Using Virtual Reality to Enhance Surgical Skills and Engagement in Orthopedic Education: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ting Li, Jingxin Yan, Xin Gao, Hangyu Liu, Jin Li, Yuanting Shang, Xiaoyu Tang

“…However, the quality of this meta-analysis was limited by the notable heterogeneity in terms of VR platforms these findings and further validation through multicenter, double-blind, and large-sample randomized controlled trials is required.…”
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Plasma exchange for Alzheimer's disease Management by Albumin Replacement (AMBAR) trial: Study design and progress by Mercè Boada, Oscar López, Laura Núñez, Zbigniew M. Szczepiorkowski, Mireia Torres, Carlota Grifols, Antonio Páez

“…Methods Alzheimer's Management By Albumin Replacement (AMBAR) is a multicenter, randomized, blinded and placebo‐controlled, parallel‐group, phase IIb/III trial enrolling patients with mild to moderate AD. …”
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Systematic evaluation and meta-analysis of the efficacy of Jingjin acupuncture therapy in the treatment of peripheral facial palsy by Xingyu Kang, Ying Huang, Xueyan Lv, Xiaofang Liu, Siyu Chen, Le Ma, Shuai Shi

“…However, the reliability is limited by the small number of high-quality studies with scientifically rigorous methods and designs, so more large-sample, high-quality, randomized controlled studies are still needed for further validation.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, Identifier CRD42024543195.…”
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Exploring uterine niche: a systemic review on secondary infertility rates, pathophysiological correlations, impact on assisted reproduction technology (ART), and the efficacy of su... by D. M. C. S. Jayasundara, I. A. Jayawardane, T. D. K. M. Jayasingha, S. D. S. Weliange

“…Among those, 25 were cohort studies, only one was a randomized controlled trial, and the rest had different study designs. …”
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Fall calendar as a tracking and monitoring tool for older adults with a history of falls: a longitudinal study by Mariana Ignácio Sossai, Camila Bianca Falasco Pantoni, Livea Cristina da Silva, Mariana Luiz de Melo, Mel Silva de Sá, Karina Gramani-Say, Juliana Hotta Ansai

“…Methods: This longitudinal study is derived from a randomized clinical trial conducted remotely in 2021 and 2022. …”
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Pragmatic Comparative Effectiveness Trials in Rheumatoid Arthritis-Associated Interstitial Lung DiseaseTake-Home Points by Angela Kaczorowski-Worthley, BSN, Dinesh Pal Mudaranthakam, PhD, MBA, MS, Janell Reichuber, APRN, Chris Streiler, MD, Sahil Pandya, MD, Ryan Boente, MD, Susan K. Mathai, MD, Ayodeji Adegunsoye, MD, Jeff Swigris, DO, MS, Elizabeth R. Volkmann, MD, MS, Joshua J. Solomon, MD, Bryant R. England, MD, PhD, Scott M. Matson, MD

“…Experts were recruited via snowball sampling, and patient panels included 29 individuals with interstitial lung disease or their caregivers. …”
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Comparative evaluation of effect of different manufacturing process in different torque settings on root dentine crack formation using micro-CT: an in vitro study by Sindhu Shri Balasubramanian, Ranjith Kumar Sivarajan, Ashwin Ravichandran, Shyam Ganesh Vidjayan, Vijay Venkatesh Kondas

“…Forty mandibular single rooted premolars were selected for the study. Samples were randomly divided into four groups (n-10) with two subgroups (n-5) each. …”
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Evaluation of the Effects of Fertilization and Drying Methods on Pre and Post Aflatoxin Infection in Maize under Busogo Climatic Conditions by Erastus Dushimeyesu, Sylvestre Habimana, Fabrice Musana Rwalinda, James Mushayija

“…During this study, a total of twenty-four samples were collected, examined and evaluated for aflatoxin levels in both seasons. …”
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Prevalence of foodborne parasitic infections in market-sold aquatic products and high-risk populations in Shanghai, China: surveillance between 2022 and 2024 by Simin Dai, Jun Feng, Min Chen, Huanyu Wu, Yujuan Shen, Qing Yu, Jian Chen

“…Results Of the 1,914 aquatic samples, 163 (8.52%) tested positive for parasites. …”
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Proficiency testing and cross-laboratory method comparison to support standardisation of diatom DNA metabarcoding for freshwater biomonitoring by Valentin Vasselon, Sinziana F. Rivera, Éva Ács, Salomé Baja Almeida, Karl B. Andree, Laure Apothéloz-Perret-Gentil, Bonnie Bailet, Ana Baričević, Kevin K. Beentjes, Juliane Bettig, Agnès Bouchez, Camilla Capelli, Cécile Chardon, Mónika Duleba, Tina Elersek, Clémence Genthon, Maša Jablonska, Louis Jacas, Maria Kahlert, Martyn G. Kelly, Jan-Niklas Macher, Federica Mauri, Marina Moletta-Denat, Andreia Mortágua, Jan Pawlowski, Javier Pérez-Burillo, Martin Pfannkuchen, Erik Pilgrim, Panayiota Pissaridou, Frédéric Rimet, Karmen Stanic, Kálmán Tapolczai, Susanna Theroux, Rosa Trobajo, Berry Van der Hoorn, Marlen I. Vasquez, Marie Vidal, David Wanless, Jonathan Warren, Jonas Zimmermann, Benoît Paix

“…Experiments were performed by each participant on a set of standardised DNA and biofilm samples (river, lake and mock community) to investigate potential systematic and random errors. …”
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The effect of mental training (mental visualization and attention focus) on the accuracy and speed of offensive performance in fencing players by Marwan Abdullateef AbdulJabbar, Mahmmod M. Ali, Yaseen Ali Khalaf, Salah Hadi Hammad, Ahmed Khalid Awad, Ameer Jaber Mushref, Othman Adham Ali

“…Methodology: The research adopted the experimental approach by designing two groups (experimental and control), and the research community included players of the specialized fencing school. An intended sample of 60 male players was selected, randomly divided into two homogeneous groups. …”
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The effect of Pilates and TRX exercises on the pelvic tilt angle of females with excessive anterior pelvic tilt by Hashem Piri, Mona Ramzanpour, Seyyed Hossein Mirkarimpour, Mohammad Rahimi, Rahman Sheikhhoseini

“…The study participants were randomly assigned to the two groups. Then 8-week TRX and Pilates exercises were carried out. …”
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Critical velocity estimates running velocity in a 10-km running race in recreational runners by Hugo Luca Corrêa, Vinícius Albuquerque Cunha, Victor Mota Baião, Wallace Muniz de Melo, Renato N. Braga Ferreira, Talles H. Brito Viana, Heitor Siqueira Ribeiro, Rodrigo V. Passos Neves, Aparecido Pimentel Ferreira

“…This is a cross-sectional study with a convenience sample of 34 runners, 20 males and 14 females (42,4 ± 11,0). …”
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Smallholder potato producers’ market orientation: the case of Tiyo district, Arsi zone, Oromia, Ethiopia by Samuel Weldeyohanis Kifle, SisayYefru Derbe, Zegeye Tirfe Mamo, Diriba Shiferaw Geleta, Samuel Mezemir Yimenu, Bezawit Seifu Woldegiorgis, Dekeba Moges Tola, Anis Dzankovic, Bernd Müller

“…For this study about 209 sample smallholder producers were selected randomly from five kebeles (peasant associations) from Tiyo district. …”
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Advancing allergic rhinitis research through phenome-wide association studies: Insights from known genetic loci by Xingling Tan, MD, Zhouyouyou Xiao, MB, Yao Wen, MD, Han Liu, MD, Wei Yu, MD

“…Subsequently, linkage disequilibrium score regression (LDSC) and bidirectional two-sample mendelian randomization (TSMR) analyses were used to further analyze the genetic correlation and causal relationships between significant and potentially related phenotypes and AR. …”
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Effect of application method on dichlobenil efficacy of hair fescue (Festuca filiformis) in lowbush blueberry by Craig B. MacEachern, Travis J. Esau, Scott N. White, Qamar U. Zaman, Aitazaz A. Farooque

“…Increases in yield were not significant, though the large variation within the sample is the probable cause. The similarities between targeted and broadcast-applied treatments demonstrate the potential of using targeted dichlobenil. …”
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Affective Modulation after High-Intensity Exercise Is Associated with Prolonged Amygdalar-Insular Functional Connectivity Increase by Angelika Schmitt, Neeraj Upadhyay, Jason Anthony Martin, Sandra Rojas Vega, Heiko Klaus Strüder, Henning Boecker

“…Comparisons between pre- and post-exercise were analyzed using a one-sample t-test, and a paired t-test was used for the comparison between “low” and “high” exercise conditions (nonparametric randomization approach, results reported at p<0.05). …”
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Comparing the Effectiveness of Two Intervention Methods Based on Education with Music Software and Visual Communication on Stereotyped Movements and Hand-Eye Coordination in Childr... by Azadeh Talebi, Leila Kashani Vahid Kashani Vahid, Maryam Asase, Gholam Ali Afrooz, Manouchehr Moradi Sabzevar

“…The research population was comprised of all minors diagnosed with autism disorder at the Khurshid Autism Center in Amol city in 2022. Randomly divided into three groups (2 experimental groups and 1 control group), the sample size was selected from 45 volunteers (24 males and 21 girls). …”
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Effectiveness of Unfocused vs. Focal Shock Waves Combined with Botulinum Toxin on Spasticity in Brain-Damaged Patients by Antonio Déniz, Pedro Saavedra, Isabel Marrero, Samuel Barrera, Raúl Domínguez, Raúl Mendoza, Jorge Rodríguez

“…This prospective study with systematic randomization included 24 patients with brain injury, a small sample size due to clinical limitations, and spasticity was measured using the Ashworth scale (AS) for those with lower limb involvement; gait speed was assessed using the 10-m gait test (10MWT). …”
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How best to train kids in basic life support: a literature review by Valentine Baert, Hizia Benkerrou, Marguerite Lockhart, Gérard Helft, Christian Vilhelm, Morgan Recher, Hervé Hubert

“…Half of the studies had a randomized, controlled design, the study sample size ranged from 57 to 1,917. …”
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