Is a four-week hormone suspension necessary for thyroid remnant ablation in low and intermediate risk patients? A pilot study with quality-of-life assessment by Poliane A.L. Santos, Maria E.D.M. Flamini, Felipe A. Mourato, Fernando R.A. Lima, Joelan A.L. Santos, Fabiana F. Lima, Estelita T.B. Albuquerque, Alexandra C. de Freitas, Simone C.S. Brandão

“…Radioiodine therapy (RIT) is a complementary treatment to total thyroidectomy in differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) patients. …”
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Shotgun Metagenomic Sequencing Analysis as a Diagnostic Strategy for Patients with Lower Respiratory Tract Infections by Ha-eun Cho, Min Jin Kim, Jongmun Choi, Yong-Hak Sohn, Jae Joon Lee, Kyung Sun Park, Sun Young Cho, Ki-Ho Park, Young Jin Kim

“…This study evaluates the utility of shotgun metagenomic sequencing (SMS) as a complementary diagnostic tool using bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid. …”
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Proximal sensing characterization of polygenetic soils variability in Brazil by Fernanda Magno Silva, Anita Fernanda dos Santos Teixeira, Marcelo Mancini, Giovana Clarice Poggere, Alberto Vasconcellos Inda, Luiz Roberto Guimarães Guilherme, Nilton Curi, David C. Weindorf, Sérgio Henrique Godinho Silva

“…In tropical regions, pedogenesis studies are challenging since most soils are polygenetic and studies on this approach are still lacking. Thus, complementary data is needed to understand their formation, which has been possible through proximal sensing tools. …”
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Fluorescent and electrochemical paper based dual sensor for simple and low cost detection of human papillomavirus DNA without denaturation by Panon Tungkunaruk, Sakda Jampasa, Jutamas Jaewjaroenwattana, Prinjaporn Teengam, Kotchakorn Supabowornsathit, Tirayut Vilaivan, Orawon Chailapakul, Janjira Panchompoo

“…The dual-mode detection allows flexibility in choosing the detection method based on the needs, equipment availability, or both detection modes can be used for self-validation of the results.…”
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Masseter Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (M-VEMPs) in Vestibular Neuritis by Francesco Comacchio, Giulia Zattoni, Valerio Maria Di Pasquale Fiasca, Paola Magnavita, Barbara Bellemo, Elena Fasanaro, Elisabetta Poletto

“…M-VEMPs may offer a complementary diagnostic value in vestibular neuritis (VN). …”
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Phytochemical Evaluation and Antinociceptive Effect of the Extract of Ferula persica Willd. Oleo-gum-resin by Mahsa Sabernavaei, Marjan Shariatpanahi, Samin Dokht Hashemi, Paria Sharafi-Badr, Asie Shojaii

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Is L‐Arginine an Appropriate Alternative for Conventional Anti‐Atherosclerotic Therapy?: A Comprehensive Review by Ali Mortezaei, Mohammad Ghorbani, Bardia Hajikarimloo, Omar Sameer, Toba Kazemi, Ebrahim Salavati, Mohsen Hamidpour, Mohammad Esmail Gheydari

“…However, these benefits remain inconsistent, and more robust clinical trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness. Additionally, while L‐Arg appears to be relatively safe, some studies reported mild gastrointestinal discomfort as a common side effect. …”
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Probiotic, Prebiotic, and Synbiotic Supplementation for the Prevention and Treatment of Acute Otitis Media: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Freiser Eceomo Cruz Mosquera, Mayerli de la Rosa Caldas, Anisbed Naranjo Rojas, Claudia Lorena Perlaza, Yamil Liscano

“…These interventions may be considered as a complementary strategy to conventional treatments; however, further high-quality, standardized trials are needed to confirm these findings and to define optimal protocols.…”
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From fixing to connecting—developing mutual empathy guided through movement as a novel path for the discovery of better outcomes in autism by Anat Baniel, Eilat Almagor, Neil Sharp, Ohad Kolumbus, Martha R. Herbert, Martha R. Herbert

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Flaxseed intervention and reproductive endocrine profiles in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: an open-labeled randomized controlled clinical trial by Zahra Najdgholami, Fatemeh Maleki Sedgi, Samira Sadat Ghalishourani, Marzieh Feyzpour, Mehran Rahimlou, Mehran Rahimlou

“…Further studies are needed to confirm these findings and elucidate the underlying mechanisms.…”
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A Framework for Participatory Creation of Digital Futures: A Longitudinal Study on Enhancing Media Literacy and Inclusion in K-12 Through Virtual Reality by Chrysoula Lazou, Avgoustos Tsinakos

“…The VR-supported intervention fostered complex skillset building within a VR-supported dynamic learning environment that caters to diverse needs. Students’ reflections informed a framework for designing inclusive media literacy in VR, structured around three main pillars: Narrative Structure, Strategic Design, and Representation Awareness. …”
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Is it worth the extra mile? Comparing environmental DNA and RNA metabarcoding for vertebrate and invertebrate biodiversity surveys in a lowland stream by Till-Hendrik Macher, Jens Arle, Arne J. Beermann, Lina Frank, Kamil Hupało, Jan Koschorreck, Robin Schütz, Florian Leese

“…Environmental RNA (eRNA) metabarcoding has recently been proposed as a complementary tool for more localized assessments of the biological community. …”
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Sex-Specific Impact of Inflammation and Nutritional Indices on AVF Blood Flow and Maturation: A Retrospective Analysis by Özgür Akkaya, Ümit Arslan

“…Further research is needed to clarify sex-specific inflammatory mechanisms influencing AVF outcomes and to guide individualized management strategies.…”
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Reframing resilience-oriented urban water management: learning from social–ecological–technological system interactions and uncertainties in a water-scarce city by Elisabeth H. Krueger, Zhao Ma, Ghada N. Kassab, Nona Schulte-Römer

“…Abstract Non-technical summary New approaches to ensure the resilience of urban water supply are urgently needed. This requires moving beyond managing water scarcity through infrastructural measures to understanding resilience as an outcome of complex interactions between people, water resources, and technological infrastructure. …”
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The causal effects of systemic antioxidant capacity on male infertility: A two-sample mendelian randomization analysis by Xiaolong Zhang, Zhirong Zhu, Chaodong Shen, Guiliang Tang

“…Further research with larger sample sizes and data from different ethnicities is needed.…”
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‘We don’t know nearly enough’: an online survey exploring perspectives of specialists who support children with brain-based visual impairments by Josephine Sabrina Jakubowski, Eloise May, Rebecca Findlay, Rebecca Findlay, Nicola McDowell, Samantha K. Simkin, Samantha K. Simkin, Lisa M. Hamm

“…These children often have more complex needs than those with ocular visual impairments and benefit from specialist support from multiple disciplines. …”
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Evolutionary characteristics, regional differences and spatial effects of coupled coordination of rural revitalization, new-type urbanization and ecological environment in China by Ruijuan Zhang, Ruijuan Zhang, Qingfeng Bao

“…Rural revitalization (R), new-type urbanization (U) and the ecological environment (E) are a unity of complementary advantages and mutual promotion and coexistence, the coupling and coordination of the three is the key to realizing the Chinese modernization and the harmonious coexistence of human beings and nature. …”
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Impact of Medical Trainees on Efficiency and Productivity in the Emergency Department: Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis by Jake Valentine, Jonathan Poulson, Jesus Tamayo, Amanda Valentine, Jacqueline Levesque, Shane Jenks

“…Introduction: Effective medical education must balance clinical service demands for institutions and learning needs of trainees. The question of whether these are competing demands or can serve complementary roles has profound impacts on graduate medical education, ranging from funding decisions to the willingness of community-based hospitals and physicians to include learners at their clinical sites. …”
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The effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on pain, function, and quadriceps muscle strength in adults with patellofemoral pain: A systematic review and meta-analysi... by Ahmed Ibrahim Abdelhamed, Hossam Mortada, Ahmed Hendawy, Amr Elfeky, Roshdy M. Kamel, Shorouk Elshennawy

“…Abstract Background Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a chronic musculoskeletal disorder, with Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) often used as a complementary treatment option, however no definitive evidence supports its benefits. …”
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Therapeutic potential and mechanisms of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in Alzheimer’s disease: a literature review by Xinlei Zhang, Lingling Zhu, Yuan Li, Hongna Yu, Tao Wang, Xiuli Chu

“…Despite encouraging results, standardization of treatment protocols and larger clinical trials are needed to establish definitive guidelines and determine long-term efficacy. …”
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