The Effects of Cuboid Particle Scattering on Reflected Light Phase Curves: Insights from Laboratory Data and Theory by Colin D. Hamill, Alexandria V. Johnson, Matt Lodge, Peter Gao, Rowan Nag, Natasha Batalha, Duncan A. Christie, Hannah R. Wakeford

“…We input these phase functions into PICASO using cloud distributions from the cloud model Virga , to determine how different phase functions can impact the reflected-light intensities of the benchmark sub-Neptune, GJ 1214b. …”
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More intensive versus conservative blood pressure lowering after endovascular therapy in stroke: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials by Ahmed Naji Mansoor, Vatsalya Choudhary, Zain Mohammad Nasser, Muskan Jain, Dhruvikumari Dayanand Sharma, Mateo Jaramillo Villegas, Sujaritha Janarthanam, Muhammad Ayyan, Simran Ravindra Nimal, Huzaifa Ahmad Cheema, Muhammad Ehsan, Muhammad Aemaz Ur Rehman, Abdulqadir Nashwan, Sourbha S. Dani

“…Future large-scale trials should focus on other interventions to improve prognosis in these patients.…”
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Optimization of the Encapsulation of Lemuru Fish Protein Hydrolysate by Spray-Drying Using Response Surface Methodology by Ayu Hanifah, Wawan Kosasih, Diah Ratnaningrum, Dian Andriani, Herlian Eriska Putra, Yellianty Yelliantty, Sri Priatni

“…The encapsulation of lemuru fish protein hydrolysate using maltodextrin with mass per volume ratio of 25 % and inlet temperature 100 °C was successful in improving the properties of the protein hydrolysate. Further research should explore the functional properties of fish protein hydrolysate.…”
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Physiotherapy in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients. Recommendations of the Expert Committee of the Rehabilitation Section at the Polish Society of Nephrology by Wioletta Dziubek, Katarzyna Chojak-Fijałka, Tomasz Gołębiowski, Łukasz Rogowski, Katarzyna Bulińska, Urszula Chrabota, Weronika Pawlaczyk, Kazimierz Ciechanowski, Mariusz Kusztal

“…Recently, measures have been initiated to improve quality of life among patients, which is largely influenced by physical functioning, the ability to undertake physical activity and functional independence. …”
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Structural brain changes in hyperthyroid Graves’ disease: protocol for an ongoing longitudinal, case-controlled study in Göteborg, Sweden—the CogThy project by Rolf A Heckemann, Mats Olof Holmberg, Helge Malmgren, Peter Berglund, Lina Bunketorp-Käll, Birgitta Johansson, Niklas Klasson, Erik Olsson, Simon Skau, Helena Nystrom Filipsson

“…It should lead to a broader understanding of the underlying pathogenesis and future treatment perspectives.Ethics and dissemination The study has been reviewed and approved by the Regional Ethical Review Board in Göteborg, Sweden. …”
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Chronic multimorbidity among older adults in rural South Africa by Stephen Tollman, Francesc Xavier Gómez-Olivé, Joshua A Salomon, Julia K Rohr, Jennifer Manne-Goehler, Angela Y Chang, Collin Payne, Alisha N Wade, Livia Montana

“…The commonly observed positive relationships between multimorbidity and age and decreasing wealth were not observed in this population, namelydue to different epidemiological profiles in the subgroups, with higher prevalence of HIV and anaemia in the poorer and younger groups, and higher prevalence of cardiometabolic conditions in the richer and older groups. Both physical functioning and well-being negatively associated with multimorbidity.Discussion More coordinated, long-term integrated care management across multiple chronic conditions should be provided in rural South Africa.…”
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Establishing an objective decision criterion for intraocular lens exchange due to homogeneous calcification: a prospective clinical analysis by Timur M. Yildirim, Grzegorz Łabuz, Nikola Henningsen, Hyeck-Soo Son, Victor A. Augustin, Leoni Britz, Lizaveta Chychko, Ramin Khoramnia, Gerd U. Auffarth

“…In most cases, IOL exchange still reduces subjective complaints and improves quality of vision of affected patients. Visual acuity should not be the sole functional parameter in assessing patients with homogeneous IOL calcification as intraocular straylight and contrast sensitivity can better objectify patients’ visual impairment. …”
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Prognostic factors for work disability in patients with chronic widespread pain and fibromyalgia: protocol for a cohort study by Robin Christensen, Marius Henriksen, Eva Ejlersen Wæhrens, Henning Bliddal, Lars Erik Kristensen, Karsten Thielen, Henning Locht, Kirstine Amris, Pernille H Duhn

“…Although research support large interindividual differences in functional outcomes, limited studies are available on the socio-economic consequences of offering stratified treatment based on prognostic factors. …”
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Comparison of Nonimage- and Fluoroscopy-Guided Interlaminar Epidural Block: A Matched Paired Analysis in the Same Individuals by Syn-Hae Yoon, Hanwool Park, Kunhee Lee, Haesol Han, Keum Nae Kang, Gunn Lee, Yun A Han, Seong-Soo Choi

“…The changes of the numeric rating scale (NRS) in pain intensity and functional outcome and the differences in the number of complications between blind and fluoroscopy-guided L-ESIs in the same individuals were evaluated by a matched paired analysis. …”
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Exploring the impact of myoelectric prosthesis controllers on visuomotor behavior by Kodi Y. Cheng, Heather E. Williams, Ahmed W. Shehata, Patrick M. Pilarski, Craig S. Chapman, Jacqueline S. Hebert

“…Eye tracking and motion capture data were collected during functional task execution to assess if using the position-aware control strategy changed visuomotor behaviour compared to the standard controller. …”
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The secreted proteases aur, scpA, sspA and sspB suppress the virulence of Staphylococcus aureus USA300 by shaping the extracellular proteome by Xiaofang Li, Sandra Maaß, Borja Ferrero-Bordera, Zhichao Zhang, Min Wang, Eric Sietsema, Lei Liu, Madeleine Divinagracia, Jan Maarten van Dijl, Girbe Buist

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Charlson comorbidity index and all-cause mortality in patients with delayed hemodialysis initiation: a prospective cohort study by Allina P. Flores-Mendoza, Mariano García-Campa, Concepción Sánchez-Martínez, Elisa Guerrero-González, Lilia M. Rizo-Topete, Mara C. Olivo-Gutiérrez

“…Additionally, sociodemographic, functional, and biochemical parameters were compared to assess all-cause mortality. …”
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Longitudinal Observational Study on Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Wounds Using DLQI and EQ-5D by David Palomar-Albert, Jorge Zamora-Ortiz, Federico Palomar-Llatas, Marta Escudero-Martínez, Alba Naranjo-Cuellar, Maria Isabel Pastor-Orduña

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Chronic wounds severely impair patients’ quality of life (QoL), impacting physical, emotional, and functional well-being. Understanding the multidimensional effects of treatment is key to implementing effective, patient-centered care strategies. …”
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The State of the Art of eHealth Self-Management Interventions for People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Scoping Review by Eline te Braake, Roswita Vaseur, Christiane Grünloh, Monique Tabak

“…Therefore, future research should be aware of this unintentional blind spot, make efforts to reach the underrepresented population, and address multiple dimensions of the positive health paradigm.…”
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PREDICTION OF LOCALIZED INFLAMMATORY PERIODONTAL TISSUE DISEASES IN YOUNG PERSONS by O.V. Kholodnyak

“…The aim of the research is to detect the predictive values of clinical, physical, chemical and functional studies in the development of localized inflammatory periodontal disease in young adults. …”
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Ismāʿīlī - Fāṭimid Legal Education and Judicial Activities in Egypt by Ferda Demir

“…In this context, it is impor-tant to highlight the existing literature on the functioning of the judiciary and the position of qāḍīs during the Fāṭimid period. …”
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A novel mitochondrial-related risk model for predicting prognosis and immune checkpoint blockade therapy response in uterine corpus endometrial carcinoma by Ru-Gen Liao, Jin-Hong Wang, Fan Zhang, Yu-Tong Fang, Li Zhou, Yong-Qu Zhang

“…Future research endeavors should focus on further validating the clinical utility of this model and investigate the specific mechanisms of the identified MRGs in UCEC.…”
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HR Perspectives of Russian Universities: Who Will Teach in the Near Future? by Yu. S. Ezrokh

“…A university professor is the major actor of the preparation of future specialists, the carrier of significant amount of implicit knowledge, which due to objective reasons cannot be formalised. For the full functioning of the higher school and its development, it is necessary to form and support the affective system of uninterruptable reproduction of qualified scientific and pedagogical personnel. …”
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Outcomes after Cortical Bone Trajectory Screw versus Traditional Pedicle Screw in Single-Level Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled... by Muhammad Talal Ibrahim, Cole Veliky, Elizabeth Yu

“…There was no difference in pain, functionality, disability, and quality-of-life scores. …”
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Identification of biomarkers and target drugs for melanoma: a topological and deep learning approach by Xiwei Cui, Xiwei Cui, Jipeng Song, Qingfeng Li, Jieyi Ren

“…Advanced network analysis tools were employed to identify structural disparities and functional module shifts. Key driver genes were validated through topological centrality metrics. …”
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