The Prognostic Value of Sarcopenia in Clinical Outcomes in Cervical Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Fang Wang, Hongnan Zhen, Kang Yu, Pengju Liu

“…ABSTRACT Background Sarcopenia is a condition characterized by inadequate muscle and function decline and is often associated with ageing and cancer. …”
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Quality of Life Following High-Intensity Rehabilitation Programme After Total Knee Arthroplasties by Khalid H. Alzahrani, Dhuha A. Al Hazmi, Shahad S. Al Juaid, Abdan Bin Sayeed, Ibrahim Alramadhani, Mazen M. Tayeb, Rabab S. Zaghlol

“…Although TKA reduces pain, achieving full functional recoveryis challenging.Objectives: The aim of this study is to examine the impact of a high-intensity (HI) rehabilitation protocol on quality oflife (QoL) and functional outcomes in post-TKA patients.Materials and Methods: This prospective, single-centre cohort study included 41 patients undergoing unilateral TKA ina hospital unit. …”
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Continuous remission of single-mode therapy with pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy in locally advanced hypopharyngeal carcinoma: a case report by Guoning Yu, Jianqiao He, Yingna Gao, Xiaoqiong Shi, Yi Ma, Yi Ma, Shicai Chen, Hongliang Zheng, Minhui Zhu, Caiyun Zhang

“…From the beginning of treatment to the present (21 months), the patient’s general condition and quality of life improved significantly (Karnofsky performance status [KPS] = 100), and laryngeal function was well preserved. Our results indicate that patients who achieve CR after neoadjuvant immunotherapy may be maintained with immunotherapy (with surgery or radiotherapy as a salvage measure), which can improve disease-free survival in patients with relatively normal laryngeal function. …”
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Analysis of retinal microstructure and electrophysiology in eyes following pars plana vitrectomy and membrane peeling for vitreomacular interface disorders by I-Hsien Chen, Meng-Syuan Li, Chia-Li Tseng, Hung-Pin Tu, Shwu-Jiuan Sheu

“…Abstract Purpose To investigate the relationship between retinal structural biomarkers using spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) and macular function before and after surgery. Methods Forty-four eyes of 44 patients were included. …”
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Hereditary Hypercalcemia Caused by a Homozygous Pathogenic Variant in the CYP24A1 Gene: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Daniele Cappellani, Alessandro Brancatella, Martin Kaufmann, Angelo Minucci, Edda Vignali, Domenico Canale, Elisa De Paolis, Ettore Capoluongo, Filomena Cetani, Glenville Jones, Claudio Marcocci

“…Introduction. Loss of function mutations of CYP24A1 gene, which is involved in vitamin D catabolism, cause vitamin D-mediated PTH-independent hypercalcemia. …”
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A New Measure of Mnemonic Discrimination Applicable to Recognition Memory Tests With Continuous Variation in Novel Stimulus Interference by Simon Léger, Christian Guinard, Selena Singh, Suzanna Becker, Jasmyn E. A. Cunningham, Martin Alda, Aaron J. Newman, Thomas Trappenberg, Abraham Nunes

“…Methods We derived participant‐level indices of MD (λ) and overall recognition memory performance (Δ) by fitting a logistic function to the relationship between stimulus interference and the probability of classifying a stimulus as novel. …”
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Evaluation of Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Respiratory Dysfunction in Children with Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1—A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study by Mihail Basa, Jovan Pesovic, Dusanka Savic-Pavicevic, Stojan Peric, Giovanni Meola, Alessandro Amaddeo, Gordana Kovacevic, Slavica Ostojic, Aleksandar Sovtic

“…This study aimed to explore the outcomes of pulmonary function tests and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) workups in children with DM1 and to identify the factors contributing to SDB. …”
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Low frequency (0.5Hz) rTMS over the right (non-dominant) motor cortex does not affect ipsilateral hand performance in healthy humans A inibição do córtex motor não-dominante por me... by Fernanda Weiler, Pedro Brandão, Jairo de Barros-Filho, Carlos Enrique Uribe, Valdir Filgueiras Pessoa, Joaquim Pereira Brasil-Neto

“…Reduction of excitability of the dominant primary motor cortex (M1) improves ipsilateral hand function in healthy subjects. In analogy, inhibition of non-dominant M1 should also improve ipsilateral performance. …”
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Prosthesis survival situation and complications following total hip arthroplasty in hemophilic patients: a systematic review by Lei Chen, Shineng Lin, Wenlu Zhou, Yiqing Ling, Zhenyu Shi, Qinwen Ge, Wenbin Liu, Ju Li, Peijian Tong, Huihui Li, Taotao Xu

“…This type of surgery should only be performed in centers specialized in the treatment of haemophilia by a team of surgeons expert in the implantation of hip prostheses.…”
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Radionuclide metrology: traceability and response to a radiological accident by Paulo Alberto Lima da Cruz, Luiz Tauhata, Carlos José da Silva, Maria Antonieta Ramos Ribas Di Prinzio, José Ubiratan Delgado, Antônio Eduardo de Oliveira, Estela Maria de Oliveira, Roberto Poledna, Jamir dos Santos Loureiro, Alfredo Lopes Ferreira Filho, Ronaldo Lins da Silva, Octávio Luiz Trindade Filho, Eduardo Vieira de Veras, Johnny de Almeida Rangel, Regio da Silva Gomes, Vanessa Bonis Dantas, André Luiz Lopes Quadros, Maria Candida Moreira de Almeida, Poliana Santos de Souza, Anelise Ruzzarin, Dayana Azeredo Conceição, Miriam Tainá Ferreira de Araujo, Akira Iwahara

“…Monitors, dosimeters and measurement systems should be calibrated by contaminating radionuclide standards. …”
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Examining acquired brain injury-associated symptoms and fluid-based biomarkers in females surviving intimate partner violence: An observational pilot study protocol by Michelle Patch, Allison Jacobi-Dorbeck, Tamar Rodney, Gabor Kelen, Jacquelyn C Campbell, Leah H Rubin, Chelsea Wagner, Nancy Perrin, Jessica Gill

“…Screening procedures will identify eligible participants, followed by consent procedures, biosample collection, brain injury and IPV history survey administration, symptom and cognitive function instrument administration, and acute medical record data collection. …”
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General Cultural Competence of a Future Teacher in a Changing World by O. R. Neradovskaya, V. A. Starodubtsev

“…The leader's worldview is seen to be an integral part of the general culture of a person, being realized in the normative (regulatory) and evaluative (axiological) functions of the culture, as well as in the socialization function together with a continuous desire for self-improvement in the profession and life.Conclusion. …”
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Application of different approaches in interventional thrombolysis of deep vein thrombosis of lower extremities by YUAN Xiaopu, YANG Lili, WU Hongfang

“…Although the former approach has distinct advantages in terms of surgical time, X-ray exposure time, and contrast agent usage, the actual choice of approach should be determined based on the individual patient's condition. …”
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Revisiting the Middle Molecule Hypothesis of Uremic Toxicity: A Systematic Review of Beta 2 Microglobulin Population Kinetics and Large Scale Modeling of Hemodialysis Trials In Sil... by Maria Eleni Roumelioti, Thomas Nolin, Mark L Unruh, Christos Argyropoulos

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Preservation of RRF should be considered one of the therapeutic goals of hemodialysis practice. …”
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Resistance or power training to enhance lower limb muscle morphology in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy? A focused systematic review with meta-analysis by Bo Liu, Jizhi You, Yunxiang Fan, Yunping Xia, Xiang Zhang, Yang Zhang

“…As individuals progress, maximal loads and repetitions should be progressively increased and complemented with explosive power training to further enhance muscle fascicle length and lower limb function. …”
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A 'hidden problem': Nature, prevalence and factors associated with sexual dysfunction in persons living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda. by Brian Byamah Mutamba, Godfrey Zari Rukundo, Wilber Sembajjwe, Noeline Nakasujja, Harriet Birabwa-Oketcho, Richard Stephen Mpango, Eugene Kinyanda

“…Among individuals living with HIV/AIDS, sexual function and dysfunction have hardly been studied especially in sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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A Digital Software Support Platform for Hyperthyroidism Management in South Korea: Markov Simulation Model-Based Cost-Effectiveness Analysis by Jung Hyun Kim, Jaeyong Shin, Man S Kim, Jae Hoon Moon

“… Abstract BackgroundThe integration of wearable technology for heart rate monitoring offers potential advancements in managing hyperthyroidism by providing a feasible way to track thyroid function. Although digital health solutions are gaining traction in various chronic conditions, their cost-effectiveness in hyperthyroidism management requires deeper investigation. …”
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Impaired Vigilance in Patients with Narcolepsy Type 1: A Psychomotor Vigilance Task Study by Yu J, Zhou Y, Han X, Li Z, Chen F, Zhang L

“…Vigilance is the main factor affecting daytime function in patients with narcolepsy type 1 (NT1). …”
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Perioperative care of a patient with zygomatic implant placement assisted by a dynamic real-time navigation system (动态导航引导下行穿颧种植术1例的围手术期护理)... by GUAN Zhaolan (管兆兰), YIN Xiaoqing (尹小青), XIE Lingling (谢玲玲)

“…By implementing instant and temporary screw-retained dental prothesis within 24 hours, it could realize initial stability of implant and repair backward recovery of masticatory function. Besides, effective oral biological function can be rebuilt and there was no occurrence of complications. …”
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Perioperative acute kidney injury in surgical treatment of renal cancer: pathogenesis, therapy of early and late complications by S. V. Popov, R. G. Guseynov, Ye. V. Pomeshkin, K. V. Sivak, V. V. Perepelitsa, K.  A. Nadein, N. S. Bunenkov, A. S. Ulitina

“…The main directions of medical and preventive measures in patients with acute kidney injury should be considered: 1) the fastest possible elimination or minimization of the effect of tumor tissue; 2) control and correction of life‑threatening complications of renal dysfunction (hyperhydration, electrolyte balance disorders (hyperkalemia), acid‑base state, uremic intoxication). …”
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