The clinical course and outcomes following arthroscopic frozen shoulder 360° release by Brandon Ziegenfuss, BSc(Hons), MPH, Kristine Italia, MD, FPOA, Kathir Azhagan Stalin, MBBS, Sarah Whitehouse, PhD, Ashish Gupta, MBBS, MSc, FRACS, FAOrthA, Kenneth Cutbush, MBBS, FRACS, FAOrthA

“…The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical outcomes following the FS 360° arthroscopic release. Methods: An observational prospective cohort study was conducted assessing patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in patients who underwent the 360° arthroscopic release between July 2013 and January 2019. …”
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L-shaped association between oxidative balance score and vision-related functional burden in adults in the United States, NHANES 2005–2008 by Juntong Li, Juntong Li, Sheng Ye, Xiang Li, Xiang Li, Hui Liu, Yue Yang, Xuelei Lu, Heyue Jin, Li Liu, Li Liu

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the relationship between oxidative balance score (OBS) and vision-related functional burden (VRFB) in US adults.MethodsThe study utilized data from two consecutive cycles of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2005 to 2008. …”
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PSMA response evaluation in follow-up PSMA-PET/CT after stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) for oligometastases in prostate cancer by Anna-Lena Zang, Timo Maier, Sandra Freitag-Wolf, Alexander Fabian, Severin Rodler, Jürgen Dunst, David Krug, Ulf Lützen, Olaf Wittenstein

“…PSMA response was evaluated by visual and quantitative assessment of local PSMA uptake pre- and post-SABR. …”
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Analysis of the Impact of Effectiveness of Media (Seda-va-Sima) Advertisement on the Extent of Consumers’ Urge to Consume National Commodities by Abolfazl Danaei

“…Other secondary hypotheses were also confirmed, with path coefficients for various roles including: information features (0.594), advertising selection activities (0.506), advertising ranking (0.591), advertising engagement (0.623), advertising tools and visual methods (0.523), emotional features (0.498), motivational dimensions (0.522), overall advertisement viewing (0.618), internal vs. external product evaluation (0.642), consumer nationalism (0.705), and preference for domestic vs. foreign products (0.603). …”
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Distinct immunity dynamics of natural killer cells in mild and moderate COVID-19 cases during the Omicron variant phase by Yukari Nishikawa, Kosuke Yamaguchi, Ma’arif Athok Shofiudin, Momone Mimura, Miyako Takata, Shu Mihara, Takeru Kawakami, Ayumu Doi, Risa Matsuda, Hiroyuki Kato, Ryo Okamoto, Kengo Mukuda, Naoki Kinoshita, Kensaku Okada, Tsuyoshi Kitaura, Masaki Nakamoto, Hisashi Noma, Yusuke Endo, Akira Yamasaki, Hiroki Chikumi

“…This study analyzed alterations in natural killer (NK) cell-associated immunity dynamics in mild and moderate COVID-19 cases during the Omicron phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective observational cohort study of patients aged ≥16 with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection who were hospitalized at Tottori University Hospital between January 2022 and May 2022. …”
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Patient-reported outcome tools of acupuncture clinical trials in mainland China: a cross-sectional study by Feng Cao, Feng Cao, Yue Dong, Zhi-Qiang Li, Zhi-Qiang Li, Xue-Feng Wang, Xue-Feng Wang, Cheng-Yuan Su, Cheng-Yuan Su, Jia-Xuan Lv, Zhong-Yu Shi, Ming-Hong Du, Xin-Yue Zhang, Hong-Guo Rong, Hong-Guo Rong, Hong-Guo Rong, Yu-Tong Fei, Yu-Tong Fei, Yu-Tong Fei

“…This study aims to evaluate the characteristics and application of PRO measurements in acupuncture clinical trials in mainland China, further exploring and developing patient-reported outcomes (PROs) that are in line with the characteristics of acupuncture treatment.MethodsThis cross-sectional study analyzed acupuncture clinical trials in mainland China (2010–2022). …”
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Elevated septal native T1 time in cardiac magnetic resonance imaging suggesting myocardial fibrosis in young kidney transplant recipients by Tim Alexander Ubenauf, Jeannine von der Born, Rizky I. Sugianto, Carl Grabitz, Elena Lehmann, Nima Memaran, Nele Kanzelmeyer, Jan Falk, Nigar Babazade, Samir Sarikouch, Diane Miriam Renz, Bernhard Magnus Wilhelm Schmidt, Anette Melk

“…This study aimed to explore cardiac function and structure with focus on myocardial fibrosis and associated risk factors in KTx recipients. Methods: Forty-six KTx recipients (mean age 16.0 ± 3.5 years) and 46 age- and sex-matched healthy controls were examined with non-contrast CMR imaging. …”
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Engineering and Evaluation of a Live-Attenuated Vaccine Candidate with Enhanced Type 1 Fimbriae Expression to Optimize Protection Against <i>Salmonella</i> Typhimurium by Patricia García, Arianna Rodríguez-Coello, Andrea García-Pose, María Del Carmen Fernández-López, Andrea Muras, Miriam Moscoso, Alejandro Beceiro, Germán Bou

“…This study aimed to improve the protective immunity of a previously developed growth-deficient strain—a double auxotroph for D-glutamate and D-alanine—by engineering the inducible expression of type 1 fimbriae. <b>Methods</b>: P<i>_tetA</i>-driven expression of the <i>fim</i> operon was achieved by λ-Red mutagenesis. …”
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Combining transcranial direct current stimulation with music therapy improves cognitive function in schizophrenia: study protocol for a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled cl... by Yange Wei, Yange Wei, Shanyuan He, Peng Luo, Hanshuo Su, Yuanle Chen, Shisen Qin, Zhongguo Zhang, Rongxun Liu, Dongshuai Wei, Juan Wang, Fei Wang, Fei Wang, Chuansheng Wang

“…This study aims to examine the synergistic efficacy of tDCS and MT on cognitive impairments in individuals with schizophrenia and to elucidate the potential mechanisms involved in this process.MethodsThe study is designed as a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled trial. …”
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Fatal risk factors and the efficacy of glucocorticoid therapy in severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome: a multicenter retrospective cohort study by Fang Zhong, Shiyu Zhang, Chengxi Zheng, Dilihumaer Zhayier, Shuting Liu, Qinyu You, Hongming Huang, Bin Zhu, Jin Tian, Zhiliang Hu, Zhiliang Hu, Zhiliang Hu, Xin Zheng, Baoju Wang, Zhihang Peng, Zhihang Peng, Zhihang Peng

“…Glucocorticoids (GCs) can be used as anti-inflammatory agents for SFTS, but no standardized protocols have been proposed.MethodsA total of 901 patients with SFTS diagnosed at two hospitals between July 2017 and October 2023 were included in this retrospective cohort study. …”
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Meta-analysis of the synergistic effect of traditional Chinese medicine compounds combined with conventional Western medicine in the treatment of osteoporosis by Huan Jin, Huan Jin, Cai Huang, Yan Zhang, Ying Dong, Qi Xiong, Di Wang, Di Wang, Ziyi He, Ziyi He, Lin Shen, Chen Ma, Zixian Wang, Lingfeng Zeng, Bo Shuai

“…This study systematically evaluated the synergistic effect of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) compounds combined with conventional Western medicine (such as bisphosphonates and calcium) compared to Western medicine alone in the treatment of OP through a meta-analysis.MethodsBased on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses and the Measurement Tool for Systematic Review Assessment guidelines, databases such as PubMed and Embase were systematically searched (as of March 2025), and 13 randomized controlled trials (RCTs), involving a total of 2,403 patients, were included.ResultsThe integrated Chinese and Western medicine group showed significantly higher lumbar and femoral neck Bone mineral density (BMD) growth rates than the control group, alongside reduced pain visual analogue scale (VAS) scores. …”
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Integration of genomics, clinical characteristics and baseline biological profiles to predict the risk of liver injury induced by high-dose methotrexate by Chenquan Lin, Chenquan Lin, Chenquan Lin, Rui Ma, Rui Ma, Rui Ma, Xiao Zeng, Xiao Zeng, Xiao Zeng, Bikui Zhang, Bikui Zhang, Bikui Zhang, Ting Cao, Ting Cao, Ting Cao, Shimeng Jiao, Shimeng Jiao, Shimeng Jiao, Hui Chen, Hui Chen, Hui Chen, Yifang He, Yifang He, Yifang He, Mouze Liu, Mouze Liu, Mouze Liu, Hualin Cai, Hualin Cai, Hualin Cai

“…Additionally, individual variations including genetic underpinnings attributable to disparities in therapeutic effects and clinical toxicity remain to be elucidated.MethodsA total of 374 patients receiving initial HD-MTX treatment were selected for this study, which aimed to establish a predictive model using binary logistic regression and a visual nomogram for DILI risk assessment. …”
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Impact of Teleworking on Work‐Related and Home‐Related Stress at During the First Global Lockdown–The International COVISTRESS Study by Sébastien Couarraze, Guillaume Decormeille, Louis Delamarre, Fouad Marhar, Karen Gbaglo, Raimundo Avilès Dorlhiac, Mickael Berthon, Andy Su‐I Liu, Samuel Antunes, Bruno Pereira, Julien S Baker, Morteza Charkhabi, Ukadike C Ugbolue, Reza Bagheri, José J. Gil‐Cosano, Marek Zak, The COVISTRESS Network, Maëlys Clinchamps, Frédéric Dutheil

“…Work‐related and home‐related stress levels were evaluated using an uncalibrated visual analog scale, with a range from 0 (none) to 100 (maximum). …”
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How could 20-minute neighbourhoods impact health and health inequalities? A policy scoping review by Roxana Pollack, Jonathan R Olsen, Alison Heppenstall, Andreas Hoehn, Jennifer Boyd, Vicki Ponce Hardy, Jennifer Littlejohn, Amy Stevenson, Richard Mitchell, Petra Meier, Jonathan Stokes

“…This scoping review aimed to identify proposed and evidenced pathways to health (inequality) outcomes from international policy plans. Methods We first identified relevant academic literature, searching Scopus, (Ovid) Medline and Embase databases. …”
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Evaluation of the therapeutic effect of repeated photodynamic therapy-assisted SRP treatments on class II furcation by Yikuan Wu, Haoyu Li, Yixiang Wang, Beiying Zhang, Chunsheng Bi, Xiaojun Li

“…Subgingival microbiota was analyzed via 16S rRNA sequencing, while patient-reported outcomes (PROs) included Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and oral health impact (OHIP-14). …”
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Comparison of two portable metabolic systems for measuring energy expenditure at rest and during exercise in untrained women by Feng Gao, Feng Gao, Feng Gao, Yujing Chan-Yu, Yujing Chan-Yu, Zhi Li, Zhi Li, Yongfu Liu, Yongfu Liu, Fei Liu, Fei Liu, Di Liu, Wenjun Yu, Wenjun Yu, Weiwei Chen, Junhua Wang, Junhua Wang, Junhua Wang, Shenglong Le, Shenglong Le, Shenglong Le

“…This study aimed to compare EE measurements obtained using the COSMED K5 (K5) and CORTEX METAMAX 3B (M3B) during the resting state and submaximal-intensity exercise in women without self-reported regular exercise training.MethodsTwenty women aged 21.4 ± 1.5 years completed two measurements, including resting in a seated position and cycling on a simple upright ergometer at 30 W, 40 W, 50 W, and 60 W. …”
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Agarwood Chromone Alleviates Gastric Ulcers by Inhibiting the NF-κB and Caspase Pathways Based on Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking by Canhong Wang, Yulan Wu, Bao Gong, Junyu Mou, Xiaoling Cheng, Ling Zhang, Jianhe Wei

“…<b>Objectives:</b> This study aimed to investigate the ameliorative effect of agarwood chromone on gastric ulcers and its mechanism. <b>Methods:</b> Network pharmacology was used to predict the disease spectrum and key therapeutic targets of 2-(2-phenylethyl)chromone (CHR1) and 2-(2-(4-methoxyphenyI)ethyl)chromone (CHR2). …”
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The oncolytic avian reovirus p17 protein suppresses invadopodia formation via disruption of TKs5 complexes and oncogenic signaling pathways by Chao-Yu Hsu, Jyun-Yi Li, Jyun-Yi Li, Wei-Ru Huang, Wei-Ru Huang, Tsai-Ling Liao, Tsai-Ling Liao, Hsiao-Wei Wen, Chi-Young Wang, Chi-Young Wang, Lon-Fye Lye, Brent L. Nielsen, Hung-Jen Liu, Hung-Jen Liu, Hung-Jen Liu, Hung-Jen Liu, Hung-Jen Liu

“…Furthermore, invadopodia detection, gelatin degradation assay, and Fluorescence imaging was performed to visualize invadopodia structures and assess extracellular matrix degradation. …”
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No significant gender differences in driving-related skills following alcohol mixed with energy drinks during an experimental binge-drinking episode by Olga Hladun, Olga Hladun, Esther Papaseit, Esther Papaseit, Lourdes Poyatos, Soraya Martín, Ana Pilar Pérez-Acevedo, Ana Pilar Pérez-Acevedo, Ana Maria Barriocanal, Tatiana Bustos-Cardona, Susana Malumbres, Rafael De La Torre, Klaus Langohr, Magí Farré, Magí Farré, Clara Pérez-Mañá, Clara Pérez-Mañá

“…The aim of the study was to assess whether women experience greater acute effects (on driving-related skills and subjective and physiological responses) after the controlled administration of alcohol and energy drinks in an experimental binge-drinking episode.MethodsA randomized, crossover, double-blind clinical trial was conducted with 28 healthy volunteers (14 men and 14 women) across four treatment conditions, namely, alcohol + energy drink (A/ED), alcohol + placebo of ED (A), placebo of alcohol + ED (ED), and both placebos (P). …”
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Effect of Midsole Compliance on Oxygen Consumption and Perception of Effort and Comfort during running by Kai Biedermann, Gian-Andri Baumann, Christina M. Spengler, Fernando G. Beltrami

“…Gas exchange was continuously monitored while perceived exertion and comfort were rated post-run using a 100mm visual analogue scale. Spatiotemporal data, including impact loading, ground contact time, and cadence, were assessed using accelerometry. …”
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