Digital Health Intervention on Awareness of Vaccination Against Influenza Among Adults With Diabetes: Pragmatic Randomized Follow-Up Study by Yifat Fundoiano-Hershcovitz, Felix Lee, Catherine Stanger, Inbar Breuer Asher, David L Horwitz, Omar Manejwala, Jan Liska, David Kerr

“…Further research should focus on optimizing these interventions to achieve significant improvements in vaccination uptake and overall public health outcomes. …”
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QUALITY OF LIFE OUTCOMES FOLLOWING ULTRASONIC DISSECTOR-ASSISTED VS. ELECTROCAUTERY DISSECTION IN MODIFIED RADICAL MASTECTOMY: PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL COHORT by Nazgul Dzhantemirova, Marat Mauletbaev, Asiya Kukanova, Aizhan Bekisheva, Abay Makishev

“…These findings support the integration of ULDs into surgical oncology practice to optimize patient recovery.…”
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Effect of group-based nutritional education combined with individual standard care for outpatients with type 2 diabetes: study protocol for a randomized clinical trial {1} by Aline Busanello, Vanessa Machado Menezes, Olivia Garbin Koller, Ândria Völz Andreia, Jussara Carnevale de Almeida

“…This study aims to evaluate the impact of group-based nutritional education, combined with individual standard care, compared to individual standard care alone, on health outcomes among patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Methods This study is a 12-month, parallel-group, randomized superiority controlled trial. …”
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A WeChat-Based Decision Aid Intervention to Promote Informed Decision-Making for Family Members Regarding the Genetic Testing of Patients With Colorectal Cancer: Randomized Control... by Huanhuan Li, Yanjie Zhao, Wei Li, Wenxia Wang, Shengze Zhi, Yifan Wu, Qiqing Zhong, Rui Wang, Jiao Sun

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to determine whether a decision aid (DA) tool could promote informed decision-making among family members regarding the genetic testing of a patient with CRC. MethodsA single-center, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial was conducted. …”
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Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy: usage patterns and response to treatment in Qatar over ten years by Salma A. Taha, Sherin Thalappil, Ramzy M. Ali, Haajra Fatima, Asaad Omer A. Imameldin, Sami Aqel, Ahmed M. Abdelaal, Timo Siepmann, Timo Siepmann, Jessica Barlinn, Jessica Barlinn, Maryam A. Al-Nesf

“…Further research is warranted to inform local guidelines and optimize IVIg therapy outcomes.…”
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The VALTIVE1 study protocol: a study for the validation of Tie2 as the first tumour vascular response biomarker for VEGF inhibitors by Margherita Carucci, Andrew Clamp, Cong Zhou, Chris Hurt, Rosalind Glasspool, Phillip J. Monaghan, Sally Thirkettle, Michael Wheatley, Madia Mahmood, Monica Narasimham, Tracy Cox, Hilary Morrison, Susan Campbell, Annmarie Nelson, Daniella Holland-Hart, Noreen Hopewell-Kelly, Abin Thomas, Catharine Porter, Magdalena Slusarczyk, Alys Irving, Caroline Dive, Richard Adams, Gordon C. Jayson

“…The aim of the VALTIVE1 study is to validate the utility of plasma Tie2 as a vascular response biomarker and to optimise the Tie2-definition of vascular response so that the subsequent randomised discontinuation VALTIVE2 study can be powered optimally. Methods VALTIVE1 is a multi-centre, single arm, non-interventional biomarker study, with a sample size of 205 participants (176 bevacizumab-treated participants + 29 participants receiving bevacizumab and olaparib/PARPi), who are 16 years or older, have FIGO stage IIIc/IV ovarian cancer on treatment with first-line platinum-based chemotherapy and bevacizumab. …”
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Erector spinae plane block versus transversus abdominis plane block with rectus sheath block for postoperative analgesia in laparoscopic hepatectomy: a randomized clinical trial by Mengke Liu, Xuan Mo, Ruonan Zhan, Han Wang, Yangxi Zhao, Yi Zhang

“…Methods Sixty patients scheduled for laparoscopic hepatectomy were randomly divided into two groups: E group received ultrasound-guided ESPB, while the TR group received subcostal TAPB with RSB. …”
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Impacts of Traditional Warm-Up and Post-Activation Potentiation on Muscle Endurance During the Back Squat: Response of Blood Lactate, Perceived Effort, and Time Under Tension by Taianda M. Amorim, Alexandre V. Gurgel, Viviane Faleiro, Thiago T. Guimarães, Estêvão R. Monteiro, Felipe G. Teixeira, Bruno Jotta, Tiago C. Figueiredo, Raquel C. Castiglione, Silvio R. Marques-Neto

“…Background: Warm-up strategies are essential for optimizing strength-training performance. Traditional warm-ups improve neuromuscular readiness, whereas post-activation potentiation (PAP) has been proposed to acutely enhance muscular output. …”
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Early Palliative Care Following Aborted Cancer Surgery: Results of a Prospective Feasibility Trial by Jordan M. Cloyd, MD, Rakhsha Khatri, BA, Angela Sarna, BS, Lena Stevens, PhD, Victor Heh, PhD, Mary Dillhoff, MD, Alex Kim, MD, Timothy M. Pawlik, MD, PhD, MPH, Aslam Ejaz, MD, Sharla Wells-Di Gregorio, PhD, Erin Scott, MD, Sachin S. Kale, MD

“…Given the unique and complex care needs of this patient population, additional research is needed to optimize supportive care strategies.…”
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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as an adjuvant treatment for thoracolumbar acute hyperesthesia in chondrodystrophic dogs: a prospective blinded controlled clinical stud... by Débora Gouveia, Débora Gouveia, Débora Gouveia, Ana Cardoso, Ana Cardoso, Carla Carvalho, Marina Moisés, André Coelho, André Coelho, André Coelho, Maria Manuel Balça, Maria Manuel Balça, Maria Manuel Balça, Rui Alvites, Rui Alvites, Rui Alvites, Rui Alvites, Ana Colette Maurício, Ana Colette Maurício, Ana Colette Maurício, António Ferreira, António Ferreira, Ângela Martins, Ângela Martins, Ângela Martins

“…This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of TENS as an adjunctive treatment for thoracolumbar paraspinal hyperesthesia in dogs.MethodsThis prospective, blinded, controlled cohort study was conducted in a clinical setting. …”
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Historical overview, advancements, and future prospects of coalfield structure research in China by Daiyong CAO, Yiwen JU, Yucheng XIA, Bo JIANG, Shuzheng NING, Yingchun WEI, Anmin WANG, Xiaoming LI, Wenfeng ZHAN, Huantong LI, Lu WANG, Zhuocheng CAI

“…Amidst the ongoing energy structure optimization and the transformation and upgrading of coalfield geology in China, it is both practically and historically significant to review the history of coalfield structure research, summarize relevant experience, and contemplate future directions of the research under emerging circumstances.Methods Based on literature analysis, as well as the long-term research practices of the authors’ team, this study discusses the disciplinary attribute of coalfield structure research, reviews the history of this field both at home and abroad, and summarizes major achievements in China. …”
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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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Circulating miR-28-5p is overexpressed in patients with sarcopenia despite long-term remission of Cushing’s syndrome: a pilot study by Marta Seco-Cervera, Marta Seco-Cervera, Marta Seco-Cervera, José Santiago Ibáñez-Cabellos, Federico V. Pallardo, Federico V. Pallardo, Federico V. Pallardo, José-Luis García-Giménez, José-Luis García-Giménez, José-Luis García-Giménez, Anna Aulinas, Anna Aulinas, Anna Aulinas, Luciana Martel-Duguech, Susan M. Webb, Susan M. Webb, Susan M. Webb, Elena Valassi, Elena Valassi, Elena Valassi

“…We aimed to identify circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) with differential expression that could be potential biomarkers for the diagnosis and/or prognosis in CS.Patients and methodsThirty-six women in sustained remission for 13 ± 7 years (mean ± SD) from CS, with a median age (IQ range) of 51 (45.2–60) years and mean ± SD BMI of 27 ± 4 Kg/m2, and 36 matched healthy controls were investigated. …”
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Real-world patterns of immunoglobulin replacement therapy for infection prevention in common variable immunodeficiency: a multicenter nationwide study by Pedro Moral Moral, Pedro Moral Moral, Victor Garcia-Bustos, Victor Garcia-Bustos, Héctor Balastegui-Martin, Héctor Balastegui-Martin, Sandra Martínez Mercader, Sandra Martínez Mercader, Carmen Bracke, Carmen Bracke, Lourdes Mateu, Lourdes Mateu, Xavier Solanich, Xavier Solanich, Xavier Solanich, Arnau Antolí, Arnau Antolí, Arnau Antolí, Juan Luis Carrillo-Linares, Ángel Robles-Marhuenda, Francesc Puchades, Ana Pelaez Ballesta, Nuria López-Osle, Miguel Ángel Torralba-Cabeza, Ana María Bielsa Masdeu, Jorge Gil Niño, Nuria Tornador Gaya, Guillem Pascual Castellanos, Rosario Sánchez-Martínez, José Manuel Barragán-Casas, Andrés González-García, José Luís Patier de la Peña, Daniel López-Wolf, Antonia Mora Rufete, Alba Canovas Mora, Marta Dafne Cabañero-Navalon, Marta Dafne Cabañero-Navalon

“…Comparative statistical analyses were performed to identify differences between both treatment groups.ResultsOf the 212 patients, 58.5% received IVIg and 41.5% received SCIg. …”
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The effect of taurine supplementation on markers of muscle damage and muscle pain in an athletic population: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials a... by Elaheh Dehghani, Fatemeh Naeini, Sakineh Shab Bidar, Mohammad Beba, Erfan Mortezapour, Ruhollah Nourian, Khashayar Danandeh, Zahra Gohari Dezfuli, Kurosh Djafarian

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis examines the effects of TS on EIMD and muscle pain in athletes. Methods: PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were systematically searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on TS in athletic populations until March 2025. …”
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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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Transcranial photobiomodulation improves functional brain networks and working memory in healthy older adults: An fNIRS study by Qin Yang, Xiujuan Qu, Can Sheng, Xing Zhao, Guanqun Chen, Xiaoni Wang, Yuxia Li, Wenying Du, Xiaoqi Wang, Yu Sun, Xiaobo Li, Haijing Niu, Ying Han

“…Methods: A total of 55 right-handed healthy older adults were randomly assigned to sham tPBM session group or active tPBM session group. …”
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus’ impact on heart failure patients’ exercise tolerance: a focus on maximal fat oxidation during exercise by Huiying Zhu, Huiying Zhu, Jianchao Pan, Jianxuan Wen, Jianxuan Wen, Xiaojing Dang, Xiaojing Dang, Xiankun Chen, Xiankun Chen, Yunxiang Fan, Yunxiang Fan, Weihui Lu, Weihui Lu, Wei Jiang, Wei Jiang

“…ObjectiveTo explore the impact of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) on exercise tolerance and fat oxidation capacity in patients with heart failure (HF).MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed 108 Chinese patients with HF who were divided into a diabetic group (T2DM group, n = 47) and a non-diabetic group (non-T2DM group, n = 61). …”
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Effects of UV-B radiation on the photosystem performance and fruit quality of strawberry in greenhouse by CHEN Yanrong, DING Shanming, LIU Zhen, SHI Huimei, XIAO Wei, CHEN Xiude, LI Ling, LI Dongmei

“…There was no significant difference in membrane leakage between T4 and CK, indicating that all the UV-B treatments did not cause significant damage to the leaves. …”
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Multigenetic pharmacogenomics–guided treatment shows greater improvements on motor symptoms compared to usual therapy in Parkinson’s disease: a small real-word prospective cohort s... by Yifan Li, Mao Li, Miao Wang, Jiarui Yao, Fengzhu Li, Siyu Chen, Xi Yin, Zhongbao Gao

“…In this study, we conducted a prospective cohort investigation to evaluate the potential benefits of MPGT on motor symptoms in PD patients.MethodsA total of 28 patients with PD were followed for 4 weeks. …”
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