Feasibility of at-Home Sleep Monitoring in Adolescents with and without Concussion by Donahue CC, Smulligan KL, Wingerson MJ, Kniss JR, Simon SL, Wilson JC, Howell DR

“…Understanding the usability of different sleep monitoring tools is essential for determining their applicability for longitudinal assessment in an ecologically valid environment.Purpose: The purpose of this study was to: (1) report on the adherence and feasibility of at-home sleep monitoring in adolescents following concussion, and (2) compare outcomes of subjective and wearable measures of sleep between adolescents with and without a concussion.Patients and Methods: Participants included adolescents within 21 days of a concussion and uninjured controls that participated in four separate, prospective and longitudinal investigations of sleep following concussion. …”
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Extended photoperiod improves growth and nutritional quality of pak choi under constant daily light integral by Kartika R. Susilo, Anastasia Eu, Britt Besemer, Ep Heuvelink, Ric C. H. de Vos, Leo F. M. Marcelis

“…This study aimed to determine to what extent the effect of DLI on pak choi (Brassica rapa L. subsp. chinensis) growth, yield and quality depends on whether DLI is changed by light intensity (PPFD) or by photoperiod.MethodsThree cultivars (‘Hybrid Special’, ‘Red Summer’, and ‘Shanghai Green’) were grown under four different DLIs (10.8, 13.5, 16.2, and 18.9 mol m-2 d-1). …”
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COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT OF PAIN-PARESTETICHESKOY GPRS USING PHYSIOTHERAPY by Y.N. Dychko, I.W. Kovach, P.L. Sribnyk, V.А. Vovk

“…If the problem of dental caries, pulpitis and periodontitis in the current environment can be solved quite efficiently and to a dentist presents no particular difficulty in diagnosis, treatment and prevention, the therapeutic intervention in case of periodontitis or stomatitis always require in-depth examination of the patient to determine the true origin and factors the specific mechanism of this pathological process. …”
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United Kingdom’s contribution to European research output in biomedical sciences: 2008–2017 by Raoul Tan, Eric Sijbrands

“…To provide evidence for more informed negotiations, we sought to determine the contribution of the UK to EU’s research in biomedical sciences.Methods: We performed a macro level scientometric analysis to estimate the contribution of the UK and EU member states, including those associated with EU-funding (EU+) namely Albania, Armenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Faroe Islands, Georgia, Iceland, Israel, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, and Ukraine, to preclinical, clinical and health sciences. …”
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Electric signals for separation of earthworms (Eudrilus eugeniæ) Sinais elétricos para a separação de minhocas (Eudrilus eugeniæ) by Maria J. de Moraes, Delly Oliveira Filho, José H. Martins, Luiz C. Santos

“…To determine separation efficiency of worms from humus, a controlled pulse generator was used with frequencies of 1 and 5 Hz, voltages of 100 and 200Â V, peak widths of 2, 3 and 4 x 10-3 s and exposure times of 15 and 30 min. …”
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Cationic Polymer Micelles as Carriers of Bioactive Sesquiterpene Lactones from <i>Inula Helenium</i> L. for Effective Treatment of Bacterial Biofilms by Rumena Stancheva, Tsvetozara Damyanova, Tsvetelina Paunova-Krasteva, Ralitsa Veleva, Tanya Topouzova-Hristova, Viktoria Ivanova, Antoaneta Trendafilova, Ivaylo Dimitrov, Stanislav Rangelov, Emi Haladjova

“…They were used as platforms for the delivery of bioactive sesquiterpene lactones from <i>Inula helenium</i> L. root extract. <b>Methods:</b> The PMs were characterized with good encapsulation efficiency as a maximum value of 72% was reached at a polymer-to-extract mass ratio of 10:1. …”
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Graph theory-based analysis of functional connectivity changes in brain networks underlying cognitive fatigue: An EEG study. by Yabing Lou, Rui Pi, Ruifeng Sun, Jilin Wu, Wei Wang, Ziman Zhu, Tengteng Dai, Weijun Gong

“…Network topology was evaluated through application of five global graph theory metrics (global efficiency [Eg], local efficiency [Eloc], clustering coefficient [Cp], shortest path length [Lp], and small-world property [Sigma]) complemented by two local graph theory metrics (nodal efficiency [NE] and degree centrality [DC]). …”
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Exercise capacity in moderate aortic stenosis: a cardiopulmonary stress echocardiography study by Sveeta Badiani, Jet van Zalen, Sahar Alborikan, Aeshah Althunayyan, David Bruce, Thomas Treibel, Sanjeev Bhattacharyya, Nikhil Patel, Guy Lloyd

“…The aim of this study was to determine whether patients with moderate AS exhibited objective evidence of exercise limitation, compared with age and sex matched controls and if so, to determine which echocardiographic parameters predicted exercise ability. …”
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QEVO^®-Assisted Anatomical Inspection of Adjacent Perforators in Microsurgical Clipping—Technical Note by Adi Ahmetspahic, Eldin Burazerovic, Hana Rizvanovic, Ema Selimovic, Eleonora Kujaca, Mirza Pojskic, Alberto Feletti, Kenan Arnautovic

“…Methods: Between 2021 and 2025, 27 brain aneurysms were treated with QEVO^® assistance at the Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Center of the University of Sarajevo. …”
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Preparation and evaluation of hair growth promoting effect of transferosomes containing red clover extract and caffeine alone or in combination by Valiollah Hajhashemi, Azade Taheri, Farnaz Karimian, Omid Hajihashemi, Ardeshir Talebi

“…At the end, sections of the skin were prepared for determining the percent of follicles in the anagen phase.Results: Encapsulation efficiency was 84.3, 81.6 and 89.1% for red clover, caffeine and red clover+caffeine transferosomes respectively. …”
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Temporal Analysis of Nationwide Emergency Department Utilization and Appendectomy Trends by Ali A. Aalam, Nofel Iftikhar, Hoor ul Ain, Fahama Batool, William Mulkerin, Tyler J. Loftus, Catherine W. Striley

“…A predictive model was developed to forecast trends from 2022 to 2032, aiming to improve patient outcomes and support operational planning in EDs. <b>Methods</b>: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using NEDS data from 2012 to 2021. …”
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Hybrid modeling approaches for predicting COVID-19 mortality: A comparative study across USA, France, and India by B. Uppalaiah, D. Mallikarjuna Reddy, K. Rajalakshmi, P. Vignesh, V. Govindan, Siriluk Donganont

“…The results provide significant insights into the efficacy of sophisticated machine learning methods in epidemic forecasting, presenting pragmatic recommendations for future pandemic readiness.…”
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Association of Risk-Taking Behaviors, Vestibular Provocation and Action Boundary Perception Following Sport-Related Concussion in Adolescents by Shawn R. Eagle, Anthony P. Kontos, Shawn D. Flanagan, Christopher Connaboy

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between risk-taking behaviors, vestibular symptoms/impairment and perception–action coupling behavior in recently concussed adolescents. <b>Methods</b>: This study utilized a cross-sectional design to evaluate the early effects of concussion on 12–18-year-old adolescents (n = 47) recruited from a concussion specialty clinic at their presenting clinical appointment. …”
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Circadian rhythm disruption and polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysisAJOG Global Reports at a Glance by Tara Heydari, MS, Prakash V.A.K. Ramdass, MD, MPH

“…Study appraisal and synthesis methods: Two investigators (T.H. and P.R.) assessed the quality of the studies included using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. …”
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Production studies of the disinfectant “Enzidez” by V. Kozhyn, V. Salata, M. Kukhtyn, Y. Horiuk, T. S. Matviishyn

“…Before and after treatment, washings were taken for microbiological examination by generally accepted methods. It was established that the effectiveness of disinfection with “Enzidez” in a concentration of 0.25–1.00 % of walls, floors, tables in veterinary clinics, for their various microbial and organic contamination, was 100 %. …”
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Duration of onset, body temperature and C-reactive protein can be used to predict the results of pus culture in children with acute osteomyelitis of long bones by Haiting Jia, Yanan Liu, Tao Liu

“…ROC curve (ROC) was used to evaluate the diagnostic efficiency of culture-negative. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine independent risk factors for culture-negative. …”
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Impact of Alarm Frequency on Dialysis Adequacy using Online Clearance Monitor System in Haemodialysis Machine: A Cross-sectional Study by S Swadeeshwaran, P Hemanth, Aksa Shibu

“…Aim: To evaluate the impact of HD machine alarm frequency on dialysis adequacy using the Online Clearance Monitor (OCM). Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Dialysis Unit of Yenepoya Medical College Hospital, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India, from September 2023 to May 2024, involving 43 HD patients. …”
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THE IMPACT OF SERVICE QUALITY ON STUDENT SATISFACTION IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN SERBIA by Mirjana Dunić, Njegoš Dragović

“…The aim of the following research was to investigate perceptions regarding the level of quality of services introduced at faculties in the Republic of Serbia, using a quantitative approach within exploratory research framework and applying statistical analysis methods. The research problem refers to the examination of students' opinions, which contributes to shaping their attitudes about satisfaction and the overall quality of services provided by higher education institutions. …”
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Glucocorticosteroids and Postradiation Macular Edema: Rationale for Choice of Therapy and Efficacy of Use by I. E. Panova, A. A. Bikhovsky, E. V. Samkovich, E. M. Svistunova

“…Early diagnosis of PMO, as well as the use of intravitreal dexamethasone implant (“Ozurdex”) determines high efficiency of treatment and maximum visual rehabilitation of patients.…”
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Optimal duration of therapy in the recovery period of vestibular diseases by M. V. Zamergrad, V. A. Parfenov, N. N. Yakhno

“…The paper gives the results of an observational program, whose purpose was to determine the optimal duration of vestibular rehabilitation in combination with the use of tanakan in patients with non-progressive unilateral peripheral vestibular disorder.Patients and methods. …”
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