Evaluating Renal Benefits of Rivaroxaban Versus Vitamin K Antagonists in Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Real-world Evidence by Phong Phan Dinh, Tri Huynh Quang Ho, Hung Manh Pham, Hai Hoang Nguyen, Minh That Ton, Giang Song Tran, Nga Quynh Vu, Hung Nhu Pham, Son Cao Luong, Sy Van Hoang

“…Two sensitivity analyses were performed, using a fixed-effects model and excluding conference abstracts. Results: We identified 1,666 records. …”
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Prebiotic supplementation in patients with type 1 diabetes: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial in Canada by Shyamchand Mayengbam, Raylene A Reimer, Sonia Butalia, Carol Huang, Elizabeth Rosolowsky, Munier A Nour, Josephine Ho, Weilan Wang, Shannon Pyke, Heidi Virtanen

“…Importantly, the prebiotic group maintained their serum C peptide level (marker of residual beta cell function) while the placebo group saw a drop. Given that preserving endogenous beta cell function in patients with T1D, particularly in the first year of diagnosis, reduces hypoglycaemia and glycaemic variability, we propose to examine the effect of prebiotic supplementation in patients with T1D.Methods and analysis This is a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. …”
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Disputes on women’s deaconate in the Church of England by Artem Kokosh

“…Then we analyze the discussions about the functions of the deaconess, as well as additional factors that influenced the decision to allow women to be ordained as deacons. …”
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Renewable Energy Sources and the New Paradigm in Energy Engineering by Eden Mamut

“…On that position, I had the possibility to join many sessions of the Conference and to follow also the process of negotiations for the text of the Final Declaration of the Conference. …”
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Il ritorno dell’ordoliberalismo in Europa by Massimo Pendenza

“…Intertwined since the Lippmann Conference in 1938, the two currents, while agreeing on the establishment of a competitive economic order, nevertheless have always held different views on the functioning of the economy. …”
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Effect of perioperative haemodynamic management based on cerebral autoregulation monitored by Cerebral Oximetry Index during carotid endarterectomy: protocol of a randomised trial by Rong Wang, Lei Zhao, Shu Li, Min Zeng, Yuming Peng, Daniel I. Sessler, Muhan Li, Xueke Yin, Chuanyu Liang, Chenyang Tao, Qixiao Yan

“…The findings of the study will be disseminated in a peer-reviewed journal and at a scientific conference.Trial registration number NCT06406842.…”
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Digital Intervention in Children With Developmental Language Disorder: Systematic Review by Zhaowen Zhou, Cheng Deng, Dongling Yin, Qiaoxue Yang, Zhuoming Chen

“…Targeting domains of digital intervention were phonological skills (n=5), general language function (n=3), grammar (n=3), and vocabulary (n=2). …”
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Rehabilitation outcomes for people with lung cancer (UNITE): protocol for the development of a core outcome set by Linda Denehy, Lara Edbrooke, Catherine L Granger, Bronwen Connolly, Jill J Francis, Tom John, Nasreen Kaadan, Emma Halloran

“…Introduction With treatment-related improvements in survival, rehabilitation is essential to improve function and health-related quality of life and manage the high symptom burden associated with lung cancer. …”
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Biomarker Research in ADHD: the Impact of Nutrition (BRAIN) - study protocol of an open-label trial to investigate the mechanisms underlying the effects of a few-foods diet on ADHD... by Esther Aarts, Tim Stobernack, Stefan P W de Vries, Rob Rodrigues Pereira, Lidy M Pelsser, Cajo J F ter Braak, Peter van Baarlen, Michiel Kleerebezem, Klaas Frankena, Saartje Hontelez

“…Results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journal publications, conference presentations, (social) media and the BRAIN study website. …”
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Effect of aspirin in takotsubo syndrome: protocol of a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jinhai Lin, Bingxin Wu, Luoqi Lin, Yining Ding, Biying Zhong, Zhiwei Huang, Miaoyang Lin, Dan-Ping Xu

“…Introduction Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is a sudden reversible weakening of the left ventricle function induced by severe stress and resembles many features as acute coronary syndrome. …”
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Efficacy and neural mechanism of acupuncture treatment in older adults with subjective cognitive decline: study protocol for a randomised controlled clinical trial by Jun Wang, Ping Zhou, Xu Wang, Chao-Qun Yan, Jian Feng Tu, Shang-Qing Hu, Jian-Wei Huo, Zhong-Yan Wang, Guang-Xia Shi, Ya-Nan Zhang, Jun-Qiu Li, Cun-Zhi Liu

“…At this very early stage of decline, intervention could slow the rate of incipient decline to prolong and preserve cognitive and functional abilities. However, there is no effective treatment recommended for individuals with SCD. …”
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Screening Criteria for Multiple Organ Dysfunction after Abdominal Surgery (Clinical Research) by S. A. Tachyla, A. V. Marochkov, V. A. Livinskaya

“…Using all these models, the probability of MODS development in a patient can be calculated as a function of the numerical value of the biomarker.…”
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Rehabilitation for balance impairment in patients after stroke: a protocol of a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Juan Li, Hui Zheng, Dongling Zhong, Jing Ye, Mingxing He, Xicen Liu, Rongjiang Jin, Shao-lan Zhang

“…The secondary outcomes include the Barthel Index, the Functional Ambulation Category Scale, fall rates, the Timed Up and Go test, the MOS 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey, and adverse events. …”
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A systematic review of flotation-restricted environmental stimulation therapy (REST) by Elnaz Lashgari, Emma Chen, Jackson Gregory, Uri Maoz

“…Research suggests that REST can help reduce anxiety, alleviate chronic pain, improve sleep, and enhance creativity and cognitive function. Flotation-REST is a popular type of REST that utilizes an enclosed tank filled with buoyant saltwater to facilitate relaxation. …”
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Feasibility and safety of physical exercise in men with prostate cancer receiving androgen deprivation therapy and radiotherapy: a study protocol by Stefania Fugazzaro, Stefania Costi, Silvio Cavuto, Barbara Bressi, Cinzia Iotti, Maribel Cagliari

“…The secondary outcomes are muscle strength, balance, fatigue, symptoms of anxiety and depression, cognitive function, quality of life, and patient satisfaction. …”
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Combined robot motor assistance with neural circuit-based virtual reality (NeuCir-VR) lower extremity rehabilitation training in patients after stroke: a study protocol for a singl... by Meng Ren, Xu-Yun Hua, Jia-Jia Wu, Jian-Guang Xu, Zhi-Qing Zhou, Jing-Jing Xu, Chun-Lei Shan

“…Introduction Improving lower extremity motor function is the focus and difficulty of post-stroke rehabilitation treatment. …”
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Efficacy of unified protocol for transdiagnostic treatment of emotional disorders in adolescents (UP-A) in China: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Xue Gao, Lu Liu, Mei-Rong Pan, Hai-Mei Li, Yu-Feng Wang, Xue-Ying Liu, Zhong-Fang Fu, Qiujin Qian

“…We will evaluate the efficacy of the UP-A, through the following primary and secondary outcomes: emotional disorder severity, emotional symptoms, emotion regulation, cognitive patterns, executive function, resilience, quality of life, social and family functioning. …”
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Computational Phenotyping of Obstructive Airway Diseases: A Systematic Review by Bashir MBA, Milani GP, De Cosmi V, Mazzocchi A, Zhang G, Basna R, Hedman L, Lindberg A, Ekerljung L, Axelsson M, Vanfleteren LEGW, Rönmark E, Backman H, Kankaanranta H, Nwaru BI

“…COPD phenotypes involved lung function, emphysematous changes, smoking, comorbidities, and daily life impairment. …”
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The role of the Congress of local and regional authorities of the Council of Europe by Tomašević Mateja

“…By comparing different local democracies with the same key principles, we can see how the proper functioning of local democracies is ensured, which represents one of the foundations for peace and stability within the European Union. …”
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Impact of COVID-19 on mobility and participation of older adults living in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada: a multimethod cohort design protocol by Luciana G Macedo, Marla K Beauchamp, Heather Keller, Nazmul Sohel, Renata Kirkwood, Brenda Vrkljan, Elisabeth Vesnaver, Janie Astephen-Wilson, Tara Noble, Nicholas Dietrich, Paula Gardner, K Bruce Newbold, Darren Scott

“…Findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and conferences focused on ageing.…”
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