Comparison of short-term clinical outcomes of intra-articular injection of micro-fragmented adipose tissue and stromal vascular fraction cells for knee osteoarthritis treatment: A... by Takuma Maeda, Satoshi Sobajima, Tomoyuki Matsumoto, Masanori Tsubosaka, Takehiko Matsushita, Hideki Iwaguro, Ryosuke Kuroda

“…These findings offer important insights for clinicians to tailor treatment strategies based on patient needs and disease progression.…”
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Adherence to urate-lowering therapy while following the national guidelines for the management of patients with gout (preliminary evidence) by M. N. Chikina, E. V. Ilyinykh, M. S. Eliseev

“…The follow-up period was at least 24 weeks, during which allopurinol or febuxostat was used at the final dose. During initiation of urate-lowering therapy, allopurinol 100 mg/day was prescribed, followed by dose titration to reach the target UA level (<360 μmol/L) for all patients or <300 μmol/L for those with severe tophaceous gout. …”
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Prediction of 12-month exacerbation-related readmission in hospitalized patients with COPD: a single-center study in China by Cong Zhang, Wenhao Ling, He Pan, Hongxia Tan, Li He

“…However, due to the single-center retrospective design and absence of external validation, further studies are needed to confirm its generalizability and real-world clinical utility.…”
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Aβ‐reactive T cell polyfunctionality response as a new biomarker for mild cognitive impairment by Yen‐Ling Chiu, Sui‐Hing Yan, Yang‐Teng Fan, Chiung‐Fang Chang, Ruo‐Wei Hung, Yi‐Chien Liu, TienYu Owen Yang, Yi‐Fang Chuang

“…We investigate amyloid‐reactive T cell levels in the Epidemiology of Mild Cognitive Impairment Study in Taiwan (EMCIT) and Taiwan Precision Medicine Initiative of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (TPMIC) cohorts. …”
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Mycorrhizal fungi affect growth of an endemic bunchgrass in pine savannas by Adele Kimball, Debriana Love, Victoria Lopez‐Scarim, April Zee, Raelene M. Crandall, Elena Karlsen‐Ayala, Carolina Baruzzi, Abid Al‐Agely, Jennifer M. Fill

“…Although the undisturbed and disturbed soils used in the experiment did not initially differ in nutrients or mycorrhizal inoculum potential, spore counts were significantly higher in the disturbed soils we collected. …”
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International experience of community support for national park development and its implications by Shuyi Kong, Mengling Xie, Wei Zhang, Chunfeng Xia, Xie Yi, Tamirat Solomon, Xinan Yin, Haifei Liu, Changhai Wang

“…In-depth interviews with policymakers, academics and farmers reveal needs, challenges and best practices. Comparative analysis tailors findings to China’s context, offering recommendations for enhancing community support. …”
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The assessment of routine health information system performance towards improvement of quality of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health services in Ondo and... by Victoria Oladoyin, Sunday Adedini, Kayode Ijadunola, Hassan Ogunwemimo, Olubunmi Folorunso, Elizabeth Chukwu, Ugo Okoli, Anthony Adoghe, Samuel Oyeniyi, Oniyire Adetiloye, Adesegun Fatusi

“…The routine RMNCAEH+N QoC data management system in Ondo and Ekiti States needs improvement and findings from this study can serve as the basis for evidence-based advocacy for the required efforts and investment toward improved performance.…”
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Outcomes after ulnar collateral ligament injuries in non-throwing athletes: a systematic review by Benjamin Miltenberg, MD, William L. Johns, MD, Anthony N. Baumann, DPT, MD, Brandon J. Martinazzi, MD, Omkar Anaspure, BA, Terence L. Thomas, MD, Michael G. Ciccotti, MD, Steven B. Cohen, MD

“…Additional research is needed to guide treatment for this patient population.…”
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Identifying populations at high risk of malaria: a mixed-methods case–control study to inform targeted interventions in Senegal by Tidiane Thiam, Demba Kande, Henry Ntuku, Caterina Guinovart, Natalie Galles, Laura Merriman, Moustapha Cissé, Abiboulaye Sall, Ndack Diop, Aichatou Barry Diouf, Mama Moussa Diaw, Mamadou Diop, Baba Camara, Niene Seck, Aliou Ndour, Yakou Dieye, Jennifer Smith, Adam Bennett

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Characterization of bleeding in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in the precaplacizumab era: a retrospective nationwide analysis by Amir A. Mahmoud, Mariam Mostafa, Ali Abdelhay, Mouhamed Yazan Abou-Ismail, Shruti Chaturvedi

“…Conclusions: Bleeding is a relatively common issue in acute iTTP that has not been adequately addressed in existing literature. Further studies are needed to elucidate this risk and associated factors, especially given the incorporation of caplacizumab in the treatment of iTTP.…”
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Improvements in quality of life of patients with multiple sclerosis receiving alemtuzumab in clinical practice: the LEMVIDA study by José Eustasio Meca-Lallana, Sara Eichau, Bonaventura Casanova, Elena Álvarez Rodríguez, Antonio Pato, Mireia Forner, Baldo Toledo

“…Its efficacy and safety have been widely demonstrated in clinical trials, but experience from real-world cohorts is also needed to support its clinical use. Quality of life (QoL) outcomes are an important complement to the clinical benefits of treatment, offering a patient-centered perspective on how the drug contributes to general well-being. …”
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CA19-9-producing esophageal adenocarcinoma originating from the esophageal cardia of the mid-thoracic esophagus: a case report by Naoki Kuwayama, Isamu Hoshino, Hisashi Gunji, Takeshi Kurosaki, Toru Tonooka, Hiroaki Soda, Itaru Sonoda, Ryotaro Eto, Nobuhiro Takiguchi, Yoshihiro Nabeya, Makiko Itami, Wataru Takayama

“…Due to the scarcity of studies regarding this condition, specific management needs to be further clarified.…”
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Continuous versus intermittent noninvasive blood pressure measurement in patients with shock in prehospital emergency medicine – a single-center prospective pilot trial by Stephan Katzenschlager, Raphael Heck, Nikolai Kaltschmidt, Frank Weilbacher, Markus A. Weigand, Erik Popp, Maximilian Dietrich

“…Rapid detection and initiation of therapy are essential for patient outcomes. …”
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Metabolic syndrome and risk of incident all-cause dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies by Danial Qureshi, Naomi E. Allen, Elżbieta Kuźma, Thomas J. Littlejohns

“…Conclusions Our findings demonstrate that MetS may be an important risk factor for developing dementia, and represent a potential target for prevention. Further studies are needed to understand the influence of MetS on specific dementia subtypes.…”
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Selected Determinants of Mezzanine Financing in Poland by Robert Golej

“…Innovations are often initiated in special purpose companies, start-up, etc., that operate in the SME sector. …”
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Enhancing table tennis performance and physical fitness through digital technology: a quasi-experimental study based on the TPACK framework by Dongfang Xie, Baibing Chen, Baibing Chen, Hong Li, Qiwei Huang

“…We employed a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design. Initially, a survey of 1,200 undergraduates enrolled in elective table tennis courses across 10 universities in Guangxi, China, assessed instructional needs. …”
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Development of legislative framework for the protection of women victims of violence in Serbia by Ćopić Sanja

“…Normative framework for the protection of women against violence is to a large extent in compliance with relevant international standards and the European law. However, it still needs to be fully harmonized with the Istanbul Convention and other ratified international treaties. …”
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CADCAM Versus Conventional Denture Bases: Network Meta-Analysis of In Vitro Studies Comparing Accuracy and Surface Properties by Rohit Kunnath Menon, Yew Hui Xin, Benjamin Chen Tze Wei, Sarah Omar AlSaqaf, Adonis Khaled Abu Kariem, Maram Mohamad Al Tabbaa, Sajesh K. Veettil

“…The clinical performance of milled dentures in relation to these properties needs to be evaluated by high-quality randomized controlled clinical trials.…”
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Les communes nouvelles des Mauges et la réorganisation politique locale (département de Maine-et-Loire) by Assiba Benoîte Ohoussa, Christine Margetic

“…CNs manage to meet current needs in terms of territorial dynamics. They can nevertheless be a source of tension, going as far calling into question the identity of the municipalities, or even having delegated mayors resign. …”
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The experiences of night shift workers following three different dietary weight loss interventions: a qualitative study using behaviour change theory by Corinne Davis, Sue Kleve, Catherine E. Huggins, Maxine P. Bonham

“…Three main themes describe intervention factors influencing engagement: 1) Simplicity and ease, 2) Support and accountability, and 3) An individualised approach is sometimes needed. Four themes described external factors to the interventions influencing engagement: 4) Personal motivation and attitudes, 5) Physiological influences of eating behaviours, 6) Social support at home and work, and 7) Work structure and environment. …”
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