Reading through the eyes of a university student: A double-masked randomised placebo-controlled cross-over protocol investigating coloured spectacle lens efficacy in adults with vi... by Darragh Liam Harkin, Julie-Anne Little, Sara J McCullough

“…University students identified with symptoms of visual stress, through use of a reading symptom questionnaire and mid-spatial frequency pattern glare test, will be recruited. Sample size for power of 90% at 5% significance, accounting for 10% dropout will be 65. …”
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Postoperative pain treatment after total knee arthroplasty: A systematic review. by Anders Peder Højer Karlsen, Mik Wetterslev, Signe Elisa Hansen, Morten Sejer Hansen, Ole Mathiesen, Jørgen B Dahl

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This PRISMA-compliant and PROSPERO-registered review includes all-language randomized controlled trials of medication-based analgesic interventions after TKA. …”
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Clinical and Dermoscopic evaluation of post acne erythema after treatment with topical timolol maleate 0.5% by Sawen Jihanger Omer, Mohammed Yousif Saeed Jaf, Shawkat Abubakr Hassan

“…Conclusion: The results of this study show that there was very good response of post-acne erythema lesions with no obvious side effects, further therapeutic clinical studies with larger sample size is needed. …”
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Revitalizing recovery: the impact of acute exercise on stroke survivors through a physical therapy lens by Opeyemi Adeloye, Anahita Ali, Seyi Akindolie

“…Despite these promising results, the small sample sizes, variability in the intervention methods, and limited long-term follow-up remain challenges. …”
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Varied Response of EEG Rhythm to Different tDCS Protocols and Lesion Hemispheres in Stroke Subjects with Upper Limb Dysfunction by Chunfang Wang, Yuanyuan Chen, Peiqing Song, Hongli Yu, Jingang Du, Ying Zhang, Changcheng Sun

“…We tested the change of EEG spectral power after tDCS and the difference of change among four protocols using the paired-sample t-test and repeated measures analysis of variance. …”
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Use of low-dose varenicline in hospitalized smokers: A case series low-dose varenicline in hospitalized smokers by Rachael L. Joyner, Remi E. Phillips, Farid A. Manshaii, James M. Davis

“…Results from this case series are limited by the small sample size and lack of a control arm. Findings suggest that a randomized controlled trial may be warranted to assess the efficacy and tolerability of low-dose varenicline in hospitalized patients.…”
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of antibiotic-impregnated bone cement use in primary total hip or knee arthroplasty. by Jiaxing Wang, Chen Zhu, Tao Cheng, Xiaochun Peng, Wen Zhang, Hui Qin, Xianlong Zhang

“…With this meta-analysis of published randomized controlled trials, we intended to assess the antimicrobial efficacy and safety of AIBC for its prophylactic use in primary TJA.…”
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Nitrogenated Fertilization In Pasture Brachiaria Brizantha Cv. Marandu Via Organic Compounds by G. R. Soares, V. B. Tavares, A. P. Neiva Júnior, L. O. Fernandes

“…To compare the averages obtained and the morphological components of each sample, the Tukey test at 5% significance was used, with the aid of the SISVAR statistical program. …”
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The effects of an ecdysteroid supplement on indices of physical and mental performance by Antonio Crisanti, Tobin Silver, Lia Jiannine, Jose Antonio

“…There were no significant differences between groups for the delta score.Conclusions Based on a limited sample size as well as short treatment duration, there is no evidence that this over-the-counter dietary supplement affects body composition, handgrip strength, POMS, or PSQI.…”
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Therapeutic interventions of platelet-rich plasma versus corticosteroid injections for lumbar radicular pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xinan Wang, Ying Zhang

“…Results A total of seven studies (four randomized controlled trials and three prospective studies) were included in the meta-analysis, comprising 416 patients. …”
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Effect of Concept Mapping on Developing Clinical Judgement Among 2nd Year BSc Nursing Students by Kapil Adarsh Sikha, Samuel Devi

“…The study was conducted at Krupanidhi College of Nursing, affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS). A convenient sample of 41 second-year undergraduate nursing students during the academic year 2022-2023 were divided randomly into experimental groups (n=103) and control groups (n=103). …”
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Parallel-group, randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trial of high-flow nasal cannula versus non-invasive ventilation for emergency patients with acute cardiogenic pulmonary oed... by Apichaya Monsomboon, Onlak Ruangsomboon, Nattakarn Praphruetkit

“…Interim analyses evaluating the primary outcome will be performed after half of the expected sample size are recruited.Ethics and dissemination This study protocol has been approved by the Siriraj Institutional Review Board (study ID: Si 271/2021). …”
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Comparing the efficacy of physical therapy interventions in Alzheimer’s disease: a network meta-analysis by Jiawen Wu, Yunfei Teng, Yaming Xie, Shuangtao Xing, Songsong Zhi

“…Data were extracted, including the first author, publication year, country, total sample size, mean participant age, type and duration of intervention, and outcome measures such as the Mini-Mental State Examination, Activities of Daily Living, and Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive Subscale. …”
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Efficacy and complications of blocking screws fixation in the treatment of lower limb long bone fracture: a meta-analysis by Zhaoguo Jin, Ding Wang

“…However, to confirm this efficacy, additional high - quality research, preferably well-designed randomized controlled trials with large sample sizes and long-term follow - up, is warranted.…”
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From staple food to market-oriented crop: commercialization level of smallholder teff (Eragrostis teff) growers in Jamma District, Ethiopia by Getachew Eshetu Gidelew, Tesfaye Lemma Tefera, Chanyalew Seyoum Aweke

“…Methods Data were collected from 155 randomly selected teff growers, four focus group discussion participants encompassing both women and men farmers, and twelve key informant interviewees from the local leader, development agents, and head of the Woreda agriculture office. …”
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TECAR Therapy: A Clinical Commentary on its Evolution, Application, and Future in Rehabilitation by Lewis G. Lupowitz, Laura Ramus, Frederic Delacour, Ken Johnson

“…Limitations in the current research such as small sample sizes, lack of long-term efficacy studies, and variability in treatment protocols hinder definitive conclusions regarding its clinical utility…”
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Assessment of Serum Vitamin D Levels and Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Vitamin D Deficiency among Emergency Health-care Workers at a Tertiary Care Center in N... by Sakshi Yadav, Prakash Ranjan Mishra, R. Rajalekshmi, Bharath Gopinath, Praveen Aggarwal, Akshaya Ramaswami, Paulina, Mohit Sharma

“…Serum vitamin D levels were measured using a 2 ml venous blood sample. Results: The mean serum vitamin D level was 15.08 ± 8.52 ng/ml, indicating a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency (94.3%) among the participants. …”
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LEXICAL COLLOCATIONAL ERRORS MADE BY EFL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS by Rezheen Ahmed, Fakhir Mohammed

“…The study utilizes both qualitative and quantitative methods, focusing on a sample of 50 randomly selected students (males and females), who participated voluntarily. …”
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Physical and motivational effects of Exergames in healthy adults-A scoping review. by Katrin Hoffmann, Josef Wiemeyer, Anna Lisa Martin-Niedecken

“…Evidence Maps were created to illustrate the estimated Risk of Bias, estimated effect, and sample sizes. Eighteen publications with 907 participants were included. …”
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Reliability and validity of the six-minute step test in assessing the functional capacity of hemodialysis patients by Carla Cristina Lima, Maria Eduarda Godoy, Débora Kellen Ferreira Fratoni, Elaine Paulin

“…These two tests were randomized and performed on alternate days. Two 6MSTs and two 6MWTs were conducted with a minimum interval of 30 min between them. …”
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