachandran, Pajanivel Ranganadin, Akila Mohan

“…Additionally, spirometry parameters showed significant improvement after bronchodilator use, but FeNO did not strongly predict lung function improvement. …”
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The Effect of Different Bonding Agents on the Bond Strength of Denture Teeth to Acrylic Resin by Neha Verma, Dhanya P. Nampoothiri, Deepika R. Pai, Upasana Reddy, Deepthi Venugopalan, Justin Ninan

“…Failures in this bonding can compromise both function and aesthetics. Various bonding agents have been developed to improve adhesion, but their performance differs. …”
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Management of immune-mediated glomerular diseases in the elderly by Andrea Angioi, Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Nicola Lepori

“…Comorbidity management, regular monitoring of kidney function, and a patient-centered approach are crucial for improving outcomes and quality of life. …”
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Effectiveness of a school-based high-intensity interval training intervention in adolescents: study protocol of the PRO-HIIT cluster randomised controlled trial by Yong Liu, Alan R. Barker, Anna-Lynne R. Adlam, Minghui Li, Stephanie L. Duncombe, Andrew O. Agbaje, Yaodong Gu, Huiyu Zhou, Craig A. Williams

“…IntroductionHigh-intensity interval training (HIIT) is an effective strategy for improving a variety of health and fitness outcomes within school settings. …”
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Research hotspots and frontiers of vagus nerve stimulation in stroke: a bibliometric analysis by Mingyue Liu, Mengya Liu, Bohan Zhang, Mingzhu Fang, Ke Chen, Yishen Zhang, Qian Wang, Chunyan Tian, Liang Wu, Zhe Li, Zhe Li

“…The main research trends focus on investigating VNS mechanisms via animal models and exploring its application in improving post-stroke sensorimotor function in the upper limbs. …”
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Comparative clinical efficacy of “Figure-8” Banding and double-row anchor suture-bridge fixation in arthroscopic management of tibial intercondylar eminence avulsion fractures by Guo-Dong Zhang, Yue Zou, M. M. Xiu-Jiang Sun, Ke-Gui Liu, M. M. Wen-Qing Qu

“…Both groups showed significant improvements in postoperative knee range of motion, joint stability, and functional scores compared to preoperative measurements (p < 0.05). …”
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ARC (Australian Rotator Cuff) trial: study protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled trial comparing rotator cuff repair to no repair during arthroscopic shoulder surgery for pe... by Ian A. Harris, Richard S. Page, Rachelle Buchbinder, Ville Äärimaa, Sam Adie, Graeme Brown, Nancy Cinnadaio, Maurizio Damiani, Joseph Descallar, Manuela L. Ferreira, Nadine E. Foster, Stephen Gill, Katrina Hutchison, Teppo Järvinen, Oliver Khoo, David Lieu, Christopher G. Maher, Justine M. Naylor, Geoff Smith, Luke Spencer, Yvana Toh, Andrew Whan, Tim Yeoh

“…The primary outcome will be shoulder pain and function measured using the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index at 6 months post-surgery. …”
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Efficacy of Hongjing I granule, an herbal medicine, in patients with mild to moderate erectile dysfunction in a randomized controlled trial by Run-Nan Xu, Run-Nan Xu, Jun Guo, Chun-He Zhang, Qing Zhou, Qiang Gen, Qiang Gen, Fu Wang, Yu Zhao, Yu Zhao, Xin-Yun Luo, Yan-Feng Li, Yi-Jia Fu, Yi-Jia Fu, Xin Zhang, Xin Zhang, Wen-Zhi Wang, Jian-Xiong Ma, Jian Wang, Jian Wang, Xiao-Jun Huang, Wen-Jie Huang, Bo-Dong Lv, Bo-Dong Lv

“…Primary outcome measures encompass the International Index of Erectile Function-Erectile Function domain (IIEF-EF) score, the Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP), and scores derived from the traditional Chinese medicine symptom evaluation.ResultsOf the 122 men enrolled, the baseline IIEF-EF score averaged 16.00 [IQR: 13.00, 18.00]. …”
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Protocol Biopsies in Kidney Transplant Recipients: Current Practice After Much Discussion by Christina Lazarou, Eleni Moysidou, Michalis Christodoulou, Stamatia Stai, Georgios Lioulios, Efstratios Kasimatis, Asimina Fylaktou, Maria Stangou

“…Early detection facilitates timely therapeutic interventions, including immunosuppressive regimen adjustments, which are pivotal in preserving graft function and improving long-term outcomes. While the optimal timing and frequency of protocol biopsies vary, early post-transplant biopsies within the first year are widely advocated. …”
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An Analysis of the Outcomes and Complications of Ultrasound Guided Corticosteroid Injection on Tendinopathy in the Foot and Ankle by Benjamin Jacques MS, Miraj N. Desai MD, Chase Gauthier MD, Tyler Gonzalez MD, MBA, J. Benjamin Jackson MBA. MD

“…Overall, patients who received a corticosteroid injection had significant improvements in their pain interference (63.3 vs 58.7, p< 0.001), physical function (38.9 vs 41.3, p=0.032), and mobility (37 vs 39.7, p=0.006) scores. …”
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Comparative efficacy of Pirfenidone and Meloxicam on early radiotherapy-induced anal sphincter dysfunction in rats by Dragoș Viorel Scripcariu, Cezar Cătălin Caratașu, Mitică Ciorpac, Teodora Alexa-Stratulat, Andrei Szilagyi, Cristian Răzvan Buga, Bogdan Ionuţ Dobrovăț, Bogdan Ionuţ Dobrovăț, Lucian Eva, Andrei Daniel Timofte, Ludmila Lozneanu, Irina-Draga Căruntu, Radu Iliescu, Bogdan Ionel Tamba

“…The groups treated with Pirfenidone, alone and in combination with Meloxicam exhibited significant improvements in sphincter contractility and showed a notable mitigation in external anal sphincter thickness, concomitant with reduction in collagen deposition and preservation of muscular tissue, compared with untreated irradiated animals.ConclusionThis study demonstrates that Pirfenidone, either as monotherapy or in combination with Meloxicam, mitigates radiation-induced fibrotic remodeling and preserves anal sphincter function. …”
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Integrative Korean Medicine Treatment for Temporomandibular Disorder and Facial Paresthesia after Tumor Removal Surgery: A Case Report (Case Report Guidelines-Compliant) by Min-Sun Kim, Hungu Lee, Yoojun Yoon, Ji-Su Lee, Yong-Suk Kim, Seunghoon Lee

“…Integrative Korean medicine treatments, including acupuncture, electroacupuncture, pharmacoacupuncture, Chuna manual therapy, wet-cupping, and herbal medicine administration, were performed on the patient. Post treatments, the patient’s visual analog scale score for pain decreased, the Jaw Functional Limitation Scale-8 scores improved, and significant improvements in chewing and yawning were noted. …”