Effect of Matrix and Source of Quality Specification Data on the Sigma Metrics of Common Chemistry Analytes in Clinical Laboratory by Srihita Mahavadi, Jayakumari Shanthakumari

“…Introduction and aim: Internal and external quality control (IQC and EQC) is used to monitor and evaluate the analytical process. …”
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Complications after total thyroidectomy in correlation with histopathological and hormonal findings by Gnjatić Mirjana, Vranješ Dalibor, Nežić Vanja, Jurišić Branko, Ovčina Irma

“…Introduction/Objective. Total thyroidectomy (TT) is frequently performed in head and neck surgery and is considered a relatively straightforward procedure, yet it is still associated with a number of complications. …”
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The effects of non-nutritive sweeteners on lipid profile in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials by AmirHossein Najafi, Fatemeh Moghtaderi, Behnaz Seyedjafari, Kimia Rostampour, Amin Salehi-Abargouei

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Assessing the effectiveness of the Pregnancy And Newborn Diagnostic Assessment system on the quality of antenatal care in Burkina Faso: A cluster-randomised controlled trial by Abou Coulibaly, Armel Emmanuel Sogo, Nutsa Chikvaidze, Cecilia Capello, Tsion Kefene Gerbaba, Séni Kouanda

“…In the intervention group, 15.67% (50 out of 319) of the women had at least 75% of the total ANC quality score, compared to 6.25% (17 out of 272) in the comparison group. …”
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Effects of Exercise on Aerobic Capacity and Quality of Life in People with Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Yin Liang, Hao Su, Ze Xu, Xiaojie Liu, Yuanyuan Lv, Lin Feng, Laikang Yu

“…This study aimed to investigate the effects of exercise on aerobic capacity and quality of life (QOL) in heart failure (HF) patients and to identify the optimal exercise prescription for improving aerobic capacity and QOL. …”
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Efficacy of an Intelligent and Integrated Older Adult Care Model on Quality of Life Among Home-Dwelling Older Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial by Rongrong Guo, Jiwen Zhang, Fangyu Yang, Ying Wu

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of an intelligent and integrated older adult care model, termed the SMART (Sensors and scales [receptor], a Mobile phone autonomous response system [central nervous system in the spinal cord], a Remote cloud management center [central nervous system in the brain], and a Total care system [effector]) system, in improving the quality of life (QOL) for home-dwelling older adults. …”
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Control efficacy against Geotrichum citri-aurantii and effects on postharvest storage quality of Ponkan fruit by combining thyme oil with sodium carbonate by LIU Xia, FANG Wei-wen, LI Yi-chen, YU Ting, ZHENG Xiao-dong

“…Control efficacy and effects on postharvest storage quality of thyme oil in combination with different concentrations of sodium carbonate (SB) against postharvest disease caused by Geotrichum citri-aurantii in Ponkan fruit were investigated. …”
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SMS text message-delivered pain self-management intervention for patients undergoing total knee replacement surgery: protocol for a randomised controlled type 1 hybrid effectivenes... by Rachelle Buchbinder, Paul Glare, Claire Ashton-James, Ali Gholamrezaei, David Liew, Amy Gray McNeilage, Andrew Hardidge, Elizabeth Walkley, Charlotte Heldreich

“…Pain self-efficacy and health-related quality of life will be measured at 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months post-surgery. …”
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Essential oils for agitation in dementia [rELOAD]: A pragmatic, cluster-randomized, placebo-controlled, pilot feasibility trial by Matthew J Leach, Merrian Sangalli, Ian Breakspear, Sandra Walsh

“…No significant time-group interactions were observed for other PAS/CMAI scores or sub scores, quality of life - Alzheimer's disease total score, or frequency of physical restraint or as-needed antipsychotic medication. …”
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Voltage Quality Enhancement of Low-Voltage Smart Distribution System Using Robust and Optimized DVR Controllers: Application of the Harris Hawks Algorithm by Mohamed Metwally Mahmoud, Yahia M. Esmail, Basiony Shehata Atia, Omar Makram Kamel, Kareem M. AboRas, Mohit Bajaj, Syed Sabir Hussain Bukhari, Daniel Eutyche Mbadjoun Wapet

“…To show the effectiveness of the HHA technique, a comparison of the % total harmonic distortion (THD) reductions achieved by the suggested and conventional controllers of DVR is conducted for the scenarios under study. …”
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Effect of nebulized dexmedetomidine on gag reflex suppression and sedation quality in pediatric patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy: a randomized controlled trial by Esra Turunc, Yasemin Burcu Ustun, Sezgin Bilgin, Cengiz Kaya, Ersin Koksal, Burhan Dost

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Enhancing quality characteristics and controlling gray mold disease caused by Botrytis cinerea in strawberries fruits using various edible abiotic coatings by Areej SAUD JALAL, Ayat M. ALI, Mohamed A. ABOU-ZEID, Shouaa A. ALROBAISH, Enas A. ALMANZALAWI, Tahani M. ALQAHTANI, Diaa ABD EL MONEIM, Marian THABET

“…Both treatments increased the total phenolic and peroxidase activity. The study found that application of potassium silicate and chitosan to strawberry fruit in ‘Fortuna’ and ‘Festival’, resulted in higher sugar and ascorbic acid content, increased fruit firmness, and decreased respiration rate, suggesting that these treatments could potentially reduce postharvest decay and enhance fresh strawberry fruit quality. …”
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Iliopsoas plane block versus femoral nerve block for postoperative quality of recovery following hip arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial by Bo-wei Jiang, Ying Guo, Ya-nan Han, Yan-hui Bai, Xu Chen, Ke-fei Zhao, Yi-bo Liu, Chun-guang Wang

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An optimized shunt active power filter using the golden Jackal optimizer for power quality improvement by Derradji Bakria, Abdelkader Azzeddine Laouid, Belkacem Korich, Abdelkader Beladel, Ali Teta, Ridha Djamel Mohammedi, Salah K. Elsayed, Enas Ali, Dessalegn Bitew Aeggegn, Sherif S. M. Ghoneim

“…The design incorporates an optimized anti-windup PI controller for DC-link voltage regulation and an optimized output filter to enhance the quality of the injected current. …”
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Factors influencing sepsis associated thrombocytopenia (SAT): A multicenter retrospective cohort study. by Lu Wang, Jieqing Chen, Xiang Zhou, China National Critical Care Quality Control Centre Group (China-NCCQC)

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Did an introduction of CONSORT for abstracts guidelines improve reporting quality of randomised controlled trials’ abstracts on Helicobacter pylori infection? Observational study by Josipa Bukic, Dario Leskur, Doris Rusic, Darko Modun, Pavle Vrebalov Cindro, Shelly Pranić, Ana Šešelja Perišin, Joško Božić, Jonatan Vuković

“…Objective To determine abstracts’ adherence to the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials for Abstracts (CONSORT-A) statement and to explore the factors associated with reporting quality.Design An observational study.Setting Abstracts of randomised controlled trials published between 2010 and 2019, found searching the MEDLINE database.Participants A total of 451 abstracts of the clinical trials on Helicobacter pylori infections were included.Primary and secondary outcome measures Abstracts’ reporting quality was determined by assessing their adherence to 17-item CONSORT-A checklist, with overall score being calculated as the sum of items that were adequately reported for each abstract. …”
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Assessment of a multi-ingredient dietary supplement on sleep quality: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled crossover clinical study by Anna Andersen, David Vollmer, Brent Vaughan, Dennis Eggett, Michael A. Grandner, Xuesheng Han

“…Ashwagandha root extract, lavender oil, pyridoxal-5-phosphate, melatonin, GABA, and magnesium have been shown to help sleep health and quality via different mechanisms of action. Methods A total of 30 healthy adults with self-reported symptoms of insomnia, divided into placebo and treatment groups, completed a 6-week randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled crossover study (1-week washout, 2-week intervention, 1-week washout, and 2-week intervention, sequentially). …”
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The effect of online training based on stroke educational program on patient’s quality of life and caregiver’s care burden: a randomized controlled trial by Amir Mohamad Nazari, Abbas Abbaszadeh, Rouzbeh Kazemi, Vahid Yousofvand, Mitra Zandi

“…Materials and methods From March to August 2024, a randomized, controlled trial was conducted. In this study, a total of 60 dyads consisting of stroke patients and their caregivers participated. …”
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Sexual Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women: A Comparative Randomized Controlled Trial of Intravaginal PRP Therapy Versus Local Hormonal Treatments by Geanina Sacarin, Ahmed Abu-Awwad, Nitu Razvan, Marius Craina, Bogdan Hogea, Bogdan Sorop, Simona-Alina Abu-Awwad, Mircea Diaconu, Nicolae Ciprian Pilut, Madalina-Ianca Suba

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Effect of dapagliflozin in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation combined with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: a randomized controlled trial by Xiaoyu LIAN, Fei PENG, Hui GONG, Juying QIAN

“…ObjectiveTo explore the efficacy and safety of dapagliflozin in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) combined with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). MethodsA total of 120 patients with PAF combined with HFpEF treated at Jinshan Hospital of Fudan University from July 2022 to July 2023 were selected and randomly divided into the dapagliflozin group (n＝60, standard treatment combined with dapagliflozin) and the control group (n＝60, standard treatment combined with placebo). …”
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