Efficacy of high-volume injections with and without corticosteroid compared with sham for Achilles tendinopathy: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Martin Underwood, Hylton B Menz, Dylan Morrissey, Anders Ploug Boesen, Shannon E Munteanu, Terry P Haines, David Connell, Rebecca S Kearney, Karin G Silbernagel

“…All participants will receive an identical evidence-based education and exercise intervention. The primary outcome measure will be the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment – Achilles (VISA-A) at 12 months post-randomisation, a validated, reliable and disease-specific measure of pain and function. …”
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Microalbuminuria and Traditional Serum Biomarkers of Nephropathy among Diabetic Patients at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in South Western Uganda by Ritah Kiconco, Simon Peter Rugera, Gertrude N. Kiwanuka

“…When serum creatinine is used as a renal function marker among diabetic patients, it should be combined with microalbuminuria for better assessment of incipient nephropathy.…”
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Structural Studies of Some Homo- and Heteroleptic Cu(I) Complexes Bearing 6,6′-Bis(phenylethynyl)-2,2′-Bipyridine Ligand by Rayya A. Al-Balushi, Md. Serajul Haque Faizi, Md. Mushtaque, Idris J. Al-Busaidi, Muhammad S. Khan

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Relationship Between Refractive Error, Visual Acuity, and Postural Stability in Elite Football Players by Miguel Oliveira, Rui Fuste, Javier Gene-Morales, Andrés Gené-Sampedro, Jorge Jorge

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Selenium intake and risk of type 2 diabetes among adults in Saudi Arabia by Waad Alfawaz, Maha Alharithy, Sara AL-Musharaf, Madawi Aldhwayan, Ghadeer S. Aljuraiban

“…Multivariate linear regression analysis demonstrated no statistically significant association between the Se intake and FBG, HOMA-IR index, and fasting insulin levels after adjustments. …”
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Study of non-radiation cataract risk factors in chronically exposed persons by L.D. Mikryukova

“…Epidemiological data have revealed a significant association between exposure to ionizing radiation, loss of lens optical function, and cataract formation. Cataract is a multifactorial disease that is traditionally associated with age, exposure to ultraviolet radiation, diabetes, smoking, alcohol abuse, obesity, steroid hormones, hypertension, etc. …”
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Water Body Detection Using Sentinel-2 Imagery Through Particle Swarm Intelligence: A Novel Framework for Optimizing Spectral Multi-Band Index by Baydaa Ismail Abrahim, Ammar Abd Jasim, Mohammed Riyadh Mahmood, Hassanein Riyadh Mahmood, Hayder A. Alalwan, Malik M. Mohammed

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Dementia patient and caregiver relevant outcomes currently being reported by adult day service centers in the United States by Tina Sadarangani, Keith Anderson, Megan Rose Westmore, Jie Zhong

“…Among these, 80% assess cognitive function. All 10 states capture PLWD's ability to complete activities of daily living. …”
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Mapping of modifiable barriers and facilitators with interdisciplinary chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) guidelines concordance within hospitals to the Theoretical Domai... by Clint Moloney, Hancy Issac, Melissa Taylor, Jackie Lea

“…Acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) is a common hospital presentation due to varied causes such as infective exacerbations, worsening disease condition, medication non-adherence, lack of education and incomprehensive discharge planning. AECOPD directly and indirectly causes economic burden, disrupts health-related quality of life (HRQol), hasten lung function decline and increases overall morbidity and mortality. …”
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Theory-derived intervention to improve oral health of older adults: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Patrick Finbarr Allen, Xiaoli Gao, Mun Loke Wong, Ashish Chetan Kalhan, Joshua Jiaming Xie, Hamzah Siti Hajar, Alvin Boon Keng Yeo

“…To be eligible for this trial, one needs to be 55–79 years old, having at least 8 natural teeth, and with no life-threatening disease, impaired cognitive function, or radiotherapy in the head and neck region. …”
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Regulation of α-Ketoglutarate levels by Myc affects metabolism and demethylation in porcine early embryos by Ran Ding, Yongfeng Zhou, Qi Zhang, Xiangjie Kong, Qi Li, Sheng Zhang, Yibing Chen, Xinglan An, Ziyi Li

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Integrated single-cell sequencing for the development of a GJA4-based precision immuno-prognostic model in melanoma by Yantao Ding, Si Xie, Wenyang Nie, Yun Bai, Tianyu Yao, Yixiao Wang, Jiajie Chen, Bo Liang, Yi Zhou, Hui Cheng, Zaixing Wang, Shengxiu Liu

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Development of a model for improving an automated information system based on flexible reengineering by S. G. Menyuk, V. V. Dyadichev, G. R. Bilenko

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Pop Culture in the Classroom: Associations with Student Learning Outcomes and the Underlying Psychological Mechanisms by Su Tao, Yuchen Yang

“…However, no significant differences were observed in essay scores between the two groups. Mediation analysis revealed that the association between pop culture integration and increased satisfaction was primarily driven by student learning engagement and the perceived functionality of the case materials. …”
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Self-esteem among People Living with Physical Disability Visting Rehabilitation Centers of Kathamandu, Nepal: An Observational Study by Monsoon Jyoti Gautam, Shishir Paudel, Anisha Chalise, Santosh Khadka

“…Results: It was observed that 71 (33.02%) participants had lower levels of self-esteem. Education, family type, the severity of disability, and family affection were the factors associated with self-esteem in bivariate analysis. …”
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Compassion and suppression in caregivers: twin masks of tragedy and joy of caring by Emanuele Maria Merlo, Sean M. McNabney, Fabio Frisone, Federica Sicari, Mihai Paunica, Catalina Motofei, Salvatore Settineri

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Overlapping genes connect rheumatoid arthritis and head and neck cancer: coincidence or shared immune pathophysiology? by Ran Wang, Haiyang Li, Haiyang Li, Yifan Yang, Yifan Yang, Meng Lian, Meng Lian

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THE USE OF FORECASTING METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE MAIN TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING SYSTEMS FOR SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHERS OF ROMANIA AND UKRAINE by Korolova Larysa

“…A step-by-step content analysis of the main directions of the development of Romania and Ukraine professional training systems of second language teachers is highlighted: historical aspects, content, structure and functions of these systems and features of the modern systems of professional training of second language teachers. …”
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Surgical treatment of retinal detachment complicated by a macular hole by R. R. Fayzrakhmanov, M. M. Shishkin, E. A. Larina, E. E. Vaganova, O. L. Sekhina

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Fluid balance dynamics and early postoperative outcomes in orthotopic liver transplantation: a prospective cohort study by Suzana Margareth Lobo, Pedro Saggioro Paulucci, Lucas Martins Tavares, Graziela Benardin Luckemeyer, Luana Fernandes Machado, Neymar Elias de Oliveira, Silvia Prado Minhoto, Rita Cassia Alves Silva, Renato Ferreira da Silva, Marlon Souza Freitas, Francisco Ricardo Marques Lobo, Joana Berger-Estilita

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