A controlled study of personalized versus standard osteotomy in medial unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis by Zhiqi Zhang, Wenhao Li, Bihui Song, Shaojie Wang, Kangquan Shou

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Robotic total knee arthroplasty for moderate to high-grade valgus knee deformity: technique and outcomes by Kalyan Kanukuntla, Singh Ashish, Kumar Purushotam, Gundalli Akash Chandrashekar, Mane Sudhir Shankar, Swarnkar Himanshu, Singh Lavanya

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Restoring coronal pre-arthritic alignment in mobile-bearing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: mid- to long-term outcomes by Yankun Jiang, Changquan Liu, Qidong Zhang, Guoyuan Sun, Ran Ding, Nianfei Zhang, Cheng Huang, Weiguo Wang, Wanshou Guo

“…Abstract Background Previous research suggests that restoring pre-arthritic alignment in fixed-bearing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) can improve postoperative knee function. …”
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Kinematic alignment in Japanese patients shows significant improvement 2 years after total knee replacement surgery by Takao Yamamoto, Shigenobu Fukushima, Shuji Toyono, Takahiro Miyaji, Taku Nakajima, Yoshihiro Wanezaki, Takashi Ito

“…Further research comparing kinematic alignment with conventional alignment techniques could provide more valuable insights. …”
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Study Design and Baseline Characteristics of ALIGN, a Randomized Controlled Study of Atrasentan in Patients With IgA Nephropathy by Hiddo J.L. Heerspink, Meg Jardine, Donald E. Kohan, Richard A. Lafayette, Adeera Levin, Adrian Liew, Hong Zhang, Irene Noronha, Hernan Trimarchi, Fan Fan Hou, Ronny Renfurm, Todd Gray, Marianne Camargo, Jonathan Barratt

“…Atrasentan, a selective ETA receptor antagonist, has potential to reduce proteinuria and preserve kidney function in IgAN. ALIGN (NCT04573478) is a phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of atrasentan in patients with IgAN at high risk of kidney function loss. …”
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Free vibrational analysis of composite beams reinforced with randomly aligned and oriented carbon nanotubes, resting on an elastic foundation by Mohammed Chatbi, Zouaoui Rabie Harrat, Tahir Ghazoul, Mohamed Bachir Bouiadjra

“…In this study the CNT’s are considered either aligned or randomly oriented on the matrix. A refined high-order beam theory (RBT) is adopted in the present analysis using a new shape function. …”
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Comb-assisted 3D bioprinting for highly aligned 3D muscle bioconstructs with enhanced cellular mechanotransduction by GaEun Heo, WonJin Kim, GeunHyung Kim

“…The comb-assisted bioprinting process led to significant mechanical stimulation, improving cell alignment and promoting the expression of mechanosensitive genes. …”
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Band structure alignment in transfer-free MOCVD grown 2D-TMDC heterostructures revealed by ambient KPFM by M. Abdelbaky, Y. Beckmann, J. Klein, T. G. Fabunmi, N. Stracke, A. Grundmann, M. Heuken, H. Kalisch, A. Vescan, T. Kümmell, W. Mertin, G. Bacher

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Optimizing Multiparametric MRI Protocols for Prostate Cancer Detection: A Comprehensive Assessment Aligned with PI‐RADS Guidelines by Mohammad Hossein Jamshidi, Ali Fatemi, Aida Karami, Sepehr Ghanavati, Durjoy D. Dhruba, Mohammad H. Negarestanian

“…Results A standard mpMRI protocol comprises morphological sequences and functional sequences. Morphological sequences which encompass T1‐ and T2‐weighted images, and various functional sequences include diffusion‐weighted imaging, and dynamic contrast‐enhanced MRI. …”
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Comparison of the Efficacy of Elastodontic Devices and Aligners in Dentoalveolar Transverse Expansion: A Randomized Open Label Clinical Trial by Eleonora Ortu, Mariano Lacarbonara, Samuele Cova, Elena Gigliozzi, Maria Ausilia D’Angelo, Annalisa Monaco, Davide Pietropaoli

“…<b>Background</b>: A transverse discrepancy refers to a dimensional difference in the transverse component of the upper and lower dental arches with functional and esthetic implications. The main purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of transverse expansion movement of dentoalveolar nature performed by two innovative orthodontic appliances: elastodontic devices and clear aligners. …”
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In‐Plane Uniaxial Helical‐Axis Alignment in Chiral‐Nematic Liquid Crystal Polymer Films Using Photogradient Polymerization by Yuki Shikata, Shohei Sugiyama, Kohsuke Matsumoto, Kyohei Hisano, Osamu Tsutsumi

“…These functionalities in N* LC polymer films can be realized by controlling their helical‐axis alignment. …”
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A narrative review comparing yoga and mindfulness interventions for GAD exploring transdiagnostic processes and their alignment with the tradition of origin by Mihaela Thuring, Graeme Reid

“…Revisiting existing research models to better align these interventions with their traditional origins could enhance their clinical utility, increasing coherence and improving their effectiveness in addressing specific disorders.…”
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Supergravity and In‐Situ Evaporation Induced Well‐Aligned and Self‐Crosslinked 2D Material‐Based Thin Films by Dawei Zhang, Abdallah Kamal, Baosong Li, Dezhuang Ji, Liming Zhao, Kang Cheng, Xuan Li, Sharmarke Mohamed, Qingwen Li, Liao Kin, Lianxi Zheng

“…Abstract Assembling two‐dimensional (2D) nanoflakes into freestanding ultrathin films while maintaining their superior mechanical and functional properties can enable a wide range of applications. …”
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A multi-objective fuzzy model based on enhanced artificial fish Swarm for multiple RNA sequences alignment by Medhat A. Tawfeek, Ibrahim Alrashdi, Madallah Alruwaili, Gamal Farouk Elhady

“…Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) sequence alignment is a fundamental operation in bioinformatics, essential for analyzing the physicochemical and functional characteristics of RNA molecules. …”
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Influence of subaxial cervical spine surgery on the sagittal alignment of the cervical and global spine. A prospective observational study by M. Bolcha, J. Lodin, D. Cihlář, M. Sameš, P. Vachata

“…Discussion and conclusion: Single-/double-level ACDF affect local sagittal paramethers, correct kyphosis and modulates the cervicothoracic junction, but does not influence distal spinal or pelvic alignment. Pain relief and functional improvement are comparable in kyphotic and non-kyphotic patients, irrespective of relordotization magnitude. …”
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Establishing a community advisory board to align harm reduction research with the unique needs of Black and Latine communities by Simon Kapler, Hira Hassan, Alexander Jeremiah, Katurah Bryant, Presto Crespo, Nesta Felix, Sónyi Elena Lopez, Antonio Morales, Sean Reeves, Ayana Jordan

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Introducing Angle B: A Novel Quantitative Approach for Sagittal Alignment Reduction in Atlanto-Axial Dislocation Surgery by Cui S, Wang X, Li K, Feng H, Liu Z, Jian F, Wang K

“…This equation not only helps surgeons achieve more precise and effective surgical reductions but also emphasizes the important role of angle B in surgical planning.Keywords: quantitative method, sagittal alignment reduction, atlanto-axial dislocation surgery…”
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Residual Postoperative Valgus After Total Knee Arthroplasty for Preoperative Valgus Deformity Results in Inferior Patient-Reported Outcomes by Anastasia A. Hunt, MD, Ian Hollyer, MD, Nicole S. Pham, MPH, William J. Maloney, MD, James I. Huddleston, III, MD

“…Patients in varus were 7.79 times more likely to achieve the minimal clinically important difference VR-12 Physical score, while patients in neutral were 3.26 times more likely to achieve the minimal clinically important difference for Knee Society Score Function when compared to valgus knees. Conclusions: Correcting preoperative valgus coronal alignment to neutral or varus yields improved patient-reported outcomes when compared to residual valgus.…”
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Volumetric absorptive microsampling to measure iohexol and creatinine concentrations for estimation of glomerular filtration rate in cats: aligning animal welfare with practical fe... by Hanna De Baets, Marleen Brans, Dominique Paepe, Christophe P. Stove

“…Currently, the gold standard to assess renal function is the measurement of glomerular filtration rate (GFR), allowing early detection of decreased kidney function. …”
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Enhancing High-Order Harmonic Generation Efficiency Through Molecular Size and Orientation Effects: A Pathway to Ultrafast Chemical Dynamics Studies by Shushan Zhou, Hao Wang, Dongming Yu, Nan Xu, Muhong Hu

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