Effects of Ultrasonic-Microwave-Assisted Technology on Hordein Extraction from Barley and Optimization of Process Parameters Using Response Surface Methodology by Xiao Guan, Lv Li, Jing Liu, Sen Li

“…SDS-PAGE and scanning electron microscopy were used to identify the hordein extract and to clarify the difference between the two hordein fractions extracted with new and traditional methods, respectively. …”
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Nutrients and Quality Aspects Characterizing <i>Ostrea edulis</i> Cultivated in Valli di Comacchio (Northern Italy) Across Different Seasons by Francesco Chiefa, Paola Tedeschi, Mirco Cescon, Valentina Costa, Elena Sarti, Manuel Salgado-Ramos, Noelia Pallarés, Natasha Damiana Spadafora, Leonardo Aguiari, Luisa Pasti

“…The antioxidant activity values differed between the two methods used (DPPH and photochemiluminescence assays); however, the oysters collected in June presented lower antioxidant capacity. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Early or delayed cord clamping during transition of term newborns: does it make any difference in cerebral tissue oxygenation? by Baran Cengiz Arcagok, Hulya Bilgen, Hulya Ozdemir, Asli Memisoglu, Dilsad Save, Eren Ozek

“…The aim of our study is to compare the postnatal cerebral tissue oxygenation values in babies with early versus delayed cord clamping born after elective cesarean section. Methods In this study, a total of 80 term newborns delivered by elective cesarean section were included. …”
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The Results of Unstable Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture Treated with Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation-2 with respect to Different Greater Trochanteric Entry Points by Sharan Mallya, Surendra U. Kamath, Rajendra Annappa, Nithin Elliot Nazareth, Krithika Kamath, Pragya Tyagi

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Apportionment and Inventory Optimization of Agriculture and Energy Sector Methane Emissions Using Multi‐Month Trace Gas Measurements in Northern Colorado by Griffin J. Mead, Daniel I. Herman, Fabrizio R. Giorgetta, Nathan A. Malarich, Esther Baumann, Brian R. Washburn, Nathan R. Newbury, Ian Coddington, Kevin C. Cossel

“…By combining these sector‐apportioned observations with spatially resolved inventories and Bayesian inverse methods, energy and agriculture methane fluxes are optimized across the study's ∼850 km2 sensitivity area. …”
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Factors influencing choice of residency program among medical intern doctors and medical students: a cross-sectional survey by Ali Al Ajmi, Masoud Kashoub, Ibrahim S. Al-Busaidi, Mohammed Al Rashdi, Moza AlHussaini, Arwa Alsaidi, Mohammed Al Rawahi, Abdullah M. Al Alawi

“…This study examines the factors influencing residency program choices among Omani medical students and interns, with a specific focus on internal medicine. Methods A cross-sectional survey using a validated, context-specific questionnaire was distributed to medical interns and clinical clerkship students at Sultan Qaboos University and the National University.Descriptive statistics and univariate analyses were used to explore demographic patterns and factors influencing specialty choices, including internal medicine. …”
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Effects of Levodopa-Carbidopa Intestinal Gel Compared with Optimized Medical Treatment on Nonmotor Symptoms in Advanced Parkinson’s Disease: INSIGHTS Study by Sun Ju Chung, Matilde Calopa, Maria G. Ceravolo, Nicola Tambasco, Angelo Antonini, K. Ray Chaudhuri, Weining Z. Robieson, Olga Sánchez-Soliño, Cindy Zadikoff, Man Jin, Luigi M. Barbato

“…The aim of the study was to evaluate levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG) versus optimized medical treatment (OMT) on NMS in APD. Methods. …”
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Driving mechanism of multiple policy combinations on photovoltaic industry-economy-environment synergy optimization: Simulation analysis based on system dynamics by LI Jing, WANG Nan, LI Wei, ZHANG Xingya

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Comparative assessment of efficacy and safety of different treatment for de novo overactive bladder children: A systematic review and network meta-analysis by Shi Qiu, Siwei Bi, Tianhai Lin, Zhuheng Wu, Qi'an Jiang, Jiwen Geng, Liangren Liu, Yige Bao, Xiang Tu, Mingjing He, Lu Yang, Qiang Wei

“…Objective: To compare these managements focusing on the efficacy and safety to treat overactive bladder (OAB) in children through network meta-analysis (NMA). Methods: We searched PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) and the reference lists up to May 1st, 2017. …”
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Comparative efficacy of different modalities of transcranial magnetic stimulation for treating Parkinson’s disease with depression: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Zhichen Wang, Zhichen Wang, Senlin Chen, Senlin Chen, Qianhong Zhu, Shun Chen, Yulong Zou, Gengzhao Chen, Qiuyi Luo, Sai’e Huang, Sai’e Huang, Sai’e Huang, Sai’e Huang

“…This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic effects of different TMS modalities on depression in patients with PD.MethodsA systematic search following PRISMA guidelines was conducted in the following databases: Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, CNKI, WanFang, VIP, and CBM, covering literature up to April 1, 2025. …”
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Computer-Aided Intra-Operatory Positioning of an MRgHIFU Applicator Dedicated to Abdominal Thermal Therapy Using Particle Swarm Optimization by Yacine M'Rad, Caecilia Charbonnier, Marcelo Elias de Oliveira, Pauline Coralie Guillemin, Lindsey Alexandra Crowe, Thibaud Koessler, Pierre-Alexandre Poletti, Sana Boudabbous, Alexis Ricoeur, Rares Salomir, Orane Lorton

“…<italic>Methods:</italic> A software tool was developed to determine the theoretical optimal position (TOP) of the transducer based on the minimization of a cost function using the particle swarm optimization (PSO). …”
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Metal artifact reduction combined with deep learning image reconstruction algorithm for CT image quality optimization: a phantom study by Huachun Zou, Zonghuo Wang, Mengya Guo, Kun Peng, Jian Zhou, Lili Zhou, Bing Fan

“…Background Aiming to evaluate the effects of the smart metal artifact reduction (MAR) algorithm and combinations of various scanning parameters, including radiation dose levels, tube voltage, and reconstruction algorithms, on metal artifact reduction and overall image quality, to identify the optimal protocol for clinical application. Methods A phantom with a pacemaker was examined using standard dose (effective dose (ED): 3 mSv) and low dose (ED: 0.5 mSv), with three scan voltages (70, 100, and 120 kVp) selected for each dose. …”
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Optimizing nation-wide locations of dialysis centers: a geographic information system-based approach to improve healthcare accessibility and availability by Hanna Schroeder, Chen Namimi-Halevi, Osnat Luxenburg, Ayelet Grinbaum Arizon, Zach Tagar, Michal Bromberg, Vered H. Eisenberg

“…Methods This cross-sectional study analyzed national data from 5,961 hemodialysis patients across 76 dialysis centers in Israel. …”
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Optimizing patient education for radioactive iodine therapy and the role of ChatGPT incorporating chain-of-thought technique: ChatGPT questionnaire by Chao-Wei Tsai, Yi-Jing Lin, Jing-Uei Hou, Shih-Chuan Tsai, Pei-Chun Yeh, Chia-Hung Kao

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Hospitalization Seasonal Patterns and Economic Burden in the US: Implications for Further Optimizing the Use of RSV Preventives by Amy W. Law, Jay Lin, Jennifer Judy, Sarah J. Pugh, Alejandro Cane

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Dental Arch Development of Chinese Adolescents: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study by Chao Liu, Jieyi Chen, Mengjuan Cui, Zhengliang Wang, Wentao Shi, Siyuan Du, Yang Feng, Manfei Zhang, Zhenxia Li, Shufei Ge, Bing Fang

“…Results: Significant differences in dental arch dimensions were observed between genders and across different latitudes. …”
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No differences in IVF pregnancy outcomes following hysteroscopic polypectomy using a manual hysteroscopic tissue removal device versus conventional resection by Chen Wang, Yangqin Peng, Qinmei Wang, Yu Dong, Huimin Liu, Yaoshan Yao, Yuan Li, Ge Lin, Fei Gong, J Preston Parry, Nigel Pereira, India Morgan, Steven R. Lindheim, Hui Chen

“…Abstract Background To compare in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) pregnancy outcomes following endometrial polypectomy using either a manual mechanical hysteroscopic tissue resection device (mHTR) or traditional mechanical resection with scissors or polyp graspers resection. Methods This retrospective study examined 189 infertile patients who had undergone polypectomy prior to IVF-ET at Reproductive and Genetic Hospital of CITIC-XIANGYA. …”
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Layer-by-Layer Engineering of Black Seed Oil Based SNEDDSs (BSO-SNEDDSs): Optimizing Chemical Stability and Bioavailability in Ramipril Formulations by Shahba AAW, Sherif AY, Elzayat EM, Ali S, Kazi M

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Comparative cross-sectional study of optimal screw positioning in the talus during arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis: a computed tomography-based analysis of talar bone density by Satoshi Kamijo, Tsukasa Kumai, Yasuhito Tanaka

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Bayesian Inference-Based Gaussian Mixture Models With Optimal Components Estimation Towards Large-Scale Synthetic Data Generation for <italic>In Silico</italic> Clinical Trials by Vasileios C. Pezoulas, Nikolaos S. Tachos, George Gkois, Iacopo Olivotto, Fausto Barlocco, Dimitrios I. Fotiadis

“…<italic>Goal</italic>: To develop a computationally efficient and unbiased synthetic data generator for large-scale <italic>in silico</italic> clinical trials (CTs). <italic>Methods:</italic> We propose the BGMM-OCE, an extension of the conventional BGMM (Bayesian Gaussian Mixture Models) algorithm to provide unbiased estimations regarding the optimal number of Gaussian components and yield high-quality, large-scale synthetic data at reduced computational complexity. …”
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