Assessing the impact of probiotics on immunotherapy effectiveness and antibiotic-mediated resistance in cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shuya Zhao, Shuya Zhao, Zian Lu, Fangmin Zhao, Shihuan Tang, Lishan Zhang, Cuiling Feng

“…Meta-analysis was conducted using Stata 14 software.ResultsThe study sample comprised eight retrospective and four prospective studies, involving a total of 3,142 participants. …”
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Clinical benefits of modifying the evening light environment in an acute psychiatric unit: A single-centre, two-arm, parallel-group, pragmatic effectiveness randomised controlled t... by Håvard Kallestad, Knut Langsrud, Melanie Rae Simpson, Cecilie Lund Vestergaard, Daniel Vethe, Kaia Kjørstad, Patrick Faaland, Stian Lydersen, Gunnar Morken, Ingvild Ulsaker-Janke, Simen Berg Saksvik, Jan Scott

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>From 10/25/2018 to 03/29/2019, and 10/01/2019 to 11/15/2019, all adults (≥18 years of age) admitted for acute inpatient psychiatric care in Trondheim, Norway, were randomly allocated to a ward with a blue-depleted evening light environment or a ward with a standard light environment. …”
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Pengaruh Paparan Medan Magnet Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) terhadap Perubahan pH Pada Proses Fermentasi Biji Kopi Lanang (Peaberry) Kering by Mamik Purbawati, Sudarti Sudarti, Firdha Kusuma A A

“…This study include seven sample groups covering the control group and the experimental group variation in the intensity of ELF magnetic field with 200 µT and 300 µT and variation of a length 30, 60, 90 minutes. …”
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Hyrax versus transverse sagittal maxillary expander: An assessment of arch changes on dental casts. A retrospective study by C. Maspero, D. Cavagnetto, A. Fama, L. Giannini, G. Galbiati, M. Farronato

“…Materials and methods: The sample consisted of 40 patients’ records (20 males 20 females mean age 9.2 ± 2.6 years) were selected from the archive of the Orthodontic Department of the University of Milan, Italy. …”
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Effects of BCAA supplementation on plasma and mare's milk amino acid contents in Yili mares and growth performance of suckling foals by Xiang Ren, Yuheng Xue, Zhehong Shen, Xiaotian Liu, Xiaokang Chang, Jun Meng, Wanlu Ren, Jianwen Wang, Xinkui Yao, Yaqi Zeng

“…However, given the small sample size of this study, long-term validation is necessary.…”
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Assessment of Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness among Pregnant Women: A Cross-sectional Study by T Elamathi, K Ananthi, Rimi Singh

“…Materials and Methods: This prospective, double-blinded and randomised clinical study was conducted in the Department of Anaesthesiology, Shrimati Bhikhiben Kanjibhai Shah Medical Institute and Research Centre (a tertiary care institute), Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Vadodara, Gujarat, India, from September 2023 to July 2024, with a sample size of 40 patients. Patients with American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) I/II status were randomly allocated into two equal groups of 20 each. …”
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Study on the stability of PBMCs recovered from leukocyte-depleted filter residues by LIN Ju, XIANG Zhiqiang, DU Dongfen, YUAN Fang, WANG Miaoyu, WU Yue, HUANG Kaiyu, SANG Lieyong

“…The optimal solution identified was applied to an expanded sample set. PBMC viability and yield were evaluated after 1h vs 48h storage of the residues. …”
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Effects of rapid maxillary expansion and functional orthodontic treatment in children with sleep disordered breathing: a systematic review by Magdalena Piełunowicz, Jacek Kotuła, Krzysztof Kotuła, Mieszko Więckiewicz, Joanna Lis, Beata Kawala, Anna Ewa Kuc, Michał Sarul

“…The following variables were established for the selected articles: sample size, demographic characteristics, orthodontic treatment methods, type of study, AHI (Apnea–Hypopnea Index) parameter. …”
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Statin use and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol target achievement for primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a... by P D W D De Zoysa, T P Weerarathna, I L A N Darshana, K G P Wasana, B Piyasekara, M M P T Jayasekara, V Sujanitha, S Silva, C Mettananda, G U Ramadasa, L P M M K Pathirage

“…LDL-C target achievement was studied in a randomly selected subsample of 683 and 65.4% (70.7% in low-risk patients and 60.3% in moderate-high-risk patients) achieved LDL-C targets. …”
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Comparative effects of acupuncture and metformin on insulin sensitivity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yun Wang, Hongchu Bao, Jianxiang Cong, Qinglan Qu

“…Due to the limitations of existing studies, the conclusions of this study need to be confirmed by high-quality, large-sample, multicenter RCTs.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, identifier CRD42023381672.…”
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A More Efficient and Safer Improved Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Insertion Technique—Trajectory Dynamic Adjustment Technique, Technical Note, and Clinical Efficacy by Hao Li, Zhiguo Ding, Bin Wei, Zhihao Ma, Jing Xie, Yonghao Tian, Lianlei Wang, Xinyu Liu, Suomao Yuan

“…The evaluated clinical outcomes were needle insertion time, radiation exposure, blood loss, hospital stay, the Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores for lower back pain (LBP), and leg pain, lumbar interbody fusion rate, and postoperative complications. The independent‐sample t test and paired t‐test were used for continuous data. …”
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Effects of traditional Chinese exercises on cardiopulmonary function in stroke patients: A meta-analysis by Danmeng Tong, Hongyu Li, Wei Zhao, Wang Guo, Bin Chen, Qiang Tang

“…Our focus was on clinical randomized controlled trials related to stroke, cardiorespiratory function, and traditional Chinese exercises. …”
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The study on delirium side-effects after ultra-brief pulse electroconvulsive therapy by Xu Guo-Xin, Li Run-Da, Cao Pei-Yu, Li Yu-Ting, Tang Yi-Lin, Dong Ying-Bo, Sui Yu-Xiu

“…Statistical analyses used chi-square tests and independent sample t-tests. Results No significant differences were found between the UBP and BP groups in baseline demographic and clinical data, cholinesterase levels, inflammatory markers, hippocampal spectra, ECT sessions, and BPRS scores post-treatment. …”
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Characteristics of a 1-year outpatient management of patients after myocardial infarction: data from a Russian multicenter study by A. V. Kontsevaya, A. V. Veretennikova, V. B. Rozanov, M. B. Khudyakov, O. M. Drapkina

“…This observational study includes a representative sample of MI patients admitted to 16 clinics in 13 Russian regions. …”
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Evaluation of dietary selenium sources and levels on growth performance, carcass characteristics, selenium concentrations, and blood biochemistry of growing-finishing pigs by Hyunjin Kyoung, Yonggu Kang, Jinmu Ahn, Jin Ho Cho, Dongoh Seo, Jinuk Nam, Ikcheol Shin, Hyeun Bum Kim, Minho Song

“…Dietary treatments were 1) a non-Se-fortified diet based on corn and soybean meal provided as control (CON), 2) CON + 0.3 ppm ISe (ISe3), 3) CON + 0.5 ppm ISe (ISe5), 4) CON + 0.3 ppm OSe (OSe3), and 5) CON + 0.5 ppm OSe (OSe5). Data and sample collections were conducted at the specific time points during the study. …”
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Comparative analysis of efficacy of different combination therapies of α-receptor blockers and traditional Chinese medicine external therapy in the treatment of chronic prostatitis... by Kaiyu Zhang, Yi Zhang, Shengwei Hong, Yutian Cao, Chengjiang Liu

“…However, there still were certain limitations in this study, so large-sample clinical randomized control trials with a rigor design following the evidence-based medicine standards need to be conducted to justify the results of this study.…”
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Exploratory Impact of iCARE Nigeria, a Combined mHealth and Peer Navigation Intervention, on Depressive Symptoms and Substance Use Among Youth Living With HIV in Nigeria: Single-Ar... by Olusegun Ayomikun Ogunmola, Rita Frinue Tamambang, Kehinde Kuti, Lisa M Kuhns, Olutosin Awolude, Adedotun Adetunji, Bibilola Oladeji, Oladayo Olaleye, Adeola Mary Oyerinde, Robert Garofalo, Babafemi Taiwo, Olayinka Olusola Omigbodun

“…However, given limitations such as low levels of depressive symptoms at baseline, small sample size, and the lack of a control group, future studies such as the randomized stepped wedge evaluation of the iCARE intervention are needed to provide better insights into these exploratory findings.…”
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Initial Psychometric Evaluation of the Barth Syndrome Symptom Assessment (BTHS-SA) for Adolescents and Adults in a Phase 2 Clinical Study by Chad Gwaltney, Alan Shields, Emily Love, Sarah Ollis, Jonathan Stokes, Iyar Mazar, Ethan Arenson, Anthony Aiudi, R. J. Wirth, Carrie Houts

“…Conclusion Though the small sample size limits strong conclusions, this analysis suggests the BTHS-SA can produce reliable scores upon which valid inferences may be drawn. …”
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Effects of the Composite Beverage Containing Codonopsis pilosula, Astragalus membranaceus, Poria cocos on Lipid Metabolism and Liver Damage by Shuling XIE, Yangyang SONG, Li ZHANG, Qing ZHAO, Liting ZHU, Jian ZHAO

“…To study the effects of the composite beverage containing Codonopsis pilosula, Astragalus membranaceus, Poria cocos on hypolipidemic effects and fatty liver damage in hyperlipidemic rats, 48 adult male rats were randomly divided into 6 groups, with 8 rats in each group, which were blank control group, model group, simvastatin group, and low, medium, and high dose sample groups of the composite beverage containing Codonopsis pilosula, Astragalus membranaceus, Poria cocos (518, 103, 2072 mg/kg). …”
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Trophic Interactions of European Hake Merluccius merluccius (Linnaeus, 1758) in Benthic Communities off the Moroccan Mediterranean Coastline: Seasonal and Ontogenetic Shifts by Douaa Slimani, Souad Abdellaoui, Najib El Ouamari, Nassir Kaddouri, Khaoula Kasmi, Rajae Mouedden, Mostafa Layachi, Jamal Settih, Khalid Chaabane

“…The other food items were occasionally and randomly consumed, and cannibalism was low (0.8%). …”
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