Clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness of collaborative treatment with Korean and Western medicine in patients with facial palsy: a multicenter prospective observational study by Shiva Raj Acharya, Linae Kim, NamKwen Kim

“…Methods A two-arm comparative, multicenter, prospective, observational study was conducted at 11 nationwide hospitals participating in the fourth phase of the national pilot project for CT. …”
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Perioperative complications and length of stay in patients with diabetes mellitus after aseptic revision total shoulder arthroplasty by Arman Kishan, Sarah I. Goldfarb, Jake DePalo, Henry Maxwell Fox, Ansh Kishan, Umasuthan Srikumaran

“…Our study aimed to assess the association between DM and perioperative complications and length of hospital stay after aseptic revision TSA, which has been underexplored. Methods: Using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database, we analyzed 1979 patients undergoing revision TSA from 2006 to 2021. …”
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Multidisciplinary DRG management for rational medication in obstetrics: a cost analysis in Zhejiang Province by Qiqin Zhang, Geer Zhang, Shuangneng Yang, Meng Zhang, Shujuan Shu, Mengdan Zhao

“…This represents a transformation from reactive cost control to proactive medication optimization. Methods This study collected DRG data of obstetric patients from a hospital between 2020 and 2024. …”
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Sources and clinical characteristics of infant pertussis in China: increasing contribution of siblings by Feng Luo, Shuhan Zheng, Yang Zhou, Yao Zhu, Ying Su, Rongrong Dai, Chunzhen Hua, Hangjie Zhang, Hanqing He

“…The household survey revealed significant differences in the distributions of first and source cases between single-child and multi-child households (P < 0.001). …”
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ΔSUVmax adds prognostic value to early response assessment during the first-line treatment of classical Hodgkin lymphoma: a retrospective cohort study by László Imre Pinczés, Dávid Tóthfalusi, Boglárka Dobó, Sándor Barna, Bence Farkas, Ildikó Garai, Árpád Illés, Zsófia Miltényi

“…Abstract Background In classical Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), optimizing early risk stratification and response assessment are the cornerstones of therapy. …”
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Biogenic Zinc nanoparticles: green approach to synthesis, characterization, and antimicrobial applications by Myada S. M. Ouf, Mahmoud E. A. Duab, Dina I. Abdel-Meguid, Ebaa E. EL-Sharouny, Nadia A. Soliman

“…Unlike chemical and physical methods, biogenic synthesis offers a greener and more eco-friendly alternative. …”
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Complementary Effect of an Educational Website for Children and Adolescents with Primary Headaches in Tertiary Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Henrike Goldstein, Lisa-Marie Rau, Verena Bachhausen, Julia Wager

“…Future research should focus on better integrating the tool into treatment plans, optimizing usage, and tailoring content to varying knowledge levels. …”
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Geriatric hip fracture with proximal upper extremity fracture increases morbidity and mortality by Zachary Jodoin, MD, Travis Kotzur, BS, Aaron Singh, BA, Kyle Paul, MD, Case Martin, MD, Ravi Karia, MD, Thomas Hand, MD

“…Further subgroup analysis based on fracture location was also completed. Methods. Design:. Retrospective review. Setting:. …”
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Effect of aerobic exercise on cardiopulmonary fitness among people with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shan Su, Clare Chung-Wah Yu, Emma Feng-Ming Zhou, Jing-Yuan Liu, Siu-Ngor Fu

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize the current evidence on the impact of aerobic exercise on cardiopulmonary fitness in people with knee OA. Methods PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched from inception to March 1, 2024, for randomized controlled trials (RCTs). …”
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Risk factors associated with the failure of day surgery for total knee arthroplasty a multivariate logistic regression analysis by Pan Luo, Jiabin Feng, Yankun Li, Yingli Zou, Xuepeng Zhu, Li Sun, Bo Li

“…ObjectiveTo explore and analyze the risk factors leading to delayed discharge in patients undergoing day surgery for total knee arthroplasty, providing a theoretical basis for optimizing patient selection, targeted interventions, and managing expectations and risks of day surgery patients.MethodsA retrospective analysis of clinical data from patients diagnosed with “knee osteoarthritis” and scheduled for day surgery for total knee arthroplasty at the Department of Orthopedics, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital from October 2021 to June 2023. …”
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A Framework for Assessing the Effectiveness of Carbon Storage Change During the Process of Land Consolidation by Changdong Ye, Pingping Deng, Chunpeng Ke, Xiaoping Fu, Jiyang Mi, Long Zhou

“…This framework provides theoretical support for optimizing LC to enhance regional CS and lays the groundwork for future investigations into the long-term impacts of LC on CS, as well as the potential for applying the methods used in this study to other regions and types of land consolidation projects.…”
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Assessing Practical General English Textbook: An Analysis of Overall Quality and Intercultural Communicative Competence Attributes [In English] by Hamed Badpa, Esmail Zare Behtash

“…This study provides a comprehensive evaluation of Practical General English, a widely adopted university-level textbook, with a focus on its overall quality and its integration of intercultural communicative competence (ICC) attributes. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research draws on data collected from 30 Iranian university professors specializing in language education. …”
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Opioid Use Following Primary Unilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty Varies With Age by Shah Fahad, MD, Jason A. Bryman, MD, Michael A. Behun, MD, Maryam Salimi, MD, Olivia Vyge, MS, Nina Rosen, BS, Todd Miner, MD, Jason M. Jennings, MD, DPT

“…We hypothesize that older patients consume fewer narcotic medications than younger patients following primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 506 primary unilateral TKA patients for perioperative opioid utilization. …”
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Effectiveness, Utility, and Economic Analysis of Three-drug Treatment vs Two-drug Treatment in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients by Aamir A Syed, Subhranshu Panda, Aleemuddin NM

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness, utility, and economic analysis of a three-drug treatment vs a two-drug treatment in COPD patients. Materials and methods: An observation was conducted at a superspecialty hospital in Hyderabad. …”
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Learning Curve of Third-generation Minimally Invasive Chevron-Akin Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus Correction in Asian Population: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Ramesh Radhakrishnan, Adriel YW Tay, Kae Sian Tay, Nicholas EM Yeo

“…These insights are crucial for optimizing surgical training and integrating MICA into clinical practice. …”
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The Value of Combining Carbon Dioxide Gap and Oxygen-Derived Variables with Lactate Clearance in Predicting Mortality after Resuscitation of Septic Shock Patients by Walid Ahmed, Mohamed Laimoud

“…Many indicators have been proposed to judge the optimization of oxygen delivery to meet tissue oxygen consumption. …”
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Regional aspects of fetal morphometry depending on climatic factors in a temperate continental climate by E. M. Iutinskiy, L. M. Zheleznov, S. A. Dvoryanskiy

“…Single-factor analysis of variance showed statistically significant differences in the average weight of newborns between the groups. …”
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NUTRIENT SUPPORT OF PREGNANT WOMEN'S DIET AND ITS ROLE IN THE PREVENTION OF GESTATIONAL COMPLICATIONS AND REDUCTION OF ADVERSE PERINATAL OUTCOMES by Ирина Борисовна Фаткуллина, Наталья Алексеевна Стеценко, Евгений Мусинович Гареев

“…Based on the data obtained, reliable significant differences were revealed between the group receiving nutritional support and the control group. …”
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Is Topical Tranexamic Acid Effective in Reducing Hematoma and Seroma in Breast Surgery? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Ammar S.A. Hashemi, MD, Sara M. Hussein, MD, Zainab H. Alshehab, Abdullah A. Al Qurashi, MD, Lucas Kreutz-Rodrigues, MD, Basel A. Sharaf, MD, DDS, FACS

“…However, evidence on the efficacy of topical TXA in breast surgery remains sparse. Methods:. This systematic review adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. …”
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Effect of breed, sex, and age on the body and internal organ weight of chickens for food security in resource-poor communities of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by Thando Tenza, Thando Tenza, Lindokuhle Christopher Mhlongo, Cyprial Ndumiso Ncobela, Zikhona Rani

“…Understanding these factors is important for optimizing poultry production and enhancing food security in such environments.MethodsA total of 120 chickens were used, comprising three breeds: broilers (n=40), Potchefstroom Koekoek (n=40), and a non-descriptive breed (n=40). …”
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