A tailored distractor-assisted percutaneous minimally invasive treatment for Sanders II and III calcaneus fractures: a consecutive cohort study with medium-term results by Xiong Liao, Jianliang Deng, Wei Liu, Di You

“…While the operation techniques vary widely, the efforts is now on the optimization of surgical techniques to better DIACFs management. …”
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Effect of immunonutrition during concurrent chemoradiotherapy on acute oral mucositis in head and neck cancer patients: A prospective randomized study. by Pooriwat Muangwong, Tharatorn Tungkasamit, Vatanyu Samakgarn, Ausareeya Chumachote, Kittikun Kittidachanan, Imjai Chitapanarux

“…This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of IN in reducing acute oral mucositis (OM) and other side effects in head and neck cancer patients undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT).<h4>Methods</h4>A multicenter, prospective, open-label randomized controlled study was conducted to assess the impact of IN on reducing OM and other side effects in head and neck cancer patients undergoing CCRT. …”
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Comparing image quality of coronary CT angiography with and without ECG-gating in wide-detector CT by Kun Wang, Yueqiao Zhang, Bin Chen, Hong Ren

“…ObjectiveTo compare the image quality, radiation dose, and examination time between non-electrocardiogram (ECG)-gated coronary CT angiography (ECG-less CCTA) and conventional ECG-gated CCTA using wide-detector CT, and validate its clinical applicability.MethodsIn this prospective study, 109 patients with suspected coronary artery disease were divided into ECG-less (Group A, n = 59) and ECG-gated (Group B, n = 50) groups. …”
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A metasurface assisted pin loaded antenna for high gain millimeter wave systems by Saba Tariq, Waleed Tariq Sethi, Arbab Abdur Rahim, Farooq Faisal, Tarek Djerafi

“…Firstly, to improve the radiation gain of the suggested antenna, only two metallic shorting pins are inserted between radiating patch and ground of antenna.The total size of the proposed shorting pin based microstrip patch antenna is 18 $$\times$$ 14 mm2. This approach differs from traditional methods of increasing the radiating area or using bulky techniques. …”
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Brain plasticity associated with prolonged shooting training: a multimodal neuroimaging investigation from a cross-sectional study by Keying Zhang, Tao Zhao, Yu Ding, Jia Cheng, Chunmei Cao

“…BackgroundAlthough training has been recognized as a potential contributor to neuroplasticity in athletes, the impact of prolonged shooting training on human brain plasticity remains unclear in the existing literature.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, we used a multimodal neuroimaging analysis, including the analysis of functional blood oxygenation level-dependent (BOLD) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images, structural T1-weighted MRI images, and diffusion MRI images, to systematically identify differences between elite shooters and normal controls.ResultsThe results showed that compared to male normal controls, male elite shooters had higher regional homogeneity (ReHo) in the frontal lobe, parietal lobe, precuneus, thalamus, and cingulate gyrus, as well as higher functional connectivity between the medial frontal cortex (MedFC) and temporooccipital middle temporal gyrus (toMTG). …”
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DNA priming for seasonal influenza vaccine: a phase 1b double-blind randomized clinical trial. by Julie E Ledgerwood, Abbie R Bellamy, Robert Belshe, David I Bernstein, Srilatha Edupuganti, Shital M Patel, Phyllis Renehan, Thad Zajdowicz, Richard Schwartz, Richard Koup, Robert T Bailer, Galina V Yamshchikov, Mary E Enama, Uzma Sarwar, Brenda Larkin, Barney S Graham, VRC 701 study team

“…DNA vaccines can be produced rapidly, and may offer a potential strategy to improve vaccine immunogenicity, indicated by studies with H5 influenza DNA vaccine prime followed by inactivated vaccine boost.<h4>Methods</h4>Four sites enrolled healthy adults, randomized to receive 2011/12 seasonal influenza DNA vaccine prime (n=65) or phosphate buffered saline (PBS) (n=66) administered intramuscularly with Biojector. …”
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Patient’s perceived empathy can predict doctor-patient relationship in medical interaction by Caixia Han, Qing Wu, Chenchen Liu, Pei Wang

“…Therefore, this study explores the relationship among patient perceived empathy, quality of doctor-patient communication, and evaluation of the doctor-patient relationship while initially investigating the possible factors influencing patient perceived empathy. Methods We used the C-CARE scale, the C-SEGUE framework, and the C-PDRQ-15 scale to measure patient perceived empathy, ratings of doctor-patient communication quality, and ratings of patient-doctor relationships, respectively. …”
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Tranexamic acid for reducing blood loss, transfusion requirements, and dosage in pediatric craniosynostosis surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Alhoi Hendry Henderson, Sabri Ibrahim, Susanty Gazali

“…This study evaluates the efficacy of tranexamic acid (TXA) in reducing blood loss and transfusion requirements and examines the administered TXA dosages. Methods: A systematic literature search was performed across databases including PubMed, EBSCO, ScienceDirect, ProQuest, EMBASE, and others, to evaluate the effects of TXA in craniosynostosis surgery. …”
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Machine learning model for prediction of palliative care phases in patients with advanced cancer: a retrospective study by Junchen Guo, Yunyun Dai, Sishan Jiang, Junqingzhao Liu, Xianghua Xu, Yongyi Chen

“…This study aims to identify symptom and functional indicators from Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration (PCOC) data and develop a predictive model capable of accurately categorizing palliative care phases in advanced cancer patients. Methods A retrospective cohort study design was adopted in this study. …”
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Application of principles of cognitive psychology in teaching: Perspectives from undergraduate medical and dental students. by Ambreen Surti, Shaur Sarfaraz, Rabiya Ali, Mukhtiar Baig, Rehana Rehman

“…These principles were incorporated to educate undergraduate medical and dental students, and the study aims to assess the perspectives of medical and dental students regarding applying these principles.<h4>Methods</h4>The descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 555 Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) students using a validated questionnaire with purposive sampling. …”
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Regulation of static and dynamic balance in healthy young adults: interactions between stance width and visual conditions by Wei Luo, Zhirui Huang, Hao Li, Tao Zhong, Peishun Chen, Yu Min

“…ObjectivesThis study investigates the impact of five distinct stance widths on static balance and limits of stability in healthy adults under varying visual conditions, specifically with eyes open and closed.MethodsThe Prokin Balance Instrument was used to evaluate static balance with both eyes open and closed, as well as limits of stability with eyes open, in 20 healthy adults (male, age = 21.55 ± 1.39). …”
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Influence of EHR system type and physician demographics on satisfaction levels in health information technology by Saanie Sulley, Memory Ndanga

“…Methods Data from the 2018–2021 National Electronic Health Records (NEHR) survey were analyzed, comprising responses from 3409 physicians. …”
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Machine Learning-Driven Acoustic Feature Classification and Pronunciation Assessment for Mandarin Learners by Gulnur Arkin, Tangnur Abdukelim, Hankiz Yilahun, Askar Hamdulla

“…This study confirms the effectiveness of objective assessment methods based on formant analysis in speech acquisition research, provides a theoretical basis for algorithm optimization in speech evaluation systems, and holds significant application value for the development of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) systems and the improvement of multi-ethnic Mandarin speech recognition technology.…”
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Sonographic characteristics of local soft tissue recurrence in primary bone tumor and diagnostic efficacy versus MRI by Ping Yu, Junxue Gao, Yue Hu, Jiaan Zhu, Yu Wang

“…This study aims to compare the diagnostic efficacy of ultrasound (US) versus magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in detecting LR following primary bone tumor surgery and to characterize the sonographic features of osteosarcoma recurrence. Methods We conducted a retrospective review of medical records from patients who underwent postoperative surveillance for primary bone tumors at our institution between 01/06/2016 to 01/09/2023. …”
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Appropriate Use of Cardiac Stress Testing with Imaging: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. by Joseph A Ladapo, Saul Blecker, Michael O'Donnell, Saahil A Jumkhawala, Pamela S Douglas

“…We systematically reviewed studies of appropriateness, including within physician specialties; evaluated trends over time and in response to AUC updates; and characterized leading indications for inappropriate/rarely appropriate testing.<h4>Methods</h4>We searched PubMed (2005-2015) for English-language articles reporting stress echocardiography or myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) appropriateness. …”
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The impact of new digital infrastructure on agriculture green development: evidence from China by Yanru Zhao, Chenyu Yang, Sarwar Khan

“…This study focuses on agricultural green total factor productivity (AGTFP) in China, aiming to elucidate the direct effects of NDI on AGD, its mediating pathways, and geographical heterogeneity, thereby providing theoretical evidence and policy implications for the green transformation of agriculture.MethodsBased on panel data from 30 provinces in China from 2006 to 2022, this study employs the global Malmquist-Luenberger (GML) index and the slack-based measure (SBM) model to measure AGTFP and constructs a comprehensive NDI indicator using principal component analysis. …”
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ICOS and ICOS ligand: expression patterns and outcomes in oncology patients by Mina Nikanjam, Shumei Kato, Daisuke Nishizaki, Donald A. Barkauskas, Sarabjot Pabla, Mary K. Nesline, Jeffrey M. Conroy, Aung Naing, Razelle Kurzrock

“…Design: This was a retrospective cohort study. Methods: RNA expression for ICOS and other immune checkpoints was quantified by RNA sequencing and stratified by rank values into high (75–100 percentiles) and low (0–24 percentiles). …”
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The role of technology and screen media use in treatment outcomes of children participating in a digital mental health intervention: a retrospective analysis of Bend Health by Kelsey McAlister, Darian Lawrence-Sidebottom, Donna McCutchen, Monika Roots, Jennifer Huberty, Jennifer Huberty

“…The purpose of this study was to leverage retrospective data to explore the relationships of technology and screen media use with mental health symptoms among children participating in a pediatric DMHI.MethodsChildren ages 6–12 years who participated in a DMHI, Bend Health Inc, in the United States were included. …”
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Walkability Evaluation of Historical and Cultural Districts Based on Multi-Source Data: A Case Study of the Former Russian Concession in Hankou by Haoran She, Jing Sun, Yuchen Zeng, Wenyu Tu, Guang Ao, Wei Shang

“…Finally, based on the evaluation results, three groups of representative streets were compared to analyze differences in pedestrian environments. Key issues such as low spatial quality and functional disorder were identified, and targeted optimization strategies are proposed. …”
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Frequent severe exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: markers of bacterial infection and features of antibiotic therapy by Aigoul R. Zinnatullina, Rustem F. Khamitov

“…To evaluate markers of bacterial infection and features of antibiotic therapy in patients hospitalized with exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) once and again during the year. Materials and methods. Analysis of 423 medical records of inpatients hospitalized in the therapeutic department of a city hospital with exacerbation of COPD over 4 years. 276 cases were hospitalized once during the year (control group), 147 – hospitalized repeatedly (main group). …”
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