A Splint-to-CT Data Registration Strategy for Maxillary Navigation Surgery by Shinsuke Yamamoto, Shigeo Hara, Toshihiko Takenobu

“…Although headpins and skull posts are widely used for the fixation of the reference frame, they require the use of invasive procedures. …”
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Mobile Health Interventions for Modifying Indigenous Maternal and Child–Health Related Behaviors: Systematic Review by Sana Ishaque, Ola Ela, Anna Dowling, Chris Rissel, Karla Canuto, Kerry Hall, Niranjan Bidargaddi, Annette Briley, Claire T Roberts, Billie Bonevski

“…HealthInfoNet was searched for gray literature and the reference lists of included studies were hand searched. …”
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A new evaluation methodology study - Integrating ‘ancient literature - clinical research - expert consensus’ firstly proposes eight elements for taking Chinese medicine decoctions... by Feiyu Li, Jing Shang, Yixuan Li, Guoxiu Liu, Sijin Zhao, Jiankun Wu, Hongmei Chen, Wanlin Wu, Xuelong Zhao, Huaqiang Zhai

“…Accordingly, a preliminary knowledge framework was formed. (3) Expert consensus: 20 Chinese and foreign clinical pharmacy experts (including France and U.S) were selected to prepare an advisory form based on the preliminary results, and a consensus was reached after two rounds of the Delphi method, confirming the content of the general and personalised guidance, covering terminology, usage, storage, contraindications and other dimensions, and finally identifying the eight core elements.ResultsThe method of “ancient literature-clinical research-expert consensus” is the first time to refine the eight elements of taking Chinese medicine decoctions. (1) Analysis of ancient literature reveals that temperature, course of treatment, frequency, dosage, time of administration, storage conditions, post-medication care and contraindications are the key influencing factors. (2) Clinical research confirmed the urgent need for standardised guidance, and a preliminary framework for a body of knowledge was constructed. (3) Standardised definitions of the eight elements were clarified through the Delphi Expert Consensus, including temperature, duration, frequency, dosage, time, storage conditions, post-medication care, and contraindications.ConclusionThis international guideline addresses a critical gap in taking Chinese medicine decoctions, offering an evidence-based framework for rational clinical use. …”
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Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Recurrent <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> Infections in a Cystic Fibrosis Child Previously Screen Positive, Inconclusive Diagnosis (CFSPID): A... by Riccardo Marsiglia, Stefania Pane, Federica Del Chierico, Alessandra Russo, Pamela Vernocchi, Lorenza Romani, Sabrina Cardile, Antonella Diamanti, Luisa Galli, Agnese Tamborino, Vito Terlizzi, Paola De Angelis, Giulia Angelino, Lorenza Putignani

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Groundwater rebound and seepage characteristics and water quality evolution in a sealed mining area in North China type coalfield by Huiyong YIN, Dehui SUN, Fangying DONG, Fanhua WANG, Lifeng ZHANG, Tao WU, Chao LIU, Yifan ZENG

“…Consequently, the water level remained relatively stable until at day 455 post-sealing, when the goaf was full of accumulated water. …”
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Design of a protocol for obtaining genomic DNA from saliva using mouthwash: Samples taken from patients with periodontal disease by Ángel Chávez Mendoza, Beatriz Buentello Volante, María Esther Ocharán Hernández, Claudia Camelia Calzada Mendoza, Arturo Flores Pliego, Héctor A. Baptista Gonzalez, Higinio Estrada Juárez

“…Results: The greatest concentration of DNA obtained was 352 μg at 10 days post-sampling, followed by 121.025 μg and 19.59 μg at 20 and 30 days, respectively. …”
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Phylogenetic analysis of a 2024 Sheeppox virus isolate from the Almaty region of Kazakhstan and investigation of its pathogenicity in merino sheep by Moldir Azanbekova, Muratbay Mambetaliyev, Aisulu Valiyeva, Nurlan Kozhabergenov, Nurbek Aldayarov, Sanat Kilibayev, Bekbolat Usserbayev, Moldir Tuyskanova, Balziya Kadyrova, Balzhan Myrzakhmetova, Lespek Kutumbetov, Olga Chervyakova, Sergazy Nurabayev, Maxat Berdikulov, Aslan Kerimbayev, Aralbek Rsaliyev, Yergali Abduraimov, Kuandyk Zhugunissov

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Monitoring Vertical Urban Growth in Rapidly Developing Cities with Persistent Scatterer Interferometry: A Multi-Temporal Assessment with COSMO-SkyMed Data in Wuhan, China by Zeeshan Afzal, Timo Balz, Francesca Cigna, Deodato Tapete

“…The methodology involved full-stack processing (analyzing all 375 images for a stable reference), sub-stack processing (independently processing sequential image subsets to track temporal changes), and post-processing to extract persistent scatterer (PS) candidates, estimate building heights, and analyze temporal changes. …”
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Design of a low-cost gas accumulation chamber for general purpose environmental monitoring by Domenico Longo, Serena Guarrera, Delia Ventura, Emanuele Cerruto, Salvatore Roberto Maugeri, Gaetano Giudice

“…A freely available Matlab® tool allows for post-processing data analysis for a more accurate flux calculation. …”
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Studying of S- and L- form Brucella’s Thermo-Extracts Immunogenic Characteristics at Cavies Guinea Pigs by L. M. Mikhailov, N. L. Barannikova, L. E. Tokareva, S. A. Vityazeva, T. P. Starovoytova, V. I. Dubrovina, S. V. Balakhonov

“…To infect guinea pigs using virulent B. abortus 544 (Reference) and B. melitensis I-203 from the museum of living cultures of the Irkutsk Scientific Research Anti-Plague Institute. …”
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A Gaussian Variogram‐Based Model of Total Electron Content in the Regional Ionosphere of China by Ang Liu, Zishen Li, Ningbo Wang, Ang Li, Zhouyu Zhang, Yunlong Zhang

“…Compared to existing models, including BDS‐3 broadcast ionospheric model (BDGIM), GPS broadcast model (Klobuchar), Galileo broadcast model (NeQuickG) and post‐processing Global Ionospheric Map released by IGS (IGSG), the accuracy of IVMP‐SHAKING improves by 6%–52%. …”
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Cognitive Restructuring untuk Mengurangi Kenakalan Peserta Didik MTs by Ahsaniatil Muawanah, Asrowi Asrowi, Agus Tri Susilo

“…The test results on the experimental and control groups' post-test scores obtained significant results. Thus there is a difference after the treatment of cognitive restructuring. …”
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Study on settlement rule and time effect of surrounding rock in diversion tunnel by Xuewei Tong, Wenjia Ma, Haining Liu, Kai Huang, Kunkun Su, Changxu Yue, Tianyi Wang, Jianzhong Yuan

“…Currently, challenges such as water gushing, rock bursts, and large deformations persist during diversion tunnel excavation, necessitating the study of surrounding rock stability post-excavation. This paper focuses on the No.1 tunnel of the Xiaolangdi North Bank Irrigation Area project. …”
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Assessment of three large-scale depopulation methods for swine. by Janice Y Park, Magnus R Campler, Ting-Yu Cheng, Brad L Youngblood, Dawn Torrisi, Michael D Cressman, Justin D Kieffer, Todd E Williams, Andréia G Arruda, Gary A Flory, Daniel P Hougentogler, Jeff Hill, Lucia Hunt, Albert Canturri, Marie R Culhane, Jesse Miller, Andrew S Bowman

“…A subsample of pigs from each method were examined post-mortem for lesions and compared to a reference group of nine pigs euthanized with pentobarbital. …”
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Reflective mindfulness and emotional regulation training to enhance nursing students’ self-awareness, understanding, and regulation: a mixed method randomized controlled trial by Gihan Mohamed Mohamed Salem, Wilf Hashimi, Ayman Mohamed El-Ashry

“…Quantitative data were collected pre- and post-intervention using the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ) and the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), and analyzed using SPSS. …”
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Clinical Evaluation of the Healgen Rapid COVID‐19 Antigen Test as a Point‐of‐Care Diagnostic Tool by Stephen A. Young, Hua Zhang, Jose Rodriguez, David Mishkin, Ward Paine, Li Seyfried, LaTisha Hargrove, Dennis L. Broyles, Chermaen Lindberg, Anurag Purushothaman, Stacey House

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Effect of Abutment Geometry and Luting Agents on the Vertical Marginal Discrepancy of Cast Copings on Implant Abutments: An In Vitro Study by Jose Rosas, Frank Mayta-Tovalino, Violeta Malpartida-Carrillo, Arnaldo Munive Degregori, Roman Mendoza, Maria E. Guerrero

“…The post hoc statistical analysis was performed by the Tukey test. …”
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Equity in clinical trials for HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis: A systematic review of global representation and inclusion of patients and researchers. by David S Lawrence, Tshepo Leeme, Mosepele Mosepele, Thomas S Harrison, Janet Seeley, Joseph N Jarvis

“…Data were summarised and compared over 3 time periods: pre-antiretroviral therapy (ART) (pre-2000), early ART (2000 to 2009), and established ART (post-2010) using chi-squared and chi-squared for trend. …”
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Spillover Effects of Paid Functions on Physicians’ Unpaid Knowledge Activities: Quasi-Experimental Approach by Xuan Liu, Xiaotong Chi, Ming Chen, Wen Sun, Jia Li

“…This study provides a valuable reference for the platform to introduce a paid knowledge model, which is beneficial to the sustainable development of the platform.…”
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Gait spatio-temporal characteristics during obstacle crossing as predictors of fall risk in stroke patients by Zihao Zhu, Feng Xu, Qiujie Li, Xianglin Wan

“…Abstract Background Spatio-temporal parameters provide reference information for the gait variations of stroke patients during obstacle crossing. …”
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