Comparative analysis of the effectiveness of caudal epidural blocks and combined pharmacological therapy in the treatment of patients with discogenic low back pain by M.S. Chervatiuk, І.V. Fishchenko

“…Results. Assessment of the functional state after treatment showed that at the time of the final survey, after 6 months, positive changes with the absence of functio­nal limitations were no­ted by 30 (83.3 %) patients with chronic nonspecific pain in the lumbar spine in the EB group and 8 (32 %) patients in the FT group. …”
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Enhanced optical properties of chitosan polymer doped with orange peel dye investigated via UV–Vis and FTIR analysis by Dyari M. Mamand, Dana S. Muhammad, Shujahadeen B. Aziz, Peshawa O. Hama, Bandar A. Al-Asbahi, Abdullah A. A. Ahmed, Jamal Hassan

“…UV–Vis-NIR spectroscopy revealed significantly enhanced UV–visible light absorption in the 200–500 nm region and effective UV light blocking. FTIR analysis showed strong interactions between OPDs and the CS matrix, with functional groups such as O–H, C=O, and C=C. …”
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Quantification and Comprehensive Analysis of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Bone Marrow Samples from Sickle Cell Disease Patients with Osteonecrosis by Tiago O. Ribeiro, Paula B. Daltro, Gildasio Cerqueira Daltro, Songeli M. Freire, Roberto Meyer, Vitor Fortuna

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A Case Report of Clinical Features Analysis of a Novel IKBKG Variant Leading to Anhidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia and Immunodeficiency by HUANG Xiaomei, LUO Ying, HE Tingyan, XU Yongbin, XIA Yu, YANG Zhi, ZHU Xiaona, HUANG Yanyan, WENG Ruohang, YANG Jun, WANG Linlin

“…In addition, genetic analysis is needed to exclude pseudogene interference and functional evaluations are required.…”
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Analysis of Numerical Instability Factors and Geometric Reconstruction in 3D SIMP-Based Topology Optimization Towards Enhanced Manufacturability by Longbao Chen, Ding Zhou

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Silicon-induced photosynthetic adaptations in common buckwheat under salt stress revealed by prompt chlorophyll a fluorescence analysis by Md. Rakib Hossain Raihan, Michal Antala, Marcin Stróżecki, Md. Intesaful Haque, Mirza Hasanuzzaman, Radosław Juszczak, Anshu Rastogi

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A novel augmentation technique for the repair of full thickness gluteal tendon tears: a biomechanical analysis in an ovine model by Alexander Derksen, Zarife Balli, Henning Windhagen, Dennis Nebel, Janin Reifenrath

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Cyclin D2 – a potential biomarker in uterine corpus endometrial carcinoma through methylation chip and bioinformatic analysis by Lizhen Wang, Lizhen Wang, Wu Qu, Zhifu Yang

“…CCND2 was selected for further functional analysis. IHC results revealed that the positive expression of CCND2 in UCEC was significantly lower than in normal endometrial tissue (P < 0.05). …”
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Comparative effectiveness of various orbital decompression techniques in treating thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Wei Guo, Jialu Geng, Dongmei Li

“…Abstract Background In thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO), orbital decompression is a critical surgical approach for functional and aesthetic reasons. Meanwhile, the presence of surgical complications, especially the new onset of primary gaze diplopia, also influences postoperative patient satisfaction. …”
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Efficacy and safety of vitamin E as adjunctive therapy for epilepsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials by Yanfei Li, Yanfei Li, Gefei He, Gefei He, Juanjuan Huang, Juanjuan Huang, Lin Hu, Lin Hu

“…Vitamin E had a potential advantage in reducing seizure frequency by >75% (RR = 1.73, 95% confidence interval (CI) (1.31, 2.28), p < 0.01), compared with the control group. Subgroup analysis showed a statistically significant difference in the reduction of seizure frequency by >50% (RR = 1.58, 95% CI (1.27, 1.96), p < 0.01) between the vitamin E group and the control group, especially in children (RR = 1.69, 95% CI (1.29, 2.20), p < 0.01). …”
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Efficacy of acupuncture therapy plus related rehabilitation therapy for post-stroke urinary incontinence: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zifeng Dai, Zifeng Dai, Yuting Wang, Yuting Wang, Yuzheng Du, Yuzheng Du, Linru Hou, Linru Hou, Yufen Li, Yufen Li, Kaixuan Ma, Kaixuan Ma, Qinfeng Yan, Qinfeng Yan, Jian Wen, Jian Wen, Xinlei Dong, Xinlei Dong, Xiaolin Chen, Xiaolin Chen, Lili Zhang, Lili Zhang

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Monitoring Method and Performance Analysis of Climbing Scaffolds in Super High-Rise Buildings Based on BeiDou/GNSS Technology by Pengfei Wang, Gen Liu, Jian Wang, Ping Zhu, Jiaqi Guo, Jingxuan Zhang, Heyu Zhang, Yijia Liu

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Dapagliflozin combined with methylcobalamin in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiao-Long Deng, Ren Wu, Xuan-Xia Lin, Jia-Jian Liang, Han-Wei Huang

“…There was no significant increase in adverse events (OR: 0.37; 95% CI: 0.07–2.03; P=0.25).ConclusionDapagliflozin combined with methylcobalamin appears to be an effective and safe therapeutic strategy for managing DPN in T2DM patients, improving both nerve function and glycemic control.…”
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Genome-Wide Analysis of Genes Encoding Methionine-Rich Proteins in Arabidopsis and Soybean Suggesting Their Roles in the Adaptation of Plants to Abiotic Stress by Ha Duc Chu, Quynh Ngoc Le, Huy Quang Nguyen, Dung Tien Le

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Outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve replacement in younger low-risk patients: a comprehensive meta-analysis of efficacy and safety by António Rocha de Almeida, António Rocha de Almeida, António Rocha de Almeida, Maria Rita Lima, Maria Rita Lima, Daniel A. Gomes, Renato Fernandes, Eduardo Infante Oliveira, Eduardo Infante Oliveira, Pedro Araújo Gonçalves, Pedro Araújo Gonçalves, Rui Campante Teles, Rui Campante Teles, Manuel de Sousa Almeida, Manuel de Sousa Almeida, Lino Patrício

“…Secondary endpoints included all-cause mortality, disabling stroke, atrial fibrillation (AF), permanent pacemaker implantation (PPI), bleeding, functional class (NYHA), and quality-of-life (KCCQ score) improvements.ResultsFour RCTs were included with 4,252 patients (2,125 TAVI and 2,127 SAVR). …”
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Association Between Estimated Pulse Wave Velocity and Endovascular Thrombectomy Outcome: A Secondary Analysis of the OPTIMAL‐BP Trial by Minho Han, Haram Joo, Hyungwoo Lee, JoonNyung Heo, Jae Wook Jung, Young Dae Kim, Eunjeong Park, Kwang Hyun Kim, Jaeseob Yun, Jin Kyo Choi, Il Hyung Lee, Byung Moon Kim, Dong Joon Kim, Na Young Shin, Bang‐Hoon Cho, Seong Hwan Ahn, Hyungjong Park, Sung‐Il Sohn, Jeong‐Ho Hong, Tae‐Jin Song, Yoonkyung Chang, Gyu Sik Kim, Kwon‐Duk Seo, Kijeong Lee, Jun Young Chang, Jung Hwa Seo, Sukyoon Lee, Jang‐Hyun Baek, Han‐Jin Cho, Dong Hoon Shin, Jinkwon Kim, Joonsang Yoo, Minyoul Baik, Kyung‐Yul Lee, Yo Han Jung, Yang‐Ha Hwang, Chi Kyung Kim, Jae Guk Kim, Chan Joo Lee, Sungha Park, Soyoung Jeon, Hye Sun Lee, Sun U Kwon, Oh Young Bang, Ji Hoe Heo, Hyo Suk Nam

“…A reduction in ePWV at 24 hours after EVT increased the likelihood of functional independence at 3 months in patients receiving conventional BP management (adjusted odds ratio, 3.41 [95% CI, 1.02‒11.38]) but not in those receiving intensive BP management. …”
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Cardiotoxicity in patients with metastatic melanoma treated with BRAF/MEK inhibitors: a real-world analysis of incidence, risk factors, and reversibility by Jonas K. Oddershede, Ida K. Meklenborg, Lars Bastholt, Louise M. Guldbrandt, Henrik Schmidt, Rasmus B. Friis

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Hierarchical Gaussian processes for characterizing gait variability in multiple sclerosis by Alexandru Stihi, Claudia Mazzà, Elizabeth Cross, Timothy James Rogers

“…Reduction in mobility due to gait impairment is a critical consequence of diseases affecting the neuromusculoskeletal system, making detecting anomalies in a person’s gait a key area of interest. …”
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Effects of kinesio taping in patients undergoing knee or hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Ting Mei, Yuli Shuai, Dandong Wu, Heping Yu

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Efficacy of ginkgo biloba extract in the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Xuxin Sun, Ling Peng, Wenchao Xiao, Keying Li, Sheng Chen

“…ObjectiveThis systematic review and meta-analysis aims to assess the efficacy of GBE in the treatment of IPF by evaluating its impact on total effective rate, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function tests, and markers of inflammation and fibrosis.MethodsWe conducted a comprehensive search across seven databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang DATA, VIP, and CBM, without restrictions on publication date. …”
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