Longitudinal assessment of changes in muscle composition using proton density fat fraction and T2* in patients with and without incidental vertebral compression fractures by Yannick Stohldreier, Yannik Leonhardt, Jannik Ketschau, Florian T. Gassert, Marcus R. Makowski, Jan S. Kirschke, Georg C. Feuerriegel, Philipp Braun, Benedikt J. Schwaiger, Dimitrios C. Karampinos, Nina Hesse, Alexandra S. Gersing, Alexandra S. Gersing

“…This study aims to examine both the predictive value and the longitudinal change of proton density fat fraction (PDFF) and T2* in the paraspinal muscles (PSM) in patients with and without the development of an incidental vertebral compression fracture (VCFs) after 6 months of follow-up.MethodsPatients (N=56) with CT and 3T CSE-MRI of the lumbar spine at baseline and CSE-MRI at 6 months follow-up were included in this retrospective study. …”
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Self-monitoring of blood pressure following a stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TASMIN5S): a randomised controlled trial by R. J. McManus, A. Smith, E. Temple, L. M. Yu, J. Allen, R. Doogue, G. A. Ford, L. Glynn, B. Guthrie, P. Hall, L. Hinton, F. D. R. Hobbs, J. Mant, B. McKinstry, G. Mead, K. Morton, T. Rai, C. Rice, C. Roman, A. Stoddart, L. Tarassenko, C. Velardo, M. Williams, L. Yardley, on behalf of the TASMIN5S investigators

“…Methods Unblinded randomised controlled trial, comparing a BP telemonitoring-based intervention with control (usual care) for hypertension management in 12 primary care practices in England. …”
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Research on Pedestrians’ Visual Perception Characteristics Based on USGGS: A Case Study of the Six Inner-City Districts of Tianjin by Hanwen YANG, Shang’en TSOU, Yike HU

“…The core objective of the research is to propose strategies to optimize the greening structure of urban streets by analyzing the correlation between USGGS and visual perception of pedestrians, so as to enhance the quality of the visual environment of street pedestrians, improve the urban human settlement environment and promote the organic integration of the urban ecological and humanistic environments, thus providing a new way of thinking for urban planning and construction, and promoting the high-quality and sustainable development of urban street space.MethodsThe research selects the six inner-city districts of Tianjin City as the research area, utilizes Baidu street view image (SVI) as data source, and collect SVIs and their coordinates in the six districts in 2019 by calling Baidu API, with a total of 17,326 points selected and 13,281 valid samples obtained after screening. …”
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A machine learning-based risk prediction model for diabetic oral ulceration by Wang Xiaoling, Wang BingQian, Zhu Zhenqi, Li Wen, Gu Shuyan, Chen Hanbei, Xin Feng, Chenglong Yang, Jutang li, Guoyao Tang, Jie Wei

“…One-hundred-fold cross-validation was employed for model optimization and feature selection. Data preprocessing involved handling missing values, scaling different range values, and feature selection using techniques such as Variance Threshold (VT), Mutual Information (MI), and Variance Inflation Factor (VIF). …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of chronic pain among nurses: a national cross-sectional study by Zhenhui Ren, Jiaxin Yang, Chongmei Huang, Qiang Yu, Xuting Li, Zengyu Chen, Dan Zhang, Chunhui Bin, Meng Ning, Yiting Liu, Jianghao Yuan, Yamin Li, Yusheng Tian

“…Therefore, this study aims to investigate the prevalence and characteristics of chronic pain and its associated factors among nurses in tertiary hospitals in China. Methods This was a multicentre cross-sectional study of 147,832 nurses from 67 tertiary hospitals in China between December 2023 and January 2024, using cluster sampling and online methods. …”
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Structure of intra- and intergroup relationships among key parameters of physical development, physical fitness, and biological age in students aged 17–20 by Oleksandr Pryimakov, Marek Sawczuk, Georgiy Korobeynikov, Stanislav Prysiazhniuk, Anatoly Skrypko, Nataliya Mazurok

“…The aim of this study is to investigate the structure of intra- and intergroup relationships among the leading parameters of physical development, physical fitness, and biological age in students aged 17–20. Material and Methods. The study involved 153 students of the National Technical University aged 17–20, including 79 males and 74 females. …”
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Integrative radiomics of intra- and peri-tumoral features for enhanced risk prediction in thymic tumors: a multimodal analysis of tumor microenvironment contributions by Liang zhu, Jiamin Li, Xuefeng Wang, Yan He, Siyuan Li, Shuyan He, Biao Deng

“…To further evaluate the effectiveness of these models, various statistical methods were applied, including DeLong’s test, NRI, and IDI, to compare predictive differences among models. …”
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Human–wildlife interactions by C. Rosell, F. Llimona

“…A particularly sensitive theme was that of population control methods, especially when conflicts are located in peri–urban areas. …”
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Investigation and Analysis of Radiation Dose and Typical Values in Adult Computed Tomography Examinations by Bin ZHANG, Jingbo DU, Boyang ZHANG, Shuo TONG, Xueyan KUI, Taoran FENG, Hailong YANG, Jianyong LIAO, Yongxian ZHANG

“…Objective: This study aimed to investigate the radiation dose levels and typical values of computed tomography (CT) devices in our unit, providing a basis for optimizing radiation protection. Methods: The scanning parameters and radiation dose data of head, chest, and abdominal examinations from five CT devices in our hospital from July to December 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Prediction of Length of Stay After Colorectal Surgery Using Intraoperative Risk Factors by Daitlin Esmee Huisman, MD, Erik Wouter Ingwersen, MD, Joanna Luttikhold, MD, PhD, Gerrit Dirk Slooter, MD, PhD, Geert Kazemier, MD, PhD, Freek Daams, MD, PhD, LekCheck Study Group, Audrey Jongen, Carlo V. Feo, Simone Targa, Hidde M. Kroon, Emmanuel A. G. L. Lagae, Aalbert K. Talsma, Johannes A. Wegdam, Bob van Wely, Dirk J. A. Sonneveld, Sanne C. Veltkamp, Emiel G. G. Verdaasdonk, Rudi M. H. Roumen, Freek Daams

“…Methods:. This study included patients who underwent colorectal surgery in 14 different hospitals between January 2016 and December 2020. …”
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Research advances and development trends of wire-based laser directed energy deposition additive manufacturing technology by YUAN Yucheng, SONG Jun, LUO Jiajie, LI Xiangru, SONG Bo, SHI Yusheng

“…It analyzes the impact of different parameters on forming quality and manufacturing stability， proposes optimization strategies， summarizes the current application scenarios of W-LDED technology， and presents ideas for the future development trends of this technology，including material innovation and the development of multifuctional composites，research on forming mechanisms，establishing predictive models for process-defect-microstructure property relationships， new hybrid additive/subtractive manufacturing methods，and the development of large-scale，high-precision，and multifuctional equipment.…”
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A Comprehensive Description of the Roadmap to Identify and Validate a Myelin Biomarker by Giovanna Capodivento, Davide Visigalli, Andrea Armirotti, Chiara Demichelis, Marinella Carpo, Roberto Fancellu, Erika Schirinzi, Daniele Severi, Diego Franciotta, Fiore Manganelli, Gabriele Siciliano, Alessandro Beronio, Elisabetta Capello, Paola Lanteri, Eduardo Nobile-Orazio, Angelo Schenone, Luana Benedetti, Lucilla Nobbio

“…Design: This study adheres to STROBE guidelines for observational cross-sectional studies on human patients and to ARRIVE guidelines for animal models. Method: Following the recommendations of the Society for CSF Analysis and Clinical Neurochemistry, we describe the stepwise process to validate SM as a myelin biomarker, starting from the optimization of the fluorescence-based assay and analytical validation in experimental models until clinical and pathological validation in biological fluids of neurological patients. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Cytotoxicity of Silver and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles-based Herbal Oral Rinse and Commercially Available Oral Rinse: An In-vitro Study by Saathvika Srinivasan, Remmiya Mary Varghese, Aravind Kumar Subramanian, S Rajesh Kumar

“…These results emphasise the potential benefits of nanocomposite-based formulations in oral care products for maintaining optimal cell viability.…”
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Evaluating pellet and mash rumen protected soybean groat on nutrient digestibility, animal performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality of fat-tailed sheep by Joko Riyanto, Ahmad Pramono, Susi Dwi Widyawati, Sudibya Sudibya, Muhammad Cahyadi, Windi Nur Yuliana, Alfian Andi Apriyanto, Gebby Rosita Jolanda Putri, Farouq Heidar Barido

“…Background and Aim: Optimizing feed strategies is critical in livestock production to enhance animal performance, nutrient utilization, and meat quality. …”
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Multiple micronutrient supplementation for maternal anemia prevention (MMS-MAP): an individually randomized trial of higher-dose iron (60 mg, 45 mg) compared to low-dose iron (30 m... by Emily R. Smith, Alfa Muhihi, Blair J. Wylie, Sabina Mugusi, Said Aboud, Mohamed Bakari, Wafaie Fawzi, Shabani Kinyogoli, Erin M. Oakley, Qing Pan, Mary M. Sando, Victoria S. Brownlee, Andrea B. Pembe, Christopher R. Sudfeld, Honorati Masanja

“…This poses a clinical and programmatic dilemma for countries with a high burden of maternal anemia (> 40% prevalence) where the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends using IFA with 60 mg of iron. Methods/design We will conduct an individually randomized, quadruple-blind superiority trial of daily antenatal MMS in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (n = 6381 pregnant women). …”
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Frequency and Prognostic Value of Acute Periprocedural Myocardial Injury in Elective Percutaneous Coronary Interventions by E. O. Nalesnik, A. N. Repin

“…To study the frequency and magnitude of PMI during elective PCI in terms of the level of periprocedural increase in cardiospecific biomarkers, as well as to determine the relationship of PMI with long-term adverse events in patients with chronic coronary artery disease. Materials and methods. A single-center open retrospective cohort study was conducted, which included 435 patients (367/84.4 % men, mean age 58.3±8.6 years) from the elective PCI registry. …”
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Comparison of the Effects of Propofol–Dexmedetomidine and Thiopental–Dexmedetomidine Combinations on the Success of Classical Laryngeal Mask Airway Insertions, Hemodynamic Response... by Mensure Çakırgöz, İsmail Demirel, Aysun Afife Kar, Ergin Alaygut, Ömürhan Saraç, Emre Karagöz, Oğuzhan Demirel, Mert Akan

“…This prospective, randomized, double-blind study aimed to compare the effects of dexmedetomidine with thiopental or propofol on LMA insertion conditions, hemodynamic responses, and pharyngolaryngeal morbidity, which in this study was defined as the presence of postoperative sore throat, dysphagia, or visible blood in the airway following a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) insertion. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: A total of 80 premedicated ASA I-II patients aged 18–65 years were randomized to the propofol group (Group P, <i>n</i> = 40) or thiopental group (Group T, <i>n</i> = 40). …”
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Prediction of sinus rhythm maintenance after radiofrequency ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation using speckle tracking echocardiography and dynamics of left atrial struct... by T. I. Musin, Z. A. Bagmanova, D. A. Gareev, V. G. Rudenko, N. Sh. Zagidullin

“…To evaluate the dynamics of left atrial volume (LAV), strain (S) during the reservoir phase and strain rate (SR) in patients with paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation (AF), scheduled for catheter radiofrequency ablation (RFA), as well as to compare the predictive value of S and SR as a marker of maintaining sinus rhythm.Material and methods. A total of 19 patients (men, 11; women, 8) aged 62±10,7 years with AF were included in the study, 13 (67%) of whom had persistent AF, while 6 patients (33%) had paroxysmal AF Two-dimensional and speckle tracking N. …”
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Biomarker, efficacy and safety analysis of transcatheter arterial chemoembolization combined with atezolizumab and bevacizumab for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma by Shaobo Zhang, Zebin Zhu, Lianxin Liu, Björn Nashan, Shugeng Zhang

“…No statistically significant differences were observed in baseline characteristics between the two groups before treatment. …”
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The role of adipose-derived stem cells in knee osteoarthritis treatment: insights from a triple-blind clinical study by Simin Sajadi, Mohammad Amin Khadembashiri, Gholamreza Raissi, Mohamad Mehdi Khadembashiri, Korosh Mansouri, Homayoun Hadizadeh-Kharazi, Mohammad Taghi Joghataei, Seyed Pezhman Madani, Bijan Forogh, Sina Parsipour

“…This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of allogeneic ADMSC in treating knee OA. Methods This triple-blind, interventional clinical trial included 20 patients with idiopathic knee OA, meeting the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria. …”
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