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High-definition transcranial direct current stimulation modulation of brain network connectivity in patients with mild cognitive impairment
CONCLUSION: HD-tDCS selectively modulates key nodes of cognitive and motor networks in MCI, as demonstrated by targeted DC alterations. Despite the absence of MMSE/MoCA improvements, this network-specific neuromodulation indicates HD-tDCS engages disease-relevant functional circuits. Longer interventions and sensitive cognitive metrics may clarify clinical relevance. →
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The COMFORT Trial: A Randomised Control Trial Comparing Group-Based COMpassion-FOcused Therapy Techniques and Breathing Pattern ReTraining With Treatment as Usual on the Psychological Functioning of Patients Diagnosed With Cancer Recurrence
CONCLUSIONS: COMFORT demonstrates that an online intervention met its primary outcome of distress reduction. Further multisite trials are required. →
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Factors influencing the response to periodontal therapy in patients with diabetes: post hoc analysis of a randomized clinical trial using machine learning
CONCLUSION: The combination of nine baseline periodontal, metabolic, and demographic factors from patients with periodontitis and type 2 DM may indicate the response to periodontal therapy. Lower levels of full mouth PD, CAL, plaque index, and HbA1c at baseline increased the chances of achieving the endpoint for treatment at 6-month follow-up. However, all nine features… →
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Clinical Observation of a Novel Moisturizing Cream for Reducing Neurovascular Hyper-Reactivity in Sensitive Skin
CONCLUSION: The new cream has good safety and can effectively reduce neurovascular hyper-reactivity, alleviating symptoms in individuals with sensitive skin. →
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Is Intralesional Methotrexate an Effective Alternative to Intralesional Triamcinolone in Alopecia Areata? Findings From a Randomized Controlled Trial
BACKGROUND: Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune condition resulting in hair loss, sometimes just in small patches but occasionally across larger areas like the entire scalp. For localized AA, treatments often involve injecting corticosteroids, such as triamcinolone acetonide (TrA), directly into the affected areas. Methotrexate (MTX), a drug known for its ability to suppress immune… →
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A randomized open-label study to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of once-daily rimegepant 75 mg orally disintegrating tablet for the short-term preventive treatment of fasting-triggered headache in individuals with migraine
AimTo evaluate rimegepant, a calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist, for short-term prevention of fasting-triggered headache during Ramadan.MethodsParticipants, aged 18-65 years and diagnosed with migraine or headache attributed to fasting, were randomized to open-label once-daily (QD) rimegepant 75 mg orally disintegrating tablet (ODT) from weeks 1-4 of the fast (Immediate Start arm; n = 52) or… →
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Clinical Efficacy of Canrenone in Restoring Sinus Rhythm in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation-A Pilot, Randomized, Double-Blind Study
Background and aimsRenin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibition is an upstream therapy for managing atrial fibrillation (AF). Of all RAAS-inhibiting agents, only canrenone in the form of potassium canrenoate, a specific inhibitor of mineralocorticoid receptors, is administered intravenously. We evaluated the clinical efficacy of intravenous potassium canrenoate in restoring sinus rhythm in patients with paroxysmal AF episodes.MethodsThis… →
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Implementing work-related Mental-health guidelines in general PRacticE (IMPRovE): findings of a parallel cluster randomised controlled trial
CONCLUSIONS: GP adherence to the Guideline improved as a result of receiving the multicomponent intervention. →
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Do illness beliefs predict uptake of depression treatment after web-based depression screening? A secondary analysis of the DISCOVER RCT
CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest considerable effects of IB for depression treatment uptake in untreated populations. →
