Network localization of regional homogeneity alterations in Parkinson’s disease by Yuanying Song, Hucheng Yang, Hucheng Yang, Siyu Gu, Yingling Zhu, ZhenYu Dai, Pinglei Pan, Xianxian Zhang

“…Functional Connectivity Network Mapping (FCNM) offers an approach to test this hypothesis.MethodsWe conducted a systematic literature search (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CNKI, and Wanfang) for studies reporting whole-brain ReHo differences (PD vs. healthy controls). …”
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Scarf osteotomy combined with akin osteotomy for the treatment of patients with moderate hallux valgus: a retrospective study combining plantar pressure testing and gait analysis by Peng Lu, Songchuan Su, Xin Li, Liqi Ng, Xiaotian Xiong, Qiuping Zhang, Yusong Liu, Yu Zhou

“…Clinical assessment measures encompassed the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and the Japanese Society for Surgery of the Foot (JSSF) HV scale. …”
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Evaluating Sperm Recovery Time and Efficacy of Monotherapy vs. Combination Therapies in Men with Congenital Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Edoardo Pozzi, Vishal Ila, Francis Petrella, Christian Corsini, Armin Ghomeshi, Rohan Dureja, Daniel Boaretto, Tharun Somasundar, Andrea Salonia, Ranjith Ramasamy

“…We aimed to investigate the time and rates to recover spermatogenesis among azoospermic CHH men receiving monotherapy vs. combination therapy. Materials and Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis following the PRISMA guidelines. …”

Mobile Therapeutic Attention for Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia (m-RESIST) Solution for Improving Clinical and Functional Outcomes in Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia: Prospect... by Jussi Seppälä, Eva Grasa, Anna Alonso-Solis, Alexandra Roldan-Bejarano, Marianne Haapea, Matti Isohanni, Jouko Miettunen, Johanna Caro Mendivelso, Cari Almazán, Katya Rubinstein, Asaf Caspi, Zolt Unoka, Kinga Farkas, Elisenda Reixach, Jesus Berdun, Judith Usall, Susana Ochoa, Iluminada Corripio, Erika Jääskeläinen

“…ObjectiveWe aim to evaluate the effects of m-RESIST on the clinical and functional outcomes and on the perceived quality of life in people with TRS. MethodsA feasibility study without a control group was performed to test the m-RESIST solution on patients with TRS. …”
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PROGNOSTIC FACTORS FOR THE RESPONSE TO TOCILIZUMAB THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC ARTHRITIS WITHOUT SYSTEMIC MANIFESTATIONS: A COHORT STUDY by Ekaterina I. Alexeeva, Tatyana M. Dvoryakovskaya, Kseniya B. Isaeva, Tatyana V. Sleptsova, Rina V. Denisova, Margarita A. Soloshenko, Olga L. Lomakina, Anna N. Fetisova, Mariya G. Rudnickaya, Dariya D. Vankova, Alina A. Alshevskaya, Andrei V. Moskalev, Anna V. Mamutova

“…Our aim was to reveal early predictors for the response to tocilizumab therapy in patients with JIA without systemic symptoms.Methods. A retrospective cohort study enrolled patients with JIA without systemic symptoms who received tocilizumab therapy between July 2009 and August 2017. …”
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Dynamic Anterior Shoulder Stabilization Using a Long Head of the Biceps Transfer and Bankart Repair Improves Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Subcritical Bone Loss: A Systematic... by Neil Jain, M.D., Jonathan McKeeman, M.D., M.B.A., Margaret Higgins, M.D., Alexander Johnson, M.D., Tyler Smith, D.O., Brian Waterman, M.D.

“…Forest plots were created to visualize mean differences in variables of interest. …”
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The Use of Specialized Neuropsychological Training for the Rehabilitation of Patients with Neglect Syndrome by Maria S. Kovyazina, Nataliya A. Varako, Georgiy K. Stepanov, Daria D. Yurina, Victoria A. Propustina, Svetlana A. Vasilyeva, Vadim D. Daminov, Yury P. Zinchenko

“…Currently, insufficient attention is being paid to methods of rehabilitation of patients with negleсt syndrome. …”
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Donor Perceptions and Preferences of Telemedicine and In-Person Visits for Living Kidney Donor Evaluation by Ellie Kim, Hannah C. Sung, Katya Kaplow, Victoria Bendersky, Carolyn Sidoti, Abimereki D. Muzaale, Jasmine Akhtar, Macey Levan, Suad Esayed, Amir Khan, Christina Mejia, Fawaz Al Ammary

“…We aimed to deeply understand donor experiences and preferences using hybrid telemedicine video/in-person visits to ease access to donor evaluation or counseling. Methods: We conducted in-depth, semistructured interviews with donors or donor candidates who completed their evaluation through telemedicine/in-person, or in-person only visits at a tertiary transplant center between November 27, 2019 and March 1, 2021. …”
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Development of the 10-question household foodwork interactional assessment questionnaire (FIA-Q10) by Leah E. Cahill, Sharon I. Kirkpatrick, Catherine L. Mah, Jennifer LP. Protudjer, Cynthia Kendell, Mary E. Jung, Helen Wong, Ellen T. Crumley, Meghan Day, Karen T. Y. Tang, Yan Huang, Jyoti Sihag, Laura Brady, Karthik K Tennankore, Navdeep Tangri, Rebecca C. Mollard, Dylan MacKay

“…In the second Delphi round, the FIA-Q10 scored 95% for language appropriateness, 67% for visual appropriateness, 95% for relevance, 95% for representativeness, and 95% for distribution. …”
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Assessing thermal and economic performance of solar dryers in sustainable strategies for bottle gourd and tomato preservation by Subbarama Kousik Suraparaju, Elavarasan Elangovan, Guna Muthuvairavan, Mahendran Samykano, P. V. Elumalai, Sendhil Kumar Natarajan, Reji Kumar Rajamony, Dhinesh Balasubramanian, Yasser Fouad, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, Zhang Miao, Krishna Moorthy Sivalingam

“…Abstract The traditional approach of open-sun drying is facing contemporary challenges arising from the widespread adoption of energy-intensive methods and the quality of drying. In response, solar dryers have emerged as a sustainable alternative, utilizing solar thermal energy to effectively dehydrate vegetables. …”
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The Effect of Virtual Reality Training on Anticipatory Postural Adjustments in Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Preliminary Study by Zhicheng Li, Qiuhua Yu, Haizhen Luo, Wenzhao Liang, Xin Li, Le Ge, Siyun Zhang, Le Li, Chuhuai Wang

“…This study is aimed at exploring the effects of virtual reality (VR) training on postural control, measured by anticipatory and compensatory postural adjustments (APAs and CPAs, respectively), in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP) and the potential neuromuscular mechanism of VR training. Methods. Thirty-four patients were recruited and randomly assigned to the VR group (n=11), the motor control exercise group (MCE, n=12) and the control group (CG, n=11). …”
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The Long Head of Biceps Tendon Tenotomy in Idiopathic Glenohumeral Adhesive Capsulitis Surgery Improves Early Rehabilitation Outcomes by Jia‐Long Luo, Ye‐Bin Huang, Xing‐Hao Deng, Jing‐Song Wang, Yu‐Heng Li, Wei‐Ping Li, Chuan Jiang, Zheng‐Zheng Zhang, Zhong Chen

“…Outcomes were measured before surgery and at 1, 3, 6, 12, and 24 months and final follow‐up postoperatively, including shoulder functional scores, joint range of motion, visual analog scale (VAS) score for pain, and complications. …”
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Identification of core noncoding RNA-associated competing endogenous RNA networks in renal fibrosis via whole-transcriptome sequencing by Yizhen Chen, Meng Cheng, Rong Dai, Weili Wang, Yonghao Sang, Liuting Wei, Yilin Gao, Wei Zhang, Yiping Wang, Lei Zhang

“…Objective This study aimed to investigate noncoding RNA (ncRNA) expression changes in renal fibrosis (RF) models induced by three distinct etiologies using whole-transcriptome RNA sequencing, identify overlapping differentially expressed (DE) ncRNAs, construct core competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) networks, and explore their role in RF.Methods Three RF rat models, 5/6 nephrectomy, adenine, and unilateral ureteral obstruction, were established. …”
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Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Decompression for Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Under Local Anesthesia in Elderly Patients with Medical Comorbidities by Haining Tan, Yuquan Liu, Guangpeng Li, Lingjia Yu, Haibo Sun, Bin Zhu, Qi Fei, Yong Yang, Yuan‐Shun Lo, Xiang Li

“…The data collected included demographics, visual analog scale (VAS) scores for leg pain, oswestry disability index (ODI), and modified Macnab grades. …”
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The use of drone-delivered Automated External Defibrillators in the emergency response for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. A simulation study by Christopher M. Smith, Carl Powell, Celia J. Bernstein, Harry Howe, Mark Holt, Mary O’Sullivan, Keith Couper, Nigel Rees

“…The emergency call-handler may have an important role in helping bystanders retrieve and use an AED. Methods: Following an emergency (999) call for simulated out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, a remote drone was activated and made autonomous Beyond Visual Line of Sight flights to the scene. …”
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Translocation of black carbon particles to human intestinal tissueResearch in context by Thessa Van Pee, Kenneth Vanbrabant, Leen Rasking, Peter Van Eyken, Janneke Hogervorst, Philip Caenepeel, Marcel Ameloot, Michelle Plusquin, Tim S. Nawrot

“…One of the hypothesized underlying mechanisms is the absorption of air pollution-related particles from the gastrointestinal tract. Methods: We visualized and quantified black carbon particles via white light generation under femtosecond-pulsed laser illumination in ileum and colon biopsies of five human patients. …”
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Effects of dexamethasone combined with vitamin B12 on percutaneous endoscopic interlaminar discectomy early outcomes: a randomized controlled trial by Cheng He, Jianhua Li, Wei Hu, Bo Xiao, Tuoying Fan, Jiangjun Zhou, Feng Shuang, Hao Li

“…The outcome measures were the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), serum inflammatory factor expression, adverse surgical events, duration of postoperative hospitalization, and modified MacNab criteria. …”
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Retrospective analysis of clinical and radiological outcomes of thoracolumbar vertebral fractures treated with monoplanar pedicle screws compared with fixed-axis and polyaxial scre... by Wei Duan, Xin Zhao, Le Chang, Le Chang, Zhen Sun, Kangwei Lai, Kangwei Lai, Jingchun Zhang, Jingchun Zhang, Buqi Tian, Buqi Tian, Zhengxu Ye

“…This study compares clinical and radiological outcomes of these screws.MethodsSeventy-five patients (2020–2024) with thoracolumbar fractures were divided into three groups: Group A (fixed-axis screws, n = 31), Group B (polyaxial screws, n = 19), and Group C (monoplanar screws, n = 25). …”
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Impact of Nasal Anatomical Variation Subtype on Surgical Outcomes for Rhinogenic Contact Point Headache by Salvatore Lavalle, Annalisa Pace, Giuseppe Magliulo, Mario Lentini, Jerome Rene Lechien, Christian Calvo-Henriquez, Federica Maria Parisi, Giannicola Iannella, Antonino Maniaci, Daniela Messineo

“…Outcomes were measured by visual analog scale (VAS) for pain and headache frequency. …”
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Leukocyte-Rich Platelet-Rich Plasma’s Clinical Effectiveness in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Peiyuan Tang, Meihui Huang, Wenfeng Xiao, Ting Wen, Pavel Volotovsky, Mikhail Gerasimenko, Shiyao Chu, Shuguang Liu, Kai Zhang, Yusheng Li

“…<b>Background</b>: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair faces high retear risks in multi-tendon injuries due to insufficient biological healing; leukocyte-rich PRP may enhance tendon–bone integration through inflammatory modulation and growth factor release. <b>Methods</b>: Four databases including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched until March 2025. …”
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