Gantry-based pencil beam scanning proton therapy for uveal melanoma: IMPT versus proton arc therapy by Hang Qi, Lei Hu, Sheng Huang, Yen-Po Lee, Francis Yu, Qing Chen, Yunjie Yang, Minglei Kang, Huifang Zhai, Milo Vermeulen, Andy Shim, Peter Park, Xuanfeng Ding, Jun Zhou, David H. Abramson, Jasmine H. Francis, Charles B. Simone, Christopher A. Barker, Haibo Lin

“…IMPT plans were robustly optimized with perturbations of 3 mm setup and 3.5% range uncertainties using 3–4 fields without apertures. …”
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Independent and combined relationships between nighttime light exposure, air pollution, PM2.5 constituents, greenness and diabetes or high blood sugar: a national prospective cohor... by Siyu Qing, Ziyue Liang, Yifang Liang, Renfang Zhang, Xiaojie Chen, Wenqing Wang, Chunejie Xu, Fei Lin, Yongbin Wang

“…Methods Using data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS, 2011–2015), we included 11,865 participants aged ≥ 45 years without baseline D/HBS. …”
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Efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine for post-COVID-19 syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yiting Wang, Xiao Li, Huaizheng Hui, Dianxing Yang

“…Further large-scale, high-quality trials are needed to validate these outcomes and optimize treatment strategies. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/home , CRD420251016442.…”
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Construction and practice of information platform for blood collection in outpatient clinics in the public health emergencies (突发卫生公共事件下门诊采血中心信息化平台的构建及应用)... by ZHAO Lu (赵路), LI Qianqian (李倩倩), CUI Hailing (崔海伶)

“…Objective To investigate the construction and practice of information platform for blood collection in outpatient clinics in the public health emergencies. Methods The comprehensive informatization construction had been launched since December 2019 in Hospital A(study group), and an information platform was constructed to regulate the blood collection in outpatient clinics. …”
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Improving pain, function and quality of life in end-stage knee osteoarthritis: a patient-preference cohort study on whole-body vibration and exercise as bridging therapies for tota... by Kendrew Yu-Hei Choi, Wai-Wang Chau, Linda Man-Kuen Li, Sammie Yuk-Lam Ng, Boie Po-Yee Lo, Michael Tim-Yun Ong, Patrick Shu-Hang Yung

“…Minimal Clinically Important Difference (MCID) and Minimal Detectable Change (MDC) were calculated to assess the clinical significance of the results. …”
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Chronic Khat Chewing Induced High-Grade Hemorrhoidal Disease and Post-Operative Bleeding in Yemen by Al-Kubati WR

“…Post-operative complications, including bleeding and severe pain, were significantly higher in male khat chewers (p < 0.05), while no significant differences were observed in females.Conclusion: Chronic khat chewing is strongly associated with high-grade hemorrhoidal disease and increased post-operative complications. …”
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Reflections and implementation strategies for constructing a standard system for deep coalbed methane exploration and exploitation by Xinjun CHEN, Zengqin LIU, Baojian SHEN, Shihu ZHAO, Jiaqi ZHANG, Jincheng YE

“…This leads to insufficient technical adaptability and pronounced risks of safety and environmental protection in the exploration and exploitation of deep CBM. MethodsThrough a systematic analysis of differences in geological and engineering characteristics between shallow and deep CBM, this study proposed a standard system framework following three dimensions (i.e., geological complexity, technical adaptability, and industrial and ecological collaboration) and four principles (scientific, systematic, practical, and dynamic natures). …”
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Muscular and Renal Safety of Ticagrelor with High-Intensity Statins: Retrospective Cohort Findings by Alshammari AS, Shalwala AA, Alnuhait MA, Alhazmi AY, Fagieha RE, Hallabi NB, Alandijani EA, Aloufi MA, Alharbi MS, Alzahrani RS, Elkholy EM, Elrggal ME, Alotaibi AS

“…This study aimed to evaluate these risks in a real-world clinical setting in Saudi Arabia.Methods: This retrospective observational cohort study was conducted at the Makkah Cardiology Center, Saudi Arabia. …”
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Smartphone-Based Telemonitoring for Better Oral Health With Toothbrushes: 6-Month Randomized Controlled Trial by Jaeyeon Kim, Yiseul Choi, Yoolbin Song, Wonse Park

“…However, further studies are needed to optimize feedback intervals and improve long-term adherence. …”
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O IMPACTO DAS EXPERIÊNCIAS ESTIGMATIZADORAS E AUTOESTIGMA NA SAÚDE MENTAL E NO COMPORTAMENTO SUICIDA: UM ESTUDO EM PAÍSES DE LÍNGUA PORTUGUESA by Henrique Marques Pereira, Mariana Quelhas Marques Coelho

“…Conclusions: Self-stigmatization has a negative impact on mental health and suicidal behavior, and countries should initiate mental health promotion campaigns and suicide prevention campaigns whose central goal should be to optimize people's quality of life…”
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Effectiveness of Topic-Based Chatbots on Mental Health Self-Care and Mental Well-Being: Randomized Controlled Trial by Alan C Y Tong, Kent T Y Wong, Wing W T Chung, Winnie W S Mak

“…However, these improvements did not differ significantly at 1 month when compared to the waitlist control group. …”
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Phosphate Peritoneal Equilibration Test, Hypothesizing New Parameters to Classify Peritoneal Phosphate Handling Through the Peritoneal Membrane by Francesca K. Martino, Chiara Ciotti, Anna Basso, Ruggero Zanella, Lucia F. Stefanelli, Dorella Del Prete, Federico Nalesso

“…Methods: We hypothesized a simple two-compartment model to describe phosphate removal driven by diffusion. …”
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Examining the Effects of the Protection Motivation Theory–Based Online Intervention on Improving the Cognitive Behavioral Outcomes of Caregivers of Children With Atopic Diseases: Q... by Dequan Shen, Qinzhun Zhang, Jiayu Tang, Jiahui Wu, Hui Huang, Yuchang Xu, Yinan He, Jialu He, Chengyin Ye

“…In the intervention group, caregivers exhibited stronger intentions and partial behavioral optimization (eg, environmental allergen control, with Z=–3.025; P=.002) and children showed improved medication adherence (Z=–4.457; P<.001) and alleviated eczema (Z=–3.112; P=.002) and allergic rhinitis symptoms (Z=–3.277; P<.001), although no significant differences emerged in asthma control (Z=–.830; P=.41) or food allergy–related caregiver burden (Z=–1.693; P=.09). …”
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Application of Six Sigma in the management of caregivers of inpatients in Department of Neurology during the COVID-19 outbreak (六西格玛管理法在新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情防控期间神经内科住院患者陪护人员管理中的应用)... by PAN Xi (潘习), XU Lan (徐岚), WANG Zhi (王稚)

“…Objective To evaluate the application of Six Sigma in the management of caregivers of inpatients in Department of Neurology during the COVID-19 outbreak. Methods Based on the Six Sigma approach, the management process of caregivers of inpatients in Department of Neurology was divided into five phases: definition, measurement, analysis, improvement and control. …”
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Monetary incentives and peer referral in promoting secondary distribution of HIV self-testing among men who have sex with men in China: A randomized controlled trial. by Yi Zhou, Ying Lu, Yuxin Ni, Dan Wu, Xi He, Jason J Ong, Joseph D Tucker, Sean Y Sylvia, Fengshi Jing, Xiaofeng Li, Shanzi Huang, Guangquan Shen, Chen Xu, Yuan Xiong, Yongjie Sha, Mengyuan Cheng, Junjie Xu, Hongbo Jiang, Wencan Dai, Liqun Huang, Fei Zou, Cheng Wang, Bin Yang, Wenhua Mei, Weiming Tang

“…<h4>Background</h4>Digital network-based methods may enhance peer distribution of HIV self-testing (HIVST) kits, but interventions that can optimize this approach are needed. …”
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The clinical characteristics of Hirayama disease in females by Hongwei Wang, Wei Lei, Ye Tian, Jianwei Wu, Xiaosheng Ma, Feizhou Lyu, Xinlei Xia, Jingjuan Liang, Jianyuan Jiang, Hongli Wang

“…Discussion: Although females presented with Hirayama disease two years earlier than males, no other clinical differences were observed. Hirayama disease is likely associated with growth and development in puberty, and early identification, regardless of whether patients are male or female, is critical to optimizing prognosis. …”
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Assessing the role of genotype by environment interaction of winter wheat cultivars using envirotyping techniques in North China by Haiwang Yue, Yanbing Wang, Zhaoyang Chen, Jiashuai Zhu, Partha Pratim Behera, Pengcheng Liu, Haoxiang Yang, Jianwei Wei, Junzhou Bu, Xuwen Jiang, Xuwen Jiang, Wujun Ma

“…Accurate yield estimation depends on understanding the patterns of GEI in multi-environment trials (METs).MethodsFrom 2014 to 2018, continuous experiments were conducted in the Heilonggang region of the North China Plain (NCP), evaluating 71 winter wheat genotypes across 16 locations over five years. …”
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Whether exercises and testosterone replacement therapy support a treatment for cardiovascular and atherosclerotic patients with iliac artery stenosis and low total testosterone and... by Sid Solaković, Nina Solaković, Anes Jogunčić, Hajrudin Spahović, Fedja Hajrulahović, Mensur Vrcić, Emir Solaković, Amina Godinjak, Iryna Skrypchenko, Olena Dorofieieva, Kseniia Yarymbash

“…It also attempts to remodel a patient behavioral pattern, optimize ST levels and link them to outcomes and patency of vascular procedures on the iliac segment. …”
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Conception and development of a neurological registry of patients with persistent health impairments following work-related COVID-19 disease in Germany by Schwenkreis, Peter, Kozak, Agnessa, Gonschorek, Andreas, Schmehl, Ingo, Seddigh, Susann, Fürst, Andrea, Wohlfahrt, Kai, Rademacher, Corinna, Engel, Lynn, Wefers, Jacob, Kobes, Kerrin, Kleinmüller, Olaf, Wischnat, Jana, Nienhaus, Albert, Tegenthoff, Martin

“…The design of the post-COVID registry, along with a description of the study population, is detailed in this paper.Methods: The registry includes patients with an occupational disease or accident. …”
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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

“…TAC stiffness did not differ between groups (p = 0.517), but torque production demonstrated an effect on this variable (p = 0.001). …”
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