Emergy analysis-based research on sustainable development of corn planting ecosystems in Sichuan Province by Yuejuan Yang, Yutao Ran, Yue Zhang, Zhengqi Yin, Jiahui Liu, Hongliang Ji

“…Understanding the sustainability of corn production ecosystems is essential for optimizing agricultural resource allocation and ensuring long-term food security in this economically important region.MethodsThis study employed an emergy analysis framework to assess the sustainability of Sichuan’s corn planting ecosystems in 2022. …”
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Patients with severe odontogenic infections receive insufficient dental treatment before hospitalization – a retrospective cross-sectional study by Rasmus Søndenbroe, Merete Markvart, Isabel Diaz-Pines Cort, Blaine Gabriel Fritz, Claus Henrik Nielsen, Thomas Bjarnsholt, Sanne Werner Møller Andersen, Simon Storgård Jensen

“…Furthermore, the aim was to generate an overview of which kind of treatment the patients had received before hospitalization and to analyze risk factors for prolonged length of hospital stay. Material and methods: The study was a retrospective cross-sectional study, which included patients hospitalized at the University Hospital of Copenhagen, Denmark, with SOI from November 2012 through 2019. …”
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Cisplatin + docetaxel improves survival over cisplatin + mitomycin C in hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for pseudomyxoma peritonei: a retrospective study based on propens... by Yu-Bin Fu, Rui Yang, Yan-Dong Su, Ru Ma, Tian Wei, Yang Yu, Bing Li, Yan Li

“…This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety profiles of two HIPEC regimens: cisplatin + docetaxel (CD) and cisplatin + mitomycin C (CM).Methods PMP patients who underwent cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and HIPEC between January 2008 and December 2023 at our center were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Prehabilitation for Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Laura C.M. Ndjonko, Jonathan M. Jose, Nandhini S. Nair, Julie Paska, Jaeda A. Tagoe, Ryan Hoang, Wendy Novicoff

“…The purpose of this study was to execute a systematic review and meta-analysis on its effectiveness with total knee arthroplasty (TKA) recovery. Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis under the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, searching Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science. …”
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Technical Innovation and Chest Symmetrizing Techniques in Masculinizing Top Surgery: The Author’s Experience by Patricia A. Bellini, MD, MSc, Daniela B. Corrêa, MD, MSc, Thereza C. Ranção, MD, Mariana S.F. Silva, MD, Luiz Ronaldo Alberti, MD, MSc, PhD, Aleida Nazareth Soares, MSc, PhD

“…Methods:. The medical records of 92 patients who underwent masculinizing top surgery performed by a single surgeon using the free nipple–areolar complex (NAC) graft, NAC flap, or periareolar flap, from 2020 to 2024, were retrospectively reviewed. …”
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Compact Implantable Antenna for Enhanced Bio-Telemetry Communication in the MICS Band by Muhammad Abbas, Sami Ullah Khan, Muhammad Aamir, Nasir Ullah Khan, Usman Ali, Sadiq Ullah, Abdul Basir, Toni Bjorninen

“…To improve the safety, a superstrate and silicone coating around the antenna are employed to completely insulate the antenna from the surrounding tissues. The finite difference time domain and finite-element methods were utilized for numerical analysis and optimization of the proposed antenna, followed by fabrication and testing. …”
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Improving precision instrument cleaning with a quality control module: implementation and outcomes by Juan Xiong, Juan Xiong, Wei Jiang, Wei Wan, Li Zuo, Ping Tu, Dong Xia Rao

“…ObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of a cleaning quality control module integrated into a hospital’s Disinfection Supply Center (DSC) for improving the cleaning quality of precision surgical instruments.MethodsIn June 2023, a cleaning quality control module was implemented in our hospital’s DSC to optimize reprocessing procedures. …”
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Strategies to Reduce Left Anterior Descending Artery and Left Ventricle Organ Doses in Radiotherapy Planning for Left-Sided Breast Cancer by Umut Diremsizoglu, Nezihan Topal, Aykut Oguz Konuk, Ibrahim Halil Suyusal, Dogacan Genc, Onur Ari, Hasan Furkan Cevik, Aysegul Ucuncu Kefeli, Maksut Gorkem Aksu, Emine Binnaz Sarper

“…The aim of our study was to reduce the doses of organs at risk (OAR) in the left anterior descending artery (LAD) and left ventricle (LV) by including the LAD and LV in planning radiotherapy while maintaining adequate dose coverage for patients with left-sided breast cancer. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed left-sided breast cancer cases treated at the Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. …”
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Effect of enamel pretreatment on the fluoride remineralization of artificial white spot lesions by Diana Ferreira Gadelha Araújo, Fernanda Sandes de Lucena, Maria Cristina Carvalho de Almendra Freitas, Larissa Vasconcellos Nunes, Marília Mattar de Amoedo Campos Velo, Ana Carolina Magalhães, Linda Wang

“…Material and Methods: Twenty-four enamel bovine blocks were obtained and selected by means of initial surface microhardness (SMH) measurements. …”
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Patient‐Specific Factors Predicting Renal Denervation Response in Patients With Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Xin‐Ru Hu, Guang‐Zhi Liao, Jun‐Wen Wang, Yu‐Yang Ye, Xue‐Feng Chen, Lin Bai, Fan‐Fan Shi, Kai Liu, Yong Peng

“…This systematic review was designed to evaluate patient‐specific factors predicting the RDN response. Methods and Results We focused on individuals with hypertension who underwent RDN. …”
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Impact of robotic assistance on the learning curve in endovascular interventions: exploring the role of operator experience with the CorPath GRX system by Tatjana Dell, Marilia B. Voigt, Alexander Isaak, Alexander Boehner, Claus Pieper, Narine Mesropyan, Patrick Kupczyk, Julian Luetkens, Daniel Kuetting

“…Abstract Purpose This study investigates how endovascular interventionalists adapt to using a robotic platform, specifically the CorPath GRX Robotic System, and examines the influence of prior manual catheterization experience. Materials and methods An in-vitro trial was conducted to assess the adaptation to robot-assisted catheter-guided interventions in comparison to manual catheterization using a neurovascular phantom. …”
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The Impact of Menstrual Cycle Phases on Athletic Performance: A Comprehensive Review by Dominika Rosińska-Lewandoska, Dominika Lewandowska, Julia Ufnal, Anna Podraza, Dominika Strep, Julia Grabowska, Maciej Kwiatkowski, Patryk Romańczyk, Julia Białczak, Weronika Kanownik

“…Materials and Methods A systematic review of 35 studies published between 2019 and 2025 was conducted using PubMed and PMC databases. …”
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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Personalized Rehabilitation Programs for Head and Neck Surgery Patients by Gianluca Marcaccini, Ishith Seth, Jennifer Novo, Vicki McClure, Brett Sacks, Kaiyang Lim, Sally Kiu-Huen Ng, Roberto Cuomo, Warren M. Rozen

“…This study evaluates the feasibility of using LLMs to generate tailored rehabilitation programs for patients undergoing major head and neck surgical procedures. Methods: Ten hypothetical head and neck surgical clinical scenarios were developed, representing oncologic resections with complex reconstructions. …”
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Neuromuscular Strategies in Novice and Advanced Taekwondo Athletes During Consecutive Roundhouse Kicks by Mauricio Barramuño-Medina, Pablo Aravena-Sagardia, Pablo Valdés-Badilla, Jordan Hernandez-Martinez, Tomás Espinoza-Palavicino, Cristian Sandoval, Germán Gálvez-García

“…<b>Methods:</b> Sixteen Taekwondo athletes (12 males, 4 females; mean age: 20.5 ± 4.3 years) were divided into novice (<i>n</i> = 8) and advanced (<i>n</i> = 8) groups. …”
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Physician perspectives in treating obesity: an insight from Pakistan by Fatima Ibrar, Farzana Shafqat, Faisal Ali, Maliha Aziz, Abdur Rehman, Saira Akhlaq, Muslim Atiq

“…Objective: To explore physician barriers in obesity management and compare the perceptions and approaches of gastroenterologists and other medical specialists toward its pathogenesis and treatment, with a specific focus on behavioral and biological factors. Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted at gastroenterology and hepatology conferences in Karachi (September 2023) and Islamabad (December 2023), Pakistan. …”
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Development of a training programme to improve health literacy and respectful compassionate care competencies among undergraduate student nurses: a quantitative study by Paulo L. Kidayi, Eyeshope J. Dausen, Menti Ndile, Jane Sixsmith, Zuhura M. Mawona, Karin Berntsen, Saturini E. Manangwa, Joya M. Smit, Jane Rogathi, Janine de Zeeuw

“…Methods A pragmatic approach was used, drawing on formative evaluation through the phased development and implementation of an education program for undergraduate student nurses using a pretest-posttest design. …”
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Analgesic efficacy of continuous serratus anterior plane block versus intercostal nerve block and their combination in VATS lobectomy: results from a prospective randomized trial by Hyun Ah Lim, Gongmin Rim, Kwanyong Hyun, Yong Jin Chang, Deog Gon Cho

“…BackgroundEffective postoperative pain management following video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy is essential to optimize recovery and minimize opioid consumption. …”
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The role of Uro-Vaxom in reducing infectious adverse effects and improving outcomes in bacillus Calmette-Guérin therapy for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer by Sookyung Cho, Ho Seok Chung, Seung Il Jung, Do Gyeong Lim, Eu Chang Hwang, Dong Deuk Kwon

“…This study aimed to investigate the effects of Uro-Vaxom (UVX) on BCG-related infectious adverse events and oncologic outcomes in patients with NMIBC. Materials and Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 251 NMIBC patients who underwent BCG induction therapy following transurethral resection of bladder tumors at a single institution. …”
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Toward Low-Emission Agriculture: Synergistic Contribution of Inorganic Nitrogen and Organic Fertilizers to GHG Emissions and Strategies for Mitigation by Shahzad Haider, Jiajie Song, Jinze Bai, Xing Wang, Guangxin Ren, Yuxin Bai, Yuming Huang, Tahir Shah, Yongzhong Feng

“…In this review, the current knowledge is utilized for the management of nitrogen practices, such as the optimization of fertilization rates, timing, and methods of application, in terms of the nitrogen use efficiency and the related GHG emissions. …”
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Investigation of the stemness and wound-healing potential of long-term cryopreserved stromal vascular fraction cells by Naoki Inafuku, Yoshihiro Sowa, Tsunao Kishida, Seiji Sawai, Edward Hosea Ntege, Toshiaki Numajiri, Kenta Yamamoto, Yusuke Shimizu, Osam Mazda

“…This study investigates the stemness and wound-healing potential of SVF following prolonged cryopreservation. Methods: SVF cells were isolated from adipose tissue harvested from twelve patients and cryopreserved for either two months (short-term cryopreserved SVF, S-SVF) or 12–13 years (long-term cryopreserved SVF, L-SVF), with six patients in each group. …”
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