Exploring Brain Activity in Different Mental Cognitive Workloads by Sahar Oftadeh Balani, Ali Fawzi Al-Hussainy, Alhan Abd Al-Hassan Shalal, Mohammed Ubaid, Zinab Aluquaily, Jaafar Alamoori, Saeid Motevalli

“…In this study, we utilized electroencephalography (EEG) analysis to investigate brain activity associated with varying mental cognitive workloads from a psychological perspective. Method: We employed a publicly accessible EEG dataset consisting of a cohort of 36 healthy volunteers (75% female), aged 18 to 26 years, while the participants were at rest or engaged in an arithmetic task to explore mental cognitive workload. …”
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More Evidence that Surgical Intervention for Unstable Distal Radius Fracture in Elderly Does not Offer a Superior Patient Perceived Functional Advantage over Time Honored Conservat... by Raghavendra S Kulkarni, Sriram R Kulkarni

“…The mean EuroQol Visual Analog Scale was 81.2 (range 25–100, 95% confidence interval 76–84). …”
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Clinical Features and Natural Progression of Unilateral High Myopia in Adults: A Comparison Study by Dong Geun Kim, MD, Seok Hyun Bae, MD, Dong Ju Kim, MD, Jong Suk Lee, MD, Kwangsic Joo, MD, PhD, Sang Jun Park, MD, PhD, Se Joon Woo, MD, PhD, Kyu Hyung Park, MD, PhD

“…Participants: Adult patients diagnosed with UHM or BHM between March 2011 and August 2021. Methods: Unilateral high myopia was defined as ≥26 mm AL in 1 eye and <26 mm in the other, with ≥2 mm difference. …”
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Drought adaptation index (DAI) based on BLUP as a selection approach for drought-resilient switchgrass germplasm by Shiva Om Makaju, Shiva Om Makaju, Shiva Om Makaju, Hari Bahadur Chhetri, Chanaka Roshan Abeyratne, Mirko Pavicic, Hari Poudel, Jazib Ali Irfan, Jazib Ali Irfan, Anita Giabardo, Katrien M. Devos, Katrien M. Devos, Katrien M. Devos, Daniel Jacobson, Ali Mekki Missaoui, Ali Mekki Missaoui, Ali Mekki Missaoui

“…This study introduces a Drought Adaptation Index (DAI), derived from Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (BLUP), as a method to assess drought resilience in switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.). …”
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A naked-eye biosensing system based on one-pot RPA-CRISPR/Cas12a driver G4-hemin self-assembly for Mycobacterium tuberculosis by Ting Yuan, Ting Yuan, Jianbo Yuan, Jianbo Yuan, Jian Huang, Jian Huang, Nana Li, Nana Li, Huan Cai, Yan Yang, Juan Li, Rui Chen, Xun Min, Xun Min

“…Clinical validation using 104 patient samples demonstrated high concordance with standard diagnostic methods. This approach combines the advantages of recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA), CRISPR/Cas12a specificity, and G4-hemin DNAzyme-based colorimetric signal amplification, enabling simple, equipment-free visual detection. …”
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Arthroscopic-assisted total wrist arthrodesis: surgical design and clinical outcomes by Fengchi Sun, Yuchen Liu, Shuai Zhu, Xiangmeng Su, Siwei Xu, Huawei Yin, Wendong Xu, Yundong Shen

“… Introduction: This study presents an innovative arthroscopy-assisted total wrist arthrodesis technique utilising three hollow screws, aimed at improving clinical outcomes for patients with severe wrist arthritis. Materials and methods: The technique involved the placement of three hollow screws to facilitate wrist bone fusion. …”
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Mapping patterns of thought onto brain activity during movie-watching by Raven Star Wallace, Bronte Mckeown, Ian Goodall-Halliwell, Louis Chitiz, Philippe Forest, Theodoros Karapanagiotidis, Bridget Mulholland, Adam Turnbull, Tamara Vanderwal, Samyogita Hardikar, Tirso RJ Gonzalez Alam, Boris C Bernhardt, Hao-Ting Wang, Will Strawson, Michael Milham, Ting Xu, Daniel S Margulies, Giulia L Poerio, Elizabeth Jefferies, Jeremy I Skipper, Jeffrey D Wammes, Robert Leech, Jonathan Smallwood

“…Our study established a novel method for mapping thought patterns onto the brain activity that occurs at different moments of a film, which does not disrupt the time course of brain activity or the movie-watching experience. …”
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Artistic Features of Jiangnan Gardens During the Mid-16th Century as Reflected in the Picture of a Famous Garden in Jinchang by Shiyuan PANG, Xiao HUANG

“…It also helps to form a clearer understanding of the typical artistic features of Jiangnan gardens in the mid-16th century.MethodsThe research method of mutual verification of literature and image is employed to reconstruct the garden depicted in the Picture of a Famous Garden in Jinchang. …”
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Comparison of the TNM9th and 8th editions for localized and locally advanced anal squamous cell carcinoma treated nonsurgically and proposal of a new stage grouping system by Aihong Zheng, Yiwen Wang, Shuang Li, Yingjie Wang, Hong'en Xu, Jieni Ding, Bingchen Chen, Tao Song, Lei Lai

“…Survival comparisons between the T and N stages and the different staging systems were performed using the Kaplan–Meier method and log‐rank test, followed by correlation analysis and variable importance analysis (VIA). …”
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Methodology for generating chorioallantoic membrane patient-derived xenograft (CAM-PDX) models of pleural mesothelioma and performing preclinical imaging for the translation of can... by Judy M Coulson, Joseph J Sacco, Michael Shackcloth, Alexander Haragan, Doris M Rassl, Harish Poptani, Anne Herrmann, Liam Shaw, Sarah Barnett, Jan Schulze

“…Methods Fragments of surplus mesothelioma tissue obtained from patient biopsies were implanted onto the CAM on embryonic day 7 (E7), fresh or following cryopreservation, with the established PDX dissected on E14 and fixed for histological/immunohistochemical analysis. …”
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Methodology for generating chorioallantoic membrane patient-derived xenograft (CAM-PDX) models of pleural mesothelioma and performing preclinical imaging for the translation of can... by Judy M Coulson, Joseph J Sacco, Michael Shackcloth, Alexander Haragan, Doris M Rassl, Harish Poptani, Anne Herrmann, Liam Shaw, Sarah Barnett, Jan Schulze

“…Methods Fragments of surplus mesothelioma tissue obtained from patient biopsies were implanted onto the CAM on embryonic day 7 (E7), fresh or following cryopreservation, with the established PDX dissected on E14 and fixed for histological/immunohistochemical analysis. …”
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Real-time detection of Chinese cabbage seedlings in the field based on YOLO11-CGB by Hang Shi, Hang Shi, Changxi Liu, Changxi Liu, Miao Wu, Miao Wu, Hui Zhang, Hui Zhang, Hang Song, Hang Song, Hao Sun, Hao Sun, Yufei Li, Yufei Li, Jun Hu, Jun Hu

“…However, the similarity between the characteristics of Chinese cabbage seedlings and some weeds is a great challenge for accurate detection.MethodsThis study introduces an enhanced detection method for Chinese cabbage seedlings, employing a modified version of YOLO11n, termed YOLO11-CGB. …”
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Clinical efficacy of exercise therapy for lumbar disc herniation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Shaojie Du, Shaojie Du, Zeyu Cui, Zeyu Cui, Shurui Peng, Shurui Peng, Jieyu Wu, Jieyu Wu, Jinhai Xu, Jinhai Xu, Wen Mo, Wen Mo, Jie Ye, Jie Ye

“…We conducted a meta-analysis of relevant clinical studies and used statistical methods to scientifically explore the effectiveness of exercise therapy for LDH.MethodsFour databases were searched, including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Ovid. …”
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3D spectral CT-based fusion model predicts prognosis and postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy benefit in locally advanced rectal cancer by Shuxuan Fan, Jiaxin Liu, Xiaomeng Yang, Lisha Qi, Xiaomei Lu, Haiwei Liu, Xiaonan Cui

“…The SHapley Additive exPlanation (SHAP) algorithm was used to attribute interpretability to the optimal prediction model. The 3D-ROI method achieved satisfactory interobserver accuracy. …”
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Development of Smart pH-Sensitive Collagen-Hydroxyethylcellulose Films with Naproxen for Burn Wound Healing by Elena-Emilia Tudoroiu, Mădălina Georgiana Albu Kaya, Cristina Elena Dinu-Pîrvu, Lăcrămioara Popa, Valentina Anuța, Mădălina Ignat, Emilia Visileanu, Durmuș Alpaslan Kaya, Răzvan Mihai Prisada, Mihaela Violeta Ghica

“…<b>Objectives</b>: This study presents the development of new smart pH-sensitive collagen-hydroxyethylcellulose films, incorporating naproxen and phenol red, designed to provide controlled drug release while enabling real-time pH monitoring for burn care. <b>Methods</b>: Biopolymeric films were prepared by the solvent-casting method using ethanol and glycerol as plasticizers. …”
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Comparative outcomes of unilateral biportal endoscopic lumbar intervertebral discectomy with and without annulus fibrosus suture in lumbar disc herniation: a retrospective analysis by Wei Zhou, Mohamed Lamin Bangura, Mohamed Lamin Bangura, Qianlong Gong, Rong Zhang, Teng Zeng, Qi Fei, Tadiwa Chiedza Chirima, Sy-Trung Tran, Yutian Qiu, Huasong Luo

“…The Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Interlaminar Lumbar Intervertebral Discectomy and spinal nerve decompression are prominent of these methods. This method is based on the principles established by several endoscopic spine techniques, which are lauded for their limited invasiveness, less trauma, and expedited recovery periods in contrast to conventional open operations.Methods177 patients treated with Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Intervertebral Discectomy for lumbar disc herniation were selected and assigned into Sutured (39 patients) and Un-sutured groups (138 patients). …”
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Assessment of the preventive effect of knockdown of cellular genes <i>NXF1</i>, PRPS1<i>PRPS1</i> and <i>NAA10</i> in influenza infection in an <i>in vitro</i> model by Evgeny A. Pashkov, Dmitry A. Shikvin, George A. Pashkov, Firaya G. Nagieva, Ekaterina A. Bogdanova, Anatoly S. Bykov, Evgeny P. Pashkov, Oxana A. Svitich, Vitaly V. Zverev

“…The study was performed using molecular genetic (transfection, NC isolation, RT-PCR-RV) and virological (cell culture infection, titration by visual CPE, viral titer assessment using the Ramakrishnan method) methods. …”
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Vision Restoration through transorbital electrical stimulation in Optic Neuropathy in patients with significant optic atrophy due to primary open-angle glaucoma—a randomised, contr... by Katrin Lorenz, Alexander Radbruch, Hans Hoerauf, Philip Enders, Karl Mercieca, Christian van Oterendorp, Marc Brockmann, Anna Beck, Thomas Asendorf, Bettina Wabbels, Michael Schittkowski, Verena Prokosch, Johanna Pohlner, Carsten Grohmann, Lena Kröger, Jens Haueisen, Alexander Hunold, Maria Bernhard, Peter Dechent, Mathias Bähr, Andrea Antal

“…The disease is characterised by the loss of retinal ganglion cells associated with a progressive optic neuropathy, resulting in an impairment of visual functions, for example, visual field loss. …”
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Therapeutic alliance in a stepped digital psychosocial intervention for breast cancer patients: findings from a multicentre randomised controlled trial by Aida Flix-Valle, Joan Carles Medina, Arnau Souto-Sampera, Alejandra Arizu-Onassis, Eva Juan-Linares, Maria Serra-Blasco, Laura Ciria-Suárez, Guillem Feixas, Cristian Ochoa-Arnedo

“…Age, usability (system usability scale), satisfaction (visual analogue scale), type and amount of patient–therapist communication were analysed as associated variables. …”
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White matter hyperintensity burden and infarct volume predict functional outcomes in anterior choroidal artery stroke: a multimodal MRI study by Weiwei Gao, Weiwei Gao, Weiwei Gao, Mingyang Wang, Jianzhong Lin, Junyi Huang, Lijuan Cai, Lijuan Cai, Xingyu Chen, Xingyu Chen, Renjing Zhu, Renjing Zhu, Renjing Zhu

“…WMH burden was assessed using the Fazekas visual rating scale and an automated volumetric quantification method based on lesion prediction algorithms. …”
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