Inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation after herniated disc surgery? - Setting-specific preferences, participation and outcome of rehabilitation. by Margrit Löbner, Melanie Luppa, Alexander Konnopka, Hans J Meisel, Lutz Günther, Jürgen Meixensberger, Katarina Stengler, Matthias C Angermeyer, Hans-Helmut König, Steffi G Riedel-Heller

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To examine rehabilitation preferences, participation and determinants for the choice of a certain rehabilitation setting (inpatient vs. outpatient) and setting-specific rehabilitation outcomes.<h4>Methods</h4>The longitudinal observational study referred to 534 consecutive disc surgery patients (18-55 years). …”
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Strength Proxies Explain Balance Task Performance by Proximity to Peak Height Velocity in Young Acrobatic Gymnasts by Ignacio Gómez-Dolader, Alejandro Martínez-Cruces, Pureza Leal-del-Ojo, Luis Arturo Gómez-Landero

“…<b>Results:</b> Correlational, regression, and inter-group analyses highlighted differences in strength–balance relationships across groups. …”
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Spatial spillover effects of swine insurance policy on swine production efficiency in China by Jingyue Feng, Wenbo Zhang, Lin Wang, Bo Hu, Fengjie Xie

“…China’s swine insurance policy serves as a key institutional mechanism for strengthening risk mitigation and resilience, rigorously evaluation of the policy’s impact on swine production efficiency is essential for optimizing agricultural insurance mechanisms and advancing sustainability in the swine industry.MethodsThis study treats the pilot implementation of the swine insurance policy as a quasi-natural experiment, drawing on panel data from 30 Chinese provinces over the years from 2005 to 2021, it employs a spatial difference-in-differences (SDID) model and a mediation effect model to empirically examine the impact of the swine insurance policy on swine production efficiency.ResultsThe results reveal that the swine insurance policy significantly improves swine production efficiency in the implementing provinces and generates substantial spatial spillover effects, the boundary of spatial effect decay is 250 km. …”
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Serial Examination of Platelet Function Tests Might Predict Prognosis of Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke—A Cohort Study by Hsin-Ju Ho, Li-Ching Wu, Yu-Wei Chen

“…The study aimed to assess the prognostic value of serial Platelet Function Analyzer (PFA)-100 measurements and hematological ratios in AIS patients. Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted on 212 AIS patients in Taiwan. …”
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A Survey on the Practice of Enhanced Recovery After Elective Colorectal Surgery in Western Australia by Zi Qin Ng, Mary Theophilus

“…Background: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a 24-item multidisciplinary questionnaire program designed to optimize the patient's perioperative care to reduce postoperative morbidity. …”
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Preoperative Consultations and Their Effect on Surgical Delays and Mortality in Hip Fracture Surgery by Ekin Kaya Şimşek, Barış Kafa, Bahtiyar Haberal

“…This study aims to elucidate the necessity of consultations for those undergoing femoral neck fracture surgery, examining their influence on delays, hospital durations, and their correlation with mortality rates. Methods The study examined data from 320 emergency department patients with femoral neck fractures undergoing hip arthroplasty surgery at our hospital between 2011 and 2021, using digital medical records. …”
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Estimation of Daylily Leaf Area Index by Synergy Multispectral and Radar Remote-Sensing Data Based on Machine-Learning Algorithm by Minhuan Hu, Jingshu Wang, Peng Yang, Ping Li, Peng He, Rutian Bi

“…A high-precision LAI estimation model for daylilies was constructed by optimizing feature combinations. The RFR importance score screened the top five important features, including vegetation indices land surface water index (LSWI), generalized difference vegetation index (GDVI), normalized difference yellowness index (NDYI), and backscatter coefficients VV and VH. …”
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Impact of rapamycin on delayed graft function in kidney transplant recipients: a meta-analysis by Yan Tang, Jiefu Zhu, Xiaolan Mao, Zhitao Cai

“…Objective To evaluate the effect of rapamycin on DFG (delayed graft function in kidney transplant) recipients through a systematic review and meta-analysis.Methods We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and other databases for studies assessing rapamycin use in kidney transplantation with a focus on DGF. …”
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Long-Term Trends in Respiratory Syncytial Virus A Infections (2007–2024) in Korea by Jeong Su Han, Sung Hun Jang, Jae-Sik Jeon, Jae Kyung Kim

“…This study aimed to investigate the long-term epidemiological trends of RSV A infection in the Republic of Korea over an 18-year period (2007–2024), with emphasis on age, sex, and seasonal differences. Methods: A total of 23,284 nasopharyngeal swab specimens were analyzed by multiplex real-time PCR. …”
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Regular monitoring of post-training biochemical markers as a tool for injury prevention in professional athletics – review by Sara Szydłowska, Krzysztof Błaszków, Jagoda Elias, Wiktor Biesiada, Marlena Zubiak, Dominika Kaźmierczak

“…At the same time, attention has been drawn to individual physiological differences affecting the interpretation of results, as well as the need for further research into the standardization of measurement methods. …”
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Bonding Protocols for Lithium Disilicate Veneers: A Narrative Review and Case Study by Silvia Rojas-Rueda, Jose Villalobos-Tinoco, Clint Conner, Staley Colvert, Hamid Nurrohman, Carlos A. Jurado

“…This process involves several meticulous steps on both ceramic and tooth surfaces to optimize material performance and bond strength. Methods: The objective of this article is to provide an updated review of the literature on the clinical steps for bonding lithium disilicate veneers in the anterior dentition and to document a clinical case where these advanced restorative techniques were applied to treat a female patient seeking to improve her smile. …”
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Mental Health Status and Its Associated Factors Related to Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Primary Health Care Centre in Surabaya, Indonesia by Ni Njoman Juliasih, Ni Made Mertaniasih, Cholichul Hadi, Soedarsono Soedarsono, Reny Mareta Sari, Ilham Nur Alfian, Tiffany Tiara Pakasi

“…This study aimed to analyse the mental health status among TB patients and its associated factors. Methods: The study was carried out on 107 Pulmonary TB patients from 5 Primary Healthcare centres in Surabaya, Indonesia. …”
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Fear of Reinjury Limits Patient Functional Outcomes as Measured by PROMIS Following Augmented Broström Procedure by Steven M. Hadley BA, Rachel Bergman MD, Sarah J. Westvold MPH, Tanya Kukreja BA, Carolyn J. Hu BS, Ryan Filler MD, Muhammad Y. Mutawakkil MD, Milap Patel DO, Anish R. Kadakia MD

“…There was no significant difference in PI (49.8 ± 8.7 vs 46.5 ± 6.9, P  = .06). …”
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Comparison of external load and specific activities of starters vs. non-starters by position in men’s professional volleyball competition by Erxia Wang, Sewoon Yoon, Munku Song

“…Methods: A total of 21 players (27.5 ± 4.5 years), including three liberos (L), four setters (S), eight opposite/outside hitters (OPP/OH) and six middle blockers (MB), participated in the study. …”
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Enhanced Performance by Time-Frequency-Phase Feature for EEG-Based BCI Systems by Baolei Xu, Yunfa Fu, Gang Shi, Xuxian Yin, Zhidong Wang, Hongyi Li, Changhao Jiang

“…The time-frequency-phase features are extracted from mu rhythm and beta rhythms, and the features are optimized using three process methods: no-scaled feature using “MIFS” feature selection criterion, scaled feature using “MIFS” feature selection criterion, and scaled feature using “mRMR” feature selection criterion. …”
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Exoplanet Classification Through Vision Transformers with Temporal Image Analysis by Anupma Choudhary, Sohith Bandari, B. S. Kushvah, C. Swastik

“…The classification of exoplanets has been a longstanding challenge in astronomy, requiring significant computational and observational resources. Traditional methods demand substantial effort, time, and cost, highlighting the need for advanced machine learning techniques to enhance classification efficiency. …”
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Comparative analysis of TPVB and ESPB for postoperative pain management in thoracic and breast surgeries by Moeez Akram, Muhammad Rehan Iftikhar, Quratulain Fatima, Muhammad Ubaida, Hareem Khan, Hadia Mohsin, Muhammad Ibrahim, Muhammad Abdullah Hassan Wattoo, Muhammad Uzair Tahir, Marsad Ali

“…Incidences of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and opioid consumption did not differ significantly between the methods. ESPB showed more effective block placement.Conclusion PVB is preferred for reducing analgesic requirements and managing postoperative pain, especially during rest and activity. …”
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Rapid-printed Three-dimensional Models for Craniomaxillofacial Trauma by Isabel M. Scharf, BA, Sydney A. Mathis, BS, Naji Bou Zeid, MD, Devansh Saini, PhD, George R. Nahass, BA, Eduardo Arias, BFA, MSc, CCA, Chad A. Purnell, MD, Linping Zhao, PhD, Pravin K. Patel, MD, Lee W.T. Alkureishi, MD

“…We sought to identify variables affecting print time and produce rapid-printed models with sufficient quality for prebending osteosynthesis plates. Methods:. Three-dimensional printing variables, including resolution, print orientation, and region of interest cropping, were optimized on a single mandibular and midface fracture model to maximize print time efficiency. …”
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Focus on reflective competence: A triangulation to examine youth soccer coaches' reflective competence by Max Danner, Mareike Ahns, Günter Amesberger

“…Against this background, our study asks: What (breadth) and how (depth) do youth coaches reflect on their knowledge and coaching practice? Method Seven coaches from DFB selection centers in Bavaria participated in the study. …”
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Accurate prediction of damage depth of multi-story structural footings with Matlab implementation by Ang LI, Weidong WANG, Qian MOU, Feng WANG, Zhenghe MA, Lei ZHAO, Gang HUANG, Yonggen ZHOU, Shengqi TIAN

“…Firstly, we construct a mechanical model of plastic slip line field of multilayer structure base plate, derive the analytical solution of base plate damage depth under multiple working conditions, and optimize five working conditions for calculating the damage depth of multilayer structure base plate; secondly, we analyze the shortage and error causes of manual calculation method of damage depth of multilayer structure base plate; we propose a logical flow for calculating the damage depth of multilayer structure base plate, and develop a system for calculating the damage depth of multilayer structure base plate with the help of Matlab language. …”
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