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Comparison of Isolated Balance Exercise Regimen and Conventional Physiotherapy on Lumbar Flexion-Rotation Movement Impairment in Male Patients With Mechanical Low Back Pain
CONCLUSION: Isolated balance training is an effective and viable standalone intervention for managing MLBP due to Lumbopelvic flexion-rotation movement impairment syndrome. →
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Disparities in Distress Symptoms Among Cancer Inpatients, Outpatients and Relatives Through Introducing and Evaluating Digital Distress Screening
CONCLUSION: Our study offered valuable insights into the varying distress levels of inpatients, outpatients, and relatives, which leads to the implication that outpatients and relatives should also be screened closely. The decisive variable was wish for counseling. There is a need for more counseling options for both cancer patients and their relatives. Our findings support… →
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Electroacupuncture combined with nutritional intervention for gastrointestinal cancer-related sarcopenia: a randomized controlled trial using ultrasonographic indices
CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates that electroacupuncture combined with nutritional intervention effectively improves muscle mass, dominant handgrip strength, physical performance, nutritional status, and body composition in patients with gastrointestinal cancer-related sarcopenia, with no significant safety concerns. This approach is worthy of clinical promotion to enhance the quality of life and prognosis of these patients. →
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Efficacy of Microneedle Fractional Radiofrequency Combined With Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Melasma: A Split-Face, Randomized Trial
CONCLUSIONS: MFR is an effective and safe option for melasma in patients with Fitzpatrick skin types III-IV. Adjunctive PRP did not further improve global clinical pigment scores or ultrasound-detected structural changes, but may offer added benefit for erythematous and pigmentary features detected by VISIA. →
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Financing STI testing among men in China: A mixed-methods study of pay-it-forward monetary donations
CONCLUSION: Our findings highlight key factors driving donations in a pay-it-forward program. Transparent fund allocation and real-time donor feedback can enhance trust and participation. →
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Investors are sitting in on live prospect calls
If you’re a founder or operator supporting a fundraising process, be ready for more than references in an investors diligence process. Be ready to be on a live prospect pitch with them. Often, what happens behind the scenes while investors are conducting diligence is they will talk to experts in this space, other investors, and… →
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A randomized controlled single-blinded study comparing a 30-gauge needle to a 34-gauge needle for intravitreal injections
CONCLUSION: The use of a 34-gauge needle was found to be less painful when used by a senior vitreoretinal surgeon and with similar safety profile as the 30 gauge needle. This may further improve patient satisfaction and increase treatment adherence. →
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Early pregnancy meal tolerance test responses and their association with later insulin sensitivity in overweight and obese women: an exploratory analysis
INTRODUCTION: Insulin resistance increases the risk for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and hyperglycemia-associated pregnancy complications. GDM is generally diagnosed at 24-28 weeks of gestation, leaving limited time to address adverse consequences. To explore metabolic markers that predict changes in insulin sensitivity and glycemic responses earlier in pregnancy, we performed a meal tolerance test (MTT) during… →
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Vitamin D in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome After COVID-19 or Vaccination: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) can develop as post-vaccination syndrome (PVS) or Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC). In our prior retrospective study, most patients with PVS who developed ME/CFS had vitamin D insufficiency or deficiency. We evaluated the efficacy of vitamin D replacement therapy guidance for ME/CFS symptom improvement in patients with vitamin… →
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Adipo-Myokine Modulation in Obesity: Integrative Effects of Spinach Thylakoids and Functional Training in Men with Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Objective: This study evaluated the effects of a 12-week High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT) program combined with thylakoid supplementation on plasma adipo-myokine levels (Decorin, Myostatin, Follistatin, Activin A, and TGF-β1) in men with obesity. Secondary outcomes included anthropometric indices, lipid profiles, and insulin resistance markers. Methods: Sixty men with obesity (age: 27.6 ± 8.4 years; BMI:… →
