The Validity of a Portable Strain-Gauge Apparatus Versus a Commercial Isokinetic Dynamometer for Evaluating Knee Extension Kinetics by Dustin Oranchuk, Chris Juneau, Shelley Diewald, Jono Neville, John Cronin

“… # Methods Healthy participants (8 males and 6 females; age 30.2±7.1 years) volunteered and performed knee extensions at a 90° knee angle on a dynamometer and a treatment plinth with a portable strain-gauge. …”
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A clinical trial evaluates the effect of pomegranate extract as a mouth wash for gingivitis in type 2 diabetic patients by Shayma Ghazi, Dilyar Ahmed Baban, Saif Monem Aziz

“… Background and Objectives: Type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a systemic disease which have higher incidence of gingivitis and periodontitis. …”
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Magnetic Vestibular Stimulation (MVS). A research tool with possible implementation in rehabilitation of stroke-affected athletes – a review by Monika Olszanecka, Tomasz Olszanecki, Anna Hanslik, Agata Białek, Agnieszka Walczak, Magdalena Mendak

“… Background: People often experience vertigo and other co-occurring effects caused by the action of a strong magnetic field, such as those found in the MRI generator. …”
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Characteristics and Management of Neck and Trochanteric Femur Fractures at a Tertiary Hospital in Indonesia: A Retrospective, Single-Center Study by Ndilalah Pulungan, Yusa Muhammad Thoriq, Felix Giovanni Hartono, Muhammad Luthfi Adnan, Dadang Rona Sasetyo

“…Among the most common classification types of fractures were Garden Type 3, Pauwels Type 3, and AO/OTA type A1.1. A total of 33 patients (42.9%) underwent open reduction of the fracture with internal fixation. …”
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Pregnant Women, a Potential Reservoir for Onchocerca volvulus? A Cross Sectional Study in Maridi County, South Sudan by Chiara Trevisan, Amber Hadermann, Stephen Raimon Jada, Raphael A. Abong, Yak Yak Bol, Joseph N. Siewe Fodjo, Katja Polman, Robert Colebunders

“…Abstract Background Onchocerciasis, a neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by Onchocerca volvulus, is hyperendemic in many parts of Africa, including South Sudan. …”
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Implementation and Evaluation of a Long-Term Care at Home (Home LTC) Service in a Rural Community Pharmacy Setting by Megan Ditzman, Stevie Veach, Jessie Schaefer, Kaitlin Luett, Bryan Kendall, Matthew Witry

“…There are potential mechanisms for pharmacists to deliver long term care at home (Home LTC) services and bill insurers for services that may delay the transition to a higher level of care. Objectives: This project aims to evaluate the implementation of a community pharmacy delivered Home LTC service in a rural community. …”
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Integrated correlators with a Wilson line in a N $$ \mathcal{N} $$ = 2 quiver gauge theory at strong coupling by Alessandro Pini

“…Abstract We consider the four-dimensional N $$ \mathcal{N} $$ = 2 quiver gauge theory arising from a ℤ2 orbifold of N $$ \mathcal{N} $$ = 4 super Yang-Mills with gauge group SU(2N). …”
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Medication use and potential drug-drug interactions in a general surgery clinic: A descriptive studyMain points by Sevgi Teker Yıldırım, Şevket Cumhur Yeğen, Songül Tezcan

“…This research aims to assess medication usage and potential drug-drug interactions (pDDIs) in a general surgery clinic. Methods: This prospective and descriptive research was carried out in a general surgery clinic at a hospital in Turkey. …”
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Brain plasticity associated with prolonged shooting training: a multimodal neuroimaging investigation from a cross-sectional study by Keying Zhang, Tao Zhao, Yu Ding, Jia Cheng, Chunmei Cao

“…BackgroundAlthough training has been recognized as a potential contributor to neuroplasticity in athletes, the impact of prolonged shooting training on human brain plasticity remains unclear in the existing literature.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, we used a multimodal neuroimaging analysis, including the analysis of functional blood oxygenation level-dependent (BOLD) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images, structural T1-weighted MRI images, and diffusion MRI images, to systematically identify differences between elite shooters and normal controls.ResultsThe results showed that compared to male normal controls, male elite shooters had higher regional homogeneity (ReHo) in the frontal lobe, parietal lobe, precuneus, thalamus, and cingulate gyrus, as well as higher functional connectivity between the medial frontal cortex (MedFC) and temporooccipital middle temporal gyrus (toMTG). …”
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Outcome and Determining Characteristics of ICU Patients with Acute Kidney Injury in a Low-Income Country, a Multicenter Experience by Ballah Abubakar, Mohammed Jika, Njidda Gyadale Abdulhamid, Yahaya Halima Bidemi, Rosemary Nwokorie Mabong, Naziru Ibrahim, Baffah Adamu Yusuf, Maina Hassan Ali, Galadima Hajara, Mohammed Abdullahi Maryam, Andibanbang Franklin, Abdullahi Adam Ibrahim

“…Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a disease that affects millions of people globally making it a major public health concern. …”
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A comprehensive analysis of percutaneous liver biopsy characteristics and pathological manifestations in a large patient cohort (2009–2024) by Minling Cao, Jiayi Zeng, Jiayu Wang, Junmin Jiang

“…Conclusion This study offers a comprehensive analysis of the characteristics and pathological manifestations of patients who underwent percutaneous liver biopsies over a 15-year period. …”
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Is there a role for acromioclavicular (AC) joint capsular repair and reconstruction in high-grade AC separations? A systematic review by Al-Achraf Khoriati, Tony Antonios, Zien Alabdin Fozo, Aliya Choudhury, Magnus Arnander, Eyiyemi Pearse, Duncan Tennent

“…There is insufficient evidence in the literature to be able to recommend a specific technique to treat ACJ injuries.…”
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A Novel Management of Vertical Root Fracture in an Endodontically Treated Mandibular Premolar with Titanium Screw: A Case Report by Chellaswamy Savrimalai Karumaran, M. R. Srinivasan, Anil Kumar Ramachandran, Remya Venkatesan, Chandrasekaran Nirmala, P.S. Sreelakshmi

“…The tooth was rehabilitated with a composite resin core followed by a porcelain-fused metal crown and the patient was followed up for 7 years. …”
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The use of a smartphone app for self-monitoring by patients with bipolar disorder being treated in a primary care setting by Omar H. Elsayed, John Cecil, Richard Priesmeyer, Gregg Siegel, Phyllis Siegel, Rif S. El-Mallakh

“…The use of smart technology may be effective in this setting. Method: KIOS-Bipolar, a smartphone app that proved superior in a randomized, controlled trial, was beta-tested for two-month periods in 12 patients with bipolar disorder who were under the care of a primary care clinic. …”
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Describing team development within a novel GP-led urgent care centre model: a qualitative study by Azeem Majeed, Geva Greenfield, Sarah Morton, Shamini Gnani, Agnieszka Igantowicz

“…Although good teamwork is crucial to better patient outcomes, there is little within the literature about the development of a team consisting of different healthcare professionals in a novel healthcare setting. …”
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A rare case of vision loss caused by leptomeningeal metastasis of lung adenocarcinoma: a case report and literature review by Zhihua Li, Jian Chu, Wennan Shen, Junnan Chen, Yuemei Dong, Manze Zhang, Nan Zhao, Wei Zhao, Haoran Zha, Ning Wang, Yalin Han, Zhaoxia Li

“…Leptomeningeal metastasis (LM) is a fatal complication with increasing incidence in patients with non-small cell lung cancer. …”
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Presenting a Model for Color Effectiveness in Marketing Using Consumer Neuroscience: A Sequential Exploratory Mixed-Methods Approach by Allahyar Ghasemi, Ahmad Rahchamani, Hamidreza Saeednia

“…ObjectiveThis study was conducted to present a model for the effectiveness of colors in marketing and applied neuroscience laboratory methods to test this effectiveness. …”
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Energy use, health, and sleep in a bioclimatic university residence: a case study from 20 years of use by Celina Filippín, Silvana Flores Larsen, Mariano Canori

“…Across the 2001–2021 period, heating energy consumption averaged 109 kWh/m2/year, representing a 33% saving compared to conventional apartment block buildings in the same region. …”
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Fever and Acute Confusion in a Postpartum Patient Following Sublingual Prostaglandin E1 Administration: A Case Report by Dilek Uygur, Nida Erol, Seval Özgü Erdinç, Fatma Salih, Tuba Memur, Salim Erkaya

“… Postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony is a condition that may be life-threatening unless immediate intervention is made. …”
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A hyper-acute immune hemolytic anemia induced by contrast medium was successfully treated with eculizumab: a case report by Sabine Hermann, Karina Althaus, Migdat Mustafi, Beate Mayer, Peter Rosenberger, Helene Anna Haeberle, Alice Bernard

“…However, contrast media can induce hemolytic anemia with a broad spectrum of hemolytic manifestations. We report a 38-year-old patient with very severe immune hemolytic anemia after the application of iomeprol due to a CT of the thorax/abdomen. …”
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