Influence of different hydrogen peroxide neutralizer solutions on the dental root morphology by Amanda Vargas Trindade Roela, Natália Rivoli Rossi, Thais Cachuté Paradella, Tarcísio José de Arruda Paes Junior, Camilla Sthéfany do Carmo Ribeiro, Rodrigo Furtado de Carvalho

“…Two photomicrographs, obtained from the cervical third, were randomly selected from each sample using SEM and subsequently evaluated. …”
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Case Report: Effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on acute pain after external fixation for bilateral open tibiofibular fractures by Qi Li, Donglin Zhao, Shuyang Zhang, Xinyu Du, Ning Ding, Zheng Xing, Xiaolei Chu, Weiguo Xu

“…However, as a single-case report, this study has limited sample size, necessitating further large-scale randomized controlled trials to validate these findings.…”
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Drug resistance and phylogenetic grouping of bacteria isolated from visitors' hands in a secondary-care hospital by Samuel Campista-León, María José Cabanillas-Pacheco, Laura de Jesús Delgado-Díaz, Joel Tohevaris Garcia-Guerrero, Luz Isela Peinado-Guevara

“…Methodology: Twenty-five palmar surface and interdigital space sample swabs were randomly collected and cultured on blood agar plates, and 19 colonies with different macro- and microscopic characteristics were isolated. …”
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Near vision assessment for adults using the NIH Toolbox by John-Christopher A. Finley, Jerry Slotkin, Cindy J. Nowinski, Cindy J. Nowinski, Katy Bedjeti, Nicholas Volpe, Sandra Weintraub, Sandra Weintraub, Richard Gershon

“…This study is the first to report the psychometric properties of the NIH Toolbox Near Visual Acuity Test in a sample of community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults.MethodsNinety-eight adults (ages 40–81) completed the tablet-based near vision test and the gold standard chart-based near vision test. …”
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Effects of mind-body therapies in knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Yanfei Ma, Chunyan Wang, Qiyan Peng, Ailin Hou, Yeping Li, Rong Hu, Yang Yin

“…Results The study used an overall sample size of 859 from a total of 17 RCTs. In addition, a total of 13 different mind-body therapies were included in our study. …”
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Examination of the relationship between perceived freedom levels in leisure time and multidimensional leadership orientations of individuals engaged in nature sports as a recreatio... by Kenan Koç, Mustafa Soner Yüce, Mustafa Soner Yüce, Hakkı Ulucan, Mustafa Zahit Serarslan, Oğulcan Usuflu, Sevim Kir, Erdal Kirik

“…IntroductionThe purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between perceived freedom in leisure and multifaceted leadership orientations among individuals engaged in recreational nature sports residing in various provinces of the Central Anatolia region.MethodsIn this study, a quantitative research method was used. The sample consisted of 633 randomly selected volunteers from Kayseri, Kýrşehir, and Nevşehir. …”
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Association of Acute Venous Thromboembolism With In‐Hospital Outcomes of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery by Muhammad S. Panhwar, Mahazarin Ginwalla, Ankur Kalra, Tanush Gupta, Dhaval Kolte, Sahil Khera, Deepak L. Bhatt, Joseph F. Sabik

“…Methods and Results We utilized the 2013 to 2014 National Inpatient Sample to identify all patients >18 years of age who underwent CABG (without concomitant valvular procedures), and had VTE during the hospital stay. …”
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A meta-analysis of surgical margin status and prognosis after precise resection of liver cancer using fluorescence imaging-guided surgery by Fang Xie, Qian Zhang, Yuming Jia, Kaijian Lei, Hongru Yu, Wei Zhang, Li Li, Daohong Kan

“…However, further multicenter randomized controlled trials with larger sample sizes are needed to validate its impact on margin distance, operative time, intraoperative transfusion, hospital stay, and complication rates.…”
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Biofeedback for Motor and Cognitive Rehabilitation in Parkinson’s Disease: A Comprehensive Review of Non-Invasive Interventions by Pierluigi Diotaiuti, Giulio Marotta, Salvatore Vitiello, Francesco Di Siena, Marco Palombo, Elisa Langiano, Maria Ferrara, Stefania Mancone

“…Studies were selected through a systematic search of peer-reviewed literature and analyzed in terms of design, sample characteristics, feedback modality, outcomes, and clinical feasibility. (4) Results: EMG biofeedback demonstrated improvements in muscle activation, gait, postural stability, and dysphagia management. …”
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Transcranial magnetic stimulation measures of corticospinal excitability in Black and Hispanic/Latino people with painful peripheral neuropathy by Marlon L. Wong, Lisa M. McTeague, Gabriel Gonzalez, Juan P. Gonzalez, Jessica L. Bolanos, Peter J. Hosein, Danylo F. Cabral, Peter J. Fried

“…The study found good test-retest reliability for TMS measures, with ICC values between 0.69 and 0.95 for all TMS measures of interest.DiscussionOverall, TMS measures demonstrated good reliability in this sample of Black and Hispanic/Latino individuals with PN, and these findings provide valuable preliminary data for future studies aimed at establishing the psychometric properties and diagnostic utility of TMS measures in PN.…”
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Variability in Prolificacy, Total Carotenoids, Lutein, and Zeaxanthin of Yellow Small-Ear Waxy Corn Germplasm by Supaporn Sukto, Khomsorn Lomthaisong, Jirawat Sanitchon, Sompong Chankaew, Marvin P. Scott, Thomas Lübberstedt, Kamol Lertrat, Bhalang Suriharn

“…About 44 corn accessions and 4 check varieties were evaluated for agronomic traits and yield components under multienvironment trials in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). The immature seed sample of these genotypes was analyzed to quantify the content of total carotenoids and some carotenoid fractions. …”
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Long-Day Photoperiod Improves the Growth and Muscle Quality of Grass Carp (<i>Ctenopharyngodon idella</i>) by Yin Wang, Xuxu Li, Tingting Xu, Huacheng Li, Jieya Liu, Qiushi Yang, Wenhan Li, Sayed R. S. Zidan, Chengchen Jiang, Yutian Yuan, Rong Tang, Liqin Yu, Li Li, Xi Zhang, Dapeng Li

“…The experiment spanned a 75-day period, after which sampling and analysis were performed. Compared with the 0L:24D and 8L:16D groups, the 12L:12D and 16L:8D groups significantly promoted the growth of grass carp (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Evaluation of the Effects of Retro-Cavity Preconditioning with or Without Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid on Root Surface pH and Dislodgement Resistance of NeoMTA2 and Mineral Trio... by Sedigheh Khedmat, Seyyed Ali Abaee, Hadi Assadian, Antonio Signore, Stefano Benedicenti

“…After completion of endodontic treatment, root-end resections were performed, and retro-cavities were prepared. The samples were randomly divided into two groups of A and B (<i>n</i> = 24 each). …”
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Comparison of Fracture Resistance and Quality of Lateral Condensation Obturation in Traditional and Conservative Access Cavity Preparation: An <i>In Vitro</i> Study by Gurkiran Kaur, Purshottam Jasuja, Shveta Munjal, Heena Khurana, Ekta Gakhar, Suman Sharma

“…Class II mesio-occlusal cavities were prepared for both group Ia and Ib. In group II, samples were prepared for the determination of the compaction quality of LC obturation. …”
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Cefiderocol Versus Best Available Therapy in the Treatment of Critically Ill Patients with Severe Infections Due to Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria: A Systematic Review and Meta-A... by Carlos Risco-Risco, César Henriquez-Camacho, Marta Herrera-Rueda, José Barberán, David Andaluz-Ojeda

“…Studies with at least 50% of critically ill patients were included. Studies with small sample size or without comparison groups were excluded. …”
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The effect of Edaravone on clinical symptoms and oxidative stress factors in patients with acute ischemic stroke: A clinical trial by Mojtaba Khazaei, Fatemeh Saadati Pour, Masoud Ghiasian, Salman Khazaei, Shahir Mazaheri, Akram Ranjbar, Sajjad Daneshyar, Mozhgan Nazifi

“…However, further research with larger sample sizes is needed to establish the efficacy of this medication.…”
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Effects of blood flow restricted staircase sprint snacks on body composition, anaerobic power, and muscle strength in physically inactive students by Ji Zhu, Ming Li, Chengyun Wang

“…However, the effectiveness of this intervention must be determined in future studies, considering factors such as cuff pressure, gender and sample size.…”
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Artistic activity and its role in the aesthetic response of middle school students by Hira Abdul Jabbar Star Lafta, Saleh Ahmed Mahidi Al-Fahdawi

“…As for the third chapter, the research population included the total number of students affiliated with the Ministry of Education, Baghdad Directorate of Education, Al-Karkh I, Al-Mutamayzin Al-Khadra Secondary School for Boys - Fifth Grade of Middle School.  As for the research sample, it was chosen randomly because the community was homogeneous, and its number reached (20) students who were chosen from the research community. …”
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L-arginine mitigates cardiac lipid and glucose accumulation through leptin modulation and enhancement of PIK3 activities in high fat-fed male Wistar rats by Adewumi Oluwafemi Oyabambi, Olubayode Bamidele, Blessing Boluwatife Aindero, Adeoba Mobolaji Awolola

“…The animals were anesthetized with 50 mg/kg pentobarbital sodium intraperitoneally, blood sample was taken via cardiac puncture and thereafter collected into a heparinized tube. …”
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3D‐Printed Laminae for Kyphosis in Ankylosing Spondylitis During Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy by Yilin Lu, Gao Si, Mingxiao Bai, Yongqiang Wang, Yun Tian, Weishi Li, Miao Yu, Yu Wang

“…Statistical analysis involved independent sample t tests or randomization tests for continuous variables and chi‐square tests for categorical variables. …”
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