The Impact of Age on Outcomes in Seizure Hospitalizations—Analysis of a National Sample by Anudeep Surendranath, Saurabh Singhal, Rahul Khanna, Subhendu Rath, Temenuzhka Mihaylova

“…Using this inflection point, we divided patients into two age groups to examine the impact of age on patient characteristics and hospitalization outcomes for seizures. <b>Methods:</b> Using the 2021 National Inpatient Sample (NIS), a nationally representative database, we conducted a retrospective cohort analysis of adult patients aged ≥18 years admitted with a principal diagnosis of seizures. …”
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Acute Postexercise Change in Circulating Irisin Is Related to More Favorable Lipid Profile in Pregnant Women Attending a Structured Exercise Program and to Less Favorable Lipid Pro... by Anna Szumilewicz, Aneta Worska, Magdalena Piernicka, Agnieszka Kuchta, Zbigniew Jastrzębski, Łukasz Radzimiński, Marta Kozłowska, Katarzyna Micielska, Ewa Ziemann

“…We aimed to determine acute responses in serum irisin after a single exercise session and relationships between exercise-induced changes in this hormone and lipid profile in pregnancy. Material and Methods. It was an experimental study in 20 Caucasian women in normal pregnancy (age 30±3 years, 28±6 weeks of gestation; mean±SD). …”
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Safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness evaluation of systemic treatments for refractory colorectal cancer: a systematic review and modeling study by Mingye Zhao, Yunlin Jiang, Taihang Shao, Wenxi Tang

“…Abstract Objectives To conduct pooled estimates and comparative evaluations of safety and efficacy, alongside cost-effectiveness and value-based pricing analyses, for systemic treatments recommended by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network in refractory colorectal cancer. Methods A comprehensive search for related randomized controlled trials was conducted on PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov. …”
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A Critical Appraisal of System-Reported Organ Dose (OD) Versus Manually Calculated Mean Glandular Dose (MGD) in Dubai’s Mammography Services by Kaltham Abdulwahid Mohammad Noor, Norhashimah Mohd Norsuddin, Muhammad Khalis Abdul Karim, Iza Nurzawani Che Isa, Vaidehi Ulaganathan

“…<b>Background</b>: This study compares system-reported organ doses (ODs) to manually calculated mean glandular doses (MGDs) in mammography across multiple centers and manufacturers in Dubai. <b>Methods</b>: A retrospective study of 2754 anonymized mammograms from six clinics in Dubai were randomly retrieved from a central dose survey database. …”
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Low-dose caffeine enhances cognitive processing but not physical performance in fatigued taekwondo athletes: a randomized crossover trial by Alisa Nana, Papatsorn Ramyarangsi, Luksika Jamwai, Poomwut Hiranphan, Vorasith Siripornpanich, Amornpan Ajjimaporn

“…This study investigated the effects of a 200 mg caffeine dose on physiological markers, electroencephalographic (EEG) brainwave activity, auditory P300 event-related potentials (ERPs), and Taekwondo-specific performance following combined mental and physical fatigue.Methods Thirteen male Taekwondo athletes participated in a randomized, double-blind, crossover study with caffeine (CAF) and placebo (PLA) conditions. …”
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Factors Influencing Adherence to Non-Invasive Telemedicine in Heart Failure: A Systematic Review by George Koulaouzidis, Lamprini Tsigkriki, Orestis Grammenos, Sotiria Iliopoulou, Maria Kalaitzoglou, Panagiotis Theodorou, Ioannis Bostanitis, Karolina Skonieczna-Żydecka, Dafni Charisopoulou

“…<b data-eusoft-scrollable-element="1">Methods:</b> This systematic review followed the PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Comparison of factors associated with successful transition of care in patients with HIV versus other chronic diseases by Supinya In–iw, Budsayarut Lapwech, Boonying Manaboriboon

“…The aim of the study was to compare factors associated with transitional readiness and health risk behaviors between adolescents with HIV infection and other chronic diseases. Methods: Participants ages 14 to 18 were recruited from chronic care clinics at Siriraj hospital between 2015 and 2016. …”
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supDQN: Supervised Rewarding Strategy Driven Deep Q-Network for sEMG Signal Decontamination by Ashutosh Jena, Naveen Gehlot, Rajesh Kumar, Ankit Vijayvargiya, Mahipal Bukya

“…This is used to compare supDQN and conventional methods, including wavelet denoising with debauchies and symlet wavelet, high-order low-pass filter, notch filter, and high-pass filter. …”
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Real-World Effectiveness of Triple Extrafine Fixed-Dose Combination with Beclomethasone/Formoterol/Glycopyrronium on Symptoms and Lung Function in COPD: A Systematic Review and Met... by Rogliani P, Manzetti GM, Cazzola M, Calzetta L

“…Although randomized controlled trials (RCTs) provide efficacy data, they may not fully represent real-world clinical practice, highlighting the value of real-world evidence (RWE).Methods: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective observational multicenter studies to evaluate the real-world effectiveness of a triple extrafine FDC containing beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP), formoterol fumarate (FF), and glycopyrronium (G) in moderate-to-severe COPD patients. …”
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Comparison of adverse events, prescription medication, and costs after hip, knee, and shoulder total joint arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study by Maggie E. Horn, Steven Z. George, Anna Giczewska, Brooke Alhanti, Irene L. Tanner, Michael P. Bolognesi

“…Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study of multi-payor claims data with patients (n = 2416) who underwent hip (n = 909), knee (n = 1250), or shoulder (n = 257) TJA within an academic health system. …”
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Effects of Fluid Intake on Sleep Duration and Quality Among Healthy Adults by Fein T, Garay J, Voss MA

“…The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between fluid intake and sleep quality/duration among healthy adults.Participants and Methods: This crossover study included 15 healthy adults aged 18– 40 years. …”
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Perceptual Response Training for Reduction of Injury Risk Among High School Girls’ Soccer Players by Gary B. Wilkerson, Kyle S. Mether, Zoë A. Perrin, Samuel L. Emberton, Lynette M. Carlson, Jennifer A. Hogg, Shellie N. Acocello

“…<b>Methods:</b> The median value of a metric quantifying both the speed and accuracy (i.e., the rate correct per second of response time) of 50 high school female soccer players was used to assign those who exhibited suboptimal performance to a training program. …”
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Radiographic Evidence of Immature Bone Architecture After Sinus Grafting: A Multidimensional Image Analysis Approach by Ibrahim Burak Yuksel, Fatma Altiparmak, Gokhan Gurses, Ahmet Akti, Merve Alic, Selin Tuna

“…This study aimed to evaluate early trabecular changes in grafted maxillary sinus regions using fractal dimension, first-order statistics, and gray-level co-occurrence matrix analysis. <b>Methods</b>: This retrospective study included 150 patients who underwent maxillary sinus floor augmentation with bovine-derived xenohybrid grafts. …”
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Factors influencing unplanned readmission within 30 days in patients with heart failure and their predictive value: a prospective study by Lingling Cui, Xiaolei Wei, Tao Liang, Rui Yan, Minyu Du, Tusiyiti Alimire, Yuyang Huang, Hua Wang

“…Methods A prospective study of heart failure patients hospitalized in Beijing Hospital from October 2023 to March 2024. …”
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Clinical profiles and treatment outcomes of dental rehabilitation in patients treated under general anesthesia: a comparison between healthy and special healthcare needs children by Amal Al-Khotani, Hossam Ajabnoor, Renad Koshak, Shahad A. Alshehri, Dalia E. Meisha

“…The aim of this study is to compare the clinical profiles and treatment outcomes of healthy patients and special healthcare needs (SHCN) pediatric dental patients who underwent a full dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia (DRGA).MethodsThis study utilizes a retrospective cross-sectional design. …”
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Efficacy of intravenous immunoglobulin in recurrent pregnancy loss: a retrospective analysis of patients with abnormal cellular immunity by Jae Won Han, Jin Sol Park, Jong-Seok Kim, Sung Ki Lee, Sung Ki Lee

“…However, the efficacy of IVIG in RPL is still controversial.MethodsRPL was defined as women with two or more spontaneous abortions and in total, 987 RPL women visited Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Konyang University Hospital from January 2007 to December 2020. …”
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Impact of implant abutment materials on force damping response and marginal fit of implant supported restoration by Amr Mohammed Hussein Elmesery, Amany Mohammed Korsel, Waleed Elshahawy

“…The study offers novel insights into stress distribution and marginal gaps, aiming to optimize implant-supported restoration outcomes. Methods Forty implant abutments were divided into four equal groups: Shofu HC, Tessera, BioHPP, and Titanium. …”
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Sustained effects of bladder point-of-care ultrasound simulation exercise on nursing students: A prospective cohort study by Tomoyoshi Naito, Akiko Hashizumi, Masako Sakai, Emiko Yamamura, Miho Iwase, Kiyomi Yamada, Masako Watanabe, Nobuo Kimura, Takako Kato, Eiko Fujimoto, Rie Kashihara

“…This prospective cohort study aimed to examine the sustained educational impact of bladder ultrasound simulation among nursing students. Methods To determine whether bladder POCUS simulation exercises sustainably improve the clinical proficiency regarding ultrasound examinations among nursing students, evaluations were conducted before and after the exercise and were compared with those after the 1-month follow-up exercise. …”
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Interplay of anxiety, depression, vascular function, and biomarkers in post-myocardial infarction patients by Jan Kafol, Jan Kafol, Borut Jug, Borut Jug, Mojca Božič Mijovski, Mojca Božič Mijovski, Jure Tršan, Daniel Košuta, Daniel Košuta, Marko Novaković, Marko Novaković

“…This study aimed to identify possible associations with clinically relevant parameters, vascular function and blood biomarkers.MethodsParticipants were consecutively recruited during cardiac rehabilitation intake visits at the University Medical Centre Ljubljana within 4 months of myocardial infarction (MI). …”
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The impact of intraoperative prone lumbar fluoroscopy under anesthesia on the selection of lowest instrumented vertebra and surgical outcomes in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis wit... by Lang Mai, Yankui Liu, Ruijue Zhu, Pan Zhou, Jiawei Di, Junlin Yang, Zifang Huang, Lei He

“…This technique is both safe and effective, helping to optimize AIS surgical outcomes while preserving lumbar mobility. …”
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