Thirst Modulates Parasympathetic Recovery: Comparing Oral and Intravenous Rehydration by Alan T. Ky, Ryan A. Dunn, Marcos S. Keefe, Yasuki Sekiguchi

“…This study examines whether TS influences autonomic function between intravenous and oral rehydration. Methods: Twelve males (mean ± SD; age, 29 ± 12 years; 74.7 ± 7.9 kg; 179.4 ± 7.0 cm; VO2_max, 49.8± 6.6 mL·kg⁻¹·min⁻¹) cycled at 55% VO_2max for 90 min followed by a 12 km time trial. …”
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Development of a model for mathematical prediction of the course of the disease in patients with nasal furunculosis by D.S. Samusenko, M.M. Popov, O.V. Martynenko

“…Purpose – The aim of the study is to evaluate the factors and develop a linear prediction model for the severity and duration of hospitalization in patients with nasal furunculosis, based on retrospective data analysis. Materials and Methods. This study was conducted at the clinical base of the Medical Faculty of V.N. …”
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Dynamic association of serum albumin changes with inflammation, nutritional status and clinical outcomes: a secondary analysis of a large prospective observational cohort study by Yonghao Li, Liru Chen, Xin Yang, Hongyuan Cui, Zijian Li, Wei Chen, Hanping Shi, Mingwei Zhu

“…This study aimed to investigate the comprehensive associations of ALB dynamics with inflammation, nutritional status, and clinical outcomes in hospitalized patients, providing evidence to optimize clinical management. Methods This secondary analysis utilized data from a prospective observational cohort study conducted in 34 tertiary hospitals across China between June and September 2014. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Epi-On vs Epi-Off Corneal Cross-Linking in Corneal Ectasia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Nughays RO, Bazayd AS, Alshamekh LA, Alshammari RA, Alenezi MA, Dahlan HY, Alsubhi JA, Alshammri SG, AlQurashi NA, Aldajani AH, Alrammah AH, Alenezi MN, Almutairi AA, Alomayri AF, Alghamdi S

“…This review compares two CXL methods, epithelium-on (epi-on) and epithelium-off (epi-off), to assess their safety and effectiveness for managing corneal ectasia. …”
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Determinants for premature rupture of membranes: a prospective cohort study by Yishi Jiang, Yan Zhang, Yuyan Li, Kai Zhao, Yun Zhao, Yan Che

“…This study aimed to investigate determinants for PROM and PPROM. Methods We conducted a prospective cohort study involving 5,500 pregnant women receiving prenatal care at Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province. …”
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Comparative Effects of Two Acupuncture Protocols in the Management of Chronic Insomnia: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Li L, Xia M, Chen X, Wang F, Li J, Zhao N, Liu Z, Chen Y

“…This highlights the urgent need for effective and safe therapeutic approaches that can target both nocturnal and daytime symptoms.Objective: To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of acupuncture in improving sleep quality and daytime functioning in patients with chronic insomnia, and to optimize its treatment protocol.Methods: This study was a single-blind, randomised, controlled trial. …”
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Thalassemia and assisted reproduction: non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia shows no significant effect on live birth rates after embryo transfer by Li Fan, Li Fan, Liuyan Wei, Liuyan Wei, Ni Tang, Ni Tang, Zhetao Li, Zhetao Li, Wugao Li, Wugao Li, Liuying Nong, Liuying Nong, Jingjing Li, Jingjing Li, Jingjing Li, Jingjing Li, Wenjie Huang, Wenjie Huang

“…This study aims to assess the fertility and pregnancy outcomes of NTDT patients compared to thalassemia carriers (TC) patients in IVF and frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles.MethodsThis retrospective cohort study analyzed 6,911 female patients who underwent autologous IVF treatment at a private reproductive center between January 2013 and December 2022. …”
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Acceptability of the live biotherapeutic LACTIN-V (Lactobacillus crispatus CTV-05) among young women at high risk of HIV acquisition in South Africa: data from the phase 2 placebo-... by A. Hemmerling, V. Govender, K. Dong, K. Dong, K. Dong, K. Dong, M. Dong, M. Dong, Sooseela Pillay, T. Ndung’u, T. Ndung’u, T. Ndung’u, T. Ndung’u, A. Bhoola, J. Moodley, G. Casillas, L. Lagenaur, C. M. Mitchell, C. M. Mitchell, D. S. Kwon, D. S. Kwon, D. S. Kwon, C. R. Cohen

“…Determining acceptability of LBPs among African women at high risk of HIV is essential to guide product development.MethodsThe phase 2 double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial recruited young sexually active cis-women with vaginal dysbiosis from a community-based research clinic. …”
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The role of individual ambidexterity on organizational performance by Zahra Rajaei, Fereydon Ramazani, Seyed Hossein Behdani

“…The distribution of the data for all three variables was non-normal, requiring appropriate methods for analysis. The significance levels for ambidexterity, knowledge accumulation, and overall organizational performance were less than 0.05, indicating non-normality of the three variables, leading to the use of Spearman's correlation coefficient. …”
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Effects of vagus nerve stimulation on daily function and quality of life in markedly treatment-resistant major depression: Findings from a one-year, randomized, sham-controlled tri... by A. John Rush, Charles R. Conway, Scott T. Aaronson, Mark S. George, Patricio Riva-Posse, David L. Dunner, John Zajecka, Mark T. Bunker, João Quevedo, Rebecca M. Allen, Gustavo Alva, Heather Luing, Ziad Nahas, Lucian Manu, Jeffrey I. Bennett, Brian J. Mickey, Jonathan Becker, Yvette Sheline, Cristina Cusin, James W. Murrough, Kevin Reeves, Peter B. Rosenquist, Ying-Chieh (Lisa) Lee, Shannon Majewski, Jeffrey Way, Bryan Olin, Harold A. Sackeim

“…Background: Depression treatments aim to minimize symptom burden and optimize quality of life (QoL) and psychosocial function. …”
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Performance of popular large language models in glaucoma patient education: A randomized controlled study by Yuyu Cao, Wei Lu, Runhan Shi, Fuying Liu, Steven Liu, Xinwei Xu, Jin Yang, Guangyu Rong, Changchang Xin, Xujiao Zhou, Xinghuai Sun, Jiaxu Hong

“…In this study, we comprehensively compared the performance of four common LLMs – Qwen, Baichuan 2, ChatGPT-4o, and PaLM 2 – in the context of glaucoma patient education. Methods: Initially, senior ophthalmologists were asked with scoring responses generated by the LLMs, which were answers to the most frequent glaucoma-related questions posed by patients. …”
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The triglyceride-glucose index and risk of cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis with inclusion of two national databases by Ying Yang, Ying Yang, Pai Peng, Pai Peng, Huadong Huang, Huadong Huang, Yanan Zhao, Yanan Zhao, Yating Li, Yating Li, Xiao Xu, Shixie Jiang, Yanrong Yang, Gaofeng Pan, Yanting Wen, Dan Wu, Shanping Chen, Lei Feng, Tangming Peng, Jiang Wang, Jiang Wang, Zheng Li

“…Furthermore, the risk of developing distinct types of CI differed significantly [CI: OR = 1.64, 95% CI: 1.29; 2.07, p < 0.001; Vascular Cognitive Impairment (VCI): OR = 5.39, 95% CI: 3.33; 8.70, p < 0.001].ConclusionA positive correlation exists between the TyG index and risk of CI, which has potential value in optimizing CI risk stratification among elderly people, especially those hospitalized.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, identifier CRD42023450336.…”
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Single Anastomosis Duodenoileostomy with Sleeve Gastrectomy Versus Sleeve Gastrectomy Alone: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Behalf of TROGSS—The Robotic Global Surgical S... by Yeisson Rivero-Moreno, Alba Zevallos, Samantha Redden-Chirinos, Víctor Bolivar-Marín, Dayanna Silva-Martinez, Aman Goyal, Arturo Estrada, Rebeca Domínguez-Profeta, Diego Camacho, Sjaak Pouwels, Wah Yang, Luigi Marano, Adel Abou-Mrad, Rodolfo J. Oviedo

“…<b>Objective:</b> This study aimed to assess and contrast the intraoperative and postoperative outcomes between patients who underwent SADI-S and those who underwent SG. <b>Methods:</b> A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed and registered under PROSPERO with the ID CRD42024532504. …”
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CPAP modulation of sleep microstructure (N2-SSD and REM-AHI) as predictors of neurological recovery in ischemic stroke patients with moderate-to-severe OSA by Tianyu Jing, Tianyu Jing, Tianyu Jing, Liwen Xu, Liwen Xu, Shutong Sun, Wenyi Yu, Wenyi Yu, Yixi Zheng, Yixi Zheng, Gang Xu, Xinhao Shen, Tieyu Tang, Cheng Chu, Cheng Chu

“…The findings are expected to optimize treatment strategies and improve overall patient outcomes.MethodsA total of 141 patients with IS combined with moderate-to-severe OSA admitted to the Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University from October 2022 to August 2024 were enrolled. …”
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Standard Dose Versus Reduced Dose Single Fraction Preoperative Radiosurgery for Resected Brain Metastases (PROPS-BM) International Multicenter Cohort Study by Roshan S. Prabhu, MD, MS, Rachel Russek, MPH, Zachary K. Vaslow, MD, Jennifer K. Matsui, PhD, Neda Haghighi, MD, Tu Dan, MD, Mark V. Mishra, MD, Erin S. Murphy, MD, Susan Boyles, RTT, Haley K. Perlow, MD, Joshua D. Palmer, MD, Cristian Udovicich, MD, Toral R. Patel, MD, Zabi Wardak, MD, Graeme F. Woodworth, MD, Alexander Ksendzovsky, MD, PhD, Kailin Yang, MD, PhD, Samuel T. Chao, MD, Anthony L. Asher, MD, Stuart H. Burri, MD

“…Additional studies are warranted to optimize preoperative SRS dose and fractionation.…”
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Enhancing the nutritional profile of purple sweet potato flour through fermentation with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum InaCC B157: A functional food perspective by Tiurma Pasaribu, Yati Sudaryati Soeka, Novik Nurhidayat, Suciatmih Suciatmih, Titin Yulinery, Evi Triana, Tri Ratna Sulistiyani, Ninik Setyowati, Desty Dwi Sulistyowati, Dwi Ningsih Susilowati

“…This study aimed to evaluate the ability of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum InaCC B157 to enhance the biochemical and functional composition of purple sweet potato flour. Materials and Methods: Six L. plantarum strains were screened for enzymatic activities. …”
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Influence of agroclimatic factors on the efficiency of multi-ovulation in cattle in the Peruvian tropics by Gleni Tatiana Segura Portocarrero, Gleni Tatiana Segura Portocarrero, Gleni Tatiana Segura Portocarrero, Nilton Luis Murga Valderrama, Rainer Marco Lopez Lapa, José Américo Saucedo Uriarte, Deiner Jhonel Gongora Bardales, Hugo Frias Torres, Annie Yoselin Poclín Rojas, Benjamin Depaz Hizo, Ronald Will Vasquez Tarrillo, Lizeth Amparo Heredia Vilchez, Gustavo Ampuero Trigoso

“…IntroductionAgroclimatic conditions are key determinants in the development of animal production and reproduction, with specific breed differences in vulnerability to environmental stress. …”
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Evaluation of Patient Benefits from the Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Flap in Elderly Patients by Hongmin Luo, Huining Bian, Zuan Liu, Chuanwei Sun, Hanhua Li, Lianghua Ma, Xiaoyan Wang, Zhifeng Huang, Xu Mu, Shenghua Chen, Yuyang Han, Lin Zhang, Shaoyi Zheng, Zeyang Yao, Wen Lai

“…This study aims to evaluate the clinical outcomes of the SCIP flap in elderly patients compared to younger patients, focusing on flap survival, complications, and recovery. Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, conducted at Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, from 28 August 2019 to 7 June 2024, we included 37 patients who underwent SCIP flap procedures for reconstruction. …”
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Comparative outcomes of revision total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-Analysis of high tibial osteotomy vs. unicompartmental knee arthroplasty by Peijie Li, Yongjie Qiao, Yingjia Zhou, Jiahuan Li, Zhiqiang Lin, Yafei Cao, Fei Tan, Jiankang Zeng, Xiaoyang Song, Peng Liu, Shuo Ye, Kaipeng Zhuang, Qiuming Gao, Shenghu Zhou

“…Methods The postoperative clinical outcomes and functional results of HTO-TKA and UKA-TKA were assessed through a comprehensive review of relevant literature from PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science up to October 2024. …”
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Long COVID-19 alters muscle architecture and muscle-tendon force transmission: a one-year longitudinal study by Leandro Gomes de Jesus Ferreira, Leandro Gomes de Jesus Ferreira, Isabella da Silva Almeida, Isabella da Silva Almeida, Rochelle Rocha Costa, Gabrielle Vieira Roriz, Gabrielle Vieira Roriz, Jeam Marcel Geremia, João Luiz Quagliotti Durigan, João Luiz Quagliotti Durigan, Rita de Cássia Marqueti, Rita de Cássia Marqueti

“…Therefore, this study aims to address this gap by assessing the effects of prior COVID-19 infection on quadriceps muscle architecture and tendon-aponeurosis complex (TAC) properties over a one-year period, comparing three cohorts: individuals with moderate COVID-19, individuals with severe COVID-19, and a healthy control group.MethodsSeventy participants were included in the study and allocated to three groups: moderate COVID-19 (n = 22), severe COVID-19 (n = 18), and control (n = 30). …”
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