Systemizing and Transforming Preterm Oral Feeding Through Innovative Algorithms by Rena Rosenthal, Jean Chow, Erin Sundseth Ross, Rudaina Banihani, Natalie Antonacci, Karli Gavendo, Elizabeth Asztalos

“…<b>Results:</b> The Sunnybrook Feeding Committee has developed two evidence-based algorithms, one for initiating oral feeds and another for monitoring progress with objective decision-making points during common oral feeding challenges. To complement and support these algorithms, educational materials and a comprehensive documentation process were also created. …”
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Effect of calcium hydroxide and adipose-derived stem cell conditioned medium (ADSCs-CM) combination on reparative dentin formation in Wistar rats through RUNX-2 and OPN expression by Radixtio Auzan Fepiosandi, Dian Agustin Wahjuningrum, Galih Sampoerno, Anuj Bhardwaj, Ajinkya M. Pawar

“…Objectives: To evaluate the effect of combining Ca(OH)2 with ADSCs-CM on the expression of odontogenic markers RUNX-2 and osteopontin (OPN), and secondarily to assess the histological characteristics of reparative dentin in healthy Wistar rats. Materials and methods: An in vivo experimental study was conducted using twelve healthy female Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus), randomly divided into control (Ca(OH)2 only) and treatment (Ca(OH)2 + ADSCs-CM in a 2:1 ratio) groups (n = 6/group). …”
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Modern Anticoagulant Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation: Patient Adherence in Clinical Practice by Yu. P. Skirdenko, N. A. Nikolaev, K. G. Pereverzeva, A. Yu. Timakova, A. S. Galus, S. S. Yakushin

“…To assess the adherence of doctors and patients to anticoagulant therapy for atrial fibrillation (AF).Materials and methods. An observational prospective study included 99 patients with AF at high risk of thromboembolic complications in Ryazan and Omsk. …”
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The influence of concomitant pathology on the course of pyelonephritis in combatants by O.S. Kolisnyk, Т.А. Bibik, O.Ya. Antonyuk

“…The purpose was to analyse the relationship between the presence of comorbid pathology and the duration of inpatient treatment шт combatants with PN. ­Materials and methods. We analysed PN course in military personnel treated in the Nephrology Clinic of the National Military Medical Clinical Center “Main Military Clinical Hospital” from 2021 to 2023. …”
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Same-Day Magnetic Resonance-Guided Single-Fraction Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Painful Non-Spine Bone Metastases – A Single-Center Study (“BONE SHOT”) by Sebastian M. Christ, Eva-Maria Kretschmer, Michael Mayinger, Madalyne Day, Nienke Weitkamp, Amanda Kristina Moreira, Stefanie Ehrbar, Cäcilia S. Reiner, Marta Bogowicz, Lotte Wilke, Stephanie Tanadini-Lang, Nicolaus Andratschke, Helena I. Garcia Schüler, Matthias Guckenberger

“…This study (“BONE SHOT”) assessed feasibility of same-day magnetic resonance-guided (MRg) planning and SF-SBRT delivery, recorded toxicity and assessed efficacy for treating metastatic patients with NSBMs. Materials and methods: Patients with painful (≥3/10 points on a 0–10 numeric rating scale (NRS) for pain) and radiologically confirmed NSBMs from solid organ malignancies were eligible for this prospectively acquired, single-center study. …”
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Neural signature of chronic migraine mice model and related photophobia in the primary visual cortex by Kai-Bo Zhang, Cheng Peng, Zhen Liu, Sheng-Lin Zhao, Chen-Lu Zhu, Shou-Yi Wu, Tian-Xiao Wang, Zhi-Lei Li, Jing-Gui Gao, Yun-Hao Xu, Tian-Hua Fan, Hong Xie, Ji-Song Guan, Yong-Gang Wang

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Implementing patient and public involvement (PPI) in eye research: reflections from developing a research study on Geographic Atrophy treatment acceptability by Jamie Enoch, David Matthews, Arevik Ghulakhszian, Mandeep Sekhon, Tamsin Callaghan, David Crabb, Christiana Dinah, Deanna Taylor

“…In work package 1, the AGAIN pilot, we worked with a group of patient advisors to design materials for a mixed-methods questionnaire. This questionnaire consisted of Likert-type scale questions, semi-structured interview questions, and an elicitation task considering different hypothetical treatment scenarios. …”
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Effects of high-intensity multimodal functional training on motor and cognitive functions in people with multiple sclerosis: A study protocol of a pilot randomized controlled trial by Rebecca Cardini, Rita Bertoni, Ilaria Carpinella, Chiara Pegorini, Andrea Tacchino, Erica Grange, Valentina Guidotti, Giampaolo Brichetto, Claudio Solaro, Tommaso Budassi, Tatiana Lanfranco, Marco Rovaris, Davide Cattaneo, Elisa Gervasoni

“…This study aims to evaluate the effects of high-intensity multimodal functional training on improvements in balance, walking, and cognitive function and fatigue reduction in PwMS. Materials and Methods This pilot randomized controlled, assessor-blinded, multicenter trial will include PwMS with an Expanded Disability Status Scale score ≥ 2 and ≤ 5.5 points. …”
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Flipping the mJOA: Clinical utility of the modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association score as a tool for detecting degenerative cervical myelopathy by Caroline Treanor, Conor Gallagher, Warren Lenehan, Hannah Gantly, Ciaran Bolger, Ailish Malone

“…Research question: Does the modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association scale (mJOA) have clinical utility as an early detection tool for possible DCM? Materials and methods: This is a prospective study of consecutive adult patients, referred to a National Neurosurgical Centre with a neck problem. …”
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Epigenetic Signatures in Ovarian Cancer to Determine Potential Diagnostic/Prognostic Biomarkers by Tuba Gunel, Maurice Jansen, Samet Topuz, Jean Helmijr, Servet Tunoğlu, Tugce Senturk Kirmizitas

“…This study explored the epigenetic landscape of OC by examining the DNA methylation patterns of cfDNA.Materials and Methods: Plasma samples from 5 OC patients and 5 healthy blood donors (HBDs) were processed for cfDNA isolation and methylated DNA immunoprecipitation, followed by next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics analysis to identify differentially methylated regions (DMRs) and genes (DMGs). …”
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Comparison of primary and secondary stability of a one-piece compressive conometric implant system in the posterior upper and lower jaws by Thabat R. Al-Hity, Thabat R. Al-Hity, Thabat R. Al-Hity, Bilal El-Dhuwaib, Abdulsalam R. Al-Zahawi, Sarhang Sarwat Gul, Sarhang Sarwat Gul

“…This study aims to investigate the primary and secondary stability of a one-piece compressive conometric implant system in the posterior upper and lower jaws.Materials and methodsA total of 46 compressive one-piece dental implants (DIs) from ROOTT Trade Company were placed in the upper and lower jaws. …”
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Organisational and social work-environment experiences after care manager implementation: a repeated cross-sectional study in Swedish primary care by Pia Augustsson, Eva-Lisa Petersson, Cecilia Björkelund, Sven Persson Kylén, Carl Wikberg

“…This study explores changes in the organisational and social work environment experienced by PCC personnel five years post-implementation of care managers at two points: 2016/17 and 2021/22.Materials and methods This repeated cross-sectional study was conducted as an open cohort at 36 strategically selected PCCs in 2016/17 and 2021/22. …”
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The use of low doses of gabapentin in patients with neuropathic pain and with thrombocytopenia by O. K. Levchenko, E. G. Gemdzhian, G. M. Galstyan

“…Gabapentin is used as a first-line drug for neuropathic pain (NP), but has been poorly studied in patients with blood system diseases.The objective was to study the effectiveness and safety of gabapentin in patients with blood system diseases with chronic pain.Materials and methods. A single-center, prospective observational study included 24 patients with thrombocytopenia and pain between October 2017 and October 2022. …”
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Comprehensive risk assessment and control measures in the food service chain of hospitals nutrition department: a case study in Al-Ahsa Governorate, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by Farag Ali Saleh, Hisham Abdelmonem Mohamed, Muhammad Munir, Mutlag Mohammad Al Otaibi, Sahar Mostafa Kamel, Omar Mohammed Alsaif, Abdulaziz Ali Alqahtani, Abdulaziz Ali Alqahtani, Malak Abdullah AlDabal, Malak Abdullah AlDabal

“…This study evaluates food exposure risks in two hospitals in Al-Ahsa Governorate, Saudi Arabia, focusing on critical control points during food processing and delivery.MethodsMicrobial analysis was conducted on food samples from various stages of food preparation, including raw meat, chicken, fish, and prepared meals. …”
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Hypoglycemic timeslots after hospital discharge in patients with diabetes on multiple daily insulin injection: Dose of Insulin CHanged According to the Reported Glucose by Libre Pr... by Manabu Saito, Hiroshi Uchino, Ayako Fuchigami, Genki Sato, Masahiko Miyagi, Takahisa Hirose

“…Studies on hypoglycemic timeslots, rates, and risk factors during discharge transition are lacking. Materials and Methods Fifteen patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) receiving multiple daily insulin (MDI) injections participated. …”
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Frontiers of premature ovarian insufficiency research: an analysis from the top 100 most influential articles in the field by Cheng Cheng, Suhua Liu, Ziqing Yu, Kexuan Zhu, Rui Liu, Xuhao Li, Jing Zhang

“…At the same time, there is a more urgent need to systematically analyze and review existing studies to generalize the research paradigm and disciplinary structure of the field under technological changes.Materials and methods: We selected the top 100 most cited papers in the Web of Science (WOS) SCI-Expanded database. …”
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Unihemispheric Dual-site Anodal tDCS for Lower Limb Motor Function in Chronic Stroke Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Somaye Azarnia, kamran Ezzati, Alia Saberi, Yaser Moaddabi, Babak Bakhshayesh Eghbali

“…Materials & Methods:  This was a double-blind, randomized clinical trial. …”
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The effect of wet cupping on reactive airway dysfunction syndrome (RADS) caused by early exposure to chlorine gas: A randomized clinical trial by khatereh Akbari Mashak, Khosro Agin, Elham Emaratkar, Mohammad Gholami Fesharaki, Hasan Namdar

“…Objective: In the absence of targeted antidotes for chlorine gas poisoning, a common yet concerning problem, this study investigates the effect of Wet Cupping Therapy (WCT, or “Hijamat”) on the recovery process in chlorine-induced reactive airway dysfunction syndrome (RADS) patients. Materials and Methods: This randomized controlled trial enrolled 24 patients experiencing acute inhalation of chlorine poisoning in Tehran, Iran (2020-2021). …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Water Sorption and Surface Roughness in Acrylic Denture Bases Fabricated by Conventional and CAD/CAM Techniques by Mina Mohaghegh, Elham Ansarifard, Fateme Erfanizade, Masume Taghva, Zahra Pouladi

“…This study aimed to compare the surface roughness and water sorption properties of acrylic denture bases fabricated using conventional and CAD/CAM techniques.Methods and Materials: In this in-vitro study, a total of 24 specimens were prepared in disk form (21 mm in diameter and 2.5 mm in thickness). …”
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Deep learning in rib fracture imaging: study quality assessment using the Must AI Criteria-10 (MAIC-10) checklist for artificial intelligence in medical imaging by Jonas M. Getzmann, Kitija Nulle, Cinzia Mennini, Umberto Viglino, Francesca Serpi, Domenico Albano, Carmelo Messina, Stefano Fusco, Salvatore Gitto, Luca Maria Sconfienza

“…Abstract Objectives To analyze the methodological quality of studies on deep learning (DL) in rib fracture imaging with the Must AI Criteria-10 (MAIC-10) checklist, and to report insights and experiences regarding the applicability of the MAIC-10 checklist. Materials and methods An electronic literature search was conducted on the PubMed database. …”
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