Case report: Illustrating associated malignancies in Paget’s disease using contrast-enhanced mammography by Luciano Mariano, Luca Nicosia, Luca Nicosia, Anna Bozzini, Filippo Pesapane, Francesca Magnoni, Giovanni Mazzarol, Lorenza Meneghetti, Adriana Sorce, Enrico Cassano

“…More extensive multicentric studies will be needed to validate CEM’s role in this context. CEM could enhance PD diagnostic workflows and treatment strategies, significantly impacting clinical outcomes.…”
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Physicochemical and functional characterization of an infant flour based on yellow corn, soya, carrot and date by Thalès Djeuben Dongmo, Marlyne-Josephine Mananga, Stephano Tambo Tene, Noël Mangatchaoussou, Aymar Rodrigue Mba Fogang, Hygride Dongmo, Adelaïde Mawamba Demasse, Jules Christophe Manz Koule, Julien Nadjimbaye Nedion, Marie Modestine Sop Kana

“…This formulated flour could therefore meet the nutritional and functional needs of children for an efficient fight against malnutrition.…”
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Physiological and behavioural resistance of malaria vectors in rural West-Africa: a data mining study to address their fine-scale spatiotemporal heterogeneity, drivers, and predict... by Taconet, Paul, Soma, Dieudonné Diloma, Zogo, Barnabas, Mouline, Karine, Simard, Frédéric, Koffi, Alphonsine Amanan, Dabiré, Roch Kounbobr, Pennetier, Cédric, Moiroux, Nicolas

“…To develop and deploy complementary, efficient and cost-effective control interventions, a good understanding of the drivers of these physiological and behavioural traits is needed. …”
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The Entourage Effect in Cannabis Medicinal Products: A Comprehensive Review by Rebeca André, Ana Patrícia Gomes, Catarina Pereira-Leite, António Marques-da-Costa, Luis Monteiro Rodrigues, Michael Sassano, Patricia Rijo, Maria do Céu Costa

“…Further clinical trials are needed to confirm any terpenes “entourage effects.”…”
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Mapping total microbial communities and waterborne pathogens in household drinking water in China by citizen science and metabarcoding by Xinyi Wen, Xinyi Wen, Xinyi Wen, Chutong Fang, Chutong Fang, Lihan Huang, Lihan Huang, Jiazheng Miao, Jiazheng Miao, Yajuan Lin, Yajuan Lin

“…Comprehensive, culture-independent microbiome assessments are therefore needed to better characterize microbial risks in tap water.MethodsTo address this gap, we developed a cost-effective, citizen science-based approach for monitoring the tap water microbiome. …”
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Utilizing genomics to identify novel immunotherapeutic targets in multiple myeloma high-risk subgroups by Enze Liu, Oumaima Jaouadi, Riya Sharma, Nathan Becker, Travis S. Johnson, Parvathi Sudha, Vivek S. Chopra, Faiza Zafar, Habib Hamidi, Charlotte Pawlyn, Attaya Suvannasankha, Rafat Abonour, Brian A. Walker

“…However, additional novel targets are needed to counter tumor heterogeneity, therefore new strategies to identify additional targets are also required. …”
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A feasibility study on the use of cranial nerve non-invasive neuromodulation to improve affected arm function in people in the chronic stage of a stroke by Maureen Ahiatsi, Guillaume Léonard, Eléonor Riesco, Marie-Claude Girard, Marie-Hélène Milot

“…Conclusion This study suggests that CN-NINM combined with an arm strengthening program is feasible and may improve arm function in chronic stroke survivors. Further research is needed to validate the results. Trial registration This clinical trial was registered on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05370274) on April 27, 2022.…”
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Effect of acupoint catgut embedding for simple obesity in adults: A randomized controlled double-blind trial by Qiwang Yang, Nenggui Xu, Lidong Guo, Hui Li, Xiaoyan Li, Qingmei Zeng, Wenyue Zhang, Shiping Li, Wei Yi

“…To establish a solid evidence base in obesity management, well-designed studies are needed to verify both the short- and long-term efficacy and safety of ACE. …”
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Efficacy of virtual reality assisted guided imagery (VRAGI) in a home setting for pain management in patients with advanced cancer: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Andrew Todd, Rosalba Hernandez, George Hartshorn, Matthew Browning, Kapil Chalil Madathil, Fredric Mau, Shyam Ranganathan, Jeff Bertrand, Allison Maynard, Olivia McAnirlin, Kailan Sindelar, Teny Henry Gomez

“…Although there is increasing evidence that non-pharmacological interventions are needed to manage their pain, pharmacologic modalities remain the preferred treatment . …”
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Comparative efficacy of acupuncture for chronic low back pain: A network meta-analysis by Feng Gao, Dongming Jia, Shengxia Xue

“…Standardized protocols and long-term trials are needed to strengthen evidence.…”
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Explaining the Impact of Government Policies on Economic, Social and Physical Changes in Rural Housing Using Importance-Performance Technique (IPA), Case Study: Rural Villages of K... by Hamed Ghadermarzi, Afshin Bahmani

“…Introduction Given the influential role of government actions and policies in the development of rural housing, plans and programs related to housing development, should be approached by holistic approach, In keeping with the villagers' needs, while upgrading the fortification of the houses, preserving the native architecture in terms of the aesthetics and functional diversity of the various rural home spaces. …”
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Cuando el fenómeno de Raynaud se acompaña de las temidas úlceras digitales: reporte de dos casos by Karen Vergara, MD

“…Although rare, digital ulcers represent a significant challenge that needs further research and better treatment options.The aim of this paper is to describe the clinical features, laboratory, complementary studies, treatment and evolution of two patients with digital ulcers.…”
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Effectiveness of the sterile insect technique in controlling Aedes albopictus as part of an integrated control measure: evidence from a first small-scale field trial in Switzerland by Diego Parrondo Monton, Damiana Ravasi, Valentina Campana, Francesco Pace, Arianna Puggioli, Matteo Tanadini, Eleonora Flacio

“…Conclusions This trial demonstrated the potential of SIT as a complementary tool in Swiss vector control. Public interest and acceptance were high. …”
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Unravelling the benefits of thermal waters enhancing oral health: a pilot study by Sara Lopes, Susana Morgado, Ana T. P. C. Gomes, Pedro C. Lopes, Patrícia Couto, Maria J. Correia, Javier Flores-Fraile, Nélio Veiga

“…Further targeted research is needed to explore the benefits of thermal water effects and optimize oral health practices in Portugal using thermal waters.…”
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Compatibility Evaluation of Photovoltaic and Hydroelectric Power Generation Potential in the Beijiang River Basin Based on Climate Resources by Ren Yifang, Zhao Yanxia, Chen Sining, Sun Qing, Li Muyuan, Zhang Yi, Liu Li

“…The trend of synergy and stability improvement is not significant; therefore, it is a key focus area that needs insurance products to transfer risks.…”
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The severity of pandemic H1N1 influenza in the United States, from April to July 2009: a Bayesian analysis. by Anne M Presanis, Daniela De Angelis, New York City Swine Flu Investigation Team, Angela Hagy, Carrie Reed, Steven Riley, Ben S Cooper, Lyn Finelli, Paul Biedrzycki, Marc Lipsitch

“…<h4>Background</h4>Accurate measures of the severity of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza (pH1N1) are needed to assess the likely impact of an anticipated resurgence in the autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. …”
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Kiperin Double-Hydrolyzed Collagen as a Potential Anti-Tumor Agent: Effects on HCT116 Colon Carcinoma Cells and Oxidative Stress Modulation by Lutfiye Karcioglu Batur, Cuneyd Yavas, Nezih Hekim

“…Further research is needed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and assess its clinical applicability. …”
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A Systematic Literature Review of the Humanistic, Economic, Sociodemographic, and Environmental Burden Associated with Severe COPD by Vlachaki I, Donhauser S, Wise RA, Chen Y, Madoni A, Scaffidi Argentina U, Mir JN, Quint JK

“…Additionally, an SLR and complementary TLR to evaluate the impact of environmental and sociodemographic factors on COPD (2013– 2023), identified 1018 records. …”
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Single Herbal Medicine for Insulin Resistance: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials by Jialing Zhang, Zhinan Zhang, Hoi Ki Wong, Shuyan Zhong, Zhilin Lin, Zhaoxiang Bian

“…A systematic review of the available evidence is needed to elucidate the potential effectiveness and harm of single CHMs for IR. …”
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Evaluating the impact of the National Health Insurance Fund oncology benefits package and a healthcare workers' strike on time to cancer treatment initiation in Nairobi County, Ken... by Robai Gakunga, Anne Korir, Janet Bouttell

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>In April 2015, Kenya introduced the National Health Insurance Oncology Benefits Package and its complementary reforms (oncology insurance scheme) to alleviate financial hardship among its members upon a cancer diagnosis. …”
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