Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessDiseases of the genitourinary system. Urology
Kinga Mate, Pedro de Pablos-Rodríguez, Marta Burbano Herraiz et al. · 2026 · International Brazilian Journal of Urology
ABSTRACT Purpose: Focal cryotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment for localized prostate cancer (PCa), but its oncological outcomes, particularly in relation to baseline Gleason Grade Group (GG), remain understudied. This study evaluates its efficacy and the impact while radical of baseline Gleason score on recurrence-free survival. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis included 111 patients with localized PCa treated with focal cryotherapy between 2014 and January 2024. Patients with prior treatments or follow-up 1. Results: Median follow-up was 35 months (IQR 24–49). Confirmato
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Sebastian Holm, MD, Mario Zambrana, MD, Juan E. Berner, MD, PhD et al. · 2025 · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Summary:. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) large language models are an emerging technology, with ChatGPT and Gemini being 2 well-known examples. The current literature discusses clinical applications and limitations of AI, but its role in research has not yet been extensively evaluated. This study aimed to assess the role of ChatGPT and Gemini in developing novel and clinically relevant research ideas (RIs) for systematic reviews (SRs) in head and neck reconstruction. ChatGPT and Gemini were prompted to provide 10 novel and clinically relevant RIs for SRs in the following domains: head
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Thayanne Monteiro Ramos Oliveira, Thaysa Monteiro Ramos, Bruna Uglik Garbui et al. · 2014 · Brazilian Dental Science
Objective: This in vitro study measured the microshear bond strength (µSBS) of a composite resin to sound and artificially eroded dentin, submitted to surface treatment with diamond bur (DB) or Er,Cr:YSGG laser (L). Material and Methods: Bovine dentin samples were randomly divided into six groups (n=11): G1-sound dentin, G2-eroded dentin, G3-eroded dentin treated with Er,Cr:YSGG laser at 1.5W, G4-eroded dentin treated with Er,Cr:YSGG laser at 2.0W, G5-eroded dentin treated with Er,Cr:YSGG laser at 2.5W and G6-eroded dentin treated with diamond bur. Erosive cycling was performed by immersion in
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Gi-Wook Lee, Keunyoung Kim, Seong-Jang Kim et al. · 2023 · Acta Dermato-Venereologica
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an inflammatory skin disease associated with increased systemic and vascular inflammation. Although dupilumab has been proven to be effective against severe AD, imaging studies analysing its inflammation-reducing effect have rarely been reported. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of dupilumab on systemic and vascular inflammation in adult patients with severe AD, using 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography-computed tomography (18F-FDG PET/CT). A total of 33 adult patients with severe AD and 25 healthy controls underwent 18F-FDG PET/CT at b
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Kataruka M, Sannyashi P, Bhattacharjee S et al. · 2026 · Cureus
Introduction Neuropathic ulcers occur mainly at the plantar aspect and correspond to areas with peak plantar pressure, usually seen in a sensory-deficient foot. Trophic ulcers are seen in diabetic neuropathy, post-leprosy, and any other…
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Fabiana Soares Grecca, Roberto Brandão Garcia, Clóvis Monteiro Bramante et al. · 2007 · Journal of Applied Oral Science
OBJECTIVE: The efficiency of rotary, manual and ultrasonic root canal instrumentation techniques was investigated in proximally flattened root canals. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Forty human mandibular left and right central incisors, lateral incisors and premolars were used. The pulp tissue was removed and the root canals were filled with red die. Teeth were instrumented using three techniques: (i) K3 and ProTaper rotary systems; (ii) ultrasonic crown-down technique; and (iii) progressive manual technique. Roots were bisected longitudinally in a buccolingual direction. The instrumented canal walls
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Ana Marija Hosnjak, Martina Smrekar, Sanja Ledinski-Ficko et al. · 2023 · Journal of Health Sciences
Introduction: In times when the term inclusion, rights of patients, and the patient as a subject in health care are used more often, the limited availability of written material or sign language interpreters at health services is still a key barrier to health services for people who are hearing-impaired. The aim of this study is to examine nurses’ knowledge of communication skills with hearing-impaired patients, their preferred methods, and the possibility of using translation services. Methods: The study was cross-sectional, and data were collected in September–October 2019. The study include
View details →Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessNutrition. Foods and food supply
Phyllis Waruguru, Dasel Mulwa, Michael Okoth et al. · 2025 · Journal of Food Innovation, Nutrition, and Environmental Sciences
Background: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) effectively suppresses HIV viral load. However, people living with HIV (PLWH) fail to achieve optimal viral suppression and especially in resource limited settings. Nutritional supplements such as Moringa oleifera have been traditionally used to improve health outcomes in PLWH, yet their effects on viral load remain under researched. Objective: To evaluate the effect of dietary supplementation with Moringa oleifera seed flour on HIV viral load among adult women receiving ART in a resource-limited setting. Methods: This was a crossover clinical trial inv
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Michele L Ybarra, Sheana S Bull, Tonya L Prescott et al. · 2013 · PLoS ONE
Cost-effective, scalable programs are urgently needed in countries deeply affected by HIV.This parallel-group RCT was conducted in four secondary schools in Mbarara, Uganda. Participants were 12 years and older, reported past-year computer or Internet use, and provided informed caregiver permission and youth assent. The intervention, CyberSenga, was a five-hour online healthy sexuality program. Half of the intervention group was further randomized to receive a booster at four-months post-intervention. The control arm received 'treatment as usual' (i.e., school-delivered sexuality programming).
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Ahmet Murat Bayraktar, Muhammet İrfan Dönmez · 2019 · Journal of Urological Surgery
Objective:The aim of this study was to determine if anti-platelet treatment would have any effect on the rate and duration of resolution in penile Mondor’s disease.Materials and Methods:A retrospective review of patients diagnosed with Mondor’s disease between 2014 and 2018 was conducted. The patients were divided into two groups with regard to anti-platelet treatment. Age, initial symptom, medications [short-term fluoroquinolone antibiotics (Ab) ± low-dose acetyl salicylic acid (ASA)], and erectile function scores were evaluated. Moreover, ultrasonographic findings (location and length of thr
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Anika Amritanand, Danica Lyngwa, Nimmy Thomas et al. · 2021 · TNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to compare the efficacy of two vertically integrated teaching–learning methods, a peer-led ocular basic science workshop (OBSW) versus lecture by ophthalmology faculty, in enhancing the underlying basic science knowledge and examination skills of ophthalmic clinical tests among second clinical year medical students. Design: This was a prospective, interventional comparative study. Students were randomly assigned to peer-led OBSW and interactive lecture-based method of teaching by a faculty. Change in knowledge was assessed using pre and post multiple-choic
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Patil VE, Barick D, Degloorkar P et al. · 2026 · Hip & pelvis
Purpose There is ongoing debate on the haemoglobin level at which red cell transfusion should be administered following surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the benefits of a restrictive blood transfusion strategy and assess potential…
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Elham Tabesh, Farzad Yadmehr, Awat Feizi et al. · 2024 · Health Science Reports
Abstract Backgrounds and Aims This controlled randomized clinical trial was designed to compare effectiveness, side effects, and severity of symptoms before and after therapy between quadruple (QT) and sequential regimens (SQ) for Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori). Methods Patients were randomly allocated into two groups. Group A received a 14‐day QT including pantoprazole 40 mg q12 h, bismuth subcitrate 240 mg q12 h, clarithromycin 500 mg q12 h, and amoxicillin 1000 mg q12 h and group B received ST including pantoprazole 40 mg q12 h and amoxicillin 1000 mg q12 h for the initial 5 days followed
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Huanbin Chi, Zhi Li, Feng Wang et al. · 2026 · The Astrophysical Journal
We present a deep photometric analysis of the main-sequence (MS) population in the old, metal-rich open cluster (OC) NGC 6791 using Gaia Data Release 3 data. After correcting for differential reddening, we use the Bayesian model comparison to test whether stellar rotation can account for the observed MS broadening and find that a rotation-dominated interpretation is strongly disfavored. We therefore infer that unresolved multiplicity is the primary contributor to the photometric offsets. We derive a high- q companion fraction of 54.3% ± 2.8% for systems with q ≳ 0.5, significantly higher than
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Subh Salem Al-Mudallal, Muna Abd Al-Moeen Al- Habbobi · 2016 · The Iraqi Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: Hematological values at birth encompass broader ranges of normal than at any other time in life, and despite advances in perinatology over the past years, the exact influence of perinatal factors on hematological values in cord blood in normal pregnancy is still unclear. Moreover there was a wide variation and overlap in values between normal and abnormal infants with early symptoms and signs of neonatal sepsis. Objectives: 1. To obtain the values of hematological parameters including complete blood picture, red cell indices, nucleated red blood cells and reticulocyte count in heal
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Marjan Abbasi, Sheny Khera, Julia Dabravolskaj et al. · 2021 · Geriatrics
(1) Background: Integrated models of primary care deliver the comprehensive and preventative approach needed to identify and manage frailty in older people. Seniors’ Community Hub (SCH) was developed to deliver person-centered, evidence-informed, coordinated, and integrated care services to older community dwelling adults living with frailty. This paper aims to describe the SCH model, and to present patient-oriented results of the pilot. (2) Methods: SCH was piloted in an academic clinic with six family physicians. Eligible patients were community dwelling, 65 years of age and older, and consi
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Anina F. van de Koolwijk, Thijs S.R. Delnoij, Martje M. Suverein et al. · 2024 · Resuscitation Plus
Background: Prospective, trial-based data comparing health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) through extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) or conventional CPR (CCPR) are scarce. We aimed to determine HRQoL during 1-year after refractory OHCA in patients treated with ECPR and CCPR. Methods: We present a secondary analysis of the multicenter INCEPTION-trial, which studied the effectiveness of ECPR versus CCPR in patients with refractory OHCA. HRQoL was prospectively assessed using the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire. Poor HRQoL was p
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孔德华, 张蕾, 储静 · 2018 · Huli yanjiu
Abstract Objective:To systematically review the clinical effect of venousaccess ports(VPA/VAP)and peripheral venous catheterization(PICC)in patients with tumor chemotherapy.Methods:Randomized controlled trial(RCT),semirandomized controlled trial,and cohort study of comparison the application effect of VAP and PICC in patients with tumor chemotherapy were retrieved from the Cochrane CDSR,PubMed,Embase,CINAHL,SCIE,Chinese biomedical literatures service system(CBM),Wanfang,and VIP database.According to the inclusion criteria,two researchers selected the literature,extracted the data,and evaluated
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Leila Valizadeh, Majid Mahallei, Abdolrasoul Safaiyan et al. · 2017 · Iranian Journal of Neonatology
Background: Considering the susceptibility of preterm infants to disturbances of vital signs, this study was conducted to investigate the effects of using plastic covers on regulation of vital signs in preterm neonates.Methods: This randomized, cross-over, clinical trial was carried out on 80 preterm infants admitted to neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of Taleghani Hospital, Tabriz, Iran. The study was conducted in two days (on the second and third days of the infants’ life). In group 1, plastic cover was used during the first day followed by the use of blanket on the second day, while the
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أ.م.د/ أسماء فتحي احمد, أ.د/ سلوى عبد السلام عبد الغنى, أحمد صلاح طه قطب · 2022 · مجلة التربیة وثقافة الطفل
Abstract: The study aimed to identify the extent of the contribution of the integrated stimulation strategy in reducing receptive language disorder among children with autism spectrum disorder , and the study sample consisted of (5) children (3 males, 2 females) of autism spectrum disorder children, ranging in age from The time period ranged between (5:6) years at the Al-Nour Center for Communication and Training in Minia Governorate, and the homogeneity of the study sample was taken into account, in terms of: age and intelligence level. The researcher used both the Gilliam Scale to diagnose A
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Omid Savabi, Farahnaz Nejatidanesh, Mohamad Hossein Fathi et al. · 2013 · Dental Research Journal
Background: The interim restorative materials should have certain mechanical properties to withstand in oral cavity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the hardness and wear resistance of interim restorative materials. Materials and Methods: Fifteen identical rectangular shape specimens with dimensions of 2 mm × 10 mm × 30 mm were made from 7 interim materials (TempSpan, Protemp 3 Garant, Revotek, Unifast LC, Tempron, Duralay, and Acropars). The Vickers hardness and abrasive wear of specimens were tested in dry conditions and after 1 week storage in artificial saliva. The depth of wear was
View details →Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessDiseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system
Hiroki Yagi, MD, PhD, Eisuke Amiya, MD, PhD, Masae Uehara, MD, PhD et al. · 2023 · CJC Open
Background: IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a systemic disease characterized by serum IgG4 upregulation, massive infiltration of IgG4-positive plasma cells, and storiform fibrosis, which results in nodules or thickening of the involved organs. Cardiologists have recently recognized that IgG4-RD can be complicated by coronary artery events (CAEs); however, the mechanisms and clinical characteristics of this phenomenon are unknown. We evaluated the clinical signs of patients with coronary periarteritis (CP), aortic periarteritis (AP), and pericardial thickening, which are complications of IgG4
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عبده مسملى, الدود أحمد, سلطان کليبى · 2019 · مجلة التربیة الخاصة والتأهیل
أُجري هذا البحث في العام (2019-2018)، هدف إلى الکشف عن أثر برنامج إرشادي تدريبي في تنمية الاعتزاز بالهوية الوطنية والشعور بالانتماء لدى الطالب المعلم تخصص صعوبات التعلم في ضوء رؤية المملکة العربية السعودية (2030). استخدمت الباحثان المنهج التجريبي، تکون مجتمع البحث من (220) طالبًا معلمًا بقسم التربية الخاصة. اشتملت عينة البحث على (26) طالبًا معلمًا، تضمنت مجموعتين، تجريبية (13) طالبًا معلمًا، وضابطة (13) طالبًا معلمًا، تم اختيارها بالطريقة العشوائية البسيطة. استخدم الباحثون مقياسي الاعتزاز بالهوية الوطنية، والذي تکون من(62) عبارة، ومقياس الشعور بالانتماء، والذي تکون من(69) عبارة. ولتحليل البيان
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Atefeh Yousefi Jordehi, Saeed Abdollahi, Ghazal Golshahirad et al. · 2025 · Journal of Dental Materials and Techniques
Objective: This study evaluated the effects of different adhesive strategies and silane application on the repair bond strength of bulk-fill composites.Methods: Seventy specimens were prepared using a bulk-fill condensable composite. After thermocycling, they were randomly divided into five groups (n = 14) based on the bonding protocol: Group 1: Gluma Bond 5 (two-step etch-and-rinse), Group 2: Silane + Gluma Bond 5, Group 3: Gluma Bond Universal (self-etch mode), Group 4: Silane + Gluma Bond Universal (self-etch mode), and Group 5: Gluma Bond Universal (etch-and-rinse mode). The repair process
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Elsayed Said, Khaled H. Mosallam, Abdelrahman MK Maala* et al. · 2023 · SVU - International Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: Coronal deformities around the knee are most commonly presented in paediatric orthopaedic. Physiological deformities are most often managed conservatively, but severe deformities that cause pain and dysfunction require surgical intervention with acute correction (osteotomy), or gradually by hemiepiphyseodesis. Objectives: The main objective of this prospective study is to assess and compare short term results following correction by osteotomy versus 8-plate hemiepiphyseodesis. Patients and Methods: 30 skeletally immature patient, aged (3-14 years); presented with angular deformitie
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أ.م.د/ وفاء رشاء راوي, إعداد: أ/ شيماء محمود عبد الحکيم, إشراف: أ.د/ نبيل السيد حسن · 2021 · مجلة التربیة وثقافة الطفل
Abstract: The current research aimed at identifying the effectiveness of flexible group strategy for developing visual movement and visual relations skills of learnable children with intellectual disabilities. The researchers utilized the experimental research approach of one experimental group design with pre-, post-, and follow-up measurements. The research sample comprised (12) male and female learnable children with intellectual disabilities whose ages ranged between (6: 11) years. The research tools included the Stanford Binet intelligence scale (5th ed.) and the visual discrimination ski
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Kaoutar Laslami, Sara Dhoum, Amine El Harchi et al. · 2018 · International Journal of Dentistry
Objectives. The aim of the study is to define the relationship between the apical preparation diameter and the apical sealing ability to highlight the importance of the preservation of the diameter and the original position of the apical foramen. Materials and Methods. 50 extracted maxillary incisors were randomly allocated into three groups of 15 teeth each (n = 15) according to the apical preparation size: Group 1: finishing file F1 corresponding to size 20 reached the working length (ProTaper Universal system Dentsply®); Group 2: prepared up to size 30 corresponding to finishing file F30; G
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Bruna Cassia Dal Vesco, Ana Carolina de Miranda, Fernanda do Carmo De Stefani et al. · 2026 · Einstein (São Paulo)
ABSTRACT Objective: The causal mechanisms of peripheral hypoperfusion in sepsis have not yet been fully elucidated. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate whether peripheral hypoperfusion in septic patients is associated with serum levels of damage-associated molecular patterns. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted to compare serum levels of damage-associated molecular patterns - histone H3, histone H4, and high-mobility group box-1 protein (HMGB1) - with markers of tissue hypoperfusion - the peripheral perfusion index and the capillary refill time, using a single measuremen
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Maria Henström, Christine Delisle Nyström, Susanne Andermo et al. · 2025 · BMC Public Health
Abstract Background Early-life interventions are essential for improving public health since lifestyle behaviours are established already in childhood. Child healthcare (CHC) plays a crucial role in this context. The ‘Saga Stories in health talk’ (SSiHT) material includes a flipchart with colourful illustrations to facilitate CHC nurses’ routine health talks with parents and their children, and a hand-out material kit to support healthy lifestyle behaviours in the families. Our aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of the SSiHT intervention at the 5-year routine visit at CHC on parental self-e
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Tatiane Maria Pelitero, Alessandra Kerli da Silva Manfredi, Andrea Pires Corrêa Schneck · 2010 · Revista CEFAC
OBJETIVO: comparar o desempenho na Avaliação Simplificada do Processamento Auditivo (ASPA) e no Pediatric Speech Intelligibility Test (PSI), de crianças com alteração de Aprendizagem da Leitura e Escrita e sem este tipo de alteração. MÉTODOS: participaram da pesquisa 28 crianças na faixa etária de 8 a 12 anos, do sexo masculino e feminino. Os participantes foram submetidos ao Teste de Desempenho Escolar (TDE) para a categorização dos grupos de estudo e controle, e, para avaliação das habilidades auditivas foram aplicados a ASPA e o Teste PSI. RESULTADOS: não foi observada associação estatistic
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