Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessInternal medicine
Xiangyan Liu, Tian Shen, Zhuoyi Wang et al. · 2014 · Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection in most individuals is known as a self-limiting, acute, icteric hepatitis, but evidence shows HEV is responsible for choric hepatitis and rapid progressed liver cirrhosis in immuno-compromised patients. We present the case of a patient whose diagnosis of acute graft failure was due to a HEV infection 7 years after his first liver transplantation because of Wilson’s disease. The process showed severe jaundice with fatigue, poor appetite and continually rising serum aminopherase. The blood serum was found positive for the anti-HEV IgG antibody but negative for a
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Athan P Papailiou, David V Yokum, Christopher T Robertson · 2015 · PLoS ONE
In recent decades, social scientists have shown that the reliability of eyewitness identifications is much worse than laypersons tend to believe. Although courts have only recently begun to react to this evidence, the New Jersey judiciary has reformed its jury instructions to notify jurors about the frailties of human memory, the potential for lineup administrators to nudge witnesses towards suspects that they police have already identified, and the advantages of alternative lineup procedures, including blinding of the administrator. This experiment tested the efficacy of New Jersey's jury ins
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Ashkan Talebi, Brent E. Sleep, Denis M. O'Carroll · 2023 · Water Resources Research
Abstract Mathematical models in engineering play an important role in understanding and predicting the behavior of a system. A mechanistic coupled liquid water, water vapor and heat transfer model incorporating kinetic phase change accounting for real‐time interfacial area between water and gas phases was developed to predict coupled subsurface processes and evaporation (drying) rates from bare soils. To enhance the model capability to predict evaporation rates, the air resistance associated with the viscous sublayer was implemented in energy and mass exchange across the soil‐air interface (th
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Reza sharifinia, Abdolhussein Shakurnia · 2022 · Journal of Medical Education Development
Background & Objective: Critical thinking (CT) is essential in medical education and improves physicians' clinical ability and competency. The present study aimed to determine the CT level and the trend of its changes in medical education at Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran, in 2021. Materials & Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, the CT levels of 165 medical students in three curricular phases, namely basic sciences, externship, and internship courses were examined. The data collection tool was the California Critical Thinking Skills Questionnaire
View details →DOI: 10.52547/edcj.15.45.26 Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessNutrition. Foods and food supply
Ye Li Lee, Sang Yeoup Lee, Sang Yeoup Lee et al. · 2022 · Frontiers in Nutrition
IntroductionOysters possess an excellent nutritional profile containing γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Previous data suggest that GABA is a potent bioactive compound for improving muscle health. Lactic acid fermentation is thought to increase GABA content. However, the effect of oral supplementation of fermented oyster extracts (FO) on human muscle strength and mass is unclear. Therefore, we tested the effects and safety of consumption of FO combined with regular walking for 12 weeks on muscle strength and mass in older adults with relatively low muscle mass.Materials and methodsA randomized cont
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Lina Fernanda Pulido-Rodríguez, Alfredo Manuel Franco Pereira, Fábio Luís Henrique et al. · 2025 · Veterinary Sciences
Shearing to improve heat dissipation is common in sheep farming. This study evaluated the influence of shearing on thermoregulatory responses of crossbred sheep from adapted breeds exposed to heat stress. Ten ewes were kept in a climate chamber exposed to heat stress (10–13 h), reaching 37 ± 1.0 °C for nine days, during two consecutive periods, without shearing, and then at 14 days after shearing, evaluating all variables. Rectal temperature, respiration rate, sweating rate, ocular surface temperature, and skin temperature were analyzed at 7, 10, 13, 17, and 20 h, and blood cortisol was analyz
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Mahmoud F. Abdelaal, Soheir M. Esmat, Mohamed A. Salah Eldein et al. · 2026 · Delta Journal of Ophthalmology
Purpose This study aimed to compare the anatomical and functional outcomes of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV), intravitreal ranibizumab (IVR), and intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA) injection in chronic persistent diabetic macular edema (DME) with nontractional epiretinal membrane (NT-ERM). Patients and methods This is a randomized prospective study that included 52 patients having chronic DME with NT-ERM who were divided into three groups: PPV with internal limiting membrane peeling group, IVR group, and IVTA group. The patients were evaluated by optical coherence tomography angiography
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Tobias Lohaus, Sally Reckelkamm, Patrizia Thoma · 2024 · PLoS ONE
Objective Acquired brain injuries (ABIs), such as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), often entail impairments of general cognition (e.g., memory, attention or executive functions) and social cognition (e.g. emotion recognition, theory of mind [ToM], social problem-solving). The availability of fully computerized interventions targeting sociocognitive deficits specifically in neurologically impaired patients is extremely limited. Therefore, the Treatment Program for Deficits in Social Cognition and Social Competencies of the Ruhr University Bochum (SoCoBo), a fully computerized online therapy des
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Jesús A. Quezada-Rubio, Alfredo Estrada-Angulo, Beatriz I. Castro-Pérez et al. · 2026 · Animals
Due to their specific properties, the autolyzed yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae (SC) and bacterial Bacillus subtilis (BS) theoretically can have a synergistic effect when combined and offered in ruminant diets. Thus, the aim of this experiment was to evaluate the effect of their combination as feed additives on growth performance, dietary energy, carcass traits, and visceral organ mass in finishing lambs. For this reason, 48 Pelibuey × Katahdin lambs (98 ± 17 d age; initial weight = 20.25 ± 3.37 kg) were used in a feeding trial lasting 83 d. Lambs were blocked by weight and assigned to 24 pens.
View details →DOI: 10.3390/ani16040610 Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid
Anoek L. I. van Leeuwen, Nicole A. M. Dekker, Paul Van Slyke et al. · 2021 · Intensive Care Medicine Experimental
Abstract Background Hemorrhagic shock is associated with acute kidney injury and increased mortality. Targeting the endothelial angiopoietin/Tie2 system, which regulates endothelial permeability, previously reduced hemorrhagic shock-induced vascular leakage. We hypothesized that as a consequence of vascular leakage, renal perfusion and function is impaired and that activating Tie2 restores renal perfusion and function. Methods Rats underwent 1 h of hemorrhagic shock and were treated with either vasculotide or PBS as control, followed by fluid resuscitation for 4 h. Microcirculatory perfusion w
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H. M. Zakaria, Gusganda Suria Manda, Arif Rakhman · 2020
This study is aiming to determine the effect of mudharabah financing on the profitability (ROA) in Sharia Commercial Banks (BUS) for the 2015-2018 period, the effect of musyarakah financing on the profitability (ROA) on Sharia Commercial…
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Luis Sangoi, Ricardo Salvador · 1997 · Ciência Rural
This experiment was conducted in Ames, Iowa, USA, to compare dry matter accumulation patterns of maize genotypes contrasting in height and leafiness, and to test whether reduction in plant height an leaf number through the use of dwarfing genes or earliness can improve grain dry matter allocation. Five plant genotypes were tested: a full season hybrid adapted to central lowa (NK 4525), a short season hybrid adapted to northern Minnesota (C1070), and three dwarf lines (156-A, 302-E and I17- A). The dwarves contained, respectively, the homozygous, independent, recessive dwarfing genes d3, d1 and
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Benedikt J. Wiggli, Reno Frei, Reto Laffer et al. · 2017 · Swiss Medical Weekly
PURPOSE Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections (SA BSI) are associated with substantial mortality. The rapid emergence of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), known to be associated with worse outcome, may blur advances made regarding mortality attributed to SA BSI caused by methicillin-sensitive S. aureus (MSSA) strains. In the unusual setting of a very low MRSA prevalence institution, we investigated incidence, mortality and trends of BSI caused by MSSA over the last 20 years. OBJECTIVE To evaluate and demonstrate trends in incidence and mortality of MSSA BSI as well as risk factors
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Fernando Naclerio, Eneko Larumbe-Zabala, Robert Cooper et al. · 2015 · PLoS ONE
We investigated the effects of ingesting a multi-ingredient (53 g carbohydrate, 14.5 g whey protein, 5 g glutamine, 1.5 g L-carnitine-L-tartrate) supplement, carbohydrate only, or placebo on intermittent performance, perception of fatigue, immunity, and functional and metabolic markers of recovery. Sixteen amateur soccer players ingested their respective treatments before, during and after performing a 90-min intermittent repeated sprint test. Primary outcomes included time for a 90-min intermittent repeated sprint test (IRS) followed by eleven 15 m sprints. Measurements included creatine kina
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George D. Fulk, Regina Bell, Keenan Batts et al. · 2026 · Journal of the American Heart Association: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease
Background Sleep–wake disruption is common after stroke and may impede recovery. The Sleep Regularity Index (SRI) quantifies the probability that an individual is in the same sleep or wake state at the same clock time on consecutive days. This study evaluates SRI during poststroke recovery, estimating associations with stroke outcomes and characterizing transitions between SRI states over time. Methods We analyzed data from 71 participants who were part of a larger ongoing study exploring the impact of nonobstructive sleep apnea sleep disorders post stroke. Data were collected at 10, 60, and 9
View details →DOI: 10.1161/jaha.125.048392 Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessNeoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens
A. DeMichele, A. C. Dueck, D. Hlauschek et al. · 2025 · Breast Cancer Research
Abstract Background The PALLAS trial investigated the addition of palbociclib to standard adjuvant endocrine therapy to reduce breast cancer recurrence. This pre-specified analysis was conducted to determine whether adjuvant palbociclib benefited patients diagnosed with lower risk stage IIA disease compared to those with higher stage disease. Methods PALLAS was an international, multicenter, randomized, open-label, phase III trial, representing a public–private partnership between Pfizer, the Austrian Breast Cancer Study Group, and the U.S. ALLIANCE Foundation. Patients diagnosed with stage II
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Hiroyuki Daida, Tomoyuki Takura, Tetsuya Shiina et al. · 2022 · BMJ Open
Objectives Follow-up invasive coronary angiography (FUICA) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been shown to increase the rate of early coronary revascularisation without reducing the incidence of subsequent myocardial infarction or death. However, no studies have evaluated the cost-effectiveness of FUICA in patients after coronary stenting. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of FUICA after PCI.Design Retrospective observational cohort study.Setting 497 hospitals.Participants and interventions Overall, 558 patients who underwent coronary artery stenti
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Andrew P. McBride, Thibault Lafosse, Alex N. Karanja et al. · 2025 · BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Abstract Background Long term studies have shown the Latarjet procedure to be successful in preventing re-dislocation in primary and recurrent anterior inferior shoulder instability. It provides stability through the sling effect of the conjoint tendon and the bone block. It is unclear whether augmentation with capsular repair provides an added benefit or leads to restricted range of external rotation. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of capsular repair in the open Latarjet procedure on rotational range of active external rotation in 90 degrees abduction (RoM-ER90). The
View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12891-025-08278-8 Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessPhysiology
Chunwei Ma, Chunwei Ma, Yongcai Zhao et al. · 2022 · Frontiers in Physiology
Hypoxic training improves the microcirculation function of human skeletal muscle, but its mechanism is still unclear. Silent information regulator 2 homolog 3 (Sirt3) can improve mitochondrial function and oxidative status. We aimed to examine the role of Sirt3 in the process of hypoxic training, which affects skeletal muscle microcirculation. C57BL/6 mice were assigned to control (C), hypoxic training (HT), Sirt3 inhibitor 3-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl) pyridine (3-TYP), and 3-TYP + hypoxic training (3-TYP + HT) groups (n = 6/group). Sirt3 inhibition was induced by intraperitoneal injection of Sir
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Scott R Ceresnak, Robert H Pass, Anne M Dubin et al. · 2019 · PLoS ONE
Background In previous pilot work we demonstrated that a novel automated signal analysis tool could accurately identify successful ablation sites during Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) ablation at a single center. Objective We sought to validate and refine this signal analysis tool in a larger multi-center cohort of children with WPW. Methods A retrospective review was performed of signal data from children with WPW who underwent ablation at two pediatric arrhythmia centers from 2008-2015. All patients with WPW ≤ 21 years who underwent invasive electrophysiology study and ablation with ablation si
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Wagner Gonçalves Vieira Junior, Lucas da Silva Alves, Jadson Belém de Moura et al. · 2025 · AgriEngineering
Although considered relatively sustainable, mushroom production generates significant waste at the end of cultivation. This study investigated the reuse of Spent Mushroom Substrate (SMS) to formulate new substrates for Pleurotus ostreatus cultivation. Substrates with high (higher bran content) and low (lower bran content) nitrogen levels were prepared and supplemented with 5%, 10%, or 20% SMS across three successive cycles P. ostreatus crops. Cultivation performance was evaluated based on biological efficiency, number of mushrooms, fresh weight, and number of clusters. Substrates were chemical
View details →DOI: 10.3390/agriengineering7100342 Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessComputer applications to medicine. Medical informatics
Hiye-Ja Lee, Kyung-Ja Kang, Seung-Hun Park et al. · 2012 · Healthcare Informatics Research
ObjectivesBody weight, body mass index (BMI), body fat, and blood pressure are important indicators of a person's health. In this experimental study, we evaluated the effectiveness of an integrated personalized health care system, Health Improvement and Management System (HIMS)-everyday, which instantly provides subjects with biofeedback on their measured body weight, BMI, body fat and blood pressure using a database that stores subjects-customized information.MethodsThe subjects of this study used the system once or twice a week for 8 weeks. We analyzed the changes in their body weight, BMI,
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Šidlauskaitė Vaida, Eglė Pankaitė · 2019 · Reabilitacijos Mokslai: Slauga, Kineziterapija, Ergoterapija
Background. Women breast cancer accounts for 25% of the new cases of cancer diagnosed worldwide and takes the leading place. After breast surgery pain occurs in the wound of the breast, in the armpit area and the hand that reduces the mobility of the shoulder joint, weakens the arm muscle strength, impairs flow of the lymph, which can affect the quality of life and disturb the psycho-emotional state. Physical therapy is applied dealing with these problems. The aim of the research was to estimate the effect of physical therapy on the arm function and psycho-emotional state in women after breast
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Dwi Apriliani, S. NikmahBaqiyyatus, Rizka Febila et al. · 2020 · Entrepreneurship Bisnis Manajemen Akuntansi (E-BISMA)
This research was conducted to determine the effect of satisfaction, brand image and trust on customer loyalty at member cards. This research method uses questionnaire data collection techniques with the respondent data of 100 people. The…
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Jinxin Zhou, Runze Zhao, Yu Pan et al. · 2022 · Frontiers in Oncology
Accurate diagnosis and grading are critical for pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm (pNEN) management. This study compares the diagnostic and grading value of 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/MR and 18F-FDG PET/MR for pNENs separately as well as in combination. A total of 36 patients with histologically confirmed pNENs, who underwent both 68Ga-DOTATATE PET/MR and 18F-FDG PET/MR within 2 weeks from 2020 to 2021, were retrospectively collected and analyzed. The maximum standardized uptake values of 68Ga-DOTATATE (G-SUVmax) and 18F-FDG (F-SUVmax) on PET and the minimum values of apparent diffusion coefficient (A
View details →DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.796391 Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessPsychiatry
Michael Pascal Hengartner, Silvia ePassalacqua, Gisela eHeim et al. · 2016 · Frontiers in Psychiatry
Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of a post-discharge intervention for psychiatric inpatients aimed at preventing hospital readmissions and at improving patients’ mental health and psychosocial functioning. Methods: RCT using parallel group block randomisation including 151 patients with ≤3 hospitalisations within the last three years, a GAF score ≤60, and aged 18–64 years, assessed at two psychiatric hospitals from the canton of Zurich, Switzerland, between September 2011 and February 2014. Primary outcomes were rate and duration of rehospitalisation; secondary outcomes were mental health and
View details →DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2016.00027 Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessEnvironmental sciences
Habriantono Bakhroini, Wagiyana Wagiyana, Alfarisy Fariz Kustiawan · 2023 · E3S Web of Conferences
Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are considered as one of the main limiting factors in crop production systems. Currently, several eco-friendly root-knot nematodes control technologies have been developed, one of which is biofumigants. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of biofumigants from Brassicaceae and Non-Brassicaceae to control root-knot nematodes. The study was conducted using a one-factor Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 5 treatments. The results showed that the application of biofumigants from both brassicaceae and non-brassicaceae had no signif
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Michal Rolinec, Dzhamal Rakhmetov, Daniel Bíro et al. · 2018 · Acta Fytotechnica et Zootechnica
Aim of this experiment was to determine the gross energy concentration of fresh, wilted and ensiled hybrid of Rumex patientia L. x Rumex tianschanicus A. Los. (Rumex OK 2). Samples were collected in autumn months of the year 2017. The plant of Rumex OK 2 consist during autumn months only from rosette of leaves. The height of leaves was in autumn months following, September 56.68±13.80 cm; October 59.29±11.93 cm and November 55.98±10.80 cm. Rumex OK 2 silage was made from wilted matter, with or without of addition of dried molasses. Gross energy was determined as the heat released after combust
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A. Samarbakhsh, M. Shojaeei, M. Hami · 2014 · Global Spine Journal
Introduction Finding evidence based and effective method of managing low back pain (LBP) has been always a major dilemma in the field of neuromusculoskeletal system. The focus of this investigation is to establish a treatment regime for the discopathy origin of LBP using low level laser (LLL). This type of LBP is the cause of a significant number of days of sick leave in many countries. LLLT has not yet been fully adopted as a treatment method. Results of studies on LLL suggest that it reduces pain by a range of physiologic responses, such as increase in b-endorphins and depolarization blockag
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Kaushal Kabir , Keshav Middha , Arora KK et al. · 2023 · Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: Supreme laryngeal mask airway (SLMA) and i-gel airway devices are second generation supraglottic airway devices (SAD) and are good alternatives to intubation during elective surgeries. Aims and Objectives: This study was conducted with the objective of comparing the two SAD with respect to ease of insertion, number of attempts of insertion, insertion time, ease of gastric tube insertion, accompanying hemodynamic changes, incidence of adverse effects like regurgitation, lip and dental trauma, post-operative sore throat, dysphagia, and hoarseness. Materials and Methods: This study wa
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